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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17
GEORGE ELLIOTT, AGED
PIONEER, PASSES AWAY
From Blaine, WASH, Journal.

Thursday evening, December 8,
at o clock, George Elliott, one Of
the early settlers in Whaicom coun-
ty, passed away at his home near
Blaine.
For nearly year he was ailing
and for the past 80 days he had
been confined to his bed, SO the end
vas not unexpected.
The funeral was. held at the old
home and interment m ade at Enter
prise cemetery, Rev. Jos Weiss of.
dci4ting.
George Elliott was born at SUIT
ron, Mass March 80, 1927, and he
was 81 years. 8 months and 8 days
old at the time of his death.
His early years were spent in his
native state, bar At the age of FL or
22 he moved to Omro, Wis, where
he took up land and followed farm
ing.
At the age of 26 he was married
to Olivia Ann Hammond, and about
two years later he and his wife
moved to River Falls, Wis, where
they made their home until 1888.
when they moved TO Blaine
Mrs. Elliott lived until 1908, when
she was called home. Since that
lime Mr. Elliott has made his home
with his daughter, Mrs. O. L FoSs,
with the exception of one year that
he spent with son at the old home
in Wisconsin
There were six children born TO
Mr. and Mrs. Elliott: Mary Francis
and Henry, both of whom died be-
fore either parent; Nelson Elliott
and Mrs. Sarah Lowell, of River
Falls, Wis, and Mrs. Ida Foss and
Mrs. H. Amanda Flint, both of
Blaine.
Mr., Elliott was one of Natures
noblemen, and was loved and hon
ored by all with whom he came into
contact. He was quiet and unas-
suming, preferring rather to walk
in quiet paths than to get before
the public. Both he and Mrs. Elliott
were always doing some little act
Of kindness and helping those who
needed help.
To know Mr.. Elliott was to love
him and his memory will live long
in the hearts of those who knew
him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17
RIVER FALLS AIDS BELGAINs

Sometime this week a carload Of
River Falls flour will leave here for
Belgium. The car will be sent from
here to the American Commission
for the Relief of the Belgians at
New York, and from there will be
sent to that association s headquar-
ters in Holland. 1t will be distrbut.
ed to the Belgians by Americans
representing at association This
shipment was made possible by the
generous response of the people of
River Falls TO subscription appeals
made by members of a committee
organized for this work The -four,
sold by the Whitcomb- Campbell Co
of this city at SIS so per Dbl. (150
bbls J will be transported free from
here to the Relief Commission S
New York headquarters, and will
probably also be taken across the
ocean free Of charge by American
transport
River Falls should feel proud of
its part in this noble work. In
America we cannot possibly imagine
the awful plight of the Belgians.
The worst conditions of city slums
is nothing in comparison. 1t is the
women, mothers and their babies,
who are i'll the most pitiable plight.
Thousands and thous ands Of home
less, starving mothers are wander.
ing aimlessly about, carrying i'll
nourished. and in many instances,
dead babies in their arms. II is
not question of who is to blame, "
nor time for useless argument as
to who should attend to the wants
of these people. 1t is certain that
these poor women add children are
not to blame for cir present des-
titution and all possible aid should
be extended to them quickly by
whatsoever will.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17

The Committee for the relief OF
starving Belgians will send forward
a car load Of -four this week. 1t is
desirable that canvassing for funds
be completed and all money collect
ed be paid in to the treasurer dur
ing the present week. We must
raise $825 to pay for this -four and
if there be larger amount recei yed
it will go to buy more -four. Moth
ers with young babes are starving
every hour in Belgium. 100000
people there are relying this week
upon American generosity for suf-
fcient food to keep them alive We
are getting good response; let Us
have little more this week. w. G.
SPENCE, Chairman Committee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17
HUNTING ACCIDENT

