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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1908

Page

5

Special term of La Crosse County Court scheduled

In La Crosse County a special term of the County Court will be held July 7 1965 at ten o'clock a m at the court house to hear Lena Cronk executrix of Barbara Gerard deceased. The matter concerns the adjustment and final settlement of the executrix final account and the assignment of estate residue to rightful heirs. Order issued by County Judge John Brindley.

le Crosse la Crosse Lena Cronk Barbara Gerard Seid John Brindley

City News and Society Roundup From June Activities

The Woman's Union Label League meets this evening at Bartl's hall. The Ladies Aid of First German Methodist plans a family excursion to Winona on the steam Rutledge June 30 with free admission for children under 10 when accompanied by parents. Mrs H Hallauer Mrs G Sexauer and Mrs W Ruehlmann oversee the committee. Company M of the Wisconsin National Guards beat Company B 6 to 5 in a Sunday game on the range, Jenks delivering a ninth inning three bagger. Banks to close at noon Saturday and reopen at 9. Gateway City lodge No 153 ICCF elected officers with J E Worthington Noble Grand and Dr J A Reese Vice Noble Grand.

Woman's Union Label League Bartl’s Hall Ladies’ Aid Society First German Methodist Church Winona Rutledge Ladies’ Society H. Hallauer G. Sexauer W. Ruehlmann Company M Wisconsin National Guards Jenks

Decision on La Crescent road paving delayed to bridge and finance

A meeting is set tomorrow afternoon at city hall to decide paving the La Crescent road between the Mississippi River wagon bridge and West Channel. The bridge and finance committee, after inspecting the road, recommends paving the strip between the bridges and will take up the matter at the session.

Bridge and Finance la Crescent Mississippi River West Channel Bri Bridge and Finance Committee

Goddard Hay Case in Circuit Court Closes Damaged Land Flooding

Hiram Goddard sues the C. B. & Q. railroad in circuit court for damages alleged from a severe storm. A bridge across the La Crosse river built on piles became clogged, flooding his land.

Hiram Goddard C. B. & Q. Railroad Goddard la Crosse River

Drunken fighter sentenced after eye injury incident

Frank Murry faced county court for unjustified assault on Joseph Fleiner. Found guilty, he chose to pay $20 fine and costs or serve 20 days in jail. He claimed Fleiner insulted him and that striking back was his only way to get even.

Chris Frank Murry Joseph Fleiner Fleiner

Grocers to Visit Big Mill Tomorrow

The La Crosse Grocers association will visit Listman mill tomorrow afternoon at 2 30 after a postponed earlier attempt. Members will meet at Park roller rink on South Fifth street at 2 o clock and proceed to the mill.

la Crosse Grocers’ Association Listman Mill Park Roller Rink South Fifth Street

Memorial Base Ball in the City

Arrangements are made for two games of baseball in the city between the Athletes, a leading amateur team, and the Galesville team. One game will be played Memorial Day and the other on Sunday. The league park has been engaged for the games.

Galesville

Barbers Close At Noon On Memorial Day

City barbers will close at noon on Memorial Day instead of 1 30 as previously announced.

Personal notes and arrivals in La Crosse area

Public notices of social visits and travels in La Crosse include Mrs Emma S Becker returning from Chicago and Mrs Henry J Beckwith heading to Valentine Nebraska. Local residents visiting Madison Black River Falls Fargo Springfield Sparta Rushford Rapid City and West Salem are listed along with business callers C A Sterling J Jackus and Drs Will and George Powell. Massage and bath services advertised at Arnold Sanitarium and Gateway City Trafer line contact details noted.

Universalist Emma S. Becker Chicago Will Powell C. A. Sterling Madison O. F. Horner Decorah la Crosse George Powell R. E. Hiscox Black River Falls John Herkin George Herkin North Eleventh Street O. Hendrickson West Salem Leonard Kleeber Gateway City Henry J. Beckwith Valentine Neb A. A. Bentley Fargo N. D Nellie Jones Rushford Landemo Arnold Sanitarium North Fifth Street New Phone W. A. Ruggers White S. D Mrs. A. Fletcher Sparta J. Jackus Springfield C. P. Ward M. Grays Rapid City

Majestic Theater draws large nightly crowds on South Third

At the Majestic on South Third street audiences fill the house nightly as management offers one of the west's best lines of moving pictures. Souvenirs in the shape of candy packages are given to patrons. A constant change of pictures ensures an excellent show for attendees.

the Majestic Majestic Theater South Third Street The Majestic

Misquoted Exchange Reflects Uniform Disposition

A brief witty exchange shows Miss Gushley praising consistency while Mr. Lushley cautions against uniformity in character, noting that constant agreement can be disagreeable.

