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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 20, 1908

Page

4

North Side Office and Staff at Rose Street

A brief notice identifies the Lacrosse Tribune's North Side office at 07 Rose Street, listing managerial and editorial roles for the staff.

North Side Rose ST

Thieves threaten Schmidt as police pursue suspects

Chris Schmidt, twice robbed on the North Side, received a German Latin-letter warning that his days are numbered if he continues pursuing the instigators. Burglaries at his 800 block St Andrew Street home were linked to John Paliwoda, jailed in May term, while a second break-in remains unsolved. Schmidt awaits expert translation for full meaning.

Chris Schmidt Schmidt St. Andrew Street John Paliwoda Partn

Card of Thanks for Kindness During Illness

The Wingstads express heartfelt thanks to the I O F and U C T and to friends and neighbors for sympathy and assistance during the illness of their son and brother. Mr. and Mrs. K G Wingstad and children.

K. G. Wingstad

Grief Strikes Elder Wingstad Over Son’s Death

K C Wingstad senior, father of the deceased K C Wingstad Jr., is gravely ill after learning of his son’s sudden rheumatic heart death. The elder man has paralysis and was restrained by his wife as the news broke. The son died alone at his home. his mother heard a gurgling sound as she returned to his room.

K. C. Wingstad K. C. Wingstad, Jr

Telegraph Outage Hits Two Minnesota Villages

Telegraph wires were taken from Whalen and Hokah as new nine hour work limits for operators took effect. Phone lines linked La Crescent Hokah and Lanesboro Whalen. Officials expect quick restoration once the dispute is settled. Residents blame Milwaukee company for service cuts on the S M division.

Irwin Minnesota Whalen Hokah la Crescent Lanesboro Houston County Milwaukee Company S. M

Lavaque's Novel Window Display Captures La Crosse

L E Lavaque, a Rost street grocer, unveils a novel window display built by himself for Bryant-Sisson Co. It features a table of young women and a maid pouring steaming coffee into cups, with a large revolving wheel of 315 pounds of Gold Leaf coffee packages behind it. The display advertises the Gold Leaf brand and showcases mechanical ingenuity.

la Crosse L. E Lavaque Bryant-Sisson Company

McClellan in the Race Rumors Hit New York Delegation

Washington dispatch outlines a McClellan bid centered on New York votes at the Democratic convention. It notes Hearst ties, Bryan faction worries, and possible support shifts among Harmon Gray Douglass Johnson Culberson and Murphy, with Ohio Harmon strength and New York anti Bryan maneuvering.

Bryan Harmon Gray Douglass Johnson Mr. Bryan Culberson Texas South Oklahoma Louisiana New Mexico Arizona Delaware New Jersey New York McClellan Minnesota Dakota Ohio Kentucky Massachusetts New England

Morris Peterson Joins Fire Department In Boston

Morris Peterson, from the Boston Grocery house at St. Cloud and Rose, has entered the fire department. He is stationed at No. 4 engine house, filling the vacancy left by Homer Van Berg, who moves to No. 2.

Morris Peterson Boston St. Cloud and Rose Streets Homer van Berg Mr. van Berg No. 2

Rev Sanders Improves at St Francis Hospital

The condition of Rev. L. L. Sanders at St Francis Hospital continues to improve with strong hopes for recovery. He was able to help himself from bed yesterday and is permitted to sit up part of the day.

L. L. Sanders St. Francis Hospital

Union Pleasure Club Hosts Successful Leap Year Party

The Union Pleasure club held a Leap Year party at the Union hall last evening. The decorated hall was packed and Kreutz's orchestra provided music, contributing to a delightful atmosphere and overall success.

Union Pleasure Club Union Hall Kreutz

North Side I. O. F. Plans Benefit Dance for Nelson

The North Side lodge of the Independent Order of Foresters will host a benefit dance on Monday evening March 39 to aid Antone Nelson, a former Q employee in poor health for a year. Proceeds support his medical needs.

North Side The Independent Order of Foresters Antone Nelson Nelson

Yeomen Officers Meet North Side Lodge Address

Vice President C. D. Judd of Aurora Illinois spoke on Insurance at the North Side American Yeomen lodge meeting held in Woodmen hall last night. Deputy B. F. Frey from this city followed with remarks on insurance as well. The gathering was well attended with many from the South side joining the regular members.

