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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1908
Page
6
Nellie Brown claims she drank too much to recall details of a race but admitted overdroving John V Palmers horse and accepting a judge fine of 20.65 dollars plus costs or fifteen days. Carrie Mosher contests the charges while both women face arrest for fast driving as Judge Brindley prepares to hear Mrs Mosher’s defense.
Governor J O Davidson advocates broad Wisconsin participation in the International Congress on Tuberculosis in Washington from September 21 to October 12 1908. He urges state agencies boards and universities to cooperate and exhibit Wisconsin efforts to combat tuberculosis noting 2500 annual Wisconsin deaths and 10000 sufferers.
The body of Mrs. Joseph Sherman who died in Ipswich South Dakota arrived at 12 20 today and the funeral was held from the depot Rev Henry Faville of the First Congregational church conducted the services Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery Mr Sherman accompanied the body to La Crosse
A church contest adds 35 new members to the Sunday school. The school is split into two sides and the losing side will provide a supper for the winners.
A Philadelphia doctor touts Concentrated oil of pine as a superior cure for coughs colds and lung troubles. The original formula uses oil glycerine whiskey and requires a tea to tablespoon dose every hour with bottle shaking. Only the half ounce bottle in birchwood cases is reliable.
Three men named Frank Shear A Schuck and Mr Straight entered Thomas Meeks shop in Trippville asking to change a ten dollar bill A fight broke out injuring the proprietor and his wife severely Fifty dollars vanished from the till while another customer lost about thirty dollars The suspects were held in Hillsboro on bail with one able to post 1000 The trial is set for February 19
Dispute over a 500 dollar franchise cost and its split among eight clubs, with Rockford executives arguing the expense is modest per club. Local president Elliott refrains from further comment while Milwaukee’s Moll heads to Cincinnati for the National Rowing congress. Also noted is a birth announcement for Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Guggembuehl a daughter born weighing ten pounds.
Tonight closes the great revival at First Baptist church led by Dr. Riley and Rev. Martin. The meetings have brought unprecedented awakenings with five to fifty decisions nightly and hundreds deepening their faith. Dr. Riley praises the city ministers and local press for support as he heads to Minneapolis then Philadelphia for a major revival campaign.
The Layman and Puent feud continues as Aloxious Pent accused of assaulting George A A Layman with force while he walked along a street. Judge Brindley issues a warrant and postpones the hearing until Saturday for further testimony. Mrs Puent expresses surprise at sheriffs request for her son.
Rt. Rev. Bishop James J. Schwebach addressed the Catholic Foresters at Carrol Court last evening on Mixed Marriages. Rev. G Sluyter spoke on The Good of the Order and Rev. Louis Kaluza added remarks on Justice portraying St Joseph as a just man. Father Rapp spoke as secretary to the bishop. A small attendance.
J. N. Wing cashier of the Batavian National Bank and Walter L. Hauser former secretary of state from Mondovi are nominated as La Follette delegates from this district to attend the national Republican convention.
The heirs of Cornelius Ringkjob faced continuation of a will contest in county court this morning before Judge Brindley. Sophia Ring was recalled to testify along with witnesses Lena Scholberg and Maude Carleton.
The piece argues many women present disparate symptoms to physicians who misdiagnose as separate ailments. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure all for uterine disease related symptoms and nervous disorders, touting it as a tonic and nerve calmer with Pleasant Pellets as a digestive aid.
The funeral for Miss Ruth Bleekman will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday from the residence 225 South Ninth Street. Rev. Henry Favile of the First Congregational Church will conduct the services, followed by burial beside her father in Sparta on the 12:15 Milwaukee train.
Dahlmeter and Keene hauled a 78 pound rock sturgeon from Black river near Onalaska at 4 this morning. The five foot nine inch monster, one of the largest locals have seen, took two men to carry and sparked an exciting fight before going on exhibit at Sieger's fish market.
Mrs. Mary Hartley of West Salem road Campbell has secured a divorce from her husband in Minneapolis courts. Her name appears as Mrs. Mary Hartley Rand. She is widely known in Le Crosse County.
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