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Rockingham post-dispatch. [volume] (Rockingham, N.C.) 1917-1965, 1920-03-25
The Reason.

The Reason.
She-Why do people have to keep
so quiet when they go fishing?
He-Because to catch 'em one must
fish with bated breath.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
ROSCOE c. BENNETT

Roscoe c. Bennett was born Janu-
airy II, 1879, at Beldenville, Wis,
and died at St. Mary's hospital, Lady
smith, Wis, September 25, 1920.
Mr.. Bennett married Amelia Gold
smith of Prescott July 10, 1901. In
January, 1912, he moved to River
Falls where he ran the city delivery
for two and a half years. He moved
from here to Hudson, where he con-
Quoted a restaurant for three years.
Last spring he went to farming on
40 acres of wild land at Exeiand, this
state.
Mr.. Bennett is survived by his
wife and two children, Florence and
Elvin, also two sisters, Mrs. H. o.
Wenzel and Miss May Bennett of this
city, and two brothers, v. G. Bennett
of River Falls and Elbridge, of Exc
land.
The remains were brought to the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. H. o. Wenzei,
where funeral services were held at
9 o'clock Tuesday, conducted by Rev.
G. A. Bird. Interment vas made in
Greenwood cemetery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
THE FOOTBALL BUDGET

Football fans of this city would be
terribly disappointed if there were
no grid games here each season, and
especially in the past few years since
the Red & White has consistently
led the Northern Circuit and com
peted for the state title the fans have
grown to expect the highest standard
exhibitions. Yet few realize the ex-
pense that this entails and the neces-
sity of liberal support to insure
continuance of this splendid form of
advertising for River Falls.
A glance at the actual figures will
bring home the fact that it takes real
money to finance the sport, and es-
pecially to get games here.
Equipment, including medical ex-
pense and supplies will cost $500,
The Luther Phalen game here viii
cost $99, as follows: Ry. fare for IL
men, 1850; meals $3.50; 8 officials.
$40. The Ry. fare to get the 10
Superior players here will cost
$191.52, sleeping berths and rooms
will add $45; meals C. for each mani
$S1. In going to Eau Claire, River
Falls will have the expense of $3.50.
The La Crosse game here will cost
$270, and the Stevens Point game
here the same amount. The receipts
from budget tickets will amount to
$3.50, leaving total of slightly over
$500 to be raised.
As heretofore stated, good show
ing by the Normal team means ex-
cellent advertising for River Falls
throughout the northwest and also
provides grand entertainment for
football fans here, and it is up to the
city and the fans especially to see
that they get the needed support.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
MRS. LOIS ANN DRESSER

Mrs. Lois Ann Dresser, who died at
her home in Minneapolis, Mimi, Sept.
IS, was born in Franklin county, YER
mont, in the early forties. Her par
ents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ansel Perkins,
coming at the end Of the Civil War
to Kinnickinnic to make their home
with their elder daughter, Mrs. John
Deyarmond, were soon followed by
Lois Ann, who attended the River
Falls Academy for time. After her
marriage to George Dresser her
home was in River Falls and vicinity
for several years. Then the family
moved to Minneapolis, where Mr..
Dresser Led.
Joining the Baptist church while
in her teens, she was loyal wide
awake Christian. She had a rare
capacity for friendship.
She leaves a sister, Mrs. Fred
Swartnout, of Olivet, and nephews
and nieces.
Her pastor, Rev. Mr.. Loucks, OF
the Fourth Baptist church of Mime
apolis, and Mrs. H. P. Vaney accom-
panied the remains to River Falls
for burial, where beautiful services
were held at the Baptist church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
ANOTHER VICTORY

River Falls High school football
team won it's second game of the
season by defeating Saltwater High
school at Saltwater, Mimi, Saturday,
Sept. 25, by the score of IL to Z.
The local team scored the first
touchdown on an so yard run in the
second quarter, and once more in this
period the ball was carried over for
q touchdown on straight line plunges.
Goal was missed both times.
Saltwater scored its touchdown in
the second quarter on a 80 yard end
run. Neither team was able to score
in the second half.
The local team lost several chances
of scoring during the game, once In
the first quarter when they had the
ball on the one yard line but were
unable to carry it thru the stone wall
defense put up by Saltwater.
Saltwater has very heavy team
averaging 100 pounds and played
hard game throughout but failed to
danpen the spirits of the local boys
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
OF SPECIAL INTEREST

