New Federal Council Head Shailer Matthews Elected in Chicago
The Federal Council of Churches chose Rev Dr Shailer Matthews of Chicago as president at its quadrennial meeting in Chicago succeeding Bishop Hendrix. Matthews, a Maine native nearing fifty, leads major Protestant work including the Biblical World and Chautauqua education projects. He remains dean of Chicago University Biblical studies and continues his writings on religion.
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Federal Council
Federal Council of Churches
Chicago
Shailer Matthews
Hendrix
Methodist Church South
Matthews
Maine
Council
Biblical World
University of Chicago
Papal Burial Traditions Delayed as Pius X Remains in Tomb
The article notes Pope Pius X in his seventy eighth year would require action for a possible temporary burial, with Pope Leo XIII already delayed nine years in St Peter's provisional tomb. It mentions a sarcophagus display at St Peter's and a Lateran monument prepared by Tadolini, Rome, as authorities weigh potential disruptions to ritual practice.
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Pope Pius X
Leo XIII
St. Peter's
Tadolini
Rome
Church
St. John Lateran
St. Peter’s
Pius IX
San Lorenzo
Vatican
Wit of Sages Folly of Clown All Kinds of Money
A brief item discusses contrasting wit and folly amid varied money matters. The piece highlights how sages and clowns view wealth differently, suggesting ironic perspectives on financial behavior. No specific people or events are named in the readable text.
Stolen Gems and a Dinner Loan Reveals Money Talk
A tale from humor shows Black inviting White to dinner with the boast of money. The bill comes to 4.50 and Black can only produce 1.91, prompting a quip about different kinds of money. The piece also cites Ohio's new strict corrupt practices act and a vintage remark from Jim Fisk.
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Black
White
Kansas City Star
Ohio
William E. Scofield
Buckeye
Jim Fisk
Jim
Mr. Fisk
Popular Magazine
Herpicide Advertises Hair Health And Sample Offer
An advertisement claims abundant hair boosts royal bearing and promotes Newbro's Herpicide as a dandruff cure and hair reformer. It offers a sample bottle for 10 cents and asserts refunds if not satisfied, noting distribution by Hoeschler Bros. and dealer guarantees.
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Newbro
Hoeschler Bros
Pope Pius X Deliberates on Translation Decision
The report notes that troops and officials await Pope Pius X's ruling, with no final decision on the translation having been issued yet.
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Pius X
Bangor Wis. Social News Highlights and Local Events
La Crosse shoppers pass through Bangor as Mrs. Adolph Bosshard and others visit relatives. Residents travel to Winona and Hartford, with several visiting kin in Sparta and Waukesha. A Bangor creamery fire caused 7000 dollars in losses, while Laura Loomis suffered a broken collar bone in a buggy accident. Local tradesmen open a barber shop above the post office and Gertrude Gesler’s birthday party gathers friends.
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Adolph Bosshard
la Crosse
E. R. Peck
Anna Cosgriff
Winona
S. Steffen
Roy McCumber
Sparta
Will Saley
Ward Kirchner
Morgan, Minn
Chas. Youncke
D. A. Taylor
Bridge Club
Bangor Creamery
Crystal Spillane
Harold
Waukesha
Olga Ganz
Alma
G. J. Strauss
Z. Baebler
Hartford
Milwaukee
Roy Wakeman
Jamestown
N. D
Laura Loomis
Lee Gerletti
Cordie Michaelson
Madison
R. Ruland
George Sankey
Durand
Sarah Sweet
Margaret Meyer
Mrs. Mooring
Carl Johnson
Minneapolis
Gertrude Gesler
John Bosshard
Moline
Ill
Wisconsin presidential vote by electors announced
Wisconsin secretary of state reports official electors results with totals for Democrats 164,228 Prohibition 8,586 Republican 130,695 Social Democrats 33,418. The Progressive vote remains uncounted and is expected to reach about 56,000.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Democratic
Prohibition
Supreme Court adjourns Madison term and sets January start
The Wisconsin supreme court announced that the August term would adjourn today and that the January term would begin January 7.
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Supreme Court
Madison
Wis
State Supreme Court
Muny N Paw Paw Pills Advertised As Gentle Laxative
Munyon's Paw-Paw Pills are promoted as a non scouring laxative that gently stimulates liver and stomach secretions to improve digestion. The pills are described as a tonic for stomach liver and nerves, enriching blood and avoiding calomel or harsh drugs, priced at 25 cents and sold by all druggists.
