Debates Decide Against Unionism in Wendell Phillips Society
The Wendell Phillips Debating Society concluded last night that the history of labor unions has harmed the country. Robinson and Keyes argued for the affirmative, Gesell and Strum for the negative, and officers were elected: President Swennes, VP Johnson, Secretary Brandenburg, Treasurer Krause, Regent Steven 500, Sergeant-at-Arms Youngberg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Phillips Debating Society
Robinson
Keyes
Gesell
Strum
Swennes
Johnson
Brandenburg
Krause
Regent
Steven 500
Youngberg
Hold Up Tale Runs Both Ways in Downtown Robbery Case
Edward W. Brown claims a $2590 robbery in downtown Minneapolis and says Axel E. West staged the incident to cover a crooked slot machine deal. West counters that Brown sought to swindle him and framed the holdup tale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
Edward W. Brown
St. Louis
Axel E. West
Brown
West
Mrs Place Dead in Tacoma Niece of Colman
Laura Place daughter of William Place died in Tacoma Washington after living in La Cresse in her early life. She was a niece of Mrs. C J Colman and her death occurred several days ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Place
C. J. Colman
Tacoma
Wash
William Place
la Cresse
Quotations on Religion Reach No Further Than Belief
A saying claims that when faith stops at theory it spills from the lips. true conviction should shape action beyond mere thoughts. The remark underscores the distinction between intellectual belief and lived practice.
Spring Grove Yeomen Install In Open Meeting
Spring Grove Homestead No. 1539 of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen held an open initiation at Spring Grove Minnesota with over 250 attendees. Officers were installed by Mrs. Lee with H A Lee presiding. ample hall space, refreshments, dancing, and Yeomen musicians followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spring Grove
Brotherhood of American Teamen
Minn
H. A. Lee
Lee
Henry Wilson
E. L. Quinnell
F. E. Jeorg
Otto Evens
No Maude Dear On Language And The Mother Tongue
A playful mock admonition about discussing the mother tongue beyond infantile speech. The speaker contrasts mature speech with baby talk and urges a respectful linguistic discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude
Ford announces Y M C A trip and local visits
The notice lists Acting Secretary Ash traveling to Wausau for a state YMCA convention and references Dr. Will Powell a physician from La Crosse. many residents and visitors are named here, including Miss Agnes Hansen, H. E. Stolz, and Miss Edna Chadwick, with social events and meetings across La Crosse and surrounding towns.
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Ford
Ash
Wausau
Will Powell
J. Calsmith
Red Wing
J. Meyer
State Street
Agnes Hansen
Brownsville
South Second St
R. L. Kenyon Company
H. E. Stolz
Great Northern Railroad
Minneapolis
Anne Dagmner
Eau Claire
George Powell
Marcus Smith
West la Crosse
Watertown
Darius Brazee
Herman Brazee
Judge Fruit
Milwaukee
EB. F. U. la Crosse Assembly No
Coren’s Hall
Joseph Mosely
Neillsville
Edward Barth
King Street
Edna Chadwick
S. D
la Crosse
Hack
Gateway City
Trfv
Iver Heggen
Brendum
Westby
Rev
Olson
Jacobson
Snowberry
John
Tunnel City
Squier
Trempealeau
Jay Franklin
Lanesboro
la Crosse Hospital
J. C. Adams
Onalaska
G. Englestad
Rowena
George Liebakken
Christ Berg
Onaaska
Clarence Johnson
West Salem
Hilda
Vera Dove
Bangor
la Crosse Vistors
Libbie Storandt
Burr Oak
Burns Festival Program Is Out
The Burns festival is set for January 29 in Galesville Wisconsin with many La Crosse residents invited. Committees include Festival and dance chaired by Carl McKeeth and A Cram A D Burnett Will Dick R A Oliver Thomas Hunter T M Scarseth W S Kidder T T McAdam Ed Gardner Sr Ed Gardner. Social room overseen by Duncan Grant and Walter Irvine to handle refreshments. Executive committee led by John Dick as chair.
