Cantillon Dies in Chicago at 56 a Famous Railroader
W D Cantillon, famed general manager of the Chicago Northwestern, died in Chicago Sunday morning at age 56 from heart disease. Born January 1888 in Janesville he rose from waterboy to trainmaster then general superintendent and finally general manager before retirement for ill health. Brothers Michael and Joseph Cantillon own the Minneapolis baseball team.
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W. D. CanTillon
Chicago
Chicago A Northwestern Railroad
Cantillon
Mr. Cantillon
Janesville
The
North-Western
Winona & St. Peter
Theilwaukee City Fire and Pel Commission
Winona & Chirags
Sage
Gev
Michael
Joseph Cantillon
Minneapolis
Christmas tree mailed to Stevens Point shocks post office
Mrs. Alexander Ringness of Stevens Point received an odd parcel when a Christmas tree was delivered to her door. The gift came from Annele Sam via her father Mr Means of Tomahawk who arranged the delivery through the mail. Post office officials wonder how they will handle such tree shipments.
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Alexander Ringness
Stevens Point
Means
Tomahawk
Annele Sam
Neillsville to Hire First City Secretary in State
Neilsvile will begin the new year as the first small town in the state to employ a city secretary. Walter Philip Schetz will assume duties on January 7 1915 after being chosen by the school board on December 7. A system of out-of-school credits for high school students, Friday gatherings in rural schools, and a citizenship course are planned. Mr Schotz is a graduate of Milwaukee Normal Wisconsin and Chicago School of Civics and has been a public school principal.
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Neilavile
Mady
Walter Philip Schets
Schotz
Milwaukee Normal School
University of Wisconsin
Chiceco School of Civics
Tie
Vinol Credited With Healing Camden Man’s Cough
Camden New Jersey electrician Tam Hillman suffered a deep seated cough and weak lungs. After using Vinol he reports full recovery, gain of fifteen pounds, and no cough. The ad promotes Vinol’s cod liver oil and tonic iron in a money back guarantee through Sexton’s Prescription Store.
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Vinci
Sam
Frank
Camden
N. J
Mr. Hillman
Sexton's Prescription Store
Poem Reprints and Local Poet Claims Fame
The Chicago Tribune featured a poem by Schatmel Iris, later adopted by The Line's editor as their own. It highlights a toiler at dusk and a night scene with stars and moon. Seharmel Trig is mentioned as a Chicago poet claiming rising fame.
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Chicago Tribune
Seharmel Trig
Chicago
Fatal fall at home noted in Plymouth notices
A Plymouth Review item reports Mrs. Skirving’s fatal accident Friday evening at the home of Dr and Mrs Derrwaldt. She reportedly fell down a cellar stairs after mistaking the cellar door for another.
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yUrom
Plymouth Review
Fr. Derrwaldt
Skirving
Practicing What Is Preached From The Waupaca Republican
A collection of witty snippets and commentary from The Waupaca Republican discussing exaggerated talkers, prize ribbons at Mortensen's, and literary jibes about Peter Piper and Sir William Gilbert. Readers are invited to contribute lines as part of a miscreadable community column.
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Waupaca
Republican’ Post
Mortensen
Milwaukee Journal
Peter Piper
William Gilbert
Double Trading Stamps Gift Run Through Christmas
A newspaper notice announces trading stamps available every forenoon up to 12 o’clock from Saturday December 19th through Christmas. A call to collect a few of the many stamps offered.
The Xmas Store Offers Useful Gifts At Low Prices
A bustling holiday catalog describes useful gifts for Xmas, highlighting furs, silk waists, purses, neckwear, and house slippers. It promotes a large, varied stock with special prices on Mens, Womens and Childrens wear and emphasizes a helpful, no-pressure shopping experience.
Adler to Screen Tribune War Pictures in Marshfield
Manager John P. Adler announces the Tribune war pictures captured on Belgian battlefields will be shown at the New Adler opera house next week. Four performances are scheduled on Wednesday December 23 with matinees at 2 and 4 15 pm and evening shows at 7 30 and 8 00 pm benefiting the Belgian Red Cross.
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John P. Adler
Tribune
Adler Opera House
Belgian Red Cross Organization
Lodge Officers and Leaders Named in Mystic Workers Listing
A historical listing documents numerous lodge officers and leaders across Mystic Workers of the World and related groups. Names include Prefect Ernest Engelmann and Worthy Matron Mrs. Ralph Baker among many others, with positions ranging from secretary to trustee, reflecting a multi-organization roster.
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Ralph . Baker
Frank R. Upham
E. I. Rafftery
George Stewart
G. N. Loughead
R. C. Hastings
Fred Graham
Marshfield DAR To Hold Next Meeting Thursday
The Marshfield charter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet on Thursday. Hostess 5 E. E. Pinney leads the program with Girlhood in Candle Light Days and Mrs. C. M. Hambright addresses on Writers during the Revolutionary Period. Mrs. E. M. Deming also part of the program.
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Marshfield
Daughters of the American Revolution
E. E. Pinney
Biter Girlhood
C. M. Hambright
Addres
E. M. Deming
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Clark County
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Wilhelm
Nobel Committee
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U. M. TL
Merry Xmas
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Ues
Mystic Workers of the World
Ernest Engelmann
Monitor
Joseph Schnell
Edith Brien
Beatrice Woodman
Roy J. Leith
Torkild Bille
Sentinel
Ferdinand Braem
William Speerbecker
Peter Lemahieu
Mr. Engelmann
C. EB. Grave
Order of the
Catholic Knights of Wisconsin
Albert Wirkus
Joseph Seidl
Joseph Meidl
Joseph Rebsteck
John Masloff
Jacob Dick
St. Joseph's Society
Leo Fehrenbach
Henry Huth
A. Kleinheinz
John A. Kestel
Jacob Rebsteck
William P. Baer
Peter Kestel
Young Men’s Club
William Baer
John Reebs
Frank Kleinheinz
John Stauber
John Lahmann
Fred Reeths
Royal Arch Masons
Potter
King John F. Cole
W. H. Kamps
F. B. Rhyner
H. G. Hambright
J. C. Marsh
F. C. Ray
Sheerin
J.G. Blaine
James Hutton
W. G. Hinman
James Ward
T. F. Vannedom
B. F. Powell
C. R. Olin
A. R
AL Burke
Rachael Marshall
Oliver Bailey
Liese’s
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