Joe Faltiesek, employed as shoe
maker at the j. Wadsworth store,
was accidentally shot in the right
arm, just at the elbow, while hi nt-
ing few days ago. He was hunt
ing an the Frank Peskar farm on
the County Line road One of his
com panions John Peskar, turned
hurriedly to fire at some game and
pulled the trigger of his shotgun
before noting that Joe was in direct
line and within about eight feet of
the muzzle of the gun. Practic ally
the entire load struck him almost
squarely in the elbow, blowing the
bone and flesh TO pulp. An auto
from the Ramer garage was sum
moned and he was hurried to DR..
Gallup's Office where Drs. Gallup
and Gendron attended him. He was
taken to Twin City hospital where
they are now attempting to prevent
the necessity Of anputation 1t will
be two or three days yet before they
will know whether or not the arm
may be saved. If saved, a mechani-
cal device will probably have TO he
inserted 10 serve as an elbow.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17
CONGREGATIONAL NOTES

Il is an encouraging thing to note
that of late there has been an in
creased attendance at both morning
and evening services.
The Sunday scnool under the di-
rection of Prof Wickland, whose
services IN SO doing we highly ap-
preciate, is practicing seve al
Christmas carols which they will
sing around our city Christmas tree
Christ mas eve. Further demon
STATIONS, if any, will be definitely
announced in next weeks issue of
the paper.
Our press agent wishes to call
the attention of the church mem
bers to the fact that in regard to
the various church papers and mag
azines subscriptions and renewals
are in order at this time and should
be attended to. Mrs. Nichols has
charge of the Congregationalisr,
Mrs. Fuller has the Advance, Miss
Addie Hunter the Christian En-
deavor World, and Miss Nelson has
Church Life. Just give these ladies
your name and the amount of the
subscription and they will be glad
to see to it that you get your paper
or papers, as the case may be.
The musical numbers next Sun
day morning will be given by re
quest:
Voluntary-Largo $1,000. Handel
Authentic Deum B minor. Buck
Solos by Miss Willett, Mr.. West
Offertory-Reverie. .... Flagler
Solo-The Virgins Lullaby, from
The Growing of the King. Buck
Mrs. Ames
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17
NOTICE

Just think of it! You can get
three big monthly magazines with
the Journal, all for one year, for
only 81 IS Don't miss this bargain
Just remind US that you want three
magazines when you renew your
su description.
We don't make a cent on these
magazines The only reason we
offer them to our customers is for
the sole purpose of saving our read
ers money and to give all as much
reading matter for the money as
possible II is our intention to give
our subscribers all the benefits and
advant ages we receive from maya
zine publishers Every time you
order gaines or farm papers
from other publishers it will cost
you more money than we charge.
1t is for your benefit alone that we
offer you these magazines at such q
big reduction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17
CARD OF THANKS

We wish TO extend our sincere
and heartfelt thanks to the kind
friends and neighdors for their
sympathy and aid at the time of
our recent sad bereaval, and to ex-
press our appreciation of the be au-
tiful floral offerings, and to thank
those who sang at the funeral SER
vices.
MRS. F. w. GEvERs
CHARLOTTA GEVERS
FREDERICK GEVERS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17
NORMAL NOTES

