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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1918
Page
8
A dramatic adaptation of the trench tale Over the Top by Sgt Empey will be staged December 12 at the Adler Theatre. Critics praise its human insight and balance of pathos and humor with vivid trench anecdotes and wartime lessons for both soldiers and civilians.
The document lists numerous items from Am. National Bank and various vendors showing balances on hand amounting to 675 and a total balance of 6,858.85. Named entities include A M National Bank, Miller Bros, Mild Tel, Meath & Co, John Arnett, Kate M Gwin, Hilda Weimer, R L Peterson, Pankow, Upham Mfg Co, Blodgett & Sons, The Resine Co, N W School Supply Co, Twin City Supply Co, and Dec. 1, 1918 as the date.
A brief notice explains winter farm schools for boys aged fourteen to twenty not enrolled elsewhere. Anyone may attend, meetings are open, and costs are minimal. The Federal Government funds the instructor, while the County Agricultural School covers incidental expenses and the local community provides a suitable room with heating and equipment.
Five boys are needed to start a school project at Wood County Agricultural School. A class of twenty is preferred, with concrete posts and materials provided by the supplier becoming their property. Work will occur next summer under instructor supervision. Further details from J B Taylor at Wood Co. Para Setivals.
Theda Bara stars in Salome at the Adler theatre with dramatic biblical themes. The narrative recounts Salome as a complex princess who influences court life and the fate of John the Baptist, ending in tragedy as she faces Roman punishment.
The Kreugers mother and son were denied a change of venue after Judge ONeil ruled Clark County cannot provide an impartial jury due to extensive publicity about the case. The defendants, in Clark County jail, pleaded not guilty to murder charges as Judge ONeil noted competent jurors may have prior knowledge of the case within the county.
Richfield notes record friends of Mr and Mrs Frank Merril planning a Marshfield move while the town tends colds and welcomes Rev Jordan back.(E.E. Miner) ill. social at G N Hills Klondike Friday. M E Aid to meet with Chas Deiter. Deiter and Martin Fjelstad cut wood north of Marshfield. locals shell wood and feed livestock. Epworth League supports French orphan. schoolhouse box social proceeds aid an orphan. J M Hamilton hosting sister Ruverts Pond du Live. Willes busy with wood and haying for neighbors. weekly news manque.
John Haseberger returns home from service with an honorable discharge after training since July 25. Gallatin aided John Lackey in a batcher task last week. Lutheran Ladies Aid met with Mrs Stecker on Thursday. Mrs Joy Enders of Spencer visited relatives over Sunday. Mrs Joseph Gelhard visits Chili friends. Farmers haul wood to Marshfield in sizable numbers.
Names of residents and visitors appear across a state highway work page near Bathel with mention of Dr Moffay in Arpin. Clara Hoekstra and Mrs Kaufraan share time together. Julis LaCrosse cares for ill relatives. Marie Hoenevelt and brother John from Vesper visited. Louis Ralita to Minnesota for hospital care. Kaufman family from Marshfield visited for Thanksgiving. Louis Johnson to Rockford for winter work.
Clyde Leonard, son in law of Mrs. Henry Michaelis, died of influenza after his Minnesotan residence. His body shipped for home burial. Mrs. Leonard remains ill with the epidemic. Community notices recount visits, meetings, and local social events in Marshfield and surrounding towns including Mannville, Marshtiel, Chili, Colby, and Fond du Lac.
City water users report red sediment in supply resembling iron rust and pipe corrosion. A plumber notes iron levels rose since the hill well was developed, predicting many installations will fail over time while the public believes the water remains generally pure.
Frank Masnyvielle and Fisher left for Missouri last Saturday. Albert Hoff returned from St Josephs Hospital last Tuesday much improved. Mrs M Weigel of Marshfield staying with daughter Richards family during illness. Lulu Beecher returned to Grantor after visiting W A Beecher. Mrs Henry Frey and Donald home from Rice Lake after four weeks. Tony Altenhower, Khaki soldier at Camp Grant, discharged home. Uncle Sam offers 4 percent compound interest on savings at the Post Office this month. Bank money with Uncle Sam and earn 4 percent quarterly.
In Wisconsin Wood County probate matter of C F Johnson deceased. Anna Johnson applies for administrator at special term January 14, 1919. Claims must be filed by May 6, 1919 at Grand Raids Court House or be barred. Dated December 10, 1918. County Judge W J Conway. Attorney E Pors.
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