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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
4
Miss Edna Buckler of Home Illinois writes that after weakness and lack of energy she used Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey and felt revived. She recommends the tonic to others needing vigor and notes the product restores health and energy.
An advertisement urges readers to use Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey to stay young strong and vigorous. It claims the product tones the heart action purifies the system and is recognized as a family medicine everywhere.
John Mohr was honored by Winnesheik tribe No. 21 Improved Order of Redmen at a regular meeting. He resigned as Junior Sagamore before moving to Ishpeming Michigan. A pin recognizing his popularity was presented. Benjamin Nottingham was elected to succeed him as Junior Sagamore.
Relatives in La Crosse report Dorothy Dean 16 died of typhoid fever in Capetown New York. Their two younger siblings are seriously ill with the same disease. Dorothy was granddaughter of E. E. Bentley and often visited him.
Judge John A. Daniels announces his candidacy for justice of the peace in the city at large on the Republican ticket.
A candidate continues to run ahead of his ticket, maintaining momentum and drawing independent support while campaign events emphasize policy positions and voter outreach.
Deputies and members of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen prepare for a Feb 25 shower as they expect a strong uptick in members across La Crosse and beyond. Deputy H A Lee tours Des Moines to arrange speakers for the event. next Yeomen meeting is Thursday evening.
Louis Halmrast arrested in Savage Minnesota on forging Nordah Nustad's name to a $25 check. He was arraigned in county court before Judge Brindley, pleaded not guilty, bail set at $2,000 and posted or remained unpaid as he was jailed. Hearing adjourned to next Wednesday at 10 a.m.
A local officer oversees the operation of Manager Reporter Bobth Side Advertising and News. The arrangement centers on managing advertisements and news items under the officer's supervision.
George Hawkins age 64 died at the State Soldiers Home in Waupaca. Clifford A. Hawkins and Homer A. Hawkins announce his death and plan funeral arrangements. Born July 10, 1846 in Wauseka county Wisconsin, he served in the Fifty-third Wisconsin Infantry. He lived in La Crosse and Ol alaska past fifty years and was survived by two sons and two daughters. He married Rachel Knight in 1873. Funeral at the soldiers home with interment there.
The Tippecanoe Pleasure club met at Miss Margaret Ritter's Avon street home Friday evening with cards and piano selections by Miss Ritter and Miss Schaff from Minneapolis. Prizes went to Miss Minnie Will and Miss Schaff. A Tuesday business meeting elected officers: President Miss Maude Koch, Treasurer Minnie Will, Secretary Jessie Kich, Assistant Secretary Miss Margaret Ritter. Preparations for a club reception for members' friends are planned.
An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures grippe coughs fast and prevents pneumonia by healing inflamed lungs. It recommends using the yellow packaged product and cites O. T. Erhart as the source.
Miss Margaret Larsen hosted a gathering for Edward and Miss Bessie Bromstad of North Dakota with a group of friends including E Woll Irene Harmen Anna Holderbach Julia Hirt Cora Meckvold Betsie Bromstad and Archie Larsen The guests enjoyed dancing games and refreshments. Other North Side notes mention illnesses travels and local appointments.
Frank Kolter aged 66 died in Milwaukee yards at Winona after being caught between a car and a switch engine while gathering refuse grain. He attempted to jump free as the car moved, the train struck him, and his leg was severed. He survived ten hours.
A local church guide lists services across multiple congregations on Avon Street and surrounding corners. It names pastors such as Rev. T T Hoover Rev C N Moller Rev Eliot Hansen Rev O L Christensen Rev Iver Larson Rev C M Thurow Rev A A Randall and Rev Fogg with service times including morning 10 30 and afternoon 3 and 7 30 prayers and Sunday schools at various hours.
The last session of the Catholic Bohemian Workmen of America convention at St Wenceslaus hall elected officers for the next term. Chaplain Rev Vicek, President John M Jirousek, Vice President Jos W Novony, Secretary Thomas Hovorka, Treasurer F J Polak, Trustee A J Malek, Reserve fund treasurer Vas Vachal, Physician Dr M Lorenz, Legal adviser C C Kolar.
Miss Vera and Vesta Higbee hosted a Friday Dutch party at 733 Caledonia street. Guests included Elsie Kaufman Anna Gunderson Bessie Shaw Ethel Mulder Eva Gifford Francis Pierce and Alice Mowrey in Dutch costumes. Supper followed in Dutch style with music and games to conclude the afternoon event.
Rudolph Schmid has accepted a position as chauffeur for Congressman Nicholas Longworth, son in law of the President. Schmid will serve in the household carriage of the Longworths.
La Crosse readers praise Doan's Kidney Pills for kidney trouble relief. Mrs Theodore Segler credits the remedy with alleviating dull pains in hips loins and back after using at Erhart's drug store. Sold by dealers nationwide 50 cents Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents.
Mr Schmidt, a German immigrant who arrived last June, has worked on a local farm and traveled through much of Europe. He will enter his new duties immediately upon arrival in Cincinnati.
Wilson Colwell post plans a Feb 14 Lincoln centennial service at Christ church to honor Abraham Lincoln with Rev Moller leading. The post's Feb 11 meeting will require members to share Lincoln reminiscences.
Brave Fire Laddies use Bucklen’s Arnica Salve after burns, scars, wounds, and bruises. The ad claims instant relief and quick cures for skin eruptions, ulcers, boils, felons, and piles with a 25 cent price at O T Erhart.
Warm weather ends current ice harvest as water covers the ice and sleighing remains poor. Ice men delay work until colder conditions return, with most houses nearly filled and E. H. Derr noting only slight loss in thickness unless warmth persists several days.
The piece recounts Bradley Martin Jr’s quiet response to Niagara Falls, comparing his dry humor to Mark Twain. On a moonlit view of the falls with a Harvard instructor, Martin yawns and lights a cigarette, saying there is nothing to prevent it, much to the amazement of his companion.
Madison Wis Jan 23 A resolution to amend the state constitution seeks a 109 day limit on legislative sessions. Frank Hammill Spooner supports the plan noting 125 bills passed in three days in one year and arguing early action would curb late session backlog. The legislature may not accept new bills after February 6.
Mrs Bird McGuire gains fame for weekly social parties at the New Willard. She is described as one of the most handsomely gowned and charming ladies in Washington.
Lawmakers say with the session opening next week they must secure a quicker path for introducing bills and starting committee hearings. They suggest fixed dates for hearings to shorten the session, and vow to curb usual delays in committee action.
Madison Wis Jan 23 The state association of county fair managers adopted resolutions urging the legislature to pass a law creating one or more county fair inspectors. Appointed by the governor or the secretary of agriculture these agents would duty bound to examine fair associations to ensure compliance before state aid is paid.
A lighthearted call asks who will step forward to answer the long standing see-saw question. Residents weigh in with playful theories and traditional playground lore as local figures tease a solution.
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