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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1908

Page

5

City news para case adjourned and local notices

City judge adjourns case of H Parr charged with stealing $15 from E F until next Tuesday. Winona normal cornerstone laid for new 50 000 addition with ceremony. Mrs J Plaid, formerly of the north side, dies in Seattle. First snow of the season falls about 9 am. Harmony camp Royal Neighbors apron sale at Linker hall November 13 with luncheon served.

Para H. Parr Brindley E. F Tuesay Winona Royal Neighbors Harmony Camp No Royal Neighbors of America Linker Hall

Local residents share travel and visits around Bangor

Mr O Massif went to La Crosse on business while Mrs Z Baebler rode there as a passenger. Miss Hilda Dove returned to La Crosse after visiting her parents. Mrs Ursula King and Lena attended Mrs Appleton's funeral in West Salem. Miss Lena Myer stayed with Mrs R Fisher in Adams Valley. Several locals, including J P Evans and Mrs John Eberly, were noted as recovering from illness or visiting relatives. The report lists numerous short trips and social calls among residents of Bangor and nearby towns.

O. Massif la Crosse Z. Baebler Hilda Dove W. H. Vaughan Milwaukee Ursula King Lena West Salem Appleton Lena Myer R. Fisher Adams Valley J. P. Evans John Eberly Alma Ella Stinzzi Burns School John Gerletti Sparta Johnson Ray Upton A. C Jerome Anna Stevens Bradley & Upton Gus Groeznger Oscar Larson Chas Chamberlain Myrtle Ruland Ueberlin’s C. C. Johnson Minneapolis Asa Darling Baebler Rev. Rader Prairie du Chien

Ford and city show mayhem of visits and sales

Personal notices list F. E. Marsh of Toledo visiting locals joined by Dr. George Powell in town. Various visitors including Henry Gund in Chicago and Joe Rahrer Genoa call on friends while local advertisements urge poultry sales and a Friday oyster supper at Mrs. J. S. Colman home.

Ford F. E. Marsh Toledo George Powell Henry Gund Chicago Richmond W. Randall Eyota Will Powell Charles E. Knowlton Prosper Frank Chuter Hamburg Joe Rahrer Genoa H. E. Simpson Fred Sobek Hokah Rosa Monk Bitzen Foley O. T. Erhart W. C. Reiter de Sota R. R. Whiting Gateway City Trir Tt Inc A. J. Latimer Clarissa Malinda M. E. Church J. S. Colman State Street

The Frame Up for 1910 Involved in Senate Battle

The piece discusses an 1910 frame up tied to La Follette campaign funds and Stephenson backing. It foresees a tactical Senate-led investigation and predicts a partisan clash as progressives seek to push a joint resolution naming a committee despite opposition. It notes Levi Bancroft’s likely election and the political dynamics shaping the probe.

la Follette Stephenson Levi Bancroft Senate House

Home tragedy ends in double shooting suicide

In Grand Rapids on November 12 Jacob Sikkema, 32, shot his wife Cora twice at their home then killed himself. A six weeks old baby in the room survived. The wife is hospitalized with slight chances of recovery.

Grand Rapids, Mich Jacob Sikkema Cora

United States Marshal Charged With Illegal Voting

County Attorney McKeown filed an information against T. W. Merrifield a U S marshal for Montana charging illegal voting. He allegedly registered and voted in a precinct where he had never resided. Merrifield is expected to travel from Helena to answer the charges.

Kalispell Mont McKeown T. W. Merrifield United States Montana Merrifield Helena

Beautiful Hair From a Home Made Tonic

A home made hair tonic recipe promises salon results at low cost. Mix half a pint of alcohol with half a pint of water and an ounce of Beta Quinol. shake and use. Optional replacement with a pint of imported bay rum. Beta Quinol daily is claimed to boost vitality and gloss.

Simple home remedy cough cure from pine extract and syrup

A five minute home recipe promises rapid relief for coughs and colds. A pint mixture uses granulated sugar, water, and 2½ oz Pinex in a pint bottle to create a sedative syrup said to ease deep seated coughs in 24 hours and aid bronchial, lung, or whooping coughs. Pinex described as Norway pine extract with medicinal elements. sold by druggists nationwide.

Norway

Who will win Tom Platts toga in New York senate race

A list of prominent New York figures considered for the U S Senate includes Elihu Root former secretary of state Whiteland Reid ambassador to England Frank Black J S Fassett El mira congressman Timothy Woodruff ex lieutenant governor and state Republican leader. The piece notes overwhelming candidate strength and New York’s rich pool of contenders.

New York Elihu Root Roosevelt Root Taft Whiteland Reid Court of St. James Reid England Benjamin Harrison United States Senate Congress Frank Black Black Chicago J. S. Fassett Elmira Chicaro Ennventor Sunny Jim Sherman York Timothy Woodruff Republican State Committee

Foley's Honey and Tar Lung Cure Ad

An old advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar kills cough germs and heals the lungs preventing serious outcomes. It notes the genuine product is in the yellow package and mentions O. T. Erhart.

