Society Arewell Party For Miss Martha Wiggert
Miss Martha Wiggert of 525 North Eighth street was surprised Thursday evening by friends including Miss Iverson Agnes Berelson Edna Joholm Freda Schroeder Len Christianson Helen Frey Tillie Suchoda and Jennie Christianson. She received a beautiful jewelry case as a keepsake before leaving the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Wiggert
525 North Eighth Street
Misse Iverson
Agnes Berelson
Edna Joholm
Freda Schroeder
Len Christianson
Helen Frey
Tillie 5Uchoda
Jennie Christianson
Uncheon at County Club With Bridge Event
Mrs. Van Steenwyk hosted a lunch and bridge gathering at the country club on Thursday, followed by a bridge session. The event focused on socializing and card play among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncheon
Dinner at the Stoddard Honors Mr. F P Hixon
Mrs G C Hixon hosted a ten cover dinner at the Stoddard last evening for the birth day of her son Mr F P Hixon. A large birthday cake with a single candle marked the occasion and chrysanthemums decorated the room. Guests included Mr and Mrs F2 Hixon their daughters Miss Brothy and Miss Ellen Mr and Mrs J B Hixon Mr and Mrs D Cunningham Mr A F Esperson and Mrs C Hixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stoddard
G. C. Hixon
F. P. Hixon
F.2. Hixon
Brothy
Ellen
High School Dance Draws Large Castle Hall Turnout
A Saturday evening dance at Castle hall drew a large attendance from the high school crowd. The event, the first dance of the season, brought many students and guests together for an enjoyable evening of dancing and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Hall
Rummage Sales Planned at 515 Main Street This Week
The Congregational Church ladies start a rummage sale Tuesday at 515 Main Street. The First Methodist Church women hold a large rummage sale Friday and Saturday at the same address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Congregational Church
Main Street
Ladies of the First M. E. Church
Jamaican coffee plantation owner urges Postum switch
A Jamaican plantation owner says four years ago he learned coffee harmed his health, quit, and has used Postum since. He explains caffeine in coffee irritates the nervous system and digestion, urging others to switch to Postum, which he calls drug-free and tasty when boiled 15 minutes. He cites The Road to Wellville as reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamaica
Wellville
Opening Elkstag Is A Big Success
The first Elk Stag of the season at the Elks club Saturday evening drew a large crowd and was one of the most successful entertainments in years. The club rooms featured palm and flower decorations, with attractions including violin solos by Prof. E Dirks piano selections by Walter Goetzinger and vocal numbers by B H Guess. A boxing exhibition topped the program, an excellent midnight lunch was served, and a delegation from the Winona lodge attended. The committee plans another social within weeks and preparations begin for the annual Thanksgiving turkey raffle and banquet. An informal dancing party is set for Friday with the same decorations likely to remain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks’ Club
The
Elks
E. Dirks
Walter Goetzinger
B. H. Guess
Winona Lodge
Elkdom
Christchurch rummage sale at Rehfus building
The ladies of Christchurch will hold a rummage sale Friday and Saturday of this week in the Rehfus building on South Fourth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Ladies of
Christchurch
Rehfus
Fourth Street
Lecture series planned by First Baptist Church Men’s Club
The Men’s Club of First Baptist Church schedules a three month lecture course in the church replacing the Y M C A program. Oct 17 Nancy Hanks and the Nineteenth Century with H R Pattengill of Lansing. Nov 12 The Man in the Saddle by Rev C H Beale of Milwaukee. Dec 12 Duty Brains and Boodle by Rev W B Riley of Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Baptist Church
Nancy Hanks
H. R. Pattingill
Lansing
Mich
C. H. Beale
Milwaukee
W. B. Riley
Minneapolis
Beale
Congregational Church
Riley
City
H. R. Pattengill
Local ladies return from trips with health notes
Mrs Amelia Powell came back after a year away with reports of Mrs J W Toms of Detroit and Pontiac in a helpless blind state and a stroke. Mrs George W Burton returned home after weeks away and Mr and Mrs P R Linker visit Chicago. Dorcas Prill of Sparta visited during the teachers convention with Mrs Frame and Nina Frame returning from Sparta. H N Jefferson also returned to Sparta after attending the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Powell
Detroit
Pontiac
Mich
J. W. Toms
Toms
George W. Burton
Dorcas Prill
Sparta
Presbyterian Synod of Wisconsin Ends Successful Meeting
The Wisconsin Presbyterian synod annual meeting in Milwaukee closed with Rev. G. M. Colville of Racine selected as moderator to succeed the late Rev. M. Humphrey. The 1908 meeting will be in Marinette. Sabbath school work was debated, with Rev. Dr. Thomas elected chairman of a committee to report next year. About 300 attendees, home missions discussed, with La Crosse delegates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Synod of Wisconsin Presbyterian Church
Milwaukee
G. M. Colville
Racine
M. Humphrey
Ashland
Marinette
Wis
Dr. Thomas
W. E. Walker
W. D. Thomas
S. L. McKee
West Salem
J. K. Fowles
Presence of Mind in a Brief Domestic Remark
A short dialogue shows Mrs de Flatte-All ending her union and preparing to return to her mother while requesting a final quick adjustment to her braces before departure. The exchange emphasizes a formal, restrained tone and social propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. de Flatte
Mr. de Flatte
La Crosse & Southeastern Railway Submits Rate Cut
The La Crosse and Southeastern Railway becomes the first in the state to meet the rate commission’s order reducing the minimum freight charge from 40 to 25 cents. The change takes effect for state business and will cover interstate shipments after November 15. the 40 cent rate remains where shipments cross two rail lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
la Crosse & Southeastern Railway Company
Rate Commission
Yeomen Ladies Host Bazaar and Events at Local Hall
Mrs C W Willey hosted the Brotherhood of American Yeomen ladies at 1602 West Avenue South on Wednesday afternoon. Next Wednesday Mrs J R Foster will host a coffee at 910 Adams Street. A bazaar is set for November 12 13 and 14 at their hall with extension due to Mayflower Camp Royal Neighbors and Mystic Workers participation. A Yeomen dance drew about 100 couples to the hall Thursday night for a fine evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Willey
Kids Play Football Third Ward Juniors Triumph 20 to 15
The Third ward juniors defeated the Second ward 20 to 15 in a football game won by J. Casper. Lineup for the Third ward included Q. Lenz at center Fred Romanosky at quarterback W. Brisch left end R. Barney right end A. Goldberg tackle W. Goldberg right tackle H. Panzlau right guard W. Romanosky left guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Ward
Second Ward
J. Casper
Q. Lenz
Fred Romanosky
W. Brisch
R. Barney
A. Goldberg
W. Goldberg
H. Panzlau
W. Romanosky
Age and Youth Through a Veteran’s Vantage
A brief musing on perceptions of aging noting how elders insist the aged remain young in spirit. The quote contrasts societal ideas of age with personal resilience, reflecting a timeless view on aging and vitality.
