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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
5
An advertisement touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy claiming grandmothers used sage tea to preserve hair color and shine. It promises a healthy scalp, stronger hair, and color restoration, with a 50 cent bottle and money back guarantee after a fair trial.
In Waukegan Illinois investigators opened proceedings today before Judge J L Taylor into the December starch plant explosion at the Corn Products Refining Company that killed twelve people.
Local residents and visitors frequent Tremperleau and Galesville with business trips to Whitehall and Winona. Notables include W A Graves, L M Pittenger, Ray Noyes, Miss Juanita Hutchins, and Geo Hampton of New York visiting relatives, plus repairs by Western Wisconsin Telephone and new phone work under Jack McCabe.
Miss Marie Mickschl was pleasantly surprised at her home Tuesday evening by a group of girl friends. Yellow and white chrysanthemums decorated the tables as attendees danced and sang. Miss A Cole and Miss A Hoke played piano selections while The Happy Four quartet performed. A late hour dinner followed and guests departed. Attendees included Marie Mickschl Emma Prebe Anna Hoke Martha Rossow Elizabeth Zimmer Hattie Kriess Anah Cole Agnes Stuve Erma Leisgang Catherine Dalato Theresa Gabarski Elizabeth Hoke and Catherine Mickeschi.
Mrs. H Horn of 2104 Thirteenth Street Was surprised by friends last evening for her birthday. Music and a delicious supper marked the gathering with numerous attendees including Mr and Mrs Miller Balzer Ed Horn Conrad Horn Emil Horn Herman Horn Frank Balzer and many others.
Mrs. W A Thompson entertained six tables at bridge yesterday afternoon. George Gordon won the prize.
Mrs James Hogan Jr hosted about twelve ladies for a coffee yesterday afternoon in honor of Mrs Wagner of Chicago, guest of her daughter Mrs S W Anderson.
Alice Platz celebrated her seventh birthday with a large group of friends yesterday afternoon. Fifteen guests enjoyed games, a supper at a long table, bonbons and favors, and kindergarten songs with Mrs Platz and Miss Louise Platz assisting. Names present included Ellen Salzer Katherine Wolfe Helen Baker Gertrude Salzer Katherine Farrant Margery Platz Joseph Egan Dorothy Kroner Ruth Ulm Louise Ulm Margaret Runckel Helen Bunge Jessie Egbert and Helen Tubbesen.
The Ladies' Auxiliary will mark the eighth anniversary at the Armory hall on December 8 and entertain all auxiliary members and Company B.
A card party in the afternoon followed by a dance in the evening invites all members. The Ladies' Hope observes its ninth anniversary in the new hall at Fourth and King with celebrations.
Rowena Circle of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen met in Linker hall with 36 members present. Officers elected include Anna Lee as president Ida Button as vice president Nellie Grove as secretary Ida Knothe as treasurer Nannie Mosser as chaplain Mary Vondrashek as sentinel with Francis Rossberg and Edith Smith as leaders.
Dubuque high school has challenged Prairie du Chien to a debate on the initiative and referendum. The event will occur between February 7 and March 7 with Prairie du Chien choosing sides. Likely representatives include George Jones, Elmer Herold, and Colonel Thompson. Local residents and visitors are noted in city. several moving or visiting for work or family reasons.
A compact remark contrasts weak characters who rarely decide with those who act rashly. The speaker notes that people may ask for more than expected, yet often fail to obtain it.
Local items note Parker-Hirt Machine Co. touted as the most modern auto home. William Chapel of Money Creek attends W B U New show in Waiestic. Several residents return home after visiting, transacting business, or staying with friends in La Crosse and nearby towns.
Mrs Traff dies at her son Oscars in Looney Valley after months of illness. Funeral set for Wednesday at 11 a m from the family home. Prof Simonds of Lanesboro schools visits. Strafford Male quartet performs as first Lyceum act. Rev Ostrom preaches first sermon at St Peters Lutheran and serves Looney Valley as pastor. Mrs Molly Tennyson visits from La Crosse. Mr and Mrs Jos Mills of La Crescent visit Elisha Mills for Thanksgiving. Fred Cottrell and Gale Bank visit. Halvor Wralson dies in St Peter. remains to be buried Tuesday. brother Ole and two sisters reside in Yucatan. Martin Nelson builds the new opera house here. Houston Dramatic Co presents Polly of the Circus at Caledonia and Rushford.
In La Crosse Wisconsin J A Thwing cashier swears the bank statement is true to the best of his knowledge. The document dated December 4 1912 lists resources liabilities and deposits ending with a notarial seal and directors signatures. A coroner's inquest later heard details of a fatal fight involving Staake a non union plasterer and Lee who admitted striking Staake causing a fatal neck fracture.
St Louis report notes labor leader Robert E. Lee killed Frederick Staake with a single blow. Police say the incident occurred after a dispute at a gathering. Lee is in custody as investigations proceed and authorities review motive and circumstances.
In St James Minnesota on Sunday Elmer Anderson snapped a revolver he was about to clean and a bullet struck his eight year old cousin Alvin Anderson killing him instantly. Authorities reported no one was hurt besides the victim and no motive is given.
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