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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1915
Page
18
A violent explosion at a Belgian powder factory in Granville near Havre caused widespread damage. Windows and doors were blown out in nearby houses and several people are believed killed.
Fire on December 11 razed a six story West Side factory causing about 2.19 million dollars in damage. Jessen and Rosberg cabinet makers and Rand McNally and Company publishers housed in the building.
The text explains two acids in rain that erode stone like granite. It notes these acids attack the rock so that water gradually melts it.
New York December 11 Ad Wolgast and Joe Welling are training together for their upcoming fights next Friday Wolgast faces Leach Cross and Welling meets Young Brown on the Harlem Sporting Club program in the calendar of boxing events
Indianapolis December 11 Harry S New former chairman of the Republican National Committee announces his candidacy for United States senator subject to primaries His main opponent is James Watson former Republican whip of the House in Bloomington and Indianapolis reports indicate the race shapes up with New seeking the party nomination and Watson as a leading challenger.
Professor Henry Noble Sherwood of the state normal school faculty will preach the Sunday morning sermon tomorrow at the Tabernacle Baptist church.
A governess urges Thomas to forgive his little brother before bed, warning he might die in the night. Thomas reluctantly agrees to forgive tonight, adding that if he survives, his brother had better be gone in the morning.
The regular La Crosse Chapter of the D A R has postponed its meeting from Monday to the following Monday December 20.
A Sunday afternoon surprise party marked the twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Hauswirth at 1623 South Eighth Street. Sixty covers, a wedding cake, and silver gifts followed a 6 PM supper. Prizes in an evening of cinch favored Joseph Check and Charlies Houska, with music by William Check and Joseph Hauswirth. Witnesses included N Rochester family, Konitz family, J J Rochester, William Baum family, Fuchs family, Krismer family, Hasse, Mrs Bogner, Wensole, Chryst family, Arnesen and Thompson sisters, plus Hemleben, Lang, Larson, and George Smith.
The Women’s Union of the Congregational church met at Mrs. John E. McConnell’s home at 400 South Fourteenth street on Thursday afternoon for a coffee. They decided the annual Christmas Shop will be held next year on the first Saturday in December and reported several remaining bazaar articles were sold.
About one hundred couples attended a dancing party at Germania hall last night as part of a winter series of similar events held at the hall.
Mr and Mrs C W Baker entertain at a fancy dress party this evening from seven to ten for their daughter Virginia. Guests will enjoy guessing games and dancing with refreshments served in the hotel dining room. The lower floor writing room is cleared for dancing.
The Parents and Teachers Association of the Normal school will hold a meeting Monday evening at eight o'clock in the normal kindergarten.
Mr and Mrs John C Burns announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Eileen to Jacob Padesky.
Mrs. John C. Burns hosted twenty young ladies at a 1 o'clock luncheon for her daughter Miss Eileen Burns. The highlight was the announcement of Miss Burns engagement to Jacob Padesky as guests offered congratulations.
Normanna lodge No. 260 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows elected officers for the coming year at Tuesday evening session. Noble grand Max Sovitzky. vice grand Dan Sovitzky. secretary E. J. Stokke. treasurer E. Emilson. trustee H. Johnson.
The Hogan school will receive a Victrola for Christmas with a starter set of records. A school sociable raised 93 dollars yesterday afternoon through ticket sales by students who collected 75 dollars. Ice cream coffee cake and home made candy boosted funds, with praise for mothers and Mr William Doerflinger for the candy donation.
Miss Mary Kendhammer received a warm birthday surprise at her home on La Crosse street. The evening featured games music and dancing followed by supper with guests Edith Delphenich Rose Burgemeier Helen Ewald and Anna.
An advertisement touts Gray's Yerba Santa as a harmless easy cough remedy that works quickly and is guaranteed. It promises a bottle for 50 cents and asserts satisfaction from trying the product.
William Jacobus, a scrap metal specialist, reveals how Uncle Sam could save millions by treating junk as a value source. He claims the Navy Department alone could save up to two million dollars annually through his methods.
