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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1907
Page
5
Mrs Jessie Petricek obtained a divorce from George Petricek yesterday afternoon in Judge Fruit court after being twice deserted. Married Aug 9 1896 she cites desertion at Minneapolis on Oct 10 1905 and Sept 23 1907 in this city as grounds. She was granted the separation and permission to resume her maiden name Jessie Davis.
The Knights of Pythias contract for a $125000 Pythian home in Decatur Illinois was awarded to Groff Derr of the city. Also notes the death of Pioneer Messenger William Penn Truesdale, the first express messenger on the La Crosse division of the Milwaukee road, at 76 in West Allis Wisconsin. The Layman's League of Universalist church met with speeches on the Japanese question and musical numbers. A deer escaped from Ferndale cottage and may be recaptured with help from attorney Frank Winter. The Alert and the Jap rafts were moved downriver and Chicago and Northwestern opened a Pierre and Black Hills branch linking Chicago Milwaukee to Rapid City via Ft Pierre. District agents were in town.
A business college student reports that Grape-Nuts keeps her from hunger between meals. She notes she can study longer without faintness after breakfast and prefers the cereal for its convenience and nourishment. The advertisement ends by urging readers to read The Road to Wellville inside the package.
Mrs John Jay Paul and daughter Valentine depart tonight from Watertown after visiting Mrs Elsie Gile Scott. Mrs H P Bliss leaves tomorrow for Milwaukee to visit daughter Mrs Ellis B Usher. Miss Jane Comstock of Baltimore visits friends. Mrs Amelia Ryder returns from Chicago after funeral attendance of her brother in law.
Martin Sokolik proprietor of a La Crosse barber shop at 517 519 Main street has vanished since Friday night. His wife and friends search the city while employees run the shop in his absence. He may have carried $25 or $100. Foul play is considered unlikely but not ruled out.
The Log Cabin on Pearl Street in La Crosse is being dismantled to install a new front. Carpenters began work today to remove the old façade and update the landmark established ten years ago.
Civil service examiner Gustav Wemzel will conduct exams in the federal building upstairs for engineer and teacher in the Indian service. A large class will soon take clerk and carrier exams as applicants enter daily.
A group of eight men discussed a hunting expedition and the game warden checked licenses. By noon, Joseph Bartl, Joseph Bartle, Emil Bofferding, Albert M Toeller, Fred Jaekel, Mr. Ferrari, Albert J. Roberge, and one more from Duluth prepared to travel in the Otto launch to Spring Slough for about a week in a 14 by 16 tent seeking game.
Mr. Thompson will head the new bank to be opened about November first in the Lienlokken building near Whitehall. Ex-Congressman Dahl of Mount Horeb is in the city making final preparations for the installation of the business.
John Hanson of North La Crosse was sentenced to thirty days in the county jail after pleading guilty to drunkenness. The old offender faces family disruption as his wife, Mrs Hanson, may pursue a divorce on his release.
Miss Rose Forseth entertained a small company at a coffee yesterday afternoon in honor of her guest Miss Jane Comstock of Baltimore Md. There were ten guests present. All spent a delightful afternoon.
A large Laymen's League gathering at the pastor Rev John Smith Lowe's home featured Rev B C Ruggles speaking on the Japanese question and George W Bunge giving a short talk. Music by Miss Irma Candrian and Mr J L Utermo hl followed by notices of upcoming Mission Circle and Womans Guild events.
Judge Brindley of the county court left for Alma to sit in place of Judge Robert Lees of Buffalo county. Lees requested Brindley to hear the case while he is involved in a civil action, a request granted. Lees is father of attorney Andrew Lees of Woodward and Lees in this city.
Mr and Mrs Ole Storey and two daughters return to La Crosse after a several week visit with relatives in Chicago. They plan to stay awhile before heading back to Spokane Washington where Mr Storey runs a lumber business owns a street railway and operates a small railroad.
Architects Schick and Roth work on plans for a large Bangor Lutheran church. Construction may begin this fall after several bids were entered. The contract was awarded to Schick and Roth of La Crosse.
Senator Thomas Morris leaves this evening for Madison to handle cases at the supreme court and to attend the final meeting of the state regents of normal schools on buildings and grounds, where he serves as committee chairman.
Yesterday afternoon a 1 o'clock luncheon followed by bridge. prizes went to Mrs. S H Bur roughs and Mrs. Alex Hyslop. Guests seated at a large round table for ten included Mrs. John Jay Paul, Mrs. Alexander Gunn Paul, Mrs. P S Davidson, Mrs. W W Withee, Mrs. F H Hankerson, Mrs. Elsie Gile Scott and Mrs. S H Bur roughs. Pink carnations centered the table.
Charles Weis, noted pianist, suffered a hand injury from a fall and cannot participate in Wednesday evenings program for the local Council 839 Knights of Columbus. The musical program is replaced and postponed to a future meeting.
A promotional note asserts that any 12 year old girl can bake lemon chocolate and custard pies using Our Pie reparation now sold by most grocers. It claims full directions on each package and positions pie as a daily diet staple, urging readers to order several packages and share with friends.
Notice to customers states Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and lung troubles is not affected by the National Pure Food and Drug law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. O. T. Erhart endorses it as a safe remedy for children and adults.
Mrs. D. N. Jones of Mable visits La Crosse friends for a few days while A. N. Murphy of Allanson and Murphy and wife travel to Minneapolis. Dr. George Fowell and Mrs. E. F. Bunn arrive from Madison to La Crosse for a stay. Several locals reference health ads and remedies from Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea and Foley’s products amid social notes and hospital routines.
J. W. Johnson returns to Trempealeau after visiting relatives in the city while Frank Herlitzki of the Federal building enjoys his annual vacation.
The La Crosse Plow company entertained several district agents from the Illinois branch. Visitors included G. C. Ellwood of Cedar Rapids E. M. Nulso of Cedar Falls Nels Nelson of Iowa Falls F. E. Yar of Newhall and A. P. Birnhus of Quesquiville.
La Crosse lodge No. 300 B P O Elks members are called to meet at the lodge rooms tomorrow morning October 16 at 8 36 to attend the funeral of brother Hugh H Byrne Esteemed Leading Knight S Lachapelle
Mrs. F. A. Vietz directs dancing and ballroom etiquette classes in rooms 10 and 11 of Keefe Business Bldg at Fourth and King. First adult meeting Wednesday Oct 16 at 7 30, children’s session Saturday Nov 19 at 2 30. Side entrance.
A funeral assembly will meet at the hall Wednesday morning at 8 30 to attend in a body the funeral of Archer H. H. Byrne. The service will begin at 9 o'clock sharp at his residence, per order of John Markle, Foreman. WM. B. BATCHELDER, Correspondent.
Members urged to attend tonight to discuss and adopt the constitution and bylaws of the sick and accident branch. Per order James B. Murray president and Wm Batchelder secretary.
Members are requested to meet at Castle Hall Coren Building at 8:30 a m on Wednesday October 16 1907 to attend the funeral services for deceased brother H H Byrne Carl G Kurtenacker C C A Hunt K of R 8
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