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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1907
Page
8
Superintendent Bird states no two daily sessions will be held for the rest of the term. Half day schedules remain in effect and will end with the normal close of the school year.
The old wagon bridge over the Black River in Onalaska, long condemned, collapsed in a 4 PM gale. Residents gathered the fallen timbers and will use them for firewood as rebuilding plans are scrapped. The structure had been out of service for some time.
Miss Stella Johnson aged 18 daughter of Mr and Mrs Sivert Johnson of 1209 Avon street died after a lingering illness due to a complication. The funeral will be Wednesday afternoon from Bethel Lutheran church George street with Rev O L Christianson officiating. Interment follows at Oak Grove cemetery.
The Fr iday event in the Charles and Logan streets church parlors drew a large crowd for Rev Iver Larson of the Scandinavian Baptist Church. Rev Edward Rasmussen returned from the exposition and spoke, joined by Rev Sanders of the Tabernacle Baptist Church. Larson accepted the La Crosse pastorate on May 1 after fourteen years at Glass Grove near Albert Lea.
The La Crosse barbers union plans to pressure holdouts to join as they consider new rates. Charles Matsdorf of Gillette Street remains outside the union citing independence and potential loss of Burlington trade if he joins or if road crews relocate for work. He warns higher hair cut prices may follow shifts in massage pricing.
Investigators mistook blonde hair near the Black River wagon bridge for a corpse yet it was the tail of a mink. Wren Blanchard of 1017 Caledonia street had a hair tuft on his fishhook while fishing. Friends call it a joke, but Blanchard vows not to fish near the bridge again.
North Side briefs report local business at the North Side Laundry and various residents in exchange with Minneapolis, La Crosse, and Onalaska. Notes include Walter Hafner visiting from Caledonia, Walter West returning to Minneapolis, and Rev. Thurow at a funeral in Onalaska. Community groups meet this evening and residents travel or work across nearby towns.
The Red Men plan a dance and card party on the evening of June 13 to honor their ladies. The organizing committee aims to make it a leading seasonal event with many beautiful prizes for card game winners.
Miss Marie Yost entertained Friday evening in honor of Miss Angot Stuve. Covers were laid for eight. The evening was pleasantly spent with cards and other amusements. The guests were Misses Elizabeth Paul, Evelyn Metz, Louise Poehling, Hattie Smith, Anna Yost, Angot Stuve, and Marie Yost.
Tuesday Afternoon Card club guests in comic costumes surprised Mrs P A Flanigan at home Thursday evening. Prizes went to Mrs T Liddell and Mrs Myer for first, and Mrs Flanigan and Master Willie Walker for second. Attendees included Mrs Witherall, D Liddell, Ferguson, D Wallace, J Stringer, W Peck, L Myer, L Sherhard, N Grove, E McKinstry, W Walker, Ruse, C Johnson, Nettie Boeckman, Loretta Flanigan, Miss Bert of Winona, John Flanigan.
Mrs Van Steenwyk hosted four tables for a Wednesday bridge afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs H S Burroughs and Miss Margery Sill.
Mrs EB Evans entertained several tables at a Wednesday afternoon bridge gathering. Prizes were awarded to Mrs J M Hixon and Mrs Theodore Withee for their performances.
Friday afternoon Mrs. E. E. MArston and Miss Margaret hosted a seven table bridge party. Prizes went to Mrs. George Burton and Mrs. Max Platz.
Thursday evening the Misses Sill hosted a bridge party in honor of Mrs. E H Cassels of Chicago. Prizes were won by Miss Georgine McDonald, Mr. Van Steenwyk and W W Withee. Guests included Mrs Cassels and a list of society members and guests.
Mrs L A Nelson entertained three tables of bridge players Friday evening in a social gathering. The event brought together local residents for an evening of games and conversation in a cordial setting.
Mrs G A Kaeppler hosted a farewell tea Friday afternoon for Mrs John Oeschger. Guests gathered in a prettily decorated home with spring flowers. Tulips adorned the parlors as part of the welcoming setting.
