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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 27, 1908

Page

5

Society Entertains Friends

Miss Ida Voegele yesterday entertained a party of friends including Mrs. Rev. Gamm and Miss Gamm of Watertown Wisconsin Mrs. Will Faffmann and Miss Young of Waterloo Mrs. Gus Kellar and Misses Anna Lenora Florence Beckman Misses Ida and Eleanore Zeisler and Miss Alice Warninger

Ida Voegele Rev. Gamm Gamm Watertown Wis Will Faffmann Young Waterloo Gus Kellar Anna Lenora Florence Beckman Ida Eleanore Zeisler Alice Warninger

B B C Club Returns From Watterson Cottage Visit

The B B C club has returned from the Watterson cottage on French island with members listed as Bess Argall Myrtle Bangsberg Corolla Bangsberg Cora Erickson Agnes Schaller Laura Warren Florence Jenks Ella Gage Laura Kinnear Norma Partridge Ruth Rynning and Mrs H L Partridge.

B. B. C. Club Watterson French Island Bess Argall Myrtle and Corolla Bangsberg Cora Erickson Agnes Schaller Laura Warren Florence Jenks Ella Gage Laura Kinnear Norma Partridge Ruth Rynning H. L. Partridge

Wedded Last Evening in La Crosse

Fred Claus of 917 Division street married Miss Elvina Swetz of 1424 Farnam street at Rev X Till’s home. Minnie Satek served as bridesmaid and John Swetz was best man. Guests soon traveled to the bride’s home for a wedding supper before the couple returns to La Crosse to reside.

Fred Claus Division Street Elvina Swetz Farnam Street

Young Helen Holcomb Hosts Party for Louise Harding

Yesterday afternoon Helen Holcomb entertained a group of friends in honor of her guest Louise Harding of Minneapolis. Attendees included Jeanette Anderson Charlotte Colman Gertrude Sissom Jessie Helms Laura Chamberlain Helen Clarke Esther Wager Esther Kratchwil Helen Pierce Avene Fullmer Mildred Leithold Florence Herman Helen and Marie Esch Julia Colman and Edith Haugan of Durand.

Helen Holcomb Louise Harding Minneapolis Jeanette Anderson Charlotte Colman Gertrude Sisson Jessie Helms Laura Chamberlain Helen Clarke Esther Wager Esther Kratchwil Helen Pierce Avenee Fullmer Mildred Leithold Florence Herman Helen and Marie Esch Julia Colman Edith Haugan Durand

Miss Julia Colman Hosts Eleventh Birthday Party

Miss Julia Colman entertained a party of her young friends Tuesday afternoon to celebrate her eleventh birthday with games and refreshments.

Julia Colman

Social Event At Doerflinger Farm And River Outings

Last Saturday a party of ladies visited the Doerflinger farm with a noon luncheon on the screened veranda and bridge games. In the afternoon husbands joined the group and trips continued by Otto launch upriver to the Wisconsin shore. A Wednesday excursion to Grabhorn Springs followed with a large party aboard the Otto launch.

Doerflinger Gorge Gordon Alfred James Burton James Brindley Robert Stanley Gordon Marston Otto Launch Wisconsin Mesdames Tarbox Hiram Goddard Abby Burton E. E. Marston J. W. Skinner F. J. Smith S. W. Anderson J. S. Medary F. A. Copeland J. M. Hixon F. P. Hixon W. L. Crosby Jane Cool Anne Edwards Nellie Burns Frances Sill Hattie

Misses Hix and Traer Guests of Mrs Thompson on Houseboat

Dorothy Hix Ellen Hix Josephine Traer and Laura Cunningham are staying a few days as guests of Mrs W A Thompson on a houseboat at Fountain City. The visit highlights a social outing on the riverfront.

Dorothy Ellen Hixon Josephine Traer Laura Cunningham W. A. Thompson Fountain City

Local residents return from Eastern visits

Mr. and Mrs. I. C. Furber and children arrived after a two week trip to New York and other eastern cities visiting Mrs. Furber’s sister, Mrs. J. E. Kalaher of 1418 Ferry street. Mrs. G. C. Hixon returned from the east and Mrs. Elsie Gile Scott came back from Lake Chetek. Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Tiffany also returned, and Mrs. W. C. Lockman with her son and daughter from St. Paul are visiting Mrs. L. K. Lockman.

I. C. Furber New York

Miss Margaret Newman Leaves For La Farge School Post

A stream of brief personal notes from the Green Bay area lists Miss Margaret Newman departing Saturday for La Farge Wisconsin to take a teaching position. Others travel or visit relatives in nearby cities, with reminders of social events and local business trips among residents.

