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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14

Professor John M. May has cen
appointed to the positi)i in the local
Normal school made vacant by the
resignation of Professor Welles.
Mr.. May has been connected with
the River Falls school since 1913.
Mr.. May is a graduate of the Kan
sas State Agricultural College. Dur.
ing the last few years he has become
very well known to business men and
farmers of Pierce county through his
work as County Agent and as extern
sion worker under the Food Conserya-
ton Commission.
Mr.. May has shown unusual or
ganizing ability and has demonstrate
ed in every piece of work which he
has undertaken his fines for larger
responsibility. He is popular among
students and faculty, all having in
him the higest confidence. Mr.. May
possesses not only administrative
ability of. a high order, but his work
in the class room is of exceptional
merit. His appointment to the, di-
rectorship of this important depart
ment will meet with popular approval.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
RATTLE SNAKE IN GRAIN SHOCK

Clarence Eichman, aged 10, who
lives near Prescott, was bitten in the
right hand by rattle snake last week
Wednesday morning while shocking
grain on the Max Keifer farm near
Diamond Bluff. He made a quick
trip to Red Wing where the wound
was given medical attention. The bite
was not a severe one an no serious
consequences are expected. Eichman
was following the binder and shock
ing and while reaching for bundle
he encountered the snake, which
struck Immediately. He killed the
snake before giving his wound atten-
ton. The reptile was 51s feet long
and had button and ten rattles, sig
nifying an age of ID years.-Pierce
County Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Swimmers Lose Clothing

A carelessly thrown cigarette stub
wrought comedv-tragedy at the
Glenmont beach last Sunday, accord
ing to tales brought back by outing
parties from this city. A party of
Hudson boys had piled their clothing
in secluded place and, donning
their bathing suits, were soon enjoy
ing swim. A large volume of
smoke issuing from behind brush
screen attracted attention, and upon
investigation it was found that in
some manner the pile of clothing
had caught fire, presumably from a
carelessly discarded cigarette.
A mad scramble ensued to rescue
wearing apparel, and much Of it was
saved, but two or three of the boys
found themselves destitute in the
matter of available wardrobe and
were forced to go home in make
shift protection against embarass-
ing exposure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Local News

Mrs. Kizzie Beardsley returned To
her home at Asby, Mimi, Tuesday.
Miss Ida tombstone of Hudson was
guest of Mildred Ensign Tuesday.
Professor Prucha has purchased
Mrs. Ada Miller's residence on Third
street.
Mr.. and Mrs. Archie Morrow left
Sunday for Superior, where they ex-
pect to make their future home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Leslie Peterson and
daughter, of Maiden Rock, visited at
formers sister, Mrs. Cliff. Symes, Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Stevens and
daughter of Maiden Rock, visited at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Sam Was
son Sunday.
Mrs. Guy Wright and children, who
have been visiting her parents at Sc
attic, Wash, the past six weeks, ar
rived home last night.
Mr.. and Mrs, VIM. Williams and
children, and Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas
Walker returned Monday from an
auto trip through the Dakotas.
DR.. Clough will make special Wis
it to River Falls August 25, to give
teachers and students an opportunity
to have their eyes fitted for coming
school work.-adv.
Mrs. |. L. Stewart has rented her
store building next to Wenzel's gro
Gerry to Mrs. M. H. Wolff of Hudson,
who will open millinery store there
Che first of September.
Mrs. F. III. Downes from Honolulu is
VISITING her mother, Mrs r. NJ.
Campbell. Mr.. Downes has charge of
. sugar plantation in Hawaii, for
which place they will sail again on
! October 18th.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
OBITUARY
MRS. JOHN CURRIER


