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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1909

Page

4

Ludwig Holl, 87, Dies After Illness in City

Ludwig Holl, old resident of the city since 1887, died yesterday afternoon at 4 o clock at his son Friedrich Holl’s home on Berlin street after a three day illness. He leaves three daughters in Germany, Racine Wisconsin, and at Bostwick Valley, and a son Friedrich of the city. Funeral at 2 39 tomorrow at the German Lutheran church Rev Julius Bergholz officiating with Undertaker William Dwyer in charge. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery. Health had been poor for years, condition grave only since last Sunday.

Ludwig Holl Friedrich Holl Berlin Street Germany Racine Wis Bostwick Valley Friedrich German Lutheran Church Julius Bergholz William Dwyer Oak Grove

Pinchot Ballinger Row Debate At Franklin Club

Tomorrow evening the Franklin club discusses the Pinchot Ballinger dispute and Tafts decision. The question is resolved that Taft's decision was just and wise with H L Taylor Otto Bosshard and H G Heydon for the affirmative and Spence Morris and Schulze for the negative.

Franklin Club Taft H. L. Taylor Otto Bosshard H. G. Heydon Messrs Spence Morris and Schulze

Forty four attend opening banquet of Brotherhood of Andrew and Phillip

At the residence of Rev. Ayscue last evening the opening fall banquet of the Brotherhood of Andrew and Phillip of the First Baptist church drew forty four men. A four course supper was served by the Ladies Industrial Society. Toastmaster L. J. Kilian introduced speakers including H. L. Taylor E. M. Tufts and C. F. Ogden who spoke on the past social and motto topics. Abner C. Gran discussed the significance of the Brotherhood with others listed as guests.

Ayscue Brotherhood of Andrew and Phillip First Baptist Church Ladies’ Industrial Society L. J. Kilian H. L. Taylor Brotherhood J. E. Ayscue C. F. Ogden A. N. Gran C. J. Sleer N. D. Nielsen H. G. Carroll A. T. Rasmussen L. M. Nichols F. J. Corey J. Williams W. Noble F. Worthington F. Chamberlain G. F. Sexauer E. M. Turner Mr. Boya Mr. Heath L. Fasting W. W. West

North Side Briefs Highlight Local Meetings and Ongoing Work

The Nor wegian-Danish M. E. church Ladies Aid will meet October 15 at the Berlin and Sill streets church. John R. Webber is home ill with pneumonia. The Milwaukee railway tank roof is nearly finished atop the north side. William Lovejoy takes a temporary post at Ed Johnston Coffee House and Lunch Counter at Mill street crossing. Peter Mellem resumes duty as Mil waukee road fireman after two weeks illness. City railway tracks at Mill street crossing are being raised as sewer work caused sinking and trouble. Mrs. Horace D. Norton travels to Owatonna Minnesota to visit kin. Mrs. R. L. Davis of 1428 Kane street goes to Trempealeau on business. Alfred Sorenson returns to St Paul after visiting here. North Side Progressive Association monthly meeting is at Woodmen hall Rose street. Franklin club to hold their next event.

Ladies Aid Society M. E. Church Berlin Sill Streets John R. Webber Island Street Milwaukee Railway William Lovejoy Ed Johnston Mill Street Peter Mellem Milwaukee Road City Railway Company Horace D. Norton Owatonna Minn R. L. Davis Kane Street Trempealeau Alfred Sorenson St. Paul North Side Progressive Association Woodmen Hall Rose Street Franklin Club

Multiple Quiet Weddings Reported In City Homes

Mrs Effie Potter and Claude Gaskill wed at 8 pm in their Kane street home with close relatives present inside city limits. Otto and Gustav Schwartz wed nearby with reception at 932 Avon street. Miss Martha Rogowsky married Walter Newhalis of Milwaukee at Holy Cross church with about 75 guests and a breakfast celebration.

Effie Potter Claude Gaskill Kane Street George W. Fogg Tabernacle Baptist Church Edith Anderson Clifford Gaskill Martha A. Rogowsky John Rogowsky Avon Street Walter Newhalis Milwaukee Holy Cross Church Burant Anna Rogowsky Josephine Denenski Emil Rogowsky P. Dabroski Minneapolis T. Rogowsky Harry Keller P. Lukowsch Mrs. Denenski C. Stam al Anderson R. Dabroski A. Bendrick M. Bendrick St. Louis Stella Dabroski Winona M. Dabroski Hatley Wis

Weekly meetings at Fijel stad hall announced

J Denenski, who attended Miss Ann Rogowsky’s wedding in the city Tuesday, has returned home to Milwaukee. The regular weekly meetings at Fijel stad’s hall are set for tomorrow evening.

