Governor orders Wisconsin National Guard expansion plan
Governor Philipp signs an order to rapidly raise state guard strength, adding seventeen men to each company now and aiming for 100 men soon, with a later goal of 150 per company. The move responds to potential war needs and Congress bills, while training rookies under experienced officers to avoid disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Guard
EL. Philipp
Adjt
Orlando ‘Wolway
LaCrosse
Congress
X Company
Guard
Equipment issued to state guard companies for quick mobilization
The text notes that number, company and regiment graped in the metal. Additional cooking utensils, whistles for the offic compasses for ser fieants, buckets, scrubbing brushes, lanterns and axes have been issued. The equipment is furnished by the state and federal governments to fully equip the companies for rapid call to arms.
Endorsement Rush For Damaged Goods at New Adier Theater
The play Damaged Goods receives sweeping endorsements from cabinet members, Supreme Court figures, diplomats, educators, clergy, and civic leaders after its Washington showing. Noted remarks hail its moral impact and social critique, calling it a powerful, restrained dramedy about alcohol, morality, and family harm. Reserved seats are on sale at Liese's drug store, with uniform pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Adier
National Theater
Washington
Cabinet
Bath Houses of Congress
United States Supreme Court
Diplomatic Corps
Richard Bennett
de. Newell Dwigh
Hillis
Plymouth
Trooklyn
Cates
Alice and Store
Lie Pduentor
San Angel of Light
M. Allen
Duller Prisos
Willis
Nance
M. D
Chicago
Gallery Scores High Ten In Armory Meet
The high ten at the armory Sunday listed Sergt A Zeeha and Sergt A Hoer, Sergt W Mueller, Sergt W Mittlesteadt, Private J Welterbach, Private A Spearbeckes, Cant H Sommers, Sergt H Mueller, Private C Purdy, and Private B Tollefson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teeyjar
A. Zeeha
A. Hoer
W. Mueller
W. Mittlesteadt
J, Welterbach
A. Spearbeckes
H. Sommers
H. Mueller
C, Purdy
B. Tollefson
Deane
Sergt
Capt
H. Soramers Corp
W. Beseler
J. Walterbach
Gona Ooh TD Persian Eeeersy
G. Wood
A. Spearbecker
J. Souvier . Corp
E. Arendt
May Peterson To Sing In Marshfield For Benefit
May Peterson will sing in Marshfield on Wednesday evening March 15 aided by local pledges from about twenty Marshfield residents. The Wisconsin soprano, famed in Europe, will perform here thanks to the Music League of America and a local committee. Dr and Mrs G E Harrington plan a reception at their home next Wednesday afternoon for the artist who rose from Oshkosh to international fame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May Peterson
Marshfield
Wisconsin
Miss Peterson
Europe
Wan
Oshkosh
Music League of America
New York
League
G. E. Harrington
Dr. Harrington
Baby Week program draws interest at city hall
The first formal Baby Week program occurred Monday evening at city hall under Woman's club auspices with Dr A C Hayward and Miss Morgia Mansur as speakers. A large audience attended as an infant welfare exhibit opens at the library. An illustrated lecture by a high school student is planned for the guild hall, and Friday marks Brothers and Sisters Day in public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oid
A. C. Hayward
Residents May Petition City for Choice of Pavement
Property owners affected by paving work this year may petition the council to choose pavement type. Options include reinforced concrete, black pavement with grout filler, asphalt filler, asphalt or asphaltic concrete. A special meeting opens at city hall next Monday for such requests.
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Moe
Monza
Editors Hold Meeting of Central Wisconsin Press Association
The Central Wisconsin Press association held its winter meeting Saturday at Neillsville with Neillsville and Merrill area delegates attending. The gathering included a six o'clock dinner at Merchants hotel and sessions at Carnegie library, with Merkle River Fully named vice president and B. of Mosinee re-elected as treasurer. The executive council lists L Williamson Neillsville C J Johnson Merrill H L Berner Antigo J W Glennon Stevens Paint E B Crawford Ewar R G Lee Tomahawk A D Lartan Medford and B S Bailey Marshfield, plus three city papers represented by J H White Herald E S Bailey News and B Gare Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Wisconsin Press Association
Winer
Neillvile
Neillaville Prez
Ciie
Beautiful Carnagie Library
Merchants Hotel
Merk River
B. of
Mosinee
Eosil
L. Williamson
Neilisville
C.J. Johnson
Merrilany
H. L. Berner
Antigo
J. W. Glennon Stevens
E. B. Crawford
Ecwar
R. G. Lee
Tomahawk
A. d. Lartan
Medford
B.S. Bailey
Marshfield
J. H. White
The
Herald
E. S. Bailey
News
B. Gare
Times
Marshfield Woman's Club Meeting Planned Next Monday
The Marshfield Woman's Club announces a meeting at the guild hall next Monday afternoon. The program features duets by Mrs. Doege and Mrs. Doefe with Miss McMillan, plus segments including Penelope and artist mentions Bitsy Upham Mengs and Angelica Kaufman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Guild Hall
Doege
Doefe
Snow drifts reach feet after mild day and northeast wind
A fragment reports a winter storm with six inches of new snow on Sunday and drifts several feet high. The northeast wind kept snowfall steady, increasing local workload for snow removal crews as winter rain turned to heavy accumulation.
