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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1908
Page
5
Department No. 1 was called to 315 North Ninth street to extinguish a small chimney fire with no damage. Judge Fruit sentenced Frank Voss Sam White and Frank Shimschack to county jail for larceny and receiving stolen property. Shimschack 90 days White 60 days Voss 90 days.
Peter Miller Sr. of Rushford a prominent southern Minnesota business man and stock buyer was found dead in his buggy near West Union Iowa. He had left Rushford to visit friends and was near his destination when discovered. Authorities believe grief over his wife's death contributed to his death.
The Kewaunee Enterprise marks its fiftieth year as one of the oldest newspapers in northeastern Wisconsin, reflecting a long history of local coverage and community service.
Local residents and visitors are named with brief updates on movements and health. Mrs. R F Sunderland of St Paul, formerly Georgie Voight, visits, plus Leona Nordquest from St Paul. Several trips to Milwaukee Eau Claire Caledonia St Paul Minneapolis St Vrain noted. Fo ley kidney care promoted for kidney or bladder troubles. Steamer Rutledge excursion to Winona and Fountain City announced.
Caledonia Minn June 9 Special The Michel Brewing Company team won 3 to 2 over Meichtrol’s Nationals in ten innings on the Nationals grounds. Metchtel limited opponents to three hits while McGinniss allowed eight. M Ryan of La Crosse attended with an auto deal, fire chief Ellent left for a Minnesota fire departments meeting, Leonard Hill attends as village council rep, John Cunningham returns after ten years.
Following high water and spring rains, widespread field and hay land losses were reported around Medary West Salem Barre and Mormon Coulee. Large gullies washed through lowlands damaging farms with total damage estimated near thirty thousand dollars.
Clusters and combinations priced from 75 to 300 dollars. The seller invites interested buyers to view the stock of diamond mounted rings and be shown arrangements and settings.
Mrs Arthur Loeffler of 316 South Sixth Street hosted a 6 o’clock dinner in pink and white for Miss Jennie Mueller and Mr W B Fraser. Their marriage is planned for tomorrow at 6:30 at the bride’s home 211 South Sixth Street. The decor featured sweet peas with a wedding bell centerpiece and green smilax. Guests included Jennie Mueller Helen Gantert Grace Herken Mildred Spettel Elsie Foerster and Messrs William B Fraser Leon Reudig Clarence Sorenson George Felzer Irvine Mueller and Arthur Loeffler.
Mrs A O Hunt and Mrs John Palmer will host a 5 o'clock tea tomorrow and a card party the next day at Mrs Hunt's home 913 State Street.
Mrs. Leslie B. Raymond invites guests to a five o'clock tea Wednesday in honor of her sister Mrs. William Searles of Denver, who is visiting.
A banquet for visiting bankers hosted by the La Crosse bankers will be held this evening at Schaghticoke Country Club. A 150 cover dinner at 6 39 will precede informal toasts and speeches in a decorated setting. The after dinner speaker will be Mr. George E. Roberts of Chicago discussing The Lesson of the Panic.
Dr E L Spencer now serves as special attendant at the Old Fort Hill Sanitarium Prairie du Chien after six years with Battle Creek and studies at Milwaukee and Battle Creek. He is a leading specialist in male nursing electrical treatment massage and water therapies with notable cures without drugs.
Seven graduates will receive nursing diplomas at the La Crosse hospital graduation this evening. The event includes the hospital association meeting, elections, and refreshments. The class names include Agnes Blanding St Croix Falls Alma E Young Black River Falls Elizabeth C Kilian Winona Emma E Andrews Viroqua Emily T Radke Clintonville Elizabeth Irvine Trempealeau and Meta Merman La Crosse.
Mrs. M M Looney, former La Crosse resident, died at her Palo Alto home last Thursday. Survived by husband, two sons, and a stepdaughter Mrs Susie Looney, a Los Angeles school teacher. Sister Mrs Tome, formerly of La Crosse, now in Detroit, is listed.
The Eighth Ward Aid Society halted liquor service during church hours under Chaseburg's ordinance. Saloons must close from 9 to 12 in the morning. the society complied by closing its refreshment booths until after 12.
The piece notes that as people live longer in a community the more money neighbors owe each other or owe to them, highlighting growing interdependence and debt within communal life.
Memorial services for the Knights of Pythias lodge are planned for next Sunday at Castle hall Main street with J J Esch delivering the oration. Committees from John P Linton lodge and Hamilton lodge arrange the day and graves will be decorated at cemeteries after services.
A historical note suggests many men favor holding a political position rather than earning an honest living, reflecting attitudes toward public service and personal gain.
A school teacher recounts stopping coffee after nervous breakdowns and flesh loss. She switched to Postum as breakfast drink, reports restored health, renewed vigor, and family-wide adoption. She praises Postum as delicious and free of coffee harms, backed by Postum Co. Battle Creek claims and a promotion line.
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