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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1906
Page
5
Judge Brindley ruled widow Walter Davis receives his income share from the estate. Contestants argue she should get only one third of that amount and will appeal the decision to the circuit court.
The bridge and finance committees of the common council ordered plans and specifications with an estimate for a steel concrete bridge spanning the Pettibone park lagoon. Work is expected to begin next spring.
The third regiment will move to Camp Douglas early next month with the regimental band delayed two days. The companies depart Saturday, the band stays to Sunday, then rejoins Sunday night and remains in camp for the week.
Miss Clara Tessman and Fred Vehrnkamp were united in marriage yesterday by Rev. Julius Gamm of the German Lutheran church at the parsonage. After the ceremony a wedding supper was served at the bride’s parents’ home and they will reside in West Salem after honeymooning in Tomah.
An elderly veteran, age 72, credits quitting coffee for a health reversal and renewed vigor. He switched to Postum after a doctor warned coffee harmed his liver, noting rapid improvement, resumed hard work, and now prefers Postum to coffee. He adds others can come to like it with proper preparation. Battle Creek Postum Co. promotes its product and the book The Road to Wellville.
The article reports Mrs. W. Ottens mortgaged her home for $500 to free her son, charged with passing counterfeit money, until the September circuit court term. Earlier bail had been set at $1,500, later reduced to $750, furnished in cash via this arrangement. He was arrested February 27 for counterfeit money use against J. Amsrud of West La Crosse.
Robert Scott was taken to La Crosse hospital yesterday with stomach trouble and remains confined. He has been ill for some time and may take several weeks to recover.
Under the readjustment of salaries by the first assistant postmaster general Wisconsin postmasters will fare well. Forty three postmasters in the state will see salary increases of $100. Among them are the Bangor and Galesville postmasters.
A meeting of the Governor's Guard association was held to enliven the group and improve its finances. The association acts as a relief auxiliary to the local militia.
On the 15th inst the La Crosse Manufacturers and Jobbers Union will visit the Gund Brewing Company and the threshing machine factory. Secretary Calvert and Chairman Fetter announce the tours and a special car will depart Fourth and Main at 3 p.m. A large attendance is expected.
A patchwork of local notes reports John Hauser being fined for slapping Will Downs after a discharge of Downs from a wagon job. Other items mention theatre remodeling, Mount Vesuvius eruptions at the Bijou, fair ticket distribution, and community notices from La Crosse to Monroe county, with several small legal and social updates.
Arthur Haas, 15, of Decorah, appeared pitiful at the police station yesterday evening. He was homesick and hungry and promised to behave and stay at home. He was picked up on the streets Sunday and his mother called for him.
The couple from this city married last evening at 7:30 in Tomah at the parsonage with Rev. W F Sweet and Rev. J W Hoag assisting. Miss Viner is a prominent La Crosse woman and Mr. Landpharr a well known commercial traveler, who will reside here.
Rev. Thomas K. Allen aged 87 years is critically ill at his home 214 North Sixth street. For 67 years he has led the southern Minnesota Episcopal district. He was thought unlikely to survive the night but showed slight improvement in the morning.
Registrar in Probate John Costly reported his famous county horse Dollie fell ill and died after veterinary intervention. Dr. Holmes attended but could not save the animal.
City hall will close Friday afternoon to allow officials and employees to march in the traveler's parade, delaying routine services at the municipal building.
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