New Naming of 127th 1st Battalion 64th Brigade U S Infantry
The 127th 1st Battalion 64th Brigade restructures from the Wisconsin units now listed as Company A and others. The First and Second Regiments merged, with Company A remaining while another company expands to about fifty men. Camp notes mention football starting, troops arriving from across the country, and tents being set up as winds and rain affect camp life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second
Wisconsin Infantry
64Th Brigade
United States Infantry
Guards
Ares
Samy
MacArthur Ue
Gamp
Roy Widman
Waco
Alfeed
Sallyrom
Martin
Company K
Martin Ott
Wacd
North Side Man Struck By Buick On North Central Avenue
Friday afternoon at about 7:45 John Kohalka crossed near Weister galoan on North Central Avenue and was struck by a Buick driven by Otto Seehafer. Kohalka, 64, fell on the radiator and was injured in the abdomen and knee but likely not facing permanent injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Koholka
Weister Galoan
North Central Avenue
Otto Seehafer
Seehafer
Kobo
Koholka
Kevolka
Tung
Mr. Kohatka
Fs Dritines
Weimar Goes to Washington to Enter Federal Service
Gooch A C Weimar and instructor in zoology botany and algebra will leave the city next Monday to join Washington Federal service in the dairy department as an expert. He earned many friends during his brief time on the faculty and helped develop a football team with promising early season form. Superintendent Don C Miller is in Madison considering candidates to fill the vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gooch
A. C. Weimar
Washington
Dairy Department
Weimar
Don. C. Miller
Madison
Weisnar
Bolander Sentenced Two Years For Auto Theft
Joseph Bolander once of Milwaukee and now in Grand Rapids was sentenced by Judge Parks to two years at Green Bay reformatory for grand larceny in a case tied to the theft and recovery of John Kieffer’s auto from Rozenville. The disposition notes the sentence as lenient. the buyer may realize a net gain from the deal.
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John Kieffer
Rozenville
Joseph Bolander
Milwaukee
Grand Rapids
Parks
Green Bay
Bolander
Balander
Kieffer
Kieffer Auto
Boleander
Prediction of War End in First Quarter 1918 by Milwaukee Medium
Milwaukee psychic Prof A Py Roberts predicted the great war would end in the first three months of 1918 with hostilities ceasing by late February and no large future conflicts for decades. He asserted control over spirits and has previously foretold events such as a car ferry disaster and a Racine assault, though his claims are unverified.
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Milwaukee
Wrough Cudahy
Atranes
Roberts
Man Killed by Passenger Train Near Brookfield Junction
Charles Wix of this city, age 27, was killed Saturday at Brookfield Junction while inspecting a train alongside a cattle haul. Wix and a man named Schneider were loading cattle purchased at Whitewater for local farmers. Wix, half asleep, stepped toward a fast train and was instantly killed. He leaves a wife, children, his father Frank Sr, his brother Frank Jr, four sisters, and other relatives who attended the funeral at Rozelleville Catholic church.
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Charles Wix
Fort
Brookfield Junction
Watkesnacoun
Wis
Schneider
Whitewater
Wix
Rozelleville
Frank Sr
Frank
William Juno
City
Frank Abley
Stratford
Qelvich Batan
Bayfield
Clarence Higgins
Wandana
Vaughn
Waupsea
Ideacesed
FIFI DRAWS GOOD CROWS AT ST ALBAN GUILD PLAY
The St Albans guild presented FIFT under local talent last Thursday and Friday evenings drawing good houses. All cast members were chosen for their roles and the reinforced performance showed strong acting. The guild realized a neat sum from the play.
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St. Alban’s Guild
Branch Library to Open at Smith’s Grocery in Marshfield
A new Marshfield free library branch will open next Saturday at Smith’s grocery, 1277 South Central Avenue, serving residents south of the North Western tracks. Mr. Smith provides space. the move aims to widen access, with books for adults and children, as Miss Show leads library work and demand grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Spenich Goodin Fights Draw In Texas Boxing Exhibition
A boxing exhibition at Giorian theater in Waco Texas featured Spenich Goodin of Company A against Kid Gleason of Company L Rhinelander. The eight rounds ended in a draw according to a witness report. Leo Pelenz timed the event and Mike Miller refereed, with Goodin claiming Gleason stayed long by accident.
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Waco
Texas
Giorian
Spenich
Goodin
Company A
Big City
Kid. Gleason
Rhinelander
Gleason
Leo Pelenz
Mike Miller
Milton Schuster to Return to Adler Tonight
Milton Schuster brings Good music wholesome comedy and tuneful songs in My Pretty Baby for one night only Sunday Oct 7 with two shows matinee and night. The bill features a laughable New York hotel and roof garden setting and four complete changes. Ticket prices stay at 10 and 25 cents for matinee and 25 35 and 50 cents for evening.
