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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 07, 1909

Page

8

Stranger De Coursey Found Dead in Taylor County Jail Cell

A man named De Coursey was found dead in a jail cell in Medford Wisconsin after sharing a room with Albert Heinz. Heinz, described as insane but not violently so, held a bloodstained shoe and stood over the body as the sheriff brought food. The cell and room showed extensive bloodstains indicating a brutal struggle during an overnight stay.

Medford Wis Decoursey Taylor County Albert Heinz Heinz

Potato Bake at Waupaca Opens Second Year Festival

Waupaca Wis Sept 7 The second annual potato bake festival under the Waupaca Businessmen's Advancement association opened with an estimated 6000 visitors joining a free dinner of baked potatoes roast beef bread and coffee served by city women The potato and vegetable exhibit is larger than last year with county fair level displays Today marks the bid day.

Waupaca Wis

Public Auction Planned for Monroe Church Property

Monroe Wis Sept 7 On Monday Sept 18 the church property at Clinton and Liberty streets with building and two lots will be sold to the highest bidder. Church furnishings including an Estey organ stove pipe clock and kindergarten fixtures will also be offered.

Monroe Wis Clinton and Liberty Streets Estey

Foley's Urine Laxative Promotes Cleansing Claim

An advertisement promotes Foley's Urine Laxative as a remedy not only for indigestion and liver trouble but also for pimples and blotches. The copy claims the product cleanses the system and is pleasant to take, attributed to C. T. Erhart.

Foley C. T. Erhart Dr. Pierce

Boy Dies After Street Car Collision In Milwaukee

Henry Henke a 15 year old son of August Henke of Austin and Oklahoma avenues was killed when struck by a north bound Howell avenue street car just south of Milwaukee city limits. His head was nearly severed from his body.

Milwaukee Wis Henry Henke August Henke Austin Oklahoma Howell Avenue

Burglars wreck drug store but miss money in Wis

Abbottsford police report burglars forced entry to F. B. Wing's drug store Monday. They wrecked the safe and broke windows, destroying medicine, but no money was taken. Property damage runs into hundreds of dollars.

Abbottsford Wis F. B. Wing

Wisconsin Master Horseshoers Open Meet in Eau Claire

The State Association of Master Horseshoers opened in Eau Claire with broad representation from across Wisconsin. Frank led the initial proceedings as the event began Monday and set the pace for the gathering.

Eau Claire Wis Wisconsin State Association of Master Horseshoers Frank

Minnesota Doctor Fireworks Night Burglary Chase

Dr. Arner of Scotland woke to a burglar in his room and chased him in night clothes through half the town. He fired twice, likely wounding the intruder, then found his trousers with about $100 missing. the trousers and empty pocketbook were later found on a sidewalk.

Sioux Falls S. D Arner Scotland Arner Beleves

Narrow Escape Senor Bayliss Credits Honey and Tar

Edgar N. Bayliss a Robinsonville Del merchant writes of a near consumption illness two years ago. He started using Foley's Honey and Tar which stopped his cough and led to full recovery plus a gain of twenty eight pounds.

Edgar N. Bayliss Robinsonville Del Foley T. Erhart

Association President Gregoire Presides at Gathering

Eau Claire leader Gregoire presided as mayor Frawley delivered a welcome speech. L B Doolan of Milwaukee, former association president, responded to the address.

To Be Clear of the Coffee Troubles

A woman recalls coffee caused illness for her husband and herself. They quit coffee, started Postum, and both recovered with improved health and weight. She notes others mistake Postum for coffee and encourages trying The Road to Wellville in the packages.

Ballot Box Closes This Evening in $3 500 Contest

The Tribune contest ends this evening with the ballot box locked until the next Saturday Sept 11 at 10 p m. Judges will count in full view with all candidates and friends present. All votes must arrive by 10 p m Sept 11. coupons expire Sept 7. Subscriptions from outside La Crosse urged. many districts active with final push for subscriptions and credits.

Tribune Contest Department la Crosse la Crossites the Tribune

District One residents list with addresses and values

The district on La Crosse South Side compiles names and addresses including Olive Bartlett Frieda Ikert Ethel Olberg Mrs Thrun Annah Cole Rose Keefe Grace Nichols Lilah Derr Elsie Schreiber Mrs H Gundlach Mabel Johnson May Hegenbarth Mrs Evenson Bertha Iverson Ella Johnson Minnie Erlich Edith Woolley Myrtle Atkinson Agnes Erickson Louise Maurer Helen Thurston Mrs B M Aiken Pauline Keim Anna Dockendorf Mrs S Milliceatz Lillian Dittlefson Mrs F Goede Helen Kocimski May Peck Julia Johnson Mrs Phillips Gertie Kelly Mrs E Harzar Julia Wenz Henr Henzel Clara Ebele Bessie Nevins Annie Hackner Mrs Wagner Mrs F Killian Lona Bedessem with listed values ranging up to 665,430 for Grace Nichols and lower figures for other residents.

