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Marshfield Times

Location

Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1917

Page

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Neighbor Fatally Shoots Man in McMillan Feud

John Felton, 28, of McMillan, was shot near Marshfield after an auto ride with friends. Frank Cegla, 62, a neighbor, is jailed in Wausau awaiting manslaughter charges. he admits shooting but claims self defense. Felton died at a hospital shortly after the incident. Funeral held at St. John’s Catholic Church with Rev. Dos. FP Pola officiating.

Frank Cegla McMillan Wausau John Pelton Deghs Mellon Cygla Nuunivipal Wours Waisau Dain Sherty Ofelo Advioce Cogla Ong Hue BE. Tolle Doseph Felton John Felton Henry Jehle Fisher Boys Thia Marshfield Cogha Melton Henry Delice Banes Foltan Cola Halle Copla W. C. Meilahan C. T. Holgar C. T. Holgar, Sheriff ©. N. Querling William Bentz Wausita P. Jrons Oui. Fleckenstein John Brarkesdorf Edward Gallett Frank Kubisinsk Thomas Krieg Felton Cegla Fellow St. John's Catholic Church Dos Pola

Army discharge and camp MacArthur report at Camp MacArthur

A special correspondent notes Company A has been discharged from the National Guard and now serves in the regular U S Army. The piece describes transfers, brigade placements, and daily routines at Camp MacArthur with references to Liberty bonds and local troop morale.

National Guard United States Cum Macdulhin Army Bkan Mounted Police Quy Ourk~arn Varsity Everson Hand

Steine Making Hit In South With Band in 127th Regiment

Steinmetz, known as Steine, leads a re organized band now in the 127th infantry. He wins southern audiences with Dixie the Wisconsin march On Wisconsin and America. At concert ends the band invites the crowd to sing and closes with the Star Spangled Banner.

Steinmiets 127Th Stein Weetess Steinmetz 127Th Infantry Wisconsin America

Wisconsin Library Association Elects Secretary at Green Bay Meeting

At a meeting in Green Bay the Wisconsin Library Association elected Miss Caroline Shaw city librarian as secretary. Milwaukee was chosen for the next convention.

Wisconsin Library Association Green Bay Caroline Shaw Milwaukee

Sacred Patriot's Urging to Support Local Purchase

A stirring call to citizens to uphold national duty by buying locally produced goods and supporting fellow patriots. The message insists price should not deter commitment to community enterprise and collective sacrifice.

Wood County Liberty Loan Share Reported at 1 386 000

Wood County's share of the Liberty Loan totals 1 386 000 with bankers and local officials noting a highly attended meeting. Attendees from National and Amoy Kolt Marshfield State Bank discussed distribution and the county's loan share of around 400 000 amid unclear details from the damaged text.

Wood County Liberty Loan Wigitt County of Wood Regan Spalding Ational J. G. Hambright National Amoy Kolt Marshfield State Bank Myank Na Orul Bank Meering Whigl Ile Ik War Asco

Flora De Vossco Here for Three Nights at Adlon

Flora De Vossco announces a three night engagement at the Adlon starting October 28. Rotnour declares the act features the latest popular vaudeville stars. Reserved seats must be secured in advance with tickets sold before showtime.

Flora DE Vossco J. BR. Rotnour Hapulue Flora Ve Vacs Company Adlon Rotnourr Vandeyian Robert Aman Hert David i Helen Keyes

Bond Faithfulness Questioned In Local Gab

Local chatter questions value of Liberty bonds amid wartime talk. A man nicknamed Dominic is teased about bonds’ worth if Germany wins, with the reply: its value is tied to living in the country. Plainspoken comment reflects wartime nerves near the office district.

Itatan Alias Dominic Germany Indie Wausau

Apple sign stuns townsfolk at local tailor shop

Inland town residents crowd the tailor shop puzzled by a sign shaped like an apple. The tailor smiles that the apple symbolizes the clothing trade’s growth, joking about the industry’s fate without it. A separate line notes banks offering Liberty Loan bonds at six months with 4 percent interest and no service charge.

