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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1908

Page

4

Mary Hanson 82 Dies at Son's Home

Mary Hanson of St. Joseph Ridge died at her son John Hanson's home at 82. Infirmities of old age. Survived by one son and three daughters. funeral 10 a.m. tomorrow at St. Mary's Church, with interment at St. Joseph Ridge cemetery. Mrs. Hanson had long lived on the North Side.

Mary Hanson St. Joseph Ridge John Hanson John Hanson John Matthews Sixth and Wisconsin Street Peter Arentz Springfield Singer Cashton

Mrs Flower Dies on North Side Veteran La Crosse Resident

Mrs John M Flowers 30 year resident of La Crosse died last evening at 9 30 at the home of her daughter Mrs John Turnbull 914 Caledonia Street General decline in age was given as the cause She was born in Bristow and had been well known on the north side Her husband died about two months ago She is survived by a daughter and two sons and was mother of Bert Edgell who died by his own hand at the Y M C A A funeral is not yet set but services will be at the Caledonia Street Methodist church where she was a prominent member.

Mabel Stella Keiser Onalaska St. Paul M. Frye Kane Street DeSoto William Oldenburg la Crescent Ella Picha Loomis Street Winona John Schweikert Wall Street Daniels Portage Carrie Nelson J. Nelson Scranton S. D F. C. Ford McHoff Berlin Street W. Smith Wood Street F. A. Halbert Logan Street Merrill Edward Laughlin Charles Street Nels Ruud Lutheran Hospital Harold Ruud Peter Fishback Rose Street Harry Richmond Milwaukee Swarthout Humphrey St. Louis Illinois C. P. Thompson Whitehall August Anderson James Smith Avon Street Cc. L. Larson Mr. Pratt George Schultz George Street George Phillips Richard Henley Bert Carlson Colorado Springs John M. Flowers la Crosse John Turnbull Caledonia Street Flowers Bristow Bert Edgell Caledonia Street Methodist Church

Opened Vulcanizing Tire Shop on Caledonia Street

Louis Anderson opens a tire vulcanizing establishment on Caledonia street with extensive experience in vulcanizing rubber goods. The shop offers facilities to repair any tire type and has found strong success after relocating to the north side when the south side was unavailable.

Louis Anderson Caledonia Street Anderson

North Side police hunt delinquent dog owners

North Side police pursue owners behind on their dog tax payments due the 15th. Dogs with unpaid taxes will be disposed of as provided by law.

North Side

Gasoline Stove Ignites Fire at Mill Street Home

A gasoline stove exploded last night at Mrs. Thomas Pluff's home at 804 Mill Street, activating department No. 2. No serious damage occurred and the blaze was put out without water.

Thomas Pluff Mill Street

11 Locomotives for St. Paul Extension

The Milwaukee extension work advances as 11 new engines pass north on their way west. Over 40 engines have been sent out, with expect to reach Butte this month. Upon completion, more than 800 miles of track will be laid, a record for railroad building. Rails are laid by a machine averaging about 2.5 miles daily.

Milwaukee Butte

Child Expires of Mil Street Infant Dies at Home

Clifford Weeks five month old son of Mr and Mrs A Weeks died at home on Mil street after a short illness. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm tomorrow from the residence with Rev G M Thurow officiating. Interment will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery.

Clifford A. Weeks Mil Street G. M. Thurow Oak Grove

North Side Briefs Include Local Appointments and Travel

Miss Barbara Colby daughter of A O Colby underwent an operation at a city hospital today. Leo Betsinger of Loomis street traveled to St Paul for a short visit with friends. Miss Cora Frey of Caledonia street has taken a seamstress post with Miss Aswold. Mrs B Weida will entertain the Ladies guild of St Peter s Episcopal Church

Barbara Colby A. O. Colby Leo Betsinger Loomis Street St. Paul Cora Frey Caledonia Street Aswold B. Weida Ladies’ Guild St. Peter’s Episcopal

Two Methodist bishops elected on second ballot

Baltimore May 21 Rev Dr W F Anderson and John L Nuelson were elected bishops on the Methodist church on the second ballot after the first ballot failed. Second-ballot gains by Dr W A Quayle R J Cooke J B Hingley and others noted. first ballot counted 777 votes with 514 needed.

