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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1908
Page
5
New York medical authorities link unchecked dyspepsia to tuberculosis in predisposed patients. An ad hawks Rexall Dyspepsia Tablets from the B. M. Hyde Drug Co to treat indigestion with a money back guarantee, noting a 25 cent box lasts fifteen days and is sold in La Crosse by O T Erhart.
Mrs J A Fife and Mrs Danby of Canton Minn visit the city. Miss Vella Limes of Harmony guests in La Crosse. Dollar Day at Doerflinger s Thursday. Dr A R Kempter returns from South Dakota. F B Seymour and Green Bay officials in town. T H Spence travels to Milwaukee on business. Miss Ida Verick visits her sister in Tomah. Mrs Ellis B Usher of Milwaukee visits her mother. M Petit and A Gray of Norway Ridge attend U S court session. The Dollies arrive at Doerflinger s. Miss Daisy McDonald leaves for New Albia after La Crosse hospital stay. Mrs Sam Marsh of St Paul visits Chief Nathan Bradfield. Christ Haus to move family to Tacoma Wash. Dr Will Powell on women s diseases. Zeno M Host in town for United States Annuity and Life Insurance. Mrs Catherine Welch and Cora Haden enroute home to Davenport. John Krogen of Viroqua visiting. P V Ryan of Caledonia calling on friends. J E Reed of Viroqua in city. Gateway City Trier Line advertises carriage service. J P Wagner of Caledonia visiting. Five lace curtains for 1 dollar Thursday at Doerflinger s. Conrad Roefhus of Mabel renewing acquaintances. C E Davis of Sparta in town. Amos Smith of Lake Benton visiting.
Milwaukee Wisconsin October twenty first First Assistant District Attorney William A Hayes resigns effective immediately after accepting a position with the legal staff of the Wisconsin Central railroad company He cites the railway offer as the reason for leaving his district attorney post with Francis E McGovern receiving the resignation
After the regular session this evening the Myron P. Lindsly Rebekah Lodge No 104 will hold a social at the I O O F hall on South Fourth street. Light refreshments will be served. Visiting members are invited. Cards will be played.
The second annual Wisconsin Tobacco Growers Association convened at Turner Hall with about seventy delegates. President H. E. Holmes presides and George E. Moen acts as secretary as the group aims to fix minimum prices for the current tobacco crop, with public excluded during discussions.
Detroit president Navin denies Hughey Jennings is feuding with Highlanders president Farrell over a managerial berth. He states Jennings has one year left on his Tigers contract and would not be refused, though Jennings is content with his current position and could secure a life job with the Tigers if he chooses.
Elsie Maria Larson died at her daughter Mrs A Engaas’s home at 1202 West Avenue South at 11 30 last night. She was 76 and died of old age. She leaves a daughter Mrs Engaas and two sons P O Hanson of the North Side and L A Larson of Oconto. Funeral at 1 pm from the house and 1 30 pm from West Avenue Norwegian Lutheran church Rev R Anderson officiating. Interment Oak Grove cemetery Fessler Dahl in charge.
In federal court Judge Sanborn sentenced Louis Savalia to 60 days in county jail and a $100 fine plus costs after a guilty verdict for introducing liquor on an Indian reservation. He was turned over to the marshal for commitment. Also, the trial of Nels Wick v. Chicago Milwaukee St Paul Omaha Railroad for damages was continued.
The common council finance committee met to review the comptroller Fries budget. Several amendments were approved but work remains incomplete and another meeting is planned for next week.
The remark from women about a man with many late wives reflects local gossip on his marital history. The line about having worn out two or three wives illustrates social judgment and rumor surrounding a widower.
A guilty verdict was returned in a U S district court for Louis Savalia for introducing liquor on an Indian reservation and awaits sentencing. Roy Eberle pitched a no hit game for Hinckley as Aurora was shut out 5 to 0 in Aurora Ni. Gullickson is the Democratic candidate for state senate not Congress, per a correction. L J Killian sold a 6 foot skiff to W W Kidder and a hunting boat to Munz and Thwing. Holley spoke at the First Baptist church YMCA meeting about bank deposit guarantees. Ray S Reid completed a Minnesota tour gathering data for his waterways reports before returning to La Crosse.
Dr John Till of Somerset Wisconsin won a tentative victory as the Wisconsin Supreme Court refused to issue a writ of mandamus in a case brought by A C Umbrell for the state medical board against E W Helm clerk of the circuit court in St Croix county The court said Umbrell had not exhausted all remedies The board had earlier fined the St Croix county court for failing to state a cause or action Umbrell indicated further proceedings would be pursued in the dispute
Carl Bijerke of Cashton aged 25 died at a local hospital yesterday afternoon from spinal meningitis after falling ill Friday. The body was shipped today to Westby for burial.
