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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1916-05-11
METHODIST NOTES

The girls of the Protheon class will
act as reception committee at the
Mothers Day services. The invi-
tation is especially cordial to those
who have been shut in during the
winter months and conveyances will
be provided for any who so desire.
The Junior Standard Bearers will
hold candy sale at Hamilton's gro
Gerry store. Saturday p. M, May Is.
The money raised is for the support
of missionary on the zone Day
Only" plan. The Eau Claire Dist
riot is assigned the month Of May
for this work.
The w. F. M. S. meets with Mrs.
D. V. Dawson Thurs. May Is. All
ladies of the Church are invited to
attend this meeting. If you are in
terested come. If you are not in
terested come and get interested in
this greatest work of the church for
women. Topic: The Hidden Leaven.
Leaders: Mrs. Baker, Miss Worth
ington.
The Brotherhood held its last
meeting for the year Monday eve
ming. The Ladies of the Aid Socie-
ty were their guests and were very
pleasantly entertained. About ore
hundred sat down to the tables en-
joying bountifullunch interspersed
with a feeling Of good fellowship
and cheer. A short program con-
sisting of songs by the male quar-
tet and readings by Prof. Davidson
were much enjoyed. Merriment pre-
vailed till a reasonable hour for adj
journment when the ladies made
their adieu leaving the men to
wash dishes and further prove their
efficiency as hosts.
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BAPTIST CHURCH

Next Sunday is Mothers Day. Let
us show our appreciation Of our
mothers by wearing a white flower
in their memory, a white carnation
preferred. A special Mothers Day
service in the morning at 11:O0. Sub
ject, Woman Sphere"
10:OO-Sunday school. The trick
box will be explained.
7:O0-B. Y. P. u.
8:O0-Evening service, "A Good
Motto"
The young people of the church
will have a moonlight tramp and
weiner roast next Sat. night. Meet
at the parsonage as soon as possible.
Fl. Fl. SAVAGE. Pastor.
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Goca/ and Personal
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VIM. PIERCE is quite seriously ill.
w. E. Tubbs was home over Sun
day.
Spring pigs for sale. F. D. Pierce
& Son.-adv.
Carl Dahl of Baldwin visited in
the city Sunday.
Buy corsets next week. Read
Stewards ad.- adv.
Atty. w. G. Haddow was out from
Ellsworth yesterday.
Mrs. j. w. Crabtree visited in the
Twin Cities over Sunday.
Gus Rasmussen transacted bust
ness in Saltwater yesterday.
PLANET Jr." Garden tools, best on
earth at Lund's Hardware. adv.
0. w. Newcomb is building a new
porch onto his residence on Fourth
street.
FOR SALE-I wish to sell my res
idence, corner of Second and Spring
streets. F. A. Howe. adv.
Mrs. E. H. Badger left for Chica-
go Wednesday for visit of several
days with friends and relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Krauth and
Mr.. and Mrs. Wheeler Green motor
ed to Hudson Monday in the for
mer S car.
The high wind Sunday night
threatened to break the long flag
pole in Main street park and it was
deemed safer to take it down than
risk an accident. The gale contin-
ued throughout the night and
all day Monday, filling the air with
dust clouds that almost obscured the
sun. Tuesday was more calm, but
yesterday the dust storm was worse
than ever.
A horse belonging to Ole Christen-
son became frightened during the
minstrel parade this noon and ran
from in front of Lund's harness
shop, where it was tied, across Main
street onto the side walk at Allard's
store, badly smashing up the buggy.
Although the horse dashed at full
speed through the throng of young
sters who were following the band,
no one was injured.
Specialists in ginseng culture, Of
which there are a number in Wis
consin, will be interested in a bulle-
tin of the United States department
Of Agriculture to be published this
year. The information contained in
this bulletin is of a practical nature,
and is based upon research and OBJ
servations carried on in cooperation
with the Bureau Of Plant Industry
at points in New York, Ohio, and
Wisconsin. One Of the joint authors
is J. w. Brann of the College of
Agriculture, University of Wiscon-
sin. The work in Wisconsin was
done largely in the vicinity Of An
tigo, Langlade county, which is the
center of commercial ginseng pro-
duction in this state.
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MACDOWELL CLUB.

