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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1908
Page
7
At a Saturday caucus in Ninth ward H M Swarthout beat George B R Marvin by 11 votes for the alderman nomination. Swarthout led 53 to 42 as polls closed after 95 votes cast. In Eighth ward Fred Snell won the nomination with 61 votes to John Schneeberger’s 23.
Evansville resident B Spiegel writes that after five years with kidney and bladder troubles and failed treatments from three physicians, the first bottle of Eyes Kidney Cure brought relief and the second bottle completed a full recovery, ending a year of unemployment and pain.
Saturday near Gund brewery line a streetcar man found a purse containing over $100. Officials at the street railway office say no purse has yet been turned over by the conductor.
At the Woodmen of the World gathering Friday night, two uniform rank companies were formed. The South Side lodge La Crosse Camp No. 23 shares the first unit with William Christie as captain. the North Side lodge Riverside Camp No. 26 is led by William Vaughn. A ball is planned in the North Side hall on April 29 to announce the final organizational details.
Madison March 31 The University of Wisconsin track and baseball crews start outdoor practice on Saturday and aim to row out on the lake today. Coach E D Angell to lead the track squad and develop Osthoff into a low hurdles specialist after months with the basketball team.
La Follette supporters announce delegates to the national Republican convention. Delegates at large include William C. Brümder Henry Allen Cooper Atley Peterson Isaac Stephenson. District delegates listed Edwin M. Wing La Crosse Wis and Lewe L. Houser Mondovi Wis.
The late M. Camille Groult donated to the Louvre an art collection valued at 4 million dollars. The French connoisseur was famed for his superb holdings including works by the masters. His house, noted for art, delighted visitors who heard him say he prized re entering it for pleasure.
A Davenport jury before U S Court Commissioner C L Baldwin found in favor of defendant Joseph Henschel. Victor T Littig alleged the Milwaukee Road case for personal injury but evidence showed he solicited the work and was directed by wire not to act.
Washington reports a firing test with twelve inch guns on the turret of the Florida monitor to be conducted within about two weeks. After six months of preparation the navy aims for conditions close to actual warfare, following British experiments on the Hero to gain valuable data on naval gun performance.
The Knights of Columbus will stage a Wednesday evening initiation at their hall near the Corner store to confer the first degree on several applicants. The event has been planned for some time and another initiation is expected soon.
Jeremiah Meeker of South Orange, aged ninety three, remains a devoted observer who never misses a local baseball game.
A La Crosse county agriculture official predicts farmer prospects for 1908 are excellent in Campbell. Seeding begins in April with corn as the main crop, oats and barley following. wheat acreage remains small. Ground is moist and in good condition for seeding. haying may occur earlier than last year.
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