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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1908
Page
4
A positive change occurs in the condition of Rev. L L Sanders at St Francis hospital as he recovers from a severe pneumonia attack. Earlier hopes were slim, but he rallied and, barring relapse, may be out within a few weeks.
Ernest Thompson of the north side dies at his home 12340 Avon street at 7 pm from pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and several children. funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
The Ladies Aid society of the German M. E. church elected officers at Friday’s meeting held at Mrs. W. P. Schlien’s home. President Mrs. R. Hauser, Vice President Mrs. John Stevenson, Treasurer Mrs. P. Schlabach, Secretary Mrs. B. Riehl. Working committee includes Mesdames A. Peters, F. E. Goodale, L. W. Jo Jade, W. P. Schuen. Sick committee: Mesdames R. Hauser, R. Schulze, and Kuhnau.
A young boys’ band captivates audiences with tight harmonies and polished performance. The ensemble showcases emerging talent and strong teamwork, signaling bright prospects for local youth music programs.
North Side business leaders are split over how to reduce danger at the Mill street crossing in La Crosse. They largely back Mayor Anderson’s call for a council investigation and potential remedies, including a viaduct or relocation of Milwaukee Road yards.
Bishop James Schwebach will dedicate the Syrian Catholic church on Mill street with ceremony on April 9. The interior work is nearly finished while exterior work is nearly completed after two years of construction, with priests from across the state assisting.
Mrs. O. L. Weeks entertained about fifteen friends at her home 143 Mill Street for a birthday evening. Refreshments were served. Guests included Mesdames Ratz Gergle Patarky Rosseman Kelley Olson L Schulze Hoffwebber and Miss Hoffwebber and Messrs Backer Franklin Schutz Raatz Olson Kelly.
The St Margaret's club of St James church organizes an entertainment tomorrow night at Rose street Woodmen hall. Members have prepared diligently to ensure one of the best performances on the north side and expect it to meet high hopes.
Jacob Hirschfeld, a north side saloonkeeper, swore warrants today for Bernard McLindon and Frank Stifter charging assault and battery. He says he ousted McLindon and returned with Stifter to “kick the place up,” while his brother Theodore Hirschfeld broke a leg in the brawl. Judge Brindley scheduled the trial for Wednesday at 10.00.
Washington March 14 Representative J Adam Bede questions raising the Maine wreck to settle if the ship exploded from inside or outside. He fears findings could upend ten years of national history and oppose the Harrison resolution to bury victims with honors in Havana harbor.
A West Salem man is connected to enrollment in a state cooperative farm school program. Details on the case and proceedings are unavailable in the fragment.
A big Saturday unveiling at Doerflinger featured landscapes and rustic backdrops in windows along South Street while gowns, millinery, and other goods drew shoppers. Decorators finished the display at 7:30 as Kreutz's band played inside and crowds surged for Easter specials.
Hjelmer Wingstad aged 25 years and 11 months died at his home 1452 George Street after a lingering inflammatory rheumatism. He was a North Side resident born here and survived by his parents Mr. and Mrs. K G Wingstad two sisters and a brother Albert Wingstad is married. Funeral at 2 pm Wednesday from the George Street home and 2:30 from the Norwegian church on Avon Street with interment at Oak Grove cemetery.
Miss Hazle Hoff of Minneapolis visits friends in La Crosse as local residents host relatives and guests. Several railway workers return to duties after injuries and leaves, including P. J. McGaughren and Samuel Shinkle. The pay car brings Thomas Wright as paymaster to Grand Crossing, while Thos. Hughes of Union Pacific visits relatives. Local residents host guests and tramps are escorted from police to yards. A three year old recovering from pneumonia and family travels fill the brief notes.
The mothers chat about newborns and older siblings reactions. Reginald jokes about wrapping and gifting the baby for next Washington's birthday. Miriam and Hannah view the newcomer with pragmatic, solemn humor.
A humorous exchange unfolds with a parrot refusing to reveal age as a woman urges the bird to speak. The man remarks on the paradox of a female parrot, prompting a playful clash over propriety and age. The set piece embodies light domestic humor from the era.
City budgeted 500 dollars for street signs and 4,000 dollars for the La Crosse public library addition. Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association dues were set at 200 dollars. The council heard a request for a ten minute Oak Grove cemetery streetcar schedule and discussed a resumed seat for Alderman Schulze. The road to La Crescent was referred to the streets and alleys committee.
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