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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1909

Page

4

Hoyles Delight Modern Woodmen Evening Draws Crowds

The Woodmen hall on Rose street was crowded last night to hear the Musical Houses of Chicago. Miss Emily Daisy Hoyle violin virtuoso and Miss Viola M Kiesling reader impressed the audience with tone and interpretation. After the concert a dance followed until midnight with a program featuring overtures duets medleys and selections from The Bohemian Girl. Weather notes report street paving progress along Caledonia Clinton and Avon streets with warm clear weather aiding completion.

Woodman Hall Rose Street Chicago Emily Daisy Hoyle Viola M. Kiesling Frenzen W. G. Hoyle E. R. Hoyle Reading Miss Kiesling Emily Daisy Ie Miss Hoyle Franzen Imperial Prince

Cars Derail at River Junction Delays Freight

Four freight cars derailed yesterday afternoon at River Junction while being set out on the spur track for pickup by the way freight. The derailment damaged tracks and required a North Side switch crew and a derrick to restore the cars for today’s trains.

River

Clinton Street Paving Advances Rapidly

Clinton street paving progresses rapidly as warm weather supports roadwork. Crews continue frame work and resurfacing efforts, aiming for completion soon. Local officials urge motorists to follow detours and expect short delays during daytime work.

Quiet North Side Wedding Unites Nordlie and Kletzka

Miss Anna Nordlie and F. W. Kletzka were quietly married at the German Lutheran church parsonage on Avon Street led by Rev. G. Thurow. The bride was supported by her sister in law Edith Kletzka, with Frank Birknieder as best man. They depart for a brief honeymoon in the Twin Cities and will set up house on the North Side upon return.

Anna Nordlie F. W. Kletzka Avon Street Rev. G. Thurow Edith Kletzka Frank Birknieder Twin Cities

North Side In Brief Highlights Church Call And Local Visits

Rev G M Thurow of the German Evangelical Lutheran church on the North side has received a call from Ray City Michigan but left acceptance with his congregation after nine years here. Mr and Mrs Walter West of St Paul are visiting at the home of C F West 1228 Avon. Caledonia street M E church ladies plan a coffee at the home of Mrs D F Rice 1525 Kane Friday. John Engen has returned to West Salem after city business. Mrs Albert Allen and Mrs S S Lambert will entertain the John Flynn W R C Thursday at their hall on Mill street. Mr Ole Blank moved from 1109 Logan to 514 Berlin. Mrs M Tucker of Minneapolis is…

G. M. Thurow German Evangelical Lutheran Church North Side Ray City Mich Walter West St. Paul Cc. F. West Avon Street Caledonia Street M. E C. H. Berry Charles Street J. M. Knox West H. Tietz J. B. Turnbull P. S Great Northern Burlington Enroute Dubuque Milwaukee Montana Elmer Yehle John Rudolph Sumit Lucile Yehle

Arbor and Bird Day Promotes State Flower Poll in Wisconsin

Governor Davidson proclaims Arbor and Bird Day on May 7 with school and citizen participation. The highlight is a statewide flower election among wild rose violet trailing arbutus and white water lily, based on votes from 114 411 participants last year. The violet led, followed by the wild rose and trailing arbutus as finalists.

Davidson Wisconsin

Local residents and trains mark midweek notices on Charles street

Residents along Charles street plan arrivals and departures see guests from Lans ing Iowa and Iowa relatives travel to homesteads while workers and trains pass through the city. Bowling match canceled then rescheduled. Church Ladies Aid gathers at the German Lutheran church parlors Thursday afternoon.

Wrights Sell to Germans for $125000

Berlin May 5 The Wright Brothers have completed the sale of the German rights of their aeroplane to the German Airship company for $125000. This is $25000 more than the French rights brought. The use of the Wright inventions will now be pushed with all possible vigor. A billposter knows his place and there he sticks.

Berlin Wright Brothers

Parents Ask To Know Son's Fate In Grand Crossing Death

Judge Kleeber has received a letter from Johann and Marie Zettel of Vienna Austria, parents of the late Charles Zettel, who was found dead in a baggage car vestibule at Grand Crossing about six weeks ago. They ask whether valuables were found on the body and request that information of the accident be forwarded so they can know where to place the blame. No mention of final disposition of the body or burial expense refund.

Kleeber Johann and Marie Zettel Vienna Austria Charles Zettel Grand Crossing

Graft Suspicion Hits Western Union Officials in Pittsburg

In Pittsburg on May 5 the Western Union Telegraph Company officials disclose graft among city officials. Investigations trace leakage to the Pittsburg office with three suspensions and a fourth resignation reportedly demanded. Stock tickets hoarded in Pittsburg Wheeling and nearby cities without company remuneration.

Pittsburg Western Union Telegraph Company New York Wheeling Western Union

City Gains Right to Set Gas Rates in Des Moines Case

The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed Cedar Rapids rights to fix gas rates, sustaining the lower court that Des Moines city may set the gas rate at 90 cents. The court left open whether the rate is confiscatory, to be decided after a trial of the lower rates.

Des Moines Iowa State Supreme Court Cedar Rapids

Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk Rawlinson

County Clerk Charles H. Rawlinson reports issuance of marriage licenses during the period. Names of couples and dates are recorded in the county clerk’s office records.

Charles HI. Rawlinson

Hood's Sarsaparilla Crowned Spring Medicine

In thousands of homes for over thirty years Hood's Sarsaparilla is advertised as a Spring Medicine for the whole family. It purports to purify blood, stimulate appetite, and treat ailments from skin diseases to stomach and kidney complaints using a blend of more than 20 ingredients. A warning against substitutes is included and a 100 dose bottle is offered for one dollar.

Hood

Local Nuptials Tied For Onalaska La Crosse Couples

Roderick I Shones and Miss Marguerite P Hodge of Onalaska plan nuptials joined by Charles T Nesham and Miss Blanche Bright of La Crosse and James S McElderry with Miss Mamie Kock of North La Crosse. Loren B Kinney of Lime Ridge and Miss Emily G Krueger of La Crosse wed by Judge Leonard Kleeber.

Roderick I. Shones Marguerite P. Hodge Onalaska Charles T. Nesham Blanche Bright la Crosse James S. McElderry Mamie Kock North la Crosse Nick Lusk Maryland Neiser Washington Loren B. Kinney Lime Ridge Emily G. Krueger Nesham Leonard Kleeber

Admirer of wife murder shoots husband in Detroit

Michael Burkhart to be arraigned for the fatal shooting of Robt. Barrows after Barrows confronted Burkhart and Mrs Barrows at the old Buhl home on Lafayette boulevard. Barrows died early today. Burkhart's arrest followed a late night wander, and Mrs. Burrows is detained as a witness.

Detroit Mich Michael Burkhart Robt Barrows Burkhart Buhl Lafayette Boulevard

Shaw divorce saga denies reconciliation report

Mrs James E Shaw wife of Boston traction magnate denied reports that she and her husband might reconcile over concern for their child.

Santa Barbara Cal James E. Shaw Boston Traction

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THE LA Crosse Tribune Wiz Clinton Street W. J. Schulz Jack Dahlgren Entertainment Danting Later Clinton Street Caledonia Avon Streets Avon River Junction Clinton E. Burnham State Street E. Washiartes Street Chicago, Ill State Bank Wis Resou U.S Securities "Us Wrights John W. U Nelson Main St la Crosse, Wis
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