Readable text lists individuals including Kendhamer Edith Ayers Alta Nagle Alma Newmann Laura Schnick Myr tle Hansen Anna Yanzer Catherine Huber Carl Wilhelm Oscar Helseth Arthur Kingstad Ewald Frey George Ott Herman Pappenfuss Arthur Molzahn John Dolle Al Poehling Carl and Fred Schnick Herbert El shen Billie Burke Meyers and George Kohlmeier.
Annual election of officers for the Sons of Veterans set for Monday night in the G A R quarters at the courthouse.
Harry Lewis introduced Milwaukee businessman Louis Holzfustner to figures named Mr Astor Mr Vanderbilt Mr Rockefeller and Mr Gates in a poker game. Holzfustner alleged the guests were fake and lost 8500 dollars. Lewis was convicted of grand larceny and remanded for sentence on December 16.
Marshfield Wis December 11 The new Marshfield boxing club will soon announce its opening card with Lawrence Hart of Glidden Wis named matchmaker Hart is well known in state sporting circles
A pithy adage notes that even divine beings bow to inexorable fate, suggesting steadfast resolve amid unavoidable limits. The line elevates resolve over resistance, framing necessity as an ultimate force surpassing even godly power.
A long list of visitors and residents in La Crosse includes George Flick from Stoddard. H D Bootsma and family with Mrs D B Collins from De Soto Wis. William J Piel from Fountain City. H N McCormick from Soldiers Grove. Albert Miller from Brownsville. C J Van Tassel from Whitehall. Fred Shipman from Osseo. Guy Anderson from Viroqua. George Sanders from Harmony Minn. H Barnick from Wells Minn. G W Hall from Genoa. W F Hames from Dubuque. S D Williams from Winona. C B Mathia from Grand Rapids Wis. William T Bauer from Lake City. Sam Mull Evenson and T E Christianson from Houston Minn. George E Mariner confined at home with grip. Alderman John Schneeberger ill at St Francis hospital. City Engineer George Bradish ill at home. Clarence Miller of 1449 Avon street ill but improving. Mr and Mrs Peter Merfeld of Mason City Iowa visiting north relatives.
Farmers listed from North Ridge Pine Creek Brownsville Road Goose Island and nearby areas transacted business at the Market Square city scales yesterday. The roster includes E. Witt Andrew Roraff R Nehls Peter Graff William Schams Ben Humfelt Henry Proksch William Schriver B Veglahn George Miller Dan Williams Henry Pilger Claus Fukema Albert Anderson Henry Koethe L. M. Berthrong and William Claus.
The Y M C A and Y W C A plan a large joint meeting at the normal school tomorrow afternoon. This will be the last meeting of the year with three notable programs. W E Barber will discuss Conservation in Wisconsin. Prof James A Fairchild will speak on Foreign Y M C A s. Edmond Cronen will sing The Rosary.
London December 11 The British steamer Busiris has been sunk by a submarine. The crew was landed at Alexandria.
Mothers can rest easy after giving California Syrup of Figs for a feverish child. The ad promises gentle cleansing of the bowels within hours, notes that children resist bowel movements, and urges a 50 cent bottle made by the California Fig Syrup Company with cautions about counterfeit syrups.
The December Victor list features Alma Gluck and Paul Reimers in The Christmas Tree and Adeste Fideles. destac Folk songs, Handel selections, Nevin pieces, and opera arias by Schumann Heink and Gadski. The set includes violin, cello solos, medleys, and two hurdy gurdy records, all aimed at brightening Christmas homes with notable artists and orchestral renditions. The collection also spotlights boy soprano William Pickels and performances by Paul Althouse, Irene West Royal Hawaiians, and the Victor Choirs, plus dance records by Conway’s Band and festive marches by Reed Miller and Taylor Holmes.
Beloit Wisconsin December 11 senior class votes to discontinue wearing caps and gowns at weekly vesper exercises on Sundays, ending a long standing college tradition.
Ex President Taft will aid an eastern college by addressing the collegiate athletic association meeting on December 28. His son Charley played football at Yale last fall and Taft’s talk concerns the summer baseball issue.
Readable lines show employee names and locations across Harpers Ferry Harmony La Crescent Lanesboro Mabel North McGregor New Albin Rushford Spring Grove Winona and other towns with payroll totals ranging from about 6 000 to 322 000 dollars in a district continuation. The list includes jobholders with initials and surnames plus street addresses and towns in Minnesota and Iowa.
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