Bijou Tonight Hosts Change of Program and Yeomen Meeting
Local notices report a shift in tonight’s Bijou program with special entertainment at Coren Hall and a Yeomen meeting. Several residents, including Dr. Sara Nimocks, Dr. Will Powell, and others, are noted as returning from trips or visiting friends in La Crosse and surrounding towns.
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Yeomen Meeting
Coren Hall
Sara Nimocks
Ida Grove
Iowa
William Tisch
Texas
Will Powell
M. J. la Court
Milwaukee
J. P. Fetter
Mankato
T. B. Lawrence
C. A. Sterling
St. Paul
City News Plumbers Clash Over Water Meter Work
Plumbers accuse the city of taking their work by installing water meters, while the city says better work saves property owners 3 to 4 dollars on a job. The Economic club of Andrew and Phillip debated city ownership of a streetcar system. affirmative won. Leo Replogle to appear in circuit court over failure to support his wife after a "family reunion" intercession. Arthur Gilbertson and Julia Mickelstad receive a marriage license. A new watering trough on State street between Third and Fourth streets will aid passing horsemen.
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Economic Club of Therotherhood
Andrew and
Phillip
City of la Crosse
Samuel Johnson
Lawrence Kennedy
George Barrett
Charles Stam
Leo Replogle
Replogle
Arthur Gilbertson
Julia C. Mickelstad
State Street
Third
Great Naval Test Highly Successful
Old Point Comfort May 28 In naval bombardment experiments the monitor Florida withstood the severest test yet inflicted on a peace time war vessel. It survived a withering assault from Arkansas with twelve and four inch guns. Shells with a secret high explosive caused minor damage but the Florida was returned to Norfolk navy yard that afternoon. The tests were highly successful in every light.
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Old Point Comfort
Florida
Arkansas
Norfolk Navy Yard
Fraternal Reserve Lodge Reorganized at Sparta
The F R A of Sparta held a two day re organization with visitors from La Crosse Bangor and Tomah. A banquet for visitors was served by Mrs Thornburg of Sparta and a dance followed in the hall. The installation and festivities were enjoyed by all attendees. Names from La Crosse included Mrs Dr Watterson Mr and Mrs Chamberlain Mrs Al Smith Miss Land Mrs Frankenstein Al Radtke and Mrs Boardman.
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Sparta
la Crosse
Bangor
Tomah
Thornburg
Dr. Watterson
Chamberlain
al Smith
Miss Land
Frankenstein
Al Rad@tke
Boardman
Tubercular Show to Arrive Here Next Fall
State University Secretary Hutchins informs Rev. Clem mens that a tuberculosis exhibit will be sent to the city in early fall, likely in time for the inter state fair. The note accompanies remarks on gender differences in aging with a light aside.
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Hutchins
The
State University
Clemmens
Gift Jewelry Ad Promises Free Monograms And Varied Rings
An ad lists signet rings from $2 to $10 and set rings from $2 up, with free monograms engraved. Diamond rings range $7.50 to $350, plus brooches lavaliers lockets hat pins ear studs scarf pins watches and more in both ladies and gents sizes.
Ashton High School Class of 1908 Farewell Party
Miss Alice Campbell hosted a senior farewell party May 26 at her home for the 1908 Ashton High School graduates. Prizes honored Louis Schmitz Elizabeth Eikja rud while Louis Johnson Francis Dolan received booby prizes. The event ended after 2 a.m. with songs and class yells. Incoming guests included several class members and relatives. Also noted: Cashton High prepares crossing work and Cashton High School team travels to Viroqua for a game. Rev Eikjarud and family plan a year in Norway before resuming church work.
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Cashton
Wis
Alice Campbell
Ashton High School
Louis Schmitz
Elizabeth Eikjarud
Louis Johnson
Francis Dolon
Berra du- Mez
Lillian Mitby
Myrtle Mitby
Marie Bates
Francis Dolan
Sylvester Cremer
Josephine
Phoebe Campbell
Edna Campbell
Elizabeth Eikjorud
Petula du- Mez
Martin Dalon
Orion Nelson
Cashton High School
Viroqua
Eikjarud
Elizabeth
Norway
Absent minded prisoner with five wives awaits outside
A visiting old lady questions prison contentment at a convict prison. The warden explains the inmate, a married man, keeps forgetting he is married and has five wives waiting outside. The anecdote appears in the Philadelphia Ledger.
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Marm
Philadelphia Ledger
Miss Lulu Page Honored With Luncheon and Shower
Society notes say Miss Lulu Page, bride of June, received many gifts at a luncheon and shower hosted by Mrs Joe Calloway at the Allen House, 214 North Seventh Street. Guests included Edith Cutting Bess Cutting Maud Loveland Pearl Loveland Meta Masenger Agnes Lang Jessie Asplin and Miss Page. A china shower is planned for Miss Page tonight by Edith and Bess Cutting at 317 West Avenue North with further events planned next week.
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Miss Page
Lulu Page
Joe Calloway
Allen House
North Seventh Street
Edith Cutting
Bess Cutting
Maud Loveland
Pearl Loveland
Meta Masenger
Spiritualists Picnic At Myrick Park Enjoys Friendly Day
Members and friends of the Spiritualist church held a picnic at Myrick park on Sunday. The long table was set for 38 and all enjoyed the good things provided. After meals, games followed and all who attended had a fine time. The day was pleasant and more such gatherings are hoped for.
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Spiritualist Church
Myrick Park
Good Samaritan Society Holds North Side Meeting
The Good Samaritan Society of the North Side met at president Mrs. Winell's home with about forty ladies. The group assists needy cases and conducted a social hour and business session before refreshments. The next meeting is in two weeks at Mrs. Dwyer's 632 Mill Street home.
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Good Samaritan Society
Good Samaritan Society of
North Side
Winell
South Side
Dwyer
Mill Street
Surprise House Party Delights Mrs Ives as Guests Arrive
Mrs. Thomas Ives hosted by twenty friends who entered her home during her absence and took over the evening. They enjoyed cards and amusements with Mrs. John V. Palmer earning the head prize.
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Thomas Ives
John V. Palmer
Mrs George Wheeler Hosts Card Party at Home
Mrs George Wheeler will entertain a number of her friends at cards tomorrow afternoon at her home 108 North Sixth Street.
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George Wheeler
North Sixth Stee
Europe as a Lively Land of Leisure and Lesson
This satirical Europe essay notes Europe's postwar rise in fame and its role in American life It links open palm symbolism to Raleigh and Palm Beach It lists uses from grand manners to dating neighbors and hints at indulgence and travel habits with humorous insights
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O. T Erhart’s
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