Reception Honors New Secretary of Y M C A
A social gathering at First Congregational Church celebrated Abner Gran joining as secretary of the Y M C A. Hosts included Mrs. Heath and Mrs. Ray with spring decor and a large turnout from multiple city churches. Refreshments were provided by Alfred James, Mrs. Camel Baldwin, Mrs. W. R. Finch and Lucy Hogan with the help of several young ladies. The committee led by Mrs. Scofield and others oversaw the event, signaling a warm, friendly community welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tere
Abner Gran
J Mens Christian
W. R. Finch
Lucy Hogan
Frank Scofield
Ley
W. W. Cargill W. Burton
J. M. Holley
Omers
Mrs Hixon Hosts Charming Afternoon Social
Last Saturday Mrs J M Hixon entertained a charming gathering honoring Mrs Servis Tanner and Mrs Helen Williams. Twenty guests attended, many old friends of the honorees, and the dining table featured a Japanese basket centerpiece with pink carnations and white flowers.
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J. Ce
Servis Tanner
Helen Williams
Social gathering list of attendees at table
The text lists guests including Mesdames Andrew Lees F M Hanchell Max Platz John Doherty Max Burton Sherman Lennon A P Hankerson John Holley Horace Holley W F Goodrich A A Morse and the Misses May Crosby Helen Anne Edwards Marion Helen Dorset Mrs Tanner Mrs Edwards and Mrs Hicon plus lilacs and four smaller ones around the table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
Andrew Lees
F. M.hanchell
Max Platz
John Doherty
Max Burton
Sherman Lennon
A. P. Hankerson
John Holley
Horace Holley
W. F. Goodrich
A. A. Morse
May Crosby
Helen
Anne Edwards
Marion
Helen Dorset
Tanner
Edwards
Hicon
Ladies' circle of St Pauls Universalist marks 44 years
The Ladies circle celebrates 44 years since its 1930s organization at St Pauls Universalist church with a dinner and new improvements. Mary Stinchfield was the first president. three charter members survive Mrs Rachel Tenney Mrs Mary Shepard and Mrs James Boycott now lives in California. Officers elected include President Mrs Levi Withee Vice President Mrs George Scott Secretary Mrs W Barber Treasurer Mrs S J Waite and retiring secretary Mrs W A Pryor who served 11 years declining another term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Universalist Church
Mary Stinchfield
Rachael Tenney
Mary C. Shepard
James Boycott
California
Levi Withee
George Scott
W.4. Barber
S. J. Waite
W. A. Pryor
Dinner Tickets Offered Public
The board of trade dinner at the Masonic temple on June 1 invites the general public. Tickets cost fifty cents and may be obtained from E S Hebberd Carl F Michel W R Montague or Frank G Roth or at Hebberd s Erhart s and Hoeschler s drug stores. Speakers include Fassett A Cotton Albert Hardy and others with a large attendance urged.
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Board of Trade
Masonic Temple
E. S. Hebberd
Carl F. Michel
W. R. Montague
Frank G. Roth
Hebberd
Erhart
Hoeschler
Social gathering and visits dot La Crosse scene
Local invites to ball at Linker hall with Kreutz orchestra. Numerous visitors pass through La Crosse including Gilbert Haugen Decorah IA J D Larson Minneapolis and others. Ads note garden items carriage lines dry shampoo and local notes on residents travels and Society gathering at West Avenue Norwegian Lutheran church social night.
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Linker Hall
Kreutz
Gilbert Haugen
Decorah
Iowa
J. D. Larson
Minneapolis
R. J. Gammell
Spring Bailey
O. QO. Ringsvedt
J. Johnson
Rushford
J. H. Castor
la Crescent
B. A. Yeomen
R. A. Schwalben
Fan Claire
B. Trepte
S. Front St
Frank Koblitz
Bryant-Sisson Co
Koblitz
George Powell
B. F. Keller
Milwaukee
Will Powell
Louis Monti
Genoa
F. H. Hartwell
Beloit
REO
Eisen & Kneen
Bangor
W. D. Thomas
Casper Johnson
Gateway City
Joe Spears
Motor Boat Club
Segelke-Kohnhaus
Knight
E. H. Clemens
Richmond
Unusual Bargains Put On Sale For The Week
The store advertises specials designed to appeal to shoppers with bargains not duplicated in town. Highlights include designs priced at 95 cents for the entire week.
