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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1911
Page
5
Caledonia travels Thursday to face the La Crosse Gophers in a pivotal La Crosse high school baseball game. Fox will start for La Crosse against Wheaton, a strong Caledonia opponent. The lineup mirrors recent games as both teams seek a tight pitcher’s duel.
A fire broke out in the Spears boat shed at the foot of Jay Street when a cigarette began the blaze near Segelke Kohl Ty. Bystanders formed a bucket brigade before No. 1 fire station arrived and the flames were extinguished.
The Onalaska club defeated Ma of La Crosse 6 to 2 in a Sunday fast game at Ma’s grounds. Christopherson starred for Onalaska with an excellent performance.
A good rule to follow is buy where you get the best value for money. Actual experience shows it pays to patronize us for sash doors hardwood interior finish commercial fixtures or any mill work. Prices are reasonable given high quality work and material.
William H. Gaspard who died in Chicago Saturday was honored at Christ Episcopal church in a Sunday service attended by the Wilson-Colwell Post G A R. The body was escorted from the courthouse to the church and then to Oak Grove cemetery with firing salute and taps. Pallbearers included E P Walcott D D Goodrich T Ellsworth Nathan Bradfield Alfred Harrison and John M Holley.
The Wendell Phillips Debating Society and Artemis Club of the high school held a joint picnic to wind down the season. About forty members traveled by Otto's launch up the river for an afternoon of recreation and a hearty lunch toward the end. Professor Gouldin chaperoned the outing.
General Roeliff Brinkerhoff noted abolitionist and Civil War quartermaster died in Mansfield Ohio at 83. He helped found the National Prison Congress and served as its president and also led the National Charities and Correctional Conference.
A playful slogan reading Class to me circulates as part of a swelling trend, drawing attention to a quirky phrase that captures local interest and invites interpretation from residents and observers.
Dubuque visitor James Johnson meets Sam Knight earlier in the week. Dr. Geo Powell consulting physician. Miss Leona Kinsley to graduate in Easton Minnesota. Mrs Leivert travels for the ceremony. Morningstar steamer on Davenport to St Paul route visits La Crosse. Capt Blair in charge. Lost umbrella at Y M C A. finder call Tribune office. W Y C A garden fete planned with matinee and evening programs. The Young Rovers defeat West La Crosse 14 to 13 on Cargill diamond. Steamer St Paul departs north yesterday. Various residents return home after visits to La Crosse area.
The school board agreed to three ungraded rooms in city schools with eleven fewer total teachers after hiring seven new staff for high school and kindergartens. They rejected a statewide uniform text book plan and allocated funds for roofing, plumbing, and play surface improvements. Attendance remained strong at 96.8 percent with 3 911 May enrollment and 212 truancy visits. commencement is set for June 16 at La Crosse theater.
Miss Mildred Spettel daughter of Joseph Spettel and George Thomas Felzer married this morning at St Joseph Cathedral by Rev Father Sluyter. Dorothy Kalt maid of honor and Genevive Felzer bridesmaid with Alfred Miller as best man. After ceremony elaborate breakfast for about forty guests then couple to leave for three week western trip. They will reside at 1420 Charles Street.
Saturday Mrs. R. B. Gelatt entertained three tables of bridge in honor of Mrs. Harry Allen of Chicago. Prizes went to Mrs. F. A. Holbrook and Mrs. D. G. MacMillan, with a guest prize also awarded.
Miss Emma Trenwith entertained yesterday afternoon in a second coffee series event. In the evening she and Mrs W T Irvine visited Mrs Irvine to honor Mrs T E Fraser and Miss Harriet Fraser at Mrs Irvine's home.
Mrs August Kutzbortsky entertained a party of friends on a launch ride down the river for about six miles where they landed to spend the afternoon playing cards. The hostess provided delicious refreshments.
Amelia O Meara will wed Carl B Noelke of La Crosse on Thursday June 8 in West Bend. Wedding rites will be performed by Rev Jos Wiedman with assistance from Rev Dr O Hearn and Rev Peter Stupfel. Out of town guests include Mrs Bernard Noelke and Miss Adolphina Wiedman.
Saturday afternoon Mrs. Clarence Johnson and Mrs. Oscar entertained at cards at Mrs. Johnsons home in honor of Mrs. Fraser and Miss Harriet Fraser. Saturday evening Mr. and Mrs. H. G. Wohlhuter hosted three tables at five hundred for Mr. and Mrs. John F. Wohlhuter of Oakland California. Guests included W. D. Babb W. F. Gage J. G. Moore J. E Wallace Mrs Ida Babb and Mrs. Peart of Flandreau South Dakota.
Mrs J D Welch entertained at a coffee Saturday in honor of her sister in law Mrs Ward of Norwalk and Mrs B F Holbrook of Minneapolis with sociable chatter and light refreshments.
The Twentieth Century club celebrated its tenth anniversary with a luncheon at the Country Club. The event featured a decorative table arrangement and a formal program for members and guests.
A cross was laid on the south veranda with fifty-one covers as Wild flowers ferns and garden blooms made the scene inviting Mrs F E Davis president acted as toast mistress and lauded ten years of club progress Mrs W L Crosby Racine spoke on An Unrecorded Myth and Emma Law discussed Our Charter Members A G Eddy highlighted new members after a delicious repast guests included Mrs Crosby Mrs Fix Tomah Mrs Hart Tomah and others.
The Universalist church ladies prepare a public supper for the Normal Fete on Saturday, June 17 from 5 to 8 p m at Myrick Park. Cars will be stationed downtown to shuttle attendees, with plates set for about 600 guests.
The Laymen's league of St. Paul's Universalist church gathered at J. R. Robertson's residence at 515 Cass street for a pleasant evening marking the final meeting of the summer season. Attendees discussed miscellaneous church matters and concluded by socializing in a relaxed setting.
Short time offer to exchange 25c for a regular 1.00 bottle of Wa-Hoo Bitters at Bey Schlag’s Drug Store, 503 Main Street. Product lists ingredients such as Sarsaparita Prickly Ash Yellow Dock Wa-Hoo Rhubarb Wild Cherry Sassafras and Dandelion, claimed to aid rheumatism blood disorders stomach liver and kidney issues and other blood impurity related ailments.
A misunderstanding prompted the supplier to provide school materials according to all three schedules. The correction ensures compliance with the separate timelines and clarifies which items belong to each schedule.
League discusses a moonlight river excursion with date pending and agrees to assist church ladies with a dinner at Myrick Park on Saturday June 17. A musical program followed the meeting with refreshments for guests in the dining room.
Mrs L C Colman entertained today with a handsome luncheon in honor of Mrs L C Cargill of Minneapolis. Covers were laid for twelve.
Mr and Mrs J M Hixon have returned from Madison after spending a few days there. The Ladies Circle of St Pauls Universalist church will hold an important business meeting Thursday afternoon at the church parlors. B Bentson has returned to his home at Viroqua after visiting here. Attorney William F Wolfe of this city leaves for Madison to engage in legal business in the coming days.
President Taft pledged to furnish the House investigating committee with all information in the executive department regarding the sugar trust. The statement indicated administration support for the inquiry and access to relevant records.
A concise maxim notes that profit status reflects cultural norms. echoes moral judgments on commerce across nations. The saying implies that wealth creation is valued differently depending on societal expectations and governance.
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