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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1913
Page
6
A vintage advertisement touts Newbro's Herpicide as the proven dandruff germ destroyer. It claims it stops itching, prevents hair loss, and outperforms rival remedies. Sample requests cost 160 cents by mail to The Herpicide Co. Detroit. sizes include 50 cents and one dollar.
Eighth Ward Aid society re elected all officers at Centennial hall meeting. John Gehring is president Oscar Doering vice president L A Weisbecker secretary C F Lane corresponding secretary J J Frisch treasurer Joseph Houska collector Fred Schnell trustee George Weihaupt trustee George Will trustee. Annual reports show 29991.50 paid out this year in death claims sick benefits and voluntary assistance. There is now 7700.51 on hand.
In the first three days of the new year La Crosse county real estate activity totaled 117,329 as reported by Andrew Thompson register of deeds. Details show seven city deeds worth 18,020 including one for 1, city and country mortgage activity 250 and 26,650 respectively, plus nine mortgages paid off for 37,690 and six assigned for 4,950.
In Lincoln Nebraska the Bryan faction in the state legislature secured a victory in the opening session by electing Representative Kelly as speaker of the house over Representative McKessick the antis candidate.
Washington reports reveal that J P Morgan firms held 256,500,000 to 162,400,000 in branch deposits at year start 1912 and November 1912, with Baker and Stillman taking shares of Equitable Life stock from Ryan. G G Henry describes bank officers profiting from California Petroleum stock promotions and suggests market manipulation by brokers, while refusing to name subscribing banks.
Conrad Richards, a Brownsville farmer, drove with his family to La Crosse yesterday over the Mississippi ice on winter's bridge. He says the ice is safe and has led the crossing for several years. Walter Fisher had earlier staked the route by cutting holes in the safe ice and placing willow sign posts.
Democrats of the House will hold their first caucus of the current session this afternoon. The meeting will include routine business such as filling vacancies on committees.
Captain Fowler offers use of Company M armory for an indoor rifle range linked to the La Crosse Hunting and Fishing association. A special executive meeting in Dr A T Rasmussen’s office will decide on adopting the plan and may lead to a future Hunting and Fishing association meeting.
Miss Jennie Schick, public stenographer, moved her office from room 223 to 211 on the second floor of the McMillan building facing Main street. The relocation drew many colleagues as a social event, reflecting a growing business and potential hiring of an assistant after her recent appointment as notary public.
The Brotherhood of Railroad Clerks schedules a social at Linker's Hall on Wednesday evening January 29 for a general good time. Decorations are being prepared for the event.
Citrus growers in southern California face losses between 10 and 20 million dollars after a three day frost. Redlands tops 4 million in damage, Riverside and Covina also badly hit, with San Diego lemon districts suffering heavily. Temperatures dropped to 15 to 24 above zero as frost persisted.
Dr Edward Evans president of the board of health stated vaccination is unlikely the cause of tetanus in the Egan boy case. He noted the wound from vaccination is open and exposed to air, tetanus germ survives only in a closed wound. The health department has vaccinated over 3,500 children in the past month and aims to stamp out the epidemic within a month. Thomas Egan, father of the ill boy, maintains vaccination caused the lockjaw and reports gradual improvement after anti tetanus serum.
The First Baptist church held its annual business meeting after a supper. Reports from all departments were read and approved as evidence of past year progress. Elected officers include five trustees for one year and deacons for seven years, with others serving as clerk treasurer and department heads.
E F U will hold the open installation of officers tomorrow evening January 8 at K P hall. Refreshments and dancing follow the meeting. All members and friends invited.
A 10 cent box Cascarets advertises cleansing of stomach and bowels, promising relief from headaches biliousness coated tongue and indigestion. It claims no griping and highlights overnight effect while you sleep. Children enjoy them, and millions use Cascarets regularly.
The Hixon manual training addition saved the high school from overcrowding as enrollment nears 750, with February arrivals expected to push totals. Luening re elected president. seven periods, earlier hours, and moving music to electives are approved. New seats and expansion plans, plus a playground purchase and wall plaque honoring Frank B. Hixon, are authorized.
In Odessa on January 7 Governor General Trepoff suspended further expulsions of Jews ordered from homes in the Kieff district until spring. He cited winter hardship and human considerations. Local governor M Giers may be reassigned, with petitions sent to St Petersburg. In Volhynia an 83 year old veteran of Nicholas I’s era was among those displaced.
Attorneys Higbee and Doherty traveled to Madison to argue in a long running La Crosse case David Moses v Mary Moses a Syrian couple from the North side The divorce ruling awarded 1000 alimony with contempt fine against Moses who appealed The session also features James Thompson arguing a will case and Frank Winter for La Crosse State Bank against Carl Michel with G L Woodward representing Michel.
Mrs. Charles Seaman of Pine Creek narrowly escaped injury when a frightened horse attached to a buggy bolted on South Third Street near Jay Street. The horse was halted by bystanders. Seaman was uninjured in the runaway.
A concise proverb notes that many men trim their family line by severing ties with less fortunate kin, a sharp view on kinship and social rank. The line uses terse, world-weary humor to comment on acceptance and judgment within families.
J A McMannan, manager, announces a ten percent salary increase for all operators at the Wisconsin Telephone exchange who have served one year or more, effective New Year’s Day. He says the rise reflects fair pay for services rendered, not solely improved service. All but one operator meet the requirement and will gain the raise.
Theodore Smith was arrested this morning charged with stealing a sweater coat from C. & M. Newburg at Third and Pearl streets. He claimed Quincy Illinois as his home but declined to discuss guilt or innocence. Bertha Backerell was fined $7.50 in police court after pleading guilty to intoxication.
Mrs. Caroline Bunn of 314 West Avenue North died at her home yesterday at age 80 after years of illness. She leaves two daughters, Mrs. A. H. Mitchell and Mrs. Taylor, and two sons. Funeral services are at the house tomorrow at 2 30 p m with interment at Oak Grove cemetery.
Edward J. Scheitzach, age fifteen, of 514 Oakland Street, died yesterday at 1 pm from bowel trouble. Survived by mother, four brothers, four sisters. A St. Joseph's School graduate and La Crosse High attendee. Funeral at home 8:30 am Thursday and 9:00 am at St. Joseph's Cathedral. Burial in Catholic Cemetery.
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