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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1906
Page
2
A poem by Alice W. Wheeler honors Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Hunt on their silver wedding anniversary with imagery of silver dew bells and memories. The piece links enduring affection with nature and past friendships across years. It appears alongside social notices mentioning guests and gifts received by Mrs. Guy Reed.
The ad promotes clearance of lawn fabrics and wash goods with deep discounts. It lists Persian and French lawns, 39 cloth, and other fabrics at reduced rates from 1c to 5c per yard, urging customers to choose from leftovers and remaining stocks.
Mrs. L. C. Colman hosted a Wednesday gathering at the Country Club honoring summer visitors Mrs. John Gund of Lexington Kentucky Mrs. Martin of Chicago and Mrs. Merrill of Beloit.
Monday evening Mr and Mrs A S Farnam entertained at the Country club for their daughter Margaret's birthday and for friends soon to depart for their schools. The hall was prettily decorated with wild clematis Japanese lilies and hydrangea. Clemmatis festoons hung from an elk antler mantel display as Kreutzs orchestra played.
Friday evening Mr and Mrs Henry Gund hosted a dancing party at the Country club for their daughters Miss Emma Gund Miss Louise Gund and guest Miss Grace Fertig of Minneapolis The event was described as a delightful affair.
Mrs John Paul hosts a Tuesday 50 o clock tea honoring her granddaughter Miss Marie Paul and grandson John Paul. About thirty guests attended with supper on the lawn, attractively dressed, and entertainment provided by dancing and games for the youths.
Mrs Cameron L Baldwin entertained a few young ladies yesterday afternoon in honor of her sisters the Misses Selma and Vera of Chicago in a refined social gathering at her home.
Mrs Max F Platz entertained Friday afternoon a dozen ladies in honor of Mrs John Gund of Lexington at her home.
Thursday afternoon Mrs. F. H. Hankerson entertained guests at bridge in honor of Mrs. Gund. The social event brought together friends for an afternoon of cards and conversation.
Mrs William McKay entertained three tables Tuesday afternoon in honor of her sister Miss Hudson. The gathering reflected a cordial home event with light conversation and socializing among guests.
The Misses Anna and Ida Boma entertained at cards Wednesday evening. Guests included the Misses Cowell Reddeh Susie Watson F Elea nor Funk Sophie Gantert Martha Lightbody Leona Bechman Edna Semington O Reese Millerer Guentherhema Candrian JW Hack
A sequence of birthday and honor dinners at Bob White cottage marked Viola Doerflinger’s birthday. Guests included numerous Misses from Toronto and Missiveapéli, along with Horace Haley and others. Earlier, J M Hoxon hosted a dinner for Robert Hixon and Frank Suydam of Toledo, with Helen Burton and others present. A separate family dinner for Viola Doerflinger followed with sixteen covers.
Mrs E G Perkins hosted royal cuchre for Mrs George Perkins of Alabama a recent bride Prizes went to Mrs B C Smith Miss McMillan and Mrs H J Hirshheimer Guests included Mesdames F C Sutter A S Farnam George Gordon W G Moss B Smith Will Smith W R Finch C C Looney H J Hirshheimer John Hogan E C Raymond Quay and Misses McMillan Florence Whalen and Mrs George Perkins
Miss Nannie Funk hosted a Wednesday afternoon thimble bee in farewell to her friend Miss Helen Stout. Miss Margaret Farnam won a prize for the neatest and most perfect buttonhole with guests including Eleanor Marston Ruth Grace Heath Olga Candrian Margaret Farnam Louise Emma Gund Grace Fertig Mable West Helen Norbeck Viola Doerflinger Margaret Crosby Matson of Madison.
In warm seasons systemic catarrh varies with climate and prior winter illness. A Little Rock reader credits Peruna with curing years of bowels related ailments after two bottles and urges others to write for confirmation. A Brooklyn businessman reports six bottles of Peruna markedly improving nerves and lasting health.
