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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20
Or. Moynihan Home
From Overseas

Captain Andrew f. Moynihan, a
brother of Mrs. John Clifford and
Mrs. J. Deans of Trimbelle, has re-
turned from France, and after a
short period of medical examination
and treatment at Fl. Smelling,
expects to resume his practice at
Sank Centre, Mimi.
The following is clipped from the
Sank Centre Herald of last Thursday.
Capt. Andrew F. Moynihan, who
left his wife and five babies to
answer his country's call last July,
arrived in Sank Centre Tuesday of
this week on a 30-day sick leave.
THE doctor became attached to a
provisional medical corps upon en-
tering the service and was sent to
Camp Custer at Battle Creek, Mich,
for preliminary training. Later he
was made a member of Evacuation
Hospital Unit No. % and transferred
to Camp Sherman, at Chillicothe.
Ohio, to prepare for immediate over
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20
Pvt. Frank Moser "Entertains''

Frank Moser, of the Marines, con-
cludes letter to his brother, Editor
Robt. Moser of the ElmWood Press,
as follows:
Il sure have coolies. Not gray
backs or lice, but their equal for
chewing and their superior in walk
ing. After three or four days in
the trenches, in a field, under tree
or in little dug-out you might
want to take nap. But Cootie goes
out and gets his mademoiselle and
promenades down your back. arour d
your waist, over shoulder, etc. OF
all the things you hate worst is to
think of Mr.. Cootie out walking with
his girl when you are 1000 miles
away from yours.
1.-THE other night | was tired
weary, worn out, ragged tramp and
wanted to sleep. Cootie thought as
long as Fritz wasn't Smelling he
would call on his girl. | could have
stood it if three million other bugs
hadn't thought the same thing.
Each had a sweetheart and, you
know, each couple walked in a differ
ent direction. got tired of scratch
ing about one o'clock and took my
underwear off and hung it on tree
and said, Promenade if you want
to, I'm going to Sleep" Then rest
ed better.
Zone night ran onto mattress
that Fritz had left. took it to my
dug-out. That was mistake. |
found that I had brought to my dug
out, the 343rd Division of German
Coolies. No sooner had closed one
eye when Won Cootburg came down
my back with million coolies in
mass formation. 1t wasn't a surprise
attack because no sooner had old
Won given the word when Capt.
Jimmie of the American Regiment
signalled for reserves. From their
cities Around My Belt, Under My
Leggins, and the entire countryside
they came. spent a restless night.
Sad to say there were no casualties
on either side, because at present |
have them all, and if I said that
each family had one addition / would
not be doing them justice. When |
sit perfectly still my clothing moves.
1t doesn't cost much to keep cootie
family, as they feed and amuse
themselves. =
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20
The Shepherdof the Hills

Pastoral simplicity of the kind
that approaches grandeur is the in
spring theme in the perturbation
of ''The Shepherd of the Hills, the
photo-play which will be seen at
Auditorium Theatre Washington
Birthday, Feb. %. The rugged
honesty and worth of the men that
lead simple lives in the sequestered
Ozarks are graphically depicted.
These men, tall and outstanding, are
the same type as the sturdy fine
trees that reach up towards the
stars from the eternal hills. The
same type Of men who landed upon
Plymouth Rock and laid the founda-
ton for this land of ours. In this
great photo-play are shown these
truly American people, living today
as their fore-fathers did. Men of
giant strength and the kindliness of
children. The people in this play
really live their lives. There is no
sham, no affectation. They love,
hate, and have their being all I'M
conscious of the fact that they are
portraying the great drama of life
The scenic background for this
great drama is supplied from a
region rich in natures beauties and
a part Of the country which has
been seldom photographed. The
play consists, of ten reels with
especial musical interpretations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20
Tribute to Ii. A. C. DeneeE

