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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1914

Page

5

Cobb Fined Fifty Dollars For Disturbance In Detroit

Detroit June 25 A $50 fine for disturbing the peace was imposed on Tyrus Cobb Tigerstar after he pleaded guilty before Police Justice Jeffries. Cobb’s attorney said the case stemmed from an incident last Saturday night in which Cobb threatened W L Carpenter and a fist fight with Howard Harding could lead to civil suits.

Detroit Mich Tyrus Cobb Tigerstar Jeffries W. L. Carpenter Mtcher Howard Harding Pbutoner Cobb Ty Obb

Not in Politics Statesmen Share How Parties Run

A quoted dialogue contrasts practical insight with theory as statesmen discuss party operations while a Practical Person notes politics rewards action over knowledge of the details. The exchange highlights skepticism about knowing the inner workings versus achieving results.

No One Is Perfect Says Tolstoi on Shared Burdens

A Tolstoi quotation emphasizes that everyone bears faults and burdens, and no one can thrive alone. It urges mutual support through consolation, guidance, and warnings to help one another.

Leo Tolstoi

Moonlight trip Friday on the Mississippi barge

Personal notices list social outings and visits across La Crescent Galesville Sparta and Dresbach including a July 3 moonlight excursion from the Mississippi barge with 8 30 departure. Local residents James Kenyon B A Yeomen and others are noted in visits travel and social arrangements.

Skaar Receives His Commission as La Crosse Postmaster

Olaf R. Skaar of La Crosse, recently named postmaster, has received his commission and will assume office soon. William R. Tscharner will retire after more than twelve years in the post, marking a planned transition.

Olaf R. Skaar la Crosse Skaar William RB. Tscharner

Unlucky Coins In Burma Favor Female Heads

A Burma superstition holds coins with female heads bring luck, while masculine effigies are thought unlucky. The belief contrasts with common luck lore and reflects local cultural coin symbolism.

Burma

Charleys Fishing Anecdote Recalled by Mrs Torkins

Washington Stan recalls a humorous fishing anecdote titled Charleys Fishing. Mrs Torkins says her husband Charley went fishing with a long struggle for a catch and a flush, illustrating a local light moment.

Charley

Three Prisoners Escape from Geneva Jail

Geneva June 25 Three prisoners in the local jail escaped today. Sheriff McBriarty says the inmates were all short termers. The escape used saws during a loud electrical din that drowned the noise. Fresh automobile tracks across the street suggest the men used a car to flee.

Geneva McBriarty

Iowa Joins States With State F M Organizations

Iowa is added to the growing list of states establishing state F M organizations. The expansion follows multiple states forming associations to coordinate food and medicine related efforts across localities.

Iowa

Mrs Leeds Prepares London Home for Lavish Entertainments

Mrs William B Leeds widow of the tin plate king has left America for England to establish a permanent residence and raise her young son as an English gentleman. Her London house is being readied for what is described as the most lavish entertainments the city has ever witnessed.

William B. Leeds London America England

Complete Drug Sundry Stock Offer by Mail or Phone

A vendor urges immediate service via mail or telephone with free delivery by parcel post. The letter promises a very complete drug and medicine assortment, ensuring no delays and quick fulfillment of any order. Customer reassurance invites readers to try and see.

Pinchot and Amos Seek Ouster in Progressive Party

Amos and Gifford Pinchot, leaders of the Progressive party, are attempting to oust George W. Perkins from the organization. The move signals internal party strife as they push for leadership change and restructuring within the group.

Amos and Gifford Pinchot The Progressive Party George W. Perkins

Prairie du Chien Is in the Movies

Ben Huntley completes a moving picture showing Prairie du Chien historic views down the river. Scenes include the old French cemetery first grave in 1808, the tree at Black Hawk's capture, the Bronson house as Wisconsin’s oldest frame dwelling, Old Fort Crawford with Zachary Taylor, and a civic parade of about two thousand people including seven hundred school children. The film’s historic value suggests strong demand.

