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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-08-19

Gently.
Charles G. Bradley, of Somerfeld,
was Sunday visitor to this village.
Mrs. Charles Reckner, and daughter.
Bertha, of Confluence, Pa, are visit
ing Mrs. Reckners mother here at this
writing.
Mahlon Brenneman and lady friend,
of McHenry, motored to this hamlet on
Sunday
Masters John ard Samuel Winter
burg, Of Grantsville, spent last week
visiting their aunt, Mrs. T. B. Wiley,
here.
Deputy Treasurer B. H. Wiley, of
Oakland, came down and spent Sunday
at his home near Bittinger.
Mrs. Etoil Keifer was taken to a
Baltimore hospital last week for treat
ment.
Do not forget the grand picnic at
Bittinger on August 2Sth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-08-19

No. 2, on their wedding torr to Tioga,
Pa, and other eastern parts.
Mr.. Jerry j. Pendergast accompanied
by Misses Frances and Gertrude Baker
and Wayne Pendergast, motored to
Terra Alta, Sunday.
A party of K. of c. gentlemen, of
Oakland, motored to Hutton Sunday in
the interest of the Oakland council.
Mr.. c. Fritz White, Of Pittsburg,
was a visitor in town Monday
MIR. Leroy Horton made a business
trip to Pittsburg Sunday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-08-19
GUARD

Owing 20 the many rains we are
having. the farmers are kept back
with their harvesting.
Communion services last Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. W. E. Wass attended
the Iatters fathers funeral last Tues
day, near lockwood.
Miss Mabel HaIlett of Listonburg
visited at the home of John Stuck, re-
Gently.
A number of men, women and child
rem from the city are camping in our
little village. They spend most of
thelr time bathing in the ''Yough" and
fishing. All seem to be enjoying the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-08-19
HUTTON

The Pensioners of St. Peters church
Oakland of this circuit held a dance
Wednesday evening, August 18th, in
Pendergast hall, also a fete on the
surrounding lawn The sum realized
amounted to S26 50, which will be used
for debt incurred in furnishing the
chapel at Hutton. Among the par
Elephants in the pleasures of the even
ing from the county seat were: Miss
Cora Frantz, and brother Percy, also
Miss Bartlett.
Misses Bertha and Lena Wolfe, of
Oakland, were the guests recently of
Miss Margaret Feeney, of Edgewood.
Mr.. Edw. M. Pendergast, of Clarks-
burgh, W. Va, is spending a few weeks
with his parents at this place.
Miss Edith Schrock, of Crellin, at
!. tended dance at Hutton last week.
Miss Margaret Meister, of Baltimore,
> is the guest of her sister, Mrs. Thomas
Pendergast.
We extend a cordial invitation to the
public to be present IN the Pendergast
hall, Thursday evening, August 26th,
to attend festival and d. nee given by
a committee for the benefit Of ST.
Frances chapel, Baltimore.
Announcement has been made of the
marriage of Miss Edith Collins of Oak
land TO Mr.. Frank P. Baker of this
place, which occurred at Oakland We'd
nesday morning, August 18th, the
newlyweds leaving directly on train
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-08-19
BITTINGER.

George D. White, of Oakland, one of
the Republican candidates for Sheriff,
was pleasant caller in this village a
few DAYS ago.
Honorable Gist Blair and Mrs. Blair
were calling in this village very re-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-08-19
A Gard Of Thanks.

Mr.. and Mrs. J. s. Hardesty and fam
lily desire through the columns Of The
Republican to thank our many friends
and neighbors for their kindness to US
during the sickness and death of our
beloved daughter, and especially to Mrs.
c. A. Ashby. Mrs. c. K. Groves and
Mrs. Frank Dewitt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-08-19

A roof goes on last but consider it
1 \ first. Don't choose quickly. What
looks like a saving at first cost may in
9 few years be big expense. See our
lines and prices.
j. NJ. DAVIS & SONS.
Advertisement. lift.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1915-08-19
GRADUATED
NJ A r L

