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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1908

Page

5

Southeastern Schedule Announces Train Time Changes

Official timetable from Superintendent Peter Valier of the La Crosse and Southeastern outlines March 15 as the change date. New westbound No. 1 mixed, No. 3 am, No. 21 passenger, and No. 23 passenger operate Sundays only with fixed Viroqua to La Crosse timings. Eastbound services No. 2 passenger, No. 4 mixed, No. 22 passenger, and a seventh Sunday trip adjust arrivals and departures accordingly. The timetable, created amid road expansion, will take effect after the Sunday inclusively and follows seven years of road construction.

Peter Valier la Crosse Southeastern Road Viroqua

Farmer Finds Relief From Coffee Related Ailments

A long time coffee drinker recounts severe stomach and bilious symptoms easing after switching to Postum. He credits Postum with restoring sleep, appetite, stamina, and overall health, noting he no longer drinks coffee and has felt better for years. The testimonial ends with the tagline There’s a Reason and a prompt to read The Road to Perfect Health in Postum packages.

Postum Co Bateek

Southeastern schedule change takes effect Sunday

Lanesboro voters chose to go wet in yesterday’s city election while Houston voted dry by 37 to none and Whalen stayed dry with four votes. County trustees switch asylum heating to coal after winter trial.

Lanesboro Houston Whalen Asylum Henry Gund John Gund Brewing Company Milwaukee Wisconsin Brewers’ Association Clark & Clark Mr. Johnson Eau Claire Wis

Snyder Youth Weds In Courthouse Ceremony

Hugo Kurz and Miss Christine Beranek wed yesterday in Judge Brindley's private office at the courthouse. Friends followed and decorated their carriage with signs reading We Just got married. Kurz, a well known Snyder businessman, and Beranek, a La Crosse girl, are pictured as the ceremony unfolds.

Hugo Kurz Christine Beranek Judge Brindley Court House Kur Snyder Nebraska Beranek la Crosse

Committee named to boost goods sales plan

C J Felber president of the Merchants' Protective association announced a special committee to promote sale of home made goods. Thomas Stavrum C E Wenzel and J B Medary were named to outline a practical plan to reach consumers in an education campaign following last Friday's conference.

Thomas Stavrum Merchants’ Protective Association C. E. Wenzel Retail Grocers’ Association J. 8. Medary Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’ Union C. J. Felber

Surprise party honors Mr. Downing on 63rd birthday

Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Downing were surprised at their Onalaska avenue home Saturday by friends who marked Mr. Downing's 63rd birthday with amusement and fun.

W. A. Downing Onalaska Avenue Mr. Downing

Local residents visit La Crosse amid city business and social calls

J N Cole from La Crosse registers among Milwaukee guests. Mrs Will Emily extending visit in New Hartford. Dr George Powell consulting physician surgeon visits. Various locals from West Salem Viola Lodi Sparta Arcadia and more spend days in La Crosse for appointments business and social calls. Miscellaneous notices include lunches and travel mentions.

J. N. Cole la Crosse Milwaukee Will Emily New Hartford Minn M. Cavanaugh First Edna Tarbox J. F. Walsh Rockford George Powell H. P. Michel West Salem J. W. King Lodi Wis George Schroeder Viola Will Powell E. Vig Viroqua P. E. Rumsey Sparta Amy Mary Canting Arcadia S. F. Nelson Lanesboro W. B. Irvine Galesville K. A. Nyebel Spring Grove P. V. Ryan Caledonia Bittner’s P. J. Riley Austin J. C. Mills Preston George Dodds Winona C. M. Anderson F. Winding Gus. Marking Bloomington B. B. Mercerer Ira J. McConnel Spring Valley J. O. Gregg Burlington J. T. Gorman Madison Northwestern Road Nelson W. C. Wood

Quiet Reign At Barcelona As King Visits

Barcelona reports a calm day as King Alfonso visits the Austrian fleet flagship. The city remains orderly while plans to return constitutional guarantees hinge on ongoing quiet, with the king due to depart for Madrid today.

Barcelona Spain Alfonso Madrid

Persian trouble resumes as Turkish embassy closes

The Turkish-Persian dispute continues with resumed talks and the Turkish embassy in Teheran suddenly closed. The move escalates tensions as Ankara and Tehran seek a diplomatic path forward amid ongoing friction.

ST. Petersburg Teheran

Anna Gould Sails Today From Cherbourg

Cherbourg March 11 Anna Gould sails at five this afternoon for New York aboard the Adriatic. Her children accompany her. It is unknown whether Prince Halle de Sagan will accompany or follow her.

Cherbourg France Anna Gould New York Adriatic Prince Halle de Sagan

Society Afternoon Companies Hostess Plans Week of Gatherings

Mrs. T. A. Lavake of 138 South Tenth street is hostess this week for a series of enjoyable society afternoon companies. The first event yesterday featured a coffee for twelve ladies. Similar gatherings are scheduled for the remaining days of the week.

T. A. Lavake South Tenth Street

Picnic Supper Set by Congregational Church Ladies

The Ladies' Society of the Congregational church will host a picnic supper in the church parlors Thursday afternoon.

Ladies’ Society of the Congregational Church

Literary and Social Gathering by W. F. M. S at Church

The W. F. M. S. will host a literary and social gathering in the church parlors Friday afternoon and evening. A program and social session fill the afternoon, supper will be served at 6 o clock, and the group invites outside aid. all are welcome.

Informal Luncheon for Mrs. Miller at Mrs. Holbrook’s

Mrs. F. A. Holbrook hosted an informal luncheon at 1627 Ferry Street for her daughter Mrs. Maurice F. Miller who is visiting from Chicago. Mrs. Miller plans to return home next Monday.

