Retiring Marshfield Furniture and Undertaking Chief
George W. Epham longtime Marsh field business leader retires after thirty years in furniture and undertaking. He sells the business Tuesday to William Bach and Oscar R. Lange, who take possession with Bach a 25 year veteran and Lange 17 years in city affairs. Floyd Apfel remains with Lange to support the shop as Upham plans rest amid poor health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Epham
Marshfiel
William Bacr
Oscar R. Linge
Bacr
O. R. Lange
Floyd Apfel
Lange
Nasure Busind
Mr Upham
Leslie Krugger to stand trial for murder in Neillaville
Leslie Krugger, drafted soldier from Camp Grant, was brought to Neillaville by guard and jailed in Lark County. Authorities plan preliminary hearing before sending him to the circuit court for murder charges after being held at Camp Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Krugger
Neillaville
Camp Grant
Lark County
Guyaiting
Leslie Keneger
Notte
Girenit
Scores Made by Company I Members in Sie Day Show
Members of Company I perform in a Sie day display with Private Wilhelmi and Lieutenant Marcus Bangen listed among participants. The memory notes Joe Koenig and Geo Belly rivets are mentioned along with various ranks and details of the event.
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Company T
WH. Mueller
CG. Hell
P, Kestel
Hoor
Meubler
Ce. U Corp
Cale
Joe Koenig
Marcus Bangen
Geo
Belly Rivete
Mate
Fire destroys Owen hardware and three shops
A large fire in Owen gutted the hardware store of Uriebonow Weirich, lodge halls, a barber shop, a hall, and numerous other buildings. Origin unknown, losses reportedly insured. It was Owen's biggest blaze, stirring town fears over safety and escape routes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uriebonow-Weirich Company
Dance at Armory by Modern Woodmen on March 3
M. W. As BALL, The Modern Woodman of this city, will host a dance at the armory Tuesday evening March 3 with Imperial orchestra providing music. This is the last chance to attend a dance before rent. All are invited. Admission one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Orchestra
Banquet Honors Returned Soldiers At Local Armory
About six hundred attended a banquet at the armory hosted by Hon. W. D. Connor for returned soldiers sailors and their relatives. Four long rows of tables for over four hundred occupied the main floor plus a gallery seating about one hundred fifty. The Red Cross ladies organized the menu with Junior Red Cross and State Guards assisting in serving. Notable attendees included City Mayor Henry and speakers such as Lincoln and Roosevelt era figures, with addresses and music provided by local volunteers and the Fly ers.
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W. DB. Connor
George Campbell
the Red Cross
Fred Jordan Medien
Re P. Porter
Robert Bulmer
Tae
Boiler explosion kills two at Loyal factory
Two workers died in a boiler explosion at a Loyal factory on Friday. Arn Jenks, the owner, was killed instantly while Thomas Vogel was fatally injured and died en route to the hospital. The defective boiler had been condemned by an inspector and blew through the roof, ten wrecking nearby buildings including a barn 400 feet away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arn Jenks
Will Ini
Thomas Vogel
Election Luncheon At Elks Club Rooms
A chamber of commerce luncheon is set for February 20 at Elks Club rooms. The program features Washington Paul CG Newlun Water Works Development JE 2B Wayts Citizenship Club Henry C Burmeister Milan Community Club William Haag and others focusing on cooperation between city and county. The event will include a stereo series attraction and is coordinated by Messrs Clark and Sizer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Elks' Duo Rams
Washington
Paul
Newlun Water Works Development
Henry C. Burmeister
SeMilan Community Club
William Haag
BE. E. Westhill
Clark and Sizer
Milking Sign Language Tactics From WWI Memoir
In a wartime vignette, Borchardt, a Stevens Paint boy, demonstrates milk request using sign language after miscommunication with a French-speaking waitress. He forms horns with thumbs at the forehead and acts out milking to obtain milk, while others sought coffee and butter.
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Leo A. Barchardt
Stevens
A.B. Mint
Norvhardt
France
Soo
Borchardt
Ike
Anel
Prohibition Era Suffrage Clash Sparks Mockery on White House Lawn
The president, praised for woman suffrage efforts, faces effigy burning and book bonfires by suffragists. Congressmen opposing woman suffrage confront renewed scrutiny as prohibition's aftermath hits taverns and the public mood.