Sunday School Question Service Seeks Reader Queries
Readers are invited to request answers to any question from The Suggestive Questions on the Sunday School Lesson by Rev. Dr. Linscott. Send lesson date, question number, full name and address to The Question Editor of The Tribune for either in-column or mail responses.
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Louisville & Nashville Railroad
Chicago
St. Louis
Florida
Panama
Cuba
Jamaica
Dr. Linscott
Forgiveness Lesson Questions for December 22 1912
A religious study note dated December 15 1912 cites Matthew eighteen and Ephesians four to explore forgiveness. It lists fifteen questions on forgiving others seeking reconciliation and contrasts Anglican absolution with Roman Catholic forgiveness. Christmas lesson follows Isaiah nine.
Tales of Big Fights Retold
The Tribune promotes The New Modern English Illustrated Dictionary as a tool for debates. It highlights Port Arthur as a listed martial encounter and urges readers to clip coupons to obtain the volume. The piece emphasizes knowing battles and world powers to outargue opponents.
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Great Intelligencer
The
Tribune Dictionary
Russia
Japan
Tribune
Port Arthur
Unidentified man found frozen to death in Watertown stockyards
The body of an unidentified man about 70 was found Friday night in the Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul stock yards in Watertown Wisconsin. A letter fragment in his pocket was signed John Studder Beaver Dam Wisconsin.
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Watertown
Wis
Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Road
John Studder
Beaver Dam
Whoso Dwelleth Under the Defence of the Most High
A historical hymn entry notes hymn 523 titled Whoso Dwelleth Under the Defence of the Most High by Martin with Miss Ida Aiken and a choir.
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Martin
Ida Aiken
First German Methodist Church Services and Activities
First German Methodist church at Seventh and Ferry streets with Pastor John H. Klaus leads Sunday school at 9 15 a m E J Bernet superintendent Public worship at 10 30 a m and 7 30 p m Epworth league at 6 45 p m Prayer service replaces Wednesday with Friday sermon by District Superintendent Rev B C Brandenburg Ladies Aid meets Thursday at 2 30 p m in church parlors German school at 9 a m
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First German Methodist Church
Corner Seventh
Ferry Streets
John H. Klaus
E. J. Bernet
Epworth League
B. C. Brandenburg
Full Interpretation of the Advent Story Sermon
St Pauls Universalist Church on Casy and Eighth streets presents a 10:30 a m worship with a sermon titled The Full Interpretation of the Advent Story. Minister George R. Longbrake leads, with Sunday school at 11:45 a m and talks by Miss Winifred Salisbury and Prof. J A Fairchild later in the day attracting a broad congregation.
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St. Paul's Universalist Church
Casy
Eighth Streets
George R. Longbrake
Christ
Channing
Phillips Brooks
E. H. Chapin
Canon Farrar
Gunsaulus
Chicago
Hillis
New York City
Reginald Campbell
London
Winifred Salisbury
Associated Charities
Alva Hill
Young People’s Union
J. A. Fairchild
Holy Land
Sunday Services and Activities at First Methodist Episcopal Church
The church at King street and South Eighth hosts 9 a.m. class meeting led by B S Steadwell, 10 a.m. Sunday school, and a men's brotherhood class in the front parlor led by Prof Denoyer on the topic What Had the Dry Atmosphere of Palestine to Do With the Origin of Religion. Rev T Stanley Cadams preaches 11 a.m. on Our Human Yardstick of Measurement with 7:30 p.m. Why is Palestine the Holy Land and special music nightly. Epworth league 6:45. Bible study in Ecclesiastes continues. Wednesday prayer service 7:30.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
King Street
South Eighth Street
B. S. Steadwell
Men’s Brotherhood
Denoyer
Palestine
T. Stanley Cadams
Holy Land
Bretnall
Ecclesiastes
First Baptist Church News and Service Schedule
The First Baptist church on Sixth Street between Main and King Streets presents Bible school at 10 a.m. with classes for young men and women, morning worship at 11 a.m. with the pastor’s sermon The Resources of God, B Y P U service at 6 30 p.m. and a people's song and sermon at 7 30 p.m. A cordial welcome to all.
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First Baptist Church
Sixth Street
Main
King Sts
W. Adelbert Billings
Evangelical Church Services Schedule at Vine and West
The Evangelical Christian Evangelical Association church at the corner of Vine and West hosts Sunday school at 9 15 a m. preaching at 10 30 a m. Young People's meeting at 6 45 p m. with a second preaching session at 7 45 p m.
