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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1907
Page
8
The board of public works announces May residents could have tree trimmings collected for free by notifying the board. Going forward, residents must pay for the service and bear the expense themselves.
The office of Electrical Inspector Martin reports a near hundred permit applications to wire buildings, boosted by improved weather and ongoing spring construction. The uptick reflects a busy period as new projects move forward in the city.
The ad proclaims high quality goods and consistently low prices. Hellifach emphasizes value for customers seeking dependable jewelry and affordable options. The brief notice markets a local jewelry shop without listing specific items or dates.
Charles W. Young of 1426 Rose Street faced charges of pointing a deadly weapon at Ed Van Dorn of 1442 Rose Street. Judge Brindley dismissed the case after testimony showed Memorial Day night was dark and witnesses could not determine the pistol’s direction, leaving no admissible evidence.
J M Willey of Holmen has purchased two fine draft stallions recently imported. He plans to breed them on his Holmen farm where they are on exhibition and admired by horse fanciers. Willey is a noted local horseman with several fine thoroughbreds.
At the La Crosse Swiss society picnic committee meeting last night it was decided to hold the first annual picnic on Sunday June 23 at Pammel farm along Mormon Coulee road. A special program of games and amusements is being arranged to make the event auspicious.
In Winona federal court Mrs. Bessie A. Compton sued Milwaukee Road for $20000 claiming internal injury from alighting a Bangor Wis train. After several days of trial and a 4 PM verdict, Bangor witnesses testified and Judge Morris charged the jury.
Baron Kuroki and a Japanese delegation arrived at Grand Crossing about 4 o clock yesterday afternoon escorted by Brigadier General Wood. They paused to change engines en route from Fort Leavenworth to St Paul and Seattle, heading home after visiting U.S. host cities for the Jamestown exposition.
Cleveland judge Justice Green ruled S J Ritchie’s photographs of John Vogel were prettier than Vogel and more homely in person. Vogel, unhappy with the touchups, said he will carry the case to the common pleas court after losing the suit to stop charging for the photographs.
Lafayette Indiana reports the sudden death of Mrs Helen Cougar a renowned lecturer and writer aged 65 who collapsed this morning in Lafayette.
An old warehouse in the C. B. & Q. yards at Grand Crossing burned almost completely last night. The blaze started around 10:20 in the Burlington yards, with Department No. 4 responding. Damage is about $400, and officials suspect a spark from a passing engine as the likely cause.
Mrs. Peter Antony of Middle Ridge died while visiting her brother on an adjoining farm. After illness, she felt better and talked with relatives before collapsing with the words Oh I must die. She was a longtime county resident. Funeral tomorrow at 9 o'clock from St. Joseph's Ridge church. burial in the local cemetery.
The Onalaska second team departs Saturday noon for Bangor to play the Bangor squad in the afternoon. Bangor is regarded as one of the strongest and fastest teams in this section, promising an exciting game.
Miss Ellen Lee daughter of the late Benjamin P Lee returns home after tonsil operation at La Crosse Lutheran hospital. Mr and Mrs Charles Marking welcome a baby girl. Matt Webber returns from west trip. Oscar Larson seriously ill at 1102 Avon St. Mrs Henry Snyder of 1024 Avon St also seriously ill.
E. Z. Thwing father of J. A. Thwing assistant secretary of Security Savings bank died Tuesday night at his Augusta home after a four month illness from stomach cancer. He was 70 and retired from active work. He leaves a wife three sons J. A. Harvey and Harold and daughter Inez. J. A. Thwing of this city will travel tomorrow for the funeral in Augusta Sunday.
The Fraternal Order of Eagles meeting tomorrow will decide whether to hold a street carnival this summer. The group has arranged the event and will appoint committees to organize it.
A woman fabricates praise of her husband’s financial acumen while he likewise exaggerates his earnings. The scene centers on marriage tension and deceit over money in a domestic setting.
Members of Caledonia street Methodist Episcopal church plan their annual Mississippi River trip to Winona this Saturday afternoon. They charter the steamer W. W. leaving the levee at 2 o clock and returning by 10 30 p m with onboard refreshments and music. Local helpers and out of town guests are listed among the attendees.
