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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1913
Page
5
In Jackson Michigan eleven year old Anna Miller is hospitalized dying from poison after an elder sister threw a knife at her. The girl attempted suicide with the knife, then consumed poison at home. A teacher confiscated the knife at school. despite urgent care, doctors say recovery is impossible.
Philadelphia authorities announce arrangements for the funeral of Mike Murphy a world renowned athlete developer and coach at the University of Pennsylvania. Large student delegations from each athletic department will attend St James Catholic Church Monday morning. Penn and many athletics clubs have cancelled games and are mourning the loss of the great trainer.
In Madison on June 5 the senate advanced a bill to appropriate 5000 for attorneys John A Aylward and Michael B Olbrich who represented Insurance Commissioner Ekern. The session also moved the Hedding boxing bill toward regulation by a commission and passed several measures including tax collection and school aid bills.
Wisconsin probate notice announces six months from May 28 1913 for creditors to file claims against James O'Brien late of La Crosse. The court will examine and adjust all claims December 2 1913 at 10 A M in the La Crosse County Courthouse. John Brindley County Judge signs the notice.
Notice to interested persons that at a special term of the County Court in La Crosse on July 1 1913 at 10 AM the application of Carrie Daniels to admit the last will and testament of John A Daniels deceased to probate will be heard. Otto M Schlabach attorney for petitioner.
James Wilson visits the city on business. Several out of town guests and travelers are listed, including E S Adams from DeSoto and H E Joseph from Wisconsin. June events at Krueger's hall and summer courses at Keefe Business College are noted along with jewelry shop specials at Hellfach.
Menomonie Wisconsin June 5 Two hundred thirty four students will be graduated at the tenth annual commencement the largest class ever graduated from any school of domestic science and manual training in the United States.
S. H. Gorsuch, of St. Paul, claims he lost his sense of smell in a train crash and sues the Canadian Northern Railway for 30 000. The case centers on injury and loss of olfactory function from the collision.
Winston Churchill, first lord of the admiralty, told the House of Commons that Britain would start building three warships now rather than next March as planned. The move follows the Canadian senate's rejection of the naval bill, prompting the government to act immediately.
In Paris Francois Furier in the chamber of deputies introduced a bill calling on France to lead in creating an international parliament for amicable settlement of disputes between nations. The measure follows Bryan proposals to foreign ambassadors in Washington and aims at world peace.
Dr Rupert Mackenzie in Popular Medicine explains a noninvasive method to shed a worn complexion. He advises applying mercorized wax overnight to remove decayed cuticle and reveal new skin, plus saxoline in witch hazel for wrinkle treatment with daily morning wash.
At a closed Colorado and Wyoming G A R session the veterans unanimously invited the national encampment to meet in Denver in 1915 while they almost unanimously refused to invite the Confederate veterans.
One of the prettiest weddings occurred Wednesday June 4 at 9 a.m. in the cathedral uniting Miss Anna Mueller and Mr. Ed Hilbert. Father A Mueller of Bakerville read mass as the bride walked with her father. The cathedral featured palms and an arch as the couple advanced. The bride wore white French crepe charmeuse with chif fon and orange blossoms on her veil. A shower bouquet of bridal roses complemented her look. Elizabeth Mueller, maid of honor, wore pale pink satin and carried marguerites. Best man was Mr. George Carroll. A reception at the bride’s parents’ home followed with rose and carnation decorations, a central wedding cake, and marguerite-adorned tables. Mayme Foster, Tillie Euler assisted serving. Hamberger handled cooking. Out of town guests included Rev. A J Mueller of Bakerville, Wis, Mrs. C B Topham of Portage, Mrs. James Dimen and son of New Albin, Mr. Wm Murphy and Andrew Schlerich of Caledonia.
Mrs. Joseph Funke hosted a refined dinner in honor of Miss Emma Gund a coming bride. Pink and white decor featured gladio lis arrangements and pink fondant guest cards with white outline. The honored guest received a handsome gift and guests included Mrs A Platz Mrs Henry Gund the Misses Emma Louise Gund Dorothy Hixon Mrs S Y Hyde Jr Miss Stout Mrs Max Platz Mrs Egan Miss Aletta Rose and Miss Eleanor Funke.
Mrs Carl Runckel entertained several friends at a coffee in honor of the bride elect Miss Emma Gund. Guests included Miss Emma Gund, Miss Louise Gund, Mrs Charles Michel, Mrs A Platz, Mrs Max Platz and Mrs G J Egan.
Mrs R Low hosted a dinner at 1407 Winnebago street in pink and white decor with sweet peas and daisies to honor Miss Mattie Low a June bride. Guests included Agnes Bertelson Corolla Kaulfuss Olga Lund Clara Buchda Ethel Stachmann Emma Lund Alta Phelps Anna Rennebohm and Mrs Low.
Miss Ellen Hixon with her father F P Hixon left last night for New York where she will sail Saturday for Europe. Mrs S V Underwood visiting in Minneapolis is a guest at Mrs David Austin's home and returns from New York where she saw her son Russel Underwood. Mrs J M Hixon came back yesterday from Buffalo New York after visiting friends.
Prof N E Hansen of the University of South Dakota leaves La Crosse for Washington and then Siberia to study alfalfa culture in Russia for the western states. South Dakota legislature appropriated 10000 dollars for the investigation and seed purchases. Mrs Hansen, daughter of Mrs Louis C Pommel of La Crosse, will stay with her mother until his return around Christmas.
Ode Chamberlain and Fred Lucas, young surveyors, drowned while crossing the swollen Fraser River from Fort George to Willow Creek. Their canoe capsized as the river rose ten feet and ice jams trapped them for three days on a cake of ice with limited food and severe exposure.
Phrynette, a hill girl with a romantic view of city life, moves to an uncle in the city but finds dull surroundings and unworthy suitors. A return to the Ozark hills and a chance meeting with Harper reveal a true connection, transforming her longing into lasting love and shared enchantment.
A fire damaged the territorial army service corps building in Liverpool. Police suspect militant suffragettes staged the arson though no suffragette literature was found at the scene. The blaze appeared incendiary and no further details were left behind.
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