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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10
Resolutions

Council Chamber City of River
Falls Oct. 8, 1918.
Special meeting of the Board of
Health called by the Health officer.
Meeting called to order by Mayor
Smith.
Members present, Mayor Smith,
Aldermen w. M. Sutherland and
Bartholomew and G. d. Gallup,
Health Officer.
The following resolution regard
ing influenza was offered:
Resolved by the Board of Health:
That any physician finding case
of Influenza report the same 10 the
Health Officer within "a hours.
That houses where there are cases
of Influenza be placarded with a
sign bearing the word Influenza.
That the Health Officer is en-
powered to use any necessary means
needed to prevent the spread of In
huenza.
On motion the resolution adopted,
all members present voting aye.
F. v. Williams, acting clerk.
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A check for the above amount, less
$38.26 expense of the drive including
postage, stationery, etc. has been for
warded to Mr.. E. j. Hughes, Vice
President of the First National Bank
of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who is War
Fund Treasurer for Wisconsin.
That the efforts of the Pierce
County people is appreciated is evil
denced by the following letter re-
ceived from Major Boyd, Divisional
Officer in charge Of the campaign in
Wisconsin to the Chairman of the
Council of Defense:
my dear Mr.. Knowles:- Mr.. w.
A. Waterman who had charge of the
organizationin Wisconsin assured me
of your splendid interest personally,
and of the strong organization you
had at your disposal for this campaign
but Ihad noidea that your work would
be so fruitful as you reported. Your
fellow citizens have surely done their
full part for this worthy cause and
we wish them to know our gratitude
on behalf of the boys who will reap
the benefit. You will please take
your first opportunity to thank your
committees and workers throughout
the county for their efforts and your
citizens for their generosity.
Thanking you, | am
Sincerely,
c. r. Boyd, Major"
Any amounts now on hand may be
forwarded to C. N. Wiger, Treasurer
River Falls, Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10
A Call to the coIors

Rally day program at the Methc-
dist church Oct. 20, at 1880 a. m.
Hymn, America
An Americans Greed, Congregati
Prayer Gin unison)
The Lords Prayer Tin unison)
Responsive Reading
Hymn, "Oh God, Our Help in
Ages Past"
The Flag We Serve, Primaries
Father to Son." Prof. R. A.
Karges
"A Mothers Dedication, Mrs.
Ella Taylor
Solo, America, My Country"
Paul Bird
Hymn, =" Soldiers of Christ, Arise"
The Service Flag" Florence Chap
man
True Sons of Liberty, Ethel
Scott
Americas Men," Lacell Rork,
Robert Golden, Harold Gibson
Hymn, Battle Hymn of the Repub-
lic''
''The Flag of SERVICE" 4th year
Junior girls
Heavenly Father, Bless the Sail
ors," Esther Smith
Holy Father, in Thy Mercy" Louis
Dodge
Hymn, God Bless Our Men Today"
THE Christian Flag" Burton Kar-
ges
cover Here Dorothy Hamilton
Prophecy" Janice Allen
A Communication Rev. G. A. Bird
Rally Day Offering for the Board of
Sunday schools
National Anthem, The Star Span
gled Banner
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10
Building Permits
Are Necessary

The Pierce County Council of De-
Tense has been notified by the Ma
tional Council of Defense to appoint
a committee on Non-War Construc-
ton. The War Industries Board has
issued orders that all building which
is not absolutely necessary be stop
ped until the close of the war. All
other considerations at this time
must be subordinated to the needs
of the government and in mobilizing
all the resources against the forces
of the enemy. This can be accom-
plished only by the strictest economy
in war materials. labor, fuel and
transportation.
To stop all building that IS not alb.
solutely necessary the government
has put into operation the following
plan:
l. The person interested in a
construction project will apply, with
full statement Of the facts under
oath, to the local member of this
committee.
2. The local representative will
investigate the necessity of the pro-
posed construction and transmit the
facts to the State Council.
3. The State Council decides on
the project and if it is found that it
is essential a permit is issued. If
the State Council after Investigate
ing the facts decides that it is unes-
sential such building cannot take
place. Anyone building without
permit from the State Council may
be prosecuted.
4. Persons desiring to erect farm
buildings for the housing of stock
are exempt from this order if the
cost of the project does not exceed
$1,000. If the amount is more than
this permit must be secured.
R. w. Spriggs of River Falls is
chairman of this committee. Other
members are Frank Springer, Elm
wood, Frank w. Carpenter of Maid
en- Rock, c. D. Siebourne of Spring
Valley, Edward Longworth of Pres
colt, R. N. Clapp of Ellsworth, j.
A. Nelson of Bay City and e. A.
Thompson of Martell. Anyone de-
string to build must notify one Of
those men presenting the facts. In
completed buildings at this time
must have permit before they will
be allowed to finish.
Pierce County Council Of Defense
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An Open Letter

