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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1915

Page

6

Mrs Frances Dean Called By Death

Mrs Frances Dean of 1437 Charles Street died Saturday morning after a long illness. She was widow of James Dean who died in 1911 and was born November 26 1842 in Franklin Pennsylvania. Survived by two daughters Mrs Fred Morley and Miss Carrie Dean of La Crosse a sister Mrs Florence Thomas Huntington WV. A member of Caledonia Street Methodist church private services Tuesday at 2 50 pm officiated by Rev J H Benson interment Oak Grove cemetery family requests no floral offerings.

Frances Dean Charles Street James €. Dean J. H. Benson Caledonia Street Oak Crove

Senate Extends Emergency Tax To December 1916

Democrats secure solid support to pass a resolution extending the emergency tax through December 31 1916. The measure gains approval in the Senate and prompts adjournment as lawmakers push to finalize the extension.

Senate

Republicans Assail Tariff and Fiscal Policy in Senate

In Washington the senate debated war revenue revisions and attacked the Underwood tariff as inadequate. Senator Simmons said further revenue legislation would come after holidays, while Senator Penrose linked prosperity to wartime conditions and urged alternative fiscal steps. Congress adjourned for Christmas, with no bond plans evident.

Washington Congress Senate House Wilson Simmons Finance Committee Penrose Pennsylvania Underwood

Galesville Welfare Club Holds First Public Meet

In Galesville a large crowd attended the Welfare club’s inaugural public meeting at the opera house with remarks by Miss Winifred Edsall and Mayor Twelme on public nuisances. The event included musical selections by Herberg's orchestra and a vocal solo, signaling a promising start for the community effort.

Galesville O. D. Witherbee C. J. Anderson Horace Knight Herberg Opera House The Herald Angles England

German Pioneer Resident Kollmann Dies in Kenosha

Matthias Kollmann, 79, a German pioneer resident of Kenosha, Wisconsin, died at his home Thursday afternoon.

Kenosha, Wis Mathias Kollmann Kenosha

Deafness Cured Only by Constitutional Remedies

The article explains deafness results from inflammation of the Eustachian tube mucous lining. It claims nine of ten cases come from catarrh and urges sending for circulars about Hall's Catarrh Cure, offering one hundred dollars for any case not cured. It promotes Hell’s Family Pills for constipation.

Hall

The Bostock Animal Picture and The Detective Drama Reel

Two reels titled The Bostock Animal Picture and The Detective Drama headline this week’s preview. Also featured is the latest Hearst Selig Weekly, highlighting upcoming releases and industry notes.

Bostock Hearst Selig Weekly

First Valuation of State Roads Shows Increase

Madison Wis Dec 18 The preliminary assessment of the states railroads totals 366 802 500 up from 358 800 000 last year The Chicago and Northwestern is fixed at 125 000 000 Milwaukee road 107 500 000 And the Chicago and Lake Superior between Cambridge and London Dane county falls from 7500 to 5000 in value

Madison Wis State Tax Commission Chicago and Northwestern Milwaukee Road Chicago and Lake Superior Railroad Company Cambridge London Dane County

Shiocton Pioneer Dies in Town

Shiocton Wisconsin December 18 Thomas Feaver a 27 year resident of Shiocton died suddenly here at age 70 after a brief illness and natural causes reported by local authorities.

Shiocton Wis Thomas Feaver

Local Notes and Social News from Trempealeau Area

Miss Emma Dittman of La Crosse visited Miss Ruby Purple over the weekend. Mrs. E. R. Gipple returned from the Pacific coast where she spent summer and fall. W. S. Wadleigh and Ben W. Davis were in Trempealeau on business. Rev John N. Zydeman of Sparta will lead the Presbyterian sermon this Sunday. Mrs. Elizabeth Mars returned from Menomonie after a cousin's death. Mrs. Donald Mars and her son and a brother accompanied her. Dell Cooley welcomes a daughter born Sunday.