Miss Gushley Mr. Lushley

New Pipe Organ Fund Raising Plan At German M E

The German M E Sunday school plans a novel drive for a new pipe organ to be installed at the arena M E church. A three-compartment miniature organ will track deposits from Junior, Sunday school proper and a second division over sixty days. Deposits trigger chimes as three superintendents Reuhlman Hallauer and Merman oversee the divisions with growing enthusiasm.

M. E Messrs. Reuhlman Hallauer Merman

Ladies' Aid to Meet at Norwegian Lutheran Church

The Ladies' Aid society of the Norwegian Lutheran church will be entertained by Mesdames FE M Homestad and A Johnson at the church parlors on Sixth and Division streets Thursday afternoon.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Norwegian Lutheran Church Mesdames FE. M. Homestad A. Johnson Division Streets

What I Can Society Meeting at Mrs Schroeder’s Home

The What I Can society of the First Baptist church will meet at Mrs Schroe der’s home at 1225 Jackson street on Friday evening May 29. An earnest invitation is extended to every young lady of the church and congregation.

Pleasant Surprise Party for Miss Lena Selber

Miss Lena Selber enjoyed a pleasant Saturday evening at 933 Island Street with music and games and refreshments. Guests included Misses Elsie Rittenberg Anna Koller Cora Siler Esther Kilby Rosa Lanzi Tressa Lanzi Jessie Ryan Lena Seiber and Messrs Otto Miller Joe Affholder Joe Seiber John Seiber Steve Czechowicz Albert Evenson Seaver Evenson Alex Wabashi Otto Brunke John Poehling and Peter Nomostead.

Lena Selber Island Street Elsie Rittenberg Anna Koller Cora Siler Esther Kilby Rosa Lanzi Tressa Lanzi Jessie Ryan Lena Seiber Otto Miller Joe Affholder Joe Seiber John Seiber Steve Czechowicz Albert Evenson Seaver Even

Visiting relatives in city noted in personal item

Edwin Maseeger of San Francisco and Mrs. Wm Elsby of Milwaukee are visiting their parents Mr and Mrs Christ Maseeger at 1401 Vine Street.

Edwin Maseeger San Francisco Wm. Elsby Milwaukee Christ Maseeger Vine Street

Ladies to Picnic at Myrick Park in Presbyterian Event

The Ladies' Society of the First Presbyterian church plans an annual picnic tomorrow at Myrick park. Members assemble at 3 PM for an pleasant afternoon, followed by a picnic supper at 6 PM.

Myrick Ladies’ Society of the First Presbyterian Church Myrick Park

No decision on Y M C A contracts

The Y M C A contract for the new building remains unsettled as directors could not provide timing for letting bids or start of construction. It is understood bids were too high and a directors’ meeting may be held to discuss the matter.

Wellman to attempt polar flight for The Record Herald

Chicago Record-Herald delegates Walter Wellman, a famed Washington correspondent born in 1858, to lead a summer airship expedition toward the pole. The plan aims to transmit news via wireless telegraphy, highlighting Wellman’s long record of exploration and journalism.

United States Chicago Record- Herald Walter Wellman Washington Wellman North Pole Mr. Wellman Pole Record-Herald Wellman-Record- Herald Mentor Ohio Sutton Neb Chicago Herald West Indies Columbus Spitzbergen Franz Josef Land American Geographical Society

Woodmen Picnic Train Leaves La Crosse for Spring Valley

For the Woodmen Picnic at Spring Valley on Tuesday June 2 a special train departs La Crosse at 6 45 a m via Chicago Milwaukee St Paul railway. Return from Spring Valley at 8 p m. Details from F R Hartwell Agent.

Spring Valley la Crosse Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul F. R. Hartwell

Holy Trinity Bazaar Opens at St Leo’s Hall

The Holy Trinity church opened its bazaar at St Leo’s hall yesterday afternoon and the event was a complete success. The bazaar will close this evening.

Sockf the Holy Trinity Church St. Leo’s Hall

Funeral of Early Bangor Resident

Funeral rites for John Williams, an early Bangor settler, will be held tomorrow afternoon in Bangor. He died in Utica New York on Sunday May 25th. Williams was father to Thomas Williams owner of the local livery stable and lived in the city in the J J Esch home built with a son in law. He moved to New York about six or seven years ago after wedding and has since resided there. A large turnout of old friends is expected.

Bangor John Williams Utica N. Y Williams Thomas Williams Palmer J. J. Esch New York

Sunday School Board Meeting At German Methodist Church

After tonight prayer meeting at the German Methodist church the Sunday school board will meet in the church parlors. Refreshments will be served by Miss Baumann Mrs Wm Thiel and Mrs Emil Storch.

Sunday School

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