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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
Local Insurance Co. Makes
Changes In Bylaws

The River Falls Fire Insurance
Company held its thirty-seventh
annual meeting in the Grand Army
hall Tuesday, January 7.
Two important changes were
made in the bylaws. 1t was voted
to pay seventy-five per cent rs pr.
CT. of losses caused by fires orig
mated from steam engines while
operating on premises under regu-
lations set forth by the directors.
1t was also voted not to pay losses
occurring from fires originated by
incubators and brooders.
In the election of officers for The
ensuing year A. w. Stiles was
chosen president, G. w. Chinook,
Secretary and L. ]. Kinney, Treas
urer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
Local H. S. Students Average
Well In Spelling Test

Some time ago a list of twenty
words was given to the pupils of
the high schools and of the eighth
grades of Chicago to be spelled.
According to the results as publish
ed, the Englewood high school had
the highest average of the high
schools Of the city, their average
being 81 per cent. All other high
schools had a lower average. The
highest eighth grade average was
II per cent, and the lowest was SO
per cent. Tuesday the same twenty
words were given to our high school
to spell, no warning being given
them that they were t o spell
fny words, and Wednesday the
same words were given to the
eighth grade under the same con-
ditions The average standing OF
the high school on the list was sc
per cent, and of the eighth grade
10 per cent. In the high school,
the senior class led, with an aver
age of 90 per cent. Twenty-three
in tie high school had perfect
papers. Forty-one more were 80 or
better, and seventeen more were
IS per cent. Thirty more had
standings of Is per cent or 80 per
cent, while 18 were below IS per
cent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

The initial offering of the Wilbur
Sacray Stock Company opening at
the Auditorium. Monday, January
20, will be MY Dixie Girl" a
dramatization of Hal Reds THE
Tie that Binds" My Dixie Girl"
is one of the best offerings of this
popular writer. This company
comprises seven people and is
now playing its 21st consecutive
week. The scenery carried is the
most elaborate attempted by any
stock company, and the opening
bill Monday night will be produced
almost exclusively with the com
pany's own sets. Reserved seats
for this engagement will be on sale
at Freeman's drug store Tuesday
morning, January IA. Prices, Is,
IS and so cents. adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

The Wilbur-Sacray Stock Com
pany, which opens four night en-
gagement at the Auditorium, Mon
day, January goth, comes guaran-
teed as one of the best stock COM
panies that ever played this terri.
tory. The company comprises
seven acting people, and produces
only the latest and most upto-date
of dramatic. writings. A special
line of high priced scenery is car
ried. for every production. The
opening bill, Monday evening will
be my Dixie Girl" dramatization
of Hal Reid's beautiful novel. THE
Tie that Binds" Probably no
writer of the present day has so en-
deared himself in the hearts of his
readers, as the portrayor of life in
the sunny south. In this play, as
in all his writings, comedy, while
frequently interspersed, does not
interfere with the real dramatic
situations. The seats reserved for
this engagement will be on sale at
Freeman Drug Store, Tuesday
morning, January 18th. Prices Is,
35 and so cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

The Pierce County Herald, at
Ellsworth, is now being printed on
a new press, recently installed, and
the publishers are taking every
advantage of the new equipment TO
give their readers the full benefit of
the better print by filling the Herald
pages with live bits of newsy local
items and editorials A gasoline
engine is now used to operate the
press, but they expect to replace it
with an electric motor in the near
future.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

t h e Wilbur Lacray Company,
which will show here four evenings,
commencing the Goth of this month,
has recei sed highly favorable COM
ment in the newspapers of cities
where it has played the past two or
three months. The trend of these
comments go to show that the per-
formances are of allure that will
meet the hearty appreciation of
River Falls audiences. On Monday,
the opening night, they will present,
MY Dixey Girl" dramatization
of Hal Reid's 1.-THE Tie That
Binds" For Tuesday evening they
have chosen, THE Parson of the
Palms. very amusing comedy :
drama The third evening will be
devoted to Tempest and Sun
shine, play that has long been a
noted success. The bill will close
on Thursday evening with The
Altar of Friendship" strong play
of great interest. The prices will
be Is, IS and SO cents. Reserved
seats will be on sale at Freeman's
drug store on and after Tuesday
morning, January II There are
seven members in the company,
and all are said to be exceptionally
fine actors, They carry an extern
sive line of elaborate scenery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
Beaver Installation

