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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1909
Page
4
Active work on erecting tents and structures by the Kline Carnival company began this morning. Most shows are on site and preparations indicate the opening Monday evening. Mr Kline brings about 200 workers to the event.
Mr. Kine announces a North side show next week featuring Dickey’s Famous Wild West and Indian Congress headlined by Ella Ew ing the 8 foot 4 inch Missouri giantess. Railroad trouble may halt the animal cars and force freight charges, possibly cancelling the program. The carnival lists Alice the wonder, Human Roulette Wheel, tiger on horseback, Oriental Theater, Aztec Indian, Elma the largest girl, Glass Blowers, and Little Russian Midget.
Miss Helen Peterson returns home to Soldiers Grove after visiting Pearl Johnson. Rev. Iver Larson relocates to 1316 Berlin. Mrs. Rose Allen travels from Kent to attend a death, then returns to Washington. George Larkin and brother news from Chicago Ti. Several local moves noted including F E Goodale and Frank Peck guests. White Liner and Melrose business visits listed. Baby born to S H Mallory family. Ben Nelson visiting from Pine Bluff.
James M. Byrne aged about 70 died at his home on Mill Street after a second stroke. Born in Shullsburg Wisconsin in 1854 he moved to this city 25 years ago and worked with local saw mills. He is survived by his widow, five children George Milwaukee John Hanover Ill Mabel Elva and Mrs Maxwell Burton of this city and a sister Mrs S J O'Brien of Shullsburg. Funeral plans will be announced later.
A lightning strike last Thursday hit the Heslip residence at 2130 Wood Street. The bolt followed telephone wires damaging moulding wallpaper and the porch as Mrs Heslip, inside, was stunned but unharmed.
Teething children have diarrhoea that can be controlled by giving Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after each bowel movement and then castor oil to cleanse the system. It is safe and sure.
A tramp was killed in the East Yards area today near Grand Crossing. Police investigated the scene as a fatality with few immediate details available.
An unidentified Australian man, riding a Milwaukee wayfreight, was run over at Grand Crossing at about 6:50 AM. His leg was crushed and an amputation performed, but he died around 11:30 AM. He had no identifying documents. A companion could not explain the accident.
A column lists multiple congregations with service times and pastors. Emanuel German Evangelical at Avon and St. Paul, 8 pm communion. Norwegian Lutheran at Charles and Sill, 10:30 am. Bethel Norwegian at Sill and George, 10:30 am. Tabernacle Baptist at Clinton and Avon, 10:30 am worship and 12 pm Sunday school with evening Luke sermon. St. Peter's Logan and Avon at 3 pm. Caledonia Street M E at Caledonia and 10:30 am with Old Folks focus. Antis Saloon league speakers at several services. Caledonia and Berlin churches. North Presbyterian Logan and Avon at 10:30 am. Norwegian Methodist at Berlin and Sill. Trinity Lutheran Avon at 10:30 am with student preacher.
Scandinavian Baptist church corner Charies and Logan streets. Rev. Iver Larson, pastor, Sunday services at 10 30 am. Sunday School at noon. Ed Fores, superintendent B Y P U at 6 30 pm. Evening service at 7 30.
A farewell party was hosted at Mrs Wm Mt Cann's home last Monday for Mrs Hazel Jernandez who plans to move to Savanna. Music and games entertained guests with late refreshments. Attendees included Mabel Allen Bertha Larsen Vernice Paquette Marie Cann Hazel McCann Ethel McCann Hazel Jernandez and Messrs Oscar Pfafflin Fred Pfafflin Hanson Walter Hanson Albert Fond Fred Allen Fritz Allen Vere and John McCann.
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