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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement describes weak heart action causing short breath chest pain and palpitations. It promotes Dr Miles Heart Cure as a strengthening tonic that offers speedy relief and includes a testimonial from Mrs D Barron Covington Kentucky. The Miles Medical Co asserts pharmacists may refund the first bottle if no benefit is seen.
Irving D Burgh former Lamb Lumber manager in La Crosse died in Minneapolis after a brief typhoid illness. He resided with his wife and two sons at 223 North Eighth. previously linked to Rock Island and later worked with a cement firm in Minneapolis. His body to be taken to Rock Island for burial. funeral plans unsettled.
Pittsburg police man David Lennox intoxicated leads about ten drinkers into a saloon. Lennox promises a violent binge and pays for all. Henry Thompson dies after eight drinks. A giant man drinks fourteen, faints on the fifteenth. Several others hurt and hospitalized.
Chicago March 24 Coroner Hoffman began the inquest into Laz Averbuch. Olga Averbuch testified briefly about her brother, his letters and a photograph seized by police. Miss Georgia Shippy and Theresa Tauber testified to events around the shooting. officials observed no clear knife or pistol on Averbuch.
The La Crosse Saengerfest delegation is expected to attend the Liedertafel society of Milwaukee Golden Jubilee Celebration on March 31 at the Liedertafel hall. Secretary John L. Utermoehl cannot name attendees but confirms a large La Crosse representation. Secretary Gustav Ehrgott signed the invitation.
The Central fire department was called to 220 South Fifth Street last evening at six o clock to a fire caused by a young man attempting to light a gasoline stove. He narrowly escaped severe burns as the partition caught fire, though overall damage was small.
The paper notes local readers praise a simple at home mixture for kidney and rheumatic troubles. A pharmacist urges continued airing of the prescription saying it brings real benefits. The recipe uses fluid extract dandelion, compound Kargon, and compound syrup sarsaparilla with dosing after meals and at night.
The Chautauqua program lists notable speakers like Dr. Thomas E Green and Prof A E Winship with topics on world peace and education. Other offerings include lectures on forestry the Pueblo Indians and wildlife by Ernest Harold Bayne plus music by Royal Hungarian orchestra and Ruthven MacDonald. Tickets priced 1 50 in advance 2 00 at the gates with park seating planned at Myrick park and parking nearby.
Obituary notice invites attendance at the 1 30 PM funeral Wednesday from the residence at 1112 South Sixth Street for Archer Paul Giehm.
Citizens of West Salem urge an inquest into the death of farmhand B. Reiter who was reportedly kicked by a horse while sleeping in a barn. Humane Agent A. J. Philips and District Attorney Bosshard coordinate with Coroner Edward Cronon for a full investigation and possible exhumation.
In a distressing double tragedy at a rural home, a mother killed her four year old son and herself by leaping into a cistern following the death of her nine year old during an appendicitis operation at St Francis hospital. An inquest is underway with Dr. Tillman confirming death by own action.
At the Norwegian Lutheran parsonage last evening Julius W Zellmes and Amma L Hier were married in a quiet ceremony attended only by the couple. Rev H G Maglesson officiated with Louis Nack as best man and Miss Mary Hanson as bridesmaid. The groom works in the bottling department at G Heileman Brewing and they will reside at 1202 South Fourth Street.
In the recent serious illness of my son Rev L L Sanders many friends and the Baptist church members have been very kind. I thank all who helped us and offered words during this time of sickness and anxiety. W L Sanders.
Chas R Benton elected president of branch No 988 as officers named for the new year include Louis J Prucha as vice president G M Wenzel secretary E A Sloane treasurer and Edw C Koops G M Gilbertson and William Fladlien on the grievance committee John H Miller chosen as branch delegate to the Oshkosh state convention July 4 1908. The Wisconsin and national posts clerks associations show rapid growth with over 20000 clerks in the national body and nearly doubling state membership since October 1907. Postmaster Tscharner addressed the group and W B Tscharner and C C Looney were made honorary members.
The R. L. Kenyon Company is incorporated with $25,000 capital. Officers include R. L. Kenyon as president and GM M. W. Gear as vice president and G. W. Thompson as secretary treasurer. The firm will focus on auto boat tops life preserver cushions and boat accessories while continuing upholstery and furniture work. The Main street store remains and the factory moves to 110 South Second Street in the La Crosse area.
Andy Gilbertson proprietor of the Mecca saloon filed a complaint with the board of public works clerk and warned he would seek an injunction to stop the city from shutting off water. His meter leaks and he faces a rate rise from 12.50 to 39 under a new schedule. He refused to comment.
March 24. Three Koreans were connected to an assault on D. W. Stevens in San Francisco. One, posing as a friend of Japanese consul M. Koike, tried to seize Stevens papers said to discuss Japan’s Korea protectorate. Koike thwarted the attempt. Koreans praise the would be assailants.
Mr Robert Robertson formerly of Chicago now leads a major New York organization named the Western Amusement Company. The outfit will feature artists Carlotta Nilsson Albert Gran John Wesley Harrison Hunter and others with Shuberts as partners. Rehearsals start next week for Falling Leaves in a premier theater.
Five coal mine operators of Iowa gather in Des Moines on March 24 to demand concessions. The group aims to press for wage and benefit reductions amid ongoing labor negotiations with miners and unions.
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