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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1908
Page
4
In a hay loft, Fletcher spots two nearly fledged doves, an event described as remarkable for the season. The crew immediately builds nests and plans to extend the birds’ stay near the No. 2 engine house, while expressing a fond appetite for Buyah.
Robert Houser hired by the city to fill and grade holes south of the Monitor brewery on the causeway. The plan is to open a new street there. The Monitor brewery connected its sewers to the city, sending sewage to the marsh rather than the sink hole, improving sanitary conditions.
An unidentified man about 60, described as a bum, was struck and ground to pieces by train No. 58 as it departed Minneapolis yesterday afternoon. No other details are available.
Contractors haul rock for paving the 1300 block on Avon street. The city repaves the steam roller area on the North Side and plans to begin street repairs soon.
In district court at Winona Eugene Carver received $3,000 for the loss of Roy Carver's foot. The plaintiff had sought $15,000 in damages.
A net belonging to Roy and George Pendleton in Black River was cut this week releasing all the fish. No clues have been found to identify or apprehend the guilty parties.
A doctor urges relief from headaches nervousness loss of appetite and insomnia caused by eye strain. He notes many sufferers remain unaware that correctly fitted glasses can provide a cure and promotes W. T. Irvine Graduate Optician specialist in fitting glasses at 429 Main St.
The North Side advertising and news office at 807 Rose Street is listed with R. P. Stanton as manager and Jos. Kidder as editor. A new phone line 785-A is introduced for North Side operations.
Editor tribune argues for locating an agricultural school in La Crosse County, endorsing Onalaska or La Crosse as ideal sites. The letter cites a prior Onalaska Citizen reply and urges local supervisors and northern suburb support to secure the school’s placement.
Rev L L Sanders remains ill at St Francis hospital and may return home in Litchfield Ill tonight If recovered he will resume pulpit duties May 1 Rev N F Clark of Neenah state missionary will fill in at the Tabernacle Baptist church during Sanders illness Tom Mackey the Chicago evangelist will preach next Sunday No additional services scheduled for the week ahead
John R. Willsey 79 formerly of the North Side died in Minneapolis at his son's home from a cold contracted while tending a sick brother in Spring Valley Minnesota. He had lived with his daughter at 1637 Avon Street and was summoned to Spring Valley by his brother's illness last January. Interment likely in La Crescent, his former home.
Irvin J. Bunn formerly of Fire Station No 4 and Hannah Bunn sold No 2 in Block 4 of P S Davidson's addition to Martin Olson and Nellie Olson for 1500 dollars.
L. E. Lavaque reports that his father, ill at home in Grand Rapids, has relapsed after a period of improvement. He may depart for Grand Rapids tonight to be with him as the illness continues to progress.
Mrs J L Klein of Hokah and two daughters Rhoda and Gladys visit Mr and Mrs C L Thomas at 2207 Loomis. Mrs J R Cannan at 1602 Loomis visits relatives in Chicago. Various residents report illnesses moves and improvements including T Knight ill at 2132 Wood St and F A Morley able to sit up. Peter Campbell moves to the south side with family.
The Young Men's Society of St. Joseph's Cathedral defeated the Trinity Church team by 679 pins last evening in a lively match witnessed by many friends.
George B. Marvin received a letter from Thomas C. Dodge once of La Crosse who ran the Dodge Curiosity Shop. Dodge now operates a business in Stanford Kentucky, ending rumors of his death that circulated years ago.
The funeral for Carl C Filadlien who died Wednesday evening will be at 2 30 tomorrow from 1803 Onalaska Avenue. Rev E O Vik will officiate and A and O Sietten are in charge of arrangements. Interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The funeral of Mrs Weltha Randall will be held Friday at 2 PM from Caledonia Street M E Church. She had been ill since December and married William M Randall in 1841. Surviving children are Mrs S B Post, Mrs F W Cook, William H Randall of this city, and D H Randall of Underwood Minnesota.
Editorial notes praise Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a uterine tonic for women. Unicorn root and Golden Seal root are highlighted with quotes from Dr. Fyfe and other authorities on their uses in disorders of the reproductive system, menstrual issues, and related debilities.
Forestry bureau figures show lumber prices in 1886 to 1908 rising sharply due to higher demand and thinner supply. White ash and white pine lead increases, with several grades more than doubling. common woods thin out as softer species gain price momentum.
The funeral for Mrs. Martine Hynne mother of Andrew Hyne will be held tomorrow at 2 30 from 501 South Nineteenth Street conducted by Rev. R. Anderson. Interment follows at Oak Grove Cemetery.
A remark attributes a woman’s pleasure in her distress to her self-perceived role as a good wife. The statement frames marital duty as source of satisfaction and suggests a cultural expectation shaping emotion.
A commentator warns that the only chance to profit in speculation lies in acting against one’s own judgment, cautioning against sound reasoning. The remark implies that bold contrarian bets may yield gains despite misgivings.
Nicholas Kaiser and H. B. Breese spent nearly 12 hours stranded on a small island after the steamer Turtle ran aground near Dresbach Island while heading to Dakota to buy hay for Langdon & Boyd company. They lacked food as a gale prevented rescue until morning.
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