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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
Pres. GoseWich Reelected

Fred GoseWich was reelected
president Of the Interstate League
at the recent meeting held in ST.
Paul, with Al. Luger, vice-pres., N.
Easton, Sec, S. C. Cloney, asst. sec.,
and ]. A. Johnson, treas.
The Luger Furniture Co. has do
mated a loving cup to be presented
to the championship team, This cup
will be on display at the Hotel Sher-
man in St. Paul throughout the
season. We omitted to mention last
week, in regard to the split schedule,
that the winners Of each half Of the
series will play postseason games for
the league championship.
Most Of the leagues stars of last
year will be back in their old places
mclaughlin will pitch for practi-
cally the same New Richmond team;
few lew players will support
Bertsch in the Hudson Boosters;
Keinholtz will side-wheel for the
Prison city; The Shermans will pres
ent about the same personel.
Ellsworth is still hunting for the
best talent available, and no an
nouncement regarding their prob
able lineup has been made. But
President Oluf Sundby and Manager
Hyatt are prepared to clothe their
players when they get 'em, and have
already selected light-gray uniforms
trimmed in blue and yellow stripes,
with socks to match.
The Pierce county fair grounds
ball park is to be completely done
over" and will provide one Of the
finest diamonds on the circuit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
j. c. RockWelPs "Sunny South
Company

When that uncommonly strong
combination of colored talent
known as the j. G. Rockwell Sun
ny South" company, the show that
never disappoints, the che that new
er misreprsents, makes its appear
ance in the River Falls opera house
Saturday evening, March s, local
theatre goers will have an oppor-
tunity Of judging for themselves
just what a first-class colored or
ganization really is. This is a co..
ored company throughout, number
ing about rs colored persons, IT.
Guiding some Of the cleverest and
most versatile performers in their
respective lines at present before
the public. Comedy is all that is
aimed at and nothing else is reach
ed bar some very clever singing
dancing and entertaining specialties
of the better class, which will make
the audience sit up and take notice.
1t is musical show, welded to the
most tuneful music one would care
to listen to, full of ginger and life,
with not dull moment from begin
ming to end. Dating from the open
ing scene until the final fall of the
curtain there is not a moment when
some of the numerous cast are not
occupied rendering matters pleas
ing to the audience. The real fun
begins with the rising of the curtain
and doesn't relax for one moment
until you find yourself on the side"
walk after two and a half hours of
incessant merriment. You'll be
whistling the song hits for days to
to come and quietly tittering at the
many funny jokes, which you can
not forget. There is nothing Of
fensive in the performance; quite on
the contrary there are many features
which would provoke laughs in the
most circumspett and gladden. the
hearts of the most solemn.
The organization is accompanied
by solo concert band and an ex-
cellent orchestra. The "Koontown"
parade, a decided novelty, takes
place at noon. The prices Of admis-
sion have been placed at Is, 35 and
so cents. Seals are now selling at
Freeman
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
Improvement League Entertain
rf1enf

Saturday, March 10, at 3 O'Clock
o. m. in the Normal auditorium a
program will be given consisting of
play entitled "Mrs. Willises Will, "
also folk dance under the direction
Of Miss Schlager, and a reading by
Miss Schlosser, besides music.
At the close of the program those
present will adjourn to the domestic
science room in the old Normal
building for the picnic supper. There
will be sandwiches, fruit sal
ad, cake and coffee. all for rs cents.
Some one will be at the door to take
the baskets or packages Of food to
the domestic science room.
Members Of the league will have
an opportunity to pay their dues at
this time. Everybody get interested
and come.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
District Tournament Next Week

Next Wednesday, Thursday and
Friday the basketball tournament,
to pick representative for this dis
trict at the state meet inMenomonie,
will be held in the Normal school
gymnasium. High schools of the
following towns have been invited to
participate: Cumberland, Gle ar
Lake, New Richmond, Baldwin,
River Falls, Spring Valley, Elm
wood, Osceola, St. Croix Falls, Am
cry, Prescott and Ellsworth. Of
these the first five have already ac-
cepted, and others are expected to
enter during the next few days.
Games will be played in the after
noon and evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
TONIGHT
River Falls VS.. Stevens Point

