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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1906
Page
5
Report of a rubber exhibit at a national shoe and leather fair in Cleveland. Attendees from across the country explore rubber as a key commodity, with fashion items and fabrics displayed. Court and probation references appear in scattered dialogue.
Local La Crosse notices reveal a Granite company cutting prices below cost while facing communications about its rights and material shortages. The firm plans to retire from business and may continue aggressive discounting, with mailed messages signaling continued low pricing.
In Philadelphia on August 25, Mrs. Margaret Fogerty, grieving over her daughter's marriage held the night before, swallowed creosote and said she would die. She appeared cheerful at the ceremony, bidding guests good night, then woke morose the next morning.
The League of Wisconsin Municipalities will meet in La Crosse in 1907. City attorney Paul W. Minhoney announced the arrangement, fulfilling a promised rotation for hosting duties two years earlier.
The Wisconsin 907 League will expand to a larger circuit with better finances after conferences between President Powers and multiple club presidents. Officials report that nearly all financial difficulties have been resolved and support secured.
The annual picnic of the knights and ladies of the Maccabees of the Western Wisconsin district will be held in Myrick Park here next week with the exact date to be announced.
Mr and Mrs Pfaff and their child were in a runaway horse incident on a level road. Mrs Pfaff was thrown over the dashboard and dragged for several rods. Mr Pfaff was thrown out but managed to stop the horses. The child escaped unharmed.
The column lists Miss A. R. Burnag Partridge hosting a social in Minneapolis with her brother W Bartlett of Oswe James Peterson and G Finch of Fer at La Crosse hospital returnees Peter Peterson a punch bowl passer to Chicago M L La Court foreman of a Milwaukee North Side repair left for Lavake Waukee Mrs R Roeder entertained guests Mrs T W honor of Miss Bartlett and Kaiser of Burlington 14 Cove. Many residents visit various towns including Black River Fair Irmne McQuarters and Horner in Manes Myron Collins f ly Arkansas visiting G H Welch Avon en route to Minneapolis to resume studies at the state dental university.
A barn on Joseph Rocheld’s Brinkman’s Ridge farm was struck by lightning during Wednesday’s storm and sustained serious damage. No injuries to people or cattle were reported.
La Crosse and Eau Claire played nineteen innings to a 2 2 tie as darkness halted play at the start of the twentieth. Jones pitched for La Crosse and Speiser for Eau Claire held the champs in check. A doubleheader was scheduled to decide the contest.
Miss Bertha Lawrence entertained a dozen young women Friday afternoon for Miss Florence Taylor. Guests spent the afternoon sewing rags for a colonial rug to be presented to the honoree for her new home.
Miss Agnes Vincent entertained several young women on Friday afternoon. Present were Miss Jessie Easson of Spokane Washington, Florence Keating, Helen Gallagher, Rose and Clara Boshery, Mable Bryant, Hazel Josten, Katherine Martindale and Bertha Swaim.
Mesdames McCann and Horner hosted a trolley ride in honor of Mrs Shultz visiting from Galesburg Illinois. Refreshments followed at Mrs Horner's residence.
German Methodist Church at Seventh and Ferry hosts Sunday school 9 15 a m sermon 10 30 a m The Devil s Sneer Epworth League 7 p m Miss Meta Mermendi leads preaching 7 45 p m The Drowning Monarch Pastor preaches both services West Avenue Methodist between Mississippi and Jackson streets Henry Goodsell pastor Sunday 10 40 a m and 8 p m Mt Stanford Y M C A secretary speaks in the morning and at 8 p m on Y M C A work Sunday school 12 m Epworth League 7 15 p m Filling the House of God leader Arthur Horton
The First Church of Christ Scientist on King Street between Fifth and Sixth holds 10:30 a m services with the subject "Man" The reading room is open daily from 2 to 5 in the church.
German M E church at Berlin and Clinton streets schedules Sunday school at 9 15 morning worship at 10 30 with Rev W P Schein as pastor and two evening services to follow.
The English Lutheran church of the Holy Trinity on West Avenue and Ferry Street led by Rev. J. J. Clemens holds the eleventh Sunday after Trinity service at 10 45 a m with Sunday school at 9 30 a m The Luther league of the state of Wisconsin will hold its annual convention in the church from August 30 to 31
Worship at 10 30 a m led by Pastor Henry Faville with the morning sermon titled Things Worth Living For. Sunday school at noon. Young people's meeting at 6 30 p m at the First Methodist Church followed by union services at 7 30 p m preached by Rev Henry Faville.
Advertises Foley's Kidney Cure as a cure for Bright's Disease diabetes stone in bladder and other kidney bladder diseases. Sold by O. T. Erhart.
Thomas Moss of St. Joseph Missouri visiting with his parents on South Sixteenth street recalls a strange encounter. While walking to the next station after a rail wreck no one was hurt he met a dusty weary man who turned out to be Governor Folk after they stopped at a hotel to clean up.
City listings include Fred and Miss Anna Englehoff of Milwaukee visiting, Mrs Law and Mrs Finch hosting a Grace Fertig party, and notices of local tradespeople J K Lowry buying property, Stam opening a new studio, and Foley's Kidney Cure ads. Excursions to Winona aboard the W W are promoted for Sept 2.
The Hub Miler, famed for making La Crosse famous, will serve a grand free lunch or barbecue tonight. The Hub is noted for its fine cool glasses of beer with a special brew on offer. Remember the banquet and enjoy no imitation served at the Hub.
Mrs. R. Roeder hosted a 6 o'clock dinner for Miss Emma Zaiser of Burlington Ia. on Thursday. Covers were laid for twelve.
Mesdames F. C. Sutter and Millington entertained a number of friends Thursday noon at a cold buffet luncheon at Mrs. Millington's home.
In Portage Wisconsin on August 25 a disruption disrupted Senator La Follette's address at a Sauk County fair. The crowd clashed with men working horses on the grandstand track as about 2 000 attendees watched, delaying the talk for about half an hour.
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