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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
4
Gradual removal of Troop L Twelfth Cavalry from Routt County Colorado to Fort Meade South Dakota began with War Department orders. Officials expect further withdrawals in stages until all troops depart the Colorado area.
Postmaster Olaf Skaar reports money order forms No 45504 to 45600 stolen from the Kiefer Oklahoma post office are being cashed in the northwest. He has alerted the police department to watch for the orders.
Milwaukee December 30. F M Wylie Morrisonville clerk of the state senate predicts his re election and that the next legislative session will be the shortest in a decade lasting no more than four months. He cites campaign and debate as already deciding major issues and hopes for clerical dispatch and parliamentary fairness with minimal factional bitterness.
Freeport Illinois reports eight inch snow fall crippling telegraph and telephone lines across northwestern region on Tuesday causing communication outages.
A roundup of visits and events includes Mrs. P. H. Koch returning from Christmas in La Crosse, various business visitors such as N C Koel and W L Richardson, dance plans at Linker hall, New Year services at La Crosse Rescue Mission, and ads for watch repair and Keefe Business College start date. Also notes of bonds offers by La Crosse Trust Co and local shopping deals.
In La Crosse County Wisconsin probate notices creditors have six months from December 8, 1914 to present claims against Anna Sherman late of La Crosse deceased. The court will hear claims on June 15, 1915 at 10:00 A M in La Crosse Courthouse. E. B. Huff of Onalaska holds letters of administration.
Notice is given that at a special term of the County Court in La Crosse County Wisconsin, on January 26 1915 at 10 o clock, Josephine Lasch applies to be administrator of the estate of Morris Lasch of Farmington Town, La Crosse County, deceased. McConnell and Schweizer, attorneys for the petitioner.
The famous racing play His Last Dollar with David Higgins leads the cast in a film adaptation by Famous Player Film Co. Higgins as Joe Braxton outshines the stage portrayal with vivid Stock Exchange and race scenes. The Bijou screens the drama Thursday Friday and Saturday this week.
Chicago pac kers deny that meat packages bound for belligerent European nations hid copper and contraband. Attorney Alfred R. Urion, representing Chicago packers, spoke in their complaint about British seizures. He said he raised a strong protest in Washington after meetings about cargo seizures totaling over 5 million dollars.
In the bunk of Peter Thanner who died at the Soldiers' home a tobacco box contained $11,000. Officials say his only known relative is a brother in New York, whose name and address were not released.
A wry remark warns that a woman’s claim of having the best husband in the world proves little about a future meeting in heaven. The line suggests skepticism toward exaggerated domestic praise without broader moral context.
A society dance at the Masonic Temple hosted by Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Colman, Miss Colman and Joseph Colman. Christmas decor brightened the hall with evergreens, poinsettias, and smilax concealing the orchestra. Out of town guests included Miss Sheridan of Chicago Miss Ade lah Heilbron of Seattle Charles Glore Glenn Traer and John Gile Paul.
Miss Ellen Hixon entertained a dozen guests at a Monday evening dinner event.
Miss Jeannette Hankerson entertained at a luncheon in honor of Miss Helen Sheridan of Chicago. Miss Mary Evans entertained at a luncheon of fifteen Tuesday.
Annual New Year Eve event features a concert by Miss Anna Hickisch before a dance at Germania hall.еч
Mr and Mrs Ole O Johnson celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at their daughter Mrs John Selbo s home in La Crosse. A five course dinner, roses and a large wedding cake adorned the table for forty five. They were married in Birid Norway and moved to the United States thirty five years ago. They have thirteen children, nine living, and seventeen grandchildren plus one great grandchild. A gold purse was given in memory of the event.
George Kischner of Milwaukee spent the Christmas holidays with his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. Kischner. Dr. and Mrs. L. W. Sherman of Terry Montana are visiting Mrs. Sherman's parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. Kirschner at 1112 Badger Street.
Notice to creditors announces six months for claims against Richard H. Garland late of West Salem. Letters testamentary granted to Hamlin Garland of Chicago. Claims must be presented by July 6, 1915, at 7:00 AM at the specified location. Dated December 22. Attorneys.
In probate court of La Crosse County on January 19 1915 William F Russell executor of John F Russell late of La Crosse filed for adjustment settlement and allowance of his final account and for assignment of residue to entitled parties. Dated December 22 1914 by order of the court.
In Indianapolis a federal probe of the recent election in Terre Haute advances as four more officials are taken into custody, bringing the total arrests to exactly one hundred. The report notes the pace while urging accuracy in reporting.
A humorous column praises Maggie’s unique singing tone in high spirits and notes her performance of My Rosary moves audiences deeply. It then segues into a string of quirky clippings about politics, sports, jokes, local tales, and odd observations from the Hickeyville Clarion, including a butter assault arrest and a seedless lemon claim.
Los Angeles officials report that roughly 1700 of the 4000 dollar Franklin case bribe fund has been spent in support of Ortie McManigal the informer tied to the McNamara brothers Los Angeles Times dynamiting case. The fund originated from police seized money during charges alleging jury bribery attempts.
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