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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1909
Page
5
The Y W C A girls hold a Christmas Bazaar from 2 PM to 10 PM featuring home making tables with jellies jams candies painted cards cut out doilies book marks and various decorative items plus lunch and supper options for visitors.
The sale lists hatpin holders to dusters and beyond including calendars bags sachets and needle cases with many more items. The ladies of the board and association workers supervise the afternoon and the girls lead the evening program. Funds will support the association’s work and the event invites public participation.
Mrs Ludwig Larson gave a handsome dinner last evening. The evening included music, cards and games. Attending were Mr and Mrs Larson, and the Misses Fritsch, Halverson, Killan, Helen, Inga and Gunda Peterson and Mrs Tufta.
Daniel J. Clark, a barber, underwent surgery yesterday at La Crosse hospital by Dr. J. A. Rowles for a skull condition. He is reported comfortable and doing well. Also noted are social visits and a benefit card party planned for Friday December 10 at the K. P. hall by Harmony Camp 4121 of the R. N. A to fund an anti tuberculosis cottage.
The Autumn 500 Club was entertained by Mrs. Robert Braun of 1024 South Sixth Street. Prizes went to Mrs. L Shackley Mrs. P Denney Mrs. H Posbeck and Mrs. C Thierry.
Thad Brindley son of Judge Brindley and Agness McCord daughter of Mrs. James McCord will wed at Judge Brindley’s home next Tuesday afternoon. Rev. Favile will officiate and the couple will move to Billings Montana after the ceremony.
Mrs John Costley at corner State and Twenty second street was surprised yesterday afternoon by a group of neighborhood ladies. The birthday party included social time and refreshments.
Mayor Ori J. Sorensen faces heavy business hindrance as a switchmen strike blocks a westward job, tying up lumber and threatening serious losses. He may try to resell the lumber to limit damage, a difficult transaction if possible.
A blaze began around midnight at the Burdick House Arcade destroying the property and threatening nearby businesses in Kalamazoo. Estimated damage reached about $500,000 as firefighters battled the flames through the night.
Irvine offers five specials Friday December 10 with many items steeply discounted. Beauty pins at 18 cents a pair, long slender collar pins at 35 cents a pair, sterling silver tooth brushes at 24 cents, sterling silver nail files at 22 cents, and a tie set with sleeve buttons and tie clasp for 50 cents. One per customer, sale all day from 429 Main St La Crosse. Mail orders filled.
Funeral services for Mrs. A. M. Watson were held at the King street home at 2 30 this afternoon conducted by Rev. Henry Faville. A large attendance filled the house with many floral offerings as pallbearers I H Moulton Hiram Goddard George H Ray J I Lamb L P Bailey and George Bradish served.
Public officials and Chicago citizens plan a detailed report to Mayor Busse on Cherry Narrows mine disaster relief. Aldermen Cermak and Sully demand faster action, accusing the local relief commission of mismanagement and red tape.
At the La Crosse Poultry Association meeting in City Hall plans were set for a big poultry show to be held December 21 to 27 at the old Second Ward School. The group also voted to hold monthly poultry schools after January with papers by members and authorities, live specimens, and a future permanent meeting place after the show.
Donald MacDonald says only two or three rehearsals are needed for Up and Down Broadway on Friday December 17 to benefit the Wisconsin Anti Tuberculosis association. The first rehearsal is set for December 10 at 7 PM in the W. B. U. hall donated by Leigh Toland. cast likely unchanged with minor tweaks.
The Equitable Fraternal Union held its regular meeting on Tuesday evening and elected officers. President James B. Murray leads the group with Albert H. Graw as vice president and Mrs. Harriet Cobine as advisor. A January masquerade ball was planned to benefit the drill team.
Local drug store operated by Chas Beyschlag is listed at 503 Main Street. Regular offerings and daily goods are advertised in the notice, noting the business persists in the downtown area.
Farmers at Campbell hall heard R. W. Davis Ban gor chair the county board speak on immediate and permanent highway improvements. Henry Richmond reviewed the year for farmers interests. Griswold and Markle were absent, the program shortened by bad roads and small attendance.
A refined dinner was served as attendees enjoyed general discussions on current topics. The gathering featured convivial conversation among participants and a relaxed social atmosphere.
Lt Joseph Liebesbund selected officers with Streicher as President Groff as VP Fries as Recording Secretary Malin as Financial Secretary Specht as Treasurer Yost Streicher Hagman as Trustees for terms Greenwald Wriss as Marshals Puent as Banner Bearer Haefner as Messenger.
In Indianapolis on December 9 a sharp freeze around zero caused roughly $90,000 in damage to the stock of the Cen tal Rubber and Supply company and neighboring businesses.
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