The passage describes a dining room decorated with red carnations and fruit blossoms from the valley and apple blossoms. Guests listed include Mesdames Oeschger, Wolfe, Pamperin, Millington, Skaar, Olberg, Jones, Higbee, Servis, Cook, Schaller, Gruenzner, Dripps, and a sister.
Mrs Samuel Mitchell of 702 West Avenue South hosted a 6 o'clock birthday dinner Wednesday. Guests included Messrs and Mesdames Frost Reese Mancel and others. gifts were given to the celebrant.
Mrs. Reichelt of 1407 Badger Street will entertain the ladies of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen next Wednesday afternoon with a coffee social.
The St. James choir was entertained last evening at the home of the Misses Sabina and Mary Kaev eny 527 Caledonia street. Several instrumental and vocal selections were rendered with refreshments, making for a pleasant evening.
Miss Nellie Davidson enjoyed a linen shower hosted by Mr and Mrs John Anderson at 1526 Wood Street. Guests presented many useful and beautiful gifts while refreshments were served and the evening was described as very enjoyable.
Miss Anna Trinkes and Mr. Peter Sieger of St. Joseph's Ridge to marry tomorrow at 10 am at St. Joseph's Ridge. Bridesmaid Miss Marie Sieger and brother Mr. William Trinkes assist. Reverend Father from St. Joseph's Ridge will perform the ceremony with many relatives and friends attending. Mr. and Mrs. T. Allen of the north side will attend.
Mrs Hugo Schick hosted a violet coffee in Charles City Iowa with thirty guests. The event featured violet and spring flowers and was attended by Mrs W H Rolfing. assisting were Miss Nellie Schick Miss Jennie Schick and Alma Gross of Oklahoma City guest of Miss Schick.
Mrs S H Russell of Lincoln Nebraska arrived in the city Saturday to stay with her daughter Miss Russell until public schools close. They will then go to Michigan to spend the summer with Mrs Brown sister of Mrs Russell. Mrs Edwin H Cassels and daughter are mentioned in the same item.
Mrs Van Steenwyk hosts Marietta and Nellie Schick who have been visiting. Miss Nellie Schick returns to Chicago with Alma Gross who will stay awhile in town visiting friends and relatives in Oklahoma City and nearby.
The twenty fifth annual association of Fargo Congregational churches endorses uniting the Congregational church with the United Brethren and the Protestant Methodists. There was little opposition to the plan.
James McKeon aged 104 died at the home of his son James F. McKeon in Sioux Falls South Dakota. He had recently moved from McGregor Iowa where he and his 92 year old wife had lived for many years. He was described as the oldest resident ever in South Dakota.
Mrs C A Seiblitz of Minneapolis is visiting at the home of Mr and Mrs A R Kempter at 1413 Kane.
Bangor and Onalaska met on the Onalaska diamond in rainy weather. At seventh inning, Bangor quit and Onalaska won 15 to 5 with Walker and Dana as the local battery. Onalaska heads to West Salem next Thursday for an afternoon game, while West Salem aims to defeat them and then Bangor.
At least two grand lodge officers will attend the June 4 merger of La Crosse lodges 27 and 109. Already promised to come are Grand Chancellor Orin Thompson of Neenah and Grand Keeper of Records and Seals U S Burns of Milwaukee.
The President of the Board of Health endorses Grape-Nuts saying much disease comes from poor diet. He recounts personal relief from malnutrition and sleep loss after using the cereal with milk. He lauds it as a perfect food and urges readers to try it, noting there is a reason behind its value.
The Badgers defeated the Ramb lers on the Ramb lers grounds yesterday by 5 to 2. The game was hard fought with costly errors deciding the outcome. Batteries were Badgers Sandfinger and Whipple. Ramb lers Ambrose and Goodenough. The Northside baseball team meets the Colts on Memorial Day at George Street grounds.
The Badgers, a leading amateur squad, travel to St Charles next Thursday to take on the crack team of that city in a key matchup.
About fifty young people were confirmed yesterday morning at high mass at St John’s church. The sacrament was administered by Rt Rev Bishop James Schwebach assisted by Rev Louis Kaluza and other priests. This is among the largest classes confirmed in years on this side.
Sunday the North La Crosse team will meet the Colts at the George Street grounds in a local game likely drawing neighborhood fans and noting venue specifics.
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