A recent issue of the Superior
Telegram published the following
tribute to the late Lieutenant An
drew c.. Deneen, written by Captain
Carl Hanton: 'Deneen urged his
men forward like he used to urge
his football team TO greater efforts.
They got way out in front in their
first impetuouS rush when the at
tack signal was given. The group
of men which Deneen was leading
became separated in the fierce fight
ing which resulted when they en-
countered the enemy and when the
Boche broke and ran, Deneen and
his men were on their heels. De-
neen must have chased some of
them long ways into the German
line, for when the objective was
gained it was discovered that tie
Lieutenant and some of his men
were missing. 1t subsequently de-
yeloped that Deneen was wounded
in hand-to-hand encounter within
the German lines and that he had
been taken to the hospital, pris-
oner. He died there after the arm
istice was signed. 1t is a matter of
record that the rush which Deneen
and his men made and the fight
which they put up centered the
whole Boche attention on them and
allowed the rest of the line to come
up with comparatively light casu-
alties. So he did not give his life
in vain.''
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20

the most improved methods of man.
ufacturing, agriculture, and handl-
ing Of blooded stock; he was fire.
quently awarded premiums for ex-
hibits of stock at the Minnesota
State Fair.
AS citizen Of this community for
nearly sixty years, Mr.. Burnett was
long held in high esteem by all who
had dealings or acquaintance with
him He was man who kept HIM
self we'll informed on public matters
and his opinion or advice was re-
spected.
Six of the ten brothers and sisters
of Pomeroy Burnett have at various
times made their homes in River
Falls. Two of this family survive
him, Mr.. Ben Burnett and Mrs. Lou
ise NJ. Bartlett, both residing at
River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20

GEORGE PoMEROY BURNETT
"His life was gentle; and the ele'
ments
So mixed in him that Nature might
stand up
And say to all the world, This was a
mani "
I met him again and again, and
each time | was better for the meet
ing. This sufficed. 1t is the acid
test of life and character. He added
poise because he possessed poise.. He
was kindly, but not apologize, for
he saw clearly and acted sincerely.
He walked straight, because he lis
tened to his inner voice and was not
COMPOUNDED by the distracting bab-
BILE of the hour. He chose the things
that would BEST stimulate to right
living, and because he was the choos-
er and not the chosen, he was free.
| love those who give, and he gave,
of the worldly, that is true, but of
the spirit more generously, too. |
lay my lame tribute on the silent
tomb. In spirit he will see and smile
appreciation for this short lived out
ward token of lessons learned and
good influences cherished and Gull
tured. Only MEN leave these be-
quests He left these for me. Now
| see, not through a glass darkly.
but as face to face, she was a man. :"
G. w. c..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20
Annual Patriotic Evening
Normal Auditorium

Friday, Feb. 21st, at s o'clock
1. Music-Orchestra
2. Message from Washington
Julius Gregor
3. Song-Grades 5 and 6
4. A Message from Lincoln-Ly-
da Kersten
5. Tableaux
(a) Washington's Silver We'd
ding
(b) Lincoln
(c)
/. The Y. M. C. A.
2. Fatherless Children
3. Red Cross
Cd The Flag Upheld
(e) His Country First
6. Song-Grades l, 2, 8, 4.
7. Message from Theodore Roose'
velt-Lieut Roy Smith
Community singing
8. Song, "Honor to Our Heroes
Girls Glee Club
9. Patriotic Duet-Eight couples
10. A Message from President
Wilson Harold Baker
IL. "On Flanders Field"-Mar-
garet Schrankel
II. Song Grades Z and 8
Is. America on the Firing Line
Private Frank Reardon
IA. Orchestra
Eight o'clock does not mean $3.50
nor 8:15
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20
Card Of Thanks

We wish to express our sincere
and heartfelt thanks to our many
friends and neighbors for the
sympathy any kindness shown US
during our recent bereavement. also
for the beautiful floral offerings.
Mr.. and Mrs. Arthur Gilbert
Mr.. and Mrs. G. F. Winchell
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20
Normal School Notes

