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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1907
Page
6
A grim historic report describes a baby with widespread eczema, crusted lips and bleeding skin. Doctors’ three attempts to cure the illness failed and the child’s cheeks showed large holes from disease and scratching.
A parent recalls severe infant eczema and crusted sores, seeking multiple doctors before trying Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. Within ten weeks the child’s skin cleared and improved rapidly, with the family vouching for a miraculous recovery. Endorsement by F Hohrath president of the Hohrath Silk company.
Genevieve Belle Jackson accuses Andrew Swennson of abusive language in a police court case before Judge C W Hunt. Swennson is fined $1 and costs totaling $13.25 and plans to appeal. Jackson’s husband speaks as she applauds, showing contempt.
The Burlington road invites patrons to submit criticisms and suggestions to the passenger traffic manager. Locked boxes will be placed in observation cars and pads provided for notes. Officials aim to improve dining car and station service through honest public input.
Houston Va June 26 The defense theory claims Estes drugged and abducted Elizabeth Loving for a cold blooded murder of her accuser. Elizabeth Loving corroborates but appears unconvincing. Weighed by weight comparison 140 vs 119, witness testimony casts doubt as jurors prepare to hear verdict.
The river climbed one tenth of a foot to 7.7 feet yesterday and is expected to hold steady for the next 36 hours.
O B Cahoon longtime superintendent resigns to join the American Gas and Electric company at Wheeling West Virginia. William Woods general foreman James Barry lineman and George Mueller solicitor also resigning to take positions with A G E at Scranton Rockford and Wheeling respectively.
County supervisors report $8,000 allocated for Mindoro Road with farmers contributing $1,500 and bearing right of way costs. Damages claimed by landowners set at $185,000 while a settlement for major holder Matt Anderson is fixed at $500. Board approves Anderson payoff and proceeds to Onalaska La Crosse road discussions.
John Elenberger seeks divorce in Milwaukee after Emma Goldman, once his wife, is convicted of murdering her infant child amid exposure of her past. He admits another relationship and cites she cannot cook for him anymore as the motive. He says nothing about being duped.
Andrew Fiene, 25, a Milwaukee plumber living at 2104 Clarke Street, shot and killed Frank Volkmann a saloonkeeper and his daughter Elsie his former sweetheart. He then killed himself. Fiene had courted Elsie for two years and asked her to marry him she refused saying she would not wed until she turned 20.
A special meeting of North La Crosse lodge No. 190 F and A M is set for this evening at 7 30 at the hall. Work will be performed in the B A degree.
Mr and Mrs John flyers of St Josephs Ridge mourn the loss of their infant daughter who died yesterday. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 9 o clock from the Catholic church with Mrs Theodore Mannstedt in charge.
Joseph A. Nekola head bookkeeper for Heileman Brewing married Anna Bergens in a quiet ceremony at the bride’s home. The service took place at the Sroka residence of Holy Cross parish.
Trempealeau’s Speaker Ekern won a decisive victory in Madison when he pushed through all insurance bills from the legislative investigating committee. Assemblyman Cleary opposed the measures, but amendments were defeated. The bills now move to the senate for possible changes.
Improvements at Pettibone park start July first per Marsh Bridge company plans. A crew will excavate for a new lake to replace the baths, and fill dirt will widen approaches to the new concrete bridge over the lagoon. The lake, canal, and bridge work should finish this summer.
Diamond Joe boats will serve regularly and reach La Crosse every fourth day starting July 1. The steamer Sidney will depart St. Louis June 28 replacing the Quincy which is not ready to leave Dubuque. The Sidney’s July 3 arrival is swapped for the St. Paul leaving St. Louis on July 3 at 10 a.m. for its first trip to St. Paul.
In circuit court at noon the taking of testimony in the La Salle suit for the estate of Gus Ensel concluded. The case will be argued before Judge Fruit on July 22. Miss La Salle, proprietor of a disorderly house, sues for the estate of $40,000 claiming she loaned Ensel more than that before his death.
The speed department opened with the entry of S. C. Smith of Elk Point South Dakota sending T. C. B. in the 2:22 trot. Secretary C. S. Van Auken notes entries close July 1 though typically mailed up to race day. early submissions are unusually accepted.
Two Milwaukee youths Joseph Podlasky and Richard Steindler left Sunday for St Paul with a horse and wagon for a health trip route via La Crosse. They expect to reach their destination Thursday and plan a seven day journey.
Ten bombs exploded in the public square at Trapscaucasia causing numerous deaths and injuries. Many houses were demolished and the city reels from the blast.
Mr and Mrs Math Saxer and family express gratitude to Rev Panzlau Rev Brenner and the church choir for support during the illness and heat of their beloved daughter and sister Minnie Saxer. They also thank those who gave flowers.
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