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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1908

Page

8

Boy Hunter Killed by Accident Near Hibbing

Dan Larson a 19 year old hunter was accidentally shot and killed in the Hibbing area while hunting with a companion Leon Labreque. As they crossed windfallen trees Larson pulled the gun causing a discharge that killed him instantly. Labreque lost his way returning to town with news after spending the night at the scene.

Hibbing Minn Dan Larson Leon Labreque Larson Lavreque Here

Orino Laxative Promises Constipation Cure

O T Erhart promotes Foley's Orino Laxative as a permanent cure for constipation and liver trouble. The ad claims it stimulates digestive organs to act naturally, does not cause griping, and requires no continual laxative use after taking Orino.

Foley O. T. Erhart

Homer Residents Attend Regional Teachers Convention

Edith Cooper of Kasson visited from Winona after attending the teachers convention. Mrs. Metille, recently released from hospital, returned home. Mrs. Martin visited O. P. Bell in West Prairie. Lines moved to Winona. Joseph Campbell moved to Cedar Valley. Loren Tainter and wife planned a Money Creek visit. Cherry Grove Camp R N A met, welcomed two new candidates, closed with social time and oyster supper. J M Whitlock and wife visited Homer Ridge residents in Beaver.

Edith Cooper Kasson Winona L. Tainter Chas. Metille Wm. Martin O. P. Bell West Prairie Wis Lines Joseph Campbell Cedar Valley Loren Tainter Money Creek Cherry Grove Camp J. M. Whitlock Homer Ridge Beaver

Local News Notes From Crystal Valley and Surroundings

CRYSTAL VALLEY MIN. J. C. Driscoll plans to open a domestic science class the first of the month. Michael Cunningham drove through the valley with Eleanor White. Bert Newbury unable to serve patrons on Route 5 Monday due to a serious heart attack. Clinton Webster Burfield announced a raffle with supper and dance at the home place next Thursday. Edward Flaherty bought an interest in the Brownsville Caledonia road. A. W. Schall of La Crosse visited Wm. Kelley on Wednesday. Geo. Crow and sister Lizzie returned from Mallard Wis after two weeks deer hunting. Alma Lee returned to school after a one week absence. Gelene and Emma Lee were Caledonia callers Wednesday. Ed Flaherty was a business caller at Brownsville Tuesday. Clara Hegland spent Sunday with home folks. Jules Lee Jr. returned from Chicago after a week. Mike Cunningham was a Caledonia caller Tuesday.

J. C. Driscoll Michael Cunningham Eleanor White Bert Newbury Clinton Webster Burfield Edward Flaherty Brownsville-Caledonia Road A. W. Schall la Crosse Wm. Kelley Geo. Crow Lizzie Mallard Wis Alma Lee Gelene Emma Lee Caledonia Ed Flaherty Brownsville Clara Hegland Jules Lee, Jr Chicago Mike Cunningham

Minnesota and the Northwest Mystery Around Accused Forger

The Fargo case against C S Cooper of San Diego for forgery grows stranger as he misses court on $3000 bond. Bail is forfeited and officers search for him while his lawyer claims he will appear. A Boston to Mount Vernon ledgers letter from Cooper, stating he was robbed, arrives, and Mount Vernon police review. Cooper’s odyssey began two years earlier in Wheatland with a forged document and a dramatic capture after a late night escape.

Fargo N. D C. S. Cooper San Diego Cal Pollock Cooper Stambaugh Boston Linwood Lewis Mount Vernon N. Y Lewis Ben North Dakota Wheatland

Evidence Bad For Accused Murderer Mrs Harbour On Trial

Rapid City dispatch reports Mrs Mary Harbour about 40 years old on trial for a second time for the March murder of her 17 year old foster daughter Rose Rosso. Dr M S Elliott and wife testified hearing the girl scream and a gun fired, with Harbour allegedly saying she killed her daughter and would kill herself.

Rapid City S. D Mary Harbour Rose Rosso Adams M. S. Elliott Elliot Pierre Supreme Court Emma Kauffman Sioux Falls Moody County Agnes Poeleis George W. Egan

Remarkable preparation relieves widespread indigestion claims

An advertisement extols Pape's Diapep sia as a quick fix for indigestion and stomach fermentation. It argues the stomach struggles with daily meals, causing gas, headaches, and nausea, and promises digestion of all food after taking a triangle tablet.

Murder Suspect Sought After Muskegon Drownings

State Game Warden Pierce ordered Deputy Warden C K Hoyt to Whitehall to probe the triple drowning of game wardens on Saturday night. Officials suspect foul play by an illegal fishing colony and warn of wholesale arrests. In Whitehall threats of lynching emerged unless suspects are jailed, with locals vowing severe action.

Muskegon Mich Pierce C. K. Hoyt Grand Haven Whiteake Whitehall

Bullet Goes Through His Cap

Roy Benson, son of Mr and Mrs A G Benson prominent Stanley county residents, had a remarkable narrow escape while riding with a companion along Grindstone creek. A bullet struck behind his left ear, passed along the head and emerged at the temple.

