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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1909
Page
5
President J J Clem ens announces the society will accept donations and forward them promptly to the national Red Cross society. From Washington funds will be distributed to the quake district for best relief, with many locals predicting substantial contributions from La Crosse and the diocese.
The Neshonoc Cemetery association will hold its annual meeting at the La Crosse County bank in West Salem on Tuesday January 12 1909 at 2 o clock p m to select three trustees and address other business. A directors meeting will follow to elect a president treasurer and secretary for the coming year.
Alderman Schultz presents a lengthy bill for expenses at North Side No 2 police station totaling 11.10 for three months. The text notes the bill covers food for tramps with rolls and bologna itemized in 10 cent increments across three sheets of legal paper.
Local notices list Walter Wood returning home for holidays and receiving china sets from Haviland & Co. Special sales at Hellfach jeweler. Various visits join residents from Chicago Prairie du Chien Westby and Arcadia. Health ads promote Foley remedies and a Keefe Business College term starts January 4, 1909.
Lena Larson sued over a road cut through her property in Onalaska. Attorneys failed to file a timely notice of appeal against the town supervisors, so the additional damages claim was dismissed and the original $75 award stands.
Henry Koehn of Black Creek Wis commends Dr L M Turbin for his skill in treating chronic and nervous ailments. Koehn notes Turbin’s focus on his specialty and trustworthy professional bearing. Consultation is free and he will be at Hotel La Crosse in La Crosse on Wednesday Jan 6.
A noisy motivational note emphasizes race effort and health as CASCARETS pledge to keep athletes strong. It touts improved performance through vigor and determination, urging athletes to push beyond trouble and trust the program for results.
Wam Hunt of 416 Badger street, a Northwestern road conductor, suffered a bad fall between La Crosse and Winona Junction and is home with a sprained ankle. Conductor Marshall of Baraboo will run in until recovery.
William Langley is convicted of bigamy and given one year in the penitentiary at Waupun for marrying again while his first wife lived. He claimed legal advice said two years absence equaled divorce. Also noted: Joseph Sievert, released from county jail, got ten more days for vagrancy after recent fits in front of a saloon.
Guttenberg Press notes a dozen boats under construction on Clear Lake with speed-focused lines and trials to outpace rival craft. Builders copy famed Red Wing Flyer design, aiming for numerous races on the upper Mississippi as summer approaches.
Bowling scores listed from Hunt's alleys for December show many players over 200. Notable totals include Koppelberger 293, Raisback 296, Bartel 247, Pop 244, and many other scores ranging from the 200s to 235s.
A busy closing holiday week featured multiple dances including the Christmas Assembly, High School Athletic association event, Married Folks' dance, Knights of Columbus party, Sylvester ball at Germania, Knight Templars at Masonic temple, and Knights of Pythias in their hall. Children’s parties and hosting by Master John Bayer, Master Samuel Anderson, and Miss Helen Clarke added to the lively social scene.
Word was received in this city of the marriage on Christmas Eve at Tulare California the home of the bride s father Mr E H May of Miss Minnie Belle May to Mr Manley S Jackson of Cowls Cal Rev W H Burr of the First Congregational church performed the ceremony The bride formerly resided here and was known in musical circles The groom is an electric engineer at Cowls Cement plant and is a La Crosse boy son of Mr and Mrs R A Jackson of 1334 State Street this city
The Knights of Pythias held a New Year dance at Linker hall drawing full capacity attendance. Elaborate decorations in national colors with Christmas greens and two large electrically lit stars framed the hall. A 6:30 supper punctuated the evening before dancing continued into the late hours.
More than two hundred children and many adults enjoyed a bountiful New Year’s Day dinner at the City Mission. Supt Ivey organized the event funded by local contributions with toys gifts clothing and candy for each child. An informal program of music and recitations followed as baskets of food were sent to those unable to attend.
