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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 23, 1908
Page
5
The Waubonse bath season extends due to warm weather. Planned closure last Sunday was delayed as several residents continue daily plunges in the Mississippi, keeping baths open despite three weeks of closure.
Frank G. Sedevia has obtained a license to wed Miss Jennie Matiak. Both parties reside in Washington, indicating plans for a local nuptial ceremony.
George R. Smith will erect a new two story dwelling at 1512 Main Street. The foundation is already finished and the work on the structure will be commenced direct.
Judge Fruit yesterday granted Martha Breats a divorce from Ernest Breats on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment.
Mrs. C. A. Olberg entertained yesterday afternoon in honor of her mother Mrs. M. K. Dahl of Waupun who was the guest of honor. Present were Mesdames Gundersen Skaar Gruenzner Oyen Oida Oyen Homer Hart Jr. Miss Josephine Stroum Mrs. Dahl and Mrs. Olberg.
Friday evening Miss Bertha Hickisch entertained at cards in honor of Miss Clara Pick of West Bend. Prizes were won by Miss Pick and Mr. Joe Bartl. Four tables were played.
Miss Vinne Waters travels to Chicago for a dressmakers convention. Miss Clara Pick of West Bend visits Miss Bertha Hickisch for two weeks. Mrs Anna Krueger of Milwaukee and Mr and Mrs Louis Bargmaster of Chicago stay with Mr and Mrs F R Hickisch. Miss Marie Sojer of Lockport New York visits local friends. Mr Edwin Roe and daughter Mrs Fanny Hudson spend a week in the Twin Cities.
Rev. D. W. Couch of New York offers to fill the vacancy left by Rev. Irish until a regular pastor is found. He will preach his first sermon here next Sunday. Presiding elder Rev. W. H. Vance departs for Chicago for a conference with ministers to select Rev. Irish’s successor.
Miss Clara Giese of Winona visits La Crosse friends. Miss Lucile Simon leaves for Madison after visiting. Mrs. A. H. Hill improves after surgery. Midshipman Walter Heiberg to report for duty aboard the Mississippi. Opening dance at the Y W C A Friday. Judge Daniel Webster visits La Crosse. Various locals host and visit for days, business calls, and social events. CoppBuses and chiropractors advertise, with theater and church notes throughout.
The weather bureau reported river stages from St. Paul to St. Louis with rises at St. Paul and St. Louis. Notable readings include Red Wing stationary at 1.1, La Crosse 1.9 with a 0.1 decline, Davenport and Keokuk steady, and Le Claire 6.9 unchanged while Prairie du Chien and Bubuque show slight falls.
A special Burlington train from Minneapolis to Chicago carried a car load of silk valued at 1.5 million dollars. The cargo prompted a record run due to its importance.
Major General A. MacKenzie, retired from active service May 25 at 64, visited Capt. W. A. Thompson in La Crosse. Thompson says river improvement above La Crosse will continue to November and the current low water aids construction. Thirty new barges are under construction at Fountain City with a dredge planned, while quarry work at La Moille continues to October. The river channel is excellent and Dresbach trouble is resolved.
The article lists Democratic presidential electors and district selections endorsed at a party convention. It names the alternates and districts, notes vigorous Democratic oratory by Aylward and Murphy, and confirms adherence to the Milwaukee pre primary platform with minor vacancy changes.
The Lansing Iowa festival runs Sept 30 to Oct 2 featuring daily baseball games a large livestock exhibition races and other attractions. It promises to be the largest festival in the city’s history and follows several years of similar events. A closing note remarks on gold’s presence in everyday objects and dental crowns.
The La Crosse fair features broader and higher quality displays with hundreds of midways, exotic shows, and dozens of side attractions. Cattle herds from Milwaukee and Iowa Minnesota entries, a vibrant floral and art exhibit, and industrial showcases highlight a record large fair scene at the city exposition.
Miss Hattie Orth visits at St Paul this week. Mrs Hattie Archer returns to La Crosse after visiting Frainert family. Miss Elsie Schmidt, after weeks here, goes home to La Crosse. Mr William Von Eagle Eller travels to Madison to attend the university.
Fargo dispatch reports Klondyke a local character chased from Langdon after a young woman charged attempted assault. The man, known for kissing unprotected women in dark places, was given thirty minutes to depart Fargo and complied leaving with time to spare.
O Blagsvedt of Decorah is in the city for a few days calling on friends and relatives.
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