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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1909
Page
4
An advertisement promotes Samose as a scientific flesh forming food that strengthens the weak and thin. It claims it aids digestion, builds solid flesh, and that O. T. Erhart will refund money if it does not increase weight, with a 50 cent box available.
Chas N Ettinger a founder of Chicago University and noted educator was found drowned in Lake Michigan this morning. Authorities say he likely committed suicide while mentally irresponsible amid a pattern of melancholy poetry and prophecies of his own death.
In Mortherwell, Lanarkshire, violence flared between Catholics and Protestants after months of tension. A riot left twenty seriously injured and over one hundred lightly hurt among rioters and bystanders.
In Water Valley Mississippi Henry Hill, a close friend of J R Marquette, was mortally wounded by a bullet from Marquettes revolver during a burglary attempt at Marquettes home. The burglar fled and Hill was found dying in the yard.
A Newburyport veteran credits Grape-Nuts with curing illness after doctors failed. He describes rapid recovery from severe weight loss and distress, returning to work within six weeks. He and his wife offer affidavits and urge readers to consider the product’s benefits.
Crowds thronged the North Side for the carnival with street vendors, games, and performances drawing wide attendance. Fireworks and music framed the evening as families enjoyed the fairground atmosphere.
Despite last evenings drizzle crowds thronged the north side carnival as every midway show drew excellent business. The wild west attraction turned away patrons while Ethardo and Ventilla Nina wowed with aerial feats and free acts stood out in the damp, though weather dampened refreshment sales.
Mrs Grimes at 832 Mill Street hosted an afternoon gathering for the Ladies of the G. A. R. on a day afternoon. Mr F A Corry of Chicago chief of motor power for the Q is in the city on a business trip.
Washington June 8 1920 Robert Bacon former secretary of state will assume the post as ambassador to France around January 1 succeeding Henry M White official source says Bacon will head the American diplomatic mission in Paris.
Miss Rachael Norton of Sparta visits Miss Jessie Slocum at 12343 Caledonia Street. Jessie Slocum enjoys a vacation from Leona Garment duties. Harold Nelson of Minneapolis visits relatives on the north side. Josephine McDougal returns to Minneapolis after a city visit. C. W. Johnson of Sparta is in town on business. Mr and Mrs H B McKenna and son William of Chicago visit Iowa. Caledonia Street M E church ladies plan a cradle roll in church parlors Thursday. Alice Alleman of Winona visits her parents at 1329 Charles Street. Mrs E Strause and children of Richland Center visit Henry Baum at 701 Rose Street. Ladies Mission circle of Tabernacle Baptist church to be entertained in dining hall Thursday.
In St. Louis on June 9 the Missouri Pacific and the Santa Fe began a three cent passenger rate under authority from U.S. courts and a state supreme court ruling that state courts cannot interfere in the case.
A health advice brief warns that excess eating and drinking harm health and youth. It urges self discipline and emphasizes meals like E-C Corn Flakes for digestion and sustained energy, praising the Egg-O-See process for building muscle and nerve strength.
Knut C Wingstad a 58 year old resident of 1219 North Street died last evening after years of paralysis following a stroke. Born in Norway he came to America at age three and lived in Ettrick before settling in La Crosse 15 years ago. He leaves a widow and four children Albert Tillie Emma and Ida. Funeral from his home and Norwegian Trinity Lutheran church Friday at 2:30 pm with burial in Oak Grove cemetery.
The death of Miss Esther Reiohl casts gloom in Preston. Local events include Redpath Vawter Chautauqua in La Crosse from June 28, new skating rink openings, minor legal actions, and business moves such as Greig selling Cainer store to Smith of Rushford.
The Prairie du Chien city council approved an anti spitting ordinance with a ten dollar fine for spitting on sidewalks or in front of businesses. A home talent company’s benefit performance of The Black Flag drew the crowd for two nights, lauded by attendees. Belgian sugar beet cultivators have arrived in the first ward to show advanced cultivation methods to local growers.
Last evening near closing at the North Side carnival a man seized Nicholi the two foot prince from his exhibit in a pocket like pouch. Mrs Blitz and her husband chased the stranger who jumped into a car and vanished. Nicholi described the escape as a near smothering and the couple fear a planned kidnap for profit.
A narrator notes that the little prince would not surrender a cherished companion for a vast sum of money, emphasizing value beyond wealth and affection over material gain.
The Bijou Theater partnership of Albert Nelson E L Dowling and Frank Koppelberger is dissolved with Nelson and Dowling retiring and Koppelberger continuing the business. All obligations are to be paid by Koppelberger. Dated June 1 1909. Albert Nelson E L Dowling
The Eau Claire G A R encampment offers ticket buyers a certificate from the ticket agent. If attendance reaches 1,000, attendees receive a half fare return ticket. N C Strout Adjutant.
Al Brooks foreman at the Pearl Button works faced county court on a charge of assault and battery filed by former employee Max. Brooks claimed the man resigned and alleges the foreman assaulted him after. The court granted a continuation to next Wednesday.
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