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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1912
Page
6
Ed ward Hart shot and killed his wife Rena Hart and her mother Mrs. Sarah McBride at the latter's home in La Grange Indiana. He was captured four hours later and jailed. The baby in Mrs McBride's bed was unharmed.
The Young Men's Christian Association hosts a public open house at its building on New Year’s Day. Events run 3:00 to 5:00 gymnasium program, 5:30 to 7:00 buffet lunch, 7:15 to 8:15 musical program, and 8:15 to 9:30 gymnastic exhibition plus a volleyball demonstration. Lunch only attendees welcome.
London residents rally in support of a Green Bay deal to provide rail service to La Crosse. The Green Bay line notes its 35 years of operation and a claim of having never killed a human being.
A Majestic section is reserved for local Grand Army veterans and Spanish war veterans Monday evening as the civil war drama Winchester opens a split-week engagement. Two first class acts of home talent follow with The Rathskeller Trio and violinist Miss Vera Anderson. The Rathskeller Trio includes Emil Niemeyer Aubrey Richmond and Miss Lucinda Mourning.
Vito Parlepiano, an Italian, was arraigned in Milwaukee municipal court and remanded to jail to await trial on the murder of Michael Perricone. He says Perricone threatened black hand vengeance over a refused large money demand.
George Ritter announces Copeland Park and West Avenue skating rinks will be ready for skating tomorrow if tonight’s temperature falls. Hood Street rink has been used for three days but is in poorer condition due to warm weather.
The Interstate Commerce Commission dismissed the Linday Brothers of Milwaukee complaint challenging the 27 cent per 100 pounds sleigh rate from Wayne Michigan to Milwaukee as unjust.
In Grand Junction Colorado a 15 year old boy Joseph Hensley and his father J D Hensley were killed during a holdup at the Loma Canning company. They tried to force manager J E Quear to sign a $500 check. An undersheriff arrived and fired, striking the boy in the heart as they stepped from Quear’s office.
A La Crosse County agricultural and domestic economy school event will run January 3 and 4 at West Salem with corn growing for boys and cooking and sewing for girls. Entries for corn start Friday morning at the West Salem opera house, limited to county boys enrolled in spring. A large premium list and prizes totaling $200 will be awarded.
At yesterday's meeting the county board honored tenured clerk Rawlinson with a traveling kit. A joint committee with the city council was named to pursue a new county map, and another to destroy outlawed vouchers. Minor reports on bridge and road work were adopted. Poor Commissioner So Burdick was granted Humane Society pay for humane officer duties.
Company M of La Crosse lost to Red Wing’s Company L by 30 to 16 on Red Wing floor. La Crosse players blame rough play for breaking their machine-like teamwork, marking a second meeting of the season between the teams.
A carol service will be given at Christ Church next Sunday evening at 7 30 when the full choir of Christ Church will sing a selection of old traditional and modern Christmas carols. The congregation will be supplied with books of words and a hearty welcome is extended to all.
Staunton marks the 56th birthday of the president elect with a hometown visit. Wilson spends the night in the house of his birth and is greeted by locals including former servant Frank Ware and residents who recall holding him as a baby.
Commissioner Sol Burdick distributed a wagon load of children’s toys and vegetables to the city’s poor yesterday afternoon. The gifts came from Congregational church members as part of a charity effort in La Crosse.
The funeral of John J. Schilling will be held at 1 o'clock tomorrow from the Schilling home two miles north of Onalaska and at 2 30 from the Methodist church in Onalaska Rev W D Snow will officiate Burial will take place in the Onalaska cemetery
The Harriet Burnham case, in which she admits killing her husband, was postponed until Monday as the prosecution completes its summation and the jury will hear the fate of the defendant.
The Housekeepers' league crusade that lowered egg prices also reduced meat costs by 2 to 4 cents per pound from the previous level. A further drop is anticipated as the campaign continues.
