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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1916
Page
5
About one hundred people were driven into the streets of a Chicago slum after a blast wrecked four dwellings. Police and firemen rescued many as investigators suspect the act was carried out by Black Handers.
George Garbers of West Salem was held to await trial in circuit court by Judge John Brindley. Edna Goodrich of Farmington appeared against Garbers. He faces a statutory offense charge and was released on bonds of 500 dollars secured by his father.
London dispatch reports Chancellor Royal Law praising Irish nationalist John Redmond in the Commons on Friday as he announced a new state of affairs in Ireland is most desirable.
Miss Josephine M Nelson daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Nelson of 1712 State street and Melvin Lokken wed Friday at the Nelson home after Lokken's return from the La Crosse Sanitary Detachment. The ceremony followed a furlough and will resume Lokken's duties at Fort Sheridan. A small crowd attended with Mendelssohn music and red white and blue decor.
The Lincoln School Girls' club marked its seventh year with a Friday meeting in the Lincoln assembly room. The program featured readings from former members now at schools across the country, a piano solo, and a Japanese playlet, while the group continues monthly meetings and conducts charitable activities including Red Cross seal sales and a Thanksgiving candy sale benefiting needy families.
The La Crosse Music Study club met Friday afternoon December 15 at Mrs. Edwin C. Thompson's home with a Swedish music program. Performances included violin, piano, and vocal pieces by E Sjogren, W Th Soderberg, Adolf F Lindblad, and others, plus a Jenny Lind paper. Birthday guests, Christmas decorations, and readings and solos filled the afternoon, hosted by Mrs. John Johnson and others.
Dr Arnold Bennett Hall of the University of Wisconsin will speak on international peace at the First Baptist church Sunday evening at 7 30. He argues war is an international crime economically socially and morally and that America is best prepared to fight it. He will outline diverting war forces to social justice and human welfare as Americas opportunity.
The Caledonia Street Methodist Ladies Aid thanks all who helped make the annual Christmas bazaar and supper a splendid success with hearty appreciation for their efforts.
Mrs Walter Freitag welcomed guests for a Thursday afternoon of cinch at her home 1324 Jackson Street Two tables played Mrs J Schurrer won high honors with Mrs G Beranek second and Mrs G Betz third A luncheon followed. Attending were Mesdames G Albrecht T H Allen G Beranek G Betz BK Foster C B King William Wuensch and XR Weiss.
Twelve ladies were honor guests at the birthday meeting of the Ladies' Society of the Caledonia Street Methodist church Friday afternoon, their birthdays occurring during the event.
Word was received of the marriage at noon Wednesday of James Hests II of this city to Miss Gladys Rogert daughter of Mrs. William Rogert of Hustler Wisconsin. Rev G W Marshall of New Lisbon Methodist Church officiated with Miss Cora Kilmer and Vern Duckworth as attendants. A wedding dinner followed with a table decorated in white carnations and smilax.
Charley Beyschlag druggist at 503 Main advertises a window display of Christmas goods with every article clearly priced in figures and labeled as low to attract customers.
Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Margaret Frances Tausche daughter of Mr and Mrs Vincent Tausche of 503 West Avenue South to Perry Arthur Slette land. The ceremony will be at the bride's home on December 26 at 7:30 PM.
Members and friends enjoyed a five hundred party at K P hall on Thursday. Prizes were awarded to Miss Jessie Ryan, Mrs Kingsley and Mr and Mrs Schmall.
Mr and Mrs Henry Krenzke of 1020 South Fourth Street greet a daughter born at St Anne s on Monday. A son born Monday to Mr and Mrs S Hinytzke of 492 North Fifteenth Street is also noted.
At a North Side meeting of the Women’s Catholic Order of Forresters the new officers were chosen with Mrs. Margaret Dwyer as Chief ranger and Mrs. Mary Coughlin as Vice chief. Other posts include Recording secretary Mrs. Pauline Blair Financial secretary Mrs. Nellie Murphy Treasurer Mrs. Margaret Wolfe and Trustees Mrs. Catherine Smith Mrs. Anna Maloney and Miss Mary Conductors Misses Minnie Ritter and Mary Murphy Sentinels Mrs. Robert Ewe and Mrs. George Morelli Musician Mrs. Barbara Gleason Delegate to Milwaukee convention Mrs. Margaret Wolfe alternate Mrs. Pauline Blair.
YWCA plans early Christmas activities as many girls go home for holidays. Tonight the girls decorate the association home, tomorrow a Christmas dinner is served, with an afternoon vesper service and social hour. Rev J E Parker of Carroll College will speak with special Christmas music.
Chicago records a violent spree as William Bradley, 23, is shot dead for revenge. Thomas J. Riley, a saloon keeper, is wounded by a robber. Anton Potocki is shot four times by police arresting him for beating a woman. two police runners are badly beaten with an iron bar and a shovel during the clash.
Washington Dec 16 A bill to protect publishers of small newspapers from a perceived combination of large newsprint paper manufacturers was introduced in the House by Representative Campbell of Kansas.
City Treasurer announces tax roll for 1916 taxes is in collection, payable at City Hall before February 28, 1917. Taxpayers should bring accurate lot and land descriptions to avoid errors. Office hours are 8:20 to 12:00 and 1:30 to 5:00. GEO. W. YOUNG, City Treasurer.
A mystery play by Father Hugh Benson will be presented Tuesday evening, Dec. 19, at St. Joseph's hall by the Catholic Women's League. The story leads to the nativity with adoration of the shepherds and magi. Tickets 25c adults 15c children, sold at the door and Jules' Pharmacy.
The advertisement asserts pure blood strengthens bones muscles and organs and prevents eruptions. It touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as unequaled for scrofula and humors catarrh rheumatism dyspepsia loss of appetite fatigue and urges readers to buy from all druggists today.
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