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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
5
Delegates of the Catholic Bohemian Workmen's association and local Bohemian parish held a social gathering last night at Centennial hall. The convention business is nearly finished and delegates expect to return home Saturday. Kreutz's orchestra provided the music and refreshments were served.
Irvine offers glasses fitted and furnished and claims proper fitting cures headaches nervousness and insomnia. He states he does not use drugs or medicines in eye fittings, calling them dangerous and unnecessary.
A brisk fragment records a guest invitation in which Mrs. C asks Bridget to remind the mistress and master about dining at six o'clock, noting that Cook-Indade and others will dine at home.
Local items report Mrs. Bessie Knapp visiting La Crescent to see her ill mother-in-law Mrs. J A Knapp. Various residents and travelers pass through, with promotions, visits, and sales at Peet's Main Street. Birth announced for John A Zeratsky and wife at 1002 South Fifth Street.
The La Crosse high school basketball team will play Company B in Company B's hall this evening instead of Black River Falls. The Y M C A and W B U teams also play at the same time. Manager Werner Kag withdrew the team, fearing repeated Saturday games would reduce high school attendance and cause losses.
The Western Bohemian Fraternal Lodge No 6 ejected officers at a yearly gathering held at the c. 8. P. 8. hall at Ninth and Johnson streets. New officers include President H. B. Klick and E president O. F. Tikal with several other posts filled by M. Polachek Bert Jansky and more.
An advertisement touts Samose as a flesh forming food that uses natural organ action to build healthy tissue. It claims nine of ten people should gain weight, notes no starch or pepsin, and contrasts with cod liver oil products. If unsatisfied, O T Erhart offers a money back guarantee. Price 50c, postpaid.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Storch entertained the Arrow club last evening with card games. Prizes went to Mr. Fred Monty and Mrs Thatro first, and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Mulligan second. A musical program by Misses Jessie Monty Georgina Storch and Dorothy Ledegar followed. Refreshments and dancing concluded the event and Mr. and Mrs. T Thatro will host the club in two weeks.
The American Beauty club met at Irene Krenz’s home on January 20. Officers elected: President Irene Krenz, VP Helen Hilton, Secretary Esther Reesberg, Treasurer Lucile Niebuhr. Members listed include Hilton, Niebuhr, Krenz, and others. The item lists club attendees.
Mr and Mrs Wm Poss were surprised by a large crowd of friends Tuesday night at 1505 Badger Street. Mr Poss was 34 years old. All had a good time, and a splendid supper including ice cream was served.
Miss Beth Ryan hosted two gatherings this week for Miss Florence Swain with eight friends at each event. Many pretty gifts greeted the guest of honor who next week will wed Carl A. Winslow.
Mrs. Dr. Lester hosted the Birthday club yesterday afternoon at her Onalaska home. Attending were Mrs. John Gedne Mrs. J. R. Hardy Mrs. W. W. Schaal Mrs. Frank Nichols and others from Onalaska and this city including Mesdames B. R. Savage Frank Bailey O J Sorensen C E Winslow Jessie Leissring and J E Wilson.
The Married Folks club enjoyed a pleasant sleigh ride party Wednesday evening featuring a social gathering and festive atmosphere for members.
Mrs. Fred Philips hosted the Tuesday Afternoon Five Hundred club this week and Mrs. A L Meigs will host next week. Mrs. Frank Bailey also hosted this week with prizes won by Mrs. Sorensen and Mrs. Gage. The Modern Priscilla club is set for Monday with Mrs. H H Chase on Mississippi street. The Colman W C T U meets this afternoon at 1311 King street hosted by Mrs A C Bangsberg.
The Badger Council of the Fraternal Reserve initiated a large class of candidates with a short form of initiation at their Main street hall last night. Business closed by 9 and a dance followed until 10, the fourth in a series with many members and guests in attendance. La Crosse Theater Orchestra provided the music.
An aged Floyd County resident recalls Robley Evans as a born military genius from childhood. He played tin soldiers with a rival, using cannon balls to win battles while praising Evans for innate talent despite humorous early tricks. The reminiscence appears in a Detroit Free Press note.
Rev. B Burant of Wi nona was named pastor to succeed the late Rev John Sroka at Holy Cross Church. He previously assisted Rev Pacholski in the Winona diocese and has moved to La Crosse to fill Bishop Schwebach vacancy.
A humorous exchange at a Christmas gathering features a landlady and Mr. Star joking about Noah's ark having only two turkeys. The line plays on a seasonal joke about to share the remaining turkey for the meal.
Arthur Roberge reports eastern Wisconsin cities favor tar macadam for paving while La Crosse resists due to property holder objections. Fond du Lac Oshkosh Madison favor tar macadam. issues include expert supervision and cost though asphalt remains common in larger cities.
Mrs Simmons visits Mrs Mayes and prepares to leave as Susie begs her to stay for supper. Susie admits she loves Mrs Simmons and jokes about a “big switch” when she goes home in a Delineator style voice.
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