Fijelstad J. Denenski Ann Rogowsky Milwaukee

Vast Government Homesteads Open on Cheyenne and Standing Rock

One and a half million acres of farming and grazing land will be opened for settlement from October 4 to 23 on the Cheyenne River and Standing Rock Indian Reservations. Registration centers are Aberdeen and Pierre. Direct daily trains run to Pierre and Aberdeen via The Chicago North Western Ry. For rates and pamphlets on securing 169 acre homesteads, contact any ticket agent of The North Western Line.

Cheyenne River Standing Rock Aberdeen Pierre Chicago & North Western Ry North Western Line

School on Saturday proposal by pastors union

At yesterday's Pastors' Union meeting Rev. J. E. Ayscue suggested holding school on Saturday and making Monday a holiday to curb Sunday evening study by youths.

Pastors’ Union J. E. Ayscue

Miniature Watch Factory Cares for Repair Needs

W T Irvine, Jeweler at 429 Main St advertises a small scale watch factory repair department. It stocks tools machines and parts to fix worn or broken watches of any make and restores them to like new. Promptness and high grade work shine as the motto.

W. T. Irvine Main St

New Bill Sparks Tax Talks Amid Pending Sessions

A new bill prompts discussions on income tax policy as lawmakers prepare to reconvene. Officials say modifications may target brackets and exemptions while economists caution about broader economic impacts.

Peary Attacks Cook With Eskimo Testimony In Polar Dispute

New York Oct 13 Lieut Peary publishes a formal statement arguing Dr Cook did not reach the north pole. Eskimo boys with Cook are said to deny his claims and laugh at his tale. Peary asserts time and distance make the journey impossible and notes the boys saw no caches or game. Also details surrounding La Crosse Manufacturers Club meeting events.

New York Robert E. Peary Frederick A. Cook North Pole Cook Peary Bartlett McMillan Borup Hensen Dr. Cook Cape Thomas Hubbard Lieut Lieut. Peary Anoratok Etah Ah-petah Cape Sheridan Nerke Cape Chalon

Complete program for sixth Western Wisconsin teachers meeting

County Superintendent B F Oltman outlines a two day agenda for the sixth annual Western Wisconsin Teachers Association meeting at the normal school in Oct. Highlights include registration, music by the High School choir, multiple educational addresses by state and local officials, and sectional meetings on science mathematics history English Latin and German with offi cial election of officers and round tables.

B. F. Oltman Western Wisconsin Teachers’ Association John F. Sims Stevens Point Miss Rollins Martha Schubert Frederick Edwards D. D Milwaukee Thomas Morris la Crosse Mattie McMillan Manston Fassett A. Cotton Prin I. B. Davies Sparta L. P. Benezet Wm. McNeel Tomah G. A. Works Menomonie Science W. P. Colburn Viroqua H. Co. Almy Galesville A. H. Sanford

Cook Replies To Peary Charges On Pole Claim

Frederick A. Cook issued a forceful response denying Peary’s accusation that Cook failed to reach the pole. He contends his Eskimo helpers I Took A Shoo and Ah Pe Lah misled Peary, saying nothing of Cook’s northward movements while reporting Cook’s southward position. The statement arrives as the dispute over polar achievements continues.

Cleveland Frederick A. Cook Peary Cook I-Took Polar Sea Cape Thomas Hubbard Dr. Cook Detroit

King Street Paving Underway Between Fifth and Streets

A public works crew began relaying pavement on King Street from Fifth to Streets. Cross streets opened to traffic as teams from the asphalt plant move in to lay and roll the material. The project aims to complete a first section by week’s end.

Board of Public Works King Street Fifth

Reading and conduct topics in early elementary lessons

The page lists readings and teaching topics for primary grades including The Purpose of Re citation, What the Public Has a Right to Expect of Its Elementary School, and music and storytelling sessions. References show speakers J O Engleman, M Jackson, Lottie L Denee, and Miss Edna Mae Sewell among others from La Crosse and Winona.

W.H. Hunt Inspé Madison Pria. M. Jackson Grand Rapids J. O. Engleman Institute la Crosse Normal

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