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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1908
Page
5
Professor Benezet principal of the high school suffered a severe accident last night but quickly recovered and resumed duties. His sturdy build likely prevented collapse as he seized one of the minstrel show jokes, which had a strong effect.
The Vernon County Telephone Company with 600 subscribers sold its telephone lines and all property to the La Crosse Interurban Telephone company. The deal covers connections to Viroqua La Farge Viola Readstown Soldiers Grove De Soto and Victory and other nearby points. Price is reported around 13900 and transfer will occur upon signing of necessary papers.
A Boston savings bank official notes nine of ten in line at holiday gold payouts seek pieces for gifts, yet about three quarters of the coins return to the bank within two weeks. The bank dispenses roughly 3000 in gold in the days before the holiday as family members swap coins for credit.
A Houston Post quotation frames a marriage pact where the would-be bride seeks not wealth but a divorce and alimony as the first claim. The exchange highlights a sharp deal over heart and finances in a provocative, era-specific line.
In a witty exchange from The Tatler a narrator laments an engagement rag given by a duke that cannot fit past a knuckle and remains too large for the wearer. The Other Fair One remarks on the oddity and pity of the oversized item.
George Will fined seven fifty for keeping saloon open after hours. Carl Rediske retires from shoe business. S Hetland rents shop. Laymen's league to serve annual church coffee tomorrow. Boat owners refinish boats amid mild weather. Miss Ida Krofoot undergoes major operation at La Crosse Lutheran Hospital. No City Mission meeting tonight due to illness. River under wagon bridge open. ice expected to depart early spring. Milwaukee road river division crippled by conductor illnesses. La Crosse Cornice & Ceiling plans a new factory next summer. Advance Bedding to build large warehouse on adjacent lot. River housing trend spurs larger houseboats. Woodshed fire at 1137 Pine street. no damage. Box car fire near Plow Works believed to be blaze.
Annolitor died at 1 30 a m in Caledonia Minnesota aged 71 born in Luxemburg was a pioneer of Minnesota and leaves four children. Funeral will be at St Peters Catholic church with Rev H van den Berg. Caroline Benevitz died at her son s home near Caledonia aged about 84 and will be buried at St John German Lutheran church. Dr F B Kramer and wife of Minneapolis and Dr W M Colleran of La Crosse visited. Saloons sold new owners Phillip Ellenz Joseph Molling and Nicholas Schutz William Weber. Miss Mary Murphy of La Crosse visited Caledonia. Ellenz and Molling were callers at La Crosse.
Round trip tickets with coupons for La Crosse and Onalaska lines are on sale at Hebberd's Drug Store at 4th and Main, at Pierce's Grocery in Onalaska, and by motor men on the Onalaska line for 25 cents per round trip.
A stark aphorism notes that women may humiliate men more easily than reform fools. The quip also personifies Jack Frost as a watcher of men’s ears, hinting at sly mischief and cold cunning.
The English Lutheran church hosts a lecture on Japan and the Japanese as part of the Round the World series. West avenue M E church presents a program of exceptional quality. First Presbyterian, First M E, and Christ Episcopal churches plan various ladies and guild events, with coffee hosted by the Universalist Layman's league featuring Dr. Lorenzo Case of Chicago.
Mrs. Henry Ruseling and Mrs. Elizabeth Irish hosted a small gathering in Elena Wisconsin. Mrs. Ruseling and her sister entertained several friends Monday evening during the visit.
A very pleasant social and business meeting of the Pastor's Class at the First Methodist Church was held in the social hall last evening. After a brief session, the group enjoyed games and music followed by a delicious oyster supper. About forty members were present.
Mrs Old Wold entertains the Ladies' Society of the English Lutheran Church this afternoon in the church parlors.
Miss Lena Weimer will sing a solo at the English Lutheran church program Thursday evening. The event accompanies a lecture on Japan, offering musical and informational content for attendees.
Two interstate commerce commissioners will visit Madison to hear complaints over cheese rates from southern and western Wisconsin to other states. The proceeding targets the Northwestern and St. Paul railroads after a state rate reduction. This marks the first Wisconsin filing to the federal board and the first federal commissioners’ hearing in Madison.
City hall session called to order by Alderman Emery with Secretary A A Bentley assisting. The two minute meeting saw Cc F Klein move to appoint a three member committee to confer with Saengerfest and Trades and Labor Council on auditorium funds, with the president to name willing workers later.
W J Brayton returns from Milwaukee on a business mission. Dr Will Powell and Dr George Powell are named physicians. Miss Mildred Krips and Miss Grace Watson visit or return to various cities. Several residents travel to Milwaukee for business. A Leap Year ball is set for Jan 23 with Kreutz's orchestra. Local shops promote Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and discounted silverware.
By a 45 to 35 vote Cashton will bond for 15000 to install an electric lighting plant. The city will purchase the former Cashton Milling Co building to house the system and work will begin in the spring.
S. Koren of Hudson and Gena Berg of Spring Valley visit friends in La Crosse while many others, including Hiram Cobb and H. M. Stubbs, resume duties or take short vacations. Clocks sold at Hellfach jeweler with prices from 1.75 to 6.50. A light note questions if couples married on a Friday.
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