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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1913
Page
5
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on June 17 August Schaefer a 65 year old wealthy farmer was killed Monday night during a severe electrical storm. He was brained by lightning and died at the scene. The string of fatal events has raised concerns about the Dotyville area.
A playful quip notes that every dog enjoys the morning as their own, comparing daily routines to a parade where each canine claims a moment of sunshine and attention.
We promote S. and K. Certaited roofing as the best choice for new builds or re roofing. We offer samples quotes and can refer you to hundreds of local users to verify satisfaction with this city and vicinity.
In Milwaukee on a Sunday afternoon Pacqualle Pasqualle a 50 year old man accused of harming Nellie De Galanza seven years old was captured after a roundabout chase through the Third ward. He was badly beaten by angry Italians and jailed at the central police station as hundreds pursued him near the Northwestern fruit sheds at Van Buren and Buffalo streets.
Local notes list several residents and visitors in the city for short stays and social visits. Fay Kopsey of Ferryville and multiple Minnesota and Iowa visitors are noted, with brief mentions of business or leisure and a few advertisements for services. Dr W A Edwards travels to Minneapolis for a medical association convention and will return Saturday.
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt traveled from Boston to New York after a packed day meeting Senator Lodge progressive leaders and the Press club. He spoke at Charlestown's Literary Union banquet and delivered an open air address at Banker Hill, endorsing a strong navy and vowing not to arbitrate insults.
Madison June 17 A statement from Commissioner Nils P Haugen indicates higher income tax returns are expected this year. He cites increased corporate reports and letters from local assessors showing individuals may pay substantially more than in the previous year.
A woman militant urges readers to quit rouge and powder and use mercorized wax as a nightly cold cream replacement. The method claims the wax absorbs rough top skin to reveal clear underlayers and recommends a week or two of use with a morning wash. A follow up face bath with saxolite and hazel is advised for wrinkles and pores, promising quick toning results.
I have in my rug store now on file almost 200 000 Prescriptions prepared for my customers. This confidence is the greatest source of satisfaction. May I not get yours also and fill your next Prescription. You will be pleased with the effect and the price by CHAS BEYSCHLAG 503 Main St.
Arthur M. Beaupre, long serving American minister to Cuba, will return to the United States. He will be succeeded by William E. Gonzales of Columbia, South Carolina, in a significant diplomatic transition.
Madison June 17. A bill by Senator Tompkins would curb lobbyist prerogatives by making it a crime to treat a legislator unless the act is clearly evidence of improper influence. The measure heads to the judiciary committee for study alongside other actions including a corn shredder safety mandate and a venison limit proposal.
A violent cholera epidemic has struck Bulgarian army camps in Macedonia near Salonika. More than 100 new cases daily are reported and many deaths have occurred as soldiers, worn from a hard winter campaign, struggle to withstand the disease.
London June 17 The Bulgarian government formally accepted the joint demobilization proposal from Servia and Greece with the condition that allies may maintain equal joint garrisons in disputed areas until arbitration settles the Ser via Bulgaria and Bulgaria Greece territorial disputes.
Madison June 17. Senator Bosshard seeks $5,000 for attorney fees in the proceedings over the attempted removal of Insurance Commissioner Ekern. The measure will be heard this afternoon by the joint committee on finance.
A witty remark compares pursuit of a political office to an elevator chauffeur acting as a human umbrella with many ups and downs. The line uses a playful, philosophical tone about ambition and chance.
The L A B A club of the Y W C A hosts a lawn fete at the association building on Friday to raise funds for sending delegates to the Y W C A summer conference at Lake Geneva in August. Norwegian themed with costumes and dances. Normanna Sangerkor performs and music by the Norwegian Lutheran church band.
Mrs. Clarence Cox hosted a Saturday birthday gathering for her daughter Irene ten years old. Attendees included Marie and Helen Muth, Bernice and Lois Senn, Florence and Mildred Ikert, Irene and Julia Neuberth, Edna and Ethel Burand, Ruth Esperseth, Dolores Herlitzka, Lillian Koblitz, Evelyn Lehr, Irene and Clarice Cox, Frank and Tom Muth, and Florence Cox. Games and refreshments followed with Marie Muth and Bernice Senn helping serve.
The Mothers' club of Shelby and local schoolchildren enjoyed a pleasant Saturday outing to Bostwick Valley. About thirty members carried baskets of good things and spent the day in cheerful recreation.
A birthday surprise was held Monday evening June 16 at Dr and Mrs Manning 125 South Fifth Street. Twenty four guests enjoyed music recitations refreshments and sociability with gifts for Mrs Manning. An out of town trio included Mrs Lee of Tomah Mrs L G Brydle and her son George of Elkhart Ind. The event was organized by Mrs Charles Williams and Mrs Frazer.
Mrs. Louis Hirshheimer hosted a four table afternoon of bridge at the Country Club. Prizes were won by Mrs. Levis and Mrs. F. C. Suiter.
The Sunday schools of the German Methodist church on the North and South sides hold a joint picnic today at Myrick Park. Cars from various points carried children to the park at 9 30 this morning for a day of recreation and enjoyment.
The ladies of the Reformed church at Market and earth streets will hold their annual bazaar on the church lawn tomorrow afternoon and evening. A wide array of useful articles will be sold at reasonable prices. Lunch and supper will be served in the tent from 6 to 7 p.m. inviting a large crowd of members and friends.
Yesterday afternoon friends surprised Mrs. George Hauser for her birthday. Two tables of five hundred were played. Those present included Mesdames J. C. Morgan Cooper Furber Bradles Gorder Wolfe and De Ranitz.
Mrs. James Vincent announces the approaching marriage of her daughter Agnes Louise to Edward Frederick Voight set for Saturday June 21 at the bride's home. An at home will be hosted by Mrs. Elsie Gile Scott Mrs. Elizabeth Holmes and Mrs. Argyle Scott at Pasedena on Thursday June 19. The F R A Dramatic club plans The Corner Drug Store entertainment Thursday evening June 19 at Linker Hall.
Miss Reaume of Indianapolis is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. H. Reiman. Dr. and Mrs. Lindlahr of Chicago will arrive this evening to attend the event.
Mrs. Candrian Field will attend a wedding as guests of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Watkins. Mrs. Alex Hyslop departed for Minneapolis for a week long stay. Mrs. Levi Withee travels to Greenwood Wisconsin for a two week visit with friends.
A cool breeze from the lake broke a heat wave in Chicago on June 17, dropping temperatures from a peak of 98.4 F to 70 F within five hours. The heat had caused six deaths and many prostrations as residents endured days of extreme heat.
June 17. The chamber of deputies voted to make the three year military service bill urgent, forecasting its passage and limiting debate by an overwhelming majority.
A strike of 20,000 building workers in Chicago loomed as of June 17 as building construction employers and unions faced unresolved contract talks. The potential action threatened to disrupt projects citywide and impact ongoing civic development.
An association warned it will lock out all unions in the building trades council unless marble workers at the Continental and Commercial bank building return to work before next Tuesday.
A father and mother may not fully grasp the meaning of their daughter's graduation essay yet they express pride. The piece captures parental warmth and the significance of academic achievement within a family.
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