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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1909

Page

4

Fountain of Youth Promises Youthful Vitality From Duffy's Whiskey

Uncle Charlie Perry of Lagsport New York aged 92 reports a three week course of Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey restores vigor and youthful brightness. The ad claims the tonic strengthens heart action purifies the system and helps the old enjoy sports of youth. Genuine bottle 0.9 a bottle. Coalitions and testimonials offered by Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. Rochester NY.

Charlie Perry Lagsport N.Y Duffy Syrec Dufy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester

Robbers Board Engine and Loot Westbound Freight

Two men with a pistol boarded Milwaukee yards freight engine No. 71 at Savanna and forced Al Johnson and Ben Reibel to surrender valuables. Reibel grabbed his money and escaped after a struggle. he had $80, Johnson about $10. Fireman Francis Conners was threatened but not seriously harmed. The robbers fled into the night.

Milwaukee Savanna Slough Bridge al Johnson Errae Ben Reibel Ieer Reibel Tobbers Ben Francis Conners

Special meeting of Elks tonight draws big event visit

A local Elks lodge holds a special meeting this evening to finish plans for the Nov 2 event attended by the grand exalted ruler and grand secretary. Secretary George B Frederick urges members to attend for important considerations.

Lodge of Elks George B. Frederick Elks

No Mad Hints of Saloons Near Mint in Fine Juleps

A humorous remark notes saloons around the mint offer fine juleps, suggesting prudence and tradition over novelty. The speaker dismisses outlandish claims with light, witty understatement.

Maude

A Doctor’s Sleep and Coffee Elimination Message

An article urges by linking stomach issues to insomnia and caffeine in coffee and tea. It praises Postum as a drug free alternative that aids nerves and sleep, with a physician testimonial from Georgia and a plug for The Road to Wellville.

Wellville Ini

Lizzie Gardner Burned at Dock on the Mississippi

The rafter Lizzie Gardner, one of the oldest upper Mississippi steamers, burned to a total loss at Nahant harbor near Davenport. Capt. Al Short and a helper fought the blaze as wind and flames consumed the hull. the ship, valued around 10 000 dollars, had no engine fire for weeks prior and last operated over a month ago between Stillwater and Fort Madison.

Lizzie Gardner Mississippi River Nahant Davenport al Short Gardner Stillwater Fort Madison St. Louis Lizzie Short

Divorce Against Popular Clergyman

Mrs. Jennie G. Du Moulin files for divorce from Rev. Walter G. Du Moulin rector of St James Episcopal in San Francisco alleging desertion failure to provide and cruelty. She cites attention to female parishioners and claims he tied their baby to a table and went out with a woman friend and showed her a nude photograph urging her to pose.

San Francisco Cal Jennie G. du Moulin Walter G. du Moulin St James Episcopal Church du Moulin Buffalo N. Y Frank du Moulin Trinity Cathedral Cleveland

State to Make Plows in Prison at Indiana Facility

Indianapolis Oct 27 A Michigan City Prison warden James A Reid under Governor Marshall began an inquiry into which agricultural implements can be produced without patent infringement. The aim is to use prison labor for manufacture to embarrass the harvester trust and provide jobs for inmates.

Indianapolis Ind James A. Reid Michigan City Marshall Harvester Trust

Lynch Threat Looms Over Accused Child Attacker

In Washington D C a heavy armed guard surrounds the jail where John Eagle the alleged assailant of Blanche Wise 11 is held after arrest in Lawrence county Illinois near Vincennes Indiana Crowds gather fearing a lynching if Eagle is identified by the Wise girl and her party.

Washington, D. C John Eagle Blanche Wise Lawrence County Ill Vincennes Ind Eagle Wise

North Side in Brief from La Crosse Cigar Box Co News

Local notes report Dan Moore returning from Lemmon S D with booming town and weather. Milwaukee visitor W E McCullough arrives on business while Mrs Helen Frost leaves for Dayton Wyo. Ill Elizabeth Gillespie home bound. Dr T E Hall relocates family to Kane street. Various residents move addresses and attend church events. Milwaukee road delays crest from a wreck. Franklin club debates police crime news withholding policy with A H Schubert and Rev G W Fogg presenting affirmative and negative.

la Crosse Dan Moore Lemmon S. C W. E. McCullough Milwaukee Wis Helen Frost Kane Street Dayton Wyo Elizabeth Gillespie Berlin Street T. E. Hall la Crescent Minn B. Halverson Prospect Street Bert Nelson The Nelson Clothing Company Ladies’ Society Bethel Church O'Neil Olson Chicago L. Sundway Broadview Mont Louis Hougan Onalaska Minneapolis M. E. Church C. Findeisen Loomis Alice P. Oakes A. H. Schubert Rev G. W. Fogg

Missing man from South Dakota sought in La Crosse vicinity

A mentally imbalanced man, brother of H W Winter of Pittsburg, Pa, escaped while custodian left for lunch aboard a Burlington train at Grand Crossing. Described as medium height and 115 pounds, wearing a light overcoat and gray hat. Police and public alerted as search extends toward Medary. man last seen heading that way. He previously eluded capture at Devils Lake.

la Crosse H. W. Winter Pittsburg Grand Crossing Pennsylvania Burlington Devils Lake

Splendid Pictures Sent to Tribune

The Tribune receives neatly framed pictures from the N. K. Fairbanks company. The paintings are fine reproductions from famous artists and, with well chosen frames, boost ad attractions and are suitable for fair faced American girls.

Tribune The N. K. Fairbanks Company

Pugilist Keny files $2000 suit against Jack Johnson

Chicago October 27 Yank Kenny former boxer sues Jack Johnson for two thousand dollars claiming past services. Johnson is to answer the civil action in court for the amount.

Chicago Jack Johnson Yank” Kenny Ebony Pugilist

People Speak Less When They Know Too Little

Observers note that people often remain quiet or speak sparingly when they lack sufficient information. The saying highlights caution and restraint in dialogue and decision making.

Walsh Seeks One More Day In Bank Wrecking Case

Chicago aged banker John R. Walsh gets another delay as the U S circuit court of appeals postpones ruling on government petition for immediate commitment to federal prison to begin his term in the Chicago National Bank wrecking case.

Chicago John R. Walsh United States Circuit Court of Appeals Chicago National Bank

Roosevelt recounts dangerous hunt with a lion stand-off

From Theodore Roosevelt's African Game Trails, the account describes Roosevelt on foot with Simba the sable, Lady Pease nearby, and a lion threatening a charge. Roosevelt shoots twice, dropping the lion first, then finishing him as companions gather.

Simba Lady Pease Lion Theodore Roosevelt

Budget Revisions and Youth Facility Plans Considered

President Ross Harris leads a meeting with Alfred Heidemann and Walter Gardner as they seek gym access at the Y W C A and bowling alleys at the old Y M C A building. They will review the budget submitted by Comptroller Wm Fries as schools, library and other funds seek increased appropriations to maximize general advantage.

Ross Harris Alfred Heidemann Walter Gardner Wm. Fries

Harvard Freshmen Meet Exeter on Soldiers Field Today

Harvard freshmen face Exeter at Soldiers Field in a close contest after both teams posted fine records this season.

Boston Harvard Exeter Soldiers’ Field

Boys Newsies Form Local Club At City Mission

Seventeen newsies organized a Boys club at the city mission to provide food and wholesome winter entertainment for boys on the streets. Plans include basketball games and a bowling tournament. next meeting will admit new members and set future plans. An eight-member committee will draft a constitution and by laws, with officers elected.

Newsies City Mission

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