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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1909
Page
5
We express heartfelt thanks to friends neighbors and relatives for kindness during illness and death of our daughter and sister Helen. Special thanks to Rev H G Magelssen the singers pallbearers La Crosse City By Co Theo Dahl and all who sent flowers Louis Happel and family
Charles J. Glidden plans a voyage from Fitchburg aboard the balloon Boston to scatter thousands of eggs over northern Massachusetts. The event aims to show the feasibility of dropping payloads from balloons for warfare, using the eggs as stand-ins for bombs and hand grenades.
Count Leo Tolstoy remains confined to his Yasanya home, suffering severely from rheumatism. Earlier reports suggested a fatal decline, but the writer's condition continues to cause concern for his health and endurance.
Local notes report numerous visits and calls in La Crosse. Names include Meyer of the city, Carl F. Ogden of Geneva YMCA en route home, Clarence Reed of Central station, Dr. Will Powell and Dr. George Powell, Mrs. Parker and son, and many others visiting or passing through. Construction advances on the McMillan flat and the Majestic theater front window display.
If you value your eyes, have them properly fitted at once. Delay may worsen vision beyond the help of glasses, leading to lifelong regret.
The Ladies Aid society of the Lutheran church will serve a supper on Tuesday May 11 at the church. A sale of a few domestic articles will be held in connection with the event. Coffee ice cream and cake will be served in the afternoon.
Miss May Jackson and Mr J D Sullivan married Tuesday morning at St Marys church with Rev Condon officiating. Cousin Miss Frances Webber of St Paul served as maid of honor and John Foley was best man. The reception followed at 905 South Fifth street hosted by the bride’s parents prior to a honeymoon rail trip to eastern cities.
A spell of intense heat caused at least twenty tire bursts last Wednesday. Stranded motorists waited on country roads until rescuers or passing drivers offered rides into town.
Frances Marvin, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Marvin Jr, celebrated her sixth birthday yesterday afternoon. A group of friends enjoyed games and were aided by older participants. Attendees included Mabel Lampman Lulu Pierce Mae Storter Ruth Parker Harold Thwing Kenneth Kinnear Charles Looney and Ambrose Nevins.
Miss Bernice Barber entertained Ruth Hillstad Hazel Ruplin Bertha Mueller Edith Derr Helen Bailey Clara Fox and Meta Mueller last evening at her home as members of a club enjoyed a social gathering.
The Peerless Mop Co offers remaining wooden-handled mops at fifty cents each. Orders should be placed immediately. Address 821 Pine Street and phone 948-C.
The entertainment committee of the B P O Elks announces a dancing party at the Elks club and hall next Thursday May 13 at 8 p m Kreutz s orchestra will provide music and members may invite non members by card
The marriage occurred Thursday evening at the new home of the couple. Miss Esther Koch and Mr Joseph Koch served as bridesmaid and best man. A wedding dinner followed for immediate family friends. The bride is Sophie Koch's daughter, a well known North side young woman. The groom is an engineer on the Burlington.
Prof. Harry Packman will perform works by Handl Dubois Guilmant Hubay Dudley Buck Cal laerts and Bartlett at an organ recital tomorrow afternoon at 4 30 in the First Congregational church Mrs P Cilley and Mr Harry A Ross assist the program.
Delegates recalled the St Paul conference at a Sunday vesper service led by Mrs. Emily Reed with Miss Bergans singing. The Lucy Larcom club met Monday with strong attendance and discussed the conference benefits and association work before practicing for the May party.
A Philadelphia trained nurse Miss Katie Greiner testifies to Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey boosting weight and appetite, aiding recovery from illness, and serving as a reliable tonic. She notes personal gains from 110½ to 152½ pounds and recommends the product for all ages while urging purchasers to seek the genuine sealed bottle marked Old Chemist.
Local agent advertises Kalamazoo Celery Nerve and Blood Tonic for sleep, nervousness, indigestion, and constipation. Claims a 25 cent rebate on each bottle, offering a one dollar bottle for 75 cents with a mail in or in store coupon.
The gymnasium term closed Saturday evening after a regular board meeting. Miss Alma Hegge and Thresa Swenson oversaw games and light refreshments. Miss Stressguth is set to depart soon for Milwaukee, home.
Miss Marion Oswald Grace Mc Lindon May Gavin and Bessie Beck hosted a dinner at the Stoddard Sunday evening celebrating the upcoming marriage of Miss May Jackson and Mr. J D Sullivan. Fifteen covers were set and after dining the guests gathered at Miss Oswalds home for music and conversation. Attending were Miss Jackson Mr Sullivan Miss Elizabeth Sullivan of Milwaukee Miss Frances Webber of St Paul Mr W J Keegan of Eau Claire Mrs P J Keyes of Minneapolis Miss Clara Jackson and Messrs John Foley Joe Bartl T W Burns and Dr McGovern
Last evening Miss Vivian Fuller was surprised by friends on her birthday. The gathering featured music dancing and recitations with refreshments to follow. Decorations included sweet peas.
Daffodils attendees listed include Misses Ruth Kupp Norma Linker Charlotte Barthold Ruth Linker Minnie Trette Ruth Estover and Frony Birnbaum at the gathering.
A farewell party for Mrs. R. S. Davis hosted by her daughter Mrs. E. Fitzpatrick at 1302 Jackson Street precedes her move to Oregon. The gathering included Mesdames Oakes Tucker Reese How ward Chatfield Lockman Peterson Crook and Fitzpatrick.
The notice offers self wringing mops at 50 cents each with bulk orders possible. A new phone number 945-C is provided for orders, and the sale is referenced to be at a street location.
A rhyme notes the radish looks better than the pea but yields less. It adds a city scene line about a man entering horse trading expecting deceit from others and aware he will be cheated in return.
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