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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1906

Page

6

Syrian leper guest aboard Baltimore and Ohio car

Baltimore and Ohio hosts George Rossett a Syrian leper in a private box car at Golden Ring switch awaiting transfer. Officials Dr Fulton and Dr Royal Stokes confirm leprosy while discussions aim to relocate him to a facility near North Brothers Island Boston or New Orleans.

Baltimore Baltimore & Ohio Railroad George Rossett Murray Fulton State Board of Health Mary Murphy Johns Hopkins Hospital Court of Appeals Bessett Golden Ring Baltimore County Rossett George Bay View Junction Baltimore & Ohio Royal Stokes North Brothers Island Boston New Orleans Jerusalem

Fire Destroys Barn of A. A. Hammersberg

At 2026 Prospect Street a large barn owned by A. A. Hammersberg burned to the ground last evening. Firefighters arrived quickly but the blaze was already extensive. Incendiary origin was suspected though spontaneous combustion from stored oil and materials is possible. valued losses, including tools, may total about 150 dollars. Fire fought for about an hour.

A. A. Hammersberg Prospect Street

Changes in Stevens Point Normal School Faculty

Stevens Point Wis July 26. The following vacancies occur by resignation in the normal school faculty Miss Mary G Allerton department of physical training Miss Katharine Pray Latin Miss Caroline Edmand assistant in English Miss Ida M Densmore critic teacher grammar grades Miss Jennie R Faddis critic teacher primary grades The supervisor of practice vacancy filled by promotion of Miss Josephine Fitzgerald and Latin vacancy by Miss Dorothy Gilfillan Colorado Springs About 1000 spent on repairs and improvements to the building.

Stevens Point Wis Normal School Mary G. Allerton Katharine Pray Caroline Edmand Ida M. Densmore Jennie R. Faddis Josephine Fitzgerald Third Ward Dorothy Gilfillan Colorado Springs Colo

Bride Delays Wedding At Altar For Christmas Timing

Mary Scaife fiancée of S Joseph in the north side Syrian colony secured a special marriage license and a Syrian priest robed for the ceremony but changed her mind at the altar. She will marry during the Christmas holidays, saying it would be nicer to wed then. Joseph approved, saying she is worth waiting for.

Mary Scaife S. Joseph North Side Joseph

Change in ownership at Galesville Independent

Smith and Gwynne dissolve partnership with Gwynne continuing the newspaper in Galesville.

Smith & Gwynne Galesville Independent Gwynne

Legal opinion on conspiracy to raise ice prices

The respondent analyzes Wisconsin law noting no statute makes conspiracies to raise commodity prices illegal. Section 4568 governs criminal conspiracy with acts beyond mere agreement required to prove intent. Eight ice companies in the city held a meeting to raise seasonable prices, but alone does not prove a conspiracy or illegal restraint of trade without evidence of a price scale or maintained pricing.

Ice

Invitations Issued for Dedication of Chapel Maria Angelorum

Invitations have been issued for the consecration of the Chapel Maria Angelorum of the St. Rose convent. The service will be held Thursday August 2 1906 at 2 a m with Rt Rev Bishop James Schwebach officiating. Tribune Wants always bring good results.

Maria Angelorum St. Rose Convent James Schwebach

Lost scarf pin with gold head and diamond setting

A scarf pin with a gold head and diamond setting is missing and offers a reward. Return to Nels Thompson's clothing store for prize.

Nels Thompson's Clothing Store

La Crosse Woodmen to Initiate Thirteen Members

Members of the La Crosse lodge of Modern Woodmen of America will travel to La Crescent Saturday night to initiate thirteen new members. A bus will convey the group, leaving at 7:30.

la Crosse

Women invited to La Crosse barbecue event

The Tribune reports women petitioned to attend the Barbecue of the Bard of Trade in La Crosse. Judge Ray S. Reid confirms women are welcome and the board will encourage broad attendance for the excursion leaving Thursday August 2.

Bard of Trade Tribune la Crosse Ray S. Reid

Carra Yolton Dies Today at 8 Years Old

Carra Yolton of 1116 Charles Street died at 12 30 today of old age. He leaves three children Ettie Yor ton Alex Yolton and Mrs Bayton. Funeral services are at 7 tonight from his residence with Rev Wentworth officiating. Remains will be shipped to Dakota Minnesota tomorrow at 7 for interment.

Carra Yolton Charles Street Mr. Yolton Ettie Yorton Alex Yolton Bayton Mankato Rev. Wentworth Dwyer Dakota Minn

Another Citizen Ship Day Appointed for Second Papers

Judge Fruit will designate another day next week to issue second citizenship papers under the old $2 rate. The new law starts in September.

City Board Reported to Delay Tax Revision

The board of review working on the city assessment rolls at City Hall will not complete the revision of property valuations for nearly two months. The board is in session today.

