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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
River Falls Girl
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quartettes, and solos. Among them
is comedian who has been in Or
pheum circuit. He gave US a turn
that kept us in an uproar. There
is so little around place of this
kind to provoke much laughter,
that we are sorely in need of it.
Last night some French people
gave US concert which was a real
treat. The boys have piano and
| have heard that we are to have
one. too. Wish | had few parlor
tricks to help OUT, but seem to have
nothing to offer"
Sept. 10th. Mother Dear: This
may be my last leisure day for
some time, so l must drop you a
line. haven't heard from you for
nearly month and / wonder why,
for other letters have come. How
ever, | shall probably get several in
a bunch and how good they will
look to me when l get back. | have
moved again having been sent out
on detached service as an anesthet-
ist III a field hospital. You see
there is apt to be a good deal If
surgical work few miles behind
the front lines and one set of pee
pie could not stand the continual
work, so surgical teams are sent
from the different hospitals for tenn.
porary duty. If you knew at this
moment that your daughter was so
close behind the lines as she is, you
would worry your head off. AS it
is, by the time you receive this let
ter shall be back safe and sound
at my own base, or you will have
heard to the contrary. Just think,
dear folks at home, the eyes of the
world just now are on the American
front, and when the big game there
starts. as it may at any time, one of
the biggest events of the war will
pulled be off and I'm not a spectator
but part of il. While realizing to
the fullest extent the gravity of the
situation, and the danger | shall be
in from raids and bombardments, i
am the proudest girl you ever saw
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
Community Thanksgiving Serv-
Ices

In appreciation for a year crowned
with momentous and manifold bless
ings from Almighty God, we as a
City desire to express to Him our
heartfelt thanks.
A Community Thanksgiving SER
vice will therefore be held in the
Normal School Auditorium, Thanks
giving Evening, Thursday. Nov. %
tn. at s O'Clock. Rev. Thrush, Pastor
of the Congregational Church will
give the address of the evening A
good musical program and Com
munity singing are being arranged.
1t is hoped to secure an orchestra
for the occasion. Help praise God
by your presence
Phone your news Items to the
Journal. Phone No. %.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21

ton OLA few years when she and
her family pioneered on a claim in
Rec Heights, South Dakota, Mrs.
Ulrich has made her home in this
city.
While she was first of all home.
maker and devoted wife ar d
mother, she always found time to
help in the life of the community.
She was deeply interested in the
temperance movement, and when
the Woman's Christian Temper
ance Union was organized here, she
was one of the first members.
Through all these years, she has
continued to be a devoted worker
in this organization and how much
she will be missed, only her sister
workers can know. During the
past two years she has taken a
great interest in tie Red Cross
work, knitting almost necessarily.
Mrs, Ulrich was a charter men,
Der of the Tuesday Club, and while
not protesting to be a scholar, her
keen appreciation of good litera-
ture and her interest in the world
at large enabled her to enjoy to the
utmost this association Poetry es-
pecially appealed to her; many of
herNfaYorite poems she had memoir
lied during her quiet hours Of read
ing at home. Tennyson's Gross
| ing the Bar" was one of her favor
ties which she often quoted. Her
recog nition of the value of a thor
ough education was ever an inspira-
tion to her daughter in her work
| both as student and teacher.
The Baptist church, of which she
was long member, found in her a
loyal supporter of all its activities.
Though not always able to attend
its services, her thoughts and
prayers were there. By her beaut;-
full Christian life, so full of faith, OF
hope, of love, of cheer and kindly
deeds, She hath done what she
could to make this world better
and happier.
Simple and unpretentious, witty
in her conversation, friendly in her
attitude toward all, Mrs. Ulrich
made friends of old and young and
her going has left a larg- vacant
place in her home and circle Of
| friends.
| Twilight and evening bell
| And after that the dark
| And may there be no sadness of farewell
| When embark.
| For though from out our bourne of Time and
| Place
The food may bear me far
I hope to see my Pilot face to face
When have crost the bar
Mrs. Ulrich is survived ty her
daughter, Rosa M. Cheney of this
city; sister, Mrs. J. F. Wilson of
Chicago, and a brother, Dana l..
Mcclure, of Albany, Vermont.
The funeral services were con-
Quoted by Rev. C. 0. Loken OF the
Baptist church, at the home, Mon
day afternoon, Nov. 18th, at two
o'clock and interment was in Green
wood cemetery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21
Extension of Time and
Change of Plans for
Christmas Packages

