Mrs. and Mrs. Vernon Viner’s Twentieth Anniversary
Mrs. and Mrs. Vernon Viner of 1509 Farwell street celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary with a surprise party. Guests enjoyed refreshments and a prize presentation with head prizes to Mrs. Buschman and Mr. Guenther.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Viner
Farwell Street
Cinch
Buschman
Guenther
Buchda
Hoffman
John Buschman
John Buchda
Allman
Swenson
Schumacher
Scheitzach
Strey
Reichel
J. 8. League
Mrs. Withrow
Dinner at the Stoddard Hosts Eight Guests
Dr. Egan entertained at a dinner of eight covers last evening at the Stoddard. Those present were Mr. and Mrs. Walton Losey, Mr. and Mrs. James Hogan, Miss Lulu Coren, Miss Freda Michel, Mr. Jesse Higbee and Dr. Egan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard
Dr. Egan
Walton Losey
James Hogan
Lulu Coren
Freda Michel
Jesse Higbee
Egan
Mrs Emma Law Hosts Friends of Dr Mary Houck in City
Saturday afternoon Mrs Emma Law entertained a few friends of Dr Mary Piper Houck of Wautoma who is spending a few days among her friends in the city. Those present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Law
Mary Piper Houck
Wautoma
City
Postum Promoted as Safer Coffee Alternative
A letter from Michigan residents describes health benefits after quitting coffee eight years ago and switching to Postum. They report relief from headaches insomnia stomach issues and heart palpitations and note doctors attributing coffee to much sickness. The letter urges trying Postum prepared dark and rich per package directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pkg
Postuum Co
Battle Epeek
Eliville
Kgs
Birthday Dinner and Bridge Honors Noted in Minneapolis Gathering
Mrs. J. D. Young hosted a dinner and bridge Saturday night for her birthday, joining in celebration of Mrs. C. J. Felber’s birthday who was away from the city. Prizes went to Mrs. Ablett and Mr. Jack Fetter with guests including Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Ablett, Mr. and Mrs. Fetter, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Tiffany, Mrs. E. Marston, Mr. C. J. Felber and Mr. Ensign of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Houck
Mesdames L. J. Sawyer
I. H. Moulton
J. W. Skinner
Andrew Lees
Max Burton
E., E. Marston
W. B. Finch
A. P. Hankerson
Ingerswen
Aletta Rose
Harriet Jefferson
J. D. Young
C. J. Felber
Mrs Schreiter Hosts Ladies Afternoon Honor Miss Bertha Schreiter
Mrs Charles Schreiter entertained a small group of ladies Saturday afternoon in Darlington Wisconsin. Guests included Mrs John Williams Mrs I A Dunham Mrs Theodore Arenz Mrs H Sirseth and Miss Bertha Schreiter of Darlington Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schreiter
Bertha Schreiter
Darlington
Wis
John Williams
I. A. Dunham
Theodore Arenz
H. Sirseth
Mrs Areng Hosts Social in Afternoon for Miss Schreiter
This afternoon Mrs Theodore Areng entertained a company for Miss Schreiter. Those present were Miss Schreiter, Mrs Charles Schreiter, Mrs Dunham, Mrs John Williams, Miss Lizzie George and Miss Solvig Braathen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Areng
Schreiter
Miss Schreiter
Charles Schreiter
Dunham
John Williams
Lizzie George
Solvig Braathen
Surprise Party Honors Harold Field at Berlin Street
Harold Field at 1535 Berlin Street hosts a surprise party Saturday evening for his friends. Roy Davidson wins the first prize in guessing contests as Miss Helen Hart and others attend. Refreshments are served late with chaperones Mrs. Lijelstad and Mrs. Olson present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Field
Berlin Street
Roy Davidson
Helen Hart
Margaret Morris
May Fitzpatrick
Agnes Arntsen
Nina Lien
Allie Pope
Roy Shemp
Edw. Fitzpatrick
Fred Rouse
Lynn Winnell
Sorosis Club Hosts Surprise Birthday and Anniversary
The Sorosis club surprised Mrs. E. B. Webster in La Crescent on March 20 for her 57th birthday and the club's first anniversary. Guests brought baskets of goodies and gathered in the dining room for an elaborate spread. Mrs. Webster received a silver souvenir spoon engraved with the club name. Mrs. Hall, the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorosis Club
E. B. Webster
la Crescent
Webster
Hall
Personal notes fill La Crosse area columns
Local items report residents in and out of town including Mrs M P Mahlum taken to St Francis hospital for appendicitis. Ida McAllen returns from Chicago. Newsrooms move to 712 Clinton street. A G Eddy visits Milwaukee as does Paul Dinkins. Arch Johnson returns to Prairie du Chien. Sam LaChappelle visits Viroqua. Miss Hamrick opens needlework display in Stoddard with spring fashion notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FORD
M. P. Mahlum
South Fourth Street
St. Francis Hospital
la Crosse
Ida McAllen
Chicago
North Side Tribune
Clinton Street
R. Williams
Milwaukee
A. G. Eddy
George Powell
C. H. Schweizer
Rogers
Helifach
Paul Dinkins
Dan Sullivan
Gateway City
Archie Johnson
Lacrosse
Prairie du Chien
Sam LaChappelle
Viroqua
Will Powell
A. Lincoln Shute
West Salem
J. S. Smolser
Montana
Geo. Clements
Bangor
S. Clements
Main Street
FE. Avise
New Needlework Display Opens in Chicago by Miss Mamrick
Miss Mamrick of Chicago opens a lovely display of needlework at a local shop showcasing intricate designs and delicate stitches. The event draws art lovers and admirers of textile crafts to view fabric pieces and handmade garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamrick
Chicago
Stoddard Hotel
Red Wing Raid Destroys Island Resort Led by Public Works
Merrit Green on guard at Mae Cook’s island resort near Red Wing slept as a mob from the Pierce county board of public works led by Sheriff Halls of Wisconsin demolished the building. Mae Cook was arrested and jailed in Ellsworth awaiting trial. Spectators watched from the river and city banks as the resort was obliterated amid calls of unpunished crimes. The island ties to a historic push by La Crosse figures to swap lands with Minnesota for Barron’s Island housing PettibonePark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrit Green
Mae Cook
Red Wing
Board of Public Works
Sheriff Halls
Pierce County
Wis
Ellsworth
la Crosse
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Barron's Island
Pettibone Park
Hughes Denies Clemency for Auburn Prison Inmate
Gov. Hughes refused executive clemency for Mrs. Mary Farmer who is under sentence of death at Auburn for the 1908 murder of Sarah Brennan near Watertown. The governor stated he found no grounds to justify commuting or sparing her sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Vice President Delivers Brief Presentation At Webster Birthday
The vice president made a short speech after a pleasant afternoon spent with guests who then departed, wishing Mrs. Webster many happy returns of the day.
