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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1908
Page
5
The Saengerfest in La Crosse ends as thousands of singers and excursionists depart by train. A parade to Volksfest grounds features flags, banners, badges, and varied headgear while visitors enjoy good accommodations, warm weather, and a lively carnival of song.
The audience and chorus honored Director Kelbe with a warm greeting as the festival concluded. Soloists Miss Hickisch and Miss Solon drew prolonged applause, flowers, and high praise while the city’s hospitality and the festival committee were praised for smooth organization and success.
A six year old girl and Eugene Shepard aged seven on French Island sustained broken arms after separate falls from a fence and cronoons. The fractures require time to heal though officials describe the injuries as not serious.
Miss Josephine Nowak is visiting with friends and relatives at Milwaukee and Stevens Point. Several locals travel for visits and saengerfest attendees are listed along with area residents attending events in La Crosse and Windom. Congressman John J. Esch leaves for Trempealeau County on business.
Milwaukee detectives Bursach and Pergade aided La Crosse police Friday and Saturday joining a Milwaukee delegation of pleasure seekers. Extra plain clothes officers watched crowds during Saengerfest to guard visitors from pickpockets and crooks. Otto Munz traveled to Trempealeau in his launch Secur ity in two hours and forty minutes per official figures.
In response to a severe ice shortage the Arctic Ice and Fuel Co and People’s Ice and Fuel Co urge customers to conserve ice and use sparingly. They warn no extra ice can be supplied and express hope to help through extreme heat.
The painting "'The Village Blacksmith'" continues to attract crowds at Doerflinger's and will remain on display for seven more days. The work by French artist Moreau, born in Cannes in 1859 and died in Lyons in 1892, was painted in a Lyons blacksmith shop about three months before his death. It has changed hands several times, with the current owner E. M. Thalls of Boston paying 42 500 dollars. it has toured the United States for over 70 000 miles and been viewed by more than 12 090 900 people in department stores and major cities.
Geo Burchardt, a wealthy farmer from Orchard Place Til., was killed by a lightning bolt that struck his house as he sat inside. His wife and five children were shocked but survived. the home suffered light damage from the strike.
In Muncie Indiana on July 27 Miss Isa belle Turner a young actress wore a directoire gown that prompted Joseph McCloskey an elderly resident to file a public indecency charge before Justice Pierce. Turner was later arrested at the theater and vowed to fight the accusation.
Mrs. Mary Jurgenson aged 42 at 42 North California avenue shot at a burglar in her room and seriously wounded her two year old son Earl. Police reported the incident occurred in Chicago on July 27.
W J Bryan has written autograph letters to Governor Johnson asking when the late Democratic presidential candidate opponent will join the Bryan campaign. The letters follow Johnson's telegram of congratulation on the Denver convention and express readiness for Johnson and his wife to visit Lincoln. Bryan notes he has received many inquiries about Governor Johnson's participation.
The city hails Miss Jane Addams for launching the Chicago School of Civics and Philanthropy with Professor Graham Taylor. It trains in civic and municipal affairs and charitable work, tying practical Hull House experience to reform, cleanliness, and governance.
In La Crosse Wisconsin on July 27 a letter from Harry C. Whittier as Saengerfest Publicity Committee chair thanks English and German press, local railroad and steamer partners, Toland's school, and several business houses for extensive publicity efforts boosting the festival.
Saturday afternoon Mrs. Alex Hy slop entertained six tables at five hundred. Prize winners were Mrs. J. W. Russell and Mrs. L. B. Dickson. Miss Gertrude Haydon assisted. Visitors included Mrs. Carr and Mrs. Chapman of Minneapolis and Miss Calloway of Milwaukee. Other guests listed.
Mrs Fanny Hudson spent a few weeks in Chicago and returned home last evening. Miss Barbara Russell left for Chicago to teach a summer school. Mrs E Pommel and Mrs Schurz, after visiting during the Saengerfest, headed home to Chicago at noon. Miss Ernie Maurer of Arcadia visits her uncle Dr A A Maurer. Mr Arthur Espersen spends a few days at the Traer farm. Mr and Mrs Morris Washheimer of Minneapolis are guests of Miss Anna Goodland. Russell James left for Minneapolis from the parental home. Alfred James departs for Chicago and then to Kenosha for a golf tournament. Prof Weiland, G Van Steenwyk, and R C Whelpley go to Canada for hunting and fishing. Mrs Thomas Utley, nee Ella Lindsay of Lancaster, Pa, visits Mrs B F Keeler. Mr and Mrs E S Case of Madison, Wis, stay with Mr and Mrs H J Hirshheimer. W A Demorest of Rochester, N Y, visits his brother J M Demorest during Saengerfest. they had not met in 26 years. Mr and Mrs Fred Leithold host J Leithold and daughter from Postville Ia, brothers in law and instrument dealers enjoying a long-awaited reunion after twenty years.
A brief note from the Baltimore American recalls a hand where a player came within an ace of winning a trick, explaining the loss by the opponent holding the ace.
Madison Wis July 22 Former Governor William R Taylor once a Granger champion who battled railroads in the 1870s is now in a fashionable poorhouse near Madison. Once swept into office by the Patrons of Husbandry he fought the railroads, helping establish state powers to regulate rates. After defeats and failures he ended in bankruptcy and poverty, living out his days at the Gisholt Home for the Aged. The era’s rail reform legacy, tied to La Follette and the Wisconsin idea, is linked to his later life.
The 65 foot cut on the road between West Salem and Mindoro has been completed. The board of supervisors is invited to view the finished work today as residents expect improved travel between Salem and Mindoro.
Supervisors Hulberg and Hodge visited the site to inspect and accept the road improvement. City Engineer Bradish performed the survey and Contractor Darling managed the work. Wm Bradley of West Salem chairs the committee. The sixty five foot deep cut at the hill lowest point reduces grade to five feet per hundred and shortens the distance between West Salem and Mindoro by about three quarters of a mile.
The teaming between the two places is much better than it has been. The cost of the work is estimated at $8000. The board of supervisors was invited by the committee to inspect the cut Monday and is taking an all day outing. Dinner will be served by Contractor Darling and the board will return to the city in the evening.
Pitcher Nicholson, secured from Black River Falls, joins Sterling and will stay through the season. He reports to La Crosse at the start of next season.
President Roosevelt quietly posed as Victor D. Brenner molded his profile in clay for a government medal honoring Panama Canal workers. Brenner called the president a bully subject after a luncheon.
A busy lady doctor writes that replacing coffee with Postum eight years ago improved her sleep and nerves, helped her business days, and even aided her weight. She praises Postum as a non stimulant beverage and asks readers to try it, noting a postscript about the product and its famous slogan There’s a Reason. She mentions Battle Creek Michigan and The Road to Wellville.
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