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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1908
Page
5
Samuel Pineburg, a well known local fruit dealer, left with his son for Chicago seeking treatment for bone tuberculosis after Mayo Clinic in Rochester failed to help. Local physicians advised hospitalization as the only possible cure.
Notices report a July 10 moonlight voyage of the steamship W. W. by the Merry Widow Club with departure at 8 p m. Fare 50 cents for men 25 cents for women. Also updates on local residents including Mrs E Frank Munn and daughter returning from St Louis and Dr Ernest J Bjorkman resuming practice after a broken leg.
The Doerflinger store will close at 12 30 PM each Wednesday during July and August for a regular half holiday. Shoppers and the public are urged to plan accordingly and support the early closing initiative.
La Crosse county agricultural association moves to hold an old settlers homecoming on Sept 9 during the West Salem fair. Aims to attract about 199 attendees with committees led by G. R. Montague Conrad Miller J N Jones and others for Old Settlers Fair Association and West Salem coordination.
Frank Schroeder, a North Side resident, returned to the city Saturday after leaving town on bail March 28 for a new trial on selling pike out of season. He was immediately jailed to serve the postponed sentence.
The No. 2 company touring the small towns arrives at Firstby-on-Splash as the Heavy Father checks the audience. The hero notes attendance is improving though still in the majority, promising a warmer reception than last night.
A peculiar figure described as the catsaw creature appears in a local note. It is noted for its strange behavior and the odd phrase about crying over spit milk, leaving readers puzzled by the surreal imagery.
Irvine's offers complete tableware sets for starting married life. Rogers silver plated set includes 6 knives 6 forks 6 teaspoons 6 dessert spoons a butter knife and sugar spoon in a lined case for 6.50. Hollow handled Rogers set with white leather case priced at 12.50. Sets 3 to 6 feature wear resisting silver plate patterns in silk lined cases ranging 13.50 to 16.50. Additional flatware items available. all pieces guaranteed.
Local ad for W. T. Irvine at 420 Main St offering diamonds watches and jewelry with an out glass display window promotion.
A party of two couples Mr and Mrs E P Gleason and Mr and Mrs F A Wells spent the day on a launch trip. They traveled to the head of French Island where they had their luncheon.
Mrs. F A Weits of North Seventh entertained at a dinner for her niece Miss Ray Weits of Wichita Kansas who has spent a year with her. Place cards were tiny suitcases. Guests included Misses Anne Ray Miriam Harrison Beatrice Leissring Nina Frame Jose Asplin Edna Hulberg and Edith Saundrel of Clear Lake Iowa.
Miss Julia 3 and children Tonher Ruth Doritha and Master Lorenz Shima from Minneanulis visit Mr and Mrs Frank Schmidt at 415 West avenue north. Mrs Gust Ranch hosts a gathering for Miss Torrer and the Shi ma children.
The family extends thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance during illness and burial of Mrs. L. Hauge also known as Miss Hilma Hauge. Mr. and Mrs. Larson express gratitude for the support received.
The board of trade trip to Hatfield is set for tomorrow. Seventy five tickets sold out fast with a few left at the Nineteenth and State crossing. Kreutz's orchestra will play on the streets before departure from Green Bay depot at 8 30 with a 8 05 stop at State street crossing. Dinner will be served on the train by La Crosse Water Power Co. commissary.
Hugo Schick of Schick and Roth leaves for Milwaukee to attend the German American Statesbund annual convention at Turners hall. He will represent the La Crosse branch, which has over 1,000 members and aims to grow to 2,000 after the next meeting. The La Crosse group seeks formal recognition as a leading state unit.
President Behrens of the Saengerfest will arrive in La Crosse tomorrow to finalize preparations. Secretary Utermoehl received notice and word that delegations from Milwaukee Chicago and the Twin Cities will arrive Thursday on special trains with member counts confirmed.
C Raymond grand sachem of the Improved Order of Redmen goes to Racine for a high officers meeting. Installation of officers and a large banquet are on the agenda for the gathering.
At a special meeting the common council refused three saloon licenses for new locations citing City Attorney Dougherty’s ruling that no new saloons could be granted while old locations exist. The refusals impacted Ernest G. Long 223 North Third St William Tisch 421 Jay St and George H. Baldwin Front and Main St Boycott building.
Jack Kline claimed from Baltimore and was arraigned for stealing a pocketbook from Mrs Eva Sabelowitz. He pocketed $12.91 but only 20 cents remained when caught. Judge Brindley sentenced him to thirty days in the county jail.
Two men clash in a terse exchange about ambition and accountability. One extols nerve to succeed while the other riffs on the challenge of explaining failure, capturing a brisk streetwise moment.
Residents of Pettibone Island report tramps escorted across the river by La Crosse police break into homes, cut screens, rummage kitchens, and threaten residents. Mrs Krause seeks Caledonia authorities action to stop the practice or ensure protection.
Sarah Olive Emerson daughter of Joseph A Emerson 1403 State Street graduates from American College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery Chicago and will return home to practice in partnership with Dr A A Jorris.
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