Wausau pilot. [volume] (Wausau, Wis.) 1896-1940, 1918-07-23

PerShing and commended him highly
for the wonderful training he is Civ
ing the boys, and the care they are
receiving. From past events it has
been shown that the American SOL
diers are able and capable in every
respect. He expressed his regret at
their departure and hoped for their
return soon. Mr.. Bird told the boys
of the wonderful jubilee and celebra-
ton that will be held in this city,
when the boys march home victori-
ously. We will all join you in the
rejoicing, and we'll all paint the town
red, white and blue. In closing the
speaker bid them all goodbye and
said, God bless you, GOd-speed to
you and God be with you"
The first district gathered at the
city hall this morning, where roll call
was taken. E. p. German spoke on
the subject of the Red Cross and
Home Service with reference to aid
ing the soldiers, their parents, their
families, etc.
A. L. KreutZer also gave an inter-
esting talk to the boys at the city
hall, mentioning the Red Cross and
Home Service, and counseling the
boys to care for themselves and to
fully prepare themselves in camp for
their duties when called upon to en-
ter the present great conflict overseas.
1t was very stirring patriotic talk
and aroused the selects to grert en-
thuSiaSm.
NOTES
Wausau and Marathon county have
WI no n floi
appreciation of the boys who have en-
listed in their country's service, aid
the home interest will follow them,
no matter where the fates may lead,
and a hearty welcome home will be
theirs any moment they are permit
ed to return. Because we were forced
into this world struggle, scenes like
we had this morning are occurring
frequently all over this big country of
ours, and it behooveS us to honor
those who respond to the call in the
name of loyalty. Soldiers of all ma
tionalities are leaving their civilian
work and marching to the front In a
brave and courageous way. During
these days the smallest village to the
largest city are furnishing their quota
in response to the call, and Wausau
u,
and her many sons in the service to-
day are willing to give their very
lives if need be.
The selects were given military
gifts previous to their leaving us,
such as have been given to other Sc
lects leaving this county. The ladies
of the Marathon County Council of
Defense gave each boy q House
wife," the Rotary club presented
each one with "smileage book;''
the Mars thon County Tobacco COM
mittee looked after the tobacco sup
ply for the boys; the librarian fur
niShed good reading material for the
selects in the way of books and maya
zines. They were also given sheets of
patriotic songs.
The largest contingent of selected
men ever leaving here at one time for
war, departed this morning, when 467
men left. They were happy looking
crowd and all pleased to know that
they could finally 20 and serve Uncle
Sam, The boys all promised to bring
back souvenirs, especially of the Kali
ser. They were we'll entertained at a
band concert at the court house
square laSC evening.
Practically all business was sus-
pended from nine o'clock last evening
until after the selects left this morn
ing. Everything possible was done to
entertain the boys, as many had to
remain in the city over night, not be-
ing able to go back to their homes.
Flags were much in evidence all over
the city, and it was a fitting depart
IRE in every way:
Yesterday afternoon and evening
they congregated in crowds on the
court house lawn telling of the won
derful things they were going to do
when they reached the other side of
the pond. This office also noticed
that some of the boys had "water-
melon feast" on the lawn yesterday
afternoon. 4i4
Arthur Rietz of Athens, was select
ed captain of the first district, and
Jack Burt captain of the second dis
trict, and they together with their
assistants, have charge of the boys to
Camp Grant.
There were many strangers in the
city last evening and the police force
was in close watch all night. Win
dow peppers were reported. Never
theless there was very little disturb
ance.
Due to the very large number of
selects, and because of the list not
being in readiness until this morning,
the Pilot is unable TO publish the
same today.
Lieutenants t. L. Racine, Fl. X.
Atkins, w. L. Hamilton and r. c..
Figans of Camp Grant, H., came
here to escort the boys to the train
ing camp.
A large number of our citizens car
ried banners in the parade with every
conceivable reading furthering the
subscriptions to the Marathon War
Fund.
A committee of citizens were out
| getting money for tobacco for the
boys, and we noticed they had got
ten together nice little sum.