This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1909
Page
4
The North Side Progressive league plans its monthly meeting at Woodman hall on Rose Street tomorrow evening. The banquet committee reports will decide whether the banquet is held at the Methodist or Baptist church, with the Trammond Chute committee also set to present.
Chas A. Coey, president of the Chicago Aeronautic Club, announced in Los Angeles that he will try to cross the continent in the balloon Chicago. He will be accompanied by Mrs. Coey and Captain C L Bumbaugh.
Milwaukee railroad reports alkali in boiler water damaging engines. In two months about 80 extension engines were brought to shops, with many more taken to Milwaukee for overhaul as Minneapolis shops struggle to handle the repairs.
Mrs. J. Tietz of Charles street hosts the Ladies' Sewing society of the German Lutheran church. Mrs. A. Foster entertains the Ladies' Aid of the North Presbyterian church on Thursday afternoon at 1603 Charles street. Mrs. C. Pierce of Berlin street suffers a painful ice accident with a shoulder sprain. Mrs. C. Slary of Caledonia street remains ill at home. Mr. Otto Schwartz, lately homebound due to illness, has resumed work. Clarence Hyde, Caledonia street, ill with quinsy. Mrs. Charles Bauch of Sumner street celebrated her anniversary with son Carl and family. George Harrington visiting at Avon street has gone back to St. Paul. Bert Marshall departs for a week in Sparta. Gertrude Ingham of Caledonia street ill with tonsillitis. Caledonia M. E. Sunday school workers meet at Mrs. H. L. Partridge’s on Charles street.
The Black River camp No. 507 MWA will install officers Thursday evening followed by a feast featuring a roasted pig. Invitations extend to members and their families only. Committee in charge includes J. B. Turnbull J. E. Egan and Fred H. Hartwell.
North Presbyterian church group meets at 1603 Charles Street with Mrs A Foster hosting Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock.
In La Crosse the Paul Mahoney leadership crisis for the baseball association continues as directors struggle to oust him. Mahoney claims to still be a director after purported resignations, while others push for his removal to stabilize the board and avoid a dysfunctional club.
T H McMann of the Log Cabin saloon was served with an attachment to secure payment to the Wisconsin Tobacco company of Madison. Additional creditors include Elliott Loeffler Co for liquor and Electrical Construction Co for electric signs. McMann has not been seen in the city lately and his whereabouts are unclear.
A western judge granted a divorce citing ill temper and bad breath. An ad promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills claiming they cure constipation and liver trouble causing the bad breath and ill temper. Available for 25c at O T Erhart.
E H Harriman's physicians announce his complete recovery from a recent illness. The president expects to resume office work in New York tomorrow.
Doctor's report notes Coffee stopped Dorando twice during the Marathon in London and in New York, detailing the overwhelming fatigue and events of the two attempts.
Dr Jos Creamer cautions that the athlete's condition after the race is serious and requires careful monitoring and rest. His assessment emphasizes medical care to prevent further complications.
Frank Donnelly aged 5 from Oxford Ohio killed his wife with a revolver then shot himself five times and slashed his throat and wrist with a razor. He walked 16 miles to Mercy Hospital in Hamilton where he lies dying. The report notes golden opportunities are often merely plated.
The La Crosse Water Power company has purchased the plant line and fixtures of the Minnesota Light and Power company of Winona. The Minnesota company has served Winona Fountain City Rollingstone and Minnesota City with a capacity of 10 000 volts. The man who boasts of the things he can do seldom does them.
Humbolt A. Muck, a longtime employee of the Spencer McCory Drug Company, was yesterday declared insane and committed to the Mendota state hospital after suffering a delusion that he had lost his stomach.
A simple scene captures a child’s belief in Santa Claus, warmth and wonder felt as the holiday spirit fills a quiet moment.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.