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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1908
Page
7
Mr Edward Wheeler long time Lyric theatre performer resigns and moves to Chicago to enter vaudeville. He plans Sullivan Considine circuit next season and notes La Crosse as a poor show town though he has many friends here.
A De Luxe Studio advertisement celebrates opening last Monday with rapid business and a low price line. It touts pictures at $1.00 a dozen and Penny Pictures and Post Cards at 25 cents, claiming world beating quality and urging customers to inquire with a representative.
Mrs. George Stetson of Burlington Wisconsin fed her nine year old Kenneth laudanum and drank the vial herself. The child died and the mother survived only briefly.husband George Stetson, a laborer, had been ill and away in Little Rock Arkansas. The scene was found by Mrs. Ball, the grandmother, at eight in the morning. The empty bottle and the bodies showed the act. The 33 year old mother and 9 year old boy are named in police notices.
Society notices for this column must be received by Friday evening. items received later will be published Monday.
President Charles W. Eliot of Harvard addressed University of Wisconsin students on education in large American universities. His keynote was optimism as he argued future universities will pursue more research for national progress in commerce and industry and train students to higher professional scholarly levels.
The will of Dr Benjamin Shirk leaves real estate valued at 25000 dollars to Walter Shirk of Madison Wisconsin as his grandson. The remaining estate of 100000 dollars goes to the widow and three children with life interests for others.
The text lists a week of society activities: Mission Study at First Congregational with Mrs. Derr Monday afternoon, a debate hosted by L J Killian Tuesday evening on labor unions, Thursday church suppers by the First Congregational and West Avenue M E ladies, Ladies League and Ladies' Society meetings, Euterpean club gathering, Westminster Presbyterian Ladies, and a major focus on the Alice in Wonderland musical at the Sixth ward school. The week also features the Unit ed Commercial Travelers ball and banquet on Friday, with mid winter social season in full swing.
A pleasant dancing party by the Social Hour club took place Thursday at Traveler's hall with about thirty couples attending. Kreutz's orchestra provided the program, supper followed at midnight, and merriment arose from partners chosen via the necktie and apron method. The host committee included Mesdames George Rigger Arthur Drake Julius Storgerson Louis Schams John George and Joseph Leinfelder.
A lively period in church and club circles with multiple dances tea receptions and dinners. Card clubs meet regularly and ladies aids from various churches have held important meetings planning events for the next two months.
A mother recalls a severe infant eczema case for her baby niece and credits Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment with a complete recovery. She had tried doctors and other remedies with little success before bathing the child in warm water, using Cuticura products, and noting clear, smooth skin after three months. The letter cites addresses and dates from St. Louis, Missouri, in 1907.
An ornate advertisement for Cuticura claims it grows hair and soothes itching scalps. It promotes Warm shampoos with Cuticura Soap and dressings with Cuticura to remove dandruff, parasites, and scales, while nourishing roots. The package includes Soap Ointment and Resolvent with optional pills, offered by Potter Drug & Chem Corp of Boston with a free book on skin diseases.
Mrs. Robert Robertson’s Chicago work draws praise from Albert Cotsworth for Gauntlet at the Warrington theater Oak Park. He commends the ensemble for unity and especially lauds Olga Von Brause as Marie for artistry and sincerity. The company is described as growing strongly and delivering lively performances with strong audience response.
The English Lutheran Ladies Aid Society gathered Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. O Wold hosting. The Junior Luther League, once led by Mrs. H M Irvin, was reorganized Wednesday at 7 pm with Mrs. R Muschied named director. A Luther League lecture on Japan and the Japanese drew a good audience, with a forthcoming talk titled The Land of the Koran.
The telegram announces the marriage of Mr. Martin Londkoski on January 22 to a well known Edmonton, Alberta woman. The groom, formerly a cigar maker at Pamperin and Wiggenhorn, now resides in Edmonton where he is employed.
The Tuesday Afternoon 500 club was hosted by Mrs. E E Fraser at 610 Pine Street last Tuesday. Prizes went to Mrs. Farland and Mrs. Babb. attendees included Mesdames Holman Farland Babb Woolsey Hunt Crenwith Green Rowe Irvine Vincent Fraser and Miss Jessie Bigelow. The group will meet with Mrs Green next Tuesday. The Acme Five Hundred club will be entertained this evening by Mrs C A Hunt of 332 North Street.
Mrs Dan Kemp of Langdon Minnesota guest of Mrs John V Palmer for a few days. Mrs Alicia Watterson taken to St Francis hospital for treatment. Mr and Mrs F H Schofield returned from a trip east visiting Washington Philadelphia New York and Atlantic City. Schofield attended a New York Life convention at Atlantic City and viewed Y M C A buildings in New York for La Crosse ideas. Mrs W H Davis returned to Winona after a short visit with her mother. Mrs C E Macy of Sioux Falls South Dakota returned home after a week with relatives. Mr and Mrs A M Goldish of North Ninth street in Minneapolis for a short visit. Miss Eva Kelley of North Eighth street guest of friends in St Paul for a week or ten days. Mrs D H Rohrabaugh of Farnum street seriously ill. Mrs Cunningham of West Avenue South suffering with the grip.
The La Crosse Woman's Club met Wednesday afternoon with Mrs. A. A. Bentley. Members gave talks on historic towns and English history. Mrs. A. Chubb led the lesson. Special topics included The Rulers from Henry III to Edward IV by Mrs. Partridge and The Life of Wycliffe by Mrs. Olson.
Mrs Matthews delivered a talk on Joan of Arc. Mrs Claude Carter presented Hospitality of the Early English People. Mrs Lowry read a paper on Domestic Science followed by discussion. Mrs Bentley supplied charming instrumental music.
Chicago specialist Dr. L. M. Turbin, renowned for accuracy in diagnosis and durable relief, will visit Hotel La Crosse on Tuesday Jan. 28 offering free consultations and examinations. His track record includes solving chronic cases others could not cure and providing expert medical guidance to all ages.
The Artemus club presented a private Friday evening play at the High School. Only club members and invited friends attended, and the comic production was kept quiet until a week ago. Miss Daisy Gage starred as Heroine with Nora Buest as Jane the servant gaining the evening’s acclaim.
The Twentieth Century club met last Tuesday with Mrs George Schweizer hosting. Mrs Soderberg led the lesson on Raphael assisted by Mrs Tarbox Law Bradish and Cowles. Mrs Andrew Boyd cited current events. Mrs Homer Hart of North Seventh Street will entertain the club on February 4.
Mrs. C. D. Enochs of 110 State street entertained a few friends at bridge on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs C H Williams of 226 North Seventh street hosts an informal bridge party this afternoon at her home.
Mrs. E. J. Evans of 126 South-eleventh Street invites guests to a coffee gathering on Monday at her home.
A brief observation notes that some women still show condescension when aiding husbands in domestic chores. The remark highlights gender role tensions within the home.
Report shows William War thaw died by his own hand in Fort Smith Arkansas as embezzlement suspect. Initial match to William J. Wrieth of Two Rivers vanished earlier, but Fort Smith officials identified the deceased as Benjamin Walthan of Hillsboro Massachusetts, contradicted by a provided description. No trace of Wrieth has been found.
An Indiana woman describes stomach and head troubles eased by Postum after trying it on her husband’s suggestion. She switched from coffee, claims others in both families followed, and praises soaking overnight then boiling 15 minutes for a delicious drink.
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