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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1908
Page
6
Twenty three young ladies attended Miss Millie Jefson s social at Viroqua Wisconsin on a hosiery themed evening. Guests darning practice with stockings and graced by embroidered hosiery displays. Alma Oswald won first prize for best darning with embroidered hose.
A blaze Wednesday evening around five at the Ex celsior mill in Viola started from a hot box in machinery. Considerable damage occurred to the mill and stored excelsior before the fire department extinguished it. The mill will be idle for a few days during repairs. owned by J. W. Selle of Chicago who operates multiple mills across the state.
The preliminary hearing for Lorenzo Straight and Frank Shear was held Thursday before S R Pollard. District Attorney J H Bennett prosecuted with C J Smith for the defense. A large crowd of nearby witnesses attended Trippeville area. defendants bound over for circuit court.
Farmers with maple camps report busy runs as sap quality excels this year. One farmer with two hundred pails used four men to empty them but lost due to overflow. Frank Williams logged twenty barrels in a day, others nine. John McKee underwent appendectomy in La Crosse. wife and Oscar Adams visited him. Dolan visited from Dell. Hazeltine assisted Madison library work. Higgins brothers visited Readstown. High school freshmen and sophomores showcased needlework and cooking, with coffee rolls and cookies served.
The Aldrich currency bill passed the Senate 42 to 16 after Nelson’s deposit guarantee amendment was killed and La Follette’s banking conflict prohibition was adopted. Stephenson voted for the bill while La Follette Borah Heyburn Brown and Bourne opposed it. The measure may go to the banking and currency committee or trigger a Republican House caucus before May 1.
At about midnight last Thursday two robbers tried to enter J. J. Kampschroer’s home at 215 North Ninth Street but fled when awakened by John and Will Kampschroer. Neighbors searched the area with no trace found. Police listed the suspects as the two men who previously attempted a daytime robbery Monday night.
Governor Davidson questions reports from boys released from Green Bay reformatory. Superintendent Bowron defends the institution saying Bert Holdridge’s complaints were untrue and notes Holdridge earned nearly $200 in overtime and took music and shorthand lessons. The governor plans to study the charges further.
Manager Pink Hawley has been arranging exhibitions for weeks and has received active interest from several teams. The only unit that has confirmed dates is the Dubuque team, most likely to play in La Crosse on May 2 or 3.
Judge Stevens refused a new trial for A. E. Wagner the bookkeeper fired for alleged incompetence and insubordination tied to a state treasurer resignation dispute. The opinion notes Wagner knew a juror spoke with a party seeking his job before trial and did not reveal it. Wagner planned to remain silent if favorable and protested only after the decision. An appeal to the state supreme court will follow.
The funeral for Mrs Karl Graffer will be held Monday at 1 PM from 209 Winnebago Street. Rev H G Maglissen will conduct the services and interment will be at Oak Grove Cemetery.
The board of education committee decided to install manual training in two grammar schools, moving from the old high school building where the class previously met. The First district school and the Sixth district on corner Eighth and Adams streets will host the program, with plans to expand to other schools later.
Ida B. Clay administratrix for Louis P. Clay versus the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railroad saw a record $35,000 personal injury verdict sustained by the state’s high court. Austin youth Clay was severely injured when a platform projection caught him and a car rolled him. He died during appeal proceedings.
To DQnvers of Bad Breath To DQnvers of Bad Breath Trial Package To Prove It Sent Free. Charcoal absorbs gases and odors and Stuart's Lozenges claim to stop bad breath and belching. The ad invites free samples and promises a 25 cent box after trial, with address for F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Mich.
La Crosse High School defeated Caledonia 69 to 21 at the high school gym, about 100 spectators watched a clean game highlighted by Archie Larson’s scoring. Umpire George Walker officiated. lineup details listed for both teams. Lincoln Douglas debate followed, arguing federal power over marriage and divorce with negative prevailing in the main debate. Wendell Phillips Society discussed capital punishment. no secret session due to basketball game.
Ostrander Minn March 28 The Ostrander Cherry Grove Co operative Telephone Company filed articles of incorporation with the register of deeds The home office is Ostrander Minn The company will construct purchase maintain own and operate telephone lines systems and exchanges Elected officers are H E Olson president and Herman Aarness treasurer
The Designer Girl display at Cor en's draws attention with dresses that look like silk or wash fabrics but are actually tissue paper garments. They showcase what Standard Patterns can achieve according to the Standard Fashion Co.
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