Former Co K Boy Receives Distinguished Service Cross
Abbotsford born Parshill Parkhill of Company K Sixtyfirst Infantry earned the Distinguished Service Cross for heroism in World War I. While in command after his captain was wounded, he aided a wounded officer, refused evacuation, and returned to duty. He was awarded for actions during late September to November in heavy combat and served aboard the USS.
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Lov
Lieuw
Oakley TE. Parshill
Infantey
Abbotsford
Fort Sheridan
American Expeditionary Forces
Couch
Heutenant
Parkhill
Leutenant
Tim
S Oo S
Fe. Listy
Tuavania
Red Cross Work During Year 1918 Marshfield Chapter Report
The Marshfield Red Cross chapter and its branches and auxiliaries detail year 1918 activities. The report highlights sewing, knitting, and distribution efforts, noting numerous volunteers and community participation in wartime relief programs.
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RED Cross
Soldiers Urged to Hold Insurance Amid War Strain
Soldiers urged to secure insurance as wartime hardship grows. Text lists bed apparel and operating garments like pajamas shirts gowns and bath robes, indicating hospital and lodging needs. Miscellaneous notes accompany the brief advisory.
Hold On to Uncle Sam's Insurance Promise
A wartime government life insurance appeal urges readers to keep current policies with the United States government through the Bureau of War Risk Insurance. It underscores protection for families, notes the program’s long history since 1846, and warns that lapsing would sever coverage. The piece closes with Marathon County ordering roll calls of soldiers and other war supporters, plus a list of laggards who did not buy Liberty Bonds or support Red Cross.
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Amy and Navy
United States
Sam
Cagle
Mighty, Gamerous
Demurv
Sem
Cuutiouing
Eeerce Sweatars
Bureau of War Risk Inguinee
Treasury Department
Republic
Uncle Sam
County Board of Supervisors
Marathon County
Red Cross
Lieut William Lee Dies in France with 86th Division
Mr and Mrs George T Lee of 204 West Sixth Street received word that Lieut William Lee, with headquarters of the 86th Division in Orange, died December 24. A letter dated December 18 reported he was in good health. Before service he worked as a lumber salesman and was well liked. He is survived by his parents two sisters and a brother recently discharged from service.
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George T. Lee
Sixth Street
William Lee
Orange
Lee
George ‘Tefeo
Hathors
Ton of
Marinette
Richard
Cirst National Bank Elects New Officers
At the annual Welders of the F Marshfield meeting held yesterday the bank elected directors including March P J Schuefer J H E Milbee L Th Thom K sot and A K Hambright. Directors then chose officers with I Co Marsh as President P J Schacher as Vice President H Hambright as Cashier and Adolph Kleinheine along with John Seubert as assistant cashiers.
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F Marshfield
Amuna
March
P. J. Schuefer
J .H. E. Milbee
L. ‘Th. Thom
Ae K. Sot
A. K. Hambright
I. Co. Marsh
P. J. Schacher
H. Hambright
Aset, Cashiers
Adolph Kleinheine
John Seubert
Pay Soldiers When Discharged Order Details
A War Department order directs that soldiers temporarily separated or in hospital receive full pay at discharge based on soldier sworn affidavits. Discharges without service records use supplementary service records and pay cards, with travel pay included. False affidavits risk fraud prosecution, and arrears may be pursued through the auditor for the war department.
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Th War
Department
Riley Young Elected Speaker in Wisconsin Legislature
Riley Young of Darien Walworth county Republican caucus nominee was elected speaker by a 44 to 16 to 10 vote sequence. The assembly clerks and sergeants at arms were reelected, while the senate rejected the La Mollette leader Skagmo for senior chief clerk. actions point to ongoing partisan shifts and debates over labor reforms and birth house measures with hearings planned for January.
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Riley
Young
Darien
Walworth County
Philipp
J. W. Connor
Blue Mound
Axel Johnson
Turtle
C. LG. Ballurd
Appledun
Connor
Ballard
Society of Houity
Society of Equity Republicans
C.K. Shatter
Hief
Tey G. Cretney
Senate
Clertei W
Stevens
Ruinelander Predigemt
Lea
O. G. Muncan
Viruqua
Turner
Maustan
Burke
Sale
Saime
la Mollette
Skagmo
Mune
Mungpan
Hearines
W. Hirran
Gev. Whitman
Soldier from France receives honorable discharge for valor
Vorporal George Hart, from Company Ay farth Tits, earned an honorable discharge after eight over the top actions in France. He reports two shrapnel hits, one in the neck and one in the right thigh, and recalls the Chateau Chivry battles with casualties. Hart spent months in hospital due to illness before discharge and says Walter Miller was highly praised as a model soldier by Corporal Gare.
