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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1909
Page
5
Dan Harrigan pleaded guilty before Judge John Brindley in county court this morning and received a forty day term in the county jail.
The Great Albini opens a week at the Bijou drawing crowds with feats and a Friday reveal of famous mediums Anna Eva Fay Ethel May Mrs Piper and others. The bill features Bessie Allen King and Davis a European novelty Delphino and Delmora and Kreutz’s orchestra.
The passage highlights a woman who believes she could show the world how to earn money if not hindered by husband and children, a view contrasted by thousands of other women who do not share that ambition.
A long column of brief items notes Edward Freehoff returning home to Mellette South Carolina after visiting La Crosse friends. Capt Wilcox of the Steamer La Crosse remains seriously ill. Elks plan antler fitting for a herd meeting, Knights of Pythias to elect officers. Senator Morris travels to Milwaukee for La Follette Republican conference. Majestic theater interior finishing, new playhouse opening considered memorable. Various locals attend dances, visits, and hospital stays. Court and business news include Rock Flint denying warrants in Phillip Allen case and Nordal Neprud bankruptcy final dividend.
Suffering from piles urged to send name and address for a free Pyramid Pile Cure trial by mail. After trial, buy a 50 cent box at drug stores and avoid operations. Various local notices follow about events, visits, and community happenings in La Crosse and surrounding areas.
A mail order coupon invites readers to fill in name and address to receive a free trial package of Pyra mid Pile Cure from Pyr amid Drug Company located at 154 Pyr amid Bldg Marshall Michigan. The offer promises postage free delivery in a plain wrapper.
La Crosse Wisconsin announces December 5 1909 time changes for trains to and from Viroqua including Sunday schedules. Ex Sunday departures No 2 7 40 am No 4 3 00 pm Sunday only No 22 7 40 am No 24 4 00 pm From Viroqua arrivals Ex Sunday No 1 10 15 am No 3 4 50 pm Sunday only No 21 10 00 am No 23 5 00 pm.
Mr. F. P. Hixon returns from New York where he spent Thanksgiving with his daughters. Mr. and Mrs. A. F. Reitzel arrived back from a Chicago trip. Mrs. Van Wie, formerly Bessie Hodge of Grand Rapids, visits friends in the city. Mrs. E. H. Derr has gone to Chicago.
Mrs. Robert Brauns card party hosted three tables at five hundred on Wednesday. Prizes were awarded to Mrs. C Thierry and Mr. Prest.
Mrs Will Ott hosted the Bridge club yesterday and plans Embroidery club for this afternoon. The Wednesday Afternoon Card club, hosted by Mrs T Miller on North Seventh street, awarded prizes to Mrs Hill Mrs Sorensen and Mrs A J Hunt. Washington Five Hundred club hosted by Mrs H Posbeck at 1015 South Fifth street saw prizes to Mrs Robert Braun Mrs L Bell Mrs D Cole and Mrs George Robert. Clover Blossom club met with Mrs E Langdon at 926 South Seventh street awarding first showors to Mrs J Padalph and Mrs C Forsythe and second honors to Mr and Mrs Will Justin with consolation to Mrs L Brown and Mrs Dubrach. Refreshments were by the hostess aided by Mrs A Timball. The hostess then played piano pieces for all. Next meeting set for December 14 with Mr and
Astronomers warn the seven stars forming the dipper will slowly change shape over centuries. The handle is expected to split as the stars drift in two directions, gradually altering the familiar northern pattern into an incomplete figure.
Harmony camp at 4121 will host an apron sale and dance on December 3 at the K P hall. Attendance is requested and promised to be a delightful time. Proceeds will fund an anti tuberculosis tent in Colorado Springs Colorado.
A chicken pie supper will be served this evening at the Congregational church by the Woman's Union. U C C stands for United Commercial Travelers who will hold their fourteenth annual ball tomorrow evening at Germania hall. Knights of the Grip aim to return home for the date, and no one should miss it. Mrs E A Evans hosted German Baptist church members at dinner with twelve covers, also bidding farewell to Miss Augusta Bachmann bound for St Paul.
Henry Turner relocated from near Redmound to a farm east of Viroqua. Mr and Mrs Chester Minshall visited Sparta relatives. Steve Minshall moved into the Gates house. Philathea society of the Christian church entertained at the pleasant farm with young ladies hosting the gathering.
Mary and Amy Alexander host a gathering on Friday evening while Mr. Charles Crume drives many in his wagon. The church has been nicely papered by the young ladies. Mrs. Ananias Hall returns from a visit with Potosi relatives. A cautionary line warns to take a boy who says he enjoys school away. The text also mentions Te showing signs of developing brain trouble.
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