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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
5
A Swedish dialect comedy titled A Prince of Sweden delights crowds with bright, fresh humor and lively performance. The season’s reception remains strong as audiences respond to its charm and wit.
Theatrical critics praise the American play A Prince of Sweden now in touring form led by Carl Olson in the lead role. The company adds several high class specialties and promises a long prosperous run. Matinee and night show scheduled for Sunday, Aug. 15 in La Crosse.
A severe electrical and rain storm struck Chicago early today causing extensive flooding in downtown basements and streets. Wires were pulled down and police and fire telegraph systems damaged but no accidents or deaths were reported. the rain was the heaviest in years.
A dense personals list notes Esther Campbell’s two week visit to Black River Falls and Susie McDonald’s return from St. Paul and Minneapolis. The piece also records numerous travels, social visits, weddings in La Crosse, concert and violin activities at the School of Music, Yeomen picnic plans, and a river division freight shift amid the Milwaukee Road rush.
Social life remains lively with luncheon teas and a well attended Thursday dance at the Country club. Bridge duplicate whist and five hundred continue, and several launch rides and picnics proceeded despite warnings. Visitors from out of town joined various small social events.
Misses Ebba and Agnes Stubbs sisters of Mrs. W P Cunningham will depart for Chicago homes at week end. Ebba Stubbs serves as private secretary to Rev James Rowe Chicago Home Missionary and Church Extension society. West Avenue Methodist church youth held a parsonage reception last Tuesday with about twenty youths, many guests including Hoganson of Pine Bluff Ark formerly La Crosse.
Mrs Alfred James hosted a small supper at her King Street home with guests including Mrs W B Webb of Hamilton Colorado Mrs Ball of Joplin Missouri Mrs John Brindley Mrs F H Holbrook Mrs E E Marston Miss Jennie Brindley of Minneapolis and Miss Jefferson. Mrs H Berger held a luncheon for her sister Mrs Goodman of Chicago. Mrs David Drummond and Mrs Lawrence hosted twelve ladies at Mrs Mary Austins studio at the YWCA Friday with Mrs Schlugeston of Sheboygan Falls as guest of honor.
Miss Margaret Bisel hosted four tables of five hundred on Thursday in honor of her sister Florence Beisel who is vacationing at home. Miriam Harrison won the prize amid a guest list including Mrs. Ed. Bart, Mrs. Oscar Klandrud, Mrs. Will Whyte of Milwaukee, and many others from West Salem and Racine.
Mrs. Fred Miller of North Seventh Street entertained the Birthday Club with a social gathering. The event featured light refreshments and friendly conversation among members.
Yesterday afternoon a farewell surprise party was given in honor of Howard Gates by a small group of friends. Ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Helen Bailey Neva West Edith Pryor Alice Pryor Meta Mueller Clara Fox Mary Knapp Alvin Hill Sybil West Dale Lathrop Herbert Moss Archie Olberg Duncan Bowles and Walter Schroeder.
Mrs Hiram Goddard hosted a tea at the Country Club in honor of her daughter Mrs Charles Bottsford with numerous guests including Mesdames A Hyslop Jessie Holway G W Gordon W R Montague S H Russell F A Copeland J M Hixon G W Burton Dyson Daggett James Hogan F H Holbrook T H Spence E J Evans W H Tarbox L C Colman C J Felber and several Misses Freda Michel Barbara Russell Edna Holbrook Florence ONeil Edna Tarbox Wednesday Mrs W L Crosby gave a luncheon for Mrs Usher lasting a few ladies in attendance.
Miss Lina Bosshard hosted a thimble bee for a dozen friends Thursday afternoon at her Cass street home. The gathering honored Miss Lenora Bechman.
Shuman acted as hostess at a social coffee in honor of guest Miss Marie Stewart of Washington DC. Attendees included Mrs. Helen Lawrence Miss Hester Harper from Madison Wis Miss Hazel Josten Bunge Edna Sielstad Susie Jessie and Stella Trane Daisy and Edna Jacobson arrived late. Others present were Mrs. H M Elliott of Brooklyn NY Mrs John Elliott Mrs Jack Hengstler Mrs Hurtger Mesdames H M and Joe Sieger Mrs Frank Munz and Miss Mae Williams.
Yesterday afternoon the Embroidery club was conveyed to the Ott houseboat aboard the Otto launch. The group enjoyed a pleasant and enjoyable outing despite the rainy weather.
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