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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1909
Page
4
Daniel Allen died this morning at 1216 Logan street from heart failure two weeks after his wedding to Margaret Van Vleet. The pair wed April 27 by Rev. Fogg. Survived by his widow, funeral plans pending.
Succumbs to heart trouble after seven weeks of illness with disease. The obituary notes the death of Mrs. Fjeldstad, wife of Andrew Fjeldstad, detailing a period of illness before passing.
One of the county’s strangest cases concerns Mr. Allen, 71, and his wife, 67. Born in Trumull county, Ohio, he moved to Dodge county, Wisconsin, as a child, joined volunteers at Beaver Dam in the Civil War, and served in Missouri campaigns including Pea Ridge and Lookout Mountain. Afterward he lived in South Dakota and later the city’s North side with many veteran friends.
The North Side Progressive league holds its regular monthly meeting at Woodmen hall on Rose street tonight. New officers will take over for the year. President Lavaque will preside as plans for the year are proposed and discussed. Members are urged to attend.
A reflection on willpower favors steady restraint over constant weather chatter. It argues that patience and measured effort beat loud bravado in daily life and decision making.
The article discusses a plan to regulate and fund the construction of a new Capitol building at an annual cost of one million dollars. It outlines oversight measures and the anticipated fiscal impact on city finances and governance.
In Madison on May 12 the assembly ordered engrossment of a bill redefining malt liquor as beer made by alcoholic fermentation of barley malt in potable water with or without un malted grains. The measure, pushed by Assemblyman Ingram, allows any grain such as corn or rice and carries no ingredient legend if compliant.
Mrs. Andrew Fijelstad of 1444 Avon street died at age 67 after seven weeks of illness. She leaves husband and six children, with services 2:00 PM at the residence and 2:30 PM at Charles Street Lutheran Church, interment Oak Grove cemetery. She was born in Norway and came to the U S in 1865.
Miss Susan Kennedy and Timothy Dwyer were married at St James Church at 8 15 this morning. Rev Ambrose Murphy officiated. The bride was aided by her sister Loretta Kennedy and William Meockley was best man. A wedding breakfast followed at the groom’s home and the couple planned a westward honeymoon, Denver and Cheyenne Wells. The bride is known on the North side and the groom works in real estate and barbering in Cheyenne Wells.
The funeral of Mrs Anna Harden who died at 1717 Loomis Street will be held at 9 o'clock Thursday morning from St James Church. Undertaker Dwyer is in charge and Rev Murphy will officiate. Interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.
F A Touey superintendent of motive power on the Burlington was in the city today on an inspection trip with his private car. Otto Granke the Rose street butcher bought 20 head of choice steers from Hiram Goddard. Three emigrant cars passed through this morning en route to western United States and Canada. The Milwaukee railroad carpenters are installing a new roof on the southern part of the round house. Jerry Lyman conductor on the Milwaukee road and his daughter Alice returned from Elroy.
Fourteen men convicted as night riders in Waverly Tennessee receive ten days in jail and $500 fines each for the October 1908 whipping of Squire J. M. Reece. The jail is guarded by a strong military force to prevent escapes.
Chicago May 12 committees representing seamen and lake carriers will meet with arbiters from six Great Lakes states to settle the lake seamen’s strike tomorrow.
A philosopher remarks that a woman’s missing complexion is preferable to the teeth she lacks. The witticism contrasts skin tone with dental absence, reflecting a dry paradox on appearance and value.
Madison May 12 Assembly set to consider a bill authorizing up to 1 million dollars per year to hasten the new capitol, with riders including removing cost per cubic foot limits and possibly delegating decoration purchases to experts. Dome removal and reuse for the university hall may cost about 12 thousand dollars, while the bill also adds terraces and walks.
Willem Jennings Bryan spoke to the Mill City Saturday Lunch Club on tariff and gave a University of Minnesota lecture on the price of a soul. He urged protection for revenue only and attacked a tariff commission as delaying action. He defined a revenue tariff as one that stops when revenue is secured, and a protective tariff as one designed to avoid revenue entirely.
New York May 12 A 20 year old from South Branch New Jersey Anna Case the village blacksmith's daughter has won a Metropolitan Opera contract. She shoed horses since age fifteen and was urged by forge friends to train her voice now lined up for Marguerita in Faust Juliette in Romeo and Juliet and other high soprano roles.
The claim notes deaf individuals may have better health awareness but could still experience gaps in care due to communication barriers. It suggests healthcare systems should improve accessibility to ensure equal outcomes.
The Home Specialty company is a new incorporation with $15,000 capital. Its purpose is to manufacture purchase or acquire goods, fates, merchandise and personal property of every description. Incorporators are Emil HF Erickson, Emil A Erickson, Arthur Erickson and R C McCaleb.
Bishop Charles B. Galloway of the Methodist Episcopal Church Louisiana, a leading church figure in the United States, died at five o'clock today in Jackson.
The estate of John Castle of Campbell was admitted to probate in county court before Judge John Brindley yesterday afternoon. The estate is equally divided among five heirs and involves about $8,000.
Max Affeldt and George Mairich milk dealers pleaded guilty to selling cream and milk below standard on the order of state inspector P A Larson. County Judge John Brindley assessed fines of 25 dollars and costs each, which were paid.
A speaker argues that referring to husbands only as he underscores gender bias in marital portrayal. The remark challenges readers to reconsider how naming affects perceptions of women and family roles.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt adds two giraffes to his hunting trophies in British East Africa after long attempts. A 400 yard shot brought one giraffe down while it galloped at speed, with leopards and buffalo also reported killed and cubs captured. Bwanna Tumbo reportedly excelled again in the hunt.
Andrew Lovold has opened a grocery store at Fifth and Winnebago streets. The shop is stocked with a fresh up-to-date line of staple and fancy groceries and Lovold is well known in the area, expected to attract a large patronage.
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