The following officers are to be
installed in the Beavers Lodge
Wednesday evening, January Is:
M. w. Beaver, A. w. Stiles
M. w. Queen, Jennie Vlieland
M. w. Secretary, Louisa Eaton
M. w. Treasurer, E. Van Voorhis
M. w. Counselor, Irwin Eaton
M. w. Princess, Anna Johnson
M. w. Guide, F. Engdahl
M. w. Trapper, M Elertson
Physicians, Doctors Gendron and
Gallup.
Trustee for three years, Marie
Fitzsimmons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

Harold D. Rice has purchased of
Carl Bauer the plant of the Ellis
worth bottling Works and will take
charge at once. This has been a
paying proposition since its start
three years ago, but owing to i'll
health Mr.. Bauer found it necessary
to dispose of the same. Mr.. Rice
will continue buying cream and
produce at his station in the Foley
block. Ellsworth Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
OBITUARY
MRS. MARY v. YoUELLs

Mrs. Mary " Youells died at her
home in this city Friday morning,
January 8, at the age of 58 years,
6 months and IA days.
Mary V. Avery was native of
the state of Michigan. She was
married at Centreville, Michigan, to
A. M. Youells, in 1874 Soon after
their marriage they moved to Man
kato, Mimi; then to Clinton, Ia,
and from there to Waukesha, this
state, and came to River Falls in
1887 Mr.. Youells established him
self in the drug business here, and
with the exception of two years
at La Crosse, was in business here
until his death, which occurred Feb
ruary 81, 1896. Three children
we're born to them, one of whom,
Bruce Youells, of Fargo, N D.,
survives. One son died in infancy,
and their daughter, Mrs. Mary lone
Rand, died about five years ago.
Mrs. Youells is survived also by
two brothers, Clyde and William
Avery, of California, and three
sisters, Mrs. Friedrich Leavett and
Mrs. E Weeks, of St. Paul, and
Mrs. F. T. Watson, Of Boston,
Mass.
The funeral services were held
at the home at two o'clock Sunday
afternoon, Rev G. A. Bird ofici
ating The remains were laid 70
rest in Greenwood cemetery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
FOR SALE

Three yearling Jersey heifers,
we'll bred, good individuals, price
reasonable. Also, two pure bred
Jersey bull calves, six and eight
months old, from excellent stock,
eligible to registry. F. D. PIERCE,
River Falls, Wis.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
NOTICE

William T. Martin, Town Trea-
surer, town of River Falls, will be
at Lund's store to collect taxes the
first Saturday in January and every
Wednesday and Saturday through
January.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

BAPTIST
The Peoples Church, Robert Fl.
Pratt, Minister.
Morning service of worship and
and preaching: Subject, IT b e
Song of the Well"
Sunday School at 1900 m.
Evening preaching service at
1870: Subject, THE Enthusiasm
of Jesus"
Mid-week prayer meeting on
Wednesday evening at 7:45.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
MARRIED

Ben H. Gilmore of Hartland and
Miss Blanche L. Maynard of Els
worth township were united in mar
rage on Wednesday evening, Dec.
Is, 1912, at the home of the brides
parents, Rev. d. w. Davis officiat-
ing Ellsworth Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
CONGREGATIONAL

CONGREGATIONAL
January IL, 1913. Morning serv-
ice at 1890; subject, THE Mind of
the Master" Evening service at
7:3O; subject, THE Promises of the
Gospel"
Sunday school at noon and Y. P.
S C. E. at $50.
A welcome 10 all.
VIM. ]. GRAY, Pastor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
Advertised Letters

List of unclaimed letters for the
week ending January 4, 1913:
Miss Bessie Allen,
Mrs. C. H. Thoen,
Mrs. Brown,
Mrs. Albert Iansan,
Paul Oras, (Foreign)
CARDS
Miss Margaret Irving,
Mr.. Herman Rock,
Mrs. Fred Denner,
Mrs. Tene Miller,
c. C, GEAss. p. M.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
Free Skating For All


