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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1909

Page

4

Saloons Regulation Debate At Franklin Club

A heated Franklin club debate last night assessed the Brewers association proposal to regulate saloons via a licensing commission. Otto Bosshard led the affirmative with legal comparisons to tax and railroad commissions, while Rev A A Randall argued negatives. The club adopted a by law change to empanel three jurors by agreement or lottery for future debates.

Brewers’ Association Otto Muenster Sigvald Stavrum J. Dahlgren Franklin Club Otto Bosshard la Crosse A. H. Schubert Paul Mahoney Tax and Railroad Commission Tax Commission A. A. Randall G. W. Fogg H. Hayden Bosshard

Anti Saloon Crusade Affects North Side Ward Nine

A North side ward nine anti saloon campaign seeks to oust three local saloons amid a petition drive by prohibitionists. Saloonmen counter with a petition alleging procedural illegality claiming the move lacks proper five day notice. Observers say the fight centers on keeping saloons out of the residence district while insisting establishments are clean.

Ninth Ward

August Dierkop Passes Beyond

August Dierkop died at his Avon street home after a Saturday stroke of apoplexy. He was 74, a longtime Milwaukee Road retiree, and survived by his widow two sons Carl and Henry and a Chicago daughter. Funeral plans by William Dwyer.

August Dierkop Avon Street North la Crosse Dierkop Jast Carl Milwaukee Road Henry Chicago William Dwyer North Side

Funeral for Daniel Allen Held at Tabernacle Church

The remains of Daniel Allen, who died suddenly at his home on Logan street, were buried this afternoon. The funeral was held at 2:30 from Tabernacle Baptist church with Rev G W Foge officiating. Undertaker Sletten managed arrangements and interment was in North Side Cemetery.

Daniel Allen Logan Street Tabernacle Baptist Church Sletten G. W. Foge North Side Cemetery

North Side in Brief Highlights Local Visits and Events

Arcadia visitors Miss Elizabeth Gleason and Miss Catherine Cashel stay with Mr. and Mrs. Edward Steevens at 815 Hagar street before returning home. Minneapolis native George Herrington visits his parents at 153 Avon street. J R Canan ill at 1802 Avon recovering well. A Overa at 818 Wall street ill at home. Bruce Alleman of Minnesota City attends local ball game. Rev. O L Christenson to hold services at Belle's Coulee. Evelyn Huntley returns from Bangor Wisconsin for weekend. Norse Lutheran Men's Society hosts gathering in church parlors. Burlington pay car disburses wages, Paymaster T White presiding. Louis Larsen and sister visiting Otto Granke at 833 Rose street after funeral in Farzo. J C Frosch of Rose street travels to Houston for business. Milwaukee road engines pass through for westward extension. Three engines at round house await crews. Rev A V Ingham returns from Tomah.

Elizabeth Gleason Arcadia Edward Stevens Hagar Street Catherine Cashel Guyman Okla Edward Steevens George Herrington Minneapolis F. C. Herrington Avon Street J. R. Canan A. Overa Wall Street Bruce Alleman Minnesota City O. L. Christenson George Street Belle’s Coulee Evelyn Huntley Bangor Wis Norwegian Lutheran Church Charles and Sill Peter Larson John Loken Burlington Road la Crosse T. White Louis Larsen Michigan Otto Granke Rose Street Far Zo N. D Mr. Larsen J. C. Frosch Houston Milwaukee Road Round House A. V. Ingham Caledonia Street Tomah

Mrs Fijelstad Funeral Held at Local Church

The funeral for Mrs Andrew Fijelstad was held at 2 PM from the Avon Street residence 1444 and at 2 20 PM from the Charles Street Norwegian Lutheran church. Undertaker Sletten oversaw the burial with Rev E OVik officiating. Interment followed at Daw Grove cemetery.

Andrew Fijelstad Avon Street Charles Street Sletten Teh Daw Grove Cemetery

Train at Prescott Narrowly Escapes Wreck on Draw Bridge

Time freight No. 80 on the Burlington road ran off the rails on Prescott draw bridge when the draw was not properly closed. Rails failed to meet guiding the train onto the bridge. The slow speed prevented a serious wreck and no injuries occurred, though traffic was delayed about three hours.

Burlington Road Prescott

Mary Crowen Dies in Apoplectic Fit

Mrs. Mary A. Crowen aged 83 died suddenly at her daughter Mrs. Rasmussen’s home 1447 George Street yesterday noon. She collapsed from a sitting posture and was found with life extinct the cause apoplexy. She leaves two daughters. Funeral held at Rasmussen residence at 1 pm Rev A V Ingham officiating. Body to Alma Center for interment tomorrow after noon.

Mary A. Crowen R. Rasmussen George Street Rasmussen A. V. Ingham William Dwyer Alma Center Tomorow

Infant Son of Mr and Mrs Edgar David Dies at Home

Harold David two weeks old died at 1313 Charles Street at 7 this morning. Funeral from the house at 2 Saturday afternoon with Undertaker Wm Dwyer in charge and Rev A V Ingham officiating. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.

Harold Egdar David Charles Street Wm. Dwyer A. V. Ingham Oak Grove Cemetery

Rockefeller Returns From Four Week Motoring Trip

William Rockefeller arrived in New York aboard the Lusitania after a four weeks’ motor tour of England and France, voicing optimism for favorable summer and autumn prospects for the United States.

New York Wm. Rockefeller Lusitania England France

Funeral for John Hanson at Caledonia Street home

John Hanson died at 15023 Caledonia Street yesterday. Funeral held at 2:00 PM from the late residence with Undertaker Wm. Dwyer in charge. Rev. A. V. Ingham of Caledonia Street M. B. E. Church read the service. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.

John Hanson Caledonia Street Wm. Dwyerhbergg A. V. Ingham Caledonia Street M. BE Oak Grove Cemetery

Knight's Dry Shampoo Ad Claims Waterless Convenience

An advertisement touts Knight's Dry Sham poo as a waterless shampoo with no water needed. It promises satisfaction or a money back guarantee.

Swede Carpenter and Proportions in Patient Dining

A Jersey couple hires Swedish carpenter Mr Swenson to fix outdoor blinds. While on a ladder the wife asks if he needs anything, he replies he cannot speak until he swallows screws. In a hospital scene in Tit-Bits a convalescing patient requests a stamp after a dinner of tapioca, noting the doctor’s dietary proportion rule.

Jersey New York Times

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