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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 01, 1908

Page

5

Mother of E M Young Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Louis Young aged 80 died after a two year illness at St Francis hospital. Born in Stuttgart she came to America 65 years ago and later to Lisbon Iow a before settling with her son E M Young in La Crosse. She left twelve children eight living and at midnight her remains will be sent to Lisbon for services and burial.

St. Francis Hospital Louis Young E. M. Young Young America Stuttgart Germany la Crosse Lisbon Iowa

Strict Rules At The La Crosse High School

La Crosse high school announces new exam policy after a faculty meeting. Examinations will count for one fourth of the work and students averaging below seventy at month end will be barred from exams. Teachers say this will curb cramming and boost term effort.

the la Crosse High School

Y W C A Opens Fall Season At Rally In Gym

The YWCA fall season commenced with a gymnasium rally hosted by the educational committee led by Mrs. Robert Lowry. Miss Hogan presided. program included Geneva songs, violin and cello solos, Lake Geneva scenes, and a keynote on women's place and education.

Ening Robert Lowry Miss Hogan Geneva Matilda Linse Julia Linse

Winnipeg groom John Sheldon weds Victoria Fisher this week

Society notes announce the marriage of John Sheldon of Winnipeg Canada to Miss Victoria Fisher of 1018 South Sixth Street to be celebrated this week.

John Sheldon Winnipeg Canada Victoria Fisher South Sixth Street

Social Notes on Travel and Local Visits

Mrs. A M Watson and her daughter depart for Chicago to stay with relatives until holidays. Miss Jennie Goodale of West Salem spent several days in the city. Mrs John Nelson of Caledonia returnsfrom visits with friends. Mrs Andrew Nevins plans to move to Madison South Dakota next week to join her husband. Mrs Frank E Smith hosted a tea at five with roses carna tions and trailing vines. helpers included Mrs Fred Smith Miss Edna Walier Miss Lark Smith Mrs W A Pryor and Miss Anna Grams.

A. M. Watson Chicago Frank Smith Frank E. Smith Fred Smith Edna Walier Lark Smith W. A. Pryor Anna Grams

Hay-rack party chaperoned by Spechts at Hotel Onalaska

A jolly crowd of youths attended a hay-rack party guided by Mr. and Mrs. Louis Specht. After a city drive they dined at Hotel Onalaska with guests including Lillian Kampsilver Anna Stillpflug Anna Drake Elizabeth Davis Ava Cordell Josephine Jansky Ella Holst Fillie Edmund Dora Yanzer Tess Yanzer Ben Morn Harold Dorset Romeo Stadler Chas Jansky Bernard McConville Peter Nunstad Gerald Mostyn Henry Holberg Willard Hatre and Geoffry Medary of Madison.

Louis Specht Hotel Onalaska Lillian Kampsilver Anna Stillpflug Anna Drake Elizabeth Davis Ava Cordell Josephine Jansky Ella Holst Fillie Edmund Dora Tess Yanzer Ben Morn Harold Dorset Romeo Stadler Chas Jansky Bernard McConville Peter Nunstad Gerald Mostyn Henry Holberg Willard Hatre Geoffry Medary Madison

Lake Geneva Geneva club plans year of events notice

The Geneva club outlines a full year of activities including rallies ghost party Voices of the Women and a Christmas bazaar with the gymnasium class starting Friday. Committees are listed with Mrs Colman Mrs Moore and others in charge and a gospel meeting led by Rev D C Jones is scheduled. Euripides quote concludes the fragment.

Lake Geneva Geneva Club L. C. Colman Moore T. A. Lavake Anna Goodland Robert Lowry M. E. Forbes Will Robins Elizabeth Irish D. C. Jones

Largest and best stocked watch department advertised

Jewelry shop proclaims its vast line of high grade watches from ladies small est sizes to gents large sizes. It features solid gold cases with superb designs and long lasting grades including 25 and 20 year gold filled, boss and crescent cases. Watches kept in perfect order for five years free of charge.

Personal notes and city visitors fill La Crosse scene

A string of locals and visitors appear in La Crosse as Nicolas Georgan and Ole Eye of Caledonia reconnect with friends, Severt Johnson and son John visit the city, and many others attend fairs, business trips, or traveling to Milwaukee Chicago Madison and Viroqua. Gentle reminders include Dr George Powell and Dr Wit Powell practicing in the area and Foley's Honey and Tar advertised for coughs.

