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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1913
Page
4
The North side station logged 3300 hoboes staying for a night and a meal in 1913, nearly double 1912’s 1700. Few repeat visitors. officers crack down on second or third hand-outs. December sees 520 arrivals.
Officers of the Wisconsin Progressive Poultry and Pet Stock association announce plans for a Sparta poultry show January 12 to 14. Entries from Bangor Manston West Salem Madison and other locales. about five hundred fowls expected. Judge L C Taylor of Bibsonburg Ohio to judge. Entries close Thursday noon. Cash premiums plus local prizes. John L Herbst secretary awaits entries.
New York detectives hunted today for a man's hat, a pair of shoes, and a trunk tray as they probe yesterday's trunk murder mystery. A brass laborer’s check found on the body is hoped to identify the victim dumped from a peddler's cart into a trunk.
John F. Dolan of New York City, overseeing Lehigh Valley construction between Waterloo and Seneca Falls, says a brass tag 102 J.F.D. was issued to a foreigner working there who disappeared after two hours.
Madison program notes the Wisconsin State Horticultural society convention to be held January 6 7 and 8 in Madison with Secretary of State John S Donald delivering the intro address. Delegates come from Minnesota Iowa Illinois and Northern Illinois. Speakers cover small fruits and garden movement with several named speakers from Oshkosh Sparta Richland Center Bayfield La Crosse Sheboygan Reedsburg and Madison.
Alumni flooded the high school yesterday during holidays with Ralph Bradish Ray Keeler Elsie Halik Fitch Shaw Ruth Linker Forest Wircraft Joe Colman and George Cargill among them Miss L Johns of Dodgeville Wis visited and taught here four years ago in the high school during prior years.
A concise reflection asserts that people with the least knowledge often overestimate their understanding, highlighting a bias where certainty masks ignorance. The proverb warns against overconfidence and advocates humility in judgment and learning.
George Duffy of Milwaukee has been chosen by the Wisconsin Boxing commission to referee the New Year’s Day fights at the old Y M C A building under commission supervision and the La Crosse Athletic club. Nelson and Sailor White, heavyweights and top draws, are due tomorrow for training ahead of the bout. Preliminaries at 135 and 140 pounds add speed and interest to the card.
Christmas visits light up the North Side as the Kerrigans host relatives from New Albi a and Minne apolis while many residents return from trips to Madison Omaha and Prairie du Chien. The Rose street rink nears opening as cold weather favors skating.
The McGregor order of the Masons and the Eastern Star held their annual mid holiday ball in M'Gregor town hall. About 149 attended with Patsche's Dubuque orchestra providing music. The hall featured red and green decorations and a non dancing assembling room. Leaders of the grand march were Martin Geske and Marion Marsch. The crowd adjourned at 12 20 for supper at Hotel Zimmerman. Organizers included W F Raubenberger L P Bickel E A Bickel F S Richards M X Geske J E Webb and J Boyle.
Warning against meat for kidney health claims urges using Jad Salts to cleanse kidneys and prevent bladder and rheumatic issues. It touts four ounces daily in water, notes safety, and credits Chas. A. Beyschlag as agent at 503 Main Street.
Cleveland shoppers spend about 400000 dollars weekly at city markets. At the West Side Market House alone buyers in one week reach 30000, says marketmaster John Kamp who handles monthly market records.
In Manhattan Kansas the state erects a new anti hog cholera serum plant to better prepare for sudden outbreaks. It aims to be the largest and best equipped facility of its kind worldwide.
C Valenzuela Jr, manager of the Ovando quartet at the Majestic, says Huerta’s dictatorship may end soon. He notes Huerta is widely hated for Madero’s murder, short of funds, and likely banishment. Valenzuela, 19, and the Ovandos, all in their early twenties, have been in the U.S. weeks after leaving Mexico. He backs Wilson’s cautious stance on intervention.
A wedding last night at Rev Christenson's North Side Bethel home joined Mrs Lucy Nimocks and Martin Jenson of 1347 George Street. Lena Jenson served as bridesmaid and O Halvorsen of Belle's Coulee was groomsman. A wedding supper followed. the bridegroom works at Tietz's North Side grocery.
The ad claims Resinol Ointment stops itching instantly and begins healing when applied, with Resinol Soap clearing eczema ringworm pimples and other eruptions. It emphasizes safety for delicate skin, notes long doctor use, and offers a free trial by writing to Dept. 1 M Baltimore Md.
The Independent Order of Foresters met at Rose street Woodman hall and elected officers for 1914 led by Chief Ranger M. Lauman and Vice Chief Ranger Frank Geisenheimer. Installation will be January 2 with a reception for members' wives.
The Frisco telegraphers union will not strike after receivers met the grievance committee and agreed to a compromise. An eight hour work day is promised with a wage increase to be fixed, the details to be determined in further talks.
Bishop Collins Denny of the Methodist Episcopal Church South is in serious danger at Johns Hopkins Hospital after swallowing bichloride of mercury by mistake at his Richmond home last Wednesday. He is being treated for poisoning.
Queen Sophie died after an acute lung inflammation. The notice notes the illness led to her death, with no further details on location or date provided in the readable text.
Madison authorities report a Washington directive prohibiting the mail from shipping dead bodies or parts of wild animals and birds shot out of season. Postmaster Devine said the order requires refusal of such shipments to aid local game wardens.
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