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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1908
Page
7
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe natural laxative with cleansing and sweetening effects. It claims no debilitation or excess dosage, and notes physicians approve its ingredients. The genuine product is made by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists.
The Lyceum announces a program featuring Ernest Baynes on preserving forests and practical restoration methods. Will urges wood users to attend. Also scheduled are Ernest Harold Baynes, Lamonte Cole and Buckle Indians presenting shows and crafts, with Dr. Thomas E. Green delivering Signs of the Times. The series runs June 17 to June 20 with varied talks and exhibits.
Wisconsin offers county fairs 40 percent of cash premiums paid by the state, plus 40 percent of speed purse awards up to the premium limit of 1700 dollars per county fair. Other states like Illinois Iowa and Minnesota are compared, noting similar or lesser benefits and strict prohibitions on gambling and alcohol.
Fred Heiden Jr was found guilty of taking a 150 bribe from Jones Lumber Co while inspector of the house of resurrection. The trial, the shortest Bratt case, lasted twenty four hours with a jury discharge after verdict. A motion for a new trial was filed and will be argued on June 18. The case may be appealed to the supreme court if a new trial is denied.
Malcolm C. Douglas, managing editor of The Sentinel since October 1901, has resigned. John Pappendieck Jr. is named assistant managing editor to succeed him. Douglas began at The Sentinel as a reporter in 1894 and held multiple editorial posts before becoming managing editor.
John Lacey, longtime Democratic figure in southern Wisconsin, died at age 92 at his Bristol home after a long residence in the area. He opposed state fights during the war and faced maltreatment by soldiers. Survived by two daughters and a son in Chicago, with a sizable estate.
Kenosha Wisconsin on June 6 the fire and police departments investigated an arson attempt at two Albert G Krueger properties. Fire set plans aimed at two more Krueger buildings failed when fuses would not light. The two houses suffered only minor damage and losses were limited.
A Milwaukee hobbler Fred Kempel proposes Achilles plant tea as a cure for consumption asserting years of experiment. He claims multiple letters from Milwaukee residents support his theory while notes from R Ward of Dyersburg Tenn and O T Erhart supplement the testimonial collection.
Kenosha Wis June 6 the city council backed A C Frost president of the Chicago and Milwaukee Electric Railway and Kenosha Electric Railway granting a two years extension to complete a linen project in Kenosha after a tense meeting.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin Bishop Grafton told the diocesan council that union of the Episcopal church with the Roman Catholic church is impossible, blocked by Rome. He harshly arraigned Rome and opposed closer relations, saying agitation toward union is unwise.
Legal notice of sale for La Crosse County Wisconsin bonds issued to fund a County School of Agriculture and Domestic Economy. Fifty bonds of $1,000 each, 5 percent interest, bids due June 20, 1905, at 2 p.m., to be awarded to highest cash bidder. Bonds dated May 12, 1908, payable at treasurer’s office. delivery in La Crosse.
Milwaukee reports heavy support for Dr. L Meyer the aged Fond du Lac manufacturer seeking welfare aid. Daughters prepared to assist. son Herman Mayer says father refused help before, once worth over a million. Meyer travels to Oshkosh for care with old friends awaiting suitable maintenance. Local figures including T J Neacy and Judge Henry L Palmer offer aid.
Daily through trains via Chicago Union Pacific and Northwest Line offer low round trip rates to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo from June 1 to September 31 with a return by October 21 Two fast through trains operate daily the Colorado Special promises a one night stay for Bhook patrons and full information is available from any Northwestern Line ticket agent
Marathon County Agricultural association directors will meet Friday to discuss closing fair grounds after the county board refused $400 for use this season. Local notes report arrests, appointments, and community updates across Wisconsin towns including Green Bay Randolph Marinette Stevens Point Sheboygan and more with brief outcomes and dates.
Milwaukee Wisconsin June 6 A suit for eighty two dollars for professional services ended with a verdict of two dollars for the defendant Albert Guenthrem against Dr Thomas N Schnetz after a jury found that the defendant owed the plaintiff only twenty eight dollars and ordered Schnetz to pay costs amounting to twenty two dollars and seventy six cents an appeal followed.
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