Krasin Brothers Win Bid for New Junior High
Sealed bids for the city’s new Junior High culovational school were opened Saturday afternoon. Krasin Bros. of the city submitted the lowest general construction bid at 52,200, about 17,784 under the highest bid. American Foundry and Heating Co. of Milwaukee led heating and ventilating bids at 9,125, while Johnson Electric Shop submitted the lowest wiring and electrical bid at 1,475.00. The contracts await final assembly as legal matters surrounding 5000 bonds are settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krasin Dros
American Poundry and Heating Company
Milwaukee
Leo J. Leitz
Stranberg
Chicago
Weisher Construction Co
Mireyipadis
Daunl-Stedman Co
Wis
Teddy Roosevelt at the Adler Theater in a biographical drama
An authorized biographical feature titled Our Teddy portrays Theodore Roosevelt from childhood to the White House. The presentation blends drama and humor in a modern county incident scene and showcases the former president’s career as a vivid, cinematic biography.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Badike
Medorn County
Colt
Thuodore Roosevelt
Teaddy
Bad Lke
Manent
Teddy
Modern County
Adler Theater
Suday
White House
Divorce Granted to Mrs Lillian Jenkins in Rock
In circuit court on Monday Mrs Lillian Jenkins was granted a divorce from Frank B. Jenkins on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The decree requires a monthly alimony of $20 from Jenkins. The case cites excessive drinking and bed improprieties as part of the cruelty. A weather note adds that this winter has been milder than most in 39 years, with only one mid winter period previously milder since 1878.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Jenkins
Rock
Frank B. Jenkins
Jenkins
Judge Park
Wcather Ynew
File Your Discharge Papers With Register of Deeds
Returned soldiers should file their discharge papers at the county seat with the register of deeds. An official record helps if original papers are lost and eases future claims. Filing now prevents future hardship when sending papers to Washington by rail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jinto Washington
Register of Deedy
City May Finance Employment Service Plan
Mayor Henry Kalsched and the Board of Public Works met in a special session to draft a resolution to fund the city employment service. The proposal would extend the service until July 1 unless federal funding arrives earlier, amid debate over recent congressional actions and partisan tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kalsched
Board of Public Works
Sty
Elt
Congress
Road School At Grand Rapids Aims At Roads
A division road school will be held in Grand Rapids from March 27 to noon March 28 with nine counties represented by officials and road boosters. Experts including A R Hirst and W J Conway will speak on road development topics at Keany Adams and other sites.
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Rand Rapids
Keany Adams
Gace Lake
Funsuu
Marathon
Marquette
Portage
Wiupaca
Waushart
Wood
A. R. Hirst
Madison
W. 3. Conway
Green Bay
W. C. Benton
Las Grogge
Giow
Ferdinand Bliesner Dies After Illness at 50g South Peach Street
Ferdinand Bliesner a longtime resident of this locality died at his home Friday March 14 after a nine month illness. Born in Germany January 14 1844 he came to the United States about forty five years ago living first at Manitowoc Wisconsin then in this city. He spent a year in Montana where his two sons live and returned nine months ago his health failing. Survived by his widow and four sons John in Montana William of Waukesha George of this city and two brothers in Michigan. Funeral from the family home Monday afternoon Rev L The Thom of Immanuel Lutheran Church officiating.
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Ferdinand Blesner
Peach Street
Germany
Manitowov
Wis
Montana
Aid
Id John
William
Waukesha
George
Michigan
Rev. L. “the Thom
Detailed Record of the Thirty-second Division
The Thirty-second Division, including Company A and Company K from this city, fought in France after deployment to a quiet Alsace sector and a later move west of Soissons. The unit advanced under heavy shelling, repelled German attacks at Cierges, captured Bois de Cierges, and fought through wooded terrain with coordinated artillery and machine gun support, amid evolving sector front realignments and cross‑fire dangers.
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France
Rcd
Mare
Veale
United States
William G. Haan
Michigath
Tarte
William DB. Connor
64Th Infantry
Wisconsin
Edwin B. Winans
Orth Wield
G. LeRoy
14Th Field Artillery Regiment
Rowlwemert
Rat United States Ary Corps
32Nd
Alsace
Soissons
Cierges
127Th Infantry
Arimnettes
Haan
Artilek
Bois Dé Grimpettes
AEF
Bois de Cierges
Bois de Ore
Clerges
Frent Bois Menuniere
Beis de Cierges
Bird
Tsow
Ciergos
Oureg
Lex Jomblats
Dinergy
8Th (Trench) Corps
Bais du Jomblegs
Sergy
Bois Meuviere
Clieges
Bellevue Farm
Reddy Farm
Civrges
Army feeds in Germany a soldier’s vivid kitchen tale
A soldier writes from the army of occupation in Germany describing a vast mess hall 928 feet by 1845 feet with eighteen firemen, 5019 cooks, 700 K P s. He details mashing potatoes with a pile driver and grinding coffee with a Liberty motor, rolling pans on flat cars, and mess details shouted by the sergeant on a motorcycle.
