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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1909
Page
4
A testament from Mrs John D Harmon of Melis Station Virginia describes a baby with a dreadful cold that neared pneumonia. After using Chamberlains Cough Remedy the infant recovered quickly. The letter praises the remedy as safe and effective and urges others to try it.
The La Crosse Tribune announces its North Side Office with new phone and staff details. W J Behultz is listed as manager and Jack Dahlgren as reporter, with advertising and news responsibilities centered in the office.
At a North Side Progressive League session Secretary Arthur Roberge outlined Hammond Chute dyke and dam work to redirect water into Black River while land conditions and seasonal variability affect estimates. William Rick urged county takeover of the abattoir road to restore north side farmers access and trade, with a committee assigned to curb nighttime rowdiness and a banquet recap noting a successful annual event.
A North side street car derailed at a switch north of the La Crosse river bridge last night at 9:30, with its rear wheels failing to enter the other track. Crews from the barns righted the car and traffic was delayed about half an hour.
The Q section crew members discharged for refusing overtime at singletime wages have not returned. Their replacements are at work today and operations proceed as usual. One discharged worker doubted he would be rehired.
Mrs Tee Brewer of 411 Avon street entertained a number of friends Tuesday night in a farewell party for Mrs Dennis Tilloway who leaves Thursday for Sparta Wisconsin. Attendees included Mesdamen Schafer Merrill Pierze Holberg Murphy Mur phy Swingrod Barrington and Miss Swingrod. A dainty lunch was served and all reported a good time.
Trains on the Southern Minnesota division of the Milwaukee road near Austin resumed normal service after yesterday's trouble. The time freight departed on time at 9:00 PM and all freight held due to the storm is now moving to destination.
An advertisement touts Rengo as a fat reducing cure with a physician claim by Dr Tones. It promises rapid weight loss and increased strength, selling full-sized boxes for $1 and offering a free trial by mail from Detroit. Local agents in La Crosse are named among distributors.
The North Presbyterian church Christian Endeavor society will host a supper in the church parlors Thursday evening. Mrs Stokke of Helena Mont formerly of the north side visits Mrs Rebarn of 417 West Avenue orth. Mrs Witherspoon of 222 Rose street confined to her home by grip. Mrs Fowler of Avon street is ill at home. John Kessler of 426 Sinner street is very low with appendicitis.
The city of Onalaska plans extensive summer improvements including several thousand dollars for sidewalks. Burlington will move its depot a block north and remodel, costing thousands. Mr Merrill and Miss Tda Bartholomew wed by Judge Vance in Wisconsin. they will reside in St Paul. An auto party visited Onalaska, spending the evening with Mr and Mrs Mil nb right.
War Teinartz and Misa Wilzabeth Loomis wed quietly last night officiated by Fudge Goney. Witnesses were Win, Gund and Miss Kennedy. The groom, a North Side resident, works at Thomas & Phaion's feed store.
Motorboat enthusiasts read of Robert Henry who built the Weston spiral wheel propeller and now aims to construct a 200 foot long hydroplane with a 24 horsepower engine. The craft uses eight planes on the hull to lift it from the water at speed, targeting about 30 miles per hour, with potential to gain a few more mph via a new propeller. Also noted is A Mitchell’s 22 foot speed boat with a 12 horsepower engine.
Mingo March 11 Special The annual village election was held despite a storm with license winning by 187 votes to 51 against. Officers chosen include President of Council Joseph Vossen and Trustees Jerry Kenny Leonard Hill and H J Blexrud. Treasurer Thomas Buckley Clerk Charles A Dorivat Assessor Howard Crafty Justice of the Peace A K Bele ding Constable D F Roop.
Fond du Lac directors protest President T Moll for forcing a league schedule without club approval. Meeting notes indicate Moll disregarded league member wishes and acted unilaterally, prompting formal objection by Fond du Lac Baseball Association led by B J Husting.
Southern and eastern Minnesota towns largely voted wet in Tuesday elections. Saloon bans fell in several larger towns while others that had been dry switched. Neighboring results include Lanesboro wet, Caledonia wet by 188 to 51, Spring Valley wet by 2, and Houston dry by 17 votes.
The United States civil service commission announced that exams for post office clerks and carriers will be held April 3 at the Federal building. Tests cover spelling, arithmetic, penmanship, copying, geography, address reading and more, open to all U.S. citizens meeting requirements. Application blanks and information from G Wenzel, Secretary of the Board of Examiners.
Members of the La Crosse Motor Boat Club elected new directors Oscar Hberg Willard E B Olson George C Clark W W Kidder John Willing Will Ott and John G C Tossler at last night's meeting in Biks club A committee of B Ry Shir ley chairman Otto Munn and Oscar Halperg was formed to arrange a lake and social event within two weeks The club reported strong finances with expenses to be drawn from the general fund An honorary membership was awarded to A W Pettibone and Captain W A Thompson was noted for prior distinction Speakers will be provided and invitations extend to prospective boat owners The meeting followed reports by Commodore John A Tosher and Sec-Treas W V Kidder and adjourned after discussion of plans.
John Hauser told La Crosse County Horticultural society in Campbell that Wisconsin shore fruit belt along Lake Superior yields strawberries raspberries apples grapes and pears. He cited lack of frost and warmer winters as factors making the region the state’s greatest fruit area.
The speaker notes the event as the most successful in two years with strong attendance and wide program enjoyment. The remark highlights communal support and positive reception, implying sustained engagement and value to participants despite past years.
Madison report details state investigators hearing Game Warden J W Stone admit paying funds from the Stephenson fund to two deputy wardens Bowman 500 and Gebhardt 200 to spend as they wished Civil service rules bar political activity by wardens and the inquiry probes expense vouchers linked to July and August before a primary and potential ties to senatorial campaigns The episode follows civil service guidance mailed to all classified workers and underscores limits on political involvement by public employees
San Francisco reports the engagement of Gungio Aoki son of the Aoki family in Japan to Miss Gladys Emery daughter of Reverend Job Emery Episcopal archdeacon of California. The couple has not fixed a wedding date and Aoki is staying with the Emerys while rumors of the arrangement circulate. he is said to be in the commissariat service and distantly related to Viscount Aoki, the former Japanese ambassador to the U.S.
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