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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1908
Page
5
The steamer Albert Lea attracted attention in Albert Lea city as it stopped last week on its journey southward. The cruiser, with a raised deck for coastal cruising, is owned by W. A. Morin of Albert Lea. The party plans to winter in Florida, while a comment on appearances ends with a humorous line about freedom.
The Wendell Phillips Debating Society held a public meeting at the high school on the topic that La Crosse should own and operate a city lighting plant. the negative won the verdict. A December 11 meeting will debate income tax as part of the imp ending revenue with Barrett Rohrabaugh and Grimes Calins. Lincoln-Douglas debated student government in La Crosse high school. affirmative won. Next topic December 4 covers party convention nominating Wisconsin state officers and U S senators. declarations by Stam Mil lington and Tuteur Marcus.
Four persons are believed dead after a boiler explosion on the steamer H M Carter between New Orleans and Baton Rouge. Four passengers are missing as rescue efforts begin.
A cryptic line notes that many men meet grim ends trying to be good fellows. The aphorism frames moral effort as a perilous path, hinting at stories of folly, pride, and ruin behind the broad moral saying.
A roundup of residents from Bangor Caledonia Coon Valley Houston Viroqua Ferryville Baraboo and Harmony visiting La Crosse for business or social occasions. Mentions include Mr P H Sheldon Mrs Joseph Steintzi Mrs W C Holtze Dr George Powell Prof Harry Packman and others with plans for a Linker Hall ball and a Mayflower Camp RN A apron sale at Linker hall. Local business calls and confirmations of visitors appear throughout.
Miss Mary Blaha aged 22 died Sunday at her parents home 1403 Farnum street after a year long illness of tuberculosis. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 9 am from St Wenceslaus Church with Rev Till officiating. Interment in the Catholic cemetery.
Earl Lockma iam Anderson attends the sixth Young Men’s conference with Wall er Lee and Will hers at 1.
E S Kennedy of East Alton says he stood near President Garfield on a Washington platform when Guiteau fired and was again in the crowd as McKinley was shot. He notes he did not see Roosevelt due to fear of another assassination.
A claimed never failing rheumatism cure prescribes mixing one half pint whiskey one ounce Toris Compound and one ounce Syrup Sarsaparilla Compound. Take tablespoonful doses before meals and at bedtime. Ingredients available at drug stores for home preparation.
Congressman Esch names Ernest F. Storadant postmaster at Burr Oak replacing Andrew Tip pach who recently killed himself. In other news Judge Fruit vacates trial in Bernard O Connell and C C White v. Jacob Ritter. Lafe Holmes at St Francis Hospital in worsening condition as family gathered.
Prof. E A Ross argues women face social pressure to remain dependent and emotionally fragile. He claims many American men prefer wives who know little, needing protection and submission, while women must shape ideals to please men or risk emancipation efforts failing. He notes a race death trend tied to self action, citing fewer children among professionals and business families. Miss Fanny Nevins dies of tuberculosis in Asheville, with remains undecided for Greenwood Cemetery.
Cryst al Valley residents report Mr and Mrs Wm Kelly calling in La Crosse Friday. James Murry announced a turkey raffle at the home place next Saturday evening. Jengen Jorgenson returns from Mound Prairie where he worked on Philip Eberhart farm. J C Driscoll attended the K C dance in Caledonia Thursday. James Murry made a business trip to La Crosse Wednesday. Halverson visiting Clinton Webster Burfield and will stay after the raffle. Basket social in district No 35 Friday. teacher pleased with $42.50 taken. Jerry Kenny auctioneer. Miss Cleara Dittman returned from Winona visits. Miss Rose Kelly hosted a friend from Rushford Thursday. Dr L Cossey called on several in the valley Wednesday. Lies Zeman returned from Fargo ND where he worked as engineer. Turkey raffle at Dan Klein farm Saturday. everyone reports a good time. S M Wheaton came from Caledonia Thursday to spend Sunday with Paul and wife. Dr Turbin was a ridge caller Friday. Mr E Flaherty and Miss Brown attended the K C dance Thursday.
Mrs Levi Withee hosted a Saturday afternoon meeting of the Merry Go Rounds club. Guests sewed napkins in a cooperative craft session, then dined on a lavish table. The evening included original stunts and bridge games, honoring Mrs Frank E Davis who plans a California winter. Attending were Mesdames Davis D G Whyte F J Toland Hiram Goddard Alfred Harrison Alex Hyslop E A Gotterdam George Powell and Mrs Powers of Black River Falls.
Mr and Mrs F B Smith entertained five guests at the Stoddard last evening. The visitors included Mr and Mrs E J Evans with their guest Miss O Neil of Rock Island and Mr and Mrs John Baye.
The Wednesday Afternoon Five Hundred club will be entertained this week by Mrs. W. F. Benton. Mrs. Levi Withee will entertain the Twentieth Century club tomorrow afternoon at her residence with Mrs. Albert Hardy as leader and Miss Gelatt presenting a paper on Mozart.
Mr and Mrs James Morris left for their Minneapo lis home guests of Mr and Mrs E M Wing. Mrs D P Smith, back from Minneapolis, Mary La Rowe of Portage visits daughter Mrs W E Sawyer and will stay through Thanksgiving. Miss Mollie Graham of Sioux City Ta visits friends in the city.
The Brother hood of American Yeomen lodge plans a basket social at Coren's hall on Thanksgiving night. Each lady brings a basket with her name. bidder and lady share the basket contents. A card party with prizes and dancing to late hours finishes the event.
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