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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1908
Page
5
The City Mission revival meetings increase in size and interest with speakers sharing testimonials after the Mackeys arrived. Mrs. Tom Mackey led a women's lecture at First Presbyterian on Practical Revival Work with attendees recounting conversions.
George Curtiss proprietor of the Edgerton hotel was arrested in Pewackede on a shooting complaint from A Nelson village president. He posted $10 000 bail for an April 2 court appearance. The village board filed papers to revoke Curtiss and Richard Kanuth licenses.
A New Hampshire man with 30 years of coffee use describes stomach distress, constipation, and restlessness. He switched to Postum and notes gradual, lasting improvement in digestion, bowels, and sleep over six years. He credits coffee replacement with Postum for his recovery and vitality.
Miss Mable Byrne of 233 Mill street will wed Ruben A Lundquist son of P J Lundquist and a local electrical engineer at Ona lask a. The license was issued by County Clerk Charles H Rawlinson Friday. Byrne a La Crosse high school graduate and Madison University attendee has taught school.
Mrs. Catherine McFarlin left this noon for Wonewoc Wisconsin, where she will deliver a lecture and give an entertainment. She will return to the city Wednesday noon.
Miss Bertha Bogner of 1520 South Seventh Street marked her sixteenth birthday with friends yesterday afternoon and evening. They spent the time playing games and singing and she received several nice presents.
Miss Louise Harrison hosted a social Saturday night at 620 South Seventh Street in honor of Walter Peck of Galesburg Illinois visiting Dr Morikubo. The entertainment included progressive somerset and an impromptu program with Arthur Thomas and Willard Colman. Refreshments followed at eleven with many guests present.
This week will see a semi annual muster at Company M head quarters in the Garder building with expected full crowds. On Wednesday General King will inspect Company M at the Army at Market and Sixth streets and Company B will be inspected on Thursday evening, drawing many friends to witness.
Local Masons of Frontier Lodge No 45 F and A M plan a special meeting Monday evening to perform work in the F C degree. Several La Crosse residents are noted as visiting or returning after brief absences, with social and business notes from the community.
In the La Crosse club billiard semi finals John L. Utermoehl of class A defeated G. Van Steenwyk class B 110 to 57. Utermoehl led from the start with an open table game and ran out in 59 innings. Van Steenwyk suffered early misfortune and could not catch up. Otto Wieland defeated G. Van Steenwyk 55 to 82.
John M. Levy the oldest charter member of the La Crosse lodge watched his son William J. Levy receive the third degree Friday night. Attorney James Thompson also received the third degree. Elaborate ceremonies drew Masons from surrounding lodges and local members. a chicken supper followed.
John C Kroner ordered a motorboat for immediate delivery. Will Ott builds a new launch using the four cylinder engine from last season s Black Beauty. Kerry Gow playhouse audiences poor. Listman intake pipe may crowd launch houses from shore. Otto Gudenschwager organizes a bicycle club. La Crosse steamer first to the harbor this season taking a raft to Wabasha. William Boyer burned in Burlington shop explosion. Nora House bids opened for north end addition. W F Niedfeldt suffers second cave in injury in Kansas City. City schools close for spring vacation. Small wreck delays Burlington passenger No 51 south of the city.
The juniors clinched the school championship by defeating the sophomores after the freshmen had fallen to the juniors earlier. Sophomores beat freshmen 31 to 25 with Stavrum and Gilbertson leading the freshmen and Schlabach and Walker starring for the sophomores.
A man’s compliments to a woman are said to blind her to many falsehoods he tells. The remark notes how flattery can overshadow deception in romantic interactions.
Carl B. Noelke closed negotiations to bring the famous soprano Mme Gadski to town with a guaranteed appearance fee of 1000 dollars. The deal secures the renowned artist for an upcoming event.
Mme Gadski speaks on voice craft and training noting many voices lack patience. She announces her May 14 recital directed by Loudon Charlton and stresses seven hours daily vocal study for young American singers to pursue operatic careers.
John Rae a blacksmith employed by Voight Manufacturing was elected to fill the vacancy created by William Panke’s resignation as business manager of the Trades and Labor Council. Rae has long worked with the organization and is suited to the role. Other minor business was addressed with nothing major reported.
A reflective aphorism notes failure as a familiar ally ready to aid any effort, while success remains elusive and demands careful handling to be secured. The saying frames perseverance and strategy as keys to achievement.
A biblical proverb about returning evil with kindness is noted as a method to restrain hostile behavior. The phrase suggests using calculated mercy to provoke remorse rather than revenge.
The undersigned thank friends and neighbors for help during illness and death of their husband and father. They also thank those who sent floral offerings. Mrs. Carl C. Fladlien and Family. It’s an easy matter to furnish entertainment for your neighbors, all you have to do is to make a fool of yourself.
The Hinds family expresses gratitude to friends and neighbors for support. Floral tributes from the Good Samaritan Society W C T U and Baptist Church association along with many individuals are gratefully acknowledged for their kindness and faithfulness. Hiram Hinds Mary E. Hinds.
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