Jersey Jersey Breeders Hold Gym Picnic Event
An Almond Weexs-a luege gathering at the Gay Springer farm in Banc Vista attracted many Jersey breeders for stock judging and contests. Springer’s herd won multiple prizes, with Dr Norton and others presenting awards, followed by a rough ball game and a lively band. The event showcased the growing Jersey Breeders Association now reaching 781 members, aiming to become Wisconsin's largest cattle club.
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Baan Vista
Wisconsin
Jersey
Stevens Polit Journal
Prises Saming
Tve
G. C. Springer
Will Howe
Toi Meronk
Wil Howe
Ob. C. Springer Fest
Bullie Fapids
D. Heglua Ua
Ruby
Hekles
Hekles and Sons; Second; G. C. Springer, ,Thiid Nd Fourth; Will Seribner
M. O'Keefe
Snconi
G. C. Springe Secon
GO. C. Springer
Bonni+ta
J. ©. Springer
King of
Evan
Vernon Norton
Grand Rapids
Association
T. H. Elanna
K. McDonald
J. W. Bullegan
E. Fe Wyatt
Mergtuson Grind
Old Resident of Watson Dies After Brief Illness
August W Mau a longtime farmer and resident of Caradon Portage County died Monday at his daughter Mrs John Bushmaker home aged seventy four He was born in Germany and came to America at thirty five settling first in Milwaukee then Carson Township He leaves six children Paul Mau Buffalo Lake Minnesota Bernard Idaho Herman Gouchee and Ernest Solmer both of Carson Mrs John Bushmaker of CoraYeet The funeral was held at 2 00 PM today from the house and at West Side Lutheran church Rev Thurow officiated.
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August W. Mau
Caradon
Portage County
Mrr
John Bushmaker
Mr. Mau
Germany
Flo
Oulwaugee
Carson
May
Joan Bushminker
Coray Yeet
Tires Yous
John Bush
Herman Gouchee
Afra
George Sol
OVEN SEW OFVICH The Vesper Clay Products Co open new office
The Vesper Clay Products Co opens an office in the city occupying space formerly used by the Elberty Loan Committees. The company plans a permanent office here and expects future establishment in the area.
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Vesper Clay Products Co
Machinenon
Elberty Loan Committees
Adjourned Vase Case With Sirenson and Erickson
Henry Sirenson and Tanee Erickson appeared in Fudge Getis court after Erickson accused Sirenson of threatening assault and great bodily harm. State witnesses failed to appear, case adjourned after defense testimony.
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Henry Sirenson
Tanee Erickaon
Pirtavitle
Fudge Getis
Erickson
Sirenson
Nssault
Notice to Corresponde Early Publication For Rural Routes
Notice explains the Tribune will publish Thursday for Fourth of July week. Social correspondents are to file a day earlier. Joe Richarda returns from France after over a year with the 136 IF. A. Jor reflects on experiences abroad and historic places seen.
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Tribune
Joe Richarda
France
IF. A. Jor
Hand Car Wreck Fatal for Former Resident
Wred Alexander, a longtime city resident living with his daughter in Lottie La, died after a hand car wreck near Baton Rouge last week. He was about sixty five, previously manager of the Wil ter rm and later employed by Mrs J D Whiter before retirement. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 pm, with Rev Theo Steinke officiating at Forest Cemetery.
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Alexander
Jet Lotthe
Fintil ‘Phuvaday
Wuway.nn Company
Lottie
Uith
Baton Rouge
Wind
Wilter Rm
J .D. Whtter
Hare
Filda
Ghanavin
Lottle
Yue Remning
Pourth Street
Chas
Damit
Forest of
Cenetary
Grand Rapids Couple Married on Wednesday
Miss Windle Peterson and Eric Syving, prominent local couple, wed at the Methodist church Wednesday at 10:30 in the morning. Rev Ludwig officiated as guests included bridesmaids Miss Medeoske Alma Syring and Bema Syring, with groomsmen Alvin Peterson William Rantham and John Medeoske. The bride wore white georgette crepe and carried roses, the bridesmaids wore pink and blue georgette crepes. The church and home were decorated with flowers and greenery. After the ceremony the couple visited the bride’s home for dinner and supper, followed by a dancing party. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Lewis Peterson, previously lived in Milwaukee. The groom is the son of Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Syrving and works in the Consolidated mills. The Tribune wishes them well.
