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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1909
Page
4
Officers found a crowd outside Exchange State bank with reports of a burglary but assistants confirmed the time lock was set to open the safe and nothing was disturbed. The bank carries burglar insurance and sees no loss.
The funeral for Mrs. Caroline Griffin of 602 Rose Street will be at 2 30 PM with Rev Lowe officiating. Slettan handles arrangements and interment is at Oak Grove. Mr and Mrs J B Rupp of 1527 Avon Street left Thursday for a extended western trip.
Western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota teams from Winona Lynxville Bangor Viroqua Milwaukee and others travel to the old Sawyer and Austin docks transformed into a shooting park for La Crosse Gun club’s annual shotgun tournament. The six day state shoot prize list includes the silver cup held twice by La Crosse with hopes to make it permanent. An excursion on the Mississippi aboard the steamer La Crosse is planned Tuesday evening.
Gustav Eggen aged 67 of 1114 Clifton Street died at Lutheran hospital at 8 last night from tuberculosis developing after grip. Born in Dardalen Norway he came to America 25 years ago and worked as a sealer for North Side lumber mills. Survived by three daughters Mrs John Kindley Mrs George Larson of La Crosse and Mrs Christian Knuteson of Brooklyn. Funeral arrangements pending with Undertaker Slettes likely Wednesday.
The notice states the gun club invites all visitors and members of the La Crosse Sharpshooters club to attend.
The La Crosse Gun Club held a weekly morning shoot featuring Robbins the professional who hit 98 of 100. Grounds at the Sawyer and Aus tis mill site are prepared by workmen for tomorrow's tournament with teams from local towns and many prominent northwest professionals expected to attend. Yesterday’s scores were listed.
A tramp stepping back onto the Northwestern track was struck by a Milwaukee train at about 5:10 pm near Medary. The body lay in water, head nearly severed, with extensive injuries. Coroner ruled accidental death. identification efforts underway.
Rev. G. M. Throw will deliver a farewell sermon Sunday June 20 before leaving for Bay City Michigan to pursue a new church assignment. Local updates note visits from Harry Marteau and Verne Abnett to Minneapolis and several repairs to switch engines at the Milwaukee shops. Ed Kock illness prompts Will Nichols to take his night crossing duties at Mill Street. more social news covers visitors from Chicago and Baltimore and arrivals of locals returning home.
The Commonwealth Male quartet earns praise for four balanced voices and engaging readings by A. H. Carpenter. Their program blends old favorites with humorous byplay and innovative props like bamboo chimes and telephones, delivering a full evening of entertainment.
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