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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1920

Page

6

First Methodist Christmas Event at Church Tonight

The First Methodist Sunday School holds its annual Christmas exercises tonight at 7 80 in the church Sunday School rooms. The program features "The White Cross" and "The Spirit of Christ." The event stresses Christian care for the weak and needy and highlights community charity through church efforts. Attendants include numerous names and groups connected to the church and its youth.

Church of Madison Tre Spree Christos Srew Poewenliang Jay Miets de Christias Cevn Wydelly Geille Cathey Chests Mrkezatl Nepassion Marte Pilaithrogy George Meotlir Velma Wadmievers Whitey Cleiia Satibie Wile Gelss Witrabeul Tekin Doris Suniallet Wlisalomie Hueker Rursive Rukde Ou Aruls Jiston

Obituary for Mrs Sophie Pammel in Lee Crosses area

Mrs Sophie Pammel of Lee Crosses, wife of Lovin Pammel, died after a long illness. She lived most of her life in Stale Rend and ran the meat market business with her husband at the northwest corner of Third and King streets. Survived by two sons, several grandchildren, and siblings, with services at the local church and burial in Glaston. She was active in church and social circles and known for her home life and charitable acts. Funeral arrangements were announced for Friday afternoon at the local church with friends traveling from Ames and Brookings to attend.

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Milwaukee Road Conductor Dies at Okaughee

Veiey Sprague of Milwaukee, a conductor on the Milwaukee Road, collapsed while on duty at Okaughee. The longtime employee, who had worked for the railroad for decades, died from the injuries described in official reports. Local officials said the death occurred during a routine run, with details pending confirmation from the company and coroner.

Break Window to Steal from Christmas Tree

A chaotic burglary scene is described with windows broken and money taken from a Christmas tree. Witnesses report intruders scavenging and scattering items across the room while one suspect leaves a name unclear and another refuses to write theirs. Authorities investigate the incident.

Majority of 100 Is Given Relief Plan

The debate centers on relief for wool growers and mortgage conditions. Speaker describes 90 percent mortgage exposure on western ranges and notes farmers suffer from lack of credit. Lawmakers discuss reforms to aid producers amid market pressures and prison policy references.

Freim Benen Wera Pormtney Che Chet Mordney Tosultine

Generally fair Christmas weather forecast predicted

A weather summary states generally fair conditions for Christmas across the region with cold air persisting in the northern area between major rivers and the Rocky Mountains. Forecaster notes zero temperatures in the northern district while calmer conditions are expected elsewhere.

Washington Great Lakes Che Missssino Shy Porecaster Big River Rocky Mountains

Wisconsin Acts for Rehabilitation Aid Effort

Wisconsin moves to implement the federal rehabilitation and placement act for injured workers. Gov signed and state departments commit to cooperate to educate and rehabilitate crippled workers, with funds of 19100 this year and 20 next year, matched by the state before release.

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County Clerk Seeks Higher Marriage License Price

Chicago officials consider raising fees for marriage licenses citing dignity and costs. The county clerk spoke of a $1.50 baseline and questioned the need for exemptions, while suggesting adjustments may reflect the ceremony's seriousness and public interest.

Japanese Atrocities in Korea Quoted by Mission to U S

The Korean commission in Washington issued a Thursday statement charging Japanese military authorities with acts “worse than Germany’s” in Belgium. It cites authentic Manchuria reports of a punitive raid on Ranchon district that burned 32 villages, killed all male residents, and m

Germany Belgium Commission Sid Manchuria Ranchon Washington Korea Machhurii

John Ryan Testimony In County Court

In county court, John Ryan faced Judge Brindley and was questioned by Captain Dugan. The exchange touched on years and memories from the Great War era as Ryan recalled his age and past, with Brindley counting questions.

John Judge Brindley John Ryan Brindley Chig Mening Dugan Police Department Sven Sol- Alors Milsraukes Renee Tobe Tohn Phinty

Girl to Return to Ardmore to Answer Murder Charges

Oklahoma will press the murder case against Clara Barton Smith in Ardmore. The state directs the Attorney General to aid the prosecution as she faces trial for the fatal shooting of Luke L. Harmon. Authorities consider moving the case to a different county to avoid jury bias.

Ardmore Garrett Mort Ardimere Oklahorma el Casa Oklahoma Glara Barton Smith Luke L. Humon Te Ray Robertson Mhyrsilay Jay Attorney General's Department

Fire damages residence of Mrs. Hulda Darling at 424 Cass Street

A fire at 9:25 on a Wednesday damaged the home of Mrs. Hulda Darling, 424 Cass Street, with an estimated loss around $500. Investigators report the blaze started when a flat iron was left on a table near a stall in the kitchen and spread to a wall before the fire department arrived.

Fluida Darling Cass Street Wederséay

Quiet Christmas Planned at White House For Wilson

Washington reports preparations underway for a quiet Christmas at the White House due to President Wilsons condition. The president will distribute turkeys to White House employes. Miss Margaret Wilson and relatives will stay at the White House during Christmas. There will be no Christus tree due to the absence of children.

