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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1915
Page
5
Paris reports the battle resumed after days of inactivity with a heavy artillery push. French infantry attacked from Souchez to Arras outskirts and gained ground along the sunken road from Angres to Ablain. The French left wings pressed near Givenchy as shelling echoed around Rouchez.
The cannonade raged overnight with terror, dawn showing enemy works shattered by French artillery and infantry progress toward Angres Ablain. The front spans about a mile as fighting suggests a large-scale push north of Arras, while German gains near Metzeral on the Colmar ridge were temporary as French counter attacks reclaimed ground.
A cloud battle over Gheidag mountain in the Caucasus defeated Turkish forces with heavy casualties. Official dispatches report more than a thousand Turkish dead and hundreds wounded after artillery fire repelled the assault supported by Kurdish irregulars. Russian troops reportedly dispersed an attacking Kurdish body and captured a Kurdish commander.
A humorous note explains men fail to pay tailors because they chase the tailor’s hourly fashion advice and run out of time to earn money.
A roundup of visits and departures shows W B Morrison from Janesville, James Ferry and wife from Zion City stopping in La Crosse, H C Shales returning to Chicago, and many others visiting or returning home. Trips include river steamer Morning Star and Quincy draw passes, with several business trips noted to La Crosse and beyond.
Farmers listed for the market include J Humfeldt of North Ridge John Nagel of Dakota Frank Stark of Chipmunk Coulee Al Miller of Morman Coulee John Kur bach of Middle Ridge and Henry Koethe of Brownsville.
The comptroller of currency issued a call for the condition of national banks at the close of business June 23. Washington report notes the filing date as June 29.
Rome June 29 A Tuscan infantryman S Brana received a silver medal and $7000 for taking the first Austrian flag since hostilities began.
London June 29 The Prudential Assurance company today subscribed 15 million dollars to the new British war loan the largest application since the issue was announced by the government and prompting optimism in markets.
The Prudential Assurance company is identified as an English concern and not to be confused with an American firm of a similar name.
In La Crosse County Wisconsin the estate of Mary Ann McHugh is being settled. Administrator C A Hunt seeks approval of the administration account and distribution of the residue to lawful heirs. A special term is set for August 4 1915 at the La Crosse Court House with notices to interested parties by three weekly publications in the La Crosse Tribune.
City of La Crosse public works orders owners and occupants along specified street frontages to build sidewalks six feet wide to the established grade by August 1 1915. Sidewalks may be cement tile stone or brick. If unfinished the work will be put to contract. Commissioners Volk mar Schnell Hanson oversee.
State of Wisconsin Im Probate La Crosse County Court notices six months from June 8 1915 for creditors to present claims against Margaret Dvorak deceased. The court will January 4 1916 at 10 oclock examined and adjusted at the La Crosse County Courthouse. Jacob Lomis named administrator with will annexed. attorney J E Higbee.
Dr and Mrs H C Evenson and their daughter with Dr Evenson s brother Rev H G Evenson of Huron SD left by car for St Paul this morning and will return after the Fourth.
A number of La Crosse people enjoyed a Sunday picnic at Rice Lake featuring fishing baseball and other games. Dinner and supper were served at the grounds before moving to the Petrasky home for dancing into the night. Attending were John Pretasky Frank Tikal Lawrence Sikorsky Herbert Hissander Joseph Ikert and Thomas Pretasky.
Mr and Mrs David Ross Drake entertained a party of twenty five in honor of their niece Mildred McKenzie. The group left at nine and dined with Mr and Mrs Kemp in Dresbach. They played bridge, had a picnic supper, and returned by eight. Miss McKenzie departs tomorrow for Boston Mass.
Miss Gussie Gilbertson wed A. C. Radke at the home of G. Gilbertson in a private ceremony attended by relatives. Rev. C. C. Rawlison officiated under leafy decor. The couple, soon to travel for about three weeks, will reside at 1735 Badger Street upon return while Radke takes over as western Wisconsin state manager for the F R A.
Miss Lillian Picha of 1633 Loomis Street entertained a few friends Saturday evening for her birthday. Covers were laid for eight with attendees including Mildred Nelson Marjorie Staats Laura Ydse Helen Metcalf of Baraboo Agnes Morkved Gertrude Peterman Ruth Whistler and Lillian Picha.
William Brazda was surprised at his home on 1015 Jackson Street Saturday night by friends for his 39th birthday. The celebration included dancing, music, a midnight Dutch lunch, and guests such as Stephan Kriescher Adolph Burand John Knock William Wuench Emil Echester Joseph Kreibe ch Jacob Bendel Earnest Schmeckpepper Mrs Millie Schnick Mrs Hafner Miss Josephine Hafner Miss Mary Heicht Miss Bertha Burand George Hafner and William Kriescher.
Mr and Mrs F A Copelantas motored to Rochester on Saturday and spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs J M Hixon. Hixon, recently operated on, is recovering and hopes to be home late this week. The Copelands were joined by Alex Paul of Watertown Florida. The Cunninghams went to Northampton Massachusetts for their daughter Laura Cunningham’s graduation.
Compliments caught by fishing for them are described as never very heavy, suggesting light humor or a teasing tone in the narrative. The line implies a playful observation about praise obtained through fishing metaphors or social banter.
Miss Cunningham returns with the Smith college party. Miss Theresa Fischer heads to Milwaukee and Chicago to visit friends. Mrs. C. J. Ross stays with friends in Winona for a few days.
A scrambled weather bulletin lists readings for Milwaukee Kansas City Boise Miles City Portland and Spokane with high and low temperatures and precipitation indicators. The data appears partially garbled but shows temperatures in the 60s to 80s with varying humidity and conditions across the listed locations.
Louis Burgermeister, a board of trade member, files for divorce alleging his wife Emma is an ardent fistic arts exponent who selects him as an unwilling sparring partner. He says jealousy forced him to sell a $100000 mail order business and a large Chicago restaurant in 1911 and move to Milwaukee.
Officials announced a lump sum distribution of 35000 among Kohler piano workers in New York for July 1. It is the first installment of 76000 yearly under the Charlies Ohler Memorial fund. Awards are given on a percentage basis based on length of service.
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