C. D. Judd Aurora Ill North Side American Yeomen

Here Nursing Son His Home Burns Here

W. L. Sanders, father of Rev. L. L. Sanders, now visiting from Litchfield Illinois for his son's illness, learned yesterday of the burning of his home in Litchfield.

W. L. Sanders Rev L. L. Sanders Litchfield Ill

Miss Miller Receives State Grade School Honor

Miss Matilda Miller, principal of the Sixth district school at Eau Claire, is praised for having the best graded school in the state not even excluding Milwaukee. An exhibition and a debate showcased the students' work. Miller, long-time principal, summers in La Crosse with relatives and is well known there.

Matilda Miller Fredericka Miller Caledonia Street Eau Claire Milwaukee

A Fool At Forty May Have Known It All At Twenty

A pithy maxim suggests wisdom accrues with age as a proverb about experience and hindsight. The saying contrasts youthful certainty with mature restraint, hinting that early swagger can fade into measured judgment.

Knights of Pythias Hold Esquire Work Tonight

Notices from Hamilton lodge No 57 warn members of a work session in the rank of Esquire tonight. The meeting will take place at the K of P hall on Rose Street.

Hamilton Lodge No 57 The Knights of Pythias Esquire K. of P. Hall Rose Street

Sophia Hinds Seriously Ill on North Side

Friends on the North Side report the serious illness of Miss Sophia Hinds at 1909 Kane Street. She has been ill for some time with the grippe and has not fully recovered, small hopes remain for her eventual recovery.

Miss Sophia Hinds Kane Street Miss Hinds

Spencer Funeral Sunday on French Island

Funeral services for Daniel Spencer who died at his home on French Island will be held Sunday at 2 30 PM from the Caledonia Street M E church with Rev A L Wood pastor officiating A and O Sletten in charge of arrangements Interment will be in Oak Grove cemetery

Daniel Spencer French Island Caledonia Street M. E A. L. Wood A. & O. Sletten Oak Grove Cemetery

One North Side Briefs and Local Updates

George Smith sells Avon street property and plans to move to South side. The Modern Samaritans held a well attended card party at Linker hall. The fire department’s new horse is now in service at No 2 station. Mrs Weltha Randall is seriously ill at 1344 Avon street. Minnie Knight has fully recovered from illness. A Duckholz of Kane street visits friends in Galesville. G A Franklin and son visit friends in Potosi Wisconsin. L Meller of Fountain City bought 812 and 814 Logan street and moves here. City Treasurer George Young ill at home with grip. Susie Kennedy returns from Chicago on business. Mrs M Sullivan ill at Mill street. Mary Boyle ill at 2122 George street. Mr and Mrs F C Bloom return from Quincy where Mr Bloom’s father is ill. elder Mr Bloom improving. W M Heslip of Onalaska visits sister in law at 2130 Wood street. Minnie Johnson returns to Bruce Wisconsin after North Side visit. M Gorman of Milwaukee, ex proprietor of the Gorman house, seeks La Crosse location and plans to make it home.

George Smith Avon Street Linker Hall Weltha Randall Minnie Knight A. Duckholz Kane Street Galesville G. A. Franklin and Potosi Wis L. Meller Fountain City Logan Street George Young Mill Street Susie Kennedy Chicago M. Sullivan Mary Boyle Wood Street Minnie Johnson Bruce M. Gorman Milwaukee Gorman House Gorman la Crosse

Operation Fatal to Bishop Fowler

The narrative describes a drowning incident at sea where a father and son were swept ashore after being caught by waves. Bishop Fowler and a rescuer named Hartzell helped and then saved others, with one man dying from exhaustion during the rescue effort.

Bishop Fowler

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lacrosse Tribune Carnation Brand Telegraph Window McLellan Washington la Crosse Tribune Washington, D. C J. C. Welliver Geo. B. McClellan Hearst Independent Party United States Taft Chas. F. Murphy Tamany Hearst Roosevelt Hartzell Mr. Thompson Evanston Historical Society Thompson Leter Fire Dept Sanders North Side I. O. F Yeomen Nebuer N.S. Bottling Works Miss Miller Thomas & Phalon A. & C. Sletten Caledonia ST Sophia Hinds Spencer Main ST Fowler J. C. Hartzell Longley Knox Hulberg Main Street la Crosse, Wis
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