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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1908

Page

5

Patty Brothers Head-Walkers Lead Ringling Circus in La Crosse

Patty and Felix Patty of France perform head stand and rope tricks in European novelty act at Ringling Brothers show in La Crosse on July 21. Cast includes Medini family riders Marnello-Marnitz, Avenzini clown, St Leons Burgeos Clara acrobats Martell bicyclists Milletts Bastines and other acts from Italy France and Spain.

Alexander Felix Patty France Europe la Crosse Ringling Brothers Patty Brothers Italy Medini Marnello St. Leons Burgeos Clara Martell Milletts Bastines Mile la Belle Roche Spian Eight Carnellos

Ringling Brothers Circus Expands For Season Across Rail Lines

A global roster of performers led by Riccobono and the Averez family travels from Russia Persia New Zealand England and Persia to headline a record sized troupe. The Ringling Brothers claim the largest circus ever built with 200 foreign acts and a vast, year end tour planned to be moved by railroads.

Toreadores Averez de Marlo Germany Schadie Zebra Marguerite Hanley Prosit Horton and Linden Riccobono Russia Kerslake New Zealand Prof Wormwood Bears Clarkenians Jackson

Louis Gilbertson Out on Bail After Bankruptcy Conviction

Louis Gilbertson the bankrupt shoe merchant released on temporary bail of 5000 dollars furnished by a local grocer. He was found guilty of false statements about his assets in bankruptcy court and sentenced to 21 months in the pen by Judge A L Sanborn of Eau Claire. He awaits appeal in the United States court of appeals.

Louis Gilbertson A. L. Sanborn Eau Claire United States Court of Appeals

Earthquake Felt in Los Angeles Shakes City

Chicago reports in the Santa Fe headquarters that a slight quake struck Los Angeles at 65 o'clock this morning. Several chimneys toppled but damage was light. Officials feared a San Francisco repeat as the tremor moved east to west and caused great excitement.

Chicago Santa Fe Los Angeles San Francisco

Moving Pictures and Local Visitors Dominate Personal Notices

Local theater patrons can see Beneath the Star Spangled Banner at the Bijou this week. The Blue Labels meet the New Albin Leaders in two final baseball games at New Albin on Saturday and Sunday. Numerous residents visit, travel, or host in city and nearby towns including Alvina Dierkson, Mrs. C. P. Thompson, Mrs. Lewis Nelson, Mrs. Ole Norterud, and many others listed attending events, visits, or trips around La Crosse, Trempealeau, Whitehall, and Osseo.

Bijou Susan Kutcher Whitehall Ole Thormoen R. Albertson O. J. Dahl H. N. Robbs Strum Ole Norterud Osseo Gus Simonson Lansing Will Powell J. Downs Frank Crevits Ed Schuman Clara Humble High Prairie

Salem party dines at Hotel May with hostess

W S Bates drove a party of nine ladies to supper at the Hotel May in Salem Wednesday evening. Mrs Paul Pamperin was hostess. Guests included Mesdames Platz Pameller Funke from La Crosse H Pammel Ewe from Lincoln Neb, F Michel N Blumenfeld from Milwaukee A Pamperin E Coren, Miss A Pamperin, Mrs Paul Pamperin, and Mr and Mrs Sam Barlow with Julia Belle of Council Bluffs Iowa enjoy summer at the hotel.

W. S. Bates May Salem Paul Pamperin Mesdames M F. Platz H. Pammel F. Funke la Crosse W. Ewe Lincoln Neb F. Michel N. Blumenfeld Milwaukee A. Pamperin E. Coren Sam _ Barlow Julia Belle Council Bluffs Iowa Hotel May

Birthday honor for Mrs Hegenbarth at Woodmen Circle

The Carnation Grove No. 22 ladies surprised Mrs J Hegenbarth at her home on Wednesday evening. They presented a gold lodge pin to mark Mrs Hegenbarth's 36th birthday.

Carnation Grove No. 22 Woodmen Circle Mrs. J. Hegenbarth Lodge Mrs. Hegenbarth

Mrs F J Smith Hosts Luncheon at Country Club

Yesterday afternoon Mrs F J Smith entertained at a pretty luncheon at the Country Club. Covers were laid for twenty eight. After the meal guests played cards or relaxed on the veranda admiring the grand old bluffs.

