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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1909

Page

4

Mother of Vals Keppel Dies After Stroke

Katherine Keppel aged 72 of Holmen died last evening at her daughter Mrs Herman Pralle after a stroke of paralysis. Survived by two sons V S and William Keppel. five daughters including Mrs Herman Pralie, Mrs William Gilsea, Mrs F Kra mer, Clara and Emma. a brother William Schwab. a sister Mrs John Shield. Funeral Wednesday at 1 pm from Mrs Pralie’s home and 2 pm at Onalaska German Lutheran Church. Rev Thurow officiating. Burial in Onalaska cemetery. Undertakers A and Q O Sletten in charge.

Katherine Keppel Holmen Herman Pralle Rev, Thurow Onalaska A. and QO. Sletten

A Tunneling Machine That Will Revolutionize Mining

Denver reports a new tunneling machine by Mr. Sigafoos proving successful. Weighing 29 tons and over 18 feet long, it uses 10 crushing heads on a 4 inch shaft with springs, cutting a full bore while muck is flushed by a 3 inch water jet. Potential uses include rapid subway construction and water conveyance through mountains.

North Side Hears Two Good Sermons

Two North Side pastors spoke on child training yesterday with Rev. A V Ingham urging timing and gentle guidance. He emphasized childhood as receptive and adaptable, warning against overtraining and urging devotion to God for proper moral development.

North Side A. V. Ingham Caledonia Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Baseball forfeited game between Onalaska and La Crosse Rubber Mills

After umpire Ambrose forfeited Sundays game to La Crosse 3 to 0, fans urged continuation. Onalaska led by manager Larson played on, but North side fell 11 to 10 to Rubber Mills. Irvine Comeau angered Ambrose by throwing at him. batteries Rubber Mills Blank McPfaden Will.

Ambrose Onalaska la Crosse Rubber Mills Larson North Side Boys Irvine Comeau

Old Couple Are Married Today

Sampson Ladue an elderly north side man who waited five days to avoid a $2 fee was married to Mollie Erickson by Rev. A. V. Ingham at o'clock this morning after applying for a license last Tuesday. Ladue has previously married three times, one more than his bride, formerly Mrs. Lars Finstad.

Sampson Ladue North Side Mollie Erickson Rev A. V. Ingham Ladue Lars Finstad

Following Jesus afar off sermon by Rev Randall

North Presbyterian pastor Rev A A Randall preached on Following Jesus afar off from Matthew 26 58 He warned that Peter and many modern disciples fail to stay close to Jesus during critical moments and that fear self interest and incomplete understanding cause denial of Christ in today’s world

A. A. Randall North Presbyterian Church Jesus Peter

Midway Tossers Wallop Lacrosse In Twelve Inning Clash

Midway defeats North Side 9 to 8 in twelve innings on Midway grounds. North Side led by three runs until the seventh when errors by a baseman let Midway score three to tie. Midway pushes across a run in the twelfth as J Larson holds North Side to three hits. Nutting fails to check Midway’s offense. Batteries: Midway Nutting and Sanderberg. Lacrosse J Larson and Ryan.

Midway Wallop North Side Town Bays Milway Nutting North Siders la Crosse J. Larson Sanderberger Ryan

Train Time Changed Affects One Burlington Arrival

New Burlington timetable proofs show only Train No 54 arriving La Crosse will be delayed after the schedule takes effect on June 27. The change shifts the arrival about an hour later.

Burlington Railroad City la Crosse

Mrs Kaiser Struck by Car Between Rails on Mill Street

Mrs William Kaiser, a North Side resident, was seriously injured yesterday afternoon while crossing Mill Street between brick piles and tracks as two streetcars approached from opposite directions. The southbound car’s bell allegedly failed. Dr Sutter sent her to La Crosse Hospital where she rests with good recovery prospects.

Mill Street William Kaiser

Local notices from Eau Claire area churches and residents

Rev A V Ingham visits Eau Claire for a few days with family. Caledonia Street M E church Children day exercises praised as the most beautiful yet. Mrs Ray Fitzsimmons of Minneapolis guests at W H Fitzsimmons home. Mrs J F Lawrason visits Prairie du Chien. Mrs Ed Laughlin recovering well after surgery. Mrs J Stevenson leaves for Evansville to attend Py thian Sisters grand lodge. Mrs H Nelson and children move to Parkston N D. Joe Waha visits from Prairie du Chien. Miss Kent of Minneapolis visits her brother M H Kent. P H Roggensack and family spend Sunday at West Salem. J F Lawrason returns to Prairie du Chien. John Roggensack and Etta Nesler visit West Salem. Athol Cacberg takes a week vacation with friends in De Soto and Twin Cities. S J Flor loses a valuable horse. Mrs Ross Jones and son visit St Louis relatives. W J Schultz returns from New Albin. Rev G M Thurow postpones Bay City move to attend Keppel funeral. Palmer Hapercorn hires at Allan House. Mrs A Sletten and three sons in Mindoro for 3–4 weeks. W C T U to meet tomorrow at Mrs John Owen’s.