We have under operation the only deposit of this
valuable form of lime known to exist in this Sec
ton of the country
This mari shows under analysis from 60 to 50
cent pure lime. 1t is more valuable than
either the burnt lime or the raw ground stone: it
is more pleasant to apply than the former and
costs less. Not being caustic there is practically
no dust, no Stacking, and consequently no bursting
of sacks.
Our plant is located in close proximity to two
large railroads; and this, together with natural
facilities is the reason we can offer this fertilizer
lime in car loads at an astonishingly low price
Farmere who have used this mari claim it ripens
lzer.
1t costs nothing but postal card to get sample
and prices.
Write to us either at Meyersdae, Pa, or at
Rawlings, Nd
Potomac Li1ne-Marl
Company.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23
NOTICE

The annual meeting of the stock.
holders of the Farmers and Mer-
chants State Bank will be held at its
banking rooms on Thursday evening
Jan. 9th at 7:30 P. M.
c. N. Wiger, Cashier.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23
NORMAL QUINT LOOKS GOOD

Manchester college sent their
quint down here Friday to show us
something of the real thing in bas-
ketball. They fully intended TO
cop an easy, in fact, a soft" vic
tory, and were not backward in an
nouncing that view before the
game. After the first toss up it
was nose-plain that in comparison
with the pedagogues Manchester
had no team at all During the en-
tire game the MethodiStS shot but
three field baskets. But they did
have free-throw expert who was
certainly clever. He shot Is out OF
Is chances. The final score was
So to 19 in favor of the locals.
The Normal school players were
Bethel and Christian, forwards;
Otto Eggebrecht, center; Carl Egge-
brecht and Peterson guards. Nor
row substituted for Peterson dur
ing the last few minutes of play.
River Falls should see some good
basketball after the holidays. The
Normal has a team that should cop
the pennant in the inter-normal SER
les, while at the high school il is
said that Coach Stillman has the
most promising looking machine
ever turned out there. Both teams
should receive hearty support from
the city fans.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23
Mrs. Anna M. Ramer

On Sunday afternoon Dec. 10,
there occurred a beautiful service of
memorial for Anna M. Ramer, con-
Quoted by Rev. VIM. ]. Gray of
Minneapolis, at the residence Of Mr..
P. W. Ramer.
This was the sad conclusion of the
heroic battle for life which the en-
tire community has watched for
days with the greatest interest and
sympathy. Mrs. Ramer was the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Nels
Nicholson of this city, being born on
on the farm in Mann Valley Janu.
airy 10, 1890. She was thus in the
very flower of young womanhood
when she was called by the Good
Sheperd to the other world to care
for the little one who had preceded
her by little more than two weeks.
She was the third of seven girls.
who made merry the life of the old
homestead; and her going makes the
first break in the family circle. Of
the others Mrs. Goeres lives in Keil,
Wis, Miss Ella Nicholson, Mrs.
Sherman Krauth, Mrs. Ray Will
moth and Misses Edith and Nina
Nicholson live in this city.
The girihood days of Anna Mich
olson were passed upon the farm and
in attending school in town, where
she graduated from the State Nor
NAL school in 1908. For four years
thereafter she taught school at
Plum City and Maiden Rock. On
Feb. 10, 1918, she became the wife of
Mr.. Fred E. Ramer and has since
made her home in River Falls. Here
she has lived among her friends of
whom she had large number. Her
sunny disposition and attractive
manners drew to her the admira-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23
USEFUL THINGS MAKE GOOD
CHRISTMAS GIFTS

This time we are going to use
common sense and buy only useful
Christmas presents"
That is what a lot Of us are saying
again this year. but unless some
quick and serious thinking is done,
the results will be the same as in
former years. Here is a list of la
Dor, saving articles for the farm and
home which may help in making the
holiday selection. 1t was prepared
by a farmer and purposely arranged
in two columns. In which are the
largest number Of things lacking on
your place?
Range local or woody, Kitchen
sink, Kitchen cabinet, Dish washer,
Fireless cooker, Linoleum on kitch-
en- floor, Power washing machine,
Hand vacuum cleaner, Gasoline flat
iron, Meat chopper, Bread mixer
Self wringing mop pail, Letter car
rier, Stanchions, Manure spreader
Feed mill, Stag cutter, Sulky plow
Corn binder, Hay loader, Side de-
livery rake, Grain binder, Gasoline
engine, Portable spray pump, HAND
battery lamp.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23
Mrs. Geo. B. Smith

