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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1908
Page
4
Advertises women's suits from 15 to 25 dollars with broader range up to 50 dollars. Describes materials such as broadcloth serge and worsteds with plain and striped patterns. Also notes enu meration of lace trimmed ecru and white net wrists at prices from 2.95 to 25.00.
The La Crosse North Side office reports increased wheat and cereal shipments to market centers via northwestern roads, with early season timing, higher prices, and a heavier crop contributing to growth. Officials compare favorably with 1907, noting August 12 as movement start and a steady rise through fair week. Nearby visitors include Mrs. Schafer, Miss Wiskerden, and family from Gettsyburg.
Fire at 1226 Charles street caused about 300 in damage to the Yolton barn and two adjoining sheds. Firemen suspect children with matches started the blaze. A rubbish fire at Fourth and Division colesed into a barn on adjacent property, roof damaged about 50. no other damage reported.
An ad touts Satin skin cream as effective on wet skin to produce satiny, smooth results. It highlights the product’s ability to leave the skin moisturized and polished after application.
The C M and St P directors’ special paused about 11 o clock Sunday due to engine-change delays, spending 20 minutes without inspecting local properties. The four week tour will cover the Western extension, Tacoma, and Seattle terminal plans, with a Seattle terminal costing millions under scrutiny. A 20 man round-house crew arrived to lay out and rush completion of the work.
The article notes unusually heavy grain shipments as the grain shipping season opens, with load volumes said to be more than doubled compared with prior periods. It highlights rail roading developments facilitating the surge.
Doerflinger's invites shoppers to special Fair Week sales with extended evening hours this week. Visitors may check parcels and luggage free and access special accommodation desks for information while phones are available around the store.
Kossuth Fulks an engineer on the J residing at A611 Wood street had his foot crushed in a wreck in the yards this morning. A switch engine and a freight engine backed into each other causing the wreck. Fulks was the only person injured. The switch engine was badly damaged and will need overhaul. He was taken to a doctor where his foot was dressed.
Rev A L Wood preached his farewell sermon at Caledonia street M E church last evening. Rev W W Hurd of Elroy led the morning service. Miss Lottie E Soper of Milwaukee was mentioned among attendees.
After a three year circuit court battle the will of Catherine Reckinger is set aside and her estate of more than 16000 dollars is ordered turned over to Mrs. M. Bode. Reckinger died years ago leaving a directive to give the entire estate to St Marys Catholic church for a hospital for members of the congregation only. The trustees refused the gift claiming the condition would burden the church.
Milwaukee Sept 21 Michael Malone a Rhinelander resident was robbed of about 2000 dollars in Chicago within the last few days. It is believed a thief near the Chicago stock yards took the funds.
Mark Bowen of Mattoon was examined for sanity and sent to Oshkosh insane asylum. His condition stemmed from a religious mania aggravated by recent forest fires near Mattoon.
J N Braun of the Western Transportation company visited Briggsville Oxford and Friendship Wisconsin to gauge support for a Portage to Friendship railway. Voters in Adams county offered $100 000 bonds to back a Kilbourn to Friendship line but residents favored Portage, with promises of $150 000 cash. Braun plans survey work within 30 to 60 days and would route the line via Briggsville and Oxford toward Portage, with extension north to Friendship depending on outlet choice.
Forest fires in Wisconsin destroyed Woodboro and Gagen and threatened Rhinelander and neighbors Mosinee Curtis Ladysmith. Wind shift saved Rhinelander as flames moved away prompting a plea to Gov Davidson and Milwaukee for equipment and troops. Milwaukee sent five firemen two hose wagons with 2,500 feet of hose and one engine while Rhinelander sought 5,000 feet and two engines but was refused further help.
A compilation of short items from Marinette Madison Neenah Oshkosh Superior Sheboygan Washburn Beloit Chippewa Falls Eagle River and Beloit recounts shootings deaths injuries verdicts and local political and social notes. Included are Dick Doyle a Tacoma area homicide. a hunter accident injuring H C Wilson. bridge contract to Elkhart Bridge Co. Albert Johnson fined for dairy sanitation. Ruby Garland case verdict. E G Mills preparing Cuba Spanish claims case. Anton Karmnec inquest death. F R Smith to open orchard. Wright Co directory project. hog raiser meeting. Mrs J Hakes death from a runaway. Amos injury on a race track. Edward B ford football injury. a Beloit case transfer and a larceny escape.
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