The Marshfield News and Wisconsin Hub from Marshfield, Wisconsin • 1

Off fl rtr vs. BEST ADVERTISING MEDIUM IN WOOD, CLARK AND MARATHON COUNTIES. LARGEST WEEKLY CIRCULATION IN CENTRAL WISCONSIN. "ON THE YELLO STONE TRAIL" THE PAPER THAT GOES HOME.1 NUMBER 52. MARSHFIELD, WISCONSIN, THURSDAYAUGUST 22, 1918.

VOLUME 29. CHEESE EXHIBITS DECIDES TO LEAVE MASONS HONOR MARKET SQUARE AND REST ROOM LIEUT. BALLAM PROMOTED Fred Rhyner Advanced From Lieutenant -To Captain Praised By the Colonel. $15 For the Best Also Liberal Prizes On Butter, Honey And Eggs. Rev.

Ambrose Accepts Grand Forks Call Departs First Week In September. BANQUET AND RECEPTION CHAMBER WORKING HARD TO SOLVE PROBLEMS OF THESE FOR HIM FIRST LOCAL SOLDIER BACK FROM THE TRENCHES. Told Of His Experience Two Expects To Present Definite Proposition To Vote Of Membership Soon. Doctors Entering Army Also Honored. A prize of $15 has been hung up for the best American cheese exhibited at the coming Marshfield fair, September 3 to G.

The" second best cheese will draw $10, the third best $5. A pro-rata prize of $100 will be divided among all those scoring over 90 points. No pro-rata prize is to exceed the third prize in amount. The makers who capture first and second prizes will not share in the pro-rata prize. Special prizes of a most substantial kind will be offered to cheese makers.

On butter, honey and eggs there SeEn0)0)Il siys Willi Swim Efe Here Ajpoita Bringing the usual clothes problems for mothers. The children must be provided with appropriate things to wear, and this store is ready to We have arranged ample assortments of wearables for both boys and girls, especially desirable for school wear, and now ofTer values that meet the need3 of thrifty buyers. Pretty, Becoming Dresses Mothers will be relieved of school dress worries when they see this selection of becoming styles in practical fabrics, that wear so well. Pretty and neat in trimming effects and in designs and colors. Prices Range $1.50, $2, $2.50, $3, and $3.50 SHOER FOR GROWING FEET DURABLE HOSIERY Fred Rhyner of this city, who went overseas with the 127th infantry a3 acting regimental adjutant, with the rank of first lieutenant, now is a captain and the adjutant of the regiment, the result of promotion he received July 10.

Word to this effect was received from him by his wife Saturday. The promotion is a well merited one and all his friends were glad to hear of it. Mr. Rhyner has a rare record of military training, having served about 15 years with this regiment, known as the Second until shortly after the war started, and all of Marshfield is proud of it. Rev.

F. H. Ambrose, pastor of the Presbyterian church the past five years, who has been considering a call from the Presbyterian church in Grand Forks, N. D.f for some time, has decided to accept. Announcement to this effect was made by him at the morning service Sunday.

He will preach his final sermon here Sunday, September 1, and will leave for his new field of duty a few days later. The announcement of his decision to leave occasioned keen regret in the city, as he was very popular outside of the circles of his congregation as well as within. He was an excellent preacher and a hard and tireless worker and was remarkably successful in his efforts in behalf of his Master. Among other accomplishments, he greatly increased the membership of his congregation, practically wiped out the indebtedness on the Lieut. George Ballam, home on a furlough from the trenches in France, was the guest of honor at a special communication of Marshfield lodge, Free and Accepted Masons, Friday will be first and second prizes.

The prizes on butter range from $1 to $3, evening, called for the purpose of ex- tending a formal welcome to him. He on honey from 50 cents to $2, on eggs from 50 cents to $1. is a member of the lodge. Drs. Potter and Vedder, re cently commissioned as officers in the This department of exhibits, known as department dairy and apiary, will be in charge of J.

