Krueger Case at Madison Involves Three Courts
Leslie Krueger, tied to the Withee farm clash and the killing of a station agent, faces proceedings by a U S court martial, a federal court, and Clark County court. Brother Louis remains at large as authorities pursue him. district attorney A C Wolfe and the attorney general lead the case after his escape on the night of the showling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leslie Krueger
Withee
A. C. Wolfe
Lay Crosse
Hint
Clark County
North Dakota
Wisconsin
United States
Federal Court
Louis
Four espionage cases heard in federal court at Madison
Four espionage cases and five related charges against soldiers were heard in Madison last Saturday. Felix Novak and Hark Claire were fined 400 dollars after admitting support for Germany and opposing the US. More cases reportedly to be prosecuted as others previously dropped are now scheduled in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Felix Novak
Hark Claire
Tol Parge
Germany
Iangute
SchnellER Leaves Army After Fame In Neenah Notes
Lieut Colonel John R. Schneller, famed as Neenah's Biggest Soldier, leaves the American Army of Occupation after reaching Germany due to health failure. He rests near Paris before returning to the US. A member of the Thirty second division, he was among the first Americans into Germany and long identified with the National Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John RB. Schneller
All National Guard
Death of Jonn Specht in this city
John Specht aged seventy four died last Tuesday December 24 while living with his son in law Jacob Hrosbier North Central Avenue coming from Germany about thirty years ago. Funeral held Friday morning from St John’s Catholic Church with Rev Father Volz officiating. He is survived by his widow four sons John of Idaho Adam of Edgar Peter of Michigan Frank and Will Hang of this city and one daughter residing here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Speetit
Jacob Srosbier
North Central Avenue
Dovenserl
Germany
ABC
St. John's Catholic Church
Father Volz
John
Idaho
Adam
Edgar
Peter
Michigan
Frank
Will Hang
Get-Together Luncheon Set for Jan 21 Chief Speaker Bruce
A Get-Together Luncheon of the Chamber of Commerce is planned for Tuesday evening January 21. William George Bruce of the Milwaukee Association of Commerce will be principal speaker. Committee in charge includes Ralph Baker F W Fornefelt and Louis Trossen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
William George Bruce
Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Ralph Baker
F. W Fornefelt
Louis Trossen
Wood County Pioneer J C Davis Dies at 72 in Richfield
J C Davis a Wood County pioneer died at his Richfield home on Saturday December 28 at age 72. Born October 23 1846 in New York state he served as a drummer boy in the Civil War and was twice wounded. He later worked as an ill strives and helped build Richfield, serving on the school board and county board of trade. Funeral held December 31 with Rev Fred Jordan officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Davis
Wood County
Richfield
John L
Mary Jane Davis
New York State
Sara &. Gordon
Auburn
Aaron
Evanston
George Thomson
Wausaukee
John Heartle
Wm. Milns
Medford
Ore
George Brewer
Portage
Porto Rico
Davis
Warren Cady
Joe Farset
Ole Thompson
Daniel Canadian Frenchman
Ant
Equity
Fred Jordan
McE
Citizenship Club Organizing Meeting At Commennal School
A Citizenship Club will be organized at a meeting in the Commennal School rooms over Bautimann's store on the evening of Jan 10. Roy D Carver, superintendent, and Lamson of the Chamber of Commerce will supervise the school program. The club invites un naturalized citizens and others to study the constitution and history of the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy d. Carver
FLBR
Lamson
Chamber of Condiercé
Neath of Werman Kispes
Herman Kisten of Kenosha died after influenza at his home aged 32. He leaves a wife Lena Schoenemann and two children ill with influenza, funeral held December 31 in Kenosha with Rev. L. Tho.m of the German Lutheran church officiating. He is survived by his father Dan and brothers Albert, Dan, Chas, August, and sisters Mrs. Plath, Mrs. Laukev, Mrs. Burgmeister, and Mrs. Busick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Kisten
Te City
Kenoshi
Rev
L. Th! Thom
German Lutheran Church
Offeiating
Albert
Port Arthur
Dan
Chas
August
Kenosha
William Plath
Rudolph Laukevs
Peter Burgmeister
Jes
Busick
Fraud Charged by Salisbury Correspondence Reveals Plans
The Stevens Point Journal details letters from Thomas Salisbury, once accused in a wage case, to Judge B. B. Park of Stevens Point. Salisbury, after losing a second suit, criticized officials, claimed conspiracies, and threatened continued litigation referencing past court actions and alleged misconduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Salisbury
John Roberts
Grand Rapida
B. B. Park
Stevens Point
Salisbury
Wood County
Stevens. Point Journal
Butler
Judge Park
Grand Rouals Bridge
Grant Rapids
Theo
Brazeau
Ma. A. J. Crowns
Kono Gabileo
Former Resident Tells Of Battle In France With 37th Division
Ferdinand Hiray Jr son of Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Hiray formerly of Marshfield and Stevens Point writes from the French front about trains to Coetguidan near Napoleon's artillery camp and the Thirty-seventh division moving toward Alsace He describes air activity with Fokker planes and the grim reality of war noting towns and villages damaged and questions about shelling policies amid the first American forces in Germany's soil.
