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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
5
Peter Ridge Sluggers head to Dresbach Minnesota to face Pine Creek at Gus Baum's field next Sunday. Henry Walter of Mississippi Street returns home from a three months European trip to settle his father's estate.
Fragmentary notice notes Emil and the rattlesnakes farm in Lad County clerk Louis and a doctor named Edward Evans planning return to La Crosse to resume practice on August 1. Small, unclear details present.
Our Druggist at 503 Main St. extols the EL-KO cigar as the finest 5c smoke in years. He cites its mild Havana aroma, Wisconsin tobacco, perfect draw, and overall luxury quality, urging customers to try it and thank him for the tip.
Disputed incident in the Wausau Green Bay game led to ejections and a confrontation between Manager Ferguson and Umpire Bush. Both were fined $10, players suspended likely, and league president Moll planned to mete out punishment upon arrival.
James Durland returns from Minneapolis to La Crosse for Saengerfest and a steamer excursion on the Mississippi. Milwaukee and Duluth guests, plus a Milwaukee musician, join events at the La Crosse gatherings. Card party follows the Brotherhood meeting. Various locals host visiting friends amid Saengerfest activities.
Mayor Anderson's committee prepares an annual outing for city officials. Burlington Railway will stop at Trempealeau Bay for the trip from La Crosse at 8 10 AM and return at 10 35 PM. New features are planned for amusement and the refreshment department receives attention.
Miss Marian M. Duggan, a former La Crosse stenographer, and Raymond A. Chenoweth, a Kansas City salesman, wed at St Boniface in Sioux City after a year long courtship that began with dictation on her typewriter. The bride jokes I’m the one who will do the dictating now as they depart for Kansas City.
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania on July 23 Joseph Marasky a Glassport foreigner shouted to defeat the shooter who fired at him. A 32 caliber bullet glanced from his forehead causing only a flesh wound as he resumed his celebration.
Mr. and Mrs. Levi Withee travel to Black River Falls for a homecoming. Mrs. Fullerton of Joplin Missouri visits her parents Mr. and Mrs. E. D. Loomis. Mrs. F. J. Smith visits Albert Lea Minnesota to see friends. Mrs. Howard Cramer and daughter Susana travel to Detroit Michigan to see Charles Cramer and family before a seashore trip. Mr. J Clawson Mills of New York stays with Mr. F. P. Hixon.
A terse reflection notes that a person with sense may tire of foolish behavior and pursue wiser conduct, suggesting change is possible when one recognizes folly and seeks better judgment.
W. E. Randal, who has been seriously ill at his home, is slowly recovering.
A fashionable daylight reception at Pasadena hosted by Elsie and Frank G Tiffany attracted many friends. Mrs Holway and several ladies assisted, with ice cream in the library and punch on the veranda. Attendees wore elaborate gowns including blue brocade, white liberty satin, and black Chantilly lace. Ladies later enjoyed a formal dinner.
Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Hixon hosted a dance at the Country Club for the sixteenth birthday of their daughter Miss Dorothy Hixon. A bright crowd of young guests attended with music and refreshments, including Eleanor Marston Jeannette Hankerson Margery Gordon Laura Cunningham Margaret Burham Josephine Traer Louise Easton Mary Anderson Margaret Taylor Margaret Crosby Gertrude Smith Louise Gund Gertrude Tausche Edith Dampier of St Paul and many young men such as Harry Gund William Crosby Elmore Holway Ben Brindley Stanley Gordon Rob Gordon Clarke Easton Parmley Smith Percy Bentley Homer Davis Barker Butler Wallace Nathaniel Tourtellotte Ted Burns Lucian Reid and Fred Holbrook.
Sparta, Wisconsin community updates include Pr C J Willgans inspecting National Guard horses at Camp Douglas, summer school in session with 123 enrollment, and a parade of visitors from Tomah and Decatur. Local residents attend La Crosse circus and travel to Grand Rapids, Phillips, Packwaukee, Necedah, and New Lisbon. The German Lutheran Mississippi conference opens with about thirty-five ministers expected.
Baraboo residents host relatives including Mr Lyle Clark and sister Ethel at J W Webb home. Mrs Charles Lindberg and three sons from Rockford Ill visit brother Charles Brandstrom. Miss Mabel Talbot Ruth Enckhausen Winifred Burroughs travel to Tomah to see kin. Other travelers include Mrs A Olson moving to Milwaukee with son Henry. Mrs E Clough recovering after Sparta hospital operation. E Bailey of Chicago visits daughter Eva. Harley Jefferson returns from Danville Virginia. Edward Hazen of Cashton visits aunt Mrs Frank Steele. Mr and Mrs Brad Wolcott of New Lisbon meet E E Wolcott in city.
A humorous note suggests appearances can mislead age perception with a man described as resembling thirty cents experiencing a mood of feeling sixty.
North Side sportsmen report excellent fishing as receding water boosts bites. Black bass rise to the fly and large specimens are being landed by skilled anglers.
A five year old boy, Tom, is tested over dinner by his father who asks how many are two apples and three pears. The boy replies five fruits, impressing the family in this London Tit-Bits anecdote.
A three year old named Little Joe wakes with eyes glued shut each morning. He resolves to sleep with eyes wide open if they must stick that way, showing a stubborn, humorous reaction to his ailment.
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