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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1914
Page
5
Edward Monahan aged 29 Leo eon 34 and Nicholas umwalt 69 burned to death in a Sunday morning blaze that destroyed a livery stable. Three other men sleeping on the first floor were saved by a bull’s barking.
The notice urges buyers to choose Scranton Anthracite Coal as the standard of excellence, offered at 50c a ton under the fall and winter price. It claims this discount equals an 8 to 10 percent saving on money spent and asks readers if they can earn money more easily.
A large touring car ran off the Kittanning pike in Pittsburg and overturned. One woman, Anna Lefler, 25, died. Five others were injured, including Benton Davis, 32, of Hot Springs, Ark, with severe internal injuries and uncertain recovery. The crash ended the group’s joy ride.
Adventures of Kathryn at the Dome theater Tuesday. Mr and Mrs F L Rosenfield of Minneapolis are guests of Mr and Mrs F E Schoenert. Henry Evjen sails to Miles City Mont for the annual roundup. Moonlight excursion Friday July 3 Barge Mississippi leaves 830. Various returns and visits noted including Dr Stuart MacKenzie Havred Mont state senator of Montana visiting La Crosse.
Timeline of misfortunes surrounding Emperor Francis Joseph includes key deaths and scandals. From 1853 life attempt in Vienna to 1914 Archduke Ferdinand and wife assassination, noting Mintzer era events and royal family tragedies across Europe.
A New York vermin exterminator displays a humorous sign reading Do not knock on the glass with your hand you might hurt it Use a sledge hammer The window also features three or four trained ferrets kept to hunt rats and tapping the glass to rouse the animals was a popular local pastime.
Tomah Wisconsin June 29 Dr T J Sheehey health much improved but still in bed. Returns from Norway John Ihley back after over three months away. Personal Frank Brown home from Milwaukee Mrs Brown stays briefly. Many visitors and short notes on locals and travel.
The passage proclaims duty as an infinite sphere that surrounds every life station. It argues that happiness or poverty does not determine duty, but acting in accordance with duty at any cost defines noble civilization. It asserts great deeds require effort, hope, and sacrifice now and in the past.
A new vicar makes pastoral calls in his parish and chats with a small boy at the garden gate. He asks where the boy’s father goes on Sundays and learns that fine Sundays bring golf, while wet Sundays leave the family sent to church so the father can have peace at home.
A concise reflection on literature as a vast repository tracing the dead loved ones and kin, likening literary history to a morgue where readers locate echoes of those they cherish. The quote by Heinrich Meine underlines literature as a living archive of memory.
Mrs. Levi Withee announces the engagement of her son Abner Gie Withee of Watertown Florida to Miss Alice M. Martin of Jacksonville Florida. The wedding will be in August and the couple will reside in Watertown.
Henry Kroner hosted a dinner party at the Stoddard Sunday evening for the Lueck Kroner bridal party. A huge bouquet of American Beauty Roses centered the table. Covers were laid for Misses Amanda Lueck Holley Lueck Helen Kroner Eleanor Whiting Messrs Ludwig Kroner Edgar Kroner William Kroner and Henry Kroner.
Mrs. David Austin welcomes homecomers including her daughter Mrs. C D Hill and Frances, granddaughter Mrs. C A Taylor and her infant Chicago guest, nephew Mr. Harry Barlett, Miss Alma Young Anamosa Colo, and sister of Miss Huntoon Mrs. Ken worthy from Minneapolis. Grace Norbeck of Chicago visits her parents. Helen Marion Day of Peoria arrives for summer with Mrs. N D Allen. Others hosting include Mrs. Thomas Orbersin and daughter Appleton with Mrs. Mary Austin, Mr. and Mrs. Linker with Belvidere Ill and Mr. and Mrs. Illsmer from Milwaukee. Edith Emery returns from St Angar to visit Prof. and Mrs. Emery. Ed Duncan returns to St. Louis with niece Miss Elsie Jansky. Ellen Hixon plans a twenty guest launch ride honoring Miss Katherine Hill and Miss Katherine Sperry of New York. Charles Marston summers with his mother Mrs. E E Marston. Mrs. G H Bretnall and children travel to Indiana to Indianapolis and Muncie. Mrs. L Ofterdinger and daughter Mrs. Bertha Gilbertson of Chicago visit Mrs. John Banker. Miss Myrtle Sarkroom of Minneapolisguest of Miss Katherine Jenson for Homecoming week.
Sparta Wisconsin June 29 A planned baseball game at the fair grounds drew a crowd but was halted when Sheriffs Vieth and Boss announced the players would be placed under arrest if the game continued. Grounds were emptied. Also reports include local fines for running a car without lights and drunkenness, and several residents visiting or returning to Sparta from nearby towns.
A smooth tongued book agent asks a little boy if the master of the house is in. The boy says no and notes that little boys should not tell falsehoods. He then identifies his father by the window and says his mother is out.
A humorous exchange features Senator Wombat offering plum seeds from the department of agriculture after rejecting a government plum for a citizen. The judge narrator notes the seed gift as a savvy alternative, suggesting home planting of a personal orchard.
Three members of the Massachusetts chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution arrived in Hartford after unveiling memorial tablets at Middletown and Wethersfield. They follow General George Washingon's 1775 route to Cambridge to take charge of the Continental Army. A tablet marking Washington's stop in Hartford was dedicated with state and city officials present.
A fragment notes that women are not making long strides in the matter of dress reform, contrasting progress claims with slower pace in changing attire norms and societal expectations.
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