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Windle Peterson
Eric Syving
C. Z. W. Ludwig
Anna Medeoske
Alma Syring
Bema Syring
Alvin Peterson
William Rantham
John Medeoske
Medeoake
Honor
Alma
Mima
Syring
America
Lewis Peterson
Tly Vlty
Milwaukee
Ferdinand Syrving
Raxehine
Consolidated Mills
Tribune
Army recruiting drive reaches Wisconsin men in city
Fourteenth Infantry soldiers Lt Barcalow and a detail opened a recruiting office in the Post Office building, touring the state to solicit enlistments for the regular army. They offer broad options including air service and various branches, with schooling in engineering and drafting, and enlistment terms of one to three years for ages 18 to 55.
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Liew
Barcalow
Fourteenth L Infantry
Camsp Grant
Post Giese
Stevens Point
Bulle
Wisconsin
Air Service
Barerlow
Toll of torpedo strike devastates Fergus Fergus County
A torpedo attack in Fergus Paris Minnesota Monday killed about fifty in the Gracd hotel Hurcy area and injured over one hundred as a series of funnel shaped storms swept the city. The estimated property loss reached 3 million dollars affecting about forty percent of the business and residential district. Several children perished in the flood and wind events with others narrowly escaping death. Public notices list licenses issued for several residents and couples including John A. Parks and Lola Hahn among others.
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Fergus Paris
Minh
Ffty
Gracdflotel Hurcy
Witter Sees Bonus Bill Advancing in Wisconsin Legislature
Senator I P Witter stated the proposed ten dollar monthly bonus for World War I service will likely pass, though form remains undecided. He described amendments from Wilcox Pullen and the Huber bill, noted funding debates about legality and taxation, and argued a fair approach is for those able to pay to contribute. Drainage laws are awaiting the Governor's signature after near-unanimous passage.
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Wisconsin
I. P. Witter
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Wilcox
Pullen
Huber
Madison
Witter
Funy
Home Service
Beon
Tribune
Hhis
Visit to Patend Ends in Tragic Find in Waupaca
Verne Rumsey went to visit Geo. B. Wood in Waupaca and learned Wood had drowned the day before. Wood, a former city resident, had invited him to discuss a lakeside business plan and renew acquaintances. The accident occurred when Wood, prone to fits, slipped into mud near a creek and suffocated. Wood once served as agent for Milwaukee and Chicago newspapers before moving to Waupaca.
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Verne Rumsey
Waupaea
Geo. B. Wood
Verne
Mr. Wood
Waupaca
G l
Wood
Milwaukee
Chicago
Lakes
Grand Rapids Defeats Wausau 15 to 1 in Baseball Showdown
The Grand Rapids team routed the Lumberjacks of Wausau 15 to 1 at South Side Park. Plahmer held tenons, fanning fifteen as Brennan hit a sixth inning homer. Wausau scored in the third but never challenged the lead as Grand Rapids dominated from opening inning to finish.
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Grand Rapids
Wausau
Lumberjacks
South Side Park
Grand Rapids Boys
Plahmer
Brennan
City Men Given Raise and Fifteen Licenses
In a 20 minute special session City Council granted city employees a 45 cent hourly raise for street work and approved fifteen saloon licenses pending federal liquor status. Aldermen debated crew size and efficiency while sixtee n licenses were issued with Daly’s license denied for no application.