The last meeting of the year of
the Mcdowell Club will be held
Tuesday evening, May 5, at the
Congregational church at 8 O'Clock.
Music lovers are invited to attend.
A business meeting will be held at
7:30 to which members are request
ed to be prompt.
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Eat more of Shepard's honey.

Eat more of Shepard's honey.
Everett Fuller visited in Hudson
today.
Suits reduced at Stewards See
ad.-adv.
Earl Hunter visited in Menomonie
over Sunday.
Mrs. Margaret Mclean visited in
Hudson yesterday.
Miss Gladys Hunter visited friends
in Ellsworth Monday.
Carl Guggisburg Of Roberts visit
ed in the city yesterday.
Mrs. VIM. Walker visited with rel
atives in Ellsworth Friday.
Atty. J. H. Grimm was a business
visitor in Hudson yesterday.
Mrs. John Deiss visited in st. Paul
few days the first of the week.
Get your lawnmowers sharpened
NOW. Thomson will do it.-adv.
Mr.. and Mrs. Marion Keith of
Hudson visited in the city over Sun
day.
FOR SALE-A surrey and har-
ness. Mrs. L. Spalding, So. Main
street. lady.
F. A. Howe is having the large
barn back Of his house remodeled to
bungalow.
Newest novelties in sport coats
and wash skirts arrived today at
Stewards adv.
TO RENT-Nebish Lodge at IL
waco Springs. Apply to Ilw c o
Springs Co., River Falls, Wis.
Meade Carruthers arrived from
North Dakota last Friday, called
here by the death Of his father.
Owing to illness John Howard has
not been able to attend to his violin
classes this week, but expects to re-
sumo his work Monday.
Miss Lizzie Mcmillan returned
home last evening from visit of
several months with relatives at
Kansas City, Mo, and Garrett, Kan.
Steven BroWell has been making
extensive improvements on his place
on North Main street. He has built
fine large concrete porch to his
house and cement walks to the
street.
FOR SALE wish to sell my res
idence, corner Of Second and Spring
streets. House is thoroughly mod
ern-2 lots will sell for part down
and balance in monthly payments if
desired, or will take small proper
ty in exchange. f. A. We.-adv.
Chas. w. Schofeld of River Falls
has been engaged as principal of
Hammond high school for the COM
ing year. Mr.. Schoield comes high
" recommended by members of the
River Falls Normal faculty and we
feel that the school board is fortu-
nate in procuring man of such
standing. Hammond News.
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METHODIST CHURCH

1O:30-Appropriate observance of
Mothers day.
11:45-Sunday school.
Junior League.
7:00-Epworth League.
8:00-Regular evening service.
G.. A. BIRD. Pastor.
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CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our apprecia-
ton and thanks to our friends and
neighbors who so kindly showed
their sympathy and assisted US in
our recent sad bereavement; also for
the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Gust Linden
Mr.. and Mrs. Allen Herstrum
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At The Churches
SWEDISH MISSION

SWEDISH MISSION
Services at Mann Valley church
1920 in the forenoon and at the city
church 2::30 in the afternoon.
G. Arvidson, Pastor
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
National Union Councils.

