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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-08
WEATHER REVIEW

4 general review of the weather
since the beginning of the present win
ter, or about the first of November
last, shows this season to have been
the most mild and dry of any in the
| recollection of the Oldest settlers.
Frank Thayer's daily weather chart
shows that the month of November
was practically uniform, day after
day, with an average temperature OF
between II and Is degrees above zero
(the temperatures given in this arti-
Gle were recorded by Mr.. Thayer at
six o'clock in the morning, and several
degrees can usually be added to the
rise in temperature during the day.
and the atmosphere was usually misty
or foggy and the sky darkly clouded.
There was practically no rainfall ex-
,apting for a few light showers the
irst of the month, and there was no
snow, the roads during the latter part
of the month and the greater part of
December being hard and dusty.
During December we had more
bright, sunshiny days, with the aver
age temperature about the same as in
November. Last month, however, tho
mercury made it's one and only des
cent to the zero mark, and that for
4 very brief period on Friday, the
18th, when it reached 4 degrees be-
ow. The next day it was back to
4 above, and the average for the re-
nainder of the month was nearly 20
above.
The January record from the 1st
on which we had our only real snow
storm of the winter, fall of about
inches, until yesterday, the 18th is
herewith given as recorded by Mr..
Thayer The fact that the roads were
either sandy or dusty gave the snow
10 foundation for sleighing, and with
he exception of a few bob sleds that
we're run the day following the storm,
he traffic of the winter had been en-
irely on wheels.
Commencing last Thursday, Jan. /,
1914, the thermometer has registered
as follows at a. m.
Thursday-20 above.
Friday-32 above.
Saturday-20 above.
Sunday-26 above.
Mondays above.
Tuesdays above.
Wednesday-30 above.
For comparison note the following
record for the first seven days Of
January, 1913: "a above 20 above.
zero, below, 10 below, 10 below, and
below; and year ago today, the
9Th, it was 20 below zero.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-08
THIRTY-SIX YEARS AGO ITEMS
Taken From The River Falls Journal
Of January 10, 1878

Ellsworth item-Our school opened
on Monday with "A scholars enrolled in
the upper department and 81 in the
lower department.
Ellsworth Steamer PENN,
ran from Deer Park near Pepin, nearly
to Maiden Rock and back, distance
of some rs miles, New Years day.
We believe this is the first instance
on record of Lake Pepin being open
at this season of the year.
According to the records in the
office of the Register of Deeds, there
were 151 marriages in Pierce county
during the year 1877.
On Monday last a few of our citizens
assembled at the Office of Freeman
& Stephens for the purpose of taking
measures to once more bring before
the people of River Falls the question
Of the city charter A committee OF
three, consisting of A. P. Weld, Fri
Coggshall and G. w. Mapes, was ap-
pointed to draw off and prepare a
suitable charter.
Freeman & Stephens have lately
been shipping flour at the rate of 300
barrels a day from the Junction Mills.
Red Wing has voted to build a
bridge and make a road across the
island to Trenton.
Esdaile item-Wolves and wild
cats are quite numerous in this Sec
ton at present
Oak Grove item-A herd of seven
deer paid Samuel Mullen a visit on
Christmas day.
Married-WalesL oathian-At Brad
albane, Ontario, Canada, Dec. IA, 1877,
at the residence of the BRIDES par
ents, by Rev. Grant, Mr. Sherlock 3.
Wales of River Falls, Wis, and Miss
Christie A. Lothian, of BradaIbane,
Ontario.
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tVHERE THE TRAIL DIVIDES

