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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1909
Page
4
Miss Edna Buckler of Home Illinois writes she was very weak and run down and claims Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey instantly revived her. She says it tones up her system and enriches her blood and recommends it as a tonic stimulant for strength and vigor.
An advertisement touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a remedy to keep youth, vigor, and health, claiming heart toning and blood purification. It warns buyers to verify genuine product seals and buy only large sealed bottles with the Old Chemist trademark.
The following officers have been elected by Hamilton lodge Knights of Pythias of the north side Co. C W Jojade V C Lars Instenes P George Steinbreake W Elmer Yehle E c L Lien F Robt Schulze R 8 Geo W Young A Leslie Kinney G i Coster G Warren Smith
The Milwaukee Road announces a new daily sleeping car service between Madison and Portage to compete with Northwestern’s Minneapolis Rockford route. Trains No 1 Pioneer Limited will shift to a north side route, arriving at 2 50 a m, while No 15 will reach Vine Street at 4 a m and depart north at 4 15 with a 15 minute layover.
Edwin LeFleur offers 200 cords of dry wood at 4.25 dollars per cord delivered. New phone is 1006 A. The item sits among local notices on deliveries and community movements.
Bulletins posted at Milwaukee road north side offices report Interstate Commerce Commission rule. Train crews on duty thirty minutes before departure must have that time added to their service period on rest slips. Applies to scheduled trains. freight trains in local yards limited to ten miles per hour with KI engines or equivalent.
Experts note advancing techniques make facial features harder to read in photographs. Skeptics warn images may conceal identity while others celebrate improved privacy and artistry in contemporary photography.
It says the tonic increases red and strengthens white blood cells, protecting health. Claims to cure scrofula eczema eruptions catarrh rheumatism anemia nervousness fatigue dyspepsia loss of appetite debility and to build the whole system, sold as tablets or chocolate Sarsatabs.
Mrs. G Robert entertained the Ivanhoe five hundred club at 1217 Johnson Street on Thursday afternoon. Winners were Mesdames Vandrashek Walter Kee fan and Knothe with Mrs Willey taking the consolation. Next meeting set for two weeks hence.
Mr and Mrs F Evans of 815 West Avenue South hosted the Young People’s Society of the German Baptist church for a six o’clock dinner in honor of Miss Augusta Buchman who leaves for St Paul to begin a new home. The home was decorated with red streamers and cherry foliage motifs. Miss Buchman, a prominent city figure and choir member, received many gifts as friends and church members bid her farewell. Guests included Misses Gusta Ender Florence Senn Minette Roellig Lilly Schmidt Myrtle Howland Cora Jehlen Lottie Schwartz Emma Senn and Mr Harry Schmidt Mrs Forschler and the Evanses.
Mr. Fred C. Techmer was pleasantly surprised at 1508 Travis street Thursday evening by friends and relatives in honor of his birthday. He received a beautiful present. Cards were played and lunch was served at midnight. Guests included Messrs. and Mesdames ess Knothe Ikert C Schlichenmeyer Zenzer Justin Wichman Brenner Muenzenberger and Larson.
Miss Goodland and Mrs S L Meis ter hosted a Friday dinner at Goodland home in honor of Miss Gertrude Foster. Foster is to wed Dr John G W Havens of Cloquet Minnesota on December 28.
The traveling men's ball last evening at Germania hall featured elaborate decorations, elegant gowns, and music by Kreutz's Orchestra praised as excellent. A vast, enthusiastic crowd attended, with the general committee led by W. F. Hurt and members including A. O. Nelson and P. M. Pamperin among others guiding the event.
A small freight wreck at Weaver Minnesota shortly before midnight delayed traffic on the Milwaukee road until about 6 AM. No injuries reported. Pioneer Limited No 1 was redirected north over the Burlington line and Fast Mail No 57 was sent north. Wreckage cleared in time for No 3 to continue. An additional C-2 locomotive jumped the track at Tomah but no traffic delay resulted.
