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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1913
Page
5
Chicago March 1 Maroon prospects in conference track grew brighter after a 55 to 360 victory over Northwestern in an indoor meet last night Chicago showed strength in the dashes weight events pole vault and high jump and won the relay Northwestern swept the distance events and the meet tone suggested stronger showings in Madison this spring
A wry saying suggests a man choosing fortune first may chase fame later, valuing wealth as a path to wider recognition. The quip hints at patience and strategic aspiration in pursuit of lasting renown.
Senator Poindexter urged the Senate to adopt a resolution demanding full information from Secretary MacVeagh about reports that a Chicago firm of importers profited greatly from treasury department customs orders on tea imports.
The Governors Guard association invites sealed proposals for wrecking and tearing down the Second Ward school building at Fourth and King. Materials may remain property of the association and be stored behind the building. bids due by 5 p m March 25 1913. certified check for fifteen percent required. right to reject any bid reserved. Sponsors: Governors Guard Assn Wm H Berg President 120 South Third Street.
William Shamp of Aurora Illinois was in town on a business trip. Andre’s orchestra played at Dance Armory hall Saturday night March 1. T J Miller of Reedsburg hosted friends here then returned home. Elmer Beck of MazomanieWisconsin visited relatives. R J Mathews of Easton Pennsylvania conducted business matters. La Crosse Wrecking Lumber Co advertises roofing paper and belt ing products. Edward S Norton of Pamonca California visited briefly. B J Norris of Hokah and Goldye Powell of Genoa shopped in the city. Henry Austin Edward Erickson of Ferryville returned home after visits. N Skudre of Viroqua returned home after business. R B Gelette of Genoa attended business matters. N Vought of Harmony Wisconsin returns home tonight after business. J J Campbell of La Crescent visiting relatives. Raymond Hox of Victory conducted business here. T C Moe of Hokah returned home after visiting. Ad for chicken coop construction by La Crosse Wrecking Lumber Co. Thomas Peters of Newton in the city for a few days. J H Castor of Brownsville returned home after two weeks here. Rev F D Evenson of St Paul visiting his brother Dr Henry Clay Evenson in La Crosse and to preach in Caledonia Minnesota tomorrow. Hack calls day and night by Gateway City Transfer Co. Birthday: an eight and a half pound boy born Feb 24 to Mr and Mrs J G Yates.
Druggist promises PAZO OINTMENT will cure itching bleeding protruding or blind piles in six to fourteen days or money refunded. Advertisement notes price 50 cents.
The Minnesota House of Representatives held an impromptu session in the chapel of the Stillwater state prison after noon on Thursday. L. C. Spooner, chair of the prison and reformatory committee, urged adoption of a bill for specific convict employment to save time in the regular session after the biennial prison inspection. The Senate had inspected the prison the day before.
Health authorities order the closure of all Hanley Sask schools due to a serious scarlet fever outbreak. The Manitoba city of Winnipeg reports the mayor has also ordered no church services this Sunday.
The GOPHER RECALL measure to create a court for recalling judges was defeated in the Senate with a 36 to 23 vote. Senator G. H. Sullivan’s constitutional amendment proposal did not advance.
The Governors' Guard association seeks sealed proposals to tear down the Second Ward school at Fourth and King. All debris to be cleared and become the contractor's property. Proposals accepted by President Wm. H. Berg at 120 South Third Street until 5 p.m. March 25, 1913, with opening at the Armory that evening. Award to highest responsible bidder. require a certified check equal to 15 percent of bid.
A local druggist at 503 Main Street promotes card-distribution in the city offering 75c in cash for each card. With the card and 25c, a $1 bottle of Indian Wa-Hoo Bitters is claimed for rheumatism and other ailments. Cough relief is advertised with Gray's Yerba Santa Cough Cure in 50c or $1 bottles and mail orders are welcomed.
Spotlight on Eugene Walter's four act play Paid in Full, a Chicago success for over five months and two New York seasons, presented in our city on Sunday March 2 with matinee and night shows. The virile original story follows a young married couple living on a modest income in New York, rendered by a cast of relatable, real life types.
Mrs. H. A. Lee, district manager, attended the Brotherhood of American Yeomen banquet at the West hotel in Minneapolis, as 500 Yeomen gathered for the sixteenth anniversary and the national banner presentation to Pioneer Homestead by William Koeh of Des Moines. The event featured a 25 piece Yeomen band and a grand march with 500 members in attendance.
Little Mizzi Hayes famous for A Barnyard Romeo returns to La Crosse Theater on Friday March 7 to perform The Rose Maid She jokes about mastering United States slang and speaking English like a native while warning she may mix in rough expressions from her travels The comeback follows years after her popular stage appearances and endears her to atergoers once more
The Pastors Union will meet Monday morning March at the Y M C A building. The topic is Purpose and Value of Public Worship to be delivered by Rev. M. E. Frazer. Lunch will be served after the meeting which starts at 10 o clock sharp.
An advertisement touts Casca Royal Pills as pleasurable and tasteless tonic and purifier. Each 10c or 25c package is guaranteed to satisfy and please, with claims that all good drug stores carry them and customers should try them tonight.
Minneapolis dispatch reports the University of Wisconsin enrolled 95 journalism students this year with 160 expected to have taken related work. Columbia University’s Pulitzer school ranks second with 72 students, while Minnesota considers offering journalism instruction backed by authorities.
