Central Wisconsin State Fair Opens With Strong Weather Hope
Opening today, the Central Wisconsin State Fair in Marshfield promises a week of top exhibits, with a thousand attractions at the midway and races featuring purses from 300 to 8500. Secretary R K Williams forecasts attendance records, merchants prepare grand displays, and local merchants back the event as Marshfield’s key trading center for Wood Marathon and Clark counties.
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RK. R. Williams
Belore
Furry Arput Tredians
Tia
Ward Hgo
George T. Cambell
Marchants Wll
Marshfield
Wood
Marathon and
Clark
Tragic Sugar Tunction Freight Death Claims Conductor
Russell Bidwell of Abbotsford was killed Sunday morning by a Soo Line freight train. He was conductor and is said to have been jerked from the flat car, his head severed. The incident occurred on Tunetion about three miles north of Phillips.
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Russell Bidwell
Abbotsford
Sugar Tunction
Soo Line
Stores to Close for Half Holiday at Fair
Merchants in the city will close their stores Thursday from 12 to 6 o'clock to grant employees a full half holiday in celebration of the fair.
For Women Only Week Urges Caution Against Pickpockets
A historical notice warns women that fashion may conceal theft risk as jackets replace pockets. It urges never to leave valuables in pockets during a busy city week when crowds bring unknown people. The piece notes pockets are old but warns both men and women to stay alert.
Hub City tour brings Wausau and Clintonville games
On September 2 the Hub City team will face the Wausau Lumberjacks at Yawkey Park in Wausau. Labor Day Monday they headline Clintonville, one of the state’s top ball towns. Manager Alberts notes a return clash with Wausau on September 9 and a finale against Colfax the following weekend to close the 1917 season.
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Wausau
Clintonville
Yawkey Park
Alberts
Colfax
Rapids Here Thursday Local Ball Team Exhibition
Grand Rapids day brings a morning game to break the scoreless tie from last Sunday. The Rapids foresee a thrilling fast contest with Johnson and Delmore as home battery and Palmer and Farmer in the Rapids outfield.
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Grand Rapids
Rapids
Johnson
Delmore
Palmer and Farmer
Hold First Meeting in City Home Guard Unit Formed
Decisive steps were taken last evening in forming a city Home Guard unit. A meeting of all signers discussed the Guards work and oath of allegiance will be taken soon when muster is completed. The oath will be the armed oath previously used by the Badger militia.
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Ciurd
Badger
Quartet Will Sing at Fair to Benefit Company Funds
The Sec ond Regiment quartet formed by Anson Campbell Chester Campbell Marion Hunt and Chester Beaudin will perform throughout the fair. They will keep a private tent at the grounds and charge a small admission. Proceeds go to the mess funds of Companies A and K and the hand. Remember the boys when on the grounds.
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Anson
Chester Campbell
Marion Hunt
Chester Beaudin
Lock Your Car at the Fair Warning
A local association warns fairgoers to lock or securely safeguard their cars during attendance. They state they will not be responsible for theft or injury to any car. A practical tip urges tying down vehicles with a chain if they cannot be locked, to avoid a long walk home.
Tramp Pleads For Help After Father’s Kaiser Role
A dialogue reveals a beggar tracing his family’s poverty to the abolition of his father’s former Kaiser role. A woman with a dog questions the father’s former profession while the tramp laments his lifelong begging.
Kaiser Bill Audacious Hill Trip In World War Echo
Adolf Kaiser Bill ascends a hill to glimpse France then descends while carrying bullets in his pants, a stark wartime image reflecting imperial bravado and looming violence.
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Kaiser Bill
France
Poem by Company K Soldier Circulated Among Guards
A Company K guard writes a touching poem during watch and asks for paper to write. Captain Mittlesteadt approves circulation and the lines are printed here, described as very touching and appreciated by the troops.
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Company K
Mittlesteadt
When Will We Get Our Pay Poem By Edward Welsh
Poem from Edward Welsh of Co K praising soldiers of diverse backgrounds awaiting pay and departure for battle. It recalls lumberjacks enduring harsh nights and comforts readers with a vow of return, urging support and farewell.
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Edward Welsh
Co. K
City ordinance cuts fair grounds gate fees this year
A new city ordinance reduces fair grounds admission to 20 cents for individuals and 35 cents for couples. Licenses must carry a visible license card. The annual license fee drops from 25 to 15 dollars.
Company A Departs for Waco on Special Train
Company A from this city, with troops from Companies H Crandon and 1 Rainelander, left Saturday for Waco Tex on the second special train from Camp Douglas. The camp builders’ departure was a gala event with regimental bands, including the Second of this city, performing as they saw the riders off. The units were well provisioned for the seventy five hour journey to the southern cantonment. It is unclear when the pand may follow.
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Crandon
Rainelander
Waco
Tex
Camp Douglas
Gcomnarny
Old Second Regiment Band to Furnish Music Today and Friday
The old Second Regiment band led by Mose Lupient will provide music today and Friday. Rehearsals have prepared the group, with seasoned players ready to perform with little extra drill. Their music promises to be a feature worth the admission price, showcasing experienced musicians.
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Second Regiment
Mose Lupient
Lupient
Clintonville to Host Big Game at Fair Grounds Sunday
Clintonville invites fans to a key Sunday game at the Fair grounds against a fast local opponent. From Wan will be on the mound for Clintonville, with Johnson and Delmore in the battery. IfJohnson performs like he did against the Rapids, the town can expect a bright finish.
