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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
4
An advertisement hawks Pape's Diapepsin as a quick, safe cure for indigestion and related stomach woes. It claims fermentation causes most stomach misery and promises relief within five minutes after use, advocating purchases at local pharmacies for fifty cents.
Julius Bloom files suit against W S Cargill for 100 dollars claiming his wagon was wrecked and a mower broken when Cargill allegedly drove at a reckless speed on Mormon Coulee road. Bloom says his horses reared and toppled the rig into a ditch after he signaled to stop. Hearing set for November 2 before Judge John Daniels.
Wenzel Dvorak sues Joseph Locher for several promissory notes in default. The complaint alleges Dvorak holds notes signed by Lochner and that payments were not made. Case set for trial before Judge John Daniels on Oct. 15.
The Manufacturers' and Jobbers' association postpones a meeting to next week due to the absence of Mr. J. S. Medary from the city. The delay shifts the agenda and scheduling for members.
The La Crosse Tribune lists its North Side Office at 881 Rose Street with R. P. Stanton and F. Schweigert as editors.
Evangelical Lutheran Immanuel church in Avon and St Paul streets hosts its first Mission Festival this Sunday October 18 in three services. Rev F Stromer founder and first pastor from Marinette will preach at 10 am Rev A Wollbrecht of Fountain City speaks at 2 30 pm on Home Mission Rev Theo Thurow of Litchfield Minn will lead English service and a children's chorus directed by Prof John Lowitz will perform. Local congregations invited.
Contractor John Arenz ships crew under son Herbert to Spring Valley to finish a Catholic church in a week or ten days. Winifred praises Gold Medal Flour for pastries. Several residents visit family in the north side and nearby towns. Insurance men inspect a burned house on Grants street and plan rebuilding before cold weather. Bowling scores feature Yehle 232 and Zoeller 242. Fireman John Cole returns after typhoid fever. Morley resumes work after six months and three operations. City water extension on Car street progresses under public works.
The YMCA announces a Saturday night start for basketball at 8 o'clock with two teams of veteran players chosen to compete. A league from multiple classes will form within a week, and a Sunday school league for boys aged 14 to 16 will be organized soon with involvement expected from several schools.
Quip notes a man in marriage seeking sympathy from a bachelor as an unlikely source. The line suggests social norms about seeking support within relationships and against appealing to single friends.
President T. H. Miller reports at the North Side Progressive league meeting that he could not raise 15000 in stock subscriptions to secure the Pope Motorboat company of Fond du Lac for La Crosse. He cites lack of investor interest and notes offers from Marinette and Lake City for the factory, while Abraham’s plant moved to Lake City after weak encouragement.
One night only engagement at La Crosse theater features Miss Petticoats the touring play based on the Boston published book. The production presents Agatha Renier and Captain Stewart in scenes from New Bedford to Paris with Oceanfront scenery and new costumes. A light satire filled program praised for its heart and humor.
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