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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 25, 1908

Page

7

Tribune Wants WANTED 500 men to learn barber trade

Tribune offers training to 500 men for barber trade with tools, instruction, exams, and placement. Includes dormitory or scholar status and lists a catalogue inquiry through Moser College Chicago Lis. Also seeks U S Army able bodied unmarried men 18 to 35 and English speakers for recruiting information at Hotel La Crosse Wisconsin.

Moser College Chicago Lis U. S. Army Hotel la Crosse Wis

Local social notes from Bangor Wisconsin area

Miss Mollie Merlo of Tama Iowa and other visitors spend holidays with relatives in Bangor. Attendees include Mrs. Robert Hanser and Mrs. Ida Sieler from La Crosse, Mrs. Jacob Wettstein, Mrs. John Kirch ner, S R Peck of Kenmere North Dakota, Roy Wakeman of Milwaukee, Carl Schulmacher of La Crosse, Miss Cecelia Massey, Miss Fay Massey, Miss Crystal Baebler, Mabel Vaughan, Mrs Z Baebler, Ella Stinzzi, Ruth Blackburn of West Salem, Mrs Carl Kenyon Baraboo, Freda Richelo, Dr E Bryan, D C Merlo, Jay Heberlein, and John Spicker.

Mollie Merlo Tama Robert Hanser Ida Sieler la Crosse Jacob Wettstein John Burr Juno Wis John Kirchner S. R. Peck Kenmere N. D Roy Wakeman Milwaukee M. Wakeman Carl Schulmacher Cecelia Massey Austin, Minn F. A. Harrison Rhinelander Ida Newton Crystal Baebler Detroit Mich Mabel Vaughan Madison Fay Z. Baebler Crystal Ella Stinzzi Burns John Evans Ruth Blackburn West Salem Carl Kenyon Baravnoo Freda Richelo Onalaska E. Bryan Iroquois S. D D. C. Merlo Caledonia Jay Heberlein St. Paul John Spicker

Patent bears grant to John Asselin in Campbell

At the register of deeds office a U S patent from the United States to John Asselin of Campbell was filed. The faded document, dated June 1 1870 and signed by President Ulysses S Grant, shows the land deed from the United States to Mr Asselin. The patent had remained in the Asselin family for years but was not filed until yesterday.

Register of Deeds Court House United States John Asselin Campbell Asselin Ulysses S. Grant

I. C. F. Auxiliary Elects Officers 1909

Companion Court Bluff No 282 I O F held an election at Leinen Hall Monday evening. Officers chosen include Court Deputy Mrs Jeanette Robinson Chief Ranger Theresa Deroff Vice Chief Ranger Mary Roth Recording Secretary Emma Wiley Financial Secretary Estella Wiley Crater Amelia Fischer Senior Woodward Minnie Weisbecker Junior Woodward Millie Schram Senior Beadle Mary Ludke Junior Beadle Louise Larson. Refreshments were served afterward by Chief Ranger Mrs Deroff.

Lienlokken Hall Jeanette Robinson Anna Lee Theresa Deroff Mary Roth Emma Willey Estella Wiley Crater Amelia Fischer Woodward Minnie Weisbecker Millie Schram Beadle Mary Lu*dke Louise Larson Mrs. Deroff

Persecution of Jews in Finland Reported by Berlin Aid Group

A cable from Hilfsverein der Deutschen Juden in Berlin to the American Jewish committee confirms reports of wholesale persecution of Jews in Finland. Hundreds of families are driven from homes and forced to seek shelter from extreme cold. many have frozen to death while wandering in fields. The Hilfsverein is Germany's major Jewish philanthropic organization.

New York Hilfsverein der Deutschen Juden of Berlin American Jewish Committee Finland Hilfsverein der Deutschen Juden Germany

Wisconsin to Build Electric Railway to Chicago

Kenosha officials filed with the Wisconsin Railway Commission for a certificate of necessity to build a line from Kenosha to the state line, part of a plan to connect to Chicago and then Milwaukee. Promoters say funds are secured and right of way work will start next Monday, with condemnation possible. Leaders include George G. Wilcox, Volney Foster Jr., and Frank R. Grover.

