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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1909

Page

5

Allen Cleared of Charge in Cataract Assault Case

Frank Allen, accused of larceny for $80, was vindicated in Justice Doxrud's court after evidence showed he did not steal the money. The hearing revealed Allen had funds from prior work and other sources, while defense witnesses supported his innocence. The case tied to the Cataract assault and could have altered the perpetrators' penalties.

Sparta Wis Frank Allen Andrew Johnson Doxrud Goodman Rochester Minn Allen Johnson Baron la Crosse Cataract Abel

Dedicatory Exercises Planned for Holy Trinity School

The dedicatory services for Holy Trinity School on South Fourteenth Street will be held at 3 o clock next Sunday afternoon. Right Rev. Bishop Schwebach will officiate with several priests assisting. A supper will follow hosted by the congregation's societies.

Holy Trinity School South Fourteenth Street Bishop Schwebach

Post Office Expansion Requires Additional Funds

Postmaster reports the local post office project will need more money than the original $40,000 appropriation. Bids came in at $43,500 from H. and F. Roettiger of Fountain City and $49,500 from Northern Construction of Milwaukee. Congressman J. J. Esch plans to seek new funding at the December session. if approved, the contract will be awarded and work will begin.

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

Personal news and local notices in La Crosse area

Birth announced for Mr and Mrs H Fauver at 1315 Market. County agricultural school at Onalaska reports 133 students. military drill begins. Job ads seek girls at La Crosse Cigar Box Co. Local visits and travels noted, including Henry Lamprecht recovering from a leg bullet and various residents visiting Caledonia Aurora and Milwaukee. Community events: Ladies society outing, Harmony Camp card party, and a George Blackstone Irving lecture promotion. Deputy reports and prize-winning Peerless flour cake results at Interstate fair. Monkeys recaptured by Wells Fargo depot agents.

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 Dahlgren J. K. Lowery Wood Street Elgin Ill Grace Avery C. J. Ross Vine Street Milwaukee C. C. Looney E. W. Mitchel Aurora J. H. Bergoust Avon Street City Mills Wells Fargo Express Company Geo. W. Kindschi Madison H. A. Weil Carlson Spring Grove D. Jeffry Delmar H. W

Real Estate Sells Above Assessment in La Crosse County

The state tax commission report shows 359 sales totaling 590435 dollars in La Crosse County last year, 285 lots selling for 400752 dollars, and 4850 acres of farm land selling for 189683 dollars, all above the assessed valuation of 424908, 299638, and 125270 respectively.

la Crosse County State Tax Commission C. H. Rawlinson

Another Horse Thief Arrested

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

William Duncan Mt. Carrol Ill Duncan Palmer

Gardener Paid For Okra As Pawpaws Enter Diet Talk

A man paid a gardener for okra and pawpaws appear in local dining chatter. The anecdote highlights everyday produce trades and evolving fruit choices in the community.

Painful Indigestion and Dyspepsia Relief from Stuart's Tablets

Describes painful indigestion as a common dyspepsia form with dull stomach pain after meals, burning sensations, gnawing and craving, with relief claimed from Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets. Pills digest food, curb symptoms, and are urged as a cure, with price 50 cents and an offer for a free sample by F A Stuart Co., Marshall, Michigan.

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

Two Civil Wedding Ceremonies Reported in La Crosse

Miss Minie Techmer and Mr Christ Schlichemeyer wed at 1524 Travis Street with Rev J L Panzlau presiding. Best man William Schlichemeyer and bridesmaid Anna Techmer attended. The couple will reside at 1524 Barlow Street. Also, Miss Augusta Knie and Mr Gustav Helke married at 1206 South Eighth Street with Rev Panzlau officiating. they will live 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

Luncheon Honors Miss Nannie Funk At Doerflinger Home

Miss Viola Doerflinger entertained at a luncheon yesterday in honor of Miss Nannie Funk, one of the brides to be. Mrs. William Funke served as chaperone with pink and white chrysanthemums decorating the gathering. attendees included Misses Marie Wheeler, Eleanor Marston, Emma and Louisa Gund, Irma and 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 Afternoon Coffee for Ladies

Mrs Joseph Clarke entertained a few ladies at a social coffee gathering this afternoon, inviting friends for conversation and light refreshments in a neighborly visit.