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Evangelical Christian Evangelical Association
Corner Vine and
West Avenue
Advent Services at Christ Church Episcopal
Christ Church at Ninth and Main offers Holy Communion at 8 a m and a 10 45 a m sermon by Rev W Everett Johnson for the third Sunday in Advent. An 4 30 p m musical service features Venite and several anthems with soloists Mrs Robert C Whelpley and Mr E O For Seth plus organ and choir pieces.
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Christ Church
Episcopal
W. Everett Johnson
Spohr
St. Paul
Mendelssohn
E. O. Forseth
Lord
King
Barnby
Robert C. Whelpley
West Avenue Norwegian Lutheran Church Sunday School Change
The West Avenue Norwegian Lutheran Church alters Sunday school hours for winter to 12 o clock instead of 9 15 a m. No services morning or evening due to the pastor’s absence from the city.
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West Ave
West Avenue
Norwegian Lutheran Church
Division Street
R. Andersen
First Congregational Church Service Schedule
Morning worship at 10 30 led by Pastor Henry Faville with the theme Shepherding Human Sheep. Bible school at noon, men’s class Work and Play as a Preventive of Crime led by J W Congdon. Vesper service at 430 with responsive service on the shepherd psalm The Lord Our Leader followed by preaching by the pastor.
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First Congregational Church
Main
Seventh Streets
Henry Faville
Bible School
J. W. Congdon
German Baptist Church Services Listed at Corner Seventh
German Baptist church at corner Seventh and Winnebago street, led by pastor E. Berger, announces Sunday school at 9 30 a m with morning service at 10 45 and evening service at 7 30.
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German Baptist German Baptist Church
Corner Seventh and
Winnebago Street
E. Berger
Holy Trinity Lutheran church schedule and notices
English Lutheran English Evangelical Lutheran church at West Avenue and Ferry Street lists Rev. W. P. Christy as pastor. Sunday school at 9 30 a m chief service at 10 45 a m Bible hour at 7 p m Ladies Aid society meets Wednesday at 3 p m All members urged to attend
West Avenue Methodist Church Services Notice
West Ave Methodist Episcopal church near Jackson St invites all to morning worship at 10 30. Sunday school at 1145 Epworth League at 645. Morning sermon The Disciple s Commission. Evening worship at 730 Rev L A Brenner district superintendent La Crosse district will conduct services and administer the Lord s Supper. cordial welcome to all.
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West Ave
Methodist West Ave
Methodist Episcopal Church
Jackson St
J. E. Watson
Epworth League
Helen Hilton
Viola Wallace
L. A. Brenner
la Crosse
Emmanuel Church Sunday Services and Activities
Emmanuel church schedules Sunday school at 9 15 a m. Morning service at 10 30 a m. Young People's meeting at 6 45 p m with the usual weekly programs.
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Emmanuel Church
Young People’s Meeting
City Mission Speakers Schedule at 325 Jay Street
City Mission at 325 Jay Street offers nightly services with different speakers. Sunday school at 3 p m and evening service at 7 45 p m. Thursday speaker D C Jones. Friday speaker B S Steadwell with Harry Marshall singing once. All welcome. No Creed But Christ No Law But Love.
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City Mission City Mission
Jay Street
D. C. Dewey
Dev. D. C. Jones
B. S. Steadwell
Harry Marshall
First Church of Christ Scientist Service and Reading Room
The First Church of Christ Scientist on King Street between Fifth and Sixth hosts a Sunday service at 10 30 a m with the subject God the reserver of Men and a Sunday school at 11 45 a m A free reading room is open on weekdays from two to five except Sundays and legal holidays.
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First Church of Christ Scientist
Church of Christ, Scientist
King St
First Presbyterian Church Services Posted
Sunday school at 10 a m and morning service at 11 a m. Junior Endeavor at 3 p m and Senior Endeavor at 6 30 p m. Evening service at 4 30 p m. Subject at morning worship The Messianic Hope and at evening The Conversion of a Church Goer. Public invited to all services.
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First Presbyterian First Presbyterian Church
King and Sixth Streets
Reformed Church Service Schedule Readied
Reformed Church located at corner Fourth and Market streets invites attendance for Sunday school at 9 15 a m and Sunday morning service at 10 30 a m.
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Reformed Church Reformed Church
Corner Fourth and Market Streets
Spiritualist Church Schedules Services at Local Hall
The Spiritualist Spiritual Church meets in the I. O. O. F. hall on 119 So 4th Street over the Ten Cent store. Sunday at 3 pm features a life sketch by a leading psychic with readings from her poems. 7 45 pm evening sermon and music. Wednesday 7 45 pm offers a consolation service with singing readings and free healings led by Pastor Rev Catherine McFarlin.