Pfund Margaret Newman Green Bay Street la Farge Wis Nellie Riley John Newman Bangor Will Powell Ruth George Anderson Galesville Joseph McGrath Peoria Ill Rockford Chicago M. W Linker Opera Irma McGrath Milwaukee Woodmen of the World O. T. Erhart Irene Cawley Brainery May Sherwood South Fifth Street John Kampscherer Fay Lewis Brothers Main Street George Ritter Thirteenth Ward Kansas City Hack Gateway City Trfr J. A. Pyter Stanley N. D H. E. Simpson Arcadia George Powell Paul Kuehn Winona Willia Grace Eva Lucy Ryan Fountain City W. F. Gage Albert Lea Arthur S. Farnham Lake Chetek Anna Clark Viavi South Sixth Street W. F. Adams North Tenth Street C. M. Cronk Mindoro Andrew Strauss la Crosse Tressa Pescharek Twin Cities South Dakota Fred Hawley Beaver Dam Pink Hawley W. B. Tscharner H. A. Salzer

Mrs Lavalle Undergoes Arm Tumor Operation

Mrs. Paul Lavalle underwent successful surgery at St Francis Hospital yesterday to remove a tumor from her left arm. Dr Callahan performed the operation and the patient is reported to be doing well.

Paul Lavalle St. Francis Hospital Callahan

Honey yield to be large in Southern Minnesota Wisconsin

Ozro Holland of the Southern Minnesota and Western Wisconsin Bee Keepers association reports a large honey yield this summer due to favorable weather since early rains. No street fair exhibits will be staged this fall. The association plans its annual meeting in February.

Ozro Holland Minnesota Wisconsin Bee Keepers’ Association

Low Water Threatens Rafts From Homer to Coon Slough

Low river stages force raft boats to split into two sections for over 35 miles from Homer to Coon Slough. Upstream progress north of the area is difficult, and Dresbach below marks the worst stretch affecting launch owners and larger river boats.

Homer Coon Slough Dresbach

Fisherman Reels Five-Pound Bass Near Black River

Onalaska report: Dr. F C Sutter stopped by Black river and in about five minutes pulled a five-pound black bass from the water. He claims the quick catch records fast work at the ro g and geel.

Onalaska F. C. Sutter Black River

When Men Adapted to Women Hair Styles

A saying notes that as men grow accustomed to how women wear their hair, women then switch to a new style, reflecting evolving fashion norms.

Red Wing Homecoming Draws Old Residents Back

Red Wing Minnesota marked three days of homecoming with a farewell reception described as delightful and cheerful. Old residents filled a large room, reuniting longtime neighbors and former residents from the 1850s onward, creating a stirring celebration of the city’s history and development.

RED Wing Minn

Cargill Cattle Win Iowa Prizes at State Fair

Des Moines reports awards in the state fair with Herefords winning several categories. Cargill and McMillan notable entries include Brae and Princeps with placements across junior yearling and other classes.

Cargill Cattle Iowa Des Moines Cargill McMillan Rosse Secon

Governor Davidson to Visit Wisconsin Fair and Cities

Saturday afternoon Governor Davidson and Secretary O G Munson will visit La Crosse after attending the Mondovi fair. They will travel by automobile to Galesville on a cross country trip and stop in La Crosse en route to their homes.

Davidson O. G. Munson la Crosse Mondovi Wis Galesville

Domestic science teacher to stay in La Crosse

Miss Cora E. Binzel declines offer to supervise home economics at Central High Detroit and remains in charge of domestic science in La Crosse.

Central High School Detroit Cora E. Binzel la Crosse

Not lately kissed the bride in wedding gag

A best man notices a gloomy guest at a wedding who seems friendless and alone. He tries to lift his spirits with a quip asking if he has kissed the bride. The guest answers with a distant tone, saying not lately, in a light anecdotal mood from Everybody's Magazine.

Everybody’s Magazine

Minnesota Man Dies After Whiskey Binge in St Paul

Frank Luck, 31, living with his mother at 755 Whithall Street, drank a quart of whiskey to win a 50 cent wager at a Payne Avenue saloon. He died forty eight hours later from acute stomach inflammation. Coroner Dr. Arthur W. Miller investigates the death and may name those responsible. In Genesee North Dakota a bank robbery nets $2200 as burglars wreck the interior. the town has no police.

ST. Paul, Minn Frank Luck Whithall Street Payne Avenue City Hospital Arthur W. Miller

Colored Elks Parade and Ball Dominate St Paul Event

Four hundred colored Elks marched in four bands led divisions through St Paul with banners and carriages. The Chicago lodge and Birmingham contingent joined the procession. A secret grand lodge session followed, and an all night ball at the Auditorium closed a historic social event for the local Black community.

St, Paul, Minn St. Paul Auditorium Capital City Chicago Great Lake Lodge Lodge Elks Chicago Elks Jones Wally Lodge Birmingham Ala Old Capitol Grand Lodge Twin Cities

Truthful rhetoric stirs doubts amid bold handling

A provocative assertion notes that someone who treats truth carelessly often sows doubt and anticipates a substantial yield of questions and skepticism.

Trail alleged murderer tracked near Reed South Dakota

Reports say Charles Hales alias William Dunn, accused of killing Samuel Frederickson near Spearfish, was last seen near the Bell Fourche River. Sheriff Stewart and Chief Dobbans Lautmerrit hurry from Sturgis to Reed as officers hunt him after a telephone tip. He reportedly rode in with a party that notified authorities.

Sturgis S. D Charles Hales William Dunn Samuel Frederickson Spearfish Bell Fourche Stewart Dobbans Lautmerrit Reed

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