The new prices on Ford cars,
trucks and tractors are given in the
Kramer Auto Co. ad in this issue.
The Home Bakery ad. in this issue
is featured by one of those clever
Bonnet Brown cuts which the Journal
furnishes its advertisers upon re-
quest.
Robert H. Clark, having purchased
1.-The Corner Grocery" has an an
nouncement in this paper.
The II. A. Hagestad & Co. ad. this
week has some good tips for cold
weather.
Coin huntin'? See Dunn Bros. ad.
in this paper.
The Bjerstedt Garage has tire
announcement this week.
The Handy Kitchen is announcing
a special line of box candy in a new
ad. this week.
Ever hear of "Nes Lo?" See Ben
Deiss' ad.
Look at the hath Stewards MIL
linery ad. in this paper.
The J. ". Allard store ad. this
week announces a celebrated line of
underwear.
You remember Russ" Shannon,
who used to infest these parts for
the Starkel Candy Co. That's his
ad., the one that's headed always
Fresh" and he's the big noise in the
Shannon Candy Co.
Nothing at the Fair was of more
interest to motorists than that new
automatic gear shift. c. Carisch &
Son have the agency and their ad.
this week tells about it.
Is the OF motor missing or knock
ing? Read the Jensen & Halsted ad.
Stewart Mercantile Co. has page
of attractive bargains on reliable
goods this week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
Normal Opens
Grid Season

The Red & White eleven open its
season Saturday against Carleton
college at Northield, Mimi. 1t is
expected that large number of 10
cal fans will motor over with the
team to attend the game.
Chippewa Falls high did not show
up last Saturday, but to give the boys
a workout a team of old-time stars
was picked up around town and, con-
sidering the opportunity for condi-
tioning and practice (Which was nib
put up very creditable showing.
In short session of three abbrevi-
ated quarters neither side scored
The town team lineup was as fol-
lows: Kay and Chandler, half backs:
F. Symes, full back; Wigen and y.
Smith. ends; Lowell and Dodge,
guards; A. Morrow and Moser, tack
les; Clark, center; ". Smith, quarter.
This aggregation plans to practice
up during the next couple of weeks
and tackle the Normal again.
Practice this week shows a great
improvement in the Red g. White
squad, and with Billy Smith back at
his old position as quarter, the team
looks much better and more like the
old championship stuff
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
TWO FALSE ALARMS"

About 1880 Sunday night the new
ly installed burglar alarm at the
First National bank started its noisy
clamor and a big crowd assembled
about the building. Assistant Cashier
H. E. Elertson came down and shut
off the alarm, but could find no cause
for its starting An expert from the
agency came down Tuesday and sd-
justed the mechanism so that it will
hereafter respond only when called
upon to protect an invasion of the
vault.
The following day, about noon, the
fire alarm was sounded in response
to a call from South Main street, bur
the Department, after prompt ar
rival on the scene, found nary a
spark and returned Immediately.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
go OUT AND GET 1T"

The River Falls Fire Department
at recent business meeting, decided
that it has proved more satisfactory
ts ail.cazace1nsd 10 Hus On q high class
moving picture show as a means OF
raising their annual benefit fund than
the old method of giving firemen's
ball.
They have, therefore, booked one of
the late stellar movie attractions for
Wednesday, October 81, and win give
four shows at the Princess on that
day, at 10 a. M, 2:30 p. m, TOO p. m.
and 900 p. m.
The title of the picture which they
have secured is go Out and Get It,"
a 7-reel comedy drama just released,
and said to be one Of the best pic
lures now being shown. The advance
paper states that it has an exceptional
appeal to farmer patrons, but all who
love good, clean, sparkling movie
plays will enjoy this from start to
finish. 1t is from The First National
Co., which produced the play, I'm Old
Kentucky shown here this week.
Manager Ben Rosenberg has turn
ed over the Princess Theatre, flock,
stock and barrel" scot free for this
occasion, and the entire receipts OF
all four performances, minus the ac-
tual cost of the pictures and advertis-
ing will go into the Firemen's fund.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
The Peoples Lecture
Course For 192O-21

We are putting on the most expen-
sive course River Falls has ever had
We are banking on the people to
stand by us in this venture, and we
believe we shall not be disappointed.
There will be two great lectures,
one by Edward Amherst OFT and the
other by Mark Sullivan, political ex-
pert. formerly editor of Golfers. Two
great musicals, Elsie Baker Com
pany and great orchestra.
The greatest reader on the Ameri-
can platform, Katherine Ridgeway,
and entertainer Reno, the expert illu-
sionist, and the Davis Light Opera
Company.
The opening number comes Satur-
day evening, Oct. 8. Sorry it comes
on Saturday but someone must have
them every Saturday, and this is
the only number on our course that
comes on Saturday. Do your shop
ping early and give everyone an OPP
portunity to hear this excellent
company of eight people.
The tickets will be on sale the fore
part of next week, and the price is
$3.50 for season ticket. Single adj
mission tickets are 40c, SO if you can
attend but four numbers it will pay
you to get the season ticket. We
venture to say that Katherine Ridge
way and Mark Sullivan alone are
worth the price Of the season ticket.
Yours for a successful course,
c. n. Wiger
J. H. Ames
c. Whitconib
K. U. Cairns
II. A. Davee
G. A. Bird,
Committee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
THE SALVATION ARMY
Committee.

