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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 21, 1908

Page

4

Lived in three centuries Mrs Wilkins age 108

Mary Wilkins of Remington Indiana is described as one of the state’s oldest residents having lived in three centuries and aged 108. Born in Tyrone Ireland in 1799 she came to the United States in 1840 with her husband and is now visiting Indiana children. The notice cites a testimonial about Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey improving health and appetite.

Mary Wilkins Remington, Ind John A. Wilkins Delta, Ind County Tyrone Ireland Indiana

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Alert and Guidance

An advertisement proclaims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as a thoroughly malted medicinal tonic and invigoration aid. It urges consumers to buy only sealed genuine bottles, notes price of one dollar, and directs readers to seek a medical booklet from Dr. R Curran.

Duffy R. Curran Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y

Canteen Should Remain in Army Debate Court

Franklin club debating society held a vote two to one in favor of restoring the canteen in the United States army. A Zerasky Ot to Bosshard and P T Schultz argued for. H L Taylor H Spence and H G Hayden opposed. Debate was lively with strong arguments.

Franklin Club Debating Society United States Army A. Zerasky Otto Bosshard P. T. Schultz H. L. Taylor H. Spence H. G. Hayden

Rev Sanders Return Home If Health Improves

If Rev L L Sanders continues to improve as rapidly as now he will be taken to his home in Litchfield next Thursday. Attending physicians say he is doing remarkably well and predict home removal will aid his recovery. His father W L Sanders will accompany him home. He was allowed to leave the building briefly this morning.

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

W Downing Seriously Ill on Alaska Avenue

Friends on the North side mourn the illness of W Downing at his home on Alaska Avenue. He has been ill for some time and all hopes for recovery have faded.

W. Downing Onalaska Avenue Mr. Downing

Mackey Preaches on North Side in Chicago Revival

Former prize fighter and gambler turned evangelist Tom Mackey will fill the Tabernacle Baptist pulpit Sunday morning, replacing Rev. L. L. Sanders. Secured by Geo. B. Marvin, Mackey brings a strong history of conversion and nationwide evangelistic work with his wife providing musical leadership. No evening service scheduled.

Tom Mackey Chicago L. L. Sanders Tabernacle Baptist Church United States

North Side Advertsing and News Office Listing

Local North Side office listing for Rose Street and Kee Wi Dien R P Stanton Jos with a 4% rate and phone 785 A. Advertising and news handled from this office.

R. P. Stanton Jos Kidder New Phone North Side

Improvements at Sletten's Store Modern Stock Exhibition

North Side firm A and O Sletten expand at 1217 and 1219 Caledonia street with new undertakers parlors and workshop. They showcase an all new furniture line and a fresh stock of baby carriages and caskets priced from 35 dollars upward.

Messrs. A. & O. Sletten

No Clue to Author of German Threat Letter

Police have found no clue to the sender of a German threat letter received by Chris Schmidt the St Andrew street grocer. The note threatened violence if the robbery investigation continued and hinted at retaliation for stolen groceries.

Chris Schmidt St. Andrew Street Schmidt Place Schmidt

Bread and Skin Nourishment Compared in Everyday Care

A concise note links bread as sustenance for the body with satin skin cream as nourishment for the skin, drawing a parallel between daily nourishment and skincare.

Want Rev Sanders for Revivals in Demand Nationwide

Despite illness and near fatal setback Rev L L Sanders receives revival requests from churches across the country. The latest inquiry comes from John Harvey Gunn of Wagner Oklahoma asking him to conduct revival services there.

L. L. Sanders John Harvey Gunn Wagner Oklahoma

Burial of Mrs Blackmon Sunday

Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Blackmon are expected Sunday afternoon at the depot after services held at Donnybrook North Dakota where she died. She formerly lived in La Crosse on Windsor Street and no further services are anticipated in this city.

Jane Blackmon Depot Donnybrook N. D la Crosse Windsor Street

Sovde Family Plans Move to Seattle

Mrs. Sovde and family of 1536 Berlin Street have received a letter from Ole Sovde, formerly a city tailor, asking them to join him in Seattle. They will leave for Seattle as soon as they sell their property here.

