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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14
(First pub'icA'ion Dec. 10, i9i4.)
SHEnIFF'S SALE

STATE OF VISION SIM In Circuit Court for
Pierce County.
Frank Collamore, Pearl Collamore and
Jessie COllamore, Plaintiffs
VS..
Mary A. Medley. Minnie A. Funk. Hattie
e B. Jennings, Lille NJ Spriggles, Lula
Zwickey Dena SeeleV, William Collamore
Myrtle COlamOre, Earl Collamore and
Clara Collamore, Defendants
NOTICE OF SALE.
BY virtue of Judgment of partition and
sale made in the above entitled action on the
9Th day of December, A. ID. 1914 the subscrb-
er. Sheriff of Pierce County, Wisconsin will
SELL at the fl mt door of the Court House in
the Village OF Ellsworth, said County, on the
2nd day of February, A. d. 1915. at eleven
O'Clock in the forenoon of that day, the real
est ate directed by said judgment to be sold,
and therein described as follows:
The sou beast quarter of the southeast
quarter Of Section Twenty -one (2D, and the
west one hall of the east one-half of thu
northeast quarter of the northeast quarter of
Section Twenty eight (28) and the west one
half OF the northwest quarter OF the south
west quarter of Section twenty-five (22) all
in Township Twenty six north of Range Eight
cen Q8) west Pierce County, Wisconsin.
The terms of said sale to be cash.
r. Fl. HYATT,
Sheriff of Pierce County.
w. p KNOWLES,
Plaintiffs Attorney.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14

The Munson house dresses are
now on display at Norseng Bros.
FOR SALE-Range, in very good
condition. Inquire at this office.
A single harness for sale cheap
Phone 74-Adv. Oct. Is If
DR.. RIGHTER-DENrIsT. Office In
Times Building. Phones, Office
ITO; Residence 342-adv.
The Munson house dresses are
now on display at Norseng Bros.
Mrs. Waite Allen OF New Rich
mond is visiting her sister, Mrs.
Nettie Collins.
Mrs. Elmira Churchill of Belden-
vile is spending few days with
relatives and friends here.
Dan Linehan of Wydmere, N. D.
visited at the home Of his mother.
Mrs. M. Linehan, over Sunday.
Mr.. William Ashball OF Hall
bright Canada visited here with
friends and relatives, last week.
Houses For Sale-Good house
and two lots, desirable location.
Lots worth $500 each. Whole proper
ty only $1,000. Snap. Have very
good house. also nice location; can
be bought on monthly payment
plans. L. KRAUrH.
Make your life success by tax.
ing course in Mankate Conmerci-
al College, Mankate, Mimi. Send
for catalogue.
Mr.. and Mrs. Harley Clark at
tended the play, "A Bird of Para
disc" at the Metropolitan theater
in ST. Paul Monday evening. While
in the Twin Cities they were guests
at the home of Mr.. Clark's brother
in Minneapolis.
Out-of-town attendants at ii .
funeral of Mrs. Mary Gray yester.
day were: Mrs. w. e. Webster and
son Ebert, Mr.. and Mrs. Harry E.
Matteson and daughter Jean, Mr.,
and Mrs. Robert Slater, Mr.. and
Mrs. Theo. Young, Mrs. Hodgins
Miss Chambers, Mrs. Otto Arnquist
Mrs. Hosford, Mr.. and Mrs. Jack.
son of HUDSON. Mrs. Owen Playte1
of Seattle. Wash, and John B. Ora,
and daughter of Excelsior, Mimi.
and Rev. Tourtellot of Hudson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14
HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

