Ask for bids on new auditorium in La Crosse
At a La Crosse Saengerfest general committee meeting held at Germania hall the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra was hired after a report by Joseph Riese and R Kreutz. John Utermoehl was chosen to attend the Concordia Singing Society golden jubilee in Peoria Illinois and departed last night. The committee decided to invite bids from local contractors for the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse Saengerfest Association
Germania Hall
Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra
Joseph Riese
R. Kreutz
Milwaukee
John Utermoehl
Concordia Singing Society of
Peoria
Utermoehl
Auditorium Erection Plans for Market Square
The report discusses plans to build an auditorium on the market square with an estimated cost ranging from six thousand to seven thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Market Square
Former Resident Dies in Dakota
John R. Russell receives notice of his brother-in-law Mahlon Farmin death in Plaza North Dakota at age 68. Farmin, a former La Crosse resident, lived 18 years in this city before moving last April to a North Dakota claim with his wife and adopted daughter. He leaves a widow and two daughters Mrs. C. H. Sennes of Houston and Mrs. George Kent of Grand Forks. Body to be interred at Plaza.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Russell
Mahlon Farmin
la Crosse
Plaza
N.D
North Dakota
C. H. Sennes
Houston
George Kent
Grand Forks
N. D
Personal notices from La Crosse area residents
Captain W A Thompson returns from Winona. Miss Florence Thill visits Minneapolis friends. Mrs Minnie Thurber returns from Racine visiting her son Philip at the Racine military academy. Charles Smith returns from Milwaukee for his brother in law's funeral. L M Sturdevant leaves for Madison on railway matters. Wall papers advertised by Heystek's Fourth street. Mrs M M Cinley of Minneapolis guests of Mr and Mrs Sloane. Local business callers include J A Healy, Julius Franz, G F Mann, G W Livingston, T M Abbotts, Mrs Sarah J Phillips, John Klaus, Michael Mueller, P Gullickson, Wm Hornby, M Tschirger, Alva Lourks, Dick Miles, W H Hunt. Dr George Powell referenced. Hack calls on phone 179. W W Manders or similar not present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Thompson
Winona
Florence Thill
Minneapolis
Will Powell
Minnie Thurber
Racine
Philip
Racine Military Academy
Charles Smith
Milwaukee
L. M. Sturdevant
Madison
Heystek’s
Fourth Street
Heystek's
Market Square
M. M. Cinley
Caledonia
Sarah J. Phillips
Oskaloosa
John Klaus
Merrill
la Crosse
Michael Mueller
Sparta
George Powell
P. Gullickson
Mindoro
Wm. Hornby
Viroqua
M. Tschirger
Dubuque
Alva Lourks
Hack
Gateway City
M. Ryan
Directors to Elect Officers Thursday
The Deutscher Verein of the Germania held its annual meeting reviewing the past year's work. Officers' reports were received and directors elected for the upcoming year: Alfred Bosshard, O H Klein, C F Run kle, Hugo Schick, Carl Noelke, Otto Wieland. An officer election will be held at a special board meeting Thursday evening in Germania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deutscher Verein
The
Germania
Alfred Bosshard
O. H. Klein
C. F. Runkle
Hugo Schick
Carl Noelke
Otto Wieland
Saengerfest Rehearsals Delayed To May 20
L Utermoehl reports a letter from Theodore Kelbe conductor of the Saengerbund stating rehearsals in the city are postponed until May 20. Prof Kelbe will review the list of cities to be represented and rehearse the chorus so all 75 societies sing in harmony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Utermoehl
Saengerfest Association
Theodore Kelbe
Saengerbund
Prof. Kelbe
Former Lacrosse Girl Married Former Lacrosse Girl
Miss Louis Pitkin, united in marriage to Earl C. Pounds of North Prairie North Dakota, is daughter of Milo Pitkin former county clerk. Mrs Pounds has a wide acquaintance in this city after moving to Sawyer North Dakota where they reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Pitkin
Earl C. Pounds
North Prairie
North Dakota
Milo Pitkin
Pounds
Sawyer
N. D
Betting Advice From a Professor Sparks Classroom Banter
A professor tells students that any form of betting is sinful and vulgar. A student jokes that this ends the alphabet, prompting the professor to reward the student with extra Greek lessons.
