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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1908
Page
5
The Diamond to steamer St. Paul reached here late Monday on the down trip after a difficult voyage. Narrow channel and swift current between Winona and St. Paul forced careful handling as the big packet passed under the high bridge. at Winona the stacks barely cleared. L. H. Higgins of Preston visits the city for a few days with relatives and friends.
A gay party of young women and their chaperone Mrs D G McMillan left yesterday for a week's outing at Idlewild the Steves resort at Hokah. The group includes Misses Anna Colman Helen Scofield Margaret Crosby Margaret Burnham and Mary Anderson.
A July 5 gathering aboard the J I Steves launch on French Island featured Mr. J I Steves and wife hosting a day of games dancing and baseball. Morning showers moved the party indoors with dining room tables set inside and guests included Joe Bodette A Boucher Wm Niebel Wm Drake J L Steves John Harget Ida Crease Catherine Jones Minnie Harget Coroia Boucher Rudie Bean Alphia Boucher Percy Drake Clarence Drake Gus Gotsky Slo kum and Will Manning.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. John Bayer hosted a coffee for thirty five ladies in her home. Daisies were the main decoration with large bouquets center stage. Guests included Mrs. Martin of Milwaukee and Miss Hines of Wells Minnesota.
Mrs Genevieve Caldwell entertained a dozen ladies Tuesday afternoon with a pleasant informal coffee gathering.
Mrs. W. L. Martin of Minneapolis visits Mr. W. E. Sawyer while Mr. Thadeus Brindley, formerly of Hinsdale, Illinois, stays with his parents. Mrs. J. B. Canterbury leaves for Grand Rapids to visit her niece Mrs. Rice. Miss Julia Emson of Lansing is visiting local friends. Mrs. Andrew Boyd hosts her sister Mrs. Martin from Milwaukee. Mrs. 8. E. Wood and son Willard along with Mrs. R. H. Berg return to 1239 Pine street and 1331 State street after visiting Decorah, Iowa, and Mr. Otto Solberg's household.
The remains of C. Chaplan, superintendent of La Crosse Plow company plant, died Saturday at St Francis hospital after two months of Bright s disease. The body was shipped to Sterling Illinois for burial Monday with funeral services held there. Mrs Chaplan and three children accompanied the casket and will return to La Crosse in about a week. The family lives at Ninth and King streets. Chaplan had served as superintendent for about a year.
Local personals note a July 11 excursion on the W. W. steamer organized by the Congregational church. Several residents report visits, returns, and upcoming meetings including Alfred Capellen Carl Beckman Olga Mueller and Miss Anna Ten Broeck. Additional items mention hospital cases and social visits in La Crosse Winona and Eau Claire.
Dr Dewitt Beebe died July 4 in Sparta Wisconsin at age 76 of heart trouble. A Civil War surgeon and army veteran, he served as mayor and postmaster, active in Grand Army of the Republic and church work. Survived by wife Mary, sons Carl and Spencer, daughters Mrs Philip Bertrand and Alice. funeral held at home Monday with Grand Army burial at Woodlawn cemetery.
A light wallet makes romance and finances harder as a couple faces budget strain and cautious spending. The anecdote links bold love with solid savings and suggests prudence in courting both affection and money matters.
Workmen uncover a mysterious gravel pit on the new West Salem road near Mindoro raising questions among La Crosse residents and geology students. They seek an explanation for a deposit not clearly formed by river or glacier, with locals planning to write UW scientists for insight.
Local manufacturers and jobbers may receive public city inserts for outgoing mail by notifying the Saengerfest Advertising Committee chairman. Contact Harry C. Whittier at his office by mail, phone, or letter to obtain inserts promptly.
A remark notes ministers desire to unite congregations while recognizing success may hinge on maintaining separation among their people. The comment reflects tensions between church cohesion and individual parish dynamics.
The German summer school of the German Methodist church on Seventh and Ferry streets opens for six weeks with a forenoon session from 9 to 12. Instruction covers German reading writing and spelling. Tuition is free. Rev Panzlau and helpers lead the program.
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