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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 01, 1908

Page

5

Snell Will Case Witness Ties To Webster City

Webster City Iowa report notes J A Bishop may testify in Clinton will case involving Col Tom Snell. Bishop recalls Snell’s insanity and notes disputes over the Snell fortune of about two million dollars. Mention of heirs and letters from women tied to the case appears with local gossip and school connections.

Webster City Tom Snell Clinton Bishop Snell Joseph Snell Tom de Witt County Ill Young Snell Col Mr. Bishop Dick Snell Col. Snell

Personal notices and visitors in La Crosse area

A long list of social visits and business travelers includes Cc J Ross returning from Winona and many others such as Mrs Margaret Sheridan visiting in Viroqua, Frank Flock from Sparta, J S Sidie host, G M Kenely from La Porte, D L Eggen from Dubuque, H H Cook from Albert Lea, and J Bremann from Wykoff. Also noted are medical mentions of Dr Wil Powell and Dr George Powell, and ads for Rocky Mountain Tea and Foley’s Honey and Tar. Leap Year Ball announced by Norwegian Workingmen at 126 No 3rd with Hegenbart’s orchestra.

Cc. J. Ross Winona William Randall George Powell Margaret Sheridan John Sidie Viroqua R. A. Pratt Mauston Frank Flock Sparta Dubuque Wil Powell T. J. Brye G. E. Kepple Spring Grove la Crosse A. J. McCredy Fond du Lac H. H T. Holmen Grand Forks Hollister Rocky Mountain Jessie Wash J. J. Bremann Wykoff E. H. Townsend New Albia Ben Birnbaum H. H. Beach Prairie du Chien H. Porter Gateway City O. H. Zephy Marshfield N. C D. F. Fortey Cc. S. Cameron Waukesha Hegenbart Jessie P. Phillips Harper's Ferry A. Jones Eau Claire D. K. Kelley South Bend Foley O. T. Erhart R. M. Morse A. Ashler G. B. Holsrude Flora N. D J. S. Earl of William Wolfe

German Methodist Church Announces Weeklong Sunday School

The German Methodist church at Seventh and Ferry lists services led by Pastor Y L Panzlau with morning worship at 10:50 and an Epworth league meeting at 6:45 followed by a 7:30 sermon. The annual Sunday school convention begins next week with three daily sessions and a different preacher each night including Rev J F Zemke from Sherrill IA on Monday. A Ladies Aid supper will be served. delegates arrive by the 5 o'clock train from Dubuque via the C M St P RR.

German Methodist Church Corner Seventh and Ferry Y. L. Panzlau Epworth League J. F. Zemke Sherrill Ladies’ Aid Society Epward League Dubuque First Methodist Episcopal Church Eighth and King Streets James W. Irish King’s Heralds Claude Thomas Edouard Batiste Indly Chadwick Ethelbert Nevin Mr. Kerr Campion A. Thomas Havens J. V. Flagler Lansing Largo G. F. Haendel West Avenue Mississippi Street W. P. Cunningham O. C. Bangsberg Epworth Westminster Presbyterian Westminster Presbyterian Church Redfield Street Thirteenth Fourteenth Streets D. H. Rohrabaugh Walter Harrington C. E First Baptist First Baptist Church Sixth Street Main J. Wellington Hoag Colton Branch Mahlum Riley Martin First Congregational Thirst Congregational Seventh Streets Henry Favilie Endeavor Society Mabel Bryant St. Paul's Universalist St. Paul’s Universalist Church Cass Streets John Smith Lowe

Wreck Delays Train Near Oakdale on Milwaukee Road

Minor incident on the La Crosse division when engine No. 34 pulling train No. 57 shed a drive wheel tire and ditched several cars. Line blocked briefly with no serious damage reported. Also notes on Horace G McKinley due in Portland custody, Frank Harrington’s body arriving, Albert Gaettner’s death, new police uniform for Frank Yolton, and illness in La Crosse police ranks.

Oakdale la Crosse Milwaukee Road Orient Horace G. McKinley Portland Orient Ov Frank Harrington Helena Mont C. Harrington Caledonia Street St. James Church Albert Gaettner Johnson Street Gamm Oak Grove Frank Yolton Captain Parks Joseph McGrath Horschack Night Force

Wendell Phillips Debating Society Election and Debate

The Wendell Phillips Debating Society held a January 31 debate on immigration policy. The negative won unanimously, led by Brandenburg, with Brown leading the affirmative. Officers for the next semester were elected: President Stevenson, Vice President Krause, Secretary Barrett, Treasurer Younberg, Sergeant at Arms Peterson, Regent Brandenburg.

