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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1911

Page

4

Great Success At 53rd John’s Church Bazaar

The annual bazaar of 53t. John's church closed Friday night with the largest attendance of the week. The committee thanks contributors listing numerous items such as a silver spoon holder, writing desk, medicine cabinet, carpet sweeper, flour, electric lamp, rug, parlor clock, silver knives and forks, and many other donations from Mrs. Huber to Misses Byrne and Selbe. The event raised funds for church activities and community support.

Mr. Clement A. F. Siedler The Patriot Louisa Selbe Geo. W. Young Dr. E. Evans Rev Murphy W. J. Moss John Dengler Joe Rendler J. B. Brenner A. Yehle Bertha Mrs. N. Hettinger Ed. Conway M. M. McGovern Mary Horn Rose Schmohl E. W. Schultz A. Kienahs Olaf Olson P. J. Kelly Mr. Buschner C. J. Rathburn Carl Gifford Zimmer Wachter Frank Osweiler A. Z. Taylor Wm. A. Kronesr Ludviga Fuller John Ahrens Margaret Ritter Jake Hahn Merfeld Alice Byrne Sletten Strupp Dresen Williams E. Harris Bridget Fitzpatrick A. Schafer Schurtz Mary Osweiler S. Strittmater Lansl Stockimer Mitchel Christ Schmidt Fran

North Side Man Is Called Sunday

Sidney Stoddard Secor, longtime North Side resident, died yesterday at his brother’s home 1512 South Ninth Street from complications after a second appendicitis operation. He was 29. He leaves a widow, two sisters, a brother and his mother. The funeral is set for 2 PM Tuesday at the house with Rev. S. L. Marvik presiding. Burial will follow in Oak Grove cemetery.

Sidney Stoddard Secor North Side South Ninth Street Rev. S. L. Marvik Oak Grove Cemetery

Body of Missing Farmer Found Along Road Ditch

Ole Fanneff aged 45 a farmer missing for three weeks was found in a roadside ditch three miles south of Viroqua Wisconsin. Authorities believe he fell from the road was rendered unconscious and froze to death after his disappearance on the prior Saturday.

Viroqua Wis Ole Fanneff Here Fanneff Christ F. T. Cartwright Racine Glen Halik Lois Halik Lin S&urday afternoon conference #€ A trio of Prof. H. Kline Ratpart Dish Gerald Hyde A. E. Meinlenz

Aged convict seeks pardon from governor

Eighty year old Geo Wightman in Waupun state prison asks Governor McGovern for clemency. Convicted of murder on November 22 1899 for the slaying of Clarence Updike in Fond du Lac county, Wightman cites failing health in his pardon plea.

Madison Wis Geo. Wightman McGovern Waupun State Prison Clarence G. Updike Fond du Lac

Local Voting Contest Leaders Named in Partial Results

Miss Mayme Zeinmentz leads the voting contest with Miss Helen Roth second, Miss Anna Osweiler third, and Victoria Best fourth as Mrs Williams and John Bangsberg handle the sofa pillows and water set duties in the event.

North Side in Brief Local social notes and arrivals

Carl J. Meyer visits friends in La Crosse as El lison jewelry manager. Many residents return home after visits to Rock Island West Salem Minneapolis Sparta Alma St Paul Madison Dubuque Wisc. Shops and bazaars announced with dates and addresses.

Carl J. Meyer Ellison Jewelry Tomah Friends la Crosse Joe Ritter Rock Island Burlington Anton Christianson West Salem Claude Ferris Austin Minn Leon Sinclair Lake City Rudolph Simon Olaf Olson Hattie Rosenau Owatonna Otto Loeffler Marcus Gilberg Minneapolis Jennie Sarah Schnell St. Paul North Side Anna Moe Clara Booke Sparta Floyd Levee Gillette Street Faribault Rudolph Belefeldt Alma Wis Loomis Street Arthur Skemp G. A. Skemp Kane Street Madison Madison University Roy Skemp Stoddard P. W. Skemp Dubuque Continental J. B. Sword Meltonville Iowa F. Pope Allie Davenport George Street Mabel Canan Galesburg Ladies’ Aid Society Caledonia Street M. FE Otmorrow E. W. de Sautelle Avon Street M. E. Church Wannebo Hall Coward F. Humphrey Merwin Galesville Ladies’ Aid Society of the North Presbyterian Church Lawrence Gertrude

Painter Mekvold Sets Season Alley Record in Bowl Victory

Mekvold of the Painters bowling team rolled 245 in one game at Combination alleys as the Painters beat the Vulcans two of three. Bollrud of the Vulcans posted 217 and 212 in two games. The result left the Painters tied with Nelson for first, with a title clash to decide the lead Wednesday at Combination alleys.

Mekvold Painters Vulcans Bollrud Nelson Painters Verket Paulson Bain L. Anderson M. Anderson BOM Ag Og

Religion Needed in High Schools Review

A New York man argues that public schools require religious instruction to curb what he describes as a spirit of immorality among youths. He contends morality improves when religious values are taught at the high school level.

New York

Y M C A Address Urges High School Moral Reform

D R Porter of New York spoke at a Y M C A gathering to about seventy five businessmen on high school boys and moral duty. He warned of immorality in high schools and urged church led, denomination free programs to promote Bible study and brotherhood among students.

D. R. Porter New York Porter Fagenstrom Association

Real Tobacco Board Seeks Halt To Dissolution Plan

The Real Tobacco Board of Trade of New York asked the U S Supreme Court to order the New York federal court to set aside its decision and stop proceedings toward implementing the dissolution plan of the American Tobacco Company.

Washington Real Tobacco Board of Trade of New York Supreme Court United States Court of New York American ‘Tobacco Company

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertises Child Teething Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a sixty year reliever of teething pain in children. It claims to soothe, soften gums, relieve wind colic, cure diarrhea, and states the product is absolutely harmless. It urges customers to ask for the original Mrs Winslow's.

Federation forms to raise standards for chiropractic schools

At a Hotel La Salle meeting in Chicago representatives from leading chiropractic institutions formed the Federation of Standardized Chiropractic Institutions. Attorney Fred H. Hartweil was chosen counsel. Elected officers include N. B. Thompson of Michigan as president J. A. Chicago as vice president and E. J. Palmer of Davenport as secretary treasurer.

Hotel la Salle Chicago United States Federation of Standardized Chiropractic Institutions Fred H. Hartweil la Crosse N. B. Thompson Ids Mich

Orchard Glad McNamara Confession Vindicates Him

Boise Idaho December 4 Harry Orchard longtime dynamiter and confessed murderer of 21 men and former leader in labor conflicts receives a measure of vindication from the McNamara brothers Los Angeles confession. He thanks God noting the trial's implication for national views on labor leaders and justice.

Boise Idaho Harry Orichard Colorado Steunenberg Elf McNamara Brothers Los Angeles

Will Meat Prices Go Up Again

Local readers report rising meat costs and turn to affordable staples like macaroni and spaghetti. The piece touts Minnesota brand durum wheat pasta as nutritious and easily digested, suitable for meals and tests, urging shoppers to choose these options.

la Crosse Minnesota

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Skinner Astrachan Main Street Paul Lutz Blackburn Main St Charles Street Alma Larsen Wm. Kathary Lowell Sill Street W. Nutting Herman Larsen C. L. Larsen University of Wisconsin A. W. Mekvold Brotherhood Fos Tered In Alice the Majestic Santa Claus Stoen & Eberhart Coal Wood Yard Good Wall St North Side Park J. H. English Orchard M’namaras
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