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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1907
Page
6
Rev Father John O'Brien of St Patrick's Lowell fell seriously ill from a cold and lung trouble. An eminent specialist prescribed a course that restored his health and led him to recommend the medicine to parishioners. It became known as Father John's Medicine sold by O T Erhart.
A Cedar Grove resident praised Electric Bitters in a letter after suffering liver and kidney trouble. He says one bottle helped and three bottles completed the cure, calling it the best remedy for stomach liver and kidney issues from O. T. Erhart, druggist, price 50 cents.
A Washington Dispatch warns cabinet foes of a pie crisis. Dr. Wiley may ban benzoate of soda used to preserve mass produced pie while Cortel you and “Tampa Jim” Wilson clash over lunch counter politics. The piece links pie’s decline to commerce and public health policy.
An informal reception for Bishop W W Webb at Christ church parish rooms is planned Friday from 8 to 10:30 PM. He arrives Friday at 5:35 PM on the Milwaukee road and will officiate at Sunday consecration services. A Christ vestry meeting is set for Tuesday evening, with confirmation classes Wednesday and Friday evenings, and the Woman's Guild meeting Thursday afternoon.
Sparta Wis June 12 The graduation class of thirty six is the largest ever from the high school. The class includes more young men than young women by 19 to 17 and received diplomas at the Armory last Friday night.
The Arctic Ice & Fuel company baseball team defeated Gund's Peerless team 18 to 8 on Indian Hill. Dansberry and Lynam were the Ice company's battery while Ritter Sloan and Will formed the Gund lineup.
John M Holley returns to the city after five weeks abroad as a member of the board of managers of a National home for disabled volunteer soldiers. He traveled a coast to coast route totaling over 9000 miles.
A fragmented line reports a notice about the Modern Steam laundry, referencing angle girls and a Wante classification. No clear event, date, or responsible organization is readable.
A large audience attended the golden anniversary services at Caledonia Street M E Church with Dr. Eaton and Rev W W Hurd leading morning and evening services. Special music highlighted the program and a lecture by Dr Eaton on witches ghosts and goblins was planned for the closing talk. Admission was twenty five cents to cover expenses. The church board meets after prayer meeting Wednesday. Ladies Aid hosts meet Friday at Mrs Bullocks Avon Street.
The La Crosse Pythian Knights held their annual memorial day decorating graves of deceased members. Ritual at Castle hall occurred at 1:30 pm followed by cemetery ceremonies at 2:00 pm honoring Theodore Rodolph John A Whitfield Richard Wheldon Louis Reiman L J James Peter G Rose William Wade W A Bigelow Joseph Legler Matt Hosley R L Reed T A Dyson Perry Gates H C Von Brause E G Rodolph Florin Schildmann H M Babb J W Richards Sumner Town Henry Schultz Wm Miller Hubert H Howard F P Schuman Edd Bosshard Mr Falva Co E Winslow Fred Moss Fred Moore Ed Pion A Frederick. Officers included Chancellor commander H L Hood Orator W S Jameson Vice chancellor J D Wilson Marshall B C Smith Prelate M J Lacourt Master at arms Major John Stevenson Keeper of records and seal H H Watters Master of exchequer C W Watterson Master of finance C L Lien Inner guard Frank Holmes. Arrangements by Alex Metcalf George L Kingsley M J Lacourt Archie A Mosher George Erickson.
The Eagle's state convention will be held in Oshkosh on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. A small La Crosse city delegation of officers and members will attend, including Past Junior President John Uttermoehl, Gus Carl, Secretary Leo Bergen, and John Elliott of the La Crosse Baseball League, with President William Tisch possibly joining if feasible.
Meetings of the common council committees set for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings. The fire and water committees meet Tuesday at 8 o clock to discuss several matters, while the ordinance committee convenes Wednesday evening to consider one or two ordinances.
Charles W. Young of the north side was acquitted of discharging a pistol and rearrested on concealed weapons charges. He swore out a warrant for neighbor Mrs. Sarah Darling alleging she assaulted him after his trial. The case is set for hearing Wednesday.
Ernest A. Guyton was today granted a divorce from Emma P. Guyton in circuit court. The suit, lasting several days, was based on incompatibility.
A provocative line notes that freedom of speech can lead individuals to harm themselves or face harsh consequences for their own statements, reflecting on free expression and personal accountability in public life.
The Minnesota district of the Norwegian Evangelical Lutheran Synod of America meets in Benson after the La Crosse gathering. A tent sat beside the Benson church due to rain while sessions proceed. Proposals to split the Minnesota district into two bodies aim to ease administration for congregations and future synod work.
Word reached this city of the death of H A Dennis a former resident of La Crosse at Leadville Colorado from paralysis. He was 46 and formerly head man at the Funke candy factory leaving a wife and four children. Surviving relatives reside in Grand Rapids Michigan. Funeral plans are not yet definite but may be held in Grand Rapids. He was well known locally and many friends mourn his loss.
A group of Cameron avenue property owners circulates a petition to macadam Cameron avenue from Seventh to Twelfth streets. Nearly all property owners sign in support. The petition will go to the council and be referred to the streets and alleys committee for action.
Secretary R S Reid of the board of trade reports word from Thomas Emmerton of Blomer, secretary of the Society of Equity, that the meeting place this year will be Grand Rapids Wisconsin. La Crosse is under consideration for next year.
The state case against Weigel and Melzarek for selling liquor to minors adjourned due to the absence of District Attorney Otto Bosshard. The case will reconvene tomorrow at 2 00 PM with E. C. Higbee as counsel.
Carl A Schultz a longtime Holmen saloon keeper and brother of Fred A Schultz of La Crosse died in Holmen yesterday afternoon from tuberculosis. He leaves a wife and four daughters, four sisters and two brothers among surviving relatives. Funeral at 2 30 from his sister Mrs Frank Muellers home 908 South Sixth street and German Lutheran church with Oak Grove cemetery burial. Rev Gamm officiating. Mrs Theodore Manstedt in charge.
Judge J. J. Fruit of the circuit court will leave this evening for Viroqua with Court Reporter Evers. The spring term of court at Viroqua opens tomorrow.
Freeport defeats Eau Claire to widen the champions lead as strong pitching fuels a slate of good games in Sunday state league action. The day showcased solid performances from several teams and intensified the race at the top.
Mrs. Frank Huber hosts the Brotherhood of American Yeomen ladies at a coffee gathering held at 417 North Sixth Street on Wednesday.
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