North Side Officer Sir Rose St. Passes Away
The obituary notes North Side advertising official Sir Rose St. of Wabasha died after a long illness. He suffered paralysis in 1898 and was treated at Mendota state hospital until his death. Survived by his wife at 927 Caledonia street and a niece. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ryan
la Crosse Street
John Murphy
Milwaukee Round House
Austin Riley
McMillan Elevator
Prospect Street
W. Sweet
Rose Street
E. W. Schultz
Norman
Houston
Fred Gruhn
la Crosse Rubber Mills
J. J. Canaan
Loomis
Gillette
Ethel Harr
Wood Street
Vera Took
Dubuque
Mabel Canaan
Minneapolis
Charles Street
Schaefer
C. S. Paddock
Kane ‘Street
F. Eagle
Caledonia
Rose Busche
St. Paul
Kane Street
L. Layland
Auction For Fire Horse Ned Ends With Fifty Cent Up Bid
A city auction sold the fire horse Old Ned for $99.50 after bids rose from $75 to $99. A last bidder offered fifty cents more but could not pay, so Ned remained in his stall and resumed munching hay. The crowd's excitement faded as the money could not be collected. Old Ned had been housed in No 2 station for a decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ned
Old Ned
Speel
No. 2 Station
Sunday School Elects Officers at Caledonia Church
The Caledonia Street Methodist Church Sunday school held its annual meeting and elected officers: Superintendent E. G. Staats, assistant superintendent William Stevenson, secretary C. L. Marshall, treasurer Oscar Evenson, missionary treasurer Miss Mame Davis, missionary secretary Mr. C. W. Smith, organists Miss Daisy Van Berg and Mrs. H. L. Partridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia Street Methodist Church Sunday School
E. G. Staats
William Stevenson
C. L. Marshall
Oscar Evenson
Mayme Davis
C. W. Smith
Daisy van Berg
H. L. Partridge
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Proves Its Worth Say Clin ton Man
Mr. E. E. Chamberlain of Clin ton Maine reports Bucklen’s Arnica Salve "does the business" for piles chapped hands and old sores. Sold at 25c at O T Erhart’s drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. E. Chamberlain
Clinton
Maine
Bucklen
O. T. Erhart
Foresters Install New Officers in Woodmen Hall
The North Side lodge of the Independent Order of Foresters held an officer installation last night in Woodmen hall on Rose street. Sol Burdick was installing officer with many from the South Side attending. Officers installed include Co. R J H Schneller, Vice C R C A Hawkins, Recording Sec C W Simcock, Financial Sec and Treasurer George Marvin, and others. Light refreshments followed the ceremonies and a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Order of Ffresters
Woodmen Hall
Rose Street
Sol Burdicq
Co. R
J. H. Schneller
C. R
C. A. Hawkins
C. W. Simcock
George Marvin
F. Walstrom
J. J. Johnson
Sr. Woodard
B. F. Slocum
Jr. Woodard
Vv. Downey
Beadie
al Rang
Jr. Beadie
R. A. Fitzpatrick
J. S. Miller
Sol Burdick
J.S. Miller
John Turnbull
R. M. Kinnear
C. W. Lueck
Aged Railroad Engineer Dies at Mendota
John C. Morrison former Milwaukee Road employee dies at Mendota State Hospital Sunday afternoon after a lingering illness at age 17 years. He was a well known La Crosse division engineer who had charge of passenger engines for two years before about a decade ago when he served as division master mechanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Morrison
Milwaukee Road
State Hospital
Mendota
Morrison
la Crosse
Past year good one for La Crosse
La Crosse shows strong year with growth in jobs and local business activity. Community leaders credit manufacturing and service sectors for steady hiring and expanding investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Crosse
Prosperous 1907 for La Crosse Industry and Builders
La Crosse saw major factory expansions doubling capacities and new buildings, including Michel Brewing and Listman Milling, plus riverfront improvements and new oil yards. The year featured a large fire event rebuilt by Montague interests and rising electrical power plans, with hopes for 1908 surpassing 1907.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Listman Milling Company
Langdon & Boyd, Meat Packers
la Crosse
John Strupp
Cracker Company
Riverrow
Trust
Belief in Mind Over Matter Prompts New Christian Psychology
Chicago January 14 Bishop Samuel Fallows introduces Christian psychology a new faith based on mind body unity. He says it blends anatomy physiology and psychology to treat disease while maintaining that some illnesses need material remedies. The movement has drawn about 100 adherents and promises healthier lives and stronger churches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Fallows
Chicago
Fallows
Bishop Fallows
Happy Club
St James Church Benefit Entertainments at McCormac Home
A St James church entertainment event will be held next Tuesday afternoon and evening at 1610 Loomis street hosted by Mrs W C McCormac to raise funds for the church. A coffee reception precedes the afternoon program and supper follows the evening program with assistance from Mesdames Corrigan Miller Carter Morelli Collins Mullen Devine McGrath and Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Church
W. C. McCormac
Loomis Street
C. Corrigan
Anthony Miller
J. E. Carter
J. E. Morelli
William Collins
J. Mullen
Will Devine
E. McGrath
J. Smith
Ice Harvest Nears as Arctic Ice and Fuel Completes Prep
Arctic Ice and Fuel company finishes cleaning and mak ing ice for cutting. Cutting to start about Friday with ice thickness from nine to twelve inches, fourteen inches needed. Water remains stationary and likely will stay so for the rest of winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arctic Ice and Fuel Company
The Danger of Grip and Pneumonia Neglected Colds
A 19th or early 20th century notice warns of grip and pneumonia from erratic weather and urges Father John’s Medicine as a safe, non alcoholic remedy. It touts decades of endorsements and lists local residents with illnesses, including O T Erhart and Mrs Peterson, plus workers like Dr A Hawkins resuming duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father John
O. T. Erhart
Chicago Markets Wheat Corn and Pork Prices
Markets from Miner and Co show Chicago open high low and close for wheat corn and pork with percent changes and May and July values. Minneapolis market figures list open high low for May and July contracts with slight gains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miner & Co
Chicago
Minneapolis
Local Hay Market Trades Dull on Poor Roads
The tame hay market shows no activity with farmers delaying sales for better roads. Across the week the market remains exceptionally dull as farmers hold back, and little produce reaches the city market.
