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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-10-23

Seems to me 1t would go against
persons stomach, just before supper
Ike that. and anyway tea isn't tit for
much-not unless you're sick or some
thing. Looks to me like some people
in this city'd be willing to go crazy
Ii they thought that would help 'em to
be as heightened as Ambersons. Old
Aleck Minafer-h about the closest
Old codger we got-he come in my Of
flee the other day, and he pretty near
had stroke tellin' me about his
daughter Fanny. Seems Miss Isabel
Amberson's got some kind of dog
they call it st. Bernard-and Fanny
was bound to have one, too. Well,
old Aleck told her he didn't like dogs
except rat terriers, because a rat ter
r7er cleans up the mice, but she kept
on at him, and finally he said all right
she could have one. Then, by. George
she says Amberson's bought their
dog, and you don't get one without
paying for it: they cost from fifty to
hundred dollars up! Old Aleck
wanted to know if I ever heard of
anybody's buyin' a dog before, be-
cause, even a Newfoundland or a set
ter, you can usually get somebody to
give you one. He says he saw some
sense in payin' niger a dime, or
even a quarter, to drown a dog for
you, but to pay out fifty dollars and
maybe more-well, SIR he like to
choked himself to death, right there
in my office! OF course everybody
realizes that Major Anderson is a fine
business man, but what with THROWN
money around for dogs, and every
which and what, some think all this
styles bound to break him up, if his
family don't quit!'
One citizen, having thus discoursed
to a visitor, came to a thoughtful
pause, and then added, ''Does seem
pretty much like squandering, vet
when you see that dog out walking
with this Miss Isabel, he seems worth
the money"
What's she look like?"
We'll, SIR" said the citizen, "she's
not more than just about eighteen or
maybe nineteen years old, and I don't
know as know just how to put it
but she's kind Of delightful lookin.
young lady,"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-10-23

"You Think You Own This TOWN."
golly, / guess you think you own this
town. an embittered laborer COM
planned one day, as George rode the
pony straight through a pile of sand
the man was sieving. IT will when
] grow up" the undisturbed child re-
piled. 81 guess my grandpa owns it
now, you bet." And the bafied work
man, having no means to controvert
what seemed mere exaggeration OF
the facts, could only mutter, "Oh, pull
down your vest !"
Don't hat to! Doctor says it amt
healthy!" the boy returned promptly.
3But I tell you what I'll do: I'll pull
down my vest if you'll wipe of your
. chin!'
This was stock and stencil: the ac-
custOmed argot of street badinage Of
the period; and in such matters GeOr-
gle was an expert. He had no vest
to pull down; the incongruous fact
was that fringed sash girdled the
juncture of his velvet blouse and
breaches, for the Fauntleroy period
had set in, and Georges mother had
SO poor an eye for appropriate things,
where George was concerned, that
she dressed him according to the doc
trine of that school in boy decoration.
Not only did he wear silk sash, and
silk stockings and broad lace collar
with his little black velvet suit: he
had long brown curls, and often came
home with burrs in them.
Except upon the surface (Which was
not his own work but his mOther's)
George bore no vivid resemblance to
the fabulous little Cedric. The sto-
ried boys famous Lean on me, grand
father" would have been difficult to
imagine upon the lips OF George. a
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-10-23

