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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06
A COMPLETE LINE OF
Painting Material
FREEMAN'S DRUG STORE
Big Picnic Here June is

The committee men, who haye
charge OF the Omaha Ry. shop pic
mic, which will be held here Satur.
day, June IS, have sent word to the
local newspapers that they want it
distinctly understood and widely
advertised that all of River Falls
and vicinity is cordially invited and
urgently requested to join in with
the shop people in making the pic
mic large and enjoyable one.
A fine program of games and pic
mic pastimes of all kinds is to be
arranged, and there will be eats
and music and dancing, and every
one is invited to take an active part.
The Hudson people will be glad to
meet the local people, and the local
people should turn out in force to
make the day happy one for the
visitors.
Don't forget the date, June IS.
Tell your friends about it, and urge
them to come. 1t will be q grand,
good time for everyone.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06
Dies on Excursion Boat

Lane Schoield, son of Mr.. and
Mrs. VIM. Schofield of the town of
Clifton, and brother of Mrs. T.
c. Cochran of this city, was strick-
en- with apoplexy on the excursion
barge Mississippi" Monday eve-
ming few miles down Lake ST.
Croix from Hudson. The excursion
steamer. "Frontinac," with the
barge Mississippi, was scheduled
from Saltwater to Hudson and from
there down the lake, back to Still
water and then return to hudson.
The boat had just turned few
miles below Hudson, when Lane
suddenly fell to the floor, and in
spite of efforts of willing hands on
board, he did not again recover con-
seriousness. The boat was hurried
to Hudson under full speed, and
upon arrival there a doctor was
summoned, bat he was beyond med
ical assistance. The remains were
taken to undertaking rooms in
Hudson, where they remained until
Tuesday afternoon, wnen they were
brought to this city for burial.
Lane Nathaniel Schofield was
born in the town of Clifton, August
Is, 1886, and was therefore aged Is
years, 9 months and is days. He
was a student in the local public
schools about seven years ago. He
spent about three years in Walla
Walla, Wash, engaged in papering
and painting, and for the past two
months had been following the
same trade in Hudson. Lane was a
young man of exemplary habits,
temperate, straightforward and
honest, and was held in the highest
esteem by all who knew him. His
many friends in this city and vicin-
ity, and in Hudson, where he had
lately resided with his uncle, Frank
Johnson, were sadly shocked at the
news of his sudden death, and ex-
tend their heartfelt sympathy to the
bereaved family.
He is survived by his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. H. Schofeld, his
brother, Fred, and sister, Miss
Blanche, of the town of Clifton,
and his sister, Mrs. T. G. Cochrane,
of this city.
The funeral services were held
at 1:30 yesterday afternoon, from
the home of Mrs. Cochrane, in this
city, Rev. G. A. Bird officiating,
and the remains were laid to rest in
| Greenwood cemetery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06
The State Contests

River Falls district Jared reason
ably we'll in the state contests this
year. In the declam atory at Dele
van, our high school took second
place in what was conceded to be
the best contest of its kind ever
held, and in the oratorical at Eau
Claire, Eau Claire took first honors.
This is the first time that this dis
trict ever won first honors in either
contest, and the first time that it
ever won as high as second in the
declamatory. Once before it was
second in the oratorical, a River
Falls speaker winning the place.
The contest at Delavan this year
was not only exceptionally good,
but it was also exceptionally close.
Every speaker was excellent, so ex-
cellent that the markings of the
Judges ranged through the whole
limit of possibilities, one girl being
marked first by teacher of elocu-
ton from one school and eighth by
similar teacher from another
school. To win second in such a
contest is high honor indeed, and
River Falls high is proud of its
speaker. The judges at the contest
were Miss Wilder, teacher of elocu-
ton in Milwaukee Downer, Miss
Crowell, teacher English in Rock
ford College, Prof. Densmore, Beloit
College, Prof. Hardy from Cum.
nock's school of oratory, Evanston,
and Miss Wiegand, teacher elocu-
ton in Milton College. The follow
ing is a summary of their report:
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High School Base Ball