SOCIAL BRIEFS BRING HOME NEWS OF LOCAL PEOPLE
Mrs R L Richards arrived home from Mankato after a week away Barker Butler from Shattuck school Faribault is visiting his mother Mrs Jack Fetter Dr Beast plans a southern trip departing to Mammoth Cave Kentucky Indianapolis and Louisville with companions on April 1 for about a month
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Richards
Mankato
Barker Butler
Shattuck School
Faribault
Jack Fetter
Beast
Mammoth Cave
Kentucky
Indianapolis
Louisville
Diapepsin Promises Fast Digestive Relief
A public ad urges readers with stomach trouble to use Diapepsin. It claims five minutes after taking one triangule after a meal, indigestion, belching, heartburn, gas, and nausea subside. The ad touts improved digestion and appetite, with a 50 cent to 54 cent package from the pharmacist.
Aeronauts in Blizzard Cast Pall Over Balloon Flight
The crew of the balloon America may be dead in a San Gabriel blizzard as rescuers race from Paladena. Six men including Captain A. E. Mueller and L. C. Gillman faced exposure after taking off Sunday with scant ballast. Search parties move toward the range as conditions worsen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paladena
Cal
America
San Gabriel Range
A. E. Mueller
L. C. Gillman
Walla Walla, Wash
Richard Halstead
Los Angeles
Sidney Gray
Harold Parker
F. C. Dodschutz
Mueller
Celebrated Marine Painter Robert Hopkin Dies at 77
Detroit report says renowned marine painter Robert Hopkin died at his home in Detroit on March 22 at age 77 from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Robert Hopkin
Woman Prefers Floral Scents Compared to Beefsteak Fragrance
A woman finds the aroma of flowers as appealing as a man does the smell of frying beefsteak, highlighting equal appreciation for distinct scents.
City News Bets On River Ice Breakup Date
A river ice melt bet is in the limelight with many predicting the river to be clear by April 1 or 2. The La Crosse Motorboat club Dutch Lunch, postponed due to tomorrow’s primaries, will now be held Tuesday March 29 at Hotel Doering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Crosse
Hotel Doering
Summer growth of projects lands in Prairie du Chien
Prairie du Chien Wisconsin prepares for a summer of extensive building activity led by Sacred Heart College and St Marys Academy projects. City plans include courthouse repairs, street paving, a new woolen mill shift, hotels expanding, and sugar beet acreage surging near 1000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Sacred Heart College
Lowertown
Dubuque
St. Mary’s Academy
Dousman House
Ferry Landing
Bluff Street
Iroquois Button Company
John Garrow
Jerry Higgins
Church
Bluff Streets
Higgins and Garrow
Cornelius
Crawford County Bank
Hutchinson
Chicago
W. A. Johnson
Dakota
Smrcina
William Slightam, Jr
Madison
Madenwald
Marcus Frederick
Jay Ryder
Lansing
Iowa
Ryder
Cleveland
J. T. Fitzgerald
W. Heaton
Gremore Slough
Charles Zeman
Zeman and McCloskey
J. Trobee
St. Cloud, Minn
Fr. Becker
SAILS TO RESCUE OF SHIP Hits Rocks
Captain Chester Lancaster and the schooner R. D. Inman went to aid a presumed ship afire off Bolinois Point near San Francisco. The ship struck rocks and began breaking up after leaving port with general merchandise. All crew were rescued by life savers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Chester Lancaster
R. D. Inman
Inman
Bolinois Point
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John C. Burns
Fruit House
Schaefer & Ellers
LA Crosse Floral CO
Cass ST
TCE Cream & Butter ‘Company
Mrs. Law
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Main St
Neibur
Ginger
North Side Bottling Works
Rose Street
Hughes
W. T. Irvine
Optician
the Mariner Pharmacy
Maim St
Fulton
Irvine
City News
Hoeschler
Hoeschler Bros
To Crosse, Wis
Continental
Hart
Schaffnerd
Marx
Didate
Joseph J. Frisch
Walter Hirlinston
Batchelder & Son
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