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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1908

Page

5

Dr Edward Judd Weds Helen Berkman in Rochester

Dr Edward Starr Judd, junior surgeon at S and J Marys Hospital, married Miss Helen Berkman, granddaughter of Dr W W Mayo and niece of Drs W J and C H Mayo, at the Berkman home in Rochester. Ceremony conducted by Rev W W Fowler. No bridesmaid or groomsman. Elaborate luncheon followed. couple plans to reside in the city after a wedding trip.

Rochester, Minn Edward Starr Judd Helen Berkman D. M. Berkman W. W. Fowler Episcopal Church S&j. Mary's Hospital W. W. Mayo W. J C. H. Mayo Judd Will Benson Adam Balfour Hazel Balfour

Fires Ravage Minnesota Iron Range Its Losses Exceed Four Million

Rain delays firefighting as forest fires sweep the north shore while iron range blazes subside with damage estimated at over 4 million dollars. One large town destroyed and farms ruined across hundreds of square miles. steamer America reports fires larger and more destructive than first thought. Deputy City Clerk Zimmermann and a cruiser are missing after scouting the devastated districts. Continuous rain is needed but shows no sign.

Duluth Iron Range Lake Superior America Zimmermann North Shore

Burke names delegates to Farmers' National Congress

Northwest in Brief. Governor Burke appoints delegates to the Farmers' National Congress at Madison Wisconsin on September 24 William Keister of Berwick and another named delegate from the same area.

Bismarck N. D Burke Farmers’ National Congress Madison Wis William Keister Berwick William

Out-of-town guests named at Minneapolis social event

St Paul hosts Ruth Rosholt Laura Tennant Grace Frick Grace Matthewson and Helen Smith from Minneapolis along with Mrs Servoss of New York and Mrs Albert Nichols of La Crosse as guests away from home.

Personalities and visits fill La Crosse social page

Henry N. Boehm returns from Milwaukee state fair. Mrs. Ellen Richards visits John Iveys in Prairie du Chien. Agnes O Gar newborn obituary. Oscar Lienlokken on vacation from Pioneer Press in La Crosse. Dr Will Powell listed. Ralph Foster takes Northwestern rail agent role at Deadwood. John Cook and wife visit Milwaukee. Samuel Dague spends Sunday in city. Watch Svengali event tomorrow at 10:30 a m. Gateway City Transfer Line phone. S Day pension agent in city. A J Dove from Sparta visits. William Kunston from New Albin on business. J A Johnson from Minot visits. F J Ruland from Mindoro on business. John Frederickson returns to Galesville from city.

Ford—T Henry N. Boehm Milwaukee Ellen Richards John Iveys Prairie du Chien George Powell Agnes William O’gar Mormon Coulee Road Oscar Lienlokken Pioneer Press of St. Paul la Crosse Will Powell Ralph Foster Trempealeau Deadwood John Cook Samuel McKay Dague Government Pension Service Gateway City United States Pension Agent Pension Department A. J. Dove Sparta William Kunston New Albia J. A. Johnson Minot S. D F. J. Ruland Mindoro John Frederickson Galesville

Various North Dakota and Minnesota news briefs

Medora reports the nine month old son of Station Agent Hesser died suddenly possibly after eating mercury chloride. Mason City sees 200 garments stolen from a pantatorium worth 700 dollars with no clues. Bismarck reports a missing woman, Mrs Jack Riggs, unresolved after three weeks. Winona records a marriage between Dr Arthur T Rowe and Miss Marion G Degnan officiated by Rev Father P J Gallagher. Heron Lake notes three men released on bonds of 300 each after ducking violations. Fargo mentions a hog cholera outbreak with vaccination to protect the North Dakota Agricultural College farm hogs.

Evans Granville George Greeley Greeley William Clifford M. O. Hail Mohail George Platter Fort Rice Herman Nelson Ray S. M. Edwards Argusville Medora N. D Hesser Mason City Iowa Smith and Gehart Pantatorium Bismarck Jack Riggs Winona Minn Arthur T. Rowe Larimore Marion G. Degnan North Dakota Agricultural College

Missing Bohemian Man Found Hanged Near Fort Snelling

Joseph Erhoun, an elderly Bohemian man, who had been missing since last Monday, was found hanging from a tree near the Fort Snelling bridge in St. Paul. The noose cut through his neck, and deputies removed the body to the county morgue after identification by his family.

Connolly & .McDevitt Seven Corners

Man Disfigured After Accident With Loaded Shotgun

Arthur Dahl, of Crosby, North Dakota, is hospitalized after leaning over a loaded shotgun that discharged. The left side of his nose is blown off, several teeth missing, and his thumb flesh torn. the incident occurred as he returned from a chicken hunt and spoke with friends. He is expected to recover but will be disfigured for life.

Crosby, N. D Arthur Dahl Crosby

Blind Fish Found Again in Local Waters

A second blind fish, eye absent and skull solid, was brought in by Deputy Game Warden George Kingsley from the north side. It matches a previously displayed specimen, and shows no eye sockets yet remains active. In other news the Rebekah lodge marks 57th anniversary with a social, and Labor Day events yield a profitable result for the Trades and Labor council. Reverend Hagen, 45, dies in Lewis Valley. funeral held. Local officials note profits from a Bath House project and a Pearl Street building sale for $14,250. Rural carrier penny collections to end as winter approaches. Pending marriages announced for Will Burr Gipple and Minnie Rose. Melrose, MN. Host resigns K of P post to join U S Annuity & Life Insurance field work. Marriage license issued to William Blexrud and Freda Carrier.

