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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
5
Archbishop Messmer issue highlights need for liberal Peter's Pence giving amid church property condemnations in Europe. Peter's Pence collection set for the first Sunday in Lent March 8 as Lent regulations and fasting rules are outlined for the season.
Attorney we Graves of Viroqua visits Judge John Fruit in the city regarding the Bowers will case from Hillsboro Wisconsin. Testimony on the will was taken before Judge Fruit last year.
Derr notes unsafe ice and bridge failure at Cass street forcing haul by wagon. Winona cargoes shrink ice supply. Derr hints at $5 per ton in city versus $1.50 to $2 last season, but no contracts yet. Dealers claim local stock is ample, with possible shortages only in out of town shipments.
City notes include stalled chandeliers at the post office and wiring overhauls condemned by the local inspector with work likely done by locals. A marriage license is issued to Stella L Brown of La Crosse and Charlie Ludwig of St Paul. The 22nd Wisconsin farmers institute and mid winter fair will be March 17 to 19 at Richland Centre with a cooking school. Wisconsin National Guard to receive new rifles about March 15. Alex Lindsey, longtime Milwaukee Road conductor, is reported dead. The Brotherhood of St Paul debate at First Methodist Church favored by the negative. La Crosse Board of Trade to elect a new president next Tuesday. Vincent Buetler vs Joseph Buetler suit settled awarding $129.44 with interest.
Chief N. Bradfield of the local fire department was called to the National Bank after a Hunt night watchman reported hot water leaking. He found the building filled with steam, turned the water off at about 8 30 and no serious damage occurred.
Secretary A. A. Bentley reports the Alien Filter company of Toledo Ohio wants to locate in La Crosse. The firm asks about local water facilities and current water charges for large and small users. The secretary said sufficient capital is offered if the deal proves attractive.
A reflection on friendship noting the greatest comfort is a friend who admires you and approves all you do. It asks how many such friends you have and warns most friends admire others, causing discomfort rather than support.
The McKinley Relief corps No 108 holds a card party and box social next Monday evening at their lodge rooms in the county courthouse.
Last Wednesday evening the Yeomen of America and friends enjoyed a progressive card party hosted by Mr and Mrs William Drake at 602 Cass Street. A lunch was served at 11 30 with music and dancing into the night. Miss Freda Scharf sang, while Dr Lambert and Miss Elizabeth Drake played piano solos. The next party at Linker Hall is planned for Wednesday evening March 4 inviting all Yeomen and friends.
Miss Bertha Hickisch returned Wednesday from a two week visit in the Twin Cities where she heard San Carlo Opera performances. Miss Hart and Miss Helen Kohn have returned from the cast. Mr and Mrs W F Adams depart tonight for Chicago and Lockport Illinois for a few weeks visit.
Mrs Riley M Caya hosts a farewell gathering yesterday at her home to honor her departure for Rock Island where her husband has taken a position as fireman on the Burlington road. Neighbors including Mesdames Beyers Jensen Powell Dixon Skemp Mullen Roggensack Bull Wadell and Misses Nina Mullen Myrtle Taylor Olive Bull Myrna Roggensack Marie Bertie Beyer Helen Skemp and Eugene Ellom attended. Gift items included a set of teaspoons and other presents. Supper was served at five and the afternoon was enjoyable.
The La Crosse high school hosts a last dance before Lent at Coren's hall this evening after the Preston High basketball game. Kreutz's orchestra will play college music as the hall is decorated in school colors.
Washington considers a plan to treat inebriety as a disease rather than a crime. If enacted, courts could commit intoxicated individuals to specialized institutions for treatment, as in Iowa and Austria, with Senator Gallinger proposing a Washington resort and court authority to send offenders.
The Union Printers' Home near Colorado Springs cares for old or sick Typographical Union members. Since opening in 1892, 867 have become inmates with 146 still there on June 1 1907. Average inmates in fiscal 1907 totaled 1438, funded by a 10 cent monthly union assessment.
This afternoon at the high school gymnasium the La Crosse and Preston basketball teams face off for supremacy. The game starts at 5 5 o'clock to allow Lincoln Douglas Debating Society activity later. Changes in the Preston lineup include Fowler for Schaldach ill, and Dahlgren at center with Tourtellotte at right guard.
In Chicago the murder of Rev. Father Leo Heinrich in Denver is noted as the body transported to New Jersey for burial. Police vow to pursue threats against Rev. Pasquale Renzulle and Rev. Modesto Gambrini, while Emma Goldman faces possible arrest if she reenters the U.S. amid anti anarchist fears.
New York report says Scar Reilly, one of the nation’s most noted crooks and leader of a gang, is involved in a developing case. Details are scarce as authorities pursue charges and potential extradition.
Tom Cravens, a saloonist, shot the band known as the Forty Thieves during a morning hold-up attempt by Reilley and three others on the East Side. The group terrorized residents for years.
A Kansas man who bragged of not taking a vacation in forty years took a day off last week to attend his own funeral, prompting local attention and curiosity about the unusual funeral attendance.
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