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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1908

Page

4

Ridgely to Be Bank's Head in Commerce Building

Kansas City March 5 announces National Bank of Commerce will reopen March 30 in its own quarters in the new Commerce building with 6600000 dollars in vault cash. W B Ridgely comptroller of the currency will be president. Furey named successor in Chicago circles to Ridgely.

Kansas City National Bank of Commerce Commerce Building W. B. Ridgely Onee Furey Chicago William Barrett Ridgely Charles F. Furey American Guaranty Company

A Man’s Fear of Hunger and Worms Traced in Thought

A man alternates between famine dread and health anxiety over appetite. When hungry he fears death from starvation, and when he eats well he imagines a tape worm is present, reflecting a persistent worry about bodily harm.

There never lived a woman who wished she were a man

A concise aphorism about gender wishing and identity. The line presents a paradoxical view on desire across genders. It contrasts female and male experiences with a provocative claim about universal feelings.

A Mother's Advice on Virtue and Self-Reflection

The saying warns a mother to refrain from boasting about domestic feats and suggests it is better for a young woman to have flirted with an older man than to have not learned any folly. It advises self-examination over blaming enemies when one is not faring well.

Take Boy Fire Bug To Waukesha

John Olson, the north side boy charged with firing barns, will be sent to the Waukesha Industrial School this afternoon. The May term trial will be passed by default due to the law restricting older prisoners and boys under sixteen from jails, resulting in near solitary confinement until trial. Deputy Rawson of the Waukesha institution will take charge of him.

John Olson North Side Waukesha Olson Reform School Rawson

Lenten Services At St James Church This Year

Annual Lenten services at St James church run in the usual pattern. Services were held last evening at 7 45 pm and will be held Friday evenings at 7 45 pm and Sunday evenings at 7 39 pm. Rev Father Lynch who has been ill for some time will assist Rev Murphy this week.

St. James Church Father Lynch Murphy

Barber shop inspection in La Crosse finds no report yet

A member of the state board of barber examiners visited La Crosse and inspected Harry Evjen's north side shop and several others. No report has been rendered yet on shop conditions.

State Board of Barber Examiners la Crosse Harry Evjen

Early Arrival Advised to Avoid Rush

A brief notice encourages arriving early to beat the crowd, with a caveat that others should not mimic the same behavior to prevent congestion. The message emphasizes orderly access and smooth process for all involved.

Carl Bauch Narrowly Escapes Death At Milwaukee Road Bridge

Carl Bauch foreman of a Milwaukee road switching crew had a narrow morning incident under the Mississippi wagon bridge north of Listman mill when his head struck the bridge and knocked him onto a car. Brakeman Michael Fischbach Jr. grabbed him as he slipped and saved him from a fall. skull not fractured. Bauch had a prior near miss three weeks ago during car movements at Mill street crossing. Six cars derailed in the event.

Carl Bauch Milwaukee Road Mississippi Listman Mill Michael Fischbach, Jr Avon Street F. C. Sutter Mill Street Listman Mill Company

C B and Q Lockers Looted Last Night

Nighttime break in at C B and Q shops resulted in theft of clothing including an over coat owned by F A Mitchell. Three suspects were apprehended and held at the central station but later released after alibis were proven.

F. A. Mitchell

Jenks Ice Company Ends Season Early

Owing to warm weather that honeycombed the Black River ice, the L. C. Jenks Ice Company suspends operations for the season. Jenks houses are full while 300 car loads have been sent to the C. B. & Q. The majority of the ice from the Q was shipped to St. Joseph Missouri and Galesburg Illinois.

Black River L. C. Jenks Ice Company Jenks St. Joe Galesberg Ill

Wolf at the door: local man captures stray animal

Fred Keizer of 712 Cass Street woke at 5 am to find a large wolf on his doorstep. He chased and grabbed the chained animal, which lashed out but he tamed it and held the creature until its owner could be identified.

Fred Keizer Mr. Keizer Cass Street L KE. Lavaque’s

Samaritans to Hold 2nd Banquet in Honor of John Christi

Imperial Grand Samaritan John Christi of Dubuque presided at a Clover Leaf Council Woodman hall meeting where an address on the organization was given and a banquet followed. Winners to be announced after counts of new lodge members and a second banquet to honor the losers.