School opened last Monday in the
grades with full attendance.
Leonard Frey has enrolled as a
member of the Freshman class.
This brings the total number en-
rolled up to 40.
Before a special assembly last
Thursday the football boys were
presented with the High school let
ter. The presentation was made
by Mr.. Almy, who gave a very inter-
esting talk to the school on the re-
ward of athletics. The following
boys received letters: Elmer Wigen,
Thor Severson, Ed. Rock, Burton
Beebe, Chas. Hunter. Bion Elliott,
Neal Smith. Walter Nordby, Ed.
N | s 0 n, Archie Morrow, Roland
Badger and Leonard Moline.
The rhetorical program last Mon
day Was we'll attended by friends of
the school aid was very we'll rem
dered. The feature of the program
was debate, Resolved, That the
Federal government should own
and operate the railroads." won by
the affirmative. The judges were
Prof. Karges, Rev. Bird and Miss
Williams. A scene from Hamlet by
group of Freshmen also deserves
special mention.
The girls of the Ganeshoah Camp
Fire were entertained at Hare and
Hound chase given by the girls of
the Mineyataha Camp. The start
was made from the High school
and traversed across country to the
nome OF Miss Helen Hanson, wheIe
refreshments were served by the
Mlneyatah Camp.
For the first time in two years the
High sChooi is to have q Boys Gle
club 1t is rare thing for high
school TO have sufficient talent TO
organize a Gee Club, but the dem
onstrat1on last Monday afternoon
was a fine success in every way
Mrs. Almy's work in the training
deserves special mention.
The text books are being exam
ined This week preparatory to being
returned.
Helen Dawson and Gladys Hunt,
or were both taken to st. Barnabas
Hospital in Minneapolis last week
cor operations Their speedy re
covery is hoped for by all the stu.
dents.
Mr.. Amy stated at last Wendes-
day mornings assembly that at
enhance upon lecture course mum
oers is part of ones education.
Baldwin cancelled the basketball
game with the local High next Fri
1ay as they are unable to get the
aall at that place. The team will
journey to Hudson Saturday and
play Galahad on their floor instead.
The boys who will make the trip
are Captain Walter Nordby, Leonard
Moline, Ed Nelson, Ed Rock, Archie
Morrow, Roland Badger and NeaI
Smith.
The first of the inter-class bias.
ketball games started last Wednes
day after school I b t Seniors
played the Juniors and the Sophie
nores the Freshmen
The girls nsed the new gym last
Friday night under the direction OF
Miss Smith.
The seven members of the basket
extend their thanks for the courtesy
shown by the Normal school in pre-
senting them season tickets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14
(First publication January Ia, 1881
Probate Notice

STATE OF WISCONSIN,-Cou Court for
Pierce County.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at the special
term of the County Court to be held in and for
said county. at the County Court Room In the
village of Ellsworth in said county on the 2nd
TUESDAY (beng the 9th day. of February,
A. ID. 1914. at 10 o'clock q. M, the folio wing
matter will be heard and considered:
The application of Frances Baker to adj
init to probate the last Will and Testament
of Henry McRoIie late of the City OF River
Falls in said County. deceased, and for letters
restamentary thereon to be issued to Chris N.
Wiger of the City of River lis
Dated January z, A. d. 1914
BY order of the Court,
ALLEN p. WELD, County Judge
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14
(First publication Dec. 81, l9l4.)
Notice of Final Settlem ent and
Assignment
w. r. KNOWLES,
Plaintiffs Attorney.

STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
Pierce county.-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at regular
term of the County Court to be held in and
for said county, at the County Court room in
the village of Ellsworth in said county. on the
first Tuesday (being the End day. of February
A D. 1915, at 10 O'Clock a. M. the following
matter will be heard and considered:
The application of G. N Wiger, administ ratio
of the will of Robert Mcmillan late of the
city OF River Falls in said county, deceased. for
the examination and allowance or the final ac-
count Of his administration. and for the assign
ment of the residue of the estate of Robert M c.
MILAN. deceased to such other persons as are
by law entitled to the same.
Dated Dec. 30, 1914.
BY order of the Court,
ALLEN p. WELD, County Judge
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14
REPORT OF THE CONDITION OF
THE
FARMERS 6 NERO ANTS
STATE BANK

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION.)
Located at River Falls. State of Wisconsin, at
the close OF business on the 3lSt day of
December, 1914, pursuant to call by the
Commissioner of Banking.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts, ......S431 1855 1e
Overdrafts. Observation-Disclosures. 1883 81
Furniture and fixtures 162 q
Due from Approved Reserve Banks. .058 25
Due from other Banks. ............ 1855 A
Checks on other banks and cash items 4,7O6 OF
Cash on hand, Observation-Disclosures. 12,708 ~
TOTAL s5O2,See 70
LIABILITIES.
Capital stock paid in,................s 5000 90
Surplus fund.-. 1900 90
Undivided profits. 49,. .........n... $40 05
Individual Deposits subject to check, 174,446 70
Time certificates OF deposit. -. 269,S7O 80
Notes and bill re-discounted 80. -. 1900 90
TOTAL s5o2,3e6 20
STATE OF WISCONSIN, "a
COUNaY OF PIERCE, 90
l. C. N. wiger, Cashier of the above named
bank, do solemnly swear that the foregoing
statement is true to the best of my knowledge
and belief. C. ". WIGER
[sEAL1 Cashier.
correct. Attest:
F x Knobel, @. w Chinook,
Directors.
subscribed and sworn to before me this 9Th
day of January. 1915.
JAY II. GRIMM.
Notary Public.
NV commission expires February 10th 1917
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

