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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1906
Page
6
Robert Tracy was fined five dollars and costs by Judge Brindley after an assault on Bert Swarts this morning. Swarts knocked Tracy down with a shovel during the incident, and Tracy, said to be intoxicated, did not know where he was struck.
Miss Mingie Rupp daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Rupp was united in marriage to William Limpart of 866 Charles Street at 3 PM Tuesday in the West Avenue German Lutheran church Rev Julius Gamm officiated. A reception followed at the bride’s home.
July 5 to 8 have been chosen for the state sharpshooter tournament on French Island. The local arrangements committee is preparing the grounds. Between 73 and 100 sharpshooters are expected. Over $500 in cash prizes are guaranteed and six or seven medals will be awarded to the top shooters.
A sharp earthquake shock was felt at 5:55 AM in Santa Rosa. The quake alarmed residents as many rushed from homes, but no damage was reported. Also notes a rail excursion offer with half rates for a Marinette Wisconsin encampment, valid June 16 to 13 with return by June 15.
In Onalaska the Decoration day program began with school children aligned before the high school and a small group of veterans. The band played a funeral march as the procession moved to the cemetery and flowers and an American flag honored soldiers of the rebellion and Spanish American War. Lula Bucklin read a recitation and students sang while Hon. L. B. Cox delivered the day’s oration, recalling the heroic dead and the need to remember their sacrifice for the grandest government on earth. Cox, a Civil War veteran, shared stirring reminiscences.
Doctors of the city issued a formal challenge for a baseball game with lawyers to be played any Saturday afternoon during the next month. The doctors won the last game. The challenge will be accepted.
Special train from La Crosse at 7:00 a.m. to Spring Valley Minn for the Modern Woodmen picnic on Tuesday June 5 return from Spring Valley at 6:40 p.m. Round trip fare 1.60 tickets valid on the special train only. Low excursion rates to Milwaukee June 11 with return by June 15 for Masonic Grand Lodge. Apply to Chicago & North Western Ry agents.
Peter Terpstra died at his Midway home this morning at age 67. Born in Tjumaram Netherlands on April 5, 1830, he settled in Midway in 188. He is survived by wife and four children Mrs H Bymers of Galesville John Terpstra of West Salem Mrs Wiba Tepstra of New Amsterdam and Ower Tepstra at home. Funeral at Methodist church in Mildway Saturday at 2 PM with A L Swarthout in charge.
Low fare excursion to Buffalo New York offered by the Chicago and North Western Railway for June 8 9 and 10. Favorable return limits apply in connection with the Travelers Protective Association meeting. Tickets available through railway agents.
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