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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1909

Page

8

Pioneer Chas A Tenney Dies In Viroqua Wisconsin

VIROQUA WIS Chas A Tenney a pioneer of De Soto died at his home in that village. He was born in New Hampshire and educated in eastern schools. He came to the state early and was among the first school teachers in Vernon county. C G Brown delivered a piano for Brown Music at T F Clancy home in Soldiers Grove. D A Snead returned from Montevideo Minnesota after more than two months away.

Chas. A. Tenney New Hamp Vernon County C. G. Brown Brown Music Company T. F. Clancy Soldiers Grove D. A. Snead Montevideo Minn

Local residents and visitors pass through the town

C. J. DeJean of LaFarge was here yesterday. Nels Amundson, who came from Norway four years ago, died at his son Otto’s home near West. Miss Cora Eckenbeck visits La Crosse. Mr. and Mrs. Chas Hale of Reads town visit relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. C L Moulton of Readstown transact business here.

C. J. DeJean LaFarge Nels Amundson Norway Otto Westv Cora Eckenbeck la Crosse Chas. Hale Readstown C. L. Moulton

Charity and self control in giving habits

A reflective note on personal restraint in charitable giving highlighting how voluntary generosity is influenced by self discipline and social norms. The piece discusses common tendencies to over or under donate and suggests balanced approaches to philanthropy.

Nurse endorses Father John’s Medicine by doctor order

Ella M. Wood a Guilford Connecticut nurse testifies she used Father John’s Medicine in many cases by physician order. She reports benefits for lung throat and related ailments and says it is safe reliable and wholesome. The ad claims it strengthens the system wards off disease and cures colds coughs and throat and lung troubles without alcohol or dangerous drugs.

Ella M. Wood Guilford Conn Father John

Mineral Point Bank Closes Amid Receivership

The First National Bank of Mineral Point Wisconsin shuts after an overnight effort to avoid closure. Comptroller appoints John W Schofield as receiver following a reported shortage up to 200000 with assets and liabilities totaling 66770174 each in the last report.

Mineral Point Wis John W. Schofield First National Bank Calvert Spensley National Bank Woodhouse Wisconsin Schofield Washington, D. C

Lane's Family Medicine Herb Tea Ad

A tepid testimonial touts Lane's Family Medicine herb tea as a simple remedy for women with headaches or sideaches. The copy urges thoughtfulness from family and notes the product is sold by druggists and dealers for 25 cents.

Lane

Cook Tells Story to 3500 in Milwaukee Auditorium

Dr Frederick A Cook spoke to 3500 listeners at the Milwaukee Auditorium recounting his dash to the pole and fourteen months living as an Eskimo. He described starvation raw flesh and long periods without fire or salt during his return to civilization as the crowd applauded and believed in him.

Milwaukee Wis Frederick A. Cook Cook

Tragic Suicide Hint Found In Calumet Hunting Trip

Rene Leinonen a 14 year old of Hancock Mich uttered let's shoot ourselves then shot himself in the chest with a small rifle while hunting on a Sunday. He died instantly at the scene according to authorities.

Calumet Mich Rene Leinonen Hancock, Mich

No More Land for State Fair in Madison

Madison Wis Oct 12 After hearing both sides of the question those favoring the purchase of the Fleming tract adjoining the state fair grounds on the east and those desiring a tract to the west purchased the land commission Monday afternoon decided not to buy any land at this time for state fair purposes.

Madison, Wis The Land Commission

Lutheran Church Dedicated Sunday at Tomah Wis

The dedication of a large new German Lutheran church took place on Sunday October 10 with services at 10 am 230 pm and an English sermon in the evening by Rev Leo Kirst. Nearly $300 was raised for the building fund and most expenses are paid leaving about $1000. The church features white interior dark trim and stained glass with a cleaned pipe organ. Funeral of Mrs Dorothea Fuchs held at Reformed German Lutheran church officiated by Dr Kitzke. PMID Tomah Briefs note an early snowstorm and local travel news.

Tomah Wis John Denny Milwaukee G. Bergemann Fond du Lac Arnold Schultz North Milwaukee Leo Kirst Tomahawk St. Paul’s Lutheran Church John Glaeser Yeager Dorothea Fuchs Reel’s Valley Reformed German Lutheran Church Kitzke W. A. Hovey Fort Atchison Pietze Allan B. Homermiller Chicago Mede

Rebuilding the Body with Dr Williams Pink Pills

A period ad extols Dr Williams Pink Pills as a blood builder and purifier for run down people. It includes a customer testimonial from Frank Lill of Belleville Illinois detailing relief from back pain sleep problems and fatigue after using several boxes. Pills sold by druggists or by mail postpaid at 50 cents per box.

