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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1907

Page

5

Summer society highlights in city entertainments

Social season peaks with numerous visits and gatherings at country clubs and homes. Mrs John Bayer Mrs L C Colman and Miss Anna Paul hosted luncheons while Mrs J L Pettingill held a five hundred party for Mrs J W Cook and Mrs Davidson. Additional events include bridge linen showers tenns parties and picnics with Pasadena visits by Mrs Elsie Gile Scott and Mrs Frederick Hankerson.

John Bayer L. C. Colman Anna Paul J. L. Pettingill J. W. Cook Minneapolis Davidson Hood River Max Platz James Walker Reid Scotland Lydia Dalgren Susie Nusted Leona Doerflinger Margery Gordon Elsie Gile Scott Frederick HH. Hankerson Pasadena

Leona Doerflinger Hosts Youth Party at Bob White Cottage

Mrs William Doerflinger chaperoned a party of about fifteen young people at Bob White Cottage Wednesday afternoon for her daughter Miss Leona. The cottage and surrounding woods echoed with voices of the group.

William Doerflinger Bob White Leona

Young Folks Enjoy Afternoon Refreshments on Veranda

Young folks spent several hours at a delightful veranda gathering. Refreshments were served at 5 o'clock and the attendees clearly enjoyed the pleasant ambiance and company.

Tennis party prizes go to two rival players

Yesterday afternoon Miss Margery Gordon hosted a tennis tournament at her home for fourteen friends. Prizes were awarded to Miss Marie Paul and Miss Frances Egbert. Guests included Misses Marie Paul Gretchen Salzer Laura Cunningham Josephine Traer Dorothy Ellen Hixon Dorothy Usher Jeanette Hankerson Leona Doerftlinger Mary Evans Margaret Edston Dorothy Wing Margaret Taylor Helen Anderson and Frances Egbert.

Miss Paul Hosts Luncheon for Chicago Guest

Miss Anne Paul entertained at a handsome luncheon for ten at her home yesterday honoring Mrs. Wright of Chicago. Mrs. Hamlin Garland of West Selem was an out of town guest.

Miss Paul Anne Paul Wright Chicago Hamlin Garland West Selem

Scotch tea honors Mrs Walker’s sister Miss Reid

Mrs James Walker of Colwell court entertained many friends at a Scotch tea on Wednesday for her sister Miss Reid newly arrived from Scotland. Guests carried their work and enjoyed a social hour with Scotch dishes described as novel and highly tasty. Attending were Mesdames Albert Platz Max Platz L B Raymond C P Dorset Henry Faville C C Looney F C Sutter George Marvin N Frey P S McArthur Martin T B Lawrence R F Weston E R Savage O Tolleferson and the Misses Tucker Marion Dorset Nannie Colwell Carrie Marsh.

James Walker Colwell Court F. C. Sutter George Marvin N. Frey P. S. McArthur Martin T. B. Lawrence R. F. Weston E. R. Savage O. Tollefferson Misses Tucker Chicago Marion Dorset Nannie Colwell Carrie Marsh

Social bridge party hosts thirty five guests at Platz home

Friday afternoon Mrs. Max F Platz entertained about thirty five guests at cards. Six tables of bridge were played. The prize was taken by Miss Mitchell Tucker of Chicago. Mrs. E O Edwards entertained two tables of bridge Thursday after noon.

Max F. Platz Mitchell Tucker Chicago E. O. Edwards

Cottage Occupants Near the City Named in List

Among those occupying cottages near the city are at Eagle Bluff in the Holly cottage J M Holley J M Holley Jr and Messrs Alex and Horace Holley Mr and Mrs W A Pryor and family and Mr and Mrs W F Benton and son At Linwood cottage are Mrs S H Russell Miss Russell and Miss Grace Webber Mr and Mrs Henry Hallalaure and family at Ferndale The Rev and Mrs J S Lowe have gone to Rice Lake for a month Dr and Mrs Watterson and daughter and Mr and Mrs Fewiett at a cottage on French Island