Chicago Hog Receipts Show Mixed Prospects. Prices Steady
Chicago hog receipts estimated at 30 000 with 138 598 left over. prospects seen as strong to higher. Prices for light hogs range 4.05 to 4.35. mixed 4.10 to 4.40. heavy 4.05 to 4.40. workers 4.05 to 4.15. Cattle 5 500 slow after yesterday's decline. sheep 2 000 weak. Liverpool open wheat down 1 to 14d. corn down 1 to 2d.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cargill Plans New Fireproof Auto Garage in Town
W. W. Cargill will replace a burned garage with a concrete fireproof two story facility. Contractors Groff and Derr began work yesterday on the 60 by 60 foot building valued at about $15,000. The structure will echo the style of the Cargill residence and include chauffeur living quarters on the second floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cargill
Groff and Derr
1908 Starts With Enthusiasm For Manufacturing Growth
The passage notes a panic threat avoided and the new year beginning with vigor. It mentions added facilities for manufacturing, improvements to nonmanufacturing plants, and a call for more laborers, signaling strong early optimism for 1908.
Grain Supply Changes Highlight Wheat Decline and Corn Rise
The report shows visible supply changes with wheat down by 690000 bushels, corn up by 288000 bushels, and oats up by 48000 bushels affecting market expectations and pricing signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Cargi
Grocers' Ball Committee Names Woodmen Hall Event
The La Crosse Retail Grocers Association plans its fifth annual ball at Woodmen hall on January 28. Committee members J. G. Jackel A. W. James August Anderson and Harry Taggert announced posters are now out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Retail Grocers’ Association
Woodmen Hall
J. G. Jackel
A. W. James
August Anderson
Harry Taggert
Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
Special notice states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. The announcement recommends it as a safe remedy for children and adults, signed O. T. Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
O. T. Erhart
Jobbers' Union Meets Tonight in La Crosse Club Rooms
The La Crosse Manufacturers and Jobbers Union convenes for its regular quarterly meeting at 7 30 in the La Crosse club rooms. Reports from committees cover banquet traveling salesmen and patronage of home produced goods. last report to be reviewed and action discussed. Banquet committee to provide cigars for a smoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Southeastern
Wilcox
Lion
The
Insidious Kidney Trouble Warns Early Action
A medical ad warns that kidney disease progresses quietly and urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes. O. T. Erhart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Bright
O. T. Erhart
Diverse Reading Prices and Small-Trade Listings
Market price list shows fruits, vegetables, seafood, dairy, and livestock rates from multiple suppliers. Apples, oranges, lemons, cranberries, oysters, potatoes, onions, cabbage, flour, and grain are priced by barrel, box, bushel, or ton, with specific figures for each item and supplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Burns
N. Y
Wisconsin
Listman Mill Co
Hawk Creamery
A. B. Moll
Blue Point
Also Mentioned on This Page
LA Crosse Tribune
North Side
Rose ST
R P. Stanton
Jos. K. Kidder
Dear
LABOR
North Side Briefs
Big Firm
Michels
Michel Brewing Company
Michel
John Gund Wrewi
Heileman Brewing Company
la Crosse Cracker and Candy Company
W. A. Roosevelt
Montagues
G. R
Wallace Montague
Standard Oil Company
la Crosse River
South Side
la Crosse Threshing Machine Manufacturing Company
C. L. Colman Lumber Company
Fifth Street
Main
State Streets
Uptown
Northwest
Mark
Peterson
la Grippe
Charles Burkland
Eva Jensen
Vera McCann
M.an
W. L. Ryan
Ose Street
National Biscuit Company
T. Ryan
A. Hawkins
Pearl Button Factory
Weillville
CHI
Eure
Liverpool
Cargill
Jobbers’ Union
Hub Miller
Rob Miller
Man
Langdon-Boyd
Eeereeere
Acking Co
Seis Cca
H. M. Sieger
Uae
Henry Andregg
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