Board of Review

Right Granted for Rail Track Along Cass Street

Segelke Kohlhaus grants Burlington railroad permission to build and perpetually maintain a track along the Worth side of Cass street near their plant.

Segelke-Kohlhaus Company Burlington Railroad Worth Cass Street

Real Estate Transfers in La Crosse and Onalaska

Carl J. Syverson and wife transfer property in the Second addition to the P. S. Davidson plat of La Crosse to W. H. Paul and wife for 86 dollars. George Pierce sells two jets in Onalaska to Frank Milbright for 700 dollars.

Carl J. Syverson W. H. Paul Poperty P. S. Davidson la Crosse George Pierce Frank Milbright Onalaska

Store Ads Compare Income Points and Penalties

The article examines how earnings are allocated and penalties labeled as ignorance. It discusses amounts paid out, what remains to the earner, and the role of store advertisements in informing consumers about these financial flows.

Pleasing Birthday Surprise for Clyde Ferguson

Clyde Ferguson 8, son of Mr and Mrs Henry Ferguson of North Seventh Street, was surprised by about twenty friends on Wednesday afternoon. The party featured games and refreshments with attendees including Zembodia Byrne Helen Herman Lottie Barret Irene McMahon Mona Byrne Edna Lueth Marie Egeberg Ruth Barret Helen Mann Marie Ferguson George Egleberg Maynard Allen George Barret Ruby Boma Edward McMahon George Stuesser Barkhard Muldony Ray Ash.

Clyde Ferguson Henry Ferguson North Seventh Street Zembodia Byrne Helen Herman Lottie Barret Irene McMahon Mona Byrne Edna Lueth Marie Egeberg Ruth Barret Helen Mann Florence Herman Marie Ferguson George Egleberg Maynard Allen George Barret Ruby Boma

Brother-in-law held after murder claim of horse

Special Tribune Dispatch reports Otto Preufert, brother-in-law of Fred Hooksted of Mukwonago, arrested for murder after Hooksted is found dead in a barn with a crushed skull. Preufert claims a horse kicked Hooksted to death in Milwaukee on July 26.

Special Tribune Dispatch Milwaukee Wis Fred Hooksted Mukwonago Otto Preufert Hooksted Preufert

Boy loses fingers in farm barn door accident

A 10-year-old Hokah boy, nephew of Mr and Mrs Mike Schnedecker, was injured at his uncle’s Hokah farm last Thursday evening. He entered the barn when a door closed on his left hand, resulting in two fingers being mashed and amputated at the first joint.

Mike Schnedecker Hokah Schnedecker la Crosse

A P Parsons Returns to City on Wis Dodgeville Visit

Attorney A P Parsons resumes his law practice after a three week stay at his Dodgeville Wisconsin homestead He led a farmer life during the trip plowing fields and cutting hay It is his first visit to the old home in years and the town retains familiar landmarks despite changes

A. P. Parsons Lmestead Dodgeville Wis Boyhoood

Editor B B Haugan in Minneapolis on Vor Ted visit

B B Haugan editor and manager of the Vor Ted magazine published in Norwegian in Minneapolis is in the city on business related to the publication.

B. B. Haugan Vor Ted Minneapolis

G A R Encampment Rates Minneapolis Trip Rail Special

Special low fares offered for G A R encampment in Minneapolis from La Crosse with return Aug 11 12 and 13. North Western line promotes direct route fast schedules and special trains with favorable return limits. Tickets available through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.

Low Round Trip Rates From Chicago to Pacific Coast

Turn from Chicago correspondingly low round trip rates from other points via the Chicago Union Pacific and North-Western Line daily June 1 to Sept 30 to San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma and other Pacific Coast points Very low rates to Helena Butte Spokane Ogden and Salt Lake City Daily and conducted excursions in Pullman sleeping cars to San Francisco Los Angeles and Portland without change Double berth only 7.00 from Chicago and 5.75 from Omaha Choice of routes For rates tickets etc apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry.

Chicago Union Pacific & North-Western San Francisco Los Angeles Portland Seattle Tacoma Pacific Coast Helena Butte Spokane Ogden Salt Lake City Omaha Chicago & North-Western Ry

Low Rates to St Paul and Minneapolis G A R Encampment

Travel by the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Minneapolis from August 13 to 16. Tickets will be on sale August 11 to 14, inclusive.

ST. Paul Minneapolis Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway Grand Army of the Republic

Rescue operations to begin as U S fish commissioner arrives

R S Johnson the United States fish commissioner of Manchester Iowa arrived to hire a crew for summer work. Three launches Iris Teel and Waterwitch will be used near the fisheries building. Water levels fall forming pools in bayous as crew selections proceed for a government fish station rescue efforts starting next week.

R. S. Johnson Manchester United States Fisheries Clinton Street Benton & Son

Final return limit notice for 1906 rail service

Final return limit date is August 31 1906 an liberal extension granted upon payment of email extension fee. For rates routes or rail service contact the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway ticket agent or write F A Miller general passenger agent Chicago today.

Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway F. A. Miler Chicago

Train fares for G A R encampment travel

Fare from La Crosse to Minneapolis and return set at $3.50 with favorable return limits for Aug 11, 17, and 13 under North-Western line. Special G A R trains and direct service offered. For sale dates and details contact Chicago & North-Western agents. Time changes: Sun July 22 train No 6 east leaves 12 35 pm and No 5 north leaves 5 35 pm.

la Crosse Minneapolis Minn North-Western Line Chicago & North-Western R’y St. P

Excursion Tickets to La Shetek From La Crosse

The North-Western Line offers summer excursion fares from La Crosse Wisconsin to La Shetek Tracy Minnesota. Round trips are 7.45 dollars Fridays and Saturdays with return by the following Tuesday, or 11.95 dollars for daily round trips with return within thirty days. Nearby lakes include Current Lake Siege Lake Fremont Sarah Bear Lake Long Lake Buffalo Lake Iron Lake Beauty Lake Willow Lake Isabella and Clear Lake.

North-Western Line la Crosse Wis Lake Shetek Current Lake Lake Siege Lake Fremont Lake Sarah Bear Lake Long Lake Buffalo Lake Iron Lake Beauty Lake Willow Lake Lake Isabella Clear Lake

Friday and Saturday Excursion Rates to Devils Lake Wis

Excursion tickets to Devils Lake Wisconsin are on sale Fridays and Saturdays via the North Western Line. Tickets are limited for return until the Monday after, offering a convenient summer outing without business interference. Apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.

Devils Lake Wis North-Western Chicago & North-Western Ry

Special Excursion Rates to Colorado and the Black Hills

Special excursion rates to Colorado Utah and the Black Hills via the North Western Line start June 1 with daily tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer South Dakota valid to return by October 31. Extra low round trip fares offered first and third Tuesday of each month until September 18 with favorable return limits. Trains run daily. apply through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.

Colorado Utah Black Hills North-Western Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City Hot Springs Deadwood Lead and Custer S. D North- Western Line Chicago & North-Western Ry

Low Rates to Milwaukee for Eagles Grand Aerie Excursion

Excursion tickets to Milwaukee offered August 11 to 13 by the Chicago and North Western Railway. Return limits favorable for members of the Grand Aerie Fraternal Order of Eagles. Tickets available through railway agents.

Milwaukee Wis North-Western Order of Eagles Chicago & North-Western Ra Y

Excursion Tickets to La Crosse on Northwestern Route

Reduced rate excursion tickets to La Crosse Wisconsin via the North Western line offered August 6 7 and 8 with return limit August 10. Tickets available through Chicago agents for state association B P O FE members.

la Crosse Wis North-Western Chicago & North-Western R’y

Maccabees Host Surprise Party for Mrs McCambridge

Mrs John McCambridge was pleasantly surprised at the North Side Lodge of the Lady Maccabees gathering hosted by Mrs Jack Davis. The event featured dainty refreshments and an enjoyable evening as Mrs McCambridge plans to move to California for her future home.

John McCambridge Jack Davis North Side The Lady Maccabees McCambridge California

Nine Cent Deals and Local Appearances Roundup

Nine cents each at Figgie's dry goods store next Monday. A large crowd attends the Saenger Fest at St Paul. The Milwaukee line adds extra coaches for rising passenger traffic. Mr and Mrs Herman Morris welcome a baby boy. Olga Tenson visits relatives with Mrs J C Morrison of Caledonia. Hector Coster travels to Portland. Mrs F Valentine hosts Mrs Margaret McGlaughlin of Hixton at 1733 Kane. F W Silloway and son visit Appleton and St Louis. Miss Marion Rockwell and Evelyn Brown of Oklahoma stay with grandmother Mrs James Welch. Engineer Borge Borreson returns to Everett SD after visit on Caledonia. Mrs C Christianson and sister Mary Lee go to Duluth. Arch Priest Philip Salamoni, Syrians missionary, now in Minneapolis after ceremonies here. La Crosse band holds regular practice at rooms corner Rose and St James.

Figgie Rose Street St. Paul Milwaukee Herman Morris Morris Olga Tenson J. C. Morrison Caledonia Hector Coster Portland F. Valentine Margaret McGlaughlin Hixton Kane Street F. W. Silloway George Street Appleton St. Louis Marion Rockwell Evelyn Brown Oklahoma James Welch Mill Street Engineer Borge Borreson Caledonia Street Everett S. D C. Christianson Windsor Street Mary Lee Duluth Philip Salamoni United States Minneapolis la Crosse Rose and St. James Streets

Ads to spark shopper zest before starting

A promotional note urges readers to scan the ads for savings and interest, promising a zestful, streamlined shopping start.

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