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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1910
Page
5
Senator Depew proposes increasing federal judiciary pay. Chief justice would earn 18000 dollars, associates 17509, circuit judges 19000, and district judges 9000, up from 13000, 12500, 7000, and 6000 respectively.
United States deputies closed saloons malt shops and a drug store at Ironton Cupana Crosby and Deerwood Minnesota. With these actions the district under the 1855 treaty becomes dry except for a few saloons still operating under injunctions.
Notice announces the annual meeting of Shelby Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company on Tuesday January 3 1911 at 11 o'clock in the forenoon at John Malins hall La Crosse Wisconsin secretary Peter Kienholz.
The infant Donald Devine, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Devine of 930 South Sixth Street, was taken to Stoddard for a Burlington road funeral service. Grandparents Mr. and Mrs. E B Emberson hosted the afternoon rites.
A home remedy is described using two ounces glycerine half an ounce concentrated pine compound and half a pint of whiskey. Shake and take one to two teaspoonfuls after meals and at bedtime with smaller doses for children. Use only genuine Globe Concentrated Pine and ensure proper sealed bottles.
The Tuesday and Wednesday Five Hundred clubs met with Mrs C A Hunt and Mrs Peter Walier, prizes taken by Mrs A H Hill, Mrs Ori Sorensen, and Mrs Frank Cook. A large out of town Christmas tree donated for Friday’s gymnasium event will display 118 branches holding gifts. A list of suggested donations for the association and a Christmas program with speakers and music are planned, inviting members and friends to attend and contribute items for women’s aid and activities.
Last evening the Y W C A gymnasium hosted an entertaining advertising party with each girl portraying a well known ad. The Cleanser girls wore wooden shoes and braids while Chocolate girls sported white kerchiefs and caps. Saturday Evening Post and newspaper girls carried news bags. The Indian club girls treated all to an oyster supper to finish a lively informal event.
Mrs. James R. Kerr held a series of informal coffees this week with eight guests at each event. The gatherings centered on Christmas talk and Christmas work, sharing ideas and seasonal cheer.
Miss Luella Marshall of Galena Illinois has been the guest of Mrs Robert Whelpley for a few days. Mrs De Forest Ward of Fairmont Minnesota was a guest over Sunday of her sister Mrs F E Davis. Miss Mary Moody of St Paul who has been visiting friends in the city has returned to her home.
Arrangements for the Christmas celebration at the Y. W. C. A. are underway with plans for activities and decorations. Local volunteers and staff coordinate program details, aiming to welcome members and guests with seasonal cheer.
Laroque Dornbach entertained a party of friends at his home last night. Present were F. Schulz F. Haller A. Newburg G. Zielan T. Marco F. Bailey L. Dornbach. Games were played and an oyster supper followed. Music was supplied by A. Newburg and G. Zieland.
The children of Franz H. Fuchs express heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness during bereavement and death. Special thanks to Rev Klaus and the singers for floral tributes. FUCHS BROTHERS.
Frank Whitlock surprised his aunt Emma Whitlock with a Thursday visit. Mrs Alfred McKown hosted her Sunday school class to celebrate her birth. The funeral of Hannah Smith was held Tuesday at the Methodist church with burial at Dakota cemetery. Louise Worthingham visited Roy and Mrs Murray on Sunday. Atlas Luther visited the Dan Luther home on Sunday. Benjamin Dodge is ill with pneumonia. Anderson lost a valuable horse Monday. Del Baker of Dresbach worked in town Monday. Ed Simms is recovering from carbuncles. Ed and Fanny Grant children are recovering from scarlet fever. Ina Wilkinson, teaching near Jerota, Minn, spent the weekend with her parents.
The state drainage commission proposes laws to conserve and regulate water resources. It includes renewal hearings for public utility franchises and, if challenged, a Minnesota Water Supply Commission of three governor appointees to oversee surface water use, power, sewage, and waterways.
E S Crosset, a wealthy lumberman aged 82, has died in Davenport Iowa on December 15. The report notes his prominence in the lumber industry and the size of his estate. He leaves a widow and several children.
Johnny Kraft aged 13, son of a farmer near Bismarck, died at a local hospital from actinomycosis or lumpy jaw. He had driven an ox on farm stock affected with the disease and months later developed a neck boil that grew very sore. He was hospitalized for twelve weeks but succumbed, a puzzling case as lumpy jaw is rarely seen in humans.
The Winona Presbytery met in Albert Lea Minnesota this week with Rev. J B Lyle presiding Rev R F Williams spoke on Educating the Church and presented Our Weak Churches offering pertinent suggestions Rev Donald Morrison discussed the financial side The Young People's Work was taken up by others due to Rev E S Carey absence The closing session covered Personal Work and The Sabbath Evening Service
At Central Methodist church a meeting of the official board formed a strong general committee to arrange hospitality for the Methodist Episcopal bishops during their spring meeting in Winona the first week of May. Rev. Frank Doran was named chairman.
Mrs. Philip M. Snowden, a noted English suffragist, told the men’s league for woman suffrage in New York that if converting men to support suffrage were as easy as with women, victory would come quickly. She compared English and American conditions and warned Parliament will determine how suffragists proceed.
The funeral of Mrs. Hannah J. Jack aunt of Mrs. William H. Taft will be held at the home of her daughter Mrs. Elizabeth Wells in Decatur Illinois Thursday at 3 PM. The Tafts advised they cannot attend.
A dialogue touts Blatz as a trusted man and warns of flashy schemes. It urges shoppers to compare Druggist Beyschlag at 503 Main Street for Christmas goods and fair prices, then plans gift purchases.
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