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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1909
Page
5
Saturday was the busiest day for Hu mane Agent and Mrs Charles H Berry as they distributed clothing to about 150 children. One boy arrived dressed in a flannel shirt and undershirt with only a thin covering, then tried on a bulky array of sweaters vests and pants to stay warm, finally departing in oversized britches with pride.
Joe Kisselbach and David Lamphere are jailed awaiting trial on damage to property and assault after a rough house at a Milwaukee residence. Witnesses say both were intoxicated. Lamphere allegedly struck a bartender as Kisselbach punched four windows, injuring his arm amid visible blood near the scene.
A mysterious explosion followed a fire that wrecked a large Sixth Avenue building. Chief Croker ordered 50 firefighters to evacuate, narrowly saving them as the blast struck shortly after.
Ice men clear Pettibone Park lagoon for ice harvest as sloughs and channels freeze thick. Local items include Dr. Powell and Dr. Loomis practices, Elks Minstrel rehearsal, and theater plans. Ice deliveries, school rinks, and transit delays noted alongside several city residents and visiting guests.
The piece asserts Irvine's growing popularity among people and cites the Right Goods at extremely low prices with a strong guarantee as a major factor behind the appeal.
Pearl white smoked and oriental opera glasses priced from 4.00 to 18.00 with top brands like Lemaire. Black framed pairs range from 3.25 to 9.00, featuring the finest makes for sale.
Magnificent stock and beautiful designs priced from 1.50 to 6.00. The finest and heaviest gold filled bracelets guaranteed 20 years.
Floral brooches in rose gold finish priced from 1.50 to 10.00 attract shoppers. Diamond and pearl set brooches range from 4.50 to 38.00, offering attractive options for collectors and gift buyers.
A Saturday afternoon celebration at Mrs. E. E. Fries's Pine Street home marked a double birthday for Mrs. Fries and Miss Jessie Asplin. A picnic supper followed. attendees included Mesdames Frame Miller Viets Lidell Johnson Hegge Lundgren Friese Aiken of Onalaska and Miss Asplin.
A display of souvenir spoons and fine enameled jewelry offering gold bowls and sterling silver pieces priced from 95 cents to 2 dollars. Special sterling toothbrush and nail files are tagged at 35 cents each.
Mrs Guy Hebberd hosted a bridge luncheon at the Hebberd home on Grand Avenue in Spokane to honor Mrs M E Hebberd of La Crosse Wisconsin who is visiting as a house guest. The event featured pretty informal appointments and celebrated the eastern guest.
A catalog lists Ladies and Gent’s Solid Gold and Gold Filled pieces, Sterling Silver items priced from $1.25 to $18.00. New woven wire fobs and rollers fobs shown with prices $2.50 to $5.00, all guaranteed for twenty years.
A parcel shower was hosted at Miss Jessie Foley’s home Thursday evening for Miss Bessie C Nelson who will marry Mr Hobart Nelson. Guests included Mayme Craigen Alice Craigen Lillye Whipple Annabel Whipple Lydia Nelson Emma Mayer Emma Rohrer and others. Nelson received many useful gifts and an enjoyable evening was shared.
Jewelry advertisement listing stick pins in solid gold and gold filled materials with prices ranging from 75 cents to 2 dollars, highlighting variations and affordability in a period catalog style.
Advertises ladies and gents signet rings in solid gold with prices from 1.50 to 3.00. Monograms engraved free. Ladies set rings offered in heavy solid gold at 1.75 to 3.00. Large assortments across the stated price range with rubies emeralds sapphires garnets and pearls on above rings.
Gold filled pins guaranteed 20 years offered at 35 cents a pair. Varied patterns available with cash-only terms.
The Ramos Spanish Orchestra and Frederic Irving bass baritone captivated a large audience at the Brotherhood of Andrew and Phillip course at First Baptist church. Director Franasco Ramos excited the crowd with dynamic performances on clarinet while Miss Ethel Freeman and A Regina contributed notable solos. Irving’s resonant voice drew multiple encores and left the audience eager for a La Crosse appearance.
Local storefront at 429 Main Street advertises diamonds and watches for sale. The concise notice highlights a specialty in fine jewelry and timepieces.
A ten pound boy was born this morning at the La Crosse hospital to Mr and Mrs Henry Rooney. Miss Mary Collins formerly of the city and now of Deadwood Colorado is visiting friends. Mr and Mrs Albert Johnson of Eau Claire are Christmas guests in town.
A light note on language shows many people speak German a bit and often drop in nix. the quip highlights casual bilingual use and everyday code switching.
Immigration authorities in Sault Ste. Marie report that the arrest and binding over of Robert Wagner to the U.S. district court at Marquette signals the disruption of a persistent gang aiding and abetting Chinese smuggling.
A brief opinion noting that adopting an underdog stance can attract sympathy and public support. The reflection weighs emotional risk against potential gains in public perception and political capital.
Louisville report states Fred Kellner, father of Alma an eight year old missing for two weeks, collapsed upon discovering a girl resembling his daughter was not Alma. He had returned from Washington Indiana after realizing the child was another and the search narrowed to a false lead.
A light man of 125 pounds shows gallantry by supporting a woman of 175 pounds on a slick path, illustrating chivalrous conduct in a public setting.
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