queerest thing I ever heard! To think
OF her taking Wilbur Minafer. lust
because man any woman would like
q thousand times better was q little
wild one night at serenade ~
mo, that wasn't her reason" said
wise Mrs. Henry Franklin Foster. "If
men only knew it-and it's a good
thing they don't-a woman doesn't
really care much about whether a
mans wild or not, If it doesn't AFFECT
herself, and Isabel Anderson doesn't
care thingr'
Mrs. Fosterw
mo, she doesn't. What she minds
is his making clown Of himself in
her front yard! 1t made her think he
don't care much about her. She's
probably mistaken, but that's what
she thinks, and it's too late for her
to think anything else now, because
she's going to be married right away
the invitations will be out next
week. It'll be big Amberson-style
thing, raw oysters floating in scooped-
out blocks of ice and band from out
of town-champagne, snowy presents;
a colossal present from the Major.
Then Wilbur will take Isabel on the
carefulest little wedding trip he can
manage, and she'll be good wife to
him, but they'll have the worst spoiled
lot of children this town will ever
see.'
"How on earth do you make that
out, Mrs. Foster?"
"She couldn't love Wilbur. could
she?" Mrs. Foster demanded. with no
challengers. swell, it will all go to
her children, and she'll ruin 'em! ~
The prophecies proved to be mis-
taken in single detail merely: except
for that her foresight was accurate.
The wedding was of Ambersonian
magnificence, even to the floating oy-
sters; and the Majors colossal pres
ent was a set of architects designs
for house almost as elaborate and
impressive as the Mansion, the house
to be built in Anderson addition by
the Major.
At midnight the bride was still be-
ing toasted in champagne, though she
had departed upon her wedding Jour-
ney at ten. Four days later the pair
had returned to town, which prompt
ness seemed fairly to demonstrate
that Wilbur had indeed taken Isabel
upon the carefulest little trip he could
manage. According to every report
shee was from the start "a good wife
to him." but here in final detail the
prophecy proved inaccurate. Wilbur
and Isabel did not have children; they
had only one.
"Only one" Mrs. Henry Franklin
Foster admitted. "But I'd like to
know If he isn't spoiled enough for
whole carlOad!"
Again she found none to challenge
her.
At the age Of nine George Amber
son Minafer, the Majors one grand
child, was princely terror, dreaded
not only in Anderson addition but in
many other quarters through which.
he galloped on his white pony. "By
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-10-23
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-10-23

month after his ninth birthday annf-
versary, when the Major gave him his
pony, he had already become acuuaint-
ed with the toughest boys In various
distant parts Of the town, and had
convinced them that the toughness of
a rich little boy with long curls might
be considered in many respects SUI
perlor to their own. He fought them.
learning how to go baresark at a GER
tain point in fight, bursting into
tears OF anger, reaching for rocks. ut-
terlng walled threats of murder. and
attempting to fulfill them. Fights
OFTEN led to intimacies, and he ac-
CURED the art of saying things more
exciting than Don't hat tor and
Doctor says it amt healthy!' Thus
on summer afternoon strange how.
sitting bored upon the gatepost of the
Rev. Malloch Smith, beheld George
Anderson Minafer rapidly approach
Ing On his white pony and was i'm
PEELED by bitterness to shout: "Shoot
the ole jackass! Look at the gfrly
curls! Say, bub, where'd you steal
your mothers ole sash!"
"Your sister stole it for me !" George
instantly replied, checking the pony.
"She stole it off our clo'esline an gave
it to me-"
You go get your hair cut ~ said
the stranger holly. "Yah! I haven't
got any sister,
Il know you haven't at home"
George responded. 81 mean the one
that's in JAIL"
l dare you to get down off that
pony!''
George jumped to the ground. and
the other boy descended from the Rev.
Mr.. Smiths gatepost-but he descend
ed inside the gate. "E dare YOU out
side that gate" said George.
yah! dare you half way here.
dare you"
But these were luckless challenges
for George Immediately vaulted the
fence-and four minutes later Mrs.
Malloch Smith, hearing strange noises.
looked forth from window: then
screamed, and dashed for the pastors
study. Mr.. Malloch Smith, that grim
bearded preacher, came to the front
yard and found his visiting nephew
being rapidly prepared by Master Min
ater to serve as principal figure In
a pageant of massacre. 1t was with
great physical difficulty that Mr.
Smith managed to give his nephew a
chance to escape into the house. for
George was hard and quick, and I'm
such matters remarkably intense; but
the minister, after a grotesque tussle,
got him separated from his opponent
and shook him.
You stop that, your George cried
fiercely, and wrenched himself away.
Il guess you don't know who I amv'
Eyes, do knoww the angered Mr..
Smith retOrted. 81 know who you are.
and you're disgrace to your mothert
Your mother ought to be ashamed Of
herself to allow"
"Shut up about my mother bein'
ashamed of herself!"
Mr.. Smith, exasperated, was unable
to close the dialogue with dignity.
"She ought to be ashamed" he repeat
ed. "a woman that lets bad boy
like you
But George had reached his pony
and mounted. Before setting off at his
accustomed gallop he paused to inter-
rupt the Rev. Malloch Smith again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-10-23

Office stationery or all kinds
printed on the best of stock. at
the most reasonable prices At the
Journal office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1919-10-23