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Milton Schuster
New York
Schuster Company
Traffic safety notice from Chief Griffin
Public safety notice urging drivers to stay to the right curbside, signal turns with a hand, and yield to oncoming traffic on that side. Michael Griffin, Chief of Police, emphasizes rules to prevent accidents and improve safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Griffin
Police
Vanderhoof to Erect Brick and Tile Corner Building
Excavation has begun on M. J. Vanderhoef property at the corner of Fifth Street and Central Avenue for a new two story brick and tile building. The 22 by 60 foot structure will include a 22 by 40 foot basement with first floor planned as a store and second floor as flat and offices. The project aims to balance Central Avenue’s appearance and enhance the city’s beauty.
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M. J. Vanderhoef
Fifth Street
Central Avenue
Vanderhoef
Organizing an Eight Team Bowling League 1917-18
A meeting is planned Friday evening for bowlers to form a new bowling league for the 1917-18 season at the Maglealleys. The aim is eight teams, same as last year, with first games to start in about two weeks. Dr. D A Kanlane is president, Dr. James B Vedder vice president, Walter Anderson secretary treasurer. Captains include Seubert R Kraus Hasselbalch Geralding Mack Vaughn and George Thuss. two more captains will be chosen.
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Maglealleys
D. A. Kanlané
James B. Vedder
Walter Anderson
Seubert
R. Kraus
Hasselbalch
Sralding
Mack
Vaughn
George Thuss
To Have New Quarters for Palace Garage
Mr Phape of the Palace garage on Central avenue has leased the garage business to Leo Holth Gus Laschinski and Frank Muehlenbach. Holth and Laschinski will run the tire repair shop while Muhlenbach will head the garage end. They plan larger quarters in the Adler block on Second Street. All three are seasoned in their line and expect to grow the trade.
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Phape
Palace Garage
Central Avenue
Leo Holth
Gus Laschinski
Frank Muehlenbach
Holth
Adler Block
Second Street
Holech
Mr. Laschinski
Muhhlenbach
Koehler
Loyalty Legion to be organized tomorrow night
Citizens urged to attend city hall at eight to form a Loyalty Legion branch. Meeting notes show Grand Rapids plans narrowed to city scope with E C Pors aiding branch formation in Vesper and Arpin, Nekoosa, and Port Edwards branches planned. Delegates from branches to convene a Wood county convention with expected two county branches emerging.
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Loyalty Legion
Grand Rapids
Grand Rauids
Wood County
Attorney Et
Pars
E. C. Pors
The
Legion
Vesper
Arpin
Nekoosa
Nekeosa
Port Edwards
Wausau Teams Clash At High School Saturday
Jovers of good football urge attendance as Wausau High meets the city’s scrappy squad in a Saturday showdown. Marshfield rivalries shift this year with a pep filled lineup averaging near 170 pounds per man. The squad, boasting season experience, held Stevens Point Normal for three quarters before weight finally prevailed, signaling a bright outlook and a thriller on game day.
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Wausau
Marshfield
Stevens Point
Eagles Notice Meeting Tomorrow Night
All members are requested to be present at the meeting tomorrow night for important business and initiation. Marcus Hansen, Secretary, 5211 We deliver to any part of the city at any time. Winterburn Drug Company, batt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Hansen
Sec'y
Winterburn Drug Company
Batt
Marshfield Receives Credit For Patriotic War Effort
Milwaukee Journal notes Marshfield and Wood County show strong loyalty during wartime. Attorney EB C Pors led the Wood County Loyalty Legion gathering at Grand Rapids. residents, including German-born locals, backed Liberty Loan and Red Cross drives. Local men joined Co A, Co K, and the Second Regiment band, with women organizing Red Cross work and banquets on Main Street.
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Milwaukee Journal
Wood County Loyalty Legion
EB C. Pors
Grand Rapids
Pors
Germany
Camp Douglas
Marshfield
Army and Navy
Jaysalis
Red Cross Society
Liberty Loan
Red Cross Fund
EB. C. Pors
Congress
Battle of Ancre film shown to bolster war aid
The Adler theater will screen the German warfare documentary The Battle of Ancre this month under Defense League auspices to raise funds for soldiers. The film depicts German invasion destruction and aims to persuade citizens of the US war stance, with an advance showing attended by press and clergy.
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Adler Theater
Ancre
France
United States
Wilson
Defense League
Police officer resigns leaving force short staffed
Officer Henry Oestreich has resigned from the police force with the resignation taking effect Monday. The local police are operating one man short. A meeting of the fire and police commission discussed the vacancy and actions were taken to secure another eligible man for the post.
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Oestreich
Henry Oestreich
Fire and Police
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U. S. Inf
North Side
AUTO
Washington, B. C
Brookfield Jct
Feont
United Staties
Vita
United Action
Chateau
Perunah
Bameter
New South Wales
Phalea
Phil
Ager Gormuiay
Tis
Smith’s
Spenich” Goodin
ADLER
M. J. Vanderhoof
Fifth & Cen
Ave
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