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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1914
Page
4
J G Dubraks a Wal tonian renowned business man on the north side refused to sell dogfish minnows offered at half a cent each. He found most of his bait missing next day with footprints of two pairs of number nines and his rowboat overturned. culprits at large.
Western district Christian Endeavor of Wisconsin eyes a special car to Madison for the state convention June 25 to 28. If plans hold, the car will join Northwestern's eight o clock train on June 25. District officers from La Crosse include Rev. Finch A Clarke president Miss Agnes Johnson secretary Theodore Johnson treasurer and Miss Jennie Webster Sparta secretary. Delegates from La Crosse count over twenty five attendees in total.
Miss Bessie Foley aged 18 died at home from peritonitis after a period of illness. Daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Foley of 431 Island street she is survived by her parents one brother John of La Crosse and three sisters Mrs William McDonald Mrs Leonard Lewiston and Miss Alice Foley all of La Crosse. Funeral tomorrow at 2 30 pm at the home with Rev H B Leonard officiating. Interment in Oak Grove cemetery.
The funeral for Edwin H. Montgomery a former north side resident who died Sunday in Duluth was held this afternoon at 12:30 after the noon Milwaukee train. Rev Finch A Clarke of North Presbyterian church officiated at Oak Grove cemetery proceedings.
Miss Mary McCue was buried this morning at 8 o clock in St James Church with Rev Ambrose Murphy officiating. A former north side resident, she died in Springfield Missouri.
State of Wisconsin In Probate La Crosse County Court notices six months from May 26 1914 for creditors to present claims against Ja cob Havlicek deceased. Court will December 1 1914 at 10:00 AM examine and adjust all claims in the Courthouse La Crosse. John Brindley County Judge McConnell and Schweizer, Attorneys.
The Schurrer family extends sincere thanks to the Segelke Kohlhaus Co and Third and Eighth Ward societies along with Rev. Vornholt and friends for assistance after the death of husband and father Joseph Schurrer.
North Side notes report a Good show at the Dreamland and a quilt won in Avon Street by Mrs. John Finn. Many residents attend church events, university commencement at Madison, and local picnics. Roadside visits include Miss Webster in St Louis, Roger Lueck at Trempealeau, and others visiting St Paul Brainerd and Madison.
Pilot Roy Donaldson and Aide Henderson, who steered the Springfield balloon in last week’s Portland race, are found safe in the Zigzag pass along the Bull Run river near Mount Hood. Found by searching parties after tips received by telephone early today.
A new photograph shows Princess Alexander of Teck who will become Canada’s first lady in October if her husband does not resign. The Windsor Castle visit photo recalls her lineage as daughter of the late Duke of Albany, brother of the late King Edward. She married Prince Alexander of Teck in 1904 and is mother to one son and one daughter.
Admiral Howard reported a battle yesterday between the Mexican rebel Tampico and the federal gunboat Guerrero off Topolobampo. The Tampico probably sank. heavy casualties were feared. The Tampico was seized by constitutionalists three months ago, leaving them with little naval power. New Orleans Perry and Preble witnessed the action with New Orleans ready to rescue the Tampico crew.
Dr. J G Mitchell of Louisville told the National Eclectic Medical Association in Indianapolis that a matinee girl who eats a pound of chocolates and later suffers a headache is simply recovering from a sugar induced “drunk” He warned that too much sugar in the stomach will ferment like in a distiller’s vat.
In Baltimore on June 17 officials say the Ella G. Winter case may never be solved. D Meredith Reese Jr who last saw the girl alive says he believes she drowned. State's Attorney Green, after a long talk with Reese, appears to accept that explanation.
Attorney General Lucey said he would depart for Chicago tonight to file proceedings for the appointment of a receiver for La Salle Trust and Savings Bank after Chief State Bank Examiner Harkin declared the bank could not be reopened.
Elizabeth Price, 2, driven by unemployment, tried to kill herself by leaping into the Chicago river from Randolph Street Bridge. Two pedestrians intervened, sparing her life as a struggle left her clothes torn.
Boston Braves defeated the Cubs in the morning contest. Final scores show Chicago 38 with errors and Boston 89 runs in a lopsided affair. Batteries were Zabel Humphries Bresnahan for Boston and Tyler Whaling for Chicago.
Chicago June 17 Governor Dunne will be asked to save Harry Spencer from the gallows on the plea that he is insane now and was insane when he killed Mildred Allison Rexroat, a dancing teacher, at Wayne Illinois, Spencer's attorneys declared
Washington June 17. Senator Myers and Representatives Stout and Evans told President Wilson that federal troops will not be needed to prevent rioting between the Western Federation of Miners at Butte Montana. They reserved the right to ask for troops if a renewed outbreak occurs.
A linen summer suit shown as a yoked coat with pockets and wide belt in pale blue linen, plus a box plaited skirt. It lists fabric yardage for sizes 36 and notes matching crepe de Chine and rough finished cotton options with specific pattern numbers and size ranges.
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