Cles Emma Dittman la Crosse Ruby Purple E. R. Gipple Pacific Coast W. S. Wadleigh Ben W. Davis Trempealeau John N. Zydeman Sparta Elizabeth Mars Menomonie George Galloway Donald Mars Dickenson, N. D Dell Cooley

Germans to cross frontier to strike blow in Greece

Reports from Athens say German troops will cross the Greek frontier by late next week to resume attack on Anglo-French forces. Allies plan a defensive stand near Salonika as Greek authorities aid the coalition.

Athens Salonika Serbia Italy Legation

Freight overload forces extra trains on Milwaukee road

Excessive freight on the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line has required splitting long box car trains. Officials say cargo weight, not weather, caused schedule slips though storms demanded extra effort. A fifteenth car silk train worth about 1.2 million dollars travelled to New York and Philadelphia markets.

Chicago, Milwaukee, and St. Paul Road Milwaukee Yards New York Philadelphia

Annual children festival and Christmas tree by Brotherhood of American Yeomen

Arrangements are complete for the annual children's festival and Christmas tree celebration at A. Y. hall on Thursday December 23. The program begins at 8: 00 p.m. with Santa giving out presents and sweet meats followed by a juvenile drill. Entry is free for members. only children with B A Y parent membership may attend and a accompanying adult is required. The evening ends with a dance.

Brotherhood of American Yeomen A. Y. Hall

Divorce Granted to Mrs Annie Mosser in Milwaukee case

Mrs Annie Mosser was granted a divorce from Charles Mosser a former Milwaukee railroad fireman after alleging cruel treatment. She receives $4 weekly alimony and must permit the children to see their father on request.

Annie Mosser Charles Mosser Milwaukee Railroad

Hidden Wells of Life Lie Deep in Women's Hearts

A reflective line asserts that inside most women lies a vast reservoir of vitality that cannot be frozen by time or aging, suggesting enduring inner strength and resilience beyond the years.

President's wedding day preparations amid stormy weather

President Wilson and Mrs. Edith Bolling Galt advanced plans for their marriage despite a severe Washington storm. The weather bureau promised clearing later, but the morning remained notably gloomy as preparations at the groom's fiancé home proceeded with only limited access to guests.

Joe Washington Wilson Edith Bolling Galt Weather Bureau

Little Eleanor Wilson McAdoo Christened on Grandfather's Wedding Day

Washington reports Eleanor Wilson McAdoo the president's granddaughter was christened today named after McAdoo's mother the president's first wife on the occasion of her grandfather's wedding day.

Washington Eleanor Wilson McAdoo Wilson McAdoo

President's stormy day and christening at the White House

The storm lashed Washington as rain and wind swept the capital then eased to reveal sunshine. The president attended his granddaughter Eleanor Wilson McAdoo's christening in the White House blue room before taking a solitary automobile ride. He planned to focus on the Austrian note and the final hours before the Message was signed.

Galt White House Eleanor Wilson McAdoo Lusitania

Aged Resident Catherine Sherwood Dies After Illness

Mrs Catherine Sherwood 82 died here yesterday from pneumonia after several weeks illness. A longtime local resident with ties to La Crescent Brownsville and La Crosse she is survived by five sons and one daughter. Funeral at La Crescent Methodist Church tomorrow with burial Monday in Mabel Minnesota beside her husband.

Catherine Sherwood Sherwood la Crescent Brownsville Minn Michigan Donald Reuben Archie la Crosse Charles Decorah Iowa Louis John A. H. Blaskins Kendall Wis Methodist Church of

Y M C A Plans Public Welcome for Former President Taft

The Y M C A announced a public reception for former President William H Taft at 4 p m Monday in anticipation of his visit as guest of honor at the Manufact urers and Jobbers club banquet that evening The building will be decorated for the event and the public is invited Taft previously spoke at the city six years ago dedicating the Y M C A building before more than 10000 people

William H. Taft Taft Manufacturers’ and Jobbers’ Club

Living and Dead Deserve Equal Kindness in Speech

A sober reflection notes that unkind remarks about the living are as harmful as those aimed at the dead, urging considerate discourse toward all. The saying underscores ethical speech and humane judgment across time.

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