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Corneil
Washington
Iquor
Chas. Sg. Briere
Alderman Gardner
Thompson
Roenius
Tomsyck
Harvey Gee
Baker
John E. Daly
Marshfield auto thief faces circuit court
Marshfield residents heard of a Ford theft when Clarence Butterfuss stole a car after being sighted near Sextons and Liese's ice cream. The vehicle stalled, Good Samaritan Anton Baumann helped start it, Butterfuss fled but was captured at Montreal lunch counter. He confessed and was sent to Grand Rapids for a preliminary hearing with $500 bond. He later pleaded guilty in Waitoma, sentenced to two years at Green Bay reformatory.
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Marshfield
Severn Hagen
Here
Town &Stranger
Hagen
Sextons
Liese’s
Jon
Clarence Butterfuss
Anton Baumann
Anton
Baumann
Butterfuss
Montreal
Coun
Black River ‘Falls
Grand Rapids
Basrder
Butrériuas
Waitoma
Calkins
Bluett
Park
State Reformatory
Green Bay
Soldier from France Marries Sherry Girl Agnes Fait and Albert Swetg wed in Sherry
Miss Agnes Fait of Sherry married Mr. Albert Swetg of Sigel last Tuesday at the Catholic church in Sherry. Rev. Waldack officiated with bridesmaid Miss Sophie Swetz and maid of honor Miss Rose Fair. best man John Swetz. The couple, both well regarded locally, hosted a reception at the bride’s home followed by a dance. The groom recently discharged from the army after a year of service including nine months in France.
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Agnes Fait
Sherry
Albert Swetg
Sigel
Waldack
Sophie Swetz
Rose Fair
John Swetz
Edward Swetz
Groensman
Swetz
Uelf
France
Glea
Tribune
Wood County Bank installs public clock with chimes
The Wood County National Bank installs a twelve foot bronze clock on its Second and Vine corner. Four 39 inch dials face east south west and north for visibility from all directions. Chimes include Cathedral, Wellington, and Westminster on quarter hours and hours, powered by a master electric clock.
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Wood County National Bank
Cohat
Vine Street
Second Street
Wellington
Unknown hero hailed as Chicago World War figure
The Chicago Tribune credits the city with a World War hero said to rival Sergt York. Corp Arthur John Van Breda of Grand Rapids Wisconsin allegedly performed a daring trench mission, killed 300 Germans, and later pursued sign painting training in Chicago. The piece notes draft registration details and Belgian origin.
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The
Chicago Tribune
Sergt
York
Por
Tribune
Corp
Arthur John van Breda
Straight Avenue
Grand Rapids
Wis
Vival
Tennessee
van Breda
Belgium
France
Chicago
28Th Infantry
Potato Flour Company Expects Machinery Soon
The Falk Potato Flour Co through local rep H B Hukill Hill says machinery for the plant will arrive soon two carloads are on the road. Alterations are under way with Martin Jacobson erecting a bin on the roof. The new equipment will enable handling of all grade two potatoes this fall, giving farmers a ready local market. One machine arriving from Grand Rapids weighs about fifteen tons requiring removal of part of a side wall to fit.
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Falk Potato Flour Co
H. B. Huw Hill
Martin Jacobson
Hukill
Grand Rapids
Afteen
Dope Fiend Searched for Bond Theft Suspect
Sheriff Cliff Bluett returned from Columbus Wisconsin after a tip about a dope fiend matching the description of the Liberty Bond thief sought in Morstenston case. The man was held there last Thursday but could not be identified as the suspect.
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Cliff Bluett
Columbus
Wis
Q. N. Morstenson
Notice of Cigarette License Application Availability
Application for cigarette license can be accessed by calling at the office of the city clerk.
Fleece Actors Have Act of Theft at Palace
Lubin and Lewis hosted a comedy at the Palace last week. Two dressing room thieves, Frank Pajol and Leon Duehbien, stole $17 from a actor's clothing and later confessed after police questioning. They spent the money except for a small remainder and were fined $25 plus costs, then jailed for thirty days.
