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

Applelon-LumDer dealers have mo-
tiled carpenters that lumber prices
have gone up approximately 10 per
cent. This is the second raise since
June Z. Dealers assert that the cost
OF labor is one of the principal reasons
for boosting lumber prices. Hemlock
lumber OF the cheapest grade is now
selling for $50 per 1000 feet, an in
crease of 50 over the price list of June
Z. Maple flooring was boosted SIS to
S1O5 per 1000 feet. Southern pine was
given a $40 boost, and every other
kind of lumber was given propor-
tional raise. Carpenters assert that
this boost will result in further curtail-
ment of building operations.
Superior-That even the police are
kindhearted at times was the discoy.
cry made by Emil Ara, found lying in
gutter in drunken stupor by Detec-
tive Calvin. When Ara was discovered
by the officer he had in his pockets
nearly 500 in cash and fine gold
watch. He was taken to headquarters
where he was relieved of his valua-
bles and locked up. Next morning,
much TO his surprise, his money and
watch were return to him after sen.
tence had been suspended and he left
with $500" smile and high opinion
of the Justice melted out by Superior
courts.
Watertown = One hundred farmers,
nearly all residing in the town Of Ash.
ippun, but number in Lebanan and
Ixonia, have formed a corporation
which will conduct general store in
Ashippun. Each stakeholder sub
scribed for share of stock in the
corporation at 500, and the $4,000
capitalization was used to purchase
the stock Of goods of Radtke Bros
store. The members Of the co-opera,
tive company are enthusiastic over the
outlook and believe that it will work
to mutual benefit.
Neenah-Capt. Edward Christoffer.
son has received the British military
cross for bravery in acton. He was
Aug. %, 1913, while serving with the
Second Royal Musilleers at Les
Boeuss. Capt. Christofferson is SON
of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Christofferson
of this city, and practiced medicine
previous to his enlistment.
Oconto Miss Katherine Beck has
brought suit for $4,000 against Edgar
C. Wallace, Chicago, one of the Wal
lace brothers, who own a large sheep
ranch here, for breach of promise. The
plaintiff alleges that she promised to
marry Mr.. Wallace last October, and
that the marriage was set for not
later than June, and that he refused
to make good his promise.
Madison - Gov. e. l.. Philip will
explain the legislative budget plan as
used in Wisconsin to the governors of
the various states in the Union, who
will assemble at Salt Lake City Aug.
Ii to "a, for the eleventh annual ses-
sion of the Governors Conference, &C.
cording to the program announced by
Miles G. Riley, Madison, secretary OF
the conference.
Rhinelander--The 6-year old daugh-
ter of Earl Putnam, a settler near
Balton, became lost while picking ber-
ries and remained in the woods all
night. When found at noon the follow
ing day she was asleep in the hollow
of an old log. Aside from having
been badly bitten by mosquitoes the
child was none the worse for her ex-
perience.
Superior-An advance of SO cents a
hundred pounds to $3.50 has been
made in the price of milk charged the
distributors by the producers. 1t is eff
fective for August. The distributors
have not announced whether they will
advance the retail price which is now
IA cents per quart at the milk sta
tions or 1874 cents from the smaller
dairymen.
Madison - Wisconsin school chill
dren should be encouraged to raise
poultry and to know more about poul-
try. This will be one means by which
poultry production of the state can be
rapidly increased. This was the gist
of an address by A. A. Thompson.
state department Of public instruction,
before the states supervising teachers
here.
La Crosse-Arthur Bull, with thirty
three months Of real service "over
there" claims the longest service rec.
ord Of any Wisconsin soldier. Bull
joined the English navy in October.
1916. Later he obtained transfer to
the British army, and finally joined
the American army in France.
Neenah-S Sanitary conditions in the
city OF Neenah were never better than
at present. This was emphasized at
the last meeting of the local board
of health. Sickness is affecting a
very small percentage Of the local