Van Loon Sues The Trow Lumber Co Over Flooded Logs
John Van Loon sues S. V. Waite of the Trow Lumber Co in county court seeking damages. Logs flooded onto his New Amsterdam land from the Black River in 1906 were hauled uphill to his farmhouse to save them, with no payment offer received. Case adjourned for further stenographic evidence as attorney Hartwell was ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Loon
S. V. Waite
Trow Lumber Company
Brindley
Paul W. Mahoney
Waite
Morris & Hartwell
van Loon
New Amsterdam
Holland
Black River
la Crosse
Ward van Loon
Fred Brown
Norton Whitbeck
Old Timer Takes Tourtellotte Barn Post
W. N. Willard of Preston will take over the Tourtellotte boarding stable at Eighth and Cass streets from John Johnson who resigns upon becoming superintendent of the poor farm. Millard, known as owner of the Bob Moore livery, has long been active with local horse interests and will run a boarding stable, buy and sell horses on commission, train and break horses, and offer clipping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. N. Willard
Preston
Tourtellotte
Eighth and
Cass Streets
John Johnson
Millard
Bob” Moore
J. C. Easton
W. C. Russell
Gould lines may strike over Gould rail policy
March 31 report from New York says union officials and George J. Gould meet to decide if boiler makers machinists and blacksmiths will strike on Missouri Pacific and other Gould lines. A walkout could spread to engineers firemen trainmen and telegraphers if talks fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Missouri Pacific
Gould
New York
George J. Gould
PaSurety Patient Transferred to Mendota Hospital
Fred Paisely was taken to Mendota this morning by Sheriff Chris J. Burns after a Saturday examination found a severe case of delirium tremens. Doctors Powell and Egan advised confinement at the Central station until Monday, but the patient's condition worsened and he was sent to Mendota for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Paisely
Mendota
Chris J. Burns
Freeport Acquires Pitcher Cummings in Trade
Freeport Illinois reports adding pitcher Cummings from Keokuk Central association in exchange for catcher Lemon. Lemon came from Clinton Iowa in the Three Eye league in exchange for shortstop Mackey. Outfielder Driscoll will report April 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Ill
Cummings
Keokuk
Iowa
Lemon
Wisconsin
Clinton
Mackey
Driscoll
Ethical Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna Promoted
An advertisement extols a health product labeled Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a world trusted family laxative. It urges purchasing only the genuine California Fig Syrup Co. formulation sold by leading druggists and backed by physicians and the Well Informed of the World.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California Fig Syrup Co
Famous Baritone Bispham Set for April 23
La Crosse readers await the April 23 recital by famed baritone Bispham under Loudon Chariton on tour. Born in Philadelphia in 1857, he built a world class career with the Royal Opera and Metropolitan, known for a rich voice and dramatic skill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Bispham
Loudon Chariton
Philadelphia
Italy
London
Royal Opera Company
Covent Garden
Metropolitan Grand Opera Company
New York
Birmingham
Leeds
Sheffield
Mr. Bispham
Emrit
Connor Wins Indemnity Suit In Wisconsin Supreme Court
Wisconsin Supreme Court releases include reversals and affirmations. Lieut. Governor Connor wins against Olson & Son and Etna Indemnity over unpaid school project materials from 1904. other rulings include affirmations in Miller vs Omaha road and Hain vs C M St P road, and ouster of Trask in Madison ward case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Supreme Court
Connor
J. J. Olson & Son
Etna Indemnity Company
W. D. Connor
J. Olson & Son
Neillsville
Olson
Olsons
Lettie Mae Rowley
C., M. & St. P. Railway
Mather
Juneau County
Miller
William Miller
Admi
Omaha Road
Charles Antesdel
Astor
Rock County
Antesdel
Omaha
Fairchld
Augusta
Antesdhel
Hain
Morris Hain
Edgerton
St. Paul
International conference now shapes coal strike action
Thomas L. Lewis moves to force a joint interstate conference with miners and operators amid Ohio backing and Mitchell's failed effort. Supposed 200,000 miners to walk out as unions press for a two year Iowa wage scale agreement with all Iowa mines closing until settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Thomas L. Lewis
United Mine Workers
Columbus
Ohio
Lewis
Mitchell
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Ohio Opears
Iowa
Des Moines
Fisher Collapses in Blacksmith Shop After Car Step In
