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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1913
Page
8
Excitement rises as refined citizens anticipate the first appearance of the violinists Mollenhauers at the Normal School tonight. The notable musicians bring a refined program that has the city in a fervor of expectation.
In Speermerore Oklahoma Samuel Bealmer dies after learning his wife bore twins. The program features father son and grandson violinists performing works by Mollenhauer Vieuxtemps and others using historic Paolo Maggini Guadagnini and O. M. Robinson instruments.
Mayor Ori J. Sorensen called a special council meeting for Friday night to elect three members to the board of education whose terms expired. L. F. Easton Harry Hirshheimer and John Streeter were due for replacement after the last regular meeting forgot to elect. The charter allows elections at a special meeting. The annual school board meeting is in January.
We express thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy in our bereavement sickness and death of husband and father A Falk especially to the M W of America and the employer of the Co B Q shops. Mrs Olga Falk and Children.
A $75 000 diamond display at George B Rose Jewelry is protected by a steel screen to please underwriter insurers and deter thieves. Guards and a special policeman will watch the gems during the exhibit. The piece notes prior robberies at Berg Co and Peacock’s and highlights evolving guard methods amid rising jewel thefts. In Los Angeles traffic experiments, semaphores may replace whistles to curb horn tooting.
Mrs. E. M. Ames a 73 year old Ferryville resident lies at St. Francis hospital after being struck by an Arctic Ice and Fuel Co vehicle driven by C. L. Jenks on Fourth street. She suffered a broken limb arm and possible internal injuries. Doctors hope for recovery though prognosis is doubtful.
The Ona laska high school schedules a 3:30 Friday basketball clash with the local team in the first game of the season with no admission. A January 2 alumni game features Starrum Bradish Hayes and Strum. A Christmas program will be held Friday afternoon with glee club and orchestra selections and folk dance demonstrations.
Seniors filed their usual petition to be exempt from all final exams with no signatures missing. The Boys Athletic association vaudeville is set for January 19 and 20, following last year’s successful show that drew much interest.
The saying frames discretion as both a virtue and a practical tool in leadership. It notes that prudent restraint often guides brave choices and avoids unnecessary risk, shaping public actions and reputation.
Wisconsin crop reporters report best soil conditions in years and favorable yields. Clover seed 2.8 bushels with 92.8 quality. timothy 6.1 bushels at 96 percent quality. Many crops remain with farmers, including 80.8% wheat, 82.3% oats, 89.6% corn, and 87.2% timothy seed in storage. La Crosse county notes good crops, hay, and pastures with scarce hired help.
The undersigned thank friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of our husband and father. Special thanks for the beautiful floral offerings. Mrs. C. Asselin and Family.
The Koethe family expresses sincere appreciation to friends neighbors and acquaintances for sympathy deeds flowers and generous assistance during the illness and death of their mother and grandmother Augusta Koethe.
Classic verse fragment attributes nocturnal flight to clouds as the only birds that never sleep. The remark evokes romantic imagery of skyward motion and perpetual watch over the world.
George Thompson of Ellsworth Wisconsin, twin brother of former District Attorney James Thompson, was appointed circuit judge for the Eighth circuit by Governor McGovern, to succeed E W Helms whose resignation takes effect January 1. Thompson, a Dane County native, University of Wisconsin graduate 1899, law school 1901, serves Ellsworth as an attorney and has been district attorney six terms. he sits on the board of normal school regents. The Eighth circuit covers Pierce St Croix Dunn Buffalo and Pepin counties.
Advertisements claim kidneys have no nerves and backache stems from lumbago sciatica or strain. A small trial bottle of St Jacobs Oil is said to soothe pain stiffness and lameness within moments. The product is described as harmless and non staining for use on the back or for various afflictions.
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