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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1908
Page
5
Beloit Wisconsin March 23 Harry A Gorder 28 drowned in Rock river while canoeing with Harold Clark. Their craft capsized and Gorder was recovered while Clark reached shore.
In Waupaca Wisconsin March 23 a 14 year old girl Esther Webb spotted a washout on the Waupaca Green Bay line and raised alarms. She waved her hat and apron to stop the approaching train and prevented a wreck.
A remark about the value of cussing when you slip on ice suggests humor and practical coping. The line highlights how quick language can arise from everyday slips and mishaps.
A health beverage made from choice wheat promotes steady nerves and a clear brain with no coffee or drug-like materials. This non stimulant drink emphasizes natural nutrition and herbal focus for daily use.
The regular monthly meeting of the First Presbyterian church board was held last Saturday evening. Agenda covered routine business and updates on selecting a successor to the late J. K. Fowler. A committee reviews several minister candidates.
The Y M C A basketball team returned from Alma Center after a close win witnessed by about 300 fans. La Crosse led 12 8 at half and 12 11 in the second, with Leavening and Deen among top scorers. Alma Center added two new players from Hixton.
Local column records assorted visits and comings and goings. Notables include Judge John J. Fruit and Clerk Alfred Harrison returning from Sparta, Miss Minnie Mengelt and Miss Tillie Zellmer heading east, and Dr George Powell and Dr Will Powell practicing in the area. Various residents relocate relocate or travel to nearby towns for visits or medical care.
Dr J J Wilkins former rector of Christ Episcopal church La Crosse has been named secretary of the committee to raise five million dollars for the support of aged Episcopal ministers. He will leave Los Angeles for St Louis with duties covering major U S cities.
Ripon Wisconsin March 23 The board of trustees voted unanimously to approve President R C Hughes action to offer the Commercial club a site for the old school house once where the Republican party was organized A Chicago landscape architect will visit to assess a transfer site and a spring move is planned The Commercial club has raised funds and hopes to relocate the building on campus with possible interior remodeling to resemble the original design
West Salem Wisconsin March 23 The business men’s association appoints F H A Nye to solicit pledges to guarantee fair grounds for an industrial school site. A telephone committee reports favorable toward forming a local company to improve service and extend direct connections to north and east areas not yet connected.
John Lee aged 75 was burned to death in his Meridian home in Menominee County Wisconsin early yesterday morning. The body was not found and his aged wife narrowly escaped the blaze.
Caledonia Minn March 23 Special The fire department battled a morning blaze at Herbert Esch residence outskirts of town The wood shed and smoke house were destroyed at a loss of 3900 The wind threatened the home but neighbors and firefighters saved the residence
Local store promotes its belt buckles and pins as the largest and most up to date selection in the city. Prices claim to be one third lower than competitors, with gold finish silver plain engraved and jeweled buckles and pins priced from 1.00 to 4.00. Address: 429 Main St. W. T. Irvine.
Mrs. Peter Huff and her 15 year old son Louis escaped a blaze that consumed their home on March 23 in Crookston Minnesota. Louis woke to smoke, found flames on the lower floor, and led his mother to safety before the house and its contents were destroyed. Partial insurance coverage applied. The cause is thought to be an air tight heater. The woman was left prostrated by the ordeal.
A commentary notes that men are often expected to cover their wives' expenses, but rarely do so without resistance or a counterargument. The piece critiques social pressures around male financial responsibility and domestic roles.
The First M. E. church and 8. 8 S. youth plan an elaborate Easter program with a first rehearsal tonight in the church parlors. Prof. Marc Lombard of Winona will lead the Sunday school and a cantata is set for Easter Sunday evening. The Twentieth Century club meets tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. Paul Pamperin at 130 South Ninth Street. Mrs. Lavake's circle meets tomorrow afternoon with Mrs. H. T. Taylor at 223 South Sixteenth Street.
On March 21 at the Mentis home 114 North Second Street, Miss Emelia L. Skoglund wed Carl L. Lorenson in a spring ceremony officiated by Rev Henry Faville. Attendants included Olga Hether and Hannah King. the groom’s brother Alfred Lorenson and Edwin Johnson stood with him. The couple will reside at 1810 Jackson Street after a brief wedding dinner.
Mrs L A Harrison of 620 South Seventh street entertained a small group of friends with a casual card evening on Saturday. Guests included W W Collins Arthur Worth Ben Emerton Ray Collins Dr S Morikubo Viola Haefner Mr and Mrs Harrison and Miss Harrison with refreshments served after play.
A new branch of the Daughters of Norway has been organized in the city with Miss Georgina Johnson as president. Mrs. Marie Selbo serves as vice president and Mrs. Anna Lund as past president. Other officers include Mrs. Marie Bolstad secretary and Mrs. Carrie Engebretsen financial secretary.
In Leola North Dakota a hurried street wedding joined Miss Cecelia De Witt and P. O. Neel with Rev C H Bruce conducting. The bride arrived in Aberdeen that morning rode to Leola with Neel and the pastor, then performed a momentary ceremony in the street before catching his train back.
Veterinarian B. F. Holmes was summoned to Stevenstown Wisconsin for a postmortem exam at the Odell Ekern farm amid a report that disease, possibly tuberculosis, was affecting the herd. He tested 60 milch cows owned by Charles Dusso and H. L. Niles of West La Crosse. all were found healthy and free from tuberculosis.
George MacKown, charged with burning a Webster City felt shoe factory, was found not guilty by a Clarion jury after a four year pursuit and recent custody in California. He had been held in Webster City since his capture last July.
The notice asks if you intend to erect a memorial this spring and urges placing the order now for prompt delivery. It claims the retailer carries the largest assortment of finished work at low prices considering the grade.
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