Fair Week Draws $1000 Plus Despite Rain
Fair officials report total three day receipts likely exceed last year by over $1000 as crowds packed the grounds despite Thursday and Friday rain. Openings drew the largest city crowd yet with fast horse racing continued by starter Mark Beilis after showers interrupted the card. Ex Gov McGovern spoke in the stand with Attor ney R E Andrews introducing him.
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Wisconsin
Cumin Douglas
Poole
Second Regiment
Thes Soldier Boys
Agade
Mark Beilis
Wausau
Gov. McGovern
America
Attorey
R. E. Andrews
Hasselbalch-Mack Company
Tiffault-Kamps Mercantile Company
Rose Brothers
Louis Laemle
Kestel Fros
Sheerin Hardware Company
George W. Upham
Red Cross Society
Thousands cheer as Company K departs for camp
Marshfield bids farewell as Company K joins Meilen and Phillips troops for the Northwestern depot departure. The Second Regiment band led entraining troops down Central avenue with the Mellen unit, and Company C of Mellen proclaimed hunt the Hun on its coaches. The city, once full of 200 to 800 uniformed soldiers, now feels quieter as K company begins Camp Douglas after earlier service. An official K company roster appears in today’s Times.
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Marshfield
Meilen
Phillips
Second Regiment
Edward C. Wits
Central Avenue
Mellen
Soo Depot
Soo Line
Omaha
Company C
Company K
Camp Douglas
Carp
Colby Farmer Loses Buick Car At Fair Day Theft
A Colby farmer, Weller, had his Buick stolen while he and a companion visited the fair. He reported the loss after returning to the parked vehicle about 1:30 p.m. as crowds and many cars filled the fairgrounds hindered the search. A second Buick stolen last week remains unfound, caution urged for owners to lock cars.
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Buick
Weller
Colby
Ity
Jle
Rapids win two to one in nine inning fair game
The Rapids defeated Marshield two to one in a nine inning contest. Johnson pitched for the locals allowing six hits while Palmer started for the Rapids and yielded four. Both teams played errorless ball through the match as the big day at the fair progressed.
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Grand Rapids
Marshield
Rapids
Johnson
Palmer
Obituary: Jacob Rebsteck Pioneer of the North Side Dies
Jacob Rebsteck died last Wednesday at old age and was buried Saturday after services at St John Catholic Church led by Rev. Tr Folx. He was the father of Joseph Rebsteck and a pioneer of the north side.
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Jacot Rensted
North Side
Joseph Rebsteck
St. John’s Catholic Church
Tr. Folx
Immigration display headlines Peoria fair success
The immigration corps, headquartered in Peoria, Ill, drew many spectators as the Canada region display fascinated visitors. Despite weather challenges, the association staged one of its best fairs yet, with compliments to Secretary R. R Williams and officials for their work under adverse conditions.
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Peoria
Ill
Canada
Association
R. R Wiliams
Loyalty to America Across Diverse Citizens
A Jefferson County Union editorial argues that the United States benefits from its diverse population. It urges non-citizens and foreign born residents to be loyal during wartime, noting their happiness and prosperity depend on remaining loyal to the country and avoiding actions against it.
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United States
Jefferson County Union
Thirteen Inning Marshfield Victory In Tight Local Tilt
Johnson fanned twenty as Marshfield edged Atona 2 1 in a 13 inning showdown. Both hurlers held the other to minimal hits until the late frames when a wild throw scoring the winning run at home produced the final score. The game showcased stingy pitching and close defense in a classic county matchup.
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Altoona
Marshfield
Atoona
County Day fair at Marshfield boosts Wood county tax support
This fair, though centered in Marshfield and run by Marshfield interests, receives a yearly $500 gift from the county board, making it a partner to every Wood county taxpayer. The event is celebrated during fair week and widely regarded as a community staple.
