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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1908
Page
5
Rev I P Johnson of Minneapolis will preach the convocation sermon at Christchurch Tuesday evening May 19 at 7 45 oclock. It will be a sermon of value and interest to the church at large. The public is cordially invited.
The La Crosse Athletes defeated the Galesville team 7 to 5 in an errorless performance. Davis the pitcher yielded ten hits, with six hits and five runs in the seventh inning. Next Sunday the Athletes travel to Lansing for another game.
A Cleveland grocer recounts how stopping coffee and using Postum Food Coffee improved his nerves and stomach. He says morning irritability vanished, appetite returned, and urges others with nervousness or stomach trouble to switch. The ad cites a wife’s suggestion and a customer letter.
A roundup of social notes from La Crosse includes Miss Jennie Jung of Winona visiting friends, plus many locals and visitors from Milwaukee Duluth and Elgin for work and family visits. Several professionals and officials return from trips, meetings, or visits, including Dean Powell and Senator Morris.
In Washington on May 15 the District Bar association marked its twenty first annual bake at Marshall Hall. A notable event was a baseball game between teams coached by Justice M Harlan and Chief Justice Peelle. Harlan batted well, aiding disabled players with three hits. He also won a rifle shoot with nine hits.
Miss Amanda Peterson, recently from Sweden to stay with a sister near Long Prairie, has slept three days and nights and cannot be awakened. Doctors failed to rouse her. a hospital later reports continued unresponsiveness. Her condition may stem from shock and exhaustion after the long voyage.
The article notes few leap year gains for women with only four more marriage licenses issued in the first four months of 1908 than in early 1907. Officials say abolishing leap year may aid women, citing a slim record so far and listing monthly figures for February and April.
The La Crosse convocation of the Episcopal church holds its first semi annual meeting in ten years at Christ Episcopal church with Rev I P Johnson of Minneapolis officiating and Bishop Webb in attendance. The gathering includes morning and afternoon sessions and a city automobile tour for visiting pastors.
In Viroqua Wisconsin on May 18 the St Paul Colored Gophers edged the local nine 4 to 3 after two first inning errors. Ball pitched well for Viroqua and the colored battery played solid defense but yielded six hits. Rain and wet grounds halted a second game scheduled for today.
Miss Martha Irish sister of Rev James W Irish of La Crosse married Rev Charles Frederick Karnett of New York at Baraboo First M E church. The couple plan missionary work starting July sailing for St Johns Newfoundland. The ceremony featured a large bridal party and reception at the bride’s parents home with relatives from several states sending congratulations.
The ladies of Mrs. Bangsberg’s circle at the First M. E. Church will meet in the church parlors at 3 p.m. Hosts Mesdames Gayman, R. A. Jackson and A. C. Bangsberg will entertain and refreshments will follow. Members listed include Mesdames Steadwell Kerr Vance Bresee Mairich Page Fowler Dunham Thompson Thwing Jackson Schall Osborne Peterson Ruggles Day Kenyon John Kerr Bemis and others.
The Twentieth Century club will meet at Mrs. R. E. Osborne's West Avenue South home tomorrow afternoon. Mrs. Bunting will lead a lesson on The Decline of Italian Art. This will be the last lesson meeting of the year, with one more social gathering before summer vacation.
La Crosse youth Helen MacArthur daughter of Dr. and Mrs. D. S. MacArthur has been selected as a piano teacher for the coming year at Downer College in Milwaukee. She stood out among several applicants, earning congratulations from friends. Meanwhile Mrs. W. H. Vance left for the east last week to visit Baltimore with her husband who attends the general conference of the Methodist Episcopal church, and the pair plan to visit relatives in several eastern states. Helen and Ruth Vance are guests at Dr. Bradfield’s home at 1515 Main Street until their return.
A letter from G. B. Mariner Sr. in San Diego reports his health improving as the climate agrees with him.
Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Robinson on Eighth and Star streets a musical event honored Miss Florence Herman who will study music in Europe. Participants included Mrs. Marsh, Miss Cassie Mahlum, Miss Florence Hermann, Miss Julia Hoffman, and Don and Miss Halcyone Johnson of Centerville. Refreshments were served.
Local notes from Sparta Wisconsin list visitors from Chicago Wilton Baraboo Rockford and Rockland plus residents calling on friends in the area. A Royal Neighbors meeting in Chicago, a Spart a West Salem baseball game, and a high school declamatory contest at Stevens Point are reported. A wedding at Fred Jones’s home, extended visits to Kansas City and Germany, and various travels round out the social calendar.
The funeral for the late Louis Koethe will be held tomorrow afternoon from the residence at 1203 South Eighth Street at 2 o'clock and from the German Lutheran church at 2 30. Rev. L. J. Brenner of Colesburg Ia will conduct the services and interment will take place at Oak Grove cemetery.
Secretary of War William H. Taft arrived in Charleston from Panama at noon aboard the cruiser Prairie. He spent a few hours in the city meeting officials and friends before continuing to Washington.
Mayor Wendell Anderson, Rev. Sehoss, and Rev. E. O. Vik addressed about 5,000 Norwegians at Myrick Park in a Fourth of July style celebration marking Norway's 94th year free from Denmark. The Normanna Sangerkor performed as children paraded to the grounds. The Daughters of Norway hosted a successful dance at Odd Fellows hall Saturday night.
A terse aphorism on dignity urges individuals to first understand themselves before asserting outward stature. The saying emphasizes inner clarity as the foundation of true respect and behavior.
The Goldwing club held a Thursday evening dancing party at Bach hall in honor of Mr. Harry Dimler's birthday, with fifteen couples in attendance. Ice cream social and sale planned by Ladies' Aid at English Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon and evening. Rose Oberlander transfers township No. 15 property to Frank Thum for 1350 dollars.
Archie Gibson was kicked in the stomach by a horse while out in the country Sunday afternoon. The accident was not serious, and he was able to be around this morning.
Thousands of pounds of carp and buffalo were harvested from the Mississippi River sloughs and inundated lands around Clinton Iowa over three days as fish rolled in mud. Spearsmen enjoyed rare sport upriver, though spearing is illegal in Iowa. authorities showed little zeal to prosecute since the catch consisted mainly of despised carp and buffalo.
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