One of the most pretentious produc-
lions for this season is said to be c.
S. Primrose's masterful production of
Robert Blossoms great play, where
the Trail Divides Mr.. Edeson ap-
peared in this play for number OF
years and pronounced it to be one CT
Ills most famous Indian interpretations,
in fact, Mr. EdesOn was loathe to let
it go, until he was satisfied with the
ability of the man who was to succeed
him. The story which is familiar to
a great many of the readers as well
rs the theatre-going public, deals with
one of those delicate questions which
so often arise in our great and glOr-
ious west The marriage between the
indian and whites, brings out the in
Iominatable courage of the original
Americans. In "Strongheart' Mr.. Ed
eson gave us one of our first glimpses
into the true and innermost feeling of
an American Indian and showed us
hat although he is looked down upon
by those who know him not, his is
the soul of honor and that within his
breast burns a passion that thrills
and develops into love, such as very
few of his pale faced brothers are
capable of possessing and with that
love comes honor and respect, that is
worship and has not the tendency to
kill or harm, but to please and sacri
Zee at all times. When the Indian gives
Up his beloved, he does it with the
sullness of his heart and with tho
hopeful knowledge that he is doing it
for the best. In where the Trail
Divides" which comes to River Falls
on Jan. %, 1914, Mr.. Edeson gives a
little different version of the Indian
than in his former play, for he delveS
further into his innermost soul, and
the high esteem in which he holds
the red man, is a true picture of their
lnnermost courage and lives.
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PUBLIC SCHOOL ENTERTAIN
MENT

For the past six weeks a number OF
high school students under the direc
ton of Miss Roehm have been prepar
ing a play to be given in the Opera
| Hall Friday, Jan. is. The play is q
farce comedy in three acts, entitled
"Charley's Aunt" 1t is within the
abilities of students of high school
age and will afford a whole evening S
entertainment.
Following is the synopsis of the play
and cast of characters:
Stephen Spettigue, Solicitor oxford
........ Howard Schwamb
Sir Francis Chesney, Colonel late
Indian service $500. Herbert Laucks
Jack CheSney $500. Leonard Moline
Charley Wychum. Thor Severson
Lord Lencourt Babberly. Manly Healy
Undergraduates at Oxford.
Brassett, college Scout. Edward Rock
Donna Lucia De Alvadorez, from
Brazil ............ Marguerite Smitl
Kitty Verdum, Spettigue's Ward. :.
Amy spettigue, spettigue's Niece:
.:........... Carol Higgins
Ella Delechy, an orphan. Clara Nebe
L
in college. Time-The present.
When pious frauds are dispense
tion"-Hudebras
Jack Chesney and Charlie Wychum
two young students at Oxford, fine
themselves enamored with two youns
ladies', Amy Spettigue and Kitty Yer
dunn; they wish to declare themselves
but lack the opportunity. Charlie re
celves word that his aunt intends tC
visit him, Jack conceives the idea
inviting the girls to luncheon to NEE
her. The girls accept the invitation
out at the last moment the aunt fails
to arrive. The boys fear the ange
OF the girls if they fail to produce al
aunt and press into service a COLLEGE
chum, Babbs, who dons female appare
Jacks father arrives and becomes in
Latuated with the false aunt. Mr.. Spet
tlgue appears upon the scene and il
also captlvated by her charms.
ACT ll-Scene: Garden outside
Jacks rooms. Time-The next day.
While there's tea there's hope
Pinero.
Babbs monopolizes the girls, where.
upon the boys object. Sir Francis pro.
poses but is refused Jack declares
nlmself and is accepted Babbs prom
lses to get Spettigue's consent to the
marriage OF the girls. Ella. the sweet
neart OF Babbs, appears and fails tC
Act 111-Scene Drawing room in
5pettigue house. Time-That even
ing.
The best laid plans of mice and men
Dona Lucia arrives and discovers
the deception. Spettigue proposes anC
is accepted Babbs procures the per
mission. Ella confides in Babbs as the
aunt. OF the young man with whom she
las fallen in love. Babbs gives her his
aid. Spettigue announces his goo1
fortune and is informed of the hoax
Babbs unmasks and is forgiven by all
Seats will be placed on sale at
Freeman's Drug Store on and after
Saturday, Jan. 10th.
Admission 25 and 35 cents.
Proceeds to be used for Physical
Culture purposes.
Mr.. Howard and the High Schoo
orchestra will furnish instrumental
music, and the High School Girls Gle,
Club, under the direction of Miss CT
rier, will sing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-08
URGE FARMERS TO "TAKE
STOCK" EARLY