Washington White House Wilson White Housé Margaret Wilson Stockton Anson

North Dakota to stop work on new state elevator

North Dakota plans halt on the Grand Forks state mill and elevator building after a resolution by the state Industrial Commission. The project will cease at week’s end or as practicable until funds can be raised through mill and elevator bonds. When finished, the mill would produce 1000 barrels of flour daily and store 1,500,000 bushels of grain.

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Forty two new members join the TPA in La Crosse

The Travelers Protective association reports forty two new members after a recent state officers run from Milwaukee with help from President Joseph Flirtsen. Milwaukees organizers Vincent, Sehoenecker, William Shad and Alpert Fierbach aided. the La Crosse chapter now has 100 members and plans an annual meeting and banquet at the Stoddard hotel sometime in Tacoma.

Milwauke Joseph Flirtsen Travelers Protective Association la Crosse Milwaukee Vincent, Sehoenecker William Shad Alpert Fierbach Stoddard Tacuarn

20000 Pounds of Fish Are Caught by Gillettes at Genoa

The Genoa anglers the Gillettes report a haul of twenty thousand pounds of rough fish from the Mississippi. Snow covers the area, about an inch deep, as fishermen describe the work and nets involved in the catch. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support after Eva's death, mentioning Rev Octavsen, Miss Clara Retheson, and the choir.

Genoa Mississippi Eva Octavsen Clara

National Parks Conference Planned in Des Moines

Prof Louis H Pammel of Ames announces a national parks conference set for January 6 and 7 in Des Moines to discuss national municipal and state parks. Governor Liarding and Interior Secretary Barton Payne support the plan. Pammel, a geology instructor, will attend the AAAS meeting in Chicago December 27 as retiring vice president.

Louis H. Pammel Ames Lows Vni Lx Crosse Des Moines Tor National Parks W. L. Liarding Iowa Barton Payne Interior Pammel Jotwastite College Chicago

Swindler Wanted in Chicago After Wisconsin Sentence

Milwaukee investigators pursue W. Snook an earlier Milwaukee swindler who served a three year term in a Waupen prison for swindling. The suspect is linked to a large alleged stock scheme in Chicago involving about 200 000 dollars. Special investigator Paul G. Dergeh says Snook’s case mirrors an older Milwaukee crime and leads point to further arrests across the state.

Waupen Chigagg Milwaukee Wis W. Sherwood W. Snook Greer Ulbert Citaio Paul G. Dergeh District Iirlority Slenpeed A. Chardonneau Green Tay Wisconsin Gistriet Stttorner Jait

Rudolf Major is badly hurt by pipe injury

Rudolf Major, residing at 22 South Fifth Street in St Francis Lespial, sustained a serious skull injury when a water pipe struck his eye while he was trimming the yard pipe. He was found unconscious by his family members and is reported in serious condition.

Rudolf Major St. Frencis Major

Christmas Play Tonight at Caledonia Street Church

The Sunday Caledonia Street M I church presents the Christmas play The Nativing tonight at 7:40 p.m. The event is to entertain Sunday school members and church attendees. Miss Rosalie Lyga directs the production and contributions from Sunday schools will aid European and Asian children. The note also mentions a locomotive capacity of ten tons at five miles per hour and an unrelated proverb about temper.

Caledonia Street M. I Church Soneren Europe Asia Rosalie Lyga Mryt

Monroe Doctrine Talk Resonates In Senate Visit

Alfredo Filis, addressing Kuimbidge-Colby in Washington, defends the Monroe Doctrine as a defensive policy. He cites Wilson's interpretation, portraying the doctrine as shelter for the American republic and a guardian of liberty across the Americas.

Alfaneiro Senarner Alfredo Filis Kuimbidge-Colby United States Ilzig Lattor Senate Wedeesdar New World Ator Ellis Wilson American Republic

Christmas Plays Tonight at St Josephs Hall

Two junior dramatic clubs present Christmas plays at St Josephs Hall on South Sixth Street Thursday December 5 at 7 p m. St Marys Dramatic Club features Why the Chimes Kane Alden while St Josephs Dramatic Club stages The Christmas Guest and a short skit from Christmas Carol for children. Spectators invited. Miss Masolie Li aa in charge.

St Marry School St Joseph's School Kane Elizbeth Apthorp McFudden Raymond McDonald “Alden St. Mary's Constance Parey McKaye Sir Losenh Lumerens Diangr Parey Christmas Cero Kate Douglas Wirgins St. Toseph’s Dramatic Lab St. Joseph's Hall South Sixth Street At & P.m Zeneri Reso Plom Childevn Masolie

Alcohol fueled roadhouse brawl ends with gun tossed in snow

A man entered the Freimart roadhouse in North Salem seeking a drink, drew a pistol after slow service, fired at a patron, and was tackled as the weapon flew into a snowdrift. Owner Clarence Schissler described the incident as a brief Western style altercation. An unrelated note mentions a poison fowl epidemic and an elephant’s unusual sleep pattern.

Freimart North Salem Clarence Schissler Ike Mr. Gon Vater

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