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Marshfield
Ferdinand Hiray, Jr
Ferdinand Hira
Stevens Point
France
Hirzy
Ferdinand Hirzy, Jr
Jraken
Tournai
Franer
Coetguidan
Napoleon
Saumur
Thirty Second
Garman
Alsace
Fokker
Gmigse
Hloura
Tie
Knights of Columbus to stage The Whirl of the Town play
Marshfield will host a two night engagement by Evans and the Knights of Columbus at the Adler theater on January 7 and 8. The three act musical farce features a large company of fifty with a lively cast including Andrew Jackson Squills Lem Tucker Pruly Jol DB Hap Hazard and Lord Algernon Snitznacdle Vivin Darling Jim Feeney and others. The show promises novelty music and broad humor with a political burlesque tone and popular prices for admission.
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Marsiield
Knights of Columbus Agen
Janes Wis Evans
Mr Yan
Duea
Adier
Wt Farmer
Andrew Jackson Squills
Lem Tucker
Adler
Loyal
Marshfield
Evans
Blaettler Wins in Milwaukee Six Round Bout
Kid Blaettler of this city boxed Eddie Rinderle a close six round match at Elite rink Milwaukee. Blaettler, boxing instructor at Knights of Columbus rooms, was in good shape and scored a clean knockdown in round three to edge Rinderle. In the headline fight Billy Miske of St Paul defeated Gus Christie of Milwaukee after taking control post third round, outweighing Christie by nearly twenty pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kid Blaettler
Eddie Rinderle
Milwaukee
Elite Rink
Blaettler
Knights of Columbus Club
Rindarle
Billy Miske
St. Paul
Marshfield
Gus Christie
Miske
Christie
Letter From Corp Joseph Thelen Describes Wwi Service
Corporal Joe Thelen of Company G 16th Infantry Regulars writes from a hospital dated November 30 to his sister Tracy. He recalls gas injuries and grateful care from nurses and doctors, mentions armistice, and notes his planned homecoming with remaining service time. He references hospital companions, a gas school experience, a long rail journey, and vivid sights near Langrass and Timouge, including a Notre Napoleon cathedral and walled city views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Thelen
16Th Inf
Tracy Thelen
France
Tony
Rignon
Co. ‘. Marshfield
Marshfield
Timouge
Menecourt
Grean Yy
Uttle
Langrass
B. c
Napoleon
Red Cross Work in Belgium During World War I
American Red Cross efforts in Belgium include building a Queen’s school for under fours at Vinekein costing 80,000 dollars, and two more schools for older children. Ocean Hospital near Ypres is reduced in size to treat 250 wounded and 400 gas cases. The Red Cross funded the Winckem hospital and Belgium’s Red Cross needs funds. The Belgian Commission supports orphans in Ypres, under Father Delaere. French and Belgian evacuees reach from Hazebrouck to Nieppe, with Catholic sisters aiding tubercular and disabled residents.
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Vinekein
Belgium
American Red Cross
Winehem
Wulveringhem
Belgian Red Cross
Vhapital Ocean
la Panne
Ocean Hospital
Winckem
Ypres
Sell
Reneseuve
Hazebrook
Nieppe
Catholic Sisters
The
Red Cross
Real Christmas at Roddis Plant
The Roddis Lumber and Veneer company held a Christmas program on December 28 in the third floor restroom for the girl department workers. Ninety five employees attended with songs, readings, and talks by Mrs Livingston and W H Roddis. Each unit received a candy box and gifts. Mrs Livingston presented a piano fad and Mr Roddis received a traveling toilet case. The room featured a large Christmas tree and the evening ended with a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rodis Lumber & Veneer Company
Mra Livingston
W H. Roddis
Elmer Dickerson
Roddis Company
Telephone Directory Changes Announced For January
A new telephone directory will be issued in January. All changes will be accepted up to and including December 15. Look up your listing and if not correct call Marshfield Telephone Exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dee Slet
Marshfield Telephone Exchange
Also Mentioned on This Page
Krueger
J. B. Schneller
ARMY
Jonn Specht
Citizenship Club
Ferdinand Hiray
Knights of Columbus
CORP
Joseph Thelen
the Red Cross Magazine
Roddis Plant
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