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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1907
Page
5
The Ladies of the West Avenue German Lutheran church will be entertained at coffee on Thursday afternoon, June 13, by Mrs. Otto Raatz, Mrs. Gus Raatz, Mrs. A. Raatz, and Mrs. Richard Rupp.
Mrs. Alexander Hyslop and Mrs. S Donaldson host an afternoon reception on Tuesday June 11 at 138 South Thirteenth Street. Mrs Frank G Tiffany invites guests to a reception Wednesday June 12 at 405 South Eleventh Street. The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church meets Friday afternoon at Mrs E C Raymonds home.
At the regular meeting the Ladies' Governor's Guard Association presented president Mrs. Louisa Ott with a watch chain for her good and efficient service. After the meeting ice cream and cake were served during a social time.
The Home for Friendless Women and Children held its annual meeting electing Mrs G C Hixon as president and Mrs R S Reid as vice president. Other officers include Mrs F C Suttor secretary and Mrs E E Bentley treasurer. Five managers serve three years. The home housed 16 children and five old ladies today, down from 21 children and four elderly residents last year, with 23 new admissions this year.
Mrs. Joyce Hogan hosted a Wednesday afternoon kitchen shower for Miss Maud Pettingill, the guest of honor soon to be married. Guests received numerous mysterious parcels with verses, shared for entertainment, and prizes were won by Mrs. E. J. Evans and Mrs. Reitzel.
A week of pleasant events features a wedding shower for Miss Pearl Stevens who will wed Mr. Carl G Kurtenacker on Wednesday June 12 at noon. Miss Mable Young hosted a shower for Stevens' friends with pink and white decorations.
Miss Effie Byrne led a handkerchief shower for Miss Stevens with red and white decor. Guests included Marcella and Frances Hayes, Edna Valier, Irma Candrian, Verna Van Wormer, Mrs Mullally, and others. Prizes in guessing games went to Frances Hayes, Irma Candrian, Verna Van Wormer, and Mullally.
Launch owners of the city plan a protective association to deter thieves and trespassers. A meeting at Ellis' club is set for Wednesday night June 12 at 8 o clock with 35 to 50 owners expected. The plan includes river and land warning signs, numbered boat houses, owner contact lists, and possible rewards.
Tuesday a shower of aluminum gifts was held for Miss Ragna Lee who will marry June 19 to Mr. Andrew Arnison at 1335 Market Street. Attendees included Mesdames Hauser Thompson Talley Forseth Strand and many Miss Dahlgren Larsen Talley Schye Lysene Lundgren Hanson Erickson Jensen Nelson and others. A tin shower Saturday night added to her home goods with brimming tin ware. The gathering included Lydia Dahlgren Stella Slund Agnes Bertelson Clara Engelstad Lena Esperson Marie Hovind Betsy Munson Edna Nelson Sofie Johnson Bertha Limpseth Louise Tennison Sara Tally Emma Joostem Anna Risberg Lillian Strand Clara Hansen Emma Hansen Cooney Nelson Nordal Elstad and more. The groom is listed as Andrew Axel Bertelsen with a separate note of marriage plans June 19 to Mr. Andrew Axel Bertelsen, Frank Satek, Oscar Engaas, Andrew Arntson, Peder Hovind, Henry Hovind and Charles Nelson.
Mrs. Louis Pamperin hosted a five hundred Friday afternoon event for visiting Miss Kollenberg of Chicago. Other guests included Mrs. Schwerin and Miss Schwerin of New York. Prizes were won by Mrs. Alfred Lagenbach, Mrs. Ryan, and Mrs. George Andrus.
Mrs Edith Mariner Clarke and her two sons from Wheaton Minn are visiting at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs G E Mariner for several weeks. Miss Kollenburgh leaves for Chicago after visiting friends in the city. Miss Bessie Osgood of Toronto is visiting friends in the city. Miss Minnie Mersereau of Olean N Y is visiting friends on Mississippi street. Miss Lena Wachter goes to Cedar Rapids Ia to visit her grandmother. Mrs Frank Allen of Minneapolis is guest of Mrs Frank E Davis of North Eighth street. Miss Barbara Russell went to Sparta for commencement exercises last evening.
