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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1909
Page
5
Miss Jennie Engebretson of Barre Wisconsin wed Newton Jones of Vera South Dakota on July 17 in Chamberlain South Dakota. The couple plans housekeeping in Vera. Only family knew of the plan until the telegrams arrived.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Hazel entertained a Madison visitor Miss Hester Harper at a company event. Twenty four guests joined in card play and needlework with Miss Ag Anderson helping with serving.
Miss Florence Beisel hosted a five hundred party yesterday. Miss Miriam Harrison won the prize.
Miss Hammie Oster entertained fifteen young ladies in honor of her cousin Miss Mary Garner of Redwood Falls at a formal coffee gathering with invitations and social chatter.
A Saturday noon ceremony in West Salem united Miss Emily Olson of Madison and Mr. Ed Rietz of Chicago. Rev. McKee performed the rite with Miss Clara Kaser of La Crosse as attendant. Receptions followed at the homes of George Miller and John Ulrich before the couple began a southern wedding tour.
Dr and Mrs Colleran depart for Minnetonka to stay with Dr and Mrs F B Kremer for a couple of weeks. Mrs G C Hixon travels to Mankato Minnesota for a week with her son W L Hixon. Mrs W E Sawyer goes to Seattle Washington to visit Mrs Alfred Anderson. Miss Helen McArthur camping at Mauston with friends. Mr and Mrs C S Van Auken and family and Hallie Hirshheimer leave for Trout Lake for two weeks. Mrs Jay Northup and daughter Helen visit Chicago then return home. Mr and Mrs John Langdon and family and Miss Belle Boyd stay at the Boyd cottage in Dresbach for a week. W J Ferris returns from a business trip to Chicago.
Ten thousand dollars to loan on real estate at five percent. Inquire of B. H. Volz. If you need fire insurance consult B. H. Volz special agent for fire insurance companies. New s phone 439 R.
The Red Wing Flyer crossed through La Crosse on the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul route en route to Peoria Illinois for the Western Power Boat Association regatta on August 17 and 18. James T Day, president of the board of public works, aims to start collecting water rents at the year’s start to stop seasonal delays and reduce tax dodges by about 18 percent. Dr W M Colleran leaves for Minneapolis for a week or ten day vacation. Charles K Harrison departs West Avenue South for Seattle and other western points on a four week trip visiting his parents. Harrison, formerly of the city, is involved with Gund Brewing Company interests.
Mil waukee hosts state golf tournament figures Figman Warfield and others. City council to tackle water probe. Yeomen picnic set for Aug 18. Fire chiefs head to Grand Rapids for national meet. Theater season announced with Wood and Ward and many headlining acts including May Robson and David Warfield.
Price ranges show 75c to 2.00 dollars for some goods, 2.00 to 4.00 dollars for others, and 1.00 to 2.00 dollars in another category, with a tier noted as T5e to 1.50 dollars.
A flurry of local residents return from visits to Spring Grove Cashton New Albia and De Soto while La Crosse hosts guests and visitors from Milwaukee Sparta Davenport and Iowa City. Notables include John L. Sullivan discussed for a Vernon County Fair boxing exhibition and others visiting relatives or staying with friends in area towns.
A lightning bolt struck the La Crosse and Southeastern depot at Stoddard during a Wednesday night storm, causing about 158 dollars in damage. It burned an immense hole in the roof and set the building ablaze. The fire was extinguished by the Stoddard fire department. books and records were damaged by water. The incident occurred around 7 30.
Mrs. Grace Lawson of St. Louis sues W. Karbe in Parsons Kansas district court for breach of promise seeking 5000 dollars. Karbe, a local grocer, faced a confrontation when Lawson arrived during a store interview with another woman. a prior assault charge against Karbe was dismissed and costs paid. The suit cites Lawson’s claimed influential relatives in St. Louis where Karbe was previously in business.
The Airdome presents a three act bill featuring head and hand balancing by the Hassmans with a remarkable youth, Edwin Warren the comic, and Drake and his dogs. Warren amuses with songs and jokes while Drake showcases high jumping greyhounds and other trained canine feats that captivate local audiences.
An optical advert promises glasses that correct defective vision reducing headaches and eye discomfort. W T Irvine, a graduate optician with twelve years in the optical business, offers consultation and glasses at a reasonable price from 429 Main St.
The program features Hary Marden, a local vocalist, delivering an excellent voice. A illustrated song for the week is shown and moving pictures are praised as master pieces of kinetoscopic art.
In Beverly Massachusetts on August 13 1911 the debate over who should accompany the president runs through fifty cities. Local committees press to secure seating for every official and ally while Secretary Carpenter struggles to coordinate the presidential carriage plans amid widespread demands.
The speaker discusses coordinating programs into a small book showing route events in chronological order. He notes the ongoing flow of items will push printing the booklet to about a year after the president's trip concludes.
In St Joseph Missouri on August 13 the Typographical convention after hours of debate rejected Delegate Rowe of Los Angeles proposal to remove the Times fight from international officers. President Lynch was sustained by a vote of 186 to 8. The international officers were guests at a dinner hosted by the Mailers.
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