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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1911
Page
5
La Crosse Normal School presents its first senior class play in an open air venue in the park. Miss Adele Rankin leads a cast in Shakespearean style, with rehearsals daily in the auditorium and Myrick. The outdoor forest scenes promise a notable, unique drama experience.
A. Vories president of the Vories Baking company says many U S bakery firms are detailing a cooperative merger for industry protection. The statement confirms earlier Philadelphia reports that numerous firms will organize on a cooperative basis.
La Crosse County Wis Justice Court notifies W H Blinston of a garnishment by C J Swenson for $39.71. The defendant must appear before Justice Theo Ritter in La Crosse on July 17 1911 at 4 30 pm or a judgment and sale of property will occur.
Dense clipping of personalized notices including home sales, travels, hospital visits, theater ads and events. Mentions John O Daglum selling property in Onalaska to R Holden for 1500 dollars, various residents returning from Caledonia, and upcoming performances of As You Like It at Myrick Park with details of dates and prices.
City Engineer George Bradish found an old sixteen pounder cannon in the storage shed at the city pumping station. Plans call for mounting it in Burns Park on Main Street, recalling its Fourth of July use two decades ago. The weapon is a yard long with a four inch bore and was once fired on the ground with powder, making a deafening roar.
Former Kentucky Governor and congressman Proctor Knott is in a critical condition in Lebanon due to paralysis and pulmonary tuberculosis. Recovery is doubtful as of June 14.
In Madrid on June 14 several cortes members fought during last night's session sparked by accusations that the government fears French aggression. The disturbance was led by a faction challenging the government's stance on Morocco.
Washington telegram reports fourteen American citizens who served in the revolutionary army released from prison by the Mexican government. They were captured at the battle of Casas Grandes and freed after diplomatic efforts via the American consul at Chihuahua.
Proof Grocers claim Whiz makes cleaning gentle for housewives and hands. A dab of Whiz water wipes dirt away with a quick rub rinse and go. Each can contains a coupon to redeem Rogers Genuine Silverware, offered by grocers and druggists.
A home rule measure moves to the governor after passing the legislature. The bill authorizes local government autonomy on specified matters and outlines anticipated changes to municipal powers. Supporters tout streamlined authority, while opponents call for checks on expansion.
Madison Wis June 14 The Stern home rule bill for Milwaukee and other Wisconsin cities won senate approval and likely needs a governor signature The measure faces constitutional questions The piano guessing contest bill failed in the assembly The Bodenstab nonpartisan election bill applying to larger cities was defeated after amendments The good roads bill advanced to the governor amid assembly and senate actions to speed bills to final passage
The undersigned express heartfelt thanks to those who assisted during the illness and burial of our daughter Gertrude. Special gratitude to Rev. Father Riesterer, those who sent floral offerings, and Mrs. Mannstedt and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Schmitz and Family.
President Wilbur O. Carrier of Carroll college delivered the annual baccalaureate address to graduates and congregations in Waukesha. The large audience included students and members from multiple local churches.
Springfield report says Ozarks wheat harvest started today a week ahead of prior seasons with 25 percent more acreage and expected yield around 15 bushels per acre despite grain grade slightly below average.
Mr and Mrs J Blad Granton Wis visit relatives in the city today. William Audrey and Touch stone in As You Like It offered for fun. W A Rhhmond left for St Peter Minn after business here. S J Evans, in city this week, heads home to Sparta. Miss Elsie Fox Chaseburg arrives for a visit. Charles Halgin, visiting relatives, leaves for Vinton Iowa. H T Euliho Independence Iowa guests in the city. Funeral services for William Hansen three year old son of Mr and Mrs Peter Hansen St Josephs Ridge held at Catholic church and burial at St Josephs Ridge cemetery. Ladies of Tabernacle Baptist church postpone meeting to next Thursday.
Mrs. W. F. Gage entertained last Friday night for visiting Mr. and Mrs. John Wohlhuter of California. Guests included John Wohlhuter H. G. Wohlhuter John Moore W. D. Babb and Mrs. Ida Babb.
Last Friday evening six girls from West Avenue M E Sunday school held supper at Myrick Park followed by a marshmallow roast. Participants were Sarah Mills Grace Anderson Maud Stattem Jennie Williams Helen Anderson and Blanche W Aiken.
Mr and Mrs John Wohlhuter and Mr and Mrs H K Wohlhuter depart for a motor trip to Albert Lea Minnesota Bernard J Volz a Standard Oil clerk leaves for Madison and Milwaukee for vacation Mrs H L Partridge and daughter Miss Norma Partridge visit Illinois for health Edith Maeve of Albert Lea visits Miss Pansy Gage Mrs Levi Withee and son Abner Githee return tonight from Florida where they spent the winter with Mr Withee on the Burlington line
At the graduation exercises held at the Masonic temple last night nine nurses were awarded diplomas. Named were Mrs. Josephine Irwin Milwaukee Nellie Snure Hokah Olive Reid La Crosse Vera Beardsley La Crosse Nellie Pierce Baraboo Bessie Asplin La Crosse Martha Vollenweider La Crescent and Cora Devoe Salem Ore Rev George Longbrake delivered the main address on nursing work Mrs Robert Whelpley sang a solo and a banquet was served to about forty attendees
Washington report says a Chicago vaudeville engagement rumor involving Former Speaker Cannon and a $3000 weekly salary for ten weeks was denied by Cannon. He joked with a reporter asking to print his exact words and called the tale a harmless lie aimed at the press.
The high school graduating class held an evening launch ride attended by students, faculty, and play participants. Three launches carried the party up the river to Dresbach and back, with over a hundred aboard. Refreshments and careful arrangements ensured an enjoyable, late return and a successful social event.
Frey the German aviator who attempted the Rome to Turin crossing was found severely injured in a forest near Lake Vico. He has a broken leg and internal injuries. his aeroplane was completely wrecked, but he is expected to live.
Senator Bourne of Oregon, president of the National Progressive Republican League, in a public telegram denies reports of a break in the league. He states that candidates who believe in the league’s fundamental principles will likely receive the members’ support over opponents of those principles, regarding La Follette’s presidential bid.
The passage highlights unseen figures who teach honesty industry and justice by example while actively helping their communities. Their steady work and quiet leadership embody civic virtue and public spirit.
Secretary Fred Schnell announced the Pettibone Island bathhouse would open Saturday. Ventilators will be added in locker rooms, with no other changes. Six attendants a cashier a locker boy and girl a washerwoman and two swimming instructors will staff the facility. Open from 9 a.m.
This morning crews began renewing badly dilapidated ties on the Black River trestle of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line after unloading five cars of new ties at the east end. It has been ten years since the last replacement. Old proverb revised: where there's a will there's usually a family discord.
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