The War and Post Office Depart
ments have issued an order extend
ing mailing date for Christmas
narcels for American soldiers in
Europe to Nov. 30th.
Individuals who have not received,
or who have lost or destroyed the
label may receive a fac-simile label
by applying at the local Red Cross,
providing that the applicant is the
nearest living relative in the United
States, of the proposed recipient.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21

had carefully put there for our use.
LIE the facilities for writing were
only better, and the censor did not
have the privilege of reading my
letters am sure4 could write some
very interesting ones. But think
when ! return l shall prove an en-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21

pertaining guest in your home. |
am going to be in commandments
and air raids / have a steel he'll
met to wear and also a gas mask.
Oh, am having thrills can tell
you.
Continued next week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1918-11-21

Harold William Erman, the only
son of Mrs. Minnie Erman of this
city, died of lobar pneumonia at ST..
Johns Hospital, ST. Paul, Mimi, on
Nov. 18th. 1918. He was born in
the city of River Falls in the year
1896, and at the time of his death
was 22 yrs, 4 mo. and IL days old.
He leaves to mourn his loss, his
mother, and three sisters. Mrs. Fred
Dittman of St. Paul. Marian and
Laura of this city. s-
Funeral services were held at the
home on Monday. Nov. 18th, Rev. G.
A. Bird officiating. The remains
were laid to rest in the Greenwood
Cemetery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
PLANET CASE IS NOLL.E|:
Prosecuted

In the Tn ted States District Court
last Thursday. the case against Edi-
tor John Mitchell, lr., of the
Richmond Planet for sending alleged
obscene matter through the mails,
was nollo-proscquicd. that is, thrown
out Of court. This was the result
Of the publication in the Planet OF
an ed 'torial article condemning II
police otliccr of this city for his con-
duct in being found in a compromis-
ing situation with a woman on an
eXcurs on train on the Chesapeake
and Ohio Railway.
The officer was dismissed from the
police force for his conduct and for
publishing an account Of the affair
certain parties succeeded in having
the United States grand jury bring
in an indictment against the editor
Of the Planet.
Chief of Police Louis Werner, who
was the only witness to appear in
the case has since died. Other than
being dismissed from the police force
the officer was never punished, but a
strenuous effort was made to injurc
the editor who condemned his con-
duct.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
PRICE, FIVE CENTS
REV. JOHN JASPER IS
REBUR|ED IN WOOD
LAND GENE Terry

The remains of Rev. John Jasper,
the famous Sun DO Move" philoso-
phcr and churchman, who was pastor
OF the Sixth Mount Zion Baptist
Church, were removed from Mechan-
les Cemetery in Barton Heights last
Thursday and rc-interrcd in Wood
land Cemetery. the now burial ground
adjacent to Highland Park.
Contractor J. Henry Brown, the
veteran tombstone builder and mar
bic worker, had charge Of the
removal of the monument and the
opening Of the brick vault, while
Undertaken Frank Hayes of A. Hayes
Sons and Robert Allen, superintendent
the removal of the remains.
The box was found in a fairly good
state of preservation, although Rev
John Jasper died March 80, 1901.
The remains Of his wife, Mary Jasper
were also removed. The grave at
Woodland was bricked up and ar
rangements are being made to have
memorial exercises held July Fourth,
1918, the birthday OF the deceased.
This action was the result Of the
decision OF the Sixth Mount Zion
Baptist Church to remove tho re-
mains OF the distinguished pulpit
orator and philosopher to some place
where the church officials could look
after the remains properly.
Conditions in the old cemeteries
had become so bad that it was found
almost impossible to get to the Jasper
lot during the Summer months and
after the decision to remove the re-
mains, members of the Committee
visited the colored cemeteries here
with u view to decide just which enc
to select. $3.50
After due consideration, Woodland
Cemetery was selected as tho best
and most accessible location for the
purpose and immediate steps were
taken to accomplish the transfer. Tho
new location embraces two lots (sec-
tions) and is on high elevation
near the Keepers residence, over
looking the cemetery.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
PUBLIC MASS MEETING.

