Public Invited to Inspect New Co A Quarters and Drill
Public invited to inspect the new Company A quarters of the Wisconsin National Guard in Marshfield. Sergeant Charles Greene, Twenty eighth Infantry United States Army, has led a detailed inspection drill and will depart Friday after completing the exhibit drill Thursday night. The event aims to excite local interest, showcase new barracks, and encourage Marshfield youths to pursue service, with Greene praised for revitalizing the company and coordinating with local employers.
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Marshfill
Sarond Segiment
Wisconsin National Guard
Anita
Mraak Beigel
Adaling
Sunbury
Eit
Serge
Charles Greene
United States
Ular Army
Quanto
Contwamy 1
Marinette
Greene
Tuinment
State Guard
Highis
Shehovenn
Oshhosh
Jond du Tae
Marahfield
Hoe
Marshfield
Marshfield Blacksmiths Raise Horsemanship Prices
The Marshfield Blacksmiths association of seven shops increased horseshoeing costs effective May 1. Old shoeing remains 25 cents. new shoes rise to 50 cents. sold per shoe with oakum and leather up to $1. Cleanup days are next Monday and Tuesday as city urges residents to tidy backyards.
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Acksmiths
Mateterial
Lhe
Marshfield Blacksmiths’ Association
Local Mystery Sky Light Baffles Marshfield Citizens
Residents reports of a gray luminous streak spanning east to west in Marshfield between 10 and 11 pm Thursday and again Friday. The phenomenon faded near eleven, then reappeared dimly, with theories ranging from the aurora borealis to a distant zeppelin. Observers described rapid movement like a storm cloud and a statewide visibility.
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Marshfield
West Point Appointments and Local Family News
Representatives announce West Point cadet appointments and alternates for the Grand Rapids area. Joseph Holly and George Ballam are named, with Holly set to report June 15. The report also covers the West family’s move from Oshkosh to La Crosse and a family medical incident in Oshkosh.
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West Point
E. FE. Browne
Joseph Holly
Grand Rapids
United States Military Academy
Holly
John Ballam
Bully
Dance to Aid Sacred Heart Church Fundraiser
The Ladies Aid of Sacred Heart congregation plans a Monday evening dance at the armory to raise funds for a proposed new church on the South side. A large crowd is expected and ticket sales have been strong. the Second Regiment orchestra will provide music.
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Ladies Aid Society of the Sacred Heart
Second Regiment Orchestra
St Alban's Guild Elects Officers for Next Year
The Episcopal St. Alban's Guild held its annual election at the Guild hall on Wednesday. Officers chosen: President Mrs Emil C Pors, Vice President Mrs Frank C Ritt, Secretary Mrs Edward Barr, Treasurer Mrs Herbert R Bathrick.
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ST. Alban’s Guild
Episcopal Church
Guild
Emil C. Pors
Frank C. Ritt
Edward Barr
Herbert R. Bathrick
Marshfield Prepares For State Laundrymen Session
Arrangements are complete for the Wisconsin Laundrymen's association annual convention in Marshfield this Friday and Saturday. Delegations from larger cities are expected, with a parade and hose truck demonstration led by Fire Chief Finney and Mayor Felker. The program includes sessions at City Hall, demonstrations at Normington Bros. Laundry, boxing at Armory A, and a smoker at Hotel Blodgett, with officers and new members to be elected Saturday.
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Wisconsin Laundrymen’s Association
Marshfield
F. H. Normington
E. E. Finney
Fire Department
A. G. Belker
Priday
Nonmington Bros
Irving H. Robitscheke
Minneapolis Laundry Owners’ Association
Bishop Weller to Be Here May 28
Bishop Weller of the Pend dalac diocese will visit Marshfield and St Alhan's Evishoual church on Sunday May 28, per a telegram to Rev James Davis. A confirmation is expected for the seven on that date.
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Weller
Camp Douglas Sees Drier Conditions Ahead
Wisconsin National Guard officers report drier conditions at Camp Douglas. The memo warns of tightened standards and stricter adherence to morals, promising higher discipline across the guard.
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Wisconsin National Ard
Douglas
Commercial School to Move to Larger Quarters
The Second Regiment vacated the Thiel block hall as work began to prepare the Bartmann building for Marshfield commercial school use. Principal A J Mitchell, who has not signed next year’s contract, faces other offers after a salary rise from the industrial board. he may teach old pupils elsewhere. A council committee was named to audit 1915 paying bills, investigating a possible $8500 over-payment to C Peterzon Construction on Central avenue, due to figures from former engineer W F Reidehardt.
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Thiel
Marshfield Commercial School
Board of Industrial Education
A. J. Mitchell
Bartmann
Commercial School
Olaethers
Industrial Board
A. Neumann
Hamilton Roddis
R. C. Hastings
C. Peterzon Construction Company
Central Avenue
W. F. Reiehardt
Surrender of Saloon License by Joseph Keholka
Joseph Keholka surrendered his saloon license to the city clerk at the hall on Thursday after a charge by the police department that he sold liquor to a minor. With the license surrendered the prosecution was dropped and the case concluded.