President ]. H. Ames will leave
the latter part of the week to attend
the National Educational Associa-
ton meeting in Chicago. This is a
meeting of the supervisors and sup
er1ntendents section of the N. E. A.
One Of the best games of the To-
cal basketball season is scheduled
for Saturday night when the Nor
NAL school quint meets the st. Panls
on the local floor. Most fans will
remember the old Hotel Sherman
team and the game played with
them last year, which resulted in a
[ point victory for River Falls. The
st. Pauls line up is practically iden-
tical with that of last years Hotel
Sherman team, so a fast, clean game
is assured. Reserved seats now on
sale at Freeman's drug store.
The Normal school basketball
team is hard at work this week in
preparation for the coming rourna-
ment at La Crosse, which will de-
eide the Conference championship.
Reports up TO date seem to indicate
that the strongest opposition will
come from Milwaukee, La Crosse
and possibly Whitewater. The 10.
cal boys have been taking it easy
the past week, after their strenuous
three-game drive last week, bat are
starting again to work iuto form.
Coach Anderson expects to have
the team at it's best for the tourn-
ameht
The second semester of the Nor
NAL school will open March and
many new courses will commence
at that time. There is still full
semester's work to be done this
year, and there is every opportun
ity for experienced teachers, high
school graduates and others eligible
to enter the school and take advan-
tage of the opportunity afforded at
this time to continue their educa-
ton. Inasmuch as the first semes-
ter was considerably interrupted,
special consideration will be given
those who hesirated to enter school
during the influenza epidemic, so
that it will be possible for astudent
to enroll in beginning courses in
practically any Inns of work desired.
| The second semester will be divid-
ed into two quarters of approximate
| ely seven weeks each and Com
mencement will take place June IL.
Mr.. w. S. Welles of the Normal
school faculty returned the latter
part of last week from trip on
which he visited Oshkosh, Plymouth
and Madison. At Oshkosh he check
ed up the agricultural work, going
over the courses. field work and Wis
iting the schools. At Plymouth ar
engagements were completed for
Smith-Hughes work. There are now
five county agricultural schools and
ten high schools operating under
this plan. At Madison Mr.. Welles
was in conference with the Board of
Vocational Education regarding leg
islation which is being proposed at
this session. Mr.. Welles left Tues
day morning for st. Louis to attend
the meeting of Supervisors of Agri-
cultural Education under the Smith
Hughes law, and to meet with mem
bors of the Federal Board and other
officers in general conference. On
Thursday and Friday he will attend
the National Association of Agri-
cultural Education which meets at
St. Louis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20

In pugdom it is considered sound
logic that Fulton, admitting partici-
patton in a framed" fight with
Dempsy, should be barred, leaving
Dempsy clear title to meet the
champion. And the champion ap-
pears perfectly willing to defend his
title against Dempsy, while he used
everything from sarcasm to sullen-
ness to avoid Fulton. Mike Gibbons
dances nimbly through 8 to 10
rounds Of an advertised champion
ship" fight at Duluth and when crit
icized the Twin City papers put
their most effective sob writer's on
the job of indicating the Phantom
he hadn't fought for Is months so
he shouldn't be expected to do any
thing but stick around until the
gate" was divided. Brother Tom
took good money for a blowless
fight in the East, and was praised
for getting away with it. But Fred,
of the retreating forehead, who
probably wouldn't know any better
than to really fight if given a
chance, is barred from the ring on
account of a thoughtless remark.
Truly the fight fans fall for most
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20

Out of town relatives and friends,
guests of Mr.. Ben Burnett and Mrs.
Louise M. Bartlett, attending the
funeral of their brother, Mr.. Geo.
Pomeroy Burnett:
Miss Eleanor L. Burnett, daugh-
ter, from Milwaukee
Mr.. Earle S. Burnett, son, from
North Carolina
Mrs. L. w. Curtis, niece, from
Chicago
Mrs. Isaac D. Smead, sister-in-law
of the late Mrs. G. P. Burnett, from
Duluth
Mr.. G. w. Conn and wife from
North Dakota
All have returned to their homes
except Miss Burnett and Earle Bur-
nett, who leave for Milwaukee to.
day. Mrs. Smead will meet them in
Milwaukee and spend few weeks
with her niece, Miss Burnett.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20