F. J. Smith Country Club Bluffs

Mrs H J M Donald Hosts Coffee Get Together

Mrs H J McDonald of South Tenth street entertained about twenty ladies at a pleasant coffee yesterday afternoon. Guests departed early, taking their fancy work, though conversation proved more interesting than stitching.

H. J. McDonald South Tenth Street

Dances at the Country Club Honor Katherine Paul

A dancing party hosted by R. H. John J. and Alexander Paul at the Country Club honored their sister Miss Katherine Paul. About twenty couples attended. A second club dance on Wednesday evening was also highly enjoyed.

R. H. John J Alexander Paul Katherine Paul

Recital by Miss Gilbertson’s Conservatory Pupils

Pupils performed a home recital closing a season at Miss Mildred Gilbertson’s residence. The program featured duets and solos by Margaret Martin Pear and Julia Peterson, Nettle Ellsworth, Pearl Peterson, and others with works by Mascagni Mendelssohn Grieg and Schubert among selections.

Mildred Gilbertson Music Conservatory Miss Gilbertson Margaret Martin Pear Julia Peterson Nettle Ellsworth Ted Brownies Pearl Peterson Crosby Adams Charles Wets Five Knights Jessie Gaynor Inez Mumford

City News Dedication Delayed to July 19 At St Marys

St Marys Catholic church in Viroqua postpones its dedication due to bad weather. The program and excursion train from La Crosse remain planned for July 19 with the same attendees expected to be present. Judge Reid and son Lucien head to Lake City for motorboat races. Mrs Kurtz of the Milwaukee House of Mercy visits La Crosse for private business and potential city lecture on the charity.

St. Mary's Catholic Church Viroqua la Crosse Reid Lucien Lake City Minn Kurtz Julia Kurtz Milwaukee House of Mercy House of Mercy

Fourth of July Excursion by La Crosse & Southeastern Trains

On July 4 the La Crosse and Southeastern trains run like Sundays with a fare and one third for the round trip to all stations. Tickets go on sale July 3 and 4 and are good to return until Monday July 6.

la Crosse & Southeastern

Irvine Jewelers Promotes One Price Sale

Local ad from W. T. Irvine Jewelers touts a one price sale across all jewelry items with emphasis on fair treatment for every customer and potential savings on five purchases.

W. T. Irvine

Social KLRIEFS Readers travel and visits across the region

Mr and Mrs John J Paul and children left for Watertown Florida with Mrs Lisse Gile Scott to Chicago. Mrs R H Paul will visit Peoria and attend the funeral of her aunt Mrs John James. Mr Ellis B Usher from Milwaukee arrives to spend the Fourth with his mother Mrs H P Bliss. Various locals host visitors, students, and travelers including Louise McDonald, Martha Rollins, Jane Beisel, and Harold Darwin at area farms and schools amid notes on Grand Rapids Minnesota.

Social Klriefs John J. Paul Watertown Fla Lisse Gile Scott Chicago R. H. Paul Peoria Frederick D. Bartlett John James Ellis B. Usher Milwaukee Alex Hyslop South Ninth Street Grand Rapids Minn Minnesota Big Gopher

Women and men clash over cigarettes and corsets in debate

In a pointed exchange, women critics of smoking are met with retorts about corsets and fashion. The dialogue centers on gender roles and public manners during a social exchange.

Father more patient with foolish bills than husband

A proverb notes that a father shows greater patience when faced with foolish charges than a husband does. The line contrasts spousal roles and financial temperance in domestic life.

Green Bay Notes Link Baseball And Society In Page

The Green Bay Gazette front sports page mixes major league scores and a box with three lines of commentary then shifts to society notes. The social items mention the O. O. O. club hosting a Ridge Point picnic and the Swastika club planning a picnic at Union Park.

Green Bay Gazette Ridge Point Green Bay O. O. O. Club Swastika Club Union Park

Swatstick Club and Recommendation Letters Mentioned

A Rockford Republic note notes a Swatstick club reference to Grodnick Hammond and Johnson in a fourth quarter win over Palmer. The society column is full of such sport items. A stranger sought a job. the businessman offered a letter of recommendation instead.

Grodnick Hammond Johnson Palmer Rockford Republic

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