FARMERS who take annual inventor
.es OF their farms and equipment fin.
i quite as much to their adj anta-4
Is does the city business man III.
Ferhauls his entire stock once o..
ear.
rms is the announcement made by
representatives. of the College of 40.
ticulture of the University of Wis.
onsin in bulletin just issued bv
ne Wisconsin Bankers association and
distributed by local bankers in their
respective communities.
An inventory, according to the bul.
etin, shows first of ALL the farmers
otal investment, second his ne,
worth, and third, how much he has
made or lost during the year.
Ii is common mistake for those
Tho do not take inventories to look nj
he amount of available cash at the
nd OF the year as a guage of their
business success. A gain in cash how
ever, may simply mean that some of
he property on hand the year before
las been sold, or if there is a notice.
lble decrease in cash this may mean
hat new buildings or equipment have
'een built or purchased and added to
he farms value or producing power.
Besides a list of value of the land
md each building on the farm, a true
inventory should contaian valuations
Of live stock, produce and supplies.
tebts, and cash on hand. If a farmer
familiar with current prices and
ries to be fair in his estimates, the
esults of his inventory, will on tho
Whole, be exceedingly satisfactory.
How to Organize a Cow Testing
Association" is the subject of the next
bulletin to be issued by the Bankers
association.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-08

According to a report published in
the Columbus Republican on Jan. 3,
there were 1,1O6 licenses applied for
in this state up to that date, and the
department expects that there will
be applications for $4,000 during the
year. The total for 1913 was 34,646.
The license. fee is the same this year
as last, SIS, but the fee for dealer s
registration has been raised from S.
to $40, which entities the dealer to
eight number plates. John Hyland, Of
Madison, secured license No. L, and
Senator La Toilette No. 2. G. F. Win
ter is the first of the local motorists
to secure his license plates this year.
He sent in his application about two
weeks ago, and secured No. 2054.
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On MAIN STREET

DR.. r. U. Cairns attended the annual
meeting of the council of the Wis
consin Medical society, held in Mil
waukee the latter part of last week
/ The Council consists of twelve mem
/ bers of the society, each elected to
represent their district for a period
OF six years. DR.. Cairns has served
| four years on the Council. His dis.
trict includes the counties of Pierce,
ST. Croix, Dunn, Chippewa, Eau Claire,
Pepin, Buffalo, Polk, Barron, Rusk
and Sawyer
The Ramer Auto Co. is preparing to
get its business arranged in it's re-
modelled garage. While work was
done on their garage they had cars
stored for repair work in four or five
different places about the city. To
get the cars up onto the second floor
of the new garage they have arranged
an incline at the rear, up which the
Fords are run on their own power,
or, if the engine isn't in running order,
another car on the floor is used to haul
the disabled one up. An elevator will
be installed there in the near future.
M. A. Sheppard expects to get To-
Gated in his new studio on Elm street
about the middle of next month.
The annual inventory season is on
in full blast along the street.
Cap. Schwalen is preparing for the
ice harvest. The ice is only about
half as thick as it was last year at
this time, but as the indications are
for a short harvest season, it looks
like a case of now or never" The
thinner ice will be much harder to
handle, and there will be a lot more
lost by melting in storage.
The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Farmers & Merchants
Bank will be held this evening.
A one-armed pool expert entertained
a large audience at Judd's Friday with
a demonstration of fancy and extraor
binary pool shots. Appreciation of his
performance was shown by liberal
donation in response to the passing of
the hat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-08

George Steele died at his home in
Ibis city, Dec. 30, 1913, at the age of
So years, months and days. He
was native Of New Hampshire, a
son of Governor John H. Steel of that
state. He moved to Pleasant Valley,
Wis, III 1868, and to River Falls in
1903. Mr.. Steele is survived by his
widow, Charlotte Lowe Steele, and one
son, William L., who resides at
evanston, ILL., He was lifelong Odd
Fellow and up to the time of his death
still retained his membership in Pet.
ersboro Lodge No. Is, which he joined
on April Is, 1865.
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w. r. C. OFFICERS