Miss Margaret Shields Of the
Riverside schools, Chicago, a gTadu
ate of the Ypsilanti Teachers Col
lege and student of the College Of
Expression Of Chicago, has been
cleo ed 10 assist in the work of the
model and training schools during
the remainder of the year.
She has received the highest salary
paid in the Riverside schools and j.,
stated as one of the very strong
teachers Of that system of schools
Miss Janet Rankin, a graduate OF
the Univei sity of Minnesota and q
sfudent OF Columbia university, has
aces pied 4 position ia the River
Falls Normal as general utility
teacher She is the daughter of
Professor Rankin OF the Minnesota
University. She has taught in the
public and high schools of Mime
sofa aud in New York CITY. She
has written editorial items in the
Outlook and the Independent ano
some articles for the World Work
The Christmas vacation begins
next Tuesday afternoon in time 70,
students to catch the Afternoon
train. School will reopen a week
from the following Tuesday. This
gives students a chance to returrr
on Monday instead of Saturday and
Sunday.
Levi Paulson and Lyman Chap
man attended the corn show a,
Hudson Monday afternoon
The German club held Christ
mas meeting Tuesday evening. A
good time is reported by all
he basketball squad is being
trained daily. The first game comes
Jan 8, soon after vacation. The
class teams are also organizing.
The Lincolnian club meets to-
night. All members will deliver
their opinion on a question for a
try. out. From the best debat a
team will be chosen to represent
the school against Oshkosh, Su
perior, Stevens Point and New Rich.
mond. The question is: Resolved,
That larger appropriations should
be made for the better armament of
our nation.
The play, Dan Cupid" given by
the Normal Athletic association will
be staged Friday, Dec. 18, at the
Normal auditorium. Tickets are
only twenty-five cents and will be
reserved at that price.
President Crabtree has been in
Madison since last Saturday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The basketball season is arranged
for in the following schedule:
Jan. 15-Baldwin at Baldwin
Jan. 22-Baldwin here
Jan 27-Hudson at Hudson
Feb. Ellsworth here
Feb. 11-Prescott at Prescott
Feb 10 Ellsworth at Ellsworth
Feb. 22-Hudson here
Feb. l7-Prescott here
March 26-7.8-N. w. l. A. A. Tour.
nament
April 2.3 4-State Tournament at
Appleton.
The Girls Athletic association
gave the members of this years
football squad royal banquet last
Saturday night from $3.50 to $3.50 in
the Odd Fellows Hall, during which
toasrs and speeches by the mem
bers of the squad, the girls of the
Association and faculty enlivened
the evening. The decorations were
artistically arranged with the High
school colors. The tables were ar
ranged in the shape of large H,
around which the dignified Fresh
men who were serving could be seen
fitting back and forth to wait on
the upperclassmen and faculty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17

ing the Nation
al Association for the Stndv an:
Prevention Of Tuberculosis and ti4
American Red Cross Society are
conducting an inter citv competition
designed to have its effect IN boost
ing state sales
NJ awhile with other statessopen
ly in the field TO capture the nation
al h0nors which Wisconsin has come
10 feel belong by right to this state,
the most extensive selling organize
ion that Wisconsin has ever known
is actively engaged in defending
he states position as national
leader The fact that this year
3 500 rural schools are actively en-
gagged in the selling of Red Cross
Christmas seals is regarded as one
of the most Significant features il
the entire campaign. Last year
there were 500 and this was regard
ed AS a remarkable record. The
fact that this year the number has
been increased more than four-fold
is an Indication of the extent to
which the rural communities of the
state have been inter ested in the
public health movement by field
workers of the Wisconsin Anti Tu-
berculosis Association during the
past year.
In addition to these rural schools,
in many of which the teachers are
doing evangelistic work of great
value and in several of which the
annual seal sale has resulted in the
permanent organization Of R d
Cross Clubs for the study of health
rules, practically every community
of he state-city, village and town
has an army of school children
taking an active part in the selling
campaign. There are IT'S campaign
managers in charge of the work in
cities and towns, and this with the
rural school teachers, makes cam
paign force of over 1900 Three
years ago the total number of cam.
paign managers and teachers in
terested in the sale was 800.
The campaign rganization this
year reveals a tremendous increase
in interest as we'll as in numbers, !"
says General Campaign Manager
Otto F. Bradley. THE organization
also increases in efficiency each
year as many of our managers have
been through several campaigns
and have the benefit of past expert
ence in organizing work in the com
nunity. From advance reports now
coming in to headquarters it is con-
fidently expected that, in spite of
the other calls upon the people this
year, Wisconsin will make the best
selling record in its history. If any
other state manages to take away
first place it will have to do some
tall hustling for Wisconsin people
have begun to understand their tu-.
berculosis problem and they will
stand back of the campaign to COM
bat it."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17

There is nothing that will give
any more pleasure for so lorg a
time for SO little money as the three
monthly magazines we send our
subscribers. Are You getting these
magazines? If not, write or tele-
phone u.s.. We will tell you how to
get three magazines ore year for
only rs cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17

Over 800 students have been en-
rolled in the classes in journalism
at the University of Wisconsin since
last June. according to statistics
just compiled. In the summer ses-
sion there were 81, including
numborlof college graduates. This
fall 225 young men and women are
III journalism classes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17

