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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1909
Page
13
Oscar Hulberg and E. C. Higbee returned from Camp Douglas where they hunted foxes with George Taylor. Hulberg took two red foxes while Higbee shot one with a revolver.
Mr. H. E. Rogers of Zion City Ill wins three firsts two seconds thirds and fourths plus a silver medal and three specials at the Zion City poultry show January 6 9. At Minneapolis Minnesota State Poultry Association show January 13 19 his best bird scores 94 percent and earns display award and state cup with no competition in his class.
A witty aphorism notes that a female’s standard of an ideal body shifts depending on whether she assesses her own physique or that of another person. The line plays on self perception and social comparison in humor.
A dense fog draped the city this morning signaling a January thaw that has kept streets springlike for days and rain is not unexpected today. Boatmen received Red Wing Boat Company catalogues showcasing pleasure boats cruisers and fishing craft. Ice houses are filling fast as next summer’s ice is already stored. John Mohr will move to Ispheming Michigan to manage a new ing machine company. The Wisconsin Bankers Association plans a June meeting with La Crosse bankers to discuss the upcoming season.
Grace Frohock oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bert Frohock died at her home in Viroqua Tuesday evening from tuberculosis of the lungs. Other notes include visits, a sale helper, injuries from a fall, and social gatherings in surrounding towns.
Local notes include Ford ads and a lackawanna railroad agent D A Kayn in town. A special car carrying 21 passengers left for Wappapello Missouri on the C N W line with La Crosse guests and various visitors from Caledonia Lynxville and La Crosse.
George Hartley of Onalaska has sold his livery business to the Peterson Brothers and plans to move to Montana to pursue a claim. The item notes the move as a matter of public interest with a wry closing line about romantic expectations.
Mr and Mrs Engebrigtsen, long serving missionaries among the Indians, attended Trinity Lutheran United church services last Sunday. In the evening Mr Engebrightson shared experiences from the mission field.
The Ladies' Aid of Trinity church held its annual meeting at Mrs Albert Wing stad on George street. Reports from secretary and treasurer were read and accepted showing good progress. Former officers were reelected. De votional exercises were by the pastor followed by refreshments.
The Trinity Lutheran Ladies Aid met in the church parlors last Tuesday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Liza Drager and daughter Miss Hannah who also gave a reception that evening. Members elected social committee: Ed Drake Aston Bergerson Pat Mallon Peter Ruud Christ Hammensberg Andrew Olgon and Laura Leveraus.
Miss Kate Lahure hosted a Saturday evening event on Green Bay street where card games provided entertainment. Prizes went to Miss Josephine Wittinger and Lizzie Hettinger, and to Mrs Harry Klein and Robert Vorholz.
The L. V. B. club gathered at Mrs. Matt Wiltinger’s home Tuesday afternoon for a luncheon and card games. Prizes were won by Mesdames Matt Wiltinger, Eugene Huss, John Hanson, Nick Thill, and Nick Groff. Attendees included Mesdames Arenz, Birnbaum, Pitz, Guillaume, Williams, Hettinger, Peter Hettinger, Nick Hettinger, Nick Groff, Nick Thill, Huss, Hanson, and Matt Wittinger.
The Jolly Neighbors club surprised Mr. and Mrs. Rogers on Mississippi Street last evening. Five hundred dollars were played. The head prizes went to Mr. L. Specht and Mrs. A. Tabbert with consolation prizes to Mr. Gus Wenzel and Mrs. Henry Trepte.
Music lovers welcome Carl B. Noelke's arrangement with Marion Green and his company for a recital at the La Crosse theater on Friday evening February 5. Green's past appearances have drawn favorable public and critical praise. Mr. Day Williams has gained the
The essay argues thirteen is not unlucky noting Uneeda Biscuit has thirteen letters and rose to fame as a soda cracker. It recounts how the inventor’s claim released on the thirteenth day did not rekindle the hoodoo. The piece celebrates the brand’s widespread fame and imitators.
The article highlights a remarkable cellist whose performance is praised for purity and resonance. Pianist Miss Bessie Hughs, known in La Crosse as an accompanist for Max Bendix, is similarly featured. Venues expect a strong reception with reservations available at Mr. Noelke’s store.
The Ibsen club will be entertained Friday afternoon by Mrs A Bel erue at her home on Eleventh street.
A group of young ladies gathered at Miss Elda Holst’s home Wednesday to form a sewing club named Juanita. Dorothy Panzer was elected president and Theresa Panzer secretary treasurer, with a music filled evening and a luncheon.
Mrs Mary Gullick Brown Miss Barbara Cameron Brown and Mrs Van Ben Scoten left last evening for New York where they will spend the winter Miss Gertrude Hogan is visiting in Boston and vicinity
Prairie du Chien residents receive invitations to the Southwestern Wisconsin Laymen's Missionary Movement conference to be held in Janesville from January 28 to 31. Multiple local church representatives are expected to attend. The Ladies' Guild hosts a card party at the Paris home on Minnesota Street Friday evening. Dr Reginald Jackson of Madison visited Wednesday. Selah Ryder spent Tuesday in McGregor. Mrs Fred Lewis of Boscobel visits the city. W A Hazelton of Mazomanie did business here and visited Dr W T Pinkerton. Mrs John Hays and Mrs Frank Lewis of Gays Mill are visiting friends. New officers of the Congregational Sunday school are Christie superintendent Will Verro secretary Leone Kieser treasurer Mary Wallin organist. Teachers' meeting each Friday outlines work for Sunday. H P Proctor of First National Bank Viroqua is in town on legal business. Game Warden and Mrs J D Stuart visiting Eastman and Seneca.
The 1910 High School Junior Annual, published at Christmas, failed financially. Five hundred copies were printed, two hundred unsold, as a fifty cent price cut led to insufficient revenue to cover member pins.
In Tomah Wisconsin Company K basketball team crushed Kilbourn City 46 to 24. Company K led 20 points to zero in the first 10 minutes with Lieut Ernsberger of Portage as referee. The game was fast and sparked by six fouls all game. Company K seeks more opponents in the region, preferably La Crosse league teams.
An Atchison man, after being told not to say widow woman, now uses the term widow lady. The exchange highlights sensitivity to gendered titles and evolving language in local discourse.
Round Prairie Wisconsin notes report a surprise party at Miss Lizzie Hammond’s home in Viroqua and various visits and gatherings. Local residents including Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Larson, M. J. Nelson, A B Hetland, Thomas Mosen, Alfred Moore, Howard Smith, Enoch Hetland, Tolles Hetlend, and Charles Moore are mentioned with outings, visits, and an illness rumor.
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