Federal Income Tax Class to Be Held at City Hall
A Federal Income Tax class, hosted by the University Extension Division, opens at City Hall on Thursday April 4. About twenty-five bankers, lawyers, and business firms are expected. Pro Yoxger S.A. Marsh to lead the sessions as the first of five weekly meetings with eight assignments and balance sheets. The Chamber of Commerce secretary F. B. Lamson issued invitations. Listed members include H. G. Bambright, T. D. Spalding, Amos Roll, J. Lundgren, H. Gundy, WW McGulloch, C. Pors, G. A. Veargon, Wayne E. Deming, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University Extension Division
S.A. Marsh
F. B. Lamson
Champer of Commerce
Which Is the Best Division in the American Forces
The question of the best division in the American Expeditionary Forces draws varied opinions. A French officer cited the 32nd Division for its Vesle and Argonne exploits with Mangin, praising Wisconsin and Michigan troops. All divisions are praised for heroic work, though no single winner emerges.
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Vesle
Argonne
Mangin
Sk Mangin
Cor Mangin
Evie
Wisconsin
Michigan
Warring to Auto Drivers by Chief Griffin
Chief of Police Michael Griffin warns auto and motorcycle drivers to obey city ordinances on control and speed. Cars must stay under control, reduce speed where needed, and ensure number plates are secured to avoid penalties. The memo signals future enforcement of the rules.
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Michael Griffin
Lumberjacks Lead In League Bowling Season Finale
The bowling season closed last Wednesday as the Lumberjacks led by 23 points in the standings. Prizes from the entry pool go to the Lumberjacks, Luckystrikes and Libertys. Andrew Feess tops the individuals with a 182 average, tied second by Kraus and Parg on 179, Seubert third at 176, with final team standings and top ten listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luckystrikes
Libertys
Andrew Feess
Kraus and
Peargon
John Seubert
Marx of volunteers joins army recruitment in town
The piece notes local youths and volunteers forming an army for overseas duty. Mike Wellner, nicknamed "She hy," plans to report for examination in Minneapolis tonight. He claims to be 17, says army age is 21, and is among the legendary "terrible twins" striding to defend America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esa
Libertys
Roddix
Moess
Pyarson
Kraus
Wellner
Minneapolis
France
Soissions
Tan
Brady
Overseas Veteran Returns Home to Marshfield Kin
Private Frank Kohl, of Marshfield, returned after fifteen months overseas and eighteen months service. He holds two gold service stripes and one gold wound stripe, was wounded in the right knee, and was discharged at Fort Russell, Wyoming with the First Division of the Regular Army in Company D, 26th Infantry. His sister Anna Kohl, among Marshfield’s happiest, welcomed him home with pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Kohl
Marshfield
Frank Kohl
Kohl
Fort Russell
Wio
Death of John Arnett in Fond du Lac area
John Arnett died at his home at 612 East Third Street last Friday at 4 40 of dropsy aged 54. He was born April 10 and lived in Mayshield since childhood. A former Northwestern railroad freight brakeman, he lost his left arm in a Fond du Lac yard accident. Survived by widow, six daughters and two sons all at home. Two sons died serving abroad in France and a railway death followed by another tragedy. Funeral held Monday at sister Mrs Fred Mess’s home on West Fourth Street.
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John Arnett
Third Street
Mayshield
Northwestern Railroad
Fond du Lac
Whem
George
William
France
Valentine
Abbotsford
Fred
Green Bay
Portland
Ove
Adan
Grand Rapids
Walter Scchafer
Aberdean
Mary Arnett
St Paul
Fred Mess
West Fourth Street
Federal Tuberculin Testing Proposal in Wisconsin
Wood county farmers are urged by Emergency Demonstration Agent W W Clark to participate in a federal tuberculosis test program. The plan requires a second test by a federal veterinarian, after which cattle enter a free herd list for out-of-state shipping without further testing. J C Kiefer of Auburndale has already taken the opportunity. information sheets and blank forms will be available in Clark's office for interested farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
State of
Wood County
W. W. Clark
Death of Henry A. Giles 8-year-old Civil War veteran
Henry A. Giles of West A street died Thursday March 28 at age 8. Born in Watertown New York he came to the city years ago worked as a mason and served in the Civil War. Funeral Monday March 21 with Rev. Fred Jordan of the Methodist church officiating. Remains escorted by Company LT Wisconsin State Guards to the burial site.
