City News Crowds Enjoy River Outing
Hundreds gathered on the river yesterday in launches and row boats as early rain gave way to sun and clouds. The outing drew many local residents to the water despite changing weather.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1908
Page
5
Ramolla III in Serious Condition from Overwork
Rome July 13 Cardinal Rampolla the cardinal secretary of state is in serious condition due to overwork. His nervous system has suffered a complete breakdown and he will travel to Switzerland to recuperate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Cardinal Rampolla
Switzerland
Epidemic among horses in Fergus Falls
A large number of local horses are affected by a disease resembling influenza. It starts with a cough and rapid wasting, followed by an obstruction between head and throat. Drinking causes water to be expelled through the nose with a squeak. Treating with remedies has failed. progress stops the cough but the obstruction remains. Some horses suffer jaw paralysis. only one death reported so far.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fergus Falls
Minn
Made Right It Won the Banker
A Western Bank cashier recalls leaving coffee behind for Postum after switching at his wife’s insistence. He credits Postum with weight gain, steadier nerves, longer workdays, and better sleep, and notes rising salary and bank shares. The letter ends with a endorsement from Postum Co. and a hook to a newsletter feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slim
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Weillville
Bomb Plot Strikes Penitentiary at Leavenworth
In Leavenworth Kansas on July 13 a bomb exploded beside the wagon carrying Warden R W McClaughry and his son Will McClaughry head of the U S bureau of identification. The blast stunned the trio and echoed through the business district. A prisoner driving a rear wagon said the missile was thrown from a second story window above a drug store. Inmates deny any throwing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leavenworth
Kan
R. W. McClaughry
Federal Prison
McClaughry
Will McClaughry
United States Bureau of Identification
Cherokee Street
Fifteen Minute Courtship Ends In Quick Wedding
In Burlington New Jersey on July 13 a couple bound by a leap year romance wed at the Union Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Howard Ellis Applegate of Camden and Elizabeth Carpenter of Mount Holly were whisked into marriage after a sudden proposal and a short phaeton ride ending with the Rev. John W. Lynch performing the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
N. J
Union Methodist Episcopal Church
John W. Lynch
Howard Ellis Applegate
Camden
Elizabeth Carpenter
Mount Holly
Plague of toads blankets Bloomsburg and nearby areas
In Bloomsburg and much of Columbia County a rain of toads covered streets and sidewalks this morning. Pedestrians were forced onto the road as millions of creatures appeared, with similar conditions reported in West Berwick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
Columbia County
West Berwick
Man Placed Under Injunction Over Hillsboro Business
Herman Bohn, after selling his title and cement business to Theo dore Collins, was barred by Judge Fruit from starting a similar venture in Hillsboro. Bohn allegedly formed another company in his wife and son’s name, prompting Collins to seek relief and a restraining injunction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Collins
Hillsboro
Herman Bohn
Judge Fruit
Bohn
Collins
Dengler Saengerfest praised. locals share news
No better cigar on the market than the Dengler Saengerfest sold at thirty five dollars per thousand. Local residents travel to Melrose and Tomah for visits while families announce births and social calls in La Crosse. Notables include Dr. Will Powell and H J Beckwith, with several people returning from trips and visiting friends across Minnesota and Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Bleekman
Melrose
Frank H. Ess
South Ninth
Collins
Milwaukee
John White
Tomah
George Porrell
Erma Will
Sand Lake Coulee
Governor's Day Train to Camp Douglas
The C M St P railroad runs a special train to Camp Douglas on Wednesday July 15 for Governors Day. The La Crosse departure is 7 30 a m and the return from Camp Douglas is 9 30 p m. Ticket office inquiries directed to F R Hartwell ticket agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M
St. P. Ry
Camp Douglas
la Crosse
F. R. Hartwell
Tkt
La Crosse School Report Details Enrollment and Staffing
Superintendent John P. Bird reports for the year ending June 30 La Crosse city schools: 4739 pupils, 2331 girls and 2408 boys aged 4 to 20 with four over twenty in high school. 925 nonattenders between ages 4 and 14, 646 male. 131 teachers, 117 female and 14 male. average monthly salary 55.55.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Bird
Cary
la Crosse
City of la Crosse
Diamonds Beat Juniors in Sunday Baseball Thriller
The Diamonds defeated the Juniors at the old ball park as a seventh inning surge produced eight runs and an 11 to 4 final. Stuve and Johnson paired for the win while Kenetchy and Weisse worked the Batteries for the Juniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diamonds
Old Ball Park
Stuve
Johnson
Kenetchy
Weisse
Soars AF Cae
Miss Ora Anderson Hosts Society Evening
Miss Ora Anderson entertained Friday night in honor of Mesd Hulberg and Lund of Minneapolis. Music and games filled the evening with a delightful time. Guests included Mesd Hulberg Lund Verket Petersen Risberg Jaekel Bosshard and others. hosts and friends enjoyed the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Anderson
Ora Anderson
Hulberg
Lund
Minneapolis
Mrs Hough Hosts Bridge Party For One Table
Saturday afternoon Mrs. P. H. Hough entertained one table at bridge in a small social gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Hough
Bridge
Return from Camp Oak with clams and slugs found
Messrs. and Mesdames L. C. Mix R. C. Mix and George Wright have returned from Camp Oak where they camped and clammed for some time. They collected a large number of clams and extracted several slugs but found no pearls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
