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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1909

Page

5

Society Five Hundred Party Hosts Honor Guests

Mrs W L Luth hosted a five hundred party for her daughter with Mrs Earl Eklund and Mrs A Mowry in attendance. Guests included Grace Guertin Etta Guertin Gertrude Looby Callie Robinson Elsie Hosly and Mrs Geo Riegger. A separate two table five hundred gathering for Miss Gertrude Looby produced prizes for Looby and Mrs Riegger.

W. L. Luth South Seventh Street Earl Eklund A. Mowry Moline Ill Grace Etta Guertin Gertrude Looby Winona Callie Robinson Elsie Hosly Mesdames A. Mowry E. H. Eklund Geo. Riegger

Social Evening Held by West Avenue Aid Division

Mrs. Romanowski led a pleasant social last Thursday evening for the West Avenue Methodist Ladies' Aid division. Supper was served.

Farewell Surprise Party for Estelle Thorson

Miss Estelle Thorson was pleasantly surprised by her Sunday school class last week. Mr Louis Nelson, teacher, hosted a gathering with present guests Miss Rose Stathem Miss Jennie McCool Miss Vivian Hanson Miss Vera Curley Miss Helen Hilton Miss Mary Pinn and Miss Helen Veikert.

Estelle Thorson Louis Nelson Rose Stathem Jennie McCool Vivian Hanson Vera Curley Helen Hilton Mary Pinn Helen Veikert

Dinner And Musicale In Honor Of Birthday

Miss Julia Anderson hosted a dinner last evening for a small gathering celebrating her birthday. Six guests attended with tulip and daffodil decorations enhancing the table setting.

Julia Anderson

Dinner Follows with Short Musical Program

A brief musical program was performed then guests spent time socializing afterward at the event.

Loomis Family Briefs From Rochester Hospital

Mrs E D Loomis returns from Rochester with daughter Grace Loomis in hospital. Grace to move to the mountains for fresh air and outdoor living. M E D Loomis traveled to the hospital and underwent foot operation.

Image of a marriage longing in old reflections

A short meditation on how spouses recall past love, the idea that women imagine ongoing affection while men remember their former love. The passage uses concise, reflective prose to frame memory and change within marital bonds.

Personal notices from La Crosse area society column

Pfund's ice cream highlights local economy with pure double cream. Open class initiation and dance hosted by the E F U at Nicholson Scott hall with refreshments. Various residents and visitors frequent La Crosse, including Higgins Wee ner wedding license, Morken guest days, and multiple returns to home towns after brief visits.

Pfund Nicholson-Scott Hall C. W. Higgins Agnes M. Weener Minneapolis Carl Morken Spring Grove D. H. Finch Mankato C. Ejner Viroqua Roy Rice New Albia A. Jasperson O. C Frank O’hearn Melrose T. T. Unreten Westby G. School Dresbach REO Elsen & Kneen Bangor A. B. Klee Dubuque George Hansen Houston L. J. Schams la Crosse Arcadia Wis Earl Hensel Trempealeau County Fred Herbst Sparta John J. Esch Will Powell Nellie Dunn Stoddard August Brande Wisconsin Business University Minot N. D T. L. Ekern Whitehall Olive Anderson Henry Storkerson Superior Telephone Company Julius Storkerson la Crosse Telephone Company Frank Walleck Milwaukee Howard Goodwin A. J. Eddy George Powell van Necker la Crosse Hospital Frank A. C. Techmer Mendota Nick Weil Anna Kampscherer Portland Vernon County

E F U Members urged to attend Tuesday social at Nicholson-Scott hall

Members and friends are asked to attend a social gathering on Tuesday evening at Nicholson-Scott hall with supreme officers present.

Nicholson-Scott Hall

Bazar Etiquette Advice Weds Day at Charity Sale

A playful note warns attendees not to criticize anything at the charity bazar to avoid singling out creators. The guidance suggests appreciating effort while maintaining courtesy among vendors and visitors.

Jubilee Musical Honors German Evangelical Church Jubilee

Yesterday marked the golden jubilee of the German Evangelical Lutheran church on West Avenue. The outdoor weather drew a large crowd for a day of services, with English evening worship more attended than the morning. The church was decorated with plants, roses, carnations, and bouquets from William Doerflinger. A social commemoration with a musical program and readings is planned for next Thursday evening in the church parlors.

Autoists Decide on Tour Reception

Autoists meet tomorrow evening at the La Crosse club to plan a reception for the Glidden tourists due in July. A large convoy may meet east of the city and scatter confetti along the route. The association also weighs an annual outing for city parentless children with a picnic and return by auto.

la Crosse Club Automobile Association

Hamilton Denies Pursuit of Snyder Seat

Mr. C. C. Hamilton, a former candidate in the last primaries for the board of public works, rejects unauthorized claims that he seeks the late Cyrus S. Snyder’s alderman seat. He states no approach or campaign plans exist, while other Twelfth ward residents are named without any formal bid.

