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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 06, 1908

Page

6

Grippe remedy praised for wide cures

This remedy targets colds and La Grippe and is noted for its global cures. It also counteracts pneumonia tendencies. Price 25 cents for the small size and 50 cents for large. Available at druggists everywhere.

Nelson attacks House rules in vigorous speech

Mr Nelson criticizes the house rules and the power of naming committees. He urges the house to name its own committees like the senate and favors a speaker who is judicial in mind rather than a long‑serving member. He calls the rules committee a major error and condemns the caucus as coercive with little chance to change the rules.

Sion Nelson House Senate Committee On

Morse Fleeing to France Faces Civil Proceedings

The National Bank of North America sues Morse in a civil case alleging a September to October demand loan of $243,321 with unclear security. His Fifth Avenue home was mortgaged for $350,000 last fall, lis pendens as first lien. Additional claims involve a $200,000 note endorsed by Morse and cashed by Knickerbocker Trust. Morse claimed net worth of $11,000,900 when resisting bank ejectment.

Hanna Morse National Bank of North America Morse Chain Fifth Avenue

January Death and Birth Totals Reported by Health Officer

Health Officer Anthony Murphy reports January deaths totaling 56, up from 39 in January 1997. Among the deceased 27 were aged 50 or older and 25 died from tuberculosis, pneumonia, influenza or bronchitis. There were 39 births, 19 female and 20 male, and 12 marriages recorded.

Anthony Murphy

Fire Loss Estimated at 2075 Dollars

Mr. W. A. Darling reported the fire last evening caused about 2075 dollars in loss. Furniture accounted for two thousand dollars and seventy five dollars in cash was housed in two pocketbooks. Darling reentered the burning home, avoiding suffocation, and saved two overcoats.

W. A. Darling Darling

Fine Pine Oil Cure Promises Quick Relief for Coughs

A famed Maine camp physician touts a home remedy mixing pine oil glyserine and whiskey, claiming to heal lungs and end a cold in 24 hours. He warns against bulk pine oil and imitations and notes real pine oil is sold in half ounce vials with protective cases.

Pine Woods Maine

Fortune Graf­ter on Trial in Wisconsin Swindle Case

Attorney Cameron E. Baldwin outlines a case against Fortune Graf ter aka Marchande accused of pretense scams in which he targeted elderly heirs across Wisconsin and beyond. He allegedly posed as a messenger to locate missing heirs and charged five dollar fees for probate and records while promising large but false fortunes.

Ing United States Canada Quebec Madison de Marchande Wisconsin Marchande George

Convention Still Holds Interest In Colesburg Iowa

Delegates gathered in Colesburg Iowa for a Protestant convention with Rev R L Hertel opening the discussion. Afternoon sessions cover The Christian Soul Winner and Training the Young for church service. Rev F H Schuldt of Platteville Wis will preach in the evening. Delegates praise La Crosse hospitality and hope to return for another convention.

Colesburg Iowa R. L. Hertel F. H. Schuldt Platteville Wis la Crosse

Ruth Bleekman III Stricken With Diphtheria Quarantine

Miss Ruth Bleekman III, returning from Michigan where she taught, remains at 225 South Ninth Street after a diphtheria attack. The home was quarantined today as doctors confirmed the illness, though her condition is not serious. She attended her father A. E. Bleekman Sr.'s funeral.

Ruth Bleekman Michigan A. E. Bleekman South Ninth Street

Reverend Fowler Ill at La Crosse Hospital

Reverend J K Fowler pastor of the First Presbyterian Church was moved to La Crosse hospital this morning for treatment of parotitis. He has suffered with the disease for weeks and his condition worsened today prompting the transfer to the hospital this afternoon.

J. K. Fowler First Presbyterian Church la Crosse Hospital

No clear news item detected from fragment

Fragment provides a philosophical remark on enjoying others' misfortune, with no identifiable person, place, or event to anchor a factual summary.

Judiciary committee meeting in small council chamber

This evening the judiciary committee will meet in the small council chamber. No item of special importance is expected to come before the committee.

Judiciary Committee

Knights of Columbus Smoker Held at Coren Hall

The Knights of Columbus held a regular meeting last evening at Coren hall and a smoker was given after the session.

K. OF C Knights of Columbus Coren Hall

New Case Against Nina La Mon Set for Saturday

Police bring a new case against Nina La Mon to court with a scheduled Saturday afternoon hearing at a specified hour.