United States Krause Johnson and Strauss Brandenburg Brown Wm. Stevenson Emil Krause Geo. Barrett Geo. Younberg Sargeant Harry Peterson Earl Brandenburg

Travelers' Annual Marked Social Success Ball at Linker Hall

Despite bad weather the Travelers’ Annual Ball, the twelfth for the U C T lodge, drew many members who rushed to finish their routes. The hall featured cozy corners, dancing from nine, supper after eleven, and music by Kreutz earning high praise. Attorney Charles E Vroman of the Milwaukee Road left Chicago at noon after aiding in the Nessler case.

Linker Hall Kreutz Charles E. Vroman Milwaukee Road Chicago Nessler

No ground for claim of following golden rule

A reader comments that Maude must not claim she is merely following the golden rule, arguing the peroxide blonde has no basis for excusing or reframing her actions.

Maude

Postum Proclaims Health Benefit for Families

A doctor discusses switching from coffee to Postum after marriage, noting improved digestion and wellbeing in his household. He recalls coffee and tea gathering dust in the pantry while Postum became the primary beverage, praising it for easing his lifelong indigestion.

Postum

Practically Accepts Plans for Y M C A

The adjourned January meeting of the Young Men's Christian Association discussed and nearly approved plans for a new building. President Scofield, back from Washington, D C, presided as directors and officers reviewed the proposal. Secretary Oliver Ash indicated plans are already accepted and will be officially confirmed at a forthcoming joint meeting.

Young Men’s Christian Association Scofield Washington, D. C Messrs John M. Holley, Jr W.W. Withee Paul T. Schulze E. G. Boynton F. H. Scofield F. G. Tiffany E. R. Burke Oliver Ash

Dr. W. C. Kenyon Dies at Appleton Wisconsin

News arrived this morning of the death of Dr. W. C. Kenyon of Appleton Wisconsin. He was a well known physician and a prominent Mason, brother of D. A. Kenyon of this city and uncle of William Kenyon Green Bay conductor. Funeral move to be attended by his father and himself Sunday afternoon.

W. ©. Kenyon Appleton Wis Kenyon D. A. Kenyon William Kenyon Green Bay

Chocolate Pie Recipe Package Ad From D Zerta Foods

An advertisement promotes OUR Pie instant pie mix in three flavors lemon chocolate and custard priced at 19 cents per package. Made by D Zerta Food Co Rochester NY the copy urges readers to order from their grocer and share with friends. It invites requests for circulars of all D Zerta products.

D-Zerta Food Co Rochester N. Y D-Zerta

Round Trip Tickets On La Crosse Line Sale

Round trip tickets on La Crosse and Onalaska line with coupons good on La Crosse City lines available at Hebberd's Drug Store corner of 4th and Main Pierce's Grocery Onalaska and from watermen on Onalaska line at 21 2 cents round trip

la Crosse Onalaska

Decide Protective Tariff Is Wise

The Lincoln-Douglas Debating Society debated the protective tariff Friday evening on the question Should the United States continue its protective tariff policy. The affirmative led by W Freehoff Gus Schultz and Lester Stam faced N Kelley Donald Dickinson and Stanley Harrison with Gelatt MacArthur and Teuter on the jury ruling for the affirmative. City Attorney John F Doherty served as critic and praised the work while offering criticisms. E Cronon gave a declamation. Officers elected for the coming term include President Ben Stevens Vice President Fred Dickens Secretary Wm Freehoff Treasurer Joseph Bijornstad Regent Paul Esch Sergeant at Arms Huge SchalDach. A committee of four was appointed.

Lincoln-Douglas Debating Society United States W. Freehoff Gus Schultz Lester Stam N. Kelley Donald Dickinson Stanley Harrison Gelatt MacArthur Teuter John F. Doherty Som E. Cronon Ben Stevens Fred Dickens Wm. Freehoff Joseph Bijornstad Paul Esch Huge Schaldach

Peruna Endorsements From Officials and Figures

State Attorney General D McCord of Tennessee endorses Peruna as a superior tonic and catarrh remedy. R S Ryan formerly of Parliament and Parnell confidant credits Peruna for cures of colds and catarrhal complaints. Alaska address listed. notes on invigorating qualities and anti catarrhal action. Debate committee members named Gus Schultz J A Bjornstad Fred Dickens Victor Jacobson.

D. McCord Washington, D. C State of Tennessee Nashville Perria R. S. Ryan Nome Alaska Charles Stewart Parnell Washington New Willard Hotel Washington, D.C K.S. Ryan Gus Schultz J. A. Bjornstad Fred Dickens Victor Jacobson

Young Men's Bowling Club to Bowl Casinos Again

Tuesday evening the Young Men's Bowling club of St. Joseph's Cathedral will bowl against the Casinos again after a seven-pin loss in the last match.

Young Men’s Bowling Club St. Joseph’s Cathedral

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