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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1907
Page
7
Wooley and Hanson push creosoted block paving on Cass and Ninth streets with tar coating. rain threatens schedule as 750 cubic yards laid Saturday and another equal amount yesterday. Builders speed up as concrete base lags then resumes, aiming to finish on time.
The Knights of Pythias of La Crosse plan to remodel their Main street hall M implying the space will be entirely redone. Contractor C W Noble oversees work including a new floor walls plastering and new toilet rooms. Upon completion the hall is expected to be the finest in the city.
William K. Vanderbilt Jr. was arrested in Long Island City driving with his chauffeur and charged with speeding. He posted $100 bond for his appearance in police court this morning.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. Recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults by O. T. Erhart.
Madison reports show 1907 corn frost damage about 15 percent, oats and barley poor quality, and potatoes hurt by blight. Tobacco and wheat rye fare better. overall crop profits may still balance higher prices. Final tax decision postponed to Saturday as state expenditures loom.
Citizens visiting report numerous complaints about mail delivery delays. They say the government extended the period for weighing and recording mail matter, causing extra delays beyond the usual weighing period in effect since July 1 and ending December 31.
A wagon load from the Wausau Ginseng Gardens delivered 240 pounds of ginseng valued at nearly 1700 dollars at current market prices, marking the most valuable shipment ever seen in Wausau.
Wausau Wisconsin October 8 a well to do farmer Richard Beyreis of a farm near Bushmans stone shot and killed a tramp on his property a deputy sheriff investigated but Beyreis is not expected to be arrested as he acted in self defense.
Milwaukees Wisconsin Central Railway Co holds its annual meeting with normal business and no directorate changes. Waterloo votes on funding for private electric lighting through a $10 000 bond. Beloit author Elmer Elliott Peake marries Grace Thompson at her home in Lake Geneva. Oshkosh businessman R F Birr dies after a rusty nail infection. Marinette youths arrested as alleged burglars. Madison enrolls Chinese students in the University of Wisconsin College of Engineering. Beloit heir hoping to break a $12 000 estate will. Madison treasurer A H Dahl and wife plan silver wedding anniversary October 10. Sheboygan horses die from colic, linked to green oats and hay. Neenah body found, possible foul play. Jefferson to unveil a soldier and sailor monument on October 12 1907. Kaukauna man falls from tree breaking his neck while walnut harvesting. Edgerton woman thrown from horse injures shoulder and ankle.
The article notes an afternoon address on The Winning of Wisconsin followed by communion led by Rev. Dr. Divine and Rev. J. M. Mc Laughlin. A public meeting features Rev. Dr. E. P. Hill of Chicago with others and reports on the assembly meeting and Sunday school work by Rev. L. P. Peake and Rev. George E. Hunt in Madison.
Fond du Lac Wisconsin October 8 Special The Wisconsin Baptists convention opens tonight after the ministerial union adjourns Rev W S Sweet of China will discuss The Crisis of the White Race and Rev Dr Ketman of Chicago will lecture on A Power in Evangelium The annual sermon by Rev Dr G A Hobbs of Delavan is scheduled for tomorrow noon followed by adjournment and sessions of the women s missionary society
Milwaukee Wisconsin Oct 8 Rev S L Divine of Marinette vice moderator of the Wisconsin Synod of Presbyterian churches opened the annual convention at Westminster Church at 3 00 PM local time with attendees from across the synod expected to participate in the proceedings.
The largest gathering of Wisconsin tobacco growers met in Madison with representatives from every leaf producing district. The convention aims to adopt a plan to control marketing and arrange handling and storage of the crop as a branch of the American Society of Equity, the Farmers' Trust.
The Wisconsin Independent Order of Odd Fellows began its annual session in Sparta with the Patriarch Militant meeting this morning. The convention opened this afternoon with the decoration of chivalry and a military ball scheduled for tonight.
Postmaster General Meyer suspends all payments due from the department to the Hartford Manufacturing Company of Hartford Connecticut and refers the matter to the attorney general for further action. The company supplied stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers used by post offices up to July last. Chemical tests show envelope paper failed to meet contract standards and experts estimate improper gains totaling about 425000 over the last four years.
State Insurance Commissioner George B. Beedle informs all Wisconsin banks they may continue collecting premiums for life insurance companies without agent licenses. Banks may operate without licenses if they charge no fee beyond standard exchange and receive no additional compensation.
Carl Olson and Eddie Dineen finish a summer engagement in Chicago and plan a 44 week run on the Western Vaudeville circuit starting November 12. They will perform a comic Swedish Irish sketch with a trick mule, which has drawn praise.
Milwaukee postmaster reports late mail delivery as weather and railroad disruptions affect service. Officials say shipments from Wiscon and surrounding areas faced delays while daily routes attempt to recover.
A 19th century style ad claims Dr Kings New Life Pills regulate the liver prevent appendicitis and establish regular bowels after noting constipation and liver torpor. The product priced at 25c is advertised at O T Erharts drug store.
In a recurring pattern, women linked to investigations are scrutinized and blamed, while the focus on men remains minimal. Analysts note systemic bias shapes which witnesses are believed and which fall under suspicion, shaping outcomes.
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