The eyes Of basketball fandom
throughout h e entire state are
turned toward River Falls tonight,
for the outcome of the great battle
between the local and the Stevens
Point normal school quints practical
lY determines the championship hon.
ors in the northern division. Should
Stevens Point win she has the title;
should River Falls win, thus tieing
the honors, it will appear as though
they had staged comeback sim
liar to that of last year, and in the
minds of most of the local fans, that
is just what she will do.
The return game wi tn Stout,
played at Menomonie last Friday
would indicate that theRed & White
has strengthened. for on Stout's first
appearance here an extra period
was necessary, while last week River
Falls won al easy (36 to 14) victory
on their floor. The normal second
team also won at Menomonie Friday.
Should River Falls win tonight a
third game with Stevens Point will
be played on a neutral floor tomor-
row or Saturday.
La Crosse is having an easy time
in the southern circuit, and will rep
resent that division for the state
title, the first Of the three champion
ship games to be played next week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
The Brass Band

River Falls should have brass
band, there's no doubt about that,
and if the players go at it and prac-
tice up so as to be able to furnish the
music, it is certain that financial
support will be forthcoming.
1t has been proposed that funds be
provided by the City, but just at
present the village Golfers are pretty
well taxed to the limit by the street
improvement proposition.
One or two home talent plays and
couple of benefit dances would IN
doubtedly net goodIy sum towards
the total needed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
IN DAYS OF YORE
Items From The River Falls Journal
Files of Thirty-Slx and Twenty
Five Years Ago
Thirty Six Years Ago, Mob. 3, 1881

The Minnesota state capitol was
burned last Tuesday night.
O. E. Denham of this place has
leased the Foster House at Baldwin.
The dwelling of Geo. McKahan on
the West side was destroyed by fire
Tuesday.
The home of John Murphy of Troy
was burned with its contents last
Thursday.
S. D. Traverse is now in charge of
the Ellsworth mail route, having
purchased the franchise Of Dal Ma
son.
S. j. Oakley has secured the right
of way on the west side Of the
stream for road from his lime
works to the railroad, crossing the
river near the kilns. Mr.. Oakley
will establish cooper shop in con-
nection with his lime works.
One hundred and seventy-fve men
signed the following pledge, and the
list Of names was published in the
Journal: Promise and swear, with
the help of God, to abstain from
buying, selling or using alcoholic or
malt beverages, wine and cider in
Guided"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

sees play FIVE times and then gives it
on the platform. initiating correctly
the members of the original company
She does not claim to originate the
many characters she assumes, but
bases her success on an ability to
mimic.
Ella Wheeler Wilcox, after hearing
recital by Miss MacLaren, said: Il con.
slider her one of the maryels of the
age. She possesses unique genius COM
bined with womanly beauty. It is
delight to see and hear her."
Some of the plays which Miss Mac
Laren reproduces are: Bought and
Paid For,' ''Within the Law" Daddy
Longlegs,'' peg O. My Heart" Mag
gle Pepper" THE Man of the Hour"
1.-The Sign of the Cross" and THE Man
From Home"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
Shakespearean Play at Normal

On Friday evening at the Normal
auditorium, March q. the Shakes
pearean class of the normal school
will present the comedy, "She Stoops
to Conquer, written by Oliver
Goldsmith.
Though the players have been
chosen from a small class, the cast is
an all-star one. The play itself is re-
piete with funny situations. The
Kappmaner costumes will furnish
the costumes. The new stage seen
cry will be used for the first time
There will be an admission charge OF
25 cents.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
Of the same reason, long continued
service Of it's Representatives.

