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Newspaper
Marshfield Times
Location
Marshfield, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1917
Page
8
Edward W. Pickard surveys a week of World War I activity. Kaiser’s rapid moves toward Constantinople, British and French naval pressure on Russia, and German offensives on the Western Front frame a cautious, contested global picture. Economic mobilization moves and Allied warnings accompany rising tensions as governments prepare for sustained conflict. A public bond drive closes the piece.
Vic Dickerson and Miss Francis Bannach of Custer, former Portage County superintendent, wed at St Marys Catholic Church Custer. Rev J A Bartelme officiated. Attendants were Marian Bannach and Florian Bannach. A breakfast for 24 followed at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple will reside in Marshfield after December 1.
In the season opener of the Eagles Bowling Association 1917 18 the Karps captained by John Seubert swept three straight games from the Chasers. Chasers captain Barnard led the losers with teammates Anderson Leitner Lapain Alberts and Noll. Other league sketch mentions Submarines Sammiss Long Toms Aeropanes Lutefish Tops upcoming clashes.
The piece notes a patriotic call to conserve food that does not require personal sacrifice, contrasts it with the suffering of a starving baby in France, and mentions Liberty Bonds and alimony in a skeptical, editorial tone from the Yale Record.
At a Boys Athletic Association meeting Lawrence Heiser was named President Lloyd Whitney Vice President and Joseph Marsh Secretary and Treasurer. FreshmanSophomore football ended 0 to 0 with Marsh injuring his ankle and likely out for some time Reynolds and McCarr were sidelined but the team still played well. Marshfield hosts Medford next Saturday and crowds are at a high for Saturday games as girls teams grow in number under Miss Fuller.
Marshfield audiences will see the film A Daughter of the Gods in two shows daily at 2:15 PM and 8:15 PM. The production cost over one million dollars features Mrs. Amatte Kellermann water nymph and 21 218 actors. The Adler theater opens Friday with the sixth Fatal Ring episode and Miss Pent White stars. Sunday brings Her Excellency the Governor with Wilfred Lu and Elda Mitler. Liberty bonds worth up to 5000 are tax exempt.
Hewitt notes include William Huth and son Phillip with Er nest Wendl traveling to Chicago. Mrs Hugo Berg at Stars field visited Me and Mrs desent Reidehs Saturday. Burr to Mr and Mrs John burst running and one half pound baby yesterday October 14. Marshiicld Auto Foretidade extends line to two miles west to gain six new subscribers. Gregor Durst 1, building contract. Meth Kartzey foundation laid for new house next spring. Heintz Bros. busy laying a 32 by 40 foot garage foundation. William Huth visited Ma field last week.
Gust Popp sold his farm to a South Dakota buyer last Friday and plans to move with his wife to Marshfield soon. Emil Meek is remodeling the interior of his newly purchased Frank Fisher farm before moving in. Herman Schrader traveled to Michigan last week due to his daughter's serious illness, where he and Mrs Schrader are visiting her parents. Mr and Mrs Matt Britten are also mentioned in the Mann note.
Sunday visitors included Mrs. Sorenson and Otto Hoff’s mother and sister from Merrill, Wis. R Raske plans to move to his Mare n farm on the Marten farm at Mase after remodeling. M Britten & Sons handle the remodeling. Local farmers finish potato digging delayed by frost and bad weather. A Hollander and family from Bakerville visited Mrs. G Karau.
Mr and Mrs Matt Kunesh left last Saturday for a visit in Kewaunee county Mrs Idlevits Sr departed to Milwaukee after an extended visit with the Ed Lenhert family Mr Robinson was a Grand Rapids visitor Saturday A B Minton made a business call Witman hosted a surprise party for his birthday Ingham Hankel is covering Kuneshs chores Mrs E E Morey of Sherwood visited B Morey s home last week
Richfield reports a baby girl for Mr. and Mrs. Roberts and a double wedding for Mr. and Mrs. Esser and Mr. and Mrs. Meschmatin at a Bakerville Catholic church. Local notes include hunting success, medical mishaps, Liberty Bond talk, a school event, Ladies Aid plans, moves to New London Baraboo and Baraboo, plus a 25 year China mission visit and a calf loss for A Willett.
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