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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1909
Page
5
The Kowalke family thanks friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy after the death of Karl F. Kowalke. Special thanks to Rev Gramm and the Frohsian Singing Society for floral tributes. Mrs Karl F Kowalke and family express gratitude.
Milwaukee architect Niedecker and officials inspect furniture for the state normal school library. Senator Morris notes the facility will hold 1000 students from kindergarten through courses and may ease La Crosse congestion. A syndicate proposal to buy nearby real estate for a prescribed style residence is discussed.
The police plan a campaign against motorists driving at night without lights. Chief Webber announced several were warned and arrests may follow for ordinance violations. A new motorcycle unit will aid in rounding up violators as lights are required to warn other vehicles and pedestrians.
Cincinnati July 26 grave fears are entertained for the recovery of John W Herron Sr father-in-law of President Taft after a slight stroke of paralysis Saturday. He is at the home of his son-in-law Charles Anderson Jr East Walnut Hills.
Local briefs report marriages, visits, and business notes. Martin Hendrickson of Onalaska and Laura Prior of Winona obtained a marriage license in Winona. Several residents travel for business or leisure, including Dr. W M Colleran and Dr. Mulford on a Chicago trip. Waist sales at Peet's, 419 421 Main Street, and various visitors and hospital updates are noted.
William Kaiser and Miss Mary Kabat, both of this city, married Saturday at 2 30 PM at the residence of L Kleeber 108 North Sixth street with Judge Kleeber officiating. The couple will reside in this city.
Last Saturday marked Mrs L J Sawyer’s seventy eighth birthday with a small picnic at Myrick Park. A few friends attended at noon and enjoyed a delicious hot meal.
The gathering included Mrs. L. H. Dickinson of Milwaukee who came for the event, along with Mrs. Smith of Portland, Ore., Mrs. Albert Platz, Mrs. David Austin who organized the affair, Mr. and Mrs. Alex Hyslop, Mrs. Mollie Austin, Miss Rose Hauser, and Miss Alice Wheeler.
Mrs H B Smith leads a group of young people camping at the Miller cottage on Rice Lake. The party includes Miss Pauline Smith Miss Hazel Weits Miss Meta Miller Miss Elsie Nuberg Miss Bertha Miller and Miss Marie Knapp of Winona.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Safford was christened at their home 421 South Seventh Street with Rev. Robert B. Congdon officiating. An elaborate dinner followed the ceremony with guests including Mr. and Mrs. Callahan Mrs. Safford’s parents, Miss Jennie Bruce of Streeter Illinois, and Mr. and Mrs. John Elliott and Mr. and Mrs. Henry Rooney.
A party of ladies traveled to Wabasha on the La Crosse Friday and returned Saturday reporting a delightful time. They praised the hotel accommodations in Wabasha and the meals aboard the boat. The group included Mesdames A. F. Reitzel, Homer Hart Jr., Fred Phillips, Julius Westby, L. A. Nelson, Dyson Daggett of Minneapolis, and Miss Anna Beisel.
The famed Mississippi river pearl weighing 50 grains and pink in color was sold by finder Fred Atkinson to Theodore Kerndt of Lansing for 1410. Kerndt then reportedly sold it for more than 3000. The Atkinson family had faced destitution. the finder is content with his share.
The Blanchett family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for kindness during their bereavement.
John Schmidt assistant engineer at J. J. Hogan spice mills drowned while fishing with W. Thiele and Fred Pohley four miles south of the city on Spring Slough. He left his companions to fish downstream, disappeared after a scream, and two hours later his body was recovered. Coroner ruled no inquest. He left a wife and five children under seven at Eleventh and Tyler. He was 30 and had worked 15 years for Hogan.
Secretary Oscar Hulberg of the La Crosse Kennel club released the premium list for the first annual club exhibition tied to the Interstate Fair from Sept 28 to Oct 1. Entries open to all dogs under American Kennel Club rules with prizes in many classes across numerous breeds.
A life estate agreement allows occupants to stay in their home for life with their daughter Anna Strong paying them 190 dollars monthly until 385 dollars is paid. Frank Nealandt and Bertha transfer their North Side residence to Anna Strong for 15 dollars. Mary G Sill and relatives transfer North Side property to Sarah L Welch for one dollar.
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