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.
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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1907
Page
8
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Mrs Lysander John Appleton declares she intends to hire New York lawyer Delmas to defend her if she kills her man.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Saturday afternoon Mrs. A. B. Smith entertained many ladies for a birthday party. Five hundred was played during the afternoon.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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