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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 28, 1908

Page

5

Militia Control at Stearns Today In Kentucky

Two companies of state troops guard Stearns after a Christmas day clash. Leaders Berry Simpson Reuben West and Geo Stanley fled into Tennessee mountains. Marshal Sharp seeks arrest, while Simpson is located near Paint Rock and demands bail before surrender.

Stearns Tennessee Berry Simpson Reuben West Geo. Stanley Stearns’ Coal and Lumber Company Marshal Sharp Danville Paint Rock Simpson Henry Waddell Robert Warren Somerset

Special Card Party for the Poor by Rowena Circle

Rowena circle of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen hosts a special card party tomorrow afternoon at Covenhall to aid the poor. Proceeds go to Mr Berry as a New Year gift for the needy. the event is not part of the circle’s ongoing series which resumes after year’s start.

Rowena Circle Brotherhood of American Yeomen Covenhall Mr. Berry

Self satisfaction as a private virtue not a public parade

A brief note argues that personal fulfillment should remain private and not become a spectacle for public display, emphasizing restraint and modesty over ostentation. It frames inner contentment as a personal matter rather than a social performance.

Masquerade at Fairbanks and Larson's rink Tuesday night

Local notices list social events and greetings including a Masquerade at Fairbanks and Larson's rink at St James St foot, New Year's Eve music by Kreutz's orchestra, and various visits by residents from Rochester Madison and Chicago. Also mentions Keefe Business College term starting Jan 4 1909 and weathered holiday gatherings.

FORD Fairbanks Larson St. James St Bertha Hagenbart Rochester Keefe Business College Sixth and Vine Streets P. F. Cook Minneapolis P. E. McArthur Will Powell Eastman Irvine Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin W. T. Irvine M. H F. M. Society the English Lutheran Church E. Scheufler South Fifth Street Grand Hall Gateway City Pleasure Eclub Linker Hall Kreutz F. R. Bentley Madison Arctic Ice & Fuel Co P. Iverson la Crosse Street Hill View Addition Charles Youngman Sparta Gateway City Charles Larson Gustave Jaeckel Glenwood Minn Arthur Hickisch E. K. Fleischer Mae Ladd St. Paul C. K. Harrison South Twelfth Street C. K. Hanson Rushford and Son J. A. Hanson Onalaska Mac Thompson W. Foster Cornell University George Powell Charles Suitor Chicago F. C. Suitor

Nightly CASCARET Guide Promises Easy Cleanse

The text promotes CASCARET as a natural and easy cleanser for over eating and drinking. It urges using it at any hour from 9 PM to 4 AM and promises no upset or sickness, claiming it clears the body effectively. The tone is humorous and instructive, appealing to readers seeking lightweight remedy.

Feudists Pursued After Fatal Shot in Greenville

Posses scour the countryside for Geo Willeford linked to the shooting that killed Ruby File and gravely wounded Noel File as a feud between the Willeford and File families unfolds. John Willeford faces a preliminary hearing. motives range from a rejected marriage to a real estate dispute amid a web of family ties.

Greenville Ill Geo. Willeford Ruby File Noan File Sam File Willeford John Willeford Missouri Line File John George Willeford George Ashe Noah Fite Ohn Willeford George Wiltleford Willefords Sam Fite Sam

Fisco Chief Raids Chinese Dens

San Francisco police Chief Cook, successor to the late Chief Rigby, led the biggest raid since the fire arresting 160 Chinese gamblers in one house. As a former sergeant in Chinatown he earned the nickname man with the evil eye for terrorizing doers and wiping out gambling dens by the score.

San Francisco Cal Cook Rigby Chinatown

Franco to Return as Portugal Dictator From Exile

Ex Premier Franco of Portugal, exiled after the assassination of King Carlos and Crown Prince Luiz, arrived in France from Italy and expected an early recall to Lisbon to resume his dictatorship.

Beiritz France Franco Portugal Carlos Luiz Italy Lisbon

Irvine's Silverware for the Table ad features heavy ware

Irvine advertises a complete stock of Rogers and other makers with knives and forks, 12 piece sets priced from 3.25 to 3.50, complete 26 piece chests from 6.50 to 15.00, and 20 year guaranteed silverware. Hollow handle knives mimic the look of sterling with latest designs available. Diamonds watches and jewelry also offered.

Rogers R. Wallace & Sons Oneida Community Irvine,s

Pope Suffers Relapse In Rome

The pope endured a slight relapse today, doctors report not alarming but causing concern among clerics. He continues treatment for gout, nephritis, and arteriosclerosis as often attentive physician Dr Petacci notes the ongoing condition in Rome.

Rome Petacci

Heaven Bound Promise From Her Note to Willie

A terse diary line reads I am going to heaven and you will never see me again, signaling a final farewell that starkly affects Willie and hints at a larger emotional or existential moment in the life of the writer.

