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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1908
Page
5
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Spiritualist church will meet Wednesday at 2 PM at Mrs. Baldwin's home 520 North Sixth Street to sew for the bazaar. Those attending are asked to bring thimbles and light refreshments will be served after the sewing session.
Mrs McFarlin departed yesterday for Union Center to deliver two lectures and is scheduled to return to the city by Wednesday noon.
Wu Ting Fang will be received at the White House tomorrow to present his credentials. A separate remark notes a skeptical attitude from a black guard.
A Pennsylvanian patient recounts relief from chronic indigestion after using a new food called Grape Nuts. He credits rapid improvement in digestion and vitality, noting his brain cleared and energy returned within months. The testimonial mentions the product by name and the Battle Creek company behind it.
Local deputies Mr and Mrs H A Lee the Yeomen have complete plans for a banquet at the Stoddard on April 21 for all old members who recruit new members and for every applicant who gains a new member. Additional prizes are offered as they aim to grow the local order and reclaim the banner from Minneapolis. The 122 members who received the first degree will be initiated next Thursday. A post initiation program is planned and nearby homesteads will assist. Another application shower is set for April 9.
Charles Beyschlag, a druggist at 503 Main Street, markets Gray's Yerba Santa as an unusual remedy claimed to be an absolute cough specific. He notes growing sales from one bottle to a hundred and urges public awareness to clear the “hidden gold mine” of cures for coughs.
Thomas O Connor a Sparta pioneer farmer died at St Francis hospital after about two years of rheumatism He was 80 and had been confined there for two years The funeral will be Thursday from St Patrick's church in Sparta with Rev Father Flock officiating Interment will follow at the Catholic cemetery in Sparta The body will be shipped there this evening Fessler and Dahi in charge
Secretary John L. Utermoehl reports funds are starting to arrive for the Saengerfest in response to a recent public letter seeking financial aid. Mixed Chorus meets tonight at Frohsinn hall and plans a Sunday rehearsal with the orchestra.
Despite its fragrance the automobile fails to mask odor concerns as drivers seek fresher air and better cabin sanitation amid ongoing complaints about indoor aromas.
Rumors that a blood stained stick was found near Elon Donehower’s missing body are denied. Brother Jake and sister insist the missing man must be recovered, even at great cost. Donehower reportedly fell into the river while intoxicated two weeks before his final disappearance.
A Western Wisconsin Woodmen's Picnic may be held in Bangor after a delegation negotiated with J B Murray. The event will not occur on July Fourth due to other celebrations. a decision is pending and dates are undecided. Trempealeau and Onalaska refused the offer over cost and labor.
Mrs. Anna Troyanek of 1917 Adams Street, an longtime resident, died yesterday afternoon after a lingering illness. She was 87 and survived by her husband, one daughter and eight sons. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 o’clock from St. Wenceslaus Church, Rev X Till officiating, with burial at Catholic Cemetery. Fessler and Dahl in charge.
Judge Brindley learned that Charles A. Bauman, committed to Mendota asylum on September 5 for treatment, was released on parole. He described Bauman as having displayed one of the worst forms of violent mania at the time of commitment.
The uniform rank of the Knights of Pythias will convene this evening to reorganize the local unit. Eau Claire head of the uniform rank will attend and candidates will be measured for new members.
Hattie Bingham was granted a divorce from John Bingham by Judge Fruit after his January 14 1901 commitment to Stillwater penitentiary. The couple married April 12 1901 and have no children. summons to the husband drew no response.
Box 314 at West avenue and Pine street triggered last evening but no fire found. The fire department has been summoned several times recently with about seven false alarms in recent weeks.
Isaac T. Cooke of St. Louis Mo has bought 68 acres opposite Alma Wis and 200 acres opposite Minneiska Minn for a summer resort. H A Henning has the contract to let cottages on these tracts. Walshu Huncke and Crosby bid on building the largest cottage 26 by 60 feet.
Miss Laura Tidball will join Madam Conklin at teitzel's and greet customers and friends. Various residents, including Miss Mamie Sarber, Miss Clara Krause, Dr. George Powell, W. E. Barber, Mrs J Wallace, C N Goodhue, and others, travel, visit, or return home. New wall papers at Heystek's. gold watch or diamond ring promotions with Parker's adv.uttons.
The annual meeting will be held next Wednesday evening at the city hall. Members from La Crosse and out of town are expected to attend. Reports from the secretary and treasurer will be read and three directors will be elected for a three year term. The association is on good financial footing.
Hugo Kurz of Snyder Nebraska and Cristiana Beranek were granted a license to wed by County Clerk Rawlinson yesterday. Otto C Baldwin won one dollar in damages from Rockford and Interurban Railway after suing for two thousand. The La Crosse Cracker and Candy company plant is being equipped and will operate soon. Andrew Boyd buys the residence at Fourteenth and State streets and will take possession. Miss Mary Gallagher of Shelby is adjudged insane and committed to Mendota State Hospital. Retail Grocers' association meets tonight at Woodman hall.
Madames Clara B. Sloane and Joseph M. Devine left at noon for Milwaukee to attend the Royal Neighbors state convention as delegates from the La Crosse lodge. A number of other La Crosse members also departed this morning via the Northwestern road.
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