A. V. Ingham North Side Methodist Church Eau Claire Caledonia Street M. E Ray Fitzsimmons Minneapolis Wis Ed Laughlin Charles Street St. Francis Hospital J. Stevenson Berlin Street Evansville Grand Lodge Pythian Sisters H. Nelson Parkston Mr. Nelson Joe Waha Prairie du Chien Miss Kent Twin Cities J. Flor Ross Jones St. Louis G. M. Thurow Avon Street Bay City Mich

McGregor Residents Note Sudden Death and Local Happenings

A well known McGregor resident Mr Ecker died suddenly at his home Wednesday morning. Schools closed for the year with twelve graduates, five boys and seven girls, as commencement at Sullivan's Opera house drew a near full house. The Guttenburg I C O F lodge celebrated its 50th anniversary June 19 with state grand master L W White. Frank Hatch and wife prepared to move to Nebraska. The triangle park fountain and beds are a local improvement. A diphtheria case is reported, medical care expected to control it.

Ecker Sullivan's Opera House St. Paul Chris Holmes Elgin Heights Hiram Sawyer C. I. Lewis Mr. Hahn Spokane Wash Wm. Allen S. S. Walker Guttenburg I. C. O. F. Lodge L. Ww. White Robert Quigley McGregor Frank Hatch Nebraska Triangle Park

Student summer plans for Dornbach and Momley noted

Hope there will be only the one case. Will Dornbach has gone to Mason City where he will be employed during the summer months. Miss Anna Momley will spend her vacation in Oklahoma with her sister.

Will Dornbach Mason City Anna Momley Oklahoma

Closing Musical of La Crosse School of Music

The La Crosse School of Music will stage a two night closing program this week. The first evening features pupil performances in instrumental and vocal music and readings, inviting public attendance. The second evening offers a faculty concert with violin solos by Harry A. Ross and performances by Mrs. Ross Chadwick and Solon, with Prof. Packman as accompanist. Tickets are forty cents season or fifteen cents for pupils recital. venue is 211 South Fifth Street with seating for 200-300. Tickets available from pupils or Fred Leithold's Music Store.

la Crosse School of Music Harry A. Ross Fred Leithold

Fire destroys major Watertown factory in $80,000 loss

Watertown Wisconsin June 21 Fire yesterday destroyed the main factory building of the G B Lewis company a leading price keepers supplies maker The loss is estimated at 80000 and fully insured Help from Orconowoe and the department brought the fire under control Several firemen were overcome including Gustav Schauldt who was in serious condition but expected to recover The blaze left about 125 men without work

Watertown Wis G. B. Lewis Company Orconomo Gustav Schauldt

Skat Players Meet at Milwaukee Milwaukees First Conventions

The twelfth annual congress of the North American Skat league opened at the Milwaukee Hippodrome on Wells Street. More than 1,500 professional skat players arrived by six special trains and numerous special cars to attend the convention, prompting local officials to feel waning attendance prospects.

Milwaukee Joeki Milwaukee Hippodrome Wells Street Sixth

Milwaukee Tournament Promised Largest League Event Yet

A statement touts the Milwaukee tournament as one of the largest and most enjoyable in league history, signaling high expectations for attendance and entertainment.

Ranted Milwaukee

Vera Lee On Trial For Murder Charge

Milwaukee, June 2. The trial of Vera Lee charged with murdering her husband Otto Lundstrum began before Judge Brazee in municipal court. The case drew wide attention. Police say they have a confession in which Mrs Lundstrum states she killed him because he would not give her a drink of whisky.

Milwaukee Wis Vera Lee Otto B. Lundstrum Brazee Lun&k Strum

Farmer Hangs Self in Wisconsin Barn

Mike Gerlikovsky, 58, of Bellevue town hanged himself in his barn after two failed attempts. Family conflicts were given as the motive in Green Bay Wisconsin.

Green Bay Wis Mike Gerlikovsky Bellevue

Fragmentary crime note hints at shooting case

Brief readable lines reference a shooting incident involving individuals named Smith and Beek with ages 39 and 50, but key details are missing. No clear location or outcome is evident from the fragments provided.

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