Ben Huntley Prairie du Chien Old French Cemetery Black Hawk Jeff Davis Old Fort Crawford Zachary Taylor United States

Michigan conferred 1104 degrees at seventieth commencement

At Ann Arbor Michigan on June 25 the University of Michigan awarded 1104 degrees including 479 literary 184 engineering 158 law 36 medical 15 pharmacy 62 dental 22 homeopathic medicine and 57 graduate degrees along with 15 honorary degrees marking the seventieth annual commencement.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan Homeopathic Office of Medicine

Phrase about keeping face to avoid apology tomorrow

A compact aphorism suggests that maintaining dignity today prevents needing to apologize later tomorrow. The statement emphasizes prudence in conduct to avert future regret.

Irvine Sandwich Plates Promote New Line at The Gift Store

Irvine jeweler W. T. Irvine announces a new line of sandwich plates in Sheffield plate and triple plate including cut glass options. Priced to sell from 3.00 to 9.00 dollars. The Gift Store of La Crosse invites customers to view the display during the season.

Sheffield Plate W. T. Irvine the Gift Store la Crosse

Miss Mary Ann Maher and Joseph Ott Wed at St James

Miss Mary Ann Maher daughter of Mr and Mrs Michal Bates and Joseph A Ott were married at St James Catholic church Tuesday morning Rev A Murphy officiating Nuptial high mass featured by the choir The couple were attended by Miss Mary O Keefe and John Bates Cashton The bride wore Point dEsprit gown with tulle veil The bridesmaid in pink embroidered white organdie Roses Ushers were George Carroll and John Coughlin After the ceremony the party dined at the Ott home 1407 Rose street and later left for a trip visiting Cuyahoga Falls N Y Akron Ohio and Chicago Both work for the C B Q railway company as a round house clerk.

Mary Ann Maher Michal Bates Joseph A. Ott St. James Catholic Church A. Murphy Elogia St. James Church Mary O’keefe John Bates Cashton George Carroll John Coughlin Cuyahoga Falls N. Y Akron Ohio Chicago

Ladies’ church teas shared by three groups

Mrs Simon Lee and Mrs Soatien hosted Nordic Lutheran church ladies on Twelfth and Division. Mrs O R Parchman and Mrs Anton Westal entertained the German Methodist Ladies Aid in church parlors. The First Baptist ladies were entertained by Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Anna Lewis at 1226 Market Street.

Simon Lee Soatien Norwegian Lutheran Church Twelfth Division Streets O. R. Parchman Anton Westal

Ladies' Day At The Country Club Highlights Luncheon

Yesterday at the Country Club the Ladies' day featured a served noon luncheon. The bridge prize went to Mrs. Levis while Mrs. J Abblett plans to entertain at dinner this evening.

Country Club Levis J. Abblett

Informal Tea Honoring Mrs M A Luley and Mrs Corneveaux

Mrs J G Robb hosted an informal afternoon gathering at 1404 West Avenue South to honor her mother Mrs M A Luley and her sister Mrs J J Corneveaux of St Paul.

J. G. Robb West Avenue South M. A. Luley J. J. Corneveaux St. Paul

Farewell Party for Miss Idell Dennison

Miss Ruth Madland hosted a farewell gathering at 5 pm Monday at her home 08 South Ninth Street in honor of Idell Dennison who is soon bound for St Paul. Attending were Lucile Sture Ada Erickson Helen Coady Alice Briggs May Arbor Edith Randall Carina Dahl Alice Madland and Miss Dennison.

Ruth Madland South Ninth Street Idell Dennison St. Paul Miss Madland Lucile Sture Ada Erickson Helen Coady Alice Briggs May Arbor Edith Randall Carina Dahl Alice Madland Miss Dennison

Emma Roehrl and John Koll er wed in Holy Trinity ceremony

Miss Emma Roehrl daughter of Mrs Pauline Roehrl and John Koll er were married yesterday afternoon at Rev Joseph Reisterer s residence of Holy Trinity German Catholic church The bride wore a white satin gown with lace tunic a veil and lilies and roses in a bouquet Bridesmaid wore apricot voile and yellow roses After the ceremony a wedding supper for seventeen was served at the bride s home 1247 Farnam street with roses and ferns decor.