Abbie M. Timberlake was born in
Kinnickinnic November Is, 1858.
She was married to John F. Currier
Sept. Ii, 1876. They resided on
their farm in Clifton until about
twelve years ago, when they moved
to this city.
Mrs. Currier had been in poor
health for several months and
gradually grew weaker, until she
passed away August 5, 1919, at her
home on Second street.
She has gone, but the influence of
this pure, upright, unselfish life
remains. By her sunny, cheerful
disposition she has made hosts of
friends, but her true worth is best
known inner own home.
She is survived by her husband,
who has been her constant, loving
companion for over forty years,
three most devoted children, Mrs.
Estella Hyatt. Miss Pearl. and
George. all of this city, two sisters,
Mrs. Kizzie Beardsley of Ashby,
Mimi, and Mrs. Susie Churchill of
River Falls.
The funeral services were held
from the home she loved so we'll and
took place last Thursday in the
presence of the relatives, neighbors,
and host of other friends who had
gathered from the surrounding
country. Almost BETTING discourse
which touched every heart, was
given by Rev. Thrush.
Under the beautiful skies of that
August afternoon, she was tenderly
laid to rest, amidst a profusion of
beautiful flowers, in Greenwood
cemetery.
The sympathy of the entire com
munity is extended to the bereaved
family and especially to their
daughter Estella. who so faithfully
cared for her mother, until she her.
self was stricken down with severe
illness and unable to be with her
mother. during the last weeks OF
her sickness and death.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Local Boy Scouts
Are at Cedar Lake
Friends and Relatives Are Invited
to Visit Them There on Sun
day--Scoutmaster Ray Erland-
son in Charge--J. P. jacobson
son Is "Chief Cook

The River Falls Boy Scouts left
yesterday for an outing at Cedar
Lake, north Of New Richmond. Pro-
lessor r. S. Erlandson is in charge,
and Professor j. P. Jacobson is chief
cook for the party.
Following is list of the names of
those in the party:
Chalmers Davee, Wilbur Osep.
Glen Gallup, Carroll Brown, Garlic
ton Ames, LaSalle Rork, Reginald
Knapp, William Parr, Floyd Pear
son, ALT. Rasmussen, Ronald Baker.
Lowell Dawson, Winnifred Bird.
Howard Smith, VIM. Welles, Nicho-
las Wiger; Professors Erlandson and
Jacobson.
Letters will reach them il address
ed in care of Dan Engstrum, R.F.
D., New Richmond, Wis.
Parents or other friends of the
boys are invited to visit the camp
next Sunday. 1t is a 3O-mile trip
from here by auto.
The Scouts will remain in camp
there until next Wednesday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Rural Carrier Examination

. The United States Civil Service
Commission has announced an exam
ination for the County of Pierce,
Wis, to be held at River Falls on
Sept. 13, 1919, to fill the position of
rural carrier at Ellsworth and
vacancies that may later occur on
rural routes from other post Offices
in the above mentioned county. The
examination will be open only to
MALE citizens who are actually
domiciled in the territory Of cost
office in the county and who meet
the other requirements set forth in
Form No. 1877. This form and
application blanks may be obtained
from the Offices mentioned above or
from the United States Civil Service
Commission at Washington, D. C.
Applications should be forwarded to
the Commission at Washington at
the earliest practicable date.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
READ THESE ADS.

The classified ads.
Professional Cards.
Regarding bogus Ford parts.-Ra-
mer Auto Co.
Early Buying Walter H. S. john
son.
The 1920 Buick.-C. Carisch & Son.
Grocery Bargains. Hamiltonss
Cash and Carry Store.
The car that has made good-Weiss
Bros.
"Dry Cleaning River Falls Tail
oring Co.
Special Premium offer.-Book &
Art Shop.
New Price of the Titan "A. W.
Lund.
Kelly-Springfeld Tires. - Ramer
Auto Company.
Penn Oil.-W. S. Armstrong.
The Free Sewing Machine.-O. w.
NewcOmb.
Steel Fence Posts.-Consolidate
Lumber Co.
Talking Machines.--C. F. Winter.
The Independent Line, farm machin-
ery.-Frank Demulling.
Health and Happiness or the Wash
Tub.-River Falls Coop. Laundry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Promising Outlook For
1920 At Normal

