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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
6
A long time traveler describes repeated nervous prostration and sleeplessness. The ad credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine with restoring nerves and organ function, urging readers to buy a bottle with a money back guarantee if no benefit.
Coal markets forecast stable prices for winter with hard coal at 9.50 a ton, Pocahontas 7.00, Wash egg 5.75, Hocking 6.00. Strong railroad handling and ample supply reduce expected price changes, with all except hard coal dropping about 50 cents per ton from last year.
An estimated 15 000 attendees swarmed the La Crosse Interstate Fair grounds with large delegations from Vernon Trempealeau and surrounding towns. Excursions from Tomah Trempealeau and Dubuque brought crowds while cattle hog and vegetable displays drew steady interest as race events drew a packed grandstand and enthusiastic crowds.
Onalaska shoe dealer L Nelson obtained a search warrant for the house barn and sheds of Tidball after thirty five pairs of his shoes were stolen from his store. The warrant had not been returned by press time, suggesting no stock recovered.
Fred E. Howell of Monroe County was found guilty of burglary in circuit court this afternoon. Being under age, he was sentenced to the Boy's Industrial School.
Carl Martinson of Peterson Minnesota, visiting the fair, lost all toes on his right foot after a fall from a La Crosse City Railway street car. He was standing on the front platform as the conductor collected fare, lost balance, and was dragged under the wheels. He underwent amputation at La Crosse hospital by Dr. Friend C. Sutter.
Ten firefighters were overcome as a blaze gutted a six story Dur ham Cocoa Manufacturing building on Pearl Street in New York. The fire caused about 250000 dollars in damage early today.
Mrs Tempie Clark of Pope Tennessee credits Cardui and Thedford's Black Draught with saving her life after a severe fall and years of illness. The testimonial promotes Cardui as a vegetable tonic to build vitality and ease women’s ailments, detailing the Home Treatment package and advising readers to contact the Chattanooga Medicine Co for instructions and a 64 page guide.
Mayor Sorensen advocates an economical water improvement plan using settling basins like those in Omaha shown amid a park. The system purifies Mississippi water to drinking standards, and funding will await tax receipts with expected broad support.
A circuit court jury returned a verdict for Dr. G J Egan in the Marie Birnbaum case after a brief minute and a half deliberation. The defendant faced charges of malicious practice with JAMES Thompson and J E Higbee as his attorneys.
A thoroughbred Boston bull dog owned by Miss Lillian Anderson has been missing for a week. The owner has no trace and suspects the dog was stolen and spirited out of town.
Indianapolis Sept 30 The United Mineworkers led by President T L Lewis announced the union has reached its highest paid-up membership on the books, marking a historic growth milestone for the organization.
The case of Fred A. Swan versus the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Rail Road Company was dismissed without costs to either party.
Diamond Jo line officials report a river traffic revival driven by inland waterways advertising, with the season ending Sept 3 as the St Paul departs for winter docking in Dubuque. Boats Dubuque Quincey Sidney all lay up, new Albatross under construction for next season.
A historical advertisement urges readers to use Foley's Honey and Tar for chronic coughs bronchitis hay fever asthma and lung trouble. It emphasizes stopping the cough and healing the lungs as a trusted remedy by O. T. Erhart.
Madrid reports say regiments will be sent to Catalonia to quell outlawry as Spain shifts troops from Morocco. Arrest tallies across provinces include Barcelona 6500, Montaro 2000, Mamareza 1200, Sabadell 1500, and Gerona 400. London counters claim of exaggerated victory propaganda by the Spanish government amid ongoing Rif operations.
The Wisconsin legislative good roads committee will visit La Crosse soon for road investigations. After Madison adjourned, the group set an itinerary starting in Manistee, Michigan and including Marinette Rhinelander Superior Hudson La Crosse and Eau Claire with a second tour to follow in southern counties.
In New York on September 30 the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad company announced it has gained control of the Chicago Cincinnati and Louisville Railroad company. The deal is reported to total around 9 million dollars.
R. D. Sandman sold to Carl Casberg two Holmen village lots for 1400 dollars. Celestia McOne of West Salem transferred two West Salem village lots to P. S. Crowe for 950 dollars.
Portland Maine Sept 30 Commander Robert E Peary awaits a New York decision on his role in the Hudson Fulton celebration or return to Eagle Island while awaiting a public verdict on Cook accusations. He seeks answers about Cook s sledges loads why provisions were carried for three men versus one Eskimo and himself what happened to a flag Whitney received and how secrecy was kept while Captain Adams allegedly disclosed Cook s claim.
Advert describes Yello cornflakes as made only from yellow corn. It asserts immediate superiority over rivals with a distinct taste and quality.
At the La Crosse fair a drunk man was hauled to the jail on a Transfer company dray wagon after officers failed to secure a proper wagon. Patrolman William Horschak arrested the man on North Second Street near Vine Street. Unable to stand, the intoxicated individual was laid on the sidewalk while a dray was found and delivered to the Milwaukee depot. The driver collected fifty cents for the transfer before the man, unnamed due to intoxication, was bunked in a cell to sleep off the jag. The elderly man wore whiskers.
Winona school board refuses to hire former University of Minnesota star Jim Kremer as coach, citing cost. Prof. V I Sandt's salary rises to lead athletics, while faculty oppose outside coaching. Local fans fear tough season but Doseff and Capt Shaw believe they can field a winning lineup without Kremer.
Dr. Dequervain chief astronomer of the Swiss expedition to Greenland becomes the latest European to endorse Dr. Frederick Cook’s polar claim after reviewing Cook’s story and observations. He says no flaw in Cook’s evidence has been found.
The family of Charles Benjamin thanks neighbors and friends for support during the illness and death of their wife and mother. Special thanks to S. Y. Hyde, A. A. Morse, and officers and employees of the La Crosse Can Co. for many favors.
The Board of Park Commissioners adopted the city seal for their letter heads and a city hall discussion considered using it for all city stationery. The seal, drawn from the stamp form, depicts the river a steamboat a train a building and distant hills with "City of La Crosse" around a milling circle.
Edgar N Bayliss of Robinsonville Del credits Foley's Honey and Tar with ending his years of coughing and illness. He reports rapid recovery from consumption symptoms, gaining twenty eight pounds after using the cough remedy.
New York September 30. The National Woman's Suffrage Association of America announces a year long education campaign to contrast with English suffragette militancy. Headquarters move from Warren Ohio to New York immediately.
In Sparta Wisconsin officers and St Paul capitalists reached a near completion of a sale of the Sparta Melrose railroad and power company. C M Hamilton of Western Security will steer the transfer to a new company with officials from C M St P R R and Minneapolis St Paul investors. President Braun of the old company will manage affairs under the new structure.
Funeral services will be held from the late home of Sam day afternoon at 3 o'clock with Rev. W. Walker Pugh of the First Congregational church officiating. Interment will be in Hope cemetery. Sparta Briefs list residents attending the Interstate fair in La Crosse, church guild meetings, and Rev. F W Pugh's return from Eau Claire where he preached at the First Congregational church.
County Clerk Charles H. Rawle reports a hectic morning as farmers flood the office seeking bounties on snakes. Agents note ten dollar payouts and a surge of licenses with Nora Nelson and Klaudia Nelson assisting in drawing lines for abstracts and deeds at the registrar's office.
Mrs. J. Frayn of 1408 Kane receives word that her eldest son Robél Frayn, 16, died at Mindoro after illness linked to typhoid pneumonia. He worked at Mindoro creamery and became ill days earlier. He leaves his mother and two brothers. Funeral arrangements not yet announced but services likely Sunday in Mindoro.
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