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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1908

Page

7

Tribune wants for sale notices

Large jewel coal heater slightly used for 60 dollars. Will sell reasonable. Inquire 1640 Wood. Corn cobs good for kindling 1.50 per load. Old phone 34 new phone 118. Buggies at cost for 20 days 127 N 8rd.

Shelby Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance assessment notice

The Shelby Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company directors levied a two and a half mill assessment on all in force policies on October 24 1908. The amount is due and payable by each member to the director in their district on or before December 26 next. Dated Shelby November 16 1908. Peter Kienholz Secretary.

Shelby Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company Shelby Peter Kienholz

Notice to Creditors in Olson Estate Wisconsin

Notice to creditors six months from November 1908 to present claims against John Olson deceased. Leonard Sagen holds letters of administration. May 10 1909 at 9 a m in La Crosse Court House to exam and adjust all claims and demands. James Thompson attorney for the estate. John Brindley county judge.

State of Wisconsin la Crosse County John Olson la Crosse Leonard Sagen Wis John Brindley James Thompson

Notice of Debt Transfer for People's Ice and Fuel Co

All debts contracted by Mr. E H Derr in the name of the People's Ice and Fuel Company will be paid by Derr personally. Outstanding and unpaid accounts and coupon books, and all accounts accruing to the company between March 15 1908 and November 15 1908, are payable to Mr Derr.

E. H. Derr People’s Ice and Fuel Company

Notice of sale of stock in People's Ice and Fuel Co

E H Derr announces disposal of his stock and interest in the People's Ice and Fuel Company and states he will pay all debts and collect all accounts. All accounts for ice sold between March 15 1908 and November 15 1908 are payable to him personally. Payments and settlements at 524 Cass street La Crosse Wisconsin.

People’s Ice and Fuel Company Cass Street la Crosse Wisconsin E. H. Derr

Notice of probate for Peter Schlabach estate in La Crosse

In Probate La Crosse County Wisconsin letters testamentary were granted to Susannah Schlabach. Six months after October 27 1908 are allowed for examination and allowance. The court will convene May 4 1908 at 10:00 a.m. in the court room of the La Crosse County Courthouse for final proceedings. John A. Daniels is attorney for Executrix.

Brownsville Brule County South Dakota la Crosse Frank G. Roth 4Th & Pearl Sts State of Wisconsin la Crosse County Peter Schlabach Susannah Schlabach John Brindley John A. Daniels Executrix

Duke Says Block Is Old Man Elkins

Rome, Nov 18. Following the Duke of Abruzzi’s removal of Miss Elkins from engagement, a close friend quoted the duke on Senator Elkins as the main obstacle. The duke said Elkins is fierce and proud and that only Katherine can compensate him for sorrow, opposition, and unflattering American press.

Rome Abruzzi Miss Elkins Senator Elkins Elkins Katherine

When a Man Comes In For A Long Talk At Your Office

A visitor enters, sits, tilts his hat, and announces a lengthy planned discussion. He intends to stay at least an hour to talk through matters he has long been considering.

Minnesota and Northwest Hunters Perish in Storm

Three men who left Gilt Edge for a hunting trip in the Missouri breaks are believed dead after a severe storm. In Bemidji Minnesota a hunt led by T J Miller and colleagues yielded a 950 pound moose with 54% inch antler spread. Yeggmen robbed Remulers brewery. coal miners at Spring Creek and Roundup walk out seeking higher pay.

Lewiston Mont Bemidji, Minn North Woods T. J. Miller S. D. Works Mankato S. B. Bailey St. Paul Little Tamarack River Kelliher Rev. Denison Senator Works Free Public Library Mr. Miller

Local Markets See Little Movement as Prices Hold

Local markets show few changes with prices largely steady. Corn declines to 65 cents while creamery butter sits around 31 1/2 cents per pound, with wholesale quotes noted.

Grocery Price List Quoted by Local Sellers

Quoted prices include apples cranberries chestnuts and fruits from New York Florida and California. Listings show per barrel bag crate and per dozen prices for bananas oranges lemons apples and grapes plus vegetables dairy eggs and meats from multiple firms with unit details and assorted quantities.

J. C. Burns New York California Michigan Listman Drilling Co J. C. Spurns Lisiwan Milling Co A. B. Moll Hubbard Malaga

Judge Stops Train For Deer, Bags Buck

In Duluth Minnesota Judge J B Middlecoff returned with a 200 pound buck after signaling a stopped train along the Alger and Smith road. He walked to the edge of the woods, halting the train, and within ten minutes had the deer hanging from a tree.

Duluth Minn J. B. Middlecoff Alger & Smith Road

Vagrant Hypnotizes Jail Broom In Minneapolis

William Phillips a vagrant hypnotized the jail broom at central police station causing it to stand at a forty five degree angle then move toward him before guards upstairs and jailers. The incident described as remarkable by officials who witnessed it and by others at the station included claims of a pencil stuck to a bare wall and a coat hung on it.

Minneapolis Minn William Phillips Central Police Station H‘m Phillips

Man Charged With Manslaughter After Mistaking Victim For Game

In Duluth Minnesota on November 18 Edward Tonkin shot and killed Roger Olds in Cloquet after mistaking him for a deer. A coroner's jury cleared Tonkin but the assistant county attorney filed information and he was arraigned and bound over with a $1500 bail. An effort to convict Tonkin of second degree manslaughter proceeds.