The La Crosse council Knights of Columbus No 839 held its annual May-day party Monday evening in the hall over Coren's on Main street. The hall was well decorated and many knights and ladies enjoyed the evening with Prof Kruetz's orchestra providing music and a dainty menu served.
Professor Arthur P. Thomas, pianist, and Jacob Reuter, violinist, perform in a varied program with Grace McLindon as soprano soloist and George McReynolds on flute. The Liederkranz and Frohsinn societies join, making the season’s final recital a bright finish for music lovers.
The Woman's Missionary Union of La Crosse met Tuesday at 3 in the Methodist church. Harriet Longley of St Paul spoke on Mission Study Literature of Today, urging study of miracle stories from nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Barbara Russel sang, and about 100 guests enjoyed supper and the old English grace.
Fred Storch hosted guests for an evening of music and games at his home. Tressie Bogner and Clarence Webb won the head prize with Mildred Erbst and Herbert Skogstad taking consolation prizes. Refreshments were served at midnight amid smilax and lilies of the valley.
Miss May Colleran daughter of Dr William Colleran and Mr William A Grimes wed this morning at 10 oclock in a Congre gational church ceremony officiated by Rev Henry Favilie. Attendants were Miss Mary White and Mr Glen White. A wedding breakfast followed. The couple left for Milwaukee and Green Bay and will be away about ten days. Mr Grimes works for Vought Berger company and they will reside with the bride’s father on Upper State Street.
Miss Anna M Summers and Joseph Witheck were united in marriage at 10 oclock Tuesday morning at St John s Church corner Avon and St James streets with Rev Louis Kaluza officiating. After the ceremony they returned to the bride s home for a wedding meal at noon. They will reside in the city.
Mrs. Frank G. Tiffany has issued invitations for a reception to be held Wednesday afternoon June 12.
The As You Like It club was entertained Monday afternoon by Mrs. Albert Hardy at Orchard Place. The next meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. John James on Eighth Street.
The Wednesday Afternoon Embroidery Club traveled to the countryside for an afternoon excursion yesterday, enjoying a relaxed day outdoors and socializing with members.
Rev Dr and Mrs Fowler and daughter Katheryn, abroad, will sail home June 15 after visiting Rome where they attended the Sunday school convention. Mrs Harriet L Longley, guest in the city with Rev and Mrs Vance, conducted the Missionary Union in the M E church parlors. Mrs Longley is married to Rev Longley, pastor of a prominent St Paul M E church.
The Governor's Guard hosts a cinch party on Sunday afternoon and dances in the evening. The event features jewelry items as part of the activities and social gathering.
The note playfully suggests women visit in many forms but excludes the flying type, implying a humorous boundary on travel or social calls within the era.
Frederick T. Shrake of Trempealeau Wisconsin died suddenly of apoplexy just before the encampment campfire in Oshkosh. He was 68, served in Company C of the Thirtieth Wisconsin, and his wife was with him at the event.
June 6 report from St Paul notes a meeting of creameries at the old capitol building next Wednesday at 1960 o clock to organize a cooperative selling association for all creamery members of the cooperative.
Five girls attending services at the Burton mission in Grand Rapids were restrained by hoodlum boys and kept as prisoners for four hours until passersby freed them at midnight. They endured only fear and rough handling, with no other injuries reported.
A distressing death by own action occurred at the Roubaix camp near Deadwood South Dakota when Mrs Frank McWilliams a bride of six weeks took her own life believing her husband had lost confidence in her.
Glencoe Iowa announces that Thomas J Strupper a 71 year old sectionman will marry Julia Comstock 72 of Warren Ohio next month The couple were engaged before the war and were separated by his five years in the army The wedding plan is reported from Sioux City Iowa dated June 6.
Ray Bradford of Eagle Grove Iowa is hospitalized at a rural farmhouse near Aberdeen after falling thirty feet from the top of an elevator while working as a carpenter. He is dangerously low from a brain concussion.
Two hundred delegates attend the biennial session of the grand court of Minnesota Foresters of America at Eagles hall in Boone Iowa Mayor A S Farrow delivers welcome address J B Gourley supreme representative Cedar Rapids responds Secretary reports two year membership rise of 500 and treasury increase of $11000.
Harry G. Knapp of Lisbon captured the Stockwell medal at the North Dakota University freshmen oratorical contest held last night. M Beatrice Olson of Hillsboro took second place.
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