Wisconsin Man Held in Naples Spy Suspect
George K End a former Wisconsin man, returned from the Mediterranean, tells how he and friend E H Jessup were held in Naples as spies while traveling from Belgrade. They wore uniforms, were questioned by police, and later released after American consular action. End cites Red Cross service, travels in Italy, Serbia, and impressions of wartime Italy.
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George K. End
Wisconsin
Italy
Sheboygan Herald
End
Mediterranean
United Star America
Eni
Columbia College Red Cross
Serbia
Sheboygan Journal
E. H. Jessup
Naples
Anonts Messrs
Jessup
Junlice
Rome
Florence
Genoa
Paris
Dardanelles
Red Cross
Dardanelle
Earl
Harper’s Weekly
Mr. End
New York
Wilsons New Note Hits Britain Hard in Neutral Rights Clash
The new Wilson note to Britain condemns British conduct toward neutral shipping as too mild yet firm. It argues U S neutrality must be protected and calls Britain to account for offences against American shipping, outlining 35 points and a pledge to uphold impartial international rules.
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Wilson
Great Britain
Milwaukee Free Press
United States
America
England
Germany
Wilson Nave
Austris
Department of State of
Europa
Brooks Stock Company Opens Engagement at New Adler
The Brooks stock company began its run at the New Adler on Monday night before a full house. The debut of The Garrison Girl drew praise and a strong vaudeville interlude between acts. Marshfield theatergoers show a favorable attitude that may break past attendance records. The company lists fourteen experienced players and is considered well worth the admission.
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Brooks’ Stock Company
Adler
Garrison
Marshfield
Richfield Votes for State Aid Road Bond
The Richfield social center approved a proposition to raise 51000 for road work between Marshfield and Grand Rapids by a 6 to 7 vote in a Thursday test. The state would match with the same amount if the town follows at the regular election.
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Richfield
Marshfield
Grand Rapids
Seccess Ninth Annual Ball Draws Full Armory Crowd
The ninth annual ball by a local United Commercial Travels council at the Armory last Friday evening drew a near capacity crowd with over one hundred couples on the floor. Decorations by B. H. Furstenberg C. Kingsbury and J. L. White impressed guests as the Second Regiment orchestra provided music of the highest order. Supper at the Mansion House under Landlord J. J. Varney and Mrs. Varney was ample and excellent with a feature supper noted for its hit with attendees.
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United Commercial
Armory
B. H. Furstenberg
C. Kingsbury
J. L. White
Second Regiment
Mansion House
J. J. Varney
Holstein Sale With Strong Demand At Wisconsin Event
The second consignment sale of the Central Wisconsin Holstein Breeders Association drew a large crowd at the fair grounds. 75 registered cows, heifers and bulls were sold, with good prices noted despite a slack market last summer. Buyers included J F L Schmidt, A Arping, and McMillan Bros among others, as auctioneers Col J E Mack and Col William Krause led the sale, guided by E E Tatters.
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Central
Wisconsin
Thorn
G. FP. Styfield
T. F. Vannedom
BE. E. Butters
Marshfield
Imte Bros
Neillsville
J.C. Kieffer & Sons
Auburndale
C.H. Imig
Junction City
Henry Capelle
Loyal
Silver Spring Farm’ Company
la Claire
G. A. Stolen
Junction
City
McMillan Bros
McMilen
EL. Moh
Grafton
J. E. Mack
Port Atkinson
Wiliam Krause
Pharp
Association Jast Spring
Seler
Deer hunting season opens Thursday in three states
Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota begin deer season Thursday morning and run to one hour after sunset November 30. Marshfield and other areas host hunts with hunters and guest dignitaries traveling to various camps. Restrictions include no dogs in November, no hunting in many counties, and rules on buck limits and venison possession. Ship heads later with proper licensing coupons.
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Wisconsin
Michigan
Minnesota
Bear Lake Club
Fifield
Fred Buell
J. J. Varney
John Brackengorf
United States
Paul O. Musting
Mayville
George Lang
Otto Scharmann
Prentice
John Seuhert
Matt Wright
Jacob Wilhelm
Alex LaPoint
New Woods
Wilson Rector
Stone Lake Station
Mr. Rector
Adams
Brown
Huffalo
Calumet
Columbia
Crawford
Dane
Dolge
Daur
Fond du Lat
Grant
Green
Green Lake
Jows
Jefferson
Kenosha
Kewaunee
LaCrosse
Lafayett
Marilowae
Marquette
Milwaukee
Manroe
Outagamie
Ozaukee
Penin
Polk
Portare
Racine
Richland
Rock
Sauk
Sheboygan
Vernon Walworth
Washington
Waukesha
Waupaca
Waushara
Winnebago
Wood
State Conservation Commission
Express Company
Marshfield Doctor Named to State Medical Examiners Board
Dr. A J Abbott of Marshfield was named to the state board of medical examiners for a two year term by Commissioner C P Nergord of the Department of Agriculture at Madison. The board, to organize at its first meeting, has no pay. Dr Ferguson remains on the current board. Dr Abbott, a graduate of the veterinary college class of 1907, said the appointment came as a surprise and will not affect his practice as annual board meetings require only one in Madison each year.
