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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1910
Page
4
After months of study the Milwaukee road declares it will run through the heart of Bangor with a parallel double track. Residents pressed to reroute north of the village but officials sent surveyors and will begin land negotiations in town center.
The Cosmopolitan Carnival company will perform on the north side the week of July 4 offering free acts including a daredevil ladder dive from a 100 foot structure into a shallow canvas tank. Carnival queen voting continues with standings changing nightly among Minnie Whittenberg Dolly Kneebes Lauren Latson Bessie Close Marie Stallsmith Alma Larson Josephine Ulka and others.
Harvey Boyle of 1516 Kane street found a pearl weighing twenty three grains in a Black river dam near the old Jenk's saw mill. The round gem, pea sized, has a sand spot blemish. A local buyer offered $300 last night, which Boyle refused.
The Copper Era notes Peter Riley, once a famed La Crosse boy, has quit his old job and opened a confectionery store in Clifton near the East Side bridge. Roy Peterson will manage the soda fountain as Pete invites friends and foes alike to visit, except for the tax collector, rent man, and undertaker.
Mrs. S Bakke, Mrs. J J Noem and Mildred visit Spring Valley Wisconsin. Major John Stevenson returns to Soldiers Home Milwaukee after city visit. A Johnsons and Larsons travel to New Albin Iowa to visit relatives. Lillian Sherman of Bangor Wisconsin visits Maude Fuller at 1220 Avon. Mrs A J Nelson and Gladys depart for Madison to attend Bertha Murland wedding to Professor Mayo. A J Brooks family leave for Washington Iowa to make home. Clesson Wiles leaves for Dubuque to join Q company. Meetings held nightly at Tabernacle Baptist Church Avon Clinton. Mr and Mrs C Gilberg learn of daughter Mrs Frank Smiths serious illness in Milwaukee. Mrs Otto Granke hosts birthday reception. Funeral of O W Johnson held at 1327 Berlin with Rev Slaate. Interment Oak Grove cemetery. Mrs Charles Hamann and Florence Winona guests of Mrs John Neumann 1802 Kane.
Lansing Iowa residents and visitors noted in brief town items include Mrs Eliza Strub and Mrs Leonard Red departing for Sioux City after visiting Mrs Strub and L O Red family. Magdalena visiting St Paul. Wilma Rud returning to Spring Grove. John Eisel at Heftys meat market. Floyd Ferris of Church town. stock buyers Wild and Wild shipping cattle to Chicago. Kate Bartheld and mother to Prairie du Chien for treatment. Albert Thompson and family of Waukon visiting. Amond Amondsen of Elon briefly calling. Lydia Van Sant steamer with log raft. Krefer piano installed at A M Ahlstrom. George Peacock and wife visiting son Fred in St Paul. Nick Goddard, button cutter, ...
Mrs Theresa Groeschner aged 62 died at her home 1307 Kane street at 6 45 yesterday afternoon after a three week illness with gall stones She is survived by five children Charles Edward Frank Fred and Mrs Henry Kneebes all of the city She came to this city in pioneer days and had been a resident since then Funeral will be held at 2 30 Friday afternoon at the German M E church Rev Witter officiating Undertaker Dwyer in charge Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
A worker at Turners' factory has been seen mining at the Herman Lippe farm recently, indicating illicit activity near the property.
The Pierce Motor Company of 261 22d Street Racine Wisconsin offers about 15 five passenger motor boats with one and a half horsepower engines, capable of seven and a half miles per hour, priced at $90 including cushions. Pierce has 25 years of boat and engine making with international renown. Readers considering a motor boat purchase should seek full details. Applications taken in order with one week option on request.
James A. Patten, a millionaire cotton speculator, spoke in a Chicago club about his England trip. He said English reporters asked for a life sketch and dwelt on his humble beginnings. He noted not ashame nor pride, and warned against exaggerated youth hardships.
Gerard L Schonlau and Cora M Anderson married on a lawn at Swede Bottom with Japanese lanterns and greenery. Rev Neilsen officiated as relatives and friends offered congratulations. Guests viewed generous gifts before rice greeted the couple at the depot. They plan a short honeymoon then settle in Preston Minnesota.
E H Cleveland of Trempealeau possesses a “rare old bird” described as a sewing bird once used by ladies in the fifties. The contrivance, patented in 1853, clamps to a table similar to a modern meat chopper, and is made of metal.
A relic described as a spring loaded bird with a tail that opens its beak to hold sewn fabric was used before sewing machines. By pressing the tail the beak opens and needlework is inserted and held tight while ladies sew by hand. The bird contained a small cushion for sharpening needles and belonged to Mrs. Robinson, a respected Trem resident.
Pealeau, who recently relocated to Michigan, has long used the "bird" emblem for many years, marking a continued tradition in their activities and identity.
Glidden tourists depart Omaha for Des Moines with 557 miles of their journey completed and 159 miles remaining to cover.
Mrs Franks Burlinston of West Salem reportedly deserted her four year old child and left with the child and a man she claims to marry. Proceedings by Humane Agent Phillips to place the child in Sparta school were dropped.
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