Tho Richmond Chapter OF the
National Association for the Advance
ment of Colored People will hold a
public mass meeting at the Third
Street Bethel A. nj. E. Church, on
Monday night. April goth, at eight
p. M. All colored citizens are noti-
fied to be present at this meeting,
especially those who are interested
IN the welfare Of the public schools
OF the city, and also in the trial Of
DR.. Bundy, a member OF our race,
who is now being tried in East st.
Louis. charged with instigating the
recent riot, which took place in that
city.
All Of these matters will be con-
sidered at this meeting. Do not fail
to be present.
Committee--J. Thomas Hewin, D.
A. Ferguson, Ora B. Stokes, LILLIAN
III. Payne, James Shelton. -t.........
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
VALLEY BAPTIST ASSOCIATION.
TO the Ministers and Churches Com

TO the Ministers and Churches Com
posing the Associations:
Dear Brethren: According to our
arrangement in the session at Buena
Vista. Va. last year, just a few more
months and we are to meet with East
Radford Church, Of which Rev. j. x.
Smith, Jr. is pastor. We are anti
cipating a great meeting at this place
and we are calling upon each min s.
ter and church to do their part.
Dear Brethren, please look over
your letter blank and see that each
benevolent object has the deepest
Christian consideration. I especially
call your attention to the Lynchburg
Seminary, of which DR.. r. G. Woods
is Pres dent. Since our last meeting
a beautiful dining hall has been
erected, which is credit to the
Baptists Of this State and let us do
our part toward paying for it. Do
not delay, but start now to lay aside
money for the August meeting.
AS we journey on through life let
us pray Gods blessing upon the SOL
diers in camp and at the battle front
Respectfully,
S. S. WATTS, Moderator,
Valley Baptist Association.
Natural Bridge, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
NATIONAL COT.ORED LIBERTY
CONFERENCE.

Headquarters of National Executive
Secretary, of Organizer, Of Treas
urcr, "a Cornhill, Boston, Mass.
April 1G, 1918.
Dear Colleagues: Al meeting of
National Board OF Managers held at
the home of the Pres dent, Rev. a.
Clayton Powell, 227 West l3Gth
street, New York City, tho National
Headquarters for President ana
Chairman OF Board of Managers. as
81 CornhiIl. Boston, is Headquarters
for Executive Secretary, Organizer
and Treasurer, held April 6. 1918,
it was voted to hold the National
Colorcd Liberty Congress at WASH
,ngton, ID. G. from May 90 to June
>, 1918.
Mrs. Sarah ]. Allen was made Cor
responding Secretary instead OF
Treasurer, and Rev. ID. S. Klugh, d.
d., formerly OF New Haven, Conn
and recently come to Boston as pastor
OF the Peoples Baptist Church, was
made Treasurer instead Of Cores
ponding Secretary. Maurice w.
Spencer, of Washington was request
ed to organize a local committee Of
arrangements, and the colored edi-
tors are invited to form the publicity
Every church, lodge, society and
organization Of the race is asked to
send and finance a delegate. Also
every town and city is urged TO have
a Community Liberty Committee to
hold general election of delegates
on or before May 10 and 20, with a
church or churches as the voting
places, each ballot to cost few cents,
the money thus raised to be used to
pay transportation for tho delegate
or delegates elected.
The sole object Of the Congress,
which is not to be permanent, is to
secure guarantee from Congress of
a restitution Of equality of civil and
pol.tical rights and the abolition of
judicial, civil and political disabil-
tiles and determinations as our
share of the world democracy for
which our country is in war and for
which we are SO legally bound 20
offer our lives under the draft.
Any and every Colored citizen is
asked to further the sending OF dole
gates and notify the Boston head
quarters. where Prof. A. w. Whaley
Is National Organizer, at once.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
Spoke at the American Locomotive
Works Here.

Upon the request OF a committee
from the colored men employed at
the American Locomotive Works,
supplemented by an invitation from
The company officials. Editor John
Mitchell, Jr. delivered an address
last Thursday at dinner hour at the
plant OF the American Locomotive
Works in the interest of the sale CT
the Liberty Bonds.
a platform erected for the use of
the speakers was occupied. Mcssrs.
James II. Walls and Nathaniel p.
New were or the platform. while the
popular white officials. Messrs. Tim
mons, Candy and Smithy looked on
with kindly interest.
The white employees were there in
large numbers and all were delighted
with the remarks Of tho speaker, who
was introduced to the audience by
Director r. w. Whiting, Of the Me-
chanics Savings Bank. BY show of
hands, all Of the colored workmen
declared their readiness to subscribe
to the Liberty Bonds. The white
company band furnished music for
the occasion.
The company furnished white es-
cort to show Mr.. Mitchell and his
associate through the vast plant
where locomotives are now being
built for the United States Govern
ment.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. DEBATE