La Crosse Valley Baptist Association Opens in Sparta
The La Crosse Valley Baptist association began its session at the Sparta Baptist church with Rev. G. W. Fogg leading prayer and praise. Welcome by Rev. L. A. Brenner and reply by Rev. T. L. Smith followed musical and sermon events. Sessions to include business meetings, reports, officer elections, and talks by Boynton and Ayscue on intellectual subjects.
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Sparta
Wis
la Crosse
Three Monroe county weddings solemnized yesterday
Three marriages were performed in Monroe county yesterday. A double wedding united Lucy Agnes Davis with Verston Hi Tucker and Laura Meller Davis with Mechan P. Hovde at the Dav is home in Sig Creek. Edward Huneryaeger and Grace Moulton wed in Leon with Rev. Brenner officiating. Florence Keifer aged 12 fell and broke her arm.
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Monroe County
Lucy Agnes Davis
Verston Hi. Tucker
Laura Meller Davis
Mechan P. Hovde
Heth
E Bh. Davis
Sig Creek
Edward Huneryaeger
Maplehurst
Grace Moulton
Leon
L. A. Brenner
Sparta
Florence
Keifer
Welch Cemetery
Petra Wick
County Asylum
Fairchild
Theodore Johnson
Osseo
Florence Fenshaw
Turkey
Mary Helen Kruk
Norwalk
Patrick Fleming
August Erickson Suffers Stroke in Saloon
August Erickson long time local bill poster suffered a severe stroke of paralysis at six o clock Tuesday afternoon in the saloon of J N Stenson at 115 North Third street. He was aided by bystanders, taken to a rear room, treated by a physician, and later moved to his sister s home. The stroke left both feet and the left arm affected. his condition was described as very serious.
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August Erickson
Bill Poster
J. N. Stenson
North Third Street
Outdid the star of the company by chance
A young accompanist Miss Catherine Cole who had just graduated from the Greeley School of Expression outshines the intended star in a Boston bound Chautauqua troupe. The eastern writer recalls similar patterns where novices seize the limelight in theatre and Chautauqua circuits.
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HO Vitsh la
Yency Wak & Person
Chautauqua Entertainments
Catherine Cole
Boston
Miss Catherine Cole Rises as Star Reader in Boston
MISS CATHERINE COLE showed notable talent as a pianist and reader. She rose from minor roles to principal entertainer, then joined high class concert outfits and the Temple Quartet. She became a leading elocutionist, praised alongside Fay Davis and Katherine Ridgeway.
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Miss Cole
Temple Quartet
Fay Davis
Katherine Ridgeway
Boston
Gudeen Commits Suicide Amid Damage Suit
Superior, Wis May 26 Gus Gudeen of Duluth twice sued for 3900 by Amelia Holdstrom allegedly assaulted her. He killed himself at his sister Mrs Alfred Peterson home fearing the suit. A second similar case involving another woman plaintiff was pending.
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Superior
Wis
Gus Gudeen
Duluth
Alfred Peterson
Gudeen
Amelia Holdstrom
Judge Fruit Nears End After Long Illness
Judge John J. Fruit lies at St Francis hospital in a declining condition as physicians express concern over the end near. Family is summoned while nurses manage his comfort and stimulants yield brief rallying moments.
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John J. Fruit
St. Francis Hospital
Ballinger Proposes Higher Coal Land Prices and Revisions
Washington, May 26. Secretary Ballinger unveiled a plan to dispose of coal lands on public domains that would net more than twice the government’s former return. The new rule raises coal land prices across the board, reclassifies lands by coal quality and quantity, and aims to restore Garfield withdrawals to market as experts assess value.
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Washington
United States
Ballinger
Alaska
Roosevelt
Garfield
Geological Survey
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John. Burns
la Crosse Floral Co
IC Cream & Butter Company
Hixon
J. M. Hixon
Post
Women’s New Garment Store
Reiman & Tordt
Main St
Neibur
Ginger
North Side Bottling Works
Rose Street
W. T. Irvine
Lacrosse
E.J. Pynn
VICTM
JUDGE
WM. T. Irvine
Optician
Main Street
Wisconsin
the la Crosse
Oxfords
W. F. Strauss
Pearl Street
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