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R. A. Oliever
T. M. Scarseth
Carl McKeeth
H. B. Odell
T. T. McAdam
Galesville Curling and
Burns Clubs
Harry Landers
Edinboro
Carpenter
G. O. Murray
M. D
Tomab
Miss Mary
George Sinclair
S. W. Brown
West Salem
Renee Russell
T. C. Hill
Merritt
Blue Bells of
Scotland
Reid
la Crosse
Miss . Mary
Florence Ethel Andrews
the Cameron Men
George B. Sinclair
Harry Packman
Galesville
Wis
Festival and
A. Cram
A. D. Burnett
Will Dick
R. A. Oliver
Thomas Hunter
W. S. Kidder
E. Gardner
Ed. Gardner
Duncan Grant
Walter Irvine
John Dick
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Children Health
The advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe cough remedy for infants and children, claiming it has no opiates or narcotics. It urges careful mothers to keep a bottle at home and warns against substitutes, attributed to O. T. Erhart.
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Foley
O. T. Erhart
Brotherhood to Elect Officers and Banquet Plans
The West Avenue chapter of the Methodist Brotherhood will meet next Thursday evening to elect officers and conduct routine business. They will finalize the Mock Council plans and finish preparations for the January 28 banquet commemorating the chapter and its patron saint Paul. The banquet is an open night inviting members to bring their ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Avenue
Methodist Brotherhod
Paul
Julia Colman of Brooklyn Dies In New York
Miss Julia Colman well known here died in Brooklyn New York She was the sister of J S Colman of La Crosse and the late C L Colman She authored children books and Rev Henry Colman of Milwaukee will bring the body to Fond du Lac for burial.
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Julia Colman
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. S. Colman
la Crosse
C L. Colman
Henry Colman
Milwaukee
Fonda Au Lac
Tillman Oregon land probe to be studied by committee
Senator Gallinger chairman of a special sub committee will meet next Monday to decide whether charges against Senator Tillman over alleged Oregon land deals will be investigated and reported. The panel reviews documents on secret service and agents used by government departments.
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Tillman
Washington, D. C
Senator Gallinger
N. H
Appropriation Committee
Oregon
Uncertain public sentiment on looming events in Pine Town
Report notes general expectancy among residents with many saying nothing new has occurred yet. Interview snippets show cautious optimism and skepticism about upcoming plans or announcements. No decisive developments reported as yet.
Society Notes Highlight Weddings and Engagements
The week saw the weddings of Walter and Frank Robbins with Miss Bette rue and Miss Kathleen Thornbury, plus an engagement announcement for another society girl. Pre nuptial showers for Miss Effie Byrne and Miss Florence Swaim accompanied the Doerflinger employees ball at Linker hall. Mrs. Max F Platz hosted a large coffee and Mr. and Mrs. S W Anderson marked their 25th anniversary with celebrations. Spokane visitors Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hebberd joined dinners hosted by E S Hebberg and Charles Hardy.
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Mesars
Walter
Frank Robbins
Betterue
Kathleen Thornbury
Effie Byrne
Florence Swaim
Doerflinger
Linker Hall
Cinch Club Prize Awarded at Mrs Adams Home
Mrs William Adams hosted the Merry Cinch club on Thursday afternoon. Prize went to Mrs Joseph Lapitz in the event at her residence.
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William Adams
Merry
Joseph Lapitz
May Haines and Francis King Wed in Chicago
Word has been received that Miss May Haines and Francis King were united in marriage in Chicago on January 8. Rev. John Roe officiated at the Methodist parsonage. Mr. King is engaged in business in Chicago.
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May Haines
Francis King
Chicago
John Roe
Methodist Parsonage
Mr. King
Doerflinger Dance Draws Crowd At Linker Hall
The Mutual Benefit association of the Doerflinger Park store held a Thursday evening dance in Linker hall. The hall was well decorated and many attended. Dancing continued to a late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doerflinger
Mutual Benefit Association
Doerflinger Park Store
Linker Hall
Entertaining Arrow Card Club Ends With Prizes
Mr. and Mrs. Henry Mayo hosted the Arrow Card club on Tuesday evening. Prizes went to Mrs. Charles Melbin first and Mr. Fred Monti first, with Mrs. L. L. Brown and Mr. Charles Melbin taking second. Miss Jessie Monti and Dora May performed piano selections. Next host is Mr. and Mrs. Charles Storch.
