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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 1908
Page
5
Services at the poor farm were held Sunday with Prof. Trevor directing a quartet under Prof. Harry Packman. The group included Miss Ida Aiken Mrs. E. E. Dow Otto Zielke and John E. Thornbury. They sang several anthems and hymns to the appreciation of attendees.
A mass at St Joseph's Cathedral Bishop Schwebach will celebrate the anniversary of Rt. Rev. K. C. Flasch former bishop of the La Crosse diocese who died August 12 1891.
The male quartet from Charles City college presented a musical program at the German Methodist church Sunday morning before a delighted congregation. The voices were strong and the ensemble offered an unusually good performance as part of a tour to promote the college.
A speaker argues that if a man does not exhaust his money on his family, he will inevitably lose it through some other channel. The remark underscores caution about misapplied generosity and financial stewardship.
Saengerfest committee decides not to levy a second assessment to cover deficits from the festival. Bills totaling 1700 dollars are ordered paid, but financial standing remains unclear. The Auditorium will be rented to raise funds before demolition under President Doerflinger, while Secretary Utermoehl notes praise from band officers.
Miss Marie Watson leaves Saturday for Minneapolis and Minnetonka for two weeks. Mr. Alex Forbes departs tomorrow for Caledonia New York to visit old friends. Mrs Chapman and children return to St Paul. Miss Minnie Walker and Miss Edna Walker to follow. Agnes Lund of Omaha visits Miss Bertha Lawrence. Mrs Schmidt of White Plains travels to Lake Geneva to visit daughter. Mrs Charles McDonald hosts sister-in-law Mrs Robert Ross from Alabama. Burton James returns from Lake Chetek trip. Mrs F H Hankerson and daughters head east to Atlantic City and New York. Mrs Paul Pamperin and children tour Milwaukee to visit her parents.
Mrs. Bert E. Loving died Sunday at 5 30 p m at 729 Mill Street from heart trouble. A Sparta resident 25 years who moved to the city two years ago she was 50. She leaves five children Elvina Elizabeth and Charles in La Crosse Cora Spence in Minneapolis and Nattie. Four sisters and three brothers survive. Funeral from the residence at 6 30 a m tomorrow. Remains shipped at 8 00 a m to Ontario for interment William Dwyer in charge.
Herman Wold of Hallock bound over on $500 bail before United States Commissioner Mix on a charge of using the mails for blackmail. The alleged victim is J. Kitchen of Valhalla, North Dakota.
Last Friday families of Dr. Gunderson Mr. Skaar Mrs. C A Olberg Mrs Homer Hart and Dorothy gathered at Pettibone park for a community picnic with neighbors enjoying a sunny afternoon at the lakefront site.
A party led by Rev. and Mrs. J. S. Lowe including Mrs. Homer Hart and Dorothy Mrs. Drummond and Mary Drummond Mrs. Mary Austin Knute Houck Betty and Virginia Hill departed this morning aboard the steamer La Crosse bound for Wabasha.
Announcement of the engagement between Miss Minnie Fay and Mr. Manley S Jackson of Cowell California.
Mrs W S Allen of 423 North Fourth Street was honored by Yeo Men of America members on Friday evening July 31 before her move to Prescott Oregon. At the Fry home 415 South Fifth Street music and singing followed by a garnet ring gift reflecting esteem from fellow Yeomen. Several families attended including Mr Fred Ender and wife and many others.
The fourth semi annual meeting of the Wisconsin Retail Granite and Marble Dealers Association will be held in this city August 11 12 and 13 with several hundred delegates expected. Vic President Gardner has aided arrangements and Minnesota and Iowa invitations bode large attendance. Sessions occur at City Hall council chamber with a social program including city rides Oak Grove Cemetery and a Mississippi River excursion.
Col William Vilas remains in poor condition in Madison, with only occasional signs of partial consciousness. His right side is still paralyzed and his overall status is not improving, though not more critical than the past week.
To friends and neighbors who kindly aided us in the bereavement and loss of our daughter and sister Hilda Oline we extend our thanks. Mr. and Mrs. J Thompson and Family.
A 35 cent family excursion to Lansing is advertised for Saturday August 8 on the steamer Rutledge. The trip leaves La Crosse at 9 30 a.m. and returns at 7 30 p.m with a three hour stop at Lansing.
Minneapolis hosted the 1910 convention of the I S W A where delegates announced women may become beneficiary members on the same terms as men. New grand lodge officers were elected for two years: President P J Smith Eau Claire. Vice president Arvil Queberg Minneapolis. Secretary Adolph Millsness Eau Claire. Treasurer Lewis Larson Cumberland. Head physician J S Kjelland Crookston. Board of directors include J B Bouman Cloquet Olaf Blom Superior H A Johnson Black River Falls R O Helsen Menominee and Albert Nelson Eau Claire.
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