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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1907
Page
12
A large group of boss barbers has met with north side shop owners and attempted to push a 15 cent price rise. Charles Mattsdorf resisted last time, and he again blocked the move. It is unclear if a partial deal will form among some shops, but a full change seems unlikely.
Two more men resign from the Wisconsin Light and Power plant on the north side. Olaf Moe the fireman and Joseph Tersey the stoker intend to leave effective June 1. Including the chief engineer and two assistants, five resignations will take effect next month amid management changes.
The city tree trimmer works on Caledonia Street today after earlier notices requiring property owners to trim trees as per the law. If owners neglect, the city will perform the work and charge the abutting property owners for costs.
James Cornelius, convicted wife killer, was executed by electric chair in Columbus this morning. He had arranged his own funeral and prepared his burial plans.
The North Side Progressive league plans a large regular meeting on Wednesday evening July 3. The group aims to be one of its most enthusiastic gatherings with several important measures to be discussed and many new members to be welcomed. The event is open to the public and many prospective speakers are expected.
Miss Mayme May of Caledonia street married Dr Willard Pease of Rio Wisconsin in a ceremony at the bride home. Rev Moller officiated at 8 30 p m. A wedding supper followed and the couple departed for the east to begin their honeymoon.
A large crowd from the north side gathered for the Holmen double wedding of the Bratberg sisters to the Lees brothers held at Halfway Creek church. Rev Berrum officiated at 2 PM and guests enjoyed a reception and supper at Andrew Bratberg's home afterward with about 500 attendees.
Washington reports Captain Richmond Hobson, once a proponent of a billion dollar navy, has abandoned sea power for farming. He led an Alabama district tour with agricultural experts to educate voters on soil, crops, and farming profits, promising yearly districtwide agriculture focus and a shift from naval committee ambitions to soil science.
George H. Steenberg of Chicago demonstrated the Hoxie mushroom bullet to local sportsmen near Gund's brewery. A beef shank was shot to compare effects with an ordinary bullet, showing deeper flesh damage but clean skin and bone. Observers claimed the bullet could kill large game instantly and reduce the need for heavy arms.
North Side residents gathered for an ice cream social on church lawn. Jacob Picha, 1635 Loomis, received insurance for recent residence fire damage. Don Whiting owns eleven wild ducks as valuable decoys. Edward Coster returned home from Bangor funeral duties for his father-in-law Henry Wettstein. Mr and Mrs Richard Hurley, 1208 Caledonia, welcomed a baby girl.
Four youths were arrested by Officer McGrath for stealing beer bottles from Michel Brewing Company. They sold the bottles to saloonkeepers and are in custody awaiting punishment.
A farmer A Jacobs settled out of court with Miss Margery Sill over trespass in his orchard. The suit claimed Miss Sill plucked apple blossoms from his trees. The case, to be heard in Judge John Daniels' court, was resolved before trial.
A wry saying describes how a boy’s heroic ideal shifts when a peer runs away from home. The remark highlights youth culture and perceptions of courage, independence, and social pressures in adolescence.
Miss Hilda Margaret Scharpf and Henry A Burgman of Janesville Wisconsin were married at the bride's mother's home in a June evening ceremony conducted by Rev Julius Gamm. The bride wore French organdie and carried lilies of the valley bouquet. After a short reception they left for their honeymoon and will reside in Janesville where the groom is in business.
Mrs Charles Bauch of 217 Sumner Street was surprised last Thursday afternoon for her birthday anniversary. Attending were Mesdames J Hentchel Limpert Butch Kapanke Horn Von Ende Ryall French Barkow Bubser Strebo Will Sowden F Bauch C Bauch G Bauch Hirchfeld Schwartz Bramsted and Zim mer.
Miss Mayme May daughter of Mr and Mrs William May married Dr Willard Pease of Rio Wisconsin at their Kane street home in a small ceremony conducted by Rev C N Moller. A wedding supper followed and the couple left for a wedding trip heading east to Rio where the groom maintains a larger medical practice.
