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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1908

Page

5

Pastors Debate Church Federation for City Reform

At the La Crosse Pastors Union meeting in the Y M C A Rev H Etzemueller urged a federation of churches to push city reform. The group discussed uniting young people societies and formed committees to report at the next meeting in two weeks.

la Crosse Pastors’ Union H. Etzemueller Emanuel of Evangelical Association Twelfth and Vine Street Church Federation Etzemuelier

Grape-Nuts Boosts Brain Power Says Lady Writer

A female writer and mother claims Grape-Nuts improved her morning appetite, breast milk supply, and mental clarity. She describes feeling stronger within two weeks, less fatigue, and productive evenings after adopting the cereal as a regular part of her diet.

Postma Co Battle Creek Mich Wellville

Keizer to Attend Assessors Meeting in Wisconsin

The Wisconsin state tax commission holds its annual conference with 71 county supervisors of assessment in Madison today and Wednesday. Tax Commissioner Nils P. Haugen and George Curtis Jr. will speak. Attendees include W. F. Hooker Milwaukee N B Wharton Ashland C J Arnold Fennimore F S Trucks Jefferson J E Keizer La Crosse C A Sikes Sharon and George Schmidt Arcadia.

The State Tax Commission County Supervisors of Assessment of Wisconsin Madison Nils P. Haugen George Curtis, Jr W. F. Hooker Milwaukee N. B. Wharton Ashland C. J. Arnold Fennimore F. S. Trucks Jefferson J. E. Keizer la Crosse C. A. Sikes Sharon George Schmidt Arcadig

Old Row Settled Up At Viroqua

A February 25 Viroqua court session heard August Kemlin sue Sam Mellem for assault and battery from a July incident at Woodbury's store in De Soto over a line fence. Kemlin pleaded guilty. defense secured discharge for Mellem with attorneys C J Smith H P Proctor Jr and C W Graves.

Viroqua Wis Squire Toney August Kemlin Sam Mellem Mellem Kemlin Woodbury de Soto C. J. Smith H. P. Proctor, Jr C. W. Graves

Westminster Presbyterian church annual meeting and auxiliary gatherings

The Westminster Presbyterian church holds its annual meeting Wednesday at 7:30 PM at the church. The Ladies Aid meets Friday at Mrs. Wagner's home on Sixteenth Street near Vine. The choir gathers Thursday evening at Rev Rohrhaugh's home.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society

Clubwoman Granted Divorce in Waukesha

Blanche Lawton was granted a divorce from A. W. Lawton in Waukesha Wisconsin and allowed to resume her maiden name Blanche Wilson. She has been active in local club and social circles.

Waukesha Wis Blanche Lawton A. W. Lawton Blanche Wilson

Mise Belle Martell as guest in Onalaska social rounds

La Crosse area notes a string of social visits and business calls. Mise Belle Martell stays with cousin Miss Mariel Walker in Onalaska for a few weeks while Anna Dockendorf and Elizabeth Harris travel to Eau Claire to visit relatives and friends. Several locals including Harry Rawlinson, Ben Rocklus, Fred Weiner, and others are listed with brief city visits and business errands. The Chicago Harp orchestra schedules a Feb 29 performance at V B mask hall, and community events at Rose Street and North Union halls are noted.

Mise Belle Martell Mariel Walker Onalaska Anna Dockendorf Elizabeth Harris Eau Claire Rev Untraut Holy Trinity Church of Chicago Harp Orchestra Harry Rawlinson St. Paul Charles Rawlinson Ben Rocklus Chicago Continental Fred Weiner Leon Wis Peter Weiner A. Christenson Peterson, Minn General Insurance J. J. Weires Spring Valley W. D. Hueter Platteville Foley O. T. Erhart C. Butler Viola A Crosse Peter Newburg Edward South Robert Hollemener Madison la Crosse K. Dahl George Powell D. J Mahoney Winona D. J. Wolstade Harmony E. Koren DeForest B. J. Schurtenz Dubuque T. M. Goxen Galena O. C. Bryant Grand Trunk Railway System W. B. Tscharner Will Powell Hi. B. Russell Grand Meadow W. J. Rutherford Wykoff L. L. Corneser J. W. Layden Baraboo Northwestern Road Colonel Holway Christian Endeavor Society of the G. A. Wight

Our Pie Lemon Pie Mix Delights Home Bakers

A vintage ad promotes Our Pie lemon chocolate and custard pie mixes. Each air tight package costs 19 cents and makes two pies. Guaranteed under the Pure Food Laws. Shoppers are urged to try the mix and tell friends.

Gray's Yerba Santa Cough Remedy Promoted by Drugstore

An advertisement touts Gray's Yerba Santa as the best cough cure of 25 years with wide trust and high sales. It is sold in 50 cent and one dollar bottles by Chas. Beysching at 503 Main Street under a guarantee, promising cure with no risk.

Chas. Beysching Main Street van Camp

Memorial Sermon for Late Pastor Prestigious in City

A moving memorial service for Rev. J. K. Fowler was delivered by Rev. E. A. Cutler of Milwaukee at First Presbyterian Church. Fowler had died in hospital from cancer. Cutler returned to Milwaukee the next day.

