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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1909

Page

5

Wisconsin Legislature Opens With Long Governor’s Message

Madison January 6 The Wisconsin legislature begins sessions next week and will feature a lengthy governor Davidson address nearly sixty pages. The message endorses industrial insurance in a non compulsory form, built on input from the labor bureau and Justice R. D. Marshall. Col. O. G. Munson contributed much of the writing.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Davidson la Follette Railroad Commission State Bureau of Labor Supreme Court R. D. Marshall Col O. G. Munson

Reception at M Funk home honors Mrs Funk and family

A pleasant informal reception was hosted yesterday at M Funk's Main street home by Mrs Funk Miss Funk and Miss Nannie Funk. Despite a storm a good crowd attended and the bridal table remained a centerpiece of beauty. Mrs Doherty served salad and Mrs Schaettel oversaw coffee with assistance from Miss West Iss Louise Gund and Viola Doerflinger.

M. Funk Main Street Schaettle Mable West Iss Louise Gund Viola Doerflinger

Marriage Announcement for Bellevue Robbins Couple

The marriage of Helen Josephine Bellevue and Walter Alexander Robbins will be held Tuesday morning January 12 at the Congregational church. The ceremony is private with only members of the contracting parties present.

Helen Josephine Bellevue A. Bellrue Walter Alexander Robbins F. W. Robbins Congregational Church

Wisconsin Legislature Opens Amid Speakership Battle

Governor Davidson’s message and looming caucuses dominate opening of the session. Key races center on speaker candidates M J Cleary and George E Scott with Bancroft and others in play. Clerk races in both chambers, party gains, and initial committee setup shape the weeklong start.

M. J. Cleary Blanchardville George E. Scott Barron la Follette Levi H. Bancroft Richland Center Davidson J. EB. Thomas Waukesha Wallace Ingalls Racine L. W. Ledvina Kellnersville E. W. Leroy Marinette Senate W. W. Powell Milwaukee Fred Wiley Morrisonville Powell Frank Andrews Bloomer Grant County W. W. Jones Platteville B. J. Castle Madison the Land Commission R. E. Smith Plymouth Secretary of State Assembly

Superior Health Chief Rates City Healthiest in State

Superior officials assert the city is the healthiest in the state citing last year’s 408 deaths from a 40 000 population for a 1 2 rate. Appleton reports a laudanum poisoning corrected by rapid physician antidote. Hayton man loses left forearm in corn shredder. Janesville cattle condemned by state veterinarian Clark near Clinton and on William Grunzele’s farm in Center. Palmyra struck by a falling object.

Superior Appleton E. H. Healy Hayton Fred Woelfel Janesville D. B. Clark Jones Clinton William Grunzele Center Palmyra

Rexall Mucu-Tone Guarantee for Catarrh Debility

A Rexall advertisement offers Mucu-Tone as a catarrh cure claiming it cures debility by purifying blood and rebuilding tissues. The program guarantees a cure or no charge for the medicine, with two bottle sizes priced 50c and 1.00, by O. T. Erhart at 431 Main Street.

O. T. Erhart Main Street

Personal notices of locals and arrivals in La Crosse Tribune

The column lists residents traveling visiting and returning from trips. It notes Miss Cecilia Maloney leaving for Chicago with Miss Alice Stack, Dr. Will Powell and Dr. George Powell in the medical field, Mrs. Abe Garrow and relatives visiting Alma, G. W. Bunge from Madison, Dr. C. M. Cody joining Dr. Farrand, Albert Wolfe and family from Madison, Chares Seewheizereft to Milwaukee for billiards, and Olaf Olson from Milwaukee staying with A. R. Thompson along with several others returning from trips and visits.

FORD the Tribune Will Powell Catharine Connelley Gertrude Hosmer Viroqua C. Potter Gateway City Fourth and Jay Streets Farrand McMillan Bidg Albert Wolfe Madison George Larsen Clinton Street South Ninth Street Chares Seewheizereft Milwaukee Olaf Olson la Crosse A. R. Thompson

Holmen Bank Receives Charter Opens for Operations

A new State bank at Holmen Wisconsin has received a charter and begun operations after stock books were examined by State Bank Examiner M C Berg. Local notices include upcoming meetings of La Crosse county officials Elks Lodges Knights of Pythias and regional agriculture and law firm consolidations.