Mrs John Desgher hosted a launch ride aboard the Peerless on Tuesday landing at the Dakota grove where the party enjoyed refreshments. The guests included Mesdames Desgher Sutor Wolf Guenther Olberg Hart Cook Tausche Millington Rose Waters Skaar Frank Jones Oyen Sorrenson John Haugen Nelson Rose Denver Anderson Fond du Lac Flora Guenther and several companions.
Mrs Homer Hart Jr gave a tea this afternoon in honor of Mrs Oesgher with guests Mesdames Skaar John Oesgher Louis Pamperin Paul Pamperin Gruenzner Olberg Oyen John Haugen Sorrenson and Mrs Nelson of Peoria Ill.
Miss Frank Walker daughter of Mr and Mrs F S Waller received a launch ride and picnic Wednesday afternoon as a reward for being one of the top students in her class.
The pupils recommended for promotion enjoyed a river trip aboard the Otto, landing at Ferndale for supper. Attendees included Frank Walker, Dorothy and Ellen Hixon, Jeannette Hankerson, Laura Cunningham, Anna Colman, and others. Chaperones were Mrs. Frank Wheeler, H. L. Colman, and Misses Minnie Walsher, May Conant, Harriet Batchelder.
Hickory Homestead No 806 of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen met Thursday evening with strong attendance. Ten members were admitted and several applications acted on. A pie eating contest crowned C M Willey the head prize winner a solid gold Yeomen pin with Fred Grokowsky taking second. Dancing followed.
Members of the Tuchapuchee club enjoyed a moonlit river trip last night. After sailing three miles upriver a landing for a hearty supper was made and the boat continued its voyage. Attending were Miss H M Woods Miss Radike Miss Drake Miss Hahn Miss Renner Miss A Potter Miss J Hollenbeck Miss Bailey Miss Dewey Miss Lang Miss Risberg Miss Esperseth Miss Malum Miss Jennings Mr O A Hammer Mr Ed Pynn Mr F J Satek Mr P Kennedy Mr M Risberg Mr W Spears Mr J W Hoag Mr L Cox Mr J Blair and Mr Carl Jungbluth.
Great preparations are underway for the reception of Hon. William Koch grand foreman of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen who will meet with the local organization on July 11.
The Ladies of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen host a lawn social at 411 West Avenue North the evening of Tuesday July 9. Music will be provided by the Yeomen orchestra.
An all day event was held at Pettibone park on Wednesday with attendees including Mr and Mrs W A Pryor Mr W F Benton Mr E L Spicer Mrs Lowe Edward Benton Edith Alice and Margaret Pryor and Miss Gertrude Heydon Enjoyment centered on community gathering and socializing.
A social outing at Myrick Park featured Mr and Mrs W E Barber with Miss Mayme Barber Bernice Barber and Newell Barber in attendance. The group enjoyed a relaxing Tuesday afternoon gathering with family members and friends.
R T Rock of Superior told Wisconsin retailers that progress comes only with organized effort and dues support. He noted current state dues total 74 dollars and urged a $1 per grocer annual contribution to fund state work. The group also failed to decide on a picnic location, referring the matter to the committee for later report.
Mrs. W. A. Pryor Edith Alice and Margaret Pryor and Mrs. J. S. Lowe picnicked at Myrick park enjoying a daytime outing with family friends.
Mrs Edith Clements of St Paul is spending a few days with friends in the city. Miss Marie Wheeler who has been attending Miss Madeina s school at Washington D C has returned for the summer vacation. Miss Dorothy Usher of Milwaukee is visiting her grandmother Mrs H P Bliss.
A government commission led by Prof Paul Bartsch will tour every bayou and sandbank from the Mississippi to the Arkansas river this summer to study pearl mussels and explore propagation. The effort aims to prevent shell shortages and protect the pearl button trade amid rising demand.
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