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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1905
Page
2
A washout last evening on the Milwaukee road near Minneapolis City disrupted service. Several passenger trains used the Burlington road this morning and will continue until repairs finish, with a large crew at work.
A baseball game between North La Crosse and the Ramblers is set for Sunday June 18 at George Street grounds. Jacques and Squires will catch for North La Crosse with Anderson and Fasting behind the Ramblers.
The C. J. Crosby Granite company completed a monument over Grover Downs in the Catholic cemetery. Alderman John Downs had placed the previous stone. The new top features imported moss green with Wisconsin and Barre granite bases.
Miss Mabel Miller of 1226 Avon Street was surprised by friends last evening. Music by visitors, games, and refreshments followed. Attendees included Misses Ira Kenney Roe Chubb Mae Orwell Ella Gage Ella Miller Gertrude Clemens Lena Swale and Messrs Jerome Larson Melyina Siverson Harry Schneller Clarence Silloway.
The Tribune presents bold coverage from La Crosse. It pledges honesty and direct reporting on local events, politics, and community concerns, aiming to inform residents without fear or favours.
Three thousand cords dry 16 inch mill wood. Miss Natelle Johnson returns from Plattsville normal school. Mrs Albert Johnson travels to visit parents in the southern state. Barber wanted Frank Farnham 516 Mill. Melton Figgie ill at 1027 Rose. Mrs Charles Pierce and children visit Portage relatives. Children’s Day program at Scandinavian Baptist church tomorrow. Miss Mary Kraveny to visit Portage Reeseville Milwaukee La Crosse Morton Minn. House and store building for sale to be moved inquire Thomas & Phalon 700 Rose. Frank R Haynes advertises citywide scores of league teams on his card.
A nostalgic old time party hosted by Miss Nellie Davidson at 1602 Charles Street last evening featured picturesque costumes and harmonica music. Guests included Misses Anna Paulson Marie Jensen Ida Wingstad Bertha Borreson Adah Streeter Emma Rund Norah Wagner Lilah Anderson Ida Mabel Paulson Laura Davidson and Mrs Dell Davidson plus Messrs. Alex Myhre A Black Ed Hammer Sever Spoonick Dell Davidson Nels Rund Helmer Wingstad Walter Peterson Leonard Larson Jno Brakke Tony Johnson Oscar Myhre Nelmer Davidson Jno Haroldson Alf Hoel and others as the festive gathering continued with games and a late midnight elaborate supper.
Grand Rapids, June 17. Cousins of Mrs. Mary McNamara sue to break her will claiming undue influence. They allege she was frightened into disposing of an estate worth over $100,000 to the church and clergy. Depositions cite fear of death and promises of posthumous heaven through charity.
Paris reports ongoing friction between France and Germany over Morocco with officials denying sensational headlines. Disputes center on French dominance and German insistence on an international congress, amid fears of incidents on the Franco German frontier and shifts in European alliances.
New York doctors report a Harlem hospital case of tetanus trismus or lockjaw traced to grief after an Italian man, who arrived two weeks earlier from Italy, was swindled out of $25 by Battery and Italian quarters padrones. Five days after his jaws locked, doctors have not yet relieved him.
Over 60 000 acres irrigated land in the Yellowstone valley west of Billings Montana suitable for alfalfa. Irrigated alfalfa yields 10 000 pounds per acre. enclosed pasture 500 pounds. range 250 pounds. One irrigated acre can feed a steer 400 days. pasture 20 days. range 10 days. 160 irrigated acres sustain 1600 sheep for a year. pasture 80. range 40. For publications contact Northern Pacific Ry Series C302 C W Mott St Paul Minn.
Very low rail fares advertised for a Saengerfest trip from Chicago to Wausau Wisconsin via the Northwestern Line. Excursion tickets available with favorable return limits. apply to Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
The June 17 report says a grand jury expects a broad labor scandal touching dozens of labor leaders and business men. It cites alleged graft in strike settlements, payments to leaders, and collusion between team owners and unions, with other rumors of rent-seeking and riots amid limited union presence.
Miss Ruth McCracken is the guest of Misses Emma and Louise Gund at their inn for a brief visit.
New York report notes moderate improvement in commercial conditions with conservative progress and no excesses. Seasonable weather boosts retail sales of light-weight apparel while fall and winter orders rise. Mercantile payments improve and crop prospects lift overall operations. textile manufacturing steadier. 229 US and 25 Canada failures this week.
Excursion tickets to Milwaukee via the Northwestern Line will be sold June 16 to 22 with favorable return limits on account of the Biennial Meeting of Modern Woodmen. Apply to agents Chicago and Northwestern Ry.
Tragedian Robert Downing praises Peruna as heat resistant and preventive for summer ailments and hoarseness. Ad promotes Dr. Hartman’s Chronic Catarrh book and Peruna as the only systemic catarrh remedy, with Columbus Ohio address for confidential correspondence.
The Northwestern Line offers a ten cent history compendium on the Northwest railroads from dusk of Indian cessions to modern times. A new through train schedule connects Salem South Dakota and Sioux City via Alton with daily service except Sunday, 6:00 a m departure and 4:00 p m return, with through service at Alton.
Dr George Powell, a consulting physician and surgeon, appears in the record as a medical professional offering expert services. He is noted for his role assisting patients with surgical consultations and general medical care.
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