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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1908
Page
4
The La Crosse Tribune North Side Office at 31 Rose Street lists Editor P Stanton and F Sch Weigert, with phone 785 A. Advertising and news for the North Side are handled from this office.
Miss Margaret Baum of 1001 Rose Street hosted a birthday party for her sixth year with refreshments and games. Miss Margart received many presents. Miss Lizzie Gandolf hosted a gathering at Mill Street with refreshments and dancing.
Leslie Lee Sanders who has acted as pastor of Tabernacle Baptist for over two years will be officially ordained as a minister of the Baptist church on Friday Oct 16. A special meeting will be held for the ordination in the church parlors.
The North Side Milwaukee reports arrival of a new switch engine to replace the current road engine. Several residents are noted in visits and travels including John Wilson taking days off, Miss Goldy Schultz visiting Willlam Perry, and many others returning from trips to Lynxville, North McGregor, Buffalo City, Chicago, Madison, and more. Highlights include local event notices, visits, hunts, and a baby birth at 1490 George street.
The La Crosse park board presents its first report led by President Joseph M. Hixon. It signals a businesslike approach to park improvements, urges using a one mill special assessment to fund district projects, and emphasizes cautious groundwork and public restraint while seeking council approval.
The government fishery boat arrived in La Crosse for the first time since fair week. Several local boys were aboard and expressed happiness to be home. A rumor about Vincent Downey’s drowning circulated, but Downey states he fell into the river, surfaced later when he learned no one claimed his insurance.
Paving on Kane street lower block is finished and a block on Charles street has been rolled. The 1400 block of Charles street will be ready for rolling tomorrow and the 1500 block will be ready Wednesday.
A compact aphorism notes that a man who repeatedly treats a pretty woman poorly or foolishly repeats the same mistakes shows a nearly hopeless case. The wry line underscores stubborn pattern in courtship behavior.
Now employed by the Langdon and Boyd Packing Co. Now is the time for students to enroll. For the young man or woman who has to make good no better investment of time and money can be made. Don't delay.
La Crosse Knights Templar and wives ride a special parlor car to Madison for the fiftieth anniversary and jubilee of the Knights Templar grand commandery. About 500 members are expected from across the state for celebrations including a palace parade, drill, bands, reception, and business sessions chaired by Judge Henry Palmer.
Frank Fontish a laborer of Tenth to Dams streets died last night at 2 o clock from Brights disease. He leaves a widow and six children. Funeral arrangements will be announced later with Underaker Dwyer in charge.
A farewell party honored Rev. W. P. Schrein pastor of the Second German Methodist Church at Mrs. C. E. Figgie home on Rose Street Friday night. He departs for Pearl City Ill where he has been assigned. This week Rev. BE. Witter and family will arrive from South Dakota to take over.
Secretary John Utermoehl of the Saengerfest Association announced the plan to repeat the saengerfest concerts has been abandoned. Lack of expected support and the difficulty in heating the auditorium led to the decision, and rehearsals advertised will not take place.
In White Plains on October 12, Harry Thaw was remanded to Matteawan after the insanity hearing was dismissed. Justice Mills ordered the remand as the federal court at Pittsburg had been ordered to produce Thaw, a matter debated during the proceedings.
A witty line contrasts two odd medical specialties, stating a desire to be a mute’s oculist rather than a chiropodist, implying humor about unconventional or misunderstood professions.
Prof Philip Kennedy of Beloit College and Principal L B Benezet of La Crosse high school outline a new debating league to include Sparta Rockford Beloit Janesville and La Crosse with preliminaries around December 29 and January 30 and a Beloit College chapel final on March 15 a cup and medals for the winning team. Details remain unsettled whether La Crosse will join.
A neighbor explains repurposing old stocking legs into rugs, accessories, and garments. She describes cutting, crocheting, and stitching methods to create bathroom rugs, arm coverings, iron holders, tights for children, and school pants, urging readers to share additional uses for this thrifty by product.
The 1908 Michigan football outlook is brighter than 1907 with a stronger schedule and an expected 50 percent gain in team strength. Captain Adolph Schulz, a 6 foot 2 inch, 210 pound senior and former All American center, leads from the inside as the line forms around him. Other candidates include Wa mund, Allerdice, Douglas, Watkins, Edmunds, Horner, and Linthicum as Michigan aims to field a competitive line despite losses from Hammond Rheinschild and Graham.
Mr Benezet awaits word from Beloit before final decision on joining the league. If approved, preliminaries may be held here or at Sparta with plans to be finalized at a Beloit dinner. Principals, President Eaton, and college faculty will meet to set details. The Caledonia Street M E church hosts a reception for Rev Ingham and family to acquaint them with members.
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