F. A. Holbrook Ferry Street Maurice F. Miller Chicago

F M C Club Hosts La Crosse Saengerfest Debate

The F M C club of the German M E church hosted the men of the church in the church parlors last evening. A debate on the benefit of the Northwest Saengerfest to La Crosse drew interest with the affirmative winning before refreshments were served.

F. M. C. Club M. E. Church la Crosse

Birthday Gathering at Mrs. French Home on Ferry Street

A Monday afternoon party at Mrs. A. M. French on Ferry Street celebrated her birthday with a large group of ladies including Mesdames Rodemeyer Wenner Dr Cohen Holst Tracy Sorgel Sexauer Sturz Gruber Foerste R Merman and Vischner. Refreshments were served.

A. M. French Ferry Street Mesdames Rodemeyer Wenner Dr. Cohen Holst Tracy Sorgel Sexauer Sturz Gruber Foerster Merman Vischner

Birthday Surprise for Miss Susie Falk at Home

Miss Susie Falk celebrated her 19th birthday Monday evening at 1507 Jackson street with a social at her residence. Guests included John Daley Frank Appel Arthur Roehr Will Hanson Robert Smith James Daley George Hanson Ada Roeher Thea Falk Hazel Jones Emma Schoenfeld Lila Falk Lilly Roeher Miss Daley and Susie Falk as a bountiful supper was served.

Susie Falk Jackson’ Street Miament John Daley Frank Appel Arthur Roehr Will Hanson Robert Smith James Daley George Hanson Ada Roeher Thea Falk Hazel Jones Emma Schoenfeld Lila Falk Lilly Roeher Miss Daley

Hop and Card Party by Knights of Pythias

A hop and card party will be hosted by the Knights of Pythias in their new hall on Friday evening.

Knights of Pythias

Detrick and Small United in Morning Ceremony

This morning Mrs. Henrietta Detrick of 1937 Madison Street and Mr. Robert Small of Viroqua were married by Rev. Andreas at 10 39.

Henrietta Detrick Madison Street Robert Small Viroqua Andreas

Miss Martha Irish Plans Newfoundland Mission Marriage

Miss Martha Irish of Baraboo, guest of Rev and Mrs J W Irish, departs for home. She will wed Charles F Carnett of New York City in late April and they sail in early May to St Johns Newfoundland to lead Deep Sea Fisherman's Institute under Dr Grenfell. Irishs father has returned to Baraboo. Also present: Mr and Mrs W F Adams return from Lockport Illinois. Mrs E L Frink of Faribault Minnesota visits Cass street. Dr Bernard C Dorset leaves for St Peter Minnesota to work at the state hospital.

Martha Irish Baraboo J. W. Irish

Three I May Oust President Holland

The Three I league met at the Sherman House this morning. Edward Holland, president, was opposed for re election by clubs dissatisfied with her conduct in the Dubuque case. One more vote is needed to make a change. The fixing of the schedule is under way and an effort is being made to divide the holiday games fairly.

I League Sherman House Edward Holland Dubuque M. H. Sexton Frank D. Fox

Kilian Catcher Visits City From Sterling Ill

Kilian Catcher Killian from Sterling Illinois arrives in the city and calls on Manager Pink Hawley. He is noted as one of the fastest catchers in this section of the country.

Killian Sterling Ill Pink Hawley

Light vote cast at Caledonia village election

Caledonia Minnesota March 11 Special The annual village election drew a light turnout with 100 ballots cast as no contest or license issue was present. Officials elected include Joseph Vossen as president of the village council and council members Leonard Hill H J Fiexrud and Jerry Kenny Thomas Buckley as treasurer Chas A Dorival as clerk Edward Crotty as assessor A J Flynn as justice of the peace and J P Palen as constable.

Caledonia Minn Joseph Vossen Leonard Hill H. J. Fiexrud Jerry Kenny Thomas Buckley Chas. A

Cows Found Healthy On Local Farms

Veterinarian Illolines examined Mrs. Lars Jensen's herd at 4347 George Street and found all cattle in peak condition with no symptoms before noon. The Johnson cow at 21230 George Street was also tested and cleared of illness.

Lars Jensen George _ street Illolines Herman Johnson George Street

Regents Open Bids for La Crosse Normal School

The Regents of the State Normal schools met in Madison and announced that bids for the new La Crosse Normal School will be opened tomorrow. Thomas Morris attended the meeting and departed yesterday.

State Normal Schools Madison la Crosse

Revolt Held Back in Minnesota Delegation Fight

CROOKSTON Minnesota March 11 Attorney William E Rowe named vice president of the Ninth district by the Bryan organization for state delegation control received a wire message and rumors say Bryan followers abandoned the effort His revolt signs appear despite the influence of Committeeman Martin O Brien and the state organization remains divided over delegation control

Crookston, Minn William E. Rowe Ninth Congressional District Bryan Commiteeman Martin O’brien

City to act on Mill St crossing dispute

Secretary Winterbotham of the railway rate commission says the commission cannot interfere with the Mill Street crossing and that safeguarding the crossing is the responsibility of La Crosse officials. The council will revisit the issue at its next meeting.

Winterbotham Railway Rate Commission Mill Street la Crosse

Not a Mecca for Fighting Men

A clarification states two youths fined for fighting did not start a brawl at the Mecca. Andy Gilbertson, a saloon proprietor, has faced repeated false reports and is cleared of any incident at his establishment.

Mecca Andy Gilbertson

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