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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
6
A Cleveland resident testimonial touts Dr Miles Nervine as a remedy for nervous prostration. The ad argues nervous origin for many illnesses and promises a money back guarantee if no benefits are seen.
In Chicago on October 7 a custody dispute for a six year old boy began as the will of Julia M. McClintock was filed in probate court. The case also centers on control of a $3,000,000 estate the child stands to inherit.
Hartford City Indiana October 7 On behalf of Mrs Rae Krause life prisoner for murder of step daughter Crystal Krauss attorney filed a cross complaint in divorce proceedings against her husband William R Krauss The complaint charges Krauss murdered his daughter and that Mrs Krauss confessed under coercion to secure a pardon for her husband The death of Crystal Krauss aged 18 remains a major Indiana mystery with testimony pointing to strychnine poisoning and a milkman’s boy involved in obtaining poison Sympathy is with Krause.
Andrew Holden a Burlington brakeman who resigned yesterday is accused of taking a pay check from Chief Clerk Flear’s desk at Second and Pearl streets. Police arrested him after the missing discharge check appeared in his possession. Holden remains in custody awaiting arraignment in county court.
Washington October 7 Admiral George Dewey head of the American navy rejects the charge that the navy is a bluff and asserts it would perform well in war. He also backs subsidizing a merchant marine to provide auxiliaries for naval needs. He cites ex Congressman Sandie and agrees a subsidies program would aid national defense.
Madison Oct. 7. Johnson the colored end from Nebraska may be barred by the University of Wisconsin law faculty from assisting Coach Barry with the Badgers. He offered free coaching aid but may be required to meet student status conditions. Barry needs help due to a dislocated elbow as efforts continue to persuade the law school.
London reports theatrical and military circles stunned by J M Barrie announcing a divorce suit against his wife Mary Ansell formerly Miss Ansell who acted in Barries Walker London. Friends seek reasons while Barrie remains unavailable for comment.
Free advertisement offers a claim to cure catarrh at no cost. It asserts proven effectiveness by curing the cause, promises quick and complete relief, and asks readers to mail name and address to C. E. Gauss to receive the treatment.
An offer advertises a free pack of Gauss combined catarah care sent by mail. Readers fill in name and address on dotted lines and mail to C E Gauss at 6349 Main St Marshall Michigan.
Balloon Centennial lands at Silas Alabama to complete a 60 hour flight. St Louis No 3 lands near Mille Lac about 600 miles from the start and likely wins. Indiana likely second with 580 miles to Albany Minnesota. Centennial sets endurance mark surpassing 475 mile Lahm cup as rivals beat the cup.
Vital statistics by Health Officer Anton Murphy show 52 births in September, including 30 females and 24 males, against 29 deaths with 11 females and 18 males. Three dozen marriages were recorded and seven accident notices filed.
The ad urges buying diamonds now for future gain, claiming prices will rise each year and offer a big percentage return. It promises a large stock and prices that fit the purse, presenting precious stones as a money-saving proposition.
At a North Side school yesterday afternoon Harold Anderson son of Rev R Anderson was injured during a scuffle over a hat. He thrust his arm through a plate glass window cutting his wrist and forearm. classmates Borge Gunderson Ray Mabi e and Albert Bellevue stopped bleeding, borrowed a horse to transport him to hospital, and he received thirty five stitches.
In Milwaukee Frances Beeckler refused to elope with Albert Schieck. He shot her seriously wounded then killed himself at Cottage Grove. Beeckler’s husband and the father of the woman witnessed the tragedy. The woman survived.
The penny savings program for public school children shows 3,531 students saving 413 dollars by week three. Batavian National Bank issued 111 pass books with 109.50 dollars deposited and Exchange State Bank 65 pass books with 57 dollars. Total 176 pass books and 166.50 dollars. Northern district leads with 56 dollars in stamps and 14 cents per child average.
The board of trade will hold a regular meeting on Tuesday Oct 12 not a dinner. Secretary Uter Moehl noted sentiment favoring dinners every other meeting to cut costs. Key item is promotion of a fund to push local industries.
The Rev. John E. Ayscue of the First Baptist church gave a paper titled The Worth of Worship before Wisconsin delegates in Delaware. The day featured Bible studies and talks by leading pastors. tonight officers will be elected and annual reports presented. A question box helped clear up board procedures for attendees.
The B P O Elks hold a meeting tonight to discuss fall and winter plans. Items include a billiard journey semi monthly parties and other matters of importance.
Dr. Frederick A. Cook spoke to about 8,000 people in Kansas City about his north pole trip then planned another lecture tonight before returning to St Louis for a centennial parade. He will visit Chicago Friday and Buffalo Saturday before heading to New York with tentative, undecided engagements for next week.
A grand jury in Arlington, Virginia, ordered the release of John Preston from a four month jail term on counterfeiting charges. Authorities found that the so called counterfeits were regular money, clearing Preston of guilt.
The board of public works states no bids were received to fill the east end of the West Channel bridge on the La Crescent pike and no contract was let. It seeks further instructions and is prepared to proceed without a formal contract.
Harry Lewis, arrested by Patrolman Wendling and Captain Dugan, pleaded guilty to larceny from the person and was sentenced to sixty days in the county jail by County Judge John Brindley. He robbed John Smith, a visitor to the Interstate fair, of a watch and chain. Smith recovered the chain, but the watch was not recovered.
New York report details Katharine Elkins daughter of Senator Stephen B. Elkins arriving with her mother and two brothers on the Adriatic. Reporters crowd the pier as Miss Elkins again refuses to speak about any engagement to the Duke of the Abruzzi.
Chicago society circles buzz over a decree of absolute divorce granted to Mrs. Jarvis Hunt, noted horse fancier and society leader, from Jarvis Hunt, a wealthy architect. Judge Mazzini Slusser issued the ruling in DuPage county circuit court after a statutory charge was proven, with petition, hearing, and decision totaling under six minutes.
The Canadian government will construct twelve destroyers and cruisers at a cost of twenty million dollars with annual maintenance of three million. Three ships will be stationed in the Pacific and nine in the Atlantic.
A large sewer rupture disrupted progress on the new Mississippi Street sewer project yesterday. Contractors faced temporary flooding and halted work as the broken sewer connected with the ongoing install, delaying the schedule and creating trouble for crews on site.
The La Crosse Manufacturers' and Jobbers' club holds its annual meeting on Tuesday evening Oct 12 at the La Crosse club to elect directors and set officers for the coming year. The same night the La Crosse Board of Trade meets, with an effort to finish the trade group by eight o clock so members may attend both sessions as Secretary Utermoeh has a program planned for the Board meeting.
Lucinda Garrison Shute, mother of Rev. A Lincoln Shute pastor of First Methodist, died at 9 30 morning at age 80 in her son’s home 231 South Eighth street after a long illness. Funeral tomorrow at 10:00 a m Rev W Vance officiating. Burial beside her husband near Jackson Junction Iowa.
Chicago October 7 A A 8 coach Stagg states Michigan will not form a big eight football coalition and leave Chicago out. Stagg denies rumors from Ann Arbor that Michigan plans to join a new conference and exclude Chicago.
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