This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
5
Twenty members of the local U C T and officers travel to Sparta today to conduct a big class led by La Crosse officers. They will be banqueted at the Lewis house, undergo initiation tonight, then be entertained at a smoker.
The funeral of August Panke, killed when hay slid from a wagon and struck him, will be held next Tuesday. The accident occurred yesterday as he worked on his farm near the unloading site. Local authorities continue to investigate the mishap.
Funeral services for Mr. Panke were held in La Crosse with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Born in Germany on April 7, 1845, he emigrated in 1883 and lived in La Crosse until his death. Survived by his widow and five children Herman William Charles August and Mrs. Albert Ratz, with William in St Paul and others in La Crosse.
W L Washburn of Portage and Otto Busch of Woodland transact business in town yesterday. J A Fritsch returns to Alma after a business visit. Various residents from Chaseburg Mabel Rushford and Spring Grove noted for hotel stays and card parties. Dancing and prize events announced with multiple local names listed.
The Board of Police and Fire Commissioners will hold a public examination of applicants for membership in the La Crosse Wisconsin Fire Department at City Hall at 7 30 P M on Thursday December 1 1913 L C Colman secretary announces in La Crosse Wisconsin December 5 1913
The Wisconsin branch of the American Society of Equity adjourned after selecting delegates J Wellen Long J A Carnahan Uncle Tom Emmerton James Allison and Charles Holmes to the national convention in Owensburg Kentucky next week Most discussions were secret with bids on directing fees to local unions debated The group postponed choosing next convention site leaving it to the executive board Citizens of La Crosse received praise for hospitality
The Owl club held its annual election at the clubhouse selecting Wenzel Papacek as president. Other officers chosen include Thomas Kubal as vice president William Matuska as secretary Michael Roubik as treasurer Joseph Hurtzel as sergeant at arms and Charles Spika as janitor.
President Wilson considered nominees for the Interstate Commerce Commission to fill the Marble vacancy. He aims to name a successor before the commission resumes its inquiry into eastern railways rate requests next Wednesday and seek a swift Senate confirmation.
Druggist Chas. Beyschlag promotes Gray's Yerba Santa Cough Cure claiming it contains no narcotics and can be given to children. He offers half a bottle at his 503 Main store to skeptics to prove its safety and effectiveness for coughs.
War veteran Jacob Mazure of Little Falls Minnesota, over eighty years old, is cutting four molar teeth on the left upper jaw. Two have erupted and two more are expected. He notes teething troubles mirror those of infancy, and health has declined since the process began a week ago. The molars on the active side were pulled when he joined the Union army in 1864.
An old advertisement promotes Sage Tea with sulphur and alcohol to darken gray hair and stop dandruff. It touts an easier ready-to-use product Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Hair Remedy costing about 50 cents, to apply with a sponge for even color.
Vesper services tomorrow at the YWCA will be conducted by Dr Sara Nimocks a board member. Special music included with Miss Stella Trene to sing a vocal solo. The meeting begins at four o'clock.
The Ladies' society of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen held a farewell party for their president Mrs Minnie Wheaton who has relocated to Caledonia. Supper was served and guests enjoyed a general good time. The group presented her with silver as a token of esteem.
Mrs. Asa Foster hosted a card and music gathering for her sister Mrs. C. Whipple at 333 Mill Street with light refreshments at ten o clock. гостей included Mesdames HF Miller F Sterneman J Ames J Hardie W Whipple P Miller P Lediger F Swan S Drake EF Olson W Shafer J James J Harrison E Mueller P Drake H Nelson A Foster C Whipple and Misses C Bues KE Hardie T Lamprich L Whipple O Sullivan N Whipple B Downs and G Hansen.
The La Crosse club hosted the third reunion of the Business Men Athletes with Thurston Owens presenting dinner. William Hurtgen was named toastmaster for his role in introducing the governor, while Rei man was chosen to give the next dinner. Attendees included Curtiss, Fraser, Gelatt, Bentley, Hankerson, Watkins, Goodrich, Baker, Tscharner, Gran and Lee.
Miss Bessie Erickson and Mr. John Bachmann were married Saturday evening at the German Lutheran parsonage with Rev. J. T. Gamm officiating. The couple were attended by Miss and Mr. Frank Bachmann and expected to reside with Mrs. Erickson at 1422 Caledonian Street.
The wedding of Earl Pryor formerly of La Crosse and Emma Hegen of Milwaukee will be held Monday December 8 at the Church of the Redeemer in Milwaukee. After January first the Pryors will be at home to friends. Mr and Mrs W A Pryor and daughters will attend.
Daughters of Norway of Ormen lodge No 25 elected officers at their last meeting with Mrs Edward Engebretson as president and Mrs Augusta Larson as vice president. Other officers include Mrs Clara Larson secretary Mrs Ben Larson finance secretary Mrs C Johnson treasurer Mrs Helen Arneson deputy Mrs Hilda Johnson trustee and guards Mrs A Peterson and Mrs Glolie.
A Friday meeting at Mrs. R C Whelpley’s featured a program on what German composers gave to child music. Mrs. Whelpley led songs, Mrs. Lees the instrumental side, with works by Reinecke and Taubert and multiple pieces for piano, violin, and vocal solos performed by members including Mrs. Faber, Mrs. Watkins, Miss Josten, and Mrs. Schweizer.
Mrs. Ben Larson of 1617 South Tenth Street hosted a birthday gathering last evening. Guests enjoyed ecards and exchanged prizes that were described as useful and ornamental.
The article explains catarrh as the common cause of cough arising from congestion of the bronchial tubes. It notes Peruna tablets may be preferred by some for convenience over the liquid form, as advertised in the Lucky Day Almanac for 1914.
The Twentieth Century club will meet Tuesday next with Mrs. Paul Pamperin and Mrs. Yerly at 130 South Ninth Street. Mrs. Noble will lead the Heuador lesson and Mrs. Brayton will review the Involuntary Chaperon.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.