C. C. Hamilton Board of Public Works Council Cyrus S. Snyder Twelfth Ward Hamilton

Advices On Intermarriage Stirring Debate In Jewish Circles

President Charles Sueblin of Chicago advocates intermarriage of Jews and Gentiles in a speech at the Free Synagogue. He argues Jewish integrity matters less than advancing laws and believes intermarriage would curb social unrest by broadening ties.

New York Charles Sueblin Chicago Free Synagogue Sueblin

Kuhn Plant Reopens Under Se gelke Kohlhaus Ownership

The Kuhn plant, recently bought by the Se gelke Kohlhaus company, resumes operation today and will run through the summer. They seek machine men stair builders and cabinet makers and expect full capacity once a full crew is secured.

Segelke-Kohlhaus Company R. C. Kuhn

Walk to West Salem Party of Girls At Lunch Stop

A group of young girls left at 6 am for West Salem and reached at 10 30 am without incident. The party included Misses Anna Schier Hattie Hoering Clara Horne Bertha Maas Tillie Vitland and Tillie Zellmer and they enjoyed their lunch fully.

West Salem Anna Schier Hattie Hoering Clara Horne Bertha Maas Tillie Vitland Tillie Zellmer

Card of Thanks for Mary Fuchser Death Obituary

The undersigned thank friends and neighbors for support in the bereavement from the death and burial of Mrs. Mary Fuchser. Special thanks to Yeomen of America and the Governor's Guard Association. Surviving children are noted.

Mary Fuchser Yeomen ‘of America Governor’s Guard Ass’n

Bridge ordinance returned unsigned by former mayor

La Crosse records show W A Anderson refused to sign a bridge toll ordinance. He cited ambiguous terms for single or double trips and confusing cattle hogs allowances and a discounted ice rate plan. The measure was sent back to committee for revision as ice haulers continue to benefit from the proposed discount.

W. A. Anderson Wendell A. Anderson Cameron L. Baldwin

Longshoremen May Join Lake Strike

Capt T W O Connor international president of Longshoresmen says a lake transportation tie up may occur as unions refuse to ship on Lake Carriers boats. Thousands idle in Chicago Cleveland Buffalo and other centers with about 12000 directly involved in the walkout. The strike seeks sympathy with the Seamen's union and would spotlight Capt O Connor as a major factor.

T. W. O'Connor Chicago Lake Carriers’ Association Cleveland Buffalo Seamen's Union T. W. O’connor Capt. O'Connor Daniel J. Keefe Detroit Mich United States Commissioner of Immigration

Poem Reference Sparks Doubt About Homer Name Origin

A playful line argues Homer did not derive his name from knocking the ball over the fence. The remark connects literature and sports lore with a humorous slant.

Maude Homer

Sophia E Holbek Buried Today After Pittsburg Arrival

The body of Miss Sophia E Holbek, accompanied by her brother William C Holbek, arrived at 7 this morning from Pittsburg. Funeral held at the Milwaukee railroad station with Rev Henry Faville officiating. Pallbearers were Max Burton Richard Ray Burt Spence Oscar Hulberg Jesse Higbee and George Taylor.

Sophia E. Holbek William C. Holbek Pittsburg Milwaukee Railroad Henry Faville Max Burton Richard Ray Burt Spence Oscar Hulberg Jesse Higbee George Taylor

Relieved Destitute Family Found by Humane Officer

Humane Officer Charles H. Berry located the wife and two daughters of John Rumstick on Mormon Coulee road. The father left for work two weeks ago. the family subsisted on the mother’s washing income. The 7 and 5 year old girls will be cared for by the Humane Society with help from the father’s Dakoth-based father.

Charles H. Berry John Rumstick Mormon Coulee Road Rumstick Mr. Berry Dakoth

Man Denies Marrying Story Amid Other Woman Claim

A man rejects reports he married a woman, saying the tale involves another woman. The denial hints at romantic complications and competing interests behind the circulating story.

Wire cable and gangplank stolen from Pet Tibone park boom

Thieves removed a wire cable and gangplank from a Pet Tibone park landing boom near the Will Ott boathouse along the riverbank south of Segelke Kohl Haus plant. La Crosse Motor Boat Club offers 25 reward for evidence leading to arrest and conviction. one plank was taken and returned, but the cable and second plank remain missing.

Pettibone Park Will Ott Segelke-Kohlhaus la Crosse Motorboat Club

Reward Offered for Cable and Gang Plank Theft

A $25 reward is offered for evidence leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons stealing wire cable and a gang plank from Pettibone park landing boom near Will Ott's boat house, La Crosse Motor Boat Club.

Ministers Forbid Debasing Sports Ahead Of Havana Bull Fight

American ministers in Cuba say further protest against the lottery and bull fighting is useless as Cubans persist in the demeaning sport. Amid sermons against bull fighting, President Gomez and cabinet members attend a base ball park to witness a bulk fight.

Havana Cuba Gomez Baseball Park

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