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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1908
Page
6
An 1906 testimonial asserts Dr. Miles' Nervine cures epilepsy and other nervous disorders by strengthening the nervous system. It claims many cures and offers to provide names of patients. The advertisement urges readers to request advice and notes the drug is sold by local druggists with a refund offer.
The article argues reactions to service vary with expectations. It credits Bell telephone companies for world leading service while acknowledging inevitable irregularities. Wisconsin Telephone Company aims for complete subscriber satisfaction and will remedy errors when detected.
Health Officer Anthony Murphy cared for Nels Ortham of Viroqua who came ill with scarlet fever. Ortham recovered but did not repay the city's bill or return Murphy's overcoat after promising $40 from a La Crosse tobacco firm.
Edwin Hanson a 28 year old laborer for Helleman Brewing died after a six week illness of dropsy. He leaves a widow two children three brothers and two sisters. Funeral set for Monday at 2 pm from 1292 South Fourth Street and 2:30 at Norwegian Lutheran church with Rev. Magelssen. interment Oak Grove cemetery. Miss Cora Overland 28 died at Lutheran hospital after brief illness from Rushford Minnesota. survived by her parents and several siblings. Body shipped to Rushford for funeral.
The Equitable Fraternal Union will hold a meeting next Tuesday evening featuring addresses by state officials including F A Williams of Neenah. A musical program is planned and Deputy H B Brown, succeeding B Franzenstein, will attend.
The Lincoln-Douglas society won the declamatory contest with the Wendell-Philipps society last night. Three contestants from each society competed. Judges were Rev. Lowe Judge John Brindley and Prof. Greenameyer. Prof. Schubert presided.
A historical advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsia with 22-grain Triangules claiming rapid relief from indigestion and dyspepsia. It urges readers to ask pharmacists to show the formula, promises a five minute cure, and markets the product as harmless candy like tablets.
February recorded 44 births and 40 deaths including 23 male and 21 female births and 22 male and 18 female deaths. Ten deaths were due to tuberculosis.
Secretary F. E. s Dotty announced an upcoming civil service examination for an expert stenographer capable of 175 words per minute. The post offers a $1,200 annual salary with advancement. test components include shorthand, typewriting, tabulating, spelling, letter writing, and a preliminary paper totaling 20 points.
The battleship New Hampshire the first added to the navy since the Atlantic fleet left was ordered placed in commission at League Island navy yard today. She will be commanded by Captain Cameron Mc Rae Winslow.
Advertisement offers a two thirds price sale of a university encyclopedia in top condition. Interested buyers may write to 28 Tribune for details.
At the Trades and Labor Council meeting Business Agent William Panke handed in his resignation to take effect March 28. He cites other business interests preventing full-time service. A successor will be named at the next association meeting. Reports from city unions indicate improved business and overall prosperity.
Women of La Crosse admire Reitzels spring display titled brown window. Joseph Bartl designed and arranged the set featuring shades from tan to chocolate with passementries trims stripes and a wide variety of brown dress goods materials.
Sidney A. Stuart as trustee for James Lucky sued the State Bank of Cuba City. Judge Fruit sustained the verdict after a jury awarded $7,840 to the plaintiff for a note paid to the bank as a preferred creditor, a rehearing request denied and a new trial refused.
The Sparta girls and boys basketball squads meet S. C. H.S. teams this evening at the gym, which seats about 340. Guard Archie Larson will not play due to parental objections amid rising tension in town.
At a committee hearing tension rose as witnesses are limited to written questions. Rep Lilley designates Isaac L. Rice and others from Electric Boat to testify and furnish records on payments, campaign funds, and contracts. Lilley, a longtime Republican, reports being followed by detectives in a heated political climate.
Park commission ordinance creates a four member board split between two districts south and north of the La Crosse river. Mayor appoints two members from each party with four year terms. first meeting set for April 14 to organize and elect. Board controls boulevards parks and driveways excluding Pettibone park with council oversight. Annual reports and city treasury deposits required. No debts without council consent. Appointments are honorary like police and fire commissions.
North Side residents applauded after Mayor Wendell A. Anderson read a resolution on the Mill street crossing. The measure orders the switching yards to be relocated or a via duct to be built to relieve long blockages endangering life and property. The city attorney will review.
C. P. Thompson of La Crosse was elected president of the Wisconsin Bottlers' association at a Milwaukee session. He is the only La Crosse member on the official list. The next annual meeting will be in Milwaukee. The group discussed the anti prohibition fight and voiced support for the act without taking formal action.
Hugh Hollis a treasury department clerk formerly of Louisville shot and killed his wife at their Newton Street home. He says he woke to find her dead after dreaming of burglars and claims no memory of the act.
Twin boys arrived Sunday morning at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. A. McLaren at 325 North Tenth Street. The infants are reported to be doing well.
The state of Arizona versus Lesa Sekoa alias Russell Oakes faced a preliminary hearing in West Avenue Brotherhood Court Chambers for grand larceny involving a hog stolen December 13, 1907. Evidence linked the defendant to the theft though defense blamed others as the case proceeds to the next Brotherhood trial.
Pastor Rev James W Irish of First Methodist Episcopal Church plans a women focused sermon series following prior men's talks. March 15 Mothers March 22 Widows March 29 Young Women April 5 Wives with March 29 event under Young Women's Christian Association auspices.
A first sketch of the new Y M C A appears on the Doerfiinger Park Store window on Main Street. Designers Parkenson and Dockendorf completed the watercolor work showing the building’s fall completion.
Members of the La Crosse club meet Monday evening to vote on installing a dining room.
Mrs. S. J. de Ramtz buys the 414 South Ninth Street property from Mrs. Philip Augusta Schmidt in a private sale. No other figures or parties listed.
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