High had two games booked for
the last week of school, one with
Hudson for Tuesday, and the other
with Normal Friday. Hudson failed
TO appear. High was on the ground
ready to play, and after waiting I'M
til 4:50 with no word from their op-
ponents took their places on the
field, the umpire called play ball, "
three strikes were thrown across
the plate, and the game was de-
clared forfeited to the local team.
The locals are still waiting for word
from Hudson. Friday the high and
Normal lined up for the game of
the season. High was all in. Five
of the players were seniors, finish
ing a strenuous commencement
week, and without any kind of
practice since Monday. Added to
that, Ben Maier had strained his
ankle in practice Monday and for
two days was on crutches, and was
only able to play with his foot tight
ly laced and could only hobble
around at that, so that the team did
not have his usual high class work
at catcher to help it. To make
matters worse, Jeff Smith had an
off day at third and did not seem to
be able to connect with what came
his way. AS a result, Normal had
no real difficulty winning the game
by a score of to 3. At that, how
ever, the game was not as one-Sided
as the score looks, and the work
throughout. showed that had the
high been playing its game at all
the Normal would have been put to
its limit to win. The high has had
a successful season this year, being
defeated by bat one high school
team and that by oyer confidence
on the part of the locals rather than
by the worth of the other team,
Most of the team graduated, but
there are others coming on, and the
school promises to have team that
will make them all go next year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06
SherWin=WilliamS
Paint
FREEMAN'S DRUG STORE
River Falls to Celebrate

The question of local Fourth of
July celebration here this year has
recently been brought up and the
idea seems to be very popular.
River Falls certainly has the facil-
tiles for staging model safe and
sane" celebration, and an entertain
ing program of athletic sports in
the afternoon and fireworks in the
evening, with band music and a
dance in the pavilion, would bring
a big crowd to the city. The ques-
ton will be decided and announced
in next weeks papers.
If its go get into the game and
boost for River Falls as the one
best place to spend the Fourth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06
NJ. W. A. Picnic at Elmwood

The M. w. A. picnic at Elmwood
yesterday was largely attended and
a large delegation from here went
out. The guests we're entertained
with band music and a parade in
the morning, and after dinner a
Minneapolis man delivered an adj
dress, after which there were ath-
letic contests, these closing with a
ball game between the River Falls
Woodmen and the Star Prairie
Woodmen, the former winning by a
score of IL to 0. In the evening a
dance was given in the opera hall.
The Elmwood people proved excel
lent entertainers and the picnick-
ers all had an enjoyable time. Joe
Foster took the local Woodmer
team over in his auto truck. The
truck, with the new side seats, re-
Gently installed, carried IL of the
boys, with their base ball parapher-
MALTA, very comfortably.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06

Alvin Anderson left Tuesday for
his claim near Flasher, N. D.
~Chas. Hansen made business
trip to Wausau the first of the week.
F. Fein of Milwaukee visited his
son, Max, here from Friday until
Tuesday.
Miss Emma Cooper left Monday
for three weeks visit with rela-
tives in Cleveland.
Glenn Healy was taken to a
hospital in ST. Paul Tuesday to
undergo an operation.
Miss Marjorie Ewing returned
home Wednesday, from her school
at Miles City, Montana.
Percy APP Roberts and Oscar M.
Olson went to Eau Claire Monday
to serve on the grand jury.
Misses Alama Olson and Helen
Pratt are spending a few days at
the Ted Chinook home in Hudson.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. Wenzel of
Ellsworth are visiting here at the
home of their son H. o. Wenzel,
who is i'll.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. a. Noyes of
Vincent, Mimi, are guests al the
the home of the formers sister,
Mrs. Geo. Pratt.
Prof. r. A. Karges has rented
Mrs. H. E. Suydam's house on
Vine St. The family will arrive
from Madison soon.
One of the notable papers given
at a convention of teachers at Bal
timore was read by Prof. Raymond
Ensign of the Pratt Institute of
Brooklyn. The subject of his adj
dress formed the headline of the
newspaper article. His subject was
The Relation of Design Teaching
to Home Decoration" which was a
plea for the exercise of the artistic
sense in the construction and decor
alton of American homes. BY the
means of ssereopticon slides Mr..
| Ensign showed inharmonious inter
iors of many homes and then illus
trated harmonious schemes of dec
Grafton and arrangement. Through
the study of manual training art
may become national trait, and by
it's effect upon the whole people may
elevate the popular taste and vastly
improve the artistic quality OF
American houses and homes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank our many
friends and neighbors for the kind
ness and sympathy shown us dur
ing our recent sad bereavement, the
loss of our son and brother; and
also to express our appreciation of
the beautiful floral offerings and of
the music rendered at the funeral
services.
Mr., AND MRS. w. H SCHOFIELD,
MRS. T. C. COCHRAN,
Mr.. FRED ScHoFEILD,
MISS BLANCHE ScHoFIELD.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06
CARD OF THANKS

