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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1913
Page
5
The suffragettes set fire to the marine laboratory of St Andrews University in Scotland. The building was destroyed along with valuable instruments and a quantity of irreplaceable scientific records, causing heavy losses to the institution.
The body of an unidentified man was found on the Omaha railroad track between Cumberland and Shell Lake. A coroner jury ruled murder by unknown parties. pockets rifled and head battered. He had been seen at Shell Lake with two companions who vanished.
Local notes list Miss Elsie Kempter returning from California and other residents visiting family or transacting business in the city. Several births and marriages are noted along with brief travels and social updates. A man pleads guilty to disorderly conduct and an insanity case is reported in municipal news.
The State Firemen's association tournament ends in Monroe Wisconsin with Ladysmith winning for greatest distance and Horicon sweeping most caring contests. Horicon City band takes first in the band contest with Darlington Band second as multiple towns like Platteville Darlington Monticello New Glarus Renton Reedsburg Fort Atkinson and Brodhead compete. Old officers are re elected.
A local druggist notes he has about 200000 prescriptions prepared for customers and credits this volume to specialization of service. He invites readers to trust him with their next prescription, promising satisfaction, effective medicine, and favorable prices.
Fred W. Dickens leads a expanded summer playground effort with three parks, adding cross country runs, hare and hounds chases, hikes, steamer river excursions, folk dancing, and girl and boy activities supervised by a team including Miss Amanda Clement.
A cloudburst hit Port Washington Wisconsin at 11:30 yesterday morning lasting about 45 minutes. Damages from fire and water are estimated at 50 000 dollars or more. The Wisconsin Chair company plant was struck by lightning and burned. Building stock and machinery losses may reach 25 000 dollars. Basements flooded streets washed away and sidewalks destroyed adding heavy property damage and disruption.
The annual baccalaureate exercises for the Normal School graduates will be held tomorrow at 4 PM in the normal auditorium. Rev. E. G. Updike of Madison will give the address. Program includes musical items by the Ladies' quartet and solo performances by Miss Oltman plus the Twenty third Psalm.
New Richland Wis June 21 Otto C Kruger and Alvin Casey farmers were saved from drowning in Squaw Lake by Joseph Campeau who came to their aid in a galvanized iron tank as no boat was available Neither Kruger nor Casey could swim
Miss Ida Schumann’s pupils perform a high quality piano recital at C. H. Schweizer’s residence with younger students showing precise technique and assurance while advanced pieces reveal refined touch and clarity. A second recital followed Wednesday evening.
The junior class will host a 6:30 PM banquet in the school gym for the retiring senior class. The hall is decorated and toasts will follow the repast. The lunch room department handles the culinary effects.
Mrs Elz sie Gile Scott entertained guests at her Pasadena home on Main Street for Mrs Argyle Scott and Mrs Holmes. Despite the heat the rooms stayed cool with electric fans and tea was served in the small reception room by Mrs F H Hank.
The event featured Mrs. A. F. Esperson and Misses Ellen Hankerson Margery Gordon Viola Doerflinger and Jeanette Hankerson serving cakes and ice in the library. Mrs. H. M. Curtis and Mrs. Robert Whelpley provided delightful instrumental and vocal music for the afternoon.
Miss Anne Ray and Mrs. Ross Barrett hosted a porch party at Mrs. Ray’s home in the morning in honor of Miss Mabel Bryant. Attending were Mrs. Bryant, Mrs. George Ray, Misses Myranda Evjen Martha Lightbody Hazel Josten Gertrude Hulberg Mary White Mrs. Bannen Mrs. Barrett and Miss Anne Ray.
Mrs. W S Cargill entertained Friday afternoon for a musical by Miss Jessie Hofstetter of Lyons recent arrival from abroad. The program featured modern Russian music with Hofstetter praised for pure liquid tones and refined technique. Hofstetter and sister Grace are cousins of Mrs Cargill and will stay at the Cargill home for a week or more.
At the La Crosse branch lodge No. 31 I. S. W. A. held at I O O F hall last night officers were elected including President John Selbo Vice President Mrs John Selbo Instructor Hans Johnson Recording Secretary Charles Kalbakken Treasurer O J Johnson Financial Secretary Theo Dahl Marshal Mrs O M Gilbertson Inside Guard Carl Hoagland Trustee L C Moe Grand Deputy Math Evans.
A home wedding at Mr and Mrs H Koller house united William Koller and Marie Durham mer in a 3 PM ceremony conducted by Rev Julius Gamm of the German Lutheran church The couple were attended by maid of honor Elsie Koller and best man Albert Koller The gowns featured white chiffon over champagne and lilies of the valley The couple will establish a home at 1225 Mississippi street
The marriage of Miss Agnes Louise Vincent daughter of Mrs James Vincent and Mr Edward Frederick Voight will occur this evening at the bride’s mother’s home. The Rev Henry Faville of the First Congregational church will officiate. An informal reception follows. The bride will wear heavy cream white satin with pearl trim and Lier lace tunic.
Mrs. E. M. Wing will entertain a party of twelve at dinner this evening at the Country Club.
A social note lists Miss Colwell hosting a party of eight and Miss Lucy Hogan entertaining a group of five, reflecting a pattern of hosted gatherings.
Miss Emma Messall hosted a Friday evening affair at 1407 Avon Street honoring Mr. and Mrs. R. Enders of Chicago Illinois. Eight guests attended including Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Wittland Miss Sophia Lee Ida Olson Ida Steppe Baby Tyson Wittland and the hosts.
Misses Benjamin Doney of Guttenberg and Mae Bauer of Dubuque spend the week with Miss Abbie L. Becker at 613 South Fifth Street. Mrs Robert C Whelpley left for Chicago to teach in the summer school of music where she has taught for six summers. Other faculty members include Jessie L Gaynor and Elea-
Notables including Miss Ella Gregory heading to Chetek for a cottage stay, Horace Holley family at Eagle Bluff, Judge Brindley renting the Russell cottage, Mrs. Austin Olmsted of Green Bay visiting, and Gretchen Oeschger returning from University of North Dakota. Elmore Holway and Henry Gund return from Cornell for summer, and Louise Easton hosts a tea for Mrs. Argyle Scott and Miss Emma Gund.
A playful exchange between Blobbs and a speaker about wedding remarks. The groom’s comment jokes that the bride considers only the present, while the bride emphasizes looking ahead in marriage.
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