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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1908
Page
5
Gus Smith, born in La Crosse, died yesterday in Eau Claire after a short illness. He traveled for La Crosse Cracker and Candy for years and later started a candy business in Eau Claire. He was the son of the late Deacon Smith, survived by a widow and two children. Body to be brought to La Crosse for interment.
Mrs Gus Morterud wife of Gus Morterud of Morterud brothers merchants died here yesterday morning after an eight year illness of tuberculosis aged 32 she leaves a husband and three children funeral will be held Tuesday with interment in Coon Prairie cemetery plus a curious note about an old fashioned summer girl and a switch from a peach tree.
A physician warns that heavy coffee use can inflame nerves and disrupt vitality. He notes tremors cold hands and constipation from caffeine poisoning, and praises Postum as a restorative alternative after trial. The piece also previews Miss Sibyl Sammis’s upcoming appearance and a London newspaper appraisal.
A notable musical event will feature soprano Miss Sibyl Sammis in a select recital here. Sammis is recognized worldwide as a leading figure in the vocal art.
A long list of local social updates notes A M Henderson visiting relatives, Dr S Morikubo traveling to Sherry, George Powell here on medical matters, George E Ash improving after appendicitis, Ossian Williams heading to New York, P A Wakefield on city business, Hugo Schick recovering from grip, and many others calling on friends. Also mentions Foley honey and tar, and an upcoming Dana's orchestra engagement for railway clerks dance at K of P hall.
A long listing of services across English Lutheran, Norwegian Lutheran, St Pauls Norwegian, First Congregational, St Pauls Universalist, First Presbyterian, Spiritualist, West Avenue M E, Christian Science, Emanuel Evangelical, City Mission, Christ Episcopal, First Methodist Episcopal, First Baptist, Westminster, First German Baptist, and German Methodist churches. Times include morning 9:30–10:45, afternoon and evening services, with Sunday schools, youth groups, and meetings led by named pastors such as Rev J J Clemens Rev H G Magellson Rev R Anderson Rev John K Fowler Rev Catherine McFarlin Rev W B Riley and others.
Dr Hartman promotes Peruna as a broad public remedy with transparent labeling and claims to supply free home usage literature. The editorial vows to advertise to the people, defend the product against critics, and expand worldwide production while guaranteeing ingredients and testimonials.
The La Crosse County Agricultural Horticultural and Dairy association plans a monthly meeting at Campbell town hall next Wednesday the 12th. Performances include duets by Myrtle and Royce Phelps and readings by Miss Van Loon and Mrs Otto Moos. Talks cover Growing Alfalfa by Chas Linse with additional papers by F Shane J M Willey and others.
Miss Clara Vernet entertained at her home on Winnebago Street last evening for her fifteenth birthday. Fourteen guests attended with games and amusements followed by refreshments.
A short proverb suggests effort via hustling yields more certain results than relying on luck or birthright. The saying emphasizes active work over fatalistic fortune in achieving success.
Weekly schedule includes Monday 7 30 p m Second quarterly conference Tuesday 7 30 p m Pastors Sunday school class social Wednesday 7 30 p m Prayer meeting topic Ten Nights With Methodist Doctrine Seventh doctrine I believe that all who are made new creatures in Christ Jesus are accepted as children of God Thursday 6 50 p m Third free supper by Ladies Aid Society serving list of ladies No charge all church members and congregation invited to attend
A remark casts experience as an art school where men learn how to draw salaries. The analogy highlights guidance on earning, career paths, and the value of practical training in financial success.
Health experts praise chocolate as nutritious and tasty. Chocolate pies grow in popularity, praised for temptation and flavor. Our-Pie mix offers easy preparation with all ingredients ready for instant use at grocers for 10 cents. Order today.
Envy is a curious thing, as the poor covet the luxuries of the rich yet the pursuit does not bring happiness to the wealthy or the aspiring.
The latest social fad in major cities features shivering small dogs carried in a woman's sleeve or nestled in her muff. Delicate and refined breeds face winter heat and are kept close when mistresses go out, as shown in the illustration.
Kenyon upholsterer and boat awning top maker is bedbound after a bad fall. He expects to be up in a couple of days. Conductor Dunn on the Northwestern Madison division is home with grip. Conductor Murphy of Baraboo is handling duties. President Dr. S Hirsch of Charles City College will lead services at the German Methodist church tomorrow.
Building committee of St. Peter's Congregation Middle Ridge Wisconsin will receive sealed bids at 2 p m February 24 1908 for carpenter and plastering work on a school house Plans at Parsonage Middle Ridge and at Shick Roth La Crosse Wisconsin Bid guarantees include a fifty dollar cash or certified check with each bid and one half of the contracted sum bond required Bids may be rejected and bidders will have cash or checks returned upon awarding contract Green fields Bangor Wisconsin reference E Kreil R F D No 2 Bangor Wisconsin
State of Wisconsin County Court La Crosse County notices that on March 3 1908 at ten o'clock a m the court will hear Agnethe Hoff's application to admit to probate the last will of John Hoff also known as John J Hoffe late of La Crosse. By order of the Court John Brindley County Judge.
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