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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1909
Page
4
Reporter captures a day of events across the North Side, detailing local meetings, school updates, and community notices with emphasis on residents and activities.
O T Erhart promotes Samose as a proven flesh forming food with a money back guarantee. He claims thin people can gain healthy plump flesh in ten days with no starch or cod liver oil, and offers refunds if results are unsatisfactory.
The body of Miss Eva Helin who died in Chicago last Saturday night arrived with Mrs Peter Helin and Mrs Larsen. The funeral will be at the Norwegian Baptist church at 2 30 tomorrow conducted by Rev Iver Larsen with Undertaker Sletten in charge. Miss Helin resided at 1453 George street North side and left many friends grieved by her death. She had fallen ill in Chicago and passed away last Saturday night. The note closes with an advertisement for Cham berlain s Stomach and Liver Tablets rendering one’s complexion and temper improved by a better liver function.
Tomorrow May 20 the city to coast fare drops to 55.25 as advised by local ticket agents though the change was set for May 19 and agents have received orders that the sale of special tickets continues.
Rate tickets start tomorrow and run to September 30, with honoring through October 31. Interchange among Northern Pacific Great Northern Union Pacific Soo Canadian Pacific enables travel over one line and return by another for varied routes. Burlington offers a $74.20 fare Portland to San Francisco Los Angeles or San Diego. Special rates tied to the Yukon Alaska exposition opening in Seattle June 1.
Special services will be held in Catholic churches on the North side tomorrow for Ascension day. St James church Caledonia and Windsor streets offers mass at 7 and 9 am conducted by Rev Ambrose Murphy. St John’s church corner St James and Avon streets offers mass at 6 and 8 am led by Rev Kaluza.
Harry Sly aged youth who fell from Milwaukee passenger train No 15 near Cheney last Monday morning died yesterday afternoon in Columbus hospital at Portage. He suffered a compound fracture of the hip and a fracture to the dorsal vertebrae. The body was taken to his Kilbourn home.
John Wilson returned from the National Switchmen's convention with invitations from Mayor Sorensen and Secretary Utermoehl for the next biennial meeting to be held in this city. The mayor’s invitation is on behalf of the city, and Utermoehl’s for the board of trade promises a hall and entertainment.
A promotional message explains how Wisconsin Business University in La Crosse Wisconsin prepares students for better jobs and wages. It notes sending graduates to positions at Listman Milling Co and argues real education creates earning power clothes and savings.
The piece notes a convention expected to draw about 400 men from across the United States and mentions Mr. Wilson campaigning hard to secure the next gathering for the city.
The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. Orville Orton of 1608 Prospect Street was laid to rest this afternoon at 2:00. Undertaker Dwyer conducted the service with Rev. A. V. Ingham officiating. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery.
John M Webber of 732 Berlin street was appointed weed inspector for the coming season by Mayor Soren sen. The post pays 50 dollars a month from June 1 to October 1, with one man covering both north and south side districts to cut city expenses. He must notify residents to remove weeds from their premises.
Miss Catherine Cashel leaves 815 Hagar for Grafton to visit Hon John L. Cashel and family then return to Guy Morn Oklo. Henry Lawson heads to Denber to join wife for extended western visit. Norwegian Bethel youths host event hosted by Miss Mary Halseth. F C Lampman and T Myers called to Winona as witnesses in a suit. Norwegian Bethel church announces Thursday service. George Baum travels to North Dakota to review land interests. German Lutheran Ladies Sewing Circle meets at Mrs Peter Weiner 1543 Kane. J Malay moves to 1316 Sill. Ascension Day services set for German Lutheran church Thursday evening. T McCoy of Osade Iowa and Erick Peterson of West Salem in city for business.
The Wisconsin assembly debated a resolution amid a heated session that featured subpoenas and claims of political pressure. Members split on the measure with a lengthy roll call and sharp exchanges about senate powers and harassment by subpoenas.
La Crosse bankers plan to join a joint convention with other groups in Winona on the first of June. Organizers expect strong attendance and discussions on financial matters facing the region.
The annual First Minnesota and Seventh Wisconsin bankers meeting in Winona June 3 and 4 will feature addresses by J M Holley Sr and S A Rask among others. Edward Lees will give welcome, with G W Dudley replying. joint and separate sessions cover banking law, real estate mortgages, postal savings, and committee reports.
Dr Carl Herman showcased electrical science and medical demonstrations at the Bijou theater. He presented stage lectures on electricity and treated subjects deemed incurable, claiming success in every case during performances.
Funeral services for Webster W. Collins scheduled for 2 30 tomorrow at the home 209 South Tenth Street. The service will be conducted by Rev A Lincoln Shute under the auspices of the Masonic lodge of which Collins was a member.
The 121st general assembly of the Presbyterian church began in Denver Colorado with an all day session. The foreign missionary conference meets tomorrow while nearly 1,000 delegates are already present for the opening.
Daily sessions will be held through Sunday May 30 at the Central church. Rev Robt F is the pastor leading the gatherings.
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