At regular meeting of l, N.
Nichols Post No. 1T, Dept. of Wis.
G. A. r., held June l, 1912, an
unanimous standing vote was given
and is now part of the records of
our Post.
That our kindest thanks are
due, and are hereby extended to all,
from the orator of the day, down to
the little flower girls, who took part
and assisted in the late Memorial
day exercises, and we are more than
thankful to the Camp of Sons of
Vetrans in their spirit and observ-
anee of the day, and in the way
that they performed their duties.
AS the Veterans line of march grow
thinner we look to your Camp to
fill the vacant space left by the
veterans. c. G. KNOWLES, Comdr.
C. r. ELLIS, Adj.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06
Baptist Church

There's a fine brown church on the corner.
Where the good Baptists are wont to meet
But, for more than three years, no pastor
Has greeted the coming of their feet.
But now a slim young stranger
Has pitied their lone estate,
And promised to become their pastor
For one whole year. at any rate.
The hearts OF the people are gladdened
And the doors are opened wide,
And all are heartily welcome,
If they win but step inside.
The choir is young and inexperienced
But they do their very best,
Only they need announcement
With help from all the rest.
Some say the Baptists are peculiar.
And some are, will allow,
And some are nice like other people,
With handsome nose and brow.
So friends we invite you to the Baptist.
I'm sure the church is big enough.
Come and hear our good new pastor.
His name is Reverend Henry Dun.
Xxx
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06
DIED
WILLIAM D. FINLEY

William D. Finley, pioneer res
ident of Pierce County, died at his
old home in Pierce Valley, at the
age of 80 years. The funeral serv-
ices will be held from the Pierce
Valley home tomorrow (Friday)
morning at $3.50 o'clock. The re-
mains will be laid to rest in the
cemetery at Prescott.
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Wanted To Buy

100 to loo acre farm within 2 or
miles of River Falls; must be
good land. / also want a good
house on east side with an acre of
land. S. L. KRAUTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06
HOME CULTURE CLUB
Program, June IA, 1919

Current Topic-'sMen and Religion, Forward
Movement" Leader, Mrs. Ada Bliss.
History Lesson lizabeth's Reign.
Leader, Mrs. Ella Taylor.
Hostess, Mrs. Grace Pratt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06

Will pay highest market price for
wool. Warehouse back of Free
mans drug store. J. L. WATSON.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06
Horses For Sale

One pair of good farm horses,
Inquire of Walter Glass.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06

Among the events of Commence
ment week of the State Normal
school will be the beautiful cantata,
THE Brownies Whispers" at the
Opera Hall, Tuesday evening, June
Is, 1912.
CHARACTERS
The Brownies. Boys of intermediate Grades
The Flowers =. Girls of intermediate Grades
The Raindrops.. Boys of Primary Grades
The Sunbeams Girls of Primary Grades
The Gardener. ................... ..OrSOn Pratt
His Daughter. Lu Verne Crabtree
Piano. Miss Margaret Currier
Violin .......... Mr.. John Il. Howard
SYNOPSIS
PART
The gardener has received an
order to decorate a mansion with
flowers from his garden but has
not been told the nature of the oc-
casion; and he fears that he cannot
do himself credit while working
under so great disadvantage. His
daughter assures him that she can
solve the mystery and in the mean
time tries to help him by calling be-
fore him the flowers of his garden.
This plan only adds to his perplex.
ity, for all of the flowers are lovely.
/. Flower Song.
2. The Raindrops.
8. An Order for Flowers.
4. The Daisies.
S. The Roses.
6. The Lilies.
7. The Pansies.
s. The Sweet Peas.
9. Flowers Must Grow.
10. March of the Flowers.
Between parts one and two the
Girls of the Grammar Grades will
sing, Who'll Buy My Lavendar3"
by German.
PART III
The Brownies talk over the mat
ter among themselves and find that
one of their number already knows
the secret. Soon they all have dis
covered the cause of the mysterious
order. The daughters efforts in
that direction proving vain, she
falls asleep in utter WEAKNESS. The
flowers finding her asleep, sing her
a lullaby. The Brownies join them
and sing her the secret she would
know Awaking suddenly, she
finds herself alone and remembers
her dream. She tells her father
that the occasion for his mysterious
order is the birthday of little
child. So, with pleasure he takes
all the flowers to decorate the
mansion.
/. The Sunbeams.
2. The Flowers Lullaby.
8. The Whispers.
4. While She Sleeps.
S. The Brownies Dance.
s. They Toll Not.
7. o What Joy and Rapture.
8. The Sweetest Things.
Admission Csc and Csc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06

