Travelers endure dusty long road to Camp Douglas
Marsafield travelers faced a long crowded trip to Camp Douglas with dusty roads and varying conditions. About 15 000 visitors arrived as 1 500 automobiles parked outside the entrance. some routes were nearly impassable yet many endured for the camp experience.
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Camp Douglas
Hood Poate
Doulas
Vad
Lisbon
Nevedah
Grand Rapids
Pittsville
Tabcook
Nocedah
Summer Meeting of Wood County Medical Society in Grant Rapids
The Wood County Medical Society will hold its summer meeting in the directors room of the Wood County National Bank in Grant Rapids on Thursday at 8 p.m. Dr. C Hayward leads the program with discussions by Dr. A L Looze and Dr. VA Mason.
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Wood County Medical Society
Wood County National Bank
Grant Rapids
G. Sexton
A. Orehitis
C. Hayward
A. L. Looze
Meyers
ASWC
Merrill
Mason A
Recruits Sought to Fill Ranks in Company A
A recent report shows a 30 man shortage in the local guard as 14 recruits joined Company A between Thursday departure and Saturday morning. 1st Lieut. Edward G. Witt led the effort with Privates Charles Normington and Nicholas Nenning left to recruit, while Capt. Leo A. Schoenhofen remained in charge at the armory and received orders to continue mobilization with the national guard.
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Company A
Edward G. Witt
Charles Normington
Nicholas Nenning
Leo A. Scheered
Eustadian
Schoenhofen
Dn Marehnold
Edward O. Witt
Roster at Gamp Compiled From Official Records
Compiled roster lists recruits and noncommissioned officers with names including Lieut William Mitketeads and quartermaster sergeant Walter Mueler. Detailing corps, cooks, privates and trainees from Marshilli ng to ngon, with notes on recruitment efforts and camp movements among units in Loyal and Speeder ank regions.
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Spain
Frank B.reigel
William Mitketeads
Seret
Adulon Deeb
Walter Mueler
Andrew Heerlaensen
Mueller
Arends
W. Beit
Leo Kick Jes
Morel
Prorat
Kurhinoe B
Pall
Parks
Lespiggung J. Thor
Tylletsun
Teiursyuiing
Guat A
Walzerbae't
Wada VW
Waeree
Withus Duhasun Gitant
H. Dewisls
Vannedu
Sanden
Heunet G
Adonia
Ig. Korntyed
Thom Eenyst
Seat
Armory recruitment bulletin notes Company A needs thirty men
Captain Schoenhofen announced recruiting will be at the armory daily from 11 to 12 and 8 to 9 p.m. Company A seeks thirty additional volunteers to complete its outfit. Officers expect no deployment without this manpower. Bulletins posted at the Times office were read by many this week.
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Arms Ory
Schoenhofen
Times
Armory
Ile Horcer
Fourteen Enlistees Named From Local Draft Call
The Times lists fourteen men who left with Lieutenant Witt on Saturday including Louis Kobrick from Wausau and Charles W. Cramer from Spencer. Several enlistees are noted as underage or failed to report, while two did not turn up and face possible arrest.
Marshfield Man Pleads Hard for Family as Enlistment Delayed
A Marshfield man begged at the hospital to enlist for his large family. Lieutenant Edward Witt questioned his plans and delayed the papers until his wife could be notified. She arrived in a distressed state and scolded her husband, noting there was no bread and urging him to take care of them.
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Rmary
Edward Witt
Veers and Yiegler Wed in Stratford Ceremony
Miss Clara Veers, daughter of Mrs Elizabeth Veers of Walnut Street, wed Mr Frederick Yiegler of Stratford yesterday morning in Stratford. The couple plan a short wedding trip then establish a home in a new Stratford bungalow. The bride previously worked at the Marshfield News office and recently returned from Weya Montana where she managed The Pleyna Herald.
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Clara Veers
Elizabeth Veers
Walnut
Sixth Streets
Frederick Yiegler
Stratford
Jikywe
Civeal Field High School
Wedding at St Johns Church Unites Miss Anna Petrack and Joseph Leels
Miss Anna Petrack of this city wed Joseph A Leels of Rock Island Illinois at St Johns Catholic church Tuesday morning in the presence of family and friends. The ceremony was performed by Rev Joseph Yala and the couple departed for a honeymoon visiting sites in Wisconsin and Kilbourn.
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St. John’s Catholic Church
Joseph A. Leels
Rock Island
Ills
Anna Petrack
Joseph Yala
Petravk
Henry Kalsched
Wisconsin
Kilbourn
Peths and Warnecke Wedding Celebrated at Home
Friends of George Peths and Mrs Bertha Warnecke learned of their marriage held Tuesday at 11 am in the Warnecke residence. Rev L Th Thom officiated in the Lutheran church tradition with a few relatives present. The couple planned a week visit to Waunakee after the ceremony.
