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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
4
Promoters of a petition meet and decide that once funds are raised, Attorney P W Mahoney will go to the legislature with the petition to repeal seining laws. They cite cases of seiners keeping game fish and plan to report these before the state legislature. Fishermen and businessmen commit to supporting repeal efforts.
Mrs William Sweet of 1336 George Street traveled to Milwaukee after a telegram announced her son Leroy was injured. Upon arrival it was confirmed the injured man was not her son, ending the mistaken alert.
A tramp stole several dollars from the Union Chop House till Sunday morning and vanished. Police report no trace or sightings and believe the thief is now far from La Crosse.
Rev Rorabaugh has returned home from Delphi Indiana where he was summoned by injury to his brother who was trapped beneath falling rails. He reports his brother is much improved.
A letter from Iowa tells how switching from coffee to Postum eased stomach pains and blotchy skin after two years. The writer notes relief in digestion and improved complexion, credits her mother-in-law’s simple preparation, and mentions a healthy grandmother using Postum for over a year.
Agent Isaac Wood of Burlington notes schedule changes for May 23 introducing through service between Chicago and the Pacific coast. The Twin Cities train departs 30 minutes earlier at 8 15 am, and the Oriental Limited will run through to Chicago from St. Paul. The Pacific Coast Express will extend to Chicago with Chicago departure at 9 13 am and St. Paul arrivals adjusted.
Floyd Green, Mil waukee road engineer, is confined at home with a knee injury. Dr. Sutter attends him and reports gradual improvement. Mrs. John Kennedy of Caledonia is visiting Mrs. William Dwyer in Mill street. Alex Sievert leaves Lerke Brothers to join J. L. Fransen meat market. M Boilrud returns to Trempealeau after visiting family. Ladies' Aid of Tabernacle Baptist meets at Mrs. Baumgarten’s Avon street home. Frank Osweiler visits Hokah. Alley Perry of Kenosha visits parents on Avon street. Mrs. E Laughlin and daughter Pearl return from Chicago. Enterprise Council Yeomen to hold a dance at Woodman hall. Otto Schwartz returns from Sparta. Children of Mr. and Mrs. Shutter recovering from lung fever. Joseph Affholder, Oscar Evans, Otto Hiller plan week-long Musketa Ontario visit.
A Winona Merchants official says La Crosse attracts traveling salesmen on Sundays and that Winona should keep them local. He argues Winona hotels and shops can outcompete La Crosse and vows to push stronger measures if the pattern continues.
In a new Nashville courtroom, the trial of Robin Cooper draws intense local attention. Defense and state clash as questions arise about an autopsy and the sequence of shots that killed Carmack, with the defense calling it a tissue of lies and the court scrutinizing press influence on jurors.
The Franklin club announces its annual banquet will be held tomorrow at the North Presbyterian church. Tickets are in high demand and the event is expected to be the best attended yet. The committee has finalized arrangements and the toast program.
O T Erhart promotes Samose as a flesh forming food with a money back guarantee if it fails to fatten thin people and restore strength and health. Advert says it forms good blood, tones the system, and makes users plump and rosy. Postpaid at 15 cents.
A notice warns of a rat infestation as cold drives rodents indoors and endangers children. It endorses Stearns Electric Paste as a reliable poison to drive rats from homes, selling by the box at set prices with express prepaid delivery from Chicago.
Ruth Nimocks now Mrs. Victor Barnes, La Crosse’s youngest married woman, says stage weddings can be successful in her case. She testified on a county court charge over late hours and questionable places, noting she and Victor Barnes wed last July with parental consent after a stage wedding prize offer.
A mass meeting in Wausau will determine whether to join the proposed Mississippi Valley league with Duluth Superior La Crosse Stillwater South St. Paul Eau Claire and Winona. Fundraising is urged as La Crosse seeks an in league club amid disputes over league actions and rights to Tracy.
The Winona Y M C A defeated Wisconsin Business University of La Crosse 30 to 23 in Winona. Fast opening minutes and rough play marked the game as centers Stow and Kreamer clashed. Koehler and Quiesser led the Winona lineup with steady defense.
Grace Carney travels to Milwaukee with McMann the former Log Cabin saloon owner. The pair allegedly sought an aged Leroy Bell document and created a legal uproar here. It appears the woman will not return to La Crosse, suggesting a permanent departure.
The state and defense attorneys face a high profile trial as Judge Hart plans to add 1,000 more jurors after 500 men filled the courtroom. Witness oathings proceed as the panel is sworn and juror questioning starts.
La Crosse police learned from Pueblo Colorado that Harry Rogers and Belle McCue, alleged silk thieves, have slipped away again. Authorities believed a trial date of January 25 existed, but the pair were brought to court in Pueblo. Officials say no arrest will occur without definite word from Pueblo authorities.
A compact note urges self assertion to deter others from taking advantage. It emphasizes personal boundaries and the value of firm stance in daily interactions to maintain dignity and control.
The remark notes how some women stay occupied by chewing gum when lacking companions, associating this habit with keeping their minds active and avoiding dull moments in prison life.
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