Eva Taylor Eva Taylor Irene Whippo Margaret Allen Evangeline Black Lydia Whippo Elsie Beyer Myrtle Taylor Mary Boyle Elsie Baldwin Nina Mohium Lilesa Picha Ella Picha
Alex Forbes entertained at a Wednesday lunch in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Charles F. Mjarston. Seven covers were laid. Guests enjoyed coffee, cake, and ice cream in a garden setting with rugs, pillows, and rockers under the trees.
Social note reports Miss Ina Higbee entertaining a small circle of friends at tea on Wednesday afternoon, highlighting a cordial social gathering in a quiet domestic setting.
Mr and Mrs Carl Dalton entertained Mr and Mrs Charles Marston with an automobile ride and picnic at French Lake on Thursday.
Miss Ella Pichan surprised by friends on her sixteenth birthday at 1633 Loomis street. The evening featured many games and refreshments. A silver net ring was given as a token of esteem. Attendees included Misses Mabel Pilger Grace Harris Eva Mahlum Haide Nelson Dora Woodbury Helen Olscott Olga Sather Minnie.
A Monday afternoon Otto launch party honored Mirs. Wright and Miss Marie Wagner of Chicago as guests of Mr. and Mrs. S. W. Anderson. The party included Mr. and Mrs. Anderson, Mirs. Andrew Lees, Mrs. Mary Austin, Mrs. Stephen Martindite, Mrs. W. R. Finch, Misses Gertrude Hogan Marie Wagner Frances Sill Margery Sill Hattie Anderson Tielen Burton and Mrs. Wright.
Miss Katherine Hayes entertained Miss Mirian Eastman of Sheboygan at a Saturday launch ride. Chaperones Mrs. F E Bavns and Mrs. M Hayes oversaw a group including Effie Byrne Edna Byrne Miriam Harrison Helen Gantert Hattie Anderson Alice Borreson Esther Stavrum Mable Young Agnes Young Florence Simon Maud Boyd Marie Kelly Ella Yeahs Julia Water Helen Jacobson Dawson Milwaukee attendee and others from Sheboygan.
Thursday a party of ladies traveled to Wabasha aboard the Lion for an evening return by train. The group included Mrs. Wright and Mrs. Martin of Chicago, Mrs. S. W. Anderson, Mrs. Mary Austin and Miss Gertrude Hogan.
Prof and Mrs F Hi Fowler hosted a small party aboard their launch as they traveled to Ferndale on Tuesday. Friends joined for the excursion and enjoyed the outing on the water and landward stopovers.
Mr and Mrs George A Lukwitz entertained many friends at a luncheon on Thursday. A musical program followed with violinist Miss May Foerster and cornetist William Howard performing for the guests.
Barbara Seitz performed mandolin with Miss Kunigarda Foerster on piano. The pair drew hearty applause for a beautiful musical program that delighted the audience.
Miss Jennie Meller entertained on Tuesday evening honoring her guest Miss Esther Stoft of Minneapolis. Guests included Emma Dittman, Millie Spettel, Grac Hlerkin, Miranda Evjen, Ida Zeisler and Messrs. Arthur Ruplin, Stephen Stryker, Clarence Sorrenson, George Felzner, Eugene Hunt, and Alfret Mueller.
One of the week’s charming events was a musical recital by Mrs W Anderson on Thursday afternoon. Her cousin Mrs Wright from Chicago supplied the program and demonstrated a finely trained soprano voice. The recital was thoroughly enjoyed by all present and regarded as the highlight of the week.
Mrs. E. G. Perkins hosted an informal afternoon reception welcoming Lieut. George Perkins and his bride. The gathering included many of his La Crosse friends who enjoyed renewing acquaintances and meeting the bride.
Mr and Mrs Charles Cramer are mentioned in a personals column with a continuation note indicating further details on page 3.
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