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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 03, 1908

Page

5

Local Bowlers Meeting Postponed to Sunday Morning

The meeting of city bowlers originally set for Thursday evening has been postponed to Sunday at 10:30 a.m. at Hunt's alleys. In other news, the will of Schlabach, who died on September 9, has been filed in probate court.

Hunt's Alleys Schlabach Gay's Mills Crawford County la Crosse County Elke’ Club Gertrude Fritz Hi Goddard Marsh Earl Mengel Hilda Dowe Bangor West Salem

Estate distributes funds to widow and children

The estate valued at about $22,000 will give the widow life interest and use of the estate while two children receive $1,000 each and seven others receive $728 apiece. After her life interest, the assets will be divided among the children.

Lowery Charles Lowery Mendota Black Rier Bottoms Galesille

Ford Car Ad and Local Social Notes in La Crosse

Local notices list Ford dealer E H Jackel and services at 1100 So 6th plus rental space available. Numerous short visits, business calls, and social notices from La Crosse and surrounding towns including West Salem Caledonia and Bangor. Names include C F White, Lizzie Man, Alvin Man, Jno Bayer, John Scott, L C Sander, R M Taylor, Mrs H Trepte, Mrs John Wilhelm, Mrs W A Wiggenhorn, Dr George Powell, Rev A Hochenberger, and many others with brief travel and hospital updates.

FORD E. H. Jackel C. F. White la Crosse Norwalk J. H. Hannel Wis Lizzie Alvin Man West Salem Fourth King Jno A. Bayer Bat John Scott L. C. Sander R. M. Taylor George Powell A. Hochenberger Freeburg A. C. Tamerassen Caledonia Minn Nicholas Krier Leiria Oe John Wilhelm H. Trepte Bangor W. A. Wiggenhorn St. Francis Hospital Gateway City Hugo Schick Europe Joseph Frisch Bruno Neb

Robertson Addresses High School On Drama Uplift

Prof Benezet secured Mr Donald Robertson the eminent exponent of the classic drama to speak to high school students yesterday afternoon. The address was thoroughly appreciated and focused on the higher drama and its uplift.

Benezet Donald Robertson

Society Notes Highlight Teas and Club Activities

A quiet week in society with five o clock teas hosted by Mrs. Frank E. Smith drawing about fifty guests. The Donald Robertson theater company was hosted by Mrs. D A McDonald and Miss Katherine McDonald. The Presbyterian church installed Rev. D C Jones with music and refreshments. Mrs. B M McDonald announced a juvenile dancing school starting Oct 10 at the Masonic temple. The Woman's club to meet next Wednesday with Mrs. F H Pope.

Frank E. Smith D. A. McDonald Katherine McDonald Donald Robertson Theater Company Woman's Club Twentieth Century Club Presbyterian Church Rev D. C. Jones B. M. McDonald Masonic Temple McDonald F. H. Pope

Mrs Ames to Speak on Home Nursing at YWCA

Mrs Ames of Peoria Illinois will give the first of four free talks on Home Nursing at the YWCA Monday evening. The YWCA Glee Club meets October 12 and the extension committee convenes Tuesday at 7 pm. Rev Jones will conduct the Sunday gospel meeting at the YWCA at 4 pm.

Y. W. C. A. Glee Club Jones

Pleasant Serenade for Mr. Robert Braun at South Sixth Home

On Wednesday evening the Norma nna Singing Society serenaded Mr. Robert Braun at 1024 South Sixth Street. After several selections and speeches he was presented with a fine meerschaum pipe that he values highly.

Normanna Singing Society Robert Braun South Sixth Street

Jolly Sextette Entertained by Miss Connely at Jackson Street

The Jolly Sextette club enjoyed a pleasant evening hosted by Miss Catherine Connely at her Jackson street home with musical entertainment and good company.

Jolly Catherine Connely Jackson Street

Mrs Smith Hosts Two Elegant Five O'clock Teas

Mrs Frank E Smith hosted two large five o'clock teas on Wednesday and Thursday with rooms decorated richly in flowers ferns and palms. Assistants on day one included Mrs W A Pryor Miss Lark Smith Mrs Fred A Smith Miss Anna Grams and Miss Edna Walier. Day two helpers were Mrs B C Smith Mrs Frank Cook Miss Lilly Smith Mrs Frank E Davis Mrs Will Smith and Mrs Bailey.

Frank E. Smith W. A. Pryor Lark Smith Fred A. Smith Anna Grams Edna Walier B. C. Smith Frank Cook Lilly Smith Frank E. Davis Will Smith Bailey

Card Parties Honor Miss Clara Pick of West Bend

Thursday afternoon Mrs. Paul Pamperin hosted two card tables for Miss Clara Pick of West Bend. Miss Anna Pamperin won first prize. The next day Miss Jennie Heilemann hosted three card tables with prizes won by Miss Ida Zeisler and Mrs. Anna Legler.