Dr. Williams

Local residents and visitors gather in Tomah area

Alfred Schultz geologist arrives from Wyoming for a two week stay with his parents. C A Goodyear celebrates his 60th birthday and the 50th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Miller. Emil Schmidt retires from bakery. son Theodore Schmidt to continue. Lydia Cross on a one month town vacation. Congregational ladies host a supper clearing about $50. Maeder's Harp orchestra held a dance at the Armory. Visits from Emil Schmidt and Joseph Smith party, plus Mrs. D. Smith from New Lisbon.

Kilbourne Avenue Alfred Schultz Wyoming C. A. Goodyear Watermill D. E Miller Emil Schmidt McLean Joseph Smith Phillips D. Smith New Lisbon C. C. Colby Milwaukee Arthur Boehmer Chicago University of Illinois Geo. B. Robinson Eau Claire Tomah Peter Huss Madi

First Snow of Fall Sweeps Minnesota and Midwest

A light snowfall covered northern Minnesota and the Great Lakes region, with up to a foot reported north of Duluth. Strong northwest winds and Lake Superior seas surged as the storm moved east, scattering snow across Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Michigan. most accumulations melted quickly.

Minneapolis Minn Mississippi Valley Great Lakes Country Duluth Lake Superior Towa Omaha St. Joseph Hamilton Ohio New Richmond Plainfield Wisconsin Michigan Peninsula

Forty Injured in Street Car Wreck in St Paul

Forty passengers including two women and all from Northern Pacific shops were injured when autumn leaves on tracks caused a rear end collision of two Como-Harriet cars at Hamline and Langford Avenues at 6 40 this morning. Most injuries were cuts and bruises from flying glass. one man may lose an eye and at least two could be badly hurt.

ST. Paul Northern Pacific Hamline Langford Avenues

Two Firemen Hurt in $77,000 Minneapolis Blaze

In Minneapolis on October 12 two firemen were seriously injured by falling walls during a blaze that caused $77,000 in property loss. James Craigie suffered back injuries and internal trauma while John Bohan sustained a fracture, internal injuries, and bruises.

Minneapolis Minn James Craigie John Bohan

Foley's Kidney Remedy Promoted For Early Symptoms

If people with kidney or bladder symptoms realized the danger they would start Foley's Kidney Remedy immediately. The remedy stops pain and irregularities, strengthens the organs, and claims to prevent Bright's disease or other serious disorders. Do not disregard early signs. DO. T. Erhart.

Foley Bright DO. T. Erhart

Attempt to Blow Sandstone Bank in Duluth

Four armed men robbed citizens near Ladnstone and tried to blow the First National bank vault in Duluth. The vault stood, but bank fixtures were wrecked causing about 1000 dollars in loss. Tools discarded in a quarry. No arrests yet.

Duluth Minn First National Bank of Ladnstone

Free Remedy For Weak Bowels

An early 20th century style notice endorses Dr. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin as a natural laxative to prevent constipation. It claims quick relief, urges readers to request a free sample by mailing name and address, and notes the remedy can be used by all ages. It cites testimonials from Mrs. Oscar Fleener and J. F. Daniel and provides Dr. Caldwell's Monticello address.

Earth Dr. Caldwell Caldwell Oscar Fleener Unionville Ind J. F. Daniel Saron Tex

Local Notes on Visits and Travel Through Region

The text records residents visiting St Lawrence to see their former home and other nearby places. It notes Mr F W Hahn's business trip to Ashland and Bayfield counties last week and Mrs F W Hahn and daughter Letitia planning future visits to Chicago Milwaukee and other places.

Fred Krenn St. Lawrence F. W. Hahn Ashland Bayfield Letitia Chicago Milwaukee

Libel case against Indianapolis News owners over Panama Canal coverage

Proceedings to remove Delavan Smith and Charles R. Williams of the Indianapolis News to the District of Columbia begin in federal court. If removal is denied, they may be arrested on indictments tied to alleged libel of Former President Roosevelt and Charles P. Taft regarding the canal purchase.

Indianapolis Ind Delavan Smith Charles R. Williams Indianapolis News District of Columbia Panama Canal Ces The New York World Anderson Roosevelt Charles P. Taft

Croup Warning for Children and Remedy Claim

Hoarseness in a child signals impending croup. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy given promptly may prevent the attack. Contains no poison.

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