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Marshfield
Pittsville
Wood County
Auto Spill Injures Four On Spencer Road Evening
Four people riding together were injured in a late Thursday auto spill on Spencer road near the stone cheese factory. The driver failed to notice a left turn and struck an embankment, throwing all occupants from the car. Miss Elsie Bodendorfer suffered a deep head wound but all others had only slight injuries. they were taken to hospital for treatment.
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Spencer Road
Atgidertt
Charles Ley
William Mibergen
Elsie
Lydia Badendorfer
Chil
Stone
Elsie Bodendorfer
Second Regiment Band Praises Marshfield Visit
In a letter to Marshfield telephone manager H B Hoerl Bandmaster Theodore Steinmetz says the Second Regiment Band enjoyed their day in Marshfield. He notes the players were treated like kings and many called Marshfield the only town on earth. The defense league and local citizens earned their warm thanks for a royal welcome and good conduct during the 24 hour stay.
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H. B. Hoerl
Marshfield
Steinie
Trin
Defense League
Industrial School Opens September 3
The continuation and commercial Marshfield Continuation School enters its fourth year beginning September 3. New state law requires all unenrolled youths aged 14 to 16 to attend eight hours weekly, those 16 to 17 four hours, and non-working home duties must enroll. After Sept 1 1917, girls 14 to 17 doing housework need a judge's permit. Roy J. Carver urges enrollment in the first week. staff includes R. I. Carver as director, A. H. Snyder in the commercial department, and Miss Manola Chamberlain in domestic science.
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Continuation and
Roy J. Carver
Marshfield Continuation School
R. I. Carver
A. H. Snyder
Manola Chamberlain
War Emergency Food Survey Instruction to Merchants
During the present week merchants received official notice from the department of agriculture requiring them to provide the government with an inventory of their goods and trade statistics. The survey will stock national supply ownership and control to aid production and distribution efficiency.
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Department of Agriculture
Lemke Crago Wedding in Grand Rapids Tie
Miss Mildred Crago of Alma Center and Max Lemke of this city quietly wed in Grand Rapids last week. Lemke runs the Hotel Blodgett barber shop and is well known locally, while Mrs. Lemke has been employed at the Hat Shop. They plan to establish a home soon after finding a suitable house.
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Mildred Crago
Alma Center
Max Lemke
Grand Rapids
Lemke
Blodgett
John Eckoft Dies at Phillips at 66
Former head of the electric light department, John Eckoft, a longtime Phillips resident, died Saturday at Phillips. The city bought the plant from Gov. W. H. Upham years ago. Eckoft was a well known local figure and father in law of Cully Mess of Phillips. He was brought to this city from Phillips on Tuesday for burial.
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John Eckoft
Phillips
Electric Light Department
x.Gov
W. H. Upham
Eckoft
Cully
124 in the Shade Card from Roy Sherwood in Waco
A card received from Roy Sherwood in Waco, Texas notes it is only 124 in the shade and that they arrived safely with the company in high spirits.
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Roy Sherwood
Waco
Texas
Auto Bicycle Collision Ends in Death in West B Street
Elmer Biechler a 16 year old boy died after an auto driven by Arthur Berlin struck his bicycle on West B Street Monday evening around 7 30. Witnesses and a court hearing followed the fatal accident with Berlin surrendering to police and a jury ruling the death accidental.
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West & Street
Elmer Bicehler
Arthur Berlin
Elmer
Scheuer
Berlin
Biechler
K. W. Doere
John Roberts
Grand Rapids
Judge Andrews
Henry Mack
E. GC. Holeh
John Brackendorf
Alex LaPoint
John E. Adler
Joseph Rebstock
Walter Seidl
K."w. Dage
Herman Brandt
Myron Felker
Ferdinand Brandt
Wilfred Biechler
West B Street
St. John’s Catholic Church
Elmer Biechler
Distilling To End Sept 8 In United States
The article states that no whisky will be manufactured in the United States after 12 o clock on the night of September 8, and all other distilled beverages will cease production at that time.
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United States
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Colfax
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