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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1910
Page
5
An aged narrator recalls the river gamblers of the upper Mississippi in the 1850s. He describes their suave, picturesque charade and how pairs of gamblers operated on steamboats, fooling passengers and avoiding recognition. Old days on the river are gone, with change lamented by the Father of Waters' chroniclers.
Judge E Kee will hear three divorce cases in circuit court next Saturday morning. Madison vs Kate Madi son, Ilda Gewin vs John Gewin, and L Hoke vs Will C Hoke proceed as divorces. Elizabeth Kneen executrix of the estate of Eben E James petitions against state of John James in motion appeal.
During two weeks of cold weather the river froze solid and provided grain to many skaters of the city. With a few more days of cold, the ice will become compact enough to cut and haul for the dealers.
Ison Wis. Dec. 22 Gov has appointed former Senator W. H. Hatton of New as a member of the Wisconsin free library commission to succeed M. Perces of Milwaukee. The term ends on June.
The United States naval time service and the hydrographic office in Chicago declare winter starts at 10 48 a m on Wednesday Dec 21. The bulletin explains this from nautical almanac data and Greenwich mean time conversions. Winter is here at last.
Students at the high school report strong sales of Red Cross stamps with NetSabelwitz influence noted. The drive began Monday and sales are already solid, with expectations of continued purchases before the effort ends.
The Cities Service Company directors declare a 1% dividend on preferred stock and a percent on common stock payable January 1 1911 to holders of record December 20 1910. Thereafter preferred dividends will be percent per month to stockholders of record on the 20th of each preceding month. Carle B. Gilbert secretary.
A brief note reflects on the idea that many pursue wealth but remain limited to owning a single residence and plot, illustrating a common adage about material ambition.
Numerous notices of visits and travels dominate the page. Mrs Henry Nebel returns from Prairie du Chien. Miss Flossie Palen to Caledonia for holidays. Mrs John Pamperin and Miss Anna Pamperin to Minneapolis. Miss Josephine Waltz returns from Prairie du Chien funeral. Miss Clara Andrus heads home to Purdy. W J Ryan leaves for Menominee. Dr Geo Powell and others entertain or visit. Community events include a barter party at La Crosse State Normal, a Santa visit for children, a Red Cross picture at the Bijou, and several jury and court items. Local business updates note sales, repairs, and a 20 percent discount at Thill Manning Whalen Co.
The La Crosse County Farmers institute at Holmen January 5 and 6 will cover soil conservation crop rotation dairies cows and a key talk on tuberculosis by W F Stiles of Lake Mills. Assisting are M Michels Peebles and Thomas Convey Ridgeway.
Declamatory contest between Lincoln-Douglas and Wendell-Phillips debating societies set for tonight at the high school with Dr. E Evans Rev Geo Longbrake and Geo H Gordon as judges. Includes plans to rehearse the play The High School Freshman after Christmas under Mrs Harry Ross coaching.
Harry Hampton of Minneapolis and Naomi J Miller of this city were united in marriage Wednesday at 10 with Rev Henry Faville officiating. Illness in the bride family caused a quiet affair. The groom, a baggage handler on the Burlington road, plans to reside in Minneapolis after a trip to Chicago and points east.
Russell W. James son of Mr and Mrs Alfred James of this city will wed Miss Caroline Yates of Joplin Missouri Saturday at the bride’s home in Joplin James born here lived here until moving to Minneapolis later joining Washburn Crosby Co He now directs an office in Green Bay Mr and Mrs James to visit his parents on their return next week for a week or two
The article notes 1910 has the year's shortest day with eight hours and 22 minutes of daylight and 15 hours and 38 minutes of darkness. It states minimal change in daylight length for a month and pins the shortest day on Thursday as the sun reaches its southern point at 11 o'clock that morning.
Miss Juliana Roller hosted a German language afternoon at the normal with German stories songs and two solos by Miss Daisy Gage. Refreshments included coffee and German cakes. Students held a gift exchange and the faculty plan a 3:30 to 5:30 follow up with a musical program and a Christmas tree.
Lavina L. Barlow of La Crosse who once owned the Hotel Stoddard site died at her home on State Street aged 77. She suffered heart disease. Survived by daughter Jennie and grandsons Walter of California and Milton of Janesville. Born January 15, 1833 in Fowler Ohio. married Milton Barlow February 19, 1854.
Mrs. Helen Manville and daughter sailed from Valparaiso on December 7 and plan to stay in the city with Mrs. Louisa Withee and friends. Dorothy and Ellen Hixon return from New York for holidays with their father F. P. Hixon. Mrs. C N Dunhan travels to Chicago to meet Dr. Stowell of Lowell Massachusetts who will join for Christmas. Mr and Mrs Willis Brindley of Seattle are visiting Judge and Mrs John Brindley.
A vivid, humorous sketch of a woman described as not refined yet not unrefined, noted for keeping a parrot. The piece emphasizes her quirky, memorable personality and eccentric household trait.
Naples dispatch reports an Italian army corps has embarked at Naples for Tripoli amid strained relations between Turkey and Italy. The move signals Italian military readiness in the Mediterranean theatre.
Two women chat about finding gifts for men including razors pipes pens and cigar boxes at a druggist, praising reasonable prices and offering to go together to pick out a gift for Mr Blitz.
Eng flight today aimed to beat the cross channel and land flight record. Cecil Grace in a Short-Wright bi-plane tried for 173 miles to the French coast but landed near Calais. Baron de Forrest offers 4000 dollars for the winner. Sopwith recently crossed from Dover to Belgium.
Washington December 22 The apportionment law re fixing representation in the house is a practical certainty this session Rep Crumpacker chairman of the census committee said a bill based on the new census will be presented and work on the number of inhabitants per member is underway He noted the measure is a high privilege on the floor and cannot be blocked if called up Two census experts are at work under the committee plan and one plan contemplates keeping the house below zero.
Senator Nelson W. Aldrich of Rhode Island is in Roosevelt hospital this afternoon awaiting an operation said to be on the hand.
In Leigh, Manchester, rescuers abandoned work near the Pretoria mine after a deadly explosion and fire. Gas fumes halted efforts as officials fear about 200 bodies lie at the center. it is now believed the death toll will reach 320. Manager Tonge, aiding the rescue, is in critical condition from asphyxiation. Donations pour in for victims' families.
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