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Spiritualist Spiritual Church
Ten Cent
So. 4Th Street
Catherine McFarlin
North Side Church News
Norwegian M E church at Berlin and Sill with Pastor Hermansen holds Sunday school at 9 15 a m preaching at 10 30 a m prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m All welcome corner of Charles and Logan streets Morning worship 10 30 a m Sunday school 12 m E A Fors Sept Evening services 7 30 p m All Scandinavians invited to all meetings
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Charles and
Logan Streets
E. A. Forss
German Methodist Church Services and Schedule
German Methodist church at the corner of Clinton and Berlin streets under Pastor Rev. W. J. Witter. Sunday school at 9 15 a m. preaching at 10 30 a m. evening service at 7 45. Wednesday evening prayer meeting at 7 45.
Caledonia M E Church to hear Rev Brenner Sunday
Caledonia Street M E church will have Rev Levi A. Brenner occupy the pulpit in the morning services.
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Caledonia St. Methodist Episcopal
Caledonia St. M. E. Church
Levi A. Brenner
Tabernacle Baptist Church Service Schedule
The Tabernacle Baptist Church at Cilinton and Avon streets conducts worship at 11 a.m. with the pastor ministering on Soul Winning. Bible school 10 a.m. for all ages. Baptist Young People at 6 30 p.m. Evening service 7 30 p.m. sermon Two Lives. Midweek praise and prayer Wednesday 7 30 p.m. Business meeting first Wednesday. covenant meetings last Wednesday.
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Tabernacle Baptist Church
Cilinton
Avon Streets
Howard Seldon Leonard
Bible School
Baptist Young People’s Union
Covenant
Practical Household Tips From An Earlier Era
Advice columns cover selecting heavy apples for quality fruit, cultivating courtesy by women, making warm soles from thick paper, refreshing plush frames with salt, whitening a doorstep with lime milk, and cautionary notes on domestic birds and canaries about disease, leaks, drafts, and quiet song.
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Canaries
Church to Hold Lord's Supper First Sunday Each Month
The Lord's Supper is celebrated on the first Sunday after the morning service. The annual church business meeting will be held on Wednesday evening January 8th, 1913.
North Presbyterian Church Service Schedule and Meetings
North Presbyterian church on Avon and Logan streets with Rev. Finch A. Clarke as pastor offers morning worship at 10 30 and an evening service at 7 4. Sermons by the pastor and choir selections. Sunday school at 12 m. Young people meet at 7 pm led by Pope. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening at 1352 Charles street. Woman's Missionary society monthly meeting at 1803 Kane street led by Mer dames Freeman Peterson and Harrington.
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North Presbyterian Church
Come Avon
Logan Streets
Finch A. Clarke
Sharp
Pope
St Peters Church to Host Sermon by Father Johnson
St Peters Church Episcopal at Avon and Logan will hold an 7:30 p m Sunday service with Father Johnson of Christ Church preaching and the Christ Church choir singing.
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St. Peter's Church
St. Peter’s Church
Avon and
Logan
Father Johnson
Christ Church
Norwegian Lutheran Church Service and Sunday School
The Norwegian Lutheran Church at the corner of Charles and Sill streets is led by Pastor Rev E O Vik. Morning service is at 10 30 a m with Sunday school at 9 am.
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Norwegian Lutheran Norwegian Lutheran Church
Charles and
Sill Streets
E. O. Vik
Trinity Lutheran Services on Avon Street
Trinity Lutheran Avon Street holds Sunday morning services with communion at 10 15 led by Rev L S Marvik Da tor. Rev H B Mussen of Winona will preach. Sunday school meets at 9 A M.
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Trinity Lutheran
Trinity United Lutheran Church
Avon Street
L. S. Marvik
Dator
H. B ®Mussen
Winona
Bethel Norwegian Lutheran Church Services
Bethel Norwegian Lutheran Church at the corner of George and Sill streets with Pastor L. Christenson announces Sunday services at 10 30 a m and 7 45 p m Sunday school at 9 a m Wednesday evening meetings in homes and welcomes all.
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Bethel Norwegian Lutheran Bethel Norw. Lutheran Church
George and Sill Streets
L. Christenson
Postponed Pastors Union Meeting Rescheduled to January
The Pastors' Union meeting scheduled for next Monday is postponed until January. Secretary H. B. Leonard announced the delay, citing the closeness of the holiday season.
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Unio
H. B. Leonard
Widow of Sailor’s Mourning Customs Questioned
A fragment notes a widow’s expected attire for sailors’ bereavement, asking why such customs exist and who dictates them, reflecting social expectations around maritime families and mourning practices.
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