The record Of the Salvation Army
was humanity perfect. Ask the boys
who should know best. 1t met all
demands on the front lines. 1t did
not wait to be asked for help. 1t
eagerly sought those who needed it.
1t crawled through the flames OF bat
tie to succor the wounded and con-
sole the dying. 1t is freely admitted
by all open-ninded men that is ac-
complished the almost impossible for
our boys in France and on Flanders
Field.
What it did there it is now seeking
to do at home and common gratitude
should make US responsive. 1t seeks
tc build a shelter for unfortunates
in Wisconsin--for down-and-outers,
erring girls and all who may not wish
to publish their misfortunes to the
world. No money will be needed by
these, the want of which has kept
many from turning to the right
where Fate's sign-board stands in
the pathway of life. None so deprav-
ed or despairing but will find asylum
in this institution, gentle care, and,
best of all, hope of restoration. The
Salvation Army is endorsed by the
wisest and best men in our land. They
know that every dollar contributed to
it brings one hundred cents worth
of relief for those who need it most.
A campaign to solicit funds with
which to erect this most worthy in
stitution will begin on the 18th of
October and continue until the 18th.
About fourteen hundred dollars
should be raised in our own county.
A small contribution from each of
our citizens would be less than a
cigar or a dish of ice cream.
Franklin K. Lane is the National
Chairman and every statae in the
Union has organized or is organizing
for this most human work. Under
our state organization the following
official have been selected for Pierce
county:
Advisory Board
President ID. w. Woodwork
Vice President W. G. Haddow
Secretary Treasurer c. NJ. Hanson
r. n. Clapp
o. J. Hohle
]. T. Beddall
Grin Lord
T. NJ. Manion
Harold Doolittle
Oscar Halls
Judge w. p. Knowles
F. NJ. White.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
NOTICE OF SALE

On Saturday, Oct. End, 1920, COM
mencing at 1880 p. M, all Of the real
estate and personal property of Mrs.
Ida Lundquist, deceased, consisting of
House and Lot at the corner of Lewis
and Pine Street, in the City of River
Fails, and Household Goods, will be
sold at public auction.
Geo. B. SkOgmO, Executor Of Will.
Robert Reynolds, Auctioneer. (29-3
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
MARRIED
Oligney--McKee

The home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lutte
Mckee was the scene of a very
pretty informal wedding last Sctur-
day afternoon when their daughter,
Miss Frances Marian, became the
bride of DIR. Wayland Judson dig
ney, the son of Mr.. and Mrs. A.
Oligney of this city. Rev. ]. O.
Thrush of the Congregational church
performed the ring ceremony in the
presence OF small company of the
nearest relatives and friends. The
rooms and tables were very prcttily
decorated with basket boquets of
pink and white astors.
The bridal couple were attended by
Mr.. Everett Dodge and Miss Ann
Baumgartner. The brides dress was
J. pretty white organdy; and the
brides maids was a buff organdy.
After congratulations and best
wishes had been extended, refresh
ments were served by Miss Weld and
Miss Margaret Norseng.
Soon after lunch Mr.. and Mrs.
Oiigney, accompanied by Mr.. Dodge
and Miss Baumgartner left for st.
Paul for short trip.
After October fifteenth they will
be at home in their new house on
Fifth street, which Mr.. Oligney re-
Gently purchased from Oscar Weberg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
BORN

Fansworth-In this city, Monday,
September q, 1920, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Glenn Farnsworth, a; son.
Booth-In this city, Monday, Sept.
81, 1920, to Mr.. and Mrs. b. A. Booth,
a daughter.
Peterson--In this city, Sunday,
September 26, 1920, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Harold Peterson, a son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
METHODIST CHURCH

10:5o-Regular Services. A repre-
sentative of the Anti-Saloon League
will speak.
11:45-Sunday School. A place for
everyone and everyone welcome.
6:45-Epworth League. A live
meeting in charge of young people.
7:30-Regular Services. Preaching
by the Pastor and music by chorus
choir.
Rev. G.. A. Bird, Pastor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30

