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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1906
Page
3
W. W. Scott will start the school census on June 30. He has done this work before and was chosen over other applicants. Each name on the census means about two dollars to the city, making accuracy important.
The notice states that two hundred twenty five dollars is permitted for the work with an allowance specified.
Woodmen of the World held a excursion on the Southern Minnesota branch of the C. M. & St. P. today. The train departed at seven o'clock this morning and a large, enthusiastic crowd attended.
During a powerful thunderstorm last evening lightning struck in several areas causing minor damage. Mrs. Orin Wilbur of 902 Avon Street received a severe shock from a phone wire contact but recovered by today. The Turnbull grocery on Caledonia Street lost all electric lights and damaged telephone service briefly. A large mill smoke stack is also said to have been struck.
In the La Crosse small city hall council chamber tonight at eight the board will decide on a picnic instead of the annual banquet. They will honor Rob ert Calvert for 25 years of service and discuss participating in the U C T parade. This may be the last meeting before summer months. The picnic location and banquet arrangements are under consideration.
Due to theatre remodeling the La Crosse high school graduation will occur in Germania hall. Superintendent Bird announced at the monthly school board meeting. The event is set for Friday June 22 as schools close for summer. No graduates will participate. Dr Nathaniel Butler of the University of Chicago will deliver the address.
The Women’s guild of Christ church will meet with Mrs G C Hix on Thursday afternoon at her residence on North Seventh Street.
The Diam ond Joe line steamer Sydney is expected in La Crosse on Wednesday. Notes from the city include rising drinking at The Owl Drug Store, political returns for Senator Morris, and a Bijou showing about Mount Vesuvius. Local events cover a divorce granted, school program, paving decision, and various notices.
Governor James O. Davidson will stop in La Crosse next Friday on his return from Blair where he is to speak during the U C T convention. He plans to spend a day in La Crosse before continuing to Madison.
Capt. Carl Bond star third baseman of the La Crosse league team leaves for Brookford Iowa to tend ill parents after getting word in Freeport. Vogt moves to third and Cahill covers short. George and Schneiberger alternate in center field.
Judge Ray S. Reid secretary of the board of trade weighed a plan to have the board in the parade. He did not win strong support but hopes for approval as traveling men favor the arrangement. Kreutz's band was proposed to lead the board of trade section.
Joseph Lepley, charged with wife desertion, received a thirty day sentence after pleading for mercy. He testified that life with his wife was unbearable, seeking leniency from the court.
In Rocky Mountain Tea, a baby girl arrived Sunday morning born to Mr and Mrs Chas Dellea. Dr I N Cohen was called to Holmen yesterday on professional business. WIRING EXPERTS, 227 MAIN.
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