Ex Mayor John Hollman Dies After Illness
Obituary reports ex mayor John A Hollman of Lima County dying Wednesday after a prolonged illness. A pioneering resident of this city for 33 years, Hollman held every major local office from alderman to mayor and county register of deeds, led the fire department, and was active in Odd Fellows Woodmen and Elks. Survived by his wife, three daughters Leona Vivian and Mrs Elwy Grubb, and three brothers and three sisters. Floral tributes marked the public tribute to a man of sterling character.
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Medford
Hollman
H. Ebbe Company
County Register of Deeds
Fire Department
Soviatt
Flks
ELT. U
Lima
Louise Miller
Random Lake
Mary Bauer
Plymouth
Chris Hoehne
Berlin
Adler Theater Adds Fans for Air Circulation
Over the past week manager John P. Adler installed two large ceiling fans and a fan upstairs along with a phone in the stage area. The three fans move 18 000 cubic feet per minute and join six other fans spread through the theater to create a steady breeze and improve air circulation.
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Adler Theater
John P. Adler
Togeter
Zweck Bracelet Watches Arrive In Sorted Display
Bracelet watches from Zweck line showcased in orderly display, encouraging shoppers to sort by style, color, and price. Local clockmaker inventory highlights new arrivals and affordable options for gift buyers.
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Zweck
C C F Court to Hold Big Initiation Next Sunday
The Catholic Order of Foresters in Marshfield plans a large initiation day with Masses at Sacred Heart and St John’s, special trains, a march in, ceremonies by the Superior degree team, a concert by the Second Regiment band, lunch by Women Foresters, and a closing program at the armory. Members from nearby cities expected. organizers promise a warm welcome.
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Order of Foresters
Big Council
Sacred Heart Church
St. John’s Church
St. John's School
Second Tennent
Armory
Fer
Tea Society
Marshfield
Home Folks Plan Big July Circus in Marshfield
Marshfield aims to stage a homegrown two day circus under tents on Central avenue in July. Local talent from tea, women and children will perform with vendors, fakirs and fat men featured to raise funds for a Red Cross chapter. Citizens are urged to join Red Cross efforts and support the event with honest money.
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Marshfield
Central Avenue
Red Cross
Cireus
Wisconsin
Red Cross Chapter
Defense Council
Death of Mrs Thompson in Abbotsford
Mrs Joseph B Thompson of Abbotsford died at St Josephs hospital Thursday night after an appendicitis operation. Born October 1882 in Marshfield, she was a daughter of Mrs John Elton. Funeral Monday at St Johns Catholic Church. Survived by husband and twelve year old daughter. Relatives include Mrs J Laduke and Mrs Jacob Thomas. Out of town mourners Anton Thomas of Elcho and Miss Cora and George Thompson of Dale.
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Joseph B. Thompson
Abbotsford
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Thompson
John Elton
Marshfield
St. John’s Catholic Church
J. Laduke
St. Maris
Idaho
Jacob Thomas
Siaters
Anton Thomas
Elcho
Cora
George Thompson
Dale
Poisoned Cheese Maker Ends Life In Wisconsin Factory
Carl Behnke a 22 year old cheesemaker at a new Pine Grove cheese factory owned by Fred Wadler of Skerry died after ingesting tarvels used to test acid tablets. He planned the act, dissolved the 12th tablet and was seen by Joseph Vogel before emergency aid failed. Behnke was from Cliftonville. his burial occurred in Clintonville as neighbors described him as upright and well liked. Separately, Red Cross week launches a nationwide drive with a $100 million goal, Marshfield aiming for $14,000 as local volunteers canvass for funds to aid soldiers, sailors and families, with the drive emphasizing relief and support for front line and home front needs.
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Carl Behnke
New
Pine Grove
Fred Wadler
Skerry
Behnke
Tedler
Joseph Vogel
Als. Vogel
Mr. Behnke
Cliftonville
Clintonville
Sterling
Charles Mews
Red Cross
United States
Wilson
Marenfield
Ware, Patriotic League
The
Defense Council
Richfield
Uncle Sam
Europe
America
Marshfield
Mosinee Triumphs 5 2 Over Hub City Team
Mosinee halted Hub City 5 to 2 on a Sunday baseball at Mosinee. After a tight near play, Mosinee pulled away in the ninth, scoring three runs after a disputed call cost the locals in early stages. Johnson and Delmore paced the home battery while English and Belmore visit next Sunday at the fair grounds.
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Mosinee
Johnson
Delmore
Merrill
Fair Grounds
Johnson and
Belmore
The Libertine at Adler Theater Delivers Rare Met Paintings
The Libertine at the Adler theater tonight and Thursday features loaned Metropolitan Museum of Art paintings used in a scene with Jim Mills. The film portrays a high society man who deceives women for pleasure, delivering a blunt moral about respectability and victim shame.
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Adler Theater
Metropolitan Museum of Art
New York City
Jim Mills
Nationwide Liberty Loan Oversubscribed Far Beyond Expectation
Washington officials reported an overwhelming response to the $2 billion Liberty Loan. Early estimates from twelve Federal Reserve districts suggested a total near $2.95 billion, reflecting strong small investor participation and broad public support amid wartime financing efforts.
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Washington
Lwcks
Federal Reserve Bank
Atlanta
Yeorle
Treasury Offeiule
Tis Money
Kregsary Department
Wasagrolley New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Cleveland
Richmond
City
Capaiis
Dallas
San Francisco
Senior Class Play Pleases Big Audiences
The senior class play drew capacity crowds over two evenings, with a polished ensemble led by Miss Beatrice Schuelle as Flos and Paul Doege as Signor Timboyini. The production, coached by Supt. C. W. Orte, featured strong performances from Calla Kraus, Exudel Cour noy er, Mildred Warsinske, Clifford Lundgren, and James Wegener, and led to a well remembered commencement and a lively senior ball at the armory with Second Regiment Orchestra.
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Claea
Avery
Eart
Beatrice Schuelle
Flos
Calla Kraus
Clifford Lundgren
Courtney Corliss
Paul Doege
Signor
Timboyini
Mgr. Doege
Allison
Miss Nits
Mildred Warsinske
Nar Burns
P. J. Kraus
T. Harry Kelly
Armory Hall
Second Regiment
Weather summary for week ending June seventeenth
The following week’s temperatures and precipitation are listed. Data track daily highs and lows and rainfall amounts for the period ending June 17. This brief notes weather trends without commentary or forecasts.
Mature Age Call For Officers Training Camp
The second call for men to Fort Sheridan Officers Training targets a mature age group, 81 to 44, with a pri or ity for those already older. Eligible youths are 30 years nine months, June 15 to July 25 enlistment, with reexaminations slated for July and August. Those under 81 must have prior military experience to qualify.
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Fort Sheridan
Leo H. Schoenhofen
Opening by Winterburn Dreg Company Draws Hundreds
The Saturday opening by Winterburn Dreg company kept the new proprietors busy through afternoon and evening. Hundreds visited, with cigars for men, flowers for ladies, and horns for children. Music by John Daul and Lloyd Felker in both periods.
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Winterburn Dreg Company
John Daul
Lloyd Felker
Bear Up Rising Costs Prompt Home Lager Production Help
A note states that due to immense costs and material price increases in making the "home lager" consumers must share the burden of production costs as supplies enter the process.
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Citizens
John A. Haflman
Satire
Juin A. Hollman
Boysun
Man
Women’s Patriotic
Adler
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