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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1914
Page
5
The notice urges consumers to buy Scranton Anthracite Coal at 50c per ton under fall and winter price, claiming exceptional value. It asserts savings yield an 8 to 10 percent return on money saved and asks, Can you make money any easier.
St. Lawrence college Mt Calvary in Fond du Lac Wisconsin will hold its annual commencement tonight at 7 30 p m Thirteen students will receive Bachelor of Arts degrees The degrees will be conferred by Rev Benedict Mueller rector of the college Rev Father Thill is diocesan dean and pastor of Holy Name church Sheboygan
The fifth annual junior class banquet for the senior class and faculty of the local state normal school was held at the Masonic Temple last Saturday night with about 300 attendees. The room featured purple and gold decorations, daisies on each table, red peonies in windows, and palms as a backdrop. Speakers included Miss Janet Anderson, Mr. Harold Plummer, Miss Lillian McSorley, Dr. A. H. Bernhard, Prof. H. E. Cotton, and toastmaster J. M. Bridgman, delivering wit and speeches on school spirit and graduation week, with impromptu talks by Russell Webb, Miss Abbie Hawes, and others.
Bazaar and rummage sale announced at 604 South Fifth street for Wednesday and Thursday. Numerous residents and visitors from Tomah La Crosse and Caledonia are noted returning home after visits or business trips. Mentions include Mr and Mrs M J Strouse and daughter Julia, Arthur Kelly, Helmer Forsyth family, Alfred Johnson, Miss Alvine Hanson, Louis Lougan Edward Anderson, Carl Hanson, Mrs Levi Withee, Miss Amanda Olson, Severine Erickson, D J Moriarity, Mrs James Foley, Dr J S Collins, H P Nelson, Mrs T P Horton and son Willard, J E Keizer, Albert J Roberge, L W Schroeder, J D Wilson, Mrs Speake Paulson and family, Miss Matilda Miller, with plans for travel to Minneapolis Detroit Arbor Vitae and St Paul events.
Miss Dorothy Hixon daughter of Frank Hixon of La Crosse Wisconsin will marry Dr Logan Clendenning of Kansas City in late July. The Hixon home and gardens are famed for their beauty and the ceremony is expected to be a handsome event.
Mrs. J. A. Thwing was hostess Saturday at a four o'clock coffee with forty two guests. Assisting ladies were Mrs. Phil Lips, Mrs. W. D. Orton, Mrs. Oscar Lundgren and Mrs. R. T. Case.
Kenneth Salzer returns from Madison accompanied by Ben Alexander Wausau Francis Garribaldi Chicago Bob Williams New York City Terry Muthall Sioux City Iowa for a few days.
Mrs Daniel Larsen Sr returns from visiting her son in Madison and serves as a delegate to the W R C convention. Mrs Gertrude B Harrison travels to Madison for her daughter Helen D Harrison’s university graduation and to attend a house party with six classmates at Mrs L E Brittingham’s home during commencement week. Miss Nettie Sabelwitz of Ellensburg Washington visits Mrs George Schweizer. Mr and Mrs Y Hyde, wintering in California, return home. Mrs J A Rowles returns home after three weeks with her mother Mrs D D MacMillan.
Bids will be received at the County Clerk's office until noon June 27 1914 for furnishing fuel for the Court House Jail and Poor Farm. Specify grade and price on 200 tons plus or minus and 100 tons on board cars near the poor farm. Right to reject any or all bids reserved by committee on Buildings and Grounds J. H. Moran A. C. Kaylor A. H. Penn.
The Castalian society of the state university celebrated its fiftieth anniversary in Madison Wisconsin with a banquet at Lathrop hall. Sixty alumnae planned to attend the festivities and songs were written for the occasion including a piece from 1883 printed as a souvenir booklet.
The Wisconsin county court at La Crosse, in probate, will hear on June 30 1914 at 10 a.m. the application of Joseph O D Folts to admit to probate the last will of Olive Jane Kinney of West Salem and appoint him executor. Dated June 6 1914. By order of the Court John Brindley County Judge.
The Peterson and Germar families thank all who offered kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of their father. Gratitude is extended to those who contributed floral offerings especially Hans Motor Co and its employees and Father Sluyter. Also signed by Mrs A E Peterson Mrs Henry Germar Mrs Will Howard Wm Clements Geo Clements.
A large hollow handle silver plate set with six dessert forks spoons and knives is advertised as affordable fine pattern ware perfect for wedding gifts. The dealer highlights the looks and durability of the set to entice buyers.
Caledonia Minn June 15 in St Peters church Miss Clara Ditman of Mound Prairie wed John P Molling of Plainview Rev Father Boresch officiated. Attendants included Miss Josie Dittman and John Ditman. Reception for relatives at the bride’s mother's home. The couple left for a Wyoming trip and will reside in Pine Bluff.
In Columbus six men died and fourteen were injured when a lighted pill discarded into a gas trench caused a massive explosion. Authorities investigated whether a cigarette started the blast.
In New Haven on June 15, Rev Dr George Chalmers Richmond warned that eastern colleges are Morganized through and through. He condemned reliance on American plutocracy and lacking prophetic voices for democratic progress, citing President Hadley and Mr Rockefeller.
The Mothers Circle of the First Presbyterian church will hold a picnic in La Crescent Wednesday with Mr and Mrs J C Raymond at the old Ferguson home.
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