To My Friends Who Motored as U.s.
ual Last Sunday.
The past few weeks have been full
of distress for me. My noble armies
have been driven from one position
to another, and the skies were dark.
But there has been one bright spot;
and that was September 1, 1918. On
that day the Yankee Fuel Admins
traitor asked the American people
not to use gasoline for pleasure trips.
Most Americans were foolish enough
to observe this request; but there
were enough who did not to gladden.
my heart and bring cheer to the
lovers of the Fatherland. | hope
that this example will spread. If it
does, then it will only be a matter
ola few months until victory will be
mine. Of course you must be care
full and not tell any one that you are
doing this to help me. You must
say that you are just as good Amer
leans as any one else and find some
nice plausible excuse for not paying
attention to the Yankee fuel admin
istration.
When victory comes to the Father
land will not forget my faithful
friends who motored as usual last
Sunday. Perhaps my armies may
be able to kill a truck load of Yankees
in France some day because they
may be short just enough gasoline to
save them.
Most thankfully yours,
Kaiser Bill.
The Iowa County Democrat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10
Big Liberty
Day Program

Everyone should celebrate Satur-
day, Oct. 18th, at River Falls, all
events to be held at the race track
at Brooklyn Heights. At 12:45 sharp
there will be a parade headed by
Drum Corps, followed by the G. A.
r. in autos, Army Unit from Nor
NAL. and the band which will furnish
music. The boys, Is, 19 and 20 that
are in the new draft, follow, (be
sure to be there) and then the boys,
50 to 45 are not too old to fight for
Uncle Sam, (be sure to be in the
march, The Red Cross Float will
bring up the rear. AS you enter the
gate all must pay entrance fee of so
cents, if you take part in the pro-
gram or not, so try and have the
exact change ready.
The GRAFTON Of the day begins at
100, and the races begin at 2 o'clock.
Horses from New Richmond, Hud-
son, Baldwin, Roberts, Woodville,
ElmA ocd, Ellsworth and River Falls
will race. Owners Of these horses
have very generously consented to
give their services and use of their
horses for the Liberty Day celebra-
ton, as the proceeds go to the Red
Cross.
Between heats there will be tug
Of war, drill of soldiers and team
pulling contest.
The Overland Aviation School of
St. Paul will send down one or more
airships, weather permitting. Many
other attractions are being arranged
for but cannot state definitely just
what they are until we are assured
Of securing them.
The band will furnish music the
entire afternoon. Come and help
rs make this big day, "All for the
Red Cross" Don't forget to do
your shopping early as the stores
will be closed from noon until 5 p.
m.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10
Are You Saving Food?

An American soldier consumes the
following food in year:
Beef, ATS pounds; of bacon, 275
pounds; Of wheat flour, 413 pounds;
potatoes, 458 pounds; beans, IS
pounds; prunes, 27 pounds; coffee,
26 pounds: sugar, 70 pounds; syrup.
z pounds; condensed milk, III pounds
butter, III pounds; lard, III pounds;
vinegar, 81 pounds; salt, 49, pounds.
If it takes all this food 20 feed one
American soldier for one year, stop
and think what an enormous quantity
of food is needed to feed 1000, 900
men we have in France now, and
remember that before the end of the
wear there will be more than ], 900, 900
soldiers over there.
Save all the food you can.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10
One Parcel to Soldier

Only one parcel can be sent to each
soldier in France as a Christmas
present. There will be two and a
half million soldiers and war workers
in France from America by that
time, and it will take great deal
of ship DOM to carry over even one
for each. These packages must be
9x4x3 inches in size. Gen. Pershing
is sending coupon with the address
of each soldier, which must be affixed
to the package. Nov. Is is the latest
date of mailing. 1t is to be hoped
that every soldier will be remember
ed on Christmas morning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10
Letter from Herbert viieIand

