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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1908
Page
5
Attorney General declares ownership extends to the water's edge affecting riparian rights for landowners and users of streams and lakes. The ruling covers land between high and low water marks and ties to bank grade, with implications for navigable and non navigable waters.
The ruling confirms the government owns all land ever covered by water and that boat owners may tie to government land without inland consent. Local launch owners, coal men, and fishermen gain relief from dockage and excessive wharfage, with rights to draw series on land rather than backstops. Islands prone to flooding also belong to the United States.
A special meeting of the finance water and ordinance committees at city hall amended Alderman Keller's resolution, lowering the water mains project appropriation from 16000 to 15000 after review showed 10000 would not suffice.
Old Settlers Homecoming brings together residents including Mr H E Strand at West Salem fair. Local visits link Dr George Powell and banker Thomas S Thompson with friends. Kidney health pitches Foley’s Cure. Community notices cover travel, teaching appointments, moves to La Crosse, and preparations for the Interstate Fair.
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for sympathy and kindness during the illness and death of their beloved mother. They especially thank the choir for floral offerings. Signed by Mrs. H. Bymers, John Terpstra, Weba Terpstra, Oner Terpstra.
Judge Wallace spoke to prohibitionists in Missouri pledging to keep the state dry where laws require. A heckler claimed St. Louis could stay dry too, as the judge overturned an ice water glass and veered from the topic during the ensuing confusion.
W. T. Irvine offers fine heavy solid gold collar buttons at one dollar each. The ad promotes luxury jewelry including diamonds and watches from 429 Main St. Diamonds Watches Jewelry.
Mrs. Van Steenwyk hosted a four table bridge luncheon at the Country club Tuesday. Prizes went to Mrs. J. M. Skinner and Mrs. A. P. Hankerson. Miss Helen Belle vue and Miss Agnes McCord planned a luncheon for Mrs. Allen McCord of Portland. The Gund sisters host a dance for Miss Agnes Gund of Cleveland. Miss Elsie Anderson gave a coffee for six friends with guessing games.
Mr W B Webb leaves for Hamilton Montana to take up a ranch. Mrs C A Smith travels to Denver after telegram about sister Miss Minnie Taylor. Mrs Elsie Gile Scott attends Jennie Hinkley wedding in Green Bay. Mrs Allen McCord and son James visit Portland couple. Miss Margery Sill returns from Fountain City. Gustave and Abby Ruediger arrive at 1122 Main Brayton home for a few days on honeymoon. Mrs I M Reynolds returns from Minneapolis after the fair.
Captain Fugina of the Rutledge estimates $2000 in boat damage and lost business after a collision with a bridge at Winona while following the La Crosse without whistling. The vessel is under repair at Winona and will finish the season in tow at Stillwater. Gullickson faces ballot questions with 131 votes needed. he has 80 in La Crosse county and 51 in Trempealeau, awaiting further returns.
Miss Anna Doherty of Kenosha is in critical condition at Kenosha hospital after a savage attack that left her with more than forty wounds. Henry Bushman, the confessed assailant, was rushed to Racine in a closed car to escape crowds as police swore in twenty special officers and cordoned the county jail. Bushman, intoxicated, accosted Doherty as she returned home from a downtown medicine show and dragged her to a secluded place where he beat her into unconsciousness.
Des Moines Iowa Sept 10 Congressman Haughen said he will not likely run for the senate against Cummins. His statement follows a large stand out vote in the joint assembly for Congressman W I Smith signaling him as the leading candidate.
A compact proverb stating that avoiding engagement with evil reduces trouble and interference in daily life. It conveys caution about inviting trouble by antagonizing negative forces or actions.
Druggist Chas Beyschlag notes the practice of tailoring prescriptions for comfort and taste while keeping costs reasonable. He claims to have filled about 106000 prescriptions from town physicians and out-of-town sources, reflecting attention to patient experience and affordability.
The court clarifies that amendments to the interstate commerce act tighten adherence to the established rates and rejects the defense that lack of knowledge or negligent ignorance should absolve liability. It criticizes trial court rulings on proof of knowledge and notes the heavy fine tied to ownership by Standard Oil of New Jersey. The panel rebuffs a motion for rehearing to certify questions to the Supreme Court.
The will of William Bronson Sr has been filed in probate and disposes of the personal property. No petition for probating has been filed yet as all real estate was deeded to his wife before his death.
William K. Vanderbilt Jr, donor of the Vanderbilt cup, arrived from Europe and said he will never take part in another automobile race, declaring he has had enough of racing and canceling his participation in the October Long Island contest.
A reflective note asserts resilience amid hardship saying the group maintains decent progress despite ongoing difficulties. It emphasizes collective effort and steady morale without detailing specific events or figures.
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