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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1918
Page
4
Numerous obituaries detail influenza and pneumonia deaths across the community. Names include Burt Pheiffer and his Chicago-based wife, Bibiano Seidl amid other local families. Funeral notices list churches and dates as families mourn, with prices, ages, and survivor details.
Obituaries note Miss Lucinda Rhodes, 20, died of influenza and pneumonia after a brief illness. Funeral from Sacred Heart. Mrs. Fred Schlegel, of South Central avenue, died Sunday October 20. survived by husband and three children. Their funeral held Tuesday. Sister Sarcandra Podobsky of St. Josephs hospital died Friday October 18 from influenza. burial Saturday in Catholic cemetery. John Schultz of Auburndale, 22, died last Wednesday at Devil Lake ND. funeral to be held today at his Auburndale home. Mrs. Frank Radolph, 27, died at her parents’ home. survived by husband and two children. funeral Friday from C. W. Grauman home. service by Rev. Freitag.
W W Clark staged a wild west show on the street when his car dragged him eighty feet after he stopped near the post office. The vehicle sped, struck a telephone pole, then halted. Clark sustained a minor head wound, while the car had a broken radiator and light. Vesper State Center.
War letters from Walter Nelson and Frank Kahl recount support from home, hospital pay gaps, and news of a comrade killed at Cantigny. Nelson writes of gratitude for funds and shares sorrow with Rozellville mother. Kahl describes rest camp, future moves to the front, pay, passes, new men, and hope for reunion.
Captain Fred Braem writes from somewhere in France dated Out 1 about continuous rain and a visible turn in the war with Bulgaria and Turkey moving toward surrender. He mentions a friend, Guy Vanderhoo, guarding a ration dump, crew morale, a recent band concert, draft dodgers, and a wish for a bottle of Preferred Stock as relief. Charles Pors has joined the army.
Col John W Brown a veteran fraternalist with thirty two years in fraternal work and leadership roles in the Knights of the Maccabees Odd Fellows Knights of Pythias and Elks. He serves Wisconsin as Great Commander and has long guided state fraternity efforts while pursuing a Democratic bid for Congress in Stevens Point.
Letter from Charles in Columbus Ohio to G R Dana details army life in a humorous, rambling tone. He jokes about learning chores, rapid dressing, sausage-like meals, and a tenacious wit while awaiting orders to ship. He notes the city nearby, the barracks, a swim in a tank, and hints at Germany sensing his presence.
Wisconsin residents in counties with large burnable areas must take all precautions to prevent fires amid drought. A major forest fire could cause extensive damage and displacement. If a fire is spotted, notify the nearest forest ranger, sheriff, highway commissioner, or overseer, and also inform the Conservation Commission in Madison by wire.
Washington announces the ban on gasolineless Sundays is lifted effective immediately. If gasoline stocks fall again, the request to renew the ban will be considered. Priority orders may begin for overseas shipment of gasoline.
The statement emphasizes fuel as essential to sustain wartime effort and secure ultimate victory, underscoring the need for steady supply in sufficient quantities to support military operations and industrial production nationwide.
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