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C. P. Nergord
Department of Agriculture At
Madison
Ferguson
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Ont
Abbott
Patare Veterinary College
Times
Marshfield
Edward Bok
Delaware
California
South Dakota
Marshfield Lyceum Opens With Kaffir Boy Choir
The Marshfield High school lyceum kickoff featured the Kaffir Boy Choir at the New Adler Opera House on Saturday night. Five African boys performed native dialect songs under trainer Balmer, with Miss Elsie Clark assisting. The next program on November 23 will present Wilfred A. Joubert recounting adventures in troubled Mexico.
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Marshfield
New
Adler Opera House
Kaffir
Kaffirs
Balmer
Elsie Clark
Wilfred A. Joubert
Mexico
Woman Hangs Herself in Athens Area Home Ice House
Mrs. William L. Erbach daughter of the late Frederick Rietbrock founder of Athens village, took her life by hanging Friday. The deed occurred in the ice-house adjoining the home. Deceased was forty seven and had been patient at a private sanitarium three times in recent years.
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William L. Erbach
Frederick Rietbrock
Athens
Stevens Point Woman Dies by Suicide Over Believed Letter
Regina Maslowski of Stevens Point, age 22, killed herself Monday by drinking carbolic acid. She said a former lover, whom she broke with last spring, wrote an unkind letter that had reached her earlier.
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Regina Maslowski
Stevens Point
Pass It On Pranks and Vignettes From a Vacation Reader
A Marshfield fan pursues a magazine subscription by offering a sub line with prizes, while a woman resists. A newlywed editor struggles to explain marriage, and a twilight river scene evokes nostalgia for a shaded stream. A South Dakota editor faces a millinery rival and a stray insult. A Wausau seating moment ends with a woman misunderstanding a polite invitation.
Thieves Take Small Sums From 2 Tiled Stores
Thieves entered Thursday night stealing revolvers and cash from Willam Nall Hardware and a salon on Central avenue. Six revolvers and cartridges missing. a $5 shortage found in George Schies car register. R 8 Barnard hid his money in a waste basket and gained about $5. The burglars forced entry via the back basement window and broke the cash register at the salon, taking $12 to $14. Police have no clues.
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Willam Nall Hardware Comppany
George Schies
Barnard
Richard Carus
Central Avenue
Rye Seven Feet High Crop Reported In Wisconsin
A remarkable rye crop of 1915 grew seven feet tall on William Braley’s Richfield farm, with John Quintrell operating the farm. The grain stood seven feet in the stalk and threshed out large, according to local farmers.
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Wisconsin
William Braley
Richfield
John Quintrell
Braley
November Meet of County Board at Rapids
The county board of supervisors opened its November session at Grand Rapids. Marshfield members left for the meeting to handle routine matters and elect a county highway commissioner. Louis Amundson, current commissioner, appears likely to be reselected based on his record and familiarity with plans from Grand Rapids to Marshfield. The position pays 1200 dollars yearly plus car and expenses, with the board able to appoint three of five members to a new county highway commission to share duties and set compensation up to 200 dollars yearly.
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Would County Board of Supervisors
Courtouse
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
Joseph Pilum
W. J. Schimmel Bfenning
Christian Witt
G. A. Krasin
D. J. Harney
Michael Wagner
Louis Amundson
Amundson
Gran Ravids
Kig
Careless with Revolver Lands Dugan in Rapids
James Dugan, 21, a resident of some where else, visited Juneau Hotel and after inviting a man to the saloon pulled a revolver Flourish near his face prompting police and a prompt judge. He received ninety days in Rapids after a brief court session led by Municipal Judge Hugo Wegener with Chief A. P. Gerwing handling transport arrangements.
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James Dugan
Juneau
Dugan
Hugo Wegener
A. P
Gerwing
Rapids
Auto Stop At Soo Line Crossing Prompts Narrow Halt
A northbound car on Central avenue failed to set brakes before a lowering crossing gate. The vehicle stopped within a foot of the engine as the gate descended. The identities of the occupants were not learned. Marshfield men plan to attend in Wausau on December 15 for Halford Erickson's talk on government regulation of freight rates and what the commission has done in this respect.
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Central Avenue
Wisconsin men among 700 win in Fort Berthold homestead draw
Eleven Wisconsin residents were among the 700 winners named in the government allotment of homesteads on the Fort Berthold reservation at Minot North Dakota a few days ago. Notable names include Charles Correll and Alex J McGrath of Grand Rapids.
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Wisconsin
Fort Berthold
Minot
N. D
Charles #. Correll
Alex J. McGrath
Grand Rapids
Another dynamite accident injures seven year old in Plover
Frank Moik of Plover Portage county, aged seven, lost sight in his left eye and three fingers on his left hand Saturday evening after lighting a dynamite cap.
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Frank Moik
Plover
Portage County
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