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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1908
Page
5
The funeral was held for Mrs. Johanna Timp of John Timp proprietor of American House who died Friday in City. The service was conducted at St. Joseph's and burial followed in the cemetery.
Local items report A Berg visiting the city and others returning home. Mentions Dr Powell Mrs Baebler Harriet Daubner exhibiting art needle work and various townspeople visiting. Political notes urge votes for Charm and Prohibition and for Chafin. County claims rules and dairy cow inspection law take effect for disease prevention.
An appreciative audience gathered at the Y M C A hall for Miss Estelle Solon’s recital with Prof. Jacob Reuter and Chas. Weisse. Despite a date mix up, she performed well in the second group including Caro Nome Nymphs Et Sylvans and the Jewel from Faust, with Reuter’s violin and a self written Capriccio Valse highlighting the program.
The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society of the English Lutheran church meets next Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. C. Gorder at 717 Ferry Street. The Junior Luther League held a Hal loween social at the church parlors last evening. The YWCA membership committee meets Tuesday at 4 15 p.m. A gospel meeting is scheduled Sunday at 4 p.m. All young women are invited. The Ladies' Society of the Congregational church is hosted by Mrs. James Vincent and Mrs. Sisson at Mrs. Vincent's Cass Street home.
Mrs Edward C. Bartl issues invitations for a tea Tuesday afternoon and Miss Freda Michel will entertain at a bridge gathering this afternoon.
Joseph Ruth a former Arcadia bank cashier was found guilty by a jury in Judge Fruit's court for embezzlement and making false entries in the bank books, the verdict delivered late Saturday night.
The undersigned express sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindness and sympathy during the illness and death of Daniel. Special thanks are given to Rev. A. M. Ivey. Mr. and Mrs. McLaren
The Sparta high school team was defeated 4 to 0 by Winona high school on Saturday at Winona. The loss tightens the championship race with Sparta La Crosse remaining as the big upcoming clash at Sparta on Thanksgiving day. Baraboo and Eau Claire are named as other strong challengers.
Thursday Mrs. E. L. Spicer hosted a luncheon for forty with bridge and Estelle Solon singing several numbers, awarding prizes to Mrs. Reeves and Miss Millington. Evening five hundred party featured Mrs. Spicer as host with prizes going to Mrs. John Palmer and Miss Heydon.
Friday afternoon Mrs. Joseph Gutman entertained a few friends in a formal tribute to her birthday with a small gathering and light refreshments.
The La Crosse Woman's club will be entertained Wednesday afternoon by Mrs. G. W. Lueck with Mrs. Buliosk leading the lesson and Mrs. G. M. Olson handling magazine work The Twentieth Century club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. W. H. Tarbox.
Mrs W B Cunningham entertained the Epworth League young people Friday evening with a Halloween party full of games, snacks, and friendly competition at the church hall.
About 40 attendees enjoyed a Halloween party with games and decorations. Earl Lockman won the pie eating contest and Zerbel edged donuts on a string. The Casino Bowling club held a separate Halloween evening with prizes for first and boobies. Mrs. Imhoff and Mrs. Frisch won, while Mrs. Hackner and Mrs. Hettinger were noted. Mrs. Walter Lowry hosted a Halloween party with autumn decor and an active witch and ghost.
Miss Marion Dorset hosts a unique Hallowe'en party at the Jack O Lantern venue with twenty eight invited couples. Guests enjoyed a fairy tale souvenir ball, stunts, music, recitations, dancing, and a Virginia reel around an orange table setting with pumpkins and cider.
A pleasant surprise marked Mr G A Kruger’s 47th birthday at 420 Jackson Street Sunday evening. Supper at 6 o'clock capped a delightful visit with many gifts and attendees including Hass, Farnam, Niedbaldhe, Rappe, Kruger, Hickel, Utke, Edwards, and the Misses Hass, Rappe, Utke, Knutsen, Olson, along with Kerr, William Kerr, and Adams.
Miss Emma Tollefson and Alleen Eggenberger hosted a Friday night hay rack party at Miss Elizabeth Schlutter's home. Guests included Mesdames Tollefson Eggenberger Schlutter Bishop Lee Lunde Buck Werth Senn and others with Messrs Harger Deicken Freehoff Jaeckel Schultz Matuska Almond Schroeder Weigent Deigle.
Miss Ida Boma will open her dancing class for young people Monday evening November 2 in Coren's hall. Mrs. Ellis B. Usher, guest of her mother, departed Saturday for Milwaukee. Guests of Mrs. E. L. Spicer's party left Saturday for home. Mrs. E. E. Bentley's condition at La Crosse hospital is slightly improved and recovery hopes persist.
Hatty Miller and Mike Hentzenecker married by Justice Hunt this morning at 9 30 o clock. They reside in La Crosse.
Mr W F Boone a colored Springfield Ill minister and Ambidexter Institute director spoke to high school students on Education of the Negro urging whites to back schools for the colored race Boxes will be placed in halls for donations. Alderman Hirshheimer announces resignation after moving addresses and term end expected next spring. Veterans dance celebrated tenth anniversary at Zinkers hall. Claims committee to meet Wednesday November 4. School Board convenes at high school to discuss enlarging seating capacity. Misses Willey and Drake gave a cut glass shower for Miss Emma Gilles. Oscar Olson taken ill with suspected stroke then found not. The Spanish
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