Local notes from Marshfield and nearby cities
Local items report Guy Dana transacting business in Antigo and Mrs Dana visiting Madison. Ex Gov Upham and family plan return from Beaufort NY to resume summer in Marshfield. Marshfield studios market portraits of local graduates while Milwaukee boosters tour June 3. Posts on ice delivery ending May 1, Wisconsin State League Postmasters meet in Grand Rapids mid June, and many local residents and military figures active in city life with upcoming events and entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Dana
Antigo
Herbert Baer
Rose Bros
Madison
Mary E. Larson
Greenwood
Oxcar Johnson
W. H. Upham
Beaufort
N. Y
Allie Hoover
J. F. Bei
Pittsville
Odd Fellows
E. BU
Armory Hall
Imperial Orchestra
Mike Luis
Blodgett Cigar
Lord Rhinelander
3. Miller Wruit Company
Yao
Marshfield
J. Meinhard
Salt Lake City
Utah
Elsie Bannerman
Red Granite
Volk
F. Volk
San Francisco
Cal
Francis Upham
Oscar Johnson
Milwaukee
John F. Cole
Second
Cherry Street
Colt
Bear Park
Sallie
Constance Talmadge
Adler Theater
Sallie Walters
Wumedienne
Wausauite
Feo
Wisconsin State League of Postmasters
Grand Rapids
Mayor Briere
Lake Baran
Frank Leitner
Camp Lewis
Washington
iPacky
First ‘Infantry
Miller Creek Socials and Seeding Busy Week
Mill Creek notes a Sunday visit by Mary Hoisch at the Hoffman home while Smil-Ohm home remains under quarantine due to scarlet fever. Arline recovering. August Oho and Ernest Wendt installed telephone boxes. Fred Krueger hosted a birthday party for Miss Sarah. a baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Ernest Wondrow in the past week. Mary Horn and Leons Gallatin visited Wm Ohm home with Alma Adalia Herman Stecker in the evening. Ralph Noonan recruited St Josephs Society members. Farmers busy with seeding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Hoisch
Hoffman
Smil-Ohm
Arline
August Oho
Ernest Wendt
Fred Krueger
Sarah
Ernest Wondrow
Dorn
State Bank distributes service buttons to veterans
Cashier Amos Roll of the Marshfield State Bank distributes official service buttons to men who served in any army or navy branch in the United States or Europe. The lapel pins mark war service with specific chevrons and colors, including a two gold chevrons red arrow for Thirty second division, with navy designs matching army versions. The bank has ample supply and is distributing them free to applicants who have served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos Roll
Marshfield State Bank
Army
Europe
Navy
Roll
Second Annual W C T U Convention Opens Here Today
The second annual convention of the Women's Christian Temperance Union of Clark and Wood counties opens in this city at the Pierian church. The two day meeting features devotions, reports from department superintendents, many addresses, special music, and the election of officers. Notable speakers include Mrs. Longenecker and Mrs. W. D. Connor, with sessions planned across afternoons and evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Bi- County Union
Clark and
Wood Counties
Pierian Church
Coleman
Neillsvilles
Richardson
Loyal
Neillsville
Flower Mission
Meyers
Rabenstein
Frank Andrews
Greenwood
Hammond
Frank Unham
City
Young Peoples Branch
Fay E. Brown
Longenecker
W. D. Connor
E. W
Follett Meeting Program and Association Officers
Follett, city. Tonight at eight p m the following program will be given Song convention Scripture Rev Warnick city Prayer Rev Jordan city Address of Welcome Mrs Dickerson city Response Mrs Wallenberg Greenwood Address Mrs Linnie Carl Portland Ore Benediction Rev Warnick city On Thursday morning at nine o clock the executive committee meetings will take place The officers of the association are President M Delle Parkhill Anbotsford vice president Mrs Goleman Corresponding Secretary Miss Rue Cummins Greenwood Recording Secretary Mrs Rachael Stabnow West Beaver Treasurer Mrs Fred Sears Neillsville
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anbotsford
Goleman
Rue Cummins
Greenwood
Rachael Stabnow
West Beaver
Fred Sears
Neillsville
Eastern Star Chapter Attends Convention at Stevens Point
A large party from Everett Chanter Order of the Eastern Star attended the district convention at Stevens Point held at the Masonic Temple. Marshfield chapter performed two chambers and other work while Mrs R R Williams sang. A special car carried many members including Mrs J H White and Mrs Edward Rafftery among others led by agent Harry Huber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Chanter
Order of the Easter Star
Stevens Point
Chapte
Grand Rapids
Plover
Marshield
Masonic Temple
Marshfield
R. R. Williams
K. J. Davison
R. J. Carver
Aute
Harry Huber
J. H. White
Edward Rafftery
David Cole
R. Willigma
B.N. DuFour
R. J. Strauss
E. B. Wyatt
H. W. Burt
Geo, Strang
D. J. Harney
W. W. McCulloch
C. J. Sparr
Sam Winch
Addie Budge
W. B. Mohr
R. C. Hastings
H. J. Mon‘yoe
Herbert Bartmann
E. E. Winch
A. Neumann
Louis Salter
0. McCullum
John Dixon
V. A. Mason
Frank Upham
Marriage Licenses Issued by County Clerk in Marshfield Area
