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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1910
Page
5
Continental Clothing Co beat Bartl’s team in a brace of close exhibitions last night. H Hanson led with a high score of 183 as both sides posted low totals. Team scores show Continental leading the first and second games and Bartl’s Premiums offering varied results. Also advertised are Men’s Everwear half hose and Christmas Seals promotions.
Your project could earn reliable results on mill headquar ters for Sash Doors Blinds and fixtures. We offer estimate services for hardwood flooring mouldings and interior finishes for stores offices or bars with options in art glass and related fittings.
Allen J. Cowie chief probation officer of the state board of control is in the city examining the case of two boys who pleaded guilty to burglarizing several school buildings and had suspended sentences. He will file a report after an assessment.
Miss M Roth has sold her millinery store at West Salem to Miss Ida Potter of Madison Wisconsin who took immediate possession. Local notes list visits and social happenings as well as business and personal notices including railroad and banking references.
A simple ceremony united Miss Cordin Johnston and Paul Rossman at 629 South Sixth Street with Rev D C Jones of First Presbyterian officiating. Miss Hazel Wallace and James H Rae assisted. Helen Root of Tomah attended as a friend. A wedding supper followed at Hotel Stoddard with music.
Miss Ella Hardy a teacher in Sioux City Iowa visits her parents Mr and Mrs Albert Hardy for the holidays. The Epworth league cabinet of the German M E church met at George Merman 126 South Sixteenth street to plan the coming year.
The Christmas Seal offers a neat and inexpensive way to wish friends a merry Christmas and a happy new year. It presents a simple seasonal gesture suitable for sharing through cards and small gifts.
Madison electrical expert M. H. Collbohm employed by citizens to appraise La Crosse Gas and Electric properties visits the Wisconsin Light and Power plant and gas works on South Second street. Frank Winter says a hearing before the state railroad commission is expected late this month or early January with Collbohm testifying.
Miller Bros 320 Main street remodeled the entire undertaking building creating a public office a private conference room a rest room and a brilliantly lit white chapel that serves as a display room for caskets. The fully modern facility features new furnishings fixtures portiers and an up to date work room layout.
Last evening around 8 at the home of C. L. Hood on West avenue and Madison street a chimney fire brought a fire department call. After a quick extinguish and return to station, about a half hour later a second alarm found a baseboard fire near the floor, which was also put out with slight damage.
Myron Locke will act as Santa Claus in the Christmas exercises at the high school Thursday afternoon. A Christmas tree and presents will enhance the program. The student chorus will perform a short musical program and faculty members will speak briefly upon receiving their gifts.
Mrs Florence Bennett Knott known as the badger girl and her husband J Bailey Knott, brother Benjamin Knott, and A A Armstrong were granted bail today after arraignment before Judge Mullowney. The four are charged with blackmailing Harry Rosenth al. The men pleaded not guilty and await grand jury action. The defense contends mercury lights in Knott’s Cairo apartment were for experiments, not photographs. Knott family relatives in Michigan offer support.
Secretary of State Knox began drafting a preliminary convention for a new treaty with Japan. He aims to avoid offending Japan over labor exclusion while Pacific coast lawmakers protest any concessions to the mikado's subjects.
John Donnelly, 21, a teamster for a local garment maker, was shot and killed at work by striking assailants. He continued driving his wagon a mile after being shot, before succumbing to the wounds.
Representative Tawney, chair of the house appropriations committee, introduced a resolution calling for treasury statements of public building appropriations authorized at the last session. The authorizations totaled over 31 million dollars, while this year's treasury estimates show about ten million. He faced pressure but said no item would be added outside the estimates, and the resolution was offered as an escape from the dispute.
Seattle, Dec. 20. The imprisonment of the Seattle Star editors for contempt becomes a rallying point for lawmakers proposing bills to strip judges of power in contempt cases and to abolish constructive contempt. Backed by sympathizers and national protests, the Star editors' fight draws broad newspaper support and hundreds of telegrams urging continued resistance.
A brief note highlights the Christmas Seal campaign as a timely stitch in the fabric of public health. The message emphasizes early action to prevent illness and support medical relief.
Chicago hotel managers ban the so called little paper pill and cigarettes as improper for a “perfect lady” in Windy City. They say the trend is popular in New York and Paris but not acceptable locally.
The senate adopted a resolution fixing the holiday recess date from next Wednesday to January fifth, signaling the reconvening of congressional business after the holiday period. The move confirms January fifth as the start of the resumed session.
A brief inquiry asks whether the letters sent today include a Christmas Seal, noting postal customs and holiday charity practice.
Two women discuss gift ideas for men while visiting a local druggist. They mention razors necktie boxes pipes canes cigars pens and pocket books as affordable options and offer to go together. The exchange captures holiday shopper dialogue.
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