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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1909

Page

15

Allen Acquitted of Larceny Charge in Sparta Court

Frank Allen, victim in an assault, was found innocent of larceny in a Justice's court in Sparta Wisconsin. Witnesses testified Allen had money from two sources and Judge Abel moved to dismiss after District Attorney Abel cleared him.

Sparta Wis Frank Allen Andrew Johnson Goodman Rochester Minn Allen Larony Johnson la Crosse Cataract

Dedicatory Exercises Planned for Holy Trinity School

The dedicatory services for Holy Trinity School on South Four Street occur at 3 o clock next Sunday afternoon. Bishop Schwebach will lead with several priests assisting. A supper will follow for the congregation's members.

Holy Srinity School South Four- Street 3 Lock Schwebach

Additional funds needed for local post office expansion

Postmaster Tscharner says new work to add the local post office will require more than the $40,000 originally appropriated. Bids came in at $43,500 from H. & F. Roettiger and $49,500 from Northern Construction. Congressman Esch was unavailable for comment. if approved, a contract will be awarded and work will begin.

J. J. Esch Congress Tscharner H. & F. Roettiger Fountain City Northern Construction Company Milwaukee Congressman Esch

Local Notices and Social News From La Crosse Area

Birth announced for Mr and Mrs H Fauver at 1315 Market street. Agricultural schools at Onalaska see enrollment rise to 133 with military drill under Principal Johnson. Jobs offered at La Crosse Cigarette Box Co. Various local visits and travels noted, including Mrs Kelley Union Ridge Minn and Dr Powell in hospital. County budget shortfall projected. need about 15 000 to cover poor relief next year. Card party by Harmony Camp Royal Neighbors of America. George Blackstone Irving lecture tickets sold. Interleaved items cover cake prizes, Wells Fargo monkey incident, and multiple city visitors and engagements.

H. Fauver Market Street County Agricultural School Onalaska Johnson Phillippines la Crosse Oliver Hauge Caledonia Dakota P. J. Kelley Union Ridge Minn Jules Zeaman West Avenue Norwegian Lutheran Church John Marquet E. S. Dahlgren J. K. Lowery Wood Street Elgin Ill Grace Avery Co. J. Ross Vine Street Milwaukee C. C. Looney E. W. Mitchel Aurora Mitchel North la Crosse Looney J. H. Bergoust Avon Street City Mills Wells Fargo Express Company Geo. W. Kindschi Madison H. A. Weil S. Carlson Spring Grove D. Jeffry Delmar H. W. Hurlbut N. McPhesson T. F. Cummings Austin Min R. Anderson

Real estate sells above assessment in La Crosse County

The state tax commission annual report shows 359 sales totaling 590435, about 35 percent above the 424908 assessed value. It records 285 lots sold for 400752 versus 299638 assessed, and 4850 acres of farm land sold for 189683 versus 125270 assessed.

la Crosse County State Tax Commission C. H. Rawlinson

Another Horse Thief Arrested In Midwest Case

Sheriff William Duncan reported from Mt Carroll Illinois that a horse thief is in custody. Duncan believes the suspect matches the man who stole a Palmer livery outfit in this city two weeks earlier.

William Duncan Mt. Carroll Ill Duncan Palmer

Okra sale and pawpaw consumption noted

A man paid a gardener for okra and some people also eat pawpaws, highlighting local harvest activity and everyday produce offerings in the community.

Painful Indigestion and Dyspepsia Claims

A 19th century advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for painful indigestion caused by undigested food. It describes stomach pain, burning, gnawing sensations, and related symptoms after meals, and claims the product digests food to remove the cause. It urges purchase for 50 cents and offers free samples from F. A. Stuart Co. Marshall Michigan.

Stuart F. A. Stuart Co Stuart Bldg Marshall, Mich

Two Local Weddings Held in La Crosse

Miss Minie Techmer and Mr. Christ Schlichemeyer wed at 1524 Travis with Rev J L Panzlau presiding. Best man William Schlichemeyer and bridesmaid Anna Techmer escorted a relatives gathering with supper. The couple will reside at 1524 Barlow. Later Miss Augusta Knie and Mr. Gustav Helke joined in marriage at 1206 South Eighth with Rev Panzlau officiating. They reside on South Seventh Street.

Minie Techmer Christ Schlichemeyer Travis Street J. L. Panzlau William Schlichemeyer Anna Techmer Schlichemeyer la Crosse Gas & Electric Company Barlow Street Augusta Knie Gustav Helke G. A. Abraham South Eighth Street Abraham Mrs. Helke South Seventh Street

Miss Doerflinger Hosts Luncheon for Miss Funk

Miss Viola Doerflinger entertained yesterday at her home with a luncheon in honor of Miss Nannie Funk one of the brides to be. Mrs. William Funke acted as chaperone. Pink and white chrysanthemums decorated the event with attendees including Marie Wheeler Eleanor Marston Emma Gund Louisa Gund Irma Candrian Olga Candrian Barbara Brown Grace Heath Ruth Colman and Mrs. William Funke.

Doerflinger Viola Doerflinger Nannie Funk William Funke Marie Wheeler Eleanor Marston Emma Louisa Gund Irma Olga Candrian Barbara Brown Grace Heath Ruth Colman

Luncheon at Country Club Hosted by Mrs Van Steenwyk

Mrs Van Steenwyk entertained a dozen ladies at a handsome luncheon yesterday at the Country Club.

Mrs Joseph Clarke Hosts Early Afternoon Coffee

Mrs Joseph Clarke entertained a small group of ladies at a coffee gathering this afternoon.

