Wooltex fashion perks attract La Crosse visitors
Alice Wheeler notes many small affairs for visiting ladies this week. Guests Mrs. Butcher Mrs. O'Brien Mrs. Usher and Miss Jackman were praised for Wooltex garments worn at events hosted by Mrs. Jack Fetter Mrs. H. P. Bliss and Mrs. L. A. McIntosh. Doerflinger store window display highlighted the Wooltex label.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butcher
O’brien
Jack Fetter
Usher
H. P. Bliss
Jackman
L. A. McIntosh
Two Miners Die in Mysterious Wa I Fire at Wisconsin Camp
In Waukesha county a cookhouse shooting at the Milwaukee Light and Traction camp at Waterville crossing left Rompo Usranoff, 19, dead and Achisbiroff, 23, dead from a gunshot. Usranoff allegedly killed Achisbiroff then died by suicide. No witnesses, and motive uncertain. The two men were said to be companions calling each other brother and seen talking peacefully minutes before the incident. The case remains unsolved with mystery over accident or murder.
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Waukesha
Wis
Gray Heart
Milwaukee, Light, and Traction Company
Waterville Road
Rompo Usranoff
Usranoff
Achishiroff
Engagement announced for Alice MacHaffie and Lt Richard von Forester
Cards announce the engagement of Miss Alice Seymour MacHaffie to Richard von Forester first lieutenant in the German navy. MacHaffie visited with her parents and guests of Mrs Dorset and Miss Colwell. She is granddaughter of the late Hon Charles Seymour former U S consul to China. Mr and Mrs MacHaffie and Miss MacHaffie and Mrs Seymour plan a world trip and were recently in Berlin.
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Alice Seymour MacHaffie
Richard von Forester
Miss MacHaffie
Dorset
Colwell
Charles Seymour
U. S
China
MacHaffie
Woman's Club met with papers on Virginia founders
The Woman's club gathered last Wednesday with Mrs. D. C. Bice in attendance. Mrs. Bullock led the meeting, Mrs. C. C. Looney read a paper on The Founding Founders of Virginia, and Mrs. T. C. Bliss presented a selection from The Virginians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
D. C. Bice
Bullock
C. C. Looney
Virginia
T. C. Bliss
Twentieth Century Club Meet Changes Venue Leaders
The Twentieth Century club currently scheduled at Mrs. Foster's home will meet Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. W. H. Tarbox. Mrs. Law leads the lesson on the Development of Prose in German Literature in Luther's era and Miss Gertrude Hogan will conduct a parliamentary drill.
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Twentieth Century Club
Daughters of the American Revolution Meet at Yorktown Talk
Mrs. M. F. Egbert hosted the DAR gathering with Mrs. Orlando Holway in the chair. After routine business Miss Conant presented an article on the Surrender at Yorktown dated October 19.
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Daughters of the American Revolution
M. F. Egbert
Orlando Holway
Miss Hogan Entertains Honor at Milwaukee Guest's Dinner
Mrs Usher of Milwaukee was the guest of honor at a Wednesday dinner hosted by Miss Gertrude Hogan with twelve covers. The guest list included Mrs Hamlin Garland Mrs Pettit Mrs George Bunn and several local residents. A second event had Mrs W E Sawyer hosting two bridge tables for Mrs J L Pettit of Milwaukee. A luncheon at the Country club in honor of Mrs Usher followed with four guests at a later coffee hosted by Miss Frances Sill as Mrs Usher attended.
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Miss Hogan
Gertrude Hogan
Usher
Milwaukee
Hamlin Garland
West Salem
Pettit
George Bunn
St. Paul
L. F. Easton
Mary Shadbolt
Mary Austin
W. E. Sawyer
D. Cunningham
Frances Sill
Lucy Hogan
Bridge
J. L. Pettit
van Steenwyk
Country Club
Mesdames Usher
Stephen Martindale
L. C. Colman
Bridge Parties Held This Week By Local Ladies
Wednesday afternoon Mrs. J. B. Funke entertained three tables at bridge. Friday Mrs. H. L. Burroughs entertained at bridge for Miss Jackson. Wednesday afternoon Mrs. C. J. Felber and Mrs. J. J Ablett hosted a small bridge in honor of Mrs. butcher of St Paul and Mrs. O'Brien of Minneapolis.
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J. B. Funke
H. L. Burroughs
Miss Jackson
C. J. Felber
J. J' Ablett
Butcher
St. Paul
O’brien
Minneapolis
Prescott Young People Married at La Crosse
Ruth E. Warren of Maiden Rock wed George L. Hickey of Prescott at St James Catholic church La Crosse with Rev Father Ambrose Murphy officiating. The reception followed in Prescott at the groom's mother's home attended by local and out of town guests. The couple will reside in La Crosse after a wedding trip to the Twin Cities.
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Prescott
LA Crosse
St James Catholic Church
Ambrose Murphy
Ruth E. Warren
Maiden Rock
Geo. L. Hickey
Agnes M. Hickey
Chas. E. Hickey
Nathaniel Warren
Mary A. Hickey
Our City
Burlington
Jesse Peacock
Geo. H. Murray
Superior
C. BE. Hickey
Cc. F. Bauer
Durand
Jennie Richardson
Oconomowoc
Wis
Twin Cities
Prescott Tribune
Doerflinger Store Displays Artist Hand Garments
The Doerflinger store presents a refined window display praised as artful and of high quality. A unique feature shows a facsimile reproduction of signatures of numerous actresses and society leaders, all well known for their ex- top status.
