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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
11
A Vermont mother recounts her baby recovering from a dreadful cold and possibly pneumonia after using Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. She and neighbors recommend the safe, quick relief, claiming other medicines failed before this remedy proved effective.
At the North Side Progressive league meeting Secretary Arthur Roberge outlined repairs to Hammond Chute dykes to divert water into Black river, noting current flow into French lake and estimating work varies by season. Wm Rick reported farmers favoring county take over of the abattoir road to restore traffic and trade. A committee was appointed to curb rowdy activity at the north side scales. The banquet committee praised the recent Tabernacle Baptist church banquet. About twenty five members attended.
One street car on the North side met a peculiar accident last night near the La Crosse river bridge. The rear of the car failed to switch onto the double tracks and remained on the other line, leaving it immobile. The crew from the barns righted the car, delaying traffic about thirty minutes.
The Q section crew members discharged for refusing overtime on single-time wages have not returned. Their positions were filled immediately and a new section gang is at work today, continuing in the usual manner. One discharged man doubted he would be rehired.
Mrs Joe Brewer hosted a farewell party at 411 Avon Street Tuesday for Mrs Dennis Holloway who departs Thursday for Sparta Wisconsin. Attendees included Mesdames Schafer Merrill Pierce Holberg Murphy Swinzrod Harrington and Miss Helen Swinzrod. A dainty lunch was served and all reported a good time.
A 1920s style medical advertisement promises rapid fat reduction with Rengo. Dr. Jones touts a daily intake of the fruit like candy to lose a pound daily while claiming enhanced muscular strength. The ad lists Detroit mail order details and local La Crosse druggists as reviving distributors.
Trouble on the Milwaukee Road Southern Minnesota division near Austin was cleared yesterday and trains run at regular times. The 9:50 time freight passed through on time and all freight held due to the storm is now shipped.
Mrs. F Witherspoon at 222 Rose street is confined to home with grip. Christian Endeavor society of North Presbyterian church to serve supper in church parlors. Miss Vera Tooke returns home from Dubuque after visit with Miss Ethel Harrington. Mrs. Fletcher to entertain Ladies Aid at church parlors Friday. J Hart preparing to move to Stoddard Wisconsin. Kessler at 426 Sumner street is very ill with appendicitis.
The city council approves extensive summer improvements including cement walks costing thousands of dollars. Burlington will relocate its depot a block north and remodel, involving several thousand dollars. Lee B Merrill of Onalaska and Ida Bartholomew of Galesville wed by Judge Vance of Winona. Merrill will work as a Northern Pacific bookkeeper in St Paul and they will reside there. An auto party visited Onalaska, spending the evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Millbright.
Wim Reinartz and Miss Elizabeth Loomis were quietly married last night by Judge Coney. The witnesses were Wm Gund and Miss Kennedy. The groom is a well known North Side man employed at Thomas and Phalon's feed store.
North Side motorboat enthusiasts anticipate a speed season as Robert Henry reveals plans to build a 20 by 4 foot hydroplane using eight planes 2.5 inches deep and 24 inches wide and a 24 horsepower engine. He aims for about 30 miles per hour with a surface-gliding design powered by a new propeller. Nearby, A Mitchell also plans a speed boat of 22 feet by 4 feet 4 inches with a 12 horsepower engine and possible top speeds over 20 mph.
A sensational 19th century ad claims Dr King’s New Life Pills kill a “merciless murderer” called Appendi citis by preventing constipation and related ailments. It touts relief from biliousness chills malaria headache and indigestion and lists a price of 25 cents at O T Erhart’s.
Caledonia Minnesota held its annual village election Tuesday amid a blizzard. The wet option won by 137 votes with 188 for license and 51 against. No opposition existed to the caucus ticket. officers for the year include Joseph Vossen president of council and trustees Jerry Kenny Leonard Hill and H. J. Blexrud. Thomas Buckley treasurer. Chas Dorival clerk. Edward Crotty assessor. A. H. Belding justice of the peace. D. P. Roop constable.
Fond du Lac directors protest President C F Moll for unconsulted league schedule. March 11 report says Moll forced the agenda without league meeting agreement, disregarding club wishes in the Wisconsin-Illinois league.
Southern and eastern Minnesota towns largely approved licenses in Tuesday elections. Several large towns ended saloon bans while some previously dry towns chose license. Lanesboro and Caledonia went wet, Spring Valley narrowly wet, Houston remained dry by 17 votes.
The United States Civil Service Commission will hold examinations for post office clerks and carriers on April 3 at the Federal Building. Tests cover spelling, handwriting, arithmetic, copying, geography, and address reading for all eligible U.S. citizens. Application blanks and info available from G Wenzel, secretary of the board of examiners.
Members of the La Crosse Motor Boat Club held their annual meeting last night at Hicks club. Officers reported strong finances and planned a Dutch lunch, inviting prospective boat owners. A new slate of directors was chosen including Hulberg Olson Clark Kidder Willing Will Ott and Toeller. Honorary members Pettibone and Thompson were acknowledged.
In Campbell hall the La Crosse County Horticultural society held its final winter session. John Hauser praised Wisconsin fruit belts along Lake Superior with strawberries, raspberries, apples, grapes and pears thriving due to mild winters and snow cover. The meeting featured talks on corn culture, cheese manufacturing, bacteriology and pure food laws, with musical interludes and a report on the county agricultural school. The event drew strong attendance and was called the most successful in two years.
Madison report notes State Game Warden J W Stone testified he paid $500 to deputy T A Bowman and $200 to deputy Fred Gebhardt from the Stephenson fund to spend as they saw fit. Civil service rules bar political activity by wardens, with possible dismissal. A pamphlet from the civil service commission will be offered as evidence, outlining that dep uties must refrain from political activity beyond voting and personal views.
Stone said he did not know deputy game wardens were under civil service as the investigating committee secured the secretary of state certified expense vouchers for July and August before the primary. Investigators aim to link these accounts to activities supporting senatorial candidates, unless blocked by the legislature.
O. T. Erhart urges readers to choose Foley’s Honey and Tar, calling it a safe, drug free cure for stubborn coughs and colds and advising against experimenting with health by using unknown remedies.
In San Francisco on March 11 the engagement of Gungiro Aoki son of the late Gem Aoki of Japan and Miss Helen Gladys Emery daughter of Rev John A Emery Episcopal archdeacon of California is practically confirmed though not public. Aoki is in the commission business and said to be related to Viscount Aoki former Japanese ambassador to the United States.
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