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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1905
Page
8
The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS PAINT rides on the very top of the wave. It has reached that position because of its great worth and it will stay there. No other paint does good work so well and so economically. No other paint has gained such popularity. Color cards on application.
Enthusiasm builds for the Progressive association annual meeting on May 25 aboard the steamer Columbia. Businessmen will head to the levee at 6 o clock for an informal dinner, followed by officer elections and future plans. Tickets cost 50 cents and are sold at local drugstores, stores, and the Exchange State bank.
Mrs E R Tausche and son of Chicago and Mr and Mrs Henry Sturz of this city are guests of their parents for a few days.
Miss Jessie Martin has taken charge of the remains of Daniel O'Mera, formerly of this city, who died at Waupun state prison from quick consumption. He was engaged to be married upon his release in June. O'Mera’s relatives live in Ottawa, Ontario, and his father will travel to La Crosse to claim the body as relatives await arrival of others.
A Rockford bride is about to join her husband, whom she had not seen since their wedding day. The bridegroom is employed by one of the express companies at Pueblo, reflecting a personal link to the city.
The La Crosse club hosts the final match of the billiard tournament this evening between John C Burns and John C Kroner with the winner receiving the prize. Kroner carries an 80 handicap and Burns 84. Kroner previously defeated Burns in the last game.
The regular semi annual Christian Endeavor society meeting at the First Congregational church elected officers for the next six months. President Miss Minnie May. Vice President Miss Josephine Clark. Corresponding Secretaries Miss Bertha Lawrence. Treasurer Mr. Robert Ray. Committee chairs include Lookout Mr. Ben Brindley, Prayer Meeting Mr. R C Strout, Missionary Miss Bertha Lawrence, Social Miss Adah Clark, Music and Flowers Mr. W B Bachelder, Information Miss Louise Pitkin.
Mrs. Mary Hrousk aged 74 died last evening at her daughter’s home at 1516 South Seventh Street from dropsy and old age. She leaves four daughters. Fessler and Dahl to handle services to be announced. Walter Helliker interred after funeral from residence at 512 South Eighth Street to West Avenue Lutheran church officiated by Rev Henry Goodsell. interment Oak Grove cemetery.
Fourteen damage suits against Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul and Chicago and Northwestern railways were taken up in circuit court after a joint visit to the La Crosse river scene of alleged manipulation. Herman Bonsack sues the two companies for damages totaling 500 dollars.
Duncan McGregor endorsed by W. T. Sherman post G A R for department commander in Platteville Wisconsin.
C A Krebaum at 105 North Third street asserts ample Kodak plates and supplies at a new location and notes ongoing price reductions by manufacturers. He claims dealers may not match these cuts and advertises developing printing and mounting services with money taken on site.
F C Bunn editor of the Westby Times arranged a baseball game between the local Printers team and Westby once the La Crosse and Southeastern line is completed. Also planned is a Vought-Berger team game against the Gales in Galesville Sunday.
An organ recital will be given at Christchurch next Wednesday afternoon at 4 by Mr Packman the church organist. The program includes Bach Tocata and Fugue in D minor and the first movement of Beethoven's Fifth Symphony arranged for organ by Packman. A large attendance is expected for the summer recital series opening.
The La Crosse Tribune touts itself as the reliable newspaper readers can trust, inviting subscriptions to secure dependable daily coverage.
Ralph L. Ray of Lancaster, a 15 year old, resigns from Lee Hive Stock Company in Chicago to serve as private tutor to the king of Spain for two years. He is visiting Lancaster with his parents and plans to reach Madrid on June 22.
In Janesville Wisconsin the youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs W H Crow announced she married Ernest S Heller formerly of Janesville on Oct 4 last while preparing to depart for Pueblo Colorado. The disclosure came as she left for Pueblo after telling friends of the marriage.
In Menomonie Wisconsin on May 19 a farmer named Joseph Gane from Eau Galle reportedly murdered his wife and is guarding his house with a gun while resisting arrest. Sheriff Smith and Undersheriff Relph have begun heading to the scene. Gane, a halfbreed Indian, has three children.
Albert H. Salisbury youngest son of early settlers was reported injured in Whitewater Wisconsin on May 19 as officials provided limited details on the incident and his condition remains uncertain.
Albert Salisbury president of White Water Normal School died yesterday afternoon from typhoid fever after a three week illness. He was 20, led the senior class and would have graduated next month from the advanced course. A brilliant student and leader in debate and oratorical work.
O M Pettit, longtime Kenosha mayor and former Wisconsin gubernatorial candidate, is seriously ill in a Chicago hospital. His family has been summoned as of May 19 in Kenosha Wisconsin.
BEAVER DAM Wis May 19 a two days race meeting will be held on the fair grounds July 4. Three running races will be pulled off each day. There will also be a pace and trot each day.
Ashland Wis May 19 Mrs Daniel Cronk of this city is a grand niece of Hiram Cronk last survivor of the 1812 veterans. Cronk died Saturday at Ava New York at the age of 105.
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