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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1908
Page
5
William Grossbach was bound over for the circuit court on charges of wife abandonment and non support after a full day trial. Judge Brindley ordered the bound over and Grossbach posted a $500 bond with his brother as surety and was released by the sheriff.
N D Allen longtime manager of branch yards with Colman Lumber resigns after 32 years of service. He will retire with no plans for the moment and will stay in La Crosse where he has lived since joining the firm in the industry’s youth.
Miss Olga Walloe returned from Chicago and was in the Burlington wreck at East Dubuque. She suffers shock but nothing serious is anticipated. Mr and Mrs Harry Worthington returned from Dubuque after the New Year holidays. Mr and Mrs Burgland returned to Janesville Wisconsin after visiting Mrs Burgland's mother Mrs C T Scharpf during the holidays.
At 336 South Twenty-third street Mr and Mrs L Larsen hosted a reunion bringing seven sons and one daughter into the home. Attending were John E and Conrad M from Chicago Louis N from Mellette S D Martin P from Sparta Wisconsin J M Nelson oldest from Bismarck North Dakota and A W Otto B and Miss Anna Nelson from La Crosse. All reported in excellent health and the gathering was enjoyed by all.
The social department of the A F E Epworth league will meet in the church parlors this evening. The Ladies Industrial society holds their annual meeting at Mrs. R. E. Osborne's home 300 West avenue south on Thursday afternoon.
A re argument of Rose Newton vs Marion Newton for care of their two minor sons John and George was heard. Judge Fruit granted $40 weekly for 28 weeks for George care totaling 1120 dollars plus a $130 clothing bill, bringing the total to $1274.
Judge Brindley denied a petition by Poor Commissioners Sol Burdick Elias Jones and J M Pierce to compel Carl Pappenfuss Jr and Mrs Augustus Lambrecht to support their aged parents Carl Pappenfuss Sr and his wife. Mrs Lambrecht would help but her son refused. The judge condemned his conduct and allowed Pappenfuss to go.
Mrs Wake man and Mrs Northrop discuss modern schooling as pupils hurry by from class. Johnny Greenfield answers shyly that his lesson covered octagons, joking that it is a many sided animal that grabs you when you swim.
Local notices list visitors from Dubuque Reedsburg Viroqua and Winona and social calls in La Crosse. Mentions include Dr George Powell Mrs A H Hill Roller Rink events dental and medical ads and a Rocky Mountain Tea promotion.
City news reports A. W. Hanson has filed a replevin suit against farmer George Minot to recover a Scotch Collie. Deputy Mohr and Hanson traveled to the Minot farm Saturday to count for the case be on file.
A San Francisco tale recalls Maurice Behan guiding police to a rooftop bum who hid under new tar. The bum stayed hidden until tar cooled and gripped him tight, then was freed by a jail keeper and a night watch. The incident underscores a quirky, true crime moment from Powell Street near the old Tivoli.
A quaint line from Lippincott's expresses attachment to Mistress Bridget and Maid Faith, joking that departure would come only if a houseful of guests arrives for luncheon or dinner. The tone shows domestic banter and social routine in a bygone period.
The Bohemian reports foreign visitors asked to witness a native execution and the provincial governor agrees for a price. Cries for mercy echo as the wretched criminals plead for a chance, but the ruler remains cheerful saying it is a case of winners and losers.
A brief cartoon exchange from Illustrated Bits features Nimrod asking if hunting is favored, and Gyer replying it depends on the quarry foxes or collar studs. The dialogue plays on wordplay and light humor.
In Waukesha after a Sunday in La Crosse H V Mitchell of Mt Sterling visits business acquaintances today P W Eaton of Tomah calls on friends and relatives in the city This week at Hellfach jeweler special price on diamonds and watches Mr and Mrs O F Tate of Cassville are guests of friends in the area E Kemn of Red Wing calls on business acquaintances W B Cummings of Elkhardt spends a few days renewing acquaintances It mentions a worm eating us remark.
In Rushford Minnesota a basement fire at the Berg and Reishus department store caused dense smoke that blocked entry to the basement. Firefighters battled for an hour and saved the building with only a few hundred dollars in loss, fully insured.
Cameron and Whitehouse sold Ernest Fritz thirteen head of cattle at the bridge in a fall sale. The average price per head was 1160 pounds. Nearby visitors include Messrs Oswald and Alouis Leser from Nebraska, visiting Mrs. Orland Davis. Various locals wintered, traveled, or hosted New Year gatherings, with several families and kin noted across Minnesota, Montana, and neighboring states.
New Albin residents list visiting relatives and friends during holidays. Local students and workers from La Crosse Fayette Mitchell Lansing and Dubuque mingle with farmers and ranchers, sharing travel tales and horse riding in distant ranges. The article notes a deer antelope and mountain sheep collection and mentions Owen Wister’s famous novel first written at Lovering’s ranch high in the mountains.
A party from Philadelphia has returned after a three month hunting trip in Wyoming. They were hosted on the ranch of Mr. Gilpin Lovering and described roughing it as they pursued big game.
The La Crosse Agricultural Society holds its annual meeting in Campbell next Wednesday with a full program led by Rev. L. McKee and including talks on stock raising, chickens, physical culture, and recitations. Officers for 1908 will be elected after the program.
An announcement states Charles W. Lemke is no longer with the Schocei school of music and Mrs. M. Sherwin becomes acting manager. The school starts the new year with strong prospects and a growing student list.
At today’s board of education meeting a committee report on chemistry in local schools will be discussed. Little else of importance is anticipated.
William Cook fell through thin Pine Creek ice while rabbit hunting with John Webber. He emerged soaked to his waist and then walked eight miles in the cold to reach safety.
Winter term starts this evening at 7:30 in the W. E. U. building at Third and Main streets. If you must work tonight consider starting tomorrow evening.
The family of J P Heiberg expresses heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors who assisted after the death of their husband and father. They also appreciate floral tributes and other expressions of sympathy. Mrs J P Heiberg and Children.
The undersigned thank neighbors and friends for help during the death of their beloved wife and mother and express gratitude for floral offerings. MR. J. B. WILLIAMS and daughters.
Al Lundery of Osrander was a business caller in the city last Saturday seeking opportunities and meeting local merchants.
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