Of the same reason, long continued
service of it's Representatives.
We are approaching the end Of
t h Gath Session, W it h G h t
sessions held in both Houses. Pre-
dictiops are made that a specisl ses-
sion will be called after adjournment
to take care of important legislation,
and it is also predicted that the
President will appear before Cong
ress this week to ask for specific au-
thority to take action for the pro-
lection ofAmerican commerce. These
are general predictions and nothing
is likely to de determined until near
the end of this week.
These weekly letters have been
continued without Interruptions, al
though at times legislative matters
prevented the attention to which
they are entitled. Started originally
to serve several home papers, the
letters are now carried by about
half of all the papers in the District.
Requests for the weekly letter have
come from papers in other parts OF
the State but thus far have not been
furnished because the letter is large
ly an informal talk with constituents
and no effort has been made to make
it news letter. Word constantly
comes of matters in which our peo-
pie are vitallyinterested, so that fire.
quent suggestions have been given
that reach many readers. Some
times, also, predictions have been
made of coming events that aid to
better understanding of legislation
when it is passed. That has been the
modest scope of these letters and |
trust they have been received in the
spirit in which they are hurriedly
written.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
Cav ZenOla MaCLaren
Next Number on Peoples Lecture
Course Schedule
Monday Evening, Marc:2 II
Reserved Seat Tickets on Sale at Tag
garts Saturday

appear in the same city twenty nights
in succession without repeating a sin
gle play and without rehearsing before
she gave any one of the twenty. What
is still more remarkable is the fact
that in these twenty plays, one of
which she is to give on this course, no
two of the more than 200 characters
are alike. The voice and mannerisms
are absolutely distinct.
Generally speaking, Miss MacLaren
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
TO PROMOTE TRUE
SPORTSMANSHIP
Rod and Gun Club Enjoys Splendid
Banquet---Nearly Ninety
Present
TO Protect Farmers Property
Speeches Describe All Phases OF the
WaltOnian S pOrt---Subscription
Taken to Stock Kinnickinnick

About ninety members of the Riv-
er Falls Rod & Gun club were served
at splendid banquet in Foresters'
hall last Friday evening, followed by
an interesting and entertaining pro-
gram of speeches. AS a prelude to
the speaking program Manager Neil
Reed of Pratt's orchestra gave
very clever entertainment on the pi-
ano, closing his part with some novel
tricks-playing two different tunes
at the same time; playing blindfold-
ed and with blanket over the key
board, and winding up by hammer
ing out tune with his heels.
Dr. A. E. Gendron acted as toast
master, and after a short outline of
the object of the club, its develop
ment from merely an organization
for trap shooting to the more COM
prehensive Rod & Gun club, and a
note of appreciation to the farmers
who own land along the creek, he in
troduced Professor Davidson, who
gave funny description of rabbit
hunting with Professor Prucha, in
SWede dialect.
DR.. t. w. Ashley spoke on "The
Object of the Club C. r. Taggart
read paper telling of what has
been done in years past to conserve
trout fishing in the Kinnickinnick.
Professor Lloyd GobeI told Of his
trout fishing experience on the Kin
nickinnick since coming here ten
years ago, and of the courtesy ex-
tended to him by farmers and towns
people Judge Knowles talked of
the joys of fishing. C. N. Wiger
gave suggestions on stocking the
creek, and quoted prices from
nearby hatchery. Professor David
son was called upon, but passed the
buck to Judge Knowles-and the
judge responded. Cotton Whitcomb-
gave very eloquent description of
the sport from the farmers stand
point" D. Osborn read the constit-
ution and bylaws of the club. Geo.
Stewart spoke on the business pro-
positions involved.
r. w. Freeman registered a pro-
test against the violations of the
fishing laws, with suggestion that
each member of the club assist in
bringing offenders to justice. He
called upon Assistant Deputy Con-
servation Warder Andrew Hope for
more details on this subject. Mr..
Hope gave valuable advice and call
ed for opinions on the new game
laws now being considered by his de-
partment. The members registered
opposition to the proposed raise in
nonresident license and they favor
ed the lowering of the daily bag linn
it. DR.. Dawson spoke on the sub
ject.of "real craftsmanship" Pro-
lessor Davidson told an amusing
baseball story in Swede dialect. Sew
eral questions regarding game laws
were answered by Mr.. Hope, closing
the program.
The Rod & Gun club is organized
with a worthy purpose in view, and
the personel Of its membership and
the enthusiasm shown indicates that
this is to be one Of the strongest or
CARNATIONS the community has ever
known. Over 500 were subscribed
for the purpose of stocking the Kin
nickinnic with trout this Spring.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
To Present Cantata

Professor Fish, choir leader of
Christ's church, St. Paul. was in the
city Monday. guest of the. MacDow-
ell Club Plans are being perfected
for the presentation of a cantata by
the members of the Club and ME-.
Fish may be selected as leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
Twenty-Five Years Ago, Mich. 3, 1899

