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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1906
Page
2
Prof. T. H. Midgley, a constipation specialist, claims he can cure chronic constipation without pills or drugs. He promises lasting relief and offers a free coupon to learn how to diagnose and treat the condition at home.
An advertisement asserts Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds and prevents pneumonia and consumption. It claims the genuine product has no opiates and comes in a yellow package, signed by Erhart.
A multi play feature at the La Crosse theater includes Human Hearts a rural Arkansas story of Tom Logan wrongfully imprisoned then vindicated by supporters. Also a review of The District Leader a Gilbert and Sullivan style musical and an showcase by Lyman H Howe praised for superior exhibition tonight at La Crosse theater.
Chicago reports a hearse driver Frank Coeilick of 634 Blue Island Avenue killed 11 year old Kate Kazarza when his team trampled her on Elston and Belmont. He fled the scene to avoid arrest but was later seized at his home after police traced the vehicle to John Cormack & Son.
A proverb compares the worst in a bad man with the best in a good man, suggesting the gap between moral extremes is not vast. It reflects on character and virtue without naming people or places.
Railroads on the south and southwest set reduced holiday fares, averaging one third off, today. Tickets will be valid for thirty days as in prior years, despite earlier reports about repeal under the rate law.
Lemon F Griffin a La Crosse resident since 1886 died at home on 1011 Pine street from old age and pneumonia at 81. Born February 4 1825 in New York he leaves five children Frank Griffin Indianapolis William Griffin La Crosse Mrs Louis Leitner Mason City Ia Mrs Fred Burrows and Miss Ida Griffin La Crosse
Mrs. Eva A. Ingersoll, widow of Col. Robert G. Ingersoll, sues in the supreme court for 95000 in legal fees claimed from a Montana man’s will contest. The case stems from the 1893 will valued at 6 million dollars, with further suits in Montana and Boston and a Montana court ruling later reviewed by certiorari.
Charles Schwartz won the watch at the Unique Theatre on Tuesday night at 135 South Third Street. A second watch will be given away Friday night at the last show. The program features dramatic scenes of safe blowers at work and an automobile explosion. Jerome White with tenor Walter Cameron performs Charles K. Harris tunes Would You Care and Two Little Sailor Boys.
An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as safe for coughs and lung troubles, noting the genuine yellow package contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It urges buyers to guard their health by choosing the authentic product from O. T. Erhart.
William McKinley post of the G A R was inspected last night by Department Commander John W. Ganes of Fox Lake assisted by Charles Pettibone of Juneau and M P Walsh of Milwaukee. They held a reception at Hotel Stoddard and met many old soldiers. Wilson Colwell post will be inspected tonight.
The secretary of the navy Charles J. Bona's autograph on official documents in Washington is described as the largest yet, about five inches long with letters over an inch high.
Excursion tickets to Denver for the National and Western Live Stock Show via the Chicago and North Western Line go on sale January 19 20 and 21 with favorable return limits. Apply to agents of the railroad.
Hawthorne consistently washed before reading a missive from his spouse and took pleasure in pouring over archival newspaper advertisements.
Congress today adjourned for the holidays with many members planning to stay in Washington. Diplomats’ families join the festive spirit as embassies and legations prepare lavish Christmas trees and customs from Orientals to Latin folk are observed across the capital.
The West Side Republican club hosts the annual intercollegiate tournament opening this afternoon and continuing through the week. Contenders include top players from Harvard Yale Princeton and Columbia universities.
Leon Brobst, a 12 year old from Berks County, has been confined in a Pennsylvania insane asylum since last June. The commission investigating state hospitals heard that he was committed by Judge Ermentrout for being vicious. Dr. H L Orth, hospital superintendent, protested admission saying the boy could be trained to be useful.
An advertisement promotes Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup as a new laxative that stimulates without irritation and guarantees a money back offer. The copy emphasizes its claimed effectiveness and customer satisfaction.
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