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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1909
Page
5
In Tit-Bits a character declares ancestral power over the Garden of Eden claiming one ancestor controlled the whole privilege. The humorous aside hints at a sensational lineage boast within a witty old column.
The statement reflects the fluctuating social experience of a man who sometimes perceives a lack of friends and at other times feels overwhelmed by numerous social ties. It hints at the variability of personal relations in daily life.
A stream of brief items lists attorney S S Lyons visiting Dubuque, Rudolph Berg and many others in La Crosse, Onalaska, Trempealeau, Mabel, and surrounding towns. Residents attend hospital care, hospital visits, and travel for business. The column mentions Foley's Honey and Tar and a Y M C A talk on The Echo of the Convention at Wausau.
Mrs. Paul Hanson of Bud returns home from Lutheran hospital after weeks away. Miss Alice Dovee leaves Alma Center after visiting Mrs. T. F. Wheaton. Miss Alice Fruit takes a domestic science post in Sparta. Mr. and Mrs. John Krogan return to Viroqua after Mrs. Krogan’s appendicitis surgery. James Clifford of Caledonia visits town. Mrs. H. Raatz returns home near Tomah after visiting her daughter. F Gaboner of Oakdale spends Thursday in town. Mrs. S. L. Bovee visits Alma Center relatives. Miss Nellie Roberts of Victory calls on La Crosse. Mrs. G Gustison and daughter visit De Soto. Mrs. A. C. Erickson and children spend week with friends at West Salem. Wm. Sherwin nears recovery and plans return to Red Wing.
La Crosse lumbermen did not attend the Northwestern Lumbermen association meeting in St Paul. La Crosse horsemen were absent from the Lake Winona trotting carnival though entry plans had been announced.
The Ladies' Industrial society of the First Baptist church will meet with Mrs. B. G. Boyton at 324 West Avenue South on Thursday, January 28.
Rowena Circle of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen met in Corenhall Tuesday afternoon with forty ladies. Progressive cinch prizes went to Mesdames Welch Lee Wagner and others. A public card party in Coven hall Thursday evening drew head prizes to Mrs H Berndt Kaneen and others. Delighted refreshments were served later at 10 30. The circle plans a sixth card party in Coren hall on Tuesday afternoon January 26. Ladies and husbands enjoyed a sleighride around the city Saturday night.
The Wednesday club surprised Mrs. Emerson Hawley on Thursday afternoon presenting her with six Haviland cups and saucers. A farewell card thanked her for being winning and witty and noted she would be leaving the city. Five hundred was played and lunch was served after five.
Miss Alice Ringland spoke on her missionary work in Africa for Y W C A members. Vesper services are planned for tomorrow at 4 PM led by Mrs John D Moore. L L C club meets Monday 8 PM with a social. Sewing class Monday 7 30 PM. Thursday Mrs C N Moller discusses travels in England and France. No admission. A social committee plans a Saturday evening honoring Miss Harriet Taylor.
The La Crosse Woman's club, led by Mrs. D. C. Rice, votes to urge an Ainsworth act raising first grade entrance age from four to six years while protecting kindergartens. Mrs. Bentley discusses weak points in country life. a special meeting is set for next Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. Eberhart at 1127 Caledonia Street.
Mrs Vol Woolsey hosted the Wednesday Five Hundred club with prizes won by Mrs Bima Trenwith and Mrs Charles Robinson. The next meeting will be with Mrs Fullmer. Mrs W T Irvine to host the Bridge class next Wednesday. Mrs Frank J Mung entertained the Afternoon Embroidery club at her South Sixteenth Street home with ten ladies and green decorations.
The Baseball association held a dance at Linker's hall with about four hundred attendees. Kreutz's orchestra supplied the music for the pleasant and delightful event.
Mr. E. C. Higbee hosts a luncheon for friends to honor his young grandson. Dr. A. Gunderson, Norden society president, will preside at a Castlehall banquet tonight. Elaborate preparations are under way with several noted speakers expected to attend.
Neighbors gathered at 1336 Kane street last evening to celebrate Mr Ben Olson’s birthday. Guests included Henry Lund Henry Impert Anton Peterson Munkley J L Byer Ben Nelson and George Smith. Prizes at cards went to Mrs Ben Nelson and Mrs J L Byer.
Mrs. Fred B. Smith hosted a small dinner at the Stoddard on Wednesday evening. Three bridge tables were in play with prizes awarded to Mrs. Jack Fetter and Mr. H. S. Burroughs. Thursday evening continuation noted with Mrs. Jack Fet named.
Mrs. Alvina Piamann of Milwaukee Wisconsin testifies in 1914 that Peruna restored her energy and appetite and that her husband and children are healthy. She notes thirteen bottles of Peruna and one of Manalin used and states they always keep Peruna in the house.
Three tables played at bridge with Mr. and Mrs. H. J. Hirshheimer winning the prizes. Harriet Jefferson hosted a Friday gathering on South Sixteenth street with four tables of bridge. D. Cunning ham, Mrs. Andrew Lees and Miss Eleanor Marston assisted. Mme. Borreson taught a French class at Mrs. Louis Hirshheimer’s home on North Eighth street. Social briefs note travels and visits of local residents and a hospital operation for Mrs. Crossett of Tomah.
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