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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1906
Page
5
Mrs. W. R. Sherwood of Mabel Minnesota was reported dead after a deathlike trance lasting four hours. The Tribune clarified the tale, noting no embalming occurred and the undertaker arrived late, preventing any mishap before she woke at 7 a.m.
Weather observer Oberholzer has been asked to become official head of Argentina Republic’s weather bureau. Aiming to establish a bureau like the United States system, he awaits final decision after awaiting investigation.
Miss Julia Euler entertained friends Friday evening for her birthday anniversary on Vine street. Attendees included Misses Minnie Will Maude Koch Lulu Haefner Julia Euler and Messrs. Roy Marshall Reuel Russell George Scott and Mr. Larson. Russell and Marshall performed songs as the group enjoyed a pleasant evening.
A synopsis outlines new Wisconsin fish and game laws effective March 1. Closed season for game fish runs March 1 to May 25 except brook trout. Game fish include brook trout bass catfish pike muskallonge and sturgeon. all others are rough fish in southern Wisconsin.
A New Jersey editor describes severe nervous dyspepsia over three years, quitting work until adopting the Grape-Nuts diet with outdoor activity. He reports digestion improvement, renewed business output, and increased walking endurance, noting the product’s endorsement and the brand’s "The Road to Wellville" tie-in.
Counties pickerel are game fish and selling or buying fish during the closed season is forbidden with fines from 25 to 100 dollars or 30 to 90 days in jail. Possession of protected fish or game during the closed season is unlawful except white fish and lake trout. Wardens may inspect cold storage warehouses and violators face fines. Rabbit and squirrel seasons run March 4 to September 1, beaver year round, fisher martin mink March 1 to November, otter February 15 to November 1, muskrat May 1 to November 1. Muskrat houses may not be destroyed and muskrat cannot be killed by spear or gun anytime. All gear used in violations is forfeited to the State. Landowners may hunt rabbits on their land without a license.
A general call for a meeting of contractors on March 15 has been issued. Contractors at this time will consider ways to combat union labor which has demanded wage increases to take effect April 1. A general tie up of building construction may result.
Friends gathered at Miss Webb’s home, decorated the house, then drove to Shelby. The group included Anna Schams May Ketchell Anna Layman Helen Heileman Rose Olga Elizabeth Kaser Ida Carry Grace Webb Maude Van Loon Dehlia Fleigel Caroline Limpert Anna Knaik Jesse Ryan Matilda Julia Margaret Linse George Jackson Walter Hendrickson Henry Tabert Willie Honor Otto Larson Adolph Linse Roy Branson Rudie Smulich Charles Whitrock John Weiss Melvin Severson William Tabert Walter Cassel Al Fransen F Cassel. They danced played games and refreshments followed for a pleasant evening reported by all.
Carl L. Bach and Miss Hilda M. Fitch, both in their early thirties, secured a marriage license in Freeport Illinois and were wed by Rev. F. M. Davis of the First L. B. church. Residents of Madison Wisconsin, the couple planned to live there, with Bach described as a barber and musician. They spent the night at the parsonage before heading to Madison.
Adolf Falkisaner spoke at Concordia hall in Bangor to a cold but attentive crowd of German farmers from within ten miles and visitors from La Crosse. The talk emphasized education for both sexes through physical and mental development and German cultural unity with songs, as the Bangor turners plan to organize a turnverein soon.
The Wisconsin Journal of Education condemns hazing at a La Crosse high school. It questions how fraternities class rushes and football traditions could lead to such conduct and urges reforms.
Parents urged to help faculty suppress a long standing hazing custom in La Crosse high school. Question raised about public funding for such behavior and reference made to Hutton’s special school at Waukesha for youths needing care and attention.
Bishop Schwebach officiated last evening at St. Mary’s Catholic church in the absence of the regular pastor Rev. Dean White who was on vacation. Parishioners appreciated the unusual service with a bishop leading the pulpit duties.
Berlin reports the death of Eugene Richter radical Reichstag leader and Bismarck foe. His death on March 13 ends a long political rivalry and marks a turning point for German politics.
The La Crosse Hammock works shipped two carloads of hammocks to San Francisco on Saturday. The shipment included about 4,000 hammocks valued at roughly $8,000.
A stereopticon lecture titled Japan and the Japanese will be given at the First Methodist church on Tuesday evening, March 13 at 7 30. The talk will be illustrated with hand colored views and cover life, customs, temples, and scenery. Admission is free with a free will offering to cover expenses.
The junior pupils of St. Clara presented a March 9 concert featuring national selections. Performers included L. Yehle, B. Felzer, R. Hofweber, E Jolivette, E Birnbaum, H Brown, L Dorsey, F Simonson and A McLindon with pieces ranging from America Forever to Our Glorious Union Forever and Stars and Stripes.
A Tecumseh Michigan town with three horseshoing shops all owned by Elliott Brothers James Tom and Bob offers customers sequential options if unhappy with a shoer. In contrast La Crosse shops provide single options. The article notes electric clipper work in the same shop.
The Wisconsin association of Paid Firemen through Secretary Fred Colton calls the next meeting for June 25 in Milwaukee. The group aims to perfect the organization at this second gathering.
City pages list social updates and business notices from La Crosse including returns from Arcadia and Trempealeau, a funeral in Arcadia, dental and watch repairs, and upcoming public works and church events. The cluttered column notes residents, shipping, auctions, and local shop sales with multiple names and addresses.
Mr and Mrs Adolf Candrian traveled to Chicago Saturday for the funeral of Miss Jeannette Sommer who died Thursday. Sommer was a niece of Mr Candrian and was well known locally having visited here several times.
The president nominated Daniel Pond for postmaster at Monticello Iowa and W C Agnew for postmaster of Osceola Iowa in Washington on March 13.
For rent and light housekeeping rooms described as nicely furnished at 310 North Eleventh. Local ads note convenient location and modest amenities for light housekeeping needs.
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