Soldiers Depart for Camp Douglas in Cheerful Sendoff
A and B Companies and the Second Regiment left Saturday at eight for Camp Douglas under Captain Frank J. Reigel. The city rallied with crowds along Central Avenue as families and friends bid farewell in a spirited, hopeful mood, band and escort leading the march to entrainment. A full roster of Company A and the band appears elsewhere in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Douglas
Frank J. Reigel
Camp Marty
Central Avenue
Sure- Powells
Saturdaay
Company A
Home Guards to Be Formed Here in Marshfield
Major Robert Connor obtains authority from Adjutant General Holway to organize a Georgia line company in Marshfield to replace National Guard troops mustered into federal service at Camp Douglas. Captain Otto Meyer to head state service unit. unit will seize armory and be uniformed and equipped. Other towns like Stevens Point already organized. The guard will return to pre muster footing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Robert Connor
Holway
National Guard
Camp Douglas
Otto Meyer
Company A
Stevens Point
Local defense council gifts Victrolas to A and K companies
The Council of Defense funds Victrolas and a batch of records for Companies A and K. Soldiers at the armory on Second Street enjoy the Victrola daily, especially after taps at eleven. The plan aims to connect with other councils to swap records, keeping music available for the troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Defense
Vietrala
Second Street
K Company
Sheriff Drives Wisconsin War Time Labor Sweep
The State Council of Defense will widen efforts for two weeks to crackdown on men avoiding work. Sheriff and police across Wisconsin are ordered to round up able men of working age who dodge jobs. With many at the front, others must fill factory and farm roles and law measures may compel employment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Council of Defense
Wiscongin
Wisconsin
England
State Council
Marshfield Street Dine In The Open On New Paved Road
The new Marshfield street, built at a high frontage cost, serves as more than a traffic artery. Residents staged dances and shows on the pavement while Company A members dined in the street last Monday, with tables set mid street as locals watched.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Company A
Trafic
Pittsvile
Practical joker ties rag over mouthpiece in prank
A mean prank in Fortage involved a caller who phoned about a hundred homes claiming the telephone company would blow dust from the central exchange between 2 and 3 pm. He told recipients to tie a rag over the mouthpiece. Many women became angry as the hoax spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hey
Fortage Register
Picnic at Lake Emily Draws Clergy Delegation
A Monday picnic at Jake Emily near Lake Emily brought together multiple clergy families from Marshfield, Grand Rapids, Nokoosa, Stevens Point, Sigel, Almond and Amherst. Rev. L. Thom and wife led, with Rev. Paetz and others consulting during a conference and outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L.thom
Marshfeld
Paetz
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Sehleibe
Nokoosa
Bertermann
Stevens Point
Gieselman
Sigel
Brichun
Almond and
Rey
B. C. Richter
Amherst
Jake Emily
Amherst Advocate
Wisconsin Dairy Cow Testing Associations Grow Fast
Wisconsin now has 3 cow testing associations testing 40 639 cows for 467 members. Four associations were organized before July 1 1916 and 89 within the past year. The last 12 months brought a 60 percent increase in associations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
Marshfield Board of Commerce Initiates Widespread Suits
The Marshfield Board of Commerce, representing most local businesses, has begun legal actions to recover old and delinquent accounts. Delinquent debtors have been notified repeatedly and warned that suits will proceed without further notice. As cases are settled, new suits will be filed to clear all accounts under collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield Board of Commerce
Actio
Mal
Merchants Donate Food and Supplies for Company A
Mess Sergeant Carl Thom collected goods from local merchants for Company A's first camp meal at Camp Douglas. Numerous businesses contributed items including potatoes coffee sugar cheese and meat, with bakers and butcher shops supplying bread and meat for two meals. The city team planned a Sunday game in Moginee against a strong local squad, as citizens attended Camp Douglas this weekend and a Merrill game was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Douglas
Carl Thom
Company A
Camp Sater
Uthmeier-Hintz Co
Kestel Bros
J. M. Borg
Tiffault-Kamps Mercantile Co
H. C. Koenig
Weber Bros
Rose Bros
Kamp Grocery
Smith Grocery
Guy J. Blodgett
Hart, Mess & Michaner
Regenfuss and
Wenzel
Wright, Platt and Harvey
Moliner
Moginee
Johnson
Merrill
Cavalry
Central Wisconsin State Pair Fair Nears Big Event
Two weeks remain until the Central Wisconsin State Pair Fair opens with BR Williams predicting one of its best. Exhibits from all departments, races and attractions promise up-to-date entertainment. Plan to attend August 21 to 24 inclusive as war news lingers and soldiers’ return remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisconsin
BR. BR. Williams
Children under teachers care at fair opening