Mrs. Serepta Jane Smith died at
her home in River Falls, Thursday,
December Is. OF apoplexy. She
was born in the state of New York
January %, 1861. In 1872 she came
to Wisconsin with her parents, and
in 1878 she was married to Geo. B.
Smith. To this union we're born
thirteen children-fve girls and
eight boys-Ezra, Charles, Arthur,
Wallace, Ward, Clarence, Arrow
and Clifford Smith, Mrs. Fay Mil
Ter, Mrs. Homer Annis, Bessie and
Ruth Smith, all Of River Falls and
vicinity. One daughter, Myrtle,
died in infancy. Besides these she
leaves to mourn her loss, four
brothers and one sister, Enos and
Fred Smith of Cumberland, Wis,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23
CANNON BALL IN COAL

B. A. Symes, manager of the local
branch of the Consolidated Lumber
Co., has on display in his office a
cannon ball, found in a carload of
coal which arrived here last week
from West Virginia.
The ball is of the size used as
grape shot" during the Civil war,
and is undoubtedly a relic of one of
the early battles, fought near Rom
ney, or Hanging Rock. The grape
shot" are solid, and were loaded
into the cannon in layers between
thin steel plates.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23

Anders Odegaarden writes from
Norway to his relatives here that
times are very hard in Norway now,
on account of the war. Flour is
SIS a sack, butter SAC a pound, hav
SIS per ton, and other things in
proportion-except wages, which
are low, the best men getting only
81 Is day. He says that many
in the cities are dependant upon
charity, and are starving. Spring
Valley Sun.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23

and Herb and Wallace Smith and
Mrs. E. E. Nash of River Falls.
She was a loving wife and moth
er and she bore her suffering
through the twelve weeks of her
sickness with the utmost patience
to the last.
At her request her sons acted as
pail bearers and the funeral was
held at her home at IL O'Clock Sat
urday, December Is.
Sweetly Slumber, angel mother,
We shall Dot disturb thy rest
Eyes that once guarded DER US,
Are now forever closed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to neighbors and friends
who assisted US through the sick
ness and death of Our dear wife and
mother, and for the flowers and
singing and to the Rev. Mr.. Bird
for the comforting words spoken by
him; and especially to the nurse,
Mrs. Pauline Strout, for her faith.
full services to our dear wife and
mother through her sickness and
death.
Geo. B. Smith and Family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23

Now that congress is again in
session the question will arise in
many minds, Where will the COM
mon people get Off" In other words
what legislation will be passed for
the betterment of the people who do
not ride around in $4,000 automo-
biles and live in million dollar man
Sions wit b dozen servants at their
beck and call? What will be done
for the farmer, and the mechanic,
and the country merchant, and the
millions and millions of people who
live uprightly and contribute to the
wealth and Importance of the ma
ton and yet are never seen in the
newspaper headlines, or at the
fashionable summer resorts, or in
the expensive boxes at the operas?
For more years than we care to re-
member the rich man has been
made richer by the laws that have
been enacted in Washington, while
the men in more humble circum-
stances, though vastly in the ma
jority, have been allowed to drift
along as best they can. Will this
congress follow in the footsteps of
it's predecessors, or will the millen-
mum come to pass and the poor
man be given a reasonable show?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23
OBITUARY.
George w. Farnsworth

George w. + arnSWOrtn
Died, in River Falls, Wisconsin,
Saturday morning. December 18th,
1915, Of heart failure, George W.
Farnsworth.
Mr.. Farnsworth's call was very
sudden; within five minutes after he
was stricken. life had departed.
George Washington Farnsworth was
born in Corning, New York. May z,
1886. At the age of eighteen, while
assisting his father in logging, a
tree fell on him crushing his chest
and depriving him of one eye. He
never fully recovered from this in
jury. suffering frequently with in
tense pain in his chest. This, prob
ably, was the reason for a reserve
which, to strangers, made him ap-
pear an austere man. To the friends
who knew him in his home he was
always bright and happy and, even
when in great pain, would joke.
Being a great reader, with his
strong, hearty voice and love of a
joke, one could not believe that he
had reached his eightieth year.
In early manhood Mr.. Farnsworth
was united in marriage, in Mimi
esota, with Marion Wing. By this
marriage he had five children, one
boy and four girls, two of whom,
died in infancy. Mrs. Farnsworth
was called to her rest in August,
1890.
Four years later, in May 1894,
Mr.. Farnsworth married Mamie
Holmes of Rochester, Minnesota,
who with their daughter Margaret,
and Mrs. Lillian Hubbel of Fargo.
and Miss Nellie w. Farnsworth of
Valley City. daughters of his first
wife, survive him. He is also sur
vived by one sister and one brother.
Mr.. FarnsWorth was a travelling
salesman and for over twenty seven
years travelled for the st. Paul firm
which is now Finch, Van Slyke and
McConville, retiring from active
business life sixteen years ago. 1t
was always pleasure to hear him
tell of his travels in the early Gays
and of the growth of the middle
west. He gave living history of
the growth Of this part Of the coun-
try interspersed with many amusing
anecdotes.
For some months, Mr.. Farnsworth
had felt that the end was near and
had said that, although he could not
say that he was willing, he was
ready to go. The funeral services
were held at his home in this city on
Monday afternoon, interment being
made in Greenwood Cemetary.
Mr.. Farnsworth will be missed OF
the streets Of River Falls, where
every one knew him by sight, blu
for his friends and those who knew
and loved him best there is an ach
ing void which the kind Father o.
all will allow time to heal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23
TUESDAY CLUB