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Lubin
Lewis
the Palace
Payne
Berard
Frank Pajol
Leon Duehbien
Getts
Costa
Sherif Bluett
Gottschalk and Anderson Erecting New Building
Gottschalk and Anderson have let a contract to Martin Jacobson for a new store building on Grand Avenue. Excavation is underway and mason work will begin this week. The one story brick structure measures 34 by 58 feet and is expected to be finished in September. The business to occupy the premises has not been decided.
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Gottschalk & Anderson
Martin Jacobson
Grand Avenue
Jacobson
Nate Anderson
Wood County National Bank Adds 124 Safety Deposit Boxes
The Wood County National Bank completed installation of a new section of safety deposit boxes in its vault to meet rising demand. The modern up-to-date boxes will ease a longstanding shortage, with the section comprising 124 boxes.
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Wood County National Bank
Bad washout halts St Paul train near Rudolph
A cloud burst washed out about a thousand feet of track near Rudolph, delaying the morning St Paul train for several hours. The washout occurred on both sides of the Rudolph station but was not considered serious and was repaired to allow trains to resume service.
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St. Paul
Rudolph
Nekoosa Edwards Mill Strikes Over Wage and Hours
About eight hundred Nekoosa Edwards Paper Co workers walked out after the firm refused wage and eight hour day demands and rejected collective bargaining. Officials say they will not meet the union’s terms, while workers occupy company houses and boarding facilities. U S Labor representative W H Rodgers and Western Paper Manufacturers Assn figure in ongoing talks. The strike remains orderly as both sides await developments.
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Nekooss~ Edwards Paper Co
Port Edwards
U. S
Opened N WW Cheese Factory Near Rudolph Wisconsin
The Mott and Wood Company opened a cheese factory east of Rudolph near the Arthur Neiman and William Gartelle farms. Jublan Bragg, recently discharged from the service, is the cheesemaker, bringing a strong reputation from his Fond du Lac National Guard unit and a UW education. He is regarded as a highly competent cheesemaker starting a new operation with local milk suppliers.
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Mott & Wood Co
Arthur Neiman
Wm. Gartelle Farms
Rudolph
Far
Fiera
Jublan Bragg
Bragg
Fond du Lac National Guard
University of Wisconsin
Major Merrill Returns From France visits old friends
Major W. G. Merrill and Mrs Merrill arrived in town after the Major’s service with the One Army Medical Corps in France. He enlisted during the Mexican Border trouble and spent about three years in the service including a year and a half in France. He is stationed at Camp Grant awaiting discharge and plans to resume his medical practice soon.
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W. G. Merrill
France
Army Medical Corps
Marrict
Camp Grant
Thinedby
National Girls Day Success at Court House Grounds
The Camp Fire Girls organized National Girls Day on the Court House grounds drawing over two hundred girls from six years old upward. The afternoon featured outdoor games volle yball races and a campus supper on the lawn. Plans call for yearly observance with a larger program next season.
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Court House
Camp Fire Girls
Discharged Navy Musicians Lead Dances at Local Venues
The Blue Mound Country Club Orchestra, recently discharged from Sousa's Great Lakes Naval band, played at the Armory Tuesday evening and the Pavilion on Wednesday evening, drawing good crowds to both dances. The ensemble offered an attractive dancing program.
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Blue Mound
Entertained Ladies at Rudolph Gathering
Mrs. Joe Peters of Rudolph hosted a west side ladies club gathering on Wednesday. About forty members attended with card playing, prizes awarded to Mrs. Wiken for first and Mrs. Dick for booby prize. Ice cream and cake were served as everyone left pleased with the host’s efforts.
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Joe Peters
Rudolph
Wiken
Dickgou
Peters
Clerks Union elects officers at meeting
The Clerks Union met at the Paper Makers Headquarters Tuesday evening and elected officers: President Joan Heiser Vice President Ray Peltier Fin Sec Proxeda Golla Bee Jesa Wagner Treasurer Arthur Peters. Dog tax is now due and payable at the city clerk's office.