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George Hart
Pras
Hart
Chatout Yo
Soisxane
Pismes
Altar
France
United States
Gallumbus
Ohio
Walter Miller
Gare
Walter
Skat Tournament Planned at Eagles Hall
Local skat players arrange a tournament at Eagles Hall Wednesday night January 15. Players interested in future events are urged to attend and help decide the best day of the week. Tonight's tournament begins promptly at 8 o'clock with invitations extended to all.
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Skat
Eagles ‘Hall
Postmaster Reports 1918 Post Office Receipts and Rating
Postmaster A G Parkow issues 1918 receipts totaling 40881.10, up 5826.94 from 1917, entitling the field offices to a first class rating. The report covers ten years of receipts through 1918 with notes on war savings stamps and money orders issued during the year.
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A. G. Parkow
Frostal
Simon
Supt Don C Miller Resigns From Marshfield Public Schools
Don C Miller superintendent of the Marshfield public schools submits resignation to the Board of Education effective as soon as his successor is secured. He plans to join a local business and will serve until a successor is found. He commends teachers and students and expresses gratitude for friendly relations with the board. He expects no difficulty in naming a competent replacement and notes it may be easier to begin midyear.
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Don S. Mider
Marshtivkt Public Schools
Stusssur Ca
Miller
Munelaeme
Sation Mar
Miler
Bvant of Education
Morstrelil
Wisconsin
Schouls
Uevily
Marshiel
Eduallion
3Ites
Red Cross Nursing Survey Aims to Find Trained Helpers
The Red Cross launches a national nursing survey to locate every trained woman in caring for the sick. It emphasizes health, not a draft, and allows married entrants. The registry includes graduate nurses, student nurses, undergraduates, trained attendants, practical nurses, and midwives to mobilize quick action in disasters or epidemics.
Citizenship Club Forms For National Study At Local School
Twenty four members gathered for the Citizenship Club formation at a local school with Henry G. Burmeister elected president and Michael Michaner secretary. The club aims to study U S history and the constitution to aid citizenship exams, inviting both naturalized and some non citizens to enroll. Attendance included a theater visit to the Tria for films The Landing of the Pilgrims and Historie Boston. Next meeting is Friday with a Presbyterian dinner set for Monday January 20 at 6 44 am launching a New Era Movement with Dr Geo E Aunt and Dr J W Baughtin presenting the plan.
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AL A
Henry G. Burmeister
Michael Michaner
United States
Villaen Bay
Echoul
Tria
Lab
Sur
Boston
Cub
Presbyterian Mea
Geo. E. Aunt
Madison
J. W. Baughtin
Oshkosh
Miller Confident of Successful School Year Ahead
The writer expects a smooth year, noting a large pool of experienced staff from whom the new head can learn the system details. He believes the school is already gaining momentum and expresses confidence that the year’s work will be completed with great success.
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Bon S. Miller
Order of Owls Install Fourth Annual Program at Armory A
The Order of Owls held a fourth annual open installation at Armory A last Thursday, drawing a full house. The program featured singing, dancing, Humble Warblers Quartette, and multiple solos as Mark Ciane spoke on fraternalism and patriotism. officers were installed by J Hoffman with PFEB Quaders Captain.
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Order of Owls
Armory
Humblrd Warblers
Mark Clie
Seehafer
America
Heaven
Misa Eleanor Cramer
Miss Lucinda
Payne
Lucinda Oestreich
Earl Riner
Jack Klingbeil
Mark Ciane
Lucinda Payne
Lucina Oestreich
Humbill Warblers
Marie Seidl
John Reebs
J. Hoffman
Pf.eb
Quaders
Fred Schafer
Wollesen
Fred Reeths
Tnnovator
Halle
Roswell Harrington
Louis Heisler
Wirden
Ermit Nut Sentinel
Henry Witt
Joe Otts
Wm, Cramer
A. Mercep
Fred Schaceberger
Milwaukee Luncheon to Feature William Bruce Jan 21
Arrangements set for the Get-Together Luncheon of the Milwaukee Chamber of Commerce to be held January 21 at the Elks Club rooms. George B. Campbell to direct the cooking and service, with William George Bruce as principal speaker. Bruce is secretary of the Milwaukee Association of Commerce and former president of the National Association of Commercial Secretaries.
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Chamber of Cummeres
George B. Campbell
Campbell
Todd
Elks Clus Rooms
William George Bruce
Milwaukee Association of Commerce
Bruce
Chamber of Commerce
National Association of Commercial Secretaries
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Myx. Brace
Marshfield
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Oakley Parkhill
Uad
Rupuger
WONG
Wonen
Valderdeaviera
W. Lee
Cirst National Bank
Riley Young
Gov. Whitman
New York
W. J. Bryan
Eagles’ Hall
Cal Post Office
Don C. Miller
Citizenship
Henry C. Burmeister
Hatteberg
Thursdas
P. J. Kraus
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