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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1913
Page
5
A druggist at 503 Main St announces over 200000 prescriptions prepared, citing customer confidence as proof of his specialty. He invites new customers to try his medicines, promising satisfaction with effects and price.
Madison June 19 Mrs C R Vanderwort formerly of Fond du Lac and Columbus Wisconsin now at Leland Stanford university was named mistress of Barnard hall the new women’s dormitory beginning next September Miss Martha B Edwards named head of Barnard hall for the coming summer session Miss Winifred Robinson of Vassar college named dean of women for the summer session
P. L. Johnson completed decorating and painting the new portion of the federal building today. The interior now features light green paint bordered with brown that harmonizes with the woodwork. The building’s appearance is greatly improved.
Mrs Lydia Schermerhorn born February 5 1827 in Rome New York died June 8 1913 in La Crosse Wisconsin upon a life of pioneer hardship and devout faith She leaves four daughters two sons and her husband She joined the Methodist Episcopal church at fifteen and remained faithfulHer ancestry and family history are noted with reverence and verses end the obituary
Several residents and out of town visitors are recorded in the city notes. Names include Mr James Matuska from Prairie du Chien visiting a week, H H Foreman of Wabasha, Otto Ruprecht returning to Lansing, J H Ross of Wabasha visiting friends, F H Smith of Melrose, B J Schwartz of Dubuque visiting on business, Tim Connell and wife from Ferryville, and B G Thompson and wife from Lynx Ville. others include W J Rice and R W Grover visiting friends, E Nelson from Caledonia, Andrew Hovland from Viroqua, Fr E Janston of Iola, and local business mentions Gateway City Transfer Co.
Marriage licenses were recorded for R A Ladd and Nizzie Boisvert of Lytle, Albert E Platz of Billings Mgnt., and Emma Eleanor Gundy of La Crosse, in the County Clerk's office today.
John Strazdas of Boston, fearing two pursuers armed to shoot him, was taken from a Milwaukee train and confined at central police station where he developed a severe delirium tremens attack. He claimed he was bound for St. Paul.
In Fond du Lac Wisconsin on June 19 Edward Streblow a farmer from Eldora, town, was injured when a section of a barn fell on him as he assisted at a barn raising. He may die from the injuries.
Readers seek tips on whitening and smoothing skin. Solutions include a saxolite wash with hazel for wrinkles and crowd's feet, mercorized wax as a nightly facial treatment, and daily use to remove lifeless cuticle, claiming youthful skin.
Commerce Commission to investigate a series of New Haven line wrecks after the Stamford disaster that killed six and wounded twenty. Chronology notes past crashes at Bridgeport Westport Fairfield and Stonington Junction, with deaths and many injuries attributed to signaling and speed issues.
The St Paul steamer carried the normal school band on a Winona excursion with a 30 piece outfit. The crowd overflowed the deck as heat and river calls drew many to the voyage. The boat returns around six this evening and later hosts a Knights of Columbus moonlight trip.
In Racine Wisconsin on June 19 John B Wagner 55 a noted manufacturer and Henry Engel 33 of Burlington were instantly killed when a brace gave way dropping hoisting gear through the engine house roof Wagner was thrown against the engine flywheel and Engel was struck by a timber in a gravel pit accident near Racine.
Accompanied by Japanese Ambassador Chinda and other officials, three Nipponese government envoys paid respects to President Wilson. Secretary Bryan will host a luncheon for them, followed by a dinner at the Japanese embassy with George W. Guthrie as guest of honor.
Jonathan Mayo Crane, 57, long time journalist in Chicago and New York, suffered apoplexy at the telegraph copy desk of the Tribune and died at St. Luke's Hospital. He began his career in Springfield, Illinois, later moved to Chicago and spent a period with the Commercial Advertiser in New York.
The poet Cowper loved his first cousin Delia, but her father forbade their marriage causing early distress. Delia remained faithful, preserving his poems written to her. The setback kept Cowper from later serious thoughts of marriage throughout his life.
Two other Italian towers in Bologna impress with heights of 321 and 161 feet and leans of over six and a half and over nine feet respectively. The older Bologna tower dates to 1110, showing Pisa is not unique in leaning architecture.
Miss Olga Barbara Candrian daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolph Candrian married Mr Marshall Field of Vancouver at the bride's home with Rev Henry Faville officiating. Attendants were Mrs Jeannette Candrian Byrnes matron of honor and Mr Chester Field best man. The reception followed with about one hundred guests and open house by Mrs Candrian. The couple will reside in Vancouver British Columbia. Out of town guests included Mr Chester Field and Miss Jeannette Candrian of Chicago and Dr Lindlahr of Chicago.
Mr and Mrs W J Torrance hosted on Tuesday at 1304 South Sixteenth for the first birthday of daughter Dorothy Gibson. A luncheon was served at five with rose and carnation decorations a birthday cake and taper. Guests included Mrs M Novak and son Wm Mrs Osmond Albrechtson and sons Randall and Richard Mrs William Turnbull and son Harry Mrs H C Evenson and daughter Florence Mrs William Torrance and daughter Elizabeth and son Meredith Mrs C R Piper and others.
Mrs. Henry F. Ashurst one of Washington’s most popular figures recalls serving as the U S weather bureau chief observer at Flagstaff Arizona the first woman in the bureau and a supervisor of a male staff She was born in Ireland came to the United States on a relatives visit took a government post and was sent to the Southwest where she met and married Senator Ashurst the son of a wealthy ranch owner
Mrs. Charles McKown Miss Lillian Torrance and Messrs Charles McKown C R Piper Osmond Albrecht son and William Torrance listed in a local social register brief.
Miss Dorothy Hixon hosts a luncheon today to honor Miss Emma Gund with friends and guests in attendance as the event marks the occasion.
Mr and Mrs A F Kuehn celebrated their golden anniversary on June 18 at their home. They were born in Rogassen Germany and married in New Albia, Iowa fifty years ago after moving from Genoa where they lived thirty one years. He served in the Sixth Wisconsin regiment in the Iron Brigade and fought at Gettysburg. A Rev Julius Gamm sermon preceded a bountiful dinner and gifts from many relatives. Attendees included relatives from New Albia Viroqua Reno Milwaukee and Missoula. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs J W Born man of Milwaukee was reported on June 18.
A reflective note urging readers to briefly shed daily concerns and voyage to brighter imagined realms. The piece frames mental escapes as beneficial and suggests using imagination when travel is not possible.
A Boston Transcript dialogue mocks Alice’s teeth with a jab about their prettiness and a dentist’s guarantee. Ethel chimes in the banter, noting no finer set in town as a cutting aside.
Ancient Egypt fashioned toy animals including wooden calves and porcelain elephants with riders. The artifacts illustrate early childhood playthings and craft skills in a society focused on animal forms and decorative items.
A concise remark notes that a woman without a strong figure compensates with other qualities. The author presents makeup as a tool to balance perceived physical shortcomings.
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