Duluth Minn St. Louis County Edward Tonkin Roger Olds Cloquet Tonkin Olds

WARDEN’S BODY FOUND NEAR BOAT IN WHITELAKE

Whitehall Mich November 18 Deputy State Game Warden Julius Salmon his brother Martin Salmonson and Deputy Sheriff J C Hazeldine were found drowned after their boat capsized near Whitelake. The bodies were located near the overturned craft confirming accidental drowning rather than foul play.

Whitehall Mich Julius Salmonson Martin Salmonson J. C. Hazeldine Whitelake

Funeral for Mrs Blanche Gersheweske at King home

The body of Mrs Blanche Gersheweske formerly Miss Blanch King was brought to Sparta on Saturday and funeral services were held at her father George King’s home with Rev Walker Pugh officiating. She died after an appendicitis operation last Friday at age 24 leaving a husband and two children. The town recounts many social notes including a $245 Catholic ladies bazaar in the Mullen building, upcoming wedding plans for Ray B Graves and Mae White, and numerous visits and travels among Sparta residents.

Blanche Gersheweske Blanch King George King Walker Pugh Mount Hope Cemetery Gersheweske Mullen Ray B. Graves Masters Tracy Hushka Mabel Beloit Madison Baraboo Victor Thiede Necedah Thiede Dodge-Davis Department Store Mike Donelly Blanch Holcomb Ed Herbert la Crosse Mayme Gardner Minneapolis P. Nelson Cashton Lewis Messrs C. W Oscar Johnson Pecos Texas Wm. Taylor Margaret D. A. Taylor Bangor H. McArthur Miles City Mont Emma Keefer Harry V. Ross Mary Oleson Hazel Streeton Dave Henstock Nell Hart Elror Harry Kurtzman Elroy Edgar Clough Reedsburg Hazee Edwards S. J. Roberts Joe Friesleben West Salem White W. G. Williams Thorwald P. Abel Aberdeen Mitchell S. D. Zell Rice Watertown D. R. A. Richards

Market ends with broad weakness across New York stocks

In New York trading on November 18 most leading railroad shares fell about one point after a brief early rally. Gould stocks eased while copper shares gave up gains on profit taking. Government bonds held steady as other bonds stayed active and strong. St Paul briefly hit a yearly high near 160 before fading. By 2 pm weakness spread and the market closed weak.

New York Northern Pacific St. Paul

Kansas City cattle and hogs market report

Kansas City livestock prices show 13 000 cattle at steady to lower bids with steers 4 75, hogs 16 000 up about ten cents, bulk 5 40 to 5 70, pigs 3 75 to 5 25, sheep 6 000 steady with muttons 4 00 to 4 65 and lambs 4 50 to 6 10. New York dressed poultry steady to moderate demand and butter and eggs prices listed.

Landdon-Boyd Packire Co Pavuy Hawtey Com Cos Creamery Old Shaw Kansas City New York

Chicago Livestock Market Report Nov 18

Chicago livestock totals show cattle 23000 head steady to 10 cents lower with beeves 5.30 to 7.60 and stockers 2.50 to 4.60. Hogs 38000 heads up 10 cents, ranges 5.05 to 5.75 for lights and 5.30 to 5.40 for heavies, pigs 3.75 to 5.00. Sheep 22000 head weak to 10 cents lower, natives 2.40 to 4.70 and lambs 3.75 to 6.00.

Chicago Livestock Chicago

Grain market notation for Chicago Wheat Corn and Oats

The brief notations show December Wheat trading at about 103.5 to 104.0, Corn around 62 to 63 cents, and Oats near 49 to 49.5 cents. Opening highs lows and closes are listed in fractional percent style as market quotes.

Chicago

Boni Knows Anna Wants A Divorce

The court hears that the two ill boys cannot attend school and the oldest is nervously exhausted. The mother’s home atmosphere is blamed, and the grandmother may care for the children if adjourned. A princess allegedly contemplated divorce, with a doctor’s letter referenced. Evidence is awaited as the statements provoke a courtroom stir.

G O P May Honor Hon John Dengler

Supporters in La Crosse view Dengler as a likely candidate for Washington. Dengler stated he is not actively seeking the post but would value the honor, noting Col Brumbert is a senior and a deserving Republican rival in the field.

Der Dengler la Crosse Washington Col. Brumbder

Catholics Take Up the Subject Today

Granger delivers a scathing attack on socialism calling it the greatest peril of the age and urges the church to join labor unions to push back false ideas. The resolutions propose missions in industrial centers with multilingual priests and cooperation with Catholic societies to aid work among Negroes and Indians in the South and Northwest.

Granger Catholic Church Catholic Societies Church Extension Society

Man Kato Man Grappples Death Try In Minn Town

Ben Garlick of Mankato attempted suicide by ingesting five ounces of sulphite or ether in Janesville Minnesota. He was found in time and saved by a local physician. He had previously tried to take his life with chloroform on two earlier occasions.

Janesville Minn Ben Garlick Mankato

Fish Prices From A Vintage Ledger Quotation

A fragmented quotation lists fish items with odd garbled spellings and inconsistent quantities. The readable entries mention pickerel pike trout salmon herring halibut and cucumbers with price figures and unit references interspersed with stray letters. The overall sense is a damaged ledger style listing of seafood items.

H. M. Sieger Siesdik Dave

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