Mckinley Council. No. 992, held a meet
Ing Friday evening at Washington Hall,
President Jesse B. X Lee presiding. The
committee on excursions promised a sue
cessful event on August 9, at Marshall
Hail.
After the regular order of business
the council served refreshments TO its
members and visiting friends. Among
those present were ex-president of the
cabinet, F. A. Strickrott, Vice Presi-
dent Thomas P. Ryan, Speaker ]. Harry
Jones, Harry r. Christie, president of
Government Printing Office Council, Jesse
b. X. Lee and other prominent members
Of the council.
Bancroft Council met on Thursday
evening with a good attendance for a
midsummer meeting After business was
finished refreshments were served.
There is a ruuor that a Irritation is
going on between Washington and Dahl
gren Councils with a view of consolida-
ton. This would seem to be a good
move.
The regular meeting of the cabinet was
held Monday, July 81. with a large at
tendance. President F. Z. Ferguson, to-
gether with Senators w. D. Brown and
D. v. Chisholm were present These
three officers returned a few days age
from the meeting of the Senate at Mack
inac Island. Mich, where the supreme
body was in session for a week.
Much important legislation was enact.
ed, and the above friends gave the cabi.
net a full report of the Senate's proceed
ings. The report was a most favorable
! one, and all branches of the order
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

! This is a favorable time for entertain
ments OF every sort Dinners have
lucky sign.
Music is subject to a rule that promises
great benefits and popularity. The year
should develop new interest in concerts,
operas and artists
Hotelkeepers. confectioners, milliners
and modistes should benefit greatly while
this conhguration prevails.
There is a lucky sign for new friend
ships, especially those begun between
persons Of opposite sex.
The sea threatens disasters for the end
Of this month and England may suffer
greatly.
II is held TO be an unfortunate swsy
for seeking positions or promotions
Public exchequers in all the countries
Of the world will continue TO be drained
for many months. II is prophesied.
The mayor Of a great city in the United
States will be discredited and scandals
will attract national attention.
AstroiOgers read for the national elec,
ton surprises and political phenomena
Warning is given TO candidates OF ala
parties that women should be placsted,
for they will WELD power. the seers de-
clare.
Persons whose birthdste Il is should
beware OF accident. Speculation will be
unlucky. Business may be exceedingly
perpleHing. Those who are employed
should be cautious
Children born on this day may meet
with many troubles in business. They
may be too fond Of pleasure TO saNs
money.
OCopyTirht. 1851
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

members and visitors will assemble at
the residence of Vice Grand Mrs. Kate
Osborn FALL 2245 Rhode Island ave-
nue. northeast. and hold a lawn fete
for the benefit of the lodge fund.
Ruth Lodge, No. 2. has in waiting a
large number of candidates for the
degree, and the degree team, under
the direction of Past Grand Louise
Mays will confer the degree at the
meeting tomorrow evening. Members
are requested to be present promptly
at o'clock. Past Noble Grand Annie
e. Colman, the recording secretary, is
reported as having met a serious acci-
dent, but is improving at last reports.
At the next meeting of Dorcas Re-
bekah Lodge, No. 4, Past Noble Grand
Josephine Beahm. of New Orleans, will
be present and give an account of the
growth and work of the Rebekah
lodges in the Southern city.
At the last meeting Miss Edith Lin
quist, of Chicago, was present and
gave a very interesting account of the
work done in the Rebekah lodges of
Chicago and Illinois. Secretary Eliza
beth Carter read a letter from Sergt
Howard Walthers. a member of Dor
cas- Lodge, but now with the Distric,
of Columbia National Guard at Bisbee,
Ariz.
The lodge unanimously voted to send
Sergt Walthers a serving kit. which
he stated was badly needed in camp.
The annual moonlight trip on the
river will be given on Thursday even
ing, September Z, on the steamer ST.
Johns. The excursion is in charge of
Post Noble Grands Mrs. Eva Schalsa.
chairman; Mrs. Annie Cole, and Mrs.
Josie Ison.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
. Knights of Columbus.

