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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 05, 1909
Page
5
Miss Wilhelmina Korn daughter of Wenzel Korn supervisor from Washington married yesterday morning at Middle Ridge church in Washington to Mr John Silha. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home.
Miss Emily Krueger and Mr Lo ran B Kinney of Lime Ridge Wisconsin were married at the home of Mrs L Mengelt 1408 South Ninth street by Rev Lemke of the German Reformed church. The ceremony was unattended and witnessed by a few friends. They will reside in Lime Ridge and be at home after June 1.
The Ladies circle of the Universalist Church will meet at 419 South Tenth Street with Mrs A H Hill on Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs Hi J Hirshheimer hosted a small group for Mrs Charles Davis of Rushford and Mrs E S Case of Madison Wis. Attendees included Mesdames A A Jorris C A Smith Farrand E G Perkins Davis and Chase. Miss Margaret Nelson hosted a puzzle party for school girls last night with light refreshments.
Mr and Mrs E G Perkins entertained guests from Minneapolis who attended the funeral of Edward Thompson of Minneapolis buried at Hokah Sunday. Guests included Mr and Mrs W W Waite Mr and Mrs Jas Thompson Mrs Charles Davis Rushford Minn and Major Thompson Joliet. Mrs George Burton has returned home after illness. Mr and Mrs F A Copeland returned home yesterday from winter wanderings.
At the Bijou theatre Marie Rolfson titled the "wonder worker" demonstrates by touching Captain McLaglan with her fingertip, forcing two 1800 pound draft horses to pull while the captain remains firm. The act headlines a bill featuring Haverly Wells in Mr Piker vs Miss Kidder, Gagnoux juggling, and Miss Hardie Langdon.
A provocative line notes that some people keep religious pretense hidden from the most credulous while hoping divine judgment will accept their stance. The remark emphasizes perception and hypocrisy in belief.
A long list of short notices covers rug sales at an Episcopal church, health updates on Mrs. Jens Tollefson, and various residents visiting or returning home from trips. Mentions include Steamer Gordie Eastman on river work, probate day before Judge Brindley, and Doerflinger flats excavation. Local officials, lawyers, and businessmen such as C. W. Graves, James Gallinger, and Albion Findlay appear among brief city updates.
A city board announced immediate action to safeguard a local factory facility. Officials said the move aims to protect workers and maintain production continuity amid ongoing safety reviews and economic pressures.
La Crosse board of trade moves to secure a Hawkeye Button factory at under 560 dollars yearly. Fred C. Vetter favors sites including the Northern Wisconsin Leaf Tobacco warehouse, but it is not for sale, so other locations such as the old soap factory are considered. A booster program using a theater and a booster day is proposed with Irving to speak. details and dinner plans for Fasset A. Cotton are discussed.
Advices report a dynamite explosion at Nimrod on the Milwaukee road construction site. A steam shovel struck an old charge that had misfired. seven men were killed instantly and four fatally injured. The blast demolished the shovel and wrecked the work crew on the right of way.
Four men in an auto crashed into a street car at Fourth and Ca streets about 11 o'clock. Julius Simpson suffered serious injuries, taken to the central police station and then to St. Francis hospital. The other three men were shaken but uninjured. witnesses say the crash was likely inevitable at the high speed.
A local dispute centers on calls to remove Lars, while critics argue the mosquito’s role as an adviser is not a premeditated action. The issue diverts attention from broader concerns in the community.
In a 1908 account from Dr. H Von Starck, a 23 year old woman shows two distinct hair growths after treating dandruff and scalp eczema with quintone. He claims the remedy revived hair follicles and produced new hair, noting quin tone for itchy scalps to curb dandruff and prevent hair loss.
A certificate of deposit returned to Van Wert for collection may unlock the mysterious death of Geo. Colan 56 of Van Wert. Colan vanished after a trip to Texas and a St. Louis arrival. a body thought to be Colan’s was later identified as Colan in St. Louis morgue. The certificate came from the People's Bank of Van Wert and was tied to a Louisville distillery interest with a signed note mentioning a sale of a half interest in a saloon to Colan.
We the undersigned thank friends for kindness shown in the death of our son and brother and for floral offerings. Special thanks to the Golden Leaf club pallbearers and Rev Magelssen Mr Andrew Johnson and Family.
Arthur Stitt aged 25 killed Lita Stroud 23 by poisoning her whiskey with carbolic acid and then died by the same means. Both bodies lay in a buggy at 21st and Central under an electric light as passersby noticed the unusual position. Stroud had changed her name to MabL Graff.
About one hundred and fifty Knights of Pythias from La Farge Viroqua Tomah Sparta Bangor and La Crosse witnessed the conferring of the rank of knight at a district convention in the K of P hall. A school of instruction in the secret work was led by U S Burns of Milwaukee grand keeper of records and seals with refreshments served. The event was one of the most successful in some time.
Rome May 5 American Ambassador Griscom and Foreign Secretary Tittoni opened negotiations to modify the US-Italy extradition treaty to enable mutual surrender of Black Handers. The reform aims to close safe havens used by Black Hand suspects who flee between the two nations.
The County Board claims committee will meet Thursday May 6. All parties with claims against the county must file with the county clerk by that date.
Joe Hanlon and Ed Farrell accused of brutal assault on John Smiezek with a razor in Fred Fluekiger’s saloon on the north side. They have been jailed awaiting trial and will be brought into circuit court next Monday. Ray Lovey faces a separate charge for stealing an overcoat and socks.
A bridegroom appears in the yard at dawn in shirt sleeves seeking kindling, a scene that tempers romance with practical detail and daily routine.
Irvine offers a wide range of rings including ladies stone set rings from 2.00 to 7.75 and solid gold signet rings priced 1.50 to 25.00. Gent's stone set rings sell from 3.75 to 16.00 with solid gold signet variants 4.00 to 10.00 at 429 Main Street. Diamonds Watches Fine Jewelry.
Notice of contest filed in county court over the last will and testament of Mrs. Kungunda Rackleman deceased. Witnesses to the testament will be examined as Mrs John Nelkomm contests alleging undue influence and unsoundness of mind used to prevent equal division of the estate with heir John Bauer. Hearing date not fixed due to attorney’s absence from the city.
The Deutscher Verein presents the German musical comedy Der Erbenkel at the Germany Hall Friday evening May 14. Milwaukee’s Pabst Theater company, familiar to local audiences, will perform. The farce includes lively new German music direct from Germany and seat reservations are already being made, says President Hugo Schick.
Advice touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to stop coughing and ease lung irritation. Claims include relief of the lungs, aiding expectoration, and a prompt, permanent cure.
Ben Greene and A S Rothschild plan new Greene's ladies furnishings and specialty store in the McMillan building ready for business by June 1. The Chicago and New York stores inspire the Northwest venture with modern fixtures and a focus on ready-to-wear cloaks and ladies' specialties. Rothschild will manage the new location.
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