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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1908
Page
5
Fire Chief Nathan Bradfield warns readers about Christmas tree and decoration dangers. Do not leave an illuminated tree unwatched. Do not use tissue paper or cotton on a tree. Do not use celluloid ornaments. Do not light candles until all preparations are complete for children. Do not let children touch decorations or let in drafts.
A merchant bulletin warns on decorating trees and show windows to reduce fire risk. Advice covers avoiding cotton snow, not placing presents on trees, using nonflammable baubles, proper ventilation, globe or screen lighting, cord safety, and regular fire drills for department stores to prevent fires during the holiday season.
A mother replies to Elsie asking if men go to heaven and why angels lack whiskers. She notes some men reach heaven by a close shave, reflecting a quip from Judge Library.
The wedding of Miss Elizabeth Taylor and Rev John Wellington Hoag took place at the bride’s 812 King street home at 10 this morning with about 25 guests. Rev Joseph Hazen of Janesville officiated, and the couple left for Chicago then New York to place Miss Taylor in Summit New Jersey school. The Rev Hoag, former pastor of the First Baptist church in this city, will serve in Trenton New Jersey and occupy a newly purchased parsonage.
Miss Susie Sholes and John Hanson were married yesterday morning at the First Methodist parsonage by Rev. A Lincoln Shute. Bridesmaid was Miss Jessie Sholes. best man was George L Cooper. Hanson works as a carpenter on the new formal school. The couple left for Milwaukee on their honeymoon.
Watertown residents welcome relatives for the holidays. Bob Withee from Florida visits his parents Mr and Mrs Leyi Withee. Yale student Ted Faville returns to spend Christmas with Rev and Mrs Henry Faville. Harry Faville travels from Milwaukee to join family celebrations. Albert Callahan, studying medicine in Chicago, comes home for the week. Bart Pryor plans Christmas dinner with his parents. T D Jarvis and son of Lafayette Ind and Mr and Mrs Heegaard and son of Watertown S D visit Mr and Mrs Gene Derr over Christmas.
Last Saturday the closing exercise of Mrs. B. M. Donaldson's dancing class at Masonic Temple featured well behaved children, German figures, and a Christmas tree with gifts. Mrs. Donaldson plans to resume lessons after spending Christmas with her mother in Shelby, Ohio.
Christmas exercises of the Universalist Sunday school will be held this evening at the church. A handsome Christmas tree will bear gifts for all including a gelatin box of homemade sweets. Recitations and songs will be given by different members of the school.
In a breakfast table exchange Cyril admits he did not wash his face and offers an odd justification he cried a little before coming downstairs. The mother questions the routine as the Delineator remarks on child behavior and excuses.
A sharp remark on how some people seek comfort in the idea that discretion beats bold action. It suggests a cynical take on courage, implying that fear drives cautious choices more than true bravery.
A list of gifts including sewing boxes hand mirrors collar and cuff boxes hot water bottles meerschaum pipes baby toilet sets chest protectors manicure sets bottled California wine safety razors boxes fine stationery rubber gloves perfume sets photo albums good spectacles fountain pens brush and comb sets smoking sets and related用品 offered at set prices while supplies last.
A report on neutralizing mixtures as a superior approach to chronic indigestion shows they correct stomach acidity, halt fermentation in the intestines, and boost digestive secretions. The article presents a home prepared formula using sodium phosphate essence of sealmint baking soda with water, advising two teaspoons before meals and noting cost and accessibility.
The normal school is under roof and heating in use. Walls rising and the project should finish within contract time. The two year old daughter of Rev and Mrs E L Heisington died Monday and was buried Tuesday at New Lisbon. Rev Heisington formerly served as Methodist pastor at Onalaska. Christmas travel is heavy with crowds on rail lines, causing many delays.
Local cheese men Caspar and Henry Andregg and Fred Hoselx of La Crosse will attend the seventh annual Wisconsin Cheese Makers association convention in Milwaukee January 6 7 and 8. Prominent speakers will address practical cheese making, dairy farming, and factory management topics. The group seeks education, stronger laws to protect honest dairy products, and a push against milk pooling by weight without regard to butter fat. Attendance is expected to be higher and results favorable this year.
A humorous quip from Aunt Maranda at a city niece’s wedding. Uncle Silas probes the butter plate’s inscription, and the line “For Butter or Worse” is heard as a playful jab in Harvard Lampoon style.
The piece notes that realization of being undone offers little aid and that even practical matters like buying unscented soap can be processed through to completion despite confusion.
Local notes record judges and clerks spending Christmas with relatives in Wisconsin and Minnesota. Among attendees are Judge John Brindley, County Clerk C H Rawlinson, John Costly, and Russell Smith. Also mentioned are postal and business ads, travels of Dan Roby, nurse trainees, and multiple visits by residents to Caledonia, Spring Grove, and La Crosse with community services and seasonal promotions.
The Brotherhood of American Yeomen of La Crosse will not hold their regular meeting tonight due to Christmas Eve. The next meeting is set for Jan. 14, 1909 with installation of officers and other important business.
Quote notes that many claim to study human nature yet few could pass a rigorous examination. The remark underscores skepticism about common self-perceived expertise and hints at limits in understanding behavior. The line prompts reflection on observational accuracy and confidence in psychological insight.
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