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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1908
Page
4
Weather bureau official C Thompson released September records showing temperatures from 62 to 68 degrees and noting autumn frost dates. Historical extremes include 87 inches of monthly precipitation and 11 clear days, with last frost date in spring recorded as April 30th.
Sept 11 Fort Meigs hosted a grand monument ceremony honoring those who died in the 1812 to 1814 conflict. Governors Harris Verhor Willson Mar and Major Hunter attended along with speakers like Poraker of Ohio. An immense crowd gathered to pay tribute to the fallen soldiers.
North side stores plan to close 2 to 5 PM as Merchants day, urging loyalty to the ball team to boost attendance to 95 000. Downtown shops may stay open, while a lack of unified leadership on the north side fuels calls for civic support tomorrow.
Iron Workers union has donated a large heater to the Trades and Labor council for a Labor Day event. The stove is on display at Jostem Hardware on Pearl Street and will be contested during the city celebrations next Monday.
Tomorrow afternoon the Good Samaritans will meet at Mrs Harris residence 411 Berlin street to select projects and plan work for the coming season. The meeting aims to organize volunteers and assign tasks for community service visible in the fold of the local charity group.
A Labor Day picnic is planned by the German Lutheran church with an elaborate program. Details are to be announced later as definite arrangements are finalized.
Smitn F on Con Corrigan who has been sick shows improvement and can be out again. W Button returns home to Chicagos after visiting CG A Button at 1608 Charles street. Walter Button back from Redmont where he spent vacation. Haworth league of Caledonia Street M H church to hold a business meeting at Mrs H L Partridge home, with hostesses Mrs Partridge and Mrs Nessiar. Sewing circle of German Lutheran church meets tomorrow afternoon with Mrs Goeler. Mrs Kate Levens at state fair in Minneapolis visiting sister. Miss Myrtle Taylor and Miss Bana Larson left for Winona to attend seminary. Mr and Mrs Sophy of Ohica g0 visiting home of wl Meforming. Mrs F C Lampman visiting friends in Minneapolis for a week. Hiscox leaves today for extended western trip, about four hours? month. Pat Cain, long absent, much improved and expected out soon. Miss Winnie Svann returning from visit with brother John Evans of West La Crosse, now in Racing with niece Chloe from West La Crosse.
The Milwaukee Road buys Allanson Murphy News and hotel chain assets, including Cameron House and related eateries and news stands, transferring management to John H. Murphy. The deal covers multiple Wisconsin Minnesota Iowa and Dakotas towns with headquarters in Chicago. Ships and services on the Milwaukee system will now bear the John H. Murphy System imprint.
Veterans receive medals at the Knights of Pythias lodge ceremony planned for November 10 in LaCroste. Medalists include H. Thomas, C.C. Hamilton, T. A. Getterdam, M. A. Tuteur, and H. R. Wood of Laneshoro Minnesota. A class of five will be initiated and a smoker is expected. Linton lodge to conduct work in early September.
Department No. 8 was called about 10 this morning to the residence of George Stangle at 925 Ferry Street where a mattress ignited in a closet after a lighted match was used by his daughter. Neighbors helped extinguish the blaze before the fire department arrived. no damage reported.
Judge Snow of Vie nona district court denied Engler’s request for a new trial in the lawsuit brought by John Engler against La Crosse Dredging Company. The court upheld a judgment awarding Engler $8,000, with the decision noted as final.
Rural free delivery will soon start across the entire Clark County district after inspectors map routes and establish regular service. Hon John J Esch reports the plan, noting Clark County is the sole county in the district yet to implement rural delivery. World-wide officials are actively laying out lines as the program proceeds.
Thomas and Phdon, north feed merchants, say they have increased business and established four branches on 1 and King streets. They do not intend to locate on the south side but plan a branch there to handle south side business and gain better advantage.
Recruiting officer will form one team to join Omaygua Chub Two Vote Berger Two and Oi Timers as bowling season plans advance. Hunt alleys undergo improvements, lanes are being leveled and the entire bowling house readied for opening. A meeting will be held soon to elect league offers and set season dates. Old-timers group led by Miller and Hunt will join. Omanga Vote-Berger will supply two teams. fourth squad to be recruited by the recruitment officer.
The funeral for John Olson tomorrow at 2:30 p m will be held at the Norwelan Lutheran Church, with Rey Vik officiating. Interment will follow at the Onal S aske cemetery, William Dwyer in charge.
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