Paul Pamperin Clara Pick West Bend Anna Pamperin Miss Pick Jennie Heilemann Ida Zeisler Anna Legler

Mrs Marcus Anderson Hosts Friends At Home

Yesterday afternoon Mrs Marcus Anderson entertained a number of friends at her home. Delicious refreshments were served. Mrs Anderson has been an invalid for a number of years but enjoys seeing her friends and always entertains them hospitably.

Marcus Anderson Anderson

Mrs D A McDonald and Miss Katherine McDonald Entertain Guests

Mrs D A McDonald and Miss Katherine McDonald entertained Donald Robertson and members of the company at supper after the play. La Crosse’s representative citizens were invited to meet the distinguished strangers, who in private life are as delightful as on stage. The rooms were adorned with roses and flowers, a bright fire added warmth after the chilly night. A delicious supper followed.

D. A. McDonald Katherine McDonald Donald Robertson la Crosse

Informal Social Affair Attracts Local Notables

The gathering was social and informal with many attendees. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Donald Robertson, Grace Isabell Colbron, Virginia Brooks, Marion Redlich, Alice John, Maud Billings, William Owen, Herman Lieb, Ralph Bradley, and Frank Hardin, along with the Garland and Anderson families and others from West Salem and Brooklyn.

Donald Robertson Grace Isabell Colbron Virginia Brooks Marion Redlich Alice John Maud Billings William Owen Herman Lieb Ralph Bradley Frank Hardin Hamlin Garland West Salem Moller S. W. Anderson L. F. Easton Sarah Easton Anne Paul Gertrude Lucy Hogan Bray Brooklyn Crosby van Steenwyk G. M. Woodward

La Crosse Woman's Club Meeting Postponed to Friday

The La Crosse Woman's Club meeting planned for Wednesday was postponed to Friday due to the death of Mr. M. M. Mathews. The group met Friday afternoon at Mrs. C. Bile's home with Mrs. Chubb leading the first lesson. Mrs. Bentley oversaw magazine work, Mrs. Parker read "The Quaker's Bride," and Mrs. Pope presented a paper on "Our Pilgrim Ancestors."

la Crosse

Birthday gatherings honor Mrs. S. W. Anderson and friends

Thursday Mrs. S. W. Anderson entertained a few informally for her birthday. This afternoon Mrs. Emma Law and Mrs. W. R. Finch hosted in honor of Dr. Mary Piper Houck and Mrs. Abby Burton.

S. W. Anderson Emma Law W. R. Finch Mary Piper Houck Abby Burton

Parcel Shower for Miss McLees

Tuesday evening a pleasant parcel shower was held at the home of Mrs. J. Spire Colman in honor of Miss Ollie McLees who will soon be married. Guests presented a variety of gifts and the occasion was described as warmly successful.

Socials Honor Mrs Cross at New Home Fitting

A gathering honored Mrs John Cross with a party celebrating the furnishing of her new residence. Attending were Mr and Mrs Harry Worthington, Mrs J Spire Colmar, Mrs Wilma Colman, the Davis sisters, Clara Kellogg, Ruth Bradfield, Ruth Maxwell, Bessie Liddell, Cora Pangsberg, Stella Trane, Maud and Edna Darling, Olga Berg, Ella Peterson, Mabel Nice, Hazel Vetchell, Eva Gayman, Miss Holtz, Miss Collins, Miss Lee Esperseth and Miss McLees.

John Cross Harry Worthington J. Spire Colmar Willama Colman Misses Davis Clara Kellogg Ruth Bradfield Ruth Maxwell Bessie Liddell Cora Pangsberg Stella Trane Maud Edna Darling Olga Berg Ella Peterson Mabel Nice Hazel Vetchell Eva Gayman Miss Holtz Miss Collins Lee Esperseth Miss McLees

West Salem Attends Robertson Performance

West Salem guests attend Donald Robertson show last evening. Mrs. L. F. Eas … Garland writes a play to be staged later by Mr. Donaldson. Mr. and Mrs. Lt. M. Berger depart for Chicago today.

Hamlin Garland West Salem Donald Robertson L. F. Eas- Garland Mr. Garland Donaldson Lt. M. Berger Chicago

Doctor’s prompt care and reliable prescriptions urged

The ad urges consulting a doctor immediately for any family member to prevent dangerous delays. It stresses correct prescription handling and notes over 106000 preparations have been made, promising effective results and doctor satisfaction. CHAS. BEYSCHLAG, Prescription Druggist, 503 Main.

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