T. Graham. An expert will do the judging, on a scale medical corps, the former as captain That his services have been of a highly valuable order, and that they played an important part in the work of elevating the regiment's standard of efficiency to the high plane it enjoys, is evident from the glowing and the latter as first lieutenant, shared in the honors of the evening, church and effected improvements of 100 per cent perfection. For them the event had the sig that made, his house of worship one of the finest in this synod. The best words of praise he received from Col The privilege of exhibiting in this department is open only to Wood, The Chamber of Commerce, through its committees on the market square and rest room, is working diligently to solve one of the great problems that confronts the organization, that of the establishment of a market square and rest room in the city of Marshfield.

The solution of this problem will greatly benefit the city's business interests by increasing our trading territory and in cementing more closely together the business interests of the city and the agricultural interests tributary there to. It will mean much to every farmer who makes Marshfield his 'market; it will be a feature in the future growth and development of our city. It will put Marshfield on the map. Marshfield is rapidly becoming one of the halting stations for auto tourists, and a well equipped rest room will enhance its popularity with the traveling public. The rest room will be very popular with travelers who are waiting for trains, but its greatest asset will be found in serving as a place of rest for tired mothers on nificance of a farewell.

Lee, the commander of the regiment, The members met at the lodge wishes of all his friends here go with Marathon and Clark counties. rooms at 6:15 p. called the meet him to his new field of duty. The colonel's letter is highly prized by Mr. Rhyner and was sent by him ing to order and then adjourned for to his wife for safe-keeping.

Here are dressy stockings for school boys and girls. They are shaped to fit properly so that there is no unnecessary strain at any point. Their dependable quality reduces mending to the minimum. Priced at 19c, 25c, 35c, 45c and 50c. a sumptuous banquet at the Elk Aside from unusual wearing qualities, these shoes, assure the greatest degree of comfort, so necessary to little folks, especially at school time, when their full efforts are demanded.

Prices Range $1.75, $2, $2.50, $3 to $4. Mr. Rhyner is a veteran of the club, served by the Eastern Star SEPTEMBER 1st IS Mexican border campaign and a for MADE SUPREME SACRIFICE FOR THEIR COUNTRY. ladies, after which all repaired to the mer clerk in the post office, a position VICTORY SUNDAY. lodge rooms and spent over three he held for a number of years, up to hours in an informal reception for shortly before the outbreak of the the guest of honor.

war. On Sept. 1, every clergyman in the state of Wisconsin will be requested In his letter he, among other things, writes: to make a special prayer or preach Rev." Fred Jordan of the Methodist church gave an address of welcome, following which Lieut. Ballam made an excellent talk on his experience in France. It is believed the assemblage would have staid all night had he a special sermon for Victory week- "The news all along the front is the week in which Wisconsin will do very satisfactory.

Americans are certainly doing some excellent fighting. all honor to her boys across the seas market days. Sept. 1 will be the opening day of Wish you could see the spirit of the The war was the cause of widespread sorrow in the city last week. Messages were received that three of our young men who are fighting for their country in France had fallen.

Their names are Walter Soles, son of Mr. and Mrs. William Soles, West Fifth street; Louis Seidl, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joe Seidl, 117 North Central avenue, and Louis Mangold, son- of Mrs.

L. J. Mangold of Milwaukee, formerly of this crty, who is the moth willed so, so interesting and enter The Chamber of Commerce will, in the big week in which every resident wounded. It is hard work to keep them in the hospital. They want to taining was his discourse.

He told of aeroplane flights he had witnessed, BOYS' STURDY SCHOOL SUITS These youngster's school suits are durably made of strong materials a point just as essential as the good appearance of the styles and patterns. We have a full range of all boys' sizes careful fitting assured. Prices range $3.95, $4.95, $5.95, $6.95 to $12.50. get back in line after the Boche." bomb making with technical de- the near future, submit to its membership a definite proposition which they believe should have the united support of the people of the city. All the details of their plan have not been completed but it is hoped that in the next issue of the News the plan may be given with all its details.

scriptions of their ingredients and their great destructive effect, the fighting tactics on the western front of the state will be asked to purchase at least one War Saving "Stamp in addition to those he has already pledged. The clergyman will explain in their talks the reason for the Victory week, and the great moral aid it will be to the boys "over there," to know that the people at home are "for them" in FAMILY ON BECKER ROAD HAS FIVE er of Mrs. W. H. Ludwig of this city and Mrs.

