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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
5
County Clerk C. H. Rawlinson will convene the special committee formed at the last meeting to study a site for the county agriculture manual training school. The session is set for next Saturday morning.
Rev. Murphy of Tremperleau Wisconsin plans a public auction April 2 to liquidate his household belongings before moving to Condon Oregon to become pastor. He served two years gaining local respect and is missed by the community.
Extensive remodeling by Batavian Bank owners enlarged several office suites and redesigned the entrance. Architect Wells E. Bennett now occupies a Main Street corner office. The Burke and others firms also updated their spaces making the offices more commodious.
The retailer advertises as a business to stock all new patent and household remedies. Marmola Comp and other tonics are listed, including Kargon Comp, Barcola Comp, Prosene Comp, Dia pepsin, oil of pine, Torris Root Comp, Virgin Oil of Pine, and similar preparations, available from the store.
Oscar H Hulberg returned from Chicago with three wolf hounds entered in the Chicago Kennel Club annual beach show. He won three first prizes a second and a third as his hounds were judged best bred in their class. One dog was lost during the event but was recovered after a merry chase and returned to the kennels.
In the La Crosse club billiard tournament semi finals Utermoehl defeated Prof. O E Wieland of the D class 116 to 25. Wieland trailed as Utermoehl, in strong form, posted an average of 1.77, slightly below his prior outing with Van Steenwyk.
A breeze of society notes from La Crosse lists residents and visitors, including Clinton Hunt returning from Reedburg to tend a ill father, C B Stevens in Minneapolis, Miss Barbara Russell from Evanston, and many other locals calling on friends or traveling to Baraboo Tomah Winona and Racine. Also notes sales calls, ads for wallpaper and jewelry, and medical reminders from doctors Will Powell and Foley's products.
Nomination papers are filed with City Clerk J. M. Sieger for all alderman candidates in the spring election. Fifth ward nominees include Mathias Zeimentz Democrat John Arenz Republican. Eighth ward nominees Fred Sneil Democrat W L Niedbalski Republican. Ninth ward nominees H M Swarthout Republican Herman Singer Independent.
A concise reflection on choosing mercy when facing a stronger foe. The proverb notes that forgiveness is wise even when power dynamics favor the other side, suggesting restraint can be prudent in disputes.
An ad touts Dr Miles Heart Cure as a tonic for weak hearts caused by illness anxiety or overwork. A testimonial from Mrs F J Norton of Freeville New York claims improved breathing and nerves after using the product, with a promise to refund the first bottle if it fails to help. The Miles company and local druggists are named as carriers and sellers.
City reports fear of coal mine trouble leading to a possible strike as manufacturers stockpile in case of shortages. J L Utermoehl John Malin and Oscar Doering depart for Milwaukee to attend the Liedertafel society golden jubilee. La Crosse Motorboat Club directors to meet tonight to elect officers. Davenport Boating Club plans a pretty club house on a raised dock to accommodate river rise and fall.
O T Erhart announces Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law. The remedy contains no opiates or harmful drugs and is recommended as safe for children and adults.
About thirty business men met at the Union Labor hall and formed a temporary local Wisconsin Liberty league branch with W A Wiggenhorn as chairman and Harry Long as secretary. A six member committee will canvass for members while J M Willem of Milwaukee spoke on aims, supporting liberty and lawful liquor practices. The group opposes prohibition yet urges law and morals and denounces blind pigs and speak-easies.
Mr and Mrs Ed Olson of 1611 Badger street hosted a Sunday afternoon event for their son Raymond’s second birthday anniversary with cards music and supper. Attendees included Julius Heckhart Otto Ratz Frank Schmidt H Luedtke Albert Schmidt Will Schreiter and others. A separate birthday gathering was held by Mr and Mrs W F Barber for Miss Lulu Barber at their home on George street with a lively group and pleasant evening.
Mrs Harry Niebel marked her 22nd birthday with a Saturday evening gathering at 123 South Third Street. Cards and dancing followed by a dusk lunch. prizes awarded to Mrs Simington and J Watzek for head prizes and Miss Jones with Clarence Drake for foot prizes.
The Rebekahs host a card party at the Odd Fellows temple on South Fourth street Wednesday evening April 1.
Readable items include silk fabrics, coin dots, and choice colors priced at 1.00 per yard with curtains Swiss scrims and patterns at 15c to 18c per yard. Dress shields Kleinerts and Canfield stockinet shields offered 25c to 40c per pair. lace bundles torchon Valenciennes insertions priced 6c and 7c per yard. Wednesday sale notes.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Spiritualist church will hold a Wednesday afternoon gathering at Mrs. home to discuss community activities and plan upcoming events.
Lafayette Holmes at 924 Main Street calls on all ladies to sew for the bazaar and bring a picnic lunch. Hot coffee will be served during the event on April 10 at Tra Velers' hall.
Mrs Cunningham hosted a dinner for Miss Fanny Losey on Friday evening with twelve covers. A second dinner for ten will be held this evening in Miss Losey’s honor by Misses Lucy and Gertrude Hogan at 204 South Eleventh Street.
Judge George Bunn of St. Paul arrived in the city today to wed Miss Losey on Thursday. Mr and Mrs Tony Reitzel have returned from a three weeks visit to Hot Springs Ark.
An advertisement extols Foley's Honey and Tar as a cure for coughs and colds, warning against non genuine versions and noting the product is sold in a yellow package.
La Crosse’s April outlook shows an average temperature of 47 degrees based on 35 years of data from the local weather bureau. Records include a warm 54 degree 1878 month and a cold 40 degree 1903 period, with 87 degrees on April 21 1902 and 10 degrees on April 1 1881 as extremes. Average precipitation stands at 3.27 inches, with 19 rainy days, and rainfall highs of 5.84 inches in 1896, 0.42 in 1879. four hour peak rainfall 1.91 in 1893. Prevailing winds from the south, and 9 clear 11 partly cloudy 10 cloudy days. wind average 8.4 mph, peak 11 mph on April 10 1878.
Gen Charles King will arrive in La Crosse to inspect Company M Wednesday night and inspect Company B on Thursday night.
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