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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1909
Page
2
Packey McFarland of Chicago enters tonight’s ten round boxing match favored over Dick Herrland of San Francisco. McFarland holds reach and height advantages and projected to win, while his confidence was evident in remarks.
Featherweight champion Abe Attell of San Francisco knocked out Fred Weeks in the tenth round in Goldfield. The bout drew a large crowd and was praised for clever fighting and hard hitting. Weeks showed grit despite the beating before the count.
Minnesota lawmakers consider a bill to hold two running race meetings each year at the state fair grounds to improve horse stock and aid the Agricultural Society. Proponents say betting would yield revenue and help fund state buildings, drawing funds from outsiders to the state treasury.
Milwaukee January 15 The seventh annual Wisconsin Bowling association state tournament seeks 100 plus entrants. President John Koerner and Secretary Frank Woodbury urge bowlers to mail entries by midnight January 16 postmark. Leadership promises a royal welcome and notable entertainment for visitors.
Frances Livingston of Boyd who advertised for proposals in October received 1408 responses before choosing Louis Struvant of Dorchester, Wis. The county clerk issued the marriage license today.
Coach Miller leads the high school basketball squad through stiff practice every evening this week for the game with Winona set for next Saturday in the local school's gym. Winona is among Minnesota's best, so the clash should be hard fought and gripping throughout. A preliminary class teams game will precede it.
Charlottesville VA January 15 Marty A Thurlow elected Virginia track captain marking the end of James A Rector’s bid for the year The famed sprinter was advised by doctors two weeks ago that his heart was affected and he could not risk further athletics after Roosevelt urged him to try to beat Walker the South African marvel Rector now retires from competition to safeguard his health and future.
Boston Jan 15 Fred Lake manager of the Red Sox denied reports the American League club planned to sell Cy Young. He asserted the veteran ace will remain with the Boston Americans as he has in the past and will continue to play ball.
Tron Man Joe McGinnity, former Giants star, may join Wheeling this season. If he plays amateur ball Wheeling will pursue him as manager, with most club owners keen on landing him if his terms are reasonable. First Actor Henry Hamphat has a five cent cigar named after him, while Second Actor I hope it draws better than Hamphat.
An eminent Russian physician links laughter to digestive and nervous health. Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets are billed as a natural digestive aid made of hydrastis golden seal lactose and aseptic pepsin. The ad claims they relieve the alimentary canal, boost appetite and blood nourishment, and are widely used by physicians in America and Canada. Free sample offers are extended by mail from Marshall Michigan.
O. T. Erhart offers Samose tablets to build up health and flesh in thin, ailing individuals. He guarantees refund if not satisfied, with postpaid delivery and a 50 cent price. The claim emphasizes assimilation with food to produce plumpness, vigor, and general strength.
Results from Wednesday games show W. B. U. Red Sox top the standings with 18 to 13 win over Boosters and Cubs 28 18 over Wis. Tel. Co. Giants 26 losing to Iroquois 14. Hustlers face two postponed games as the league prepares for next week’s schedule.
An advertisement touts Bromo Quinine as a universal remedy used worldwide to cure a cold in one day and features a signature attributed to E. W. Grove. The offer is priced at 26 cents.
The city’s engineering department focuses on a new trunk sewer from Ninth and Mississippi to Front and Mississippi. It will be 78 inches wide, concrete, using a dedicated large-diameter design rather than standard pipes. Estimated total cost around 75 000 dollars for trunk and smaller sewers.
Chicago may miss the Mahmout Gotch match as Empire Athletic Club must raise a 2500 pound purse offered by promoter Martinelli of London. Mahmout's manager Antoine Pierre says Gotch must post his forfeit before Mahmout heads to England for a March bout.
Belgrade rumor says Austria may allow a Serb Montenegrin railway route to the Adriatic via Bosnia and Herzegovina. Confirmation is lacking. The concession decision could determine peace prospects in the Balkans.
Jack Blackburn colored lightweight prize fighter was held without bail after being charged with shooting and seriously wounding Alonzo Polk and his wife Mattie in a quarrel incident. Both victims are in a hospital. Blackburn was previously slashed on the neck in a jealous dispute over a woman.
Toledo Ohio Jan 15 Roger Bresnahan new St Louis Cardinals manager will bid for Iron Man McGinnity the Giants pitcher whom McGraw recently asked waivers. Several American Association managers want him but he is expected to join the Cardinals.
Mrs. E R Peck and Mrs Earl Peck shopped in Sparta on Tuesday. Pelican Rapids resident Paul Neusinge visited relatives in the village. Mrs John Newberry, visiting relatives, returned to Houston Minn Thursday. Lena Myer of Sparta visited her mother here Sunday. A B Newton went to Falmouth Michigan to spend winter with her son Charles. Myrtle Peck visited Winona for a short time. Baptist church women plan a supper in W H Prestons basement Friday Jan 22. Carl Schumacher and son from La Crosse visited Geo Schumacher last Thursday. Mr and Mrs Wm Myer were in Norwalk on business last week. Mollie Riley of Sparta visited here Sunday. J Keizer of La Crosse stayed with her daughter several days. Gertrude Blackman of Sparta visited Mrs Clark Bradley last week. L Alyesworth of Sparta visiting relatives in the village.
Mrs Earl of Tomah died in Biloxi Mississippi and will be buried in Tomah. Residents and visitors include Mr and Mrs W C Marshall planning to move to Washington, students and travelers such as Harry Longwell Illness, Julius Westby La Crosse business caller, Art Jensen La Crosse on business, and several others visiting Sparta. Multiple residents and out-of-town guests are noted with brief mentions of illness, travel, and plans.
In Chicago at Holy Name cathedral the marriage of Blanche Plamondon daughter of C A Plamondon to J Henry Smith of Newark New Jersey featured rare Catholic rites. Archbishop Quigley presided at 11 a m with a nuptial pontifical high mass celebrated by Bishop Hennessey of Wichita Kansas.
The senate committee on appropriations approved the legislative judicial and executive appropriation bill with an amendment increasing the president's salary from fifty thousand to one hundred thousand dollars.
A succinct remark notes that bluntness is not needed to be direct. The line emphasizes clear communication and decisiveness without unnecessary hedging.
Syracuse based A E Nettleton company received President Roosevelt's order for special box calf footwear for his Africa expedition. He specifies an EE8 size with high legging height and a single leather sole to accommodate heavy hosiery. Shoes will be sent to Washington and forwarded to Mombasa by March for the April departure.
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