Untimely Death of Mrs Fritzsinger in Watertown
Mrs G D Fritzsinger dies after tuberculosis battle at Watertown Wisconsin age 36 in October 1911 born Irene Brown in Watertown. Survived by husband two children John and Margaret sisters Oscar Uehling Los Angeles Little of Montana Lanketree Franklin Watertown father W H Brown brother Milward Brown. Funeral at SS Peter and Paul Catholic church Friday morning with Rev Reding conducting.
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G. D. Fritzsinger
Hier
W. H. Brown
Watertown
Milward Brown
SS. Peter and Pan Catholic Church
Rev. Reding
Con Duct
Women War Committee Social Luncheon At Witter School
The Woman's Committee of the Wood County Council of Defense will hold a social meeting and luncheon at the Witter school building on Saturday June 16 at 2 PM. Township chairmen and war department leaders will attend along with city ward captains and lieutenants. The luncheon, under Mrs J D Looze and Miss Mary Carroll, will feature war food dishes using substitutes for meat, wheat, and sugar. County food administrator FE C Pors of Marshfield and Roye Ropers will discuss the food situation, with other topics like child welfare on the agenda.
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Woman's Committee
Wood County Council of Defense
Witter Schooluilding
J. d. Looze
Food Conservation Committee
Mary Carrol
FE. C. Pors
Marshfield
Roye Ropers
Steinberg Restein Wedding In Oshkosh Home
Miss Ida Steinberg and Mr Joseph Sepstein were married Thursday afternoon at Mrs Sarah Steinberg’s home. Rabbi Thelson of Oshkosh officiated with relatives and close friends present. Lillian Steinberg and Jos Steinberg served as bridesmaid and groomsman. A reception followed before the couple departed for Minneapolis on a wedding tour and will live in the city upon return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Steinberg
Joseph Sepstein
Sarah Steinberg
Rabbi Thelson
Oshkosh
Lillian Steinberg
Jos. Steinberg
Ufe
Minneapolis
War Savings Campaign Ends Wisconsin Drive June 28
The last lap in the War Savings Plan urges all to lend money to the government via War Savings Stamps. Wisconsin’s state allotment is 51 million dollars with Wood County target at 651 thousand. June 28 is National Pledge Day, aiming to wipe out the state total through unstinted subscriptions and monthly payments through 1918.
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Washington
Wisconsin
Wood County
Puelleher
Wilson
United States
Jung
Lfe
L, M, Nash
Wisconsin Home Demonstration Agents Active in Food Conservation
Twenty agents across seventeen Wisconsin counties including Milwaukee Superior and Racine promote food conservation through home visits and demonstrations. They partner with County Council of Defense women, work under U S Department of Agriculture and State Extension Service, and aim to educate counties on food regulations. Miss Mary Carroll named Home Demonstrator for Wood County with sessions in Marshfield Arpin Pittsville and Babcock offering office hours Mondays 10 1 and Fridays 9 12.
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Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Superior
Racine
County Council of Defense
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Sevice
Mary Carroll
County Normal and Agricultural School
Wood County
Marshfield
Arpin
Pittsville
Babcock
Miss Carroll
Council of
Consolidated Triumph Over Nekoosa In Sunday Showdown
The Consolidated team defeated Nekoosa 6 to 4 on Sunday. Abel and Podawiltz also led a victory for their squad, beating Central Park 3 to 1.
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Consolidated
Nekoosa
Abel & Podawiltz
Central Park
City Beautification Meeting Highlights Grand Rapids Efforts
The Grand Rapids Federation of Women Civics committee led a Thursday forum at Mrs. Gev W Mead's home. City engineer A Thompson urged better playgrounds rest rooms health officer and stricter dog rules while Mead praised river banks library park and tourism potential. Mrs Kellogg described sore spots and beauty spots across the city and urged owners to fix blemishes ending with a Macbeth quote about removing the stain.
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Gev. W. Mead
Grand Rapids Federation of Women
T. W. Brigeiu
Percy Daly
Louis Reichel
Federation
A. Thompson
Thompson
George W. Mead
Grand Rapids
Dells
Lakes
Mead
Kellogg
Saya
Lady Macbeth
Will Train for Mechanics in the National Army
Fourteen men from the city will depart Saturday to Beloit for a mechanics course to prepare for service in Army branches utilizing mechanical skills. Names include Goo, A. Sommer, Marshfeld Wm Langer, M Schmidt, Arvid J Hedin, wm Gowanski, Jas J Paul, John O Kolonsiski, Chas Bughoisi, John J Tomezyck, and others with alternates listed such as Edward L C Johns and Walter W Krause.
