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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1908
Page
5
A man seeks Gray's Yerba Santa at 503 Main St drug store. The dialogue mentions rapid relief from a stubborn cough and references neighbors and family members who used the product. The scene highlights typical sales pitches and local shop activity.
A fragment from the Angeles Express notes men objecting to paying for space for a choir soloist, suggesting reluctance to cover perceived costs in their pews. The brief hints at a dispute over donations or seating charges within the church setting.
Fred Craig of Farmington pleaded not guilty before Judge Brindley to a charge of sawing logs belonging to A S Tron Lumber Co. An adjournment was taken until March 30.
Local society items list visits and errands across La Crosse including Miss Millie Skoglund and Carl Sorrenson at Dora Schmeck pepper Sunday, O W Kering in city on business, Dr J G Egan in Chicago, and a Pound Social for the Home of the Friendless planned for March 17. Also mentions births and birthdays, wallpaper shops, and multiple residents traveling or visiting Milwaukee, Madison, and Sparta.
Two valuable dogs were poisoned in the city. Adelbert Miller’s black spaniel died after suffering, and Julius Burkhart’s Scotch terrier was treated for poisoning. Police hope a clue will lead to the poisoner’s arrest and prosecution.
The national Norwegian holiday May 17 will be observed in La Crosse with the Normanna Sangerkor and the Sons of Norway presenting plans. Governor Johnson of Minnesota is slated to give an address along with other features in the program.
William Horace Holcomb, first general superintendent of the Stirling ton road built through La Crosse and a former regent of the city, died Sunday at his Hinsdale Illinois home. He left La Crosse in 1871 to become general manager of the Union Pacific.
Unknown intruders invaded A A Bentley at 216 North Ninth last evening between five and six. They decorated the parlor with pink streamers, served a supper, and provided a musical program including Mrs. Bentley on piano and Mr. Bentley singing. Guests named include Fred Leithold, Walter Keating, Fred Rau, David Shaunessy, J J Lamb, H A Greene, Fred W Fulmer, Mrs H Bliss, and Mrs S L Bowlby. The event marked Mrs. Bentley's birthday anniversary.
Albert Fischer of 1112 Berlin Street and Mrs. Mary Hellwich of 427 North Sixth Street were married last Saturday evening by Rev. J. T. Gamm of the German Lutheran church. The ceremony occurred at the bride’s home with only immediate relatives present. The groom works as a bridge carpenter for the Milwaukee road.
Miss Mildred Gilbertson at 325 Pearl Street gave a pretty party Saturday afternoon for about twelve pupils. The children enjoyed musical games and a short program, with light refreshments served at the close.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Spiritualist church will meet Wednesday afternoon at 712 Cass street to sew for the upcoming bazaar. Ladies should bring thimbles. refreshments will follow. The bazaar, planned for April 10 in Travelers hall, proceeds from the event support church activities.
A Linda club party at First Baptist church celebrates St Patrick's Day with an evening program. Flora Peterson performs a character sketch of St Patrick and instrumental duets with solo pieces by Miss Lendke Nina Mahlum and Cassie Mahlum. Stella Forbes with Jessie Monty and Ruth Lottie Geo Barrett provide piano selections. Games and refreshments follow and all are invited. Another St Patrick's party follows.
Miss Marie Hovel hosted a Sunday afternoon and evening at her home with games and refreshments. A list of attendees includes Marie Hovel Anna Horn Leonora Techmer Helen Fisher Anna Stange Florence Hovel Marie Jones Bertha Blumer Eva Techmer Irene Fisher Grace Fisher Elsie Hausmann Amada Techmer Grace Temp Isabella Klick Edna Temp Elsie Lerkey from Chaseburg George Kubal Lawrence Kubal Adolph Hovel and George Hovel.
Tonight at 609 South Eleventh Street the Home of the Friendless hosts its annual pound social. Friends and patrons are urged to bring a pound of food or clothing and attend the program at 8 o'clock with light refreshments to support the charity through the year.
The North Side lodge of Mystic Workers elected Attorney Fred H. Hartwell as delegate and George Marvin as alternate to the national convention in St Paul this summer.
A witticism notes a change after marriage as a woman shifts focus from what he says to what he does. The quip reflects marital dynamics with humor about attention and behavior.
The case of Joseph Beutler versus A. J. Beutler was dismissed today due to over 500 dollars, placing original action outside Judge Daniel's jurisdiction. It will be tried in the May term of circuit court. Other items note equal day length and local events at the Y M C A, St Leo hall, and a new Nystad residence ground breaking.
Chairman Keppel and Supervisors Davis and Miller plan to recommend a city municipal court to ease work for Judges Fruit and Brindley. After two sessions to gauge workload the committee finds a city court advantageous and support is likely once the report is drafted.
Assemblyman T. H. Miller returned from Red Wing where he attended the funeral of his brother Lucius Miller who died in New York at age 27 and was unmarried.
A man posing as a post office inspector gained entry to the postal car on the Great Northern Oriental Limited at Bonners Ferry Idaho. He overpowered clerks, rifled the registered mail pouch, and escaped.
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