The following is letter received
by Mrs. H. S. Van Meter of Hudson
from her brother, H, F. Vlieland,
who was wounded July 22nd:
American R. C. Military Hospital
No. 1. Ward 24O,
Sept. Is, 1918.
Dear Sister: Your favor of Aug.
18th just received and would say it
is the first | have heard from you
since June 7th and sure was glad to
hear from home.
| am still in the same bed | was
when you received the first letter,
but expect to be up before long and
| am feeling fine and getting along
well. Let the rest,of the folks know
you heard from me. Tell father !
have the full number of Huns and
a couple extra besides.
With best regards to all and Rev.
Eglen.
Private H. F. Vlieland,
Somewhere in France
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Died

ArloW M. Smith, son Of George B.
Smith, was born In Waushara Co.
Wisconsin, April Z, 1897, one of a
large family. He took his place with
the others in work on the farm. Just
previous to his enlistment he was
helping his father proveup on new
homestead in Northern Wisconsin.
From the first he was anxious to
respond to his country's call and
would have enlisted at once had not
duty to his father kept him home.
On June 1st having made arrange
ments with a married brother to take
his place on the farm, he enlisted in
G. c 2nd Regiment stationed at Camp
Dewey, ILL.,, Great Lakes Training
Station.
His letters home were always cheer
full, expressing his satisfaction with
his surroundings and showing his
great desire to be lover There"
Less than two weeks ago he was
home on a ten days furlough, which
he thoroughly enjoyed but he was
eager to be back on the job and ever
his mind turned to the one subject
that filled his life.
The last letter told of his eXpecta-
ton of early transfer and then he
was taken with the Spanish Influenza
from which he had partially recover
ed when a relapse caused his sudden
death Oct. 1st, 1918.
The services were conducted By
Rev. G. A. Bird, at the home of his
brother Ezra Smith, corner of Third
and Spring streets, Oct. 3, 1918, at
two o'clock. A male quartet COM
posed of Messrs. Hanna, Norseng,
p. w. Bird and G. A. Bird
rendered two appropriat e
selections. The local S. A. T. c..
under the command of Lieutenant
Jaureguv attended in body and the
pail bearers were chosen from this
company.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10
CARD OF THANKS

We take this opportunity to ex-
press our appreciation and thanks
for the kindness and sympathy
shown to us in our late bereavement.
Mrs. L. w. Mcintyre
L. C. Mcintyre
w. o. Mcintyre
DR.. R. E. Mcintyre
F. j. Mcintyre
Mr.. and Mrs. M. C. Mcintyre and
family
Mrs. J. E. Ludwig
Mr.. and Mrs. G. ). Booth and
family
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10
Notice

The Council requests that persons
owning or occupying property IN
front of which there is a sidewalk,
cut the grass and sod away from
the edge of the walk so as TO give
the water a chance to get off the
walk.
This can be done with a sharp
spade, knife or tool especially made
for this purpose. These tools are
handled by the hardware merchants.
A compliance with this request will
greatly aid in keeping the walks
clear from water and slush.
City Council
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10
Married

Miss Marie Wagenius of Grants
burg, and Charles E. Symes Of Still
water. Mimi, were married in ST.
Paul Oct. 1st. Mr.. and Mrs. Symes
will make their home in Saltwater.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10

Leonard c. Mcintyre died Satur-
day, Oct. 5, at the hospital at Fort
Smelling. His death was caused
from Spanish Influenza which devel-
oped into pneumonia. The remains
were brought to this city Monday
morning and funeral services were
held from the Congregational church
Monday afternoon, Rev. D. B. Spen-
Ger officiating.
Leonard Mcintyre was born in tt e
town of River Falls June 80, 1898,
and spent all of his boyhood days in
this vicinity, receiving his education
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10
Gard Of ThsKs

