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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1908
Page
5
Papers filed against the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway by the La Crosse Can Company allege tracks run too close to the Can plant and rise four inches above ground blocking private sidings. They claim lack of boarding makes walking and driving dangerous.
City news notes the C W Noble contracting firm becoming the C W Noble company with capital stock of 25600 and incorporators C W Noble H G Vernon and Jos E Currie. J N Wallace promoted to manager of Vote-Berger Telephone Company succeeding C D Enotch who retired after three years with patents. Woodmen picnic at Wa kon features baseball balloon slack wire and merry go round. Bass season opens amid high water concerns. Reverend Ber rum of Holmen to visit Norway for three months with Rev Eikjarud of Cashton. Burlington road seeks new trial after Goddard wins 750 for flood damage due to undersized bridges. Lembke on trial.
The Hammer Bros and Statek shoe dealers at 115 South 4th Street have sold out to Doerflinger’s for 60c on the dollar. The stock will open a monster slaughter sale tomorrow morning at Doerflinger’s with maker’s prices, while local notices mention a lengthy list of residents visiting, traveling, or planning events in La Crosse including excursions, legal notices, and social updates.
The state supreme court ruled that interurban and urban lines lose their franchises unless the documents specify urban and interurban business. The Janesville line from Janesville to Rockford must seek a new city franchise, and Beloit traffic must likewise obtain one to operate into the city.
La Crosse Retail Grocers Association session last night became a pleasure meeting as members decided to attend the Pure Food Show at Park rink. A planned grocers picnic was deferred to the next meeting on Friday June 19.
The La Crosse Manufacturers and Jobbers did not attend the Woodmen picnic en masse in Waukon. Several members went on their own accord. The invitation was discussed at the last Jobbers meeting but no collective delegation was sent.
A resident from Dubuque faces trial for obtaining money under false pretenses after passing a bad check. New citizens Henry Tollefson Yttri, Toffef Tollefson Yttri, Hans Hanson, Ole Skagen, and Henry Skagen were admitted to full citizenship at Viroqua circuit court on Tuesday. The Rose Grove Circle No. 4 auxiliary to the Woodmen of the World plans an ice cream social at 513 Caledonia Street next Wednesday. The Woodmen of the World will initiate a class of ten at Linker Hall this evening.
The La Crosse Hospital held a well attended graduation last night in the large reception hall with about 200 guests. Cecilia quartet performed, speakers praised nursing and hygienic care, and diplomas were awarded to Agnes Blanding Alma Young Elizabeth Kilian Emma Andrews Emily Rodke Elizabeth Irvine Meta Merman. Directors re elected for three years and a social tea and card party were announced for today and tomorrow.
Mrs James Kerr travels to Minneapolis for a brief visit, staying briefly for a personal engagement and returning shortly.
Mrs L B Raymond entertains at a five o clock tea this afternoon honoring her sister Mrs William B Searles of Denver Colorado in attendance are local guests and family members Set in a genteel social vignette typical of the era the event highlights kinship and regional ties.
The Deerflinger Store corrals Hammer Bros. and Satek shoe stocks from Westby Bros. at 60c on the dollar of cost. Shoes go on sale at the store tomorrow morning, offered at the lowest prices ever seen for good footwear in La Crosse. Don’t miss your chance to get a pair.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin June 10 During this week Fond du Lac Council No 192 United Travelers will entertain thousands of visitors for the state convention of the knights of the grip Friday and Saturday The city will glow with gala decorations and a grand parade Friday afternoon with bands from Marinette Green Bay Madison Manitowoc Sheboygan Oshkosh Appleton and Fond du Lac participating
James Glendenning a Waupun barber, age about 35, died in Fox Lake while fishing in a row boat with William Gossink. In changing seats the boat capsized. Gossink clung to the boat until rescue by Joe Weekerly. Glendenning, unable to swim, vanished and his body is not recovered. The lake at the accident point is about twenty feet deep. Glendenning was married with no children.
A profile of William H. Taft detailing his opposite temperament to Roosevelt, his unyielding yet fair approach, and his hands on leadership across the War Department, the Philippines, Panama Canal, Cuba, Rome diplomacy, and Santo Domingo finance. It highlights his frank media access, relentless work ethic, tact in crises, and rapid, well‑informed judgments.
A local merchant announces a campaign to unload a large inventory of musical instruments in a high merchandizing manner. The plan aims for steady profit through broad sales rather than concentrated gains. The notice signals an extensive array and aggressive pricing to attract customers.
The Bergh Piano Company offers over 200 new and used pianos and organs from top makers at deep discounts. Carloads of 1908 models arrive, with guarantee and one year exchange if unsatisfied. Many instruments priced well below regular values, with ample options for early buyers before sale ends June 20.
A reviewing Taft, torn between mercy and justice, reads records of an officer to be dismissed from the army. He loosens from sympathy but then remarks the officer lied about the case, confirming the court martial decree and exposing the deceit. The derisive remarks about Wageg-I add a harsh personal tone.
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