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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1907
Page
5
A brisk sales pitch asks if you will buy Lassie a perfume gift for Christmas. It touts elegant perfumes including Violet, offered at prices such as $5.90 or 50 cents, inviting customers to view the products.
La Crosse hotel men say traveling salesmen back on the road as business conditions regain normalcy. Hotels report a busier week and foretell another uptick despite earlier cuts. Milwaukee and La Crosse wholesale houses restore forces, reflecting statewide rebound.
A brisk cold wave is forecast for La Crosse tonight or tomorrow as rain turns to snow. Weather officials anticipate zero visibility in spots with a high north wind driving the disturbance across the region within twelve to twenty hours.
Rev. H E Hitzamueller of Emanuel church announces that Rev. Thomas Bowman D D senior bishop of the Evangelical association will deliver a sermon at Emanuel church at 7 45 PM on December 12 with all invited. Bishop Bowman travels between churches in his Episcopal duties and is renowned for eloquence. His home is Allenstown Pa.
At a regular meeting the Ladies Auxiliary elected President Louisa Ott Vice President Lizzie Sill Secretary Emma Kaulfuss Treasurer Emma Kircheis and directors Cora Jameson Rosie Rocher Emma Wend ing. A members only social card party is planned for December 18.
Term begins January 6 1908 with no class work and each student receives individual instruction at his desk. Students may begin at any time and pay no more than if they waited until January 6. For further information address Toland's Light School.
In a string of local personals, residents like Mrs. Fred Vehrnkemp and infant Harold of West Salem visit relatives at 1509 Badger street while Cam eron house manager Er. F. Bunn returns from Madison. Egghead shop Hellfach jeweler advertises brass lamps, umbrellas and edgings, while Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea promotions urge reader health. Local names include J. W. Barber, H. Cratcher, C. Graves and F. S. Hamilton among others. Honeymooners William and Mrs. Hickish return to 94 Vine street, with a closing quip about a dime for a hard luck story.
Miss Helen Burton daughter of Mrs Abbie Burton and Edward J Williams of Panama were married at the family Cass street home at 8 pm Saturday in a simple ceremony conducted by Rev Henry Favill of the First Congregational church. They will sail December 14 for Panama where Williams has a government post.
Mrs. Paul Pamperin of 130 South Ninth street hosts her committee this afternoon at her home. The gathering reviews their Saengerst bazaar work with Mrs. Pamperin as chairman of the fancy work booth. Members include Mrs. E. A. Gotterdam Mrs. Charles Linker and Misses Eleonor Bechmann Elsie Kiene Anna Pamperin Florence Bechmann Flora Gunther Lillian Kroner and Elsie Foerster. Light refreshments will be served.
The La Crosse Woman's Club met at Mrs. D. E. Rice's home on Cass street. Prominent English women were named in roll call. Mrs. Chubb spoke on The Evolution of Woman and Mrs. Kempter on A Tribute to Woman. Henry II to Henry IV was studied. Mrs. Dodge led. Music by Mrs Wood. Next meeting will feature a lecture by Dr. Oscar Houck at Mrs. Dodge's home.
A Saturday evening surprise party celebrated Miss Ida Skappel's birthday at the Ryder home. Guests enjoyed dancing music and games with a midnight supper. Present were N. Weirock H. Christensen Charlie Christensen Bolstad Hanson Foster Louise Larson Bessie Olson Bessie Birkele Nellie Renning Alf Bolstad Edwin Stylen H Christensen Jr Jens Tollefsen Jack McKibbin George Hess and the Skappel sisters. A chair was presented to Miss Skappel by the guests.
The Twentieth Century Cinch club gathered last Friday afternoon at Mrs. V. V. Viner's 1509 Farwell street. Present were Mesdames Schumacher Zein Ginter Reichelt Reichelt Poehling Harger Delphenie O Rourke Lehman Laurgaard Buchda Swenson. Head prizes went to Lehman and Delphenie. second to Poehling and Schumacher. floor prizes to Reichelt and Buchda. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Poehling.
Mr and Mrs Fred Tessmann hosted a Sunday afternoon party at 1509 Badger Street for their daughter Mrs Fred Wehrnkemp of West Salem who is visiting her parents. Guests included Mr and Mrs August Streck and others.
The La Crosse Commandery No. 9 Masons meet this evening for a regular session and annual officer election. After the election, conferment of the Malta degree will be conducted. A. A. Bentley becomes sole owner of the A. A. Bentley Co following transfer of late H. H. Harrison’s stake.
Theodore Streck and Mr and Mrs Henry J Hoelzer Mr and Mrs Fred Tessmann Miss Helen Streck Max Streck and Arthur Tessman attended a social time with a delicious supper served at five o clock.
A pleasant surprise party honored Mr. and Mrs. Crow on Sumner Street Saturday evening. Attended by members of Wilson Colwell Post and Wilson Colwell Relief Corps No. 2, the stormy weather kept numbers down but guests enjoyed refreshments and social time. The couple plan to move soon to North Dakota, and friends gave remembrances to mark the occasion.
Dr W B Riley of Minneapolis will speak tomorrow night at a Baptist Church lecture. A popular preacher, he has pastored the First Baptist Church in Minneapolis for eleven years. This event closes the Brotherhood of Andrew and Philip lecture series, expected to draw a large crowd.
Students of Toland's college announce a dancing party next Friday evening in the large assembly hall of the W B U. The informal hops are popular and enjoyed by students and their friends.
Last evening at the Elks club a banquet for the Thanksgiving festival and entertainment was enjoyed, featuring roast goose and other seasonal dishes prepared by the club chef. Attendees included W. V. Kidder, W. O. Hosley, Dr. E. A. Gotterdam, Jake Becker, G. B. Fredericks, Lester Keene, John C. Burns, George E. Taylor, A. F. Reitzel, and William Meyer.
The City of La Crosse Wisconsin announces a public examination for applicants to the Police Department at the City Building on Wednesday December 11 1907 at 730 pm. By order of the Board of Police and Fire Commissioners. L C Colman secretary December 5 1907.
A short notice from the Fire Department of the City of City Building dated Thursday December 12 and La Crosse Wisconsin, dated December 5 1907.
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