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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-25
Commence Work on Opera
House

The work Of remodeling the
Citizens Opera House commenced
this week, and, by the terms of the
contract, is to be completed by the
first of September. The plans sub
mitted by B. A. Symes, described
in the Journal early in June, were
accepted by the committee, and the
work was let to Carl Hoseid, of
Martell. H. futile, of Milwaukee,
is now at work painting the stage
scenery, and will have 1t ready to
install when the stage is completed.
The association which took over
the opera house started out with
forty-seven charter members, and
the organization was perfected at a
meeting held in the opera house on
the evening of June "a. The charter
members are: P. w. Ramer, l. /.
Lusk, j. H. Grimm, w. P. Knowles,
R. L. Williams, G. M. Stewart, A.
P. Weld, ]. S. Wadsworth, Edm.
Nicholson, C. D. McKinnon, F. D.
Ensign, Robt. Reynolds, w. G,
Spence, w. G. Fortune, G. N. Wiger,
Geo. Theo. Smith, O. w. Newcomb,
w. E. 1'ubbs, P. APP Roberts, w.
Vannatta, C. F. Winter, H. A Hag-
estad, S. r. Morse, F. M. White, R.
w. Freeman, Geo. ]. Dodge, A. H.
Johnson, A. w. Lund, James Man
ion, E F. Wright, 3. B. Carisch,
Judd Pratt, A. M Baldwin, c.. r.
Taggart, Victor Bailey, A. Young
gren, H. N. Wiger, 6. B. Skogmo,
E. A. Gendron, J. WATSON, F. A.
Fuller, B. Carolan Henry Elliott
and H. o. Wenzel.
At the organization meeting the
following directors were chosen: c.
r. Winter, R. w. Freeman, w. G.
Fortune, w. Vannatta, R. L. Will
liams and w. p Knowles. w. P.
Knowles was elected president, c.
F. Winter, vice PRECEDENT; R. w.
Freeman, secretary and Wellesley
Vannatta, treasurer.
The committee contracted with
Howard futile, of Milwaukee, to
paint the scenery, and let the con-
struction of the stage as stated
above. Mr.. Tuttle Is an artist of
rare ability. The scenery which
he is to furnish Is to be of the
best material and willgive the stage
modern. metropolitan appearance.
The new hall will be re-opened
September 10, with the play, Paid
in Full" written by Eugene Wal
tiers, and played by cast of we'll
known and highly recommended
actors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-25
An ElectricalJy-Run Farm

Near the village of Oriskany
Falls, N. Y, there is a 100-acre
farm belonging to E. Burdette
Miner.
Six years ago Mr.. Miner, helped
by his sons, damned a creek. OBJ
tanning fall of but six feet. The
water from the dam was led TO little
wooden power house, where 1t is
directed against the blades of a
turbine water wheel. Belted to this
wheel is a seventeen horsepower
dynamo. The power plant is 100
feet from the house, necessitating a
transmission line of bare aluminium
wires.
Because of this distance the plant
is allowed to run day and night.
without interruption, requiring
only an occasional oiling. Every
building, including the pigsty, is
now nightly Illuminated by electric
lights. A small motor drives a
circular saw for cutting firewood
and turns a lathe and drill in a
nearby machine shop. A two
horsepower motor drives vacuum
pump and the sweeping of the house
is done in a modern way with
vacuum cleaners.
A pipe from this same vacuum
line extends to the COW stables and
does the milking, and with the aid
of vacuum milking machines, milk
ing twenty-five cows twice a day. A
half horsepower motor in dairy
room runs both the separator and
the churn and, In the summer,
drives an Ice cream freezer. Even
the grindstone Is run by electricity.
The Miner residence is heated
with FIVE electric heaters, which will
keep the house at rs degrees when
it Is zero outside There are also
several electric fans, inc luding a
ventilating fan In the attic. In the
kitchen all the cooking Is done by
electricity for family of from five
to ten. Here small motor does all
the hard work of the kitchen and is
also used to drive the sewing
machine. The water system for the
house and barn Is automatically
supplied from motor-d driven pump.
When this is accomplished there
are few families that will want to
move from the country to the city
the drift will be strongly the other
way. With such rural schools as
we can and ought to have will come
higher grade of intelligence, i'm
proved methods and consequently
more profitable farming, good roads
and a greater uplift to rural life
such as we hardly dreamed of.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-25

In our "Thirty-Six Years Ago"
items we note paragraph to the
effect that the south road just out
of town was macadamized at that
time. 1t might be we'll to figure out
that in fourteen years will occur the
semi-centennial of that event and at
that time duly commemorate it by
smoothing that road out again.
But, It's objected, by then airships
will be in such general use that
roads will moi be of much import
ance, so 1t might be just as we'll tc
have the improvements made sooner
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-25

