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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1909
Page
5
Report notes possible delay in action on Senator Thomas Mor ris’s request for a three cent fare in La Crosse with no immediate decision announced and no later timetable given.
President John Elliott said Rochester and Mankato are the likeliest candidates for the two new franchises to create an eight team Minny league next season. Winnipeg missed the Duluth meeting due to a storm. Elliott plans an inspection trip to Rochester Mankato Virginia Hibbing and Red Wing before the January 1910 directors' meeting.
A humorous observation notes that many men lose peace of mind due to wives continually giving them a portion of their own thoughts. The quip frames domestic life as a clash of personal space and shared counsel.
A concise proverb-like reflection questions whether a filtration plant can guarantee a clear conscience, suggesting moral integrity depends on more than physical safeguards.
The column lists deaths and various local movements including the widow of a Neillsville banker, Mrs Florence Clark, visiting and returning residents like C North from Elkhart, and many La Crosse area social updates. It covers shopping, travel, hunting reports, and local appearances of residents and visitors.
Painful indigestion caused by gastric irritation from undigested food is described with typical symptoms and cautions about ineffective pain killers. Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets are promoted as a complete remedy that digests all food and relieves stomach irritation. A box costs 50 cents and a free sample offer is extended along with invitation to a future social event hosted by local ladies.
Miss Catherine Wiebrecht leaves for Milwaukee to study music this winter under Prof. Hans Bruening. She has already departed to begin her studies in the city.
Last evening the La Crosse Assembly club organized for the year. Carl Michel was elected president, John M. Holley Jr vice president, A Hankerson secretary, Richard J. Ray treasurer, with J C Hogan Walton Losey Jesse Higbee and James B Taylor named as directors.
Mr and Mrs Neal Gavin announce the engagement of their daughter Miss May to Mr W J Keegan of Eau Claire Wisconsin. The notice names the families and the prospective couple without further details.
Our full shipment of cut glass has arrived with the largest assortments ever seen in La Crosse. Prices are say five dollars for large pieces, four dollars for six inch tumblers, two dollars for cream and sugar sets, and two dollars fifty for ten inch vases. Compare with other stores and see the quality and low prices. Irvine's La Crosse's Greatest Jewelry Store.
The first in a series of dancing parties by the Goodfellows club drew a record crowd at Linker hall last night. Several hundred couples danced until 2 a.m. with excellent management and enticing music making the event memorable.
Mrs W F Hurtgen entertained a number of children for her son’s eighth birthday. Games kept youngsters busy before dinner as the birthday cake with blazing candles took center stage. Attendees included Henry Rooney Jr, Frederick Hankerson, Arthur Morse, John Kroner, Julius Miller, Jessie Evans, John Esch, Donald and Josephine Hurtgen, Eleanor and Milton Forschler, Kenneth Jenks and Robert Hurtgen.
Mrs Henry Faville entertained her Sunday school class this afternoon with pre supper work then evening games. Attendees included Ruth Wallace Charlotte Colman Jeanette Anderson Gertrude Atherton Marion Sanford Helen Clarke Helen Holcomb Viola Chamberlain Edith Derr Katherine Taylor Eleanor Schweizer Gertrude Sisson and Jessie Powers.
The Woman's Union of the Congregational church invites all to a church supper Thursday in the church parlors with dining at 6 15. Hostesses include Mesdames David Austin John Bayer George W Bunge John Brindley H P Bliss George Brad ish E C Bartl and J W Brliant.
Mrs George B Phillips and daughters Mae and Trene will winter in Washington DC. Mrs Mary Pick and Miss Theokla Pick visit Mrs and Miss Hickisch before returning to West Bend Wisconsin. Mr F R Hickisch stays at Prairie du Chien sanitarium for a couple of weeks.
More than 600 dairy cattle stood in the Auditorium basement as the national dairy show opened after grooming. The exposition housed well over a quarter of a million dollars in prize stock and a vast array of dairy equipment. The ten day session began at 8 p.m.
Yesterday Mrs E G Perkins and Mrs P H Hough hosted a luncheon at Mrs Perkins home on South Eighth with over fifty guests. Mrs Cairicross sister of Mrs Hough, received guests along with the hosts as flowers and foliage brightened the rooms.
Paul Fabian the 12 year old son of Mrs Sophie Fabian is said to have been beaten by Miss Margaret Lennon principal of McKinley school. A physician reported a fresh rupture after examination yesterday.
Minneapolis police now certain the gold brick man is Jamie Bates after initial investigations. The incident drew regional attention as authorities pursue further details and clarify the suspect’s connections and motive.
The article ties John Armstrong the confidence man to Jamie Bates, renowned offender, in a $25 000 gold brick swindle against H F Chaffee of Amenia North Dakota. Bates, held in Winona for vagrancy, matches Armstrong’s description and Bates’s photo is verified by Chaffee and his son in Minneapolis Bertillon records.
A woman with money marries a poor man and draws applause from other women for maintaining the match. The piece notes social reactions and the dynamics of wealth and marriage.
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