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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1909
Page
7
Miss Lucy Gilles will marry Mr. William McDonald at Holy Trinity Church tomorrow morning at eight. A wedding breakfast will follow at 1225 Farnham Street, the home of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs Nicholas Gilles.
Miss Tillie Guenther of 806 South Eighth street celebrated her eighth birthday by entertaining a number of her little friends at a tea party.
A parcel shower was given Saturday evening at the home of Miss Kate Kratchwil for Miss May Jackson whose marriage occurred this morning. Guests included Misses Claudia Nelson Nora Nelson Laura Larson Lydia Dahlgren Ida Aiken Maud Pomeroy and May Jackson.
The wedding of Miss May Jackson and Mr PD Sullivan of Milwaukee occurred this morning at St Marys church with Rev Con Gon officiating. Attendants included Miss Frances Webber and Mr John Foley. A breakfast for relatives followed at 05 South Fifth Street before the couple departed by train for New York and Boston. they will reside in Milwaukee.
The Women's guild of Christ Church announces a coffee event to be held by the guild. Proceeds will support church activities and community outreach.
Segelke and Kohlhaus Manufacturing Co hosts a ladies social afternoon with guests bringing fancy work. Hostesses Mrs. Cramer Mrs. H S Bur roughs and Miss Colwell expect a full attendance.
Mr. W. B. Webb of Hamilton Mont is in the city. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Hixon and family and Miss Mary Crosby who have wintered in California returned this morning.
In Santander on May 4 former Venezuelan president Castro is said to still aim for returning to Venezuela to lead a revolt. He allegedly plans to sail in a small boat and be picked up by a chartered tramp liner to reach Venezuela, thwarted by possible U S opposition.
Henry Saupe aged 50 of this city was taken ill with appendicitis while visiting his son Arnold at Whitehall Wisconsin. With his advanced age grave fears are entertained for his recovery. His wife and daughter Louise are at his bedside.
Local column lists hospital stays for Charles Sherman and Tim Mahoner with surgeries planned, name changes for Eva Bennett Stryker and daughter, plus numerous visits, births and engagements. Mentions include Dr. Will Powell, attorney W. F. Wolf, ER Baker on Milwaukee trip, and licenses to wed Emily Krueger and Loren Kinney.
City board of trade holds monthly meeting this evening to discuss issues important to the city. Knights of Pythias district convention gathers in K P hall with grand lodge officers in third degree. Tax sale planned May 18 for unpaid city taxes on numerous properties. Old wooden fixtures replaced by steel in city offices. fixtures stored in city hall corridor. Fewer than fifty dog licenses paid. payment deadline May 15, after which police will seize noncompliant owners. Notices issued for annual licenses to pharmacists and powder merchants. Civil service exam May 26 at federal building for 14 to 20 year olds seeking U S Weather Bureau messenger post, salary 360 annually. Elks News published by Secretary George B Frederick. class of fawns to be antlered May 6. Sixth district B grade debate teams argue whether oratory surpasses soldiers. Schwalbe and Neuburg theater foundation forms placed. site excavation complete and construction underway.
The local manager faces lineup puzzles as Brenegan holds first base and Kraher Crow share shortstop. La Crosse seeks two Madison infielders Wilhelm and Magee. Madison can spare them due to a fast infield. Tomorrow's lineup includes Geyer in right and Brenegan at first with Kraher at short.
The article details Manager Safford lining up players for an opening league game at the league park against Winnipeg of the Canadian league. Winnipeg trains at Red Wing and brings a strong roster. Pitching staff, led by Romaine and including Schardt Noel Alen Walford Litt and Watson, is described as the strength, while infield is noted as the weakness to address.
The Curlew, government fisheries station steamer, has been moved to Dubuque for repairs. After it returns, active seining work will begin. Also removed is the old popcorn stand of Timothy Lewis near the McMillan building, carted away to the North side.
London May 4 British naval authorities debate whether the Dreadnought program wastes hundreds of millions. A secret naval commission reportedly finds Admiral Beresford’s charge of incompetence unwarranted as Dreadnought advocates likely prevail. English ships now under construction cost about 125 million dollars.
Alberta and Saskatchewan plan to ship their vast grain crops to Europe through Vancouver for trans shipment, boosting Vancouver's trade while Manitoba's 190000000 bushel crop continues to Europe via Montreal and New York.
A fence surrounds the grass area at the Milwaukee station corner of Second and Vine streets to prevent trampling. It will be reseeded and is expected to create a green appearance during summer.
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