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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 16, 1908

Page

9

Tribune Classified Wants and Sales Listing

Numerous items advertise training opportunities at Maler Barber College Chicago navy recruiting in La Crosse Wisconsin jobs at hotels and shops housing and meals offers sales of goods services and real estate parcels including a general merchandise business for sale dining room set hunting skiff household goods a set of law books stores and a hotel property with trustee appointment details

P. H. Sheldon Bangor Encyclopedia of Law B. F. Care of Tribune Main Street Burlington Hotel Joseph Boschert Fay Estate

Wanted missing Tribune numbers and rental offers

Wanted five cents per copy for missing Tribune issues from 1907 1908 and various dates. Also for rent a half section Minnesota farm on favorable terms and requests for a medium size house and a hotel clerk position. annonces indicate names and addresses for responses.

Minnesota Twin City Loan & Realty Co Security Bank Minneapolis Minn Tribune H. M. Adrian E. 4Th St Winona K. C Care of

Milwaukee Broker Not Murdered Says Coroner Jury

Telegrams from Milwaukee indicate William Henry Rogers died in Antonagon Michigan of apoplexy not murder. A coroner’s jury agrees the theory of homicide is unlikely. Personal friend W H Rogers was connected to La Crosse business circles. Funeral held at home with Dean Selden P Delaney officiating. interment Forest Home cemetery.

W. H. Rogers Milwaukee la Crosse John Thornbury Doerflinger Company Messrs John and Henry Salter Wis Sholto D. Rogers Oneida Street William Henry Rogers Ontonagon Mich Rogers Dean Selden P. Delaney All Saints’ Cathedral Forest Home Cemetery

Seven Perish In Northwest Forest Fires Threaten Grand Marais

A settler Monker and six Indians are believed killed fighting flames near Grand Marais as militia return from the fire zone aboard the steamer Gopher. The townsfolk of Lutza mount the shore with goods, hoping to stave off a total blaze as a north wind endangers the settlement and the harbor remains engulfed in smoke and flames.

Duluth Minn Monker Grand Marais Lutza

Vernon County Fair Opens With Record Crowd and Racing

A special dispatch from Viroqua Wisconsin reports the Vernon County fair opening on Thursday is expected to set attendance and financial records. Children’s day drew thousands as horse racing and a large live stock and agricultural show fill the grounds. Trains from La Crosse offer half-fare rides to bring visitors, with La Crosse day upcoming and gate crowds expected to grow.

Viroqua Wis The Fair Association Association Vernon County Southeastern Eidemiller Viroquans la Crosse

Doerflinger’s Dollar Day Offers Royal German Yarn

A full pound of Royal German knitting yarn is advertised for one dollar tomorrow as part of Doerflinger’s Dollar Day sale, highlighting price and product availability.

Doerflinger’s

Mission Festival in German Reformed Church

The German Reformed Church at Corner Fourth and Market will hold its annual mission festival next Sunday, September 20, with a full day of services and activities. Rev. F. W. Lemke leads, joined by Rev. J. Stucks, Rev. K. Landsberger, and Rev. H. Andreas. the program includes Sunday school, morning, afternoon, and evening services, a Young People's meeting, and collections for mission work at home and abroad. The choir will perform at each service and all are invited.

J. Stucks Black River Falls Falls Wis K. Landsberger Wabasha Minn H. Andreas Siegel

Donovan Guilty of No Crime

Judge John Brindley dismissed the case of Inland Printing Co. v C. Donovan editor of the Wisconsin Trade Journal, ruling no offense was committed and no grounds for action. The firm claimed Donovan turned over advertising contracts to ensure payment of printing bills and later collected on them.

John Brindley The Inland Printing Company C. Donovan Wisconsin Trade Journal Donovan Brindley

Girl Shot In Gun Play In Marshalltown

Leona Yingst fourteen of State Center was wounded in the right side and may die after cousin James Figgins discharged a revolver during play in Marshalltown Iowa on September 16.

Marshalltown Leona Yingst State Center James Figgins

Onalaska News Highlights Local Social and Funeral Notices

Onalaskans attended Chauncey Olcott's Ragged Robin at La Crosse opera house Monday. Royal Neighbors hosted Ivy Camp of North La Crosse with recitations songs and a fancy drill. Ivy Camp guests then rode to La Crosse thanking Primrose camp and inviting a return visit October 8 on Rose street. Frank B. Slocum, formerly of Onalaska, was buried after drowning at French Slough. Uncle Tom's Cabin drew large crowds and high praise in Onalaska.