County Clerk Sam Church issued marriage licenses to Frank Benesch of Marshfield and Helen Em merson of Babcock, Walter F. Whitrock and Emma V. Veltert of Grand Rapids, Louis Marth and Emma Ruben of Port Edwards, Maynard Mizel of Brooklyn New York and Marian Jackson of Grand Rapids, Anthony Briske of Auburndale and Elizabeth Britten of Marshfield, Paul P. Schuetz and Stella Konieczke both of Sigel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Church
Frank Benesch
Marshfield
Helen Emmerson
Babcock
Walter F. Whitrock
Emma V. Veltert
Grand Rapids
Louis Marth
Emma Ruben
Port Edwards
Maynard Mizel
Brooklyn
N. Y
Marian Jackson
Anthony Briske
Auburndale
Elizabeth Britten
Paul, P. Schuetz
Stella Konieczke
Sigel
Richfield Trades and Local Checks Reported
Maxwell and Max Bock visited Granton to purchase a team of horses. Henry Woolatrum sold the team to parties in Clark county. Mr Blot of Waukesha county bought cows. Oscar and Joli Mathson and Wins on made a business trip to Pitts ville. George Knaptan bought a driving horse in Nasonville. John Jenkins's hay was halted. Albert Paulson is doing the work. Stierle brothers aimed for Richfield Sunday. A son born to Mr and Mrs Ben Pember. Louis Robinson and Martin Esser bought ears. Mrs Atkins hosts her Indiana sister. Mr Miner, recently at the hospital, is home again. A pie and shadow sabial in District No 6 Thursday evening May 1. Proceeds go toward a French orphan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Falter Maxwell
Max Bock
Granton
Henry Woolatrum
Clark County
Mr. Blot
Waukesha County
Oscar
Joli Mathson
Winson
Pittsville
George Knaptan
Nasonville
John Jenkins
Albert Paulson
Stierle Brothers
Richheld
Ben Pember
Louis Robinson
Martin Esser
Atkins
Indiana
Miner
Tome
Local Notes From Bakerville and Marshfield Area
Mrs Leverger shown slight improvement at St Josephs hospital. Olga Derge ill at Marshfield hospital. Catherine Schuster returns from Hewitt after winter work. Te nu Henxeler works at Marshfield hospital. A fire causes running flee in a house and barn, with details limited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leverger
St. Joseph's Hospital
Olga Derge
Marshfield
Catherine Schuster
Hewitt
Tenu Henxeler
Spital
Jeer
Paradox in Post Office Regulations Revealed
Shippers exploit printed matter rates by adding items to cross weight thresholds, slipping from 2 3 pounds to four pounds for a lower rate. Life insurance policies converted from soldiers and sailors term coverage will start issuing around June 1, announced Director Lindsley of the War Risk Insurance Bureau in Washington, D. C.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fostal Department
Lindsley
War Risk’ Insurance Bureau
Washington, D. C
Wisconsin and Ohio Silo Totals Rise in 1918
Wisconsin reported 65 478 silos on farms as of May 1 1918, up 15 percent in a year according to assessor returns. Ohio counted 30 788 silos on April 1 1918, a 44 percent year over year gain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Ohio
Free fair attractions nearly complete program announced
The fair lineup features the Royal Pekinese troupe as the big act with six oriental performers. New acts include Miss Lillian Baldwin on a ninety foot pole with aerial stunts and a Liberty statue finale, Prince Qokadu the Japanese impersonator with ground tumbling and a 100 foot toe slide. The Alexander Troupe offers platform tumbling and comedy, plus Irene Steele the singer and L. B. High the 15 foot man on the midway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Baldwin
Miss Baldwin
Statute of Liberty
Prince Qokadu
Alexander
Irene Steele
L. B. High
Marshfield Should Back a Local Baseball Team Again
Marshfield ought to support a base ball team this year as war activities end. The city has historically fielded strong homegrown players who could challenge semi pro teams in the region. With warm weather returning, local interest should rise and a fast, well-supported squad could rival prewar teams, rejuvenating local sports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Marshfield Us
Scapper
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Duuth
van Graham
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Fred Graham
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George Leonhard
Blodgett
G. E. Harrington
Dental Corps
Fort Sheridan
Ladies Aid Society
The
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Wagner-Buick
Dorothy
Katherine Clark
Larry Clark
Oshkosh
Aiale Katherine
Robert Conn
United States
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Minneapolis
Clarence Hambright
H. G. Harbright
Artillery Corps
Camp Geant
Parmenter
Aga
Putur J. Murphy
Knight of Columbus
Columbus Cadets
Focal Council
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Adley
Wisconsin Valley
Merrill
Vauxan
Mosines
Schofield
Mill Creek
Mary Pickford
Hulda
Holland
Charlie Chaplin
Charles Ray
the Sheriff's
RIP and Stitch Tailors
Vivian Martin
Katzenjammer Kids
Komedy
Hearst Weekly
ENID
Bennet
FBI
the Heart OF Humanity
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W. Co. T.U
Richfield
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