Several new strains of winter and
spring wheat on the experimental
plots of the College of Agriculture
of the University of Wisconsin,
have heads we'll filled with heavy
berrier borne on straw that stands
up we'll, promising excellent yields.
Selected heads of ten of the most
promising strains have been
reserved for further breeding in
accordance with the practice of the
college and selections will later be
made of the best heads of the new
strains of spring wheat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-25
Golden Rule Picnic Saturday

The employees of the Golden
Rule department store, st. Paul,
will hold their annual picnic in Glen
Park next Saturday, July q. With
good weather this will undoubtedly
be the most largely patronized pic
mic ever held here. The community
is cordially invited to join in with
the visitors in making the day an
enjoyable one.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-25
Fall Examation. 1912

The fall examinations for Pierce
county teachers will be held in the
River Falls Normal school August
TO z. Following is the program:
FIRST DAY
FORENOON
$3.50 Reading-Orthoephy
1000 School Management
1875 Spelling
AFTERNOON
LOO Grammar and Composition
2:30 Agriculture
400 Physiology and Hygiene
SECOND DAY
FORENOON
800 Arithmetic
1000 u. S. History
AFTERNOON
loo Geography
2:30 Constitution
400 Manual
THIRD DAY
FORENOON
800 American Literature
1000 Library Cataloguing
AFTERNOON
LOO Physical Geography
500 English Composition
FORENOON
800 English Literature
1000 u. S. History
AFTERNOON
100 Algebra
800 Physics
Applicants who wish to write on
both first and second grade branch
es should report to me before the
examination and special arrange
ments will be made.
All standings must be IS or above
in order to be transferred to a
higher grade certificate. Standings
must also be IS or above In order tc
have a certificate extended.
If you write for the grade you
now hold you may refile any five
standings of 80 or above from the
last examination. Normal finals
not over three years old, will be
accepted according to law. County
credits secured at summer school
will not be accepted on certificates.
No standings will be relied from
this examination In casses where
applicants fail to secure certif-
cate.
Following are the requirements
for the different grades of certifi-
Gates.
Minimum Standing Average Standing
Third grade copper cent roper cent
Second grade 65 per cent rs per cent
rr,r.. orodo rs per cent in 3rd grade branches
rlrsU sraue 65 in End and Srd grade branches
OSCAR F. MArTsoN,
County Supt. of Schools.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-25


Mr.. Davis station agent, presented request
from the R. R. Co. for fat rate for water at
the stock yards. On motion voted to allow
water rate for such yards at ten dollars per
annum.
On motion voted 10 appoint Chas. Dunbar as
Weed Commissioner. All voting aye.
Application of Rod S. Williams for permit to
lay sewer across Second street and the
alleys in blocks and in Kinnickinnic granted.
upon condition that the parties constructing
the same shall obey all the orders and regula-
tions of the city in relation to making excava-
tions in the streets and alleys and shall restore
such street and alleys to proper condition.
Adjourned.
ALLEN P. WELD, City Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-25
Treating Bloated Cattle and
Sheep

Bloat in cattle Is an excessive &C.
emulation of gas in the peunch.
Tap high in the left flank with a
trochar and canula or pass a
stomach tube (probang) down the
gullet. Give two ounces of turpen-
tine in a quart of milk as drench
by the mouth or one-half pound
common baking soda dissolved in
quart of warm water. Rectal injec-
tons of soapy warm water are use
full. Do not run the animal or
rupture may occur. If instruments
are not at hand, tie piece of fork
handle as bit in the mouth.
Bloat In sheep appears suddenly
and is often due to eating wet
clover or alfalfa. Immediately adj
minister two teaspoonfuls of aro-
matte spirits of ammonia or a table
spoonful of turpentine in a cup of
milk as drench. If relief is not
sufficient, tap in left flank as above.
From the Extension Service, Col
lege of Agriculture, Madison, Wis.
Madison, July 20.-As result of
the numerous changes in the
school census blank as approved by
the state board of public affairs, so
much information is required that
several school clerks have sent
notification to the state superin-
tendent that they will resign. The
new blank calls for complete
information of the school attend
ence, with detailed data on all of
the school work of the district.
Many of the clerks claim it would
require too much attention. In MANY
cases the Office of the school clerk
is an honorary position.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-25
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Regular meeting OF the Common Council.
Council convened at 800 O'Clock. p, N.
Mayor Stiles in the chair.
Aldermen present: Demulling, Dunn and
Bailey. Absent, Williams
Minutes of meetings of July s. 6 and Is read
and approved.
Finance Committee reported the following
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-07-25
Job Printing