1t is an art to grow old gracefully.
The friends who met Saturday to
pay the last token of respect to Pom
eroy Burnett must have been i'm
pressed with his peaceful face be-
meath the crown of silvery hair. All
trace Of the toll and struggle of
early years, the sorrow of later
years, and the pain and suffering of
the last few years was gone; the rest
full look had taken it's place. It was
a sweet tribute of the friends of fifty
years to sing the favorite hymns.
The quiet and peace Of that after
noon will abide with us and sweeten
and tighten the loneliness of time to
come. He has fought the good fight
and it is we'll with his soul.
J. A. S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20
''Buzz" Daniels Married

7. H. Daniels, Jr., and Miss
Blanche Mcfarland, both of Seattle,
Wash, were married there Jan. 81,
1919. Mr.. Daniels is native of
this city, and his many River Falls
friends unite in congratulations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20
Mcdowell Club

A program of Gounod music will
be given by the Mcdowell Club at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. j. S.
Wadsworth on Tuesday evening.
Feb. %.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20
Sport Comment

Word has been received that
Frank (Bud) Duncan. shortstop for
the New Richmond Interstate league
team, was not killed in action in
France as was first reported, but is
alive and we'll with his Marine regi-
ment in Germany 1t. Harry Gold
berg Of the Hudson team, returned
home from France the first of the
week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20

phone your news items to the
Journal. Phone No. 20.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-02-20

Tell 'em you saw it in the Journal.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-11-29
cOLORED RACE NO LONGER A
CHILD GROUP.

The negroes of the nation respect
and honor their leaders who speak
,ut fearlessly and constructively,
not only condemning all forms of
economic and social injustice
practiced by white people, but also
in condemning all forms of narrow
ness or bitterness which are found
among black people.
Those whites who are inclined to
proceed on the assumption that the
,ntire Negro race represents a
Child group need to realize that
on account of the recent migration
Of half a million Negroes from the
South, he world war, and other
FORCES, including various propaganda
agencies, Negroes in increasing num-
bers have come rather quickly to
mans estate, and must be dealt with
as mature, thoughtful determined
men and women.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-11-29
Industrial Training For
The ColOred Man

By John Riley, A. F. of L. Organizer.
In attempting to point out the adj
vantages in the training of the Negro
for industrial pursuits if there is any
great lack of training, it might be
necessary to first consider the ma
tural disadvantages that the Negro
workman is confronted with in or
der to make any logical deductions
in connection herewith.
In his training for skilled work,
he has very little opportunity to Sc
cure as much practice along different
lines and in different establishments
as are offered, without question TO
the white worker. But with the
trade schools which have become
more numerous, and such training
along technical lines that he can re-
ceive in such schools, he has at least
the background on which to build
and develop a useful trade.
While positions are not as easily
securedNin many cases, the colored
worker has done wonderful work
when taking into considerable nhis OBJ
portunities as compared with that of
other workers There arc so many
natural, yet unfair conditions, that
he must encounter and overcome,
that it is very hard to note, with any
degree of accuracy, just which
method of procedure along these
lines would prove the most advantage
Gus to the young negro artisan.
One might work in a certain basic
industry or large manufacturing con-
Germ and, through thrift and diligent
application, be successful in reason
able degree; but on leaving this
establishm well recommended, he
would md himself confronted with
many obstacles that would prevent
his securing the Kind of position that
he would be qualified to hold. Heyould
meet jealous employees, unfair fore
men, and a number of other condi-
tions that would not be calculated
to encourage him in the least.
He might be invited to accept a
position as porter. This of course
ordinarily would be an insult to all
other man who was as we'll trained
and as skilled as he. Nevertheless,
he will find it necessary, in many in
stances, to accept a mental, under
paid position and by sheer tact and
perseverance, he might be able to
gain the confidence and respect of
some of the superiors and eventually
secure a better position.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-11-29
Chicago Y. M. c.
A. News

