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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
4
The La Crosse hotel changes hands as Mr Knapp assumes management. The sale includes fixtures and furnishings and does not transfer ownership. Geo L Zeisler remains owner while the newer manager is a Milwaukee traveler now based in Seattle.
Twelve young men and women graduated from St. Wenceslaus school Tuesday evening. Bishop Schwebach presented the diplomas and gave a brief address. A dozen visiting priests witnessed the presentation. A class play, a wand drill and a baby shoe were among the features of the well executed program. The graduates are Misses Anastasi, M Bicha, Mary M Matejka, Ludmilla G Kruetz, Marie J Wietecka, Jorothy C Kreutz and Agnes G Jepsch and Messrs. John G Beranek, Chas J Satek, Joseph R Roubik, George A Hanus, Arthur J Bruha and Joseph M Spika.
A gang robbed Choate department store in Winona last Saturday evening with losses around $2,000 in silk and furnishings. Police suspect the thieves fled the area, possibly to a distant city, before notification and train checks. No suspects or missing articles yet, while nearby La Crosse recovered most stolen goods in a prior incident.
Joseph Fuschsel confessed to police in St Paul after being arrested for robbing his roommate of a gold watch and 170 dollars. Authorities expect a light sentence due to youth, with possible placement at St. Cloud reform school.
A water committee meeting is scheduled for this evening at City Hall. Aldermen Lang Houska and Rehfuss will discuss water mains laying and other business ahead of next week’s session.
Mrs Chas Newman and daughter Pearl Elizabeth traveled to Seattle for a several week visit with her parents. Miss Emma Ward arrives to take a public library post. Various locals visit friends, attend Fourth events at Woodman Hall and Preston, and several weddings and hospital notes are recorded.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Agnes Vincent hosted a charming reception at her parents home with Miss Katherine Martindale and Miss Mabel Bryant. Guests included Mrs Knapp and Miss Rosenblat of Chicago and Mrs Watterson of Elgin Minnesota.
Mrs J Lapitz hosted a coffee in honor of her sister Mrs R Trenary of Pana Illinois and Miss Jennie Billington of Clinton Iowa and Mrs Mildred Johnson of Waukon Iowa. Those present included Mesdames Voight McGrath Bard Adams Miss Yahn and others.
Mrs J J Kampscheer and family returned from Preston Minnesota after attending Edward Kampscheer and Buebla Weiser nuptials. Sam Weiser halted in La Crosse en route to Chicago. Visitors include Mildred Johnson and Jennie Billington from Iowa. Families travel to Chetek for six weeks. Rev Ten Broek and Mrs Faribault visit old friends. Various locals host guests from Elgin Chicago and Hemlock. Attorney Bleekman and mother to return from Grand Rapids after two weeks away.
Ringling Brothers World Greatest Shows to visit La Crosse on Tuesday July 21 with a 375 performer company 1280 cast members 650 horses 40 elephants and 12 acres of tents. The main tent is said to be the largest canvas pavilion and the parade redesigned for novelty and splendor. Mille La Belle Roche performs a dangerous automobile double somersault in mid air as the climax.
A facetious drug clerk quips about scents as a customer asks to take a cake of soap. The brief exchange captures a humorous moment in a local shop.
A remark about a woman who insists there is no use talking yet keeps talking, illustrating persistence in expression despite stated intent. The line resembles a witty general observation on communication and gender dynamics.
Readers discover La sse can produce cigars with chmerits, surprising many smokers who had no idea such a feature existed.
Reports cover movement of boats Up and Down the Mississippi at Rutledge and Quincy. Public baths delayed a month due to high water. Train No 4 wreck near Stoddard causes two hour delays on La Crosse and Southeastern line. Community events include a German Lutheran strawberry festival Friday. Congressman Esch nominaton papers are circulating. Ole Nestinger fined $5 in police court. Saloon on North Third Street sold to Frank Bernak.
Professor B. Ceverman of Washington, D. C., will choose the site for the mussel hatchery. He will arrive in La Crosse soon. Ceverman is curator of the National Museum and a member of the Fish Commission.
A special county board meeting will be held to legalize the rate on county school bonds. At a prior meeting the board voted to sell at 5 percent, but the sale to Holtz Company of Chicago was at 4 percent. The board must convene to make the rate legal.
Superintendent J. E. Smith of La Crosse Gas & Electric resigns and accepts a similar job in Cheyenne Wyoming under C. H. Williams, formerly with Wisconsin Light & Power and then La Crosse Gas & Electric, now leading a major western gas and electric company. The aside note comments on married life.
On July 4 trains run as on Sundays with a fare and one third for the round trip to all stations. Tickets go on sale July 3 and 4 and are good to return until Monday July 6.
The board of review has finished examining personal property and plans to begin real estate assessments at the start of next week.
Congressman Sherman and his wife leave Cleveland hospital for Utica N Y. Accompanied by Dr Carter, he is carried to the train in a chair as the illness effects remain evident. Mrs Sherman also cannot walk, being wheeled from the automobile to the train.
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