Sioux Falls S. D Roy Benson A. G. Benson Stanley County Grindstone Creek

A Simple Prescription For Stomach Troubles

A remedy article recommends a simple stomach tonic to improve digestion. It describes mixing Compound Cinchona tincture Prosene Compound and Sherry Wine, to be taken before meals and at bedtime, and notes pharmacists can prepare the prescription. It explains the digestive ferment activity of Prosene Compound and urges readers to try the remedy.

Sparta Women Attend La Crosse Lodge Meeting

Sparta Wisconsin reports several local women visiting La Crosse for a Rebecca lodge gathering. Names include Mrs. C Carnahan Mrs Frank Young Mrs Dave Baldwin Mrs Frank Sheldon Mrs Fred Brandt Mrs Charles Millard and Mrs Charles Brandt. The Spartan Literary society hosted Alexandrians with papers by Mrs Shattuck Mrs Ellsworth Mrs McKnight and Mrs Brewster followed by luncheon. Other notes mention Mrs Mike Donnelly Embroidery club gathering Mrs Horace Canfield La Crosse cooperation for shoppers Mrs Louis T Hill and Mrs Arthur W Barney La Crosse shoppers. Lee Canfield travels to Platteville for Spar ta Iron Works business. John Brock engages in business in Watertown SD. Mrs Will Steele La Crosse caller State Senator H W Booker leaves Milwaukee on business.

Sparta la Crosse Rebecca Lodge C. Carnahan Frank Young Dave Baldwin Frank Sheldon Fred Brandt Charles Millard Charles Brandt Spartan Literary Society Brewster West Main Street Shattuck Ellsworth McKnight Watertown South Dakota Will Steele H. W. Booker Milwaukee

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Stubborn Coughs

An advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cures persistent coughs that risk pneumonia or consumption. It asserts the cough medicine heals the lungs and prevents serious outcomes, warning buyers to seek the genuine yellow package from O. T. Erhart.

Foley O. T. Erhart

Prison Ship Martyrs Memorial Dedicated in Brooklyn Park

In Fort Green park Brooklyn a 135 foot Doric column was dedicated to the Prison Ship martyrs whose remains lie in metallic caskets beneath a funeral urn. Beginning in 1792 Brooklyn sought to recover bodies. 1903 saw the Prison Ship Martyrs Association form and raise about 25 000 dollars, with congress state and city funds lifting total to about 200 000 dollars for the memorial.

New York Fort Green Park Brooklyn Wallabout Bay Congress State of New York

Old Neighbors In Fistic Encounter

In Red Wing Minnesota Knute L Naas aged 83 lies at his home near Zumbrota after a quarrel with neighbor Knute Hendrickson aged 75. Hendrickson was released on bail set at $500. The incident occurred November 19 and Naas is feared not to recover.

Red Wing Minn Knute L. Naas Knute Hendrickson Zumbrota Hendrickson

Get Rid of Fat With Rengo Promotion

An old advertisement touts Rengo as a safe fat eliminator promising a pound loss daily. It lists price one dollar per box and mail order from Detroit, with trial packages offered and local druggists named in Le Crosse and at Red Cross Drug Store.

Rengo Detroit Mich le Crosse O. T. Erhart Red Cross Stow C. F. & L. Runckel

Fire victim dies after leg amputation in resort fire

Emma Connor, a victim in the resort fire at the Homn stake hospital, died after undergoing amputation of her leg. Officials report the tragedy as the latest fatality in the blaze that swept the seaside resort.

Lead S. D Emma Connor Homn

Digestion Remedy Praised by Mrs Dowling in San Francisco

Mrs Mary Dowling of 228 Ave San Francisco testifies on Electric Bitters for stomach and liver troubles. She credits the remedy with relief from acute indigestion and asserts it purifies the blood and aids female weakness. Available at O Tyhart's drug store for 50 cents.

Mary Dowling Ave San Francisco O. Tyhart

Grand Forks Jury Finds Abner Brown Guilty of Assault

In Grand Forks a jury found Abner Brown guilty of first degree assault after a brief deliberation. The offense involved his 15 year old accuser Priscilla Frazier of East Grand Forks. Brown, formerly of Winnipeg, had previously married and divorced there. The minimum sentence is ten years.

Grand Forks N. D Abner Brown Priscilla Frazier East Grand Forks Winnipeg

Corpse Found In Slough Near Fairmont Farm

Fairmont Minnesota residents buzzed with news after farmer Fred Chare reported by telephone that a dead man’s body was found in a slough beside his four mile southeast farm.

Slough Fairmont Minn Fred Chare Hhis

The Woman Afraid Of Mouse and Fearful Shadows

A compact note on gendered fears and personal insecurity. The piece suggests that heightened fear of mice correlates with broader anxieties in a woman's life, highlighting how phobias reflect deeper emotional vulnerability.

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