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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement asserts that many illnesses stem from a weak nervous system and promotes Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy. It includes a testimonial from John James of Riverton Nebraska and notes availability through druggists with a money back offer.
The Board of Public Works in La Crosse Wisconsin announces that the state railroad commission rules prohibit free water for charitable and semi public institutions. Starting March 1 1908 these entities must be charged like other customers and install water meters. The letter urges consultation with the board for meter installation and pricing details.
Judge Fruit discharged the jury after a term of cases since January. Court adjourned with heavy workload and no cases left to hear until the next term. Haerter and Wimmer reached a $1000 malicious prosecution suit. the jury awarded Haerter $75 in damages.
The Doud Sons & Co cooperage plant, destroyed by fire, will be rebuilt at the same La Crosse location. A large modern facility is planned with expanded production including barrels banana crates and wooden wares, creating many skilled factory jobs.
The funeral for Charles Schlutter was held this afternoon at 1 o'clock from his residence at 213 Market Street. Rev. Gamm conducted the services and interment followed at Oak Cove Cemetery.
A large crowd attended the Catholic Order of Foresters event at Carroll Court hosted in the Knights of Columbus hall near Coren store. Refreshments were served and music provided lively entertainment for all attendees.
The Albrecht family expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of their son John and for the floral offerings. Mr. and Mrs. George Albrecht and Family.
A persuasive ad explains indigestion as fermentation of food and touts Pape’s Diapepsin Triangules. It claims each tablet digests 3,000 grains of food, relieves symptoms within minutes, and offers a 50 cent case for home use benefiting the whole family.
Albert J. Smith pleads not guilty to forging a $15 check drawn on Scotch Woolen Mills branch store. The instrument, made out to F. W. Duprie, bore signatures of Joseph Moyles and endorsement by H. H. Scott. Case set for Monday at 10. Smith arrested at Portage and brought in by Sheriff Burns.
William Dyer 18 the son of Mr. and Mrs. John D. Dyer of Spring Valley died at St. Francis Hospital after an appendectomy. Born in Minneapolis he moved to Spring Valley at age 10 and lived on a farm near Hokah. He leaves his parents one sister and one brother. Funeral at Hokah Catholic church Saturday. body shipped tonight. Fessler & Dahl of this city had charge.
The New York Nationals defeated the Company B team last Monday and will play a return game next Monday March 2 at the Company B armory.
Captain William Van Schaick, held responsible for the Slocum disaster with over a thousand dead, departed for Sing Sing to begin a ten year sentence. Luther Dow, who led a pardon petition, left for Washington to appeal to President Roosevelt for his release. Masters and Pilots’ association members cheered as Van Schaick passed.
The minister met Mundstock during a home work lecture and Mundstock asked for an orphan. The Huber child was sent to him after a favorable reputation check. Rev Eissfeldt will consult lawyers and join Guardian Burdick in a damages suit against Mundstock for alleged brutality.
The Hard Times masquerade drew about 300 skaters last night. Costumes delighted the Kangaroo court with Weary Willie winning the head prize and Miss Bowery Mag capturing the ladies’ prize. Fines were levied for jewelry and linen misuse. others had their fates read by the court.
Louis C. Jenks resumes feeding ice for the Burlington road following a brief layoff due to warm weather. He holds a contract for 1,000 cars for Kansas City if delivery is feasible.
Funeral services for Mrs. William Kirwan who died Tuesday will be held Saturday afternoon at the residence 1119 Pine Street with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery.
John H. Smith George Rippe and Gottlieb Yahn pled guilty to three indictments charging Sunday liquor sales in Brownsville. Judge Kingsley fined $50 per indictment with costs totaling $178.40 per defendant. fines paid and defendants discharged. Other calendar items and trials followed.
The William Doerflinger Mutual Benefit association takes control of the Park Roller rink this evening with donations from Mr. J E Willing. A full brass band is engaged and several amusing features are planned for attendees.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen will initiate over 130 new members at the Knights of Columbus hall tonight. The local Yeomen chapter has more than 450 members and will host a banquet after the initiation with several national officers in attendance.
Mrs. Cora B. Miller has spent 125000 in funding free medical treatment to women with female diseases or piles. She will continue offering a 50 cent home remedy and an explanatory book mailed free to any woman who writes, at 2126 Miller Building, Kokomo Indiana.
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