Camp McArthur Wisconsin Soldiers Lively at Waco
Report from Camp McArthur, Waco Texas, praises Company A Second Wisconsin Infantry as healthy and ready. Daily routine outlined from reveille to taps, with a 10 mile hike on Saturday. Captain Reigel’s company displays blue ribbon model quarters amid local support and parades. Generals and townspeople back a land purchase drive raising funds for government land use. 3000 Wisconsin and Michigan soldiers invited to Columbus Street Baptist church for weekend festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sherwood
Company A
Camp McArthur
Waco
Texas
the Times
Wisconsin
Revelio
Gehool
O'Clark
Gseling
Frank B. Reigel
Sherwou
Second Wisconsin Infantry
Camp MeaArthur
Rolgel Commie
Sergt. Ballam
Katy Park
Ales
Don Parker
Gen Parsker
Parker
Michigan
Columbus Street
Report of Woman's Patriotic League funds and despesas
Report shows receipts from membership fees and defense council totaling 310.39 transferred to Red Cross, with expenditures for khaki clothing, surgeon socks, yarn, knitting items, postage, printing, and related supplies. Shipped items include mufflers, wristlets, sweaters, helmets, socks, sponges, and nightingale cloths. On hand are remaining mufflers and bed socks with yarn stock valued at about 8200 in current notation. Signed by officers Mrs. Deming, Mrs. Mertie, and Mrs. Strauss.
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Red Cross
Inriefefosse
Red
Chicago
Mrs A J Abbott Dies After Illness at 213 East Fourth
Mrs A J Abbott aged 65 formerly of Gilford Minnesota and Milwaukee passed away Friday from complications of a nervous breakdown and heart trouble. Survived by husband Dr A J Abbott and son Clark with mother Lois Congdon Burlington Kansas sisters Ovi Rohr Gladys Congdon Burlington brothers Hobart Superior Arthur Pray Mark Grace Hobson Burlington Kansas and several relatives. Funeral held yesterday at 2 pm at the Methodist church with Rev Jordan officiating. Mrs Abbott belonged to Eastern Star Rebekah and the W F U Societies.
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A. J. Abbott
East Fourth Street
Rogn
Gilford
Mim
Whithall
Thigh
and Abbott
Milwaukee
Abbott
A. Abbott
Clark
Lois Congdon
Burlington
Kansas
Ovi Rohr
Gladys Congdon
Hobart
Superior
Arther
Pray
Mont
Mark
New K of C Officers and Syracuse Visitor
New officers of the K of C are announced with Grand Knight L d Clark and other posts including George Huntzicker deputy, Rov Stehling chancellor, Paul Spalding recorder, Joh Stauber secretary, A A Kleinheinz treasurer, M Griffin advocate, P J Mechler warden, Andrew Fees inside guard, George Donhard outside guard, B I Mechler trustee five years. James J Wilson of Syracuse is in the city this week to visit agents of Wisconsin Motor Machinery Co and demonstrate the car to interested locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. d. Clark
George Huntzicker
Rov
H. J. Stehling
Paul Spalding
Joh Stauber
A. A. Kleinheinz
M. Griffin
P. J. Mechler
Andrew Fees
George Donhard
B. I. Mechler
James J. Wilson
Syracuse
Franklin
Wisconsin Motor & Machinery Company
Wilson
No Open Mail on Soo Line Trains 11 and 12
The postal department ends mail service on Soo Line trains Nos 11 and 12 south of Spencer. No pen mail will be carried between Spencer and Milwaukee after last Saturday. Stops are not announced, mail may be exchanged en route at about 56 miles per hour, reducing staff but not majorly impacting service. Local businesses expected mail disruption but anticipate adjustments to avoid inconvenience.
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SOO Line
Spencer
Milwaukee
Fi Fi of the Toy Shop to Be Real Production
Loyd Whitmey plays the Moon man inviting Fi Fi the French doll to join him to the Milky Way. Miss Sehnette attracts, while rivals track them as the toy shop searches for the missing couple. Rehearsals at Motel Juneau with about 1241 performers. seats open September 26 at Liese's drug store. production September 27 and 28.
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Mr. Loyd Whitmey
Ag Cross Ag
Livat
Tinhearty
Wm. D. Steininger
Primen Lolignan
Juneau
Liese's
Death of Miss Fellonz in city funeral held at St John’s
Miss Fellenz daughter of Mr and Mrs Mikatius Fellenz died this week after long illness from tuberculosis. Born Reynolds North Dakota January 6 1896 she was 21. Survived by parents and several brothers and a sister with relatives from Wisconsin and Milwaukee attending the funeral Monday at St John’s Catholic church with Rev William Jueck presiding and burial at Hillside cemetery.