Charles Setzkorn of Arpin. as they compared with one sector to another the bringing in of the wound Mr. Soles, who was a sergeant, was STAR SERVICE FLAG. ed, the discouraging effect America's entrance into the war had on the Fritzies, the dash and heroism of the their great efforts to battle for de mocracy. DR.

SEXTON ENTERS born at Byron, Fond du Lac county 22 years ago and came to this city with his parents. He was a member of Company Besides his parents he leaves one sister, Mrs. Joe Castoff of Fond du Lac, and two Wisconsin troops, the excellent ra There is a modest but-comfortable It is planned to have Secretary of ithtt rvmir irmff "Marshlield's MILITARY SERVICE. tions furnished in the army and many home on the Becker road in this city War Baker give permission for Wis Mff IX 7 shopping consin to cable her boys overseas that Center' brothers, Wilbur and Louis, city. other phases of the great conflict.

His audience was especially impressed with his nice flow of language and his deep knowledge of militarism and Dr. W. G. Sexton of the Clinic, Mr. Seidl was born in thi3 city and commissioned a lieutenant in the med lived' here up to the time of leaving for the front with Company A.

He things belonging thereto. He said very little about himself, but it could was 27 years old. His brother is a LADIES' WAR WORK sergeant in the same company. that attracts the attention of every person that passes the house, for in the window facing the street is a service flag with five stars. It is the home of Mr.

and Mrs. Godfrid Moulter who have five sons in their country's service. Their names in the order of age are as follows: Arthur, William, Herman, Fred and A representative of the Chamber of Commerce called at the Moulter home Monday to secure pictures of the boys for display on their bulletin board. Mrs. Moulter accorded him a Mr.

Mangold was 23 years old. Most of his life time was spent in this city. He enlisted in the army in Shawano, where he was employed at the time. be seen that he figured prominently among the Wisconsin forces. He assured all that the Marshfield boys when he left over there were in the best of health and spirits.

He exhibited a number of souvenirs he brought with him, among which were a dirk, a gas mask which he wore in the trenches, a hand grenade, also a German grenade that had failed to ical corps some time ago, has received an order to report for duty at Camp Greenleaf, Ft. Oglethorpe, September 1. He leaves here with his wife and two children today for Baltimore, where his family will stay with relatives while he is in the service, and after a short stay there he will continue to Georgia. Dr. Sexton resigned from the county exemption board in anticipation of his call into the service, and it is understood a Grand Rapids physician has been recommended as his Enrollments For Nurses Booth At the Fair Township Chairman Meeting.

Wisconsin1 is doing her best to do them honor, and when the big result of the sales of these war savings stamps is known, the plan is to send a second cable announcing that while all of Wisconsin cannot go to the front, all of Wisconsin can and will help to her last dollar, the cause of the great American people. "Pray for Final Victory and Safety of Men" will be the gist of the sermons to be preached on Victory Sunday the first day of seven on which all of Wisconsin will subscribe to the War Saving idea. Wisconsin is the first state in the union to conceive of such a thing as Victory Sunday a generous contribution to the stamp fund, will put Wisconsin "over the top" in her efforts to raise $51,000,000 as her share of the $2,000,000,000 needed by Washington. Otto Bartels Resigns. Otto Bartels, manager of the gro hearty welcome and spoke very proud ly of her boys, their bravery, their During the past three weeks there explode when thrown at him.

After cery department in Rose store for many years, has resigned, effective loyalty to home and country. The has been conducted in the city, a cam Moulters are native born Germans paign for nurses for the army nurse September 1, to devote his whole time to his farm. He will be succeeded by and the five sons in the service were born in Pittsburg, Pa. school, and for civilian hospitals. Arthur Scott, formerly clerk in Weber brothers' store.

