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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1906
Page
2
An all day picnic was held Tuesday at Pettibone Park. Guests included Mesdames Foster Meister Cilley and several Misses, with a river trip ending in a landing on the Wisconsin shore where a picnic supper was served.
A Wednesday afternoon gathering at Myrick Park celebrated Miss Kincaid and Miss LeClaire of Black River Falls. Guests included Mesdames Hyslop Pettingill Nevins Dickson Keating David Austin L J Sawyer Kincaid Elmore Gotterdam Savage S S Hebberd and Misses Lillie Elmore Nellie Hebberd Margery Savage, with many husbands joining for supper.
Thursday afternoon the Monday Whist club joined by a dozen or more friends enjoyed a picnic at Myrick Park amid warm weather and social games.
Tuesday afternoon a party including Mesdamies Law Finch A P Hankerson Marston Houck and F J was noted in the report with limited context and no further details.
Thursday afternoon Mr and Mrs S Y Hyde hosted a ride on the Otto in honor of Mrs Seeley Perry. The guests included Mr and Mrs S W Anderson N D Allen Mrs Perry Mrs J S Medary Mrs W R Sill Miss Katherine McDonald Miss Lucy Edgar Miss Louise Wells Rebecca Thompson and Jeanette Anderson.
Miss May Bradfield entertained at a Pettibone park picnic for Miss Deila Marsh and Miss Menil of St. Paul and Miss Rein of Cedar Rapids.
Miss Helen Large and Miss Ruth Bradfield entertained at a Friday picnic held at Pettibone Park.
A Tuesday afternoon bridge event honored Mrs W B Chandler and Mrs John McMillan of Minneapolis. After the game a sewing contest awarded Mrs Mary Austin for the most work while Mrs Hanchette won the bridge prize. Guests included Mesdames Cargill Han chette McMillan Chandler Austin Colman Sawyer Hixon J M Hixon Cunningham and Mrs Webster of Chicago.
Miss Georgine McDonald entertained at a small Tuesday afternoon coffee event for Miss Lichte, hosting at her home and sharing light refreshments in a social gathering.
Mrs R H Hoefle hosted a Thursday afternoon coffee for Mrs E Robertson of Lansing and Mrs E Collins of St Louis while Mrs J A Thwing treated the same guests to a Friday afternoon coffee Meantime neighbors and friends attended and enjoyed informal chats and hospitality.
Monday afternoon Miss Bessie Taylor gave a small coffee in honor of Miss Lichty, inviting friends and neighbors to a gracious social gathering at her home.
A busy week at Schaghticoke Country Club featured a Tuesday tournament with many out of town guests. A mixed foursome ended in a tie between Mr Nieman and Mr Fuller of Milwaukee. Nieman won the playoff while the losers provided dinner.
Monday Mrs. George W. Burton entertained at a dinner in honor of visiting guests with twenty five covers.
Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Colman entertained at dinner Thursday in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Austin and Rockwell Osborne. Others present included Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Osborne, Andrew Lees, J. M. Hixon, Miss Helen Burton, and Miss Edna Osborne.
Dr Mary Piper Houck was hosted at a luncheon today hosted at the Country Club.
Monday evening Mrs Alfred Harri son and Miss Gertrude Heydon entertained seven tables at royal euchre at the home of Mrs Higraen on Main street. Prizes were won by Miss Aletta Rose Miss Walker Miss Le Claire and Miss Torance. A long list of guests including Mesdames Meason Beisel B C Smith Will Smith H H Harrison Frank Smith Soderberg Hyslop Laura Harrington E L Spicer Nebie Chapman Miner Keating Hire S L Meister W A Pryor John Langdon Frank Smith Mary Torrance Nettie Torrance Minnie Walker Edna Walker Gussie Langdon Belle Boyd Anna Goodland Marion Dorset Laura Holbek Anna Beisel Anna Fanny Brayton Dora Pommel Ida Schumann Florence Schumann Etta Willsie Gelatt Katherine Gallagher Mary Ford Flora Le Claire Elsie Kluver Slowther Jammel Chicago Amy Moss Madison and others attended.
Miss Mildred Spettle hosted a Friday card party for Florence Bartt of St Paul, Antionette George of Madeira, and Esther Etuwest of Minneapolis. A second host, Mrs D Cunningham, held a Thursday bridge for three tables honoring her sister and two Minneapolis guests. prizes went to Mrs J W Skinner and Mrs Richards.
