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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1908
Page
8
Fred Jensen a 43 year old contractor in Racine climbed forty feet out on a high limb to trim a tree. He cut the limb then fell to the ground and was killed instantly. Jensen, a widower, left six children. He died en route to St Marys hospital.
Milwaukee January 7 Special The vanguard of Wisconsin cheese makers arrived to prep for the state cheesemakers association convention opening tomorrow at 1 o’clock The secretary F A Baer treasurer F E Carswell and president Matthew Michels are in Milwaukee refining details Exhibits already fill more space than all samples at any prior convention Attention centers on an address by J Q Emery state dairy and food commissioner The pure food movement and related laws affect Wisconsin cheese labeling as Swiss trademarks are rejected for local cheese products
Former State Senator W H Hatton of New London launches a Madison campaign office to support his Republican bid to succeed Isaac Stephenson. The two room bureau in Pioneer block center city aims to inform voters under Wisconsin primary law. Charles K Lush leads publicity efforts and plans direct voter outreach before the preliminary vote.
Milwaukee common council moves to ban placard advertising on the backs of men used by stores and firms. The ordinance aims to curb traffic interference and crowd gatherings caused by decorative placards once popular in New York and spread to western cities.
In Marinette Wisconsin John mp a hunter and trapper near Fence Florence county was killed by a stranger after being refused overnight shelter. Camp was shot in the leg with buckshot and died en route to Florence. Sheriff notices issued based on Camp description.
Ad touts Postum as a pure cereal drink with no medicine and claims boiling per directions yields a nourishing beverage. It is pitched as a remedy for coffee related diseases, supported by trial and a reference to The Road to Wellville.
C O Eldridge of Empire Ga endorses Dr King s New Discovery for coughs colds throat and lung troubles claiming seven years use proves it best. Ad cites croup relief and family safety with a 50c 1.00 price at O T Erhart s drug store and a free trial bottle.
The Milwaukee Jewelers' club proposes a mutual insurance plan for jewelers to protect stores and show windows, affecting security firms' business. The Wisconsin Retail Jewelers' Association will discuss insuring stores and a state board meeting is planned, with Franklin Thomason noting current burglary policies offer little coverage.
Jim Johnson, a well known Chippewa Indian about 70, was found frozen in a thicket on the Yellow River near the Spooner lake settlement after a week long search. His clothes were ice covered, suggesting he fell into the river while trying to reach the settlement.
In Chippewa Falls Wisconsin Albert Anderson age five of Sigel was attacked by a cat yesterday. He lay unconscious with the cat over him drawing breath. His mother alerted by his groans revived him. his condition grew critical this afternoon as doctors were called.
Ernest Oberbeck president of the Central Wisconsin Poultry and Pet Stock association says the first annual exhibition opening tomorrow will be the banner event of its class in the region. The group formed last month to promote pure blood poultry with growing membership. Dr. W. P. Norton and F. G. Gilkey, show secretary and superintendent, share Mr. Oberbeck’s optimism.
Attorney John H. Franske of Marinette reports from Montreal that Sir George Northedge and two other heirs are owed a $2,000,000 estate. The Canadian documents are largely obtainable and the heirs can claim the estate with little difficulty. Northedge plans to travel to England with his attorney to prove title.
R M James of Louellen South Carolina touts Electric Bitters as a cure for malaria chills bilious attacks and jaundice claiming rapid relief for stomach liver and kidney complaints and lame back Sold with guarantee at O T Erhart's drug store.
Antigo Health Commissioner Bellis urges full citywide meat inspections. Wisconsin brief notes fines from park property damage redirected to Irvine park commissioners, though legality is debated. Other items report paving plans in Fond du Lac and an anticipated Kenosha wedding amid a grand larceny charge, plus Milwaukee and Racine veterans’ posts hosting an open installation in Kenosha. Domestic money order offices listed in Wisconsin.
A home recipe promises to break a cold in 24 hours or cure coughs by mixing Concentrated pine oil with glycerine and whiskey. The claim cites a Maine specialist in consumptives and warns against bulk oil and labeled “Oil of Pine” due to impurities. Also notes asylum crowding concerns and a Marinette ski accident damaging Miss Kate Hamilton’s wrist.
President Roosevelt condemns Rear Admiral Brownson for retiring a staff officer from command of a naval vessel and defends placing a medical staff physician in command of a hospital ship, arguing the change benefits the service.
John Rusche was high gun at the La Crosse Sharpshooters bi weekly match on French Island Sunday. He led the King target with 197, the Union with 60, and totaled 223 in the special shoot. Class A scores listed.
A vintage druggist ad states Foley's Honey and Tar refunds your money if it fails to cure coughs or colds. Claims stop coughing, heal lungs, prevent pneumonia, consumption, and la grippe coughs. Notes no opiates and a yellow package. warns to refuse substitutes. Signed O T Erhart.
Washington audiences witness a revival of Our American Cousin at the Belasco theater. E. H. Sothern, renowned actor, performs in a production last seen in the city during Lincoln’s era when his father starred in the same play at the Ford Theatre.
Eugene P. Gleason, former president and general manager of La Crosse Stamping and Toolworks, has resigned and may move to Minneapolis to join a firm manufacturing elevator fittings. He has nearly finalized plans but will decide by midmonth. He is also weighing offers that could keep him in La Crosse.
Irish champion Jem Roche signs to defend his world title against Tom Burns in a twenty round bout set for March 17 in Dublin. The purse reaches 7500 dollars with a 3250 dollar side bet under Marquis of Queensbury rules, backed by former New York political boss Richard Croker.
A marriage license was issued by County Clerk C. H. Rawlinson yesterday for Miss Marion Alexander Dana and Mr. William Horatio Mason of Easton Pennsylvania. The ceremony is planned for the latter part of the month.
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