Emma Roehrl Pauline Roehrl John Koller Joseph Reisterer Holy Trinity Anna Koller Henry Roehrl Farnam Street

Schreiter Sorenson Wedding In This City

Miss Bertha Schreiter married Alban Sorenson yesterday at 11:30 AM in a ceremony at 1120 South Fourth Street officiated by Rev J T Gamm of the German Lutheran Church. After dinner the couple left for Philadelphia and will reside there. Attendants were Miss Ella Schreiter and James Peterson.

Social briefs note ill Count Cabot and hometown visits

Judge George Cabot is seriously ill at St Francis hospital. Ed and Mary Schilling left for visits with friends in St Paul and Minneapolis. Mrs Roman Stadler and her son visit relatives in Caledonia. Holland L Robb West Point cadet spends furlough with parents JG and Mrs Robb. The Boyds near Dallas Texas announce birth of Robert William Boyd. Parker Boynton starts from Dallas for La Crosse homecoming. Dr Sarah Nimocks returns from Dallas to La Crosse. Mrs Towne and daughters Elinor and Camma arrive from Chicago to visit Hood family. Mr Towne to join later. Miss Bertha Lawrence and Edith Lawrence return from Floyd Lawrence farm near West Salem.

Mississippi H. W. Smith la Crescent Riverside Camp Shore Acres James H. Kenyon Galesville B. A. Yeomen Alfred Kellman George Oliver la Crosse B. H. Scheffer Sparta Geo. Scheffer South Seventh Street Mamie Graf Florence Lewis State Normal School Lester Hubert Frank Caledonia Minn John Meyers New Albia H. P. Nelson Miriam Harrison Dresbach P. L. Wi Joldred New Jeans Wing St. Louis Alpha Omega Fraternity H. G. Magelisen DeSoto Wis Mary Hunt Cr. W. Hunt Reedsburg Louis Omerberg M. Omerberg Duluth George Cabot South Eleventh Street St. Francis Hospital Ed Schilling St. Paul Minneapolis Roman Stadler Holland L. Robb West Point J. G. Robb Dallas Texas David Towne Elinor Camma Chicago CG. L. Hood Towne Camma Hood Bertha Lawrence Edith Lawrence Floyd Lawrence West Salem

One Today Is Worth Two Tomorrows Franklin Quote

A brief quotation attributed to Franklin states today is worth two tomorrows. The line emphasizes present value and practical wisdom in a concise, timeless aphorism.

Franklin

Urges Sex Hygiene Classes in Sunday Schools

CHICAGO June 25 Sex hygiene should be taught in Sunday schools, E K Mohr, supervisor of the publicity department, told the International Sunday School association today. Impurity is a menace to civilization and religion, he said. With the new awakening the pendulum has swung from criminal silence to publicity almost nauseating. He added that Sunday schools should handle the social purity issue to bring fear to none but hope and cheer to all.

Chicago E. K. Mohr International Sunday School Association Today Mohr

Marriage license clerk a call for trouble interest

A terse note warns to contact the marriage license clerk when trouble is sought, implying bureaucratic channels as a path to dispute or issue resolution. The line hints at procedural involvement surrounding shared life events and potential conflicts.

Also Mentioned on This Page

John C. Burns the Fashion Shop F. A. Reiman Exclusive Garment Store Fifth and Main Streets LaCrosse Azel Barney Gateway City Transfer Co Vine Street Ensed Agency Hoosier S. Gantert Furniture and Rug House Third Street Ely Ayer Seihl Estes Segelke & Kohlhaus Manufacturing CO W. F. Strauss Pearl Street Pitzner State Street Chas. Beyschlag Main Street Pinchot Brothers Perkins Irvine Maher Rybold Weihaupt Auto Co Maxwell and Chalmers Automobiles Zimmerman Miss Icy Wareham Icy Wareham Eugene Zimmerman Cincinnati Duke of Manchester Long Island New York Gateway City Camp No. 360 J. D. Wilson J. E. Hauser
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