To the Tax Payers of Kinnickin-
mic: | will be at the First National
Bank in River Falls on Mondays,
Wednesdays and Saturdays of each
week in January to collect the taxes
of the town.
T.. K. DEANS
Town Treasurer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14

To the Tax Payers of the Town
of River Falls: | will be at Lund S
Hardware store on Wednesdays and
Saturdays of each week to receive
taxes for the Town of River Falls.
VIM. T. MARTIN
Town Treasurer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14

Joe Caffrey of Hammond motoreo
down to Henry O'Brien's Sunday.
Mrs. Charles Everson spent Sun
day with Mrs. Neil Clouse.
Mrs. Neil Clouse and daug hter
Winnie spent Friday ia Roberts.
Oluf Gustafson is spending the
winter ia the country
Nels Nelson is on the sick list.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14
TRIMBELLR
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

Peleg A. Griffin, a pioneer of
Pierce and ST. Croix counties and
| for number of years resident of
this town, died recently at the home
of his daughter, Mrs. c. F. Atkin-
son, in Burnett county.
John Swanson, Town Treasurer,
will be at Beddall's store to receive
taxes on Tuesdays, Jan. 18th and
26sh.
Mrs. Wn. fluff of Hudson is here
for few weeks visit with friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. w. Cernelisop
have recently purchased a home In
Moscow, Idaho
The tax roll for this year is over
81 900 less than il was last year.
The state taxes charged to this
town are 1889 II less this year
than last. The following is a state
ment of taxes levied ia this town
for 1914:
Regular state taxes S 1887 48
Special state charges 800 So
Taxes charged by county S a.
County tax 1l9l 81
Courthouse tax 454 l8
Special highway taxes 500 "a
Special bridge taxes us Os
County school tax 1915 Is
School Dist. loan Dist. Ne 1913 90
Christianson state aid bridge 300 90
Spring Brook county . 500 90
Swanson q 500 90
General bridge fund 700 90
General town fund 600 90
Poor fund SO 90
Weed tax so Oo
High school tuition 1872 00
School district taxes 1856 81
Highway taxes 1927 "a
Poll taxes sos 90
Over-run of tax roll 2 IA
Income taxes SIS 90
Total S l5046 Is
!. + 1. i: So
+
= PLEASANT VALLEY i.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14
Hot Water
Bottles All
FREEMAN'S DRUG
STORE.
First publication Dec. 10, 1911.
SUMMONS

SUMMONS
STATE OF WISCONSIN, In Circuit Court for
Pierce County.
Emil CariSch. doing business under the name
of @. Carisch Son,
Plaintiff,
merton Wilhelm, Defendant
The State of Wisconsin, To the said defend
ant:
You are hereby summon
to appear within twenty days after the service
OF this summons exclusive of the day of SER
vice. and defend the above entitled action in
the court aforesaid; and in case of your failure
to do so, judgment will be rendered against
you according to the demand of this complaint
of which copy is herewith srved upon YOU
WHITE q SKOGMO PLAINTIFFS attorney
+. y. address, River Falls. Pierce County, Wis
conSn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14
PIERCE COUNTY SCHOOL DATA

Pierce county has 7,146 children
between the ages of and 20 years
of age. and 1921 or $50 per cent. of
them attend school, according to a
recent census bulletin. The data
contained In the report relates to
the year 1910 and has only recently
been made public. The distribu-
ton, by age groups, and the num-
Der attending school is as follows:
Age Total number In school
60 1891 1851
1914 PATS 1854
15-17 1850 Sol
1920 1882 215
The Munson house dresses are
now on display at Norsengs'.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14
COUNCIL PROCEEDIN GS

Council Chamber, City of River Falls,
January z. 1915.
Regular meeting of the Common Council.
Council called to order at eight OcOck p.
M, Mayor Stiles in the chair. Aldermen pres
ent, Broweu Carisch and Elertson. Absent,
Ostness.
Minutes OF the meeting Of December 18th
and of special meeting of December 23rd read
and approved.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1915-01-14

them manfor man in every instance
and the score was 7 to 9 in favor of
the visitors. At the opening of the
second period three or four lucky
shots from the center of the floor
appeared to put the locals TO rout,
and from then on it was easy sail
ing tor Hamline. The final score
vas 26 to 8.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08
CLAIMS STATUTES GOVERNING LIGHTING SWITCHES vloLAT.
 ED BY J., L. c. 6 E. R. R.
TO TRY ONE CASE AS A TEST
The State Also Charges Company With 365 MisdemeanorssFor Fail. ure to Erect and Maintain Shel-
 ter to Protect Employees.
Jonesbore