A camp named the Anilers, formed by Elks, will be set on a bayou upriver with a houseboat and tents as the core. The crew includes Attorneys A E Blekman R E Bigham L W Gosnell George Frederick E E Irvine Harvey Herkin E M Young Alva E Frazer and W V Kidder. Launches will shuttle between the camp and the levee on regular morning and evening schedules.
Miss Mayme Barber hosted a delightful musical evening at her Ferry Street home. A choice program pleased attendees as several Misses helped with the performance.
Attendees listed include Miriam Holrigan and a long line of guests such as Daisy Gage Verna Van Wormer Helen Savage Irma Candrian Maud Boyd Ida Aiken Minnie May Ruth Cleveland and Mayme Barber. Other guests were the Misses Dawson Gaskill May Aiken Pansy Gage Olga Canerian Julia May Edna Valier Margery Savage Ethel Burnham and Nora Nelson.
Miss Minnie Ruhoff entertained a small group Tuesday evening with a musical, followed by an impromptu dance. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Lowe, Irma Candrian, A. J. Taggart, O. T. Erhart and J. R. Kerr.
Thursday evening Miss Anna Beisel hosted a pleasant dinner followed by cards. Prizes went to Miss Etta Willsie and Mrs. Andrew Nevins. Guests included Mesdames J. L. Pettingill W. A. Pryor Andrew Nevins Cripp Chapman S. L. Meister T. B. Lawrence A. E. Bleekman FE. L. Spicer Soderberg W. F. Benton Miner Raley Green and many Misses and sn.[truncated for readability]
Miss Anna Goodland entertained guests at a Friday evening tea. Attending were Mesdames S L Meister Percy Cilley the Misses Pammel of Chicago Etta Willsie Laura Holbek Alicia Lindsay Florence Schumann Mary Ford Dora Pammel and Susanna Cramer.
Mrs J W Large entertained at a 3 o'clock tea honoring Miss Della Marsh of St Paul Miss Rein of Grand Rapids and Miss Flenchr of Minneapolis with attendance by local guests and conversation in a gracious setting
Mr and Mrs Norman Beans held a christening party and dinner for their daughter Elizabeth W Rev Dr J K Fowler officiated Others present included Mr and Mrs T F Moss Rev and Mrs Fowler Judge and Mrs R S Reid Drs Oscar and Mary Houck Miss Bertha Lawrence and Herbert and Tom Moss of Kansas City
Miss Bertha Scharpf wed Frank Weidner in a Thursday ceremony at the bride’s mother's house 315 South Sixth Street. Rev J Gamm presided. The couple plan to be at home to friends after September 15 following a trip east.
Mrs H E Freeman of North Fifth street entertained at a luncheon on Wednesday, providing a cordial gathering.
Mrs. George Barber was surprised by a group of friends on Thursday in a local celebration. The gathering marked a cheerful event with familiar faces and warm wishes.
Articles recount Dr Hartman directing treatment for women with catarrh and related ailments by correspondence. Letters from Mrs Mary Mayger and Mrs Lizzie Sharpe praise Peruna as effective. Women submit age and health details, receive medicines by mail, with confidential guidance and diet advice from the Hartman Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.
Miss Flora Le Claire of Black River Falls visits Mrs. Alex Hyslop. Alfred James leaves for Ouray Colorado to join wife and son for about three weeks. Mrs. Chandler and daughter Gertrude depart for Minneapolis. Irma and Olga Candrian join a house party at White Bear Lake. Mrydle Goddard and Edna Tarbox in West Salem. L F Eastoft’s houseboat sails to St Paul with Hamlin Garland aboard. Dr. Farrand and family take quarters in Trempealeau for August. Schall family and Dr Lester take Lohmiller cottage at Lytle. Anna Prideaux returns to Mineral Point for a month with parents. Helen Burton visiting J M Hixon. Mrs. W J Skinner to Des Moines. Colman in Oregon on business. J J Hogan on business in Grand Rapids. Goodsell family visiting Providence parents in West Avenue. Hankerson family at Plum Lake for a month. Gunds enjoy Col Mann’s hotel at the Chain of Lakes. Van Steenwyk and R C Whelpley fishing in Canada. Phillips and Nelsons camping at Rice Lake. Harrison party and others sail Lion to St Paul. Austin family leave for Brant Rock Mass. Montague on business in Duluth. Flack and Wheeler visiting at Montague home. Mrs I H Moulton visiting there.
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