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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1908

Page

5

Viroqua Woman Dies at 24 in Lutheran Hospital

Lisa Simonson of Viroqua died Tuesday night at Lutheran hospital from heart failure aged 24. Her remains were returned to Viroqua for burial. Local news notes include a granted divorce for Minnie Wiegand from Robert Mathley in Minneapolis on September 18, and her plan to resume maiden name.

Lisa Simonson Lutheran Hospital Viroqua Robert Mathley Mathley Minneapolis Minnie Wiegand Grocers la Crosse Winona Onalaska Wil Dubuque

Mrs Cronk of Onalaska Dies

Mrs Henry Cronk of Onalaska aged 51 died at home after months of illness. She lived most of her life in Onalaska and was known locally. Survived by one brother J C Roddle. Funeral Friday at 2 PM from her home with Rev Colman officiating. Burial in Onalaska cemetery.

Henry Cronk Onalaska

Hughes Urged to Address La Crosse Campaign Rally

Application to the Republican National Committee seeks Gov. Hughes of New York to speak in La Crosse during the campaign. Congressman Esch will close the campaign in La Crosse County with an address at the Auditorium on November 2, with Senator La Follette also slated to speak later in the campaign.

Republican National Committee John J. Esch Otto Bosshard Gov. Hughes New York la Crosse County Robert M. la Follette

Catlin to Test Oxygen Aid for Hawkeye Players

Iowa City officials report Coach Mark Catlin will test oxygen use to boost endurance in the alumni game on Oct 3. If successful, trainer O'Brien will carry a portable unit to revive injured players during the fall series.

Iowa City Iowa Mark Catlin Catlin O'Brien O’brien

Notable Visitors Amid La Crosse Inter State Fair

Caledonia crowds pour into La Crosse for the Inter State Fair with figures such as Mr. Frederick of Prairie du Chien visiting his son and the fair. local figures including W. J. Ferris planning a transmission terminal. Dr. Powell and Max Figman among attendees. multiple residents travel for events and health ads fill pages.

FORD Caledonia la Crosse Frederick Prairie du Chien George B. Frederick the Tribune Automobile Batteris E. H. Jackel South Sixth Frank J. Phalen Bridget Ryan Hafield Jessica C. Pederson Phoenix Ariz W. L. Heath McMillan R. Ferrier Milwaukee W. F. McEldowney West Salem Woodman Hall Linker George Cady Robert Spring Valley Edward Cronon G. W. King Dexter, Minn Plymouth Rocks Foley O. T. Erhart William Merrill Prairie du Chien Courier T. T. McAdam Galesville F. P. Folsom

Society Launch Ride Hosted By Hirshheimer and Berger

Mrs. Albert Hirshheimer and Mrs. Herman Berger entertained a party of women aboard Otto’s launch for a river trip to Ferndale where supper followed. The guests included Mrs. Rossels of Chicago Mrs. Schoen and Mrs. Strouse of Minneapolis and several others.

Hirshheimer Berger Albert Hirshheimer Herman Berger Otto Ferndale Rossels Chicago Schoen Strouse Minneapolis C. N. Moller R. B. Gelatt I. M. Berger Bloom M. Hirshheimer H. J. Hirshheimer Becker, West Gutman M. Funk Tueter F. E. Davis

Coffee honor for Miss Alma Reiger guest from Caledonia

Mrs. E C Johnson hosted a small coffee yesterday afternoon in honor of her guest Miss Alma Reiger of Caledonia.

E. C. Johnson Alma Reiger Caledonia

Social visits and travel notes from regional towns

Mrs J S Leigh of Evanston Illinois guests with Mrs F J Toland. Mrs F P Cook of St Paul visits her mother Mrs P S McArthur. Jessie Holway goes to Chicago. Pauline Erickson of Coon Valley visits Mrs E C Johnson. Alma Reigers of Caledonia visits city friends and the Interstate fair. Eloise McIntyre of Chippewa Falls attends the Ammunsons in Eau Claire. Leonard Lottridge and daughter Hope McEldowney and grandson Wendell McEldowney motor to the city and dine with the Withees. Dr A A Jorris entertains sister and husband Kattman of Brazil Indiana and brother and wife Jorris of Spring Valley Minnesota. Chester Ward of Chaseburg calls on business acquaintances in the city.

R. L. Kenyon Co Exposition Bridge F. J. Powell Melrose H. W. Twinging Gay's Mills Gateway City Harry Whitcomb Bloomington G. Kimball C. T. Erhart W. C. Taylor Bagley Wis M. J. Morrisree Hatfield John Laivell H. E. Simpson Arcadia Wm. Lyon Hokah Wm. F. Meller Robi. Daniels Minerva Green Superior J. S. Leigh Evanston Ill F. J. Toland F. P. Cook St. Paul P. S. McArthur Jessie Holway Chicago Pauline Erickson Coon Valley E. C. Johnson Alma Reigers Caledonia Eloise McIntyre Chippewa Falls Paul G. Ammunson Eau Claire Leonard Lottridge Hope McEldowney Wendell McEldowney West Salem Levi Withee A. A. Jorris Kattman Brazil Ind P. R. Jorris Spring Valley Minn Chester Ward Chaseburg

Davison Returns to Michigan Football Strong

Ann Arbor clears welcome for Sam Davison of Alpena as he reports ready to wear the maize and blue. The former star tackle back after time in the northern woods, Davison helped Michigan by stabilizing Penny two seasons ago. Coach Yost notes the squad has mastered forty plays including forward pass variations.