George Fisher of 728 Avon Street staggered into Gavin and Hefti’s blacksmith shop at 313 King Street this morning and collapsed in their arms. He received stimulants, revived briefly, and was carried home by a doctor. He remained ill with side pains this afternoon, Dr. Reed noting nervousness. He regained consciousness after reaching home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fisher
Avon Street
Gavin & Hefti
King Street
Three Men Buried In Madison Square Gallery Collapse
Three workers are trapped in the fallen gallery of Madison Square Theater as concrete and debris block exits during removal work. Firemen battle wreckage to reach the men, amid plans to replace the theater with a large office building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Madison Square Theater
Purse Restored to Old Lady by Streetcar Conductor
Conductor E. J. Berthrong found the purse on a street car near Gund Brewing company and returned it Monday to its delighted owner, an elderly woman aboard the next run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. Berthrong
Gund Brewing Company
St Leo Bowling Club Defeats St Josephs by Wide Margin
St Leo Bowling club defeated St Josephs club by more than 500 pins last evening. President John A Elliott of the La Crosse Baseball club returned at noon today from a business trip to Galesville and Trempealeau. A sharp quip about a second wife and her stepson closes the item with a pointed remark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Leo Bowling Club
St. Joseph's Club
John A. Elliott
la Crosse
Galesville
Trempealeau
Vincent Must Pay Up Old Account In Supreme Court
The Segelke & Kohl haus Manufacturing Co. versus James Vincent, for recovery of about $550 on an admitted, but unpaid, account, was affirmed by the Wisconsin Supreme Court in Madison. Judge Fruit ruled for the plaintiff. McConnell & Schweizer appeared for the plaintiff and C. L. Hood for Vincent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Segelke & Kohlhaus Manufacturing Company
James Vincent
Supreme Court
Madison
Vincent
Segelke
Judiciary and Park Committee to Meet Friday Evening
A meeting of the judiciary committee and park commission is set for Friday evening, April 3. The park commission will discuss the ordinance dividing park districts north and south of the La Crosse river and the Myrick Park bill. The finance committee is expected to meet as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judiciary Comittee and Park Commission
Park Commission
Common Council
la Crosse River
Myrick Park
Vidani May Face Recommitment to Mendota Asylum
Application will be made for the recommitment of August Vidani to the Mendota insane asylum. He has been there several times before, always released. His mother posted his bond previously, and she would bear the expenses if he is remanded. Relatives and neighbors report long-standing strange behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Vidani
Mendota
Vidani
Sunday Closing Victory Delays Ballot Referendum
Judge Carter in Illinois supreme court today ruled that Judge Walker's mandamus to place Sunday closing on the ballot was superseded by appeal. The decision delays the appeal until after the April 7 election, a victory for temperance forces amid a dispute between United Societies and liquor interests over a Sunday saloon closure referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Carter
Illinois Supreme Court
Walker
Superior Court
Temperance
United Societies and Liquor Interests
Funeral of Mrs Catharine Young
The funeral for the late Mrs Catharine Young who died at her home 1536 Avon Street will be held tomorrow at 2 30 P M from the residence Rev Wood of the Caledonia Street M E church will conduct the services and interment will be at Oak Grove cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young
Catherine Young
Avon Street
Wood
Caledonia Street
M. E. Church
Oak Grove
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Philo Hay Spec. Co
Newark
N. J
Elliott - Loeffler
Club
Eic
Pearl Street
S.J. de Ranitz& Co
Vaughan
Vaughan’s Seed
Randolph Street
Henry & Frank’s
North Third Street
J. J. Knothe
Wisconsin Poultry Advocate
Poultry Journal of
S. Third Street
M. F. Hayes, Prop
Tel
Office
Second Street
B. & Q. Depot
FE. A. Jaekel
van Loon Sues
THE
Trow Lumber CO
Etna Company
State Supreme Bench
Alexander O'Neill
Charles Trask
Trask
O'Neill
O'Keefe
Martin O’keefe
William Stephenson
Piper Bros
William Swensen
Pipers
Paw ST
ST. Leo
FimMmee
S.S.S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
State Bank of la
LC. S
Ty Valley
Milwaukee
Nia
Was'blatz Brewing CO
Cardiff
Wilmington Coal
Cass St
H. C. Evenson
Doerflinger
ED. Pinaud
New York City
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