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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1907
Page
5
Secretary Marci Berger of the Vote-Berger Telephone Co says the firm has no plans to leave La Crosse and is unlikely to relocate, though no definite decision has been made about changing their present location. The company may consider options but remains unspecified.
Mrs G Martell of Rose street found her sister Miss Agnes Finger safe in Milwaukee after testing if the body found in Milwaukee yards belonged to her. She compared descriptions in local papers and concluded the match was unlikely based on the reported features.
North side public baths will not be provided this season. A finance and bath committees meeting tonight is expected to recommend refusing a $1,500 appropriation for the baths due to timing and contracting constraints.
The Troy mill starts today for a final season to saw two million feet of logs gathered from Black River sloughs. After this run the mill will close permanently, ending its operations.
The city considers removing the electric light tower near Grand Crossing or relocating it for broader benefit. Residents of the area oppose the move citing its essential role for yard workers and safe illumination. Public sentiment favors keeping the tower where it stands despite potential rearrangements.
Milwaukee Burlington and other roads running into La Crosse keep track walkers busy watching divisions for washouts or slides after heavy rains. Officials say spring washout danger is imminent and trains are moved with care on all routes into La Crosse.
The Avon Street Lutheran church youth group will hold a benefit concert at Rose Street Union Hall on Thursday June 13 to raise funds for a new church. Violinist Jacob Reuter and pianist Oscar Frey lead the program with supporting performances by tenor Mr. Marquardt and sopranos Miss Hattie Hall and Miss Ella Henschel.
Misses Blanchard and Nellie Dun can leave Monday noon for Milwaukee Chicago and points in the east to visit relatives and friends. Superintendent Cunningham of the Chicago Burlington & Quincy left last night for Minneapolis in a special car. A large number of fish are being taken from Black river with most catches at the Black river draw. Mrs John Stevenson is in Milwaukee attending a Pythian Sisters convention.
North side promoters urge a public bath at Gillette street foot, claiming North side patrons would use it instead of the South side facility. The finance and committee will review tonight the North Side Progressive League petition for a $1500 appropriation.
Frank Fuller and George E. Mc Cabe entertained a small group of friends at 1020 Avon street last evening. Music and dancing were the main amusements with refreshments served throughout the night.
Mrs N S Donaldson and Mrs Hyslop hosted a large reception despite cold weather with flowers, a yellow lady slipper centerpiece, and rare cape jasimine on display. Assisting ladies included Mrs Hiram Goddard and Mrs William Tarbox, with guests and servers named.
The ladies of St Marys Church will hold a supper at St Marys Hall starting at 5 30 tomorrow. Proceeds support church activities.
R H Paul of Watertown Florida departed after a business visit. Mr and Mrs John Paul return from their winter home in Watertown Florida. Miss Sophie Holbek of Pittsburg visits her mother. Mr and Mrs W G Whyte of Milwaukee stay with Mrs Whyte's parents. Mrs Margaret Coy of Minneapolis visits sister Mrs George Volz. She plans to go to California for the summer.
The undersigned express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors who aided during the illness and death of our mother Mrs Theressa Flick. Special thanks are given to Rev Andreas and others for their kindness and sympathy.
Miss Pearl Stevens and Mr. Karl G. Kurtenacker were married in a simple family ceremony at the bride’s Division street home. The ceremony, performed by Rev. Borncamp, featured a snowball arch and lilies of the valley decorations. The couple will reside at 520 Cass street.
The Concordia Aid Society will celebrate its third seventh anniversary on Sunday June 23 with a program and entertainment. Next Monday the society will hold its annual meeting to elect officers and plan for the anniversary. Tourism promotions list notable trips and special low round trip fares via the Grand Trunk Railway system with contacts for copies of publications.
In a lower city burglary case, George Langham faced arrest after Bassett testified against him. Bassett admitted concealing stolen silverware in his home to protect his wife, who had married Langham. Langham’s bail is set at 300 dollars and his fall term case proceeds.
Matt Olsen, known in police circles, sent to county poor farm by Judge Brindley to avoid prison. Rev A C Grier plans western government claim and year leave. Christchurch Guild set special meeting June 13. Boat owners to form protective association tonight at Ells club. Thomas E Baker sells Burns property to Roy E Stanton for 2500 dollars. Lincoln-Douglas Debating Society to take Eagle Bluff ride Wednesday June 19. A large Mormon party passed through en route to Utah. Pastors union plans annual outing and picnic at Galesville next Monday. La Crosse youths to Winona for Brown of Harvard high school play.
Captain Cotchett of St Paul heads the district recruiting office in town. A stream of visitors including Inos Thompson, John Kampschroer, Dr George Powell, and others stop, dine, and tour as county clerks attend a Madison convention. Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea ads recur amid social calls and meetings at 617 State street and various homes.
A statement claims 25 000 dollars will be granted to any charitable institution if proven otherwise. The note adds the prize is sold by O T Erhart.
A Dallas resident Mr E W Goodloe credits Dr King’s New Life Pills with curing malaria and biliousness in a year of use. He notes the pills do not grind or gripe and are sold for 25 cents at O T Erhart’s drug store.
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