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Henry Mayo
Arrow Card Club
Charles Melbin
L. L. Brown
Fred Monti
Jessie Monti
Dora May
Charles Storch
Church Supper at West Avenue Methodist Ends in Fellowship
A pleasant gathering at West Avenue Methodist Church featured friendly company and a shared meal. The event aimed to illustrate true fellowship for all men with the West Avenue Ladies' Society motto Not yours but you guiding the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Avenue Methodist Church
West Avenue
Ladies’ Society
Ladies Industrial Society Elects 1909 Officers
The Ladies' Industrial Society of the First Baptist church held its annual officer election on Thursday. Elected were President Mrs H L Taylor, Vice President Mrs Chas Shimmin, Secretary Mrs Chas Rysdon, Treasurer Miss Lillie Shimmin, Chairman Board of Managers Mrs C F White, Custodian of Dishes and Linen Mrs Geo Barrett. Refreshments followed and little Max Rysdon entertained with recitations.
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Geo. Barrett
Max Rysdon
Reception for Pastor at First Baptist Church
The First Baptist church will host a reception at Mrs. Low’s home next Tuesday evening from eight to ten o'clock for their new pastor and his wife, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Ayscue.
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Ladies’ Industrial Society of the First Baptist Church
婚约与婚礼公告及教会活动安排
势力人名为Effie C. M. Byrne与Maxwell L. Burton的婚礼定于1月20日周三上午在新娘父母家举行。克里斯特教会女子会将于周四下午3点在会室开会。E. J. Wheeler等将招待。第一公理会妇女联盟亦将于周四在Hart夫人家北七街举行招待。
Andersons Host Informal Reception for Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Last evening Mr and Mrs S W Anderson entertained about thirty friends at an informal reception in honor of their twenty fifth wedding anniversary.
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S. W. Anderson
Mrs Platz Hosts Large Coffee Gathering
Mrs Max F Platz entertained about sixty guests at a Friday afternoon coffee. Helpers serving included Misses Louise Gund Emma Gund Viola Doerflinger Eleanor Marston Lulu Coren Eleanor Funk and Nannie Funk.
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Max F. Platz
Max.f. Platz
Louise
Emma Gund
Viola Doerflinger
Eleanor Marston
Lulu Coren
Eleanor
Nannie Funk
Cinderella Club entertained by Mrs D G Mac Millan
Tuesday afternoon Mrs. D G Mac Millan hosted the Cinderella club at her home. Guests enjoyed a royal good time.
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Cinderella Club
Pleasant Evening of Games at South Seventh Street Party
Mrs. Thomas Smith and Mrs. Della Van Ocker hosted a neighborhood gathering on South Seventh Street Friday night. Guests enjoyed various games and guessing stunts, with each attendee reading a sentiment assigned to them.
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Thomas Smith
Della van Ocker
South Seventh Street
Gray's Yerba-Santa Cough Cure Promoted at Beyschlag's
The advertisement promotes Gray's Yerba-Santa as the cough cure of the hour offering a half bottle at the store's expense. Available in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles at Beyschlag's Drug Store located at 503 Main Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beyschlag's Drug Store
Main Street
W. T. Irvine
Beyschlag’s Drug Store
Gray
Donkey And Paper Man Party Guests Named
A quirky event featured a dismembered paper man prop and a donkey without its tail as guests were asked to supply missing limbs blindfolded. Attendees included Mesdames Knight Linker Kidder O Connor Phelps Rysdon McKown Moses and Misses Sadie Root Elsie Root Jennie Fundt Cora Eberly Anna Schue Mary O Connor Gussie Weehausen and Anna Olson plus Mrs Millard.
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Mesdames Knight
Linker
Kidder
O'Connor
Phelps
Rysdon
McKown
Moses
Sadie Root
Elsie Root
Jennie Fundt
Cora Eberly
Anna Schue
Mary O'Connor
Gussie Weehausen
Anna Olson
Hebbards Host Two Dinners In Honor Of Spokane Pair
Mr and Mrs E S Hebbard entertained thirty guests Thursday to honor Mr and Mrs Charles Hebbard of Spokane. Friday evening Mr and Mrs Albert Hardy hosted a dinner for the Hebbards. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Charles Hebbard Mr and Mrs E Hebbard Mrs S B Hebbard Mr and Mrs George Gordon Mr and Mrs Bunge and Mrs Charles Dixon.
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E. S. Hebbard
Charles Hebbard
Spokane
Albert Hardy
Hebbard
E. Hebbard
George Gordon
Bunge
Charles Dixon
Coffees and Showers for Miss Florence Swaim
Miss Florence Swaim, a month’s bride to be, received pleasant attentions from friends. Last Saturday Miss Ethel Osberg hosted a coffee at her Ferry Street home in her honor.