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George Peths
Bertha Warnecke
Gustave Warnecke
L. Th. Thom
Lutheran Church
Warnecke
Mr. Peths
Lappy
Waunasea
Company A First 10 Arrive At Camp Douglas
A special correspondent reports the arrival of the first ten men at Camp Douglas as training expands for new recruits. The article notes the unit is larger than last year and preparations to outfit all recruits are underway. Weather briefly interrupts drill but routine continues with orderly company training under Second Lieutenant Mittlesteadt and subordinates.
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Jiassing
Wiscarigin
Willams
Mittlesteadt
Tenj
Camp Porenas Military Pay Plans Unclear
Report from camp porenas Wisconsin June 25 notes unofficial congress funding of 40 a month for guardsmen including married men. First Regiment expected to move Monday though orders are scarce and many men remain in state service drawing rations. Officers and soldiers expect muster in soon amid moving rumors.
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Speell
Une
Senate
New Troop Drill and Roster Details At Camp
The Tim reports new sergeants and corporals for increased line work and a busy drill day. Identifications were issued for three regiments as the rookies face a toughening regime. Wireless tallies show about 4700 enrolled across two regiments, with veterans and new squads shaping up fast.
Health officers deny scarlet fever epidemic at Marsh field
Health Officer J. C Hayward and Police Chief A. F. Gerwine say the town has only eight scarlet fever cases in the last fortnight. Seven cases were quarantined Thursday and no new cases have developed since then.
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Marshfield
J. C Hayward
A. F. Gerwine
Beavers Cancel War Clause at Superior Grand Colony
Marshfield volunteers connected to the Beavers Reserve Fund Fraternity learn their life insurance remains in force after a vote at the Superior grand colony meeting last week canceling the war clause. Delegates from the local calvary attended the proceedings, Mr. and Mrs. William Hahn among them.
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Marshfield
Beavers’ Reserve Fund
Grand Colony
Superior
William Hahn
Calsany
Federals Rise as Marshlies Fall in Local Baseball Feud
Federals beat village team 11 to 4 in their 61st game as the new management under Herbert Brackendorf and captain John Reveyr reshapes the lineup. Reeths Reveyr Brackendorf Anuty son I Thom Leitner Juahman A. Kebtberg and Wendt played. More games against top teams are planned to strengthen the squad for fans.
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Marshlies
Federals
Es Eace
Tris
Reeths
Reveyr
Brackendorf
Anutyson
I. Thom
Leitner
Juahman
A. Kebtberg
Wendt
Herbert Brackendorf
John Reveyr
Eagles to Fly in Racine Next
Eagles won first prize in a two mile parade at the state convention in Grand Rapids with Milwaukee second, Marshfield third, Racine fifth. Notable individuals include Arnold Hunting of Milwaukee as tallest man and Nick Zeimer of Marshfield as leanest. Encine to host the 1917 state aerie convention. convention parade Friday shows reduced numbers due to camp.
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Wausau! Eagles
Grand Rapids
Milwaukee
Marshfield
Merris
Racine
la Crist
Arnold Hunting
Jake Thomas
Kenosha
Oriest
Jake Schaefer
Cuba City
Fattest
Nick Zeimer
Corporal Marx Visits City on Furlough for New Arrival
Corporal Charles Marx of the Second Regiment band now stationed at Camp Douglas spent Sunday in the city on furlough to greet a newborn daughter at his home. He is described as extremely happy.
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Carranza
J'laherty
Loyal
Charles Normington
United
Secon
Charles Marx
Second Regiment
Camp Douglas
Charlie
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Thiel
Photoplay Theatre
Billie Burke
Peggy
Arthur Hoops
Alma Hampton
Marsafield
G. R
CO. A
Leo He Schoenhofen
Omeer
Jieut
GAMP
Eom
Alter
Eng
Marshilling
Ngon
Com
Wits
N. Neanine
Uta Aighiv Lint
Chis
Zwieke Chay
Sanders
Harold Jarekel
Veron Kelly
Fay Lovie Kebrick
Mat Wall Daha Keil
Vincent Flaherty
Euxene Mlaheety
Ultise Cramer
Speederank
Cail
Lawohh
Aleave-Lorraine
Ag’ Acalthy
Kimberlys Clark Gaupea Mills
Neenah
Dlarshfield
Lawohn
Geran Navy
Fourteenth
United States Cavalry
Louis Kobrick
Wausau
Yille
Charles W. Cramer
Charles IF. Cramer
Brighton
Geome
Spencer Friday
Cramer
Marathon County
United States
Arm
Peths—Warnecke
Camp Porenas
Wis
Lea
Pug
Banks
Company G
Amuleton
Tim
Wery
Star
Beavers
Adler Theatre
Mary Pickford
Fanchon
Paramount
Paramount Feature
John Barrymore
Who
Eagles
John Hall
Chicago
New York
London
Kestel Bros. Co
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