We wish to thank the boys and
also all friends and neighbors for the
beautiful flowers and other acts of
kindness shown US in our sad hours.
Mr.. G. B. Smith and family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10

at the public school and graduated
from the High school in 1912. Later
he went to Rice. Lake where he
learned the trade of tinsmith from
his brother, Howard. He married
Miss Evelyn Booth of Glenwood City
in June, 1916, and they moved to
Hurley, S. D., where he was employ
ed as foreman in the Sheet Metal
Works. He enlisted in the service
as mechanic and entered Dun
woody Institute, Minneapolis, May
Is, 1918. He was soon appointed
acting sergeant and was held at
DunWoody as instructor of the
classes in sheet metal work. He is
survived by his wife, father, four
brothers and one sister. Those from
out Of town here to attend the fu-
neral were, his brothers, DR.. r. E.
Mcintyre of Greenwood, F. ]. Nc
Intyre Of Prairie Farm. Mr.. and
Mrs. NJ. c. Mcintyre and family of
North ST. Paul, c. j. Booth and
daughter, Miss Irene, and son Har-
and Peter Schuster of Glenwood
City, Mrs. c. E. Griffin of Mime
apolis and Mr.. and Mrs. John Hall
and family Of Glenwood City.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10

VIM. F. Houston died at his home
in this city early this morning. The
funeral services will be held from
the home Saturday morning at 1920.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-10-10
BORN

In this city yesterday, Oct. 9th, to
Mr.. and Mrs. v. M. Lund son.
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Allen Chinook died at the hospi-
tai at the Great Lakes Naval Train
ing Station yesterday. He is a son
of Mr.. and Mrs. C. O. Chinook, Jr.
of Wabeno and grandson of Mr.. and
Mrs. C. O. Chinook, Sr., of this
city. The remains will be brought
to this city for burial.
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phone your news Items to the
Journal. Phone No. 20.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-04-25
CAR GOES OVER
EMBANkMENT

Last Sunday while returning IRON
Huntington, Miss Jennie Roney, for
merry Payette girl, received severe
injuries as a result OF going over a
4O-foot ernbankmcnt with an auto near
.0lds Ferry between Weiser and Hunt
ington. Miss Roney, who has lately
oeen employed at the art studio in
Ontario, went TO Huntington with q
sheep man who has sheep located near
that place, and arranged for the glri
. drive the car back, as he was in
cding TO remain with the sheep for 2
lew days. The return trip was EladS
without any difficulty until within
about three hundred feet OF the ferry
svhen the car struck q sandy place IN
the road on the grade, coming down TO
lie river and turning over per
ucrdicular embankment fully 40 feet,
turning over several times before strik-
ing the river bottom and landing both
he unfortunate girl and the car IN
the Snake river. Fortunately Mr.. and
Mrs. Murray Martin Of Ontario, who
were returning from Huntington, were
ust ahead and were waiting for the
ferry boat, and saw the car 50 over
tie embankment. Mr.. hortin i'm
aediately ran to the girls assistance
and with the help OF other parties who
-sre just behind, the young lady was
released from beneath the car and was
aved from drowning. Miss Roney
was taken back to Huntington by
Ir. Morton in an unconscious condl-
ton. Her mother was Immediately
lotified and went down on the eve
ling train, and on Monday DR.. l. r.
Woodward was summoned, who went
and brought the girl to the Ontario
>spital. 1t is though she will re-
cover, however, she is in 8 badly
bruised and critical condition, but no
homes broken. The car, which was s
new Hudson six. was found three
hours after the accident with the mo-
ter still running while the remainder
= the car was total wreck.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-04-25
DEATH OF MRS.
GEO. ". SHURTLEF

On Friday morning at 1925, April
18th, 1918, death entered, unan-
nounced, the home OF Geo. w. Shut
left and claimed the vile and moih-
er OF the home. Mrs. Shurtleff had
just recovered from an attack OF Ia
grippe and was apparently On the
road to health when lshs Was
called up higher.
Alma Elyira Jensen Was born IN
Malmo. Sweden, on Nor. eth, 1872,
came 70 America when six years OF
age. Her childhood and girl-hood
were spent m Logan, Utah, where
she met and married Geo. ". Shurt--
left IN 1883. Mrs. Shurtleff came
to thiss Valley a bride and lived
On tee home place Is years. She
leaves q husband. four SONS. a
daughter, q sister, brothers and a
mother to mourn her. The funeral
was held at the Christian Church On
Sunday afternoon at 2:30, Harvey
Alfred of Boise, conducting the ser
vice. Mr. Alfred was a Efe long
frii nd Mrs. Shurtleff and spoke
of her many virtues asa mo.her,
wife and friend.
The many floral offerings were
a silent token of the love and
esteem Of her family and friends AS
a las+ loving seerEice the sons acted
as pall-bearers and the body was
laid to rest in the Riverside Gene
try. Mrs. Cook and Mrs. L. CoTey
Of Salt Lake and Harvey Alfred and
neral.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-04-25
MAYORS
PROCLAMATION
A PROCL4H4TI0S FOB
4 CLEANUP WEEK