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Beloit
Goo
A. Sommer
Marshfeld
Wm. Langer
Grand Rapids
R. R
Dw. M. Schmidt
Marshfield
Richfield Road
John W. Dohm
Arvid J. Hedin
Wm. Gowanski
Ztr
Pittsville
Jas
J. Paul
Sherry
Thrift Stamp Meeting Held At City Hall
A Tuesday evening meeting chaired by D. D. Conway outlined a city thrift stamp drive. Volunteers will interview residents to sign pledges for regular purchases, with a ward captain in each district and a card index of eligible voters to track participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Conway
F. J. Wood
A. B. Beyer
M. C. Geoghan
G. C. Babcock
Albert Gilmeister
Rey. Thurow
T. P. Peerenboom
J. . Jeffrey
Engine House Foundation Progress Delayed by Wet Weather
The foundation for the new fire engine house on the east side was finished last week and tile and brick work has begun. Wet weather has slowed progress, but once the foundation is in place it is expected the remainder will not take long.
Professor Jackson Heads West For Omaha Lecture Tour
On a lecture tour Prof. M. H. Jackson leaves Saturday for Omaha where he will join a chautauqua and lecture over the next two months in Nebraska Kansas and Missouri He expects warm weather but is prepared for the worst.
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M. H. Jackson
Omaha
Nebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Mr. Jackson
Going Out of Business at Bellind Packing Company
The Bellind Packing Company winds up its local meat packing operations after years of struggle. Local financiers once backed the firm with 50000 but could not sustain it amid intense competition from Chicago and Milwaukee packers offering cheaper meat. The closure is seen as a loss for the town and area farmers who could have benefited from a steady local market.
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Bellind Packing Company
Chicago
Milwsuke
Newspaper man lands in limbo in Napoleon case
S V McElroy formerly with the Leader in this city arrested at Napoleon North Dakota on a charge of robbing a Napoleon bank of 636 50 the amount missing when the cashier was found dead. Officers question past records and torn 50 bill suspected in a scuffle over the money before the cashier died. McElroy reportedly not charged with murder though authorities hint at possible homicide.
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S. V. McElroy
Napoleon
North Dakota
Altho
Mcllroy
McIlroy
Mclélroy
Teachers Institute Held at Wood County Normal Building
The annual Wood County Teachers Institute is led by Supt I V Powell of Platteville with Prin J J Jantz of Port Edwards and 8 G Corey from Wood County Agriculture. M H Jauckson lectures daily on live educational tone. 148 teachers attend. Institute closes Saturday with examinations Friday and Saturday. Sessions run 8 AM to 1 PM. Mrs I P Witter and Mrs Kellogg spoke on Shenel of Defense and Red Cross work.
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Wood County Teachers Institute
Wood County Normal Building
I. V. Powell
Platteville
Wis
Prin. J. J. Jantz
Port Edwards
G. Corey
Wood County Agriculture School
M. H. Jauckson
I. P. Witter
Kellogg
Institute
Shenel of Defense
Red Cross
Dorothy Brundage Weds Talmer Hansen in Madison
Miss Dorothy Brundage married Talmer Hansen on June 1 in Madison. The bride, a Grand Rapids native, is daughter of Mrs. E. B. Brundage and sister to Dean Brundage of this city. The Tribune joins friends in extending warm congratulations for a long, happy married life.
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Dorothy Brundage
Talmer Hansen
Madison
Grand Rapida
E. B. Brundage
Dean Brundage
The
Tribune
Chautauqua Opens With Orchestra and Talk on Ideals
Chautauqua opened Monday afternoon with the Black European Orchestra performing and an evening repeat with Prof. Hudson adding a talk on American Ideals. He recently returned from France and shared observations about conditions there. Attendance at sessions has been fairly good.
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Hudson
France
Alumni Meeting Changes For June Event In Wood County
A dawn party from 5 to 8 on Friday June 14 replaces the Alumni Association meeting of Wood County Normal. Members are urged to attend if able to arrive early and plans allow, with the gathering ending in time for those who wish to attend the chautauqua.
