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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1908
Page
5
Mrs. Fred Ring of La Crosse died Saturday night at Francis Hospital after an operation for a tumor. Born in Norway in 1840, she came to America with her parents and married Fred Ring in 1860. Funeral services were held at the Spicer home under the Eastern Star, with interment planned in Milwaukee.
The La Crosse High School board of education will convene this evening in the superintendent's office. President Luening said no major items are expected and routine business will be handled as usual.
No meeting of the soliciting committees of the auditorium for the 19 percent has been called yet. Saengerfest remains unscheduled for this week, though President Luening said a meeting may be called, possibly Wednesday. Several prominent committee members have fallen ill, delaying meetings multiple times.
A humorous note declares that the tool a thirsty man welcomes most is a corkscrew. The line underscores playful banter about barroom musts and clever gadgets.
Mertz leaves The Tribune after nearly a year as advertising manager to join the Courier in Ottumwa Iowa, bringing his wife for the move. He is praised for his genial disposition and strong personality and is expected to find success in his new role.
Tonight at the First Baptist church auditorium on Sixth Street a grand religious revival begins led by W. B. Riley and M. E. Martin. The well known speakers are popular on YMCA lectures and Sunday school programs. A large chorus and orchestra will lead the singing.
S H Bittlossen aged 52 died of heart failure at his home 2106 Vine street Saturday. Survived by widow Mrs Bittlossen and four children Otto Noody La Crosse California Seattle and Mrs Patterson of Seattle. Funeral held at 2 pm tomorrow from residence Rev Anderson officiating A and O Sletten in charge. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery.
Attorney George H. Gordon is slightly better today and doctors express hope for a speedy recovery. A Saturday consult with several physicians yielded favorable results and, barring a sudden decline, his chances remain favorable.
The body of Mrs. Nannah Neuman who died at her Duluth home Saturday morning arrived in La Crosse on the Milwaukee road and went to 228 North Sixth Street. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 2 o'clock and she was interred at the Jewish cemetery.
The Eighth Ward Aid Society held its eighth annual banquet at the Bohemian Hall last evening, marking a highly successful event. President Stupke and Alderman Lang spoke during the program amid several addresses to the society.
Mrs. A. Ernst wife of Prof. Ernst of Northwestern University Watertown Wisconsin died in Rochester Minnesota at age 58. She was mother of Marie Ernst formerly La Crosse High School language teacher.
The article extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a thirty five year trusted product with no opium or harmful ingredients. It argues a good name comes from truth and perseverance and notes dealers guarantee satisfaction or refund.
A discussion on medical training notes that true cure comes from addressing dyspepsia's root cause. It criticizes overreliance on outdated remedies and promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a quick, marketable fix. The piece advertises samples from F. A. Stuart Co. in Marshall Michigan.
Local society notes list guests and visitors including Mrs J J Christianson of Albert Lea and H Gundlach, Captain John Parks, Miss Klaudia Nelson in Minneapolis, and others from Jefferson, Kendall, Blair, Warrens Mills, La Crosse, and Dubuque. Drug teas advertise Rocky Mountain Tea for digestion and sleep.
Neighbors force entry to a house in Winona County and find Mrs Gardner of Minnesota City near death from exposure after a blizzard and zero weather. high winds halted travel and rural routes were largely blocked, delaying aid for days. The aged woman, living alone, could not open her door.
A La Crosse Motor Boat Club membership meeting will be held at Ellis hall tomorrow at 8:30 PM to elect directors for the coming year. The directors then elect their own officers and new leadership takes charge next month.
Mrs Louise Schutz of 125 Mill Street returned home Saturday to a surprise birthday gathering. Friends and neighbors dressed as Buster Browns and other disguises, presenting gifts including a dress. Refreshments followed as the party enjoyed the celebration of her 54th birthday.
A Toland School promotion features Roy Varzais praising the school’s graduates who earn high salaries. It cites over 1.5 million dollars annually to Toland graduates and claims 1099 alumni earning 1200 to 5000 dollars yearly. It advertises a special February term at Toland's Business School in La Crosse Wisconsin.
A reflective aphorism noting that knowledge does not solely reside with those who accumulate facts. Context suggests wisdom or judgment can exceed sheer data accumulation, highlighting the difference between information and understanding.
The notes list Memory and Beacon Light Bible classes for all young women, plus a slate of weekly sessions including a morning class, glee club, gymnasium basketball, English class for foreign speaking girls, an illustrated health talk, and a planned cooking class. A February 13 Valentine party for members is also announced.
Mrs A M Heyerdahl entertained at a six o clock dinner Saturday with fifteen guests staying for a social evening. Choir practice and a club meeting details noted. Wednesday 500 club now to meet with Mrs John Palmer on Wednesday replacing Tuesday notice.
Miss Eleanora Wagner entertained at six oclock Sunday dinner in honor of Misses Dunn and Walsh from Portage Wisconsin. Covers were laid for six. Present were Mae Dunn Katherine Walsh Margaret Paulus Alice Egan Mollie Rusche and Elenora Wagner.
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for their kindness during our mother and grandmother's illness and passing. Special gratitude is extended to the Home of the Friendless and Rev Irish for their support.
Round trip tickets over La Crosse and Onalaska Street Car lines with coupons valid on La Crosse City Railway lines are on sale at Hebberd's Drug Store corner of 4th and Main and at Pierce's Grocery in Onalaska. Motor men on Onalaska line sell tickets for 25 cents round trip.
The Atlanta Georgian quotes a prologue praising brand new ten dollar gold pieces and imagines their beauty. A second line contemplates self-image, suggesting if people saw themselves as others do they would be pessimists.
A second edition of Cassie Chadwick and Madame Humbert is traced to Mary McKee who duped rich men across New York Boston Washington Chicago and beyond. The elderly socialite, with a criminal record dating seven years, served time in Cambridge Mass. She appeared at society events and backed schemes including the Bungalow Park Land Company and the Golden Age Company, while pursuing check manipulations and forgeries.
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