Jonesboro = Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Fred Mullipix filed in the Circuit Court 31 civil penalty suits against the Jones' boro, Lake City and Eastern Railroad It is charged that the road operated trains at night without placing red and green lights on the switches. The penalty is $100 for each offense.
 Also there were filed A suits of tie same character, charging the defend ant with failure to place and maintain blocks in the frogs and guard rails of A switches, for which the penalty is $25 for each judgment received. The state also charges the railroad com pany with 365 misdemeanors for fail ure to erect and maintain at Jones' boro shelter to protect employees in the repair and construction of equip ment Each day is a separate offense. By agreement between the attorneys, one case will be tried as test.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08
STATEMENT SHOWS sa.oae, ,e6s.42 RECEIVED; s2.ss3, ,s69.77
 PAID OUT.
BALANCE ON HAND S54, ,768
The Quarter Was the Largest in the States History, According to the Records in the Treasurer's
 Office.

Little Rock The report of State Treasurer R. t41. Mcdaniel for the third quarter of 1915. which ended September 30 shows a cash balance in the treasury of $174.- 055.80, none of which can be paid on general revenue warrants outstanding There is $7,461.02 in the general reve- nue fund not drawn from the appro- priation made for the expenses of the Legislature, but this cannot be used for any other purpose. During tho quarter, S3,038, ,66S.42 was paid into the treasury, but all was paid out before the end except s54,76S.65, none Of which is in the general revenue fund The quarter was the largest in the states history, according to records in the treasurer's office.
 The balances in each fund at the close of the quarter were:
 General revenue, $7,461.02: common school, $2,3S6.14; state capital; $t1.- 595.S2; permanent school, $5,21203; cash, S1,610,990 (funding bonds an coupons; Forest reserve, $1,963.02; veterinary fund, $2,310; highways i'm provement, S5,363.5S; bank fund, s51S.74; Confederate pension, $149,- 546.63; sinking, $11,23399; fertilizer, s14,435.94 U. of A endowment, s3,- 673.75; cattle tick fund, $1,5476S. N. E. District, $2,095.15; teachers fund, $3,55049.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

An adjustment of the disagreement between the Penitentiary Commission and the Linwood and Auburn Levee District regarding the building of a new levee through the stare farm was reached at meeting at Warner. Those attending were: John T. Bur- kett J. V Ferguson and ]. A. Brad- sher composing the commission; JacK Bernhardt, aetorney, and c G. Price, engineer for the Levee Board; Attor- ney General Wallace Davis. who rep resented the commission, ar1 Major H. N. Pharr, engineer of the S. Francis Levee Board, consulting enCi- neer for the commission. Under the agreement the levee is to be built as originally planned with a saving to the state of approximately 2,50O acres and the commission will receive the s40,000 contract for building the levee. The suit brought by the Leyee Board to have part of the state farm condemned prior to building the new tevee is to be dismissed. It is pend- ing in the Supreme Court.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

Willis Whitaker, one of the leaders in charge of the movement looking to a local option election in Bowie county, Texas, announced that the committee had decided to de- fer the proposed election until next March. He said that the people at DelSalb and New Boston and other DOT. tions of the west end of the county are anxious for an immediate election. but that political conditions in Tex. arkana are so complicated that it would nor be wise to bring up the Ii. quor issue until other questions arc settled.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

Montgomery county again will vote on the question of removing the coun. ty seat from Mt. Ida to Womble on November IS, County Judge J. B. Kel- ly at Mt. Ida having granted the peti. tion of the Womble constituents.
 The petitioners feel sure that if cleo tions are held in all townships Won ble will win, as it lacked only q yotee of majority in the recent election. in which three townships did not vote
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

The suit to test the governors ve- toes was brought by John H. Page, commissioner of mines, manufactures and agriculture, against State Audi tor M. F. Dickinson. It asked that MT. Dickinson be required to issue a warrant for $10 on the postage fund appropriated for the Department of Mines, Manufactures and Agriculture, on the allegation that the item was not legally vetoed through the failure of the governor to file with the seere- tary of state proclamation setting forth his reasons for the veto Items totaling approximately $600,000 were vetoed by Governor Hays in the same manner. The state alleges that pro clamation is not required where only a part of an appropriation bill Is ve- toed
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

That the Jackson County Fair Asso- citation will have the most successful meet of any event since the organiza. tion of the association, now is assured says Manager H. c. Sanders, who has large list of applicants for entry blanks, rules and regulations. There will be a better agricultural, horticul- tural and livestock exhibit than has heretofore graced Exhibition Hall.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08
SHORT ARKANSAS ITEMS.

