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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
6
La Crosse County Hunting and Fishing association meets at 8 tonight in the court house to discuss a possible deer closed season in Wisconsin, hatchery expansion with the Curlew, and plans for the annual venison banquet. Officers for the new year will be elected.
J A Breitenbach of Plum City Creamery in Barron County has filed a bankruptcy petition in the U S district court. Liabilities total $1500.67 with assets of $1200. The case is referred to referee C L Baldwin for bankruptcy proceedings.
Copenhagen December 7 The German submarine U-16 reached Erbjerg with severe damage and the cause of the harm is not yet known.
An 11 year old, Leonard Gerke, was shot in the ear by a 14 year old playmate, Fred Winger, after refusing to haul wood to a marsh shanty. Police plan to round up youths who roam the lowlands armed with guns and destroy the shanties described as breeding places for devilment.
The Benevolent Protective Order of Elks hosts a memorial for departed brothers, honoring fraternal ties and virtues over mere wealth. Rev. Longbrake notes the sacred Elks rule guiding annual gatherings as members reflect on kindness, humanity, and the enduring legacy of their brethren.
A December memorial service by the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks stresses Brotherly Love and the four principles Charity Justice Brotherly Love and Fidelity. Speaker urges living the ideals and building world brotherhood amid discussion of Europe war and failed commerce as a path to peace. Vocal and instrumental solos accompany the program as Anna Hickish Howland is absent.
A La Crosse youth rises in the Navy without formal schooling by applying diligently and seizing opportunities. The article highlights his ascent within the naval world through focused effort and timely chances.
Walter D. Snyder 29 of La Crosse has been commissioned ensign in the U S Navy. Enlisting in 1907 as a machinist’s mate, he advanced from bottom rank to commissioned officer, serving on the Perry Independence West Virginia Tennessee and at Philadelphia and Portsmouth yards, and studying at George Washington University. He is a native of Oskaloosa Iowa born December 21 1885 and has been active in engineering circles and fraternal orders.
Michael Kenney aged 76 died suddenly from heart disease after mass at St Mary’s Catholic church. He collapsed at home within ten minutes of returning from church. born in Ireland, he came to America in 1853 and lived in La Crosse. Survived by wife and two children. funeral at 9 am Wednesday at St Mary’s with Rev Robert B Congdon. Interment Catholic cemetery.
Senator La Follette issued a broadside accusing a Milwaukee press service and national papers of a maliciously false Nov 1 story about an incident at Stevens Point during his campaign. He says he leaped into the crowd and his secretary halted the address, a claim he reprints in full with denial.
Gerhard Meiners 78 a retired farmer of Eitzen Iowa died yesterday afternoon at a local hotel from diabetes. The body has been taken to Eitzen where funeral services and burial will be held tomorrow.
Health Commissioner J. M. Furstman issued a statement denying a typhoid epidemic in La Crosse and asserting the water supply is not at fault. Five confirmed cases are listed with details including Miss Normand from Fargo, N. D., and a river worker who drank river water. The analysis shows monthly water testing by the State Hygienic Laboratory found the city water in good condition. well water poses the only chance of infection.
Miss Lottie Deneen addresses the Parents and Teachers Association of the normal school this evening on The Teaching of Primary Reading. The meeting, in the kindergarten room, starts at 8 o'clock and all are invited.
The La Crosse Board of Trade will hold its fourth quarterly meeting tomorrow evening at the Masonic temple located at Eighth and Main streets. A 6 o'clock dinner will be served at the temple before the session.
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