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Doerflinger
Ladies' Industrial Society event hosted at First Baptist Church
The Ladies' Industrial Society of the First Baptist church will be entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. FE. F. Munn at 221 North Fifteenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Industrial Society of the First Baptist Church
FE. F. Munn
North Fifteenth Street
Handel Program by Church Choir Sunday Oct 25
The First Congregational Church choir will present a Handel program Sunday morning October 25 at 10 39. Prof Packman will perform movements from the Organ Concerto in B flat the Occasional overture and the famous Largo.
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First Congregational Church
Packman
La Crosse Athletic Club Fans Night Out at Edwards Cottage
Members of the La Crosse Athletic club enjoyed an oyster supper and automobile ride to Edwards cottage near Onalaska on Wednesday evening. The gathering honored Ben May who is moving to California. The party, chaperoned by the Edwards family, included Kenneth Whyte Burton James Paul Egbert Theodore Edwards Charles Colman and Ray Corlett. They toasted, roasted chestnuts, and shared jokes by the open fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Whyte
Burton James
Paul Egbert
Ben May
Theodore Edwards
Charles Colman
Ray Corlett
E. O. Edwards
Helen
Anne Edwards
B. E. Edwards
Parish social notices and church events update
Wednesday evening Parmalee Smith hosted a stag dinner at the Country club in honor of Horace Holley with several guests listed. Other items note dinners, receptions, farewell parties, and church dedications across multiple towns with dates, attendees, and upcoming services and missions.
La Crosse High Hosts Dance for Sparta Football Team
The La Crosse high school held a dance last evening at Elks hall honoring the Sparta football team. Attendance was strong and the event remained orderly despite La Crosse’s defeat.
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la Crosse High School
Elks Hall
Sparta
la Crosse
Organ Recital Postponed To November
The original Congregational Church recital set for October 29 has been postponed to a later date in November.
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Congregational Church
Wisconsins Indians Talk Noted By Mrs Winter
Mrs Winter spoke on the Indians of today in Wisconsin. Refreshments followed the talk. Guests included Mrs Ellis B Usher of Milwaukee. The Greek History Study class met with Mrs W C Cargill. Mrs H P Bliss entertained the Coterie. The Colman W C T U were entertained by Mrs O C Bangsberg at her home 524 South Sixth. Mrs L C Colman will entertain.
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Winter
Wisconsin
Ellis B. Usher
Milwaukee
W. C. Cargill
H. P. Bliss
Colman W. C. T. U
O. C. Bangsberg
South Sixth
L. C. Colman
Of Interest To Women Doctor Pierce’s Favorite Prescription
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a safe non alcoholic tonic for women. It claims benefits for expectant mothers preparing for childbirth and asserts the formula is fully disclosed on the bottle wrapper. Also promotes Dr. Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets for constipation and invites free endorsements by mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perford
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
N. Y
Y M C A Concert Promises Varied Song Recital
Miss Estelle Sol will present a varied program at the Y M C A auditorium on Tuesday evening October 27. The recital features ancient and modern ballads waltz songs opera airs in German French Italian and English to show her voice and interpretation. Accompanists include violinist Jacob Reuter and pianist Charles Weis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estelle Sol
Jacob Reuter
Charles Weis
McGregor Social Roundup Includes Visits and Travel
In McGregor Iowa G H Fletcher of Elkader visited Monday. Sam Fulton and Rose Markie returned to Albert Lea after visiting Mr and Mrs James Edwards. Mary and Helen Rogers went home to Farmersburg after visiting their aunt Mrs Sarah Wallace. Belle Flack and Mrs H Flanders attend Christian Science in Waterloo. Della Jacobs left for Sisson Missouri to teach in public schools. Will Kramer hosted the Deutscher Bund for sister Mrs Dumond of St Louis. Lou Stone and wife head to Mason City for work in war industries. Mrs Curry of Iowa City visits her aunt Mrs Will Stone then plans winter in Montana with her father. Mrs J W Hughes and Leonard Denning depart for Mason City where Mrs Hughes stays with daughter Mrs Chas Raitt. Mrs Wallis returns from Nashua to visit son Charles Wallis. Mrs D G Cronnin entertains friends in honor of Mrs Will Ennis of North McGregor.
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G. H. Fletcher
Elkader
Sam Fulton
Rose Markie
Albert Lea
James Edwards
Mary
Helen Rogers
Farmersburg
Sarah Wallace
Belle Flack
H. Flanders
Christian Science Association
Waterloo
Della Jacobs
Sisson, M. C
Will Kramer
Deutscher Bund
Dumond
St. Louis
I.c
Lou Stone
Mason City
Stone
Warber
Curry
Iowa City
Will Stone
Montana
J. W. Hughes
Leonard Denning
Masonity
Hughes
Chas
Raitt
Wallis
Nashua
Charles Wallis
D. G. Cronnin
Will Ennis
North McGregor
Doherty Won’t Speak in Indiana Moves Campaign Work to La Crosse
Chairman Doherty, back from Chicago, will not speak in Indiana and will focus campaign efforts in La Crosse county due to duties there. He says time away from La Crosse prevents him from taking on Indiana appearances. The item also notes a general sentiment about repetitive love letters.
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Doherty
Indiana
Chicago
la Crosse County
la Crosse
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