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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1909
Page
5
An armed robbery at the First National Bank in TMOGENE Iowa occurred late last night or early this morning. The bandit escaped with about $10 000 after the crime was discovered when the bank opened.
An advertisement assures customers they will be refunded if doors sash or trim are not exactly as represented. It promotes Maine pricing and states a cheerful refund policy on purchases of store fixtures hardwood flooring and related items.
J. T. Brokken of Harmony visited the city on a business mission this week, staying a few days to conduct work and meetings.
A collage of items includes a skat tournament at The Heileman, hotel guests from Caledonia to West Salem, and travel notices. People report moves to Moncton and Oregon, hospital updates, a new baby, and local business listings. Also mentions LEONA garments and local church and political notes.
Stevenson and Bigham maintain offices in the Bank of California building in Tacoma. Friends of Mr. Bigham are informed of his ongoing success in a new field. Mr. and Mrs. G. Englestad of this city visited in Onalaska earlier this week. Mrs. Carl Holter returned home to Onalaska after a recent operation at the Lutheran hospital.
Mrs. A. C. Millington hosted a small party for Mrs. John Oeschger, formerly a neighbor, now living in Grand Forks North Dakota. Attendees included Mesdames Olaf Skaar Oden Oyen W F Wolfe F A Jones E C Higbee E W Gruenzner Kaeppler Cook Gunderson Homer Hart and John Oeschger.
Thursday afternoon Anna Esch hosted a birthday gathering with numerous friends including Billy Hurtgen Carl Van Auken Florence Schweizer Jessie Evans Ruth Salzer Agnes Boyd Louise Platz and others. Mr and Mrs Stam were surprised by friends Tuesday evening with Mrs Green as host and Mrs Lewis providing music. Mr and Mrs Sieger hosted a family dinner Tuesday for Mrs Sieger with fifteen covers.
Delavan Wisconsin March 20 Special The Wisconsin School for the Deaf reports its fifty six year high school course is popular with former regular students seeking continued study. Superintendent E W Walker says the program mirrors public high schools with additions for deaf students and aims to prepare bread winners who can be self sufficient after graduation. The current class of ten is expected to grow to at least thirty next year.
Local druggist Chas Beyschlag of 503 Main Street promotes Gray's Yerba Santa as the best remedy for coughs and lung troubles, claiming natural conditions and proven knowledge back the claim. A 50cc or $1.00 bottle is offered with a money back guarantee if not correct.
The La Crosse Woman's club hosted a Friday banquet for husbands at Mr. H. L. Partridge's home. Yellow and white decor complemented yellow daffodils. Reception committee included Mesdames G. W. Lueck C. Carter Wm. De Sautelle A. A. Bentley and A. J. Eberhart. The menu featured bouillon creamed chicken mashed potatoes stringless beans fruit salad wafers olives ice cream coffee. The program with toast mistress Mrs Ingham and performances by Miss Allie Pope Miss Mildred Eberhart and Mrs Long followed the meal.
Last evening the Artemus club at the high school discussed J Whitcomb Riley. Miss Mathews read several selections by Riley which were heartily appreciated by members. After the discussion, Miss Alice Crowley performed a declamation.
Judge and Mrs. B F Bryant entertain with vocal and instrumental music from local talent and visitors from Chicago Kalamazoo and Omaha. Noted artists include Prof Urquhart Cawley Prof Harry Packman Prof Isidore Tippman Miss Candrian Mrs Henry Lawson Miss Agnes Mc Lindon Miss Daisy Cawley and guests Mr Otto Granke Mrs Larsen Mr and Mrs Paul Lathrop. About a hundred attendees expected for an enjoyable evening.
A basket social is planned at Shelby school in the Van Loon District for Saturday evening March 27. Proceeds go to school activities with neighbors and students invited.
The central W. C. T. U. will meet with L. J. Barlow at 1216 State Street next Tuesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Elections of officers will be held during the session.
A Hendersonville minister and several clergy from North Carolina and Ohio report strong health benefits from Peruna. Pastor J Peeler, Rev J G Dukes, and Rev H W Tate describe relief from stomach catarrh, facial color improvement, and throat spasms after using Peruna.
Mr and Mrs O C Bangsburg hosted a St Patrick s party at their South Sixth Street home in honor of Miss Nina Bangsberg of Viroqua. Guests created hats and neckties from green and white materials, with prizes awarded for best chapeau and ties. The evening featured Irish conundrums, music, and refreshments.
Lockman, Amor Anderson, Russell Oakes, John Otten, Edgar Best, Earl Lockman, Dale Lathrop, Ben Nelson, Fred Nelson, Claire Bovee, John Hammer and Lester Keizer appear as members or nominees in a local civic committee list, reflecting ongoing organization activity within the town. The document records these names in a formal roster likely for a meeting or appointment process.
Review from Winnipeg praises the Maud Powell Trio after a recent concert. Mme Powell, a violin virtuoso, is hailed as one of the era’s greats and compared to Lady Healy and Camilla Urso. Miss Markle and Miss Ford receive high notes for cello tone and piano support.
Mrs. David Austin travels to Chicago to meet her new granddaughter Frances Hill. The Dunham home welcomed a nine pound baby girl Friday morning. Dr. Harry Houck of Wautoma surprised friends by visiting Mrs. Austin. Amelia Ryder returns from Racine. Van Steenwyrk visits Chicago. Hokah’s A. S. Dunham returns home. W. E. Sawyer spends time in Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Wagner host daughter Nanette Foster before her move west.
Local golfers report the Wisconsin Golf Association has finalized the dates for its annual tournament to be held in Milwaukee. The event will bring players from across the state to compete at Milwaukee venues.
From August 11 to 14 inclusive the event will be played on an eighteen hole course for the first time. The Blue Mound Country Club in Milwaukee hosts the tournament. The association includes Lacrosse Kenosha Madison Fond du Lac Janesville Oshkosh Green Bay Green Lake Eau Claire Appleton Racine Sheboygan and Milwaukee clubs.
Mrs Ida Soper of Big Pond Pennsylvania recounts a near fatal lung illness treated by doctors as incurable until Dr King's New Discovery. She credits the remedy with quick relief and a permanent cure lasting twelve years. It aids coughs colds sore lungs hemorrhages la grippe asthma croup whooping cough and bronchial issues. 50c 1.00 trial bottle free guaranteed by O T Erhart.
A student asks whether the phrase The Man Without a Country refers to a specific work or is a general idiom. The inquiry signals interest in origins and usage within literary history.
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