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Florence Swaim
Ethel Osberg
Ferry Street
Granite Shower Honors Miss Swaim Hostess Dolly Tisdale
Thursday evening Dolly Tisdale hosted a granite shower for Miss Swaim with fourteen attendees including the bride elect and a group of Misses Ethel Osberg Ruth Leissring Dorothy Taylor Stella Hyde Harriet Ray Stella Trane Beth Ryan Edna Hulberg Pernell Horner Georgine Young Margaret Tordt Marion Moff Agnes Hayes Edna Lienlokken. Tonight Agnes Hayes will entertain the same group at a supper.
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Dolly Tisdale
Miss Swaim
Ethel Osberg
Ruth Leissring
Dorothy Taylor
Stella Hyde
Harriet Ray
Stella Trane
Beth Ryan
Edna Hulberg
Pernell Horner
Georgine Young
Margaret Tordt
Marion Moff
Agnes Hayes
Edna Lienlokken
Vesper Service and Local Club Activities Noted
Miss Bauman to lead the vesper service at 4 PM in the German Methodist church with Mrs. Schweizer singing. Edith Striessguth, Milwaukee, arrives to become physical director, a Chicago PE graduate, prompting a warm reception from gym classes. Education and social committee plans include travel talks by Mrs. Moller on Jan 28 and a Jan 30 committee tea with Harriet Taylor visiting. The Twentieth Century club met, covering Albrecht Durer, the Ainsworth amendment stance, and the Consumers' league efforts against sweatshop clothing to promote White label products and TB control.
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Bauman
Schweizer
Edith Striessguth
Milwaukee
Chicago School of Physical Education and Expression
Aldyth Shaw
Moller
Harriet Taylor
Glee Club
Twentieth Century Club
James Incent
Bradish
Albrecht Durer
Ainsworth
Madison
D. G. Whyte
Consumers’ League
Twentieth Century Club Plans Tuesday Meeting
League work expands in Wisconsin with clubwomen aiding factory inspectors and school officers. Community interest grows in sanitary reliability of purchases as renter activity is urged. The Twentieth Century club will meet on Tuesday with Mrs L Hirsheheimer.
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League
Wisconsin
Twentieth Century Club
Social Briefs Highlight Local Personal News
Miss Edith Knutson hosted friends at 1018 Gillette Street on Friday. Mr and Mrs E S Hebbard and daughter depart for Los Angeles for the winter. Miss Edith Stressguth succeeds Miss Dudley as YWCA physical director. Dave Drummond returns from Alvin Texas trip. Miss La Verne to give a psychic demonstration at Hotel Grand Sunday at 8 PM.
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Edith Knutson
Gillette Street
E. S. Hebbard
Los Angeles
Cal
Edith Stressguth
Milwauee
Miss Dudley
Dave Drummond
Alvin
Texas
la Verne
Hotel Grand
County Druggists Elect La Crosse Officers
Officers were elected at the La Crosse county druggist quarterly meeting held at the La Crosse club. President George E. Mariner, vice president O. T. Erhart, secretary Charles Beyschlag, treasurer M. Simon, and trustee John Kindley. No other business was transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse County
la Crosse Club
George E. Mariner
O. T. Erhart
Charles Beyschlag
M.simon
John Kindley
Thompson urged for Navy secretary in Taft cabinet
In New York on January 14 friends push Colonel Robert Thompson as secretary of the navy. Secretary Loeb also considered, with debate over whether current incumbent Newberry or Loeb or Thompson will lead the navy next year. Thompson rose to fame in war and joined the army at sixteen.
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New York
Friends
Robert Thompson
Taft
Loeb
Florida
Newberry
Thompson
Navy
Army
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Washington
John C. Burns
Fruit House
Schaefer & Ellers
la Crosse Floral Co
27Th and
Cass ST
Lemon Ice
ICE Cream & Butter Company
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Main St
White House-Ward
Segelke & Kohlhaus
Yeomen Install
Burns Festival
Irvine
Brotherhood
Effie C. M. Byrne
J. M. Byrne
Maxwell L. Burton
Abby Burton
Woman's Guild of Christchurch
E. J. Wheeler
M. P. Wing
M. Wing
City News
Shimmins Marble and Granite Company
Child
John OD. Wilson
Geo. Main
Seattle
Gilbertson
Louis Gilbertson
Food CO
F. M. Buzzel
Chippewa Falls
Pure Food Company
A. Guillaume
South Sixth Street
F. A. Bigelow
Redmen
Shakespeare Illustrated
Secretary OF Navy
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