Twenty-Five Years Ago, Mich. 8, 1892
Our beautiful snow" is almost all
gone.
w. S. Ensign has bought Bur
hyte's stock of lumber and is now in
charge of the yard.
The River Falls Amateurs" play
ed at Ellsworth last night and are
billed for New Richmond this even
ing.
Miss Eliza VIM closed her third
term of school in Dist. No. 4, Gil
man, last Friday. She is engaged
for the spring term in Dist. No. 3,
Oak Grove.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
BIaeksmiths Raise Prices

So much that should be going into
good, honest blacksmithing is being
fed to the dogs Of war" that the
price of horseshoeing and pillow work
must needs be raised to meet the in
creasing cost Of material. The
blacksmiths Of this city, Frank Dem
ulling, H. W. Thomson and Henry
Zorn give notice Of the following
prices in effect commencing today:
Horseshoeing
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
Born

BEvINGToN-In this city Thurs
day, Feb. %, 1917, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Cleve Bevington, a son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01

Office stationery OF all kinds
printed on the best Of stock, at
the most reasonable prices 1T the
Journal office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
M. w. A. Choose Delegates

The NJ. w. A., at a recent meet
ing, elected the following delegates
and alternates for the County Con-
vention 10 be held in Ellsworth,
April a:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1917-03-01
tuesday Club

March Sixth
Early Russian Literature, Pushkin
Mrs. Sutherland.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-09
Stops in City
On Way to See His Sick Boy

Governor Norbeck was in the city
yesterday for several hours, and re-
newed acquaintance among Miller
ties. He was on his way to Platte,
where his son has been seriously sick
for several months with scarlet fever.
The son was taken sick while visiting
at the home of an uncle in Platte.
The Governor was laid up In Miller for
several hours by rain and needed auto
repairs. He looks as IL the work of
chief executive Of South Dakota
agrees with him. He retains his
rotund physique and his well known
smile, and says his appetite is fine.
Politics? Well, its a bit early yet!
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-09
Rainfall Above
Normal at Huron

Huron, Aug. 6.-Altho the month
of July was considered by many as
n of the dryest months OF the year,
the total amount of rainfall record
ed during the month was 1855 inches.
according to the monthly meterolo-
gical summary just issued by the To-
cal weather bureau, The rainfall
was the largest recorded in July since
1915. OF the 1855 inches recorded 2.S3
fell or the last day of the month.
The highest temperature of the
month was reached on the 2Sth, when
the mercury registered 104 degrees.
The lowest, AZ degrees, was recorded
on the Bird.
During the month there were %
clear days, v partly cloudy, and
two cloudy ones.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-09
WEST HAND
From Rec Heights ReyieY

Glen Willet and Emil Lfnstrom
have taken the contract to build the
new Como Telephone Line, and are at
work on a machine which will dig
post hole as fast as one In five min
utes. The rig is built on a wagon.
and Is to be run by a gas engine.
Miss Kate Gardner is a new arrival
in town, making her appearance at the
home Of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Hugh Gardner, Thursday morning.
August 2, 1917. 1t is difficult to tell
which is the proudest, Papa or
Grandpa.
Bill Deuel. and Joe Davis are in
partnership in the dairy business, ana
reports say they are making &,nry1,6
$40 per week from their cows.
Haven't heard any kicking from either
Of them about weather this year.
Roy Divis is going to have plenty OF
farm help after a while. No 10 arriv-
ed at his home last week. The family
resides In Campbell township.
w. E. Frank shipped in another
bunch Of young Texas cattle. and took
them out to pasture.
Rev and Mrs. K. p Swartout were
Miller visitors, Saturday evening by
the auto route. w. H. Carr returned
with them and spent Sunday at the
parsonage.
ID. S. Ewing. who as been on the all
ing list for some time, went to Nit
chell, Sunday, to try some Chiro-
practic adjustments. He also visited
a couple of cousins who live near that
city.
Geo. Edgington, of Miller has four
men at work on the new farm resi-
dence of Dawson & Clemens.
The Dee boys have purchased the
small cottage occupied by J. H. Wren
and family, and will move 1t out to
their place for residence purposes
as soon as John gets his new house
habitable.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-09
Teach Boys and Girls
The Art of Swimming