Joseph Clarke

Business Visitors Reported in Wisconsin and Minnesota Cities

West Salem hosts a business trip presence while T. J. Borst of Wittenberg Wisconsin visits La Crosse. George Metcalf Jr of Lansing Ta is in La Crosse on business. Miss Ethel Holmes joins Bell Telephone. R. L. Stanton conducts business in 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

Emma Johnson Hosts Coffee Gathering With Puzzles

Miss Emma Johnson entertained friends with coffee yesterday and offered picture puzzles as entertainment after refreshments.

Emma Johnson

Church Affairs Objective Dinners And Supper Planned

The Woman's Guild of Christ church will be entertained tomorrow at the guild rooms by Mesdames C. N. Moller 8 D. Meister and Charles Noble. The Woman's Union of the Congregational church will give a supper tomorrow at the church parlors with 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 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 club meetings noted with two instructors

The Greek class met yesterday with Mrs J E McConnell and the Wednesday Afternoon class met today with Mrs John Brindley. Sheduled gatherings show active participation by students in language study under different instructors.

J. E. McConnell John Brindley

Twentieth Century Club Hosts Revolutionary Painters Lesson

The Twentieth Century club met at 1147 Main Street for a Tuesday afternoon session on Revolutionary Painters Gil bert Stuart and C. W. Peale. Mrs. R. E. Osborne led the lesson with help from Mrs. Law and others. The group planned to send Emma Law and R. J. Russel as delegates to the state Federated Woman's Clubs convention in Waukesha October 27 and 28, with D. S. McArthur as state auditor and Mrs. Coate as an accompanying attendee.

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 as his physician attended him at 11 o'clock last night to ease his pain. He endured a long difficult night with attendants at his bedside. this morning he was somewhat easier. Humane Agent Berry visited and said the invalid has only a few days to live.

Phillip Smith Phsician Humane Berry

Konetchy Shines in Sox Victory Over Nationals

Eddie Konetchy of this city pitched the last two innings as the White Sox beat the All Star Nationals 4 to 3 in Chicago. He entered in the seventh, allowed one single, struck out two, and walked two, with no hits for himself in yesterday's game.

White Sox Chicago Sox Eddie Konetchy Eddie

Sage for darkening the hair by Sage and Sulphur

A historic note on using sage to restore hair color. Modern preparation Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur is offered by druggists for 50c or 1.00 a bottle, available through Wyeth Chemical Co. and via C. T. Erhart.

Wyeth Wyeth Chemical Company Cortlandt St New York

Humane Society creates nurse committee and November meeting

The Humane Society appoints Ella Mathews Henry Faville and E S Hebberd to study hiring a trained nurse. A November public meeting may follow. The Oct treasury stands at 12.43 of 339.92 with notes on welfare work and numerous counts of benefits and services.

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

Champion Josher Homer Robinson Visits Our Midst

Homer Robinson of Youngstown Ohio, famed josher of the northwest, lounges at Hotel La Crosse exchanging jests about hotel life. He boasts of jokes, wines, and a polar expedition mood as he ribbed staff and diners with light, humorous barbs and vivid travel banter.

Homer Homer Robinson Youngstown Josher Northwest Hotel la Crosse Peary The Lord’s Cook Arctic

Tomah High Football Team Reorganizes For Season

Tomah Wisconsin October 19 special report says the Tomah High football squad reorganized after a week of halted practice. Two key players Bell and Retter will miss this year due to other duties, but the team shows vim and aims to meet La Crosse and Sparta before season ends. Other notes include local visits, library additions, and social gatherings.

Tomah Wis Bell Retter la Crosse Sparta Iron

Critics Reap Gain From Fault-Finding Art, Few Profits

The remark notes that many critics exist, yet only a small number turn fault-finding into pay. It suggests select critics monetize scrutiny, while the majority persist without significant reward.

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Elberta Peaches Bartlett Pears John C. Burns Cream & Butter Company Nebuer Ginger North Side Bottling Works la Crosse, Wis Women’s New Garment Store REIMAN @ TORDT Main St Wia W. A. Edwards Main 8&T Pearl Street General Contractors N. Third Street P. O Irvine Rogers W. T. Irvine N. E V. Tausche Hardware CO Konetchy Sage Tomah High Tomah Briefs David Jones Detroit Emma Shultz el Paso Texas G. L. Lawrence Humbiid Henry Meinech H. B. Johnson I. G. Stutsman A. J. Blair A. R F. M. Branson & Son
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