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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1908
Page
4
The North-Western line shattered the unwritten rule by covering the Chicago to St Paul run in 11 hours and 55 minutes, undercutting the 12 hour minimum. Weaker lines may protest and schedules could be adjusted.
A playful quip notes that a girl wearing a large hat invites kissable attention as others get under its shade. The remark reflects old time fashion humor and social etiquette in a lighthearted tone.
A woman describes years of dyspepsia and nervous distress from coffee. After trying Postum Food Coffee, symptoms disappear and she remains free of trouble when not using coffee. Her husband brought Postum. they switch and observe relief. She quits coffee permanently.
The Black River channel clearing began under Captain W A Thompson with government funds. The Bosse steamer and a dredge reached Onalaska to widen a 150 foot channel to the river mouth, about $5,000 budgeted for the project. Benefits include safer navigation for large and small craft and new industrial prospects on the north side, with future river-wide improvements anticipated.
Edward Brown and family with J. B. Hahn and family traveled from Winona to Black River. Their boat’s propeller broke off while ascending, Brown fell into the river and was rescued by women assisting on shore. They plan to visit the North Side for a week before returning.
In a ball game between Burlington firemen and the office force the firemen won by 13 to 4. Also noted is a Friday May 29 entertainment by the ladies of the North Presbyterian church featuring music and recitations by the young folks in the church parlors.
Mr and Mrs H L Partridge were surprised Saturday evening for their 20th wedding anniversary. About thirty guests attended and the couple received many beautiful gifts in remembrance of the event.
Miss Bernadette Gittens celebrated her ninth birthday at her home on Rose Street with a Saturday party. Aimed at entertaining many young friends, the festivities featured various games and socializing among attendees including Marguerite McCarthy Dorothy McCarthy Helen McGaughren Berniece McGaughren Eva ONeil Lester ONeil Viola Dunn Helen Dore Loretta Dore Dorothy Young Alice Lyman Mildred Ogar Jennie Hentschel Angie Ambrose Johanna Sullivan Marie Bamberger O Sullivan Veronica Bamberger Berniece Murphy.
Memorial day was observed at the Caledonia Street M E church with G A R and W R Co in a body. Rural Mail Carrier Fuller expects a new automobile for his route. Sam Welch bought the Doerflinger property on Berlin Street and will remodel it for rental use. C Johnson of Mount Olive is visiting Mr and Mrs Dawson of West La Crosse. The Epworth league meets Wednesday at 8 30 PM at Caledonia Street M E church. Foresters attended St James church in a body Sunday.
Father Sluyter hosts the annual St Joseph’s cathedral outing for the children of St Joseph’s School at Myrick Park. Students were escorted by school to the park by chartered streetcars, with games races and a hearty lunch planned.
Captain Wilcox of the steamer La Crosse announces tri weekly trips to Wabasha with berths and meals aboard. Last season parties traveled from La Crosse, arriving in Wabasha the same day and returning next day. This year trips will depart Monday Wednesday and Friday with short visits at stops along the river.
A three legged chick, born four days ago, was found on the north side and is the property of Arthur McGigé, 809 AD on Street. The bird remains living in a healthy condition.
The funeral of Mrs Sophia Lees will be held tomorrow afternoon from 322 South Fourth Street at 2:30 PM. Rev Henry Faville will conduct the services and interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.
The Groton election result stands dry after a recount shows irregular ballots would roughly balance the impact. The city council voted to make the injunction permanent, preventing license grants for the coming year.
In Viroqua Wis on May 25 the Viroqua and Sparta high schools played a baseball game at the fairgrounds. The Viroqua band debuted publicly and led the crowd to the game. Sparta sent a large delegation. Sparta scored four in the first. Viroqua answered with two in the second and two in the fourth, then added a final point in the ninth for a 5 to 4 victory.
In Leavenworth Kansas on May 23 pastor Rev. Robert Arthur Elwood of the Presbyterian church resigned after revealing letters he wrote to a choir girl. The ultra affectionate notes mixed passages of scripture with suggestive content. The girl’s mother handed the letters to church elders who demanded his resignation. He will depart Leavenworth tomorrow. Elwood is married with two children.
The Viroqua nine defeated Galesville 5 2 on Saturday and 4 2 on Sunday with Ball pitching both games. Viroqua also logged three two baggers on Saturday, highlighting a strong offensive showing.
Joe's squad topped Westby nine 14 to 6 at Viroqua on Sunday as Elmer Davis August E. Smith pitching Ray Waterman Rob Tainter Grant Rogers Ruell Flem ming Charlie Engell Hans Davids on Henry Tobias and Charlie Davis played for the winners. Westby committed a string of errors accounting for eight runs.
J R Collins bound over to the Hampton grand jury on a $1000 bond for enticing a girl under fifteen who is now his wife. He eloped three weeks earlier with 14 year old Sarah Huntbatch, daughter of a farmer near Geneva, and they wed at Lancaster Missouri. Located in Ottumwa, he was sent back to Hampton at the father’s request. Collins, a former hired man at the Huntbatch home, is thirty years old.
George Lecomte, president of the Society of French Writers, addressed an international congress in Paris and protested the poor abroad reputation of French literature. He argued that foreign editions misrepresent French life as most titles are not read in France and exist mainly for foreign consumption.
A lively account from the ball game describes players slamming the halls all afternoon while bleacher fans shout. The scene captures the heat of the crowd and the electric atmosphere of the exchanges at the exchange.
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