FORD Nicolas Georgan Caledonia Ole Eye Severt Johnson John George Powell Stella Samples B. M. Donaldson South Seventh Street Masonic Temple N. W. Robinson Madison Wisconsin J. A. Reese Wyoming Huck Gateway City Clayton Money Creek City James Mackey Mound Erie E. H. Jackel South Sixth H. Swenson Mound Prairie Ed Dorival Ella Murry Anna Kelley Houston la Crosse Foley O. T. Eratt Mabel Iverson Matt Olson Pleasant Valley A. G. Cox Chas. Johnson Anders Johnson F. A. George W. S. Gilpin Osseo Wis la Crosse Fair Nels Thompson Milwaukee Chicago Viroqua Margaret Palus J. R. Ogden Black River Falls Carl Ogden Lake Geneva H. E. Thiving Merrillan Ed Landers Sunny Vale Helga Holmgren L. Gunderson Squaw Creek G. Gilbertson Attorney Conway Lansing Fred Paulson Center Fred Bieber E. Strub St. Francis Hospital William Swingle James Starrum, Jr Mercer, Wik Ed Rounds Seattle O Sorensen Superviso L. Christopher Son Burns

City News to Marry Viroqua Girl and Other Local Items

Leo Brezezowsky seeks license to wed Amy Williams of Viroqua Vernon county. Chickenpox cases rise in Preston lower grades prompting school precautions. Geo Ascham of Lansing Iowa hospitalized for stomach trouble awaiting surgery after two years illness. Elmer Sadler of English Beach Iowa operated for appendicitis. procedure successful and patient resting. Railroads to issue green one way tickets to curb counterfeiting. Miss Lillian Palmer and Fred L Young of North Bend Wisconsin wed by Judge D E Vance at Winona with two witnesses.

Viroqua Leo Brezezowsky Vernon County Amy Williams Preston Geo. Ascham Lansing Iowa Elmer Sadler English Beach Towa North America Winona D. E. Vance Winona United Lillian Palmer Fred L. Young North Bend Wis

St Paul Hotels Report Cites Filth and Poor Sanitation

City health inspector D O Neill reports numerous hotels and lodging houses in St Paul showing filthy floors and bedding unsanitary toilet facilities and poor light and ventilation. Many establishments require general cleaning and improved sanitation amid a mix of favorable and unfavorable findings.

ST. Paul, Minn D. O’neill Renz

Mrs Elvina Lambkin Dies of Tuberculosis at 40

After two years of illness Mrs Elvina Lambkin 40 wife of Walter Lambkin 1020 Grove street La Crosse died at 6 pm yesterday She leaves a husband and two young children The funeral will be held Saturday at 2 pm from the residence and 2 30 pm from English Lutheran West Avenue South Rev J J Clemens will officiate burial in Oak Grove cemetery

Elvina Lambkin Walter Lambkin Grove Street la Crosse West Avenue South J. J. Clemens Oak Grove Cemetery

Fraternal Reserve Initiates Class Tonight

Badger Council No. 61 of the Fraternal Reserve initiates a new class at the council hall on Main street. District Manager A C Radke led Western Wisconsin field work. The council will host social events for fall and winter.

Badger Council No. 61 Fraternal Reserve Association Main Street A. C. Radke Wisconsin

Christian Endeavor Meeting at Miss Larsen Home

The regular monthly meeting of the Christian Endeavor Society of North Presbyterian will be held Friday evening October 2 at the home of Miss Alma Larsen 1541 Wood Street A large attendance is desired Mr and Mrs Bloomer of this city stopped at Winona to visit friends while on their honeymoon.

Christian Endeavor Society of the North Presbyterian Church Alma Larsen Wood Street Mrs. Bloomer Winona

Robert Ewing Named National Committeeman and Leader

Robert Ewing of the Daily States New Orleans is elected by the Louisiana delegation as national committeeman. At 49 he serves on the Democratic campaign executive committee and owns the Daily States and Shreveport Times with a long career from telegraph operator to AP editor and publisher.

Robert Ewing Daily States New Orleans Ewing Louisiana Denver Mack Associated Press The Shreveport Times

Forgetful Mr Tippet Sparks Wife’s Tearful Moment

A scene from Life depicts Mr Tippet apologizing to his wife as he admits his growing forgetfulness. He reveals a small package of cigars, confessing he almost forgot to buy them and failed to attend several errands her list implied.

October Weather Summary From La Crosse Bureau Records

Weather data from 35 years at La Crosse show October conditions with an average temperature of 50. The record notes 1900 as the warmest year and 1873 as the coldest. Frost dates, precipitation, snowfall, wind speeds, and daily patterns are summarized, and Anton Linker is reported returning from a Pacific coast trip.

Weather Bureau la Crosse

Prescription Druggist Ad Promotes Early Doctor Involvement

An advertisement urges immediate doctor consultation for family members and stresses rapid treatment to prevent severe disease. It claims over 106000 prescriptions prepared and promotes correct medicine compounding by Prescription Druggist at 503 Main.

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Kings Jonathans Grimes Goldden John C. Burns IE Cream & Butter Company Mme. B. Soule OS Front ST Women’s New Garment Store Reiman & Tordt Main St Young Women’s Christian Association Cecelia Quartet Cecilia Quartet Lavake Soderberg Austin Backus Worthington Hayrack Party Euripides Irvine Elgin Waltham W. T. Irvine Illinois Cat Glass Fred Hartwell South Eighth Street Morikubo Davenport Grace Grombach Racine Harry Wiley H. Guthneck Harper's Ferry Curtiss Third Regiment Indianapoliss O. I. Fritz S. G. Eaton Anna Siegel City News ST. Paul C. E. Meeting Annie Mack Berlein Nance la Crosse Theatre Miaco & Dabloda la Cresse Hagar Street Wood Yard DEM Comittee Anton Linker Pacific Coast the Doctor
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