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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 04, 1908
Page
5
William Grossbach, once declared insane amid wife desertion rumors, is found sane after a second medical exam by Drs Gunderson and Beckman. Mrs Grossbach accused him of feigning illness to dodge punishment. A final examination confirmed clear faculties. he will face trial.
A Preston Minnesota couple owns a hen rumored to resemble a human face. The owners had a photographer capture an image of the curiosity, drawing attention from locals and skeptics alike. The article hints at prior skepticism but presents the photographed proof as a talking point.
The bird owned by Edward Johnson was found among a farm flock, cared for until reaching full size, and died for an unaccountable reason. It has been stuffed and become a local prize curiosity in a southern Minnesota city.
John Johnson of 504 South Third street died last evening at his home after a yearlong illness with complications. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Julius Johnson and one sister. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o clock from the residence.
Horace G. McKinley of this city was found guilty of complicity in the Oregon land frauds and sentenced to two years in the county jail at Portland with a 7500 dollar fine. He had been in the Orient for two years and was brought back under a treaty with China and shouted for joy at the light sentence.
A flurry of city visitors and locals are listed: Mr. and Mrs. Lester Keene depart for New York. Milwaukee resident Mrs. J. P. Trisch visits. H. M. Schade stays with friends in Milwaukee. several others, including Dr. Will Powell and physicians C. A. Sorenson and George Powell, are noted among engagements and appointments.
The Label league elected officers at last evening’s meeting in Bartl's hall. President Miss Lulu Wachsmuth and Recording Secretary John Rae led a slate including Second Vice President Mrs A Ruegg and Vice President R R Patk. Financial Secretary Mr Emil Heickel and Treasurer Mrs L A Wiesbecker. Sargeant-at-Arms Mrs L A Weigel, Doorkeeper Miss Delia Meyers, Trustees Mrs Weigel, Lulu Wachsmuth and John Rae. The group set March 17 as the next meeting date.
One of the region's oldest mills on the upper river at Winona has been torn down leaving only stone bases. The Leininger-Meyer Wrecking and Lumber Co of Rock Island led the extensive wrecking project, salvaging a small fortune from the lumber while destroying the structure.
Chief of Staff George Bell told Representatives Esch and Stevens they will receive a hearing next Monday by Secretary Taft and the chief of staff. The focus is the installation of an artillery and general target range near Sparta and a proposal to increase artillery at Fort Snelling.
An article describes a single wheel roller skate with a steel conection and two brake styles. It notes quick learnability for skilled skaters and pauses on elastic pneumatic tires. Also reported are a chicken pie supper hosted by Congregational church ladies and a Presbyterian ladies meeting on Thursday afternoon. Fifty years in one home section recounts Mr. and Mrs. Edward G. Taylor’s Milwaukee residence since infancy of the city and their large family.
A historic address as Doerflinger takes the helm of the La Crosse Board of Trade. He defends optimism, highlights progress, and urges active civic effort to attract capital, industries, and conventions while reducing faults and fostering constructive enterprise.
A social afternoon yesterday at 1025 Main street hosted by Mrs Burkhart drew about ten ladies who arrived at 3 pm and shared handwork. At 6 pm a delicious dinner was served to the guests including Mrs F Mollitor Mrs F Bartl Mrs John Malin Mrs Egid Hackner Mrs John Fries Mrs Paul Malin Mrs John George Sr Mrs August Grams Mrs C H Marquardt Mrs A J Miller and Mrs M Roth.
Mrs McCord hosted yesterday afternoon at her Cass street home an informal gathering in honor of Mrs Usher of Milwaukee.
Mrs. Robert Schulze hosted a pleasant evening at her home on 2010 George Street. Guests included Mrs. Major Stevenson Mrs. John Behling Mrs. Krebs Mrs. L. Jojade Mrs. Kath ary Mrs. Hauser Mrs. Finderson Mrs. Haefner Mrs. F Opitz Miss Opitz and Mrs. R Schulze. All reported a delightful time.
Mrs Mary Hafner wife of Lawrence Hafner died yesterday afternoon at 1029 Grove Street after an illness lasting nearly a year. She was 71 and survived by a hundred and six children. Funeral is Friday at 9 AM from St Josephs Cathedral with Rev G Sluyter officiating. interment in Catholic Cemetery.
A witty remark notes that some women take about forty years to reach twenty five, implying slowness in aging. The line uses playful exaggeration to mock long wait for maturity.
February proved the warmest in 12 years per Weather Observer Thompson. Telephone firms were cited before the Madison railroad rate commission. Alfred Kolb resigns Spence-McCord Drug post to join Home Steam Dye Works. Knights of Columbus meet with possible Ash Wednesday address by Rev. Dunne. Line ton lodge Knights of Pything held third degree work. Elks club invites for semi monthly dance and votes on reducing house committee with new applications pending.
A reflective line notes ease of piety when children sleep and neighbors are away, implying virtue flourishes in calm, undisturbed moments.
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