In Difference to the memory oil
Mrs. Anna Ramer and owing to the
fact that she was one of the pro.
gram of Jan. 4, the meeting of the
Tuesday Club of that date will be
omitted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23
NEW YEARS BALL

Dance the old year out and the
new year in, at Syndicate hall Fri
day, Dec. 81. Everyone is cordial
ly invited to attend this social
affair. Good music will be furnish
ed and all will have a fine time.
Don't miss it.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23

'Phone your news items to the
Journal. phone No. 20.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23

ton and love of many, to whom her
going is a personal loss. A few
weeks ago in the very flower Of
health she was stricken with very
serious complications. All the re-
sources OF love. care and medical
skill have been lavished without
stint and it has seemed again and
again as if they were to be crowned
with victory, but in the end the
summoning angel has been trium-
plant. Mrs. Ramer was member
of the Eastern Star, and it was I'M
der the Auspices of that body with
the Masonic Fraternity that the
funeral services were held.
For the many acts of kindness
and words of sympathy during the
late illness and death of Mrs. F. e.
Kramer, we wish to express our sin
cerest thanks.
For the beautiful floral offerings,
emblems of love, and beauty, com
ing as we know as tributes from
loving friends, we are truly CRATE.
full.
F. E. Ramer
Mr.. and Mrs. P. w. Ramer
and family
Mr.. and Mrs. NeIs Nicholson
and family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23

MR. AND MRS JAMES celebrated their Golden Wedding
wi December 16 with family and
twelve O'Clock luncheon their home South Main Street
There fifty present their eight child
rena and their families.
recipients pretty and valuable
settlers coming here from Wauke
Wis 1867 the Big River neghborhood where
they eighteen when they moved their
present home in this city
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-12-23
WASHINGTON LETTER
From Hon. James A. Frear. 10th District
December 20, 1915.

The u. S. Civil Service Commiss-
ion, pursuant to the writer's request
will hold a preliminary examination
in Eau Claire and st. Paul, January
18th, next, for vacancies to Annapo.
lis and West Point. Arrangements
have been made so both eXamina-
tions will be held at the same time
and places named. Subjects for ex,
animation for both appointments
are nearly the same SO it will be
possible for candidates to try
for both positions if they
desire to do so. Applicants
must be legal residents Of the dist
riot and appointments will be made
according to standing. 1t should be
remembered that one principal and
two alternatives are named for each
appointment so that in case of fall
ure to pass the final examination at
Fort Sheridan either from physical
or mental causes, the next in line
become eligible. Those who desire
to compete should notify me at the
earliest practicable date that may
inform the Commission. The eX-
animation is without expense to
applicants.
Wisconsin fares we'll in committee
assignments. Seniority has placed
Cooper and Esch as ranking re-
publican members Of the important
Foreign offairs and Interstate Com
merce committees respectively. Mel
son is second on Judiciary, Lenroot
ranks first on Public Lands and Cary
is first on District of Columbia. In
other words if these old members
are all returned next session and the
House should be republican, Wis
consin will have four chairmanships
of leading committees by reason of
long service which automatically adj
vances committeeman.
Stafford is changed to Appropria-
tions, second to Ways and Means
only in Importance in the House.
Brown is on Roads and Labor and
the writer OH Rivers and Harbors.
All these assignments are among the
hard working committees Of the
House. The three democratic mem
bers retain their old assignments.
Congress has adjourned over the
Christmas holidays but the commit
tees are preparing so that when
members reasemble all will be kept
busy. Those who imagine the only
work consists in attending House
debates, would be undeceived by the
daily correspondence containing all
kinds of requests together with trips
to the department on different mat.
ters and last but not least &C mmittee
work which commands all the spare
time.
On last Saturday President Will
son was married to Mrs. Gait and it
is predicted the White House will
again be opened for festivities. 1t is
no ones business but the wedding
was quiet and transformations and
in that the President did just what
was generally expected, and ap-
proved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-18
CO. D. RETURNED
FROM ENCAnPMENT
THIS MORNING

