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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1911
Page
5
The ad extols Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a safe laxative for ladies and children, claiming it strengthens, cures indigestion, and relieves colds. It warns of imitations and urges buyers to seek the California Fig Syrup Co. label on genuine packages, price 30 cents, available at leading druggists.
A bustling La Crosse scene features visitors from Brownsville Houston and Spring Grove relations in town. engagements include dances by the Brotherhood of American Yeomen, Ladies' Aid meetings, and a F and A M special. various residents depart for home after stays and business. Local announcements cover appointments, sales ads for houses, stenography positions, and Fourth of July plans at Myrick park.
The Wisconsin Archaeological Society plans a Prairie du Chien meeting in August or September to study Indian mounds and local antiquities. A Lookout Height visit at the junction of the Wisconsin and Mississippi rivers is noted as the first view point of Father of Waters by Marquette's party. The article also mentions Gays Mill becoming a dry town July 1 with a two day celebration on June 29 and 30, plus ball games and music. additional items reference U. S. cavalry detachment actions.
Physician and surgeon offering consultations with hours 10:30 to 12:15 and 1:30 to 5:00 and evenings at 7:50. Sunday slot 11 to 12. New phone 1241 old phone 59. Residence 816 Main Street.
A stream of visitors and travelers moved through the region from Fort Snelling toward Sparta and Mt. Sterling with several hundred onlookers at an encampment Tuesday. District Attorney M. R. Munson and Register of Deeds Albert Weeks attended John A. Johnson's funeral in Mt. Sterling.
Milwaukee council faces another Dietz case as Mrs. Mary Klinkhammer clashes with school directors over eviction from her long-time home condemned for a playground. She insists she will not leave despite years of condemnation and a desire to stay through her declining years.
Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee, who recently underwent surgery and donated blood to save his wife, has a slight relapse and has returned to the hospital under physician orders. He had strained himself with overwork.
The steamer schooner Signal, used to tow Oakland garbage to sea, ran ashore today on Camel's Back rock near the Cliff house in San Francisco. It is feared to be a total loss, with an estimated value of $50,000.
Hartford June 29 The senate votes 22 to 8 against the federal income tax amendment. The house has not yet considered the resolution.
A reflective note asks about daughters pursuing knowledge and which family side they resemble, pondering lineage and influence across generations.
McGregor Iowa extends hospitality to the La Crosse motor boat fleet on July 2 as they pass on the Mississippi River route to Dubuque. Officials expect a short stop in McGregor with limited time to meet Cassville's late schedule for the following reception fleet.
The tale recounts a strategist's dubious method of quieting a crying baby by turning on gas so the infant would fall asleep, described in a quotation from Tit-Bits. The anecdote highlights an old risky practice and vicarious problem solving.
The text touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the sole positive cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease, claiming internal action on the blood and mucous surfaces. It offers a one hundred dollar reward for any case it cannot cure and invites readers to request testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo, Ohio, with selling points at 75 cents.
Miss Lena Bermeister and Mrs Albert Miller of Big Spring Minnesota visit Mrs Otto Wendt. Charles Nelson of Waukon returns home after a short city visit. The First Baptist city Mission holds services with Rev Billings the new pastor leading. Several residents visit relatives in Sioux Falls Lanesboro Hokah and Trout. La Crosse Athletes to play Preston on the Fourth. Summer school at the Normal attracts Anna Horehen Stella McDonald Cassie Hostrawser.
A large gathering of wives mothers sweethearts and friends attended ladies night at the La Crosse club. The committee planned with care and the events ran smoothly with cards games and late hour refreshments. Andre's orchestra provided continuous music throughout the evening.
A wedding at the home of Mr and Mrs Leo Boldt 2418 Mormon Coulee road united their daughter Miss Warie Boldt with Mr Harry Hudson. Rev Lemke conducted the ceremony. The couple will reside after July 10 and visit the Twin Cities.
A group of girls gathered Monday evening at Pettibone park for a birthday picnic honoring Mrs. Clara Beddessem. They enjoyed a sociable time, refreshments, and a pleasant launch ride with attendees including Frances Wychiacz Anna Mittlebach Hilda Mittlebach Rose McGuire Grace McMann Christina Anderson Clara Heintz Agnes Skagen Marie Hansen Clara Hansen Pearl Rippe Meta Westfalt and Lucia Deicken.
