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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1908
Page
5
A fragment describes an explosion on Tuesday and a foreman docking pay for time lost. The speaker mentions Mrs McCarthy-Yer wages and corrections to names, highlighting workplace consequence from the event.
In Stoddard yesterday afternoon Mr. J. H. Hess of La Crosse married Miss Lydia Gruber at the Stoddard hotel. Rev James Irish officiated. Bridesmaid was Mrs Cosgrove of Bangor, best man John Gruber of Bangor. A wedding supper followed. The couple will honeymoon in Chetek and then reside in La Crosse.
A class of thirteen graduates this week from Onalaska High School with commencement Friday and a class play tonight at Woodman Hall. Seniors include Myrtie Laura Smith Anna Doroles Westerhouse Capitola Elora Mosh er Lulu Belle Bucklin Arthur Charles Tabbert Laurence Luellian Shore Elizabeth Lena Hauser Lena Nellie Larson Laura Marie Sjolander Harry Frederick Ristow Julius Oscar Sjolander Louis Alfred Struck and George Edgerly Barber. Class colors violet and white. motto Defend the Right Redress the Wrong. flower violet.
Short items note Sec. of War Taft and Maj. Gen. Bell appearing at the Bijou tonight amid public interest in Taft’s presidential prospects. Excursions on steamer W. W. to Winona are scheduled for Sunday June 7 with 50 cent fare, and another moonlight run from 8 to 1130 p m. Various locals, business trips, and social notices accompany the scattered personals.
We express heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted during our mother and grandmother mother’s illness. Special gratitude to the Lady Macabees of the New Century Hive 101 for floral offerings. Signed by Mrs. Race Mrs. A. M. Pittinger Mr. A. M. Pittinger.
The river climbs to 11.1 feet, up 0.2 from yesterday, with more rises expected and flood stage likely by Saturday. Levee basements in the district risk damage if the water continues to advance, as St Paul, Red Wing, La Crosse and other towns report increases and several stations show minor changes.
An inquiring lady asks a private soldier about his war experiences. Tommy, an Irishman, claims nothing happened, but she presses. He reflects on his South Africa experiences and says the thing that struck him most was the vast number of bullets that missed him.
A man with a keen financial mind notes a stock's rise but remains prudent and avoids purchasing, choosing restraint over impulsive gains.
A brief item notes that tipping a waiter does not cause loss of balance or instability. The report highlights a discreet social gesture and its harmless effect on service dynamics. No injuries or further consequences are described.
The Winona speed boat Aythya, famed for record runs including a 25 1/2 minute Fountain City trip, changes hands from Peter Steffes to O N Roundy of Wabasha for about 900 dollars after a severe test on the river. Roundy plus three experienced boatmen approved the purchase and the craft will be kept in Wabasha.
Horace Seymour Keller recounts a bleak scene at Pembrook Farm where no boarders arrive, the padlock blocks the gate, and a crowd is kept at bay. He notes the family’s resistance to outsiders, the missing children, and the tension over futures as the farm seems abandoned and the town watches.
A dialogue between Mrs Bell and Mrs Lotte about voting for school commissioner. Mrs Lotte admits voting for Mr Husler but learns he opposes women's advancement and plans to vote again to change her choice. The exchange captures civic participation and suffrage era concerns.
A Philadelphia Press item quotes Owlett recounting a rough evening at the club. He describes returning home early and facing his wife's questions about his whereabouts and conduct. The column highlights his attempt to explain the night’s events.
Quote from Baltimore American contrasts a grandfather's clause with a grandmother's fund, raising questions about their relation. The brief exchange hints at political or financial concepts discussed in the era but provides no concrete details or events.
City officials and school board members are treated to a fine dinner at La Crosse high school this week. The meals illustrate progress in the cooking classes and the skill being developed by students. Nina La Mon found guilty in circuit court of running a disorderly house despite absence from court and bond forfeiture. Circuses unlikely due to high license charges. no bookings yet, suggesting shipments to greener fields.
A fragment shows prices for silver thimbles listed at 25c 40c 50c and 60c while smaller tag items read 35c 50c and 75c indicating a pricing display from a vintage store or catalog. The text emphasizes varying silver product costs across multiple size options.
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