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Fairgrounds
Clintonville
Wan
Johnson
Delmore
Battery
The
Rapids
Company K May Leave Tomorrow or Friday
The report notes no definite word reached Captain Mittlesteadt but suggests Company K may depart tomorrow or Friday for Camp Douglas. All is prepared at the armory, with Co A Phillips Co D Superior Co E Spooner Co B Washburn Co C Mellen Co F Rice Lake Co G Ashlands Co H Hayward Co I Baraboo Co K Marshfield Co L Galesville and Co M New London.
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Mittlesteadt
K Company
Camp Douglas
Phillips
Superior
Spooner
Washburn
Mellen
Rice Lake
Ashlands
Hayward
Barabao
Marshfield
Galesville
New London
Abusing the Spotlight on Rural Roads
Motor Age warns that careless use of the spotlight on cars could provoke state laws limiting its use. The piece notes spotlights are dangerous when aimed at oncoming vehicles and should be tilted down to illuminate the road surface or ditch without blinding others.
Miss Lusk Denies Guilt In Preliminary Hearing
Miss Grace Lusk of Mosinee a schoolteacher pleaded not guilty to murder at arraignment for preliminary hearing in Waukesh a. She appeared poised and composed wearing a becoming attire. She turned her back on Dr. Roberts and showed no reaction to his presence. Known to be bitter toward Dr. Roberts she says he deserted her and placed blame on the woman.
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Grace Lusk
Mosinee
David Roberts
Wapkesha
Miss Lusk
Dr. Roberts
Jove
Mrs Claud Nelson Dies at 24 in Oshkosh Hospital
Mrs Claud Nelson died Saturday morning at St Josephs hospital at age 24. The deceased was taken to Oshkosh Saturday evening after brief services in the city at her home. Mr Nelson, a newcomer to the city, had resided here only four months and had the sympathy of friends in his bereavement.
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Claud Nelson
St. Joseph's Hospital
Oshkosh
Nelson
Wisconsin Guard units may head to Camp Mills
Camp Douglas August 20. Military authorities refuse to confirm whether three Wisconsin National Guard companies of the Rainbow Division are en route to Camp Mills. The silence leaves unclear when and if deployment proceeds.
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Camp Douglas
Wis Lconsin National Guard
Camp Mills
Timely Booze Talk Ends With Worm Trick
A temperance feature uses a worm demonstration to claim alcohol harms life. The audience laughs as a man asks which whisky was used, prompting a blundering reply about the Greer River Brand. The exchange closes with light humor from a rejoinder about trying it on the way home.
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Trishman
Greer River
Gorry
Mike
Booster trip a success by Marshfield commerce group
The Marshfield Board of Commerce led an automobile booster trip on Wednesday, following prescribed routes to promote the fair. The journey distributed literature across surrounding towns, with minimal delays from punctures and no incidents, the convoys finishing ahead of schedule all day.
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Marshfield Board of Commerce
Shane
Wausau Boosters Visit En route to Marathon County Fair
About twenty-five cars carrying Wausau business men stopped in this city Tuesday morning to promote the Marathon County Fair to be held at Wausau next week. They left for Spencer shortly after, making a cheerful and lively stop. If the fair is not crowded each day, the booster party bears some responsibility for enthusiasm.
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Wausau
Spencer
Death of Edwin Federwitz at Wausau Hospital
Edwin Federwitz of Marsfield Wood county died yesterday afternoon at the Wausau hospital after a six month illness. The funeral will be held from his late home Wednesday with services by Rev. August Rister. He leaves a widow and one son Edwin, his parents, two brothers, and one sister.
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Edwin Federwitz
Marsiield
Wood County
Wausau Hospital
August Rister
Edwin
Wausau
Banks Close at Noon During Fair Week in Marshfield
Banks will close at noon each day during fair week at American National First National and Marshfield State. Depositors are advised to complete transactions early on Wednesday Thursday and Friday. The banks will also be closed all day Monday September 3 Lebor day.
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American National
First National
Marshfield State
McGovern to Speak at Fair Grounds on Patriot Day
Former Governor Francis E. McGovern will deliver a patriotic address at the fair grounds on Thursday the banner day of the fair. He is touted as a top state speaker and will speak from the grand stand, arranged through the County Defense League, to be heard by thousands. An automobile and motorcycle speed and cut-out warning from Chief Michael Griffin is issued, promising strict enforcement in Marshfield.
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Francis E. McGovern
Fair Grounds
Marshfield
Michael Griffin
Famous Second Regiment Band to attend gala day event
The 500 member Second Regiment Band, encamped at Camp Douglas, will return Thursday to perform all day for a large crowd. General Boardman grants permission for the soldiers to come home for the festive day, with a grand military preview planned and Steinmetz reading the musicians.
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Camp Douglas
General Boardman
Bardmister Steinmetz
County Defense League
Stolen 1917 Buick Missing After Movie in Marshfield
Arthur Kiefer of Rozellville reports his almost new 1917 Buick five passenger car stolen from in front of Hasselbalch Mack store on Central Avenue while he attended a moving picture show. Police issued a description including motor 206789 chassis 306439 and license 93625, value about $1100. search was fruitless and the car has not been recovered.
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Marshfield
Central Avenue
Arthur Kieffer
Rozelville
Hasselbalch-Mack
Kiefer
Jas
Ford
Buick
Winninger Players Please Stock Company Delivers Strong Showings
The Winninger Stock company opened in this city Sunday evening and has presented its usual repertoire with several performances. Audiences who attended multiple shows deem it one of the best such troupes to visit this town in years. For the rest of the week, special bills are planned and packed houses are anticipated.
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Winjninger
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