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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1909
Page
7
An electrical storm struck yesterday afternoon and split the Tillman building flagpole on Fourth Street. Fragments flew in all directions while clerks and nearby workers dodged air and fire from the strike. No one was injured. the cap of the flagstaff was damaged, marking the third lightning-shattered pole in the year.
Numerous residents and visitors are noted in La Crosse with brief calls at homes and businesses. Baptists plan a Winona excursion on June 8. scale of social activity includes medical society adjournment, troop and club moves, and a dog killed by a motorcar near Third and State streets.
City notes report the Diamond steamer St Paul set to arrive in local waters at 3 p m tomorrow afternoon with later word it may come in by evening due to a late departure from St Louis.
Miss Lillian Scavia and Esme O. Wailum, both of Holmen, quietly married yesterday afternoon at Justice Leonard Kleeber's home. The bride, a popular school teacher, and the groom, a rising young businessman, will begin housekeeping in Holmen in their new Bank of Holmen apartments.
Next Sunday afternoon the girls of the YMCA will visit the poor farm to lead services with songs, music, a Bible story, and a reading by Miss Edna Chadwick. A picnic is planned for next Saturday for the girls. Lake Geneva vacation dates from Aug 7 to 27 offer a mix of recreation and instruction amid outdoor life and a Christian atmosphere.
In Tertown Florida Mrs Beverly Causey formerly Katherine Paul of this city visits with family. Miss Jane Gillan, seen recently in Milwaukee in Peter Pan, stays with Mrs R L Richards at the Stoddard and shows promise as an actress. Mrs Fred Snyder and son Harry Fuller and Mrs Smith head to St Paul, with plans to visit Lake Okoboji for summer.
Last evening the What I Can society planned a hay ride to Bell farm in Mormon Coulee but a severe afternoon storm caused postponement. They gathered at Mr Emery's Cass street home and spent a pleasant evening while awaiting the ride.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. C. F. Emery entertained a number of friends at an informal coffee gathering.
The moon eclipse last night was clearly visible in La Crosse with hundreds watching the shadow cross the moon until it disappeared around 8 30 p m The sun eclipse on June 17 will be total in Siberia and Greenland and appears as a bite taken from the sun in La Crosse beginning at 6 15 p m local time A smoked glass viewer is all that is needed to observe the event.
London diplomats move to deter the czar from visiting London as sudden plans for a meeting between Emperor William, Chancellor von Buelow, and the czar prompt fears of a hostile alliance against England. The announcement unsettled officials and sparked a campaigning effort to block the proposed June talks.
The Steamer Larosse will offer the first family excursion of the season to Lansing Iowa on Sunday June 6. The boat departs from the foot of State Street at 9 30 a m with a round trip fare of 50 cents. Coffee and refreshments will be served on board.
The June issue of the Wisconsin and Northwest Trade Journal published in this city has been issued as one of the biggest issues under editor George B. Frederick. The magazine serves merchants jobbers and business interests across Wisconsin Iowa Minnesota and the Dakotas and features a strong advertising base. Frederick a seasoned advertising specialist contributes store suggestions and brings experience from the Dry Goods Reporter of Chicago and major department stores.
Mrs Ella Campbell of Hartland Wisconsin arrived Thursday for an extended visit with Mr and Mrs J D Suffrens. Mrs E G Whitlock and George Whitlock were Winona visitors Wednesday. The Ladies Aid society held an afternoon meeting at a private home.
A local dealer promotes a one week special on white diamond rings with imperfect stones and faulty color, offering a $50 value for $42. The note stresses this is the only special and highlights a range of sizes and qualities available.
News from Wa notes the arrival of little Miss Causey bringing a fresh start to local residents. Family members celebrate the new arrival with neighbors expressing cheer and goodwill.
Mrs. S L Gross Wednesday. Miss Belle Parker returns from Mason City Iowa where she taught in city schools the past year. BE A Knaak who has been sick for a couple of weeks has returned to his work at Fox Lake Illinois.
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