"PuII Down Your Vest, You Ole Billy
goat"
"You pull down your vest, you ole
billygoat, you p he shouted, distinctly.
"Pull down your vest, wipe Off your
Gilman go to. h-i"o
Continued Next Week.)
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-12

If you do not receive your copy Of the Times regularly. please notify the circulation manager.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-12

Wilson butcher knives, French laba- tier, salmon splitters, vegetable knives. If it's . knife, we have 1t. Northwestern Hardware Co. 1-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-12
ORDER4F SALE
 FAoYl.hs4

 In Territory o Alaska Third the mat Delinquent Rolls Of IoWn or Coroo o years19 and 198 , This matter at Valdez the day the of Cordova munc Territory Alaska su determination rolls of property Of said which said rolls duly ce
 
 according the several tracts or land de satisfy discharge he 
 tax hasb beenpa to the date of hearing.
 
 Cordova governing the assessment and coe 191S said rolls ordinance and that for adjust
 
 that delinquent rolls would be 21s 199 contest this to had
  being accordance with laws being fully advised the premises: Cordova proceed described penalties interest have not been paid  published of this order to satisfy proceeding costs being the of $1985O Alaska this 18th day of April 1919
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-12

Tub and shower baths at the Holden pool room barber shop. s-tf
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-12

Best coffee in town at the City Bakery. 3-et
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-12

Read the Daily Times for the latast and most reliable world nsws.
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-12
NOTnll l|rl0F |i SALE

 ordered and does described be sold bidder tho hall Coova Alaska at the nou or @ m
  concluded said sale to continued to holidays excepted, until sold 7 the of 1919 - ~ " iSeaU K
The Cordova daily times., 1919-05-12

AXES OF THE TOWN OF coRDovA, YEAR 1918
 Real Estate
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18
INTERE STING EVENTS IN
 THE LOCAL SOCIAL WORLD
MRS. FRANK HARRISON-Phone 139

 1 that conditions would be such that the dance could be held tonight; but for reasons, unavoidable, the commit tee in charge finds it necessary to postpone the dance indefinitely. ++
 Picnic Party
 A delightful picnic party was held out at the Cliff Dwellings recently when MT. and Mrs. F.. H. Wheat and MT. and Mrs. Sid Gassman entertain ed in honor of several visitors. The joy seekers drove out at six o'clock, and at seven sumptuous picnic SUD- per was spread under the pines. It was enjoyed by Miss Frances Ormond, Miss May Morgan of Phoenix, Miss Ruby Schroeder of Phoenix, Miss Lena Mae Doyle, Miss Lucille Fowler, Messrs. B. w. Dawes, Dan Francis, Jr., Hubert Hill of Morenci, Lieut.. Rawn of Phoenix, and the hosts, Mir, and Mrs. Wheat and MT. and Mrs. Gassman. After supper the party en- joyed real outdoor games and were furnished plenty of light by the round mellow moon, which was then shining in full glory.
 Enjoying a Vacation
 A. w. Brown, with his sister, Miss Claire Brown, who has been visiting Mir. Brown for a few weeks, have gone up to Grand Canyon for a visit From there they will go to the south. ern part of the state and will return to Flagstaff after a two weeks vaca- tion.
 EnrOute to California
 Mrs. Larrazola, wife of the gover. nor of New Mexico, and her son ant daughter stopped for a short time 1T Flagstaff last Sunday. They were driving overland to California. Dine at Lake Mary
 An automobile of young people mo tored out to Lake Mary on Sunda! last and enjoyed splendid dinner a the Kommers Cafe. Those of tn, party were Miss Thelma Harvison Miss Thelma Fay, and Messrs. NJ. L Johnson and Ray Ramsey. < $f*
 UuestS dt Ldhe MdTy
 Mir. and Mrs. D. NJ. McPherson, ac companied by Miss Katherine Hibben motored down to Lake Mary las Sunday and were guests for the da, of Mrs. McCullom, Mrs. Maxey ant Mir. and Mrs. Goldsmith.
 From Pomona, California
 Mrs. C. O. Robinson and littl, daughter Marjorie have returned t. Flagstaff for a visit with Mrs. T. E Pollock. Mrs. Robinson comes iron Pomona, Cal, where she has mad her home since leaving here nor, than a year ago, when she resigned her position of preceptress of Morton Hall Both Mrs. Robinson and thu little girl have friends by the SCOT, here who are glad indeed to see then again.
 Mrs. NJ. J. Riordan Hostess
 The home of MT. and Mrs. NJ. J Riordan was the scene of a very happy gathering the other day, wher in compliment to number of visit ing ladies Mrs. Riordan entertained There were twenty-five guests who accepted this hospitality and pleas. ant afternoon was spent in sewing chatting and playing cards.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18
Miss Marie Hart Entertains

