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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1908
Page
9
A compilation of sale notices listing various properties including corner lots, multiple houses, and cottages with addresses at Pine St Denton and others. Multiple items detail lumber, Davenport bed and chairs, buggies, farm machinery, timbers, and household goods available through local businesses and residents.
C S Van Auken at 328 Pearl Street advertises tornado insurance with premiums of four dollars per thousand for three years and six dollars per thousand for five years.
The Steamer E. Rutledge is now available for chartered excursions. For rates and dates contact F. J. Fugina in Fountain City Wisconsin.
WANTED We will teach a young man how to make half tones and zinc etchings for $100. Do you want to earn $20 to $30 a week after learning that trade? Apply at National Engraving Co. WANTED Position to do stenographic work evenings. Have my own machine. Address Stenographer, Tribune.
Aterloo Indiana June 24 Miss May Baker 19 took half an ounce of carbolic acid misjudging it for a throat gargle. Her mouth and throat were badly burned but she did not choke and will recover.
Notice to architects invites sealed plans for a three story agricultural and domestic economy building in Onalaska Wisconsin to house at least 200 students. Bids due June 30 1908 by 10 00 am with cost not to exceed 35000. Includes brick paving and all utilities. board reserves right to reject all plans.
Madison Baseball directors praised manager Cassidoine after a tense period of restlessness and rumors. The board passed a resolution affirming Cassidoine and his plans, signaling strong support and intent to improve team performance for the fan base.
Doerflinger's big Matin street show windows attract shoppers for Dollar Day with a list of values including 30 piece dinner sets and parlor lamps all marked at one dollar. A near-riot occurred yesterday when two local men argued over the genuineness of dollar bills in the window protected by a husky peace-maker.
Poughkeepsie N Y June 24 Wisconsin oarsmen prepared for a big race Saturday with coaching focus on finishing touches. Sentiment favors the Badger varsity but the freshmen are regarded as a serious threat after solid practice. Cornell also fields a fast freshman crew for what experts expect to be a magnificent dual on race day.
Western Walworth county residents report cattle and horse losses to rustlers and call for a local organization to identify and stop the criminals at the head of the depredations, aiming to curb the thefts.
Democratic leaders plan a local meeting in La Crosse about a week before the state convention in Milwaukee to elect sixteen delegates and an equal number of alternates. La Crosse county gains sixteen representatives based on 1904 presidential vote, with many locals preparing to travel to Denver for the national convention while rail rates are favorable.
Foreign Markets Chicago June 24 cattle 12,000 up 10 to 15 cents beef $6.20 to $8.40 stocks $2.60 to $5.50 hogs 26,000 up 5 to 10 cents close weak light $5.70 to $6.25 heavy $6.05 to $6.35 pigs $4.50 to $5.55 sheep 17,000 steady natives $3 to $5.30 lambs $4.25 to $6.25
New York stock market started with a firmer tone on June 24 as several issues advanced. Gains were seen in many issues while government bonds held steady and others moved irregularly amid active London buying.
Kansas City resumes Sunday theater operations after Prosecutor Kimprell dismissed 100 suits against actors managers and employees. Judge Wallace failed to enforce a city ban and pending indictments will be dismissed or continued indefinitely.
A grand Thursday evening concert at Emanuel Church Twelfth and Vine features leading local artists. The program includes piano and organ duets Rev and Mrs H Etzelmueller Wiserere from Trovatore vocal solos Minnie May The Earth is the Lords Elocution Florence Lovejoy Mills violin solo Prof Jacob Reuter Siciliano Alma Sielstad Helen Ulrich Bells of Corneville piano duets Misses Sielstad and Ulrich Bells of Corneville Part II continues with Minnie May The Choir Boy or Dream Lambert Arthur P Thomas Polonaise op 40 No 1 Elocution Florence Lovejoy Mills Souvenir de Hayden Leonard and H Etzelmueller Gugue 12 Suite Handel.
