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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1916

Page

5

Folk die when two automobiles are hit

Detro it Minn Dec 12 Al fred Koplin his wife Mrs Phillip Koplin and Mrs Doettinger were killed instantly and two Koplin children narrowly escaped injury when Soo line passenger train No 10 divided struck the automobile they rode in at a grade crossing. Ellendale Minn Dec 12 Mrs Fred McDonald was instantly killed and her husband the telephone exchange manager was seriously injured in a grade crossing collision between their automobile and a Rock Island passenger train.

Detroit Minn Alfred Koplin Phillip Koplin Doettinger Koplin Soo Line Ellendale Fred McDonald Rock Island

Lewis delays move to seize all foodstuffs by government

Senator James Hamilton Lewis of Illinois asked for all copies of his proposed resolution to seize and sell every foodstuff to be returned after announcing plans to intro duce the measure. The request suggests changes before introducing the bill.

Lewis Washington James Hamilttn Lewis Illinois

Pope Benedict Accepts Boston Bride in Private Audience

On December 12 Pope Benedict held a private audience with Prince Andrea Boncampagni and his wife Marguerite Preston Draper of Boston. The couple recently wed. Boncampagni is a scion of a long established Holy Roman noble family dating to 1133.

Rome Benedict Andrea Boncampagni Marguerite Preston Draper Boston Prince Boncampagni

First Mid-Year Graduation Set for January Twenty Fifth

Graduation day for the February class will be January 25, announced by Principal S E Tift. The Junior Prom follows on January 26 and the class play is slated for January 18 with class day on January 22.

S. E. Tift

Peace party funds oppose war at D C convention

In Washington, the Woman's Peace Party closed its convention by subscribing 5600 dollars to oppose war. Other items include religious remarks on dressmakers and peace, and a Gary raid on a newspaper staff over gambling criticisms.

Washington, D. C Woman's Peace Party Gary Ind Gary Coppers

Bargain Christmas Goods Display in Show Windows

See these prices on my display of Christmas goods in my show windows. Every article is marked in plain figures, and I have marked them low. Kindly look them over, you might see just what you want. Chas Beyschlag Druggist 503 Main.

Notice to Taxpayers La Crosse 1916 tax roll collection

City Treasurer Georg W. Young announces the 1916 La Crosse tax roll is in his hands for collection. Taxes must be paid before the Sunday of February 1917 at City Hall with hours listed. Taxpayers should bring accurate lot and land descriptions to avoid mistakes.

City Hall la Crosse Wis la Crosse la Crosse County Wisconsin

Yeomen Dance Tuesday and Local Social news

Yeomen dance every Tuesday. R C Sampson and W C Sampson of Watsou spent Sunday in La Crosse visiting friends. Dr F A Douglas ENT specialist linked to Dr F E R Mulford of 323 Main St. Judge C W Graves and wife Visited La Crosse Monday. $30 000 loan opportunities offered on La Crosse real estate. Mrs J T Heller improving after illness. Mystic Workers card party Wednesday afternoon December 13. Albert Love family welcome baby daughter born Saturday weighing nine and a half pounds. Christmas seals one cent each to fight tuberculosis and support visiting nurses. John Evenson returned to Mindoro after north side visit. Gateway City Transfer Co. Phone 179. Mrs E H Hazen of Viroqua visited La Crosse Monday. D Burkey and Mrs B Townsend from Tomah visited Monday. Mrs E E Hoyt from Madison visited Monday. Emma Corley of Madison visited La Crosse Monday. Mrs A J Moen of West Salem returned home after several days with friends on the north side.

R.C. Sampson W. C. Sampson Watsou la Crosse F. A. Douglas FE. R. Mulford Main St C. W. Graves Viroqua B. H Volz Main J. T. Heller Wood Street Mystic Albert Love Farnam John Evenson Mindoro Gateway City Transfer Co E. H. Hazen D. Burkey B. Townsend Tomah E. E. Hoyt Madison Emma Corley A. J. Moen West Salem North Side

Fireman Suffers Smashed Fingers In Locomotive Door Incident

Burlington firefighter C. L. Maynard of 1112 Berlin street was injured when his little finger was caught in a locomotive firebox door late Monday evening. The accident left him unable to work.

C. L. Maynard Berlin Street Burlington

North Side Briefs and Local Movements

X mas kicks at O Neil Shoe Store. Mrs Henry Bissen at 133% George St ill in hospital. Dance nights at Union Hall Wednesdays. Mrs Schonlau Lewiston Minn renewing north side acquaintances. Mrs Iverson back in Houston from north side visit. W W Cameron 1008 Rose St to depart for Omaha on business. Mr and Mrs D C Pendergast 1221 Gillette St back from Twin Cities visit. A Mosher 1633 Avon St back from West Salem. Glen Pendergast back from Minneapolis. Caledonia Street Methodist ladies bazaar and chicken pie supper in Central Hall Tuesday. Maccabees New Century hive 161 meet Friday at Rose Street Woodman. William Welsh ill at 1101 Berlin St. A son born Friday to Mr and Mrs J F E Lanny 1640 Loomis St. child nine and a half pounds. Miss L Casper son 1501 Loomis St improving after glitter operation at Lutheran Hospital.

O'Neil Henry Bissen George Street Union Hall T. Schonlau Lewiston Minn North Side I. G. Iverson Houston W. W. Cameron Rose Street Omaha D. C. Pendergast Gillette Street Twin Cities A. Mosher Avon Street West Salem Glen Pendergast Minneapolis Caledonia Street Methodist Church Central Hall Ladies of the Maccabees New Century Hive Woodman Hall William Welsh Berlin Street J. FE. Lanny Loomis Street L. Casperson Lutheran Hospital

Mystery Play for Nativity by Catholic Women's League

A Christmas mystery play by Father Hugh Benson will be presented by Catholic Women's League members at St. Joseph's hall on Tuesday December 15 at 8 o'clock. Tickets are on sale at Jules Pharmacy 529 Main Street.