That is part of our business, and we
pride ourselves in doing the best
and neatest kind of work Patronlze
the Journal Job Print. Quick service.
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win quickly convince yourself that it
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
LEGAL NOTICES

and N 15 it. of lot 14, block 30, Birming- ham.
 J. R. Moore, col.--Lot S5 it. on High street and 125 it. on Bell avenue, being part of lots 8 and 1, block 3. McDaniel's survey in S. w. 4 of s. W. A, Sec a6, Tp. II, R. 8.
 Jno. McDonald-Lot 24, block 792, Bir- mingham.
 J. B. Reynolds, col-Lot 6, block B, Eureka; lot ', block 16, South Birming- ham, lots and 10, block 6, Mason City. Frank Roos-lot P. block Il, Birming. ham, Ensley.
 T, H. Shorter col-N. B 1t. of s. 9S ft of lots 1 and g. block fl, South smith field. begin at s. E. corner of N. w. l. of s. E. A. then N. 25 ft., W. 105 it., s. 20 fit, E. 1o5 ft. to beginning, s. R., Sec. B. Tp. r, R. g. begin on N. line of the 4 acre tract owned by S. Steel, 200 ft- E. of Jasper road, then N. 100 it., p. 50 ft., s. 100 it., ". 90 it. to beginning, Sec. 34, Tp. 1T, R. 8.
 Wm. Hopkins Smith-Lot B. block ' and lots IS. r and IS, block 116, East Lake. Robt. Willis, Admr., A. w. Farmer Lots 1 and 2, block 6s, Pittsburg l.. NJ. & M. Co, first addition. F. Browdy-Lot 13 block g. Boulevard second addition.
 Sarah Freeny. col.-Lot 12, block Il, In1 terurban Heights, s. R.
 Mrs. J. E. Jones-Lots and 10. block 10. Rising Compton.
 Mrs. E. B. Marshal-Lot 25, block 40, South Highlands to East Lake,
 Mrs. R. S. Wynn--Lots 26, 27 and 2s block 4S Rugby Highlands.
 F. D. Dimmick-Lots 9, 23 and 24 on s. side of Chestnut St, between Chestnut and Cherry Sts., Forest Hill
 Henry Graves, col.--S. 100 1t. of lot 3 and 100 1t off foot strip of lot 3l, block 2S9, North Birmingham.
 Mrs. M. v Henry-Lot 9. block 40, South Highlands to East Lake
 Jas. o. Thompson-Lot 16, block 6, z. T. Moseley survey of Park Lawn.
 J. M. Fuchs-Lots 10 and II, block l, Germania Place.
 This is to notify you to appear before the Probate Court of said county at the next term thereof, commencing on MONDAY, THE 10TH DAY OF JUNE,
 1912, then and there to show cause, if any you have, why a decree for the sale of said real estate should not be made for the payment of the taxes assessed upon the same fees and costs.
 ]. r. STILES, Judge of Probate.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
OLD MEMBER OF THE
 FIRE DEPARTMENT
Man Who Was With the Department For Twenty Years Resigns
 to Go West

With the passing of Hydrant Inspsctos Patrick J. Thornton from the fire de- partment one of the reminders of the in- fancy of the now highly efficient fire fighting force is gone.
 MT. Thornton last night severed his cons nection with the department, and will irrs- mediately depart for points in the west, the Pacific coast being the conciu- sion of his itinerary. He states that he intends to locate in Los Angeles.
 He was one of the charter members of the department, having enlisted over a years ago in the volunteer organization and was one of those who went over into the paid department.
 He is succeeded in his work by Fireman Joseph R. Downs of station No. 1. who Is an experienced mechanic. Ills appoint- ment by Chief Bennett to this important inspectorship is considered by all to be one of sound judgment on the part of the chief.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
JOHN T. DOE" HANGS
 HIMSELF IN HIS CELL

Concord. N. IT.. May 31-A mysterious life inmate of the New York state prison. known as John T. Doe, committed suicide during the night. He hung himself to a grating with a rope made of his mattress. February 1o 1906, John T. Doe and an ac- complice, Joseph Gouin, French-Cana- dian, after robbing a safe in Dover. N. H., boarded the St. Johns-Bos train at Rockingham Junction and killed an Ital- ian passenger in the smoking car. Both were captured after an exciting chase and on May 15 were sentenced to prison. Doe for life and Gouin for 3i years.
 Gouin was transferred to the state hospital as an insane person and April 22 escaped from that institution and Is still at large. November II, 1910, Doc secured a knife and ran amuck at the prison, seriously wounding the phy- sican. Dr. R. F. Gallnger, and the deputy warden. Frank D. Bailey.
 Since that minute he has been in solitary confinement, being regarded as the most dangerous man ever placed in custody in the state prison.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
FOUR ATTEMPT TO
 KILL THEMSELVES;
 ONE SUCCESSFUL

