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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1908
Page
4
Rev A L Wood invites John Flynn post and W R C to attend memorial services at Caledonia Street M E Church. Both groups accepted the invitation. Services to be held May 24.
M. M. Conley, a conductor on the River division of the Milwaukee, has been appointed assistant trainmaster. The promotion reflects recognition of his service and experience within the railroad system.
Advertising copy promises Satin skin cream and Satin skin powder as best made. Mentions E. W. Morrison’s assistance and endorses the products as superior skin care.
Mr. F Nelson of Onalaska died suddenly last night from heart disease at about 56. He leaves a wife and four children. his wife died four years ago. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
Superintendent Gullickson pursues Gust Roderick in the city after his latest escape from the West Salem asylum. Roderick, described as a large robust inmate, was seen on the North side at 5:45 AM, police searched the area but he disappeared. This marks the fifth escape for Roderick, and authorities expect his capture before night.
The person who disturbed the congregation last Sunday by continual coughing is asked to purchase Foley's Honey and Tar from O. T. Erhart's.
North Side residents complain of crowded streetcar service to the baseball park. They say the conductor cannot issue transfers, forcing double fares, and that hundreds are left at the grounds while all seats are gone after a fierce box office scramble.
Lieutenant Syver Gunderson of Fire Department No. 2 moves to No. 4 and Adalbert Davidson of Station No. 4 transfers to No. 2 to fill the vacancy. The change reflects Gundersons residence near No. 4 and convenience of location.
In the Sunday school contest at the Tabernacle Baptist Church a program or competition event is described with participants likely from the church community. Details are incomplete, but the scene centers on the church’s Sunday school activities and a competitive element.
Between the Reds and the Blues the Blues won and under the agreement the Reds will give a banquet to the Blues in the church parlors Thursday evening. The church is preparing for the La Crosse Valley association meeting to be held here during the first week in June.
Glyver Gunderson proprietor of a saloon at 508 St. Cloud Street had a close call when gasoline leaking from a stove caught fire. His hand was burned but he suffered no further injuries.
Miss Margaret McCarthy returns to Minneapolis after a visit with John Downs. J. H. O'Brien goes home to Abbotsford Wisconsin after staying with Ellen Finn. Carl Swenson improves after a serious La Crosse hospital illness. Mrs. J. Breuer visits Hokah Reve relatives. Father Murphy aids Necedah 40 hour devotion. Briggs of Milwaukee on north side business. Iver Johnson to La Crosse hospital for operation. Adam Leving, former Q engineer, visits before moving to Spokane. J. P. Downed plans extensive east visit. Switch engine 1201 jumped track on Alaska short line due to rail spread.
Prof Frank G Dana led a 22 piece band at the Milwaukee Soldiers Home for the first time drawing 2460 spectators. He plans daily concerts at 3 pm and expects to grow the band to 25, with engagements at Fond du Lac on June 12 and other state events. Dana, once a jeweler in Wausau, has risen in Wisconsin musical circles through his work with the Third Wisconsin Infantry.
Lamphere, hired to repair Mrs. Ada Gunness’s house, becomes entangled as she pursues marriage while planning for life insurance. Jealousy grows when Helgelin arrives as a fiancé candidate and schemes arise to end Lamphere’s life with chloral as Mrs. Gunness contemplates harming him.
Frightened Lamphere told a La Porte friend about threats and autopsy fears connected to Mrs. Gunness and Helgel ein. He admitted hearing voices through a floor hole and claimed alibi at a La Porte neighbor’s, while prosecutors push that he aided in burial and possibly arson tied to the murder case.
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