Monday evening a small gathering of friends attended a house warming at the Leew home for Mr. and Mrs. Alfred James. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. George Burton Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Colman Mr. and Mrs. Holbrook Miss Edna Holbrook Miss Helen Holbrook Judge and Mrs Brindley Mrs James McCord and Mrs M F Egbert.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Law and Mrs. Finch hosted a small coffee for Dr. Mary Piper Houck. Attendees included Dr. Houck and Mesdames L. J. Sawyer, David Austin, Louise Withee, J. W. Skinner, Andrew Lees, A. P. Hankerson and Miss Ingerswen.
A Monday automobile party traveled from Whitehall to La Crosse stopping at Galesville to pick up an extra passenger. They reached La Crosse at noon and dined with Mrs. N F Peterson at 518 Ferry street. After social time they returned in the late afternoon with Mesdames Whitney and Canfield, Dr. Smith, Charles Melba of Whitehall, and Mrs. W Kidder of Galesville.
Mrs. Mary Austin hosted a luncheon at the YWCA today for Mrs. Usher of Milwaukee. The event brought together about six guests in a friendly social gathering.
Mr and Mrs Henry Rooney and Henry Jr visit Decorah Iowa for a few days. Dr Mary Piper Houck packs her household goods and leaves tonight for Wautoma Wisconsin to start a new field of work. Mrs A Fay and Miss Fay return from Minneapolis. Congregational church rummage sale closes after two days raising a round sum for the church treasury.
The Charity ball date is moved to November sixth due to a clash with the annual assembly party.
Friends gathered at 516 North Eighth Street to surprise the Meyers. Mrs Meyers received a Battenburg centerpiece. Guests included E Thomas J A Elliott M Haley J Orton L Williams J Lyons J P Wendling FE Moore Joan Keleher Mary Dean Alice Moore Flynn and F Harrison with cards and refreshments.
The article details Mrs. Platt, widow of Lieut. Ralph Platt, a former Grand Island lawyer, and her alleged involvement with Mr. Tucker. It notes Platt’s death, Tucker’s estrangement from his family, and claims that Tucker has been seen with Mrs. Platt since returning to the U.S. The case draws social attention and may prompt grand jury actions and extradition proceedings once Tucker’s health allows.
Supreme court held that Indians who have become U S citizens are subject to the laws of the state where they reside. Chippewa Indian Michael Morrin of Bayfield County was arrested for using gill nets in Lake Superior. Court directed lower court to proceed to judgment despite Morrin living on an Indian reservation.
Pupils of the Third district school form an auxiliary to the Humane Society with 30 members aged 10 to 12. They aim to alert humane officers to animal cruelty and report findings to the board of education at the next meeting. The Humane Society’s annual meeting is set for November 10 in city hall with reports from La Crosse, West Salem, Bangor and Onalaska agents. October reports show 203 visits, 91 complaints, 39 referrals to the poor commissioner, 6 children to Sparta, 6 to the home for the friendless, 17 boys returned home, 43 meals for boys, 23 work placements for women and girls, 1 neglect arrest, 1 abuse arrest, 20 clothing aid, 2 horse removals, 3 overloaded horses corrected, 3 cats killed, and 43 visits to the office.
In Manitowoc Wisconsin on October 21 forest fire smoke and marsh smoke along with burning grass caused a railway crossing accident. Jacob Shimek of Kelmersville jumped from a wagon as an engine approached. the team died, wagon and goods destroyed, Shimek injured only by shock. The engineer reportedly did not whistle until a few yards from the crossing.
Milwaukee dispatch reports Minneapolis owner Mike Cantillon opposes the national commission fines on players tied to blacklisted bowlers. He calls the rule unfair, noting short contracts and players seeking earnings midseason. Cantillon predicts a wholesale team shakeup before the next season.
The Maggie Marshall steam barge exploded near Kenosha, killing four crewmen in the engine room. Three survivors swam eight miles through heavy surf to summon aid, as rescuers towed the disabled vessel to Kenosha harbor at dawn.
State railroad commission directs Northwestern and Milwaukee roads to restore concentration rates on butter and eggs as in force at Reedburg Portage and other inland cities before May 6 1908.
La Crosse residents look forward to the monthly Dollar Day sale at Doerflinger's this Thursday, touted as the greatest bargain day of the month with special savings on multiple items.
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