Chicago March 1 The Illinois Central railroad was fined 2000 by Federal Judge Carpenter for breaching federal statutes that limit train crew work to 16 hours and ban keeping cattle in cars for more than 36 consecutive hours.
The city of La Crosse Wisconsin will hold a primary election on March 18 1913 to nominate candidates for mayor city clerk comptroller city treasurer tax commissioner justice of the peace for the city at large two commissioners of public works aldermen supervisors for each ward and ward constables. Polls open 6 am to 8 pm at regular polling places. Dated March 1 1913. E H Hoffman city clerk.
The Ladies' Industrial society of the First Baptist church will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. L. J. Killian, 1407 Ferry Street.
On Thursday at seven o clock Mrs 5S A Johnson hosted a dinner at 16921 Division street in honor of Mrs G Gullickson of Buffalo New York. Miss Clara Ruden helped serve. Guests enjoyed games and music. Mrs Gullickson visits Miss Lillian Johnson at 1724 Cass street.
The Twentieth Century club will be entertained Tuesday March 4 by Mesdames F G Cowles and J A Sanders at the home of Mrs Cowles 1619 Cass street.
Mrs Charles Leaser of 608 Avon Street entertained a number of friends on Wednesday afternoon with roses and carnations decorations a fine lunch and music and games. A birthday cake with 18 candles adorned the table and a pleasant surprise was given to Miss Barbara Prochaska of 123 South Sixth Street with luncheon later.
Miss Mildred Sexauer was surprised Friday evening by friends bearing baskets of dainties to celebrate her tenth birthday. A cake with ten candles, beauty pins as gifts, and games followed a supper at 10 o'clock. Guests included Bernice Gayman, Annie Beareman, Vivian Lewis, Jeanette Baker, Hazel Olson, Gladys Olson, James Kelley, Charley Baker, Walter Houghton, Clarence Sexauer, and Donald Cameron.
An advertisement urges readers to take Cascarets tonight to relieve biliousness headaches indigestion and constipation. It promises a morning reset with a clean stomach liver and bowels and a cheerful mood for months, noting even children need gentle cleansing.
A 6 o'clock dinner entertained former Fathers Lights members and organized the C. S. A. society. The yellow decorated room featured a narcissus bouquet at a table set for twenty one. Present were Hardee Nelson Alice Nelson Grace Harris Mabel Forss Sarah McReynolds Myrtle Anderson Mary Redpath Olive Redpath Ellen Nelson Nona Nelson Ethel Hayes Grace Peterman Gertrude Peterman Florence Baumgarten Mya Marvin Gertrude Clemens Beatrice Salz Lilly Brinstad Mrs H B Leonard. servers included Helen Major Myrtle Hanson Florence Douglas Beatrice Buck Gretel Davis.
La Crosse Chapter 22 of the Order of the Eastern Star will hold a card party at the Masonic Temple on Wednesday evening.
Mrs J F Lamb hosted the Embroidery Club Thursday afternoon at 1602 Mississippi Street, with members gathering for sewing and sociability in a residential setting.
Mrs FE Edwards entertained last evening for her daughter Eleanor with twenty guests attending. Miss Vivian Fuller presided at the piano.
Miss Edna Erickson of 1605 Farnam Street hosts a Saturday night party with friends and relatives. Attendees include Jennie McCool Rose Klein Olga Olson Helma Ness Marie Kot nour Frieda Voigt Olga Hansen Bertha Blumer Louise Hegenbarth Kingston Weisbecker Carl Bey Borseth Krabinsky Arthur Ness Olaf Smevog Odin Simonson Melvin Hansen William Pitz John Johnston Morris Lear Kernal Ness Arthur Hanson Joe Erickson. Luncheon followed and entertainment featured piano and violin performances. All guests reported a good time.
Mrs Ed Grove hosted a six o'clock dinner last evening in honor of Mrs W Fitzgerald and her daughter of Eau Claire. Plates were laid for ten.
Mrs. F. M. Egbert entertained at a coffee this afternoon. Mrs. A. M. Anderson of 1342 Kane Street departed Saturday for Corona South Dakota to visit friends and relatives.
The Lit club held a sleighride around the city last evening and finished at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E K O Edwards for lunch. There were forty present.
Mrs J R Davis announces the organization of a new society at 1908 Pine Street. The note invites local ladies to join and participate in planned charitable and social activities. Members urged to attend introductory meetings.
The first division ladies of the Eighth and King streets Methodist church will host a supper in the church parlors on March 17. Public is invited to attend for the St Patrick's Day event.
Mrs. R. F. Green entertained her Sunday school class on her birthday. attendees included Dagny Senstad, Marcella Rice, Bessie Oliver, Frances Willard, Mayme Barron, Greta Orton, Hazel West, Vivian Johnson, Pearl Griffin, Rachel Fjelstad, Ruby Wiles, Winnifred Edwards, Ethel Schrader, Inez Mallory, Verna Rowe, Marjory Staats, and guests Mrs. Robert Lowry, Mrs. E. A. Cramer, and Mrs. Corbett. A sewing basket was given as a gift and all enjoyed the event.
Pittsburg March 1 reports 700 workers at the Clairton plant strike action results in a win for strikers as tensions rise over labor demands. Details on concessions or timeline were not disclosed.
A wealthy man known for discretion lets his wealth speak for him, avoiding public statements while showing power through financial heft. His strategy centers on quiet influence rather than chatter, presenting a figure of understated wealth.
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