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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1908
Page
5
The Woodmen of the World announce a public installation of officers scheduled for the first Thursday in January. Extensive preparations are described for the rent and the season’s major affair. A large dance is also planned for December 26 at Woodman hall.
Attorney Frank Withrow, Harvey Herken and G. A. Keppler departed at noon on Burlington to spend a day hunting at Victory. They will stay at Keppler’s cottage during their visit.
City notes Mrs Guillaume will not discontinue her stand and will keep a 32 month lease. Hadreas Pappas refuse Western store occupancy. Beyschlag confirms lease validity and no changes. Also report of Louis Wilt escaping drowning after ice breach and two children rescued from a bathroom incident at 318 Winnebago Street.
A mixed item showing local notables, business calls, and ads. Albert Burke from La Crosse attends Minneapolis electrical show with John Christie. various residents, jewelers, ice company ads, rubbers, and a palm reader feature. Public notices include church, court, and bazaar events with hours and locations.
Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Roert Scofield last Friday at Prescott Arizona from paralysis. She was a friend of Mrs. Louise Withee and stayed in the city, making many friends. Her home is Greenwood Wisconsin and remains will be taken there for burial.
A home prepared cough syrup combines granulated sugar and water boiled briefly, then filled with Pinex in a pint bottle. One teaspoon every one to three hours, a full pint yields quick relief for deep coughs, colds, bronchial troubles, and chest pains.
The Coulee M E church prepares a Christmas program for the eve before Christmas with committee members John Tiezi Ambrose Starch Rev W W J Witter and Emil Pandler named. The ladies society meets Thursday Dec 17 at Mrs Theodore Lorenz home. Joseph and Lizzie Newman visit Minneapolis. Gilbert and Elsie Pandler attend Stoddard. Louis Kunerth returns from West Concord to La Crosse Plow works. August Kuwerth had a runaway Saturday with no injuries. Henry Carson visits Coulee. Farmers haul wood. Adolph Starch injured hand seeks medical advice.
Monroe Wis Dec 15 Fred Otto Maas aged four son of Mr and Mrs Emil Maas of Clarno township died from drinking lye kept in the house for cleaning purposes The tragedy occurred earlier today and the bottle was the household cleaning lye The incident underscores the danger of storing caustic substances within reach of children
Mrs W BR Taft addressed the National Civic Federation Woman's Department at the Hotel Astoria on December 15, urging women to help curb the loan shark practices harming small salary earners in government and industry. The session focused on industrial peace and commercial prosperity.
Last night at the La Crosse club the scores featured Kroner with 65 65 and 65 52 in multiple games, Edwards showing 105 and 195, Gotterdam 95 80, Holway 70 34, Hough 90 80, McMillan 99 90, and Keyes 90 90 among others.
Mrs H Schrader enjoyed a birthday house party hosted by the Ladies Society of the German M E church. Guests praised singing and elocution by Mrs Keim, shared a bountiful repast, and extended best wishes. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Panzlau, Mr and Mrs H J Wilcox, and many named ladies such as May, Wagner, Koethe, Steinkin, Mauman, Schultz, Brasda, Houseman, Appel, Carl Henken, Eggler, Schleagmeir, Otto, Pfafflin, Weis, Keim, Brunke, and Gerrard.
Invitations announce the marriage of Mr. Burwood Stapies of Onalaska and Miss Hannah M. Snell of Woodinville Washington. The ceremony occurred on December 10.
Prof Urquhart Cawley will perform at the Y M C A auditorium this evening with Miss Estelle Solon singing the Jewel Song from Faust. E O Forseth will present Norwegian songs and Professor P Peterson will play violin solos. Piano numbers aim to appeal to musical tastes.
The Y W C A held Bible classes in the library with a festive spread. The Lucy Larcom club welcomed two new members as songs and games filled the evening. Committee heads led the event and officers listed include Selma Swanson and Esther Kellogg.
The Ladies' society of Emanuel Evangelical church will meet next Wednesday at 2 30 p m with Mrs P Wagner 614 South Fourteenth street instead of the previously announced location with Mr and Mrs A Schaffer on North Third Street
The Rowena Circle of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen held its fourth public card party Tuesday afternoon in Coren’s Hall. Twenty two tables were in play with refreshments at 4 30. Head prizes went to Mesdames Thill and Span and second prizes to Mesdames Mosher and Vondrashek. The group will not meet next Tuesday December 22 due to a Bazaar by the E F U in the hall on December 15.
Rowena Circle and their husbands surprised Dr. O G Winters chief medical director of Des Moines Iowa at James Rawlinson home on South Seventh street. Progressive cinch was played late refreshments were served. A framed picture of the degree team and a bouquet tied with Yeomen colors were presented to Dr Winters. Miss Foster sisters offered musical selections.
Mrs. Bernice Peterson was yesterday afternoon granted a divorce by Judge J. J. Fruit from Haakon Peterson on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment.
A local minstery visits a shop at 503 Main Street and notes Gray's Yerba Santa Cough Care sales while the dealer promises cheerful refunds if no relief. The ad humorously rebrands as cashfully to boost trust and invites customers with coughs to try the product.
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