Logan and Avon streets host St Peters Church with Rev. C N Moller as rector. Services scheduled for 3 p m.
Rev. I T Slatte pastor leads Sunday school at 9 15 a m and morning worship at 10 30 a m with a subject announced for the service.
German M E church at the corner of Clin ton and Berlin streets invites the German public. Rev W J Witter is minister. Sunday school 9 15 am. Evening service 7 30 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. German school in reading writing and catechism Saturday 9 30 am.
Rev. FE O Vik leads English service at 10 30 a m with Sunday school at 9 a m at the Norwegian Lutheran Church corner Charles and Sill streets.
Rev. A. A. Randall will lead sermons at 10 30 a m and the evening service at 7 45 p m at the North Presbyterian Church located on Logan and Avon streets.
Trinity Lutheran church on Avon street led by Rev. T. T. Haverstad holds services Sunday morning at 10 30 and English services at 7 30 in the evening. Sunday school starts at 9 a m.
The Bethel church announces an evening service at 7 45 p m followed by Sunday school at 9 a m with regular weekly schedule for worship and instruction.
Immanuel German Lutheran Church announces services at 10:00 a m Sunday school at 11:00 a m and an 8 p m evening Advent service in English for the congregation.
Morning worship at 10 30 led by Pastor Rev A V Ingham with Rev Samuel Plantz D D of Lawrence College preaching. Evening service at 7 30 led by Rev Mr Norton and his Mission Band. Official board meeting scheduled for Monday night at 7 30.
Tabernacle Baptist Church at Clinton and Avon lists Rev. George W. Fogg as pastor. Morning worship at 10 30 features sermon by the pastor and a sermonette on a current topic by Miss Alleman. Evening service at 7 30. Sunday school at noon and Young People's meeting at 6 30 led by Miss Mabel Forse. Midweek meeting Wednesday at 7 30 on Eternal Sin. Woman's Mission Circle Friday at Mrs White's home. Choir practice Friday night at Mrs Lampman's home. Offering for Home Missions. Communion at close of regular service.
The text lists volunteers and roles for tickets reception supper invitations decoration floor card room and more for a community social event. Names include R H Worth B C Smith C F Calloway Robt Fritz Wm Ryan Neil Currie and W F Hurt among others.
A pleasant time was enjoyed last evening at the dance in the assembly hall at the agricultural school with attendees and staff reporting an enjoyable event.
The school band furnished excellent music while school yells inspired the crowd. A fine lunch was served in the dining room at 10:30, and after the strains of Home Sweet Home the revelers began their homeward way.
Mrs A A Sagen hosted a Friday afternoon event at her Berlin street home. Friends enjoyed music and social time followed by a five o'clock lunch with numerous attendees.
Last Wednesday Mr. and Mrs. Albert Major marked their 22nd anniversary which also honored Mrs Major's birthday. A 6 PM dinner followed a social afternoon and a cinch game. Prizes went to R H Major and Isabelle Major, Milligan and Olga Gundlach, and John Fuchsel and Buckman, with guests listed including Buschman Gundlach R H Major Milligan Bennett Gruger Lillah Isabel Major Augusta Buchman and Mrs John Fuchsel.
Mrs Louise Withee hosted a Thursday farewell dinner in West Salem honoring Mr Leonard Lothridge, Mrs McEldowney and Wendell McEldowney as they depart for Washington to spend the winter, with more guests noted.
A Liberty couple strolls past a Liberty dry goods store. The wife laments lack of interest and affection, blaming her partner for not stopping to admire dresses. He responds that the issue is his misfortune, not his fault. Kansas City Star.
The Star quotes a Sen Beveridge remark mocking two candidates during a Halloween party waltz. The younger wallflower asks if she will keep her looks with age, to which the older laughs you’ll be lucky if you do.
A terse saying warns against using the phrase My Boy to provoke a young man. The remark highlights how casual terms of endearment can trigger irritation or defiance in youth.
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