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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1908
Page
12
Carl Bauch a Milwaukee Road switchman barely escaped death after his clothes caught on an oil box and he was dragged nearly 264 yards by a switch train. Fellow workers freed him before the engine stopped. Bauch lives at 213 Summer Street.
The funeral for Mrs Ladue who died after a lingering illness will be held at 10 a m tomorrow at Tabernacle Baptist Church North Side. Rev Hoag will officiate due to Rev Sanders illness. The body will be shipped to Sparta for interment.
A large crowd gathered last evening to hear Franklin club members debate whether La Crosse should build an auditorium. Leaders on both sides failed to appear, and the meeting was not held.
W. B. Riley spoke to a large gathering of Christian workers at Caledonia Street M E Church this afternoon at three o clock. The noted speaker’s address was highly appreciated by those present.
A promotional notice claims a cure for catarrh and foul breath with a free trial package available to those who try the method and follow its guidance. The ad emphasizes continual spitting as the purported remedy and promises personal treatment.
ENGINE EXPERTS VIEW LOCOMOTIVES J. O'Neill of St. Paul and Mr Teasdon superintendent of the Baldwin Locomotive works were in La Crosse examining Milwaukee road shops. Teasdon inspected the two balance compound locomotives and praised their performance as among the first purchased. He predicted more engines of the type will be installed as they prove satisfactory.
The snow train on the Burlington road at Grand Crossing was taken off today after heavy snowfall. A number of men have been employed on the train.
With the exception of train No 4 leaving at noon, double headers have been taken off the Milwaukee road. The heavy snow had required double headers, but tracks are now cleared and service resumes standard operation.
Lavaque family of the North Side have left for Grand Rapids Michigan as Mr T Lavaque lies very ill with his death expected hourly. The elder Lavaque is advanced in years and the family remains at his bedside hoping for relief.
Ex Sheriff Peter J. Sime of Prairie du Chien faced a deadlock after more than a day of deliberations in a Crawford County libel suit. The jury settled only on one point, finding no agreement except on whether Sime was careless in handling criminals at the jail. Judge John Fruit discharged the jury after long recharges, with no verdict on the remaining questions.
A persuasive note extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a trusted, 35 year tested cure. It emphasizes careful drug selection, no opium or harmful ingredients, and guarantees satisfaction with refunds if not effective. The message links longevity and quality to a good name and patient trust.
An essay argues medical education alone does not produce skilled doctors. It promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a universal cure, claiming indigestion underlies many ailments and promising samples by mail from F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
Doc Hiscox of Milwaukee improved after grippe illness. Mrs Otto Wagner ill on Avon street with grippe. J W Garrett slow to recover from pneumonia and to return as Southern Minnesota fireman. Mrs Dan Thayer ill at 830 Caledonia for a week. Lorna Stathem of 616 Rose street recovered from grip to enter high school with high standings. Mrs Charles Masterson hosted Tabernacle Baptist ladies at the church. A February 18 supper is set at the Baptist church and all members and friends are invited. Ben Nottingham left Milwaukee road machinist job to join James foundry after a one hour cut prompted resignation. Mrs John Whitting improving after illness. Ladies society of the Norwegian Lutheran church to meet at the church Wednesday afternoon hosted by Mrs H Mickelstad. The young people of the Norwegian Lutheran to meet Wednesday evening led by Miss Mable Thorson Miss Omma Lokken and Mr N Lokken.
A popular program at Doerflinger Park store featured wine glass music by the proprietor and a line of musical acts. Har ry Whittier greeted guests, praising the evening as the store’s advertising manager. Performances included mandolin, piano, violin, vocal solos, recitations, and a piano duet, followed by light refreshments and socializing.
The clerks and managers of the E R Barron dry goods store hold their first party after hours. They depart in sleighs for Campbell's town hall to spend the evening in games and dancing with supper served there. The note on egotism closes the piece.
A press report states no further court appearances will occur this term because of a recent disagreement. The note indicates scheduling has stalled and no additional hearings are planned at present.
A small chimney fire occurred yesterday at 2100 Kane Street, no damage reported. Burling ton brakeman W A Jeffries injured in Dayton's Bluff when engine 2035 bumped into a car. others escaped unharmed. Fratres in Italy travels to future home. funeral services next Saturday viewed by diplomatic corps.
Congressman Bartholdt, chair of the public buildings and grounds committee, says the 60th Congress will be asked to authorize 80 million dollars for new public buildings. Over 600 bills exist with more in sight, and he notes only about 20 percent may be appropriated this session. Government revenues fall by about 1 million monthly, despite a reported 250 million surplus largely held by national banks.
City Attorney John F. Doherty leaves tomorrow for Milwaukee to serve as temporary chairman at the state democratic convention. Sixteen delegates will be chosen to attend the national gathering in Denver, with several La Crosse democrats also expected. Doherty has a circuit court case tomorrow but plans to attend the convention regardless.
O Ek. Mikkelberg, a car repairer on Burlington Road at Grand Crossing, was severely crushed when a heavy casting fell on his hand during a repair. He went home to 1832 Sterling Street for treatment and will be off work for several days.
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