Announcement states the marriage of Miss Malinda Funk daughter of Mr and Mrs M Funk and Mr W H Funke set for Monday January 4. Mrs M Funk Miss Funk and Miss Nannie Funk will host a drop in reception at their Main Street home Tuesday afternoon for friends.
Christchurch choir staged an entertainment at the guild rooms with a mock leap year breach of promise trial. Defendant Miss Hatty Harrington faced plaintiff Mr. Ausumer, Prof. Cawley for the defence, Mr. Hegge for the plaintiff, Rev. Moller presiding as judge who ruled for the plaintiff.Refreshments followed as the chair honored Prof. Cawley with a traveling bag for his many favors.
Thursday afternoon a bridge gathering was hosted by Miss Frances Sill. First prize was won by Mrs. George Burton. Guests included Mrs. F H Holbrook, F P Hixon, S W Anderson, W W Withee, Theodore Withee, Geo Gordon and many others from local towns and Nebraska.
Yesterday afternoon and evening the Knight Templars hosted their annual party at the Masonic temple. Guests arrived after 3, dancing began about 5, and at 6:30 a sumptuous dinner was served in the new dining room, used for the first time yesterday.
A two hundred seating capacity marked a major upgrade. After dinner guests returned to the dancing hall and at 8:30 the grand march proceeded, led by Captain I H Moulton and Mrs J W Skinner.
Last evening Dr and Mrs A A Maurer entertained ten guests at a dinner. Attending were Capt and Mrs Thompson, McKenzie Thompson, Mr and Mrs D Cunningham, Miss Laura Cunningham, Claud and Albert Maurer, and the hosts.
Master Samuel Anderson entertained about thirty friends Thursday afternoon at a cotillion at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs 8 W Anderson. German figures were danced with pretty favors for all. Mrs F P Hixon hosted a informal at home for her daughters Dororthy and Ellen Hixon. Miss Helen Clark gave a dancing party at Mason Temple for about fifty youths with many spectators watching the dancers.
Mrs. S. B. Oatman entertained about twenty guests at a New Year’s Eve card party. Refreshments followed the games. The ladies’ prize went to Mrs. C. P. Williams and the gentlemen’s prize to Mr. Frank Cook. The 500 club meets next week at 1122 Main Street. Mrs. Harry Wilcox hosted a New Year’s Day family dinner with six relatives attending.
Miss Theresa Nedvidek and Miss Maria Knutesen visit relatives and friends in Chicago. Miss Marie Brendale and Miss Clera Knutesen depart for Minneapolis tonight to visit friends.
Misses Alice and Ruth Frost hosted a small slumber party Thursday evening for a group of friends, sharing games, snacks, and conversation in their home.
The cigar factory formerly owned by Joseph Riese has changed hands and is now the property of Joseph P. Reise & Co. All bills and accounts outstanding are assumed by the new owners.
Lyman Howe announces a quick return engagement in La Crosse after many requests for more of his pictures. The showcase will occur on Monday, January 325, as the theater management rushes to meet demand.
Viewers praise Howe's cinema as the year’s standout show with eminent merit. It is anticipated that turn engagement will boost the venue's status, claiming the longest run on the boards today.
In Boston on January 2 Dineen wins a tough professional marathon finishing in 2 46 while Prouty trails hours behind. Hud Jeka-Proof Be ends in second place. Dineen also led the tape in a recent walking race.
London January 2 The post office starts paying old age pensions to all employees above a stated age. About five hundred workers receive allowances from 24 cents to 1.20 dollars. Thirteen tons of silver coin are required to make the payments as listed in the official notice.
The Grange steamer on the Tyne carrying 45 people had a miraculous escape after 12 steamers foundered in a wreck on the river. All aboard avoided disaster as the incident unfolded today near Grangemouth.
A fragmented ad-like item warns against a hacking cough and touts Gray's Yerbe Santa from 503 Main Street. It claims rapid relief using two 50 cent pieces to buy a bottle and a teaspoonful every two hours.
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