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Newspaper

La Crosse Tribune

Location

La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1909

Page

5

County Board Claims Committee Meeting Notice

The claims committee of the county board will meet on Monday November 1. All parties with claims against the county are urged to file them with the County Clerk by that date.

Auction of prize corn at La Crosse court house

All corn that won premiums at the Interstate fair will be sold at public auction at the court house in La Crosse on Saturday afternoon October 30 1909.

Court House City of la Crosse

General Booth Goes Blind as Salvation Army Leader

London reports General William Booth, aged octogenarian commander of the Salvation Army, is rapidly losing sight. He told a Clapton audience last night that despite the illness and an operation, he will continue to supervise worldwide work and expects to live 10 to 15 more years for the cause.

London William Booth Salvation Army Booth Clapton

Pop. evening talks and local notices in La Crosse

The column lists speakers and events at La Crosse groups including Ford H. McGreggor from the University of Wisconsin at a six o clock board of trade dinner. It notes job moves at La Crosse Water Works Cargill in Montana and various local social visits and business trips across Wisconsin Minnesota and Montana.

People’s Ice and Fuel Co Ford H. McGreggor University of Wisconsin Board of Trade Fred Buchda la Crosse Waters Company Cargill Company Walier Mont Will Powell Hallowe'en H. C. Wilcox la Crosse

D. D. D Prescription Offer for Itching Eczema

A Chicago based drug firm sponsors a special 25 cent bottle of oil of wintergreen compound D. D. D Prescription. The ad claims immediate relief from itching and suggests permanent cures, promoted through Hoeschier Bros. contact details.

D. D. D. Laboratories Chicago Hoeschier Bros

Wedded at Onalaska Miss Dora Berger Marries William J Smith

Miss Dora Berger of Onalaska and William J Smith of Ettrick were married at 2:30 yesterday afternoon at the bride’s Onalaska home. The ceremony was performed by Rev. O B Vik of the North side.

Onalaska Dora Berger William J. Smith Ettrick O. B. Vik North Side

Local Social Notes Highlight Weekend Visits

Mrs Payne of Caldonia N Y visits Mrs P S McArthur. Mrs Anna Horner of Minneapolis visits daughter Mrs F J Smith. Mrs Munson Burton and Mary Burton of Mankato Minn attend Up and Down Broadway tonight at La Crosse theater. Lieut Simpson of Fort Missoula visits Donald Mac Donald. Miss Hattie Smith returns from Chicago. Mr and Mrs S E Allerton go to Chicago for weeks. Mrs S S Hebberd leaves for Minneapolis then Pacific coast for winter.

Kilan Epworth League Onalaska M. E. Church Agricultural School C. F. Mason la Crosse Stamping and Tool Company St. Joseph, Mo del Curtis Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railway Jay Paddock Sprague Farm Caledonia Will Marcella Murphy T. E. Hall la Crescent North la Crosse Elsie St. John Viroqua Grace Simpson Spring Grove Hinkley Chas. Hoegh Krueger Eitzen Jess Kellihan Payne Caldonia N. Y P. S. McArthur Anna Horner Minneapolis F. J. Smith Munson Burton Mary Burton Mankato Donald MacDonald Hattie Smith Chicago S. E. Allerton S. S. Hebberd Pacific Coast

Birthday Club Honors Beatrice Leissring at Party

The Seventh Street Birthday club surprised Miss Beatrice Leissring yesterday with a pleasant afternoon gathering. Guests served a delicious supper as conversations and fancy work filled the hours.

Seventh Street Birthday Club Beatrice Leissring

Greek Club entertains Mrs. C N Moller and visiting members

The Greek Club was entertained on Tuesday afternoon by Mrs C N Moller. Last Friday a special meeting at Miss Francis Sill’s home featured an exhibit of postal cards and views from travels abroad. Members shared travel accounts, adding interest to the gathering.

C. N. Moller Francis Sill

Willey and Turnbull Wed in Quiet Rectory Ceremony

Mr. William Turnbull and Miss Pearl Willey were married this morning at the rectory by Rev. C. N. Moller. The couple departed for Deer Lodge, Montana, to spend their honeymoon aboard the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul road.

Willey-Turnbull William Turnbull Miss Pearl Willey C. N. Moller Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul Deer Lodge Mont

Oberammergau Mayor Bans Haircuts for Passion Players

The burgomaster of Oberammergau issued a decree prohibiting all actors in the passion play from cutting or trimming their hair until after September 25 1910. The order is described as unprecedented even among powerful German town mayors.

Munich Oberammergau

Grain workers threaten strike at Buffalo port

Elevator men in Buffalo have walked out seeking a 20 percent wage rise and union recognition. The walkout could disrupt grain traffic at the port as talks proceed.

Buffalo N. Y

La Crosse Theatre Night Promises All Star Benefit Show

The La Crosse community fills the theatre for tonight's musical comedy Up and Down Broadway to benefit the Home of the Friendless. Seventy five society girls and twenty five young men participate under Don ald MacDonald with Prof Urquart Cawley and Mists MacLindon contributing. The house is nearly sold out and patrons expect a success rivaling Ben Hur.

la Crosse Society la Crosse Theater Donald MacDonald Urquart Cawley Christ Episcopal Church Mists MacLindon

Seven Are Condemned to Die in European Russia

Official figures show 1038 persons condemned to death in European Russia in the first nine months, with 447 executed. The executions largely involve political offenders tried by military tribunals, not civil courts, highlighting the regime's use of capital punishment for political control.

ST. Petersburg Russia Siberia

Condemnations Rise Rapidly Amid Daily Executions

Since September 39 the country shows a sharp rise in condemnations with average seven per day over the last three weeks, and about half of those are carried out.

Bald-headed man shows wig maker space at the top

A bald-headed man demonstrates to the wig maker that there is plenty of room at the top. The scene emphasizes abundance of space in the wig fitting context.

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