George Kingsley North Side Rebekah Trades and Labor Council Peter Hagen Lewis Valley Oasin Automobile Association Milwaukee Messiah P. Hixon Sioner Jack Frost Will Burr Gipple Minnie Rose Melrose Imnn la Crosse Zeno M. Host Knights of Pythias U. S. Annuity & Life Insurance Company of Chicago Henry Salter William Blexrud Spring Grove Freda Carrier Caledonia

Playing With Lamp Fatal Pastime in Racine

Hazel Goss, 3, fatally burned in Racine after waking to a lit lamp she touched while sleeping beside her sister. The fire spread to clothing and bed. grandmother smothered the flames but the child suffered severe burns. The father had died two months earlier from injuries.

Racine Wis Hazel Goss

Train Derails Near Meadville Injuring Twenty Seven

Erie train No. 4 en route from Chicago to New York Albany and Boston derailed about five miles south of Meadville Pennsylvania in the early hours. Twenty seven passengers plus the engineer and fireman were severely injured but expected to recover.

Meadville Erie Chicago New York Albany Boston

Affinity romance ends in court in Grand Forks

Edward Richards of Dubuque Iowa and Miss Irene Carter of St Paul faced court after an affinity romance. Judge C T Templeton sentenced Richards to forty days hard labor in Grand Forks county jail and placed Carter on $500 bond to assure good behavior. Carter’s sentence was suspended and she returned to St Paul.

Grand Forks N. D Edward Richards Dubuque C. T. Templeton Richards Irene Carter St. Paul Miss Carter Denver

Bee Keepers to Seek Faster State Reports

W K Bates of Stockton leads Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Bee Keepers association in Winona as they plan a meeting to lobby for legislation. They will push amendments to the foul brood law to speed state inspection reports to be available to beekeepers without delay or governor bottlenecks.

Winona Minn W. K. Bates Stockton Minnesota Wisconsin Bee Keepers’ Association

Water wagon with two men seldom seen in use

A rare sight shows a water wagon carrying two men aboard, unusual for its typical single-occupant load. The scene highlights a rare team effort or load distribution choice in a rural or industrial setting.

Mrs. Austin and Sawyer Host Farewell for Dr. Houck

Mrs. David Austin and Mrs. L. J. Sawyer organized a surprise farewell party for Dr. Mary Houck at Mrs. Austin's home. The gathering included patients and friends, who presented a purse, with Mr. W. R. Finch delivering remarks.

W. R. Finch Dr. Houck Mary Houck Mesdames Piper C. C. Prentiss C. W. Dow David Drummond I. H. Moulton J. W. Skinner Abby Burton F. A. Copeland Louise Withee T. B. Lawrence Alice Solberg W. W. Holcomb Caroline Howard C. S. van Auken B. F. Keeler Mary Austin Emma Law W. K. Finch A. P. Hankerson S. L. Meister Hiram Goddard N. S. Donaldson Charles Farrand Tower E. G. Boynton E. G. Perkins Orlando Holway Andrew Lees A. A. Morse W. E. Sawyer W. B. Batchelder A. A. Jorris J.C. Caldwell Sherman Lennon Cowles Harriet Batchelder

Church Board Notes and Weekend Services

The regular board meeting chaired by Mrs. Finch discussed association work via an informal talk by Mrs. Sale of St Louis. A gospel meeting occurred Sunday at 4 pm with solos by Mrs Cilley and a violin duet by Phoebe and Jennie Dudley. Mrs. Sale spoke on Prayer and Bible Study urging members to share Christ’s deeds. Devotional and educational committee meetings are set for Tuesday evening.

Board of Directors Finch Sale St. Louis Cilley Phoebe Jennie Dudley Tarbox

Local residents travel plans exceed a few days

Mrs G C Hixon and Miss Cros by went to Minneapolis Saturday and will be gone a few days. Mr and Mrs Louis Hirshheimer have gone to Duluth and other points. They will be absent several weeks. Mrs Homer Hart Jr and Mrs Fred Phillips returned home Saturday from a two week visit with the La Crosse people who have taken up

G. C. Hixon

Local social notes list visitors and travels

Mrs. J. B. Funke returned from a week in Minneapolis. Dr. Earnest Meloy of Canton Ohio visits his sister Miss Mary M. Pollock, guest with relatives in the city, who returned to Caledonia last Saturday.

J. B. Funke Minneapolis Earnest Meloy Canton Mary M. Pollock Caledonia

Mrs Hess Dies of Heart Trouble

Mrs Magdalene Hess, wife of Philip Hess of 1333 Winnebago Street, died after an illness of three days due to heart trouble.

Magdalene Hess Phillip Hess Winnebago Street

Woman Dies After Heart Trouble At La Crescent

Mrs Hess died Saturday evening at 7 o clock from heart trouble. She was born on St. Joseph's Ridge and would have turned 30 on the 26th. She moved to La Crescent eight years ago after her marriage. Survived by husband three children five brothers and three sisters.

Hess St. Joseph’s Ridge la Crescent

Woes of the Amateur Cartoon Strip Joke

A light domestic gag about garden seed planting humor. The wife asks why grass fails to grow and the husband jokes they may have planted seeds upside down, a playful exchange reflecting rural humor.

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Jersey John C. Burns Quart Bricks Ice Cream & Butter Company Niebuer’s Nebuhr N. S. Bottling Works Rose Street DR. Mayo Albert Nichols Edward Starr Judd Groom Drs. W. J Do. H. Mayo PRYOR Main St Women’s New Garment Store Reiman & Tordt Northwest Irvine W. T. Irvine City News Y. W A. Notes Lottie Wilson Frank Petrich Hugh Emmet & Company Ventriloquia Entertainment Moving Pictures The Philippines Svingali LA Crosse Floral CO DR. Watterson South Fourth Street Elfen Brad C. & J. Michel Brg. Co la Crosse, Wis
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