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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1908
Page
4
Herbert Waite skated along the Black River yesterday when a frozen wire and a two foot pilehead above the ice caused a bad fall. He wrenched his knee severely, suffered a deep bruise and strain, but no bones were broken. Friends carried him home as medical aid arrived.
Joseph Egan longtime Milwaukee Road employee in Dubuque died Thursday after two months illness linked to paralysis. He was visiting his niece Mrs. Joseph Boucher at 1206 Berlin Street when he fell ill. Funeral services were held at St. James Church with Father Ambrose Murphy officiating and burial in the Catholic cemetery.
The La Crosse Printer's union No. 448 will host its eighth annual ball on Saturday evening January 9 at Linker's hall on Main street. Prizes will go to the best looking gentleman and lady and to the most comic pair, with a pair of $5 shoes awarded. Kreantz's orchestra will provide music, adding to the event's entertainment.
County board faces a crucial vote on establishing a municipal court and potential reforms. Proposals include a new municipal or superior court, county clerk and stenographer support, and possible appeal paths to the supreme court. Also on the agenda: Abattoir Road maintenance by La Crosse county and improvements to a Bangor to Barre highway to aid local farmers. A buildings and grounds committee meeting is noted.
Bright children of Mr and Mrs Veloz at the Venezuelan legation in Washington appear American in looks, suggesting loyalty to the United States. The legation becomes a focal point in tensions with Holland as protests over ship seizures spark talks of Monroe doctrine defense for Venezuela.
The board is convening this afternoon to check county property in charge of retiring officers. The claims committee remains in session to review bills presented to the county for payment. The court committee is also meeting.
Arctic Ice & Fuel Co advertises 16 inch edgings for kindling and pine slabs at 5.00 per cord with both phones 231. Miss Annie Sayle travels to Bangor to visit parents. Several residents including Mr. Strittmaker, Edward Groeschner, John Roggensack, Mrs. P Lathrup, E Schultz, Thomas McGrath, Joseph Stockemer, Andy Whiteman, Mr. B Colle, Miss Gertrude Ingham, Misses Mabel and Cuba Canaan, Miss Lima Larsen, and Vern Whillmill of St Paul are mentioned for visits or returns from travels.
J T Hurley of Prairie du Chien, in town for Mrs Cants funeral, remarks La Crosse has changed since the saw mills disappeared. Mrs R Bentley of Cresco visits Avon street hosts. Hurley, a former La Crosse resident, reaches his first visit in eighteen years.
Saturday league results saw Hustlers 34 Iroquois 32 Monarchs 24 Boosters 39 Tel Co 19 Giants 27. E A Erickson elected manager of the YMCA team, a five member committee formed to select the squad, and plans discussed to attract the Oregon champions to the city. A social evening followed with a Christmas tree, slam presents, and a purse gifted to Janitor William Wentzloff.
A new yard office complex east of the Burlington yard is finished with electrical wiring installed and ready for occupancy. One building costs about 1209 dollars, with completion of the project expected to enable operations to begin soon.
Albert Widra, a Russian Pole, was found at the north side station too frozen to walk, with three to four days of exposure and no English. He came from St. Paul seeking friends in Chicago after hardship in America, and was saved from amputation by Dr. Egan. He described a perilous journey from Europe to labor on railroads before landing in La Crosse, then Chicago. Washington rumors put Richard A. Ballinger candidate for secretary of the interior, noting his long service as commissioner of the General Land Office and Seattle mayor.
A fragmentary dialogue scene features a scotch caddie speaking to a swaggering golfer. The exchange highlights a humorous clash of self confidence and skill as observers note the spectacle on display.
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