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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
4
Wenzel Stangle of Trempealeau died at his home on a Wednesday morning at age 58 from stomach cancer. Funeral services were held in Trempealeau yesterday and the body was sent to La Crosse for burial in the Catholic cemetery.
Park Commissioner John A. Forrer oversees transplanting forty four shade trees in Copeland Park. The selection includes hackberry elm and ash trees six to ten inches thick at the base. Planting of flowers and further improvements to beautify the park are planned for the coming season.
Lawrence Larsen of the North side known as Larry played second base for the Outcasts last season and has signed a contract with Madison manager Harry Bay in the Wisconsin Illinois league according to information received by local friends.
Railroad officials announce plans to publish an employes magazine focusing on the railroader and his work. Employees will contribute stories and suggestions. Editors named are Mrs. I. C. Kendall and Mr. E. D. Sewell of Chicago.
The north side members of the poultry association will hold a meeting Sunday at the residence of William Fletcher on Caledonia Street.
The infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. E Saughren is reported ill. No further details are provided.
A sleigh party of twenty two from the south side collided with a southbound street car near Wall street and Caledonia street. Horses bolted after the crash and struck the vestibule, but no one was injured. The group returned home by street car.
The Peerless team defeated Nelson Clothing Co. in a three game series at the Combina tion alleys last night led by Zoeller 203 and Williams 200. A long list of players posted scores including Nekola 219 and Bollrud near 200 as the club posted strong totals and a streak of over 200 in recent weeks.
Chesko, a 13 year old racing stallion valued at $1,000 and owned by Senator Stephenson, died in Marinette on Friday from a broken blood vessel. The horse had a notable career with a 2.19 percent mark and raced in many Wisconsin cities.
An advertisement urges mothers to assess a child’s tongue for illness and promises quick relief from stomach liver and bowel troubles with Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. It claims the product is a safe, tastily named remedy made from figs and senna and notes directions appear on the package.
After a half hour of debate the city council approved paying Thill Manning Whalen nearly all of their due for the Hagar street sewer, withholding only 1000 until completion. Amendments to pay in full or hold back 500 failed. The council also increased election booth funds, referred streets for grading, and authorized legal action to recover health anti-toxin costs. A pool license was issued to J E Snodgrass.
A string of North Side notes records visits and illnesses among residents. Albert Riley and Edward Fitzpatrick of Victory visit relatives. Miss Alice Egan returns from the west. Mrs. Fischbach comes home from out of town. several others are ill or traveling, including Gladys Nutting and Cathryn Vogel. Mrs. Vincent Dobrawa dies after clothing catches fire in Lyndon home. husband and medical aid arrive too late.
Milwaukee March 1 The 83 year old Carl Schultz died February 22 at Milwaukee county almshouse after claiming poverty. A Lisbon area hut he lived in was searched and found saturated with gold coins in every corner. A trunk held 1600 in new gold coins from 1880 era plus coins elsewhere. Parts of the stash were found in the stove pipe mattress and even a dog kennel. By Friday noon nearly 2000 had been uncovered and the hunt continued.
B J Ness was found guilty by the special prosecuting committee in Bismarck North Dakota of attempted bribery. The house altered the punishment proposal from jail for the entire legislature term to confinement only until Saturday night.
Jamon C. Clack of Lowell Massachusetts testifies that Father John's Medicine gave him new life and relief from chronic throat trouble and asthma inherited from his father. He reports his family also benefits and notes the offer to buy a large bottle by express prepaid for one dollar.
Madison Wis March 1 Northwestern Mutual Life plans to remit over half a million dollars after threatening to sue to avoid a state tax assessment. The move followed an attorney general bill offering relief from protesting past year taxes if the current tax is not paid. The company had paid about 480000 under protest last year and seeks a refund.
In Manitowoc Wisconsin on March 1 difficulty arises in securing a citizen to consent to be a candidate for mayor this spring. Mayor Henry Stolze a socialist says he will not run again. Papers circulated for Max Richter who refused to consider running and similar steps to induce Maximillian Rahr to accept also were refused.
Henry Dugan is ill at his home located at 1441 Loomis Street. The report notes his condition but provides no further details on treatment or prognosis.
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