Fresh Taffies Pfund's and city visitors roll call
Local personals note numerous visitors and residents in La Crosse for a few days. Names include O N Farkenbridge Wabasha S Neumanian Sheboygan Carl Bond Sterling Il G O Fortney Elroy J P Carvey Lansing E J Halls Beloit Dr Bert C Everall Des Moines A Berelin Appleton R S Chrisen Blue Earth Steitzer Wabash William Macherin Rochester H J Fox Viroqua H H Haas Lanesboro H J Beckwith Mindoro Burr Oak Dr Will Powell and more. Shorthand classes begin Oct 14 Toland Night School.
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Taffies
Pfund
O. N. Farkenbridge
Wabasha
Neumanian
Sheboygan
Carl Bond
Sterling
G. O. Fortney
Elroy
Gateway City
J. P. Carvey
Lansing
E. J. Halls
Beloit
Bert C. Everall
Des Moines
Hollister
John C. Clarke
Madison
la Crosse
E. May
Mankato
Kirk
S. A. Berelin
Appleton
Lauring
Ind
H. Haas
Lanesboro
H. J. Beckwith
Board of Public Works
Mindoro
Burr Oak
Will Powell
Steitzer
Wabash
G. O. Krogstad
Tomahawk
William Coy
Spring Grove
John Legler
Phelan
Texas
Peter Newbure
Cameron Avenue
Messrs
F. H
A. R. Nullin
Patch Grove
J. A. Lilley
McGregor
C. S. Cameron
Waukesha
Earl Fox
Holister
Rocky Mountain
A. Ratcliffe
Bruce
H. Wellington
Rockford
Toland
Bb. J. Toland
W. J. .Rue
Merrill
C. U. Rawlinson
St. Francis Hospital
A. J. Steele
Milwaukee
Otto Schaefer
Chicago
Reverend Moller Condemns Faith Healing Fakers
The sermon denounces faith healing fakers and argues Christ’s healing signified spiritual renewal, not medical replacement. It emphasizes St Luke as a physician, praises medical professionals, and urges Christian readers to support medicine as part of divine progress while warning against anti-Christian cults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Red Cross
Wisconsin teachers meet in Milwaukee November meeting
The Wisconsin Teachers association will hold its annual meeting from November 7 to 9 in Milwaukee. Abolish tutoring at La Crosse High School will begin after the current semester. Prof Benezet orders teachers to ensure students attend all recitations for examinations after February. Alderman Harry Palmer and Attorney Frank E Withrow return from Iowa after a successful hunting trip, reporting a five to six foot blue crane and other game but will not reveal hunting grounds. River traffic is light with boats in winter quarters. the La Crosse steamer has ceased packet service for the season. A sermon urges Christians to test medicine versus unscientific healers by sending them to plague fields and battlefields to prove their claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Teacher's Association
The
la Crosse High School
Benezet
Harry Palmer
Frank E. Withrow
Points
Iowa
la Crosse
Wabasha
India
Elijah
Baal
Mt. Carmel
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John C. Burns
Fruit House
I. Fourth ST
Society
Arewell Party
N. S. Bottling Works
Rose ST
Young Men’s Club OF
Mrs. P. R. Linker
H. N. Jefferson
Presbyterian Finish Synod
Southeastern
Brotherhood OF American Yeomen
Martinique Broadway
Ee Herald Square
New York
Martinique
William Agent & Son Cnc
St. Denis
Rev. N. C. Moller
America
Christ
St. Peter
St. Luke
St. Paul
Hobart
Trinity College
Dublin
Th's Tay
Tech
Christendom
China
Africa
City News
Elgin
Waltham
W. T. Irvine, Jeweler
Kreutz
Little Buster
LE Page
Glenroy
Russell
Harvey Brandon
Norway
Albini the Great
Pearl ST
Brown
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