Willie

Informal Musical Honoring Milwaukee and Kalamazoo Guests

Mrs. R. B. Gelatt hosted an informal musicale Saturday afternoon in honor of her guests Mrs. S. Mayer of Milwaukee and Miss Houser of Kalamazoo. Attending were Mesdames R. Berger Gelatt Sr. and M. Berger Wm. Hellfach Smith and the Misses Miriam Harrison Dora Marshall Nettie Sablewitz Olga and Irma Candrian Pernell Horner Dorothy Helen and Charlotte Smith.

R. B. Gelatt S. Mayer Milwaukee Misse Houser Kalamazoo Mesdames R. Berger Gelatt, Sr M. Berger Wm. Hellfach Smith Miriam Harrison Dora Marshall Nettie Sablewitz Olga Irma Candrian Pernell Horner Dorothy Helen Charlotte Smith

Mrs Alfred James Hosts Post Honeymoon Party

Mrs Alfred James entertained a group Friday evening for her son and wife Mr and Mrs James James who have spent their honeymoon with Mr James parents. Bridge followed by a fine collation. Guests included Mr and Mrs James James Miss Agnes McCord Miss Helen Bellevue Miss Freda Michel Miss Edna Coren Russell James Thad Brindley Richard Ray Roland Goddard and Walter Robbins.

Alfred James James James

Dinner party honors sixteenth birthday in festive style

Mrs Sill and Miss Frances Sill hosted a dinner Saturday night with Mr and Mrs G W Traer of Chicago Mr and Mrs D Cunningham and Capt and Mrs Thompson present Miss Ethel Mowbray entertained guests for her sixteenth birthday It was a sixteen cover event centered by a miniature Christmas tree Adorned with decorations After dinner a program of vocal and instrumental music was performed.

Sill Frances Sill G. W. Traer Chicago D. Cunningham Thompson Ethel Mowbray

Peoria Canal Sinks Barge Under Capt Hobson Duty

A group led by Leon McDonald of the canal commission sank a large barge at the mouth of the upper canal near Copperas Creek lock to block closure threats during potential injunction proceedings. The dramatic action echoed Hobson as authorities navigated a tense dispute over the Spring Lake drainage district in Peoria Illinois.

Peoria Ill Illinois River Spring Lake Drainage District Leon McDonald Canal Commission Hobson Copperas Creek

Schultz Fined For Striking A Girl At Roller Ring

Ben Schultz was fined $2.00 and costs by Police Justice Hunt for striking Ida Boisvert yesterday afternoon after a disturbance at a roller rink. The incident began when several girls complained to management that Schultz insulted them and, after being ejected, he pursued the group and allegedly struck Boisvert in the face. He paid a total fine of $4.50.

Ben Schultz Hunt Ida Boisvert Schultz Boisvert

Girl spurns suitor vows to go to the devil

A Tribune want ad item recounts a girl rejecting a young man who curses his fate and vows a hellish journey as retribution. The tale frames the suitor’s promise and the girl’s perceived luck in avoiding an unpleasant outcome.

City News L C H S Dance at Elks Hall

The L C H S Athletic association hosts a Christmas ball at the Elks hall tomorrow evening Dec. 29 with Kreutz's orchestra providing music. Tickets are one dollar per couple.

L. C. H. S. Athletic Association Elks’ Hall Kreutz

Sexton Defends Mitchell Today in Indianapolis

S M Sexton former editor of the Mine Workers Journal defends John Mitchell amid contempt for court sentence. He says he wrote the editorial with deliberation and criticizes the judge for trampling free speech press and jury rights. He insists Mitchell did not see the editorial before legal process served.

Indianapolis Ind John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America S. M. Sexton Mine Workers’ Journal United Mine Workers’ Journal Mitchell

Notice from Y M C A thanking for purse gift

The Y M C A thanks Mr. O J Ash acting secretary and the basketball team members for presenting a purse of money. Your servant expresses gratitude and best wishes for the kind remembrance.

O. J. Ash

Attack on Shah Proves a Failure

Two men disguised as priests entered Teheran's cabinet chamber during the shah's meeting with ministers on Saturday and fired at him. Cossack guards overpowered the assailants as a shot pierced the heir apparent's epaulet. The report lacks confirmation due to Persian censorship.

ST. Petersburg Teheran Council of Ministers

Oil Trust Between Devil and Deep Sea

Kansas City December 28 The Standard Oil trust faces being ousted from Missouri after a court decision. Alfred H Eddy western counsel says the company cannot operate or sell its property. The trust will seek a rehearing from the state supreme court.

Kansas City Standard Oil Trust Missouri Alfred H. Eddy Chicago General Western Supreme Court

Men prominent in the fight for Knox’s toga

President elect Taft names Philander C Knox to a cabinet post triggering a heated race for his Senate seat. The looming legislature session sparks a western seat emphasis as Burke Dalzell Huff Frick and Flinn Oliver Elkin and Thompson vie for the powerful post amid party factionalism and dollars.

Knox Taft United States Philander C. Knox Pennsylvania Senate Republican Party Burke Dalzell The Supreme Court Joshua V. Thompson Uniontown

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