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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1911
Page
4
In Ramsey county district court Charles Johnson on trial for the killing of Joseph Brozeich on September 6 abruptly pleaded guilty after declaring I am guilty and I want to tell the truth His conversion reportedly came from attending evangelist meetings during the trial.
A reflective plea asks if recent fits of blues helped anyone, urging that the final attack end the pattern and leave no further episodes to endure. The speaker questions the value of repeated sorrow and aims for lasting relief.
W. J. White of Chicago died in a Sparta hospital eleven hours after train accident left him without both legs. He rode the Milwaukee road freight near Sparta and fell beneath the wheels. He named his sister Mrs. Frank Whitmore of St Paul and was to be buried in Chicago. The family had fifteen boys all dying young from various causes including rail accidents.
North side notices recap local returns and visits with many names. John Rathburn came back from Jamestown North Dakota on leave. Bert Nelson, Chica go. Lester Gunderson back from Norway visit. Frank Chaffee from Mor mon Coulee. Mrs. H Temte returns from Elroy. Dr Grey to Potosi on business. Rev Cody to preach at Tabernacle Baptist. December 9 entertainment and December 12 bazaar and chicken supper announced for Caledonia Street M E church.
Edward Steichen the New York photographer wins a signal distinction by being selected to execute a large part of the mural decorations for the Luxembourg Museum in Paris marking a major career achievement. The artist first became known for his photographs.
The Palladium dated August 30 1805 reports the killing of a large rattlesnake described as having 73 rattles in a New England setting.
A brief philosophic aside notes a cat perceives the cow as a servant to the cat. The line frames animal dynamics with a humorous tone.
An advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the greatest healer for burns boils piles cuts sores bruises eczema sprains and frost related troubles. It claims a trial convinces and notes the price as 25 cents at U. T. Erhart.
The North Side Society of Daughters of Norway elected its officers for the coming year at a Thursday meeting in Travelers' hall. New posts will be installed soon. Elected: President Anna Lund. Past President Clara Knudson. Vice President Marie Selbo. Recording Secretary Palma Peterson. Financial Secretary Carrie Engebretson. Treasurer Clara Spellum. Stander Sermoner Christine Severson. Marshal Clara Nelson. Inside Guard Mattie Lewiston. Outside Guard Betsy Michealson. Trustee Christine Gilbertson. Captain Christine Brown.
The Vulcans won two of three against Old Styles at Combination alleys last night. High score was Rebholz 213 for the Vulcans with Osweiler of Old Styles next at 204. Detailed scores listed for both teams.
The text argues that current fashion favors simple dress and natural wreaths over elaborate plumes, viewing simplicity as evidence of an artificial era. It notes Charles II era shepherdess tropes and Roman nobles’ paradox of luxury amid a primitive ideal, while the genuinely poor reject such ideals, feeling their poverty.
Mr S Joseph Baker of the New York Department of Health led film demonstrations showing how little boys learn to care for babies while their mothers work. At one school the boys borrowed infant dolls and performed caregiving tasks, demonstrating aptitude and scientific handling. Scientists note the orange berry theory spans 7 000 years of development.
The Norwegian M. E. Church at the corner of Berlin and Sill streets invites all to Sunday school at 9 15 a m and preaching at 10 30 a m Pastor I T Slaatte leads services with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 o’clock all are welcome
German M E church at the corner of Clinton and Berlin lists Rev W J Witter as pastor with a Sunday school at 9 15 a m preaching at 10 30 a m and an evening service at 745 p m German school for children in catechism reading and writing Saturdays at nine o'clock
Rev A V Ingham leads morning worship at 10 30 on The Mind of Christ with anthem Who is like unto Thee. Evening service at 7 30 on A Question from the Savanna Bank House with male chorus May God depend on You. Sabbath school at noon Epworth League 6 45 led by Miss Josephine Bangsberg. Services at French Island 3. Bazaar and chicken pie supper at Gohres hall Tuesday afternoon and evening Midweek prayer Wednesday 7 30.
St. Peter's Church on the north side holds its usual afternoon service at three o clock. The parish invites all members to attend and participate in the weekly worship.
Trinity United Lutheran Church on Avon Street with Rev. L. S. Marvick as pastor offers communion in Sunday morning services at 10 15 and an English evening service at 7 30 Sun day school begins at 9 a m.
Tabernacle Baptist Church at Avon and Clinton streets holds 10 30 am service Sunday with Sunday school as usual and Baptist Young People meeting at 6 45 pm A Wednesday evening prayer meeting is scheduled as usual.
Rev. C. L. Christianson leads Norwegian Bethel Lutheran with services at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m Sunday school at 9 a m and a Wednesday prayer meeting evening all in the church calendar of activities.
North Presbyterian church at Logan and Avon. Rev. Finch A Clarke pastor. Morning worship at 10:30 with sermon by the pastor. Evening service at 7:45. Choir of fifteen voices sings at both services. Sunday school at noon. Junior Christian Endeavor at 3 pm. Young People at 7. Prayer meeting Wednesday at Mrs Runnells 1553 Charles. Woman's Missionary society meets Tuesday at Mrs Larsen 1517 Charles.
Norwegian Lutheran church corner of Charles and Sill streets announces morning worship at 10 30 a m and Sunday school at a m with Rev E O Vik as pastor.
A humorous Punch style cartoon line features two figures, the Fat One and the Thin One. The Thin One questions daily floor rolling to lose weight, and the Fat One quips that it would just cut the carpet.
Manser Kettle aged 63 died early this morning at his sister Mrs. B C Russell 1427 North Street after a long illness. Cause listed as old age. Recently moved to La Crosse from an Iowa town. Funeral Monday at 2 from Mrs Russell's residence with Rev A V Ingham of Caledonia Street Methodist Church officiating. Burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Survived by sister Mrs Russell and brother John Kettle in Iowa.
A quoted line attributes risk to those who expect quick gains. The remark frames jumping into actions with little payoff as a poor use of time and trouble, voiced as a caution about hasty or ill advised bets.
Fast mail train No 55 on the Milwaukee road was delayed forty five minutes by a wreck near Tomah as two box cars of an extra freight derailed and overturned. No one was hurt. A wrecking train was sent from Milwaukee yards to clear the smash at eight this morning. Little damage was caused by the overturned cars.
A visitor to the Pant ma canal zone can meet at least 83 mosquito species, 30 of which occur nearby. Most do not bite, and yellow fever is carried by only one species, officials warn.
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