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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1908
Page
7
Beaver Dam Wisconsin October 2 Governor Davidson defended Republican unity at the fair saying the party supports progressive legislation and a downward tariff revision. He dismissed claims of stand patism and warned that adopting the La Follette tariff plank could bring regret within two years.
The Missourian, Champ Clark, is seen as the probable next speaker of the House if the Democrats gain control. He would likely serve as a Bryan ally and mouthpiece in the lower chamber in any event.
A remark notes that sentiment can sustain a woman’s happiness, but real life requires money to buy a man’s drinks and cigars, highlighting social expectations around finance and romance.
A reflection on love as a force that seeks to do good without expectation of money or praise. It praises acts done for others when no one else would, highlighting virtue over reward.
Local residents and visitors are listed with travels and health. Rev C N Moller attends Episcopal convention in Winona. Miss Edith Wayland visits Miss Nellie Anderson. County Treasurer Weimer ill with tonsillitis. Many Caledonia, Lee, Rushford, Whitehall, Genoa, and Viroqua names appear visiting, transacting business, or returning home.
Mrs. Ruby Nichols of Farmington swore out a warrant charging Barney Fisher with assault and battery after he allegedly knocked down and kicked William Nichols in the head and body. The warrant is with the sheriff for action.
The quote emphasizes a child’s rapid learning in early life and cautions against mocking ignorance. It notes adults rarely match a child’s growth in the first decade, suggesting humility and curiosity in teaching and parenting.
Mrs C N Moller will speak in Christchurch guild rooms next Thursday at 8 pm about her travels abroad, with emphasis on England. Refreshments follow and a social session will be held. Also, Friday Afternoon Whist club met today with Mrs Abby Burton.
A party led by Mr. and Mrs. J E Thornbury with Mr. and Mrs. Jack Fetter and Mr. and Mrs Co J Felber sailed the steamer La Crosse to Wabasha. Despite cold weather the cabin fire and good meals kept them cheerful. Judge Ray S Reid also rode the steamer en route to St Paul.
Mrs. Louise Withee entertained Rev and Mrs Torrance at dinner last evening with guests including Mrs J C Caldwell Miss Sissons of New York and Mr and Mrs Haskell Withee.
The Woman's Union of the Congregational church held a supper at the parsonage and elected officers led by president Mrs. W. F. Wolfe and vice president Mrs. John Brindley. The Universalist Ladies Circle met with Mrs. George Scott, and the First Presbyterian Ladies Society was hosted by Mrs. George Gordon with a brief talk by Mrs. Torrance on church work.
Rev and Mrs Torrance left for Lexington after visiting Dr and Mrs Rowles. Albert Callahan, son of Dr and Mrs Callahan, returns from Alabama and heads to Chicago to resume studies at Northwestern Medical. Mrs Hiram Goddard travels to New York to visit her daughter Mrs Bottsford. Mrs Frank Congdon of Hutchinson Minn visits local friends. Miss Evelyn North of Roanoke Va visits friends. Mrs Horace Day of San Diego is guest of Mrs Abby Burton and Mrs J W Skinner. Mrs Harvey Thwing of Merrill Wis visits her parents.
The friends of Robert Bartchenfeldt owner of the German Village saloon were excited by rumors he had been shot while duck hunting. He left Wednesday morning and did not return at night causing grave concerns. He later walked into town saying he talked to an Indian and was delayed.
A Troy woman credits Grapenuts with easing years of bilious headaches and insomnia. She reports daily use for two years, noting sleep improved, headaches ended, and renewed energy and cheer. She also mentions a coworker who felt better while ice-worked all winter. Read “The Road to Wellville.”
City news file shows Higgins Brothers of Readstown filing for Chapter discharge in U S Court Harrison with hearing set for Oct 14. Thomas H Sandmeyer of Viola also seeks discharge. he is a carpenter with debts of 680 dollars and no assets.
The report shows DRY candidates spent little on drinks during primaries. Martin Caspberg, seeking the Second District assembly nomination, spent $2.00. Oliver Needham, running for county clerk, spent $2.25.
The Presbyterian church hosts a Y M C A banquet on Friday Oct 9 in the Y M C A gymnasium. R E B Squires Winona secretary and state boys secretary W H Jones will speak. A Boys’ State address on the Boys Problem will be given along with a fine musical program. Plans include a gym exhibition Nov 3 and New Year’s entertainment with spring meetings in April.
The past two days saw marriage licenses issued to Sigvald Eggan and Carrie Ewert of Farming ton, William Hess and Anna Lehams of St. Joseph's Ridge, and John Siddon of Winnipeg to Gertrude Fisher of this city. Miss Fisher is sister-in-law to George Falk, commissioner of public works. In other notes, over 23 000 miles of wire weighing 12 570 000 pounds and costing 1 567 120 will be used in the four cables of the new Manhattan bridge. The remark on children notes their appeal when they are your own.
Joseph Loeffler a former Schiller porter threatened Albert Pust with large knives after a drinking spree. Pust and officer Thomas McDonough pursued Loeffler back to the home where he surrendered. He pled guilty to assault and battery and chose a $14.82 fine over 20 days in jail.
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