In St Paul on December 28 Mr and Mrs James J Hill announced the engagement of their youngest daughter Rachel to Dr Egil Boeckmann. The couple becomes the focus of upcoming social circles as plans move forward.
A two hour delay on the Galesville branch of the Northwestern railroad occurred last night after a broken wheel on the engine. The train, scheduled to depart Galesville at 10 17, waited for an engine from La Crosse to continue.
We thank friends and neighbors for kindness and aid during illness and death of our sister Lena Bair. Gratitude to Rev Gamm pallbearers and all who sent floral offerings. Brothers and sisters.
A theatrical duo jokes about threatening the editor of the Swampdoodie Gazette after a touring mishap. They recount their barn fire scare and note the paper ran the tale on the markets page under the headline Another Flurry In Smoked Hams.
A wry remark contrasts a woman's success in winning a man with the difficulty of getting a point on a lead pencil, illustrating a humorous misperception of effort and result.
A Pittsburgh Post item quotes a joke about a stenographer who alternates between leaving her husband and the office. The quip contrasts irregular attendance with a weekly pattern, reflecting workplace humor.
A proverb notes that new ministers often adapt rapidly and begin effective work, suggesting a sharp start with fresh leadership and momentum.
Reverend H. Talversen is celebrated by Westby Church for forty years of service in a special anniversary observance. The event honors his long tenure and impact within the congregation and community.
Rev. H Halvorsen of Coon Prairie Westby Wisconsin was gifted a $500 check by his congregations on his fortieth anniversary as pastor. The service drew large crowds including clergy from nearby towns and featured speeches by Rev A H Eikjarud and state treasurer A H Dahl.
The text offers a devotional wish for a life well lived and faithful service, invoking the Savior and the words well known from scripture. It closes with a prayer that God grant this blessing for Christ's sake.
Davenport, Iowa resident Daniel Buckley and Milwaukee resident Herman Seiffert were declared not guilty and freed. The court adjourned to Monday, with possible appeals denied, as jurors and convicts marched in a two-square procession to the county jail amid taunts and spectators. The maximum possible sentence under cumulative penalties could reach thirty nine and one half years. Ed Clark and Ortie McManigal were likely to be sentenced Monday. Gompers refused to comment when approached by reporters.
Mary Maissi reports to Police Station No 2 at 3 AM that Fritz Whittenberg and E Lampman assaulted her on French Island. The North La Crosse residents were arrested after drinking and are held at central station with a likely Monday arraignment.
Mr and Mrs Frank Peck of Minneapolis are visiting relatives in La Crosse, showcasing a family travel note in local society.
In Macon Georgia on December 28 relatives seek to have Mrs. King declared insane to avoid the gallows after her confession that she forced Nicholas Wilburn a young farmer to kill her husband. Wilburn claimed she offered $2000 from an insurance policy and marriage. She initially denied the crime but admitted guilt after questioning.
A telegram from Morris Illinois coroner reports Carl Hoppe long linked to La Crosse was killed yesterday in Morris. He had relatives in La Crosse and police are to locate them. No known relatives have claimed ties yet. The coroner’s message was signed W Sachsee.
Circuit Judge Howard Wiest denounced the recall of judges and recall decisions at a meeting of the Association of Circuit Judges in Lansing Michigan He warned the recall movement is backed by socialists and threatens constitutional government He claimed the nation is edging toward anarchy as dynamite threats and violence replace verbal threats and buildings have been damaged
The Christian Association of Young Men’s meeting tomorrow at 3:30 PM will be addressed by Reverend Everett Johnson. The event will take place at Christ Episcopal Church and is a recurring gathering preceded by Johnson’s previous visit.
A marriage license was issued today by Charles Rawlinson for Kunon and Jo Rile. The note mentions a 42 second marriage license, and the bride counts a third marriage.
Wanted advertisement seeks a pastry cook for a nine month assignment at 513 Main Street. The notice requests applicants with bakery skills and states the posting is for a short term kitchen role.
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