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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1909
Page
5
August A Anderson of Westave nue and Vine street reports success in sending a Morse code message across four blocks without a wire using an improvised apparatus. He claims improvements will let him transmit messages any number of miles without difficulty.
Local seller pledges full refund if products such as doors sash trim hardwood flooring or store fixtures are not exactly as represented. The snippet promotes consumer safeguards and money back guarantees in sales.
The article notes a pole in the inventor's yard and another in H. J. Guenther's yard at 5220 Oakland Street about four blocks away. The description suggests a local observation of two poles in nearby properties.
Professor Lester W. Spicer and Miss Elizabeth Beebe were married in La Crosse on Saturday. They will spend a few hours in La Crosse on their honeymoon before settling at Mr. Spicer's home in Albert Lea.
Halvor Bokkrustad an old resident of Lewis Valley died at his home on March 9. Born in Norway April 14 1822 he came to America at age 23. His wife died 27 years ago. Survived by four children three living at Holmen and one at Lewis Valley.
Ford dealer R H Sheldon was in the city Monday. La Crosse jeweler Roy Greenhalgh, burned out in South Dakota, left for Cresco Iowa to visit relatives before returning west with his wife. C J Eide sold his bakery interest to Hans Eide and plans to move to Chicago. The North Side Tribune moved to 617 Clinton street. City Attorney John Doherty returned from Prairie du Chien yesterday.
Abner C. Gran of Mankato Minnesota is named as the likely new Y M C A secretary filling the vacancy left by J W Stafford with Oliver J Ash having served since. Gran was in the city on an earlier visit when plans were discussed.
On February 14 Mr Gran spoke at the Presbyterian church the First Baptist Sunday school the local Y M C A and the First M E church. Directors of the Y M C A praised his manner and educational qualifications. He will begin leading the new La Crosse association by June as the Mankato Y M C A conducts a financial campaign.
Fire department No 4 responded to a chimney fire at 1728 Mormon Coulee Road Sunday around 8 pm. No damage was reported.
An old saying links a sound stomach to overall health and warns that stomach issues can lead to constipation and more serious diseases. The ad touts Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a gentle laxative tonic, cites cures, offers free trial bottles, and invites readers to write for medical guidance at no charge from Dr. W. B. Caldwell Monticello Ill.
Ice on the Mississippi remains solid with a late breakup expected. Clinton hosts a river opening as Artemus Gates makes a Davenport to Clinton run amid chilly March first half. Ski tournament at Rushford draws Red Wing experts and long jumpers.
A speaker recalls a musician’s endorsement after a bottle of Gray’s Yerba Santa Cough Cure was mistaken for another remedy. He touts rapid cough relief and notes the product comes in 60c and 1.00 dollar bottles and promises surprising results.
Miss Maude Elizabeth Harrington daughter of Mr and Mrs John Harrington 827 South Highth street wed Chester R Pieper of Chicago in a quiet Monday morning ceremony at the family home Rev D C Jones of the First Presbyterian church officiated Attendants were Miss Harriet Harrington and Arthur Pieper only close relatives witnessed the ceremony A wedding breakfast followed and the couple departed at noon for Chicago where they will reside.
Clementine Nedvidek hosted a Sunday birthday party at 913 South Third Street with friends Emma Bonadurer Anna Bonadurer Vera McCabe Dorothy Love Margaret Larsen Ruth Miller Edora Kallenbach Fay Kallenbach Ada Johnson Katherine Everson Fern Storch Marie Houser Marie Maurer Evelyn Martin and Viola Nedvidek. The gathering featured games and a birthday cake with candles to mark her seventh birthday.
Mrs M Don Ough entertained eight at a dinner Sunday evening with guests including Mr and Mrs Safford Mr and Mrs John Elliott Mr Ackley of Rock Island and Mr Jameson of La Moille. Mrs Dowling hosted a bridge club of four tables Saturday night with prizes to Mrs Torrance and Mr Hodge.
Washington March 16 The interstate commerce commissioners celebrate victories in compelling railroads to issue monthly statements of all nine hour law violations. Reports suggest the circuit court of appeals has sustained the commission on all points in the B and O railroad injunction challenge.
The Kansas City Journal notes state senate chaplain Elder W. H. Underwood walking with a friend at his Clay Center home. A third acquaintance jokes about his choice of company, but Underwood says he will not stop, continuing on his way.
Mrs Margaret Lilley of La Crescent dies after a short pneumonia illness at 80. Survived by son A Lilley of La Crescent and a daughter in Idaho Springs Colorado. Funeral arrangements to be announced from the La Crescent residence.
The service will be held Wednesday morning at 11 o'clock and from the M E church at 11 30 Rev Langrell will officiate and interment will be made in Prospect cemetery at La Crescent.
Germania boys defeated the YMCA boys in a brisk basketball game at the Germania on Saturday with a 19 to 6 score.
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