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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
4
Report from Mr Firehead's home says he is seriously ill after a fire incident. Irvine Bunn and Dell Davidson were nearly overcome but escaped to fresh air before losing consciousness. A discarded match is suspected as the fire source.
Louis Fjelstad, driver at No 4 fire station, narrowly escaped death by suffocation at the Stuber Bros grocery fire. Firemen found him unconscious among basement boxes, pulled him to safety, and a doctor in the nearby drug store revived him after about a half hour of treatment.
Arrangements completed for a sacred concert at Charles Street Lutheran Church tomorrow evening. Noted soloists from outside the city participate, with a program featuring works by Sinding, Wieniawski, Wennerberg, Lane and others performed by NRC Singers, Struxness, Smeby, and the accompanying choir.
Cath olic Order of Foresters marked its North side hall anniversary with good attendance. City Attorney John F. Doherty and Dr. Edward Evans spoke on lodge history and on Raising Children. A repast by L. E. Lavagne followed and several impromptu speeches were given.
Burlington officials, seeking a postponement of the Esch hours of service law, have closed several smaller depots along their line. Stations named Losey Purdy Charme Dewey Blake and Blanding are shut. Managers plan to reassign laid off operators to a three shift schedule at remaining stations to keep depots open.
Messrs. Joseph and Frank Osweiler hosted a gathering at 1516 Avon street on Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed card games and various amusements followed by dancing and a late supper served around midnight.
Bishop Schwebach announces rigorous rules on Catholic marriages effective after Easter. Dispensations for mixed marriages require six weeks of instruction. betrothals in writing at least four months before. all marriages to be solemnized at mass. private homes barred. witnesses restricted. bans published on three Sundays. engagements to be in writing with two witnesses. marriages to be conducted by a priest with witnesses. domicile and parish rules apply. special provisions for illness and legitimacy.
Ash Wednesday observed in all Catholic churches with ashes applied before mass. Bishop Schweibach issues Lent rules: all days except Sundays are fasting days. one full meal on fast days. meat allowed at the principal meal only on certain days. eggs milk cheese permitted. fish and fresh meat not at same meal. evening repast limited. additional fast days listed. exemptions for those under 21 or ill. doubt resolved by church authority.
Profiles of Charles M. Jacobs and J. Vipond Davies as chief and deputy engineers of the Hudson river tunnel project linking New York and New Jersey. Notes their roles in boring the under river bores and guiding the McAddo tunnel work. Also included are Catholic discipline notes detailing Lenten dispensations and church collections in the Diocese of La Crosse for missions and Holy Week activities.
In the dining room, prettily decorated with carnations and smilax, attendees included Misses Lena Stockemer Lizzie Stockemer Margarette Ritter Jesse Koch Esther Koch Ella Keaveny Helen Bamberger Louise Sieger Helen Hifwebber Viorene Wiskerschen Lena Del phenick Victoria Basil Barbara Schneedecker Kate Webber Mary Osweiler Anna Osweiler Mesdames Osweiler Meyers and others with Messrs Frank J Ritter Eugene Meyers Joseph Miller Frank Baumworth Ferdinand Rosh Robert Rosh Joseph Ritter Jos Koch Peter Hofweber Frank and Joseph Osweiler Masters Louie Edward and Willie Osweiler.
In a few days a bicycle repair shop will be opened in the store building at 631 Mill Street by Joseph Stockmeyer. J. Ryan and family moved from 1624 Loomis Street to 1705 Prospect Street. Mrs. J. B. Malay and two children ill with the mumps at 2329 Loomis. Mr. and Mrs. F. Bloom of Kane Street traveled to Quincy Indiana due to Mr. Bloom's father’s serious illness. Mrs. M. A. Denesen of Mabel Minnesota visiting D. Jensen family and receiving treatment by Dr. Bradfield. Mrs. A. F. Ferethone of the south side visiting Mrs. T. L. Vought on Kane Street. Frank Kenney and wife welcome a baby girl born Sunday at St. Francis Hospital. Charles Asselin of St. Paul visiting sister Mrs. R. J. Hurley at 1204 Caledonia Street.
A reflective note on how deeply Latin study shapes a scholar. The text considers discipline, memory, and the pull of practice that makes it hard to abstain from using Latin in daily life.
In Caledonia Minnesota on March 4 a jury found James Colleran guilty as charged and Judge Kingsley sentenced him to seven years in the Stillwater state prison. The Wilsey versus Westby land contract suit was taken under advisement after a claim of intoxication, with court adjournment until October. A closing quip about jealousy and phonographs ends the clipping.
A testimonial from John Van Luvanee of Moline Illinois aged 80 credits Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey with restoring health and vigor after illness and age related decline. He states appetite returned and energy improved to resemble his younger self and urges others to try the product as directed. The notice promotes the medicinal claims and cautions buyers to seek genuine Duffy's labeled bottles.
Dr Pierce publishes all bottle ingredients to prove honesty and safety in his medicines. He claims non secret formulas, endorsements by medical teachers, and uses plant roots with no alcohol. He promotes Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription for ailments and invites women to consult by letter, promising privacy.
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