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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 31, 1910

Page

5

Prominent Men Speak at Farmers Course at County School

Noted leaders from University of Wisconsin and University of Minnesota will address the farmers course at the county agricultural school. Chief speaker President Van Hise to attend February 3, with other UW professors present. The program plans to cover horticulture management road construction and related topics as students attend the butter convention early in the week.

van Hise University of Wisconsin Univer of Wisconsin Iture University of Min

Students Face Scheduling Clash At Local Trade School

Students attend both the buftor makers convention and the farmers course but dates conflict. Many workers have prepared during holidays for new work after New Year. A shooting gallery is being installed and the building rewired with new shades. Mechanical drawing will start term for carpentry training. Enrollment is rising and may require an addition to the school.

Buftermakers’ Convention

Boundary line dispute between Minnesota and Wisconsin

Deputy Attorney General Russell Jackson travels to St Paul to confer with Minnesota AG George D Simpson on the Lake Pepin boundary case now before the U S Supreme Court. The aim is to include the St Louis river dispute between Superior and Duluth in the same argument, given substantial commercial stakes.

Lake Pepin

Question on marital status after infidelity

A reader asks whether a woman who has borne another man’s child or formed a relationship outside her marriage is still considered the wife of her husband or the wife of the other man.

Red Circular Briefs From La Crosse News

Local notes report Mrs Hengstler’s return from Baraboo Wisconsin and Julia Hengstler’s Milwaukee visit. Partridge Wyandottes from E H Hoffman at Madison show opening next week with clubs competing. Joe Raphael dies at 70 in Wabasha. Skating sharpens at 5 cents. Keefe College offers new Jan 3 classes. La Crosse Plow raises capital to $400000. True Blue Club hike at Granddad bluff.

John Hengstler Benjamin Clark Baraboo Wis Julia Eharstler Milwaukee Will Powell E. H. Hoffman Madison Northwest Webb Frank Wachs Henrietta Wachs Wabasha Minn Raphael Desonia Joe Raphael Mississippi River Reeds Landing Celia Link Caledonia Geo. Powell Peter A. Sattler North Freedom Ripon South Dakota la Crosse Cracker and Candy Company Hotel Stoddard E. H. Jackel South Sixth la Crosse Plow Company West Avenue Methodist Sunday School Granddad Bluff J. Craig Keefe Business College Fourth Pearl Streets Business College A. Holm Rushford J. F. Lapitz 6Th Street J. R. Berry Winona la Crosse Maeder Linker Hall B. L. Onsgard Spring Grove P. J. Spinner Lansing Iowa P. V. Ryan E. G. Seaton Sparta Alice Bull Mary Tilson North Side Missoula Mont Ida M. Spears Joseph M. Spears South Front Street I. N. Cohen Thill-Manning- Whalen Co State Street C. Herbst Minneapolis Fred Herbst John J. Esch Nicholson-Scott Hall K. P E. R. Buckley American Mining Congress School of Mines Rollo, Mo Bert Cassells St. Paul Society For the Advancement of Science Gateway City Leo Miller U.S. Revenue Cutter School Arundellove Maryland

Yeomen Benefit Dance Draws Crowd In Oklahoma Fund Effort

The Brotherhood of American Yeomen young ladies drill team hosted a benefit dance with Yeomen orchestra that netted a good sum for the Oklahoma fund. A New Year’s Eve dance is planned for December 31 and a prize masquerade ball for Tuesday evening January 1. All meetings from January 10, 1911 move to Nicholson Scott hall. Appointed officers for Hickory Homestead No 806 Yeomen include Lady Rowena Anna Lee and Lady Rebecca Anna Gibbons with others named. preparations under foreman elect Dr E E B Burritt.

Brotherhood of American Yeomen Oklahoma Nicholson-Scott Hall Rowena E. E B. Burritt Hickory Homestead No. 806 Rowe Della Denison James B. Murray

Appointment on Revenue Cutter Apache at Baltimore

A third lieu tenant has been assigned to the revenue cutter Apache currently stationed in Baltimore. A Red Circular will be issued to confirm the appointment and duties.

Revenue Baltimore

Miss Fuller Hosts Evening With Friends

Miss Vivian Fuller entertained a small group of friends last night and served light refreshments. Those attending included Misses Myrtle Moore Charlotte Reimers Louise McArthur Dorothy Wing Florence Thill Anna and Sadie Roth.

Mis Fuller Vivian Fuller Myrtle Moore Charlotte Reimers Louise McArthur Dorothy Wing Florence Thill Anna Sadie Roth

Mrs Gelatt and Miss Ge latt Host Luncheon for Mrs Hartwell

Mrs Gelatt and Miss Ge latt entertained at a Friday luncheon in compliment to Mrs Hartwell. Fourteen covers were set. Bridge provided the afternoon’s diversion. The prize went to Mrs Fix of Tomah, the out of town guest.

Sarah J. Gelatt Miss Gelatt F. R. Hartwell Bridge Fix of Tomah

Twentieth Century Club Meets At Mrs Boynton Home

Mrs E G Boynton hosts the Twentieth Century club at her home 324 West Avenue South on Tuesday January 3 with Mrs A H Sanford in attendance. Lesson subject covers T W Dewing A H Thayer George de F Brush led by Mrs C F White. Music by Edgar S Kelley with a piano solo by Mrs Eva Bennett and a life sketch of Kelley by Miss Gelatt.