Joseph Clarke

Business Visitors Reported in Wisconsin and Iowa

On this business trip spree in the region T. J. Borst of Wittenberg Wisconsin visits West Salem. George Metcalf Jr of Lansing Iowa conducts business in La Crosse with Miss Ethel Holmes taking a Bell Telephone post and R L Stanton visiting Winona today.

Ing West Salem T. J. Borst Wittenberg Wis la Crosse George Metcalf, Jr Lansing Ethel Holmes Bell Telephone Company R. L. Stanton Winona

Miss Emma Johnson Hosts Quiet Coffee Gathering

Emma Johnson entertained friends with coffee yesterday and enjoyed picture puzzles as a postrefreshment amusement.

Emma Johnson

Woman's Guild to be entertained at church rooms

The Woman's Guild of Christ church will be entertained tomorrow at the guild rooms by Mesdames C. N. Moller S. D. Meister and Charles Noble. The Woman's Union of the Congregational church will give a supper tomorrow at the church parlors. Mesdames David Austin John Brindley John Beyer George Bunge H. P. Bliss George Bradish J. W. Bryant and E. C. Bart.

Woman's Guild of Christ Church C. N. Moller S. D. Meister Charles Noble Woman's Union of the Congregational Church David Austin John Brindley John Beyer George Bunge H. P. Bliss George Bradish J. W. Bryant E. C. Bart

Greek Classes Meet With Mrs McConnell Brindley

The Greek class met yesterday with Mrs. J. E. McConnell. The Wednesday Afternoon class met today with Mrs. John Brindley.

J. E. McConnell John Brindley

Twentieth Century Club hears Revolutionary Painters lesson

Mrs Van Auken hosted the Twentieth Century club on Main Street Tuesday afternoon. The session on Revolutionary Painters Gilbert Stuart and C W Peale was led by Mrs R E Osborne with assistance from Mrs Law, Mrs McArthur, Mrs Hardy and Mrs Emery. The large attendance showed growing interest in America's early painters. The group will send delegates Emma Law and R J Russel to the Federation Woman's Clubs state convention in Waukesha on Oct 27-28, with D S McArthur as state auditor and Mrs Coate.

Twentieth Century Club van Auken Main Street Gilbert Stuart C. W. Peale R. E. Osborne Law McArthur Hardy Emery America Federated Woman's Clubs Waukesha Emma Law R. J. Russel D. S. McArthur Coate

Phillip Smith Near the End

Phillip Smith's hours are numbered. His physician relieved his suffering at 11 o'clock last night, and he endured a long, hard night. Attendants and the doctor stayed at his bedside until daylight. He is somewhat easier today and has rested. Humane Agent Berry said he has only a few days to live.

Phillip Smith Phsician Humane Berry

Konetchy Succeeds in Long Relief For White Sox

Eddie Konetchy of this city pitched the eighth inning in Chicago as the White Sox defeated the All Star Nationals 4 to 3 yesterday. He entered in the seventh, allowed one single, struck out two, walked two, and did not get a hit in the game.

White Sox Chicago Sox Eddie Konetchy Eddie

Sage for Darkening the Hair

There is nothing new about using sage to restore hair color. Old and modern methods combine sage with sulfur for scalp care. Wyeths Sage and Sulphur is sold by druggists for 50c to $1.00 a bottle or mailed by Wyeth Chemical Co. O T Erhart recommends and sells it.

Wyeth Wyeth Chemical Company Cortlandt St New York

Humane Society Forms Nurse Feasibility Committee

The Humane Society appointed Ella Mathews Henry Faville and E S Hebberd to study hiring a trained nurse. They plan two winter lectures and consider Hebberd adoption. A November public meeting may follow, while treasury shows only 12.43 left from 339.92 contributed and agent Berry reports wide activity including 107 complaints, 212 visits, 66 children in homes, 41 adults helped, and 211 office visits.

Ella Mathews Henry Faville E. S. Hebberd The Humane Society F. H. Fowler J. J. Clemens A. G. Strand Miss Mathews

Champion Josher Visits Our Midst

Homer Robinson of Youngstown Ohio, famed as champion josher of the northwest, lounges at Hotel La Crosse trading vaudeville jests about hotels meals bills and polar tours. He jokes about skim milk, the big nail through his trunk, and dogs facing waitresses while comedians in the same hotel perform.

Homer Homer Robinson Youngstown Josher Northwest Hotel la Crosse Peary Cook Arctic

Tomah High Football Reorganizes As SeasonNears

Tomah Wisconsin watchers report the Tomah High football team restructured after a week without practice. Two key players Bell and Retter miss the year due to other duties, but the squad shows vim and aims to meet La Crosse and Sparta before the season ends. The Tomah briefs also note local visits and library news.

Tomah Wis Bell Retter la Crosse Sparta

Critics who find fault profit from sharp scrutiny

The saying notes that many critics exist but only a few turn fault finding into pay, implying discerning critics monetize sharp scrutiny while others fail to profit.

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Elberta Peaches Bartlett Pears John C. Burns Nebuer Ginger North Side Bottling Works la Crosse, Wis Holy Trinity School Women's New Garment Store Reiman & Tordt Main St W. A. Edwards Pearl Street Over Paulsen Shoe Store Hilliker & Riley General Contractors N. Third Street Shoe Shining Parlor John Hadreas P. O Irvine Rogers W. T. Irvine N.E V. Tausche Hardware CD Konetchy Sage Tomah High Tomah Briefs David Jones Detroit Emma Shultz el Paso Texas G. L. Lawrence Humbiid Henry Meinech H. B. Johnson Messrs I. G. Stutsman A. J. Blair A. R. Bell Simonson Aberdeen S. D C. C. Boomer Michigan Dr. Bell Hobart Fox Jane Fritsinger Greely, Colo Jane Reeves F. M. Branson & So
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