Byron s. Butler of Murfreesboro has been experimenting with intensive farming on three-acre tract He al- ready has gathered 75 bushels of corn from the three acres and expects a further yield of 75 bushels of peanuts, 30 bushels of peas and three tons of hay. The aggregate money return will be about $60 an acre.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

The White county quorum court is expected to appropriate sufficient money at it's next session to erect a near Pangburn. The last quorum court appropriated $5,0O0 for this purpose, but the scrip sells so far below par that the appropriation was insuffi- cient.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08
FOR HURRIED READERS.

Sergt. Henry Fredeman, U. s. A, captain quartermaster assigned to the Arkansas National Guard, returned from Fort Totten, near New York city, where he was retired from the ser vice after 30 years in the army AL though on the retired list, he will con tinue his duties in the Guard in the office of Mai. w. c. Bradford, adju. tant. Sergeant Fredeman enlisted in the army at the age of IT and has served through several Indian cam paigns, the Spanish-American war and Philippine revolt, the Boxer uprising and in many minor campaigns.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

The Farmers Mutual Live Stock Benefit Association of Fayetteville filed articles of incorporation. The corporation proposes to secure by CO., operation mutual protection from death of the live stock of it's members cn mutual assessment plan.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

The Lee County Farmers and Mer- chants Congress will meet at Mari anna October IA. There will be colt show on the public square. On the same day the Lee County Stock Grow CTS Association will be organized.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

The case of E. P. Paschal vs w w. Swepston ct al; appealed from Crit tenden Chancery Court, involves the validity of a drainage district in Crit tendent county. There was variance in the boundaries of the district as published in the warning order an the district as established by the Coun- ty Court. Because of this error the Supreme Court ruled that the Chan cery Court had no jurisdiction and reversed the judgment.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

Dr. Harry w. Crane, instructor of psychology in Ohio State University and a representative of the United States Eugenic Record Office, arrived in Little Rock to begin a survey of the conditions and needs of the feeble minded in Arkansas.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

September's daily temperatures av- eraged 2.9 degrees above normal, ac- cording to the monthly report released by Section Director H. s. Cole. How ever, several daily minimum marks were low, the lowest being 51 degrees recorded at a. m. on the 22d.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

Outstanding state warrants at the close of business stood at $S2,6S0.50, more than S164,0O0 less than on Octo- Der 5, 1914. October 5, 1914, they amounted to $257649.S5. October 15. 1913, the date of the first record kept of outstanding state warrants, there was outstanding $253,079.91.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

J. R. lobe, deputy state treasurer, left for St. Louis, where he is to visit several friends before going to ,hc Panama-Pacific Exposition.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

The McGehee Headlight, a weekly newspaper, which was discontinued several months ago, has changed hands and resumed publication. H. R. Downey is editor and owner. The office has been moved to the Kimpel building, on Front street.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

United States Senator Joe T. Rob inson of Lonoke said he does not be- lieve the president will call a special session of the Senate. q see no oc- casion for a special session." he said.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

Governor Hays reduced the fines of Richard and Wylie Estes of Nevada county, convicted of malicious mis- chief in July, from S150 to $50 and the costs. The governor also issued another proclamation relieving Louis Kohler of Logan county from paying a fine of $50 for selling native wine. Kohler was convicted in August.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

A religious argument between three ministers and their followers on tie depot platform at Mena grew so warm that the police interfered in order to avert an unpleasant termination.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

Several cattle, bitten by mad dog at North Sawba, near Blytheville, also went mad and kept the nerves of the neighborhood on edge with their low ing until they died few days after ward
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

Governor Hays issued deficiency proclamation authorizing the State Highway Commission to spend $5,000 for preliminary surveys and estimates on proposed roads. The amount will be sufficient to survey the $50 miles for which requests have been received, according to State Highway Engineer Hugh R. Carter.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

The municipal waterworks plant at DeQueen was established February 15, 1910, at cost of $24,0OO. A recent report shows the outstanding indebt- edness at present to be $16,OOO.
The Pulaskian., 1915-10-08

Civil service examinations for as- sistant observers in the United States Weather Bureau will be held at Little Rock and Fort Smith on October 13.