Connor Advanced to Captaincy of Company I at Camp Lyon
From Camp Lyon Texas a soldier’s letter details Lieut Major Robert Connor’s appointment as captain of Company I, 2nd Wisconsin. It notes Captain Burley failing the physical, transfers, new field hospital corps, and kitchen updates. The unit prepares for an Austin hike with inventory, new materials, and a focus on feet care and shoes. Regular drills and first aid instruction fill the days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Lyon
Austin
Robert Connor
2Nd
Wisconsin
Marinette
Burley
Camp Douglas
Priv. Littlefield
Field Hospital Corps
Marshfield
White House
Yellow Trail message arrives after tire failures near Stanley
The Yellow Trail message reached Marshield Wednesday morning, carried to Stan Co GE Blodgett and Whinple, with Otto Schurmann and a local paper representative aboard. In Stevens Point the car traveled 9 85 a. m. after four tire blowouts. Tires were changed, a fourth blowout forced a rim ride into town, a distance of several miles, with safety observed along the Yellow Trail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshield
Stan Co
Blodgett
Whinple
Otto Schurmann
Me. Whipwe
Stevens Point
A. d. Clements
Stanley
Blochwett
Che
Kilti es Comings Concerts At Adilee Theater
The Kilti es band, billed as Canadas greatest concert ensemble, headlines two shows at the Adilee theater by special arrangement. An afternoon and an evening program promise top-tier performances, with Ragheen's booking drawing Macshield audiences to attend both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragheen
Adilee Theater
Canisad
Hazel Dawn at Adler Theater in The Heart of Jennifer
A Turnamount Spe feature presents Hazel Dawn in The Heart of Jennifer by Daniel Frohman. A five act drama of sacrifice shown at regular prices drew a large crowd Sunday night, with another performance planned for Thursday evening. Manager Adley confirms tickets for Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adler Theater
Hazel Dawn
Daniel Frohman
Jennifer
Adley
Goetz and Miller wed in Merrill court ceremony
John Goetz of Merrill and Miss Emma Miller of Curtiss were married by Municipal Judge Hugo Weroner in a city hall ceremony. Subscribing witnesses were City Clerk John Seubert and Anna Lesselyong. The couple left for Cleveland after the ceremony where the groom works as a machinist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goetz
Merrill
Emma Miller
Curtiss
Hugo Weroner
John Seubert
Anna Lesselyong
Cleveland
Infantile paralysis case arrives in Marshfield
Edward Dittman a 35 year old man from Neillaville arrived in Marshfield for diagnosis. He shows a mild suspected case of infantile paralysis and was moved to the isolation hospital near St Joseph's home for observation. A state health official was to inspect the case to confirm diagnosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Edward Dittman
Neillaville
Naillsville
St. Joseph'’s
J. C. Way
State Board of Health
Hayward
Dittman
Snowstorms Hit Marshfield Early September
Two disreputable snowstorms visited Marshfield and surrounding country over the past week. Early Friday there was hail and Saturday morning saw large damp flakes melting in places but still lying on the ground at night. Temperatures were low, and crops suffered with tomatoes damaged, corn cuttings delayed, fodder nipped, and potatoes reduced from a predicted bumper yield by the frost.
Frost Recorded On Four Consecutive Nights At University Station
The university experiment station reports frost for four successive nights through Thursday September 18. Precipitation for the week includes snow fall and amounts to 1.45 inches in total, with 0.85 inches on September 12 and 14 and 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Weddings To Come Announce Stevens Point Nuptials
Announcement of Miss E Boston Stevens Voint marrying Mr. Oscar J Hofman of Marshfield. Ceremony set for Wednesday October 11 at St Stephen's Catholic Church Stevens Point with Rev Father Rice officiating. Post ceremony breakfast at Mrs H D Boston home, then honeymoon to Milwaukee and Chicago. Both families prominent locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Boston
Stevens Voint
Oscar J. Hofman
Marshfield
St Stephen's Catholic
Mise Boston
Steves Point
Me Hoffman
Ree John A. Holteve
Deede
Grand Itupids
T “Niversal Poland Cament Company
Hoffman
Charlotte Anderson
William Anderson
South Cherry Street
Mar
Gy L B. Blodgett
C. E. Blodgettt
Fr. Burton
St. Alban's Ial Church
Park Avenue
of Schaals C. W. Otto
4. J. Campbell
Visitors From Grand Rapids To Inspect Local Str aighting System
Mayor Ellis and council members with newspaper men depart this afternoon at four o'clock to reach Mar in time to inspect the straightening system. They will be met by city officials including XM ALG Felker. Notorious forger Charles Becker dies in New York after amassing over two million dollars through criminal schemes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis
Grand Rapids
Marin
Xmalg
Felker
Charles Becker
New York
