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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1915
Page
5
Mrs Willis Wood aged 20 of Byron town near Tomah is near death from burns after her clothes caught fire while warming her infant at a small stove. Dr H B Johnson rushed to the scene from a farmer's home, saved her by dousing flames, keeping them from her face.
An old advertisement claims deafness stems from blocked Eustachian tubes caused by catarrh and promises $100 for any case cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. It notes the remedy cannot be applied locally and urges sending for free circulars while selling Hall's Family Pills for constipation.
Myron Savage, formerly of Moll Savage Motor, has bought the plant's mechanical department and will run it as an independent business focusing on car repair and washing. The Moll agency retains offices and contracts with Savage to maintain upkeep and cleaning for its cars and customers, with equipment and floor space to be expanded to meet demand.
A Bethany Center program by the newly formed Dramatic club led by Mrs. G. F. Hauser features music readings a pantomime and a character sketch in support of buying a piano for the center. Local performers include Miss Inez May Bringgold Miss Marian Holtz Allyn Whitehouse Eva Hadley Wyona Hauser and Ruth Olson among others.
Washington Dec 16 Vice President Marshall said he is not a candidate for re election but will accept the nomination if it is accorded him.
Madison report shows 1,255 women registered this year at the University of Wisconsin, up 126 from last December when 1,429 women were enrolled. The increase comes even as total enrollment edges down slightly.
A special city council meeting weighed Washingtons post office site message, choosing a corner lot at West La Crosse Street and Superior Avenue after library site unavailability. In other notes, rural carrier Hl Will Logan fell ill on his route and will rest at home for a few days.
A fragment listing various items such as brooches jewel cases shirt waist sets individual salts and sterling silver umbrellas cut glass rings and solid gold rings. The wording suggests a marketplace or catalog entry with multiple small items and precious metal pieces.
The annual Y W C A Christmas party will be held at the association building on Friday evening. A cordial invitation is extended to the girls of La Crosse to attend and join in a merry evening ending with Christmas carols.
The Rowena Circle B A Yeomen held its regular meeting and annual officer elections Tuesday afternoon. Re-elected were President Anna Lee Vice President Mary Vondrashek Secretary Nellie Grove Treasurer Sade Welsh Chaplain Catherine Delphenich. Prizes awarded after a progressive cinch to several members.
Mrs M Nelson entertained at a card party yesterday afternoon at her home 814 Winnebago Street. High honors went to Mesdames C S Schnell and V Hagensick. second prizes to Mesdames A Norby and W Keeley. low to Mrs A Koblitz. Guests included Mesdames J Koblitz, John Schnell, H Tausche, George Schultz, George Schaefer, N Good enough, W Euler, V Hagensick, A Norby, W Keeley, C S Schnell and A Koblitz.
Miss Orma Carrick and Alpha Boucher, both from Canada, were married at three o clock yesterday afternoon by Rev. D C Jones at the groom's brother George Bouchers home 816 South Tenth street. Only immediate relatives attended the ceremony with Mr. and Mrs W B Wilcox as attendants.
The note suggests rising public ire yields little personal comfort as weathered patience wears thin. It frames indignation as a social weather pattern with limited relief in sight.
Mrs. Carrie Daniels returned to the city after a months visit in Boston Massachusetts. Mrs. Gus Krumrey of Morrison Illinois is in town visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. C Hill of 1810 Wood Street has come back from Winona where she attended a cousin's funeral.
Village of Whitehall Wisconsin invites sealed bids to run and operate the electric light and water works plants for the coming year. Bids due 7:30 p.m. December 27, 1915, opened by the village board. Applicants may contact Village Clerk F. N. Larson. board reserves right to reject any or all bids.
A quotation from Doctor Thomas extols brotherly love as vital and independent of organizations or social structures. The passage likens love to refreshing dew that brings new life and verdure to all it touches.
A tide of visitors and residents transacted business and shopped in La Crosse yesterday. Notables include J O Hackett from North Freedom and Dovingberg siblings from Preston, Minn. Appointments range from jewelry and insurance to hospital visits and hotel stays.
Describes a white satin foundation with silver embroidered net, a black velvet tunic over the skirt, lace and chiffon underbodice, and tassel finish. Notes fabric lengths for medium size lace and velvet, and lists Pictorial Review Bodice No. 6562 and Skirt No. 6551 with their sizes and 15 cent prices.
City news ticker reports La Crosse county had 64 births in November 1915 vs 105 in 1914. Deaths rose to 43 from 42, while marriages doubled from 19 in 1914 to 36 in 1915. The register A E Thompson notes Dan Cupid increased marriages but births fell by 41.
An ordinary bookkeeper's hand travels about ten thousand miles a year over ledger pages as it records daily figures and balances.
Madison Wis Dec 16 Dr Norman Hoffman superintendent of Wales sanitarium is likely to face legal action after retaining the law firm of Aylward and Oldrich. Board President Davidson reportedly ejected Hoffman and George B Harris of Waukesha was put in charge by a board resolution declaring the office vacant. Attorney General Owen was asked for an opinion on the move and the board was advised it could eject Hoffman.
Thirteen men and five women say they form a bandit gang. they masqueraded as army officers and reportedly robbed over one million dollars in gold and jewelry. A running car chase left two policemen dead before their capture in Mexico City.
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