Eagle Bluff Holly Cottage J. M. Holley Alex and Horace Holley W. A. Pryor W. F. Benton Linwood Cottage S. H. Russell Russell Grace Webber Henry Hallalaure Ferndale J. S. Lowe Rice Lake Watterson Fewiett French Island

Willoughbys Travel for Outing and Visits in New York

Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Willoughby and family journeyed to Utica and other New York locales for their met outing. Mr. and Mrs. R. Thomas Ives of Guttenberg arrived to reside at the James Thomason place. Mrs. Scott Smith spent the week at Warrens Wisconsin with relatives. Miss Florence Bowman departs for Victory Iowa then targets Colon Panama for a government hospital assignment next month. Mr. and Mrs. Neil Curry and son Earl left for Lake Minnetonka Minnesota to spend two weeks there.

A. S. Willoughby Utica New York R. Thomas Ives Guttenberg James Neil Curry Earl Lake Minnetonka Minn

PERSONALS NOTES FROM LA CROSSE CITY EVENTS

Mrs A Daundry and daughter return from St Paul. Mrs L W Schroeder guest in Milwaukee. many residents visit friends in La Crosse. dances and garden concert planned at Centennial hall Aug 11. Moonlight excursion on J S Aug 15. various visits in city and surrounding towns. local businesses advertise piano sales and painting services.

A. Daundry St. Paul L. W. Schroeder Milwaukee Will Powell Margery Savage T. P. Able Sparta W. C. Higbee Seiler’s Fred Schultz Bohemian Knights Centennial Hall Otto Ponti Illinois Chas. Macenion Stockton F. A. Weires Dubuque George Powell W. A Gateway City A. Ruhoff S. 7Th St Ole Jensen E. Burns Prairie du Chien la Crosse A. C. Patent Burr Oak W. S. Wright Merrill Wis Riley Viroqua W. H.angle Reedsboro H. Kerbhotz Chocrane J. H. Isbell Dreshbach Charles Oney Colorado Springs Colo C. K. Gunther Hokah P. J. Seine Harry Lewis Fay Lewis and Bros. Cigar Company T. H. Hammon Galesville J. S Jual Dell Valley City N. D C. Minor Chicago Marie McCall A. A. Kemp

Public Dock Approved by La Crosse Council

City council authorized a public dock on the riverfront near Spence park to aid small craft. A report recommended $190 for a boom purchase and the work to begin immediately, prompted by the La Crosse Motor Boat Club petition seeking landing space along the riverfront.

Spence Park la Crosse Motor Boat Club Motor Boat Club

If Riot An Order To Fire Would Be Given

A sergeant questions a recruit about following a firing order during exercise The recruit says he would not fire if the order meant shooting his parents as they are already dead The dialogue tests obedience and morality in a military training scenario

I Dan W Dale Dead Daniel Webster Dale Sr Died

Daniel Webster Dale Sr longtime manager of the John Robinson Shows died at his home on Madison Road Oakley Ohio He was a brother in law of Mrs C A Hunt of this city Dr and Mrs Kilbs of Albert Lea are visiting friends in the city over Sunday Also promotional note: Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley route via Niagara Falls offers through trains for Philadelphia excursions in July with descriptive literature available from Geo W Wallg A G P T A Grand Trunk Railway System Chicago Adams St

Chatfield E. F. Coffer Waukon G. E. Dyer Mankota la Crosse D. C. Armstrong Albert Lea Dan Healy Wausau C. E. Rewalt Melrose H. N. Jefferson Sparta H. C. Remmington Superior W. E. Crowell Grand Rapids A. C. Meerge J. S S. R. Wakefiield C. L. Veitz West Salem Dan. W. Dale Daniel Webster Dale, Sr John Robinson Madison Road Oakley Ohio C. A. Hunt Mrs. Kilbs New York Philadelphia Grand Trunk Lehigh Valley Niagara Falls Geo. W. Wallg Grand Trunk Roadway System Adams St

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