Ann Arbor Mich Yost Sam Davison Alpena Whitmore Lake Penny Michigan

Dixie II Wins National Motor Boat Championship

In the free for all on the Hudson E. J. Schroeder's Dixie II defeated J. H. Hoadley’s Den. The triangular ten mile course was run three times totaling thirty miles. Dixie II finished in 66.51 minutes at 30.95 mph.

New York Hudson E. J. Schroeder Dixie Il J. H. Hoadley Den

Teachers Plans for October Meeting in La Crosse

Western Wisconsin high school teachers plan to attend the La Crosse gathering October 23 and 24. Prof Henney of Black River Falls and Prof Davies of Sparta will speak. Mr Schuster of Platteville Normal will discuss The Finished Produce of the High School the Raw Material of the Normal. University faculty may also speak on The Finished Product of the High School the Raw Material of the University.

Wisconsin la Crosse Henney Black River Falls Davies Sparta Schuster Platteville Normal

Landlord Seeks Help For Starving Family In Hertfordshire

A burly man called on a minister's wife in Hertfordshire claiming a poor family faced eviction for five pounds in arrears. The father is dead, mother unable to work, and the children are starving. The wife pays the rent, and the man reveals he is the landlord.

Herfordshire London

New System of Boats Planned for Mississippi River

Mr. H. S. Webber of the Mississippi River Gas-Electric Navigation company tours the river seeking interviews with business leaders on a proposed gas-electric boat line for freight and passengers. The plan envisions rapid, on schedule service with shallow draft boats, offices in St Paul and later Minneapolis St Louis and New Orleans, and a $1,000,000 authorized capital.

H. S. Webber Mississippi River Gas- Electric Navigation Company Mississippi la Crosse Twin Cities New Orleans Upper St. Louis Mississippi River Gas-Electric Navigation Company St. Paul Minneapolis

Onalaska Observes Fair Day Closed Shops Schools Dismissed

Onalaska Wisconsin prepares for Interstate Fair day with all businesses closed and schools suspended to let residents attend. Families like Mr and Mrs William Kinyon and Ruth visited the east for six weeks. Other locals return from Cloquet Rochester Whitehall and more. Hilda Olson injured her arm this week as Meta Warner plans to depart soon.

Whitehall Pickle & Canning Company T. G. Aiken Rochester Minn Hilda Olson Meta Warner

Local notes from Homer Minnesota and area

Miss Merle Ellis of Minnesota City visited cousins and aunt in Homer. Miss Anna Hill, studying nursing in Winona, stayed with her parents overnight. Miss Anta Sanford traveled to Minneapolis to visit her sister. The town board conducted business at the clerk’s home Tuesday. Mrs. Munn and her daughter Margaret recently spent time here.

Merle Ellis Minnesota City Anna Hill Winona Anta Sanford Minneapoliss Munn Margaret

Local residents visit families and return home

Relatives have returned to their home in St Paul. Miss Benning with two sons and daughters of Wilson spent Sunday with A J Rick and family. Mrs George Hauling and baby returned to Rochester Minnesota after a three weeks visit with her parents Mr and Mrs Nelson Breed. Mrs P Tuell of Winona spent Tuesday in town. Mrs D W Nash attended quarterly conference at Wesley church in Winona last week.

St. Paul Miss Benning Wilson A. J. Rick George Hauling Baby Rochester Minn Nelson Breed P. Tuell Winona D. W. Nash Wesley Church

Local notes from Cochrane and nearby towns

Miss Meta Klein visits at home in Cochrane. Mr and Mrs Keller return from Buffalo City and other trips in North Carolina Washington and Alaska. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs A W Hofer on Saturday Sept 20. Edwin George Rohrer Raymond Guettinger and Eddie Schultz return from Winona business college for a visit. Carl Bode of Winona visits. Helen Uebel returns from summer with A W Hofer. Minnie Schwark Floy Robinson visit Buffalo City. Mrs Yaeger of Anchorage visits Alma last week.

Meta Klein la Crosse Keller Buffalo City Buffalo Spring N. C Tacoma Wash Alaska A. W. Hofer Edwin and George Rohrer Raymond Guettinger Eddie Schultz Winona Carl Bode Helen Uebel Minnie Schwark Floy Robinson Lake City Minn F. Yaeger Anchorage

Advice from a local druggist to seek timely medical care

The advertisement urges readers to consult a family physician promptly to prevent sickness. It promises to fill prescriptions faithfully, with affordable charges, and to prepare trusted remedies for patrons who bring prescriptions to CHAS. REYSCHLAG, Prescription Druggist at 503 Main St.

Chas. Reyschlag Main St

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California John C. Burns Quart Bricks Ice Cream & Butter Company Mme. B. Soule City News Bjones Women’s New Garment Store Reiman & Tordt S. Front ST Hughes Dope Hawkeyes Irvine AMIRI W. T. Irvine E. E. Dow Mesdames D. G. Whyte E. R. Savage A. C. Millington George Wheeler Will Smith B. C. Smith T. A. Lavake B. C. Raymond L. Kleeber B. F. Keeler O. J. Sorensen Dixie II Prosit Slistein A Span C. & J. Michel Brewing Co P. S Elfenbrau Irvine’s Rogers Onalaska, Wis Cochrane, Wis
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