The school year 1919-1920 promises
to be an exceptionally good year
for the Normal School. With the
addition of several new faculty
members certain departments of the
school will be effectively taken care
of.
The music departing head will
be Professor F. A. Powers, will not
only give the work in public school
music, but will have charge Of the
various musical organizations Of the
school.
Professor r. E. Erlandson will
have charge of the work in debating
and oratory, and the school may be
expected to be represented by
strong teams in this field of work.
The athletic department of the
school will be in charge of Mr..
William Chandler, former Wisconsin
star. Mr.. H. E. Hayward will assist
him, being in charge Of the football
team. An unusually good schedule
of games has been arranged.
Miss Bernice Johnson, a graduate
of the Sargent school of physical
training, will have charge of the
physical education for women. Miss
Johnson is a teacher of several
years successful experience in her
line of work, having recently been
in charge of the work at the
Emporia, Kansas, State Normal
School.
Professor W. FL. Hunt will resume
his place in the faculty after several
months absence in France. His
course will especially appeal to ex-
perienced teachers who are seeking
advancement in the profession.
The agricultural department is
being greatly improved. A modern
dairy barn is in course of con-
struction. A dairy herd of about
twenty cows, pure bred Holsteins
and Guernseys. is being purchased.
A modern dairy house will be built
during the fall. ~ IF s.'.s
The S. A. T. C. barracks are
being remodeled for the work in
agricultural mechanics. This build
ing will be moved to a more con-
venient sight, and will be thorough
ly equipped for this important de-
partment of the work in agriculture.
1t is expected that the basement
of the South Hall will be completely
remodeled, and a modern cafeteria
and dining hall established. A
number of other changes and re-
organizations are being made. The
school will be excellently prepared
to carry on its work very effectively.
Indications are for very large en-
rollment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Enjoyable Entertainment

The Improvement League realized
a neat sum at their entertainment
Tuesday afternoon at the Congrega-
tional church, and more than that,
the audience thoroughly enjoyed
themselves. The Interpretation of
Barrie's new play. 1.-The Old Lady
Shows Her Medals" by Mrs. Ger
trude Follansbee of Glendale, CAL,
was great success.
The audience included many old
time friends Of Mrs. Follansbee, and
they were surprised at the ease and
freedom from self-consciousness
with which shegave the reading. Her
simple, unaffected stage presence is
very pleasing. Her voice is strong
and flexible and the number of char
acters in the play give fine scope for
versatility.
Like all Of Barrie's plays, the quick
changes from pathos to humor make
the hearers laugh through their
tears. The personel includes four
charwomen in London, one Scotch
woman, Mrs. Dowie, the minister,
and member Of the famous Black
Watch, Kenneth Dowie, no relation
to Mrs. Dowie. but whom, in her
heart she has adopted, and talks
about as her son. The denouement
comes when the minister finds Ken
meth in London on furlough and
brings him-to Mrs. Dowie.
The reading was preceded by three
musical numbers which were very
much enjoyed. Miss Tossing and
Mrs. Margaret Allen played piano
duet, Country Dance" by Neven;
Miss Eugene Willett sang two songs
by American composers, Love Is
the Wind" by McFadyen, and ITO
a Wild Rose" by Mcdowell. Miss
Willett was accompanied by Mrs.
Ethel Spalding of St. Paul. Mrs.
Spence and Miss Helen Currier gave
an organ and piano duet. ''Kemenor
Ostrow" by Rubenstein.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
River Falls Marines
Entertained At New York

Frank L. Tyler, 83rd Co., 9th Reg.
Marines. and Wilbur P. Ensign,
10th Co., 9Th Reg. Marites. both Of
this place, were among the 153
Marines from Wisconsin who were
entertained with sightseeing
tour, dinner and theatre party on
August z, in New York CITY.
The entertainment was provided
by the Wisconsin Committee in
New York, of which Mrs. Victor
Frederickson is president.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
HONORS ARE EVEN

4 i c1.sss - 4
In the return game at Hudson last
evening, between the business men of
that city and River Falls, Jenkie
Johnson's tribe gained sweet revenge
by trimming Doc Fortunes diamond
stars z to 6.
This, of course, will call for a third
game, which, it is expected, will be
played in the near future. The bus
mess men of Ellsworth also have a
notion they can play ball and have
slgnlfied a desire to take on the local
outfit, so there is promise of still
more excitement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
BAND rs MAKING GOOD

The River Falls Concert band will
furnish music for the races this eve
ming, and also for the Improvement
League social next Tuesday.
The band is making fine progress
under the able leadership of Director
c. A. Smith. Manager Dan Linehan
announces that the band is now pre-
pared to fill engagements for both
band and orchestra, with appropriate
music for all occasions.
Don't miss the Improvement
League and band benefit social on
the Segerstrom lawn Tuesday even
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Council Proceedings