TOWARD TlfE DAY OF VICTORY 1 SAVE It is possible if the war continues These nurses take the place of the many who have been called in to the the Moulter service flag will bear his talk he was kept busy for a time answering questions relative to the war and France. City Attorney R. R. Williams made an inspiring farewell talk for the brothers who departed for service in the medical corps. Monday evening he was the guest of honor at a meeting of the Next-of-Kin.

another star for there is a finely built young fellow of eighteen in the family who is ready and willing to Major Tack Wounded. The casualty list of Monday con answer the call of his country. tained the name of Major rf Willis Tack as one of the Wisconsin men who RULING ON EXCHANGE OF WHEAT FOR FLOUR. Card of Thanks. We wish to thank our friends and neighbors for their deeds of kindness, words of sympathy and consolation and floral offerings during the illness of mother, Mrs.

Julia Mead, and after MR. AND MRS. ANGUS MEAD 52tl. was severely wounded in France. He is a son of Mr.

and Mrs. T. A. Tack REAL HERO PROSPECTS FOR MR. EBERLEIN ROSY.

of Spencer, formerly of this city, and Following is the latest ruling is well known in this city. We are living for the future, when victory is ours and our boys are returned to us. Let's save for it, too. Save the money that represents the old time luxuries and comforts you can do without save it and put it where it will be used to speed up victory. BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS.

KEEP YOUR SAVINGS ACCOUNT GROWING. relative to the use by farmers of wheat of their own growing, Authentic Story Of Sgt. Purdy's service of the Red Cross hospitals. Many girls applied but only a few had the necessary education and were of proper age. For the army nurse school, Miss Dorothy Pulling was the one recruit.

She will await her call to any base hospital to which she may be assigned. Those who signed up for United States nurse reserve, subject to call to any civilian hospital, number six. Add to this the ten young women who have recently gone into training in various hospitals from Marshfield you will see that our girls are willing to do their share. The woman's committee, County Council of Defense, will have a booth at the coming fair. Various members from both Grand Rapids and Marsh-field will be in attendance and try to enlist all women in the county for the work.

In addition there will be as announced by County Federal Authorized published by Michael G. Eberlein of Shawano and is to be paid Food Administrator E. C. Pors: at our regular advertising rates. Death Shows He Gave His 1 Life For Others.

When a farmer brings to the mill M. G. Eberlein of Shawano, a candidate for the Republican nomination for congressman of this district, was in the city Monday on a speaking tour through the district. From here he went to Grand Rapids for three days of speech making in that end of the county. The last half of this week Details of the accident in which ichael G.

Efoerleie wheat grown by himself the miller may deliver to him on a toll or exchange basis a sufficient amount of flour without substitutes to provide eight pounds per month for each person in his household until October 1, 1918, providing that the farmer signs Sergeant Willard D. Purdy of this Shawano, Wisconsin will be spent by him in Marathon county. He plans' to be in Waupaca AMERICAN NATL. BANK MARSHFIELD, WIS. the following certificate and that the city-lost his life in France were learned from Lieut.

George Ballam, who arrived in the city from France last week for a visit with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John, Ballam. His narrative shows that Mr. Purdy died like a real miller has reasonable cause to believe the truth thereof.

a canning demonstration booth in charge of the county demonstrator, Miss Carroll. county the first three days of next week and the last three days in this end of this county, speaking here Saturday evening, August 31. Mr. Eberlein was very enthusiastic over his political prospects. "The Certificates to be signed by the hero.

It is as follows: farmer are as follows: Several of the townships have had Sgt. Purdy, in charge of a number of I hqreby canning demonstrations the past week. Well attended meetings were conducted at Lincoln, Sherry, Rock and certify that the wheat this day delivered by me to the mill of men, had returned from a night of patrol duty on no man's- land, and they began divesting themselves of at was Marshfield. hand grenades and other equipment. 5 Plans are under way for a meeting grown by me on my farm and that the amount of flour to be delivered to me together with that already on hand He had three grenades in his blouse.

In pulling one out, the igniter of an outlook Is mighty good for your humble servant, Mr. Eberlein," replied he in a jovial frame of mind when asked as to the indications of the congressional sentiment. "I have been in every county in the district and have received so much encouragement in each that I now am firmly confident the victory will be mine when the votes are counted." will not give me a supply more than TO of the township chairmen of the woman's committee, Council of Defense, north part, and the local board. The meeting will probably be called for Thursday, Aug. 29.