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Paper Makers
Siewert & Edwarda
Joan Heiser
Ray Peltier
Fin
Proxeda Golla
Bee. Bee
Jesa Wagner
Treasi
Arthur Peters
Labor Leader Outlines Brighter Future for Unions
J Maudley secretary of the State Federation of Labor spoke to a large crowd at the Armory last Tuesday outlining a brighter future for workers. He described higher living standards and an atmosphere of cooperation between employers and employees, predicting improved working conditions and housing for laborers. He explained proposed legislation, benefits of tax policies on northern Wisconsin lands, and urged citizen support for reforms to help farmers and land buyers. George Schneier praised the organizing work and lauded employer-employee cooperation in building worker unity.
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J. Maudley
State Federation of Labor
Armory
Hadley
Handey
Sydney
Handley
P. Schneier
Prada
Doctor wins French trophy at Wisconsin River Valley shoot
Dr. O N Marlutivgs wins the French trophy at a Wisconsin River Valley shooting event held in Wausau. He tops the field with high marks, earning the prize as the valley’s top shooter though not the overall school leader. his score reflects strong performance despite sleet and varying conditions.
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O. N. Marlutivgs
Watsau
Wisconsin River Valley
Third Division of the AEF Featured in Memoir
The Tribune prints a detailed volume by Captain Edward McCamley about the Third Division of the American Expeditionary Forces. It covers operations from the Saint Mihiel reduction to the Rhine advance, including the push to the Rhine and the Argonne offensive, highlighting division exploits.
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Jain
A E. F
Diaward McCamley
Bat
Lauk Port Im
Quren
Velae
St. Mihiel
Arganne
Rhine
Audebiach
Fourth of July Celebrations Hosted by Veepers
Veepers plan a lively Fourth of July program with parade, speeches, dancing, and fireworks. The event promises plenty of games and social time for visitors, but no city-wide parade is expected and a large crowd is anticipated.
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Chu Petit
le St
ERECTING BUNGALOWS IN MORNIKE EAST OF THE CITY
Berneet Keuimerd reports bungalow construction rising east of the city with the frame erected this past week. Martin Jicabson holds the contract and aims to complete the work. Win Kronbolm manages a new bungalow on Elm Street with Martha Jacobson holding the contract.
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Berneet Keuimerd
Morninke
Martin Jicabson
Win
Kronbolm
Hangalow
Elm Street
Martha Jacobson
Tlhase
Rotary Club Held Noonday Lunch Meeting
The Rotary Club held its regular noonday luncheon with Geo. E. LaBour as principal speaker. Jalour discussed the manufacture of paper products and explained Abdul Wugan company processes, mentioning dyes used in production. The event occurs every two weeks and drew a strong attendance.
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Rotary Club
Geo
LaBour
Jalour
Newson Appears Before Judge for Speeding
Newson faced Judge Gels Monday for speeding, pled guilty, and paid a fine and costs. Officer Howlett reported the arrest after apprehending Newson on Second Street late Saturday evening for driving at an unlawful rate.
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Newson
Gels
Cosik
Howlett
Bankers to attend Milwaukee convention trip
Mr and Mrs Warle and Mr and Mrs Guy Babcook with W Schroede left the city for Milwaukee to attend the bankers convention. The party started from Milwaukee Tuesday on a lake trip and will be away about two weeks.
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Mra
Warle MM. Pease
Guy
Babcook
W. Schroede
Milwaukee
Johnson & JM Store Club Members Attend Stevens Point Carnival
The Johnson and JM Store Club took a trip with all employees to Stevens Point for a carnival. The group reported an entertaining evening and described the outing as very enjoyable.
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Johnson & JM
Stevens Point
Kennon
Cameron Awarded Concrete Paving Contract
A. J. Kramp of Bertin has been awarded a 4 mile concrete paving contract in Cameron. Work starts by July 1. The $19,790 project is funded by an appropriation approved by the County Board at their last session.
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A. J. Kramp
Bertin Han
Cameron
Boare Pat
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