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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1906

Page

2

Miss Laura Cunningham Hosts Thirteenth Birthday Dinner

Miss Laura Cunningham daughter of Mr and Mrs D Cunningham hosted a charming dinner Wednesday for her thirteenth birthday. Ten covers at a pink themed table featured conundrums pink ribbons bonbons and fans with rosettes. Guests included Dorothy and Ellen Hixon Margaret Easton Frances Egbert Margaret Taylor Florence Scofield Margery Gordon Jannette Hankerson and Gretchen Salzer.

Laura Cunningham D. Cunningham Dorothy Hixon Ellen Hixon Dorothy and Margaret Easton Frances Egbert Margaret Taylor Florence Scofield Margery Gordon Jeannette Hankerson Gretchen Salzer

Notable Guests Attend Hannibal Social Event

The guest list includes Messrs and Mesdames Alfred James John Brindley C S Cone George Gordon F H Scofield T H Spence L C Colman G M Heath A S Farnam and Mr Mrs W A Pettibone of Hannibal and Rev and Mrs Farelle.

Alfred James John Brindley C. S. Cone George Gordon F. H. Scofield T. H. Spence L. C. Colman G. M. Heath A. S. Farnam W. A. Pettibone Hannibal Farelle

Dinner Honoring Mr Fetter Marks Nine Course Night

Mrs John P Fetter hosted a nine course dinner Tuesday evening in honor of her husband. The table gleamed with crystal and silver. oysters served from ice blocks created a snowy effect. Guests included A L McIntosh FE J Evans W B Tscharner John A Bayer P C Wiggenhorn and John Salzer.

John P. Fetter Messrs. and Mesdames A. L. McIntosh FE. J. Evans W. B. Tscharner John A. Bayer P. C. Wiggenhorn John Salzer

Entertaining at Toland home after municipal recital

Mrs. F. J. Toland hosted a Monday afternoon dinner at her residence following the municipal recital. Guests included Mr. James Kerr of Preston, father of U. S. Kerr and James Kerr, Mr. U. S. Kerr of Boston, Mr. and Mrs. James K. Kerr, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Elmore, and Miss Lillie Elmore.

F. J. Toland James Kerr Preston Messrs U. S U. S. Kerr Boston James K. Kerr Charles Elmore Lillie Elmore

Mr and Mrs George H Ray Host Dinner Last Evening

Mr and Mrs George H Ray entertained guests at a dinner last evening, hosting friends and family in a cordial social gathering. The event reflected a warm community spirit and featured light refreshments and conversation.

George H. Ray

Josten Entertains at Dinner With Eight Guests

Mr. E. C. Josten hosted a dinner Thursday with eight covers set. The event featured light conversation and a cordial reception as part of a social gathering.

E. C Josten

Mrs Van Steenwyk Hosts Birthday Dinner For Son

Mrs. Van Steenwyk entertained a dinner of six Thursday evening in honor of her son Gysbert Van Steenwyk's birthday.

Delightful Thursday Coffee Party for Miss Fletcher

Miss Edna Osborne hosted a cordial coffee event on Thursday for Miss Fletcher of Marshaltown. The guest list included Mesdames Robert Hyde, James Taylor, Andrew Lees, E. O. Edwards, the Misses Fletcher Anne and Helen Edwards, Helen Burton, Freda Michel, Margery Sill, Clara and Bessie Osborne, Sophie and Irma Berger, Helen Bellevue, Lulu Coren, and Myrtle Goddard.

Edna Osborne Miss Fletcher Marshaltown Mesdames Robert Hyde James Taylor Andrew Lees E. O. Edwards Fletcher Anne Helen Edwards Helen Burton Freda Michel Margery Sill Clara Bessie Osborne Sophie Irma Berger Helen Bellevue Lulu Coren Myrtle Goddard

Social coffee hosted by Mrs Albert Hardy in Orchard Place

Wednesday afternoon Mrs Albert Hardy entertained a group at her Orchard Place home. Guests included Mesdames McConnell Brindley Bunge Lawrence Dickson A H Mitchell F H Scofield George Gordon Hiram Goddard Emma Weston S P Walker W A Anderson N S Donaldson and Misses Anna Hanscome Annie M Hanscome.

Luncheon Hosted by Miss Geneve Caldwell For Teachers

Miss Geneve Caldwell entertained many teachers and friends at a luncheon on Thursday. Guests included Misses Helen Burton Barbara Russell Harriet Badg elder Bertha Florence Schumann Abby Brayton Webster McNair Bosshard Gallagher McLee Annie Hanscome Harty Harrison Ida Schumann Sophie Hambersen Myrtle Goddard.

Geneve Caldwell Helen Burton Barbara Russell Harriet Batchelder Bertha Florence Schumann Abby Brayton Webster McNair Bosshard Gallagher McLee Annie M. Hanscome Harty Harrison Ida Schumann Sophie Hambersen Myrtle Goddard

Luncheon Honors Miss Fletcher Hosted by Miss Burton

Miss Helen Burton entertained at a one o'clock luncheon Tuesday in honor of Miss Fletcher, with guests attending a cordial afternoon gathering in the host home.

Helen Burton Miss Fletcher

Card Club Ladies Meet at Powell Home

The U. S. Card club was entertained Monday afternoon by Mrs. W. A. Powell. Prizes were won by Mrs. A. F. Reitzel and Mrs. W. F. Wolfe.

U. S

Mrs Gleason Hosts Tuesday Five Hundred Club

Mrs E P Gleason entertained the Tuesday Afternoon Five Hundred club this week. Prizes were won by Mrs A F Reitzel and Mrs Fred Phillips.