Parents bringing children to the fair will find supervised play space outdoors run by Miss Emmagene Hayward and six assistants from 2 20 to 4 00 p m daily. The group will care for children aged three and up, easing parent worry and reducing grandstand congestion during peak hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmagene Hayward
Asl
Miss Hayward
Katherine Kraus
Bess Burns
Kathleen Pfeifer
Dorothy Kamps
Martha Jadack
Dorothy Whittington
A and Band Mustered Into Federal Service at Camp Douglas
After reaching Camp Douglas Saturday Company A and the Second Regiment band were mustered into Federal service by officers in a swift hurry. Lanterns aided the process as Private Wellner of Company A, home on furlough, reported the scene. The camp this year is noted for its accessible and convenient appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Douglas
Wellner
Injured Brakeman Palmer Aims to Save Foot
Earl S Palmer brakeman on the Log line was seriously hurt at Harmon station about fifty miles east of Superior last Wednesday. While switching cars on westbound No 901 his right foot was crushed. he was taken to St Marys hospital Superior where doctors hope to save the foot though amputation may be needed. He is about 28 and recently moved from Mashred with wife and Julle daughter to this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl S. Palmer
Strongs Avenue
Julle
Harmon
Superior
Prentice
Palmer
St Mary's Hospital
Phy Clong
Mashred
Hin
Stevens Point
Washington calls second quota for examination in August
Washington announced the second class of 755,700 men registered for graft will be called for examination early in August. Provost General Crowder issued orders restricting exemptions, stating medical students and volunteers in ambulance corps have no valid excuse. Agricultural and industrial exemptions will be greatly restricted. Crowder added that exemption board members must regard themselves as drafted and cannot resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
General Crowder
Draft costs for first American army in Baker estimate
Secretary Baker placed the cost of drafting America's first great national army from registration to enrollment at 8,660,480 dollars in his congressional estimate. The text references Popular Winninger Players and Adler Theater Fair Week as context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Baker
Congress
Adler Theater
Company K Defeats Second Team 8 to 4
Company K won 8 to 4 over the second team in nine innings. Lieut Braem and Cronin starred for K at short and first base respectively with strong fielding and timely plays. Anderson pitched well for K allowing five hits as Walter Johnson held the Seconds to seven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company K
Lieut
Braem
Cronin
Marshfield
Anderson
Walter ‘Johnson
Wendt
Kops
Gort
Smith
K Company
McDonald
Aimless Shopping Draws Local Attention and Advice
The Milwaukee Free Press features Mrs. John P. Hume, state regent of the D A R, reflecting on aimless shopping. She advocates returnable items within 24 hours and supports cooperative delivery efforts to reduce deliveries, citing personal practice of carrying own packages and urging broader adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee Free Press
John LP
Hume
John P. Hume
Lake Drive
Army mobilizing grounds crowds expected at camp Sunday
With favorable weather and Company A and the band at Camp Douglas last Sunday, many from here plan a trip to the state mobilizing grounds. About 15 000 troops are encamped. last Sunday resembled a circus. If conditions permit, a similar turnout is expected next Sunday. Perishable goods are not allowed. bring non perishable dainties instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company A
Camp Douglas
Marshfield Fair publicity caravan seeks 30 cars
A Marshfield two week publicity effort invites about thirty to thirty five car owners to join a one day advertising caravan for the fair. City hall meeting of the Central Wisconsin Fair association and Automobile club outlines routes and banners and invites business people to participate and aid Marshfield’s image.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Central Wisconsin Fair Association
The
Fair Association
Busimn
Baying Gars
T. D. Hetko
C. Ritt
T. D. Spaulding
H.R. Bathrick
Leo Rose
R. J. Strauss
R. R. William
Schoenhofen to Waco Soon to Mobilize
Members of Company H Cranden led by Captain Leo H Schoenhofen have orders to mobilize and hold in readiness to move to Waco Texas as soon as final arrangements are completed. It is thought Company A and the Second Regiment band will move to the same city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cranden
Leo H. Schoenhofen
Camp Douglas
Waco
Texas
Obituary Notice for John E. Mertens Local Resident
John E. Mertens a former resident died at Appleton after a long illness. The body returned for funeral at Sacred Heart church with Rev Hol Sterling officiating. He was 44 and largely invalid. Survived by two sisters Mrs Peter Weiland and Mrs William Brittain. Attended by many relatives from Chicago Antigo Milwaukee Duluth Beaver Dam Denere Hewitt and others. Home on furlough from Camp Douglas Guy Jorgenson the Dental Corps officer reports order restored. Winterburn Drug Co delivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Mertens
Appleton
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Hol. Sterling
Peter Weiland
William Brittain
Weiland
Depere
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Lake Emily
Commerce Board
Earl Palmer
CO. K
Schoenhofen
Winterburn Drug Ca
Sett
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