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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
5
Col Orlando Holway of the Third regiment W N G has issued a call for a meeting of the officers of the regiment and the captain of each company to be held at Camp Douglas May 10. Important matters are to be taken up concerning the regiment.
County Clerk John Huntzicker of Nullsville Clark county has written to County Clerk Charles Rawlinson seeking cost equipment and maintenance details for the La Crosse county insane asylum as Clark county prepares to build one.
Albert G. Chapieski and Mary Ry barczyk obtained a marriage license from County Clerk Charles Rawlinson today, formalizing their plans to wed.
A physician's wife shared Grape-Nuts with a nurse who found the cereal requires no cooking and boosted energy and mood. After weeks of twice daily use, she reports improved health, stamina, and appetite, noting friends observed a stronger appearance and overall well being.
City notes report a benefit dance and quilt contest on May 6 by Myron P. Lindsley Rebekah lodge No 104 I O O F. The Governor's Guard Ladies Auxiliary meets May 8. The library moves temporarily to the old Second district school building as an east wall is torn for a new addition. Hotel Boycott leased by E Kelly for a European style hotel upgrade. Public works install a Pearl Street hydrant between Third and Fourth for improved fire protection. Steamer L Gardner and Zalus Davis carried rafts yesterday as summer work begins and packets start this month.
Baptist Waters of Barron died after falling from a Wisconsin Central bridge into Duncan Creek while a freight train passed. The 74 year old was attempting to cross ahead of the train and was caught on the span. He leaves two sons.
In Princeton near Marquette Michigan a vendetta fight leaves Andreas Gollio dead and three other men wounded. Two men named Berrando and Dozi are jailed on accusations connected to the killing.
A reflection argues that many fathers shape a son’s future more through practical guidance than sending him to college, asserting that college is not the only path to manhood and success.
Local column notes visitors and residents in La Crosse including Mr and Mrs Theodoee Hemlock in town visiting relatives Mrs Peter Gormley Wausau visiting Mr and Mrs F O Neil Casmir Brey Ida Brey to Louisville William Simpson Mowbridge S D in city Dr Georg Powell consulting physician and surgeon T Senz Cashton on business P L Fortney Viroqua on mission Carl Dixell Soldiers Grove in town A F Hollinsnead Clinton on business E C Fisher and wife visiting La Crosse E W Dickinson Sparta on business D R Ward Winona and R Hatch Appleton among others local ads for rubber tires and carriages encouragement to use La Crosse Plow Co products
Daniel Lawler a Democrat won the St Paul mayoralty over Republican Joseph McKibbin by about 3000 votes in the largest municipal turnout in the city’s history. Police and deputies faced possible clashes at downtown polling sites amid high political tension and heavy police presence at most booths.
The music committee of the Saengerfest association meets this afternoon at Secretary J L Utermoehl's offices to decide music for the festival. The basso figure is likely to be appointed at the gathering.
London reports from Peshawar confirm 300 Afghans killed with many wounded after fighting at the western entrance to the Khyber Pass. British losses not announced. General Sir James Willcocks declares the hostilities are definitively ended.
A Washington Star reader exchange notes uncertainty in horse racing. A man with a sad look says races are unpredictable while Mrs. Torkins praises the jockey with the finest costume as equally likely to win.
W. T Irvine, noted jeweler in La Crosse, markets a wide range of fine jewelry and timepieces. The store emphasizes quality craftsmanship and customer service as its core strengths.
The Brotherhoods of Andrew and Phillip of the First Baptist and St Pauls of the First M E debate the resolution that extending suffrage to blacks by the fifteenth amendment was a mistaken policy. Judges Brindley Baldwin Schweizer preside as Carl Ogden Tufts and E M Taylor argue negative with B S Steadwell W W Collins and Prof Fowler for affirmative.
The Rev John Welington Hoag returned from Madison Wisconsin where he was guest of honor at a First Baptist church youth banquet. He responded to the toast Endeavor to Win before about 200 guests and a fine program of speeches.
The Ladies' Industrial society of the First Baptist church will hold a rummage sale tomorrow afternoon and evening at Colton chapel Fifteenth and Winnebago streets. Myron P Lindsey Rebekah lodge No 104 I O O F will host a benefit dinner and give a quilt away tonight at Odd Fellows temple.
Three burglaries within two blocks were reported to police late last night. Jewelry remained, while small cash sums were taken from Ernest Horner, J B Hettinger, and John Willing homes. No suspects or clues yet.
The Vote-Berger league wrapped up its season at Hunt's alleys with final standings led by Machine team at 23 wins 4 losses and a .852 pace. Next year’s league will resume, and a Friday night interleague pickup game features Vote-Berger with E Lundgren O Lundgren Darling Pfeifer and Shelby against Williams Getts Hunt Miller and Shaw.
In circuit court Judge Fruit overruled defense motions to suppress prior convictions of James Howard. The state accuses Howard of burglarizing a schoolhouse and stealing a coat. A jury was empanelled and evidence showed Howard having been imprisoned three times under different names. The case adjourned for noon recess.
Wisconsin congressman J J Esch wins final battle in Washington to secure a federal rifle and artillery practice range. A $150000 appropriation had lapsed but was reappropriated for land purchase at Sparta or nearby Tunis, with about 10000 acres to form a major centralized range serving posts nationwide.
A large Pacific Coast extension map through South Dakota North Dakota Montana Idaho and Washington is ready for inspection at the local station. Descriptive books and maps are free upon request from F R Hartwell Ticket Agent.
The Fry family requests friends to accept thanks for kindness during the illness and death of their sister Catherine Moran. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Fry of 504 Johnson Street acknowledge the support.
The high school baseball team faces the firemen this afternoon at Department No. 1 on the new field east of the station.
The Toland Business college team beat the Vote-Berger team 10 to 8 on the old baseball grounds. A home run by Benrud was the game winner for the W. B. U. Toland will host another event at their hall Friday evening.
A short verse notes a young girl in East Lyn who tries to imitate Elinor Glyn. After one look, her mother burns the book and a parent spanks her, a satirical line from Lippincott's.
An assassination attempt on the governor of Voronesh failed when a bomb hurled at his carriage in Main street exploded nearby. A bystander woman was killed by the blast during the May 6 incident.
A dialogue explains a boy fired for constantly smoking cigarettes. The employer asks what he did, and a Bohemian quips that where there is much smoke there must be some fire.
Memorial services for the late Attorney L W Gosnel, planned in the circuit court with A E Bleekman Sr., are postponed likely until next week as the committee seeks data on his early life from his former Baltimore home.
At the Mississippi conference semi annual meeting in Winona on Wednesday and Thursday ministers will consider dividing the conference into two parts. Many clergy believe a split would ease administration. Rev. Gamm of La Crosse will preach the confessional sermon Wednesday.
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