This community was shocked and
and saddened last Thursday oy the
death OF Mrs. John w Purves, who
passed away at ten O'Clock in the
morning. Mrs. Purves had been i'll
only few days and a trained nurse
aud medical aid was summoned but
all that loving hands could do
proved of no avail Friendship Re-
porter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17

say that Dawson is one of the
strongest editorial writer's in me-
tropolis which has produced Gree
ley, Bennett and Dana. This indi-
cates what grit, energy and brains
may do.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17

Office stationery of all kinds
printed on the best of stock at the
most reasonable prices at the
Journal lob Office adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17

R e d Gro $ 5
c b ri t m a :
Seals?
O her ST ates
say no. and
10 further The
rivalry Of sell
ing the N qtirn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17

While in New York, l called on
Allan Dawson, once a poor Hudson
boy, living next door to my own
home. Dawson bought an interest
in the New York Globe about ten
years ago and has been its editor
since that time When he took
possession of the paper, its sub
scription had dwindled to a little
more than 10000 daily It's sworn
daily circulation now reaches g.
COO and men of high standing there
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17

Occasional comments on my op-
position to the last pork barrel"
which was finally defeated, suggest
| am not interested in waterways. l
have frequently stated otherwise on
the floor of the House, and that un-
til we have high class board 10
recommend Legitimate waterway im-
provements, the government will
annr ally pay many millions of dol
lars toward financing private land
reclamation, waterpower and other
vicious schemes as it is doing to-
day. This occurs through the pres
ent system of pork barrel legisla.
ton, which includes scores of waste
ful and scandalous projects-under
the guise Of helping navigation.
The fact that Burton, Kenyon,
La Toilette, Norris, Bristow, Borah
and other Senators were against
the last bill and brought about its
defeat speaks for itself, because
some of these men are interested in
great waterway projects; but they
could not stand for the last bill nor
will they support the next bill IN.
less it is radically improved, which
is unlikely
Before the beginning of theses
sion an invitation was accepted to
speak before the New York Board
of Trade, which Board, by resolu.
ton at its annual meeting, previ
ously held, had commended my &C
tion in helping to defeat the las,
bill.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17
WASHlNGT0 LETTER
From James A. Frear. Member of Congress
10th District.

Washington, d c., Dec Is. 1914
With the continuous performance
session we are having members ar
finding difficulty il keeping &C
quainted with their constituents
Through the favor of the D stric'
press, / have been favored in this
respect and during the last cam
paiQn many friends thanked me for
the weekly letters Carping critics
NAV find fault with them and free
" admit that they are not intended
to supply what is contained in news
columns Of the daily press, nor are
they presumed to have any value
aside from recording impres sions
on legislation and matters of cur
rent interest.
Last session about fiftv weekly
letters were deemed wort by of print
ing in one or more papers in every
county in the district and that is
my apology for their continuance.
X
1t is expected that on questions
of legislation differences Of opinion
will arise, but members are given
opportunity to weigh arguments for
or against every important measure
and that affords some advantage in
determining the merits of proposed
laws
President Wilson'S message on
national defense, merchant marine
and other questions was longer
than any Of his former addresses,
but was listened to with much in
terest by every member. 1t did not
sound like a stereotyped message
and the President has the faculty of
saying things in pleasing way.
On the national defense, he will
find many members of both parties
supporting the position that this is
not war nation" and never Will
be. Reasonable provision for de-
Tending national rights without car
rying a chip on the shoulder ought
to commend itself to every man who
reads daily accounts of the Europe
an war.
The army and navy is always
anxious to increase it's strength and
influence but the present is an in
opportune tima to become excited
about it, for in time of war our pro-
lection has always come from the
citizen soldier. Strong National
Guard examinations with Federal
inspection and aid will avoid the
maintenance Of a large standing
army.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-12-17
WISCONSIN EXPECTED
TO LEAD NATION
Other States Strive to surpass in Sale Of
Seals.