Tue Triangle Club, through its
committee on Athletics, has ar
ranged to clear a skating rink on
the pond above the railroad bridge
for the free use of the public, as
we'll as it's own members. AS long
as the ice is safe the rink will be
kept clear of snow. 1t is now
ready for use, niget and day, with
out charge to all who wish to make
use of it.
Earl Hunter, President.
j. Smith, Chm, Com. on Athletics.
Double Sale at Stewards January
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

Coming Commencing Monday,
January 10th, and running four
nights, the Wilbur-Sacray Stock
Company. Seats on sale at Free
mans drug store. Prices, Is, 35
and so cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
COMING! THE Wilbur Sacray

COMING! THE Wilbur Sacray
Stock Company in a repertoire of
high class plays. Carries seven
people and five complete sets of
scenery. This attraction comes to
us guaranteed. Seats on sale at
Freeman's drug store January IA.
Prices, Is, IS and so cents.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
THE WEATHER REPORT

Following is the weekly weather
report, taken from the observations
by Frank Thayer at the Normal
school at six O'Clock a. m.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Special meeting of the Common Council
The Council convened at O'Clock p. m. pun
suant to notice. Mayor Stiles in the chair.
Alderman present: Bailey, Demulling,
Dunn and Williams.
Mayor stated that the object of this meet
ing is to take up the matter of the complaint
against William Rosenstein. Proof of service
of the warrant issued read and fled.
William Rosenstein being called and failing
to appear, on motion his license to sell spiritu-
Gus liquors in the city is revoked. All voting
aye.
Application OF Frank Dusek for license to
sell malt, spirituous, ardent and Intoxicating
liquors in the Wiger building read. Proof
made of publication of notice. Bond present.
ed with National Surety Co. as bondsmen. On
motion application and bond approved, license
to issue on payment Of the license fee.
The bond of Albert Ramberg as Chief of
Police, with H. W. Thomson and Caspar
Schwalen presented, and on motion approved.
Adjourned. ALLEN p. WELD,
Citv ClerS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

Wait for Stewards January White
Sale. 1t begins in earnest January
11.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

Rooms For RENTAL modern con-
veniences, including electric lights,
steam heat and bath. For men only.
Inquire at the fremont Building.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
EZEKIEL LUTHERAN

EZEKIEL LUTHERAN
Service next Sunday afternoon,
January IL, at o'clock by Rev. N.
L. Blomholm.
Sunday School at II m.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
Opera House News

Jan. 20 to 23-Wilbur Lacray Co.
Feb. IA High School Entertainment
March =" Hamlet"
March 18-Rockwell's Winstrels
March 3l-"The Wolff
April 25-Caledonian Entertainers
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

Prof. F. L. Olson has written at
the request of the State University
an account of the inception, build
ing, plans, costs, benefits and uses
of the Spring Valley village hall,
which article will be published in
pamphlet form by the state for the
benefit of other communities. 1t
will be fully illustrated. and as
comprehensive as possible, Mr..
Olson having made very readable
and valuable article on the subject.
He has been invited to attend the
Third Annual Country Life Con-
ference at Madison, Jan. 80 and 81
next, to speak on the same subject,
and will do so if possible.-Spring
Valley Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

For SALR-Russian Red Winter
seed wheat. N. A. Younggren.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
|. N. Nichols Post Election

l. N. Nichols Post, G. A. r., and
w R. c. held joint installation of
officers for 1913 at their regular
meeting Saturday. The following
officers were installed by w. K. c.,
Mary Langdon acting as installing
officer:
Pres, Mary Haling;
Sen. Vice, Amelia Hall;
Jun Vice, Phoebe Welker;
Sec'y, Marian Hughes;
Treas, Judith Rogers;
Chap, Jennie Elliott;
Con-, Ella Tomlinson;
Asst Con-, Della Colwell;
Guard, Johanna Jones;
Asst Guard, Sophia Healey;
Post Inst, Amelia MeGorden;
Press Cor, Louise Reid;
Musician, Grace Thelander;
Color Bearers, Viola Mcclure,
Laura Williams, Louise Eaton and
Martha Wenzel.
At the close of the exercises the
w. R. c. served an oyster supper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

