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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1908

Page

4

La Follette Debate Splits Club Over Party Class

The Franklin club met to vote on classing La Follette as a Democrat with M. M. Downey W. E. Barber and Prof. Harry Spence for the affirmative and Rev. L. L. Sanders George B. Marvin and H. G. Hayden for the negative. Jurors H. F. Ruleman James Pederson and Sig Stavrum joined a unanimous negative verdict. The discussion then turned to Roosevelt’s campaign role deemed unwise by two weeks from Thursday led by D. L. Wartinbee.

Franklin Club la Follette M. M. Downey W. E. Barber Harry Spence L. L. Sanders George B. Marvin H. G. Hayden Messrs H. F. Ruleman James Pederson Sig. Stavrum

Debate Team Chooses Leaders for Affirmative and Negative

The squad announces that lead for the affirmative will be [unknown] while H. L. Taylor will head the negative. Officials urge focus on argument quality and clear refutation.

H. L. Taylor

Silver Wedding Celebration for Pedersons at 621 Rose Street

Mr and Mrs Anton Pederson marked their 20th wedding anniversary by hosting a social gathering Wednesday evening at their home 621 Rose Street. The couple received many beautiful presents from their friends.

Anton Pederson Rose Street Pederson Knute Tempte Logan Street Fresley Shain, Blun Judkins Denninger Simonson Laura Davidson Olga Snevel

Two-Legged Polish Pig Attracts Crowds In Stevens Point Exhibit

A two legged Poland China pig, born near Stevens Point to an 11 month old sow, is on show at the Combination saloon. The deformity leaves the back portion pointed with no ham, yet the pig walks on two legs and drinks upright. It is described as healthy, intelligent, and nearly as capable as normal pigs. exhibition runs until Monday.

Combination Saloon Stevens Point Clark Poland China

Carrie Mosher Purchases Lokken Property at Caledonia Street

Mrs. Carrie Mosher, former owner of the Line House, has sold that property and bought the Lokken place at 1437 Caledonia Street.

Carrie Mosher The Line House Lokken Place Caledonia Street

Miss Lena Stockamer Hosts Evening of Cards and Song

Miss Lena Stockamer entertained many friends with a card game session last night followed by refreshments. The gathering ended with singing and a pleasant social close.

Lena Stockamer

North Side Briefs Highlight Local Movements and Events

Mr E J Buckholz returns from Colon Wisconsin after attending a cousin’s wedding. Charles Walters and wife depart West Salem after a week with relatives. Miss Vogt returns to Taylor’s millinery after illness. Mrs David Wida visits Chamberlain South Dakota. Mrs David Dalton stays with parents Mr and Mrs Jacob Loomis Bangor. J F Satz home from Nebraska. registered for Rosebud government land drawing. E C Eldridge Milwaukee Road official on La Crosse division business. Rev L L Sanders to be ordained this evening with Baptist officials attending. Rev J Larsen enjoys vacation in Twin Cities. to attend Minneapolis Baptist convention. Mrs May Kingsley ill in George Street home. Edwin Pederson moves family from West Salem to Caledonia Street. Patrick Boyle leaves for Chamberlain to register for land drawing. Ingvald Larsen from Whitehall visiting relatives.

E. J. Buckholz Colon Wis Charles Walters West Salem North Side Miss Vogt Taylor’s Milinery David Wida Chamberlain, S. D David Dalton Jacob Loomis Bangor J. F. Satz Nebraska Meadow Grove Rosebud E. C. Eldridge la Crosse Milwaukee Road L. L. Sanders Tabernacle Church Secretary of the Baptists of the State J. Larsen Norwegian Baptist Church Twin Cities Minnesota Minneapolis May Kingsley L. C. Willet George Street Edwin Pederson Caledonia Street Patrick Boyle Ingvald Larsen Whitehall

Child Mildred dies after illness

After a short illness with bronchial trouble, Mildred, the 19 month old child of Mr. and Mrs William, passed away. The report notes the family, age, and cause in a concise obituary item.

Mildred William

Oak furniture sale prices on multiple sizes

Solid oak tables offered in various sizes with new sale prices. An 8 ft square top drops from 7.50 to 5.50 and from 8.50 to 6.50. A 6 ft option falls from 10.50 to 7.50. Round top item listed at 15.50 now 9.75.

Old City Livery Stable To Be Sold After Death of R T Wilson

The 40 year old stable building in the city, long used as a livery stable, will be disposed of by the business of the late R T Wilson. The structure is one of the oldest in town and has seen continuous use since its erection.

R. T. Wilson

Debate on Grocers Association Value Tonight

The Dovre Debating club meets at 1527 Charles Street to discuss if the Grocerymen's Association benefits the buyer as well as the association. Affirmative speakers are Chas Marking and J H Bergaust, with E Stendahl and Even Marking opposing.

Dovre Debating “Club Olaf Olsen Charles Street Chas. Marking J. H. Bergaust E. Stendahl

Congregationalists Incorporate In Wisconsin Church Body

The Wisconsin Association of Congregational Churches filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state at Madison. A superintendent and headquarters will be at Madison, and Wisconsin churches will move to an independent organization from eastern control. One director is Rev. Henry Faville of this city.

Wisconsin Association of Congregational Churches Madison Wisconsin The Associat Henry Faville

Funeral to Be Held in De Soto After Local Death

Gunn of 1220 Caledonia street died at 9 o clock last night. The body will be taken to De Soto at noon Saturday and the funeral will be held there in the afternoon.

Gunn Caledonia Street de Soto

Pullman Seat Rates Cut Across United States

The Pullman company filed a new tariff schedule in Chicago on October 16 reducing parlor car seat rates. Company officials say the adjustment aims to re balance rates nationwide, with the main change being the lower seat price.

Chicago Pullman Pullman Company

Old Palmer Livery Sold to Thompson in St Louis Deal

The Palmer livery on the corner of Second and early streets was sold by John W. Palmer and D H. Palmer to John W. Thompson of St Louis for 6000 dollars. The building will likely house La Crosse Transfer.

Palmer Second John W. Palmer D. H. Palmer John W. Thompson St. Louis la Crosse

If You Give a Boy a Red Wagon Do Not Criticize

A reflection on sharing a child’s toy with restraint, urging restraint from parents or guardians who would judge the boy’s use of the wagon. It discusses responsibility and fair guidance without harsh admonishment.

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