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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1908
Page
7
Numerous help wanted ads including barber college, U S Army recruitment, housework and hotel staff positions, cooks maids and kitchen staff, and factory shop workers. Also extensive real estate and goods for sale listings including farms, houses, livestock, instruments, vehicles, and consumer items across La Crosse and surrounding areas with various contact details and partial descriptions.
TO RENTERS We have two fine half section farm in Minnesota to lease. Root favorable terms. Write for particulars. Twin City Loan and Realty Co 348 Security Bank Bldgs Minneapolis Minn. Also D Storm sash to repair glaze set and painted if desired Your work solicited Phone or call Jan G. Johnson 221 Main.
Ed Marsden from Camp Esch Sparta fired a revolver but only empty shells remained as the jammed weapon failed to fire. He was fined $25 and jailed 80 days. A soldier’s rights to civil authority are clarified, and Attorney Bossard counters popular misconceptions about eviction and warrants.
Dr O A Watterson received a letter from F A Miller publisher of the South Bend Tribune thanking him for the auto ride and hospitality during a brief La Crosse visit. Miller praised the city’s fine paving and expressed hope to return the courtesy with a future call.
Springfield riots cases set to be heard in Sangamon county court before Judge Creighton. First up will be Joe James, defended by two Black lawyers, in a self defense plea. Abe Raymer to follow for murder of Burton and Donnelgan. tied riot charges loom if convictions fail.
Farmers Carl Daecktra and Olaf Swennes dispute whether a long used private drive becomes a public highway with owner consent. Swennes continues crossing the land to reach the city after Daecktra blocked access, and damages are to be assessed by a jury.
Congressman John J. Wsch sent a blue print of the Mississippi and West Channel near La Crosse to Dr. B. W. Everman. While finishing his inspection trip from La Crosse he requested maps of the territory. Mr. Dighe said Everman may favor the platd, with a decision not learned before Sept. 20.
Albert Hailer a South Third street butcher paid a fine of 1 dollar in police court for violating city ordinances on municipal cleanliness. He dumped refuse from Gund's brewery and was arraigned on the charge. Funeral tomorrow for Mrs Magdalene Heas wife of Philip Hess of 1333 Winnébago Street who died Saturday after a three day illness of heart disease will be at 1 am Tuesday from Holy Trinity Church. Interment in Catholic Cemetery. She was 29, resident eight years, leaves a husband three children five brothers and three sisters.
William H. Rogers a 35 year old broker with Shatton Rogers & Co of Milwaukee was attacked Saturday night by robbers who struck him with a sandbag and left him unconscious. He died Sunday morning in Ontonagon Michigan after transfer to a hotel for care. Police and a citizen posse hunt for the assailants as the Rogers family connection in Milwaukee is traced to 257 Oneida Street.
A Chicago man entering the police station demanded a bridge pass and, after a heated confrontation with Officer Yolton, tore his clothes and terrified inmates. Locked in a hospital, he screamed and raged. authorities plan to bring him before Judge Brindley for sanity examination.
The Humane Society plans to resume regular monthly meetings with the first session tomorrow evening in the small council chamber at city hall President Clements said only routine work is expected though there is a chance a delegate to the National Congress of Tuberculosis may be discussed The convention opens in Washington next Monday and runs to October first with delegates from around the world expected.
The funeral for Mrs J Brooks Shuman was held at 2 o'clock from her residence 619 Bade Street and at the Lutheran church corner Sixth and Division streets. The services were conducted by Ray G Maglessen with interment at Oak Grove cemetery. Pallbearers included G A Hunt C Hamilton AB Nichols ED Gleason BC Smith and CJ Walber.
The fall term of the Turners at the Germania opens this term and will be followed by events. Prof. Jorschke oversees preparations for the semi annual Turners entertainment. The group will hold their first dance at Germania hall next Saturday evening with Krautz’s orchestra engaged.
Miss Anna Cthulka pleaded not guilty to stealing a ring owned by Mrs. Lemoseth of the city. Arraignment occurred before County Judge Brindley on Saturday afternoon. Preliminary examination set for Wednesday morning.
Mr. George M. Bingham former manager of Miner & Co brokerage moves back from Chicago to represent John Dickinead & Co of the Chicago board of trade. He will operate from the McMillan building as his office site with plans to promote local business.
Mrs Ulla Isbester of Kenosha committed self immolation by dousing clothing and setting fire in a barn yard. Her husband James Inhest and a physician arrived as she burned. she was rescued briefly but died about three hours later. She declared she did it to save someone else and appeared unaware of her husband at her side. She leaves a husband and step daughter.
An Italian laborer aboard a Broadhead line train toward Juda at noon tamed panic when the engine failed. He reportedly sprang to the throttle and helped avert a collision with a freight. Most passengers were women, and the incident halted travel with no serious injuries reported.
Appleton reports solitary man charged with manslaughter after a death. Abbotsford sees two warehouses burned with estimated loss around twenty thousand dollars. Bhnhead train accident injured crew and engine damage. Beaver Dam child attacked by a wild squirrel. Guinton man found dead beside a freight track with head injuries. Eau Claire to open a four week school Sept 24 led by Prof Eckels. funeral directors meet Sept 29. Wagrl River Indian fight ends in one death. Flambeau witness says none intervened. Bau Glairs buggy crash injures Mrs Rudolf and 19 year old daughter.
The wholesale fruit market posted many price changes including Concord Grapes at 18 cents per basket and Tokay grapes at 1.75 per box. Lemons slipped to 8.50 per box and bananas fell 25 cents while peaches, pears, and various berries also moved. Prices for other goods including cabbage crates and flour were listed by several sellers.
Cattle and hogs across Chicago and Kansas City show price shifts with cattle around 35.15 to 87.60, hogs up to 7.30, sheep down to 4.30, and lambs near 5.46. New York stocks see brisk trader activity with coal and industrials moving, Government bonds steady, while London buyers lift Union Pacific and Reading. Poultry and dairy prices listed in New York, with live geese and ducks modestly priced and eggs and cheese edging higher.
In a strong pitching display Wolford held Winona to two runs while his team scored both runs in the eighth inning. Kircher, Burke, and Johnson contributed key hits as the Athletes won 2 to 0. Wolford guarded the plate, and Mueller at third base sparked defense in a win over Schelhdus.
Mr and Mrs George Herken of this city learned by telegraph of the sudden death of Mrs John Herken at her Chicago home. She had heart trouble for some time and her passing, while shocked, was not unexpected. A sister of George Herken, she was well known in La Crosse and visited here several times, last this summer. The family has gone to Chicago to escort the body to Oshkosh for funeral and interment there.
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