E. P. Gleason A. F. Reitzel Fred Phillips

Local clubs to entertain guests next week

The Emanon club will be entertained next week by Mrs. Harvey Green and Mrs. Fred G. Rau. Mrs. F. P. Hankerson entertained the Wednesday Bridge club. Mrs. James Taylor took the prize. The O. C. club will be entertained Monday by Mrs. Alfred Dangerbach. Le Cercle Francais held the last meeting of the season Monday at the house of Mrs. T. H. Spence. The Twentieth Century club will be entertained Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J. L. Callahan.

Emanon Club Harvey Green Fred G. Rau F. P. Hankerson Wednesday Bridge Club James Taylor O. C. Club Alfred Dangerbach le Cercle Francais T. H. Spence Twentieth Century Club J. L. Callahan

Local Social Evening At Callahans Home

Jack Callahan hosts a small gathering Thursday evening at his parents residence with guests Miss Ann Ray and Messrs Clarence Sorrensen and Henry Sprague in attendance.

Jack Callahan Mrs. Callahan Ann Ray Clarence Sorrensen Henry Sprague

Mrs John Bayer Hosts Card Party Thursday Evening

Mrs John Bayer entertained a small group at cards on Thursday evening. The gathering featured casual games and conversation among friends.

John Bayer

Card Parties Honor Mrs Powers At Winter Guest Event

Mrs Alex Hyslop hosted a Thursday card party with six tables of drive whist. Prizes went to Mrs Donaldson Mrs Charles Elmore Mrs F A Bigelow and Mrs W E Barber. Guests included Mesdames Pettingill Elmore Tarbox Bigelow Moll Palmer Powell Clarke Hunt Savage Hebberd Spicer Dickson Weston Funke Keating Donaldson Anderson. Hostess aided by Mrs Laura Harrington and Miss Gertrude Heydon. Also an advertisement promotes 2 to 6 percent higher returns in savings vs spending power.

Alex Hyslop Powers Black River Falls Donaldson Charles Elmore F. A. Bigelow W. E. Barber Mesdames Pettingill Elmore Tarbox Bigelow Moll John Palmer George Powell Clarke A. O

Mrs. F P Hixon Hosts Bridge Afternoon Friends

Mrs. F P Hixon entertained Thursday afternoon a few friends at bridge.

F. P. Hixon Bridge

Tables of Royal Euchre Saturday Evening

Mrs. Van Anken and Judge Brindley captured the high prizes while Mrs. E Edwards and Mr. Alfred Harrison secured the low prizes in the Saturday evening Euchre event.

Royal Euchre

Mrs Van Steenwyk and Mrs Colman To Chicago and Seattle

Mrs Van Steenwyk and Mrs L C Colman depart tomorrow for Chicago. Mrs George Holley leaves Monday for Seattle to reside with her daughter Mrs F G Cutler.

van Steenwyk George Holley Seattle F. G. Cutler

Mrs Hixon to Return Home from California

Mrs G C Hixon who has spent the winter in California will leave for home on the 20th. Other members of the party will follow later. Mrs David Austin is suffering from grippe. The Ladies society of the First Presbyterian church will be entertained Monday at the home of Mrs Mary Tull and Mrs West, 221 North Sixth Street.

G. C. Hixon California David Austin Ladies’ Society of The First Presbyterian Church Mary Tull Mrs. West North Sixth Street

Dance at Tra velers hall by Hive 49 Macca bees

Hive No 49 ladies of the Macca bees held a dancing party at Tra velers hall last night with forty couples in attendance. Hackbarth's orchestra provided music. Supper was served at midnight and dancing continued until the early hours.

Hive Travelers Hall Hackbarth

Colonist Low One Way Second Class Rates Announced

The colonist low one way second class rates to Tennessee Kentucky Nebraska Wyoming Kansas Colorado Missouri New Mexico Mexico Texas Western Louisiana Arkansas and Oklahoma and Indian Territories via the North Western Line will be in effect on Tuesdays March 6 and 20. Tickets and full information available from Chicago and North Western Railway agents.

Los Angeles Imperial Council Nobles of Mystic Shrine Califrnia Los Angeles Limited New Salt Lake Overland China & Japan Express Chicago & North-Western Ry Tennessee Kentucky Nebraska Wyoming Kansas Colorado Missouri New Mexico Mexico Texas Louisiana Arkansas Oklahoma Indian Territories Chicago & North- Western Ry

Low Rates West and Northwest by Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul

Greatly reduced rates to California and North Pacific coast points with $34.90 and $28.95 fares. Half rates for children of half fare age. Liberal stop overs allowed on all tickets good in Tourist sleepers. For rates routes and services contact nearest ticket agent or F A Miller General Passenger Agent Chicago.

California Northwest F. A. Miller Chicago

Half Rates for Shiloh Monument Dedication Trip

Half rates offered for a Shiloh Battlefield dedication event at Pittsburg Landing Tennessee. North Western Line excursion tickets priced one fare round trip from April 2 to 5 with return allowed through April 15. Access to Shiloh Park by boat from Johnsonville Perryville or Paducah or private conveyance from Selmer or Corinth. Contact Chicago North Western agents for destination points and rates.

Wisconsin Monument Shiloh Battlefield Pittsburg Landing Tenn North-Western Shiloh Park Tennessee River Johnsonville Perryville Paducah Selmer Corinth Chicago & North-Western Ry

Gray's Yerba Santa Ad Promises Modern Cough Relief

An advertisement presents Gray's Yerba Santa as a revolutionary cough medicine built on new ingredients. It claims to stop the tickle causing coughing and compares the product to an automobile versus an oxcart, urging readers to cut out the ad for a free sample at Beyschlag's Drug Store.

Gray Beyschlag

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