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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1908
Page
5
The ladies of the Rowena Circle, Brotherhood of American Yeomen, will host a sleigh ride party on the night of January 1st. The event aims to enjoy the season and foster community among members and guests.
Rogers R Wallace Sons and Oneida Community announce knife and fork sets with prices for small and complete chests. Sets range from 3.25 to 15.00 with 12 and 26 piece options and fancy chest presentations.
Rev J E Alscue has accepted the pulpit at the First Baptist church and will deliver his first regular sermon next Sunday. A southerner formerly a preacher in South Carolina he recently completed a post graduate course at Chicago University. Standing six feet four inches tall he resembles Abraham Lincoln in appearance.
The Daughters and Sons of the Deceased express gratitude to relatives friends and neighbors for assistance during the illness and death of our beloved mother Mrs Wm Selke. We also thank the singers who assisted in the services.
The Tribune notes wonderful values and marvelous bar offers on Dollar Day at the Doerflinger Store. The event is scheduled for Thursday and features significant bargains highlighted in the store windows and Tribune want ads.
Wilton visitors and locals share holiday news and social events in La Crosse. Notables include Mr. and Mrs. Andreas from Minneapolis visiting. Dr. Powell and Miss Meason among guests. Linzer Hall Christmas and New Year events. Foley remedies and local business notes. Congressman Esch to sail with committee members to Panama for about three weeks.
Great Falls Montana December 29 nine men were killed when a freight train collided with a work train at Mid Canyon on the Great Northern railroad. A relief train carries injured workers and some may die. The carmen were among those affected by the wreck that occurred late yesterday.
Frau Von Li a, wife of the German embassy's military attache, is celebrated as one of Washington's most beautiful women and a leading social favorite in diplomatic circles.
About eighty five attended the Christmas Dance at German hall last evening. Decorations featured Christmas colors. Many out of town guests were present including Judge and Mrs. George Bunn of St. Paul, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Treer, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin Caseels, Mr. Harker of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Withee of Hemlock Wisconsin, Irene Polleys of Lincoln Nebraska, and Abner Withee of Watertown, Wis.
A home wedding was held at the J. D. Sea Cameron avenue residence for Miss Mary Young and Oscar Klanrud. Rev. Faville officiated with Miss Grace Harden as bridesmaid and Miss Marie Watson assisting. The couple planned to honeymoon by train to Milwaukee and Chicago then establish a home at 223 North Sixth Street.
The Misses Mary and Tissie Casey hosted a six o'clock Monday dinner. Visiting out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Casey of Grafton North Dakota and Mrs. James P. Luxem of Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
Mr and Mrs G W Traer and family leave tonight for Chicago. Abner G Withee who spent Christmas with his parents Mr and Mrs Levi Withee left last night for his Florida home. Mr and Mrs James James left on Sunday night for the west after spending a few weeks with Mr James parents. Mrs C N Moller entertained a dozen ladies informally at coffee yesterday afternoon.
Mrs. O C Bangsberg hosted an informal afternoon coffee at 524 South Sixth Street. Honored guest was Mrs Otto Zuehlke of Waterloo Iowa, with invited guests including Mesdames N F Peterson Alfred Au Will Howard W Lockman Austin Crook L C Jenks A C Bangsberg Harry Bartz Otto Zuehlke Miss Callie Lockman and Miss Cora Bangsberg.
In Chicago on December 29 Catherine Paulaski 30 residing Hotel Girard New York shot herself at a saloon around 4 am She was with Mrs Pullman and a man named Green when she drew a revolver fired then was taken to a hospital by saloon proprietors Police seek her companions and details of the case remain unclear
George Trayer Lorraine Marquinet return from Madison Wisconsin. J B Funk and wife of La Crosse visit relatives in Lansing. Mrs John Tully and children of Dubuque visit relatives. John Guider returns from Oelwein holiday break. Frank Wittbecker comes from St Paul to spend holidays. Kathryn Kerndt returns from Chicago where studying music. William Smingle and family of La Crosse visit Julius Reith’s household. Religion for the praise of men has no power with men.
La Crosse has sold 117000 Red Cross stamps out of 150000 goal in the antih tuberculosis campaign. Bryant, Sisson led with 93000 stamps, Evans nearly sold his 25000 allotment, with two days left before New Year. Statewide push urges citizens to buy stamps to reach 1,500,000 and fund vigorous efforts against the white plague.
Dr A A Jarris a La Crosse osteopath and longtime member resigns from the state medical board as his eight year term ends in January He will remain in office until a successor is named by Governor Davidson and will attend the Wisconsin Osteopathic Association convention in Eau Claire with partner Miss Emerson They will discuss Cervical Lessons and attend a banquet with the delegates before the annual election of officers on Thursday.
An Essence of health promotion notes an ethical, physician approved family laxative endorsed by the Well-Informed of the World. It highlights Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna as a trusted product, urging purchase only from the California Fig Syrup Co. through leading druggists.
At Ellis' hall last evening the La Crosse Skat League named temporary officers: President H. Schick, Vice President B. A. Gotterdam, Treasurer C. F. Michel, Secretary H. O. Klein, Director J. L. Linker. A Monday meeting at the Flks' club will elect regular officers and set league rules.
A speaker argues that men need not feel hurt by being deemed not good looking, while women are expected to be attractive. The quote highlights a gendered social expectation regarding appearance.
The fund relies on every contributor to stamp out tuberculosis with pride. Thursday night marks the last day to buy stamps. If manufacturers or businesses buy 500 to 1,000 stamps now, there should be no concern about unsold stamps at that time.
The Daughters of Norway held their annual election of officers. President Mrs G Johnson, Vice President Mrs Mary Slbo, Recording Secretary Mrs Mary Bolstad, Financial Secretary Mrs Carrie Engelbretsch, Cashier Mrs Christina Severson, Ceremonial Mrs Anna Skinner, Marshal Mrs Anna Johnson, Inside Guard Mrs Emma Johnson, Outside Guard Mrs Inga Olson. Trustees named: one year Mrs Josephine Gilbertson, two years Mrs Lena Sletten, three years Mrs Josephine Gullickson.
A compact reflection on how merely imagined ailments can evolve into real obstacles, transforming initial trivial concerns into meaningful barriers that affect progress and perception. The note emphasizes the progression from fantasy to tangible consequence.
A catalog style list offers gift ideas with prices such as hand mirrors collar and cuff boxes hot water bottles meerschaum pipes baby toilet sets chest protectors manicure sets bottled California wines safety razors box fine stationery rubber gloves perfume sets photo albums fine spectacles fountain pens brush and comb sets and smoking sets prices 1.00 to 2.00 are noted and items remain available while stock lasts.
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