The W.lbcrforce- Union debate,
which is to he held Friday, May Bird,
at Sis o'clock in the University
Chapel promises to be the most
unique function Of the season. Both
schools are widely known in the de-
batting world and Union especially
has made for herself a record UNI
surpassed by any colored university
in the country.
The subject, Resolved, That Com
pulsory Military Training Should BE
Adopted as a Permanent Policy by
! the United States, is one OF great
Importance and furnishes material in
, abundance both for the negative and
affirmative.
Messrs. ID. Webster Davis, of Rich-
mona and II. p. McGuinn, OF Hamp-
ton compose the affirmative team,
which is to uphold Unions side of
the debate. Mr.. ID. Webster Davis
= considered one OF Unions most
forciblc speakers and is the fortunate
recipient Of his fathers oratorical
ability. Mr. McGuinn. through his
clear cut pronunciation and his an
alyticnl mind bids fair to become the
nucle% around which Union expects
TO build her debating teams in later
years.
The nc&at We team which goes TO
WilbcrIorcc is composed Of Mcssrs
il. s. Brown, Of last years team and
w. y. Young. The student body is
expecting nothing other than an over
hclming victory, both at Union and
at Wilberrorcc.
We cordially invite the public OF
Richmond and vicinity to witness
this interesting debate. The tickets;
are now on sale at Caldwel's Con-
feet oncry Store and SIMPSONS Ton
/ serial Parlors. Admission 20 cents,
} reserved seats % cents
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
alleged that Left1handed Person Fired
Fulton Points Revolver Widowed 1z.Bud6e
@1utchGezd SENDS Case TO The Grand

Tho hearing in TIL. case of Robert
l.. Rogers, charged with tho murder
OF his wife, Esther Rogers took place
Wednesday, April Gath, in the Police
Court of this city at II O'Clock with
Justice John j. Crutchtield presid-
ing. The prosecution was represent
cd by Attorney NJ. j. Fulton (whitc)
and Attorney J. r.. Pollard. The de
Tense was represented by Attorney
II. NJ. Smith, Jr. Attorney Pollard
had succeeded in obtaining an order
to have The body Of Esther Rogers eX
humcd at Woodland Cemetery and
arrangements, were made to have the
autopsy conducted by Coroner Whit
Held, assisted Ey Dr.. II. L.. Harris,
Jr., DR.. George White and others at
S O'Clock that morning.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
TRAVELLERS AID.

The Auxiliary to the Traveller s
Aid Society OF Virginia has been
making efforts to provide some means
or supervision at the Main Street
Station and help those of our people
who travel, especially our girls and
women. We have had paid worker
at the Main Street Station since May
2S, 1917. For period covering six
months, 7762 persons were assisted
by this one worker.
The work has been supported by
organizations and donations from
some OF the churches. We are ask
ing the cooperation Of the public in
this great work. We feel that the
public only has to know OF the work
and they will assist us. The work
does not stop at the station but the
tireless worker spends hours in what
is known as "Follow-up cases." that
is, seeing that the young women who
claim to be going to respectable
places, go to that place. Sometimes
for month or more one case is
constantly watched.
We are asking the Ministers to
give us Sunday, April %, 1913 as
Travellers Aid Day in all the churches
to speak Of the work, the needs and
results. We are also asking them to
lift a collection for the work to be
used as salary for our worker. We
are also appealing to such organiza-
tions as have not given us their con-
tributions.
This movement has been endorsed
by tho Baptist Conference and Inter-
denominational Ministers Alliance.
Yours for the work,
Mss A. f. Ruf1ln, Chairman; Miss
Halle B. Robinson, Secretary; Mrs.
]. nj. G. Ramsey, Treasurer.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
Mrs. Susan Allen Passes Away.

Departed this life April 13, 1918.
Mrs. Mary Susan Allen, widow OF
James ID. Allen. Funeral took place
from f rst Baptist Church, DR.. w. IT.
Johnson preached a sermon full Of
praise for her. she had lived in New
York and philadelphia for the past
twenty years, but always kept in
touch with her church and Lott
Carey Foreign Missionary Society, of
which she was faithful member.
The choir rendered the following
selections at her request, II Would
Not Live Always" "Shall We Meet
Beyond the River"
May she rest in peace.
New York papers please copy.
A Friend.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
WHITING -EDNIUNDS.

Mr.. and Mrs. Winston II. Edmunds
announce the marriage Of their
daughter, Aurelia Bernard, to Mr..
Robert l.. Whiting, Thursday even
ing, April 25, 1918, at eight o'clock,
at their residence. 1913 1-2 North
Second street.
Reception from eight-thirty to
eleven p. M. Friends invited. No
cards.
At home, Sunday, April 2S, 1918,
1928 1-2 North Second street, four
to seyen-thirty p. NJ.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
Mrs. Hoffman Visits Richmond.