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United States
Where Lilies Bloom In France A Poem Of Fallen Lovers
A war era poem recalls the lilies blooming above graves in France where crosses stand and grief drifts with winter winds. It honors lovers who braved the fire, their noble deaths ensuring victory and enduring love amid the quiet hills and mourning skies.
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France
Theields
Thos Salisbury Talks Too Much Threats and Bail Raise
Thomas Salisbury faced a bail hearing after threats against John Roberts and others. The court ordered a ten thousand dollar recognizance with two sureties to keep the peace, with Salisbury kept in jail until trial on March 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Heberts
Theodore W. Brazeau
Hugh W. Coggins
Thomas Salisbury
Indications Troops May Return Home by March
An Associated Press dispatch from Coblentz says General Pershing will visit and inspect divisions as plans form for the 2nd and 22nd divisions to start homeward soon, possibly via the Rhine. Lt. Col. Clemons notes the Seventy-seventh may sail by March 1 and the 32nd could depart earlier, with routes via Rotterdam or Hamburg.
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Associated Press
Cobleng
Pershing
Cobreng
Rhine
Cal. P. B. Clemons
Snverior
Steaner
Rotterdam
Holland
Hamburg
Elbe
North Sea
Thirty-second
Cal. Clemens
Owls Plan Car Nation Dance at Armory Friday
The Order of Owls will host a car nation dance at the armory Friday evening February 24 with music by the Imperial Orchestra. Attendees are expected to have a good time as the Owls are noted entertainers.
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Order of Owls
Armory
Imperial Orchestra
Order Imposes Six Month Compliance Bond In Wood County
The document cites John Roberts Theodore W Brazeau and Hugh W Goggins and outfits a six month term under statute with default consequences. If the order is resisted the defendant may be committed to Wood county jail for the same period or until recognition is made.
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John Roberts
Theodore W. Brazeau
Hugh W. Goggins
Wood County
Letters From Our Soldier Boys Bring Front Field Notes Home
Captain Braem writes from Marienrachdorf Germany noting shifts in company command and training gaps. He describes German election mood, church state debates, and troop movements as his unit ships twenty to twenty five trucks and prepares for possible April homeward bound. Dan Rossman also writes from Grenghausen detailing Coblenz visit, Rhine trip plans, gun details, and gear as he projects a potential return later in spring.
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Fred Braem
Marienrachdorf
Germany
Michigan
Beoth
Hindenburg
Hand
Cahlesa Fur
Presen
Cobions
Tor
Aif
Dan Rossman
TH. J. Hoert
Grenghausen
Coblenz
M. Co. A
William the Creat
Mosel
Rhine
Therpcause
Uncle Sam and Tax Dodgers Highlight Bureau Policy
Commissioner Daniel C. Roper outlines the Internal Revenue Bureau stance toward tax dodgers and cooperative taxpayers. He stresses full civil and criminal penalties for deliberate concealment or evasion, while offering help to honest taxpayers. The bureau classifies delinquents, pursues proper labels, and distinguishes those with reasonable cause from willful evaders.
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Uncle Sam
Daniel C. Roper
Internal Revenue Bureau
Itavon
Bureau
Gravy Pail Explosion Hurts Local Volunteers
A gravy kettle exploded during food preparation for returning soldiers, scalding Mrs. John an on head face and hands. Mrs. Fred Babi and Mrs. Rheinold Minty sustained minor burns as bystanders faced hot splatter during the Wednesday evening event.
Popular Novel Well Acted by Miss Storey
The Demon a romance of the vant starring Edith Storey is a lavish adaptation of the Williamson novel. In this Metro All Star Series picture Miss Storey portrays Perdita daughter of an American raised in Corsica sold into servitude at age five to the man she loves. The film features extensive exterior scenery and opulent interior sets including a sultan's throne room.
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Thevant
Edith Storey
C. N
A. M. Williamson
Adler Theater
Miss Storey
Perdita
Corsica
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W. Upham
Wm. Baer
D. R. Lange
Furniture
CO. I
H. Mueller
Od Corp
R. Cale
Felker
Liewt. H
Roerl
A. Keess
Herrick, Jr A
P. Kestel
G. Hell
Wm, Meuhler
LeMahiew
Owen
M. W. As
Ball
Loyal
Elks’ Club
New York Tiews
Thos
Salisbury
Grand Rapids
Laytato
Roberts
Dede
Hirzeau
Gore
Itvid
B. Parks
Reid
Duluth News Tribune
Quick Service
Winterburn Drug Company
Laing
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