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Iy i
Boosters Gather for City Hall Meeting in Marshfield
At a Marshfield Auto Club session held last Tuesday at City Hall a plan emerged to unite two earnest societies into One Big Booster. President Frank Normington led the annual meeting as a special committee was appointed to plan a civic improvement program. The program includes a luncheon and smoker with the Second Regiment orchestra. Officials note business leaders spend heavily on subscriptions and urge support for new industry and city advertising efforts. Louis Larmie, Alex LaPoint, and Mayor A G Felker head the organizing committee. Mayor Felker said Warsaw Advancement officials and Milwaukee organizers would be present. The meeting starts at eight oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield Auto Club
Frank Normington
House
Nye
Fritzinger
Grand J Davids Merchants and Manufacturers Club
Marshfield
Grand Raunds
Evenine
Rom
Louis Larmie
Alex LaPoint
A. G. Felker
Felker
W. R. Chellis
Warsaw Advancement
Oclasi
Mr. Jacobson
Milwau
Wausau Association
Oh You Fred Edgar Returns to Ring in Rogar Hope
The message calls Fred Krumm out of retirement to aid in restoring Jost laurels for Rogar. It urges Ferdinand and Edgar to use boxing skills and strong shoulders to gain a place on the credited list, noting Edgar has loyal fans despite few fighters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Krumm
Rogar
Ferdinand
Edgar
Fred
Bids Opened for 1916 City Paving Program
Six bids were opened Saturday evening at City Hall for paving work under the 1916 city program. Bidders included Chris Johnson Oshkosh J Rasmussen & Sons Oshkosh Peterson Construction K engsha Murphy Construction Manitowoc Cast Stone Construction Hall Claire and F P Caughtin Chicago. The letting of a contract waits on the pavement type decision.
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Board of Public Works
Chris Johnson
Oshkosh J Rasmussen & Sons Company
Oshkosh Peterson Construction Company
Kengsha
Murphy Construction Company
Manitowoc
Cast Stone Construction Company
Hall Claire
F. P. Caughtin Company
Chicago
Pass It On Bill Tones On Public Perception And Letters
A satirical voice mocks pessimism about society and reputation. The piece cites a Wisconsin cautionary tone via clippings and a humorous housekeeper letter praising a former employee, illustrating flawed judgments and regional storytelling.
Bo issued: Company A Band and Militia Inspect Second Regiment
Annual inspection of Company A and the Second Regiment band in the city showed both in top condition. Captain C. R. Richardson of the U.S. regulars inspected the group at the armory after band drills, with sixty five company members and three officers present. Out of town members Fred Sheraski Leo Kick Joan Tremme and Pat Wright attended. Firet Sergeant Adulith Zeeha received a state song service medal for fifteen consecutive years of service with Company A.
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Company A
CR. Highardson
Whe Unites States Regular Ab
Madison
Byron Beveridge
Appleton
Fred Sheraski
Colby
Leo Kick
Ofema
Joan Tremme
Pat Wright
Adulith Zeeha
Zecha
Death of Mrs. Felhofer Ends Bright City Life
Mrs. Frank Felhofer dies at 26 after hospital stay. Born October 27 1889 in Miburnvale, she married February 17 1914 and lived on East Fourth Street with her husband. Survived by Mr and Mrs Brainl Pankratz Auburndale and Mr and Mrs Charles Schulhauser Moline Oregon and by her parents. Funeral held Tuesday at 9 30 from St Johns Catholic Church with Rev Joseph F Volz officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Felhofer
Death of Juss Burmfister in Dayton
Arletta Hurmeister daughter of Mr and Mrs Henry CG Hurmeister of East Fourth street died in Dayton on Thursday from typhoid fever at eighteen. She was educated at Stevens Point Normal school and taught in Grand Rapids before becoming a canvasser for an eastern firm. Funeral service was held at home then cemetery with Rev L Th Thom officiating. out of town relatives included Fred Burmeister Milwaukee August Roehfeldt Madison Mrs Frank Tovple Madison Mrs John Meyer Verona Nick Simlonsis Nelsonville Walter A Nisson Dayton Ohio.
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Arletta
Henry
CG. Hurmeister
East Fourth Street
Dayton
Aisety Priday
Stevens Point Normal School
Grand Rapids
West Fourth Street
Upham Undertaking
L. Th. Thom
Fred Burmeister
Milwaukee
August Roehfeldt
Madison
Frank Tovple
John Meyer
Verona
Nick Simlonsis
Nelsonville
Walter A. Nisson
Meeting on Shop Lighting Draws Wisconsin manufacturers
Under the Industrial Commission of Wisconsin three meetings will be held Thursday evening for manufacturers shop foremen and superintendents and all others interested to explain proper methods of shop lighting in both large factories and small establishments. D A Norris of the commission arranged the session at Felker Bros Manufacturing new factory site. C W Price of the commission will deliver the lecture. There will be ample room and all are welcome, especially employers and heads of departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Commission of Wisconsin
D. A. Norris
Felker Bros. Manufacturing Company
C. W. Price
Commission
Grand Rapids officials invited to county highway banquet
Mayor A G Felker urged Marshfield business leaders and officials to join Grand Rapids Commercial Club for a banquet with county highway workers and officials. He could not attend due to a council meeting but extended the invitation, and it was hoped several local business leaders would represent the city yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Felker
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
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