Foley O. T. Erhart

Miss Nina Frame Visits Onalaska Wisconsin

Local social notes recount Nina Frame of La Crosse visiting Miss Millie Moore on Monday. Whitbeck and Delameter store fishing gear at the Mississippi to begin the season. A card party at Mrs. F. E. Ristow includes prizes for Mrs. Chas Holter and Mrs. J. F. Adams.

Nina Frame la Crosse Millie Moore N. E. Whitbeck A. Delameter Mississippi F. E Ristow Chas. Holter J. F. Adams Julia Russell Sand Lake Arthur Walker Baby Holmen C. O. Walker Frank Milbright

Reception at Van Auken Residence Features Four Hundred Invitations

Society notes describe a Tuesday afternoon reception at the Van Auken home with four hundred invitations issued. Hostesses Mrs Caroline L. Howard Mrs Charles S Van Auken and Mrs George Thurber preside as guests enjoy electric lighting bouquets and formal dining service led by Mrs F B Smith and assisted by several ladies. Supper for thirty is served at 6 30 with guests including husbands and friends. The What I Can society of the First Baptist church will be entertained by Miss Carrie Bender and Mrs Davis at 925 Cass street inviting all church members.

van Auken Caroline L. Howard Charles S.van Auken George Thurber F. B. Smith W. R. Finch George Schweizer Frank Funke John Bayer Calvin Baker Marion Dorset Society of the First Baptist Church Carrie Bender Davis C. F. Emery Cass Street

Mrs Finch Hosts Tea Party For Friends

Monday afternoon Mrs. W. R. Finch entertained a small group at a coffee for friends Miss Norrish of Hastings and Miss Thorne of New York. Attending were Mrs. George Thurber, Mrs. J. W Skonner, Mrs. A. P. Hankerson, Miss Mae Williams, Miss Marie Wheeler, Miss Jessie Holway and Miss Elizabeth Taylor.

W. R. Finch Miss Norrish Hastings Thorne New York George Thurber J. W Skonner A. P. Hankerson Mae Williams Marie Wheeler Jessie Holway Elizabeth Taylor

Surprise Birthday Party For George Van Auken

Last evening Miss Marcella Hay and a group of friends from a club surprised George Van Auken on an early birthday. About twenty guests attended in his home, enjoying singing dancing and cards with Mrs Van Auken overseeing refreshments. They expressed a cheerful, celebratory mood and promised to attend again next birthday.

Marcella Hay George van Auken C. S. van Auken

Camp Surprise for Oracle Bertha Owen at Linkerhall

Mayflower Camp R N A 393 honored Oracle Bertha Owen Tuesday evening after the meeting at Linkerhall. Mr Luth presented a bouquet with a signet ring from Royal Neighbors. About 110 members and guests enjoyed refreshments and danced until midnight. Mrs Owen expressed appreciation for the honor.

R.N A Bertha Owen Linkerhall Luth

Greek History Class Meets Tuesday Afternoon

The Greek History class met on Tuesday afternoon with Mr Stephen Martindale.

Stephen Martindale

Social Briefs Show Visitors in City

Messrs. R. H. Paul and Alec G. Paul of Watertown Florida have been in the city for several days. Mrs Van Steenwyk is in Chicago. Miss Mary Ellers of Oconowomee Wisconsin is visiting friends in the city. Mrs. Frank Davis is visiting friends in Minneapolis.

R. H. Paul Alec G. Paul Watertown Fla van Steenwyk Chicago Mary Ellers Oconowomee Wis Frank Davis Minneapolis

Series of card parties continues at Mrs Neu komm’s

The second in a series of card parties was held at Mrs John Neu komm’s last evening with progressive pinache. Prizes went to Mrs John Bauer of Hastings Minnesota and Mrs Henry Walter. The next gathering will be hosted by Miss Millie Offerdinger.

John Neukomm John Bauer Hastings, Minn Henry Walter Millie Offerdinger

Big talker and scrap heap remarks cited in local chatter

A Washington Herald item records local talk as a candidate sparring over character and confidence. A listener described the candidate as a “big talker” and dismissed him with a wry “scrap heap” retort, highlighting municipal discourse and tensions.

Washington Mherald

E. F. U. Meeting Planned For Tuesday Evening

Members of the E F U will gather Tuesday evening in the lodge rooms above Corens for a social time, with business on the agenda followed by an enjoyable evening.

Coren’s

Greatest Honor in the World and Election Costs

The piece notes the four year cycle of elections in the United States and the vast public expenditure on federal, state, and local offices. It questions whether a sensible reduction in these election costs will occur, while affirming public belief that much expense is now necessary.

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