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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1909

Page

5

Personal notices from Wilton to Madison and Beloit

John Gruke of Wilton and Mrs. Cosgriff of Bangor traveled to the city on business. John Stechler returned to Eau Claire after visiting J. B. Smith. Miss Ethel Krebnos went home to Wilton after a few days here. Dr Will Powell and Dr George Powell are mentioned. Various locals, visits, and social notes cover a wide menagerie of names and towns from Wisconsin.

John Gruke Wilton Wis Cosgriff Bangor John Stechler J. B. Smith South Fourteenth Street Eau Claire Ford Car of Quality Ethel Krebnos Will Powell A. Knebness Beloit Peter Bott George Powell Ellis Wanworth de Sot J. Celland Samer Street Ella Broemen Spring Grove C. M. Cody Fourth Jay Streets Farrand McMillan Ed Jenzloff Sparta Milwaukee Fred Bornguesser la Crosse A. Groth Farnham Street Nordah Neprud Coon Valley George Bunge E. C. Higbee Madison United States District Court Albert Hoffman Bigsbee S. C

Indians Seek Court Action Over Wisconsin Homeless Claim

The text discusses a plan to allow homeless Pottawatomie Indians in Wisconsin to sue in the court of claims to determine potential government liability. Estimates suggest a total recovery near 480000 dollars, about 41 dollars per person if divided. The Senate Indian committee favors conserving the fund for a permanent tribal home and industrial education rather than per capita disbursement. Also listed are several Wisconsin post office appointments including George M. Carnacan at Bruce and James Carr at Bangor among others.

Africa Congress Senate Elkins Aldrien Kean Cullom Crane Foraker Tillman Foster Dolliver Newlands Taylor Interstate Commerce Commission House Murphy Stafford Wisconsin Cooper Jenkins Kuesterman Nelson Esch and Morse Panama Cary Davidson Weisse Court of Claims Indian Committee The George M. Carnacan Bruce James Carr Bangor Myron E. DeLap Abbottsford Elizabeth K. Nevins Bloomington Irwin R. Nye Wittenberg Charles Lettergren Baldwin John Southworth Whitehall Chas. E. Bartlett Cameron Frank K. Havens Prescott Alfred Otis Maiden Rock James W. Simmons Corliss Matthew O’reagan National Home Wauwatosa

Queen Victoria of Spain Shot at Hunting Lodge

In Viennra on January 11 Queen Victoria of Spain was shot in the forehead during a royal visit with King Alfonso to Archduke Frederick’s hunting lodge. The wound grazed her temple but she resumed activities after bandaging.

Viennra Queen Victoria Spain King Alfonso Archduke Frederick Neue Weiner Journal

Marriage Requires Course in Preparatory School

The speaker suggests that marriage demands education from a preparatory perspective, implying that a formal course could aid couples before committing to wed. The remark frames matrimony as something to be studied rather than improvised.

Simple blood tonic recipe for catarrh relief

A 19th century home remedy claims to cure catarrh through a blood treatment. The mixture blends one ounce syrup of sarsaparilla one ounce compound toris with half a pint of whiskey, shaken and taken in tablespoon doses before meals and at night.

Opdahl Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Andrew Opdahl celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at 1021 South Fourth Street with a table for seventeen. The evening featured flowers songs instrumental music games refreshments at midnight a silver set was given and a donation of silver coins donated to the couple.

Andrew Opdahl South Fourth Street

Birthday party honor for hostess Miss Helen Gilles

Miss Helen Gilles entertained friends from two to nine o clock with music and games for her birthday. Attendees included Agnes Arenz Marie Rawlinson Winnefred Forbes Agnes Denney Hazel Willey Julia Startz Elsie Braun Jessie Limpseth Elsie Pafflin and Edith Schwartz.

Helen Gilles Agnes Arenz Marie Rawlinson Winnefred Forbes Agnes Denney Hazel Willey Julia Startz Elsie Braun Jessie Limpseth Elsie Pafflin Edith Schwartz

Mrs Hawley Bids Farewell After 500 Card Party

Mrs. Emerson Hawley entertained the Wednesday club on the 6th with a 500 game. Score cards featured colonial girl heads and commemorated her recent eastward journey. At 5 o'clock lunch ended with a farewell toast asking friends for a prayer that she may find more like them in Oshkosh.

Dinner at the Stoddard with Judge Reid and guests

Judge Ray S. Reid entertained neighbors and friends at dinner at the Stoddard Saturday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Dow and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Harrison, Miss Miriam Harrison, Mr. and Mrs. Adolf Candrian, the Misses Irma and Olga Candrian, Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Van Auken, George and Carle Van Auken, Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Farnam, Konert and Mary Farnam, Mr. Robert Calvert, Mr. and Mrs. John Moore, Tom Simpson, Donald Moore, and Lucien Reid.

