Minister of Gospel Active in Politics Amid Debate
Reverend J H Berkey a Christian church pastor in the city advocates for prohibition. He frames his faith as the reason for political action, criticizing Republicans and Democrats and praising the Prohibition party. He cites Philippines saloons and Manilla cannteens as issues, urging Christians to pray and vote Prohibition. A wedding follows as Grace Hulbart and Feet Racine wed in Sylvester, Northboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Berkey
Christian Church
Prohibition
Prohibition Party
Bryan
McKinley
Berkey
The
Gospela
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Landa
Manilla
Philippines
John A. Hull
Military Department
United States
Ana
Almighty God
Sya: Thea Mitional
Chicago
Jie
God
Census Bureau Delays City Populations Under Twenty Thousand
The census bureau halts city population announcements for towns under 20 000 while states are released alphabetically. It aims to publish state totals before Congress convenes, with city figures under 24 000 to follow. Monroe’s 4000 plus estimate will likely be wrong, not exceeding eight thousand and six, per the directory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
Congress
Monros
Wisconsin
Monroe
Kicking toward a strong high school football season
High school football players are in trim for a slate of games with rain delaying practice. The team is not yet set, but indications point to a strong squad. First game at Freeport on October 20 followed by a trip to Brodhead on November 10. return matches at home against Freeport on November 17 and Brodhead on November 24. Few former players remain due to graduation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeport
Brodhead
Uiiny
Dead Engineer Brought Home for Clarno Funeral
Thomas A. Haber, Minois Central engineer, killed at Mendota, was brought to Clarno for burial after services in Freeport. The Union Lodge of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen led the funeral, with many members attending, and Reverend Busey officiating at Staver church. Haber leaves a wife and five-year-old son Ralph, with siblings and his wife’s Campbell family noted among mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas A. Haber
Mendota
Harrison Campbell
Clurno
Staver Church
Busey
Orangevilly
Union Lodge
the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Freeport
Order
Brotherhood
Huber
W. H. Auber
Cadiz
Ralph
Harry Huber
Clarno
William Huber
Nellie Brown
Orangeville
Cadly
Green County
Wiig Campbell
the Central
Clinton
Pang
G. W. Carpenter
Doutor
Co. H
Hoe
B. of L. T
F. B. Taylor
Otto Maenick
David Kelly
John Martin
John Rierdon
Albert Stearns
George Clason
Geo. Davis
Otto Chapin
BE. J. Scanlon
Geo. Kuhn
George Brown
J. Horsley
John J. Vera
John Kuhn
W. M. Bleckler
R. F. Leslie
Jag. Keel
Hough
Everett and Roberts Visit Relatives At Troy Mountain
Harry Everett of Troy Mountain visits his mother Mrs. Mary Everett while John Roberts from Southern Mississippi stays with relatives and old friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Everett
Troy Mountain
Hich
Mary Everett
John Roberts
Two youths in forest accident fire fatal shot
Gabriel Zimmerse, 17, of Monticello, suffered a near fatal abdominal gunshot when Peter Zentner’s cocked rifle discharged two miles northwest of town. The load entered the back near the left hip, passed through the small intestine, causing heavy bleeding but Zimmerse remained alive and resting with doctors attending. He is son of Thomas Zimmerman living on a nearby farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gabriel Zimmerse
Monticello
Peter Zentner
Fred Marty
Zimmerman
Zentner
Tos
Eli
Zimmermnan
F. M. Conter
Binmer
New Glarus
Thomas Zimmerman
Clara Barton Appeals for Aid to Rebuild Homes
Miss Clara Barton president of the National Red Cross calls manufacturers and businessmen to provide materials for constructing homes for those who lost everything in the recent disaster. She urges swift support to assist affected families nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Barton
National Red Cross Society
Salary of One Cent a Year for Mail Service
A treasury warrant for 1 cent was certified by Auditor Castle in Washington. The cent funds Frank Huyneh to carry mail from Mineral Point to Dodgeville, Wisconsin. He feared underbidding and accepted the penny rate to advertise and boost his stage line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Say Hunters Reckless Menace to Town Farmers
Town residents accuse local hunters of recklessness as dogs roam free and youths shoot at birds along roads, endangering workers and stock. Mrs Ed M Thorpe loses a valuable Brahma chicken to dogs, sparking calls for greater hunter responsibility amid multiple similar incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed. M. Thorpe
Child's leg broken in Madison window accident
Miss Norma Churchill, youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs C B Churchill, fell from a second story window at W H Pickford's Madison home. The screen failed and she broke her leg above the knee. The incident occurred at 5 PM Saturday. Churchill family visiting from out of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Churchill
C. B. Churchill
W. H. Pickford
Madison
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Rev
Grace Huthart
Feet Racine
Northboro
Nancy Hulbart
Sylvester
HB. Gibbons
Albany
DR. Segrist
H. C. Secrist
Wisconsin St
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Daily New
Democratic
Theilwaukee Daily News
Democratis
Milwaukee Daily News
Milwauke
Adam Blumer
Yellowstone Park
Alaska
Ostondad
American Tourist Association
Campbell
Marquette
C. Kundert Hardware CO
Hiesey Hardware
Nonrree
Wiss
M. H. DeLong
Schuylerville
N.Y
Vermont Volunteers
DR. Miles
Dr. Miles Medical Company
Elkhart,nd
Bridgeport, Conn
Edward Trickle
Agt
Browntown
Wis
Spangler
Pioneer Gut
Vor Hiegeles
Wegelen
Dawn
Moent
Morgan & Wright Tires
Pals Pels
Thomas A. Huber
Mendoia
B. of L. F
Gabriel Zimmersean
Companion
Galveston
Iowa
Cartier
Child
Peter Ubane
East
Maine
Vermont
Connecticut
Massachusetts
Ed. C. Wenger
Jacob J. Stauffacher
Dutch Hollow
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