Company ID returned to Lakeland
irving at 1870, being in charge o.
First Lieutenant c. A. Will, Capt.
Steitz remaining behind to try for
a place on the State Rifle team, hav-
ing qualified as expert rifieman.
Five other men qualified as sharp
shooters, these being Corporal w. ].
McLain, Privates J. F. Brust, L.
Lewellin, F.. w. Meharg and w. R.
Turner, and these remained behind
also to take part in the contest.
The members of Co. d had a fine
time, enjoying every moment of the
time. Reports brought back by Wis
itors to the camp are to the effect
that Co. ID was one of the most or
derby and best disciplined set of men
in camp. Speaking of the pride ne
felt in the Lakeland militia, Senator
Drane, who visited the camp last
Friday. said to a Telegram represen-
tative: You know 4 was mighty
proud of our boys, especially on one
occasion There had been a brawl
down in Jacksonville in which some
of the militia was mixed up, and
Capt. Steitz Immediately sent to the
city to see if any of Co. DIS mem
bers were implicated. The answer
came back, NO, the men who were
fighting were not wearing jackets,
! and for that reason we know there
were not any of the Lakeland men
concerned. You see.' said Mr..
Drane. Capt. Steitz gave orders that
every men should wear his jacket at
all times and look like gentleman,
and that's what they all did. Thcv
not only looked like gentlemen but
they acted like gentlemen
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-18
OF DEATH
OF MR.. A. B. BROWN

Lakeland, Fla, Aug. 10, 1915.
Editor Telegram:
AS the late Mr.. A. b. Brown
was a well remembered Lakeland
pioneer, and a large property
owner here at the time OF his
death, will give for publication
part oi letter received this
morning from his sorrowing wild
oW.
During the day, he was out on
the lawn visiting, IN his usual
cheerful manner. In the early
part Of the evening complained OF
a peculiar feeling in his heart, but
retired and slept some. Later
was taken suddenly worse, and
unable to articulate well,-his on
N audible words were, ! hear the
Bells OF the New jerusalem
"Only the day previous he had
spoken OF soon coming to Lake
land.
The large attendance at his
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-08-18
Mr.. and Mrs. G. A. Cole.
Ueliqhtfullv Entertain.

he dinner given by MT. ana
Mrs. &. A. Cole in honor OF their
son, Mr.. Henry Cole, was one OF
the most pleasing social tunc-
tons given this summer. After
the guests arrived, dinner was an
nounced and they were conducted
into the dining room which had
been lavishly and artistically dec
grated with ferns and cut flowers,
and the guests found their places
around the table by dainty place
cards suspended on ribbon
strcamers, from the bills of little
bird iavors standing at each plate
A well prepared and extremely
delicious seven-course dinner was
then served the guests, at the
conclusion OF which they were
presented with tiny green fans as
souvenirs of the occasion. After
dinner the guests played progress
sive whist, which proved most
entertaining diversion. Miss
Dorothy Bates was so fortunate
as to make the highest score and
secured the ladies prize, an ex-
quisitely etched individual rose
vase, and Mr.. TRULY O'Steen Sc
expertly demonstrated his ability
with the cards that he carried OF
the eentlcman's prize, a Japanese
cuff and collar button box.
Those who were present: Miss
es Mary Grower, Hazel Williams
lIeloise Bower, Dorothy Bates
, Mary Reynolds, Julietta Patter
son, Messrs. Henry Cole, Grady
Deem, Albert Smith, William
Sammon, George Moore, Trub,
'O'Steen, and w. L. King.