Packages for Marshfield boys in Texas getting fewer
Marshfield readers are reminded that only a small number of packages reach the boys in Camp Wilson Texas. The Company A and B and Benefit club continues to forward items weekly from the armory on West Second Street with prepaid postage. Members can bring parcels to be repacked for safe transport, and the club covers all forwarding charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mershield
Tallin
Ray
Ethem
Wisconsin
Douglas
Marshfield
Texas
Express Or Parcel Post
Benefit Club
West Second Street
Camp Wilson
Wood county Democrats elect county and state committees
At the Wood county Democratic organization meeting in city hall the party elected officers including Chairman K J, Secretary W H Ramos, and Treasurer George L Ward. A contentious vote for chairman pitted R J Strauss against L M Nash, with proxies sidelined by rulings. an appeal upheld the ruling 9 to 11. The group also named A J Crowns Bauer, H I Fitch, and Joseph Quinn to key committee roles amid a generally unified stance in other matters. In a separate Grand Rapids case, B Richman and Karl Johnson were acquitted of abusive language and assault arid battery after a dispute over cattle yard spoilage and train delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood County
K. J
W. H. Ramos
George L. Ward
Babcock
Itieaiete
A. J. Crowns Bauer
Sriet
H. I. Fitch
Joseph Quinn
R. J. Strauss
L. M. Nash
Grand Rapids
SuMcion
Nash
Strangs
Republian
J. 7
W.H. Reeves
Matt Sehlig
F. S. Bauer
Charles. Fredericks
Cameron
Marshfield
Adam Guckenberger
J. J. Varney
Otto Heikeman
Ch Strauss
Felerman
A.J. Crowns
F. $. Bauer
J. 0. Varfrey
Calkins
B. Richman
Karl Johnson
S.A. Gebert
Milladore
Richmond
A. Johnson
Gebert
John Roberts
Siate
D. D. Conway
Robert Rowland
Lund
Louis F. Anton Edwards
A.bert Arndt
Ricnmond
Johnson
Wood County Republican Committee Meets at Gran Rapids
The Republican county committee of Wood county met on a Saturday afternoon at Gran Rapids for selecting officers and committees. Gleetud, longtime chairman, was chosen secretary, and Henry C. Plenke of Grand Rapids won the nomination for county treasurer at the recent primaries. Members named to the concessionals committee include R. E. Andrews and C. E. Blodgett. Nash Mitchell of Pittaville and E. Blodgett of Marshfield named to the senatorial committee for the county, with C. E. Floggett and precincts in the county also listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican County Committee
Wood County
Gran Rapids
Connate
R. E. Andrews
Grand Rapids
Distriet
Henry C. Plenke
Getpich RM
Anedrews
C. E. Blodgett
City
Nash Mitchell
Pittaville
E. Blodgett
Marshfield
C. E. Floggett
City acquires county pool with debt and deed
Gran Rapids city assumes $1,600 debt linked to a privately built pool on the Wisconsin river shore. J. B. Arpin, a local financier, conveyed the assets and title to the municipality. The concrete pool features rapid drainage gates designed to empty in two minutes if an accident occurs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gran Rapids
J. B. Arpin
Grand Rapids
Lumman
Wisconsin River
Chief of Police Gerving Attends Wisconsin Chiefs’ Convention
Chief Gerving attended the Wisconsin Association of Chiefs of Police convention in Milwaukee on Thursday and Friday. He received leave of absence from the city to attend with expenses paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PF. Gerving
Wisconsin Association of Chiefs of Police
Milwaukee
Smile or Die Divorce Charge Shocks Fond du Lac
Ruth Everhart sues Oshkosh socialite Floyd Everhart for 40000 alleging threats to kill when she failed to greet him with a smile and forcing her to sing at gunpoint. the case, filed in Fond du Lac County, links to Marshfield and the Everhart family business background.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fond du Lac
Ruth Everhart
Fond du Fae County
Cheese men Meet Saturday in Fifth Convention Exhibit
Waresemaers and huttermal ers plan a full meeting Saturday for their fifth convention exhibit. A stock sale is scheduled in the forenoon with many valuable prizes offered by local buyers and business people. Music will be provided in the afternoon and evening sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie
Wausaw
George Butske
Rozellville
Eherse
Bowling Alleys Opened by Alfred C Kraaze at Rembs & Sturm
Alfred C Kraaze, formerly of Manitowoc and now returning to Marshfield, opened a new bowling alley at the Rembs & Sturm store formerly run by Keats Brothers. The establishment opened Saturday and has drawn steady business with a full line of candies tobaccos and soft drinks. Special weekly prizes are awarded to the bowlers with the three highest single scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred C. Kraaze
Manitowoc
Marshfield
Rembs & Sturm
Keats Brothers
Ecjal
Henry Ford’s vast wealth and empire noted by Detroit paper
