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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1909

Page

4

Swartz Boma Nuptials Reported In City Society

Emil Boma and Lottie Swartz, noted local young couple, wed Tuesday morning as Rev. Sluyter officiated at St Joseph Tal. George Ross and Ida Boma served as witnesses. They plan a honeymoon in St Paul and Minneapolis before returning to South Seventh Street.

Swartz-Boma Emil Boma Lottie Swartz Sluyter St. Joseph Ca- Tal George Ross Ida Boma St. Paul Minneapolis J. J. Hogane

Dinner honors for Mr and Mrs E J Wil of Panama

Mrs Louise Withee hosted a refined dinner honoring Mr and Mrs E J Wil of Panama. Attending guests included Captain and Mrs I H ton, Mrs Abby Burton, Mr and Mrs Lees, Mr and Mrs Skinner, Mr and Mrs W R, Mrs David Law, Mrs Emily Reed, Mr C Lyndh, Mr and Mrs Montague, and Mr and Mrs 8 ale.

Louise Withee E. J. Wilof Panama I. H. Ton Abby Burton Andrew Lees J. Skinner W. R David Law Emily Reed Co. C. Lyndh R. Montague Ale

Mrs Pettingill Hosts Bridge Two Tables Prize to Appleby

Yesterday afternoon Mrs J L Pettingill entertained two tables at bridge with Mrs A D Appleby as guest of honor winning the first prize.

Bridge Company J. L. Pettingill Bridge A. D. Appleby

Afternoon Five Hundred Club Hosts Prize Winners

Mrs Frey of North Tenth street entertained the Wednesday Afternoon Five Hundred club yesterday. Mrs H W Reigel won first prize and Mrs W L Colburn took second.

Frey North Tenth Street H. W. Reigel W.L. Colburn

Social Briefs Highlight Summer Visits and Local Happenings

Mrs George Thurber spent the summer at Hastings and returned home yesterday. Miss Edna French, guest of Mrs Horace Holley, left for Utica. Mr Harry Holway is treated for rheumatism at Prairie du Chien. Miss Edna Davis of Sandusky visits the city. Miss Ida Lennon returned from St Louis after attending the Veiled Prophets ball. Silks for waists featured at Poehling's. St Pauls Universalist church Ladies circle to meet at Mrs Chamberlains Friday evening.

George Thurber Hastings Edna French Horace Holley Utica John Jay Paul Watertown Fla Paul Elsie Gile Scott Harry Holway Prairie du Chien Edna Davis Sandusky Ida Lennon St. Louis Poehling’s St. Paul's Universalist Church Alfred Mekvold Louise Koeller Loretta Rohr Wauwatasa Wis Macabees Fay Lewis Hugo Schaldach Eau Claire Geo. Powell Columbus Knights of Columbus Woodmen Hall Elks la Crosse Bush Valley Minn Batavian National Bank E. E. Orr Franklin Mound Prairie Peter Dille Arthur Spring Grove Johnson Tomasek Caledonia Gateway City Trfv B. Kelley New Albia O. Walden W. S. Kemp St. Francis Hospital Winona Keefe Business College Elks’ Hall Matt Crowley Hebron N. D William Knetche Preston W. W. Cargill Austin Cargill Ithaca N. Y Alice Murphy Rochester Wm. Kelley Murphy Misses Kelly Grand Forks F. Murphy

Marriage License Granted to Alfred Mekvold and Louise Koeller

Local news notes a marriage license issued yesterday to Alfred Mekvold and Louise Koeller. The item also lists visits, moves, and social events from La Crosse and nearby communities, including calls, travels, and upcoming dances at Elks hall.

Homemade Pine Syrup Cough Remedy Promises Rapid Relief

Plain syrup made from granulated sugar and warm water combined with Pinex provides quick cough relief. A teaspoon every one to three hours reportedly stops deep coughs within a day and helps colds, chest pains, and bronchial issues. Use real Pinex for best results. The mix costs about 54 cents and tastes child friendly.

River Improvements Hint at Prosperity If Bills Pass

A La Crosse observer notes $50,000 spent this year by the government fleet under Captain W. A. Thompson to improve upper river channels and harbors. Most funds went to wing dams and rip rap, with winter quarters set for Fountain City and Mountain City. Next season's work depends on Congress approving the river and harbor bill for more money.

W. A. Thompson St. Paul Missouri River Fountain City Thompson the Tribune Congress Mountain City la Crosse Harbor

Wisconsin Dealers Set La Crosse Convention December 14 16

The Wisconsin Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers association plans its first outside Milwaukee meeting in La Crosse December 14 to 16. 500 to 700 delegates from across the state are expected, with a monster exhibit of farm implements and vehicles led by leading manufacturers.

Wisconsin Retail Implement and Vehicle Dealers’ Association F. R. Lebenthall Eau Claire D. W. Allaby Mauston Charle Milwauee Lebenthall Hart Milwaukee Minnesota Iowa United States Germania Hall la Crosse Homer C. Hart A. Hirshheimer C. W. Ward Chaseburg

Foley's Honey and Tar Soothes Cough and Clears Air

Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a remedy to ease throat irritation and persistent cough. Claims to heal inflamed lungs and expel the cold from the system. Warns to refuse imitations and buy the genuine yellow package by O. T. Erhart.

Foley O. T. Erhart

Bangor La Crosse river bridge to receive cement floor

The contract to build a new cement floor for the La Crosse river bridge at Bangor was awarded to the La Crosse Bridge and Steel company. Their bid totals $1,000. The firm also secured a $1,000 contract to erect a steel bridge in Bergen Vernon county.

la Crosse River Bangor la Crosse Bridge and Steel Company Bridge and Steel Company Bergen Vernon County

Receiver for Bank in Mineral Point Arrives

John W. Schofield of Washington, D. C., appointed receiver of the de funct First National Bank in Mineral Point arrived in town early today but will not comment on the bank’s condition for some time.

BANK Mineral Point Wis John W. Schofield Washington, D. C First National Bank

Ray Shackley Named Assistant Cashier at Provident City Bank

Former La Crosse resident Ray Shackley, son of M. H. Shackley now in Milwaukee, has been chosen as assistant cashier for the new Provident City bank. The Texas town sees rapid growth with two general stores six or eight cottages a new hotel restaurant and bank building plus a planned preserving plant and soon starting railroad work. A subscriber suggests S Roden for snow ball to rose exchanges on the North side.

Ray Shackley la Crosse M. H. Shackley Milwaukee Provident City Texas the Tribune S. Roden

Alphonso Kelly Heads Home for Sunday with Relatives

Alphonso Kelly left today to spend Sunday with relatives near Caledonia, a short family visit noted in local listings.

Alphonso Kelly Caledonia

Winter meeting opened by West Avenue church society

The Young People's society of the West Avenue Norwegian Lutheran church begins its winter work with a first meeting after summer vacation tomorrow evening October 15 at the church parlors. A good program has been arranged and refreshments will be served. All are invited, with a special invitation to normal school students.

Young People’s Society of the West Avenue Norwegian Lutheran Church Normal School Chas. Beyschlag Main St

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