New Orleans, May 31.--"This is the way to cure sickness, if you want to-" were the words written by John Faurice, A years old. one of four persons-two men and two women-who wanted to end their lives here yesterday. only one was sue cessful. Faurce sent bullet through his head and was carried unconscious 10 the hospital III and out of employment were the causes given. Mrs. George God frey 3s years old, mother of seven chll- dren, swallowed a cup of poison appar- ently without reason. She will recover.
 Miss Annole Calf IS years old. took poison and preceded Mrs. Godfrey to the hospital by two hours. Motive was unknown Benjamin Moore. negro. upon discovering that he was still mar ried and could not wed again as planned, shot his intended brides step father through the back twice As the next act he sent a bullet through his own heart.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
ERECT MEMORIAL TO|
 MORGAN AND PETTUS

Selma. May .-(speciai.)-Me and women interested In the erection of a monument to the memory of the late Senators J. T. Morgan and E. w. Pettus met at the Central City club this after noon at o'clock.
 Plans for the raising of about s1o,ooe were submitted and will probably be adopted at a later meeting. It was de- cided to incorporate the Morgan-P Pettus Memorial association, and the following officers were elected; V. B. Atkins. pres ldent A. W. Cawthon. vice president; Morgan Richards, secretary; E. C. Melvin, treasurer board of trustees, D. M. Scott Mrs. B. IL Craig, Mrs. Eugene Robbins, Jr. Herman Eliasberg and Mrs. F. NJ Byrne.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
NEGRO PAYS PENALTY
 AT BAY ANNETTE

Bay Minette, May 31.--(Special)- Kyser Brown, a negro convicted of the murder of Town Marshal smith of this place, and five times reprieved, was to- day. at 12:41, dropped froI.- the scaffold in the local jail lot to his death. The hanging was private, being witnessed by only few of the officials. Brown was ready to die after singing a short chant and offering a brief prayer. He killed J. w. Smith, town marshal of this place, more than year ago. when an attempt was made to arrest him.
 pr. l.. c. Lamert, E. A. Moore of Foley and J. II. Elastic of Stockton, pro- nounced the murderer dead after he had made the drop.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
DANCING POPULAR
 AT EAST LAKE PARK

dancing out in the pavilion at East Lake park. where the cooling breezea come from over the waters of Como, and a host of the younger set take advantage of the fact at each of tho ri-weekly affairs out there. The ra- vilion is open on Monday Wednesday, and Saturday nights. Nappi's orchestra of eight pieces furnishes the music for the occasion and each session grows more popular than the one before f.. The new rule which allows one to dance three or four times then stroll about the grounds and enjoy the various oth- CT attractions, is relshed by all.
 The rink and all other concessions are doing rushing business
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
FEDERAL OFFICERS
 IN NEW MEXICO

day sent to the Senate nominations for most of the principal federal offices in the new state of New Mexico. The fol- lowing are made receivers of land offices B. C. Hernandez, at Santa Fe; Manuel Martinez, at Clayton; Enrique H. Sala- zar at Fort Sumner Harold Hurd, at Roswell. N. V. Gelejos. at Tucumcarl
 Charles Henry at Fort Sumner; Charles l. Hunt. at Clayton; Thomas c. Tillot- son. at Roswell; Manuel R. Otero. at Santa Fe; R. A. Prentice. at Tecumcari. Postmasters: John Phuger. at Santa Fe, and Vincent E. May at Las Cruces
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
CHILTON CITIZEN
 DIES SUDDENLY

Selma. May 3i-(Speclal)-w. T. Davis. a prominent and we'll known resident of Chiffon county. died very suddenly at his home in Ridersvlle this morning at o'clock.
 The deceased came to Selma in his au- tomoble yesterday and after transacting some business, returned to his home. reaching there about 10 o'clock last night. About Ii o'clock he was stricken with paralysis and died few hours later.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
JEWELRY THIEVES GET
 ONE YEAR IN PRISON

Atlanta. May 3l.-O c. Roddy and George Raul. accused of stealing sSO.1OO worth of jewelry from Sol Gilsey. a Gin cinnati salesman. were given years Imprisonment today. They pleaded guilty to simple larceny.
 George Wrenn, also accused. did not ap- pear in court owing to illness of his law yer. The trial of his mother. Mrs Ida Wrenn. and Mrs. Mary Morris, will be held subsequently,
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
 BABY STRANGLED TO DEATH IN BRASS BED

