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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
6
An advertisement for Toland's Business School urges Langdon & Boyd Packing Co. workers and students to enroll now. It emphasizes timely investment, urging applicants to avoid delay and promising value for those aiming to "make good" in their careers.
The Wisconsin Telephone Company offers many service options to fit different user needs from large to small. It lists special lines party lines private branch exchanges business and residence service and farmers pay stations. The firm emphasizes helping customers choose the best fit and cites its expert knowledge from years of experience.
United States court with Judge Sanborn to open here Oct. 15. Criminal and bankruptcy cases slated include Madison counterfeiting trials and U. S. vs. H. H. Miller, Francis Dagnon, Hans H. Pries, Charlie Ross, Louis Savalin. Grand and petit jurors listed from La Crosse to Onalaska.
The Democratic campaign plans are announced for this week with meetings at Sand Lake Coulee school house Thursday night and New Amsterdam school Friday night. Saturday speakers at Stevenstown school include attorney C L Hood and several Democratic candidates.
The Y M C A directors plan their monthly meeting to discuss the new rates for the upcoming building to be completed early next year. They must set subscription prices a year ahead with the rate pegged at 190 dollars.
The Oshkosh Athletic Association has been reorganized with J. P. Pulliam as president and Phil Sawyer as vice president. Edward M. Hooper becomes secretary and H. W. Weed treasurer. The incorporated body, with 5000 capital, absorbs the old association's debt and will take over the Wisconsin Illinois franchise.
Heirs of Ouden Evenson challenge the will in probate court claiming undue influence by church officials to secure most of his property for the Norwegian Lutheran church and affiliated groups.
How Rheumaline acts on the body and its claimed benefits for Rheumatism. It is described as a uric acid solvent that works with all organs to restore health, relieve kidney liver and blood issues, and is marketed as affordable with a capsule and tablet regimen.
Local Republicans question whether Robert M. La Follette can address La Crosse County supporters during the campaign. He said he would know by Wednesday morning, but officials in Madison indicate he may be redirected to other states.
Edna Wal lace Hooper testified at A. O. Browns bankruptcy exam and admitted receiving a 25900 policy and cash while saying she cared little for the automobile, though she enjoyed the presentation. Brown listened among lawyers and nodded.
Luman Mann was released on 25000 bail for the murder of Mrs Fannie Thompson. As he left the court, Annie Blanchard attacked him claiming he robbed her of a diamond ring. Police separated them and Mann escaped in an automobile.
Alderman C F Lang urges a city light plant with underground wires and street and building lighting funded by a 40 000 to 45 000 investment. He cites current 18 000 yearly lighting costs and a five year payoff, proposes council action to seek state railway commission approval and a plan to bond or fund 15 000 yearly if a 3 4 majority is not achieved, and notes pumping station shifts and boiler capacity support the project.
In Sparta on October 13, Edith Reynolds won a divorce from W. H. Reynolds before Judge Fruit in circuit court. The To mah case involved infidelity and cruelty with co respondent Helen Barnes of Elkhorn. Reynolds twice served as mayor of Tomah. the proceedings included a sensational pursuit ending in his arrest.
Experts at the Bronx zoo study a three and a half foot Java simian believed to be a gibbon seen as the nearest modern link in evolution. The creature has a long black coat and an unusually intelligent face as Harvard's Prof. Melvin Haggerty plans a formal assessment and dialogue with the animal.
Undersheriff Mohr tracks and arrests Joe Black a self styled desperado on Mormon Coulee road. Black boasted of gun skills and threatened locals but surrendered after a police show of force. County Judge Brindley releases him on promise to leave the county with his family.
NORFOLK Neb Oct 13 Bryan toured his state delivering a dozen speeches in support of the state ticket. He will have spoken in thirty towns tonight all on home rule and local topics as part of The Bryan Volunteers itinerary covering northeastern Nebraska. The trip spans three days at about 300 miles daily.
W F Tucker former U S Army paymaster is arrested in Decatur for deserting his wife, daughter of John A Logan. Brought to Chicago after capial arrest by Judge Gemmill, he agreed to return to St Louis without requisition papers. The dispute has lasted years including a prior attempt to court martial him while Taft was secretary of war.
Catherine Stroebel was found to maintain two marriages and two households, living with Philip Stroebel at 247 Stanhope Street and with Jacob Valluse at Atlantic and Grant Avenues in Richmond Hill. Stroebel, an engineer, testified he works nights while Valluse is a daytime clerk, securing a decree of divorce for Stroebel.
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