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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1909
Page
4
In Buffalo on March 5, Harold G. Meadows was found guilty of larceny in the first degree for misappropriating $72,000 paid for stock purchases by W. E. Silverthrow.
Mrs James Jeffries and Tom Sharkey clash over Jas James Jeffries with her defending him as public property while noting he may return to boxing. Mrs Jeffries quips Jim is a big baby, yet claims he is the best husband and will fight again by his own choice.
A light editorial note observes that many people misjudge others due to lack of mind reading. It suggests neighborly understanding improves social harmony and reduces mistaken judgments.
London reports that the medical office accuses recent American meat consignments of infection. Chicago dispatch notes local packers won contracts to supply the British armed services after years of rejection. A U S government inspector says carcasses with diseased parts were shipped and that about ten million dollars of partially infected meat is consumed annually in the United States.
An ad promises immediate relief for constipation with Rexall Orderlies claiming safe, gentle regulation of the bowels. It pledges a money back guarantee if no complete satisfaction and lists 25c and 10c sizes from O. T. Erhart at 431 Main Street.
City notice reports the demolition of the German Lutheran church at Fifth and Cass began yesterday. St Wenceslaus school plans in Eastman near Prairie du Chien are being organized by Schick and Roth. Mrs Edwin Thompson will discuss Porto Rico at the Y M C A this evening, sharing experiences from years teaching in San Juan.
The Palmer Marching League unveils a comprehensive platform backing parks and playgrounds, water system improvements, living wage jobs, better city governance, improved fire service, moral administration, and a year round free bridge and public market. It calls for conventions, fairs, concerts, and boosting the city to 50,000 residents in ten years.
The Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church will hold its annual service Friday at 3 o'clock in the church parlors. The North Presbyterian church society has been invited to attend. The feature will be an address by Mrs. B. L. McKee of West Salem.
Mrs. Frank Cook entertained neighbors informally at cards on Saturday evening. Five Hundred was played followed by refreshments. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. W. EF. Barber, Prof. and Mrs. Frank Fowler, Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Millington, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Winter, and Mr. and Mrs. Cook.
About three hundred people gathered for the largest chicken pie supper ever held at the Congregational church. Hostesses decorated the spacious rooms with flags and banners as Prof. Packman led the crowd in America. Portraits of Roosevelt and the new president and vice president appeared on walls. Mrs. Joe Seiger hosted the Embroidery club gathering yesterday afternoon.
Miss Carrie Lowry entertained friends at her home 508 North Ninth Street on a Wednesday evening in honor of Miss Lydia Nicolay and Miss Huldah Nicolay of St Paul. The gathering featured music and dancing followed by light refreshments. Attendees included Misses Carrie Seidel Sadie Tillman Minnie Swords Lydia Nicolay Huldah Nicolay Bertha Borchmann Meta Selke Ruth Lowry Mrs Emilson Mr Fred Nicolay Fred Kowalke and Gus Winters.
Miss Marie Wheeler visits school friends in Washington and attends inaugural ceremonies. Mr. Charles W. Noble returns from a business trip to Green Bay Janesville Madison and other points. Mrs. C. D. Huber, guest of Mrs. B. F. Donaldson, returns to Davenport.
New York March 5 The backbone of yesterday's storm that battered the Atlantic seaboard is broken but thousands of workers scramble to repair damage. Communications with Washington and Baltimore remain broken and trains cannot run on schedule. Snow cripples cities from New York to Norfolk. Elevated and surface railways in New York City are out of sync and cars run for safety.
The county medical association met last evening at the La Crosse club to discuss scientific topics with no business transacted. Dr. Edwards was elected to membership and Dr. Christensen of the Lutheran hospital presented a paper amid several short talks of interest to professionals. Dill Jones and wife of Mabel visited in town Wednesday and Thursday.
An advertisement asserts Postum, a wheat molasses beverage, eliminates headache, nervousness, insomnia and other coffee related ills caused by caffeine. A testimonial from a Philaman claims decades of coffee sickness vanished after switching to Postum, noting weight gain and better health.
President John Elliott said the league may start with six clubs under national protection. Eau Claire supports six clubs while Superior and Duluth favor Twin Cities. Winona reports strong local backing and $5,000 raised. La Crosse plans daily exhibition games from April 24 to May 13 as the season nears.
London dispatch says King Edward, after doctors confirm Queen Alexandra's improved condition, departs for Biarritz. He is advised to stay there through April to aid his bronchial illness in a warmer climate. Queen Alexandra's physicians deem the climate in England unsuitable for his recovery.
Fur garments and skins valued at 2500 were recovered by police from Hussman & Company's fur store. David Werb, 28, a Detroit pawnbroker, and David W. Blair, 48, of Detroit, are held on suspicion of complicity in the burglary.
A wedding proceeded despite the groom failing to show up. The ceremony occurred with the bride present and guests noting the absence of the groom as the couple’s plans moved forward.
Chas M Schwab head of the Bethlehem steel firm arrived on the Lusitania from a winter trip abroad said to be highly profitable. He reportedly booked orders from Russia for steel armor plate and other mill products that will keep Bethlehem busy for some time.
A quip notes that inheriting money spares no need for intellect, implying wealth eases life while brains remain optional. The remark contrasts money with mental effort, suggesting fortune minimizes the value of native brains.
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