Last Wednesday the committee in
charge of the outing to Chesapeake
Beach. with all the orphans Of the local
Catholic institutions as guests of the
Fourth Degree Assembly, met Mt the call
of Chairman C. w. Auginbaugh. Final
plans for the outing. which will take
place August 16, were discussed.
The sixth dancing party of the sea son
was held last evening at the Columbus
Country Club with a large number of
members and their guests attending.
All arrangements for the entertainment
of the three hundred visiting Knights Vt
Columbus and their ladies from Chicago
are completed. On Tuesday the local
knights will be in charge tour of
public buildings will be made in the
morning, with trip to Mt. Vernon, Ar
lington and Fort Myer In the afternoon.
Dinner will be served at the Columbus
Country Club, followed by dancing.
. The following members of the Country
Club are in charge of the dinner to the
visitors: Dr. J. R. Biggs, ]. B. Mccain,
F. J. P. Cleary. J. D. Powers, G. A.
Daddy, H. F. Dolan, Blaine Fitzgerald,
S. H. Hates, w. NJ. Walsh, ]. Wahler,
E. Rickenbacker, A. w. Brand, z. ].
Cunningham, H. Spicer. Bernard Ftz-
gerald, L. e. Dolan. NJ F. Meyers, r.
Marvin. J. p. Tezans-1 / c. Msrkling. c.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06

throughout the entire jurisdiction was re-
ported TO be in a prosperous condition
The committee on the Hospital Bed
Fund had its first meeting Tuesday night
at headquarters. They went over the
work connected with the excursion that
was held at Chesapeake Beach on July
S, last From the returns thus far in
the committee is satisfied that the ex-
cursion will yield a handsome sum for
the Hospital Bed Fund Association. The
committee desires to thank all the friends
Of the National Union who so generously
supported this project. The committee
consisted of Friends Elmer johnson,
Frank T. Tracy, John E. Hogan, Jas. A.
Williams, ]. Elliot Wright. w. W. White,
William ]. O'Brien. o. W. Hammond
william Gutshall. W. H Vessels, J. T.
Madden, T. P. Ryan, c. D. Shreve, Elmer
Webster, l. G. Gardiner and J. Harry
Jones.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
The Maccabees.
Calendar.

National Tent, No. !. meets Monday, August T.
in old Masonic Temple: Ansoostia. No Z. meets
in Masonic Hail. Anacostia.
Tuesday, August g. Mount Vernon Tent, No. 4,
meets in Masonic Temple. Eighth and streets
northeast; Brightwood Tent. No. s. meets IN Macca-
bee Hall. Brghtwood.
Thursday. August TO- District Tent. No. 8, meets
in its hall. -Four s-haf and streets southwest
Sir Knight Henry J. Brelau, of Ma
tional Tent, No. l. has the sympathy OF
the officers and members in the death
Of his wife, which occurred week before
last. Following that. when taking his
mother back to her home in Baltimore.
he met with an accident, breaking his
collar bone and is now in a hospital in
Baltimore.
Mount Vernon Tent, No. 4, lost two
members during the last week. Sir
knight Conover. who died after an illness
of more than two years, and Sir knight
Moss, after an illness of about two
weeks
The joint Maccabee outing committee,
held a well attended meeting last Wednes-
day night, at old Masonic Temple. and
heard report from the several subcom-
mittees on the beach excursion.
The ladies will exhibit the degree
team in their well-planned drill. and
the knights will produce an exemplifica-
ton of their degree, in full dress uni
form.
The two branches of the Maccabees.
the ladies and the knights have united
on an excursion for the purpose of rails
ing a revenue to add to the comfort of
the widows and orphans of deceased
members, and as is the custom. remem-
Der the children around Christmas time.
The entire committee will meet the
NIGHT nj he No
sonic Temple, ladies reception room, to
hear final reports.
Sir knight w w. Adamson, jr., of
Mount Vernon Tent. No. 4, is chair
man of the ticket committee of that
tent
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
Knights Of Pythias.

