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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
5
The Fond du Lac Business Men's Association with 200 members present at the annual spring banquet voted unanimously to launch a movement for adopting the commission form of government, to take effect in 1913, after a five month investigation by a special committee.
Carl Semsch a window trimmer at the Doerflinger Park Store earned twenty five dollars as third prize in a raisin display contest awarded by the California Raisin Day Committee of Fresno California yesterday.
A Wis. manager describes coffee as injurious to health and work, noting digestion issues and heart palpitations. After switching to Postum, his digestion and mental sharpness improved, and he no longer keeps coffee. The letter, attributed to a Postum marketing series, touts Postum as a great table drink.
John Luchsinger of Monroe was elected grand master of the Odd Fellows for the coming year. Other state officers named include Deputy grand master Clem W. Crumb of Milton and Grand warden C. B. Sheerin of Marshfield. Rebekah assembly presidents and officers were also selected, with several names from Milwaukee, Madison, and other cities.
Fire in Milwaukee destroyed the Wisconsin Lakes Ice and Cartage ice house on the river’s west bank at the foot of Cedar Street. Spark from a passing locomotive blamed. losses pegged at about 40000 dollars. The blaze followed by rapid response from local fire crews.
At the Outagamie county workhouse in Appleton a fire broke out in the engine room of the Smith quarry. About a dozen inmates volunteered to help, forming a bucket brigade under Superintendent Stammer and extinguishing the blaze within two hours. Loss limited to under $1,000.
Misses Gertrude Padesky and Mayme Bogner stay with Miss Barbara Stupke in Smith's Coulee for two weeks. Milwaukee visitors Mr. and Mrs. J. Lenhart and Olga stay at M. C. Weber’s on Pine Street. Dr. Geo Powell and Dr. Will Powell mentioned. Numerous local visits and travels including Waukon, Lafayette, Superior, La Crosse, New Albin, Houston, and Huntington connections. Strawberries offered at W A Oldenburg’s in La Crescent. various transfers and social events noted.
On surgical instruments and appliances the ad touts Whiz water rub rinse as a thorough cleanser. Each can includes a coupon to obtain Rogers Genuine Silverware, offered for sale by grocers and druggists.
A stream of visitors checks into Jefferson hotel and area homes. Carl and Josephine Blade with J. R. Blade of Hokah arrive to visit La Crosse relatives, while A. Anderson returns home to Soldiers Grove and W. C. Taylor departs to Bagley Wis. FE. C. Raymond arrives from Montana for a weeks stay with relatives. L. Kleeber sends six local families to Minnesota beet sugar district for work. A baby boy born to Dr. J. A. and Mrs. Peacock at King Street. Roy Cole of Prairie du Chien visits, and W. D. Johnson stays with sister E C Glassen.
Mrs. Charles Robinson and Mrs. H. B. Vincent hosted a five hundred card party at Mrs. Robinsons home last evening in honor of Mrs. E. E. Fraser and Miss Harriet Fraser. Prizes were won by Mrs. Fraser and Mrs. Oscar Lundgren.
Mrs. E. H. Tull plans a tea like coffee gathering tomorrow afternoon with about a dozen of her old neighbors in her home.
A picnic party traveled to the Law-Finch cottage at Onalaska yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs. S. W. Cargill of Minneapolis. Saturday afternoon Mrs. Emil Mueller will accompany members of the two German Reading Clubs to Mr. Mueller's farm about four miles below the city in the Otto launch.
Mr and Mrs W L Hixon and Spencer of Mankato arrived by car and will stay several days as guests. The heavy morning rain will not dampen the Japanese garden party at the Y W C A this afternoon and evening with large attendance expected and a good time promised. The Ramblers club held their regular picnic yesterday at Pettibone park.
Water shortage prompts no sprinkling until further notice by order of BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS.
The Booster Annual, a special commencement edition of the high school paper, will be ready Monday. It includes portraits of graduates and members of literary societies and athletic teams, with feature stories and notes of interest. If successful, the plan may become an annual June publication.
Boston police link Edward Brooks to a nationwide spree after recovering love letters from a girl pleading for reform. The letters signed Kathryn and a refined hand suggest a St. Paul Minnesota home. Police also found jewelry and Y M C A warning circulars in Brooks' rooms.
Madison Wis June session opens with General John C Black outlining merit system efficiency and growth. Fifty civil service commissioners representing over half a million employees attend the fourth annual meeting.
Memphis report states Cy Young will remain with Cleveland Naps until retirement. Cleveland's President Charles Somers denies waivers were requested on the veteran. Somers leads a new syndicate purchasing the New Orleans club of the Southern League from G. C. Bennett.
The high school graduating class enjoyed a sunny afternoon outing to Grabhorn Springs aboard Singer's and Otto's launches. Games and baseball filled the event, with most of the class joining, a fine lunch served, and a moonlit return. Professor Kline and Miss Anne Doherty chaperoned the group.
Tulsa June 8 Despite threats by state authorities to prevent the fight between Carl Morris Oklahoma white hope and Jim Flynn the Pueblo fireman Morris manager F B Ufer will proceed with the erection of a pavilion seating 30 000.
A two mile log jam containing 29 million feet of logs has formed on the St Croix river from Wood river mouth to Tennessee flats. Over 100 men have been working for days to drag it loose, marking the largest jam on the St Croix in years.
A sharp phrase paints a cynical figure as trouble approaches, depicting a figure known for stirring scandal. The remark frames controversy as an ever-present caller at the threshold of hardship.
Linfield Domon Jr of Boston will head the association for the coming year at the thirty second convention. Edgard S De Wolf of San Francisco was elected vice president and J K Blatchford of Chicago secretary and treasurer. Directors include A L Severance Milwaukee George A Louie Atlanta Charles C Horton George W Reynolds W H Worth E S Pinney John C Roth Henry J Bohn and F W Rine of Chicago.
Mr and Mrs Casper Schmitz residents of the Mormon Coulee Road mourn the loss of their infant daughter who died at a local hospital after a week's illness. The funeral service will be at their home at 1 pm and at Holy Trinity church at 2 pm. Burial in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs T Mannstead in charge.
North side undertaker William Dwyer was bitten on the left leg by a dog owned by John Amsrud of 620 Mill Street. The dog, unmuzzled at the time, has since been muzzled and watched. no rabies signs yet. Police are monitoring the animal.
The Majestic continues to draw crowds with new moving pictures and live music. Today features Over the Shading Edge and Two Plucky Girls, plus The Criminal Chief's Capture set in Chinatown. James Kerr sings Little Puff of Smoke Good Night and Golden Red Flower of Liberty with music by Doc White of the Chicago White Sox. Walter Goetzinger provides the scores.
A reflection on feeling betrayed by friends during hard times. It notes the conflict between loyalty and self preservation and implies the strain of seeking support from companions. The piece centers on interpersonal tension rather than external events or actions.
Advertisement offers a trial bottle of Wa-Hoo Bitters for 25c with a 75c coupon at Bey Schlag’s Drug Store 503 Main Street. The tonic lists ingredients like sarsaparilla prickly ash and rhubarb and claims to aid rheumatism blood disorders stomach and liver issues nervousness and related conditions. Prepared by the Old Indian Medicine Company Battle Creek Michigan.
Francisco I. Madero Jr arrives in Mexico City aboard Pullman trains amid grand welcome by capitalists and bands. The journey follows Diaz era dreams of democracy, with lavish reception at Gelaya and festive decorations in the capital. Diaz plans time in southern France, as Limantour and Landa escort him to sail from Montreal on June 16.
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