Washington D. C Roosevelt John Franklin Fort New Jersey John Franklin Theodore White House Fort Supreme Court John Christi Dubuque Woodman Hall Clover Leaf Council Imperial Grand Samaritan Lodge Christie South Side North Side

Sacred concert at Lutheran Church draws soloists from cities

The Norwegian Lutheran church choirs present a sacred concert at Charles Street Lutheran Church this evening. An annual event praised for fine soloists secured from Minneapolis and Vi roqua, promising an enjoyable entertainment for attendees.

Lutheran Church Charles Street Lutheran Church Charles and

Mayor Invited to Attend Reception in San Francisco Bay

Mayor Wendell A Anderson has been invited to join festivities honoring the American fleet assembling in the Bay of San Francisco on its arrival in May. The invitation comes from Edward Robeson Taylor, mayor of San Francisco and county, and James D Phelan, head of the official fleet reception committee. It is believed the mayor will be unable to attend.

Wendell A. Anderson Bay of San Francisco Edward Robeson Taylor San Francisco James D. Phelan

North Side Briefs and Local Updates

George Fischer leaves for Black River Falls to visit relatives. Emma Coney recovers from rheumatism and can go out. Franklin club meets tonight at Fjelstad hall. Ice hauling for Burlington road halted. now loading at Lake Pepin. Phillip Roggensack’s home quarantined for scarlet fever. Hans Hanson's family welcomes a baby boy. T. R. Knight ill with la grippe. Mrs. Charles Schaffer seriously ill. their 2-year-old also ill at home. Spafford visits hosts from Beaver Creek and local guests. Owen McCarthy visiting son J H McCarthy. H A Walter travels to Chicago on business. A Anderson, formerly Norwalk worker, visits Kane street. C J Paddock returns home after Caledonia visit.

George Fischer Avon Street Black River Falls Emma Coney Caledonia Street Franklin Club Fjelstad Hall St. Paul Caledonia Streets Burlington Road Black River Lake Pepin Phillip Roggensack Kane Street Anthony Murphy Hans Hanson George Street T. R. Knight Wood Street Charles Schaffer Harry Lane Portage R. Barden Libbie Jesse Spafford W. J. Spafford Loomis Street Minnie Johnson Agnes Buckholtz R. Pischke Beaver Creek Wis Owen McCarthy Galesville J. H. McCarthy H. A. Walter Chicago A. Anderson Norwalk C. J. Paddock Caledonia

Mrs Hafner to Be Laid to Rest Friday

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Hafner 71 wife of Lawrence Hafner will be held Friday at 9 am from St Joseph Cathedral with Rev Father Sluyter presiding. Interment in Catholic cemetery. She is survived by her husband and six children.

Mary Hafner Lawrence Hafner St. Joseph’s Cathedral Father Sluyter

Committee Meeting Set for Tomorrow Evening

A meeting of the bridge finance and water committees will be held tomorrow at 7 30 in the small council chamber at city hall. Members listed include Aldermen Houska Rehfuss Sletten Kellar Bart Enery Ridge Grover Muenzenberger and Rose.

Bridge, Finance and Water Committee Water Houska Rehfuss Sletten Kellar Bart Enery Ridge Grover Muenzenberger Rose

Beloit College Names Eaton President Again in Inauguration

In Beloit Wisconsin Edward Dwight Eaton D D LL D was inaugurated president of Beloit College for a second time before a large audience of students townspeople and visiting educators. Carnegie gift updates followed his inaugural address noting a $50 000 contribution to ensure a total $150 000 from the General Education Board and further support.

Beloit Wis Edward Dwight Eaton D. D Beloit College Carnegie Maton Andrew Carnegie General Educational Board

Endowment Approved For Chair of Political Economy Finance

A formal announcement stated that funds were pledged to endow a chair of political economy and finance, and the plan was met with vociferous applause from the audience.

Man Returns to Town Finds It Has Progressed Without Him

A resident returning after a long absence feels the town has moved on without him, sensing a shift in community life and progress that leaves him unsettled and out of step with his hometown.

The Gossip Trap That Steals Time

Gossiping makes time seem to fly yet time deserves better than the urge to rush through it. The reflection questions why idle talk shortens moments and urges more purposeful use of time.

Antique Shop Gathers Echoes Of Old Timers

A facetious customer quips about nostalgia while admiring a row of grandfather clocks in the antique shop, recalling bygone days as the shop hums with quiet activity and timeless pieces.

Crossbach released on five hundred dollar bail

William Crossbach, once declared insane and later found sane, was released from county jail on bond of 500. His desertion case is described as plain, with his stupor hindering questioning. Mr and Mrs Devine welcomed a baby boy, the Tribune Sporting News notes.

William Crossbach Mr. and Mrs. Devine

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