The home of Mir. and Mrs. l.. F.. Hart was the scene of a pretty danc- ing party on Tuesday evening when their daughter, Miss Marie Hart, en- tertained in honor of her house guest, Miss Hilda Dickenson, of Phoenix. A candle dance, in which the fourteen couples danced until the candles went out and the holder of the last candle winning the prize was one of the sev- eral pleasant features of the evening. The prize, beautiful box of chocolate bon-bons, was won by Miss Layle Ste vens. At midnight temptingly pre- pared buffet luncheon was served, after which the guests bade reluct- ant goodnight to their charming hostess and her house guest. Of the group were the Misses Fay Nygren, June Blumenthal, Layle Stevens, Helen Ellis, Florence Sloane, Patsy Bell, Lamberta Wiege, Catherine Jacks, Pearl Eidelman, Ella Gehrman, Helen Bongberg, Luella Campbell, Messrs. Ray Prochnow, Ed Newman, Orme Lewis, Walter Carlson, Cor nelius Buckley, Guy Longley, Jimmie Babbitt, Gus Jakle, Ercel Stevens, Walter Fleck, Lester Fleck, Tommy Long, Jimmie Grand, Grant Shaw, and the guest of honor and hostess, Miss Hilda Stevenson and Miss Marie Hart.
 . | ++
 BrandOn's Depart
 Mir. and Mrs. Baxter Brandon left Wednesday, for their new home in Oakland, Calif., at which place MT. Brandon will study dentistry. : +++
 To Visit in Flagstaff
 Mrs. G. E. Cornelius is expected to arrive soon from New York, where she has been visiting relatives. She will visit with friends here for awhile before leaving for her new home in California.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18
Dance Postponed

Dance Postponed
 The dance which was to have taken place last Friday evening in the new auditorium of the Normal School was postponed because the floors which had been oiled had not become suffi-. ciently dry for dancing. It was hoped
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18

Robert Edgar, of Los Angeles, is here looking for a location in which to start a restaurant. He says this is the best place he has struck any where along the line.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18

Cleve Cox came to town the first of the week and proved up on his home stead. He was accompanied by Wm. Fredericks and Morgan Thompson.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18

FOR SALE-An 8x10 tent; also stock saddle; both in good condition. See Willis Brown. 7-1S-tf
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18

J. L. Setter and family, of Phoenix came in by automobile for few days visit here.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18
TOO LATE TO CLASSIFY

FOR RENT-Very nicely furnished, convenient room, bath adjoining, to well-known or well-recommended persons only. Inquire Sun Office.
 7-18-ft
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18
Mrs. Hugh Campbell

