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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
4
E Assfor drops divorce bid and agrees not to seek ransom from his wife. George Filooty hosts a Christmas reunion where Flooty and Assfor reconcile. The wife supports her husband and all differences are patched up, restoring peace on the North Side.
The private car of Supt Irwin of the 8S M division was badly demolished last evening. A downtown switch engine was moving six passenger coaches on a spur near Cameron house. A signal man vanished from sight and a second switchman signaled to stop as the leading coach struck the platform, tearing off steps and dinging windows and doors.
A Burlington passenger time card update takes effect December 30. Southbound Train 52 now departs at 11 58 a.m. instead of 12 95 p.m. Train 56 leaves at 10 11 p.m. after an 10 a.m. start. Train 48 remains at 11 51 p.m. No 61 northbound time changed. No. 51 departs at 6 p.m. instead of 5 55 p.m. Freight schedules unchanged.
In a fragmentary dialogue Nell notes a planned marriage to Mr Oldbeau and his wealth, while Bells questions the match, saying he may be well off but expresses uncertainty about the union.
The Last of Old Fire Fighters chronicles the decline of the volunteer Washington hose company in La Crosse. Once a 100 member strong, it sheltered club rooms famed for social gatherings and housed equipment on hand pulled carts. After the paid department formed, many volunteers joined city payrolls, yet some kept accessing the club nightly for over thirty years.
Readers are told voting closes Saturday night for the Doerflinger's Call and Gift Contest. The item also notes Dollar Day bargains and ongoing store promotions in the window displays. Several local residents and visitors are listed with brief travel updates.
Mrs. Frank Janzer of 426 Avon Street died yesterday morning of tuberculosis at 28. Survived by husband and two children. Funeral set for Thursday afternoon, with Undertaker Dwyer in charge. Great closing out sale of Thorn bury dress goods and silks at Doerflinger's on Wednesday.
Mr Jenks of the Arctic Ice and Fuel company has a crew cutting ice near the old sway mill. The ice is not solid enough to bear a team, delaying work to fill the houses.
Leo F. Zelinski of Gibson Street Buffalo says Bucklen’s Amica Salve cured his worst cold sore after two daily applications. Heals all sores and is sold under guarantee at O. T. Erhart’s drug store for 25 cents.
A saying notes that guilt may strike a man the first time he deceives his wife, but with repetition he grows confident, imagining himself clever for deceit.
Nels Wick received a $5,000 personal injury judgment against the Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Omaha railroad in U S court last October. The claim has now been satisfied and the case settled. The remark about engraved umbrella handles adds a wry note to the settlement.
Berry Simpson along with Rube West and George Stanley and a large group of followers moved from Stearns to Scott county Tennessee. They camped at West's old home reinforced by relatives, making their position stronger. Simpson defends his side in a Cincinnati letter, recounting events before and after Christmas at Stearns, including bonds, wages disputes, and deputies' charge.
The La Crosse Diamonds defeated the Young Men of the Holy Trinity 34 to 5 in last evening's indoor game. Febig of Trinity led with 26 hits and 34 runs, while Oscar Johnson of the Diamonds allowed only six hits and five runs. The Diamonds issue an open challenge to meet any team in Wisconsin Minnesota or Iowa.
In York Pa two 12 year olds Guy Adams and John Woods and 14 year old Luther Sowers died when a freight train struck them during a snow fight. Two faithful dogs waited at the mangled scene and guided rescuers to the victims as the tragedy unfolded. Sowers had jokingly told his mother he would die.
Telegraphic reports from Perim state the American fleet passed the port and entered the Red Sea at noon. The fleet is expected to reach Suez on January 3.
Miss Rose Lipch daughter of Martin Lipch of 1331 Johnson street died at 7 AM from tuberculosis after about six months illness. Born in La Crosse 23 years ago she leaves father and several siblings. Funeral Thursday at 8:30 AM from home and 9:00 AM at St Wenceslaus with Rev Father Till. burial in Catholic cemetery by Fessler and Dahlin.
A humorous observation notes that some people, if they paused to think before speaking, might forget their intended words, highlighting the quirks of memory and speech in everyday conversation.
A sharp observer notes that true diplomacy hides genuine concern as a tactful person appears interested in others' troubles. The remark underscores the fine line between empathy and strategic listening in social and political interactions.
The public imagines quick mass transit while the traction company resists, signaling a clash between envisioned rapid transit and the company's operating plans and timetable.
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