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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
6
Russell Smith the clerk of the courts has issued a call for a meeting of the jury commissioners to draw the veniremen for the January term of circuit court which will convene January 6. The commissioners are T Frank Coburn Frank Smith and Burt Smith.
The Soldiers' Relief commission reports new destitution cases daily and aims to stretch a $2400 annual appropriation. Chairman Cronon and member Berry investigated four cases, providing aid and seeking to place eligible individuals in the soldiers' home. Targets include George Dansberry, Barbara Van Kirk, Emily S. Jackson, and James Baty as winter demand grows while remaining mindful of county taxpayers.
Andrew Haute, a picture agent, faced charges for alleged abuse toward Mrs. Sing Lee, wife of a Chop Suey restaurant proprietor on South Third Street. He was accused of using abusive language and detaining Sing Lee from returning to his kitchen to prepare dinner for his son who needed to get to school.
Portable electric items from Benton's are noted as fine but the listing arrives after the classification window. No further details on models prices or quantities are provided in the readable text. The notice appears as a brief classified item in the issue.
Ten men applied for two city fire department positions after completing examinations last evening in the city hall council chamber. Chief Nathan Bradfield will review the papers. results will determine who earns the openings. Names include A B Goodenough Lionel June Parmenter Morris Peterson Fred Cale W P Stratton A J Roberts George Galster Charles Medwitzki Louis E Larson and William Stritt.
The national committee selected Denver as the site for the next Democratic National Convention with July 7 set for the opening session. Most committee members favored William Jennings Bryan though few showed sincere admiration, and nearly all expected his nomination.
Washington reports the Senate Indian affairs committee backed a bill paying states 5 percent of the value of lands sold by the federal government where soldiers scrip was used instead of cash. If enacted, states would receive sums including South Dakota 800000 Nebraska 900000 Minnesota 200000 North Dakota 250000 Wisconsin 450000 Wyoming 75000 Colorado 35000.
Mrs Mary Betz wife of William F Betz of 1242 Adams street died at 4 o clock this morning after a two year illness with complications She was 38 born in Middle Ridge La Crosse county and lived in La Crosse 15 years Survived by husband three brothers and six sisters Funeral from the residence Monday at 2 pm and at 230 from German Lutheran church Rev Gamm to conduct services and interment at Oak Grove cemetery
Mrs. S. S. Luce, longtime Galesville resident since 1857, died at home after a yearlong decline. Nearly ninety, she was sister to Judge Gale founder of Galesville and Gale college. Surviving children are Mrs. H. V. Darwin of Durand and W. S. Luce of Ludington, Mich. Funeral plans not set.
Four deaths occurred in Spring Grove Minnesota over Sunday and Monday. Arthur Evenson eight months died of bronchitis. Mrs Nells Christoperson sixty four died of Brights disease Monday night. Mrs Nels Rusty sixty three died on Sunday of lung trouble. Mrs Morris Dokken sixty two died Sunday afternoon of apoplexy.
Parker's Jewelry pledges daily engagement with customers and the public vote of confidence. The ad emphasizes plain speaking, customer goodwill, and savings on exceptional jewelry offerings, inviting readers to discover where to find the best pieces and best prices.
Central Saengerfest directors authorize President Doerflinger and Vice President Schick to confer with La Crosse city council on settlement of the auditorium issue. They must raise beyond 2500 for seating and a temporary stage, with receipts from a recent bazaar and carnival totaling about 2560 and expenses trimming profit to around 2300.
In Pickens County Alabama near Reform and adjoining Mississippi, a fierce racial clash left twenty five to thirty Black people dead, several white and Black injured, and Black lodge rooms burned. A claimed Black plot to rise against whites prompted widespread danger, with a lodge room burned and victims roasted as whites confronted the site.
The First Baptist Church official board plans a three week revival series in February. They compare it to the Biederwolf meetings a year ago. Rev. W. B. Riley, famed Minneapolis evangelist, has been engaged to lead the services. Rev. Martin of Minneapolis will assist.
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