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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1907

Page

8

School Board Deliberations Continue Behind Closed Doors

The school board conducts most of its business in executive session while planning buys for the district, including listed equipment such as scrap material purchases for ARENZ.

Campaigns Drive $47,000 Goal for La Crosse Y M C A

The La Crosse Y M C A fund aims to raise about $47,000 by May 13 to complete the new building project. Workers urge subscriptions, with 3,000 people to participate, offering extended payment through 1908. Supper tonight and canvass planning follow a series of national campaign successes including Portland and Phoenix.

la Crosse Christian Endeavor First Congregational Church Friends of the Association Ithaca N. Y Sherbrooke Quebec Phoenix Arizona Portland Ore

Patrick seeks freedom via habeas corpus challenge

New York May 7 Mrs Albert Patrick releases statement saying her husband Patrick will seek release through habeas corpus claiming he was tricked into accepting a sentence commutation.

New York Albert Patrick

Meyer Pump Company Advertising Offer to La Crosse

The Board of Trade considers Meyer Pump Company of Kansas City proposed investment of 20 000 of 50 600 capital stock for La Crosse. Newspapers question the move as an advertising scheme common to many cities, with some claiming the firm seeks free publicity rather than location. Secretary Reid remains noncommittal until further review.

Board of Trade Meyer Pump Company Kansas City la Crosse Northwest Meyer Pumps Middle West Reid

Milwaukee Toll of Accidents Rises to Five Dead Nine Hurt

Five people died in Milwaukee yesterday and nine were injured. The dead include a man crushed by a street car, a drowning victim in the Milwaukee river, and two others from unknown causes. Some injuries may prove fatal.

Milwaukee Wis

Mrs Lysander Appleton Plans Hire of Lawyer Delmas

Mrs Lysander John Appleton declares she intends to hire New York lawyer Delmas to defend her if she kills her man.

Malicious wire across Onalaska trolley line endangers three

A wire stretched across tracks near the North side stops a car coming from Onalaska. Motorman Titball reports the wire wound around wheels and formed an electrical connection posing lethal danger. Officials and police investigate with prosecutions possible. prior pranks by local youths on the Onalaska line noted.

Onalaska Titball

Electric Pool Lighting At Wisconsin Power Plant

Workers at Wisconsin Light and Power Company powerhouse build a trout pool funded by the company. They plan to install colored submerged lights for a striking nighttime display.

Wisconsin Light & Power Company

Delays Hit Spring Work From Warm Weather Weeks

J. J. Durland travels from his farm near Houston Minnesota to report serious delays to spring work and damage to winter wheat caused by the belated warm spell.

J. J. Durland Houston Minn

Burlington firemen study for engineer service exams

A number of Burlington firemen have been notified to study the company rules carefully in preparation for examination for engineer service. Numerous preparations and "set ups" will be made ahead of the summer rush.

The Burlington

Celebrate on North Side at Charles Street Church

The Young People’s Society of Charles Street Norwegian Lutheran Church will meet tomorrow at 8 pm. They will plan a program for Norwegian Independence Day on May 17 to be presented in Norwegian at the church.

Charles Street Lutheran Church Young People’s Society of Charles Street Norwegian Lutheran Church

North Side Briefs Note Local Moves and Jobs

Frank Andrews of Berlin street goes to Fountain City for government painting work. Miss Margaret McCarthy returns to Minneapolis after visiting Miss May Downs. Carl Thorson and Chris Woll of Minneapolis visit relatives. The Dayton's Bluff steam shovel will operate at the Lynxville pit under Conductor M. J. Finn. Master mechanic N. Frey and wife plan a Chicago and southern visit. Miss Jeanette Silsby and sister Mrs. J. F. Lawrason return to Minneapolis. John Winge of Tacoma visits his brother. he once worked for the Q here and now owns Tacoma property. Miss Bessie Larson takes a job at Miss R. A. Taylor's millinery. Frank Ackley comes from Minneapolis to finish title on Rose Street home. Robert Streetor of Rochester is in town on business. he is an official of the Rochester asylum and will visit West Salem. Baptist tabernacle members plan a reception for Pastor Rev. Saunders Thursday evening with music and refreshments.

Frank Andrews Berlin Street Fountain City Margaret McCarthy May Downs Minneapolis Carl Thorson Chris Woll Dayton’s Bluff Lynxville Pit M. J. Finn N. Frey Chicago Points Jeanette Silsby J. F. Lawrason John Winge Tacoma Winge Bessie Larson R. A. Taylor Frank Ackley Rose Street Robert Streetor Rochester Minn Mr. Streetor Rochester Asylum West Salem Institution The Baptist Tabernacle Saunders

Society Coming and Going in Local Circles

Mrs H H Powers, once a guest of Mrs Alex Hyslop, has returned to Black River Falls. Mrs W B Webb from Anaconda Mont arrived to care for her ill mother Mrs Louise Spier, staying with sister Mrs Alfred James. Miss Mary Norcross of Berlin Wis visits friends in the city. Mrs Julian Morley of Milwaukee, visiting, returns to Winnebago City with her niece Dorris Winstead remaining a few weeks.