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Joseph Keholka
Capacity increase at Marshfield Wood County Asylum
The state board of control authorizes expanding the Marshfield Wood County asylum for the chronic insane from 208 to 215 beds. The present building has room for more beds and equipment will be supplied. There are 203 patients currently, with intent to add space as more patients arrive from other counties.
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Wood County
Marshfield
State Board of Control
Proclamation Urges Marshfield Merchants to Decorate
Mayor Bord A. G. Felker calls on merchants and business places to display flags and decorations for Friday and Saturday in honor of the Laundryman's convention. He hopes private homes join in a gala appearance to beautify the town for visiting guests and make Marshfield look its prettiest.
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Marshfield
Ruling Bars Minor Work Permit Fees by Judges
Attorney General Walter C. Gwen ruled that judges cannot lawfully charge a fee for issuing work permits to minors. The decision responded to reports that several jurisdictions imposed such charges, noting Marshfield’s Municipal Judge Huys Wegener had long collected fees. The ruling ends the practice nationwide, with various judges already adhering to it.
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Walter C. Gwen
Warren E. Hicks
State Board of Industrial Education
Marshfield
Huys Wegener
Alkee
Judeo Werener
Arey
Band Gets New Quarters in Old Huby City Garage Plan
The Second Regiment band moves from Hi okt hall to the McMillan building on See street seeking new quarters after failed rental bids. Facing limited funds, the band secured temporary use of the hall from Mr. McMillan for the next few months while plans to remodel the old Huby City garage into apartments are considered.
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Comeyos Savenday
Thin Wees
McMilan
See Street
Rio McMillan
McMlillan
Huby City Garage
Ida Krall seeks divorce and custody in McMillan case
Mrs. Ida Krail has filed for divorce from William C. Krall in circuit court. The couple reside in McMillan near Mimshfield. She alleges cruel treatment and seeks divorce, custody of six minor children, and division of jointly owned farm and personal property. Attorney C. B. Edwards represents her. The notice appears in the Wausau Record-Herald.
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Ida Krail
William C. Krall
McMillan
Mimshfield
Couptaint
Plains
Plaintif
de- Tendant
Wausau Record-Herald
C. B. Edwards
Fires Reported By Volunteers At Two Local Sites
Tuesday brought two fire calls for the volunteer department. Morning blaze at Krail Prust residence on Ader road started in a clothes closet kitchen area. Afternoon hotel fire at Alton L. Hall's dune in hotel confined to the chimney and quickly extinguished.
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Krail Prust
Ader Road
Dune In
Alton L. Hall
Pastor Trautman Named To Marshfield Church
Rev. F. A. Trautman was reassigned to the pastorate of Zion Evangelical Lutheran church in Marshfield by the Wisconsin Conference of the Evangelical Association during its Monday Appleton meeting. Rev. C. A. Hillman, former pastor of the local church, will serve another year at Eau Claire. Rev. G. L. Bursack is assigned to Dorchester.
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Trautman
F. A. Trautman
Zion Evangelical Lutheran Church
Marshfield
Wisconsin Conference of the Evangelical Association
Appleton
C. A. Hillman
Eau Claire
G. L. Bursack
Dorchester
Marshfield Employers Offer Wage Support To Guard Enlistees
Captain Keigel and Sergeant Greene report Marshfield firms will excuse employees enlisted in the Wisconsin National Guard during annual training and pay the wage difference to ensure full pay. The action, supported by major local manufacturers, marks Marshfield as a pioneer in employer cooperation for state service.
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Marshfield
Adjr
Orlando Holway
Wisconsin National Guard
G. Greene
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Helen
Aupears Thay Company
Wisconsin
Wis
Schindler Furnishes Bond for City Funds Custody
Joxeh A. Schindler succeeded City Treasurer Wright at Marshfield City Hall on Monday. He furnished a bond of 60000 for safe custody and recounting of city funds. The bond, approved by Mayor A G Welker after review by City Attorney R R Williams, was filed with City Clerk John Sevbert. Wright’s books were closed and handed to Schindler. Wright is expected to retire in Marshfield.
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Schindler
A. Schindler
Mate Wright
A. G. Welker
R. R. Williams
John Sevbert
Wright
Marshfield
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Seriool Book
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Pres. J.C. Eager
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A. G. Felker
Stephen Gesell
Milwaukee
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Laundrymen’s National Association
Armory A
Hatel Blodgett
Otto Rica
The
Illinois Association of Chicago
Ajournment
A. Normington
Armory
Company A
Hartl
Ablic
Washington and Lincoln
Guild Hall
Second
Maple Streets
Clark
Kjellgren
J. E. Cundy
W. H. Upham
Camp Douglas
Lichmeier-Hints
Koenig
Touis Rutzky
TiltaultKamps Mercantile Company
Palane
Vortenlay
Rambs & Sturm
Eammizare
Ford
Marsifield Hardware and Auto Company
Keigel
Guard
Marshield
Roddis Lumbnr & Venfer Company
W. H. Reddis
Upham Manufacturing Company
W. H. Ephem
Pelker Bros
R. Connor Company
R. Connor
H. Bille
NEW Marshfield Bedding Company
William A. Martin
Sev. and
Treas
Marshfield Stave Company
EEL Winch
Blum Gros
Paul Blum
Reigel
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