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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1913
Page
5
After sixteen and a half years in the ring Battling Nelson says he will soon retire from boxing. He owns several houses in Hegewisch II and has made a fortune, marking the end of a hoped-for chance at the lightweight title. He calls himself a has-beer and vows to step away from the sport for good.
Mrs. William Johnston and others attended the quarterly Dresbach conference. E M McKown of La Crosse visited Alfred McKown. Mumps illness affected Hoyt Cass, Robert Brown, Lucile Harrington, and Janice Purdy. Dresbach residents P R Dickson and Ira J Beach visited Dakota. Ed Culver, A Bateman, Morgan Mills, J Strupp, Earl and Mrs Smith family, Web Rader, Mrs Arthur Smith, C E Wilson, William Beach and Bessie Beach were noted locals. Rev Andersen of La Crosse was a Monday caller. William Harrington recovered to work.
Colonel Roosevelt arrived in New York from Marquette Michigan and went directly to the Outlook office. He planned to work the morning on the libel case he pursued after his western trip and then would return to his Oyster Bay home.
Lars Hanson of Waukon Iowa transacted business here and returned home Albert Thrum of Coon Valley visits friends on a brief business trip Keefe Business college summer session invites enrollment W Burns of Prairie du Chien returns home after a short city visit Mrs Charles Conway shopped in town and returned home in Pierrat ND John Waaler of Spring Grove transacted business here Saturday morning Gateway City Transfer Co phone 179 M O Skagstad of Grand Meadow visiting friends George R Hartson of Eau Claire attended a business visit J Hammers of River Falls returned home after Sunday with friends P S Waston of Hillsboro visited yesterday W Peters of DeSoto Minn checked into a local hotel for several days A J Latimer of Genoa is visiting friends and relatives John J Johnson of Lansing spent Sunday in the city Carl Hendrickson of Holmen visiting friends while transacting business L E Weiland of Westby registered at a local hotel Saturday A W Jay of Westby transacted business Saturday morning Edith Bartholomew of Galesville spent Sunday in town on her way home from Kendall teaching duties
The Chicago Passenger No. 516 departs Mankato at 6 10 a m with stops at Rochester 9 27 a m Winona 11 40 a m and La Crosse 12 55 p m daily. The luxurious parlor car offers through service to Milwaukee Chicago and intermediate stations with similar services northbound.
Prairie du Chien notes show Mr and Mrs W B Tartt called to New Albin for Mrs Tartt s sister Mrs Hutter s illness. Clarence Coleman to move into J L Thomas residence. Mrs Fred Hobbs and daughter visiting Beloit relatives. Mrs F S Clinton attended a card party in McGregor. R D Paris and daughter Kate Case visited Chicago. A M Laird to move to farm north of city for summer. Memorial Day address by M R Munson at Waureka. Dr and Mrs W T Pinkerton to Platteville to visit daughter. Memorial sermon by Rev H N Jennings and G A R attended. J Hahn adds auto track to drag line. Earl Bisbee gradu ate and offered agribusiness instructor post at Ames College Iowa. W R Graves transacted business in Minneapolis. Mrs Gus Kieser hosted Zion Aid and guests.
An Atchison Globe quotation notes enthusiasm can either make or cost money, leaving readers to choose. It is paired with a Puck quip about Bob delaying marriage until he meets the right person, hinting at romantic timing.
The National Association of Organists plans its largest convention ever at Ocean Grove New Jersey starting August 4 with Dr J Christopher Marks as national president. Delegates from all states will attend three daily meetings two organ recitals and extensive exhibits by organ builders and music publishers. The week will feature discussions on console standardization church music and gospel hymn influences ending with Handel's Messiah performed by a 700-voice chorus and full orchestra directed by Tal Esen Morgan.
Four people die on Milwaukee’s warm Sunday as vehicles and watercraft cause fatalities. Joseph Natali four is struck by a street car. Theodore Weller and Mrs. George Timis suffer heart failures after horses and car traffic frighten them. Clare P Beck drowns when his boat capsizes on Lake Okauchee. Edward Kammers and Adolph Rutzen suffer serious injuries in a motorcycle crash with a street car.
Rushford Military band performs at 7 15 p m in the park with a varied program headlined by Silver Trumpets and Miss Liberty. The town plans 1913 14 school year with 1800 industrial aid and two extra teachers for domestic science and agriculture. Memorial day events feature Rev Bantly and the Rushford band as well as a Gettysburg address by Einar Stromness and a Boys of the Old Brigade closing hymn.
A Sunday crash spree in Denver leaves one child dead and two adults badly hurt. A motorcyclist spooked a buggy with Mrs. Margaret Affley and three children. 10 month old Helen died instantly from head injuries. Mrs. C. K. Veasey, 65, was struck and expected to die.
In Sandusky Ohio on Thursday June 2 Charles Stamm restaurant owner died after a collision between the motorcycle he and Anthony Mischari rode and an automobile driven by Sylvester Kelly Mischari was seriously injured in the crash authorities said
In Chicago three people died in Sunday crashes. Mrs. Mattie Blaurock and Mrs. Johanna Schalk, widows, were killed when a streetcar struck their car after a visit to Concordia cemetery. Max H. Blau, an electrician, died when the car he rode in skidded into a telephone pole near Lake Villa. three companions survived.
Mrs. Phil A. Pederson entertained Saturday afternoon for the first birthday of her son Frederick. Guests included Mrs. M. Graff with Mildred and Dorothy, Mrs. Guy Wampless with Howard and Louise, Mrs. Oscar Klanrud with John, and Mrs. F. L. Koppelberger with Mary Jane.
Mr and Mrs George Burton travel to Manchester Vermont to spend part of the summer at the Burton homestead Miss Minnie Trump of St Paul visits Mrs Otto Gudenschwager Mrs Guy Wampless and children of Milwaukee stay with sister Mrs F L Koppel berger Mr James Moriarity of Montreal visits his cousin Hon Thomas Morris The annual meeting of the directors of the Home for the Friendless is Tuesday at 10 30 at the home Public invited to attend.
Hundreds of telegrams and cablegrams pour into the Vatican for Pope Pius X on his 78th birthday. The day marks his birthday, near completion of a decade as pope, and his recovery from illness amid a state visit by prelates and diplomats. Flags and guards mark the scene as the pontiff greets visitors from a window. Some fear the nine year life pattern may be broken as he nears ten years in the papacy.
A brief Cincinnati Enquirer item contrasts light fiction with utility bills, noting gas and electric charges as a conversational example. The snippet frames a domestic, humorous exchange about everyday costs and storytelling.
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