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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1908
Page
6
One of the essentials for happy homes is reliable health information and proven products. The message promotes Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a world trusted, ethically made laxative manufactured by the California Fig Syrup Co and sold by leading druggists.
In a closed meeting the common council granted 132 liquor licenses out of 134 applications with three aldermen voting no. Two applications were sent to committees. Licenses went to saloons at 1400 1416 and 1445 Caledonia Street amid objections from Alderman Marvin.
Congressman John J. Esch cancels invitation to speak at Calgary Dominion Exhibition on American Day July Fourth. He will deliver an address in Fairchild Wisconsin instead. Canadian press notes the Calgary fair as Western Canada’s largest, with grounds near the Elbow River and over twenty major buildings.
The advertising committee of the Saengerfest association will hold a meeting this afternoon in the offices of Secretary Utermoehl in the Second Ward school. Plans and arrangements for the advertising of the fest will be taken up and Chairman Whittier will make several suggestions.
Lafe Alendorf Jr proprietor of the dray line bought a draft horse yesterday on the market square from a southern city farmer for 150 dollars. He intends to add several wagons and will travel to Chicago soon to buy new drays.
Congressman John Esch is finishing nomination papers and will send them to about 150 individuals across the district within the next day or two.
Judge C W Haunt and Miss Emma Karcher united in marriage yesterday afternoon at his office in Karcher and Miss Kar La Crosse served as cousins. The groom resides on a farm near Union Town in Hous County Minnesota.
The second game of the series with the Lumberjacks was postponed after heavy rains left League Park in poor condition. Managers agreed to postpone due to unsafe field conditions.
Omaha June 30 Harriman lines will resume extensions started last fall stopped by financial stringency. Large gangs have been sent to Athol Cutoff in Colorado and extensions from North Platte into Nebraska.
Readers asked to write a short letter critiquing reading matter on Indian Corn Flakes and explain why the product is superior. Cash prizes total 500 dollars plus gold, with deadlines and mailing address in Battle Creek Michigan.
The Schemm company, used as a false brewing firm, delivered a tainted bottle to Dr. Wilson at his home. Poison manifested in his dinner drink. his wife detected the odd taste, saved their daughter, and the physician consumed milk to induce vomiting, collapsing and dying from the poisoning. Police traced a delivery boy and two suspects.
John A Nicholson of Black River Falls Wisconsin arrived yesterday and will join a tryout with the Colts in practice. Scarry from St Louis is also expected for trials. If they perform well in practice they may join the Green Bay series opener Friday. Weather permitting the Colts and Lumberjacks meet at the park with Flynn or Raillies starting for the Pinks and Dunbar likely for the Colts.
The Democratic National Committee will tackle contests for fifty seats including Idaho Illinois New York Pennsylvania and the District of Columbia. Key battles center in Idaho over a Mormon issue and in New York between Pat McCarren and Charles Murphy over Brooklyn control. Bryan stays noncommittal about a second place surge.
Marie Waters, 13, daughter of Mrs. Rose L. Waters of 623 South Seventh street, was buried at 3 PM after three days of pneumonia. She had just entered eighth grade at Third District school and was beloved by friends. Rev Teabrook officiated, Miller Bros. arranged. Out-of-town attendees included Mrs. John Oeschger and two sons, Grand Forks ND. Morris Langtsadt, Minneapolis. M. Wilcox, Minneapolis. Mabel Waters, Aurora, Til.
In Linton Indiana a miners revolt challenges a contract clause that fines stampede or unjust strikes at one dollar per day. Fifty three strikers from Mt Summit who sued for wages face possible union expulsion unless they repay state funds paid to the company. The local union backs the 53 and plans to convene the Indiana association to oppose the fine provision.
Chicago reports six more people bitten by mad dogs including three children as police shoot unmuzzled dogs. In Tulsa five persons and several animals are bitten before the attacking dog is killed, with funds raised to send victims to St. Louis for Pasteur Institute care.
The funeral of Mrs. Hier was held yesterday afternoon at 2 30. Rev. Lowe preached the service. Pallbearers were William Torrance Fred Smith E L Spicer W A Pryor Frank Bailey and R T Wilson. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery with Frank Tillman in charge.
A quip notes the irony that a cheap church pew costs more than a theatre box, remarking on spending and value in public spaces.
The eye is a delicate organ and a faithful servant, but resents ill treatment. Headaches and nervousness signal strain from reading ordinary print. If you struggle to read at twelve inches, you likely need glasses and should consult Paarker, the optician, at once.
Ringling Brothers Circus sets July 21 in La Crosse with 375 performers from France Germany Persia and England. Acts include Patty Brothers Marnello-Marnites Marguerite and Hanley and the Mirza Golems plus the double somer faulting automobile and 40 elephants led by Bill the famous animal.
Mr. L. L. Brown has the contract to gather and compile the school census. His crew will visit all houses within fifteen days to list children of school age. Citizens are urged to report all youngsters to aid the city school fund and reduce local taxes.
The Lincoln city council added 1076 dollars to the 1906 and 1907 tax rolls after R E Moore, once the city’s wealthiest resident, left Lincoln for Stamford Connecticut. The assessor charged Moore with habitual tax dodging through dummy mortgage transfers to a relative a preacher in Illinois.
Kenneth Reeves a boy about to enter adolescence was charged with a moon slughter in a boys quarrel after he struck and killed his 11 year old playmate in Des Moines Iowa. The juvenile court released him after ruling the death an accident and bound him over for a preliminary bearing before Judge Henry.
A folk proverb notes that a man’s value is measured by his usefulness not his wealth. It asserts that those deemed worthless may still excel at practical tasks like fishing, implying talent can exist beyond status.
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