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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
3
The Minneiska arrived from Winona yesterday afternoon and will race at Lake City on July 4. No North side merchants met L. W. Ab Trams to discuss a North side boat factory. The fast Minneiska is among the quickest boats seen here and features graceful lines. The party will return to Winona after the race.
The owner L. W. Abrams plans to return July 8 for a Progressive meeting to present a proposal and secure a deal if merchants approve. Officials indicate merchants show favorable sentiment and expect the factory to be brought to the city if approved.
The Patten Carnival on the North side next week features seven major acts in addition to free attractions. Highlights include Her rick the Hit with his troupe of mice, Kline's high class moving pictures, Foster's Old Plantation Minstrels, Crazy House, Oromo the lat est illusion, Razzie Dazzle Have-a-Ride, and the electric Merry-Go-Round for children. Gideon works on privileges and preparations, having gone to Minneapolis to resolve ad delays.
The idea to place red cross flags near homes with invalids to reduce noise from Fourth of July firecrackers was discussed by the police department and supported by Attorney Charles Schweizer who said the plan could eliminate disturbance around sick rooms.
The mill installs new boilers after ten days to supply adequate power, part of a series of improvements making the firm one of the largest in the northwest.
Foley's Honey and Tar affords immediate relief to asthma sufferers in the worst stages and if taken in time will effect a cure. Waitress and customer scene ends with joke about indigestion and a steak.
A reflective saying notes that the ignorant man provides a contrast that lets the intelligent shine. The message emphasizes humility and the value of true knowledge over boasting.
W C Stotera departs Grand Crossing for an extended Iowa trip. Mrs M H Kemp leaves for two weeks with friends in the Twin Cities. Rev Sanders to host a Sunday school picnic at Myrick Park. Mrs H C Baumgarten hosted a Myrick Park picnic for Sunday school. St Margarets club of St James church to hold an ice cream social this evening. Miss Allie and Jennie Keizer visit Blue Ridge with Jennie to speak at an entertainment. Cecil Darling leaves for a week in Grand Rapids. Mrs N H Keizer celebrated her 50th birthday with about 30 friends. Will Spence and family from Chicago visiting Prof T H Spence. J M Jones and wife called to Sparta by mother-in-law's death. A McLeod visiting friends in St Paul. W Brady ill at home on Caledonia. Gary Swanson to spend 4th with Davenport relatives. Minnie and Elsie Groezinger visiting relatives in Lansing. W E McGaughren returns from trips to Chicago Galesburg Savanna. David Root of Fountain City calls on north-side friends. Sterling Smith returns home to Fountain City from north-side visit. Mr and Mrs L Dahl of Canada visiting Mrs Dahl's mother on George Street. T M Liddell and wife depart for extended visit to Albany NY and New York City and other eastern points.
Olaf Swennes awarded the sewer construction contract by the board of public works. Streets include Cameron Avenues from Seventh to Ninth and Eleventh to West, Ferry from Thirteenth to Fifteenth, Second from Division to Market, Vine from Thirteenth to Seventeenth, Loomis from Gillette to Sill, and Sill from Loomis to Wood. The project costs about $8,000 with the city share $3,800. Thill and Lapitz were other bidders. City job printing contract for the year awarded to A A Liesenfeld.
A humorous adage notes that the longer a man keeps a smile on his face the sillier he appears. It reflects a lighthearted view on facial expression and social perception.
Washington dispatch outlines a crowded field for second place on the Democratic ticket with wide interest in New York figures like Charles A Towne Francis Burton Harrison and Gilbert M Hitchcock plus leaders from other states including W L Douglas Frank Katzenbach Jr Wilson Warfield Kern Folk Harmon Johnson and Culberson The piece notes Bryan favors broad aspirant inclusion and warns against overreaching for the vice presidency in the Denver convention context
Antediluvians beat the Kids 10 to 5 at Schaghticoke golf links in a lively game halted by rain. Battery for Antediluvians were Sidney Law and Andy Lees. for the Kids, Mac Thompson and Nat Tourtellotte pitched and played.
The article notes Governor Chamberlain of Oregon enjoys strong popularity and has been selected in state primaries for the senate. It adds that he does not seek the vice presidency, but his success has drawn attention to him.
The first Greek child born in Law was baptized at Mr. and Mrs. John Hadreas’s home 121 North Fourth Street Monday evening. The two and a half month old baby named Evam received rites from Rev. Kyfillos Vafiadakes of Minneapolis as fifteen Greeks and two Americans attended. Godfather Jack Santrizos presented gold and silver gifts, followed by an elaborate banquet hosted by the parents.
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