and Mesdames
L. C. Mix
R. C. Mix
George Wright
Camp Oak
Picnic Up River at Eagle Bluff Baptism Sparks Laughter
A Sunday picnic at Eagle Bluff drew a jolly crowd from La Crosse. The day featured games and a baptism mishap as water spilled over the young lady, causing brief excitement before all members returned home around 9 p.m. Attendees included Misses Margaret Daily Francis Coa dy Meta Beyers Bertha Findeisen Isabelle Novak Nettie Delphenich Helen Siegfried and Messrs Frank Raegan Thomas Duran Joseph Weissman Charlie Hillam Julius Weissenberger Joseph McNeaney Anton Fries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eagle Bluff
la Crosse
Margaret Daily
Francis Coady
Meta Beyers
Bertha Findeisen
Isabelle Novak
Nettie Delphenich
Helen Siegfried
Frank Raegan
Thomas Duran
Joseph Weissman
Charlie Hillam
Julius Weissenberger
Joseph McNeaney
Anton Fries
Ladies' Aid Meets at Trinity Lutheran Church
The Ladies' Aid society of Trinity Lutheran church Avon street meets Tuesday at 2 PM in church parlors. Bris Sadmunds entertains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Ladies’ Aid Society
Trinity Lutheran Church
Avon Street
Bris
Sadmunds
Local Social News From Town and Surroundings
Mrs W R Montague and children visit the McConnell farm near Salem for a few weeks while Mr W R Montague travels east. Mrs C A Osberg returns from Fremont after two months visiting her daughter Mrs Harry Murphy. She stops at Wanpun on return. Mrs Kate Morse, Stoddard housekeeper, back after six weeks east. Mr and Mrs Alex Hyslop return from Black River Falls. Miss Betty Hill of Chicago visits grandmother Mrs David Austin. Burton James heads to Chetek to join the Ebert family for a few weeks. Mrs John Moore entertains her mother Mrs Doubner of Red Wing. Miss Mary Stebbins of Kenosha visits cousin Miss Nora Malin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Montague
McConnell Farm
Salem
C. A. Osberg
Harry Murphy
Fremont
Neb
Wanpun
Kate Morse
Stoddard
Alex Hyslop
Black River Falls
Betty Hill
Chicago
David Austin
Burton James
Chetek
Egbert
John Moore
Doubner
Red Wing
Mary Stebbins
Kenosh
Concrete replaces terra cotta for Y M C A water table
Saturday evening the Y M C A voting committee discussed replacing terra cotta moulding with concrete for the building water table. Contractor Noble was to itemize cost decreases and present them. Mr Noble was instructed to use concrete.
Allotting Lands to Sioux Indians Progress Report
John H. Scriven, special agent in charge, visiting Sioux Falls on court business, spoke about ongoing alloting of lands in Tripp county and the work in Gregory and Meyer counties. He described progress and findings as allotment proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Falls
John H. Scriven
Gregory
Tripp
Meyer Counties
United States
Suicide by Jumping Into Harbor Saddens City
Martin Welter aged 70 of 305 South Locust street jumped into the harbor and died. He suffered with cancer on his lip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque, Ja
Martin Welter
South Locust Street
New Seining Law Makes Fisher Rich
Wisconsin seining law opens rough fish markets along the Mississippi shore. Charles Sharp of Pepin Illinois? No, Pepin Wisconsin, profits run from 600 to 1200 per haul as nets sweep miles of river. Nets pack fish for eastern markets with prices from 0.01 to 0.03 per pound, selling as black bass for up to 60 cents an order. Protest arises from sportsmen while proponents say the law boosts game fish numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Sharp
Pepin
Wis
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Sha
Sharp
Lake Pepin
la Crosse
New York
East
la Crosse Levee
T. H. Miller
Thomas Morris
Western Union Sued for 898 500 in Iowa
The state of Iowa sue s the Western Union Telegraph Company of New York for 898 500 alleging violation of foreign corporation laws. The petition charges 100 600 for unpaid capital stock fees and 798 000 as daily penalties for ongoing business since September 1886 without proper Iowa compliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Western Union Telegraph Company of
New York
Beyers
Grafters Sam Moor and Jeanne De Roa Sentenced
Judge Brindley sentences reported magazine grafters Sam Moor and Jeanne De Roa to ninety days in county jail. The pair allegedly targeted many prominent locals as word of the case spread through La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brindley
Sam Moor
Jeanne de Roa
la Crosse
Moor head pleads guilty and is sentenced by Judge Brindley
Not the first to bite crime case, Moor head pleaded guilty Saturday and received the same penalty as his partner, who also pleaded guilty this morning and was sentenced by the same judge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead
Brindley
Corn Remains Major Flaw In Felicitous Faribault Harvest Outlook
In Faribault Minnesota on July 13 crops look strong with a likely bumper harvest except for corn. Small grains are in prime condition and hay cutting is underway but wet weather prevents much of it. Tall corn stands reach standard height in high ground while low wet lands show failure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faribault
Minn
German Summer School At German Methodist Church
The German summer school is in session at the German Methodist church corner Seventh and Ferry Streets with over 50 children attending. The program has seven classes and offers free instruction in German reading writing and spelling by Rev. Panzlau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Methodist Church
Corner Seventh
Ferry Streets
Panzlau
Also Mentioned on This Page
ICE Cream & Butter Company
City News
Rampolla III
Nebner
N. S. Bottling Works
Rose ST
Sillicus
Cynicus
W. L. Main
Gateway City
Alice Cronon
Spring Valley
Len Noble
A. R. Noble
State Street
la Crosse Boy
Noble
Will Powell
H. J. Beckwith
Board of Public Works
W. A. Mashier
Prairie du Chien
Cc. H. Warbel
Chaseburg
E. Rice
New Albin
BIRD
L Society
Waltham
Irvine
Jewel
W. T. Irvine
Nels Thompson
Nels
South Fourth Street
Bass
Western Union
Grafters
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