washington TImes-That every boy
and girl should be taught to swim Is
a fact disputed by few, but in a prairie
state like ours it is an accomplish
ment acquired by a very small pro-
portion Of the youths Of either sex.
The ability to swim may not only be
the means of saving ones own life,
also of res. uing others from a watery
grave Had anyone of the tour men
Who witnessed that most deplorable
accident at Miller last Friday night
been a swimmer the ending of the tale
would have been entirely different.
Inability to assist in time Of need is
the most dreadful feeling that a man
can have.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-09
Runaway Boy and Auto
Starts to See the World

The Highmore Herald reports that
a young fellow of that town recently
amassed the sum of $500 and decided
to see the world by auto. Having no
car of his own he stole a Chevrolet
auto from a Highmore citizen, loaded
up with cheese, crackers, and a bottle
of grape juice, and started east. He
was oyerhauled at Miller, and taken
back to Highmore to ponder upon the
ways of the transgressor.
To run away is the dream Of many
a boy, but few of them get very far
with their idea of adventure. 1t is
usually Occassioned by some triling
differnce at home, and the first inn
pulse is to hike out into the great
world. There is nothing to it of adj
vantage. A much better way is to
talk it over with father and mother,
and go away right, or get a better
understanding of any possible differ
ence.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-09
Huron Man Buys Ranch
In Rose Hill Township

Washington Times-Mr. A. r. Man
ker made a deal last Friday for the
sale of his $50 acre farm in Rose Hill
township to James Venables, Of HUI
ron. Mr.. Venables, who is a stock
buyer, had been out securing the
country for cattle and had driven
down to the Marker place and was so
pleased with 1t as a stock ranch that
he Immediately began negotiations for
the purchase of the place. He expects
to make a model ranch of 1t and stock
1t with registered shorthorns. Mr..
Venables says he thinks II will make
an ideal summer home and that he
and his family will use it as such, but
will keep their established residence
in Huron. putting a man on the ranch
to look after the stock.
The Miller press. [volume] (Miller, S.D.) 190?-current, 1917-08-09

AND EXCHANGES
Personal and News Notes From Over
The County
VAYLAND

T. M. Dundee's son arrived Tuesday
night from his home in Wisconsin.
He has gone to the Schmul farm to
help with harvest and other fall work.
]. G.. Mccormack and the vitter
brothers are enjoying new Ford cars
which were delivered last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Kleckner and daugh-
ter visited with Grant Byers and fam
lily Sunday afternoon.
Chris Anderson and wife and Fred
Rose and family of Miller made an
auto trip to Huron Sunday.
Vivian Hackett returned home Fri
day, after a three weeks visit with her
sister Marcia of Lake Preston. Mar
cha accompanied Vivian home, went
with Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Schroeder,
OF Lake Preston, on their overland
trip to the Black Hills.
Roy Baum, of Miller, has been at
the Mccormack home for several days
helping with harvest work.
w. p. Noble and family drove to
woonsocket Sunday for a short visit
with relatives.
Rev. and Mrs. Spence and children,
of washington, visited Friday with Mr..
and Mrs. l.. Borkhuis, Sr. They re-
turned home that evening by auto.
The Vitter brothers mother arrived
Thursday noon from her home near
Council Bluffs, Iowa, for a visit with
her boys.
Harry Fisher made a trip to wess-
ington Tuesday.
Pearl Wedmore, of Yankton, has
been at the home of his aunt Mrs. w.
F. Cook the past week.
Two OF James McGuire's nieces
have been here visiting for several
days.
Mr.. Shanard, of B~ridgewater. inter-
ested in the vayland Equity Exchange
was a Vayland visitor Monday.
An organization of farmrs in this
section has been completed and is
termed the "vayland Equity Ex-
change" The Shanard Elevator has
been purchased and is now ready for
business. Mr.. Tolman. former agent
for the Shanard Elevator Company
will be the manager for this new or
g~anization.
Messrs. A. w. F. Schilling and e.
w. Carr spent Thursday in Bridge
water in the interests Of the vayland
Equity Exchange.