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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1908
Page
2
Henrietta Crosman and husband file for voluntary bankruptcy in New York citing financial strain from the production of the Christian Pilgrim. Husband liabilities listed at 72799 with assets of 29500, Henrietta liabilities 46800 with assets 8200.
From an artistic point of view the bibulous man's nose might be regarded as a study in still life. Nell Maude has a peppery temper, Belle answers that it isn’t to be sneezed at.
Milwaukeean posts a stunning performance as a tournament record falls in a dramatic match. The athlete delivers a decisive run, powering a high stakes event and drawing attention from fans and officials alike.
MILWAUKEE January 20 The Associated Press reports a mix up over a resolution affecting the bowling tournament standings. Oshkosh Clippers remain high in the team event as Koerner and Everts face scrutiny amid a disputed doubles result.
William Badtke of Milwaukee rolled a 716 in the state bowling championships at Terry's alleys, likely the highest ever in a tournament. He began with 234 and finished 227, dominating every game as Joseph Mitchell neared the title. The page also lists state tourney prize winners and singles results from Madison, Milwaukee, and Oshkosh.
A Minnesota and a Northwest Interurban car derailed and leaped from tracks injuring a coach who rolled into a river. The accident disrupted service as rescuers recovered the injured official from the water and investigated the cause.
An Iowa soldiers home postmistress must repay $600 in box rent collected but not turned over to the government. The ruling, upheld by the postal department, follows a long-standing practice at the substation and affects Lulu Walker who earns $590 annually.
William Pickard, a fugitive since 1879, was captured in Conroe Texas. He killed William Teets in Lettsville Iowa when Teets tried to block Pickard from his wife’s mother. An Iowa officer identified him and he will be tried promptly.
In Muscatine Charles Behler leaves on the Wilton train to Atlantic for his brother Henry Behler’s funeral. Muscatine county bird fanciers win prizes at the Washington Poultry and Pet Stock show. Ottumwa reports Jim Flynn jailed 30 days for intoxication. Sioux City reports Smitt Brennan leg injuries possibly requiring amputations. Des Moines notes a police court kiss leads to dismissal of undue intimacy charge. Ida Grove records Hans Anderson's suicide at his daughter's home. Iowa City announces Rhodes Scholarship exams January 21 22 with five applicants. Clinton reports Andrew Claussen farm hand’s suicide after loan default. Iowa City also notes 14-year-old Harley Lambertson killed by a falling load near Heonia, Colorado.
La Crosse defeated a Sparta select team by 24 points in a Friday night match with Frank Williams posting the high game at 198. La Crosse lineup included F Williams A Miller Watkins FE Getts and A Kiein while Sparta featured H Jefferson Cromwell Mark 8S W Smith and Stevelingson. A return series is set at Sparta next Saturday and a trip to Winona the following week to face Continental at the Cashon alleys.
Nordell N. Neprud once declared an involuntary bankrupt was brought before Referee Cameron L. Baldwin in the federal building. N. J. Neprud was represented by George H. Gordon of La Crosse with creditors' counsel J. H. Bennett and Co. and M. Butt Jr. The debts and assets total about 8730.45 dollars, with 240 shares of stock in trade valued at 25 dollars each, totaling 6000 dollars.
Henry Wachjin of Austin Minnesota died after jumping from a high trestle as an approaching train neared the track in Omaha. His father resides in Waltham Minnesota.
Samuel Whiting one of Clearwater Minnesota's oldest settlers dies at 76 after a lingering illness traced to a bruise on his foot. The death occurred in Clearwater on January 29.
Beads found in Nic Korgad’s possession were offered to Mrs. W. K. Barber who refused them pending proof of ownership. Sergeant Yolton contacted Watertown police to locate the rightful owner. Mrs. Barber later recovered her own beads.
Charles W. Olson of La Crosse wed to Henrietta Nuemann of La Crosse. Simon Goldish of St. Paul, Minn. married Mary Selezmick of Cleveland. C. Peter Rud of Farmington wedded Karn Peterson of La Crosse.
A tale contrasts two eaters with dyspepsia and promotes Stuart’s Dyspepsia Tablets as the sole relief. The speaker claims the tablets digestion claims and heartburn relief, urging readers to send name and address for a free sample from F A Stuart Co Marshall Mich.
Premier Saionji stressed Japan's friendly stance with the world in a national address from Torio. He dismissed friction with China and said Canada accepts its immigration settlement, predicting alignment with the United States on the same issue. Marine Minister Saito added a supplement denying any hostile maneuvers by the Japanese fleet, stating battleships remain at home bases.
A new Milwaukee road timetable takes effect yesterday with Train No. 2 from Minneapolis arriving at 9 05 p m instead of 8 25 p m and departing for Chicago at 9 25 p m from now on. Train No. 1 on the Southern Minnesota division changes its daily departure to 8 35 p m except Saturday from the south side station.
John F. Doherty county chairman of the Democratic county committee received official notice of the convention to be held in Milwaukee on February 13 to select delegates for primaries. He will call a La Crosse meeting soon when Milwaukee delegates are announced. La Crosse County is entitled to 16 delegates.
Funeral services for Mrs Martha Johnson were held Saturday at 3 30 p m from the residence of her daughter Mrs Henry Gund 1509 King Street Rev C N Moller conducted the rites with interment at Oak Grove Cemetery The funeral was largely attended by friends of the deceased.
Modern Samaritan lodge hosts a membership contest between Clover leaf Council of the North Side and La Crosse Council No 81 of the South Side. Contest runs to February 28 with a grand banquet by the losing council. Imperial lodge officers and Minnesota grand Council members will help initiate new members at the February 28 banquet.
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