Double Sale at Stewards January
ii to 18.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY OF River FALLS,
January 2, 1913
Regular meeting of the common council
Council convened at eight O'Clock p. N.
Mayor Stiles in the chair.
Aldermen present: Bailey, Demulling and
Dunn A Absent: Williams.
Minutes of meeting of December 10, 81 and
80 read and approved.
Finance committee reported the following
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09

ALLEN P. WELD. City Clerk.
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1913-01-09
BAPTIST.

VIM. j. GRAY, Pastor.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
cempuIsory lIIumlnatlons.

The west end OF London is always
ablaze with lights on the evening of
the kings birthday. but no living Lon
dOner can claim 10 have seen gen
eral illumination Of the metropolis. In
his Recollection and Reflection" j. X,
Planche writes; The last general illu-
mination Of London was that celebrat-
ing the battle Of Waterloo. Now there
are more beautiful displays. but this
one was really general Not window
IN the smallest court but had its can
die stuck In lump OF clay. while In
houses OF more pretensiOn one blazed
IN every pane. MObs paraded the me-
tropOlis from Hyde park corner "a
Whltechapel with cries OF Light up!'
and smashed every window that did
not swiftly display a dip in answer 70
the summons"
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
leaai llahts Meet.

Montreal.-The address delivered
by the Lord High Chancellor OF Eng
land. Viscount Haldane OF cloan,
formed the principa, feature OF the
opening meeting in the American Bar
Association. Viscount Haldane held
IN audience which completely filled
the Princess Theater and pcluded
many OF the great legal lights OF the
western continent and several from
Europe.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
Cham, Of the Nutmea Tree.

The nutmeg tree has all seasons for
its own Every day In the year II
shows buds. blossoms aud fruit IN ev-
cry stage Of maturing The shell Of
the nutmeg f. ike BIT of polished
ebony. and the mace IL exposes when
n bursts Is of = bright scarlet With
all these varied features upon IL az the
same time. the nutmeg tree Is one II
The most heagufu exhibitors of the
old ana beautiful in vegetation that
the world possesses krowuing's Mag
agiue
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
Legislators Called to sulu.r rrIsI

Albany,-A formal call for the state
legislature TO assemble here at noon
September is for the impeachment
proceedings against Governor William
Sulzer. charged with malfeasance In
office, has been issued
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1913-09-04
NEWS FROM OUR
NATIONAL CAPITAL
Serate Completes First Read
ing of Tariff Bill and 1t
May Pass Within Week.

Washington.-The senate has COM
pleted the first reading of the new
tariff bill, although many of the most
Important new features of the meas
ure remain to be settled. Senate lead.
ers agreed that the disposal OF the
first reading of the bill had brought
the passage of the measure within
view, and that another week MAJ wit
ness its completion and passage.
The rates Of the new income tax,
the proposed tax on cotton futures,
many provisions of the administrative
features of the law, the suggested tax
rebate of per cent for imports
brought In American ships, and many
other sections of the measure that
will occasion debate were put over
without action, and will be taken up
again this week. Senator Norris an.
nounced that before the bill was COM
pleted he would propose an amend.
ment directed at the Brazilian coffee
monopoly. giving the president au-
thority to levy 25 per cent duty on
products controlled through monopoly
or conspiracy In another country.
Several Important Changes Made
The senate made several important
changes In the bill. The proposal of
the democrats to give circuit courts
OF appeals equal Jurisdiction with the
United States customs court was with.
drawn by Senator Williams in behalf
OF the democratic committee mem.
bers. He said the committee had de.
cided Il would be better to leave the
final judgment In custom cases en-.
tirely TO the customs court
A provision prohibiting the importa.
tion OF goods made by convict labor,
or principally by children under IA
years OF age" was adopted.
The provisions glvine the President
power to establish retalIatory duties
much higher than the usual tariff
rates against certain imports from
countries that might discriminate
against the United States were adopt.
ed after several frultless attempts by
the republicans to amend them by In
creasing the list OF articles on which
the extra duties could be levied.
President Hopeful Of Peace In Mexico
President Wilson II still hopeful OF
favorable elimination OF the negotia-
tions undertaken by this country to
bring about peace In Mexico.
His urgent appeal to Americans In
Mexico to leave the country was de.
olared 10 have been determined on af-
ter wise counsel. not alone because OF
the present situation In Mexico, but
because OF conditions which might de-
velop In spite OF the efforts OF the pro-
visional government TO prevent any
harm coming TO foreigners.
That the administration is content
to give the situation plenty OF time 10
work Itself out Is demonstrated by the
present attitude OF the president and
his advisers. and Is regarded as one OF
the explanations for Special Envoy
Lind's remaining In Vera Cruz.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-06-12
June 18th Named Flag Day