Mrs. Lillian Hoffman, of Newport
News, Va, Secretary Of the State B.
Y. p, u. Convention was a visitor in
last Wednesday. While
here she was entertained at the home
Of the President, Roscoe G. Mitchell,
where she met many Of the local
workers. A repast was served by
Miss Rebecca r. Mitchell. Mrs.
Hoffman Is widely known over the
State and has done effective service
in the interest OF the work.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
Observation-Disclosures.

Alr. and Mrs Edward w. Gatewooa
announce the marriage OF their
daughter Ethel Mena. to Edward Nc
Clcllan Drummond, Thursday April
IS, 1918.
Reception Friday, May 3rd, at 1927
9Th Street (Fulton) $50 to II p. M.
Friends are invited. No cards. AT
home, May 4th, 1854 N. Brook Ave-
nue..
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
SOLDIERS AT CAMP LEE.
CorOncIIa EntcrtainS Soldicrs.--lsal<cr
Mothers Club Brings Gifts and
Pictures of Leaders are
Donated.

\ Soldiers Of Camp Lee, using Y. M.
BC.yA. Hut SO, were given a thousand
aaEssSssyafS rauJ.RseNprh% %. Hntcr-I
tain> 8 Richmond and Hopewell
appeS&ffESQ4 for them in beautiful cos
tunes and urlift workers brought
them inspiring words and useful
presents.
Led by their chapcron, Mrs. Mary
u. Carter, seventeen members of tho
Coronclla Club. of Richmond invaded
Camp Lee and took captive the
hearts or It's khaki-clad dcniZcns
After Drawing the relentless rain they
dOnncd khaki-colOred ramcoats and
enjoyed the meal from mess kits
which army cooks had prepared in
abundance.
iRctreat over. twelve hundred men
crowded every inch OF space in the
auditorium to see the bcaut fully
brave ladies in action. Misses Trcssic
Legge and Artie McGinty. vaudeville
artists, gave two rollicking numbers
which received thundcrs Of applause.
Part second was the too brief do
nation address by queen OF com
munity work, Mrs Rosa Bowser,
President of Baker Mothers Club
' She told Of Mrs. Susie T.. Bryant's
needs in respect to its entertainments
OF women and of the c;ty-widc cam
paign, through the colored public
schools, to furnish comfortably a
room in the soldiers home for ladies
visiting their loved ones and relatives
She and her committee present,
gave to the Army Assoc alton several
handsome pieces Of furniture for the
Ladies' Rest Room. Hereafter all
ladies visiting soldiers at Camp Lee
will have Il Rest Room furnished
through the leadership of Richmond'S
noble women.
Part tn 'rd clothed in purple and
crowned with gold the evening Of
entertainment. Miss Pearl Smith.
President Of the Coronellas, in a
terse address, presented Miss Alice
Smith, who outlined the rare num-
bcrs which her club gave. One was
of Lotus Eaters in pantomime. artis-
tically gowned. Another was scenes
from Hiawatha by costumed singers
and speakers. These numbers gave
"A thousand thrills to the soldiers.
Mrs. Mary Carter. Chairman Of
Red Cross work, briefly spoke Of
their varied work for the soldiers.
OTHllCR INSPIRING GIFTS.
Executive Secretary of Army Y. NJ.
G. A. work for Negro Soldiers, Arthur
Randall visited Richmond and found
it filled with patriotic interest for
his work in the camp. He found
that such leaders as Mesdames Ora
Brown Stokes and Maggie l.. Walker
and Hon. John Mitchell. Jr.. DR.. w.
T. Johnson and Mr.. M. Alphonso
Norrell had preparations on hand for
Army Soldiers Home, So. Among
them were portraits In large size of
Negro leaders. They will give in
SEPARATION to thousands Of Negro SOL
diers preparing to demonstrate the
genius OF their race.
Mothers Day, Sunday, May IL,
will be deliberately celebrated at
Camp Lee. One thousand carnations
have already been given to the col
8ored soldiers by Madam M. l.. Walker
Hurrah!
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1918-04-27
The Union May Walk.

The May Walk, undo the auspices
Of the Richmond Baptist Sunday
School Union, will take place at the
Moore Street Baptist Church, May S,
1918, at $3.50 P. M, Rev. r. o. John
son, d. D., pastor. A very interest
ing program has been prepared for
the occasion. Proceeds for State
Mission. DR.. Bessie B. Tharps will
make the address. .......-. ....
h w. P. Epps, president; G. 2. JET
ferson, corresponding secretary. 49,