Marshfield Ver Bund Meeting Reflects Patriotism And Plans

At a Marshfield hosts Saint Verbind of the Nidh District of Se Jocuh's church, Rev Stehling spoke to a large audience praising loyalty and wartime deeds. A program included Rev W Stehling, Henry Schovitz, music by the high school orchestra, lectures on patriotism and Catholic society, and a St. Ann's dinner service drawing many attendees. The next gathering was tentatively set for January in Mayfield.

Revs Stehling Matehield ii Father Stenting Vatholius Stevens Point Journal Ann Leyture Joha Kester New London Henry Schovitz Appleton St. Joseph's Church Choir Wd. Sieling Marshfield Anton Kleintieing Marine High School St. Ann's Society John H Don Henry Mile A. Strhiing Anton Shy" Rem Wir Bohrenbae Teaday

Columbus Day Fittingly Observed in Community Program

Columbus Day events featured a high mass by Stehling in charge and an evening program at St John’s school hall. Jos Fales Adelnide read, Koenig sang Life of Columbus, Pat Stone spoke on Patriotism, and John Hasselbalch led Army Camp work. Attorney Pat Stone delivered the principal address to an applauding audience.

Wn High Mass Gred Heartchure Stehling St. John’s Reay Koenig Pat Stone Wausau R. of John Hasselbalch Plng America

First Army Newspaper The Camp Dodger From Camp Dodge Iowa

Mrs. B A Noll receives the first issue of The Camp Dodger a breezy army paper sent by her son Frank Noll a lieutenant at Camp Dodge Iowa The issue highlights Knights of Columbus Catholic troops ten to twelve thousand strong with three large buildings costing over thirty thousand dollars slated to grow spending up to ten million dollars The facilities will be M C A like and cooperate with that organization The paper salutes the men behind it as strictly military with the slogan Like Its Army First In the Field.

B.A. Noll National Army Frank Noll Camp Dodge Lows Camp

Interesting Letter From Art Laemle From Camp Grant

Arthur Laemle son of Mr and Mrs Louis Laemle of this city stationed at Camp Grant NL near Rockford writes The Times with a letter on camp life. He notes basic infantry drill, upcoming training, and mentions gun crews firing rapidly. He describes local rumors, the regimental band, and comforts at camp such as lack of hot water and butter at meals, ending respectfully.

Arthur Laemle Louis Laemle Camp Grant Rockford Times Imena U.S Demp Chas. Thile Nasomalle Rik Hingis Steinie Gravia

Delco Light Convention At Elks Club In City

A two day Delco Lighting distributors convention took place at the Elks clubhouse on Serwend street in the city. Noted attendees included Staver from Chicago and Edward B. Superintendent and Levy manager. The discussions centered on night market placement and the agency for the story installed during the past six months, with buyers satisfied.

Delco Lighting Elks TK. Staver Chicago Edward EB. Uerintendent Levy Ager George 2 Bell

Dancing School Open for Beginners at Eagles Club

C A Christianson will start a dancing school next Tuesday evening with lessons from 7 30 to 9 and a dancing social to midnight at the Eagles clubhouse. The course covers the two step one step and fox trot among other ballroom dances as the Liberty Loan Bond Sale urges immediate help.

C. A. Christianson Taughiy Eagles Walla

Second Liberty Loan Campaign Opens Tuesday

Marshfield launches the Second Liberty Loan drive with a city hall meeting led by H. C. Pors. A local organizing committee plans district-wide solicitation, urging every resident to buy bonds to support the army and navy and to back the war effort.

Upham Manufacturing Company Eare United State H.C. Pors Marshfield J. 3 Ed. Strauss John A. Kktel Robert Liberty Loan Wood County Theo W. Brazeau Crank Rauids Irman Ellsworth Grindside Mar Hneli Dackson Grand Rapids Eparenda W. Carey Para Marcinelati Seahorns NY John Alexander N.om. Org Auburnler WO Dyer Milladore Nash Hell Pittevilles J. FL Pitts- Loom Kai

Dickoff and Rie Thug to Marry at St John’s Church

Charles Dickoff and Miss Maude Rie thug will wed next Wednesday at nine o'clock in St. John's Catholic Church with Rev. Joseph P. Folz officiating. After a wedding trip to Milwaukee and Chicago they will reside at 1003 Cherry Street.

Charles Dickoff Maude Riethug Spencer St. John’s Catholic Church Joseph Pf, Folz Milwaukee Chicago Cherry Street

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