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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1906
Page
3
Citizens claim river water is intermittently fed into street fountains making it impure and unfit for drinking. City official asserts no river water enters the artesian fountain system since last fall and that the water now coming from the fountains is pure from a new artesian well.
The Freethinkers society of Bostwick Valley held its annual spring festival to mark the 37th anniversary. Members decorated the grove and hall while ladies prepared luncheon for visitors from the farming district. Fred Hemker gave the welcome and read a poem by A Falbisaner. Adolf Falbisaner of La Crosse delivered the main address praising freethought and nonsectarian public schools.
The Bangor festival featured an open air concert by the Bangor band in the evening and a supper followed by dancing. The festival committee included Fritz Nuttelman Louis Weingarten D F Mueller Henry Lander Louis Lander Henry Heider and Wm Mueller. Nearly all candidates for coming primaries attended and spoke.
Christian Scientists from the United States and Europe plan to attend the June 10 dedication of the Boston church. A Milwaukee delegation arranged a special train for fifty members leaving June 7, reflecting strong local support for the $2 million stone church with 40000 members and 5000 seating capacity.
Peter Terpstra age 69 died at his Midway home after an 18 month illness. Born in Tjermarum Netherlands April 5 1839 he married Jeiske Van Derplogue May 12 1866 and came to the United States May 21 1887 settling at Midway. Funeral Saturday at the Methodist church with Rev Hocking officiating. Interment Brice's Prairie. Survived by widow and four children.
Towns in Coon Valley Trempealeau Arcadia and other western Wisconsin communities announce Fourth of July festivities. A circus tours local areas including Winona while many towns plan events and gatherings drawing patrons. Masy Ty. Allen hosted about twenty friends at 1216 Avon Street last evening.
Mrs. Theresa Publ of Hamburg died Saturday after a lingering illness at age 83. She leaves two sons and a daughter. Funeral held this afternoon at 2 from her residence with interment in Santa Anna cemetery. Rev. H. Andreas officiated. Mrs. Theo Mannstedt in charge.
The Bijou opens a week of acts led by the Garnelles with songs dances and humor. The Musical Reed duo perform world renowned music with a seven bell trumpet. Freesteros Tamborine jugglers promise novelty and top honors. Jack O Tool debuts Coming Through The Rye Jennie Mine a strong march. England slides show vivid color and new Vesuvius eruption moving pictures.
Henry P. Lawson was informed his brother married Miss Mabel Delores Shaw on May 10. Shaw, a Beaufort South Carolina social figure, is the daughter of Dr and Mrs Francis A Halliday. Lawson, recently moved from Fort Snelling to Fort Screven Ga, plans to settle there after June 36.
Mrs. Lillian Falk of Coon Valley has returned home after a business visit here. Mrs. Rohr and her daughter from this city accompanied her home to spend a few days.
A young man seeks an opportunity to learn shoe selling skills. He offers eagerness to train, reliability, and attention to customer service, aiming to join a local shop or retailer.
An excursion to Gund's Brewery will be held at 5 o clock Friday afternoon as part of the U C T convention. John Gund Brewing company will host a banquet on arrival. Delegates will travel in street car procession with right of way. Committee in charge includes P C Wiggenhorn W H Meyer and Tom Burns.
Local staff changes include C Arthur Worth moving from The Tribune to the Leader-Press and Chronicle. Dr Turner covers Dr Bradfield’s practice during his absence in La Crosse. A Myrick Park concert by Dana’s regimental band drew several hundred attendees. Park Street stores report minor ball games with Park store defeating Winona. Ads praise Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Dengler’s Winnesheik cigars. The William Doerflinger company outfits its baseball team. K of P lodge 109 meets tomorrow night. Beach’s Peosta Soap touted for washday. Elks plan a large initiation next Thursday. Remodeling of the La Crosse theatre continues and Main Street welcome arch nears completion. Dr George Powell and Mrs Nymoen visit before Oregon trip. Phil Roggensak returns from Lansing Iowa. S G Reque heads to Minneapolis with St Olaf band bound for Norway tour. WIRING EXPERTS, 227 MAIN.
A brief note of gratitude from the family of MRS P TERPSTRA thanks friends for sympathy and assistance during illness and death of husband and father.
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