LODGES.
Monday-Amaranth. No. .. business; Century. No.
90 work.
Tuesday-webster, No. 7; Excelsior, No "A;
Capital. No "a. and Myrtle. No. 25. business
wednesdAy-Mount Vernon. No. S. Hermions. No.
L; Union, No. T. and Columbia No. d, business.
Thursday-Harmony. No. 2. business
Friday-syracusans, No. 10. business; Rathbons-
Superior No. .. called of.
UNIFORM RANK.
wednesday-Monthly assembly.
PYTHIAN SISTERS.
wednesday-Friendship Temple. No. g. initiation.
Fhday-Rathbone Temple. No. g. initiation
Century Lodge, No. 30. which holds its
convention tomorrow night has a num-
Der due for the ranks. and may have
work. Past Chancellor Sam Price, who
sprained his ankle recently. while re-
turning from Camp Ordway, Is reported
to be recovering rapidly.
Calanthe Lodge, No II, has announced
meeting for August IS, to vote for the
proposed consolidation with Harmony
Lodge. 81.
Keeper of Records and Seal George A.
McComas has returned from a brief va
cation spent at Sherwood, Md.
w. H. Mcfarland, of syracusians
d
days ago at the steel plant at Giesboro,
Md. is reported to be improving at
Providence Hospital
The Kimball celebration, being ar
ranged by Rathbone-Superior Lodge, No.
%, was informally discussed at a meet
ing OF officers Friday night. The date will
be announced at the next convention of
the lodge, August %. The lodge has
voted a donation and indicated a desire
to take part in the Dunn celebration to
be held Friday. October 6. Rathbone-
Superior Lodge is planning to take active
part in the celebrations.
The funeral of Past Chancellor Frank
Scott, OF Excelsior Lodge, No. IA, who
died Monday, was held Thursday with
Pythian honors. Mr.. Scott had been i'll
but a few weeks.
Grand Master at Arms James n. Kline
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
Masonic Activities.

Anticipating the election OF Edward 3.
Scnid as supreme monarch Of the Mystic
Order Of Yelled Prophets Of the En-
chanted Realm, a fun-making, good rel
lowship organization composed OF MAS
ter Masons by the Supreme Counch at
its meeting in this city next year. WASH
ington Centennial Lolge. Of which MI
Schmid is a member, at its communlca-
ton last Wednesday night authorized the
master to appoint a committee OF twenty
five members Of the lodge to be known
as the Ed Schmid supreme monarch COM
mittee Of Washington Centennial Lodge,
No. II. F. A. A NJ.
This committee will act as his escort
during the council meeting.
As a further honor to Mr.. Schmid the
lodge will confer the Master Mason de-
gree on September % at $50 p. m, fol-
lowing which a German feast will be
spread in the banquet hall of the Ma
sonic Temple, which will be followed by
an entertainment. The Worshipful Mas
ters' Association of 1916 will be invited to
confer the degree, and the master and
members of the German lodge (Arminius).
will be asked to attend as special guests.
The Grotto.
Under the direction Of Deputy Grand
Monarch Edward S. Schmid, Kallipolis
Grotto will conduct the services at the
Masonic and Eastern Star Home on Sun
day, August 90 Rev. Hugh T. Steven
son will conduct the religious service,
the Grotto Band will furnish music and
Prophet Charles A. Stevens, director Of
the Glee Club, will have charge of the
vocal numbers.
Chief Justice ]. S. Goldsmith, chair
man Of the Grotto excursion to Chesa-
peake Beach, on August 23 announces
that his committee has nearly completed
the program for that event.
Among the special features will be a
parade Of the excursionists, of which
moving pictures will be made; a band
concert by the Grotto Band. an exhibition
drill by the Grotto Drill Corps, an en-
tertainment on the pavilion, athletic con-
tests, aquatic sports, ox-cart rides, pie
eating contest, grotesque comicaIties by
members Of the Glee Club, and perplex-
ing contests for the ladies.
Chairman Goldsmith requests the COM
mitteemen and others interested in
the excursion to meet with him next
Wednesday evening at 712 Twelfth street
northwest.
A business meeting OF the Grotto Drill
Corps was held last Monday evening at
Builders Exchange Hall and permanent
organization was effected, with twenty
six members. Ohcers elected were: Cap
tain, P. V. Keating, first lieutenant, Lloyd
Hinman; second lieutenant, Harry Tay-
lor. Capt Keating named Dr. A H
Staples as paymaster. H. J. Simmons as
adjutant, Clarence Schmid. color sergeant;
H. H. Williams, first sergeant; Elmer Q.
Wood, second sergeant.
After the meeting the drill corps acted
as host to the Grotto Band and officers
Of the Grotto.
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
Walnut Trees.

