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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1909
Page
5
The U S Census announces a February 5 test date for census enumerators. Applicants need basic schooling, U S citizenship, 18 to 70 years, and ability to write clearly. About 68 000 positions will be filled by mid March ahead of the April 15 enumeration.
Prosperity’s wave boosts business but our strength lies in furnishing high grade mill work at reasonable prices. Consider dealings with us for store fixtures sash doors hardwood interior finish mouldings flooring art glass and related items.
The notice states forms must be filed with the supervisors no later than January 25. Any submissions received after this date will not be considered.
George W. Keyes, a former Minneapolis police officer, died at his home. He leaves a widow and four children. funeral is 2 p.m. Thursday with Masonic rites and Hillside Cemetery interment. Albert Smith, of Onalaska, died in Duluth from heart paralysis, survived by two sisters. W R Mullett’s wife W leaves a two day old baby after dying at 423 Cass Street. husband Mr Mullett was away working nearby.
The body of laborer George Bieas was found frozen beside a railroad track near Virginia Minn. An empty whisky bottle is said to support a death by intoxication and exposure. A second man, his supposed companion, was found wandering in the woods in a nearly exhausted and bewildered state.
The La Crosse Chronicle lists numerous personal notes and happenings. Marguerite Exley and Ma mie Madlan visit St Paul and Minneapolis while John Lundgren tours relatives. Mr and Mrs Risberg and Mr and Mrs Claus visit during holidays. Teachers, doctors, and officials appear in brief items, including Mrs Alma Wells case and Home of the Friendless care for the child.
Mr. and Mrs. 8S. Y. Hyde entertained at a dinner Saturday with Mrs. Nettie Day and daughter Miss Helen Day of Peoria Illinois, Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Morse, Arthur and Chloe Morse, and Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Allen among the guests.
Last evening Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Allen celebrated their forty fifth wedding anniversary with a small dinner. They were joined by Mr. and Mrs. S. Y. Hyde Captain and Mrs. I. H. Moulton and Mrs. and Miss Day.
The Elks hall hosted a high school dance last evening with about sixty couples in attendance. Kreutz orchestra provided fine music while Prof Benezet Mrs Martindale and Mr Mrs Martindale acted as chaperones.
Mr and Mrs George Rupert hosted a Christmas house party with guests including Mr and Mrs M W Warren Mr and Mrs E P Watts of Mason City Iowa and Mr and Mrs L W Warren of Waterloo Iowa.
Mrs. W. E. Ritter visits her sisters in Chippewa Falls while Hugh O Rourke, former W B U student, stays with his mother Bertha O Rourke during the holidays. W G Lowe, W B U business department head, rests at Fairview Illinois. Emma Christenson, 2 W P A graduate, accepts a stenographer role in Chinook Montana. Mrs. Grant E Reynolds and her children visit Cedar Rapids Iowa. Margery Savage of Conrad Montana visits her aunt Mrs. R F Weston as the Misses Ford host a tea Monday afternoon.
Mr and Mrs Bert Veglahn of South Ridge Minnesota hosted a sleighride party at Henry Rodenburgs Bangor home. Guests included Joe Schneeberger La Crosse Patzloff India Neb and Bert Veglahn. They enjoyed a delightful Christmas evening at Mrs Rodenburgs Bangor residence.
A quiet Christmas afternoon wedding united Gertrude May Foster and Dr. John Greenleaf Webb Havens at the home of Mrs. L. W. Foster. Rev. Henry Faville officiated as guests included family and out of town friends. After the ceremony the couple left by 6:20 train for Cloquet Minnesota.
The text identifies hexamethylenetetramine as a German chemical used in Foley's Kidney Remedy. It notes the compound as a uric acid solvent and antiseptic for urine and advises taking Foley's Kidney Remedy at first signs of irregularities to prevent serious illness.
Letters to the editor defend the Christmas dinner organized by the City Mission. The writer counters Chief Webber’s insinuations about inviting hoboes and says only a few outsiders attended, many volunteers helped, and the event was a success. The letter praises the mission’s leadership under Harry Norton and urges continued public support to improve local moral conditions.
A. M. Ivey of La Crosse urges all right thinking citizens to back a movement linked with regular churches. He emphasizes a united effort to uplift the fallen and curb idleness, drunkenness, crime, and dishonesty by guiding men toward a higher power.
Mrs Joyce of Claremont New Hampshire reports buying Foley’s Kidney Remedy a year ago and says it cured a long standing kidney trouble. She recommends it highly and gives the medicine full credit for her recovery.
The Citizens' Advance of Beloit Wisconsin highlights Christmas relief work here but laments the city's deplorable moral condition as part of its commentary.
The article asserts gambling houses and wine rooms flourish in the city and accuses the administration of corrupt intent. It references a complaint notice involving B. S. Steadwell and suggests ongoing scrutiny of licensure and enforcement.
Fragmentary OCR line shows a partial statement about victory and risk if the deed falls into others' hands, with no identifiable names, places, or dates.
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