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La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 15, 1908

Page

5

Ford personals and city notes in La Crosse area

The Car of Quality ads mix with local society notes. Various names visit or leave La Crosse, attendments at churches, hotels, or firms, and multiple residents travel to Duluth, Chicago, and Milwaukee area. Mentions include Maud J. Boyd piano teacher, nurses, clerks, and business visits, with brief notices on births and hospital stays.

FORD Main Street Nicholas Debold Cassville Wis F. FE. Hazelhurst Cleveland Ohio Maud J. Boyd Pine St Mark Lawler Heileman Brewing ‘Company Duluth R. L. Kenyon Chicago Kankakee Michigan City Muskegon Lake Henry Lake Geneva

Doctor Thill to Locate Hospital in Alma Wis

Word from Alma Wisconsin reports that the famed plaster doctor is locating in Selate near the river. The notice says a railroad will build a hospital with aid if he agrees to stay and practice there.

Alma Wis Ern Wisconsin Selate

CITY NEWS INITIATE TONIGHT AT MAIN STREET COUNCIL HALL

The Badger Council of the Fraternal Reserve Association will initiate a large class of candidates at their council hall on Main Street. A ladies committee will serve refreshments and the social committee will provide entertainment for members. Fred Smith, a former La Crosse printer, was sentenced to three years at Stillwater for forging a check at Vinnerd Minnesota. The La Crosse union ball at Linker Hall Orchestra provided music with orangeade served from a cozy nook. The street car company plans to run cars on the new Twenty third Street line to Gaitholig cemetery by next week.

Badger Council The Fraternal Reserve Association Main Street Fred Smith la Crosse Stillwater Vinnerd, Minn la Crosse Union Linker

The Gray's Yerba Santa Cough Cure Ad

An old advertisement promotes Gray's Yerba Santa Cough Cure as a reliable remedy. It touts a proven track record of curing coughs, urges immediate use, and offers bottles priced at 50 cents or one dollar from Chas Beyschlag, a druggist at 503 Main.

Chas. Beyschlag

Phillippi Weds In Waukon Iowa Bride From Local City

Announcement in the Waukon Iowa paper reports the marriage of Mrs. Madge Hadley of Waukon to L. P. Phillippi former directory man of the city. They will reside in La Crosse after the ceremony.

Waukon Iowa Madge Hadley L. P. Phillippi la Crosse

Pioneers Lose to Peerless in Local Bowling League

The Pioneers were defeated by the Peerless team last night in local bowling league play with scores not fully listed.

Pioneers

Organ Recital Series Starts at First Congregational Church

Prof. H. Packman opens a series of organ recitals at the First Congregational church on Thursday October 29 assisted by soprano Estelle Solon and violinist Jacob Reuter.

H. Packman First Congregational Church Estelle Solon Jacob Reuter

Mrs Carl Anderson Hostesses Friendly Evening At Home

Mrs Carl Anderson was pleasantly surprised by a group of friends at her home on 419 North Fifteenth street Refreshments were served and the evening included cards and games for entertainment

Carl Anderson North Fifteenth Street

Mrs Langenbach Hosts Two Pleasant Bridge Parties

Mrs Alfred Langenbach hosted two bridge evenings this week with eight tables of five hundred at each event. Prizes were awarded at every table. The top scores came from Mrs Dengler and Miss Wheeler on Monday, and Mrs E J Evans and Mrs Frank Funk on Wednesday.

Alfred Langenbach Dengler Miss Wheeler Langenbach E. J. Evans Frank Funk

Coffee gatherings honor two local hostesses yesterday

Mrs. George Gord and Mrs. F. H. Scofield entertained about twenty five friends yesterday afternoon at a coffee at Mrs. Scofield’s home. Miss Eunice Nelson also hosted a coffee yesterday afternoon at her Western avenue south home with a dozen guests attending.

George Gord F. H. Scofield

Social notes from city with out of town trips and moves

Mr and Mrs Henry Rooney and son Henry Jr travel to Minneapolis for a few days. Mr F P Hixon goes to Memphis on a Lamb pleasure boat. Mr and Mrs T E Brittingham of Madison visit Mr and Mrs J M Hixon. Miss Marie Politzky heads to Crookston Minnesota for the winter to stay with her brother, a sudden departure surprise to friends. Mrs M E Mosher has taken rooms on Main and Sixth after selling her residence in the south part of the city.

Ella Nelson Oak Ridge la Crosse Flora Mackay Mound Prairie Ole Runingen Crystal Valley C. W. Smith Minneapolis Smith Millie Rosein C .O. Blagsvedt Decorah Pipin H. Larson Mabel V. M. Sloskoff Burr Oak A P. Qualey Spring Grove J. T. Nuzum la Farge John Accole Alma N. J. Dunlap Henry Rooney Henry, Jr F. P. Hixon Memphis Lamb T. E. Brittingham Madison J. M. Hixon Marie Politzky Crookston Minn M. E. Mosher Main Sixth Streets

Flyer Red Wing shows potential for 95 mile run to La Crosse

J R Trautner writes friends that favorable weather may allow the new Flyer Red Wing to complete the Red Wing to La Crosse voyage in five hours or less. The 95 mile trip would include steps, aided by a 27 mile per hour current, with may be sailed Friday or Saturday.

J. R. Trautner Red Wing Boat Company Red Wing la Crosse

Funeral Tomorrow for Frouke Sitelling at New Amsterdam

The funeral of Frouke Sitelling, a ware pioneer and New Amsterdam resident, will be held tomorrow at 2 p m at New Amsterdam. A large gathering is expected as the deceased leaves a wide circle of friends in the county.

Frouke Sitellingware New Amsterdam

Johnny Kelly Leads in La Crosse Tribune Vote Contest

Johnny Kelly, a warm member, leads a popular voting contest run by the La Crosse Daily Tribune. Four Shetland ponies and carts will be given to four top vote getters from districts including Iowa Minnesota, with contestants from Waukon and Lansing. Rallying support could push Kelly into the pony prize soon.

Johnny Kelly la Crosse Daily Tribune Iowa Minnesota Waukon Lansing Johnny the Tribune Democrat

Mark Twain tale contrasts Christian Science and spiritualism

A Duluth man recalls Mark Twain joking that Christian Scientists claim science while a Hartford widow proved hair grows after death. He recounts a seance where a medium allegedly materialized and Joseph kissed the bereaved widow, leaving her with stories of his new beard and beard.

Mark Twain Minnetonka Duluth Hartford Joe New York Tribune

Nebraska Doubtful Bryan Leading In Lincoln Analysis

In Lincoln eight years after a bold Bryan prophecy the Nebraska front remains competitive. Democrats, optimistic about Bryan, fusion with populists, and a strong campaign fund, face Republican strength led by Governor Sheldon. Congressional fights in six districts hinge on Bryan’s home base and statewide sentiment.

H. G. McVicker Lincoln Neb Nebraska Bryan William McKinley Democratic State Committee Thomas E. Watson St. Louis William J. Bryan Shallenberger Ashton C. Shallenberger Sheldon W. J. Bryan Cuba Congress Gilbert M. Hitchcock

Doctors in the Future Great Doctors of History

A Detroit Free Press reflection imagines a future era when medicine eliminates disease and honors physicians who served humanity in difficult times. It contemplates a golden age and the enduring legacy of doctors who advanced public health.

Detroit Free Press Earth

Lucky Statesman Skeletons Shrouded in Closet

A witty Washington Post item notes a fortunate statesman who can still keep his skeletons in the closet in these days of scrutiny, reflecting on political reputations and public accountability.

Washington, D. C Post

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