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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1908
Page
4
North Side News reports Tabernacle Baptist church held only regular Sunday school while Rev. Sanders remains ill. Manager Kaivor stood by his bedside, and no arrangements were made to fill the pulpit during his illness.
Marvin Narrow narrowly escaped serious harm when a vehicle crash occurred during a reverse engineering attempt. He reportedly reacted quickly, avoiding further injury while authorities investigate the incident and assess safety factors involved.
Engineer H A Marvin of freight No 77 was nearly crushed when the engine toppled at Victory. He shoved the reverse lever aside and escaped with minor injuries while fireman Semingson suffered broken ribs but recovers at home.
Rev L L Sanders is hospitalized in La Crosse with a severe pneumonia attack. Doctors report his condition improved somewhat but foresee a serious case with fate not yet clear. His father W L Sanders arrived in La Crosse and is at the hospital.
Locomotive No. 631 on the Milwaukee road Dubuque division halted a train at River Junction when an axle broke and a large drive wheel dropped just before departure for a fast southbound trip. If this had occurred moments later at speed, several lives could have been lost.
An advertisement touts Satin skin cream and powder promising fair faces with satin skin by applying the product for a flawless look.
Mrs. Peter Erickson who died Friday was laid to rest this afternoon at Oak Grove cemetery. Services were held at the residence at 2 and at Charles Street Lutheran church at 2 30 led by Rev. E Q Vik with large attendance. The funeral followed to Oak Grove for burial.
Mrs. O Giberg will entertain the ladies of the Charles Street Lutheran Church Wednesday afternoon in the church basement. The Young People's Society will be entertained in the evening.
L. A. Lavaque returned from Grand Rapids after spending Sunday with his father T. A. Lavaque who is seriously ill there. He reports his father is much better than expected but still in a grave condition.
The Ladies Aid society of Caledonia Street M E church will meet Friday afternoon at 1500 Wood Street hosted by Mrs George Larkin with assistance from Mesdames J Davis C McCann and Long.
Miss Anne O Hagan a noted magazine writer will wed Francis Adin Shinn well known decorator. The ceremony will be performed by Rev Dr Shinn of Newton Massachusetts father of the bridegroom.
The ad touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as proven by 35 years of sales and use in diverse conditions and climates. It highlights careful drug selection, absence of opium or harmful ingredients, and guarantees satisfaction with refunds if not effective.
The North Side notes list Miss Mary E. Devine calling a St. Margaret's club meeting to finalize arrangements for the St. Patrick's day entertainment on March 17. The column also records local visits and movements including Patrick Murphy returning home, the Dodge couple on Kane street, and several residents visiting relatives and friends, with a note on a white ribbon tea by the W C T U.
Funeral services were held today at 9 o'clock at St Joseph's Catholic Church with Rev Father Kaluza officiating. A large number of friends and relatives attended, and interment followed at the Catholic cemetery. Dwyer oversaw arrangements.
Judge E E Cole of London Ohio, brother in law of Vice President Fairbanks, spent part of Saturday in Dallas en route to San Antonio. In an interview he said Fairbanks should have stayed in the senate and not sought the presidency, predicted Taft would win on the first ballot, and called Taft a greater man than Roosevelt.
A reflection on the phrase gathered to one's fathers and its meaning as being gathered to one's kin rather than just to ancestors. The style echoes a pondering on family ties and legacy.
Washington report notes surge of inventors offering torpedoes guns airships and shells for warfare. Congress hears claims these devices could obliterate armies and sink ships, with investors invoking economy and patriotism to win approval.
Louis Gilbertson a former Pearl Street shoe dealer is slated for a Madison grand jury hearing on probable perjury tied to bankruptcy proceedings. Witnesses from the city are subpoenaed to testify about alleged large deposits in a Chicago bank under a false name after he swore he was broke.
Police search Quin ton St. Clair of Rockford Illinois in connection with the death of Mrs Anna Saynge found on railroad tracks. Investigators say St. Clair was with the woman the night before, suspecting a potential accident turned fear led to his flight.
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