Stoddard Ray S. Reid Bis C. W. Dow Alfred Harrison Miriam Harrison Adolf Candroan Irma Olga Candrian van Auken George Carle van Auken A. S. Far

Miss Valier Hosts Parcel Shower for Miss Byrne

Miss Valier entertained Saturday afternoon with a parcel shower for Miss Effie Byrne in a guessing contest. Wrapped parcels held prizes for the closest or exact guess of contents. Tonight Miss Mable Young will host an apron shower for Miss Byrne.

Miss Valier Edna Valier Effie Byrne Mable Young Miss Byrne

Twentieth Century Club Meets Tomorrow at Cass Street Home

The Twentieth Century club will gather tomorrow at 2 30 at Mrs James Vincent's Cass street residence. Mrs Emma Trenwith will entertain the Wednesday Evening Five Hundred club.

Twentieth Century Club James Vincent Cass Street Emma Trenwith

Negro Burned His Flame in Hay Mow in Indiana

In Marion Indiana detectives link Frank Brown a mulatto to the death of Mrs Martin Ricks wife of a lumber dealer found charred in a hay loft after a midnight luring. Brown fled, Martin Ricks and Levi Sutton are jailed or held on various charges related to the case.

Marion Ind Frank Brown Martin Ricks Levi Sutton Ricks

Harmon Takes Oath in Ohio Inauguration

Gov. Judson Harmon was sworn in today in Columbus amid a Republican legislature and a Democratic national alignment. The ceremony reflected the political shift and the new governor pledged to lead facing partisan pressure and a divided government.

Harmon Colubus Judson Harmon

Austria Rejects Bosnia indemnity offer in Constantinople

Jan 11 in Constantinople the council of ministers rejected Austria's bid of 10800000 dollars as indemnity for the annexation of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Austria Constantinople Council of Ministers Bosnia and Herzegovina

Wilson Colwell Post Officers Installed and Local Store Sold

Newly elected officers of the Wilson Colwell Post G A R include Commander Joseph Gale and a full slate of officers. Kosciuszki guards name John Kubiak as Captain and W Suda as color bearer. The Independent 5 and 10 cent store on Main Street sold to F W Woolworth Co with stock to transfer mid February. John M Holley to oversee vacated building with March 1 vacancy.

Wilson Colwell Joseph Gale John McLaren R. A. Jackson J. C C. Outmans John M. Holley George G. Rogers T. O. Lawrence N. C. Trout W. H. Uuaspard Ekosciuski Guards Woolworth Company

Tatro Arrested for Assault in Wisconsin

Sparta report notes William Tatro, central figure in Clifton tar and feathering, arrested by Marshall Sheridan on assault and battery charges for an alleged May 7 attack on Isaac Thompson. Also covered are a controversial Sparta marriage, Wilton liquor pail edict, local brief notices, and the Cataract funeral of John Hannon.

Sparta Wis Wm. Tatro Clifton Marshall Sheridan Kendall Isaac Thompson Harriet Brown G.A. Springer C. O. Snippen Warrens Sid Smith Manston W. E. Tourville Pine Street Fred Smith W. T. Sarles State Board of Health Madison Louis Tourville Viroqua Chas. Torrance E. L. Nichols Minneapolis G. E. Dinger Melvina T. J. Ross Hickman Edward Gilbert Marquette Mich John Hannon R. A. Brenner Clifton Tar and Featherers Kelley Cliftonites R. A. Richards N. Thompson Sanford Thompson Geo. Thompson

Race track gambling fights bill in Washington legislature

Olympia lawmakers open the session with a major push to kill race track gambling. Ole Hansen says a majority will back his anti-race track bill, while racing interests seek an amendment to permit racing during the Alaska-Yukon-Pacific exposition in Seattle.

Olympia Wash Washington Ole Hansen Seattle Meadows

Pastor Slayer Suspect Seen In Sparta After Murder

Sparta Wisconsin dispatch reports a man matching the Rev J H Carmichael description left a train and vanished amid murder investigations in Michigan. Sheriff and police hunted him as civil cases and local sports notes from Kendall to La Crosse provide context of ongoing actions and events.

Rev. Carmichael Sparta Wis J. H. Carmichael Gideon Browning Battle Run Mich Sparta Police Sheriff's Departments Keokuk Browning Chicago Port Huron Michigan

Chronic Catarrh of Head and Throat Warns of Colds

An article explains chronic catarrh develops from neglected or repeated colds and warns of serious consequences if untreated. It promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for quick relief and emphasizes prevention through early treatment of acute inflammation.

Woman Finds Few At Home After Twelve Calls

A woman recalls making twelve telephone calls one afternoon and meeting only one woman at home, describing the slim chances of reaching someone.

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John C. Burns Schaefer & Ellers Choice la Crosse Floral Co 27Th and Cass ST ICE Cream & Butter Company Solon Aldrich Clapp Wiley Teddy Bob Roosevelt Women's New Garment Store Reiman & Tordt Main St N.S. Bottling Works Rose Street Queen OF W. T. Irvine Practical Optician Main St. la Crosse, Wis City News Tatro W. T. Irvine’s Face Company B Assembly Hall Sparta High School Geo. Hentges R. G McDonald R. Schultz Ls G. Wee West Salem United States Idaho North Dakota AME Ric
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