Marshfield Clinic Doctors Offer War Service in Citywide Call
The Marshfield Clinic in the Thiel building announced that all doctors of the corporation have offered government medical service in the event of war without restrictions. The statement highlights loyalty and patriotism as doctors from Marshfield, including Drs. Potter, Sexton, Milbee, Deene, Son, and Hinkee, stand ready to serve in any capacity.
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Marshfield
Thiel
Marshfield Clinic
R. P. Potter
W. G. Sexton
H. H. Milbee
K. W. Deene
America
Naturalization Papers Given in Grand Rapids
Three candidates Anton Schmidt Carl May and August Syvith from Grand Rapids sought American citizenship after passing the naturalization test. City officials Glovk Seubert and Alden tan John with Jude Parks as witness assisted at the court. Seventeen men from various parts of the county attended.
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Grand Rapids
Anton Schmidt
Carl May
August Syvith
Glovk
Deta Seubert
Alden Tan John Duno
Jude Parks
Vng
Firemen's Ball a Social Success
The annual firemen's dance held Monday evening at the Ave mory drew one of the largest crowds in the history of the event. Fully 150 couples attended and the galleries were jammed with onlookers. Music by the Second Regiment orchestra earned encores for every dance. The lunch by the Indies of the Sacred Heart Catholic congregation was well received.
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Avemory
Second Regiment
Sacred Heart Catholic Congregation
Changes in 1917 Premium List at Central Wisconsin State Fair
A meeting of the premium list committee led to thorough review and several changes. Sheep and goats removed, poultry switched to single bird awards, grains grasses and vegetables simplified with higher premiums, fruit exhibits limited to Wood Clark and Marathon counties, and ladies departments revised by all last year’s superintendents.
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Central Wisconsin State Fair Association
W. W. Clark
John T. Graham
W. R. Burhopp
TF. S. Mushach
R. R. Williams
Wood
Clark
Marathon
Easter Sunday Styles Light Up City Attire on Parade
Easter Sunday drew crowds as residents dressed in new coats suits hats dresses and bonnets. Green and national color schemes predominated while show houses and programs drew capacity crowds. People strolled Central Avenue to spot acquaintances by their winter wear and enjoyed the festive day in town.
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Central Avenur
Neillsville Armory Fire Foiled by Fire Box Trap
Report from Neillsville Wisconsin dated April describes a thwarted arson attempt on the armory. Col J W Hommel detected a fire box designed to ignite by a burning canoe. No arrests reported as police pursue a suspect seen in the area. Guards tightened at factories and other sites as rumors circulate without concrete proof.
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Chicago
Tribone
Neillsville
J. W. Hommel
Circuit Court Reopens at Rapids in Short Session
Circuit court reconvened at Grand Rapids Monday for a brief term as jurors were summoned from the county seat. The Warner case, previously tried with a jury disagreement, heads the docket. E K O'Brien claim against New Dells Lumber heard by Commissioner Hambrecht of the Industrial Commission at Grand Rapids, with a further hearing set for Eau Claire. O'Brien appeared in the city Friday with N M Berg Ed Kennedy and attorney R R Williams.
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Granit Rapids
Warner
E. K. O'Brien
E. K. O’brien
New Dells Lumber Company
Eoir Claire
Hambrecht
Industrial Commission
Grand Rapids
Eau Claire
O’brien
N. M. Berg
Ed, Kennedy
R. R. Williams
Banks of District Seven reassure foreign deposit fears
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago presents a February statement from the Department of State noting that wartime does not permit seizure of private deposits or property. The President asserts no possession of private rights by the United States in such cases, ensuring protection for both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals.
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United States
Auburndale Flourishes With New Shops And Bank
Auburndale grows lively as several new stores open in the business block near the depot. PT. Tuad yon offers a full line of goods with satisfaction, Fred Brayhark’s general store thrives after a change of ownership, and the Connor store remains a district hub under Wegner. Reuben Connor leads Auburndale State Bank as a thriving local lender. Two hotels, Baier house and Auburndale house, serve travelers while G. E. Groh provides reliable insurance. The Times will feature an exclusive Auburndale page on page 6 starting this week.
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Sea Line
Auburndale Hardware Company
Ter
Thi
Tuad
Yon
Coors
Big Connor
Advantage
Ousty Incated
Wegner
Auburndale State Bank
Reuben Connor
Baier
Auburndale
G. E. Groh
Times
Busy Day for Firemen In City Blaze
Fire department answered two calls on Tuesday, one morning and one afternoon. Ice near the Soa line road caught fire from dry straw, melting ice and burning timbers and poles. Firemen extinguished the blaze in about 30 minutes after arriving. Station Agent Huber and Fire Chief Finnesway warned of dangers before water connections could be arranged.