Catholic Women’s League St. Joseph's Hall Hugh Benson Jules Pharmacy Main Street

Birthday Party for Miss Andrina Arneson at Home

Miss Andrina Arneson hosted friends at 1007 Zeisler Street Monday evening for a birthday gathering. Music entertained guests including Mr and Mrs H Gunderson Esther Gunderson Gunder Gunderson Martin Arneson Emil Arneson Thora Rom Emma Rom Matilda Thompson and Mrs Clara Johnson with a dainty lunch served by the hostess.

Andrina Arneson Zeisler Street H. Gunderson Esther and Gunder Gunderson Martin Arneson Emil Arneson Thora Emma Rom Matilda Thompson Clara Johnson

Surprise Mrs Gardner Marks Birthday With Tea Party

Mrs Walter Gardner at 1324 Jackson street was surprised Monday night as friends gathered to celebrate her birthday with an aluminum tea set presentation at her home.

Gardner Walter FE. Gardner Jackson Street

Hair Color Restorer Promises Darker, Healthier Hair

An advertisement claims Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer effects permanent looking darkening without dye. It targets gray or dry hair and promises evenly dark, fuller hair after a few shampoos, with a money back guarantee and a 50 cent price at Hoeschler Bros. drug store in La Crosse Wisconsin and mail order for out-of-town customers.

Hoeschler Bros la Crosse Wis

Local Card Party Benefits Residents And Guests

An evening card party yielded favors to Mesdames M Lee Walter Friday and John Dagendish and Messrs Walter Gardner John Dagendish and Rudolph Weis. Lunch followed at 11:30 with attendees including John Dagendish Rudolph Weis Walter Friday Walter Gardner Mrs M Lee Mrs M Gardner Miss Ruth Nordrum Florence Friday Ernest Fritz Donald Dagendish and Walter Gardner Jr.

M. Lee Walter Friday John Dagendish Walter Gardner Rudolph Weis M. Gardner Ruth Nordrum Florence Friday Ernest Fritz Donald Dagendish Walter Gardner, Jr

Miss Ther Gutzke Resigns Teaching Post at Bethany

Ther Gutzke daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert J Gutzke of 323 South Sixteenth street resigns as preceptress and domestic science teacher at Bethany College Mankato and takes a dietitian position at St John’s Hospital St Paul.

Ther Gutzke Albert J. Gutzke South Sixteenth Street Bethany College Mankato St. John's Hospital St. Paul

Lois Woods Hosts Birthday Party at Home

Miss Lois K Woods entertained eight friends at 1198 Division Street Monday for her twelfth birthday anniversary. The evening featured games and holiday decorations with Christmas cards as place cards and a cake lit by red and green tapers and candles.

Lois K. Woods Division Street

Ladies Circle and Lutheran Young People Meet at Local Churches

The Ladies Industrial Circle of First Baptist will be entertained at church parlors Thursday afternoon by Mesdames Anna Lewis Anna Forbes and Martin Hoffman. The United Lutheran Young People meet Wednesday evening at corner Twelfth and Division. Miss Petersons host a program with speeches recitations and Norden band. Everyone is invited.

First Baptist Church Anna Lewis Anna Forbes Martin Hoffman Young People’s Society of the United Lutheran Church Twelfth Division Streets Misses Peterson Norden

Holy Trinity School Holds Morning Social Hour

Pupils at Holy Trinity school enjoyed a social hour at ten o'clock Monday morning followed by a delightful lunch.

Holy Trinity School

Freshman Class Hosts Thanksgiving Day Entertainment

The freshman class served sophomores and the school orchestra with music and games making a lively hour and a half. Albert Paprpenfuss spoke on behalf of the freshmen thanking participants for the holiday diversion before resuming studies.

Albert Paprpenfuss

Egg Boycott Succeeds in Kansas City Restaurants

Kansas City's egg boycott reduces demand as A B Crader of the restaurantmen's association reports few patrons order eggs in the city’s 400 eateries. The refrain to hold until prices normalize includes 50 000 new menu stickers and 2000 counter placards urging the public not to eat eggs until prices drop.

Kansas City A. B. Crader Kansas Restaurantmen’s Association Crader Ecg Trust

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John C. Burns Tetley, Sletten and Dahl Funeral Directors South 6Th Street Caledonia St Motor Service Vine St Santa Claus W.F. Strauss Pearl St Horlick the Fashion Shop F. A. Reiman Exclusive Garment sHor Corner Fifth and Main Streets H. S. Burroughs Grand Crossing Farm Leon D. Moore K. A. Reiman Fashion Shop George Bunge Gretchen Schweizer Rudolph Blatter Ruth Esch George Bunze Sylvester Muldowney Ray Hadgraft Harriet Dawson Walter Berg Eda Capellen Caroline Turek Arne Gorder Oranda Bangsberg David Dickinson Agnes Doyle Magdaline Felber Wilfred Figgie Minnie Franzymann Blanche Gayman John Gillespie Norman Cruenzer Ray Hodgraft Cora Hardy Frederick Layman Susan McCabe Annie Nathanson Edith Newberg Rosa Nordby Gladys Pommel Museum of J. L. Gordon Chicago Margaret Murray Gotterdamnerune Cleofonte Campanini Grand Opera Chas Beyschlag North Side Briefs Mayr May Supreme Court Geo H. Mayr the Jeweler Mariner’s Fred Leibold Piano Co Victor Dealers OF
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