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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1909
Page
4
A compact aphorism on choosing happiness when young and fulfilling duty in old age. It contrasts crying for desires in youth with accepting responsibilities later, praising a wise man who trims pride to meet obligation.
An organist stops a passerby to relate a musician gathering where a bottle of Gray's Very Santa Cough Cure was praised for curing coughs. The ad notes the product is distinct from other remedies and available in 50 cent and one dollar bottles.
The ad touts popularity rising after a new Opos sum debut and invites customers to trust the firm for sash doors hardwood interiors fixtures and mill work for store and office needs. It emphasizes quality hardwood flooring and other mill work as the reason to choose their services.
An employment notice from Wisconsin Business University in La Crosse promotes student placement in Crandon at Crandon State Bank Wisconsin. Beginning salaries range from forty five to eighty five dollars monthly.
Personal notes recall Otto Bosshard and A. C. Wolfe returning from Bangor on business. Several locals are mentioned including E. A. Knapp returning to Milwaukee, and various social updates from Milwaukee to Caledonia with dances and entertainments noted.
High school program highlights upcoming SOTVENIRS by I. G. Loomis. The article notes student participation and event goals.
The orchestra and choir of the First Baptist church meet this evening at 7:30 for practice in the church parlors. New members are invited to join. Refreshments will be served after the rehearsal.
Social affairs looked brighter this week with several afternoon gatherings and multiple birthday observances. Next week promises clubs and church suppers to fuel upcoming society events.
Yesterday afternoon Mrs W R Montague hosted a small coffee for several ladies including Mesdames Knutsen Col man Spence Colman Wyckoff Marston Law and Finch. Mrs J L Callahan held two bridge tables with guests Hyslop Powers Goddard Hart Tarbox Wheeler. Mrs Charles Michel hosted a tea for Mrs Gund of Cleveland. Miss Wilmarth was honored by Miss Jessie Holway with two bridge tables and prizes awarded to Miss Wilmarth and Mrs Walter Robbins.
The Ladies' Aid society of the English Lutheran church will meet in the church parlor next Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. Ketchel will serve.
The Colman W C T U met at 524 South Sixth Street to commemorate Frances Willard's birthday. Officers elected for the year include President Lot tie Tucker and secretary Josie Bangsberg with Fittia Bangsberg as treasurer and Jennie Cunningham as corresponding secretary. Vice presidents named as E M Lockman, Fttia Bangsberg, and F Romanowsky. A lunch followed.
The Ladies' Industrial society of the First Baptist church will meet Thursday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Law and Mrs Finch at the home of Mrs Law 435 South Front street.
The Ideal Cinch club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Henry Trepte’s home 813 South Eighth Street. Head prizes went to Mesdames Albert Smith and George Houser, second prizes to Mesdames E. H. Hoffman and W. D. Noble, and the consolation to Mrs John Schleiter. Refreshments were served from 5 to 6.
The Washington 500 club gathered at Mrs Robt Braun's residence 1024 South Sixth Street on Wednesday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs G L Robert first, Mrs L M Cole second, and Mrs C Thierry third.
Yesterday afternoon Miss Dorothy Hart entertained about twenty five friends for her sixth birthday. Miss Emma Shuman aided by directing games and songs. Among the guests were Traynor Gundersen Louise Platz John Ray Josephine Holcomb Carl Van Auken Dorothy Westby Virginia Dorothy Nelson Louise McIntosh Irene Franklin Pamperin Martha Forbes Jandor Skaar Florence Worth William Greunzner Jack Newell Holley Eileen Jack Dowling Virginia Herman Donald Kleeber Elizabeth McKowan Bessie Fritz Helen Wolfe. Monday afternoon Louise Servis celebrated her fifth birthday with a small party for friends.
Wednesday several guests invited by Mr and Mrs John Johnson visited the poor farm for dinner. A musical program was arranged to benefit the inmates and was well received. Miss Julia Hoffman played a number.
An 83 year old Indiana Methodist from Elkhart praises Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey, saying a year of use keeps him strong enough for daily blacksmith work. The ad touts the product as a pure malt tonic aiding health longevity, with testimonials and cautions to buy only sealed genuine bottles.
A town music event featured selections on the piano and violin solos by Miss Florence Herman. Attendees from town included Mr. and Mrs. Homer Hart, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Herman, Mrs. Hoffman, Miss Julia Hoffman, Miss Florence Herman, Mrs. Homer Robinson, and Rev. Julius Gamm.
Twenty five members of the Young Married Folks club enjoyed a sleigh ride around the city ending at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E. M. Wing for an oyster supper. A Wilson house sleighing party followed, chaperoned by Mrs. Koehn and Prof. Cawley, returning for refreshments and a mingled melody finish. Attendees included Mrs. W. F. Koehn and numerous young women.
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