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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1909

Page

5

Pleasure Excursion Arrives With Notables From Several Towns

A merry party of excursionists arrived Tuesday on the Nectar Number 2 pleasure launch. They left at four o clock after visiting friends. Guests included J. M. Frederick of Waukon, Chris Salzberger of Postville, E. G. Guentzel of Boscobel, D. A. Holmes of Lansing, H. Collis of Dubuque, and Dr. and Mrs. C. Lytle of Lansing.

St. C. Ede Mr. Ede J. M. Frederick Waukon Chris Salzberger Postville E. G. Guentzel Boscobel Wis D. A. Holmes Lansing H. Collis

Mrs. McConnell Hosts Final Fall Tea

Mrs. J. E. McConnell entertained yesterday afternoon for a closing series of social teas. The event was hosted by Mrs. Campbell of Grand Forks, N. P., sister of the hostess, with help from Mrs. Annie Hanscome and Mrs. Margaret. The rooms were attractively decorated with fall flowers.

Local social notes list notable residents and guests

Crosby, Mary Evans, Margery Gordon, Henrietta Martindale, Helen Harison and Mrs. Fred Servis appear among the names in a society page listing of residents and recent visitors.

Porch party honors Mrs. Marion Osgoodby

Mrs Mollie Austin hosted a casual porch par yesterday at her Y W C A studio in honor of Mrs Marion Osgoodby. About a dozen guests attended as they sat on the porch and worked on fancy work in a pleasant informal gathering.

Mollie Austin Marion Osgoodby

Social Notes From Local and Regional Visits

The Misses May and Lottie Arend travel to Rockford and Chicago for a two week stay. Mrs Emma Moore and daughter Mrs Burroughs of Sparta visited the city yesterday. Miss Purcell and Mr Baker of Rochester Minnesota returned home after visiting Mrs L A Nelson. Miss Bertha Hickisch returned from Seattle. The Woman's union of the First Congregational church was entertained at the parsonage by Mesdames Faville Holbrook and Lawrence. The Woman's guild of Christ church met at the Guild rooms hosted by Mesdames Hogan and Marston. Miss Anna Larson leaves for Chicago to attend school. Mrs Harry Spence visited her mother Mrs Lucy Beckett at Hokah.

May Lottie Arend Rockford Chicago Emma Moore Burroughs Sparta Purcell Mr. Baker Rochester Minn L. A. Nelson Bertha Hickisch Seattle Woman's Union First Congregational Church Henry Faville H. H. Holbrook T. B. Lawrence Woman's Guild of Christchurch J. J. Hogan E. E. Marston Anna Larson Harry Spence Lucy Beckett Hokah L. Wasler Emil Engel Spring Grove la Crosse Helmer Peterson Caledonia Peter Molitor Mollie Eva Bennett South 12Th Lena Hoffman Sigrid Iverson Cecelia Rensle Paul S. C. Knudsen South Fourth Theresa Tracey John Jeide Lancaster Wis Tenth and Badger Streets H. Watkins Winnipeg W. Wolff David Krick Belle Fouche S. D Geo. Powell Edwin Mary Theresa Mannix Underwood Russell Rees Aurora Burlington County Agricultural School Onalaska Gateway City Trfr John C. Kroner Twelfth Brotherhood of Railway Carmen Milwaukee Road V. Tausche Hardware Co Tribune Gertrude Buehler Louisa Neumeister Alma Charles David Ender Bush Valley Rose Rowland Houston John Ender Ender Morton Gilberg Harmony Camp K. P. Hall John Olstad Harry Albertson Manda Dahl Strum H. Albertson M. Rudisuhle John Union Ridge Fred Trumps Sophia Chamberlain George Novak Edward Cronon A. T. Twesme Galesville Leonard Kleeber Reedsburg E. C. Higbee F. R. Williams T. E. Tobias Milwaukee W. J. Felton Owatonna

Judge Reed to Sit in Montello October 25

Circuit court Judge E C Higbee will travel to Montello October 25 to hold court for Judge Fowler who exchanges with him. On that date Judge Reed will arrive to preside for Judge Higbee in cases where the local judge was interested before leaving the bench. Reed will preside here for two weeks.

E. C. Higbee Circuit Court Montello Fowler Reed Higbee

Cocaine Fiend to Address Meeting at City Mission

The City Mission week features a Thursday evening testimony and song led by George W. Angel of Chicago to address a converted cocaine fiend. Friday hosts a Young Peoples meeting and Sunday offers a Bible study class led by H. Norton.

