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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1905
Page
5
La Crosse plans a major construction bid next Saturday for all line work by the Wisconsin Light and Power Co. The project includes aerial and underground wiring in the business district with tunnels, underground wiring, and bond requirements. Residence district will use poles and aerial cables.
A 22 year old man attempted cashing a $9.50 bogus check at Stavrum and Halberg after defrauding Log Cabin Saloon. He claimed citywide familiarity and cited a saloonkeeper who would cash it. Stavrum questioned the stranger and did not cash the check, suspecting a graft to involve other business men.
The soloists display a lively mix of mood with Mr. Berg-Hansen delivering a rich baritone. He sang The Blinding of my Magnus with dignity and performed Mohring's Sofiro, earning encores from the audience.
At a Spanish War Veterans meeting last evening the local post reaffirmed its unanimous support for E. C. Raymond of this city as department commander. Election will be held at the Grand Encampment in Oshkosh this year, with Raymond’s victory considered practically assured following last year’s decision.
Prof Peterson, renowned violinist from this city, gave several selections at the Normanna Sangerkor banquet and is expected to be secured as an attraction for the 1906 Sanger fest. Members of the Normanna Sangerkor are eager to engage him, noting his stature as a leading Norwegian violinist in the northwest. His name was briefly omitted from banquet reports.
A local sale advertises massive discounts on working boots and shoes at Atilbertsons, 312 Pearl Street. The notice urges readers to visit immediately to buy hundreds of pairs at prices below cost to clear inventory.
The grand lodge of Milwaukee is in session with over a thousand delegates from across the state. After routine business, members will debate making Milwaukee the permanent annual convention site. A lively discussion is anticipated.
Chief H. H. Byrne vows to end the smoke nuisance before the cold season, warning owners to stop buying soft coal this summer. Furnaces must be closed properly to reduce smoke. He cites Pocahontas and higher grade coal as cleaner and more economical than cheaper grades.
The board of trade announced plans to bring a new envelope printing press company to La Crosse within months. Local investors must subscribe $25 000 in stock after Easton and Gelatt inspected a promising patent in Dubuque.
Milwaukee will send many delegates to the G A R convention here next week to back Colonel F A Copeland for department commander after Captain Pliny Norcross. The chief challenger is Duncan MacGregor of Platteville with several other candidates in the field.
At a meeting last evening the Gateway City Guards decided not to celebrate the Fourth of July. The planned mammoth excursion and picnic were abandoned as militiamen fear a large crowd cannot be secured.
Excur sion tickets to Wausau Wisconsin for the Saengerfest will go on sale June 22 23 and 24 with favorable return limits. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry.
The Bijou theater announces an entire program change tonight and Thursday with free oak furniture gifts to patrons. A high water forecast for the Mississippi follows recent storms as crowds look for entertainment and prizes at the Bijou.
The Baltimore and Ohio railroad issues handsome new menus for its dining car service on fast eastern trains. The menus feature dainties from top hotels and are exclusive to the B and O. Printed affairs showcase the new menus in attractive format.
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