jefferson City, NO., June 4.-By
request of the Daughter of the Amer
lean Revolution, Gov. Major today is
sued proclamation setting aside Sat-
urday, June IA, as "Flag Day. in
Missouri. His proclamation is as
follows:
'Whereas, The birth of our nation
al emblem by congressional act was
on June IA, l777, and,
'Whereas, Flag Day has been a
patriotic custom recognized through
out the Republic;
''Now, therefore, l, Elliott w.
Major, Governor Of the State of Mis-
souri,, do hereby designate Saturday,
June IA, 1918, as Flag Day, and re-
quest that the Stars and Stripes be
displayed from the Capitol and other
State buildings on said day.
further suggest that the citizens
of the State honor the flag and the
custom by hosting the flag overtheir
homes, places Of business and public
buildings"
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-06-12
Devil" RObs a Coffin

Fort Smith, Ark, une8.-A Great
ure, conforming with the generally
accepted appearance of the devil, stole
the body of man in the neighbor-
hood of Base, Montgomery County,
according to S. H. Farrow of Cedar
Creek, and voucned for by four sup
posed eye-witnesses, is the story that
has gained much comment at Walden,
according to advices from there today.
Farrow says the body stolen was a
farmers.
The eye-witnesses to the unnatural
occurrence were keeping watch at
the house when the weird creature
entered. He carried a heavy chain
across his shoulders, wore a white
robe and a long growth of red hair,
they say.
His face was apparently painted red
and on his forehead a small set OF
horns had been fastened.
The watchers became so alarmed
that they fled and when they returned
the coffin was empty.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-06-12
For an AmbidextrOus Nation.

1t has been estimated that 81 per
cent of the English speaking people
are right handed when they grow up.
Seventeen out of every one hundred
are born right handed, but the re-
naming SO are born without any in
clination to use one had more than
the other, and, therefore, become
right handed owing to influence
brought to bear on them during their
childhood days.
It is impossible to calculate how
much men lose by neglecting their
left hands. Formerly-in primitive
times, that is to say-everyone was
ambidextrious, and the sooner people
become ambidextrious again the bet
ter.
In Japan, for many years past, SOL
diers and schoolboys have been
taught to use both hands. And this
wise example is now being followed
in Germany.-Answers, London.
The Butler weekly times. (Butler, Mo.) 1881-1918, 1913-06-12
HOppers Are Dying Off.

Lawrence, Kansas, June 9. - A
scourpe has appeared to fight the
grasshoppers. 1t is in the form of a
fungus and is killing the grasshop-
pers by the millions in and around
Meas county.
This report was received yesterday
by S. j. Hunter, state entomologist,
from the four men he has in the field.
A shipment of weeds on which were
clustsrs of dead grasshoppers is now
at the university, where the fungus
is beine studied to see If it is possible
to distribute ii. A. ]. Spangler,
Dwight Isely, P. w. Clausen and w.
T. Emery, Of the entomology depart
meut have been in the field around
Me- City for a week studying the
situl Nm.
s1hese erasshoppers are not the
migratory locusts, absent from this
terriSry now more than thirty
yeals I" Professor Hunter said today.
''bu1a. local species, which live,
brs and die ON the farmera
T2I| - - .eNs,s