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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
5
Police probe murder in Chicago after the Emsheimer death with coroner noting no poison in viscera. A debtor is suspected in a possible struggle for a note, and stenographer Edna Scholle reports a missing money-collection note from the office safe.
An advertisement promises a square deal for business customers. It asserts value returned dollar for dollar and stresses that clients need not supervise the work. The pitch targets shops needing flooring fixtures and millwork services.
Premier Salandra reiterated Italy would remain neutral amid the war situation saying no new fact has prompted a policy change. He spoke to parliament as Italy’s session opened in Rome, stressing calm reasoning and cabinet unity in maintaining neutral stance.
Dated items list local social notes and visiting business figures in La Crosse. Eunice McLaughlin out of high school with diphtheria. Merrill Gibson, new Fergus Falls student, enrolled. Miss Eberle returns from Water Town wedding. Bettie Torrance led classes. Various business visitors include H F Taylor Winona J E Florin Menomonie L M Seeman Winona J S Collins Caledonia P A Clark Waterloo H O Johnson Nelsonville A Halvorson Rushford and J Ahrens Jackson. A Y of A party and hotel news also noted.
A list of farmers from rural points visited the Market Square weighing station yesterday. Names include Jacob Herman Smith Coulee G Leitzau Brownsville Road Minn John Welch La Crescent Minn Oscar Jensen Smith Coulee George Morris La Crosse Ridge B Veglahn South Ridge Minn Henry Kolb State Road Otto Selke South Ridge Minn Edwin Young Mormon Coulee Joseph Fass Sand Lake Coulee Fred Ebner Ebner s Coulee L M Berthrong South Ridge Minn Thomas McCaffrey Pine Creek Minn Leonard Barret Sand Lake Coulee
New Albin Iowa December 3 Special residents welcomed returning family members for Thanksgiving and the rest of turkey day week. Notables returning include Miss Violet Rice of Prairie du Chien Mrs Ruthie Kearney and children from Dubuque Beth Lahey Freiburg Louis Thompson of Madison Marguerite Welch of La Crescent Sylvester La Touch of Dubuque.
La Crosse readers report relief from kidney pains with Doan's Kidney Pills. Miss Georgia Brown of 1402 Jackson St describes backaches headaches and fatigue improving after use. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The North Sewing Circle of Caledonia Street Methodist church gathers Friday afternoon at Mrs J S Tuttle 1621 Charles Street to finalize plans for a bazaar and chicken pie supper on December 8 at Gohres hall.
Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Tripp of Campbell entertained the Campbell Library club and husbands at a noonday dinner. Men played cards while ladies continued an Ireland study project. The club received new books and voted five dollars for the Good Samaritans Christmas dinner.
Judge and Mrs. Cameron L. Baldwin entertained a dozen friends at dinner Tuesday evening at their Cass Street home.
Mrs Naylor of 1517 South Seventh street entertained many friends to welcome her new baby girl. Guests included Mesdames Stellick Jones Jansen Selke Coulam and Misses Eleanor Emma Stellick Padesky Bohl Raeppler and Norma Naylor. The gathering featured music and vocal selections with light refreshments.
Mrs F N Clarke entertained at 500 Wednesday evening. Prizes were won by Mrs H C Deane Mrs Gahan Mrs W W Ruplin Mr Moriarity W W Ruplin and Mr Chas Weis. Karl Ruplin presented a scarf pin on the host's birthday. Invited guests included R Skailand S J deRanitz D Moriarity H C Deane J A Snyder Mrs Gahan and Mrs James Stevenson of Buffalo Wyoming.
Social brief notes Mrs Harry McKinnon of Grand Forks North Dakota visiting Miss Georgia Holmes at 619 State Street as a guest.
La Crosse hosts and welcomes several visitors and travelers. Rev W Smith and wife return to Hawkeye IA after a visit here. Miss Elizabeth Kerrigan returns from La Crosse to her city. Adolph Rudnick and Frank Wymiller visited relatives in La Crosse. Walter Wymiller visited friends in La Crosse. Mrs Katie Waters and granddaughter Winifred Casey spent Thanksgiving in La Crosse with Winifred’s parents. Harold Woods and Walter Kelly visited Caledonia recently. A large gathering at the A F Kuehn home included the Wymiller, Wy miller, Lentz and related families. Miss Mattie Kerndt of Lansing IN was a visitor Thursday.
In Viroqua Wisconsin on December 3 a performance of Why Jones Left Home benefited the Christian Endeavor society, clearing about fifty dollars. Cast members Mr Hutson and Marie Sanwick played newlyweds whose home is crowded by relatives. the show drew attendees from the community and featured Thanksgiving visits and local news notes.
New York dec 3 John G Wendel known as the recluse of Fifth avenue dies in Los Angeles leaving estate valued over 50 million dollars the second largest in New York City realty holdings after the Astors. His holdings include many one and two story buildings along Broadway, and his Fifth Avenue residence cost 5000 with the lot worth a million.
Dorothy Packard and Vivian Faw led the Christian Endeavor meeting last Sunday night in Milwaukee. The gathering centered on the subject Missions and reflected the community’s religious activities during the holiday week.
Mrs Hugo Du Brock wife of a successful shirt manufacturer was arrested after a dramatic chase in Chicago police fired several shots as she sped away in her car. She collided with Richard Staple ages 56 injuring him seriously and drove through a crowd attempting to detain her before officers arrived.
S. C. Boggs, engineer for the deaf and blind institute of St. Augustine, Florida, has returned to his home in Seneca, South Carolina after a 1000 mile motorcycle journey.
In Cleveland on December 3 Hank Gowdy, famed catcher for Boston, refuses to lead the opening procession at the Strollers' ball honoring the world's amateur baseball champions. Friends say he is not suited for a grand leadership role.
The Australian and New Zealand contingents from British provinces have disembarked in Egypt. They will assist in defense, undergo training, and then proceed to the front.
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