Holmen Wis M. C. Berg Poor Commission la Crosse County John E. Hauser David Aiken Fritz Schroder Court House ELKS Linton Lodge Knights of Pythias la Crosse Post Office

Toll Report Endorsed in La Crosse Bridge Decision

A committee argues tolls on the La Crosse bridge remain a sound business choice, noting $50,000 to $735,000 annual impact and questioning tax increases of $6,000 yearly to residents if the bridge were free. The report thanks Mayor Anderson and Capt. W. A. Thompson for help.

la Crosse Minnesota Anderson W. A. Thompson RE. S. Hebberd Frank G. Roth Adam Kroner

Saloon Crackdown Amid War Hears Violent Fatalities

Reports describe the Corliss War declared against eight local saloons. Dr J L Valentine the board president issued warrants for J P Olle a hotel owner and a saloon operator. He warned licenses would be revoked if Sunday closings were not observed. A separate incident notes William Stocklauer 21 killed felling a tree at camp 12 near Laona.

Henry Steele Corliss J. L. Valentine J. P. Olle Camp 12 Laona Fie

Themakings of a cigarette are ten the unmaking of the user

A compact aphorism notes how the process of making cigarettes can harm the smoker. The statement contrasts production with personal cost, implying addiction and health decline as the price of tobacco use.

U S Express Officials Meet in La Crosse Banquet

United States Express officials gathered in La Crosse for a corporate meeting with department heads and route agents from Chicago Milwaukee Minneapolis Madison Sioux City and La Crosse attending A dinner followed at Hotel Stoddard after a day of business discussions

United States Express Company la Crosse Stoddard T. E. McDonnell Chicago F. R. Lindsay C. W. Smith E. B. Eddy F. B. Sherwin J. S. Westlake Milwaukee J. J. Fitzgerald Minneapolis J. H. Johnson Aberdeen S. D H. M. Tusler Madison F. C. Evans Marion C. A. Benninger Sioux City J. E. Jaeger W. J. Smith E. W. Tate P. Kerrigan A. G. Eddy

Farmer Credits Grape-Nuts For Digestion and Health

A farmer, troubled by two years of chronic indigestion, reports relief after reducing starch and using Grape-Nuts with cream and Postum. He claims a 6 pound gain in four weeks, clearer brain, stronger nerves, and better sleep. The letter is from the Postum Co. and promotes the product as a reason for wellbeing.

Postum Postum Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance elects officers and directors

The Shelby Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance annual meeting elected directors F J Brown Joseph Foellim Peter Kienholz Henry Freehoff S J Miller John E Lemke D F Miller Jacob Schumacher and W J Dawson. Officers chosen were Henry Freehoff president Peter Kienholz secretary and W J Dawson treasurer. Secretary’s report shows forty six losses totaling 6255.14 with nearly 4 500 000 in total insured value.

Shelby Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company F. J. Brown Joseph Foellim Peter Kienholz Henry Freehoff S. J. Miller John E. Lemke D. F. Miller Jacob Schumacher W. J. Dawson

Foley petitions bankruptcy against Pierce county laborer Conroy

John E. Foley of Emlsworth Wisconsin files before Clerk of Court to seek bankruptcy for Joseph Conroy a Pierce county farm laborer. Judge Sanborn orders bankruptcy and refers matter to Referee in Bankruptcy Baldwin. Read Tribune want ads.

John E. Foley Emlsworth Wis United States District Court Harrison Joseph Conroy Pierce County Sanborn Baldwin

Tribute to Col Vilas at Dane County bar memorial

Friends of the late Col William F Vilas gathered in the supreme courtrooms for memorial exercises under the Dane County Bar Association. Judges Bashford and Jenkins spoke while Pliny Norcross and Neal Brown represented county and state bars. Justice Joshua R Dodge addressed the supreme court.

Madison, Wis William F. Vilas Dane County Bar Association Bashford James G. Jenkins Pliny Norcross Janesville Neal Brown Wausau The State Bar Association Joshua R. Dodge Supreme Court

Carry Supplies Free of Charge for Italian Quake Sufferers

La Crosse agent for United States Express Co announces free delivery of clothing and money contributions to Italian quake victims, limited to ordinary package size. Also notes expression “Two heads are better than one” from a kissing bee.

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Sealshipt Oyster Carrier John C. Burns Green Houses Schaffer & Ellers la Crosse Floral Co 27Th and Cass ST ICE Cream & Butter Company N.S. Bottling Works Rose Street Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’ Association Irvine Sterling W. T. Irvine Main St Women’s New Garment Store Reiman & Tordt Wisconsin News Lacrosse F. L. Holmes L. M. Sturdevant C. E. Shaffer John C. Miller Isaac Stephenson Cameron Frazer Menominee Falls City News Morrow Sontinental Henry N. Boehm Mgr New York Chargo COROS U.S. Express Coo Farmers Company Elect Directors Tribune Col. Vilas the Fashion Shop
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