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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1915
Page
5
Mrs Augusta Last aged 72 widow of the late Albert Last died at 11 55 Sunday morning in the home of her daughter Mrs The resa Ruegg 1206 South Third street after a ten day illness from pneumonia She was born in Germany.
Mrs. Last died November 9 1843 after forty three years in the city. She leaves six children four daughters and two sons including Julius and Emil of La Crosse and Mrs Ade line Luedke Mrs Theresa Ruegg Mrs Louise Radsek of Montana and Mrs Minnie Schwartz of West Linn Ore. She also leaves two brothers Herman and Gustav in Michigan one sister Pauline Schultz in Michigan and fifteen grandchildren. Funeral from her daughter’s home at 2 pm Thursday and at German Lutheran church at 2:30 pm Rev Julius Gamm officiating. Interment Oak Grove Cemetery.
J. T. Edwards of Medford Veneer company was chosen president of the National Veneer Association. The election occurred as the organization convened in Medford Wisconsin with leaders and members present.
Medford Wisconsin reports several local youths who enlisted with a Canadian regiment will sail for England in February.
A reflection on how a man’s worth is measured by his role in mankind rather than his age. The meaning centers on the enduring value of humility and hidden labor beyond public recognition.
Christmas day events feature dinners by Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Van Auken with a seven course meal and seven oclock supper, two large turkeys on greens, and music. Guests included Frank E. Junke family, Otto Werner, Bryant, Alice Wheeler, Harold Bryant, and Van Auken clan. Also meals hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ives with Candrian and Field families, Watkins, Byrne, Raley, and Mrs. Breitzner of Nebraska. J. P. Salzer hosted with P. T. Schultze daughters Florence Eleanor, and Salzer relatives.
The Milwaukee Downer club will entertain at a luncheon tomorrow at the Stoddard.
The Sunday school at Our Savior's church Sixth and Division streets presents its annual Christmas tree and program this evening. Seventy five children from the Sun day school will join with Professor Peterson violinist the church choir Miss Guri Christiansen soloist and Miss Edna Hulberg organist. After the program the children will receive gifts and a collection for the orphans home at Stoughton Wis will be taken.
A flurry of holiday visits is noted as families travel between Wisconsin Illinois and Minnesota. Dr. and Mrs. C H Stowell of Lowell Mass join Mrs. C N Dunham and family in Wausau. Mrs A S Dunham of Hokah stays home due to sickness. Professor Howard Jones visits his mother Mrs Josephine Jones amid holiday gatherings. Kate Graham visits parents in Viroqua. Chester J Bangsberg arrives from Viroqua for a week with his parents on Wood Street. Lottie Bennett from Chicago visits in the city. Laura Sullivan returns from Coleraine Minn after Christmas with her mother. Rev H G Magelssen hosts his brother and wife L D Magelssen of Crawford Neb. Doris Keegan of Chicago visits grandfather M Kratchwil for the holidays.
Notice announces the annual meeting of Shelby Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Company in La Crosse Wisconsin in the County Court House supervisor room on Tuesday January 4 1916 at 11 o clock forenoon Secretary Peter Kienholz signs the notice
We extend heartfelt thanks to neighbors and friends who assisted us during the illness and death of our father, George Hoelzer. Thanks for the beautiful floral offerings and to Rev. Julius Gamm for consoling words. Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Hoelzer, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hoelzer, Edwin Hoelzer, Rudolph Hoelzer.
The anti Dr Layman Abbott told a New York luncheon that opponents of universal suffrage exaggerate his stance. He compared himself to a man who supports clubs for women by joking about sandbags and flatirons, per the Washington Star.
The Strand screens one night only a Vitagraph drama titled Four Thirteen, an action packed feature famed for a highly realistic train wreck costing Vitagraph $40,000. The program includes one of The Casino’s best knockout reels shown at intervals over the past year.
The Metro production Destiny or The Soul of a Woman will be shown Wednesday afternoon and evening at the Casino for two days about November 1. Requests for a return engagement were many and this will be the only opportunity to see it. Ladies matinee at 2 30.
Local personals list residents and visitors with brief updates. Melvin Anderson of Rushford spent Christmas with his parents, Annie Nelson returned from Montana for the winter, Lester Peck left for Mondak to work for John Gund Brewing, Willard Roberts came home from the West, and three West Avenue quartet members returned to La Crosse for the holidays. An assortment of local businesses advertises lamps, ice, and electric domes while church and post office staff face seasonal duties and illnesses.
Drugstore ad promoting a cold cure with laxative quinine tablets. It claims refund if ineffective and features E. W. Grove’s signature on each box. Price indicated as 25 cents.
The city of Oconomowoc plans to raise 75926.77 in taxes this year with a rate of 26.07 per 1000, down 2.11 from last year. The notice lists total levy and rate as approved for the current fiscal year.
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin reports a busy holiday scene as numerous relatives and friends return for Christmas. Local residents including Menges family, Pinkerton, Stassen and Heileman Brewing staff among others welcome guests from Waterloo Dubuque La Crosse and St Paul. Events include a city club meeting set for December 30 and several residents visiting relatives or recovering from illness during the period.
The Bangor high school presented The Rival Half-Sisters to a crowded Concordia hall Wednesday. A busy community week follows with basketball schedules and Christmas programs at local churches.
The item lists visiting relatives and residents from Wisconsin towns including Madison Eastman Bridgeport and East as well as city business. Mentions Mr and Mrs Thomas Welsh guests of theirs, Mrs Frank England of Madison, sister Mrs Rolla Cortell, James Fisher and family, Fui Charles Phillips visiting relatives at Eastman, Harry Lathron transacted business in the city, John Chernak also transacted business, and J H Peacock manager of the sanitorium confined at home.
Kinney, a farm employee near Amboy Minnesota, allegedly hid his love for Mrs. Swartsbaugh under stamps on letters to Mr. and Mrs. Swartsbaugh of Knox Indiana. Swartsbaugh says Kinney sent car fare to lure her to Minnesota. Kinney denies the charges and is in custody.
Michael Hanifin, aged former Medford resident, died in North Dakota after ingesting lemon extract. The death was reported from Medford, Wisconsin, on December 27. Authorities described the substance as the cause.
A reflective line describes a person’s daytime thoughts of paradise while nighttime dreams turn toward heaven, implying a contrast between daily reverie and nocturnal aspiration.
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