La Crosse News Briefs Include Local Moves and Events
Parker-Hirt Machine Co. is described as modern. H. L. George of De Soto transacted business in La Crosse today. Rollin Goddard left for Seattle after visiting here. Moccasins Langdon's 429 May. Drayman Guy Krueger mocks over his similarly named fined man. Miss Lucy Cary of Des Moines departed after a visit. Leland Powers to recite David Garrick in normal course Dec 16 with single admission 50c. Joseph Heming of Fargo left after a week in La Crosse. Dr Will Powell on diseases of women. P D Smith of Minneapolis visited then left. Gateway City Transfer Line advertised. phone 179. John Olson returned after Milwaukee business. L P Carpenter of Albert Lea left after days in La Crosse. La Crosse dancing school to host a dance at Linker’s hall Friday. Majestic show today. Judge Higbee and Reporter Harrison left for Baraboo to oversee circuit court. Hand embroidered Christmas gifts at Miss Edna Simonton's 1215 King St. Mrs Bronson, formerly of La Crosse, Sunday visit in La Crosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rollin Goddard
Seattle
Wash
Langdon’s
Guy Krueger
Edward Cronon
Geo. Powell
Lucy Cary
Des Moines
Leland Powers
David Garrick
Joseph Heming
Fargo
N. D
la Crosse
Will Powell
P. D. Smith
Minneapolis
Gateway City
John Olson
Milwaukee
Art Leathers
Jay
L. P. Carpenter
Albert Lea
Minn
King Street
Mm. Bronson
Prairie du Chien
CascaRoyal-Pills Advertises Laxative Remedy
Ad claims CascaRoyal-Pills correct laxative effects and relieve constipation. Instructions suggest taking one nightly for a week or two with immediate and gradual relief, advertising prices of 10¢ and 25¢.
Italian wreck in Italy claims many lives in railway crash
Fifteen women and ten men died in a head on collision between an ex train and a freight near Messina and Catania yesterday. At least twenty are listed among the dead with several others seriously injured and receiving hospital care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Catania
Messina
Polish Catholic church in Kenosha dedicated
Auxiliary Bishop Koudelka and many Milwaukee priests attended the dedication ceremonies at St. Kasimir's church in Kenosha Wisconsin as part of the Polish Catholic community event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenosha
Wis
Koudelka
Milwaukee
Helen Gould to Wed Railroader in St Louis
Finley J. Shepard, 45, assistant to President L. F. Bush of the Missouri Pacific and Denver & Rio Grande railroads, announces engagement to Miss Helen Gould. A Connecticut native, Shepard has long served in railroads and is based in St. Louis, where he is active socially and in sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Providence
Finley J. Shepard
L. F. Bush
Missouri Pacific
Denver & Rio Grande
Helen Gould
Shepard
Connecticut
P. L. Shepard
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe
Los Angeles
Bush
Zuppke Named Illinois Football Coach
R C Zuppke, former Oak Park High School coach, signed a three year contract to lead the Illinois Illini football team. Carr and Huff secured his signature. Zuppke, once a tackling dummy at Wisconsin, previously coached in Muskegon and Oak Park guiding teams to coast wins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Illinois Athletics
R. C. Zuppke
Oak Park
Illini
George C. Carr
George Huff
Zuppke
Wisconsin
Muskegon, Mich
Pacific
Atlantic
Cure a Cold in One Day Bromine Quinine Tablets Ad
An advertisement promotes Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets to cure a cold in one day. Drugists refund money if it fails. E W Group’s signature appears on each box. 25c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Group
Fragmented Old Prophets Echo Through Early Weather Lore
A quirky note recalls false prophets predating modern meteorology and hints at entertainers and baseball fans chasing advantage. The piece juxtaposes a theatrical manager and a sporting enthusiast seeking gains, framed in a historical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cordelia
Weather Bureau
Riverside Park Funds Highlight City Parks Expenditure
The annual report by Park Superintendent J. H. Forrer shows total receipts of 46,243.90 and disbursements of 46,403.25. Riverside Park received 35,882.90, Copeland Park 2,797.97, Myrick Park 1,381.07, Cameron Park 389.23, Burns Park 624.59, and playgrounds 1,663. The report notes Riverside Park cannot be completed next year due to funding, with most work planned for summer 1913 and completion in spring 1914.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Forrer
Riverside Park
Copeland Park
Myrick Park
Cameron Park
Burns Park
Konetchys Host Card Party At Hood Street Home
Mr. and Mrs. Andy Konetchy entertained friends at a card party at their home on Hood Street. Guests enjoyed a late hour, lunch, and Mrs. Konetchy won the card game prize. A social brief notes a display of decorated glass at Mrs. E. G. McDonald home on West Avenue North.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. McDonald
West Avenue North
Berger Seeks Valuation of New Haven Railroad
Representative Victor Berger proposes a House resolution directing the secretary of commerce and labor to determine the physical value of the New York, New Haven & Hartford railroad as a step toward possible government condemnation. He argues private ownership harms public interests and aims to set the road's real value minus watered stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
New York
New Haven & Hartford
United States
Victor Berger
Wisconsin
Congress
New Haven Road
Department of Commerce and Labor
Berger
Oil Road Given Up in Gulf Storm Toll Rises
Port Arthur Texas reports hopes for the British steamer Impoco and the barge Hamnut fading after a fierce gulf storm last Thursday. Standard Oil captain G Sand returned with nine crew members lost. If Impoco and Hamnut are lost the death toll could reach forty five.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
Texas
Impoco
Hamnut
Gulf
G. Sand
Standard Oil
Notice of Application to County Court Wisconsin La Crosse
The County Court of La Crosse Wisconsin will hear on January 7 1913 at 10 A M the application of John M Holley administrator of the estate of Sophia S Sones for the final account, settlement and allowance and for the assignment of the residue of the estate. The hearing is at the Court House in La Crosse. John Brindley County Judge signs the notice dated December 16 1912.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Wisconsin
la Crosse County
la Crosse
John Brindley
Paris War Strike Fails To Halt City’s Daily Life
Paris reports a weak turnout for the General Federation of Labor strike call though militants attacked a tramway injuring one conductor. Trains and telegraph service ran normally and power plants continued operation. Joseph Smolinsky of 811 Grant Street shows remarkable vitality at Emergency Hospital despite a grave injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
War Against War
General Federation of Labor
Joseph Smolinsky
Grant Street
Smolinsky
Man Conscious After Neck Break Paralyzing Injury
Milwaukee dispatch reports a man is conscious but notes his neck is broken and he is completely paralyzed from head to foot. The brief item records a severe injury with no further details on cause or outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Also Mentioned on This Page
John C. Burns
the Fashion Shop
F. A. Reiman
Corver
Heimbach
J. Jensen
South Third St
Pearl
Parker-Hirt Machine Co
H. L. George
de Soto
Hoeschler
THE
Children’s Store
South Fifth and
Mississippi
Serge
Pbc
Illinois
Irvine’s
Jewelers
Irvine
Victrolas
M’t
the Bergh Piano CO
Forrer
New Haven
Bodega
Freas & Dumke
South Fourth Street
ROGES
Tiffany
Signet
Reg. Price
Rogers
Wallace Or Meriden Cutlery Co., Tri
Tively
Sterling
Westingholm Steel
Sterling Military
H.C. Evenson
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