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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1906
Page
5
Fire at Henry Einert grocer on 1029 South Fourth Street caused by a defective gas stove hose igniting in the sausage kitchen. The blaze damaged the sausage house roof and water damaged goods, with total loss estimated in the hundreds. Fire company No. swiftly quelled the fire just before midnight.
National church extension committee in session yesterday urged all parishes to boost the church extension fund for the next year. Treasurer John Streeter reported the fund has grown from 5000 in 1897 to nearly 60000, with 3000 lent this year despite 30000 in requests.
A steamer named Savile Point lies submerged two miles below Cassville Wisconsin after striking a sunken tree. The boat has nine feet of water over its deck with boilers and machinery underwater but no fatalities reported. Captain Kimbel of Eagle Point owns the vessel and it will be floated soon.
Local sportsmen express anger over reports of ducks along the causeway being shot. Witnesses say a shooter killed seven ducks in one shot while game wardens were alerted but left before arrival. Residents urge protection of the tame birds as they drew crowds watching the white breasts surface.
M M Dodge former manager of the Majestic theatre in San Francisco, badly damaged in the quake fire, will travel east to handle rebuilding finances. He and his aunt Mrs. Charles M Barron of McGregor visited the city to arrange funds and to negotiate the purchase of Sarah Bernhardt's big tent for use as a temporary theatre.
A Milwaukee sidetrack car marked with a Sears Roebuck sign was found to contain sugar bound for Funke Candy factory in La Crosse. The car, from Chicago arrival, was mis billed and not shipped by Sears Roebuck. Freight staff had failed to remove the mail order ad from the car.
Victor Sin clair, ex La Crosse fire department member, was arrested in Chicago on complaint by Neal Gavin endorser of a ninety day note. Gavin says Sinclair lied to obtain the signature last September. Sinclair claims statements were truthful and no fraud intended. The unpaid note remains held by the State bank.
Hugh L W Schultz, son of E W Schultz, is bedridden with tuberculosis blamed on a street car kick by a conductor. His deposition was taken at a hospital in a damages suit against the La Crosse City Railway. The case, delayed for the sick boy, resumed in the afternoon after jury selection.
In county court E. H. Derr and Dr. Paterson testified the disputed horse was worth ten to fifteen dollars. District Attorney Bosshard dismissed the embezzlement charge against G. H. Higgins. Higgins was rearrested for petty larceny and to be tried before Judge Brindley next Monday morning.
Miss Martha L. Irish of Baraboo sister of Rev J W Irish of La Crosse placed third at the inter state oratorical contest in Topeka Kansas. She attends Appleton university and recently won the Beloit state contest with the topic A Pioneer in Social Reform and the prophet Amos as the character. She is the daughter of Rev and Mrs W R Irish of Baraboo.
Scranton May 8 The anthracite mine workers conventions today ratified the agreement reached by the subcommittee Monday. The miners will return to work Monday.
The Columbia Savings and Trust company closed its doors today on the state banking commissioners orders. The action was taken in Pittsburg with officials stating the move aims to protect depositors and maintain stability in the region's financial system.
The czar reached Peterhof today and plans to enter St. Petersburg on Thursday. He will visit his father’s tomb and proceed to the winter palace for the Douma.
The marriage occurred at St Marys church yesterday morning with Rev Dean White officiating. Miss Angie Hugh served as bridesmaid and Joseph Fargen was best man. The couple, from South Twelfth street and Reedsburg Wisconsin, will reside in Reedsburg.
Excursion tickets offered on convenient dates with favorable return limits for the Annual Convention of the National Council Knights of Columbus to be held June 3 to 9. Apply to agents of the Chicago and North Western Railway.
Excursion tickets to St Paul Minneapolis via the North Western Line will go on sale May 28 to 31, limited to return until June 0, on account of the General Federation of Womens Clubs. Apply through Chicago and North Western Railway agents.
A brief note highlights a feathered distinction enjoyed by certain individuals associated with Red Feather. The item remains concise and focuses on the symbolic accolade rather than broader context.
Miss A Ronkoski and Anton Formella were married yesterday morning at St John’s Parsonage with Rev Louis Kaluza officiating. Relatives and close friends attended the ceremony and a breakfast followed at the bride’s parents home at 718 Berlin street before the couple left for Geneva for a few days. Both are well known on the North Side with the groom employed on the Milwaukee road and plan to reside on the North Side.
Two unnamed North Side women, seeking a ride to the north side, boarded No. 5 from the east and rode past their destination. After a wait for supper they found themselves across the river at the junction. They rode home in a caboose after being overtaken by a work train and vowed not to repeat the mistake.
Mrs. Robert Schulze, wife of the alderman, is ill at 715 Rose street. J H Bristow marked his 74th birthday at 717 Rose street. Maude Hudson of 1138 Rose street canvassing amid illness. Grace Garner improving. Mrs. Charles Whiting of 927 Caledonia street with Mrs. Karen Johnson to St Paul then home. Johnson bound for the Dakotas. Shortstop Vogt of La Crosse pennant winners to move to 917 Rose street. Charles Masterson joins La Crosse street car line. Frank Farnham welcomes another barber at 601 Rose street. Mr Grnham runs tensorial parlors on Mill street. Schmuck and Henry leave for Chicago. Special St Paul car No 55 from the cast brought General Manager McKenna to the north side and attached to the S M passenger.
Low round trip rates to Boston on the North Western Line for June 2 3 and 4 offered by Chicago North Western Ry due to the American Medical Association Meeting. Tickets available through agents.
State of Wisconsin probate court in La Crosse County grants letters testamentary to Olava Hammer. Creditors have six months from April 17, 1906 to file claims. the court will examine and adjust all claims on November 6, 1906 at 10 a.m. in the La Crosse courthouse. John Brindley County Judge James Thompson attorney for the estate.
A Crookston report claims Joseph Matthews, once deputy treasurer of Polk County, is alive after disappearing in 1890. He allegedly died in a London hotel in 1898, but his watch and ring were found with a deceased man. If true, Matthews may return to reimburse bondsmen and confront insurance and marriage complications.
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