Mrs. Hugh Campbell
 Hostess
 Mrs. Hugh E. Campbell extended a pretty hospitality on Tuesday when, with Mrs. c. O. Robinson as honor guest, she entertained number of friends at a beautifully appointed luncheon.
 Luncheon for Mrs. C. o. Robinson
 Entertaining with luncheon and complimenting Mrs. c. o. Robinson, Mrs. Al Sanford and Mrs. Tom L. Rees were joint hostesses on Satur- day last to number of Mrs. Rob inson's friends, and a few visitors who are now enjoying the hospitality of several Flagstaff homes. The hostesses first planned to have pie nic, but the inclement weather chang ed their plans, and a delightful luncheon at the Sanford home was the result.
 Visitor from Jerome
 Miss Mary Mcdonald, of Jerome, is house guest of Mrs. Al Sanford. Leave for Albuquerque
 Mir. and Mrs. A. w. Bikker and their little daughter "Toby" have a host of friends in Flagstaff, who will learn with regret that they are leav- ing this morning for Albuquerque, where they will reside in the future It is hoped that the lower altitude and warmer climate will prove of benefit to Mrs. Bikker's health, which has been poor since living in this high altitude. MT. and Mrs. Herman Kahl have leased the house occupied by the Bikker family and have purchased the household effects, and will soon be domiciled there.
 Compliments
 Miss Elizabeth Babbitt Of Cincinnati
 One of the most delightful affairs of the season, to which the young set was bidden was dancing party on Tuesday evening at the home of Dave Babbitt, when in honor of Miss Elizabeth Babbitt of Cincinnati, Miss Gertrude Babbitt was hostess to 8 number of friends. The evening was devoted to dancing, and refreshment, were served at midnight. The gues, list included Mir. and Mrs. l.. Weaver MT. and Mrs. Joe Babbitt, Mrs. Robert Chambers, the Misses Elizabeth Bab bit, Rose and Margaret Walsh, Ther esq Clark, Irene Costello, Bess Var Ness, Elizabeth Hennessey, Elsie My CTS, Blanch Riordan, Luella Camp bell, Barbara Pickle, Anna Riordan Helen Babbitt, Louise Pickle, Dorothy Jakle, Claire Riordan, Mary Proch now, Billie Weaver, and Miss Boen itsch; and Messrs. Steffins, Wickens and Johnson of Williams, Raymonc Prochnow, Claude Phelan, James Bab bitt, Walter Carlson, Edwin Rabbit Paul Babbitt, Charles Babbitt, Jr. Carter Jakle, George Verkamp, Geo Babbitt, Jr., Herbert Rabbit, Jot O'Riely, Arthur Riordan, Ray Babbitt Adolph Boenitsch, Remiges Hook, ant David Babbitt, Jr.
 Altar Society Entertains
 The Ladies of the Altar Society entertained with card party at tho home of Mrs. Pat J. Moran Thursday evening.
 $$+$ Vacation Visit
 MT. and Mrs. Joe P. Wilson are enjoying two weeks visit in Los Angeles. :.. | +$$t4 e....... Left for Tucson
 Mrs. Robert R. Hill, who has been visiting her father and mother, Judge and Mrs. F. w.. Perkins, left the first of the week for Tucson, where she will reside. Mir. Hill has recently been placed in charge of the U. s, | agricultural station at Tucson. | C C . t ..-
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18
Visitor Here from Can Erancisr0

VlsltOr Here rom San Francisco Miss Koch, has recently arrived from San Francisco and will be a guest of her brother and sister, Mr. | and Mrs. I. B. Koch, for the month
 of July.
The Coconino sun., 1919-07-18

TU pptNU v dVdtIVU In Michigan
 Dr. M. G. Fronske left some days ago for Ludington, Mich., where he will join his wife and babies, who have been there for some time. He will be away for a month or two and on his return will be accompanied by his family.
The Washington times., 1919-11-16
ALETTER OF APPRECIATION

he was musical critic of the New York
World, he stated to me that when he
wrote a criticism for the columns of
MS paper he entirely obliterated all
personal feelings regarding the artist
he was reviewing, and he added in his
conversation, IF / were to personally
hate the artist, I would not allow my
prejudice to influence my criticism"
1t is to be deeply regretted that
there are few music critics whose
ideas are as lofty as his, who are not
moved by the influences of some
clique and who do not allow their per-
sonal feelings to intkrfere with the
honorable interests of the paper they
represent. L have watched with great
interest the unflinching honest candor
with which musical events of this
city are handled by your music edi-
tor and l congratulate you upon your
selection of your present representa-
tive.
SYDNEY LLOYD wRIGHTSoN.
The Washington times., 1919-11-16
SPECIAL MUSIC
BAPTIST CONcLAvE

The Fifth Baptist Church choir, Will
liam j. Palmer, director, is preparing
splendid program for the annual
meeting of the Association of Baptist
Churches at the opening session, to
be held in that church, tomorrow
evening, at half past seven o'clock.
The choir of forty voices will give
a half hour Of music, and will also
sing incidentally during the evening
The program is as follows:
"Jubilate" (Galbraith); Behold, God
Is Mighty" (Wooler) soloists, Mrs
Richards 'and Mr.. Johnson; 90 Come
to the Merciful Saviour CHarris)
soloists. Miss Jones and Mrs. Thomp-
son; From Heavenly Heights Wool
cT) soloist, Mrs. Windsor; "Te
Deum" (Alzamoral soloists, Mrs
Chaplin, Mrs. Redmond, Mr.. Grimes
and Mr.. James; praise We the Lord"
(Randegger) soloist, Gladys Price.
Emma Louise Thompson Will preside
at the organ.