Funeral Directors Hear Postgraduate Goals at Wisconsin Convention
J R McLain of Marinette led the Wisconsin Funeral Directors and Embalmers association in a keynote at the twenty eighth annual convention in Armory B. He described embalming history and the association aims of public education and professional advancement while noting two bills advanced by the legislature through the group’s effort.
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Ec Nervices
Undar
University of Wispoling Fa i
Purial “Association
J. R. Mclain
Marinetts
Wisconsin= Funeral Directors and Empalmera” association
Armory B
McLain
Legistatura
Local Textile Listings Offer Gingham, Aprons, and Corsets
Advertises imported fabrics and garments with Amoskeag apron check gingham in multiple colors and sizes at 1.00 dollars, a vesture sale on Wednesday for nine yards, plus Thompson's glove fitting corsets with medium bust and hip measurements in white offered at 50 cents.
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Amoskeag
Thompson
Burial Association Bill Passed in Wisconsin City
The burial association, a 1000 member Wisconsin group, collected ten cent assessments for each death but diverted funds to their undertaker. The new bill forbids such use and preserves funds for families. Also enacted probate reform to speed access to burial funds, reducing wait times from eight months to two years previously.
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Burial Association
Wisconsin
Tm Bint
Pulliam seeks pitchers for Oshkosh team in Chicago trip
President P. Pulliam of the Oshkosh Baseball Association returned from Chicago after interviewing candidates. He aimed to hire several good players for the team and held talks with Charles Webb Murphy. The article notes the high quality of this year's student teachers and mentions two weeks of primary methods courses with limited recitations.
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P. Pulliam
Oshésh Baseball . Association
Chicago
Qehkosh
National League Chief Misses Big League Surplus
Charles Comiskey, head of the National League club, failed to secure surplus material from major leaguers. Mr Pulliam met with several promising semi professional pitchers. Pulliam hopes for Racine visit Wednesday morning to meet Manager Emerson P Hawley and tribe of warriors. About 500 students expected to enroll before summer term end.
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National League
Charles Comiskey
Gox
Pulliam
Emerson’ P. Hawley
Ms.tribe of Warriors
Algoma church social links home mission talk
A fragment describes a Women's Home Missionary Society event at Stony Beach near Algoma. Members planned a social this afternoon in the church parlors connected to the regular meeting. A note mentions a student harvest and a young man expected to play a diamond.
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We Fernandez
Stony Beach
M.E
Gtri
Inter Urban Cup Golf Match Set for July in Oshkosh
A Sheboygan Country Club team will face Algoma Country Club in a four man inter urban cup match at the local course Friday June 25. The Algoma team previously won the cup at Sheboygan last fall and must defend it for one year to keep it as a permanent trophy. The Daly cup will be contested that day also with gold and silver pins awarded to Algoma Club members after the match.
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Sheboyman
Algoma Country Club
Inter- Urban Cup
Oahkosh
Daly
Sheboygan
Inter-urban Cup
al Jgoma
Oshkosh
Uberis
Taly
Algoma
Vos
Notable Commencement Plans and Local Visit Notices
Mr and Mrs Shea travel to Madison for their son John Rhea's graduation ceremony. A Merchants excursion brings 24 shoppers from Berlin Eureka and Omro to town. Mr and Mrs Searles host Wednesday evening at West Irving Street in honor of Lieut Rex Searles, son in revenue cutter service.
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Shea
Madison
John
Rhea
Ophea
Berlin
Eureka
Omro
Toaye
Court to Hear Estate Funds To Pay Undertaker Bill
A court under the new law will schedule a hearing within thirty to sixty days after death to determine if estate funds can cover funeral expenses. The speaker noted the association meets to educate members and that expenses for a two week embalming course for unlicensed undertakers were funded by the association.
Wisconsin Undertakers Honor Fallen Members and Caution on Embalming Law
A Wisconsin undertakers association speaker recalled two members lost last year George A Phillips of Stockbridge and Theodore Whackman of Reedsburg and proposed resolutions. He noted a violator who pleaded guilty to violating embalming and shipment laws and paid a fine urging the profession to avoid distress by enforcing lawful conduct and upholding high character in undertakery.
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George A. Phillips
Stockbridge
Theodore Whackman
Reedsburg
Sis One
Integrity and trust in undertaker duties urged
A speaker stressed integrity and moral character for undertakers who handle funerals in grief, warning against inflated coffin costs. He argued embalming and funeral directing form a professional field and urged reasonable charges and separate billing for professional services.
Embalming Standard Advocated by Wisconsin Association
A Milwaukee talk urged higher standards for funeral professionals, including separating casket sales from undertaker services, stricter licensing education, and a postgraduate embalming course at the University of Wisconsin. The speaker praised past leaders, praised perseverance, and urged prayer for continued prosperity of the association.
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University of Wisconsin
Dress, Mr. McTain Earns Enthusiastic Applause
In a public appearance, Mr. McTain received the most enthusiastic applause from a large audience he had assembled, signaling strong support and engagement at the event.
Fire and Odor Sweep Wisconsin Iron Works District
A small blaze at the Wisconsin Tron and Metal company on Light Street caused a thick smoke and strong odor, burning gowns, kimonos, ribbons, and other apparel. Fire crews arrived quickly, extinguishing the fire after about half an hour, amid pungent rubber and woolen smoke.
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Wisconsin Tron & Metal Company
Light Street
Fire Hazard at Unspecified Fire Stirs Property Loss
Fire tore through bundled rags and soaked goods, scorching items and melting rubbers while bottles shattered. The ironware remained unharmed, and officials say the loss may be extensive though the exact total is not yet known. The firm carried nonflammable goods, reducing potential fireware impact.
Local society notes and wedding preparations
Short notes report visitors from Chicago and Winnipeg. The Dorcas society of the Welsh M church meets Thursday at the Normal school cottage. Rev BG Alberta, visiting from Winnipeg, stays with Mr and Mrs William Khonrad. Mrs Alberta has been visiting family two months. Alma Medberry is to wed Harry Mallory this evening with a company given in her honor.
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Beahaugh
Chicago
Dorcas Society of the Welsh
Alberta
Winnipeg
William Khonrad
Cleape Street
Alberts
Thirteenth Street
Alma Medberry
Harry Mallory
Agnes
Ceape Street
Geo
R. Zellmer
Stony Beach
Dorcas Society of the Welsh CM
Waukeu
John
Pickett
Wis
Oshkosh Musiin
Marion Street
Oshkosh
Missouri
United States
H. Stroud
High Street
Broad Street
R. Young
Lincoln Avenue
Stony Road
GF. Wright
Pranklin Avenue
Wisconsin
Main
Osh
Kosh
Widelity, Deposit Company
Joe Waldorf
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Women’s Union Suits
Marinette Man
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P. Pulliasi
Baseball
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Waupaea
Waupaca
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Winneconne
Butte Des Moins Bort
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Misa Florenco Minars
Huptlat
Wiluon
Bridge's
Poros
NAGS
Uy Wisconsin Ion & Mipal
Geo. J. Smith Co
Gleeson
Fond du Lac
Jin
Hoyda
Boyd & Son
Emerine
Oyd & Son
Wesd & Hollister
Main ‘St
Henry Avastin
Otter’ St
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Tor Tle
Oakewood
Seymour Heymann
S. Hey
Mann
American Surety Company
Osh- Kosh
Geit Intoxicalung ‘Avors
Oahkoah
J.C
Zimmere Peete
W. F. Gibson
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