l. N. Nichols Post, G. A. R., and
w. r. C. held joint installation OF
officers Jar. 8, at which time the
w. R. C. installed the following Off
GERS, Mary Langdon acting as install
ing officer:
Pes.-Alice Weld.
Gen V.-Emma Sweet.
Jun. V-Jeanette Knowles.
Sec.-Marian Hughes.
Treas.-Judith Rogers.
Chaplain-Jennie Elliott.
Charlottesville Tomlinson.
Asst. Con.-Ella Tomlinson.
Guard ohanna Jones.
Asst. Guard-Hannah Hutchins.
Pat. Inst-Sarah Gleason.
Press Cor.-Louise Reed.
Musician-Grace Thelander.
Color Bearers-Viola Mcclure, Laura
Williams, Louisa Eaton and Lille
Dopkins.
The installation exercises were fol
lowed by an oyster supper.
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VOL. 81
WASHINGTON LETTER
FROM JAMES A. FREAR, MEMBER OF
CONGRESS, 10th DISTRICT

Washington, D. c., Jan. s, 1914.
Last week | mentioned munic-
iple Christmas tree which was a
novelty, even to Washington. Sew
eral hundred singers gathered on the
south steps of the Treasury building
a few minutes before mid night on
New Years Eve and for a short
time tried to be hear above the
bands accompaniment, the street
cars, automobiles, horns and other
din on the streets. 1t !, as not a
success to the many thousands who
stood around waiting for the adver-
tised show.
About midnight the broad ave-
nue. was filled with automobiles and
other vehicles, while the sidewalks
werc jammed with good natured
crowd, out to see the sights. For
five minutes after the clock struck
twelve, every noisy thing that could
get into action tried to be heard, and
then the streets were rapidly desert
ed so that when | went home half
hour later, only few straggle S
were in evidence. Having read of
the uproarious times on such nights,
dropped into the "Willard," the
principal hotel of the city, and found
several hundred diners quietly
crowding in an extra meal to the
accompaniment of five-piece or
chestra. The rollicking wild times
we read about are largely magma
tive and don't compare with the old
fashioned way Of dancing the old
year out and the new year in. This
may sound ancient out | believe it
holds true.
For the first time in a century the
Presidents New Years reception
was called off this year. Several
thousand people who wanted to
shake the presidents hand, were out
of a Job because he wisely went
down to Mississippi for a vacation,
Whatever else may be said of Pres
ident Wilson, he knows what he
wants to do and does it. In over
turning the custom of a century he
saved much personal discomfort
One of his aids at the White House
told me recently that after a fairly
large reception held the day before
at the White House, the Presidents
hands were so tired and numb he
could not for few minutes hold a
pen with which to sign official doc
umt hts.
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WOOD WANTED

Sealed bids for furnishing of wood
for the public schools of this city
will be received by the school board
until January 10, 1914. Wood furn-
ished must be either green oak or
maple. cut in four foot lengths.
Bids for the furnishing of any
quantity up to 100 cords will be re-
ceived. Address all bids to c. w.
JENSoN, Clerk.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-08
HERALD IS as YEARS OLD

The Herald passed it's forty-sixtl
milestone today and is pleased to an
nounce that its health is of the best.
The first number of the Herald was
issued in the old Town Hall in this
village during the first week in Jan
uary, 1868, by the founder, the late
George w. Kimball. Mr.. Kilnball
came here from Valparaiso, Ind.
E. S. Doolittle, the present senior
publisher, then a boy of twelve years,
vas present and saw the first copy
struck off on the old Foster hand
press.-Pierce County Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-08

same states try to force Wisconsin to
dump its butter on the market dur
ing the period of largest production.
OF course prices would soar when
the supply decreased and this prop
osition does not appear to have the
merit of inviting extra foreign COM
petition. Retail prices on the neces-
saries of life have not tumbled very
rapidly since September, notwith-
standing factories across the ocean
now enjoy new freedom with our
markets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-08

Two local poultry breeders will have
exhibits at the Minnesota State Poul-
he held in Minneapolis, Jan. to u.
Curtiss Johnson has shipped couple
CT dozen of his best 'Silver Campines, .
Badger State Strain, for exhibit, and
r. G. Hill has had two entries listed
from his flock of Barred Plymouth
Rocks.
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ASSESSMENT NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that on the
9Th day of December, 1913, the
Board of Directors of the River
Falls City Mutual Fire Insurance
Company levied an assessment, and
the said assessment becomes due
January 20, 1914.
JAY H. GRIMM,
/. Secretary.
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NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS

The tax roll for the town of
Troy is in my hands for collection.
Will hold my Office at the Farmers
& Merchants Bank of River Falls
on Tuesday and at Phil Elders store
in Hudson on Friday of each week
during January
H. P. YOUNG,
Treas. town of Troy.
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Mrs. Nancy J. Hail. mother of Mrs.
Jerome Hall and Mrs. w. II. Gold.
smith, of this city, died Dec. 20, 1913,
at the home of her daughter, Mrs. G.
Fenton, in Ellsworth, at the age of
81 years
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-08

John West, a pioneer settler OF
Pierce county, and who until a few
months ago resided upon his farm In
nartland, died suddenly at Feather
stone, Mimi, at the age OF rs years.
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ANNUAL MEETING
Annual Meeting of the Greenwood Cemetery
Association

The annual meeting of the Green
wood Cemetery association at the city
pumping station in the First Ward in
the City of River Falls on the 9th
day of Dec A. d. 1913.
The meeting was called to order By
the president, Mr.. Weld.
F. V. Williams was appointed secre
tary pro TEN.
Minutes of the annual meeting OF
Dec. 2Sth, 1912, were read and OF
motion approved.
Meeting proceeded to ballot for two
trustees in place Of r. S. Freeman
and |. /. Lusk whose terms have ex-
PRED
Result of the ballot was the election
of R. S. Freeman and l. 1. Lusk for the
ensuing three years.
The report of the committee appoint,
ed TO audit books of the treasurer re
ported that they find the books well
kept and that they approve the treas
urers report. Report Of the treasurer
filed, and on motion approved.
On motion voted that the unplatted
grounds of the cemetery be plated
as soon as practicable.
On motion adjourned.
F. V. WILLIAMS, Sec. pro tenn.
Report of Treasurer of Greenwood
Cemetery Association for the year end
ing Dec. 81, 1913.
To the Officers and Members OF
Greenwood Cemetery Association,
hereby submit the following report for
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Harry Reynolds arrived last week
from his claim near White Bear, Can.
ada, and is visiting at the home of
his parents, Mr.. and Mrs. K. w.
Reynolds. To make final proof on
his claim Harry had to take out cit
izenship papers in Canada, and he is
therefore now S'full-fedged Kanuck."
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-08

In renewing his subscription to the
Journal, T. H. Barrett notifies us that
he has moved from Clinton, Iowa, to
Tampa, Fla, and that he is enjoying
the fine weather there greatly.
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Notice to Taxpayers

I will be at Lund's store Wednes-
days and Saturdays in January for
the purpose of collecting taxes in
the Town of River Falls.
WILL K. MARTIN,
Town Treas
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INSTALLATION AND BANQUET

The Masons and Eastern Star lOdg
9s entertained at their hall Tuesday
evening upon the occasion of the joint
installation of the Chapter, the Blue
Lodge and the O. E. S.. A splendid
oyster supper was served to about
two hundred guests, and during the
banquet music was furnished by a
fo-apiece orchestra under the direc.
ton of Mr.. Howard, and there were
also on the program readings by Miss
Mossler, of the normal school faculty
and violin solos by Mr.. Howard, all
of which were we'll received.
The installation services followed
the banquet, but on account of the
hour the Chapter officers were MOI
seated, that ceremony being postponed
until a meeting next week. The names
of the Eastern Star officers were given
in recent issue of the Journal. The
Blue Lodge officers for the ensuing
year are as follows:
G. F. Winter-W. NJ.
D. W. Flowers. w.
Leroy Knapp. w.
John Knapp-S. d.
Oscar Weberg-J. d.
Frank w. Finn-Treas.
Edw. P. Sanderson-Sec.
E. B. Carisch, J. F. Mack-Stewards
G.. E. Pratt-Tyler.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-08

Hon. and Mrs. o. J. Hohle and Mr..
and Mrs. Chas. Morton were out from
Ellsworth Tuesday evening to attend
the Masonic and Eastern Star installa-
ton and banquet
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1914-01-08

The local Forester lodge held in
stallation Tuesday evening. followed
by a social hop in Syndicate hall.