It will be held at the Elks' club and be followed by a luncheon for the members. other was set off. It takes about five seconds before the explosion follows. Realizing that his comrades as well as himself were doomed, he quickly urged them to flee for safety while he folded his arms over the weapons in his CONSERVATION AS APPLIED SCHOOL SUPPLIES sufficient to meet the requirements of my household under the regulations of the United States Food Administration and that I will not sell, lend or deliver such, flour to anyone, nor permit such flour to be used for any purpose except human consumption blouse to suppress, as much as pos Special Taxes Proposed. A 10 per cent tax on all soft drinks A BANQUET FOR THE sible, the impending explosion, which occurred a moment later.

It cost his life, but his comrades were saved a sacrifice of the most exalted kind. in my household. WOMEN PATRIOTS. sold by manufacturer, producers, bottler or importer and a tax of from one to two cents on soda fountain drinks WAUSAU FAIR were written into the $8,000,000,000 The Business Men's Patriotic Lun 21-YEAR-OLDS TO BE cheon club is making arrangements a BOOSTERS IN THE CITY YESTERDAY. REGISTERED SATURDAY.

Candidate Upon the Republican Ticket (or Nomination for Representative in Congress, Qghth Wisconsin District ALWAYS HAS BEEN LOYAL ALWAYS WILL BE LOYAL A man who was born of poor parents and who knows what it is to be poor. A man who has worked at every kind of hard labor and knows what it is to work. A man who is a farmer and knows what the farmer needs. A man from the common people, who will represent them. A man who will fight every kind of profiteering.

A man who will do all he can to win the war. A man who will do what he can to help the boys when they return. A man who will tax the war millionaires to the limit. A man who is willing to vote a tax on his own salary first, before taxing others. A man who will be on the job all the time and who will do 1 everything he can for the people of this district.

YOUR VOTE ON PRIMARY DAY, SEPT. 3, WILL BE APPRECIATED M. G. EBERLEIN to entertain all the ladies who participated in the serving of luncheons for the club during the past year, at a dinner at 6:30 o'clock this evening, at the Elk club. Every woman who took any part in preparing and serv revenue bill by the house ways and means committee.

The proposal is to put a tax of two cents on each ten cents paid for all soft drinks sold at soda fountains, and of one cent upon sales of seven cents or less? Near beer and similar fermented beverages would pay ten cents per gallon. The committee expects to raise from this source, it was stated. The Wausau Fair boosters travel Draft Administrator E. A. Fitz- patrick announced that Saturday, Au ing in about 25 or 30 cars passed through the city yesterday and at People nowadays are practicing economy in every way possible.

If you wish to extend conservation so as to apply to the children's school needs buy at our store. Large and careful buying enables us to sell school i supplies cheaper than any other dealer in this locality. Make out your list and bring it to us before school opens. WE LIKE THE TRADE OF THE LITTLE FOLKS AND SHOW THEM EVERY COURTESY. SEXTON-DEBIGEN DRUG CO PHONE 133.

gust 24, has been set as registration tracted much attention while in the ing these luncheons is cordially invit day for men who have reached their 21st birthday between June 5 last and ty. They left Wausau Tuesday ed to attend. the date of the coming registration, morning, stopped over night in Tomahawk and were due to arrived home Into the same bill was written a special tax -of ten dollars a year on occupation or profession, except the which is to be conducted by the local draft boards. 8:30 o'clock last night, by way of Stratford, Fenwood and Marathon war industry trades, farmers, teach 3,000,000 Under Arms. Gen.

March informed the senate military committee in Washington Saturday that the American army City. The Marathon county fair opens in Captain Potter. Dr. R. P.

Potter of the Clinic has now numbers 3,000,000 men, of whom Wausau next Tuesday and will continue to Friday, inclusive. ers and ministers ef the gospel. A similar tax was placed upon any business with receipts of $2,000 a year or more, with a levy of $25 a year on wholesale houses with receipts of $200,000 or more. The Marshfield fair will be held the 1,450,000 are in France and the remainder in cantonments in this been commissioned as a captain of the medical corps. following week..