A Detroit paper highlights Henry Ford as immensely wealthy with a massive business, organization, and plant worth hundreds of millions, cash reserves of about 49 million, large raw material holdings, and multiple assembling plants. Ford reportedly produces 2400 cars daily and nets over 100 thousand dollars daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Ford
Detroit
Lancer
Marshfield City and Country Day program page seven Times
Marshfield merchants and the Board of Commerce plan a City and Country Day tomorrow with a co operative advertisement showing bargains at Marshfield stores. The White City pavilion hosts noon to night activities including a Prof Musbach address, games, contests, nail driving for girls, boy contests, supper options, and dancing in Central Avenue space with the Marshfield band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshfield
Board of Commerce
White City
F. L. Musbach
State University
Central Avenue
A. G. Felker
Equipment advertised for sale at Idea theater
A local notice states a machine package is offered for sale by J. R. McKinnay from Stevens Point. The items include a complete fibre server and a Tans One unit, all described as new and in first class order. The address is 303 Center Avenue, with interview or mail contact available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ESS. É
Kfelil
Aon
J. R. McKinnay Ag
Idea Theater
Alare
First Vasa
Center Avenue
Stevens Point Gazelle
Muskellunge Caught On Flambeau River, 47 Pounds
Azimuth, two Milwaukee police officers, and State Conservation Wa Frark Rossel of Park Falls joined an outing on the Flambeau River. Asmuth reeled in a 47 pound muskie that struck a bass on his stringer as they prepared to boat it. He grabbed the fish by the gills and lifted it into the boat amid the falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muskie
HA H. FE. Azimuth
Milwaukee
Asmuth
Postoffice Bars Advertising Calendars Nationwide
The United States postoffice department issues an order banning advertising calendars in post offices. Government calendars issued by the department of justice will replace the former calendars supplied by businesses. The Philipp organization will control the Republican platform convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Postoffice Department
Department of Justice
Philipp
Local Catholic Societies Plan German Event and Anniversary
Local society invites many guests for a Sunday gathering marking the St Joseph’s St John’s parish twenty fifth anniversary. Activities include a 8am high mass with communion, a 1pm group photo, 2pm district meeting of German Catholic Societies of Wisconsin with delegates from multiple towns, and an 7:30pm armory program with speeches led by Henry Schmitz. St Joseph’s now counts 400 members and is among the state’s largest outside Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Society
St. John's Catholic Enurch
St. John’s Church
Henry Schmitz
Appleton
Wisconsin Federation of German Catholic Societies
Milwaukee
Bankers Meeting Today in Grand Rapids Consolidates Two Counties
A joint convention of bankers from Wood and Portage counties is set for this afternoon and evening in Grand Rapids with hosts from the city. Marshfield banks plan to send delegates. McMillan of McMillan, president of the First National Bank, will deliver an address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood
Portage
Grand Rapids
Marshfield
B. F. McMillan
McMillan
First National Bank
Six Marshfield Men Headed to Bear Lake Vacation
Six Marshfield men undertook an annual Bear Lake hunting trip on Friday night. The group includes AL Hart, W Herman, Theodore Schneider, John F B Adler, Ridyard Sommers, and Fred Becelli, with Be Adler elected as rook for the vacation period. Thompson joined later and planned to stay with the party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bear Lake
Marshfield
AL Hart
W . Herman
Theodore Sehneider
John FB. Adler
Ribyard Sommers
Fred Becelli
John Be Adler
Rook
Thompson
Tho
Paving work advances on northside streets toward city park
Progress continues on paving the northside streets past John Seheyer's store and toward the city park, weather permitting this week. Cast Stone Construction of Eau Claire aims to finish the contract before month’s end as the top surface is laid after the base is completed.
Cheese Day Planned in Monroe on October 10
The city of Monroe will host a Cheese Day on October 10, expected to attract large crowds after drawing 120,000 visitors last year. Separate note: low one way colonist fares to California and the Pacific Coast offered by Chicago and North Western Ry with routes through Colorado Utah Montana Idaho Oregon Washington. Call agent C. E. Strouts at 297,600 Monroe office for rates and details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Pacific Coast
Chicago & North Western Ry
Colorado
Utah
Montana
Idaho
Oregon
Washington
Strouts
Monroe
Also Mentioned on This Page
AH D. Kk
Connor
Marc
Inette
Camp Lyon, San,Antonio, Tex
Rairoad
C. W. George Everhart
Challover Company
Datikesh
Theon
Floyd
Everhart
George 54 i
Gome
W. W. Clark
The
Times
Spewal
P. D
Bankers Meeting
Rapids
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!