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South Wire Street
Huber
Finnes
Finnes Way the Ice Way Protected By Straw, It Would Prove Dangerous. Mr. Rusher
Warer
Methodist Parsonage Ceremony Highlights Local Couple
The ceremony took place Saturday afternoon at the parsonage with Lyle Allen and Miss Helen Asp, daughter of Mr and Mrs Andrew Asp. Rev T. Harry conducted the nuptials at 3:30. Attendants were Phelener of Ashland and Vernon Kelley of Milwaukee. Both parties are well known locally with many friends wishing them well.
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Lyle Allen
Helen Asp
Andrew Asp
This Sty
T. Harry
Phelener
Ashland
Vernon Kelley
Milwaukee
Pierce Martin and Blanche Martin Weds at Westboro Parsonage
Orville Pierce Jr and Miss Blanche Martin of Westboro were married at the Methodist church parsonage Tuesday at 10:30 AM with Rev. T Harry Kelly officiating. A new heat control device uses a fusible link that melts at low temperature to automatically cut electric supply, preventing overheating.
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Orville Pierce Jr
Blanche Martin
Westboro
Methodist Church
Rev. T. Harry Kelly
Marshfield Hosts 1920 Meeting of M W A
The county convention of the Modern Woodmen of America convened in Port Edwards on Wednesday afternoon. J H Hinkley presided, with P J Kraus as secretary. Delegates elected to the state convention at Chippewa Falls on May 2 include A D Hill and Charles Ingle. State delegates will choose delegates to the Chicago International convention on June 17. Marshfield camp was represented by several members, and the next county camp meeting for 1920 will be at Marshfield with other towns also represented.
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Monern Woodman of America
Port Edwards
J. H. Hinkley
P. J. Kraus
Th Cir
Chippewa Falls
A. D. Hill
Chand Rapids
Charles Ingle
Lindsey
Chicago
Marksfield
Charles
William J. i
Scribert
Owart Smith
A. L. Mead
Joan A. Hoffman
J. Kraus
Habashfield
Fort Edwards
Pittsville
Verdum
Nekonga
Marsh ‘Fell
Felker Bros Begin Campaign Selling Curverts and Banks
Felker Bros start an active sales drive Monday targeting roads with curverts and banks as main products. J. H. Felker, George Kuntzicker, Michael Griffin of this city, William Creed of Unity, and J. P. Stanton of Waukesha were sent out to cover a three month campaign. The firm also manufactures goods described as good drags.
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Selker Bros. Manufacturing Company
J. H. Felker
George Kuntzicker
Michael Griffin
William Creed
Unity
J. P. Stanton
Waukesha
Austria Severs Relations With United States
Austria joins Germany in hostile stance toward the United States. The two nations sever relations, creating a practical state of war as of Monday, signaling intensified diplomatic breakdown between Vienna and Washington.
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Austria
United States
SixyNine Men Join The Ranks Of Company A
Sixty nine men from Owen Thorp Colby and nearby towns report for enlistment at the armory under Lieut Edward Witt. Two to four men pass per hour as officers recruit across the region showing strong wartime patriotism. Rumor of Frank Vaughn enlistment stirs local gossip though unconfirmed. Train No 6 delivered sixteen youths to the armory for medical exams by Dr Z Potter as the community backs the national crisis.
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Edward O. Witt
Second Street
Armory
Sorling
Owen
Thorp
Colby
Armory Station
BR. Z. Potter
Keep Off the Grass This Season Warns Residents
This notice urges people to avoid trampling lawns during the tawny season. Property owners complain about delivery boys and schoolchildren cutting through lawns. Parents should warn children to refrain from running over yards to prevent damage.
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Tawny
Pers
First Meeting of New Council Set for April 17
The last regular council meeting handled only routine business. The first organization meeting for the new council is scheduled for next Tuesday evening. At that session the mayor will appoint committees and a street commissioner and a city attorney will be elected.
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Firemen’s Ball
Neillsville CO
IN Jeopardy—Report
Rapids
Federal Reserve Bank OF Chicago
Monroe Street
Chicago, Ill
Department of State
Federal Reserve Board
Washington
Allen
Pierce—Martin
Felker Bros
Company A
Stratford
Bakerville
Neigh
Frank
Frank Vaughn
Fieht
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