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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1908

Page

4

Corner stone laid for new German Lutheran church

The German Lutheran church on the North side laid its corner stone yesterday afternoon with Rev. G. M. Thurow officiating and other ministers assisting. In the morning the old church celebrated its twentieth anniversary. The ceremony started at 10 o'clock. An accident near the causeway left Ed Lunde slightly injured after his motorcycle collided with Peter Hofweber's auto. the motorcycle was badly damaged.

Ed Lunde Peter Hofweber Hofweber F. Stromer Marinette Thurow R. Siegler Barre Mills Julius Gamm Vik and Magelsson

Property Transfer on Rose Street in Ramsey County

Leo T. Jester and wife of Ramsey County Minnesota sold to Mrs. Frieda Mueller property in the 1400 block on Rose Street for 1000 dollars. Deed filed this morning with Register of Deeds Aiken.

Leo T. Jester Ramsey County, Minn Frieda Mueller Rose Street Register of Deeds Aiken

Architects take charge of parish house plans

Plans for a parish house for St. Peter's Episcopal church move forward as architects develop designs. The project, located at Avon and Logan streets, aims to provide new facilities for church activities and community programs.

St. Peter’s Episcopal Church Avon and Logan Streets

Tailorwork Proof in Collars and Cuffs

A short note touts meticulous collar and cuff work with an invitation to call for demonstration and contact details.

Funeral of Theo Ritter Held Today

Theodore Ritter died from injuries after a fall and was buried at 9 AM. Services at St. Johns Catholic Church were led by Rev. Father Kaluza. interment followed at the Catholic cemetery. Survived by four sons Leonard of Sparta John Matt and John Ritter all of La Crosse and two daughters Mrs John Ambrose and Mrs Jacob Arenz. Arenz recently moved to Washington.

Theodore Ritter St. John’s Catholic Church Father Kaluza William Dwyer Mr. Ritter North Side Leonard Ritter Sparta John Ritter Matt Ritter John R. Ritter la Crosse John Ambrose Jacob Arenz North Yakima Wash Arenz South Side Washington

Cyclists demand repair of old North side path

North side cyclists seek action to fix the worn bicycle path between the North and South sides. Dirt and roadwork from Standard Oil's new building have left the lower end in disrepair forcing riders onto rough roads or sidewalks. Local officials may task Rev. F. Stromer of Marinette, organizer of a 20 year old church, with supervising repairs as traffic between town sections increases.

North Side Standard Oil Company Board of Public Works

Blaze at Vote Berger plant boiler room causes no damage

A small fire in the boiler room at the old Vote-Berger plant on the north side was reported Saturday evening. Fire crews responded and no damage was reported.

Vote-Berger

Funeral for Theodore Ritter Held at St. John’s Church

The funeral for Theodore Ritter, an elderly north side resident, was held this morning at St. John’s Church at nine o’clock. Rev. L. Kaluza conducted the services and burial followed at the Catholic Cemetery.

Theodore Ritter North Side St. John’s

Onalaska angler nets 65 pound catfish in La Crosse

Carl Halter of Onalaska arrived in La Crosse with a massive catfish that weighed 65 pounds before it was dressed. The catch stands as one of the year’s largest pulls.

Carl Halter Onalaska la Crosse

North Side Briefs: George Garret at the University of Chicago

George Garret has been at tending the University of Chicago as part of North Side briefs. The short item notes his activities and affiliation with the campus.

George Garret The University of Chicago

Latin Skin Cream and Powder Market Report

Readers are advised that both men and women seek Latin skin cream and powder marketed as youth keepers amid growing demand and availability in the era.

Man Struck by Train While Tying Shoe on Track

Joseph Borhofer, 42, of Milwaukee, sat on a Brownsville track to tie his shoe and was struck by a train yesterday afternoon. He was treated at St. Francis hospital, suffering mainly minor injuries but remains in fair condition.

Tere the Tribune Brownsville Joseph Borhofer St. Francis Hospital Borhofer la Crosse Milwaukee

Tramp Record Breaks This Year With Many Lodgings

A city report shows 243 tramps lodged at No 2 station in March 1908 and 590 since January 1. The North Side police station processes rough sleepers daily with 29 housed on March 14, while most are orderly and sent west to Minnesota.

North Side No. 2 Minnesota

Boy fined for stealing junk iron from plant

William Wilkinson was fined $15 and costs or 20 days in jail by Judge Brindley after stealing junk and iron from the Doud & Sons plant. The prisoner argued the iron was worth only $2, but the judge ruled the value did not greatly matter. The lad's mother offered to pay his...

William Wilkinson Brindley Doud & Sons

Funeral of Mrs. Jane Blackman Held at Oak Grove Cemetery

The funeral for Mrs. Jane Blackman, who died in Donnybrook North Dakota, was held yesterday afternoon. She previously lived in La Crosse and resided for some time on Windsor Street. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery.

Garret Chicago Sanders Litchfield Peter Sieger Middle Ridge la Crosse Theodore Ritter Milwaukee Yard Peter Pittinger Stella Brakke St. Francis Hospital Miss Brakke L. Sundway Kane Street E. W. Grove Eau Claire Mrs. M. Grove North Ninth Street Blackman Jane Blackman Oak Grove Cemetery Donnybrook N. D Windsor Street

Evangelist Tom Mackey Delivers Sermon at Local Baptist Church

A large crowd attended morning services at the Baptist church yesterday to hear Chicago evangelist Tom Mackey preach. The event drew many locals and highlighted a spirited morning gathering.

The Baptist Church Tom Mackey Chicago

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