The region in which the victorious Rus
slams are now pursuing the SUltan's brok-
en- armies is noted, among other things
for its fine walnut trees, which not only
provide much OF the oil used by the Ar
penians during their long fasts. but also
much Of the walnut veneer used in lurui-
ture making. The trees develop very larEs
woody eNcrescences OF knots. the grain
and nothing Of which are very beautiful
ana thes sre sought for by furniture
manufacturers from all over Europe. For
tunately the removal OF the growth does
not kill the tree, the bark growing again
over the uncovered portion Of the trunk
London Chronicle
The Washington herald., 1916-08-06
NEWS AND GOSSIP OF WASHINGTON FRATERNAL CIRCLE

will be a regular feature of each meet
ing during the remainder of the term.
A large number of members were in at
tendance at the last meeting and two
degrees were conferred by competitive
teams. Visiting members from several
foreign jurisdictions were present. Past
Grand Master John H. Wood reported the
Department Degree team would be ready
to confer the degrees in the near future.
Central Lodge, No. /, will take up de-
gree work at their next meeting and
will continue each meeting during the
term in comforting degrees upon appli-
cants which have been reported by the
application committee to the lodge. Past
Grand Oscar o. Daumer is preparing a
history of the lodge which will be ready
for publication in November. Central
Lodge is the Oldest lodge of the jurisdic-
tion. having been instituted by Grand
Sire Wildey soon after the establishing
OF the order in the United States.
On Wednesday evening Harmony Lodge
will make final arrangements for its ex-
curston to Chesapeake Beach, on Thurs
day. August 10. All proceeds of the ex-
cursion will be contributed to the benefit
OF Odd Fellows Home Fund. Past Grand
Thomas j. Gates, chairman of the COM
mlttee on arrangements, will submit the
completed program covering the special
features and amusements. -
The general degree stan will assist the
degree team OF Excelsior Lodge, No. II,
confer the degree upon two candidates
on Thursday evening. Noble Grand NJ
II. Friedman is reported as recovering
from serious accident received in an
automobile collision at Chester, Pa Dur
ing the absence of Noble Grand Friedman,
Past Grand Leo S. Shoenthau has been
the acting noble grand for the lodge.
Grand Master W. J. Hope held a called
meeting of the general degree stan on
Thursday evening to plan for entertain
ing the degree team of Yonkers, N. Y,
which will visit this city on September
?, When It is expected the visitors will
confer the first degree upon a large
number Of candidates for this jurisdiction.
The death OF Past Grand Richard T
Pumphrey, OF Metropolis Lodge, No. Is,
was learned with regret by the members
Of the order in this Jurisdiction. Mr..
Pumphrey Joined Metropolis Lodge. De-
cember g. 1887. and from the date of
his admission has been one of the most
active workers Of the lodge. Past Grand
Humphreys work was not confined alone
to Metropolis Lodge, but in the Rebekah
lodges and in the Grand Lodge. More
than twenty years ago he was degree d.
rector Of Ruth Rebekah Lodge, No. 2, and
under his direction the degree team won
the first prize Of $3.50 in gold which was
awarded at the meeting Of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge at Toronto in 1906 All
members extend their sympathy to his
family.
Eastern No. 7 conferred the initiatory
degree last Wednesday under the leader
ship OF Past Grand Harry L. Anderson.
The first degree will be conferred We'd
nesday night. with Past Grand George
B. Johnston acting as degree director