Thirteen Inning Game Goes To Marshfield 2-1
Johnson allowed two hits over thirteen innings as Marshfield edged Altoona 2-1. Johnson struck out 20, Sorenson 14, Marshfield left 11 on base, Altoona 5. Both pitchers excelled, crowds were small, and local hype built for Monday’s Colfax game and Labor Day plans.
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Johnson
Sorengen
Altoona
Marshfield
Sorenson
Colfax
Tocal
Wausau
John
Izam
Metropolitan Follies Star Betty Powers Featured at Adler
Betty Powers, star of the Metropolitan Follies, appears at the Adler Theater on Saturday with matinee and night shows. She has been rated a perfect 26 for physical culture and posed for Physical Culture magazine as a “perfect woman,” highlighting the role of exercise in female health and national strength during wartime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Powers
Adler Theater
Metropolitan Follies Company
Miss Powers
Physical Culture Magazine
Pessimist Defined as Man or Mar With Stomach
A pessimist is described as either a man with a strong appetite but poor digestion or a mar with a good stomach and nothing else. The remark contrasts physical traits with outlook, using satire to imply hollow confidence in hardship.
Milwaukee Tour Costs in Wisconsin State Pair Meet
Milwaukee participants in a recent auto tour estimated the total cost at 38 500 dollars, covering 161 boosters, six days, 535 towns and about 800 000 in population. Expenses included hotels meals tires accessories gasoline depreciation and the value of time.
Death of Michael Merkel at 79 in Baker Ville
Michael Merkel aged 79 died Thursday near Baker Ville from injuries believed to be a fall while climbing stairs at his home. The funeral was held Monday morning at St John’s Catholic Church at 8:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Merkel
Bakerville
Merkel
St. John’s Catholic Church
Comedy Night and Features at Adler Theater
Tomorrow night at the Adler Theater features a comedy program “Teddy at the Throttle” paired with the feature “Somewhere in France.” Friday offers Fatty Arbuckle in “His Wedding Night” and the western “Hands Up.” Saturday celebrates the Metropolitan Follies and a jazz band. Sunday showcases “The Snarl” with Bessie Barriscale plus Comedy and Universal News Weekly, with special music. reserve seats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler
Teddy
France
Fatty Arbuckle
Metropolitan Follies
Jass Band
Bessie Barriscale
Triangle Fame
Universal News Weekly
Thirty six teachers to open the coming school year
The district will hire thirty six teachers to staff public schools for the year starting Monday. Superintendent Don S. Miller leads the effort with Kate M. Gwinn supervising grades and Marie Runkel directing music. Staff assignments span High School Washington Lincoln Grant Jefferson and the School for the Deaf with principals and grade teachers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don S., Miller
Kate M. Gwinn
Marie Runkel
Don S. Miller
Charles H. Wilson
Ant
C. E
Eva Bartig
Verna Clark
Nonie Holmes
Ruth Broderick
Irene Hall
Merccedes Helgeson
Martha Jadack
Lincoln
Mary Oestriecher
Elfreda Page
Julia Walters
Nettie Stensalnd
Grant
Esther Demulline
Hazel Ocell
Inex Jackson
Doris, Mason
Jefferson
Second Draft Likely Delayed Until Spring 1918
Washington reports a full statistical study of the draft law will be released by the provost marshal general after the first increment of 687,000 national army troops mobilizes, with no moves toward a second draft until then. Training facilities are taxed and it is unlikely a new 600,000 man mobilization can start before early spring 1918.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
National Army
Knitting for U. S. Sailors Sent Home Messages
In Aug. 25 notes from Brush Port a gun crew on an American liner thanks the women knitting for soldiers. They say the government provides most, but home knitted sweaters fill the missing comfort and remind them of home.
Infant Bachmiller Dies in Westboro Funeral Held
Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. G. A. Bachmiller of Westboro died at a city hospital Monday. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon in Westboro. An uncle, Mr. A. Bachmiller of this city, is related to the Bachmiller family of Westboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Jennings Bachmiller
G. A. Bachmiller
Westboro
A. Bachmiller
Weatboro
Local Yate and Theatre News and Openings
Local notices report James Vedder purchasing an air cooled Franklin from Wisconsin Motor and Machinery. Advertisements list weekly mail, drug ads, and greenbacks for theater reopenings at Adler and Trio. Red Cross and Catholic school openings, state fair plans, and Wood County Normal and Agricultural School start dates appear with local officials and figures.
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Adler Theatre
Jass
Follies
Liese’s
U. 8
Winterburn Drug Company
W. H. Lind
Robert
William N. Jenck
Pail
Neillsville
Pather Weber
Adler and Trio
Theodore Steinmetz
Steinmetz
Camp Douglas
Waco
Hollister
Sexton-Demgen Drug Co
Milwaukee
Oliver E. Remey
Wisconsin
Red Cypss
Red Cross Chapter
Vthe
St. John's Parish
Sacred Heart
St. John's School
Sacred Heart Marish
Central Avenue
A. H. Davis
Canadian Northern Railway System
St. Paul
Davis
Wood County Normal and Agricultural School
Wood County Normal
Agricultural School
M. H. Jackson
W. W. Clark
Keystone
Robbie Vernon
Gloria Swanson
Roscoe Fatty Arbuckle
Metropolitan Follies and Jass Band
Animated News Weekly
The
Hart Markets
Gity Market
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