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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1907
Page
6
The annual business review by banker Henry Clews predicts wage reductions and falling commodity prices in the wake of the financial crisis. Clews sees the trend as the most important aspect of the year’s economic outlook for New York on December 28.
John Stacey a Winnebago official met with Representative Esch to discuss fears of Nebraska Winnebagoes claiming tribal trust funds and a possible land claim on Turkey River Minnesota. Esch pledged to raise issues with the Indian department in Washington and safeguard tribal rights. Stacey, educated leader and Bible translator, reports a new Winnebago Bible soon to be issued.
Mr. J. P. Miller a retired farmer living on the Salem road lies seriously ill at his home with little hope for recovery. While visiting with his daughter Miss Mary Miller he fell and broke his hip. Dr Beckman treated him but the aged man has steadily declined since and his end is believed near. Miller is an influential local farmer who retired about two years ago.
Trempealeau Wis Dec 30 Special Charles Church prominent Trempealeau county farmer was thrown by a runaway team Saturday afternoon and suffered two broken ribs near the spine He resides about a mile west of Trempealeau and is resting easily today.
A Sunday morning blaze at Seventh and Farnam streets damaged the dry goods stock of Mrs. E B Schal d ach valued around 2800. The fire resulted from a lamp explosion and was stopped from spreading by Department No 3. Insurance on the stock was about 890. No cause for the lamp explosion is known.
Lincoln Douglas and Wendell Philips debating societies postpone all debates this week to January 10. Artemis club has no meetings in December.
In a playful dialogue Jack notes George says Miss De Wit made a perfect monkey of him. Jessie asks if he has thanked her for the improvement, prompting a lighthearted moment about manners.
Stephen Jackmink of 937 Denton Street, a cigarmaker, today obtained a license to wed Miss Marie Stupka.
A brief note highlights a safety brake attachment as beneficial for human use and safety.
Madison Wis Dec 30 The American sociological societies meet with heated discussion on the Negro problem and race friction in the United States as well as on conflicts between Orientals and occidentals. Notable scholars including W E B Du Bois Walter F Wilcox A G Weatherby and Jerome Dowd participated in the sessions.
The La Salles arrived late and could not erect the Glide of Death scaffold at Park Roller rink. A fancy skating exhibition wowed a large crowd with Miss La Salle noted as the era of refined skating. A band will attend nightly and on New Year’s afternoon as the act debuts tonight.
Dec 30. Pettibone, dying from a lingering disease, faces a murder trial for the State Governor Steunenberg case. Doctors say no hope of recovery. he could not appear in court and was hospitalized. Adjournment was taken until tomorrow, with no definite end in sight for the trial.
The Onalaska Modern Woodmen lodge forms the Onalaska Modern Woodmen Hall association to raise funds for a hall. Articles of incorporation are granted. Capital stock is 66090 dollars. Incorporators are John Dalton J C Moore and William Mooss.
Chicago police rounded up about a hundred desperate characters in the last 24 hours and secured 35 known safe breakers burglars and felons. Half the number have been identified. The drive follows rising crime as ex convicts mingle with the unemployed and prompts a city cleanup.
Weather Observer E C Thompson releases the January averages for thirty five years showing a range from 57 degrees above to 43 below zero. The mean for January is expected to be 16 degrees with little wind and just over one inch of precipitation. Historic extremes include 1880 warm average of 31 and 1873 43 below zero record.
Secretary A. A. Bentley of the La Crosse Board of Trade travels to Winona to inspect a boat building firm for possible relocation to La Crosse and to review iron fence-post work near the Winona courthouse. He may also visit the Winona pearl button firm which has shown interest in La Crosse. Several promising propositions could bring new firms to La Crosse before next summer.
The Frohock will case is set for trial on January 8 with an outside judge. Judge Fruit, who drew the contest, will allow an outside jurist to hear the merits. The will of Julia Frohock leaves most of a $4,000 estate to a granddaughter, whose mother is insane, while two sons receive $5 each. Probate Judge Brindley upheld the will, an appeal followed. Attorneys Morris and Hartwell represent the heirs.
A simple 7 am ceremony at the parsonage of the First M E church joined Miss Edna M Branger of La Crosse and Wesley V Hutchinson of Gilman ton Wis. The ring service marked the event in the presence of a few relatives and intimate friends.
In a billiard tournament at the Elks club on Saturday night C A Worth defeated Western Keene 145 to 105. Play has been suspended for holidays and will resume early in the new year with schedule planning by the committee. The contest is planned to conclude in January.
For rent a good house inquire 114 No 6th. For sale Portland cutter in first class condition inquire 324 No 7th.
The advertisement argues that customers who use other shops suffer poor results due to lack of proper facilities and skilled technicians. It promises to deliver reliable goods at moderate prices once trained workers handle the repairs.
The Rev John W Hoag pastor of the First Baptist church was guest of honor at the West Salem Congregational church annual dinner Saturday He delivered the principal address on The Audacious Spirit on Church Work W R Dudley acted as toastmaster Rev A J Fehlandt also spoke Officers elected for the year include Trustee three years H D Griswold Deacon two years G G Hitchcock Clerk George W Dudley Treasurer S W Brown.
Prof Harry Packman, organist at Christ Episcopal Church in La Crosse, announces resignation after four years. He will depart at the end of two months following an agreement with church officers, amid prior rumors of his departure.
Charles O. Olson a bankrupt gro cer at Chippewa Falls Wis was discharged from bankruptcy Saturday by Referee in Bankruptcy C L Bald win after a distribution of a 3 per cent dividend Ernest Smith of Eau Claire Wis was appointed trustee of the property of Lawrence Kinsella a farm implement dealer at Stanley Wis who failed last fall
A concise aphorism notes that success tends to breed further success unless the leading party cannot endure prosperity.
Frank A. Roraff, 30, of 1539 Denton street, was found dead near North avenue by Lincoln Park. Relatives suspect foul play due to a head bruise and timing gaps, while police say drowning may have occurred. Roraff had $16 and a $25 withdrawal for Christmas gifts. his brother calls for justice as details puzzle family.
State Senator Thomas Morris attends the executive committee meeting of the state board of normal regents in Milwaukee. Architects Van Ryn De Geilek present La Crosse normal school specifications. Bids to be advertised within twenty days. contract to be let by end of January for a spring start.
Yesterday morning department No. 2 was called to a meat market on the west side of Rose street just north of the viaduct. A spark set fire to the roof but it was extinguished with a pail of water and caused no damage. The chief then responded to another fire near box 35 at South Seventh and Farnam streets.
The Modern Woodmen of America and the Auxiliary R N A will hold a joint installation on January 11. Officers to be installed include Vo C Delburt W A Harry Ware Clerk F C Ford Banker William Crevits Sentinel William Bartl Watchman Frank C Colore. A large banquet will follow with a social evening.
Profit taking began on the big wheat advance led by James A. Patten. About three million bushels of May were sold, pushing prices down from about 1.02 to 1.03 to near 1.07 or slightly under. Principal losers were J. Brant Walker and J Ogden Armour. Patten was active in Minneapolis and Winnipeg as well as Chicago.
A quip notes that involving two women in a dispute only lengthens the argument, implying that competing interests compound tensions and delay resolution.
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