20Th Century Club Twentieth Century Club E. G. Boynton A. H. Sanford

Ladies Circle Meeting at St Pauls Church This Week

The ladies circle of St Pauls Universal Church will be entertained next Thursday afternoon by Mrs C F Robinson and Mrs Emma Farn.

St. Paul’s Universal Church C. F. Robinson Emma Farn

Inauguration Plans Set for Wisconsin New State Officers

Madison Wis Dec 31 The capi tol hosts the inauguration of Wisconsin s new state officers with Governor elect Francis E McGovern set to be sworn in by Chief Justice J B Winslow at noon January 2 The day begins with a parade to the capitol followed by a ceremony in the assembly chamber and a grand reception in the university gymnasium The incoming and outgoing officials include Lieutenant Governor elect Thomas Morris Secretary of State James A Frear and State Treasurer A H Dahl The new officers take office for two years and some align with progressive Republican currents.

Madison Wis Wisconsin Francis E. McGovern Milwaukee Assembly Chamber J. B. Winslow Supreme Court State University Milwaukee County James O. Davidson Soldiers Grove Thomas Morris la Crosse la Follette Stephenson John Strange Neenah James A. Frear Hudson A. H. Dahl Westby Bancroft F. L. Gilbert Herman L. Ekern Whitehall George E. Beedle Davidson Gilbert Eepublicans

Home Sale Notice at Mrs. Robinsons 812 South Sixth

A notice indicates a property transaction or sale taking place at the residence of Mrs. Robinson located at 812 South Sixth Street. Details are limited in the fragment.

Worth

Local social notes record visits and holiday guests

Mrs. Robinson returns to Minneapolis after visiting her aunt Mrs. W. E. Barber. Miss Bertha Moeser of Chicago visits her parents at 922 South Sixth street for the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Pettibone of Hannibal Missouri stay with Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Pettibone. Mr. and Mrs. George Schweizer hosted a small gathering honoring Mr. and Mrs. Charles Schweizer, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Kolb of Wauwatosa Wisconsin, and Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Schuman of New York.

Robinson W. E. Barber Minneapolis Bertha Moeser Chicago South Sixth Street W. B. Pettibone Hannibal A. W. Pettibone George Schweizer Charles Schweizer Philip Kolb Wauwatosa Wis W. 8. Schuman New York

Card Party Hosted by Chicago Couple in City

Mr. and Mrs. Harry Bergh of Chicago visiting Mrs. Selma Smith at 712 Cass Street were entertained last evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Hirshheimer. Cards were played until 11 and a lunch followed.

Harry Bergh Chicago Selma Smith Cass Street Louis Hirshheimer

Birthday Party for Walter Button Surprises Guest of Honor

Walter Button was surprised Tuesday evening December 27 by a large group of friends at a birthday gathering. The guest list includes Frank Miller Willis Reed Angus Casberg Joseph Davidson Charles Merwin Clayton Marvin Edward Fitzpatrick Fred Rouse Guy Parker Gene Lucia Roy Lamp and many others.

Walter Button Pais Frank Miller Willis Reed Angus Casberg Joseph Davidson Charles Merwin Clayton Marvin Edward Fitzpatrick Fred Rouse Guy Parker Gene Lucia Roy Lamp Maurice Coughlin Asa Foster Harry Finn Jack Ray Len Cassidy May Fitzpatrick Laura. Pilger Mabel Pilger Jessie Gould Flora Cohen

In Memoriam for Little Willie Kumm

In remembrance of Willie Kumm aged three who died December 28 1910. The verse expresses sorrow at his loss and faith that God called him from earthly sorrows to a peaceful afterlife on the beautiful streets of gold.

Little Willie Kumm Willie Gold

Chicago Subways Plan Faces City Franchising Bid

Chicago Subway Arcade and Traction Company seeks a 20 year franchise for a full freight and passenger subway system plus an outer harbor and docks at an estimated over 100 million dollars. Dwight H. Perkins notes readiness to proceed awaiting funding with aldermen weighing city terms.

Chicago Chicago Subway, Arcade and Traction Company Chicago City Council Dwight H. Perkins Board of Education Alderman Richert Richert

Galveston War Skirmish Result Fuels Reports

Private advices from Chihuahua state that General Luque leading a government reserve army in four days of near continuous skirmishing near Malpaso nearly destroyed his force. Reportedly Luque suffered losses exceeding 500 as he tried to reach General Navarro's main column.

Galveston Texas Luque Navarro Malpaso Chihuahua

La Crosse Board Elects 12 Directors Next Tuesday

The La Crosse board of trade annual meeting will be held next Tuesday January 3 in the small council chamber of city hall. Twelve new directors will be selected. The annual election occurs in February.

Board OF Trade la Crosse Board of Trade

Will TrainPackey in Oklahoma City

Harry Brewer of Kansas City trains in Oklahoma City on December 31 as part of a boxing preparation.

Oklahoma City Okla Harry Brewer Kansas City

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