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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1911
Page
5
Mrs. Kelly Grubb in Blanchard Iowa fired at a masked man who appeared at her farmhouse on Saturday and threatened to abduct her. The man fired back, narrowly missing her head, and fled as a posse searches the area for the assailant.
In Winterset Iowa on June 20 Mrs Elizabeth Carter 62 a Madison county pioneer was accidentally shot and killed by her nine year old grandson Mark who was handling a double barrel gun when it discharged. The fully loaded gun fired striking Mrs Carter and causing her death.
Ben Kirsten, 21, of Winona, Minnesota, who was to be married this week, drowned before his wedding plans could be completed.
A man drowned Sunday in the Mississippi above Winona while swimming with friends including his fiancée. Kirsten, an expert swimmer, ventured far from shore and the body was recovered.
The North Western Line offers low round trip excursion rates to Denver, Colorado Springs and Pueblo, valid daily until September 30. Favorable stop-overs and liberal return limits are included. For full information, contact Ticket Agents.
Pearl fishers of Faribault Minn are active in Straight river and reporting success. Many divers earn from 2.50 to 3 dollars per day while some fine specimens are found.
Special low round trip rates during June July August and September offered on luxuriously equipped fast trains with a choice of routes and liberal stopovers. Rates and dates available on application to ticket agents.
Ole Stederson a Lewiston Minnesota contractor shot and killed himself leaving a coroner’s note. The note said he had read the Bible and could not agree with its teachings and that much of medical science research showed the world rife with disease.
Mrs E J Kelley and her children Miriam and Orville of Mason City Iowa visit Mrs Kelleys mother at 1322 Mississippi Street. The note invites to Orlando throw throw Charles at Myrick Park at 8 15. Local residents and travelers are listed with arrivals departures and social plans including Dr Geo Powell Dr Will Powell and Miss Winifred Conway.
The Vernon County Normal held its commencement at the high school auditorium in Viroqua with 20 graduates, pink and green decor, and roses for each graduate. Delos Kinsman delivered the address on character building, urged balanced education, and noted Napoleon’s method. The program included remarks by Principal Smith, a double quartet, and orchestral and choral numbers.
The St Wenceslaus parochial school will stage its class of 1911 graduation in the parish hall at Tenth and Winnebago next Sunday evening. Bishop James Schwebach will present diplomas to eleven graduates as an all school program features Bohemian and English numbers, violin pieces, a pantomime, and a class song.
The text notes St. Paul's Lutheran parochial school's six graduates entering Tomah high school and lists their names. It covers a German picnic at the grove near Tomah hospital with school children performances, then St. Mary’s Catholic school eighth grade commencement with ten graduates led by valedictorian Rosaline Kupper, and Sunday school Children’s Day at First Congregational church. It ends with a municipal dispute as school board treasurer W L Howes faces legal papers.
Residents report moves and visits as families relocate from Adams Minnesota to the Slack farm south of town. Fay Dennis visits Richland Center with sister Mrs C A Billups. Ed Vig and B S Anderson attend business in La Farge. The Viroqua creamery expects a banner year while farmers weed harvests and deliver cream in the morning.
Mr. John Owen celebrated his birthday with a surprise party at his home 1434 Avon Street on Saturday evening. The event also marked Miss Maude Spencer's June 17 birthday with music by Mrs. West and Miss Spencer. Refreshments followed as guests, including Mr. and Mrs. Nesler Gifford Paulson McKenzie Groff Heath Steinmetz Spencer Della Nester West Caroline Owen and Dr. Gray, departed with fond memories.
Mrs. C. F. Emery hosted about twenty ladies for an afternoon coffee in honor of her cousins Mrs. Sargent and Miss Hartley of Cedar Rapids. Miss Inez Richter of Maple Grove Minn. attended a small coffee by Misses Amy Johnson and Anna Stickler. Mrs. Leonard Kleeber held the second in a series of gatherings attended by twenty four guests including several normal teachers. Roses and ferns adorned the rooms.
Abner Withee left for Water town Florida after a visit with old friends. Mrs D D MacMillan of Chicago spends summer with her daughter Mrs J A Rowles. Mrs D D Goodrich returns from an eastern trip. Mrs George Burton took a car party to Sparta with dinner at Hotel May West Salem. Miss Josephine Jansky was called by her brother's death while visiting St Joe Missouri. Mr and Mrs F C Beisel returned from White Pigeon Michigan after a week’s visit.
City council confirms stance to compel payment to school treasurer and will take the matter to circuit court. Rev Louis Wurst to Europe for two months with Rome visits. Night watchman to be appointed later for Third ward. Aldermen approve a light relay team for city work at 427. Farmer Fred Klotow dies at Tomah hospital. burial in Kendall. Fourth of July plans underway with posters for northern towns and western towns handled by Knick and Willis Benjamin. Fly Pest to be shown at Unique theater, attendance urged. Local visits include John Drew of Highmore. James Thomas resigns as foreman and moves to Lindon. Eleanor Voswinkle to summer school. Mrs Kellog and Mabel Grossman visiting Cadotte. Arthur Jones visits Sparta.
Senator La Follette told the senate judiciary committee he would recount events leading to Guy D. Goff being considered for United States attorney for the eastern district of Wisconsin. He outlined the Stephenson accord and McElroy controversy, noting efforts to punish him for his views. The panel tabled action, with a likely favorable report and La Follette hinting he has bigger issues to pursue.
Local ad publicizes Wa-Hoo Bitters from Old Indian Medicine Co Battle Creek Michigan. Demand is high and the 1.00 bottle is offered for 25 cents until July 1 with customer endorsements. Sold at Chas Beyschlag Drug Store 503 Main Street.
The University of Wisconsin class day activities began with ivy planting on the upper campus. Walter H. Spoba of Janesville presided and welcomed attendees. Arthur C. Baer of West Bend planted the ivy vine as Jesse J. Ruble of Platteville delivered the ivy oration. Harriet Maxon of Milwaukee read the ode. John A. Dorney of Stevens Point offered farewell remarks.
Promoters tout top fishing in Wisconsin Northern Michigan and Minnesota reachable by The North Western Line. Descriptive bookings available via ticket agents or A C Johnson P T M C and N W Ry Chicago Ill.
Miss Julia Agnes Early of Jewett married Henry R R Schenky of Spirit Lake Idaho in a ceremony conducted by Father P A Walsh yesterday at Richfield. The couple planned to reside in Spirit Lake after the wedding.
The twenty-ninth annual Minnesota Federation of Labor convention opened in Mankato on June 20 with about 350 delegates present, the largest assembly to date.
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