H. H. Powers Alex Hyslop Black River Falls W. B. Webb Anaconda Mont Alfred James Louise Spier Mary Norcross Berlin Wis Julian Morley

Mrs George H Ray Hosts Pleasant Coffee

Mrs George H Ray gave a pleasant coffee gathering this afternoon. Attendees included Mesdames Van Auk en W A Sutor Albert Platz W A Pettibone J M Hixon Holway E E Marston John Salzer Henry Salzer J E Wheeler Bliss I B Knutsen W L Crosby Dorset Colwell E O Edwards J B Funke W W Withee Louis Withee L Hirshheimer Albert Hirshheimer Listman Eaton Shadbolt Goodrich Allen S P Walker W L Osborne F J Smith W R Montague D G Whyte H L Colman Laura Wallace and Miss Anna E Hanscome.

George H. Ray Mesdames, van Auken W. A. Sutor Albert Platz W. A. Pettibone J. M. Hixon Holway E. E. Marston John Salzer Henry Salzer Bliss I. B. Knutsen W. L. Crosby Dorset Colwell E. O. Edwards J. B. Funke W. W. Withee Louis Withee L. Hirshheimer Albert Hirshheimer Listman Eaton Shadbolt Goodrich Allen S. P. Walker W. L. Osborne F. J. Smith W. R. Montague D. G. Whyte H. L. Colman Laura Wallace Anna E. Hanscome

Mrs Mary Austin Hosts Luncheon for Mrs Chilton at Y W C A

Mrs Mary Austin entertained a small group at her Y W C A studio luncheon in honor of Mrs Chilton of Minneapolis, the guest of Mrs Mary Shadbolt.

Mary Austin Chilton Minneapolis Mary Shadbolt

Musical Evening for Prof Rasmussen at Withee Home

Mrs. Louisa Withee hosted about twenty five guests for an informal concert during Prof Rasmussen’s visit. The Norwegian baritone sang national airs and folk songs to warm applause. Miss Barbara Russell also performed.

Louisa Withee Rasmussen Prof Barbara Russell America Gunderson Homer Hart N. H. Withee Theodore Withee W. W. Withee Mesdames

Afternoon Card Party Hosted by Mrs. A. B. Smith

Saturday afternoon Mrs. A. B. Smith entertained many ladies for a birthday party. Five hundred was played during the afternoon.

A. B. Smith

Local Social Notes Highlight Prize Winners and Guests

Mrs John Palmers entry captured first prize while Mrs A F Reitzel received the low prize. The guest list includes Mesdames Alex Hyslop John Palmer W Pryor George Powell Raley Pettigill Doty Aiken E H Derr Winslow L Holmes Mosher F A Bigelow W W Kingsley W A Powell A O Hunt and Mrs Powers of Black River Falls.

John Palmer A. F. Reitzel Mesdames Alex Hyslop W. A. Pryor George Powell Raley Pettingill Charles Doty Aiken E. H. Derr Winslow L. Holmes Mosher F. A. Bigelow Getts W. W. Kingsley W. A. Powell A. O. Hunt Mrs. Powers Black River Falls

Explorer William Geil in City Arrives for Evening Lecture

William Edgar Geil, the noted African explorer, arrived in the city at noon and is being entertained at the home of Willis L. Osborne on West Avenue south before his Congregational church lecture this evening.

William Edgar Geil Congregational Church Willis L. Osborne West Avenue

Ladies Entertained by Interesting Parlor Talk

The home of Mrs. Levi Withee hosted a gathering featuring lively parlor conversation. Attendees enjoyed light refreshment as topics ranged across local society and cultural interests.

Levi Withee

Mission circle grows with talk on Universalist work

About fifty St Pauls Universalist women heard Mrs Dr Shutter of Minneapolis describe the mission work of the Women s National Missionary Association. Rev J S Lowe introduced the speaker who traced the association s history and noted Universalist ladies founded the first national church women s group. Ten new members joined the circle before refreshments and social hour. Mrs Shutter departed for Chicago to address a state gathering.

St. Paul's John Murry Good Luck N. J The Missionary Association Universalist

Sells Property at 1543 Kane Street by Frank Schini

Frank Schini sold his property at 1543 Kane Street to M. P. Mahlum. The transfer was completed and adjusted by the George B. Marvin real estate firm.

Frank. Schini Kane Street M. P. Mahlum George B. Marvin

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