Cattle in Kansas City numbered about 3,000 with steers bringing 4.80 to 4.88 and stockers 3 to 5. Hogs totaled 14,000 with bulk at 5.90 to 6.05 and pigs 4.25 to 5.90. Sheep reached 6,000 with muttons 4 to 5 and lambs 5 to 6.25.
New York opinion on market direction signals caution with potential bull activity postponed after further liquidation. Readout lists prices for cucumbers to gooseberries, with figures for bananas, oranges, lemons, onions, cabbage, pineapples, berries, dairy, eggs, meats, and vegetables from multiple suppliers and markets.
Architects Schick and Roth and Wells E Bennet petition the county school board to appoint an expert to oversee the letting of the plans for a new agricultural school. Wenzell Lynch received the parishionage project contract for St. Wenceslaus church, cost about 6000 dollars, to be built beside the church. Schick and Roth also draw plans for a large Catholic church at Alvina Iowa. William Baum plans a new frame residence on Division Street between 16th and 18th.
Kreutz's orchestra has been secured for the Hatfield dam excursion in July. Committees are formed to handle work and ticket sales, with advance requests and distribution to surrounding towns for accommodations. The dam company plans a lake excursion for ladies preferring not to tour the power works.
State Vice President John L Utemoehl leaves tonight for Superior to attend the annual Eagles state convention. He could not attend this afternoon's opening due to pressing business. Delegates John Williams and J C Sehlicht left last evening to join the gathering.
J. W. Cooley's large floating theatre is at the levee and to show here tonight. The boat ranks among the finest of its kind in the country and is touring the river, showing in various towns. It carries a full company of actors with a dainty chorus. Their band was seen on streets today and a large crowd is expected this evening.
Miss Elsie Baldwin left Monday for Fairplay Mo to spend the summer with relatives. Mrs Andrew Thompson visiting her mother Mrs O T Westby returned to La Crosse Monday. Miss Bessie Baldwin went to Minneapolis today for a few days. Miss Vera Sands who has been guest of Miss Lulu Angel returned to Tomah Monday. C C Coe A A Du Mez Dr C H Cremer and John Cremer of Cashton with Attorney Ray Graves went to Madison Monday for a hearing before the railroad rate commission on Cashton electric light plant. Mrs E Hamry and daughter Effie of Red Lake Falls Minn are guests this week at the home of Matt Hanson. Minnie Winters Mr and Mrs A D Benjamin and Mrs F D Davis went to Tomah Monday to attend the wedding of Mrs Davis sister. Sidney N Smith was a business caller at La Crosse Monday. Miss Flora Wolf of Tomah spent the day in the city Monday. C W Graves of Viroqua was called there Sunday by the illness of his mother Mrs M J Lapham. Sparta Fruit Growers association shipped out five car loads of berries Monday. Word was received of the death of Mr John Kemp's brother in law Colonel O E Dewey. Mr and Mrs John Kemp left Monday for Watertown SD to attend the funeral. Mr and Mrs F P Roberts and daughter Blodwen visited over Sunday at the home of D F Davis. Mrs Minnie McBride and two children visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Van Antwerp returned to Portage Monday. Miss Mae Oswald has returned from Minneapolis where she has been teaching the past winter.
MARSHALLTOWN Iowa June 24 Will J Papelje 23 drowned in the Rock river at Rock Rapids Sunday evening. He was bathing and dove from a boat and failed to rise. Carl F Pierson Hawarden fireman on the Northwestern railroad fell from his engine crossing the Iowa river bridge near Gifford. He pitched into the river and was killed. body recovered half an hour later.
Weather keeps farmers anxious as rain continues delaying harvest and driving fruit prices. Currants and gooseberries sell for 10 cents a quart while California cherries fall to 25 cents a pound, with home grown fruit likely to follow. Wet weather threatens crop yields and potential losses if rains persist.
A brief exchange shows a mistress asking the cook to perform at their best for visiting friends and the cook promising to deliver, noting both speakers use formal or affectionate address. The dialogue hints at domestic roles and social routines of hosting.
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