Council chamber City of River
Falls, August 9Th, 1919.
Special meeting of the Common
Council called by the Mayor for the
purpose of settling with Johnson
q Drake on the paving contract.
Meeting called to order at 8
O'Clock P. M. Mayor Smith pre-
siding.
Roll call of officers showed the
following Alderman present: Nc
Cormick, Bartholomew, Ostness.
Alderman Sutherland absent.
Finance committee report the
following claims approved:
Johnson& Drake Final estimate
on paving, Bal. due $4835. SO
e Johnson & Drake Extra
curb lO2 70
Johnson & Drake Extra
tor approaches to buildings So 80
On motion the FINAL estimate
accepted and bills allowed, Ostness
Mccormick and Bartholomew vot-
ing aye.
On motion voted to sell to John
son q Drake old betting, pulleys
and elevator cups for the sum of
one hundred and fifty dollars.
On motion meeting adjourned.
F. V. Williams, City Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Rock-Williams

Mr.. and Mrs. Fred v. Williams
announce the marriage Of their
daughter, Miss Margaret, to Mr..
Edward Peter Rock, which occurred
at a. m. Monday, Aug. IL, at st.
Bridget's church, this city, Rev. Fir.
Dickoph officiating.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Avis Williams, and Mr..
Fred Moser acted as best man. Di-
rectly after the ceremony the bridal
couple left on honeymoon trip to
the Twin Cities and to Chippewa
Falls.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rock will make
their home at Hudson. where Mr.
Rock has been engaged to teach the
Science Department in the High
school.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Married
Peterson opp

Miss Leta Nopp, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. Theo. Nopp, and Floyd
Peterson, son of Mr.. and Mrs. P. H.
Peterson, all of this city. were
married by Rev. N. L. Bloomholm
at Hudson last TUESDAY,, August 5.
Both are graduates of the local
normal school, and were both teach
ing at Clarissa, Mimi, last year.
They will make their home at
Zumbro, Mimi, where Mr.. Peterson
has been engaged as principal of
schools.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
REALTORS TO MEET HERE

Pierce and st. Croix county Real
Estate Board will hold a special meet
ing in River Falls Tuesday evening,
at six o'clock dinner. The farmers,
business and professional men of the
city and vicinity are asked to join at
a good dinner and to listen to Prof
}. ?. Reed of the University of Wis
consin on Cooperation of Realtors
and Business Men," All are invited.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Band Concert And Ice Cream
Social Next Tuesday

The date of the ice cream social
and the band concert, by the Ladies'
Improvement League and the River
Falls Concert band, has been post
poned from tonight until next Tues
day, August 10.
1t will be held on the Segerstrom
property, opposite the Baptist
church, on Second street, commenc-
ing at 1880 p. m.
You are sure to have real treat
IN music, ice cream and cake.
Following is the program to be
rendered by the band.
PROGRAM
c A. SMITH, LEADER
l. March Persevere. j. w. Howell
2. Overture. Dynamic. Will Huff
3. Serenade. Silly Night.
-.............' ........... Will Huff
4. "Gaety" Polka. Harry Hartley
Cornet Solo-Mr. G. Searle
lntermisSion
5. March, The Show Boy. Will
Huff
6. "Tenting On the Old Camp
Grounds, w. S. Ripley
z. Overture, La Cascade. Will
Huff
s. March, Joyful Greeting.
................. John Little
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Died

The community wasgreatly shock
ed to learn of the death Of Robert,
the seven weeks old son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Earl Hunter, which occurred
last night.
All unite in extending sincere
sympathy to the bereayed parents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Social Items