Social Trainmen Ball in La Crosse a Brilliant Success
The Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen held a post Lenten dance at Linkerhall in La Crosse with about 159 couples attending. Kreutz's orchestra performed while decorations in red white and green lit the hall and supper was served in the U C T hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Linkerhall
Brotherhood of
Railway
Kreutz
U. C. T. Hall
J. R. Canan
W. A. Wash
A. Grunner
J. P. Downey
G. Hickey
C. Cas
C. Gifford
C. M. Larson
W. J. McGaughren
C. A. McCann
H. Warren
T. Devine
W. Barber
G. E. Smith
A. Exping
W. A. Nutting
C. J. Hill
M. J. Holman
F. C. Ehman
J. Graham
Joint church debate set for April rescheduled date
The Brotherhood of St Paul from the First Methodist church and the Brotherhood of Andrew and Phillip from the First Baptist church will debate Thursday evening in the M E church social hall. The date was moved from April 23 to April 39 due to an earlier error, drawing much interest for both sides strong oratory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of St. Paul
First Methodist Church
Brotherhood of Andrew and Phillip
First Baptist Church
M. E
Miss Pansy Gage Leaves for Milwaukee Studies
Miss Pansy Gage, who has been home for the Easter holidays visiting her parents, left last evening for Downer College Milwaukee to resume her studies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Gage
Downer College
Milwaukee
Farewell Dinner Held For Miss Anna Burian
Miss Bertha Bronska hosted a Sunday farewell for Miss Anna Burian who departs for Europe Wednesday evening. Attendees included Mary Svoboda, Bertha Gigerbil, Kathryn First, Marie Kucera, and Elizabeth Sonkup. The guests enjoyed games and a delightful evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Bronska
Anna Burian
Europe
Mary Svoboda
Bertha Gigerbil
Kathryn First
Marie Kucera
Elizabeth Sonkup
Caledonia Street M E Church Ladies Plan Coffee and Health Talk
The third division announces a Thursday afternoon coffee at Mrs. Frank Pierce home 1618 George Street with a 6 o clock chicken pie supper and expects large attendance. On Friday afternoon the society will host a health lecture in the church parlors by Mrs Maloney a specialist in this field attracting strong interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caledonia Street
M. E. Church Ladies’ Aid Society
Frank Pierce
George Street
Ladies’ Society
Maloney
Embroidery Club to Meet Tomorrow Afternoon
The Embroidery club will be entertained tomorrow afternoon by Mrs. J. F. Wilson at Eleventh and Main streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Embroidery Club
J. F. Wilson
Eleventh
Main Streets
Mrs Kreuger Hosts Eleventh Wedding Anniversary Party
Mrs S A Kreuger 420 Jackson Street hosted an informal afternoon and evening party in honor of her eleventh wedding anniversary. Supper was served at five o clock and many remembrances were given. Guests included Mrs P K Hieckel Mrs P Niedbalski Mrs A Berndt Mrs Fred G Haan Mrs M Woyteski Mrs N F Farnum and Mrs Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. A. Kreuger
Jackson Street
Kreuger
P. K. Hieckel
P. Niedbalski
A. Berndt
Fred G. Haan
M. Woyteski
N. F. Farnum
Edwards
Kidney Cure Testimony From Wayne Suffering Patient
Mr S L Bowen of Wayne West Virginia reports kidney disease left him bedridden and unable to stand straight. He says Foley’s Kidney Cure cured him with one dollar bottle and part of the second, while others failed.
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John C. Burns
Fruit House
Segelke & Kohlhaus Manufacturing CO
Second and
Cass Streets
S. Front ST
Main ST
Alice
Chas. Beyschlag
Droggist
Dakota
America
Kansas City
Hoeschler Bros
Rexall
Erhart
RED Cross
FAGLE
Woodman Hall
Kreutz’s Complete Orchestra
Irvine
W. T. Irvine
Shur
Illinois College
Fred Dittman Hardware CO
Society
Geo
Woessner
Jico
F. Woessner
Geo.f. Woessner
Toile du Nord
Hynne-Benaud Granite CO
Third and
King Streets
la Crosse, Wis
Electric Theatre
Woodward Supply Co
Pierrot
Brittany
Louise
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