Mrs Frank Winter hosted a Tuesday afternoon informal coffee at 1625 Madison Street honoring guest Mrs C B Melby of Minneapolis. Twelve members attended. Mrs Melby sang, Miss Helen McArthur played, and helpers included Marjorie Hammons Carrol Cotton and Helen McArthur. Guests listed include Mrs Charles B Melby Minneapolis and several others.
The Twentieth Century club hosted a June 28 afternoon at Mrs Doerflinger's Bob White cottage foot of the bluffs. About fifty guests arrived by car for a social gathering with pond, spring water and a rustic bridge. Supper on two screened verandas was served by club ladies and Miss Leona Doerflinger and Miss Gretchen Salzer. Out-of-town attendees included Mrs Hahn Watertown Miss Anna Briggs New Hampton Iowa Mrs C B Melby Whitehall and Mrs Conkle Indianapolis.
Last evening a group of young girls traveled on the Otto launch to Grabhorn Springs and took supper along. The party included Misses Hary Dumcombe of Chicago Jeanette Hankerson Margery Gordon Laura Cunningham Helen Scofield Florence Scofield Mary Anderson Helen Harrison Mary Evans Lilian Waters Louise Easton Margaret Crosby Anna Colman and Ellen Hix.
The city special water committee met to establish a permanent body until the railroad rate commission ordered water system is installed. Secretary Paul W. Mahoney will solicit engineers nationwide and report to the committee next meeting. A two week window is set to select a candidate. Alderman William H. Tarbox was named chairman of the new committee.
The board of public works publishes an itemized bill showing labor, teams, screenings, coal, and roller use to restore city streets damaged by Barnum and Bailey wagons. The total expenditures appear inflated compared with local newspaper notes.
E. W. Parker, jeweler, received word this morning of his mother Mrs. Jerome Parker being seriously ill at her Tampa residence. Parker plans to depart for Tampa tonight to be with her.
A Springfield hen hatched eight of twelve storage eggs set by a local farmer on June 29 creating six varieties of fowl.
A charming coffee yesterday afternoon honored Miss Mary Rankin of Missoula. Several local guests attended, including Louise Easton, Margaret Easton, Ellen Hixon, Anne Edwards, Helen Edwards, Mary Anderson, Margaret Crosby, Henrietta Martindale, Kathleen Martindale, Georgina MacDonald, Eleanore Marston, Viola Doerflinger, Ruth Heath, Grace Heath, Ella Hardy, Georgina Sutor, Laura Cunningham, Mary Evans, Anna Colman, Emma Gund, Louise Gund, and many friends and Mrs. Linthicum, Mrs. Hogan, Mrs. Brindley, Mrs. Hyde, and Mrs. Robbins.
Mr and Mrs A A Morse plan a Friday morning cruise to Dubuque aboard the Nakomis. Guests include Louise and Donald MacDonald and Mary Rankin of Missoula. They expect to be away several days.
Born to Rev and Mrs John Wellington Hoag a son in Trenton New Jersey on June 18. Mrs E E Marston travels to Albert Lea for a month. Mrs Munson Burton and Mrs E H Richter, guests of Mrs D A MacDonald, drive to Mankato and Mary Burton and Donald MacDonald join to Winona. Mrs Hyslop takes a Vi Roqua party including Mrs Levi Withee and others returning tonight. Miss Agnes Reed of the Illinois Training School for Nurses Chicago visits at 1502 Market with her parents.
La Crosse county officials numbering about eighty boarded Otto's and Singer's launches at 8 30 a m for an annual picnic. They reached Salter's cottage then walked to grounds where Chief Walter Stannard supervised a noon feast. The afternoon featured athletic stunts and a hoped for ball game with supervisors and court officials as the action.
Twenty army horses perished when a fire destroyed Troop A’s stables at Fort Riley early today. The loss is put at $20,000 and the fire’s cause remains undetermined.
Syracuse June 29. Guy H. Clark, longtime cashier at the First National bank of Earlville, deserts his invalid wife and sick daughter then disappears. He leaves a note admitting misappropriating forty three thousand dollars.
Samuel J Battle, a 26 year old six foot two hundred thirty pound man, became the first African American sworn into the Greater New York Police Department by Police Commissioner Waldo. The historic appointment marks a milestone for the city police.
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