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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
6
Condensed statement for the State Bank of La Crosse Wisconsin listing assets liabilities and capital at close of business December 3 1907. Summary of financial position includes cash deposits loans and other usual banking items as of year end period.
Secretary of War Taft arrives in New York after a 120 day absence and says he will not discuss politics for the time being. He reports a splendid trip and notes Americans were welcome wherever he traveled, signaling no immediate public statements.
Grant arrives with his wife and son and says the object of his trip is accomplished. He plans to visit Roosevelt soon. His brother and several friends greet him at the dock.
Mrs. Paulina Rausch, 45, of 7002 Bishop Street, was caught in a Halsted Street store stealing ribbon worth about a dollar or two. Police found $1,300 on her and said she drew the money from a bank to pay a mortgage. An examination to determine her mental state may be requested.
Help wanted notices indicate men should apply at 7 a m Monday December 23 at the W W Cargill barn. A rental ad offers a five room house for rent at the corner of Rose and Carr. A wry line notes the headache of a woman is natural but that of a man is usually acquired.
Washington dispatch reports the Republican League of New York’s survey of 1,688 active voters showing La Follette with 186 second choice votes and 60 third choice votes, surpassing Cannon Foraker and Root. Prohibition is highlighted as a major upcoming campaign issue potential to hinder both parties.
Theodore Anderson of Newcastle Nebraska lost a pocketbook containing about 30 in cash and a 1151 draft on a Sioux City bank while en route to Houston Minnesota. He reported the loss at the Northwestern hotel and notified the Sioux City bank. if stolen, the thief will face trouble cashing the draft. Anderson suspects the purse slipped from his overcoat on the train during travel with his wife and two children headed to Houston for Christmas.
The last rites for Anton S. Erickson were held yesterday at 2 PM at his residence and 2:30 PM at the Norwegian Lutheran church, led by Rev. H. G. Maggersson. Pallbearers included Martin Bjornstad Louis A. Weisbecker John Ott J Voves J S Haugen and E C Raymond. A large crowd followed to Oak Grove cemetery. Redmen and Maccabees attended in a body, with guests from Westby Nattan N D Coon Valley and Chicago.
The Redmen plan to complete a downtown Wigwam to boost membership. Their Wigwams are styled with distinctive decor and, upon finish, would create one of the citys most picturesque lodge rooms.
An old advertisement promotes Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and stomach troubles. It claims tablets digest 3000 grains of food and ease symptoms like belching bloating and heartburn. The ad invites samples and lists F A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan and drugstores selling the product.
Enterprise Council No. 351 Yeo men of America held their annual election at the Woodman hall on Rose street last evening with officers elected: Worthy President Robert Roeder Past President S L Burdick Vice President Mrs R A Taylor Chaplain Mrs Laughlin Chancellor WM F Ott Vice chancellor Callie Hoard Secretary T J Ritter Treasurer I S Cox Guide Elmer Jenks Assistant Guide Mrs P M Finn Trustee two years Dan Dilleen Trustee three years S L Burdick.
A La Crosse patronage committee of the Manufacturers and Jobbers union did not produce a report but plans to publish the names of retailers who have shown prompt, hearty cooperation at the next meeting. They will also express gratitude for the encouragement received. Secretary Calvert expressed optimism about the committee's progress.
Circuit Court Jury Commissioners William Smith Frank P Coburn and Burt Smith started selecting the venire for the January term which convenes January 14. The venire men will be drawn tomorrow after today’s from list selection.
The Winneshiek Tribe Improved Order of Redmen contemplate a new Wigwam project. Details remain sparse as discussions proceed among leaders and members.
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