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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1909
Page
5
Beloit College cancels its planned game with Rockford team of the Wisconsin-Haineis league. The faculty will allow play on Saturdays only, altering the exhibition slate. Remaining games include Apr 10 41 with Dubuque, Apr 17 18 with Aurora, and Apr 23 38 with Duluth in Northern league.
Eager reception for Senator Foraker in Columbus signals continued influence of Foraker forces in Ohio politics. Rumors say he may announce a run for the Senate when incumbent Dick’s 1911 term ends, despite recent setbacks.
Prominent pianist Ignace Paderewski says he has done everything possible for a nephew and his wife amid Paris gossip. He mentions a $50 monthly allowance and notes Paris offers more money than the U.S. He laments misrepresentation and comments on women, youth, and morality in a broad, combative interview.
Ford car ad and local social notices list numerous residents and visitors such as Mr A C Wolfe in Bangor, Mrs Lois Tabcat of New Albin, Mrs Tf Kroehler of Mound Prizis, and L C Sheldon of Sheldon. Events include a dance on March 12 at Linker Bell, various hospital visits, job moves, and several residents traveling or staying in La Crosse Milwaukee and Genoa.
Hamilton Ontario March 12 The crown failed to prove motive linking the Kinvaide family to the murder of Ethel Kinvaide as the inquest adjourned after last night’s session Witnesses described the scene at the home and the fainting testimony of Mrs Isabel Kinvaide before the adjournment Jessie Florence Kinraide testified a tramp was involved with no signs of a struggle observed DetBleakley noted a woman stepped out and returned without further incident
RADDACK Nova Scotia March 12 A D McCurdy and the Silver Dart aeroplane thrill observers after flying more than twenty miles over grass country. Built by the aerial experiment association at Hammondsport New York under Dr Alexander Graham Bell, the achievement is praised as more notable than the Wright flight.
A society notice reports the marriage of Miss Ida Bartholomew to Lee B. Merrill at the Central Methodist parsonage with Rev. Frank Doran officiating. Guests from Onalaska Galesville and St Paul attended and a supper followed at Merchants hotel. The couple will reside in St Paul.
A historic recipe describes a tonic for lame backs using one half pint good whiskey one ounee syrup sarsaparilla and one ounce Toris compound available from druggists. It is taken in teaspoonful doses before each meal and before retiring as a never failing remedy.
A traveler visits Washington Baltimore Mount Vernon and Chicago on a long trip, reporting renewed activity among manufacturers importers and wholesalers. Millinery shipments arrive rapidly raising the department to a springtime air. Ella Miller returns from Tomah. Embroidery club hosts and church society entertainments occur. Mrs Wisie Gile Scott returns by Burlington. Maud Powell Trio to perform at Germania Hall March 28 with Mme Powell Miss Mukle and Miss Ford noted for their acclaimed artistry.
Mme Powell and Miss Ford arrive after brilliant London season. Miss Ford played before world’s greatest artists and King Edward. East coast audience will hear these celebrated musicians in a rare opportunity rarely accorded.
The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Kelsey wife of death on Monday evening at 406 South Third street was held from St Mary church Rev Dr Condon officiated and interment was in the Catholic cemetery. Mrs Thomas Dunn and Mrs Chas Adame of Fond du Lac attended the funeral. Other relatives include Mrs Leahy of Two Rivers Wis Miss Mary Slattery of Toledo Ohio and Mr and Mrs John McGown.
Judge Ben B Lindsey of Colorado faces postponement of appearances due to bills before the legislature. He was booked to speak at the YMCA and inaugurations on March 17 but will not appear then, with engagements moved to May 6 except for one week when La Caye is visited.
City news notes timber shortages since the saw mill closed. White pine timbers are scarce, challenging owners and mo ta users to secure supplies. Also details an Old German Lutheran church removal, and an upcoming entertainment by J C Proctor of Matiso at the Odd Fellows hall. Ice thaw prospects through spring appear cautious with river opening likely after April. St Patrick's dance planned by Knights of Maccabees at K of P hall on March 17.
State Boys Secretary W H Waner will be in La Crosse on the 25th and 30th to assist in forming a Far Other Boys club for Y M C A members. He will lecture in the Y M C A auditorium and on the north side, both illustrated by stereoptican views. The item notes the value of attending funerals with friends over theatre outings.
A vintage notice offers 25000 to any charity if Pather Johns Medicine story is proven false. It recalls how Pather John O'Brien of Lowell Mass once endorsed a prescription that restored his health and was named Fathe rx Johns Medicine for strength and throat ailments.
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