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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
4
D Cunningham, superintendent of the Q in Burlington, denies any plan to relocate Milwaukee shops from Grand Crossing to Aurora. He notes repair work is done in Aurora but cites no new move. He blames workforce reductions on slack business rather than relocations.
A reflective line notes that sons rarely fulfill the high hopes their mothers held during their boyhood, suggesting universal parental standards outpace individual achievement.
The Lacrosse Tribune lists its North Side office at 807 Rose Street with managerial and editorial roles noted for the paper.
Rev. Christenson, former Charles Street Scandinavian Baptist pastor, recalled his China mission during the Boxer uprising. He described local accusations that foreigners poisoned water to incite violence and detailed guard protection arranged by officials and missionaries. He spoke in La Crosse and planned further visits to St Paul and the Dakotas.
A fragment notes an official returning to his former post in China after duties abroad, highlighting ongoing travel and the movement of personnel between stations.
The funeral for Carl C. Fladlien was held at 2 30 this afternoon from the residence at 1830 On Alaska Avenue. Rev E O Vik conducted the services and interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery. He had lived in La Crosse for 35 years and is survived by a wife and nine children including Mrs G Cuddy of Minneapolis Mrs E D Soules and Mrs Ernest Schmanch of La Crosse Misses Nettie Sophie Fladlien and Oscar Sverre William and Gottlieb at home.
The funeral of Mrs Weltha Randall who died Tuesday at her home 1344 Avon street was held at 2:00 PM today from the Caledonia Street M E church. Rev A L Wood officiated and interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
Carl Hegge returns to Berthold after Visalia stay in La Crosse. Miss Overshaw visits Cassville resident W P Thipplet. Mrs C H Hegge leaves for Foxholm after La Crosse visit. Henry Whittenberg heads to St Paul. A North Side resident buys a 2 cylinder Pierce car. Charles Olson returns to duties at C B & Q after illness. C J Kelley and family visit L L Murphy. Mrs George Snell visits St Paul relatives. Mrs C P Marshall visits aunt in Wood Street. Four year old Jensen son ill at Loomis street. Mrs E J Saltyi recovering from long illness. Leroy Roth ill with grippe. W Smith takes job at Woolen Mills.
Bandits broke into the St Elmo saloon in West La Crosse, smashed the money machine, and stole about 25 to 50 dollars along with liquor and cigars. The crime occurred between 3 and 4 a m two weeks ago. two young men frequenting the place are suspected but not yet arrested.
Reverend L. L. Sanders was moved from St Francis hospital last evening and started for his home in Litchfield Illinois with his father who had attended him during his illness. The report notes he had been hospitalized since being taken to St Francis.
He has steadily improved and doctors, believing a change would help, recommended his removal to his home.
The Birthday club No. 1 met at Mrs. J. Picha’s home at 163 Loomis street yesterday afternoon. Refreshments were served and attendees included Mrs. J Harold son B Davidson H Stephenson A Munson T Pilger F Betsy B Bol stad E Engebretsen O Vahn J Olson A O Black O G Lewis J Picha and Miss Anna and Ida Christian sen.
The Ladies Aid of Caledonia Street M E church held a social afternoon at Mrs. H J Bullock 709 Avon street. Guests included Mrs. Bullock Mrs. Allen Mrs. Turnbull and Mrs. Blanchard.
Arrangements are under way for a large men’s revival at the Y M C A auditorium next Sunday afternoon. Evangelist Tom Mackey of Chicago will lead and deliver a sermon for La Crosse young men. A special orchestra and a German Methodist church quartet will be featured.
A small party at 608 North Eleventh street celebrated the 60th birthday of Mrs. E C Voss with twelve guests. The home was decorated with carnations and ferns and Mrs Voss received many gifts from friends including Mesdames Bradford Wiser Moore M Moore Ruprecht Frimock W Voss Klick Henrish of Minneapolis and Mrs C Christiansen of Milwaukee.
In Dubuque Iowa March 27 fans celebrated Tom Loftus being elected president of the Three I league with a large parade. Two bands two dozen carriages filled with prominent citizens followed by hundreds of fans. fireworks and red flames lit the streets as speeches by prominent residents and Loftus closed the event at the armory.
Emperor William of Germany and accompanying royal party arrived in Venice from Berlin on March 27. The imperial party received a very warm welcome from King Victor Emmanuel and was escorted by a large royal suite including the empress, Prince August, Princess Victoria, and other members.
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