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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1908
Page
7
The ad promises Me Cure Your Catarrh with a free mailed treaty and claims to stop head king and spitting foul breath. It asserts dangers from catarrh and urges sending name for Gauss Catarrh Cure, describing it as a quick cure removing poisonous germs.
A fire at the Johnson building on Main Street in Menominee Wisconsin damaged a department store on the first floor and an Odd Fellows lodge and three doctors offices on the second floor. The adjoining barber shop was also damaged. Loss estimated around $20,000, insured. Origin of the blaze unknown.
In E Wisconsin on November 24 a father and his nephew Frank J narrowly escaped serious harm when the elder Miller, driving toward the interurban station at State street and La mee venue, steered to avoid a collision with a delivery wagon on the wrong side of the road. The auto was damaged and both men were jolted but not hurt.
Madison dispatch reports a tense battle in the Wisconsin legislature over an investigation into primary election spending. La Follette allies push for a senate inquiry with a plan to blank the first ballot for U S senator and stall the joint convention, aiming to block Stephenson’s path to the Senate.
Racine Wisconsin reports a surge of burglaries, porch climbers and sneak thefts. In one month ten homes were entered with jewelry watches and diamonds stolen. Victims include Mrs. Knoblock Mrs. Osgood Mrs. Case and the Racine Goat company offices. William Van Middlescamp reported a thief entering his bedroom window. robberies and near misses continue.
Abraham Assfor and his wife reportedly kissed and made up after a telephone message to County Judge Brindley. Mrs Assfor had sworn out a warrant last week charging beating each time she spoke. The defendant did not appear in prior hearings and the trial was set for yesterday. the settlement arrived by phone instead.
Ewaunee and Viroqua Wisconsin report two hunting accidents. Phil lip Waegli, a night watchman at Green Bay and Western round house, was badly wounded when his shotgun discharged while he rested it on a stump. The blast entered above the heart and shattered a shoulder blade. Herman Tegee aided him to a nearby farmhouse for medical aid. Lee Graves accidentally fired a 22 caliber rifle into his foot while preparing to shoot a rabbit.
A La Crosse party of hunters led by John Mohr and including Emil Ruprecht Jule Freas C W Tisdale and William Covey with Jake Werle of Wausau traveled to a northern woods area. They reported an ideal season with many large deer in the area, noting a good month for hunting and plentiful game overall.
Grant Poole, accused of killing Mrs. E. H. Orvis in Oakfield, was arraigned before Judge Fowler in Fond du Lac on the charge of first degree murder stemming from the May 81 incident at the Methodist church corridor.
London reports indicate heavy loss of life from yesterday's violent storm along the British coast. Several yachts are sunk on the southern shore as rescuers assess widespread damage and casualties.
Grand Rapids reports 19 year old Albert Emmer died from injuries suffered in a football game played two weeks earlier.
The Rengo Co advertises a fat reduction product to be eaten like candy. It lists price one full sized bar at $1.09 and mail order options from Detroit address 318 Rengo Bldg. It notes trial packages mailed free on request and mentions availability in La Crosse at two local drug stores.
Digest all meals in minutes with Pape's Diapepsin. This 50 cent case promises relief from Indigestion Sour Stomach Heartburn and related troubles by digesting food after meals. A candy-like triangle is suggested as the after meal dose.
Ernest Darwin arrives from Grand Rapids to visit his parents for a week. Mrs. R. S. Dodge heads to Brattleboro Vermont for the winter with her son Frank Way and family. Jewel Madden visits Mauston relatives. John Brock returns from a ten day business trip to Water town South Dakota. Canfield and Gross plan a few days in Milwaukee. Gothern Little visits Mauston. Eugene Merritt visits La Crosse. Mr and Mrs Lee Canfield and Mr and Mrs Fred Gross tour to La Crosse. Mrs F J Kermin of Minneapolis travels via Cashton to visit in Sparta. W D Dyson of Viroqua visits Sparta. Mrs John Miller and Miss Iva Merritt visit West Salem. George Herbst and Harry Darwin, cloak sellers, return after a week of sales.
Mrs. Will Hammond visits from Poynette to see her parents Mr and Mrs Dave Olson south of Viroqua. Barbara Von Ruden of Vest a shops in town. Lewis Staum of Boaz transacts business. Frank Woodcock returns from northern Wisconsin with two deer. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Albert Fortun on November 21. Nellie Hanson of Seneca, S D visits. P E Mitby of Cass ton and Mrs H Running share a Sunday at her sister’s home. O B Fortney near Liberty Pole hosts many local friends for dinner. Mrs Hauge returns from Coon Valley visit. Mrs Aikenhead and Mrs Finstad visit Ole Struxness in Westby. Edith Morley of Readstown visits. Albert Solverson returns from Milwaukee. Martin Nelson of Westby visits. Maria and Edna Flannigan of Readstown shop in town. Henry Nelson spends Sunday with parents in Coon Valley. Mabel Aiken of Readstown starts as saleslady at F M Towner’s.
Mrs Mary Dowling of San Francisco testifies to electric bitters curing acute indigestion and aiding stomach and liver troubles. She praises the tonic as invigorating the system and purifying the blood, noting its usefulness for female weakness and recommending it at 50 cents at O T Erhart's drug store.
Ashland board of education moves to organize a public museum housing county history relics. Bayfield reports Lake Superior Towing plans a new tug this winter to replace the Emmet used last season. Fond du Lac investigates the Sept. 25 fire, with losses near 200000 dollars, by a special city council committee.
W V Henry of Panama Mo testifies seven years of proof that Dr Kings New Discovery cures coughs colds and throat chest lung issues. The world has had thirty eight years of proof its value for lagrippe asthma hay fever bronchitis and early consumption. Prevents pneumonia when used timely. Sold with guarantee at O T Erhart's drug store 60c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
Prairie du Chien city officials debate replacing the twenty year old special charter with the state general charter to save money and clarify duties. Circuit court adjourned Monday. George Horal, assistant cashier at Crawford County bank, plans to move to Denver for banking work. his parents will relocate there as well. Mrs. R. W. Fallis hosted relatives from Guttenberg and Eastman. Rev Father Becker visits Manston. St Gabriel’s services led by visiting priests. Crawford County Medical Society meets at Waureka with Dr A Harper to discuss contagious diseases and tuberculosis. attendees from Prairie du Chien include Drs Antoine and Pinkerton. Fred Hammerly and family plan to move from the Evans house to the Hurlbut house on Minnesota street.
Mrs W A Hall accompanied by Mr and Mrs T Fields have relocated into the Evans residence, marking a new living arrangement for the households.
Three men were injured in a collision between two freight trains at Salle Junction in Ohio, with one likely fatally hurt. The incident occurred near Cleveland on November 24 as crews investigated the wreck and chaotic scene.
A. F. Hardy of East Wilton Maine testifies that Bucklen's Arnica Salve has never failed to cure any sore boil ulcer or burn and has saved many doctor bills. The ad notes the salve is 25 cents at O. T. Er.
The Humane Society plans to feed at least half of the 218 city poor for Thanksgiving. Public schools will supply baskets and funds for the feast. County jail prisoners will receive a chicken dinner with ample provisions to ensure a sumptuous holiday.
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