First Presbyterian Church E. A. Cutler Milwaukee J. K. Fowler Cutler LA Crosse Holmen Bureau of Labor and Industrial Statistics State Capitol Commissioner of Labor Madison Wisconsin Free Employment Office Superior Oshkosh Peterson McGuffin Cincinnati Frank G. Dana Bergh Dana Nicholas Giles Farnam Street Manchester S .D J. J. White International Union of Bricklayers Catholic Benevolent Orders Egid Hackner Brotherhood of Railroad Firemen and Engineers Linker Hall Young Ladies’ Sodality St. Joseph's Cathedral Sixth Street Theodore Behrens Saengerfest Chicago Charles H. Rawlinson Constantine Spinner Lansing Nora Nelson

Foley's Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law

Special notice states Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults, per O T Erhart.

Foley O T Erhart

Racine man reaches out to La Crosse business peers

J. Whittler of Racine is contacting business acquaintances in La Crosse seeking networking and possible opportunities.

J. Whittler Racine la Crosse

Mrs Hedderich Hosts Ten-Year Birthday Party

Mrs J W Hedderich of 204 South Seventh entertained many children for her daughter Mabel’s tenth birthday anniversary. The colonial decorated home featured a large cake with ten candles as the centerpiece. Attendees included Max Rysdan Ralph Stamm Raphael Stamm Genevieve Koehn Raymond Koehn Baby Hauser Margaret Waters Taylor Waters Margaret Muscheid Gladys Muscheid Myrtle Hanson Charlotte Kleeber Donald Kleeber Margaret Keeler Bernice Tetley and Florence Clark.

J. W. Hedderich South Seventh Street Mabel Max Rysdan Ralph Raphael Stamm Genevieve Raymond Koehn Baby Hauser Margaret Taylor Waters Gladys Muscheid

Miller announces Julia C Miller wed to Frank J Ducke Hokah Minn

Mr and Mrs Joseph Miller announce the marriage of their daughter Julia C to Frank J Ducke of Hokah Minnesota on Wednesday March 11 at noon at 423 Madison Court.

Joseph Miller Julia C Frank J. Ducke Hokah, Minn Madison Court

Successful church affair raises seventy dollars

The St. James Catholic church ladies held a Thursday dinner and coffee event that proved very successful. Amount cleared was $70. Entertaining ladies included Mesdames T. Allen G. Phillips J. Orwell J. Ott P. Finn T. More O. D. Marcon G. Hickey J. Smith R. Smith J. Miller and J. Hayes.

St. James Catholic Church Mesdames T. Allen G. Phillips J. Orwell J. Ott P. Finn T. More O. D. Marcon G. Hickey J. Smith R. Smith J. Miller J. Hayes

Musical and literary entertainment at Holmes parlors

A musical and literary program will be held at the parlors of Mr. and Mrs. Lafayette Holmes at 924 Main street on Wednesday evening February 26 1908. Mrs. Catherine McFarlin will headline with local participants and Miss Bessie Smith of Plainview Minnesota a mezzo soprano will also perform. Everyone welcome.

Lafayette Holmes Main Street Catherine McFarlin Bessie Smith Plainview Minn

Bijou Review Praises Varied Vaudeville Program

Bijou patrons enjoy a week of polished acts led by Alice Dolliver and May Rogers in song and dance, Eugene Cox with a flute solo, Hoyt and McDonald in The Interview, and The Great Sawtell with athletic feats. Mil ton Kerr sings Stingy Moon, Kreutz orchestra backs moving pictures, while door crowds show provincial boorishness outside.

Alice Dolliver May Rogers Eugene Cox Winnipeg Sawtell Santell

Lyric Presents Educational Japanese Film Program

The Lyric shows a moving pictures program focused on Japan including a Japanese funeral scene and a multi act drama with quick curtain changes. The hour long program blends humor with informative scenes and leaves audiences satisfied.

Lyric Lyric” Theater Japan

Onalaska Cadets Debate Charter Bend to La Crosse Suburb

Next Saturday the Onalaska Cadets hold a debate on whether Onalaska should surrender its charter and become a suburb of La Crosse. Oscar Siolander leads the affirmative with Miss Helen Cox opposing.

Onalaska la Crosse Oscar Siolander Helen Cox

Mardi Gras Prizes Planned For Local Groups

The Mardi Gras association offers five cash prizes totaling $50 for groups of at least five maskers including fairies court ladies dancing girls flower girls and Grecian slaves. Paul W. Mahoney departed for Galesville at noon on legal business.

Milwaukee The Paul W. Mahoney Galesville

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Pure Foods John C. Burns Main ST S. Front ST Lor St. la Crosse, Wis Keizer Assessors’ Meeting OLD Row Westminster T. Irvine. Jeweler City News Irvine W. T. Irvine W. T. Irvine Graduate Optician van Camp Packing Company Indianapolis Ind Toland Business School Toland’s Business School
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