Burlington announces coal unload change to Savanna Dayton Bluff

The Burlington road will not unload coal at Grand Crossing as planned. Coal will instead be unloaded at Savanna and some stored at Dayton Bluff.

Burlington Road Grand Crossing Savanna Dayton Bluii

Fall Into Cellar Proves Fatal for 93-Year-Old Ritter

Theodore Ritter aged 93 resident of La Crosse dies at 6 20 AM after falling down stairs at his son John R Ritter's Windsor street home. He suffered a broken right arm a severe forehead gash and internal injuries the direct cause of death. He leaves four sons and two daughters with funeral set for St John Catholic Church North Side.

John Ritter Windsor Street Theodore Ritter Mr. Ritter Matt Ritter Charles Street John R. Ritter Avon Street la Crosse County Germany Kenosha Wis Iowa Leonard Ritter Sparta la Crosse John Ambrose North Side Jacob Arenz North Yakima Wash Arenz

North Side Briefs Highlight Local Moves and Travels

Mrs. T. J. Felzer travels to Winoa to care for a seriously ill mother, and several residents return from trips or relocate. Substitutes, employees, and visitors from Grand Crossing, St. Paul, La Crosse, Minneapolis, and Cashton are noted, with transfers and social gatherings mentioned.

Glasses Fit Right for Cure Says Irvine Specialist

From the complaints, it is clear many are unaware that properly fitted glasses aid a perfect cure. Consult W. T. Irvine, specialist in fitting glasses, GRADU.

GRADU

Churches Listings and Service Times in Local Parishes

A compiled notice lists multiple churches with their locations and pastors. Norwegian Methodist Eliot Hansen. Norwegian Lutheran E O Vik. North Presbyterian A A Randall. Emanuel German Evangelical G M Thurow. Scandinavian Baptist Iver Larson. Caledonia Street M B F Albert L. Wood. Bethel Norwegian O L Christensen. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Avon Street provides weekly services and Sunday school times.

Norwegian Methodist Norwegian Methodist Church Berlin and Sill Streets Eliot Hansen Norwegian Lutheran Norwegian Lutheran Church Charles and E. O. Vik North Presbyterian Logan and Avon Streets A. A. Randall Emanuel German Evangelical Lutheran Church Avon St. Paul Streets G. M. Thurow Nalaska Scandinavian Baptist Scandinavian Baptist Church Logan Streets Iver Larson Caledonia Street Wall and Windsor Albert L. Wood Church of Jesus Christ of Lat Day Saints Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Tor Day Saints Avon Street

Mail Carrier Sam Roden Returns After Illness

John McCarthy recovers after an operation at St James hospital while Sam Roden, a mail carrier, returns to work this morning after a week of illness.

Sam Roden John McCarthy St. James Hospital

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Duffy’s Pure Caledonia St Oyen’s S. Fourth Street Sanders J. M. Woves Cor Charles and Gillette Mackey Tabernacle THE Lacrosse Tribune Rose ST Sletten’s Rev. Sanders Mrs. Blackmon Will Seattle North Side Briefs T. J. Felzer Winona D. Sherbane Harry McCabe Grand Crossing Yard W.S. Dunn St. Paul Bernard Malay St. James E. B. Benson C. B. and J. W. Lee Marvin Wall Street Peter Sieger St. Joseph’s Ridge Allen Agnes Blanche Hardy Thomson George Street Will Roberts Prairie du Chien George Fairbanks Ladies’ Sewing Society German Lutheran Church O. Granke Rose Street G. Weimer Kane Street John Caneen St. Francis Hospital John Owen Black River Falls Guy Chamberlain Minneapolis W. T. Irvine Ate Optician Main ST Batiste India LINON At &c Valenciennes Torchon Peerless de Luxe Ficggie North la Crosse Staats Wallpaper Company Carl Caspberg Cataract, Wis Pearl ST
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