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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1908
Page
5
The Young Diamonds defeated the Young Athletes 3 to 2 in a Saturday game. Pitcher C Schlicht threw a no hitter with 14 strikeouts while H Heuer drove in two Athletes runs on two errors. Diamond lineup included W Heuer C Schlicht W Albitz A Grosskop C Brosig J Spika W Wais F Stellick H Miller. Batteries for the Athletes were Hefti and Konetchy Vaska and Harder.
A health focused diet plan urges a ten day breakfast of two soft boiled eggs fruit toast butter Grape-Nuts with cream and Postum while lunch mirrors breakfast and dinner features meat with vegetables and no desserts. It promotes digestion through pre digested foods and advises moderation and discipline for business or professional success.
A Pastor's class outing at Myrick Park drew nearly 100 members and families who enjoyed a 6:30 p.m. meal. Two picked baseball nine teams played until darkness ended the game, promising more such gatherings in the summer months.
Miss Clara E Engelstad daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Engelstad and Nordahl M Elstad were wed at one o'clock this afternoon at the Norwegian Lutheran church in La Crosse. The ceremony was by Rev R Anderson with Miss Betsy Munson and Mr Christ Nelson as attendants. The bride, longtime La Crosse resident, formerly worked as a stenographer at P W Cigar Co and Monroe Eraser Co. The groom is a bookkeeper at Bavarian National Bank. They left for the Twin Cities to honeymoon and will live at 1248 Mississippi street after July 1.
Tom Crow swore out a warrant for Grizzly Bear after the crowing theft of his camp goods. Crow, with interpreter Frank Whitewater, said Bear loaded Crow’s belongings onto a flat boat and fled downriver, threatening to kill Crow’s family. Undersheriff Mohr prepared to pursue the suspect.
A May party will be held at the Y. W. C. A. Friday May 22 at 8 p m. All friends are invited. Winding of the May pole and a chance to meet new members are planned. The membership drive has brought many new interested young women who are urged to join the association.
The jury in the case of William Weishaupt vs John Ritter returned a verdict of 400 dollars for a broken nose alleged to be caused by Ritter in a brawl. The plaintiff sought 1000 dollars but the jury awarded 400 after about two hours of deliberation.
Mr and Mrs George L Rau returned to their home in St Charles Minnesota bringing the body of their only child for burial. Mr Rau is the son of Jacob Rau of Wykoff. Miss Nina Rau will spend several days with relatives at St Charles.
Judge Fruit issues a temporary injunction halting the county treasurer from selling five parcels in Campbell tied to 1997 taxes. Ernest Horner, challenging over assessment and alleged favoritism, seeks to void the taxes and keep holdings, with a hearing set for May 25 to decide if the injunction becomes permanent. Horner, a known tax-title expert, has profited from similar purchases.
Fred B. Smith proprietor of the Stoddard announces after six weeks that travelers prefer the American plan. The hotel in La Crosse returns to American plan from European plan, with Smith noting the European system cannot be continued.
J F Hennen of Milan Missouri recalls a long battle with a severe skin eruption in West Virginia. After failed treatments from three doctors he used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent and improved quickly. A later leg infection from grippe and pneumonia also healed after a few applications of Cuticura.
Rev FaVille spoke at the City Mission last evening. Supervisor T G Aiken of Onalaska presented a deed for the new county agricultural and manual training school site, donating 34 acres though only 10 were requested. A Saturday half holiday movement for summer hours gains traction. J B Cofield of LaCrosse reports a $65 robbery in Eau Claire. police notified.
Special term of County Court in La Crosse on July 7 1908 at 10 a m. will hear Lena Cronk executrix of Barbara Gerard for adjustment and final account and assignment of residue of estate to rightful heirs. By order of Court County Judge John Brindley.
The Deutsche Verein schedules a mass meeting in Germania hall on Thursday May 21 at 8 p m. Dr Hexamer president of the Deutsch-Amerikanische National Bund will be the principal speaker and will organize a branch to the National Bund. All German Americans and friends are urged to attend.
Two young girls who know each other meet on the street without speaking and their facial expression outshines any stage comedy. The moment captures a candid, humorous exchange that resonates beyond performance, highlighting street interaction as a source of wit.
W T Irvine an expert optician offers eye examinations for all vision defects and headaches with painless methods and no medicines. He claims his testing method is safe for the eyes and provides the best glasses at moderate prices, including Shute On and Go Easy Eye Glasses.
Local notes list visitors and travel spans including Mrs. Blosser Jennings of Detroit visiting Mrs. O A Wensole at 816 Mississippi Street, Mrs. Hale of this city visiting Madison, and Dr George Powell practice notices. Other items mention dishwashers needed, cigar ads, and residents returning home from Racine and Winona after visits or illness recovery.
The committees on railroads and ordinance will hold a special meeting next Saturday evening to review the Mill Street death trap and Alderman Downs area crossing flag rule. The session will also address extending the La Crosse streetcar line on Main Street to Losey Boulevard.
The Listman Marvels organize a baseball team with players M Bell c J Cysmanick 1b R Hackner ss W Faish 2b F Volz 3b J Eddy If H Padesky cf G Howe rs and pitchers J Cysmanick M Anderson R Hackner J Kloss as manager. The team aims to play their size in the city.
Chicago May 20 Packie McFarland announces plans to sign for a 25 round 128 pound bout at Coffroth's or Sam Berger's arena in San Francisco and travel west this weekend. He says promoters can secure either Gans or Nelson and hopes to meet Nelson in late next month. McFarland criticizes Nelson as hesitant and outlines split terms 65 to 35 percent and 60 percent gross receipts if fighting at Berger's club.
San Francisco May 20 The federal court of appeals decided that sake the Japanese national drink should be classed as wine The ruling costs the Komada company half a million the duty paid on protest on a large shipment to this country The firm had contended it should be classed as beer
Due to officer absence the Humane Society meeting planned for last night is postponed to next Tuesday May 26. The remark about luck suggests the postponement may affect plans.
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