Kenosha, Wis Chicago Milwaukee Kenosha Waukegan George G. Wilcox Volney Foster, Jr Frank R. Grover Waukeghn Northwestern Loop Northwestern Elevated

Circuit clerks to form union in Wisconsin

Racine Wis December 25 The clerks of the circuit courts in Wisconsin plan to form an association modeled after the county clerks group C A Worthing Fond du Lac county clerk has sent inquiries to all circuit court clerks asking their views on forming the union and whether the organizing meeting should be in Milwaukee or Fond du Lac on January 27.

Racine Wis Wisconsin C. A. Worthing Fond du Lac Milwaukee

Daniels Will Bequeaths $20,000 To Church In Wisconsin

The will of Conway B. Daniels a retired manufacturer from Eau Claire Wisconsin leaves twenty thousand dollars to a church in a testament filed after his death The document details bequests and the church receiving the main endowment from the estate with probate proceedings ongoing in Eau Claire County court.

Eau Claire, Wis Conway B. Daniels

Estate to Be Left to First Presbyterian Church Eau Claire

An estate valued at 40 000 to 50 000 dollars is to be left to the First Presbyterian Church of Eau Claire. It is estimated the church will receive about 20 000 dollars.

First Presbyterian Church of Eau Claire

Leaves Grave to Attend Wedding in Wisconsin

Wausau Wis Dec 25 A funeral and a wedding occurred within hours with the same clergyman Rev C H Williamson officiating Charles I Pember attended the aunt Susan Cook funeral at 2 30 pm then married Miss Matilda M Wright at 6 30 pm in the same evening and same church giving an unusual sequence in one day.

Wausau Wis C. H. Williamson Charles I. Pember

Tower Smashed in R. A. Wreck at Fond du Lac

Fond du Lac Wis Dec 25 A A Tilton narrowly escaped death when two freight cars derailed and demolished the tower Tilton was buried under wreckage which caught fire and would have burned him alive if not for two car repairers arriving promptly Tilton suffered several bad bruises

Fond DU Lac Wis Tilton

Killian Wins Insurance Contest Against Milwaukee Agent

L. J. Killian, general agent of New York Life in the city, topped W. O. Briggs of Milwaukee in a contest for insurance written from November 15 to December 15. Killian hunted deer in the northern woods until November 24 and began soliciting after Thanksgiving, writing $40,000 of insurance before the period ended.

L. J. Killian New York Life W. O. Briggs Milwaukee

Rival Defeated in December 15 Race by Seven Applications

A competitor won the December 15 race, defeating his rival by a margin of seven applications.

Earning tax law sustained by Minnesota Supreme Court

The Minnesota Supreme Court upheld the state railroad gross earnings tax increase from 3 to 4 percent. Great Northern must pay $120,737 and Chicago Great Western $25,000 for 1907 taxes after objections to constitutionality.

ST. Paul, Minn State Supreme Court Great Northern Chicago Great Western

Stevens Point Couple Wed Quickly in Chicago Trip

Stevens Point Wis Dec 25 Prof Frank N Spindler psychology teacher at the Stevens Point normal school and Miss Winnifred Match clerk and treasurer at the school married secretly and left for Chicago. The ceremony was at President Sims residence.

Stevens Point Wis Frank N. Spindler Stevens Point Normal School Winnifred Match Chicago Sims

Commandery No. 9 Plans Christmas Celebration

The La Crosse commandery No. 9, E. T., invites Masons and their families to a Christmas celebration this afternoon at 3 o'clock. The event is held by the commandery and is open to members and relatives.

la Crosse Commandery No. 9 E. T

Johnson Wins $15 Damages in $20,000 Chicago Brass Suit

The long trial of Albert Johnson v Chicago Brass Co. ended today in circuit court with a verdict for Johnson awarding net damages of 15 dollars. He sued for 20,000 dollars after the company occupied the court’s attention for the last two weeks.

Kenosha, Wis Albert Johnson Chicago Brass Company Johnson

Roses and thorns outlast the bloom in old adage

A compact note repeats the saying that every rose has its thorn and that the thorn endures longer than the rose, reflecting a common proverb about lasting impact and enduring hardship.

Comparative Markets Show General Price Trend

Quotations indicate the overall movement in prices for the preceding week. Market activity reflects a broad pattern across commodities and securities, with fluctuations pointing to shifts in supply, demand, and economic sentiment observed by traders and analysts.