When you need Paint
remember we have q
complete line
FREEMAN'S DRUG STORE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06
The Brownies Whispers

Among the events of Commence
ment week of the State Normal
school will be the beautiful cantata,
THE Brownies Whispers" at the
Opera Hall, Tuesday evening, June
IS, 1912.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-06-06

Az
About ninety friends and neigh
bors of Chris. Madison gathered at
his home, on the County Line road
and helped him celebrate his birth
day anniversary Sunday. The
guests presented Mr.. Madison with
an elegant Office chair, and Mrs.
Madison with a comfortable rocking
chair as tokens of esteem.
| have not word to say against
any other make of car, but in the
REQ The Fifth, five passenger car
at $1,055 and the lite Brush rum
Runabout at $3.50 l honestly be-
lieve to have two of the best values
offered in the automobile world this
season. Would be pleased to have
you call and examine either or both
of these cars. A. P. Forsyth.
The play, THE Girl and the
Tramp" which showed at the
Opera House last Friday evening
proved generally entertaining.
The committee appointed voted
unanimously to the effect that
the audience was getting its
moneys worth, and their decision
was in accord with the sentiment of
all present. The company is COM
posed of real clever actors, and the
play itself was well arranged and
scored decided hit. The same
troup will probably return in the
near future with a new play. They
will undoubtedly be well patronized
on return engagement.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-24
SATISFIED WITH
 i, FREE BRIDGE SITE
SUPERINTENDENT HART WHO HAS CHARGE OF WORK SAYS "IT
 LOOKS GOOD TO ME,;'
Engineers Arrive to Make Surveys Large Force Will Go to Work When
 EGuirmentsis is Received.

John P. Hart general superintend- ent for the Roemheld Construction Company, of Chicago, who is in the city, engaged in the work prelmin- ary to the actual construction of the Free Bridge across the Arkansas river near Pine Bluff, yesterday inspected the site of the big steel structure Ut looks good to me- he said to a Gra- phic man last night
 M. Hart was accompanied up the river by Mr. McTernan, of the firm of McTernan & McGee, who will do the pneumatic work on the substruc- ture Both were satisfied with the To- cation, and when seen last night were boring over blue prints and. specifi- cations in a thoroughly businesslike manner.
 c. F. Ragan, an engineer in the employ of Hedrick & Cochran, of Kansas City, arrived from Shreveport last night With Mir. Barry, an engi- neer of the Roemheld Construction Company who has been wired to come
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-24

the house in which the acc dent 0c cur, ed and in it's immediate vic:nity W tn & view of aseerta ming jus how the wires of the incandescent circuit became charged with sufficien, cur rent to cause the young mans lzatfi
 It is Professor Murray opiri1'4 t3at the heavy storm when ceass,l a 7:30, only 43. minutes before the ;tc d:nt happened. was responsible fir crossing of wires, probably l,flag ing he electric light cirou in cau- tact with trolley wires, or others carry ng voltage heavy enough ;o cause instant death. SucA an ex- planaton seems to be the only plausi- bic oGe as the wires, w th Whlcl. Preston Grace's body came into con- tact, did not, of themselves, carry sufficient voltage 10 cause death.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-24
PINE BLUFF CHICKENS
 WIN AT TRI-STATE
Exhibits of II. l.. Stcrnberg and \. F. Ryland Receive Awards
 First Bay.

Memphis, Tenn, Sept. 23.-Pine Bluff birds carried off a batch of prizes in the poultry awards at the opening day of the TriState Fair to- day. Among those announced are: II, l.. Sternbers, exhibiting the Colum- bian Plymouth Rocks, first cocke.el first, second and fourth hens, first and second bullets, first and second pens; A. P. Ryland, exhibiting the $. <. White Leshorns, second and third cockerel, first, second and fourth hen, first and second cockerel, first, second and third bullet, and fourth and fifth pen.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-24
ANOTHER DRAINAGE
 DISTRICT FORMED
Waterloo Eistrict North of River Takes in 34,l)OO Acres-Will
 Cost $lO0,00O.