Baltimore W. F. Anderson Methodist Board of Education Freedmans’ Aid Sunday Schools New York John L. Nuelson Nast Theological Seminary Berea Ohio Methodist Church W. A. Quale Chicago R. J. Cooke J. B. Hingley Minneapolis Sven J. L. Nuelson W. A. Quayle E. H. Hughes H. C. Jennings C. W. Smith W. S. Lewis M. C. D. Mason E. G. Downey J. B. Singeley N. Luecock W. Thirkiel Samuel Plantz P. H. Swift J. H. Fitzwater A. E. Craig C. B. Spencer M. S. Hughes C. W. Drees H. L. Jacobs G. P. Eckman

Blanchard's Eczema Lotion Ad Offers Free Diagnosis

Prof J Blanchard skin specialist at 3811 Cottage Grove Ave Chicago offers free diagnosis and advice on eczema and psoriasis through Blanchard's Eczema Lotion. The ad mentions disease action and disappearance under his lotion and notes availability at C L Runckel in La Crosse.

J. Blanchard Cottage Grove Ave Chicago L. Runckel la Crosse

Deaf Mute Church Service Led By Rev Salner at Y M C A

Rev J Saloner from St Paul preached to La Crosse deaf mutes at the Y M C A in a monthly service. He learned sign language to reach mutes, leading a small congregation of 18. He tours mute churches in several cities and notes a rising appeal for ministers to serve the deaf. The group plans to attend an Ephatha conference in Minneapolis May 1 to 3 with hymns signed and sung for both deaf and hearing attendees.

J. Salvner St. Paul la Crosse Saloner United States Salvner Minneapolis Stillwater Winona

Pursued 20000 Miles as Rich Lover Loses Heart

Miss Lillian Berkley spurns wealthy William Zack after he becomes rich in the United States and Australia. Zack returns brokenhearted to the south seas, unable to win back her love despite offering wealth and a future. Her steadfast reply ends their chance at marriage.

Lillian Berkley United States William Zack Miss Berkley Australia Zack South Seas London Eng Wilson Melbourne Wilsons England America Winnetka New York

Barkless tree and dog spark quirky dialogue exchange

A sci fi boarder and a comedian boarder debate a barkless tree and a barkless dog, imagining world changing benefits. The exchange features whimsical exclamations such as Great Jupiter and includes imaginative dialogue about wizardly evolution.

Motormen Granted Full Brotherhood Membership

In Columbus Ohio on May 21 the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers approved a committee report admitting motormen on interurban electric roads as full members. Criteria require lines operate beyond twenty miles from an incorporated city and six months road experience. The move expands to nearly all motive power operators, signaling a shift toward electric future.

Columbus Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers

Baptists Likely to Endorse Hughes at Conference

Oklahoma City May 21 The National Baptist conference opened with President Harry Pratt Judson of the University of Chicago presiding State Gov Hughes of New York faces a legislative fight to end race track gambling preventing his acting as president It is expected the conference will endorse his stand against gambling.

Oklahoma City Harry Pratt Judson University of Chicago National Baptist Conference Gov. Hughes New York

Valuation of Street Car Lines in Wisconsin

Madison May 21 special The first valuation of the city street car lines and interurbans of the state for ad valorem taxation is rapidly nearing completion by the state tax commission and will be announced soon. The move is expected to boost state revenues and provide comprehensive statistical data on the value of electric transportation facilities across the state.

Madison Wis State Tax Commission

Contests Called for Republican Nominating Delegates

In Chicago on June 5, the Republican National Committee meets to review contests in district and state delegations for the national convention. The convention is set for June 16, 1908, with the meeting to establish the temporary convention roll and handle other business.

Chicago Harry S. New Republican National Committee

When a Woman Not Suspicious of Husband Means She Has a Secret

A terse old saying notes that when a wife remains unaware of her spouse she has found another matter to occupy her thoughts. The remark frames suspicion as diverted attention and hints at hidden concerns beyond marital trust.

Also Mentioned on This Page

THE LA Crosse Tribune North Side Office Rose ST R. P. Stanton E. A Bailey Iero Myrtle Taylor Pat Boyle Has Rose Doerflinger’s Jewelry Department Jaekel J. J. Knothe Wisconsin Poultry Advocate Poultry Journal of Wisconsin S. Third Street Martinique Adene Are Williams & Son Gnc St. Denis Edgell ST. P. Extension North Side Briefs Reitzel’s Batiste Toil du Nord Ginghams Iob Karl G. Kurtenacker Copenhagen Williams William Charlie Blanchard Rev. J. Salvner Adelaide McCauley Redfern Lennon Hughes McCutcheon Chicago Tribune
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