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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1907
Page
4
Work on the new sanitary horse stalls at No 4 engine house is nearly complete making it one of the most modern fire barns in the city. Birch floors and a flushable sewage system assure cleanliness and ventilation. No 2 crews finish interior woodwork painting and the sleeping quarters now look bright and airy with light green decor.
James Ariglo, an Italian laborer, was struck by a train while working in Milwaukee yards at Savanna yesterday morning. He was taken to City hospital at Savanna with bruises and cuts, not expected to be fatal. He had arrived from Italy less than a year ago. his parents remain in the old country.
Funeral services for Mrs. Soper who died at her Milwaukee home were held at North Presbyterian Church at 2 PM. Rev W J Turner officiated with William Dwyer in charge of arrangements. Interment followed at Oak Grove cemetery. She was a North Side resident, daughter of John McCane of Sumner street.
North Side Progressive League completed first factory visit amid rain delays. They toured Stickter Woolen Mills and Onalaska Woolen Mills to see yarn and sock making, then Staat's Regalia with lodge paraphernalia bound for Iceland and Africa. Dawes Shoe Factory and Q shops at Grand Crossing followed before postponing La Crosse Rubber Mills Summit Stove Works and Vote-Berger tours.
About 1,000 cords of wood have been received by Louis C. Jenks, manager of the Arctic Ice and Fuel company, from Stillwater. The wood is shipped down the river and launched at the riverfront on the North Side. Men were busy unloading it yesterday and today.
The Ladies Aid Society of the Caledonia Street M B Church will hold a thimble bee in the church parlors at two oclock Thursday afternoon. The ladies will be entertained by Mrs. Limecock and Mrs. Parmenter.
A La Crosse Presbytery called meeting at North Presbyterian church released Rev. W. J. Turner from his four and a half year pastorate. Rev. D. H. Rohrabaugh became stated clerk and treasurer, Rev. S. L. McKee home mission chair, and new session moderators were chosen for Neillsville Shortville and Dells Dam. Turner moves to Merrill after October 13.
Mrs. Nellie E Silloway is granted a divorce from her husband on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment by Judge Fruit. The decree awards her alimony of fifty dollars a month and custody of her 17 year old son Clarence. Mr Silloway is identified as a Burlington engineer.
Reverend L. L. Sanders of the Tabernacle Baptist church will travel to Racine for the state Baptist convention. Afterward he will tour southern Illinois to raise funds to cover improvements on the church on this side.
The Pierre Rapid City extension of the Chicago and Northwestern line will be in operation by October 15, officials announced. The new route will shorten the Twin Cities to Black Hills journey by more than 206 miles, easing travel for passengers and freight.
The article notes a new Northwest development factor linking cities east of the Missouri to the Black Hills. The proposed route via Omaha will cut travel time from twenty eight to twenty hours, accelerating access into the country from the Twin Cities.
The Milwaukee yards handle large cattle shipments bound for Chicago packing houses. Yesterday seven trainloads passed through, and today nine more followed in.
A group of North side businessmen departed this morning for Lansing to attend the big excursion. Dana's band led the downtown parade as a large crowd followed to the depot prior to the train departure.
Tomorrow October 3 the clothing store of Nelson and Tolleffson opens at 1209 Caledonia Street La Crosse. The proprietors aim to make the shop a credit to the city and invite a warm welcome from the North Side community.
A membership social will be held at eight o'clock Friday evening in the parlors of the Caledonia Street Methodist Church. No charge will be made and light refreshments will be served. The pastor invites all members and friends to attend.
Detective John Taylor visits Minneapolis on vacation with daughter Mrs. Stephen Corkin. H. J. Roth family departs Loomis street for a two week southwest tour. A prep lecture by Rev. W. J. Turner to be given at North Presbyterian next Wednesday. Mrs. Ducial Weida to Caledonia for an extended visit as a millinery site plans. Luella Moe and her father return to Eau Claire after stay with Mrs. Rena Sagen. Neil Paulson and Howard Tempte return to New Lisbon after visiting Knute Temple. W. Roberts to relocate with family to Los Angeles. Conductor John McEwan to move to Minneapolis. Commissioner Arthur J. Roberge relocates from 1012 Rose St to 1641 Kane St. A woman complains about concert etiquette.
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