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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
5
John Linee and William Stack were arrested and charged with fraudulently obtaining accommodations at the Bronson hotel. William Bronson Jr. testified as a defendant. They pleaded not guilty and a July 3 trial was set. Bronson says the men pretended to be advertising men and left after two weeks of credit without explanation.
In a lodge room at Dibble, Dr. J. B. Howard was shot and killed by E. A. Reifer who was then fatally wounded. Reifer was arrested. Dibble lies twenty five miles east of Chickasha. The note adds three maxims: cultivate courage affection and gentleness.
An ad argues coffee drains brain nutrients and causes nervous prostration and digestive issues. It urges quitting coffee and starting Postum Food Drink, claiming improved health and vitality with regular use and a better taste.
Clarence Thompson, 13, admitted breaking into A B Moll grocery on Main between Sixth and Seventh and stealing from a purse at St Joseph School yesterday afternoon. He confessed to stealing $5 from the Moll store and $20 from Mrs R J Ett’s purse during the Cathedral church ladies bowling group event. Police held him for hearings tomorrow.
Mark Twain attended a Pilgrims' club lunch at the Savoy in London where Chairman Birrell praised him as a top living author. Twain joked that a newspaper bill implied he stole a cup, then quipped about losing a hat and a remark on an archdeacon, denying any theft.
A marriage took place yesterday at 3 30 P M at the Congregational parsonage in Houston County. Arthur Grant Dyer and Jessamine Raymond both of Houston Minnesota were married by Rev Henry Faville with Arthur T Rowland assisting and Helen Raymond as bridesmaid. The groom is a noted Houston merchant and the couple are highly regarded locals.
The weekly trap shoot on French Island yesterday saw Henry Gohres take first place with 22 points. The event drew shooters including Joe Gohres and Roberge, with scores listed in the official record.
The Wisconsin branch of the Family Protective association elected officers at Holy Trinity church. C. J. Opitz was chosen president and Rev. Hi. J. Untraut was named secretary and treasurer.
Mrs. Joyce Hogan hosted the Multum In Parvo club on a Wednesday trip to Hokah. Superintendent Irwin's private car conveyed the party, which included Mesdames F. C. Suiter, E. G. Perkins, E. C. Raymond, W. G. Moss, E. J. Evans, H. J. Hirshheimer, D. G. McMillan, F. G. Scofield, and Joyce Hogan.
Mrs E A Gatterdam and mother visit Chicago and plan Madison trips. Hyslop and Eugene Gatterdam travel to Black River Falls for two weeks of scenic rides. Hood River hosting Mrs P S Davidson with Levi Withee. Frank E Davis family to Fairmont Oak Beach cottages with Dora Marshall. Alicia Hazel Haswold guests of Agnes Hendrickson. Allerton hosts F J Hudson and E Roe at French Island cottage. M H Davis of Minneapolis visiting F E Davis.
Mrs F C Sutter entertained a group of ladies at bridge in honor of Mrs Walter Dow of New Hampton New Hampshire. Guests included Mesdames Scofield George Gordon W W Withee Charles Dow H J Hirshheimer B C Smith Paul Pamperin E E Dow George Kimber E G Perkins E C Perkins D G McMillan A C Millington and Mrs Walter Dow.
Mrs John James hosts a birthday gathering for the As You Like It club on Monday afternoon. Attendees include Mesdames Lightbody Emily P Reed Bleekman Bunting Hardy and Miss Virginia Lyndh of Louisville. Extracts from Shakespeare and anecdotes are shared. Lyndh, a noted elocutionist, delivers a praised recitation.
Miss Hilda Marret Scharpf and Henry C Burgman wed Wednesday evening at the bride’s mother's home on South Sixth street. Rev Julius Gamm officiated under a bower of smilax and roses with Flossie Burgman bearing the ring. The couple will reside in Janesville Wisconsin after a short wedding tour.
Fire crews extinguished a small blaze at Torrance foundry with no damage. Various town happenings include a rescheduled Modern Samaritans dance, fair advertising leadership changes, improved rural phone service, cornerstone laying for Whitehall Catholic church, and Fourth of July rail and festival plans across La Crosse area.
Local society items list visitors and residents in La Crosse with numerous short mentions. John Kampschroer Jr returns from Chicago. Julius Schilling Nora Schury and Mrs. Nolden attend Miss Minnie Saxer funeral in Alma. Dr. Will Powell and Dr. A. Reise appear. many others arrive, depart, or visit friends, with ads for Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Urine Laxative noted.
The advertisement touts an across the lake trip via Crosby Line steamers and Grand Trunk Railway with double track from Chicago to Montreal and Niagara Falls. A new fast train with buffet parlor car connects with boats at Grand Haven for a daylight ride across Michigan. For excursion fares and timetables, contact Geo. W. Vaux, A. G. P. & T. A.
Applicants for engineers and ordinary firemen positions will be tested at the city building in La Crosse Wisconsin on Friday June 28 1907 at 730 p m by order of the police and fire commissioners secretary L C Colman.
A. A. Herren of Finch Arkansas and O. T. Erhart report Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough and lung remedy. Herren claims it cured consumption in early stages and says many users are satisfied.
Low rate excursion tickets go on sale to various points via the North Western Line. For particulars apply to any agent.
Contractor Frank Schwalbe has won the bid to erect a new hotel for Elliott Loeffler on the old City hotel site. Work has begun and bids for heating and plumbing are being received by architects Schick and Roth, with the contract to be awarded next week.
The cases of George Rudolph and three other mulders from Summit Store foundry facing assault charges by Martin Keiser will be heard in county court tomorrow morning.
Rev. Jos F Volz, previously of Lacrosse and pastor at Menominee, is named pastor of St John’s Church in Marshfield to succeed the late Rev John Eisen. Marshfield church is among the district’s largest congregations.
Bishop Schwebach will ordain Deacons Peter Emer August Hovorka and Mike Morris at his chapel on Sunday July 7. The article notes a point about a good man avoids pride in false claims of victimhood.
Special routings and side trips offer visits to Niagara Falls Lake Champlain the St. Lawrence Hudson River trip Adirondacks the Catskills Berkshire Hills Chautauqua Atlantic City New York City Boston Philadelphia Washington Baltimore and seaside and mountain resorts. Information available from North-Western Line agents.
A health note explains that healthy kidneys filter impurities and enable good health. Foley's Kidney Cure is advertised as strengthening the urine system and curing kidney and bladder disease, as endorsed by O. T. Erhart.
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