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Seeth Peliona
Mikatius Fellenied
Miss Fellong
Reynolds
N. D
Leo Fellenz
Camp McArthur
Waco
Texas
Bernard
Joseph
Walter
Herbert
Rose
Mat. Fellenz
John P. Fel Jeng
Cora Muckerheide
Kewaskems
Gerhard Tellang
Wayne
William Muckerheide
Myre i Fred Boehm
Milwaukee
Joseph Muckerheide
Meack
Wausau
St. John’s Catholic Church
Nine
Ollock
William Jueck
Hillside Cemetery
Wood County Second in County Exhibit at State Fair
St Croix county won first honors in the Wisconsin State Fair county exhibit held in Milwaukee last week. Wood county took second prize and Sauk county earned third. Officials reported all counties’ exhibits were far better than last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
Milwaukee
St. Croix County
Sauk County
Fuel shortage spurs revived co operative delivery plan
At a Marshfield Defense League meeting a committee was appointed to study local fuel conditions amid scarce wood and limited dealer supplies. The revival of a cooperative delivery system aims to cut overhead and conserve manpower, with a citywide rollout likely soon if merchants agree on details.
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Defense League
Central Wisconsin Investment Co Organized Here
The Central Wisconsin Investment Company, incorporated, opens offers in this city. Officers include R. J. Strauss as president, C. L. Very of Colby as vice president, and J. W. Clayton of Withee as secretary and treasurer. Main office in Trio block. Colby and Withee branches led by the same executives. A third office may open in Thorp soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Wisconsin Investment Company
Incooperated
R. J. Strauss
C. L. Very
Colby
J. W. Clayton
Withee
Bonis
Wire
J. Wyter
Tharp
Fin
Marshfield aids national cause with local mobilization
Arthur Lace reports to Grand Rapids Tuesday for the second call for crafted men as Marshfield contributes to the national army. About twelve county men sent to Skevill Normington in Grand Rapids then to Camp Grant. Banquet at the county seat with Mayor Felker and others. Home Guard drills at the Armory list sergeants and corporals, with additional appointments to come. Braem and Schelling wed in Leaf River. Fast photo developing service offered by Winterburn Bone Company.
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Marshfield
Arthur Lace
Grand Rapids
Skevill Normington
Grand
Rapids
Camp Grant
Rockford
Ill
A. G. Felker
A. Q. Pankow
F. H. Normington
Ti. C. Pars
Wisconsin to Enforce Meatless and Wheatless Days
Magnus Swenson the Wisconsin food administrator orders one meatless and one wheatless day each week for about 7 000 hotels and restaurants. President Hoover backs the plan noting 60000 members of the National Association of Commercial Travelers will help enforce the rules. Tuesday would be meatless and Wednesday wheatless to create a universal national day. Each signer of the pledge gets a window card proving membership in the U S Food Administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Magnus Swenson
Wisconsin
Herbert Hoover
Land Administration
Swenson
Hoover
National Association of Commercial Travelers
United States Food Administration
Counter Jumpers Triumph Over Barkeeps In Nine Inning Battle
The Counterjumpers defeated the Barkeeps 20 to 12 at the Fairgrounds on Sunday after trailing early. Regenfuss and Tisbrow were key in the Barkeeps’ early lead, but the Counterjumpers rallied with a scoring burst in the eighth. Notable players included John Rembs, Ray Kruck, M. L. Gaynelius, and Irish Disbrow for the Counterjumpers, while Regenfuss and Emmerich starred for the Barkeeps.
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Fairgrounds
Barkeops
Trish" D'shrow
Barkuons Cartons
Trish
Regenfuss
Thomas
Omrived
Regentuss
Tisbrow
Emmerich
Tuss
John Rembs
Ray Kruck
M. L. Gaynelius
Andrew, Tees
Hub Weber
Fred Rienow
Barkeeps
Disbrow
Delmore
Joe Regenfuss
Marshfield
Adam Emmerich
Charles Dickoff
John Bloyschinski
Sherman
John Bingen
V. F
Hugo Gaylor
J. J
Henry Miller
EU. Leiteritz
Railroads Merge For Present War System
The Railroads War Board reports a continental system formed by 95 railroads uniting to a war effort. From 1.75 million railroad workers to all equipment, the move cut car shortages 70 percent since April 21. Progress includes coordinated shippers and public cooperation and enhanced locomotive and track utilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroads’ War Board
War Board
Chance for Pupils to Earn Spending Money
The Continuation school may begin a new plan on September 29 allowing older students to attend on Saturdays to fill vacancies in city departments. Prominent city manufacturers asked principal R J Carver to recruit eligible youths to work on Saturdays, letting regular high school students fill in elsewhere.
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R. J. Carver
No Hunting On A Receipt In 1917 This Year
The 1917 news states no person may hunt on a receipt this year. Applications may be taken and a license will be issued. Hunting with a receipt only can lead to a $50 fine. Farm yields are projected with wheat 660 million bushels and total cereals 5.652 billion, up 950 million from 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D. Vaughn
State Conservation Commission
Madison
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Waco, Texas
of Health and Spirits
Report OF Women’s Patriotic League
Woman's Patriotic League
Defense Council
Sunset Club
Ae Board of Commrce
Deming
Mertie
Strauss
Elizabeth Fellenz
Central Wisconsin Investment CO
Home Guard
Home Guards
Armory Hall
Henry Mueller
Frank Meehier
John P. Ader
Thomas D. Spalding
Frank Leitner
Ray McDonald
Floyd Apfel
Edward Leiteritz
Arthur Reese
Winterburn Bone Company
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