Joseph Marsh Jr Autoists Should Show Trunk Plan Died Fort Leavenworth
An obituary and memorial details for Joseph C Marsh Jr 18 who died after appendicitis complications at Fort Leavenworth Kansas following enlistment in the radio division of the Signal Corps after leaving Marshfield as the town he served as business manager for the Tiger high school annual. His funeral included a military service and body was shipped to Marshfield with escort. The piece also discusses Wisconsin trunk highway system and Marshfield’s status as a stop for auto tourists amid state highway plans and Yellowstone Trail ties.
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Joseph Marsh JR
Fort
Leavenworth Marshfield
Joseph C. Marsh, Jr
Hon
Joseph Marsh
Sam
Joey
Radio
Signal Corps
Jefferson Barracks
St. Louis
Fort Leavenworth
Kansas
Ino
Marsh
Martina
Marshfield
Commeres
Plymouth Rock
Puget Sound
Wisconsin
Times
Mothers urged to sign child welfare cards in Marshfield
Notice from the Committee on Child Welfare states some mothers could not have babies weighed at the scheduled time. Babies may be taken to the Council of Defense rooms under Marshfield post office any day except Monday and Saturday. Take your card to a physician to be signed and return half to the council. Doctors of Marshfield will donate time.
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Council of Defense
Marshfield
Committee On Child Welfare
Registration closes for alien enemy act in city
About two hundred women were registered under the alien enemy act in the city. The registration ended on Wednesday, marking the close of the program.
Carnation Day Red Cross drive nets over 642 dollars
Marshfield held Carnation Tag Day to benefit the Red Cross raising more than 642 dollars. About 2,000 carnations donated by T D Hefko helped drive the total as workers and shoppers collaborated in a day of energetic selling and tagging across the city. Rev Fy Jueck, assistant pastor at St John’s, left Marshfield for Cashton to lead a parish, leaving many friends behind.
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The
Red Cross
F. H. Normington
Finance Committee
T. D. Hefko
Marshfield
Fy. Jueck
St. John's
Cashton
Wood County Boy Captures Eighty Three Germans
Wood County and the town of Nekoosa celebrate Private Henry P. Lenert Jr for gallant action at Belleau Wood. He reportedly captured seventy five or more enemy soldiers and officers, brought them to American lines, and earned praise from the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce for his service to Wood County and Wisconsin.
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Wood County
Saratoga
Henry P. Lenert, Jr
Lenert
Sears Rocack & Company
Chicago
Verstehe
Eltrirates
Marshfield
Board of Education Abolishes German in City Schools
The school board voted to end German instruction in public schools, urged by Marshfield’s Wood County Council of Defense. The council also recommended parochial schools discontinue German and move toward an All-American school for All-American people.
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Board OF Education
Germany
America
Marshfeld
Wood County Council of Defense
Two 'Re Fine: Draves and Lander on Train Theft Case
Frank Draves of Wansaw and Walter Lander of Canby Minn met on a train from St Paul Monday evening. Lander supplied alcohol to Draves, who became intoxicated and was charged with drunkenness. Sheriff Normington detained both men and brought them to Marshfield. Draves paid $10 plus costs, Lander $15 plus costs. The theft charge and disorderly conduct were filed against both.
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Frank Draves
Wansaw
Welter Lander
Canby
Minn
St. Paul
Lander
Draves
Normington
Grand Rapids
Fae Claire
Marshfield
Marshfield Pledge Day Raises Over $711540 For War Savings
Over 1000 pledges were received by War Savings Society Chair R E Andrews on Pledge Day Friday June 28 1918. Marshfield city pledged about 571540 with a total to date of 90775 toward a 215000 year end goal. Officials are optimistic about reaching the target by December 31 1918. Residents yet unlisted for the 1000 club are urged to visit the Chamber of Commerce to register pledges.
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R. E. Andrews
War Savings Society
Marshfield
Chamber of Commerce
Doctor De Sombre Arrested in Medford Visit
Dr. Carl De Sombre a Medford physician was arrested yesterday afternoon by U S Marshal Frank O Connor of Madison in Medford. Police chief Michael Griffin says the charge is making objectionable remarks against the government. Details were not learned as press deadline passed.
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Carl de Sombre
Cty
Medford
United States
Marshall Frank O'Connor
Madison
de Sombre
Marshall O'Connor
Michael Griffin
New Peach Street Entrance to Fair Grounds
The Board of Public Works led by Chairman G. A. Krasin will soon grade a street into the Fair grounds from Peach street. The new entrance will provide one mile of driving within the fair grounds with easy access from Peach or Ash streets. The Midway will be turnpiked this year and road completion is hoped by August first to improve crowd handling and parking distribution for autos.
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Board of Public Works
G. A. Krasin
Peach Street
Fair Association
Peach
Ash Street
Marshfield approves $60,000 school building project
Official notes from the Marshfield Wood County Wis annual school meeting show a majority favored a new $60,000 school building and bonds. The meeting July 1 at the high school discussed salaries, budgets, and bond dues with E E Finney elected chair.
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P. J. Kraus
Tarzan of the Apes at Adler Theater Tomorrow
A vivid scene unfolds as Tarzan in white giant form defeats a bloodthirsty lion while a terrified maiden witnesses the jungle duel. The sequence precedes a two day stand at the Adler theater, starting Thursday July 4 with matinee and night showings through July 5.
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Tarzan OF the Apes
Adler
Seadlong
Jungles
Buch
Adler Theater
Knife Wound Fight at Upham Plant Sparks Arrest
Richard Weiss and Henry Specht, Upham Manufacturing employees, argued over work on Saturday noon. A clash left Specht with a knife wound to the left side and Weiss in custody on a charge of assault with intent to do great bodily harm. The case was set for July 6 at 10 30 in Judge Andrews court.
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Richard Weiss
Henry Specht
Upham Manufacturing Commpany
Specht
Weiss
Andrew
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All Hi
Wisconsin Agriculturist
Racine
Wis
Hichhean
Q Tory Lewes
Henry P. Lenert
Wnekoosa
Belleau Wood
E. E. Finney
P. J. Sraus
E. C. Pors
Marshfield, Wood Co
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