AS Mayor, 7 feel Il proper for ne
at the invitation Of the Ladies Of the
Portia club, 10 urge upon all our citi-
zens 10 cooperate in the success of
this movement for a cleaner and more
beautiful city
This movement should appeal TO the
personal pride Of all residents Of z
city so naturally favored as Payette.
The city government has been
liberal in its regulations governing
The keeping Of animals within the cor
poratc limits during the period Of the
war, and feels called upon 10 request
all those aTailing themselves Of this
opportunity 10 respect the rights Of
their neighbors.
I feel that the project will be Of
immense value in creating an appre-
ciztion Of the benefits Of thorough
sanitation, and trust that during this
week every citizen Of Payette. will
make an effort clean up his house and
property so as TO avoid fire risk, to
clean up his front and back yard, 10
paint his premises If necessary, ID
abolish all places that might breed
flies or mosquitoes, 10 eliminate weeds,
and TO help clean up vacant lots.
Il is z pleasure 10 give assurance
that the. city government will do its
share in the work, through the me
diun Of the street apartment by the
employment OF extra men and teams.
May Payette, as one great common
household, have q successful and pro
ftable period Of spring cleaning
I. R. WOODWARD.
Mayor.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-04-25
DAVID GRAHAM
PASSES AWAY

David Graham was born at Muncie,
Indiana, May 26th, 1887, and died
at Payette, April 18th, 1918, at the
age of so years, 10 months and p
days. He was married to Sarah A.
Fuller, July 30th,z 1868. To this I'M
ion nine children were born four OF
hom are still living, Mrs o. n.
Clemensep of Mt. Pleasant, Utah,
Mrs. Edna Mcdonald OF Seattle,
Washington, Mrs. 1. w. Kenward and
Mrs. A. F. Taylor of Pa5ette. His
first wife preceded him in death
in 1906. He was married to Mrs.
Nancy Branham in 1917, who with
the fouur daughters, twenty grand
children and two great grand-child-
lIen are left to morn his loss,
Mr.. Graham has been member
Of the Methodist Church for more
than sixty years and has constantly
been a faithful follower of the
Master and true to his convictions.
He has been q resident of Payette
for many years and owing to his ad-
vanced age has not taken an active
part in business and public affairs,
but in his quite way has mate many
friends.
He was taken with lagrippe about
two weeks ago which dAsease was
the cause of his death, he has lived
a good life and finished his work
on earth and was ready and will-
ing to go to his reward, he made
all the funeral arrangements and
sang some OF his favorite hymns as
long as he wes conscious. Funeral
services were conducted by Rev. Fl.
X. Wallis from the Methodist Church
Saturday afternoon. Interment WIS
made IN the Riverside cemetery.
Payette enterprise. (Payette, Canyon Co., Idaho) 1909-1935, 1918-04-25
To SERVE IN
The ARMY

Vernon and Glib Holt returned to
Payetts from kirksville, No, the lat
ter part of the week, 10 make prepar-
ations for service in the U. S. army
Vernon being called from Payette
county and Glib as an enlisted man
win go the latter part Of this week to
Leayenworth, Kansas, where he Will
join the laboratory division. He has
finished his course at the American
School Of Osteopathy, passed the final
examination and viii receive his d.
plorla about June /. Vernon, having
Just finished his first years course
viii so to Camp Lewis about the 26th.
It is a deplorable shame that such
bright young men must be snatehed
away from their plans and future
prospects and perhaps subject them
selve 70 exchange life for life with the
barbarous brutes that are fighting
without principle and without cause