The Mems Meetings on Sundays at
) o'clock ere more and more inspir-
ing. The speaker last Sunday thor
opghly impressed his audience by his
elecr presentation and sincerity of
thought.
Mr.. f. c. Smith, who voluntarily
took the leadership of these meetings,
requests the cooperation of the men,
bership and friends. The Wabash
avenue Department has been the re-
c.pient of many out-of-town secre-
taries, who passed through the city
from the International Convention,
held in Detroit. Among them were
Secretary Duncan of Nashville and
Mr. r. T. Weatherby of Atlanta.
The ladies of the Y. w. C. A. staff
were invited to lunch and confer
ence by the Y. NJ. C. A. staff. Many
important matters pertaining to the
work of both organizations were pre-
scented and many helpful suggestions
resulted.
Among the number of prominent
citizens who took dinner in the "Y"
Cafeteria after the Hazel Harrison
recital, last Sunday, were DR.. and
Mrs. N. A. Thorne, DIR. and Mrs.
Waldo Alexander, Miss C. M. DECKER
son and Mr.. w. H. Haynes.
a very splendid Thanksgiving din
ner has been prepared for the men
and will be served at 3 o'clock sharp
Through the cooperation of Mrs
Mary Mckinley Of the Patriotic
Service League a number of young
ladies will assist in making the occa-
sion homelikc. Among them are
Misses NJ. Burgette, Mamie Stray
horn. Irene Hudlin, Zenobia Taylor,
E. Clandon, C. Whitfield, B. Crowder
and Miss NJ Wilson. After the din
ner the men will go to the Y. w. C. A.
for . social evening.
The State Older Boys Conference,
which will be held in Aurora, H.,
beginning November 30, will number
about 500 young boys from Is to 18
years of age. Twenty-Five delegates,
representing II different Sunday
Schools, churches and clubs, will at
tend from Chicago. Boys Secretary
Stone together with a number of the
Sunday School superintendent has
worked very hard to get our group
interested in the Importance of such
gathering The Chicago delegation
will nominate one of its own for the
secretaryship of the conference.
Young Leonard Ball, who is develop
ing much ability in the way of leader
ship, will be chairman of the delega-
tion.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-11-29
Arkansas Conferencere
of A. M. E. COnvenes
at Dermott.

Dermott, Nov 26th.-More than
800 delegates including lay delegates
nd ministerial representatives, were
present Wednesday when Bishop Lin
wood Westinghouse Kyler, of St.
Louis, Mo-, opened the 40th annual
session of the Arkansas Conference
# A. NJ, E. Zion Church. The fol-
lowing officials were elected: w. H.
Davenport, secretary and reporter
E. D. Wesley, assistant secretary; E.
J. Johnson, statistician; r. E. Sand
ers and j. NJ. Draper, marshals.
The annual sermon was preached
by the Rev. c. H. Owens and the Rev.
II. c. McNiel preached the commu-
MON sermon. The Rev. H. C. Holly
delivered the welcome address. Ad-
dresses were also made by Gussie
Walker, Rev. S. P. Coleman and the
Rev. c. w. P. Mitchell, the Episco-
can orders were issued this after
room.
The Chicago whip. (Chicago, Ill.) 1919-19??, 1919-11-29
Likes Whips Policy
Editor of the Whip.

Editor of the Whip.
Dear Editor 1t was with sense
of welcome relief that | read your
two editorials of the Nov. % issue.
In these times of unrest, when false
ideas for the amelioration of the con-
ditions of the oppressed, both white
and black, are being circulated by a
group of irresponsible radicals, who
hope to found new world upon a
thoroughly wholesale artificial basis,
who cherish the illusion that direct
action, unmitigated force, can by a
sudden upheaval do away with all
the evils against which they are so
strongly opposed. In these trying
times | must say that it is a great
pleasure to see our paper is keeping
a cool head, is holding aloof from
these chlmerlcal notlons ana is adV0-
eating what to me seems for the bet
ter, namely, a dispassionate survey
of conditions and policy, and better
ing our condition, not by direct ac-
ton, but through racial solidariza-
ton and economic and business or
ganization. l congratulate you upon
your stand. 1t seems to me to be
infinitely better for the colored man.
Accept my best wishes for your con-
tinued success.
Yours truly,
Abraham Tolver,
Sheridan Road