County Judge c. M. Philpot signed an order late yesterday afternoon creating the Waterloo Drainage Dis trict. which comprises approximately 4,6OO acres North of the Arkansas river and West of Plum Bayou. The estimated cost of the work is $lo0,ooo.
 c. H. Triplett, Charles Veil aud F.. P. Nelson were named as comnissloh- CTS, w. B. Alexander is the attorney for the district. The preliminary sur veys were made by White and Wat son, of this city.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-24
We Want Your Business

We are always on the lookout for something or some way to please or help you thereby ourselves.
 We have put ill busy little elec- tric machine to sharpen your old Safety Razor Blades. Price 2i for single and 35c per dozen for double edge. Saves you 9 to Csc per dozen. We have Eastman hodaks and Sup- plies all kinds of sundries from tal- cum powder at 15c per pound to S1.25 for small can. A full line of Brocard Imported Russian Perfumes. Pow ders and Toilet Waters. We have laid you about our new fountain the neat est cleanest in the city and every drink or cream made of the highest quality we keep. Four delivery boys with wheels delivering as fast as they can in the city and we have A great many friends outside of the citv that send us all their orders. even If they need something we don't car ry we will send our buyer out and buy it for them. We have boueht everything from meat to knitting needles. Come in to see us and make yourself at home.
 CITIZENS DRUG STORE I We Deliver 1t Quicker.
 (Most the time)
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-24
Arkansas Lawyer Gives the. Lie to District Attorney
 Whitman at Hearing.
OH, YOU ARKANSAS"
eN York lawyer Laughs il Ofi While SnectatOfs and Court Officials
 Expected Trouble.

E Hot S]s..ings, Ark, Sept. 23.-The ill ffelins which has been growing on Inc sde of the defense found expres- ken at today's session Cf the hear.ng |o dttermlne what conversation Sam kcacDps. the Rosenthal conspiracy kitness. had with Hot Springs per Ions during his sojourn here, when 6s,rict Attorney Whitman was up- halifiedly cated liar by l.. E. lawyer, Hot Springs lawyer. who assisting John w. Hart, attorney tr Police Lieutenant Becker.
 Tre situation was supremely tense lit MT. :tman's cool demf amor teyentc,1 the expected clash. The hpture came over the matter of in tcducirg witnesses before the com 3issian whose names have net been ven to Judge Huff by the commits pn Nr. Whitman refused to haze by ether than the enc stipulated +tness examrsd and said the defense k playing for delay.
 "You are q liar" shoted Sawyer.
 aOa, you Arkansas" repar. ed |hitnan. laughing.
 You little shrimp interposed @, leaning over the counsel table. Court officers closed stn about the nee men and spectators jumped to e'r fet but Wh tman contented mse'f by looking defan ly at Hart
 d Sawyer and offered no reply
 Douglas Hotchkiss, Hot Springs
 rrespondent for the New York psr'ean, who brouaht about the ar
 ' of schepps was the yfprineipal
 tntss for the day. All msuccess-
 attempt was made to show that
 ptcakissq had been compensated for
 s,rvices by other sources than
 newspaper. Hochkiss said he in-
 Facted Captain Howell to arrest (heDps On order from tae New York
 asrlcan and laer tod Schepps, un-
 instructions from his Wspaper,
 Whi man was the only man Whc'
 uld grant the gunman immun ly.
 denied that he had received any
 Frs Or compensation from the dis
 N attorneys office and figured n natter only as a newspaper man Sl,hs 10 get an exclus'ev story.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1912-09-24
EDWARD BELL APPOINTED LIE.
 CATION .iTTACHE AT PANAMA

Washington, Sept 23-Edwara Bell Of New York, formerly second seere- tary of legation at Havana, tonight was appointed secretary cf the lega- ten a: Panama, fellow 'ng he resig- nation of Harry E. Eoland, of Wash ington.
 Bel was secretary Of the legation at Teheran before< go ng to Havana. He will be succeeded at the Cuban capital by Francis Travis Cox, of Philadelphia.