Route around Mocacasin Creek bridge rebuild
The Tribune presents a detour for travelers to Nekoosa via Port Edwards turning at St. Paul depot and following a left hand road to the cement road by the Nekoosa cemetery. Also listed is a for sale Errood motor bargain, call Tribune for details.
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Mocacasin Creek
Nekoosa
St. Paul Depot
Port Edwards
Nekoosa Cemetery
Geo. N. Wood
Two Men in Trouble for Talk of War and Kaiser
Emil Schueler and Joseph Dieckman are jailed after remarks about the war and the United States government. Schueler allegedly said he hoped the Kaiser would win, Dieckman claimed Germany would prevail and President Wilson would bow to the Kaiser. Both could not post $10,000 bonds and await trial. Neither man is a U.S. citizen, though Schueler has long resided in the country.
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Emil Schueler
Joseph Diechman
United States
West Side
Schucter
Schueler
Married 48 Years Mr and Mrs W H Getts Celebrate
Mr and Mrs W H Getts marked their 48th wedding anniversary on a Tuesday in their city home. Mr Getts also observed his 73rd birthday, born June 11, 1845 in Wilkesbarre. They were wed June 6, 1870 in Armenain Wisconsin. They have four children Grace E Getty Minnie P Gelts Guy R Getts and C Geis. He served in the Civil War 1861 to 1865 and moved to Grand Rapids in 1866 living mostly there except 1874-75 in Nebraska amid grasshopper plagues before returning to Wisconsin.
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W. HH. Getts
Mr. Getts
Lily
Wilkesbarre
Getts
Armenian
Wis
John Lobdell
Grace EE. Getty
Minnie P. Gelts
Emergency
Milwaukee
Guy RR. Getts
Waco
Texas
RR. C. Geis
Battle Creek
Mich
Getta
Grand Rapids
Nebraska
Gelts
Large crowd at stock fair sells pigs briskly
A large crowd gathered at the stock fair in the market square on Tuesday. Farmers brought in little pigs, selling from 12 to 15 dollars per pair, with many sold and some remaining to take home. Despite the high price, many pigs still changed hands.
Business on the Bum Rumor Faces Year of Licenses
Saloon men in the city report weak business and several plan not to renew licenses for the coming year. The city appears overstocked in licenses, a condition echoed by reports of saloons closing statewide.
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Lcense
Newpaper
MEN TO BE RECLASSIFIED IN MILITARY SERVICE
Exemption boards will re classify all men in classes 2 2 and 4 to sea if still entitled to original classification. Large numbers are expected to move to class 1 and be called for service immediately as temporary exemptions have ceased to exist.
Baked Bean Sunday Aims to Reduce Surplus Beans
Next Sunday and the Sunday following will be baked bean Sunday as conservationists urge the public to eat more beans amid a surplus. The price of beans has held relatively firm, with no signs of widespread discounts or giveaways.
Auto accident claims life of Fred Braunsky
Fred Braunsky of Auburndale died at a Marshfield hospital last Wednesday from a broken neck suffered when a car went over an embankment. Four youths were in the vehicle. Braunsky died, another occupant was killed, and the remaining riders were uninjured.
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Fred Braunsky
Auburndale
Marshfield
Watch Your Waste Paper in City Parks
Warns youth of ten dollar fine for tossing waste paper in streets and parks. Urges residents to obey the law to keep the city neat and clean and avoid costly penalties.
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Oasis
Dedication of Fifteen-Star Flag At Knights Meeting
A service flag with fifteen stars will be dedicated at the Knights of Columbus meeting this evening at their hall. All members are urged to attend and participate in the ceremony.
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Knights of Columbus
Order
School Board Drops German For French Or Spanish
At a Monday night meeting the school board decided to eliminate German from city schools. The displaced language will be replaced by French or Spanish in the curriculum.
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Aes
Kuppenheimer
the House of Kunyondalmes
Kruger & Turbin Company
Johnson & Hill CO
OSCR
Schroeders
Ford
Benford
Price
Steinberg-Restein
Swift
SIBH
Cai
Kellogg Bros. Lumber CO
Grand Rapids, Wis
National Army
Thrift
Teachers’ Institute
Dorothy: Brundage
Evenrude Motor
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