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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 16, 1905
Page
3
Urges readers to inspect Berghs piano sale highlighting investment value savings on standard pianos. Claims plain figures and quick purchase reduce rent and coal costs next winter while offering a mammoth stock of celebrated makes at convincing prices and terms. Cor Fourth and Jay Streets.
Green Bay June 16 Oshkosh carried off the state Eagles convention in street parades, defeating Sheboygan after Superior withdrew on the sixth ballot by 73 to 40. Officers elected include President Charles Gavin Fond du Lac and Vice President W T Pierrelee Ashland, with other posts in Fond du Lac Janesville Superior Madison Portage Manitowoc. The Wisconsin State Aerie of Eagles is formed concluding the Green Bay week.
Oshkosh Wis June 16 two smallpox cases appeared at the Northern hospital for the insane near the city. The 640 patients and 260 empleados will be vaccinated as the state boards cooperate to prevent a wider outbreak. Both women patients are from Fond du Lac and origins of infection are unclear.
The J. S. excursion steamer from Lansing Iowa docked at noon carrying nearly 2000 excursionists. The Yeoman lodge organized the trip and Dana's military band greeted them at the levee. The convention committee, board of trade and progressive association arranged the welcome and band music as downtown streets and shops filled with visitors on a shopping excursion.
Herman Burrand will be laid to rest at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the spot where he inflicted the fatal wound on Wednesday evening. Burial follows a 2:30 service from his residence, with interment in the cemetery beside his wife. Observers noted a decline in his spirits after the tragedy and a letter from a patent medicine firm discovered after his death is thought to have rekindled his melancholia.
The state league paused yesterday due to weather. Today La Crosse travels to Freeport for the first of four straight games. Green Bay visits Beloit and Wausau plays Oshkosh as standings shift.
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin river flood rises rapidly with 22 inches in 24 hours. Milwaukee Road train service between Prairie du Chien and Waureka abandoned as tracks washed out. Bridgeport team bridge damaged and impassable. Mississippi rose 17 inches.
Racine Wisconsin June 16 commencement exercises at Racine College drew hundreds from Milwaukee Chicago St Paul and other cities. The graduating class included Melville Stewart Brown Leo Griswold Hall Frank Herman Friestedt Lucien Castetor Haller Rupert Van Alstine Hauser and James Kimball.
The Palmer Seattle feature of a sham battle saw Capt Hauser lead one force with a log fort while Capt Roy O Neil of Milwaukee commanded intruding students. The clash followed a foraging raid, alumni luncheon then commencement exercises in St Johns Collegiate chapel with honors awarded.
Account meeting of the N. E. A. at Asbury Park with personally conducted Pullman sleeping car tours leaving June 29 from Wisconsin points. No extra charge. Route via Niagara Falls and the Hudson by steamer, choices from New York to Asbury Park by rail or through New York harbor. Details from Chicago and North-Western ticket agents.
Nine cows at the George H. Cram farm and two from J Ferguson at Beloit heights have been condemned for tuberculosis. R A Etter named by principal creditors of George Walker, cigar dealer, receiver of the store and stock. Ground broken in Toronto for Fairbanks Morse Manufacturing new shops.
The two year old son of Mr and Mrs Emil Otto of Hustis ford died from ingesting butter color, authorities report. The incident prompted a local health inquiry into household food dye safety and child access to common kitchen products.
After a near midnight session the Lawrence university trustees chose a site opposite the campus for the Carnegie library to be built this summer. Bids will be invited and work to cost 50000 dollars should start within three weeks. New trustees and alumni choices followed changes among Lawrence leaders including James Wood and George A. Whiting and Dr. James S. Reeve named alumni trustee.
A store announces clear out of high grade wallpaper and room mouldings with special prices. It offers painting and interior decorating services at moderate rates, with all work guaranteed first class. Stop in to get a quote and compare.
The board appoints Rev. Thomas North in place of Rev. James Charm of Evansville and grants Miss Katherine Corkhill a year’s leave to study abroad. A. A. Trever is elected to the Greek chair, vacant after Dr. Henry Lummis’s death.
Miss Aurelia N. Gutsch of Milwaukee married Frank Hase of Milwaukee at the home of Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Henschel. The bride wore white crepe de chine with old lace. Pink roses, asparagus fern, carna tions, and white lilacs decorated the room. Officiant was Rev. J. J. Janett. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Henry Hase Sr and Jr and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Haysen, Miss Anna Mendhel, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Henchel, Mr. and Mrs. W. Giertsen, Capt. William Hase, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Gutsch.
Kenosha Wis June 16 Frank S Kemp president of Kenosha State Bank who was arrested over a year ago for violating state banking law was acquitted in a Chicago case and surrendered to Kenosha officers without extradition papers He is jailed in Kenosha charged with appropriating deposits of Kenosha Trust Company to his own use.
Excursion tickets to Lake Shetek Tracy Minnesota offered by Northwestern Line at reduced summer rates from La Crosse. Friday and Saturday round trips priced at 7 45 with return restricted to Tuesday. daily round trips 11 95 with return within thirty days. Lake Shetek touted for fishing and hunting with ample hotels and livery. Reachable lakes include Current Siegel Fremont Sarah Bear Long Buffalo Iron Beauty Willow Isabella and Clear.
A special children's matinee will be held tomorrow at the Bi jou theatre with all children admitted for 5 cents.
Amateur baseball showdown in La Crosse as the Regulators host Lansing Iowa on the street grounds. Excursionists from the Yeomen steamer J. S. attend. game billed as a spirited afternoon matchup between teams from Wisconsin and Iowa.
The C M and St P will sell excursion tickets for the Modern Woodmen meeting in Milwaukee from June 17 to 24. Round trip price is $6.40. Sale dates June 16 only, valid for return until June 26, 1905.
The Columbia County Woodmen celebration in WYOCENA Wisconsin drew about seven thousand people. The Wenonah park site hosted all county camps with a parade starting at 9:30 from the school house, featuring seven bands and various floats.
Excur sion tickets will be sold at one fare for round trip May 31 to June 2 inclusive with favorable return limits. Apply to agents Chicago North Western Ry Bristol Tennessee.
Dr George Powell is described as a consulting physician and surgeon. The note highlights his medical roles and professional designation in a historical context.
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