Chauncey Olcott la Crosse Opera House Royal Neighbors Ivy Camp North la Crosse la Crosse Primrose Camp Rose Street W. D. Freeman Caledonia Street N. E. Whitbeck Frank B. Slocum Onalaska French Slough T. G. Aiken Rochester M Inn

Farmer Haldor Olson Dies After Suspected Poisoning

In Fergus Falls Minnesota on September 16 farmer Haldor Olson of Aur Dale township awoke in distress and drank from a cattle trough losing life within hours. Authorities pursue investigation into suspected poisoning with no final ruling.

Fergus Falls Minn Haldor Olson Aurdale Township

Elks to Convene Tomorrow Evening

The B. P. O. Elks hold a regular meeting tomorrow evening to discuss plans for the coming season.

B. P. O. Elks

Daily Markets Peaches Decline and New Cash Quotations

Peaches drop to 70 cents this morning while Muskat and Malaga grapes fall from 15 to 10 cents per pound. Grain prices, unchanged for some time, will now be updated daily by Thomas & Phalon feedmen with cash quotations in La Crosse, guiding local farmers to market grain at Tribune prices.

Malaga Thomas & Phalon la Crosse the Tribune

Parlor Pantatorium Opens With Westby Bros

Parlor Pantatorium to be opened Sept 21 at Westby's on South Fourth street run by S C Knudsen of Cedar Rapids Iowa a skilled tailor. The room is sanitary up to date and employs only skilled workmen promising top quality service and a Parlor Pantatorium wagon for prompt pickup and delivery of clothes.

Westby’s South Fourth Street S. C. Knudsen Cedar Rapids

Retail Flour and Produce Prices Listed by Local Suppliers

A catalog of staple prices from local vendors shows Flour from Listman Milling Co at 1.60 per 1-4 bbl sack and 1.55 for eve sack. A. B. Moll lists vegetables including squash 1 price, DC Young carrots 3 for 5c, and various greens, fruits, and dairy items with per unit or per pound costs. H. M. Sieger covers fish with pickerel, pike, trout prices, and J. C. urns lists fruits such as bananas 20 cents per dozen and oranges 30 to 40 cents per dozen, among others.

Listman Milling Co A. B. Moll H. M. Sieger Halibut Abe J. C. Urns Valencia Malaga Concord Peru Delaware

Wright increases speed record in Le Mans flight

Wilbur G Wright flies 39 minutes 19 seconds covering 29 miles at Auvours on 46 mph, the fastest aerial craft yet. After motor repairs magnets changed, Wright notes longer flight than his European record, previously held only by his brother in America. Berlin reports Parseval dirigible wrecked after eleven and a quarter hours. four aboard escape with minor scratches. emperor sends sympathy.

America Berlin Potsdam Grunewald Forest Parseval Kepler

Germany seeks Hague protection as nations invited again

The Hague note reports that Holland has invited participants of the second Hague conference to a follow up meeting likely next year. Observers link this to recent closer Anglo French Russian ties and moves to isolate Germany. It is believed all nations will send representatives.

The Hague Holland England France Russia Germany

No you could not become a plonde by sitting on the bleachers

The remark playfully scolds Marie for thinking she could achieve something by passively watching from the stands. It emphasizes active participation rather than passive observance.

Marie

Chicago livestock market declines and price ranges

Chicago markets report September 16 show cattle at 10 to 15 cents lower with beeves 5 to 7.50 dollars and stockers 2.50 to 4.30. Hogs total 21,000, down 0 to 10 cents, with light 6.65 to 7.30, heavy 6.90 to 7.45, pigs 4.60 to 6.40. Sheep 35,000 steady, natives 2.15 to 4.20, lambs 3.25 to 5.70.

Chicago

Market rally broadens as Reading shares rise

In the last half hour a stronger tone developed with Reading and other stocks posting fractional gains. London sold stocks on a small scale, foreign trading was not a factor, and Harriman stocks drew buying interest. The Hill issue sees liquidation from D Willis James estate, and Great Northern ore dividend expectations persist with regular Great Northern preferred dividends likely. Government bonds remained unchanged while others showed irregular moves.

New York Reading London Harriman D. Willis James Great Northern

Kansas City Livestock Market Summary

Kansas City reports cattle numbers at 2 000 with weak demand and steer prices from 4.50 to 7.50 while stockers run 2.80 to 4.80. Hog totals reach 12 000 with values 5 to 10 cents lower. bulk trades 3.80 to 7.10 and pigs 4.50 to 6.50. Sheep at 10 000 with steady demand. muttons 3.70 to 4.10 and lambs 4.25 to 5.45.