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Army of Occupation
Germany
ER. P
Death of Anna Laschinski in Milwaukee
Miss Anna Laschinski daughter of Mrs Gustave Laschinski Sr died at her mother's home 200 West Fifth Street after a short illness. Born December 9 1899 in the city she attended German Lutheran and high schools and worked as a bookkeeper at Metropolitan store until four days before her death. Survived by her mother three sisters Alma Edith and Mrs H B Clement of Milwaukee and two brothers Frank and Gustave. Funeral was held Saturday at two oclock from Immanuel Lutheran Church Rev L Th Thom officiating.
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Anna Laschinski
Gustave Lasehinski, Sr
West Fifth Street
Steu
Alma
Edith
H. B. Clement
Milwaukee
Frank
Gustave
Immanuel’s Lutheran Church
L. ‘Th. Thom
Officer Hansen Wins Suit in Grand Rapids Court
The case of Peter Rottscheit vs Liam Hansen was tried in circuit court at Grand Rapids last week. A jury found that Hansen acted legally while arresting Rottscheit for viewing city ordinances, and the suit for false imprisonment was rejected. A related case by Jane Dovall against Hansen was continued due to jury issues.
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Peter Rottscheit
Liam Hansen
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
Rottscheit
Officer Hansen
Riley & Riley
Wausau
A. & BR. R. Williams
Hansen
Rottscheil
Offcer Hanson
Jane Dovall
Greenwood Man Commits Death by Own Action
A Greenwood man, Join Shanks of Creenwayls, reportedly hanged himself Sunday. His body was found in a barrel. He was about one year of age, described as mentally deranged at times, formerly a baker to Menders, later returned to Neo Je and found entirely sane.
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Shanks
Baer
Shanke
Ami
Menders
Neo Je
Waupaca Couple Mark 3 Years of Marriage
L Browne and his wife, longtime residents of Waupaca since 1865, celebrated their third wedding anniversary on March 4 with many friends extending congratulations. Browne, now 88, has served as a leading lawyer in central Wisconsin and remains active, going to his office twice a week.
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L. Browne
Waupaca
Wil
M&ny
Y. Browne
Congressman Browne
Wisconsin
Marriage Licenses Issued for Rose Nelson and Ernest Oestreich
Miss Rose Nelson of Marshfield and Ernest Oestreich of Cameron have been issued a marriage license. Also listed is Miss Clara Ellen Breeze and J. W. Whitaker of Nekoosa, who have received a license.
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Rose Nelson
Marshfield
Ernest Oestreich
Cameron
Clara Ellen. Breeze
J. W. Whitaker
Nekooss
Stevens Point City Election Portrait of Silent Campaign
In Stevens Point the spring election set for April 1 is expected to be quiet with no opposition for city offices including city clerk and municipal judge. John Seubert seeks re election as city clerk amid rumors he has opposition. the only real contest appears to be Major Robert Connor’s potential re election, as he is abroad with the American expeditionary forces. A letter from Senator Severson confirms that soldiers’ names may appear on ballots without a formal declaration of willingness to serve, removing another potential obstacle to nomination papers.
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John Seubert
Vie
Joseph Schindler
Treaster Schindley
Seubert
Robert Connor
Germany
Stevens Point
L. A. Gordon
France
Suchogls
H. J. Severson
oMadison
Wis
Pohrnay
M. J. Gordon
Thive
Plan to reclaim 190000 acres of swamp land near Neillsville
Plans call for drainage ditches to reclaim 100000 acres of swamp land southwest of Neillsville. Work will start when weather permits under state supervision and financed by long term low interest bonds. The project will take about two years and water will be fed into the Black River. A second district south of Neillsville covering about 90000 acres is expected to begin this year as preliminary plans proceed.
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Neillsville
Black River
Presbyterians Celebrate Victory Sunday Go to Church Sunday
The article invites all Presbyterians to attend Victory Sunday on March 23 with a Go to Church Sunday and a March Band. Rev. H. A. Cernohan of Wankesh will preach. Every member should be present register and pledge financial support for the coming year. Everyone is cordially invited.
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H. A. Cernohan
Wankesh
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Libert, Hy & Pins
Fale Lowing
Hastings
Hart
Feess
Pearson
Kraus
Jengy Muy Kailai
Krahn
Seifenbinder - Ah
Greenwood Man
Attorney
Connor
H. JL Severson
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