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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
13
Appleton Wis May 16 Word has been received that Mr and Mrs Thomas Pearson formerly of this city and now of Kansas City have been sued by their daughter in law Mrs Alice A Pearson for 100000 dollars for the alleged alienation of the affections of her husband George W Pearson
A saying notes men who weigh words use crooked scares and a wife defends her shiftless husband by claiming his intentions are good.
In Los Angeles on May 16, officials report Clarence S. Darrow’s bribery indictment has been struck from the court calendar. The ruling leaves the case without a trial date and it is expected the district attorney will quash the charges.
Mr. Brewster, Wharton New Jersey public schools physical instructor, advocates boxing for women. He has devised head chest and stomach masks to guard against blows and has introduced them in class, claiming boxing is a beneficial exercise for women and improving how brothers talk to sisters.
Personal notices list musical events and visitors with names and towns such as Andre’s orchestra and Lyric theater tonight. Several figures from La Crosse, Mount Hope, Emmetsburg and nearby towns are mentioned along with business visits and address changes.
Antiseptic oil promotes fast cough relief with a spray or throat mop option. The ad touts a one day cure and provides full directions with each bottle. Prices listed are 25 and 50 cents plus one dollar.
Milkman reports a man’s body found swinging from a rope in a tall tree at Carmon and Albany avenues. Police identify the victim as Henry Frekeson, 54, a carpenter contractor, who had quarreled with his wife and daughter who left him.
Two militia companies guard the county jail after last night’s mob attempts to break in and lynch Tom Lee, alleged slayer of Patrolman Ogletree, Frank Soles, and Will Moore. The mob used railroad rails to smash windows in the attack.
In Abington Massachusetts on May 16 the inquest into the death of Rear Admiral Joseph G. Eaton U S N retired resumed as Mrs Jennie May Eaton sat in Plymouth jail planning her defense against the murder charge. The inquest seeks to determine where the poison was purchased that ended his life.
Pueblo Colorado report says Austin Carter celebrated Fathers Day by firing shots that ruined his mother-in-law's Easter hat. The saloonkeeper who sold him liquor described as giving courage was fined $50.
The advertisement touts Poslam as a modern remedy to heal diseased and itching skin including eczema and acne and claims Poslam Soap protects against infection while improving color and texture. It cites free samples at Emergency Laboratories in New York City and lists prices for Poslam and Poslam Soap.
Mrs Will Hickisch entertained a social coffee in honor of Miss Olga Candrian daughter of Mr and Mrs Adolph Candrian. Engagement to Mr Marshall Field of Vancouver B C was announced and she is expected to wed in June. Guests included Mrs Albert Gantert Mrs Harry Watkins Mrs Sutor Miss Flora Guenther and others.
Mrs Stephen Martindale entertained fifteen ladies at a coffee yesterday afternoon. Several guests had recently returned from abroad and the gathering centered on travel tales and sightseeing in the old country.
Mr. Carl Michel returns from a two week Montana trip. Mr. Alex Moll travels south for Banana Crate business. Mr. I. G. Loomis spends days in Minneapolis. Tracy Burke, in San Diego, recovers from illness per note to B. R. Burke. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Nelson and Margery visit Chicago. Mr. E. M. Wing travels to Madison on business.
Rushford residents report visits by Mrs J R Parish and Mrs Lee to Houston and calls by Bishop Heffron and Rev O Regan. The Rushford band plans open air concerts in the park starting May 12. Frank Stockdale spoke on The Dawn of Plenty at Rushford High School. Numerous residents and visitors are listed, with school, church, and civic updates. The new fishway at Rushford Dam is now complete and fishing laws near it are enforced.
The London Trades Council protests Walter H. Page as United States ambassador to Britain and asks President Wilson to recall the appointment. The council accuses Page of opposing organized labor and forwarded its resolution to President Wilson and British Foreign Secretary Sir Edward Grey.
May 16 report from New York notes the Anhut bribery case against John N. Anhut for freeing Harry K Thaw from Matteawan continues. Dr John Russell former Matteawan superintendent and Horace A Hoffman Thaws confidential agent were named as primary witnesses to be called. Thaw was returned to Matteawan after yesterday's testimony but may be recalled.
The Rocky Mountain association of the A A U embracing Colorado, Wyoming and New Mexico was formally organized at a meeting in Denver today.
North Yakima Washington resident D M Rand finally gets a Massachusetts war service back pay check worth 125 dollars. The delayed payment arrives after half a century, highlighting a long unfulfilled veteran benefit.
A series of reader questions to Dr JAP Baker covers weight loss cures, rheumatism remedies, bronchial relief, stomach digestion, insomnia, nervous prostration, liver and kidney support, bedwetting cure for children, catarrh treatment, and dandruff. Replies recommend specific tonics, tablets, tinctures, and compounded mixtures with instructions and dosage directions.
May 16. Paul J Patten president of the Lake Zurich Dairy company was seriously injured and Thomas J Slack clerk at the Hotel Planters was instantly killed when Patten drove his car into the Rush street bridge rail to avoid plunging into the Chicago river.
A concise essay-like note asserts that a slim woman can broaden her perspective by pursuing education and reading. It emphasizes self improvement, discipline, and practical goals as paths to personal growth.
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