About 100 members of the Knights and Ladies of the Maccabees have arrived to attend the convention opening Monday morning. The gathering will run through Tuesday and Wednesday with headquarters at the Stoddard hotel for the visitors.
A brief item notes a playful quote from the New York Sun about contrasts among three subjects. The line recalls imagery of golden wings flame and a highball without wings, ending with a wry observation about reaching its destination.
Secretary Stafford of the La Crosse Y M C A outlines a fall and winter lyceum course. He aims to mobilize men’s church clubs to cooperate and share responsibility. A meeting next week will align clubs with the association to finalize plans for six performances by noted artists at the La Crosse theater.
La Crosse Valley Baptist association wrapped up its Warrens Wisconsin meeting and voted to convene in La Crosse next year at Tabernacle Baptist Church on the North side. Returning La Crosse delegates include Rev. John Wellington Hoag Rev. L L Sanders E G Boynton Mrs Emma Law P M Brink Miss Cassie Mahlum Mrs C E Emery and Miss Charlotte Emery.
Robbers pried open the rear window of A. B. Moll’s grocery at 533 Main Street and took $4 from the cash drawer. No other items were stolen. The theft was discovered yesterday and police were notified, with no clues found yet.
Tickets offer $46.45 to Spokane and return and $53.95 to Seattle Tacoma Portland Victoria Vancouver and other coast points with return by Sept 15 and travel between June 20 and July 12. Passengers may choose routes with liberal stopovers. For details contact ticket agent F. R. Hartwell.
Lottery riddle about a bar keeper and his brother puzzles readers. Excursion to Winona on the steamer W W scheduled Wednesday June 19 leaves La Crosse at 9 30 am with round trip fare 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children. Fisherman window display at Jostens Hardware showcases a wood scene with real fish. National Guard officers meet at Camp Douglas to review schedules and duties. Vernon County circuit court opens with 31 civil cases and 6 criminal issues led by Judge Fruit. Westminster Mission Band gathers at Miss Catherine Conley's home. Ben Hersey and bow boat Gypse move a raft downstream. W W line boat through the draw.
The Toland students were assigned to various employers last week including La Crosse Candy Cracker Co. in Wisconsin and Peerless Foundry Co. in Dayton Ohio. Other placements include U S Express in La Harvey Smith Bank of Halbright Canada and Remington Typewriter Co. in Minneapolis plus several Wisconsin and Minnesota firms.
Fare offers include 59.90 and 872.40 to San Francisco or Los Angeles by rail with connections through Omaha or Kansas City and via St. Paul and Minneapolis. Tickets on sale June 22 to July 5 with return limit September 15. Choice of routes and liberal stopovers. Further information from
The Grand Trunk Railway System announces special excursion tickets to Philadelphia Saratoga Springs Norfolk Toronto Montréal Halifax Temagami Muskoka Boston and Portland with dates in July September and daily services to November 30th. Fares ticket limits stopovers and route details available from Geo W Vaux A G R T A 135 Adams St Chicago IL.
A letter from Mrs. M. Summers of South Bend Indiana offers a free home treatment for rheumatism muscular and joint pains sciatica lumbago back ache kidney pains and neuraglia. The discovery claims to remove uric acid from blood relax stiff joints purify blood and improve overall health. Address Box 427 to receive proof and instructions.
Social notices list upcoming events and visits including a June 9 excursion on the steamer La Crosse and a cinch party by the Governor's Guard. Frank M. Welch discusses La Crosse advertisers in New Richmond while others travel, attend graduations, or visit relatives in nearby towns.
A parade of visitors and residents frequent La Crosse including O. T. Erhart from Branchton Pa praising Foley's Kidney Cure, James Schwebach's confirmation tour, and many callers and travelers from cities like Beloit Sparta Merrillan Wausau Portage Norwalk and Bangor. Moonlight excursion on the W. W. set for June 9 plus rail line agents' visits mark a busy local scene.
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