Kansas City

Poultry and Dairy Prices From New York Market

New York market report on September 16 shows poultry unchanged, butter at 23 1 2 to 23 3 4 cents, eggs 31 to 32 cents, cheese 12 3 4 to 13 3 4 cents.

New York

Grain Gossip Signals Bullish Wheat Outlook

Chicago and Minneapolis market chatter suggests wheat may rise on dips with brokers advising to buy on breaks. Wells & Co and Clement Curtis & Co expect further gains, while Ware Leland and others predict higher futures. Sugar trades and reactions noted in New York. mills and elevators ready to buy wheat on offer.

Chicago Logan & Bryan Wells & Co Ware Leland E. W. Wagner Clement Curtis & Co New York Sugar Trust Victory Minneapolis

Market Personalities Bring In Hay From Local Farms

Henry Koethe from Root River bottoms Frank Howard of French Island Charles Arnit from Da kota William Jacobus of Mormon Coulee G Boethe from Mormon Coulee William Fellner of Myrick Park and A Purdy all marketed loads of hay in the city yesterday. A Husman arrived with oats from North Ridge farm.

Henry Koethe Root River Frank Howard French Island Charles Arnit Dakota William Jacobus Mormon Coulee G. Boethe William Fellner Myrick Park A. Purdy A. Husman North Ridge

Doherty Names Leading Democrats to Campaign Executive

Democratic County Chairman John F. Doherty appointed John C. Burns Joseph Boschert O R Skaar and C W Hunt to the county democratic campaign executive committee. The group will handle executive affairs and finances and a meeting to elect a secretary is planned later in the week. The campaign opens next Friday with Senator Gore of Oklahoma delivering an address at the Auditorium.

Democratic John F. Doherty John C. Burns Joseph Boschert O. R. Skaar C. W. Hunt Doherty Gore Oklahoma

Humane society meeting postponed for lack of quorum

There was no quorum at the Humane society meeting last evening and the gathering was postponed indefinitely. Due to apathy on tuberculosis, no delegate will be sent to the National Congress of Tuberculosis in Washington next week.

The Humane Society Society National Congress of Tuberculosis Washington

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Maler Barber Ill U. S. Army United States Hotel Grand South Presser Bushelman Pitzner Tel Deering Funke’s Candy Co Fabric Implement Co Farnam St Union Hotel 3Rd St Bronson Hotel Wilson House A. A. Morse King Reliable Steam Laundry Madison Pine St City Denton New Normal Hool Et Tribune Old Wyer & Austin J. Roberge J. R. Mec 1 & Son Dover Del Tabasco Sam Davis Grand Island Nebr Fort Scott Posseson F. H. Humphrey Fttt J. W. Lawrence Misippi St Frank G. Roth Codington Co Neosho Kans R. M. Stesworth Gil Bros Mitchell S. D Davis Cashore Singer Store Uhe Eagle Hotel Fred Heil Shoe Co Bberd’s Manning Newburg Pearl St Boatouse St. Cloud Street Kane Street Cass St Ferry D. Seeman Rockwell Tribune Bldg C. Lynch Ettrick, Wis McClellan Paper Co Cass Michel Front St C. Aug. Co. Rhode Division St R. L. Kenyon Co Main St Abbatoir Road Pettibone Park Black Coat S. Barker Weis’ Book Store Vinvi C. A. van Auken Birnbaum’s Gillette St Wasuddd Pacific Coast Boyd Transfer Co Minneapolis, Minn Schick & Roth—Batavian Bank la Crosse Mortgage & Ian Co Otto Granke Rose St Enquire Tribune Linker Building A. & C. Johnson Tripp County D. W. Forbes Bonesteel John Thornbury Henry and John Salter North Shore Lutzn Johnny C—Pierce Dixon Glencoe Woodford Wentworth Lake City Onida B—Thompson Marsailles Shady T—Thompson Billy the Kid Cunningham Evansville Calvin M—Minshall Bohemian Girl Steadman Wino Knoble Richland Center Vernon Jr Minshall Sadie Vernon Dawson—Hall Cashton Little Black Bird Shirley Lady Vernon—Small Lucy B—Kildon Sally Mahasky Brenden Vernmont W Minshall Guy Cayton Caltelle—Munn Norwalk Dixon, Il Artilissa—Hill Friendship Little Blonde Kink Loggie Clarence G—Hodge Rumsey Sparta F—Clough West Salem Cnida B—Thompson D—Shirley Rkichland Center Chas. Knoble Johnny C—Pier¢Ée Steel Spring Groves Marvin Snap Berlin ‘St Avon 10Th St Geo. B. Marvin, JR Clinton St la Crosse, Wis Onalaska, Wis Westby Bros Wilbur Wright Kaiser
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