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Henry A. Giles
West A
Deveaked
Watertown
Jefferson County
N. Y
Fred Jordan
Methodist Church
Wisconsin State Guards
Jitney Car License Tax Heads To Madison Wis
A historic note describes a new tax on jitney operators in Madison Wisconsin. The proposal would charge ten dollars per vehicle with seating over two or more than seven, and twenty dollars for larger cars. Applicants must contact Buet Williams, Collector, Madison, Wisconsin, for the necessary permits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Buet Williams
Madison
Wis
German weekly paper ends in Wisconsin transfer
The Woastlicher Herald of Winona Minnesota has published the Wausan Wochenblatt moved to Winona and will be issued twice weekly. The Wochenblatt job print department will be discontinued. This marks the passing of the last Wassia published German paper in Wausau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woastlicher Herald Company
Winona
Minn
Wausan Wochenblatt
A. J. Heise
Wochenblatt
Marathon
Pioneer Press
Wausau
Patern
Wisconsin Finance Committee Considers Emergency Job Bureaus Aid
George P Hambrecht, chairman of the Industrial Commission, spoke to the governor and state legislature last week outlining the public employment system in Wisconsin. He appeared before the finance committee Wednesday detailing current problems. The committee reported favoring an emergency appropriation of 22000 to carry bureaus until June 30 as a state proposition. The legislature is set to vote on April 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Hambrecht
Industrial Commission
Wisconsin
Finance Committee
Winterburn Drug Company Short Message
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Winterburn Drug Company
Appeal to Supreme Court in Goldberg Insurance Case
Attorney W H B Wheelan of Grand Rapids begins proceedings to take the Goldberg v Erneca Sigel and Rudolph Insurance Co case to the Supreme Court after a fire at Goldberg’s Grant Portage County property. The judge Postponed action on the suit, but the plaintiff plans to pursue the appeal for policy coverage and disputed chimney requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. HB. Wheelan
Grand Rapids
William Goldberg
Erneca, Sigel and Rudolph Insurance Company
Supreme Court
Goldberg
Grant
Portage County
William Gaulke
Findly
Gaulke
Instance Company
B. B. Park
Stevens Point
Suprem Court
All the World to Nothing at the Adler Theater
The tale follows a carefree youth who loses his wealth in a three day gambling spree and faces tragedy yet romance. William Russell leads a strong cast with Winifred Westover in a story of unexpected developments and emotional depth as shown at the Adler theater on Wednesday and Thursday, April 2 and 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Russell
Addy
Monk
Mr. Russell
Winifred Westover
Adler Theater
Explosives Stored In Fort Wingate Sparta War Dept
More than five million pounds of high explosives will be stored at Fort Wingate New Mexico Charleston Delaware and Sparta Wisconsin. The War Department struggles to find safe storage for three vast masses of surplus explosives from the war. Over 12 million dollars worth of powder has been turned over to the Interior Department for land clearing road work and other uses with nitrates to be diverted to fertilizer.
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Fort Wingate
N. M
Charleston
D. C
Sparta
Wis
War Department
Department of the Interior
Sportsmen meeting called for Friday night at city hall
A city sportsmen meeting is set for Friday at seven thirty at the city hall. W A Cole, state conservation warden for the area, recently visited and arranged the event. Vi C Buell of Appleton, field secretary of the State Protective Association, will speak on organization and importance to all men interested. Attendees urged to participate and help form beneficial groups for state and local interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Cole
Vesper
Vi C. Buell
Appleton
State Protective Association
Mx Buell
Bergs to Run Marshfield Times After War Service
Michael Berg Jr and Leo H Berg announce resumed management of the Marshfield Times with plans for a bigger, more newsy paper. They note military service returning workers and pledge reliable, quality production and gratitude for past business as the war cloud clears.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Berg Jr
Leo H. Berg
Marshfield Times
Wou
Ity i
Marshfield
Michael Berg, JR
Obituary: Mrs Sarah Upham Dies at Home of Son
March 22 death ends life of longtime city resident Mrs Sarah Upham born in Westfield New Jersey in 1889 She married Nathan Upham and lived in Racine and Womigwega before returning to the city in 1882 She was active in the D A R C T U and church work Funeral services were held at her son's home before burial in Ravine on the family lot all interred with husband and daughter.
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Deat
Westheld
New Jersey
Racine
Nathan, Upham
Womigwega
Frank R. Upham
Law
Frank R. Cpham
Warnick
Im. R. Nird
Ravine
Trout season opens May first despite earlier reports
Wartime notes confirm trout fishing season resumes May 1 this year after a false April start rumor. Anglers had planned trips, but delays remain possible with ongoing Hungarian crisis coverage. General Mangin is slated to command Allied forces if engaged. 32nd Division praised for fighting endurance but further fighting seen as avoidable.
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Mangin
32Nd
Krueger Murder Trial Opens at Neillsville Court
Alfred Krueger and his wife and two sons face a murder charge in Clark County Circuit Court with about 100 witnesses subpoenaed. The case stems from the killing of Harry Jensen, Soo railway station agent at Withee, during a failed arrest of Frank and Ennis Krueger for draft registration. The defendants, represented by Reynolds and Silverwood, contend jury selection biased the panel. Judge O Neill overrules the motion and warns jurors to avoid discussion.
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Caroline Krueger
Frank
Leslie Krueger
Clark County
James O'Neill
Harry Jensen
Soo Railway
Withee
Krueger
United States
Ennis Krueger
John W. Reynolds
Thomas P. Silverwood
Green Bay
Frank Jackson
W. J. Rush
Greenleaf
W. N. Parker
United States Department of Justice
Madge O'Neil
Reynolds
Silverwood
Vogel
O'Neill
Supreme Court
Onest
Rush
Aymart
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Newton Ponting
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Scott Rather
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