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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1916
Page
3
Joseph D Lewis, president of the N K Fairbank company and its subsidiaries, arrived in Chicago today after joining the firm in New York as an office boy 33 years ago.
Sparta Wisconsin plans a civic welcome for guardsmen arriving Thursday by special Chicago and Northwestern train at about 6 pm. Fire whistle will trigger town gathering with Mayor Stiles urging residents to march with flags and display national colors. Banquet at Assembly Hall Friday at 6 pm, followed by a reception and dance with West Salem orchestra.
A collection of short items shows B A Yeomen meeting and dance plans, visits by Francis Rice and W J Cavanaugh, Y of A event, and multiple residents such as Leithold Music Store and Emil F Rotering spending Tuesday in La Crosse. Real estate loan offer noted and local services listed.
In Los Angeles a Dodge Brothers car used as a jitney by P. E. Kritch covers about 1,900 miles weekly for 20 weeks. Kritch records show over 20 miles per gallon of distillate, using minimal tires and eight mile city routes. The fuel costs nine cents per gallon, prompting local motorists to switch to distillate.
Roger Cornell agreed to withdraw his $290,000 suit against Joliet millionaire Colonel John Lambert after a conference with attorneys and Pinkertons. No prosecution will follow.
City Treasurer GEO. W. Young announces the 1916 tax roll is in hand for collection. Taxes must be paid by February 28 1917 at City Hall La Crosse Wisconsin with a proper lot and land description to avoid errors. Office hours are 8 30 a m to 12 p m and 1 30 to 5 p m.
Miss May Schofield of Racine formerly in Grand Rapids says Tanlac relieved stomach pains and nervousness, improved sleep, and helped her gain two pounds. She plans to resume teaching piano after taking the tonic, praised by many as a safe natural digestive aid. Tanlac is sold locally by C A Begun with agents in Sparta and Bangor.
A Buenos Aires report notes that British papers dismiss any possibility of Allies borrowing in Argentina. It cites the Buenos Aires Standard estimating over 273.69 million pounds invested in the republic and argues Argentines need more for development, despite potential transfers to American buyers.
A Cincinnati authority extols freezone drops to treat corns. He claims the product stops soreness instantly and dries the corn, lifting it out painlessly. A quarter-ounce bottle costs little and can remove hard or soft corns and calluses, a boon as high heels rise in popularity.
Miss Stella Beranek hosted a farewell party at her home Tuesday evening in honor of Frances and Lilian Geiger who will soon leave for Mankato. White and yellow chrysanthemum decorations complemented the frosted color scheme. Twelve guests attended including Frances Sikorski Catherine Schnedecker Lilian and Frances Geiger Lilian Sagler and Percy Sullivan Alfred Burns Delbert Olson Harry Boehland Joe McDonald and Jess Schaller.
Miss Klara Kaser was guest of honor at a farewell party hosted by Miss Tillie Weidner on Mormon Coulee Road Friday afternoon and evening. Eight guests attended including Isabel Van Loon Ida Erickson Asta Muetze Ida Bummert Ann Layman Maud Van Loon.
Miss Coral Cimoseth entertained Limit Club members at her home on 235 South Nineteenth Street Monday evening. The gathering featured sewing and dainty refreshments.
The annual high school Christmas dance at Hixon gym Friday night promises to be a premier social event. Each society decorates a corner, art department crafted programs, and the eight to twelve o'clock affair will be chaperoned by the Bunge White Hirshheimer McCormick and Tift couples. Mrs. Caroline Doerre hosts a Tuesday birthday with her sons Henry and August Doerre of Minneapolis in attendance.
The Twentieth Century club met at the Normal kindergarten rooms Tuesday afternoon where Prof White of the Normal school English department presented a talk on The Short Story. He stressed thought as the highest ideal and read an O Henry Christmas story to illustrate. The session also discussed rising food prices and began steps toward a boycott with a committee appointed to study the matter.
The Onalaska Women's Club met at Mrs. M. L. Gedney's home with Dr. W. A. Lester presenting a paper. Members discussed boosting library fund pledges and planned a series of Library teas. A public library high school reception is set for Thursday evening with Lilian Borreson Emil Niemeyer and Rev. Gilbert speaking.
Mrs. Fred Heil of 526th Fifth Street hosted a fly dinner to mark her 84th birthday with family and friends in attendance.
A Tuesday evening social at the Tabernacle Baptist church Parlor featured the Young People’s Society hosted by Alice Roy and Walter Ahlstrom. Ernest Steiff performed original flute pieces in Swiss costume, with Miss Laura Scholberg singing, Alice Ahlstrom and Owen Whisler on piano, Louise Prucha on violin, and Orrin Nelson entertaining with Norwegian dialect readings.
The Music Study Club will convene Friday afternoon at 2 45 at the Weather Bureau home of Mrs Edwin C Thompson. Ida and Lena Wold host the Young People's society at Onalaska Friday evening. The Young People's Society of Tabernacle Baptist church holds a business meeting at the church parlors tonight.
North Side notes list O'Neil Shoe Store Xmas kicks and many residents returning from visits including Peter Ruud 1233 Charles street from Holmen and J G Dubraks 1611 Avon street from Madison. Others mention dances at Union hall and church entertainments with Roy and Walter Ahlstrom.
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