Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1917-05-10

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ne will go into training ta sef*t his
eeantry in some official capacity to
which he will be appointed while in
the training camp. Arthur is one of
Grand Rapids promising young men
who has many friends here and at Ne
koosa that will watch his progress and
development in the service of his coun-
try with great interest. We join with
his many friends here in wishing him
well.
Harold Babcock is the oldest son of
Mr. and Mrs. G. o. Babcock. He is a
graduate Of the Lincoln High School.
and lately was in the employ of the
Kellogg Brothers Lumber Co., at Ru-
dolph, Wood County, Wis. His educa-
lion and training has been such that
it prepares him for serving in an Off
cial capacity in the U. S. Army. He is
tall, of good physique, jovial and in
excellent health. He has all the quail
fications that enter into the making of
good soldier.
Earl Hill, is the oldest son of Mr..
and Mrs. George NJ Hill, who are well
known, and old residents of Grand
Rapids. Earl is a graduate of the Lin
colin High school in this city, and for
several years has been in charge of
the hardware department of the John
son & Hill Co., store. He enjoys ex-
cellent health, perfect physique and
is popular among the young men of
his acquaintance. He is especially en-
dowed by education and training, to
make an excellent commanding Off
GER in the army.
P. D. Larsen, Of Green Bay, Wis
consin, who is employed as a field en-
gineer in the state highway commits
sion office in this city, is the fourth
one to be called to Fort Sheridan, from
Grand Rapids He has worked for
the state at Madison and at Green Bav
ever since 1913, and has been connect
ed with the local office here since Au-
gust 1916. Since his advent into this
.ity he has made many warm friends
| Who will be sorry to have him leave
out will be glad to know that his 60
| ing is an evidence of his patriotism
and love of country.
Wilbur Herschleb, is the son of Mr.
| and Mrs. H. A. Herschleb and d native
of Grand Rapids. He was born and
educated here and has been life long
resident. He has been a baker by trade
and assisted his father in the bakery
business for many years. He has ser,
| ed in the army before, as member
Of the End U. S. Infantry for three
Years in the PHILIPPINES and is well
qualified for an officers position ir
| he present trouble. He is a young
nan of pleasing address, retired in
manner, but social and genial in his
'ompanionship. His entering the ser
ice will be the means of making il
lard for his father to fill his place. The
oss to his parents during his absence
will be greatly felt by them.
Steve Schwebke, is clerk in the
| Johnson & Hill Co. grocery depart
ment, and has been for several years
He is popular young man among the
Young people who enjoy his acquaint-
ance. He will be greatly missed by the
clerks in that store who have learned
to know him and his work by associat-
| ing with him as clerk in that large de
partment store.
These six young men, who are the
| first to leave Grand Rapids in the de.
tense Of their country, should be given
A rousing friendly departure tonight
| When they leave on the c. NJ. & St
Paul road for their destination. If il
were possible we would suggest that
the Cavalry Troop turn out with as
many citizens as possible all carrying
he flag Of our Country and give them
farewell such as the boys are entitled
to. The boys know that they have the
good will and best wishes of the Ell
ire community in their departure to
The front. Good reports will be ex-
Dected from them and we know that
| they will not disapoint US.
They all possess those traits of
character that count when it comes to
| merit and worth. We join with their
many friends in well wishes for good
record and a safe return to their
homes, parents and friends. May the
best Of everything go with you boys,
is the sincere wish of the writer