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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
7
Local militia companies may fail to provide the required number of men for the Ft. Benjamin Harrison drill. The fair week schedule and business obligations threaten to reduce the ranks of Company M and others, leaving about 40 to 50 members needed to join the Third regiment. The shortage could force substitutions from nearby units and delay attendance.
Capt. Rawlinson reports many applications from militiamen not among the fifty selected for their companies. Major Richards of Sparta visited the city on Wednesday to inspect local units ahead of their departure the week of September 20.
Herbert Parsons received Roosevelt’s praise in Oyster Bay as he arrived to secure the New York county vote for Hughes. Parsons praised the situation and declared, It’s all Taft and Hughes, and everything is nice. Paul Morton of Equitable Life Insurance attended the luncheon with six other guests.
The American fleet, after a seven day voyage from Melbourne, begins final days of hospitality as hundreds of sailors come ashore in Albany. About 10,000 visitors gather as ships prepare to coal for Manila with health among officers and men reported splendid.
List of local people with career moves health notes travels and social events. Joseph Bjornstadt joins Citizens' State Bank while Dr George Powell expands practice. Alderman James Parker visits from Viroqua. Miss Velva Larsen, Miss Louise Hanson, Miss Anna Kelly and others appear in visits and trips. Ice cream social Sept 13 at Concordia hall.
The Boma family expresses sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for assistance after their loss. They thank the Redmen for pallbearers and Rev Father Jaerres for conducting services, noting appreciation for floral tributes and many kindnesses received.
Rev. D. C. Jones of London Ohio arrived to lead the Manitowoc Presbyterian church and will preach next Sunday. He recently toured Europe and is staying with Mrs. Jones at 234 South Seventh Street. Jones noted his 1891 Princeton graduation and ordination in Neillsville Wisconsin. He sees La Crosse improving but has no specific reform plans.
The Y M C A board appointed Judge C L Baldwin and PB M Brink to contact physical directors nationwide to hire a new director for the coming year at a reduced salary. A first class instructor will lead the physical work after the new building is finished. Educational work begins this fall with English for foreigners and elementary courses. Registration is open. classes start October first.
Rev. Irving H. Berg of the Reformed Church in Catskill declines a raise after his stipend was raised from 2000 to 2500 during his vacation. He returns to find the higher pay and rejects it, keeping his original salary.
Democratic county chairman reports Gullickson won only 44 Trempealeau votes and did not circulate nomination papers, leaving his name off the ballot for state senator. If confirmed, Morris would have no opposition for re election.
Squire of Viroqua patents a new washing machine design and arranges with the R C Kuhn company to manufacture a working model. Five applicants were examined as Indian matrons at the federal building this week. New circuit court jurors include M L Burton J D Becker Wenzel Korn Hugh Roberts and J A Fijel stad. Y M C A directors meet with Mrs George Sales of St Louis to speak. Sales will address the men Sunday. Kenetchy hit a home run in the St Louis versus Chicago game Wednesday.
A cornice stone on the bank of Iola's new block broke loose as a derrick lifted it, crashing down with 2000 pounds of stone as a battering ram into the structure below. The bank front, nearly finished, sustained damage and several base stones were knocked out, costing hundreds.
Chippewa Falls Wis Sept 11 John Till a plaster specialist from Austria arrived barefoot in town en route to Somerset due to foot pain and travel needs.
A brief, poetic note describes a season cue where a boy facing a certain direction signals the location of a peach tree. The quirky observation ties gesture to fruit discovery and seasonal whimsy.
A Virginia mother credits Grape-Nuts for restoring her health and enabling successful nursing. She reports her baby is four months old and thriving while she resumes full duties. The Nestle Postum Co. promotion cites reader letters as genuine examples and invites further letters.
Principal W. O. Brown loses support of many students after opposing the water cure hazing. Freshmen were ducked under a hydrant by seniors, and he ordered the practice stopped or the school water supply would be cut off.
A. E. Bingham was appointed receiver of the H. B. Smith Pen company. Judge Grimm overruled the demurrer in Patrolman John Brown's suit to oust George Appleby as police chief.
Mrs. Cameron Baldwin hosted an at home affair on Madison street with fall flowers and a marigold centerpiece. Guests were welcomed by Mary and Jane Baldwin as Mrs. Andrew Lees and Mrs. J. H. Doherty supervised. Irma Berger and Helen Jacobson assisted.
Mrs E R Savage entertained neighborhood ladies yesterday evening at a lively five hundred card party.
Miss Agnes McCord and Miss Helen Bellevue entertained at the Country club for Mrs. Allen McCord of Portland Oregon. Prizes went to Mrs. James Hogan Mrs. John Bayer and Mrs. G W Traer. Buff et refreshments followed.
A five year old Virginia Baker celebrated a birthday yesterday afternoon with a party for many of her young friends. Attendees included Irene Pamperin Louise Platz Alice Maxine Platz Dorothy Noble Agnes Boyd Florence Schweizer Elizabeth Iden Betty Hixon Hazel Bentley Ida May Bentley Zeta McDonough Helen Meiggs Louise McIntosh Helen Baker and the hostess.
Friends of Miss Mary Stevenson held a kitchen shower at the Y W C A rooms last evening. She received many useful and attractive articles and light refreshments were served.
Mrs Allen McCord and son James leave for Portland Oregon after visiting Mrs James McCord and Miss Agnes Mc Cord. Mrs Frank Hemberger who spent the summer with her parents accompanies her home. Mrs Charles Hoegh of Spring Grove Minnesota visits Mrs H A Hinckley. Mrs George Pettingill of Iron River Wisconsin visits sister Mrs S G McMillan. Mrs M T Wimsey returns to Brookings South Dakota after staying with Mr and Mrs D J Smith.
The Oklahoma state supreme court on September 11 affirmed the bank deposit guarantee law stabilizing insured deposits. The ruling preserves protections for bank customers and maintains the framework for deposit guarantees nationwide.
The Savannah News notes Mr. Taft as a golf enthusiast and fisherman while Mr. Bryan favors more action sports. It predicts November will decide if baseball or golf and fishing dominate next year and beyond, with a sportsman in the White House.
Arrangements completed for a third match between Ketchel and Papke in San Francisco on November 25. Jack Gleason has signed the combatants under the same conditions as Monday’s bout. Battling Nelson prepares to depart for a theatrical tour.
A large forest fire threatens La Crescenta California and surrounding San Gabriel forest reserve. The blaze has spread over about 13 square miles west of Pasadena and was started by ranchers burning brush.
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