Lost Purse in National Bank Rewards Return

Lost purse found near the National Bank contains notes and currency. Return to Wm. Farley, Manager for Morris and Co. Reward of five dollars offered.

National T Bank Wm. Farley Mgr Morris & Co

Series of Special Meetings Planned at Local Y M C A

A series of evangelistic events unfolds in La Crosse with Dr Riley and Mr Martin directing at multiple churches this week. Highlights include men only services, youth sessions, a 3 p m north side gathering, and a 3 p m womens service. Dr Riley will discuss Mormonism and the topic What is the Matter With Mormonism.

Riley-Martin First Baptist Church Tabernacle Baptist Church Martin Riley la Crosse Bath

Funeral of Mrs G H Bergh Tomorrow

The funeral for Mrs G H Bergh of 508 North Sixth Street will be held tomorrow at 2 PM at her residence. Rev. R Anderson will conduct the service and interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.

G. H. Bergh North Sixth Street R. Anderson Oak Grove

Mrs Grant Talley III Ill in Elkader Iowa

Word has been received in Elkader Iowa of the serious illness of Mrs Grant Talley III at her home. She is suffering with pneumonia. Mr Talley formerly operated a grocery on North Fourth Street in La Crosse for several years.

Grant Talley Elikader Talley la Crosse North Fourth Street

Longfellow accused of plagiarism in Hiawatha parallels

The piece argues Longfellow copied from Kalevala and Finnish sources for Hiawatha. It trails through lines about Nawadaha, Wamamoinen, and Northland imagery to claim the poet is a plagiarist of Finnish legends and poems. It notes the enduring appeal of the Village Blacksmith.

Nawadaha Orest Hiawatha Northland Longfellow Wamamoinen Kalevala Finland

Adolph Miller Tuberculosis Victim Passes At 23

After six months of illness Adolph Miller age 23 son of Mr and Mrs Henry Miller Mor mon coulee died last evening at his home born in Mormon Coulee road and lived with his parents. He leaves a sister and a brother. Funeral Saturday from the residence with Rev Andreas conducting and interment in Mormon Coulee cemetery.

Adolph Miller Henry Miller Mormon Coulee Mormon Coulee Road Andreas

Injured Firemen Not Fatally Hurt in Racine Block Fire

In Racine Wisconsin February 6 the firemen hurt by a falling wall when the Alschaler block burned this morning were removed from the debris and will recover. Loss placed at 120000 dollars.

Racine Wis Alschaler

Burlington Seeks 25 Snow Shovelers for Road Work

Superintendent Thomas A. McMullen of the free employment bureau reports an order for 25 men from the Burlington road for snow shovelers at $1.50 per day. It is the largest single order he has received in some time.

Thomas A. McMullen Free Employment Bureau Burlington Road

D. D. D Prescription for Skin Diseases

An advertisement touts D. D. D Prescription as a cure for skin diseases. It claims a Chicago team found a winter green based wash that relieves itching and sores and cites a testimonial from B. L. Hipp of Phil Campbell Alabama. Hoeschler Bros. promotes the product and offers a free booklet on skin care.

Chicago B. L. Hipp Phil Campbell Ala Hoeschler Bros Hoeschier Bros

Also Mentioned on This Page

la Grippe Elliott - Loeffler Pearl Street S.J. de Ranitz & Co N. Third St Hollistens Rocky Mountain Hollister Dave Company M. F. Hayes, Prop Bagga Tel Office Second Street J. Hi. Knothe Poultry Advocate The Lgking Poultry Journal of Wisconsin S. Third Street A. & C. Johnson Main ST Eczema Wese U.e Blanchard C.F & L.runckel Adres J Blanchard Cottage Grove Avenue Ice King France Fortune Pere One Ruth Bleekman III Fowler Nius Zerker SIO DR. Riley North Side Jesus Christ Grant Talley III Elkader Betermiren Nature Water Burlington Ass’t Batavian National Bank State Bank of la la Crosse, Wis Odin J. Oyen S. 4Th St Ruma Ea Glasses H. C. Evenson Johnson Doerflinger Cardiff Wilmington Coal Cass St Xylophone Grace Ferrard Geo. Bartlette Jew P. S Milton Kerr Moving Pictures Walter Goetzinger
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