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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
7
Three brothers are named in a regional item about a family history project and drugs investigation in Minnesota and the Northwest. The notice mentions death by own action and references a fatal event tied to family history records.
A Minneapolis drug salesman Robert W. Davies died after a morphine addiction. his brothers also suffered from drug and liquor abuse, leading to deaths by gun and poison. Davies left a bitter note blaming his wife Eva Pomerleau, once a society figure in Minneapolis.
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy for female ailments including period irregularities, headaches, backaches, and faint spells. It claims to strengthen and regulate the pelvic organs without alcohol or habit forming drugs, warns against early operation unless untreated, and offers confidential consultation by letter with a 1000 page medical adviser mailed on request.
Mrs. W. T. McDowell of Buffalo New York became insane on a Great Northern train traveling west toward Seattle. She arrived from Crookston and attempted to pawn her watch to raise funds. The episode occurred between St Paul and Barnesville, ending in Grand Forks where she is held in jail awaiting word from relatives in Seattle.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a superior cure for stomach pains cramps and cholera morbus. It advises keeping a bottle due to rising ailments from fresh fruit watermelon and green corn season and promotes constant availability.
Michael Cummins a twenty one year foreman on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway was found dead in his Plymouth home with his neck broken his face battered and jaw dislocated. Officers have charge of the body and there is every indication of murder.
Rochester Minn Oct 29 Dr W W Mayo suffered a severe injury to his left hand from an accident with farm machinery just east of the city His hand was badly mangled with two fingers nearly torn off Yet despite advanced age he has an excellent chance for full recovery He is father to Dr W J Mayo and Dr C Mayo.
In Bemidji on October 29 William J. Sullivan a local tailor was sentenced by Judge C W Stanton to county jail for contempt of court for failing to pay alimony to his divorced wife. He will remain in jail until the due support is paid.
A $4,000 slander case is on in Northwood Iowa. John Benson sues his brother in law Thomas Christians over insulting remarks said about Benson's wife. Both men are wealthy and prominent in the community.
The article notes that if the husband does not handle the body the wife will assume funeral arrangements and write the final sentence in the tragedy tied to Eva Pomerleau and Robert W. Davies, nine years after their marriage.
Roy Malone, a farmer's son near Poskin, Wis, was injured by an accidental rifle discharge while hunting. He fell from a log while holding a cocked gun, which discharged, sending a bullet through his left leg and shattering his left forearm. Doctors fear loss of the arm.
The funeral of Julius Kuehn Democratic nominee for sheriff was held at the Congregational church with Rev. Samuel MacNeill leading services. Odd Fellows and Elks escorted the body from church to cemetery as city and county officials attended. Honorary pallbearers included ex mayors H. B. Tanner H. J. Mulholland Luther Lindauer C. S. Boyd F. M. Charlesworth and C. E. Raught. Business was suspended during the services.
Prof Olander announces the South Dakota Educational association program for the annual convention at the normal school December 29 30 31. Prominent speakers include President C H French Nathan C Schaeffer Miss Cora Mel Patten Dr Thomas Nicholson and Judge B Lindsey. Station agent killed at Albert Lea Minn L J Okre dies after leg amputation from switch accident. Mrs Okre collapses from shock. Okre a long time Rock Island Company employee regarded as one of the best.
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