Mrs. j. c. Knowlton entertained
at 6 o'clock dinner at the Gladstone
Tuesday.
About forty friends of Mrs. C. E.
White gave shower party for her
at Glen Park last Thursday.
Mrs. Ed. Elertson entertained at
luncheon Tuesday in honor Of Mrs.
Ed. Nicholson of Saltwater, MINI.
A shower party was given for
Mrs. Basil Boles at the home Of Mr..
and Mrs. Caesar Spillcke Tuesday
afternoon.
Mrs. w. G. Spence entertained
informally on Friday afternoon in
honor of Mrs. Gertrude Follansbee.
Light refreshments were served.
The Misses Willett entertained at
dinner Monday evening. After din
ner the guests were entertained with
music. Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Spal-
ding of st, Paul and Mrs. Follansbee
were out Of town guests.
Mrs. Charles Upgren and Mrs.
Frank Luberg gave a miscellaneous
shower last Friday afternoon at the
Upgren home for Constance Nor
seng Thorsen. Mrs. Thorsen was
the recipient of many very pretty
gifts.
Mesdames Chas. Deans, Charles
Bartholomew, Frank Fuller, Jay
Grimm and Miss Gretchen Grimm
entertained the other members of
the Priscilla Art Circle at Mrs
Deans home Wednesday afternoon
Aug. 6.
The Henry Elliott, ]. L. WATSON,
Cordelia Severson and Emile Covers
families and Miss Helen Currier pic
nicked in Glen Park Tuesday after
noon. Milton Rions of Owatonna,
Mimi, and Harold Watson Of Poy-
nette, Wis, were guests. Mr.. Wat
son is home on a fifteen day fur
Tough from the Canadian army. He
returns the last Of the week to
Moosejaw to get his discharge. Mr..
Watson is. an alumnus of the local
Normal. At the time of his enlist
ment in the war he was an employee
in one of the Powell banks in Cana.
da.
Last Saturday, Aug. 9th, Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert E. Brown and Aunt"
Lizzie Huff were most pleasantly
surprised by large gathering of
their neighbors and friends who
came together to spend the after
noon with them at their residence
on the South Side.
An impromptu program Of songs,
recitations, dances and instrumental
music was rendered. Instrumental
numbers were given on the piano by
Mrs. Jack Steinman Jr. of Monticello.
Wis, anu Mrs. j. Dan Linehan of
this city. A few vocal numbers in
popular songs were sung by Mrs,
Margaret McEwen of st. Paul. Later
refreshments were served, after
which the guests departed to their
respective homes, each one express
ing their hearty appreciation and
thanks for the hospitality and
courtesy extended to them by Mr..
and Mrs. Brown and family.
The party was composed of Mrs.
F. E. Fierce, Mrs. Frank Thayer.
Mrs. c. R. Taggart, Mrs. Hiram
Rudesill. Mrs. Caesar SpilIcke, Mrs.
Bartlett, Mrs. Nettie Collins, Mrs.
Basil Boals, Mrs. ]. D. Linehan,
Mrs. Margart McEwen. Mrs. Jack
Steinman Jr., Mrs. Nellie Hurkee,
Mrs. Slater. and Mrs. Mary Linehan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14
Born

Nelson-In this city, Friday,
August 8, 1919. to Mr.. and Mrs.
Alfred Nelson. son.
Muchenhausen--In this city, Sat-
urday, August 8, 1919, to Mr.. and
Mrs. Ed. Muckenhausen, a son.
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Home Culture Club

Wednesday Aug. 20. 1919
acknowledgements Of the
War.
Leader-Mrs. Maud Corson
Hostess Mrs. Luella Taylor /.
The Home Culture Club held their
annual business meeting July goth
at which the following officers were
elected for the coming year.
President-Mrs. Lizzie Davidson;
Vice-pres. Mrs. Nancy Martin;
Cor. Sec.-Mrs. Ida Pierce, Treas.
Mrs. Maud Corson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14

Gust Hanson,s of Cooperstown, N.
D., is visiting at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. p. N. Peterson.
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Phone your news Items to the
Journal. phone No. q.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-08-14

Mrs. J. G. Knowlton entertained
at 6 o'clock dinner at the Gladstone
Tuesday.
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Grand Forks herald. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1916-1955, 1919-08-14
WAKEFIELD PLAN
FOR RAILROADS
Is PRESENTED
All Surplus Returns Would
Be Divided Among R. R.,
Public and Employees.

Washington, Aug. 14.-The War
field plan for railroad control, with
provision for fiat return Of six per
cent on capital invested. was present.
ed today to the house interstate COM
merce committee by Luther M. Wal
ter, general counsel of the National
association Of owners of railroad Sc
curities.
The fundamentals of the plan. in
Guiding division of all surplus over
the fixed return among employees. the
public and the road earning it, were
explained by Mr.. Walter who declared
it could be put into effect Immediately.
'The Keynote of the warfield plan,' -
the witness said. sis a congressional
direction to the interstate commission
that it shall make freight and pass
enger rates sufficient to pay operating
expenses, maintain railroad proper
ties and give not less than six per cent
return upon the aggregate fair value
Of the property devoted to transporta-
ton in each of the principal traffic
territories
It was a fundamental of the War
field plan, the witness said. that labor
should participate in the earnings of
the carriers.
I'VE believe" he declared, "that
capital is entitled to its return of six
per cent; that labor is entitled to a
fair wage and that the excess earned
by the carriers after paying fair
wages, and six per cent upon capital,
should be divided with labor and the
public"