Olive Bartlett S. 21St Frieda Ikert M. C Ethel Olberg Mrs. Thrun Annah L. Cole Rose Keefe Grace Nichols S. C Lilah Derr Elsie Schreiber H. Gundlach G. B. Mabel Johnson May Hegenbarth Mark H.c.evenson Bertha Iverson Ella Johnson Minnie Erlich Edith Woolley Myrtle Atkinson Agnes Erickson Louise Maurer Helen Thurston B. M.aiken Pauline Keim Travis Anna Dockendorf S. Milliceatz Grove Lillian Dittlefson Vine F. Goede Helen Kocimski Mark May Peck Julia Johnson Phillips Gertie Kelly E. Harzar Julia Wenz Henr. Henzel Johnson Clara Ebele Bessie Nevins Annie Hackner Ferry Wagner Redfield F. Killian Lona Bedessem S. Ltd

District Two Voters List Tallies for North Side La Crosse

The district two roster lists residents and numbers on Charles George Avon Kane Bertha Sal Rose Clinto Berlin Cal Rose Kane etc. It includes Minnie Tietz Molly Boyle Maude Fuller Bessie Iverson Emma Hirt Martha Smieszak and many others with monetary or household figures. The compilation appears as a street and address based census style inventory of residents.

Minnie Tietz Charles Molly Boyle George Maude Fuller Avon Bessie Iverson Emma Hirt 8. C Martha Smieszak Kane Bertha Dobrunz Geo Elda Anderson Ruth Granke Rose Mrs. Anderson Freda Sagen Clinto Mrs. C. J. Gifford Blanche Hardy Cora Gilberg Berlin Helen McCausland Cal Edith Swarthout Kath. Morris Edith Eberhart Della P. Nessler Clara Ruud Kath. Beyers Mabel Paulson Marg. Fitzpatrick Berl Olga Casperson Loomis

District Three voter list tallies with multiple names

District Three tallies show numerous residents from Sparta Chaseburg Coon Valley Stockholm and surrounding areas earning listed totals ranging from 77 995 for Lizzie Murphy to 3 895 for final entries. The long roster includes many women across towns like Cashton Readstown Westby and Bangor with varying figures.

Lizzie Murphy Sparta Letha Hoyt Chaseburg Alice Lee Coon Valley Adell Boorman Stockholm Marjorie Pierce Chroqua Ella Hegge Cashton Alois A. Fix Tomah Leila McKee W. Salem Dora Hom Onalaska Lila Davis Muriel Ingalls Whitehall Anna Mason Viroqua Lena Sarney Millie Vaughn Waureka Juniata Hutchins Indep Josie Mabel Mitby Westby H. O. Miller Belle Violet Gould Norwalk T. N. Nelson Gays Mill Frances Rice Wilton Ethel Oldenburg la Farge H. Stecker Bell Cent Ila Ec J. Kaiserman Viola Madeline Eberle Alma Mabel Fortune Virogau Mary Chane Bangor R.R E. F. Permot Boscobel Mabel Halvorson Sol Grove Lillie Hass Ruby Smart New Lisbon C. M. Clark Clara Berg Mary Vanek Pr. du Chien M. Gilfillan Olive Caya Lynxville Ella Ryder Jessie Reba Clemie Wagner Readstown Laura Rudrud Rodie Brush Stoddard Hilda Scharner

District Four Voter Roster Details by Territory

District Four lists residents across Minnesota and Iowa with vote tallies for each name. Names include Meta Kennet Lansing Ia and Grace Hart Hokah with respective figures, plus many others such as Hannah Johnson Lanesboro and Winifred Sangum Preston.

Meta Kennet Lansing Rith Cooper Lansink Grace Hart Hokah Hannah Johnson Lanesboro Maude Bathrick Rushford Mrs. J. Durr McGregor Louise Halvorson Grove Mattie Weber Tina Anderson Houston Winifred Sangum Preston C. A. Ross N.mcgregor E. O'Brien Yohe New Albia Anna Langlie N. McGregor Irene Dorival Caledonia Irene Horne Louise Wolley Mary Lichter Katie Koll

Notable Minnesota Communal Meeting Attendees List

The clipping lists numerous residents from towns such as Sp address Grove Caledonia New Albin Harmony La Crescent McGregor and Preston with scores next to each name. Individuals include Minnie Glasrud Sarah Weida Florence Haberstad Lyla May Esther Rix Lena Zick Anna Houlihan Inga Anderson Clara Tone May Enos Esther Hudson Hazel Schild Ellen Burke Edith Kramer Florence Kingsbury Katherine Daley and others. The figures range from 1 000 to 18 360.

Minnie Glasrud Sarah Weida Caledonia Florence Haberstad Lanesb Lyla May New Albin Iowa Esther Rix Harmony Lena Zick la Crescent Anna Houlihan Inga Anderson Sp. Grove Clara Tone Spring Grove May Enos Brownsville Mar. Walter McGregor M. Bergman Esther Hudson Mrs. S. J. Evans la Cres Hazel Schild Hokah Ellen Burke N. McGregor Edith Kramer Florence Kingsbury Preston Katherine Daley

Chamberlain’s Liniment Promises Quick Relief for Injuries

In sudden mishaps it provides care when a family physician isn’t available. It eases soreness from sprains cuts wounds and bruises and drives away pain with reliable action.

Chamberlain

Watchman Foils Masked Robbers at Minneapolis Park

Elmer, a park watchman at Minehaha Park pavilion, repelled two masked gunmen in a 3 am pistol duel. The robbers fired over a dozen shots while Elmer fired once, scattering the duo as they fled in confusion.

Minneapolis

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