George W. Angel Chicago Young Peoples Meeting H. Norton

Personal notes highlight local social links and events

The item lists numerous social happenings and visits in La Crosse including Midshipman Heiberg joining his ship, Mrs. Dennis visiting from Rushford, and Dr. Geo Powell in town. It notes theater and school activities, property transactions, and upcoming meetings, with many locals and visiting guests named.

Pyramid Pile Cure Offers Free Trial for Piles Relief

A mail in offer promotes Pyramid Pile Cure with free trial packages in plain wrappers. It claims instant relief and a permanent cure without surgery, then prompts purchase of a 50 cent box at drugstores.

Pyramid Drug Coupon Offer From Marshall Ad

Public notice invites readers to fill blank lines with their name and address to receive a free trial package of Pyra mid Pile Cure mailed in a plain wrapper from Pyramid Drug Company in Marshall Michigan. The form asks for name street city and state.

Pyramid Drug Company Pyramid Bidg Marshall, Mich

Iowa Slim identified as River Junction victim Frank Davis

Frank Davis, known as Iowa Slim, has been confirmed as the man killed at River Junction. Records show he was sentenced in La Crosse on May 14, 1899, to one year in the state penitentiary for burglarizing the office of Davis and Sorensen. Those who knew him say he had little schooling and was a known rough character.

Frank Davis River Junction Iowa Slim la Crosse Davis Sorensen Iowa

North Western Line Excursion Rates and Ticket Details

Tickets go on sale October 14 to 20 with return by October 26. Inquires and full information available from any ticket agent. The route includes Spring Valley Spring Grove Bo Kansas City Mo Minneapolis St Paul and other points, with emphasis on first class pianos at discounted prices for local purchasers.

Spring Valley Spring Grove Bo- Kansas City Minneapolis St

Fall Opening of the Y W C A Entertainment

The Y W C A hosts a fall opening this evening with a house warming. The home is decorated with autumn leaves and flowers and light refreshments will be served. Invited are all women especially teachers and Normal school pupils. The program includes an address of welcome, piano solo by Prof Lyle Earle Gorton, educational department remarks, violin solo by Prof Harry A Ross, physical department remarks, a vocal solo by Miss Anna L Beebe, and a reading by Mrs Jessica Ross.

Association Lyle Earle Gorton Committee On Education Robert Lowry Harry A. Ross Gynasium Anna L. Beebe Jessica Ross

Road Advocates to Visit La Crosse for County Roads Talk

County Chairman R. W. Davis of Bangor reports the legislative committee on good roads will stop in La Crosse for a meeting to discuss La Crosse county roads. The panel will report on statewide road conditions and highway status with building recommendations to the next legislative session.

R. W. Davis Bangor Legislative Committee On Good Roads la Crosse

One Woman in a Thousand Proves Logically Invincible

A terse remark highlights a rare woman whose logic stands out as nearly unmatched and formidable. The line underscores exceptional intellect and resilience, framing a profile of rare reasoning power.

Exaggerated tale sparks sharp reaction

A man called the story grossly exaggerated comparing it to an Oklahoma fortune, voicing blunt critique of the report's sensational framing.

Oklahoma

Consumptive's Battle For Life Narrated By Lewis Of Gloversville

Roswell H. Lewis of Gloversville New York describes his strike with consumption. After hemorrhages weight loss and near loss of one lung he credits Father John's Medicine with restoring his health by a total weight regain and a dramatic recovery praised at his church prayer meeting.

Roswell H. Lewis Second Street Gloversville N. Y Lewis Adirondack Catskill Mountains Father John Mr. Lewis

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Tatoes Cape Cod John C. Burns INE Cream & Butter Company Thill-Manning-Whalen Co State Street Society H. ©. Evenson EVE Sight Specialist Main St.opstairs the Fashion Shop Women’s New Garment Store Reiman & Tordt Main St A. Edwards, M. Dd Loose Leaf Price Books S. J. de Ranitz & Co Main Street Heiberg Oyen Company Artemis Club Barron’s Dennis Rushford N. M. Scott State Presbyterian Men's League Goffee Masonic Temple Fred Lenz Crooked Creek Winona Will Powell William Martinson Irvine Waltham Hampden Elgin Gray Chas. Beyschlag Pruggist National Daily Show Edison United States National Phonograph Company Lakeside Avenue Orange, N. J Fred Leithold J. L. Utermoehl Board of Trade Upper Mississippi River Improvement Association AABN Iran de Luxe C. & J. Michel Brewing CO
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