Will Wilson's iii again lead thr
states Of the Union il be sale Of
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1914-07-09

ours II we could adopt the pray
er of Argus as our own, Give us
neither poverty or r;ches,'' per.
haps j. we were just in that stu.
alton in life it would satisy some
Of us but not all. We are not
looking for the golden threads
running through our. lives. Sick.
ness comes; we see no golden
threads. Death claims cur loved
one still all is dark to US. Adver'
sity lays it's hand upon 1s and
the gold is still hidden, But
But there is . silver lining to
every cloud and when once we
note the silver lining tile golden
thread is again running familiar.
ly through our life. We may
not see in this world why our
lives have been 50 full Of sor row;
why We have lost our loved ones
or why We have not prospered.
but it we reach the shining
shore we shall see as we. do not
now, and we shall know why
God dealt thus with US.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1914-07-09
SENSIBLE SAYINGS.

The oest natured man down
town is the man who has women
folks at home to grumble at.
Most woman prefer poverty
with the affections of her hus
band to riches without them.
Happiness is a perfume which
one cannot shed over another
without a few drops falling on
|one's self.
Kindness will &c farther and
bring us more happiness in this
world than all the haughtiness
land asperity we can possibly
assume.
Our preachers do not write
so many or so wise proverbs as
did Solomon, but they have
fewer wives and better children
usually.
The man who expects to get in
to heaven on his wife's church
membership,or the chickens he
fed the preacher, is taking awful
chances
When you see a man who kiss.
es his children in public, you
may be pretty sure that he keeps
| the seats Of their pantaloons
we'll dusted,at home.
To smile at jest. which plants
a thorn in another's breast is to
become a princi pal in mischief.
Nothing is so contagious as
example; we are never either
much good or much evil without
Iimitators.
Wickness may prosper for 6
while. but in the long rum, he
)who sets all knaves at work viii
pay them.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1914-07-09
THE GLORY OF OLD AGE

There is glory in old age when it
is the sunset time of a christian
lite. There ara springs of daily
refreshing of which the world
does not know. There are still
opportunities for kindly service.
God leads our dear old friends
all the way. They have travelled
farther than, most of US along the
road that leads heavenward and
In many instances have reached
that point where with the spirit
u ally quickened vision, they can
almost penetrate the thin veil
which hides what lies beyond. To
them heaven is a very close
thing, and Jesus is a real savior
and friend, is tbs opinion of the
christian herald. so they look for
ward not with doubt or misgive-
ing, but.witb Joy, to the reunion
in this good land" hereafter
With those who have already
passed over. Let US not hold light.
ly the counsel of these veterans,
who can look back over many a
struggle and temptation which
they have, conquered but which
we have yet to meet. Let US love
and honor them while they are
with us and comfort them in
every way We hold them with US
a little while as hostages from
heaven, where they belong.
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1914-07-09
GOLDEN THREAD.

We were reading not long sin ce of
= person who wondered whether
life had more of joy or sorrow.
more OF care and trouble, than of
happiness SO she resolved to line
the good days with gold and the
bad days with black and at the
end of the year look them over
and see which had been her lot,
more of JOY or more of sorrow.
she found The good had far out.
weighed the evil. We think all of
us would find the same thing
true Of our own lives AS a rule,
we look on the dark side of our
own life and on the bright side
Of other peoples We envy the
rich their ease, the educated
their opportunity the musician
his popularity, We think the
we'll dressed the we'll fed people
must be happy especially if
they have 6ne homes we'll furni
shed. We forget that there may
be skeletons in their closets
which we wohld dread TO see in
World's cresset. [volume] (JAH-ville [Colony], Fowler, Mo.) 1891-19??, 1914-07-09
Cons Ast1ay.

Colts light bays, one horse
colt 2 years old past-main cut
off had on a small bell when left
home "a few white hairs about
the center Of forehead.
1 Yearling. main cut of and
blaze in face, front foot white
to paster joint, / hind leg on
same side of white foot in front
white half way to knee.
w. NJ. Holt lives on the head
of Cleaver Creek close to Walter
Smith 's-Central Denlow - Call
Dow Holt Phone,
Give any information and you
W i'll be satisfied for all trouble.