Memphis. May si.-Curely-headed. blue eyed Dorothy Schwartz. months old. slowly strangled to death here yes terday when she, in an unaecountable way, became pinioned between the brass bed. on which she had been placed, and the wall of the room. Her parents were at supper. No outcry was heard and the fact was not learned until the mother entered the room. Mrs. Schwartz swooned and is In serious condition
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
CLARK LOSES IN
 MAGAZINE FAILURE

New York. May 31.--Hampton's Mag azine has suspended publication and the June number will not be issued. The company. organized after the fail- ure of the consolidation of the first Hampton's and the Columbia maga- zine last fall found 1t had no money to continue business and the directors decided to ask for a receiver in dis solution. One of the losers in the magazine is Speaker Champ Clark. who is said to have invested 5000 in tho publication.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
WEALTHY WOMEN AID
 FLOOD SUFFERERS

New York, May 3l.-Two of the wealth. lest women of New York city, Mrs. Russ sell Sage and Mrs. F. H. Hartman, con- tributed generously today to Mayor Gay nor's relief fund for the southern hood sufferers. Mrs. Sage sent check for s250o and Mrs. Hartman gave sioOo. Their offerings brought the total of the days contributions to the fund up to s45is. and increased the amount thus far received to a grand total of S1S.776.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Hanging at N-crion

Montgomery. May 31.--A special dis patch from Marion. Ala, says:
 Phillip Travis, convicted for the mur- der of Fox Hall, the Southern railway nagman, at Tyloe station, was hanged here today. His neck was broken and he died in a quarter of an hour Ru- mors had 1t q mob was being formed to liberate the prisoner This did not become substantiated.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Harvard Professor Dead

Cambridge, Mass. May 3i.-Dr. William Michael Woodwork of Harvard un,- yersity. an author on zoology. died this morning pr. Woodworth was a grandson of Samuel Woodworth. author of The old Oaken Bucket" and a son of Com nodore Woodwork, California pioneer. and president of the famous vigilantees.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
LEGAL NOTICES

N. w. A of g. W. A, s. R., Sec. '. Tp 20. R. f. Tax, fees and costs, s1756.
 Wm. W. White, col.-Lot 24. block 99O, Birmingham Tax. fees and costs. Sl1 IT.
 T. W. and H. c. Weller-s. 80 it. of N 120 it. of S. D. A of block 6il, Blr- mingham. Tax, fees and costs. s66.A.
 H. c. wood-Lots and IA, block 12 and lot G. block so. Mason City Tax, fees and costs, s6.s3.
 Mrs H. L. zell--I.ot 4 block D, Glen Iris. Tax. fees and costs, si5.9s
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
ANCIENT AND ACCEPTED SCOTTISH
 RITE.

THE MEMBERS OF THE RITE ARE REQUESTED TO ATTEND THE FUNERAL OF OSCAR J. HAACk, MEMBER OF MEMPHIS CONsIsToRY, WHICH WILL BE HELD AT THE TEMPLE AT F. M. SUNDAY. SER- VICES WILL BE CONDUCTED BY THE CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX.
 M. l.. MEWHINNEY, WISE MASTER CHARLES J. GEOHEGAN, sECTY.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
Snow Delays Traffic

Valparaiso. May 31.-Ceaseless snow fall in Chilean Andes mountains has tied up traffic for six days. At Puente del Ince. Argentine. a military post in the Uspallata Pass. was inundated by an avalanche and 10 persons were killed.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
THROUGH SHIPPERS

Mondays and Thursdays to Wrightsville Beach; $15 ten day tickets on sale Thurs days Season tickets on sale daily. Sea- beard city ticket office, 1927 First avenue.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1912-06-01
NO SUCCESSOR ID
 STR|P[|N NAMED Gadsden Board Considers Applications Friday DECISION ON JUNE 15 Railroads Consider Question of Build ing Additional Trackage in Att
 talla--Plow Plant May Be
 Located in Gadsden
DECISION ON JUNE 15

Gadsden. May S1.-(special)-The board of education held meeting this morning for the purpose of considering the selec- ton of new superintendent of the city schools to succeed the late Walter E. Striplin. No conclusion was reached in the matter but 1t was learned that Prof. W. I. Hill of this city, c. c. Greggs of Bir- mingham and W. P. Hodges of Montgom- cry were among those being considered for the place. It Is said that decision In the matter will be made on June 10, but nothing official has been given out.