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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1908
Page
8
Conversational endorsements flood Chas Beyschlag's drug store at 503 Main St as customers seek Gray's Yerba Santa cough remedy. A man recalls using it for his own cough and claims his neighbor and mother vouched for its efficacy after hearing about a friend’s success.
The first section of the new Chicago Burlington and Quincy bridge over the La Crosse River was completed last evening. Traffic on the line was briefly suspended as No. 51 reached the south side depot then departed to Grand Crossing. other trains remained on schedule. Sections finished to be installed later do not affect current rail traffic.
W H Williams of Madison is spending a few days in the city calling on friends acknowledging local social ties and noting his temporary stay.
A charming event described as a delightful party for normal girls unfolded with festive atmosphere and light entertainment. Details on hosts, venue, and exact date are not provided in the readable text.
A newspaper note describes a home remedy for colds using one ounce each of Compound Syrup of Sarsaparilla and Toris Root Compound plus a half pint of whiskey. The mix is shaken and taken in tablespoon doses every four hours to supposedly cure an acute cold in 24 hours. Ingredients are said to be obtainable at any drug store.
At 1042 Denton street Tuesday evening Miss Ethel Horton hosted a gathering for four girls now attending Winona normal. The event featured many games and dainty refreshments at 11 o'clock. Guests included Judith Larson Pearl Anderson Frances Malloy Gertrude Peterson Helen Bierdsorf Marguerite Anderson Edith Olson Ethel Horton and Norman Roth Lou Zien Earl Horton Fred Nelson Clarence Mathne Oscar Ruden Bert Mason and Art Horton.
A pleasant family dinner party was enjoyed on Sunday at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Aiken, 828 Main Street. Covers were placed for thirteen and the following guests were present: Mr. and Mrs. D. L. Aiken, Mr. and Mrs. F. L. Aiken, Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Schall, Mrs. Hughes, Miss Anna Aiken and Miss Catherine Schall.
The Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church will meet with Mrs. George Kimber at 1619 Madison street on Friday afternoon. The W FB M 3 of the M B church holds a meeting tomorrow in the church parlors with a literary and social session in the afternoon and supper at 6 o'clock.
The Embroidery club met Tuesday afternoon at 28 Main Street with Miss Ida Aiken as hostess. A 6 o clock dinner followed the gathering, described as a delightful ending, honoring guest Miss Edith Doud who will soon move to Winona.
Mrs G F Sexauer of 1421 Vine street will entertain about thirty friends this evening in honor of William McAllister of Madison South Dakota and Thomas Fastcott of Freeburg Minnesota visiting the city as guests.
Miss Henrietta Petricek of 1937 Madison street and Mr Robert Small of Viroqua Wisconsin were united in marriage yesterday morning at 730 by Rev Andreas. They will honeymoon at Sparta and reside in Viroqua.
The funeral of Mrs Margaretha Pfeiffer mother of Mrs Carl Kurtenacker was held this afternoon from the residence 322 West avenue south at 3 oclock Rev Andreas conducted the services and interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery Pallbearers were Wenzel Grams J Ulrich Adam Kroner E E Blashek Leonard Frey and Nicholas Haerter.
The St. Joseph river is rising to historically severe levels threatening Elkhart South Bend Mishawaka and Niles St Joseph with weeks of displacement. Damage is estimated at 175000 as residents brace for lingering flood conditions across multiple communities. W E Barber returns from West Salem business trip.
Personal notices list C W Dais and P C Wiggenhorn visiting businesses in La Crosse while Dr George Powell and Dr Will Powell are noted physicians. Several locals including H D Fonter P Lennon O M Withee B F Pierce and others are in the city on calls or visits. Advertisements promote Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup wall paper at Heystek's and Foley Honey and Tar for coughs.
Miss Ella Cronin aged 43 died yesterday afternoon at St Francis hospital after a stroke of apoplexy. She is survived by her parents of West Albany, Wabasha county, Minnesota. The body was shipped by the Milwaukee road to Lake City and the funeral will be held tomorrow at the West Albany Catholic church.
Washington dispatch reports Frederick Jeffs, last seen aboard the wrecked crew of the Norwegian bark Alexandria, has died after being abandoned on Indefatigable island. The Yankton searched for him on the Galapagos wreck site and found no trace. Jeffs, from Tacoma, was part of a coal voyage crew sent toward Panama from New South Wales.
A concise note explains that both pushing and pulling actions are necessary for swinging doors to operate smoothly, ensuring safe and proper use in crowded or tricky entryways.
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