Livestock Market Report from Union Stock Yards

Cattle receipts reach 2,000 with a strong market up 10 cents. Prime beeves 5.25 to 7.70, cows and heifers 2.70 to 4.85, stockers 2.50 to 4.80, canners 1.50 to 2.70. Hog receipts 15,000 with prices 4.95 to 5.70 for lights and 5.35 to 5.95 for heavies. Sheep receipts 6,000 with rams and lambs rising 10 cents. native and western sheep 2.60 to 5, native lambs 4.50 to 7.70, western lambs 4.75 to 7.75.

UNION

Local Livestock and Market Prices at Union Stock Yards

At Union Stock Yards Illinois on Dec 17 cattle receipts 8000 with 3000 estimated for tomorrow market steady prime beeves 5.20 to 7.70 cows 2.60 to 4.75 stockers 2.50 to 4.60 hogs receipts 35000 with 30000 tomorrow market opened higher then closed weak light 4.80 to 5.55 others up to 5.85 and pigs 3.70 to 3.80 sheep receipts 18000 with 10000 tomorrow market 10 to 20 cents lower natives 2.50 to 4.60 western 2.70 to 4.60 lambs 4.25 to 7.20. Also local market prices for fruits vegetables and dairy items listed by various traders.

Union Stock Yards Iil

Bathhouse John Bursts Into Verse After Acquittal

Chicago December 24. John J. Coughlin known as Bathhouse John is acquitted of assaulting a photographer in Judge Newcomer's court. In relief he recites verses to admirers, sharing two poems and prompting comments on his poetry.

Chicago Newcomer’s Court John J. Coughlin Bathhouse John First John Bathhouse

Embassies at Tehran Besieged Over Refuge Quarters

Constantinople Dec 24 The Turkish embassy in Teheran is surrounded by shahs troops to bar liberal refugees from seeking asylum there. The charge d affaires says he protested last Monday and the Persian guard was lifted. A new cordon appears, with complaints ignored as liberals seek protection in other embassies amid rumors of a coup. The shah, angry at reformers, strengthens his army and may resort to force. An inquiry into the Rashad Effendi palace break in centers on the sultan.

Constantinople Teheran Shah Rashad Effendi Sultan Rashad

Maudie’s Strings Tie Up Fun in Herald Cartoon

A New York Herald cartoon captions Maudie with many strings to her bow. The joke plays on her struggle to tie a knot, delivering light humor about talent and effort. The piece reflects early 20th century newspaper cartoon wit.

New York Herald

Artist's Wife Seeks Death After Poison Attempt

Chicago December 24 Mrs Jos Kratzner wife of a fashionable quarter artist attempted to kill her fifteen month old son with poison then swallowed corrosive sublimate Both mother and child are believed dying Melancholia is cited by police as the motive She said she believed the child could not be happy without her and thought the child was dead when she took the poison.

Chicago Jos. Kratzner

Transient dealers to pay daily license fee in Eau Claire

The Eau Claire council adopted a resolution requiring transient merchants to pay a $25 per day license. The action followed a St. Paul fur dealer representative staying at a local hotel after traveling from Madison, prompting local officials to act.

Eau Claire Wis Dee St. Paul Madison

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Tribune Eagle 1 W.ave State S&t Henry & Frank’s W. W. Withee Cass Wilson House 6Th St Beranton Encyclopedia of Law B. F. Care of J. de Ranitz & Co Main St New Normal School Granke Dresbach Johnson & Baker Armstrong B. Lewis Pree Jackson J E. Alexander Pacific Coast Tae Vd Transfer Co Minneapolis Misa Salahi la Virtgage & Scan Co Meinette Ungtaira E. Rice van Auken Pearl Street Sea Schicn & Koth—Oatavien Bank Weis’ Book Store H. W. Barker Runckel Granie Rose St Bangor, Wis I. C. F. Auxiliary Wisconsin News Venience Rate Commis Sion Church Santa Claus Grave R. A Killian Commandery Matinee la Crosse Markeis C. Burns N. Y Washington Florida California Michigan Hallowell Listman Milling Co Thomas & Phalon Americas Lansdon-Loyd Packing Co Asselsie Hawrey Com Cp Creamery A. B. Moll Hubbard Acoce Gobor Weniene DUDCH Malaga H. M. Sieger Eeeveree Maudie
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