With a commendable ambition sew
eral of the prominent citizens of
Ellsworth and it's immediate vicinity
resolved in the early part of last
winter that fair should be held at
Ellsworth this year. To resolve with
the Ellsworth people is to act and a
meeting was called and organization
of the Pierce County Central Fair
and Stock Exchange was perfected.
DR.. d. W. Woodwork was elected
president of the association and has
been untiring in his efforts to make
the first exhibition a grand success.
The fair was held on Wednesday,
Thursday and Friday of last week.
Hon. W. T. Price, Of Black River
Falls, delivered a very acceptable
speech on Thursday, and Judge Foster
one of his happy addresses on Friday.
Thursday was a day practically
allotted to the G. A. R., large
number of whom We're in attendance
and formed fine procession march
ing from the village to the fair
grounds. The Rock Elm, River Falls
and Ellsworth bands escorted the
procession, giving an abundance of
excellent music.
The display at the fair grounds was
both unique and very fine. A part
of the exhibition hall was set apart
for curiosities, ancient and modern,
and was we'll filled. Among these
may be noted an old clock from
Germany, the property of NJ. M. Sand
erson and an heirloom in his family;
complete miniature log cabin made
by the deft fingers of Miss Mary
Kline, and representing pioneers
home, attracted much attention. AL
though of small size the artist sue
ceeded in givin an excellent facsimile
of border life, the building being
placed in a grove of forest trees
while the lady of the house with a
babe in her arms stood within the
open door.
Among other artistic exhibits the
paintings by Misses Favour and Fay
demanded special notice.
The mercantile department was al
most wholly occupied by the mer-
chants of Ellsworth. The display
of vegetables was exceedingly fine.
C. r. Tyler of Bay City exhibited
grotto representing woodland
scene in which were stuffed birds and
animals so arranged as to appear to
be alive and wandering in their ma
tive haunts.
The collection of horses, cattle and
other domestic animals was good,
though not as large as might have
been expected.
The whole fair was grand success
and we do not doubt that it will be
the first of many successful exhibit
tions at our county seat of the agri-
cultural and mechanical resources OF
our county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
COUNTY AGENT NOTES
H. G. Seyforth

The Livestock exhibit at the Pierce
County Fair was the largest one that
this county has ever seen. We are
very thankful of this fact as the new
stock pavilion would have been lost
had its pens and stalls been but part
~ filled. In fact it did not hold all
of the cattle that were shown at the
fair as the old cattle barns were
nearly filled. The quality of the
cattle exhibit was credit to Pierce
county. Every breeder received his
share of blue ribbons. There was a
large number of new exhibitors this
year, and seeing that they have now
learned tie game they will make a
still larger showing next year. We
should now begin making our plans
for the 1921 county fair. We should
strive to still further improve the
quality of the cattle and make it con-
siderably larger. Pierce county
should have one of the largest and
best livestock exhibits of any county
fair in the state. We must all be
boosters and by SO doing, we can
make Pierce county one of the lead
ing livestock centers of the state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30

If there are any farmers interested
in having their soil analysed this fall
they should make application for this
work at once. Remember the cost
is very small compared with the re-
suits that are obtained from this
work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
HOME CULTURE CLUE
October 9th, 1929

Lessons in Citizenship
Mrs. Ellie Haddow
Australia-Location, Photography,
Birds and Flora, Problems of I'M
migration.
Cora Stiles
Hostess Nealie Chapman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
The First Fair
At Ellsworth

The Following is an account of the
organization of the Pierce County
Fair Association and its first fair
held during the last week in Sep
TENDER, 1884. The article is copied
from the River Falls Journal of
October 2, 1884.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30

When in need of anything in the
line of printed work, remember we
can satisfy you.
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Dodge Baumgartner

OUQSC- 1tduAuS dIthSa
Miss Anna Baumgartner, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. JOS. Baumgartner
of Martell, and Dir. Everett Dodge,
son of MIR. and Mrs. George j. Dodge
of this city, were married in st. Paul
Saturday, September 25. 1920. They
were attended by Mr.. and Mrs. Way
land Oligney, whose wedding took
place here earlier in the day.
They will make their home in this
city, where Mr.. Dodge is engaged in
the hardware business with his
father.
The Journal unites with their host
of friends in extending congratula-
lions and best wishes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30

Messrs. Doe and Hastert will hold
a Poland China Hog Sale some time
the last of October in the new stock
pavilion. More definite information
will be given out later.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30

We have it! Call and get prices on
Fancy Engraved Greeting Cards.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30
EzEniEL LUTHERAN

Confirmation services with sermon
sc 1890 next Sunday morning, with
Holy Communion at two o'clock in
the afternoon conducted by the pastor
Rev. n, L. Blomholm.
English services at the Ezekiel
Lutheran church Sunday evening at
1880, conducted by Rev. Joesting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30

Use the CLASSIFIED adj. Column.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30

II. E. Bailey & Sons of River Falls
will sell fifty head of registered
Shorthorn cattle at the new stock
pavilion at Ellswoath October 20.
He has some very good cattle for this
sale. Let's make this first sale a
booster.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30

The Junior Livestock Show will be
held at Madison Oct. 1922. Six
hundred boys and girls between the
age of ten and eighteen years win
compete for more than $4,000 in
prizes. % counties will be represent
ed in exhibits of baby beeves, dairy
calves, colts, pigs and lambs, which
which constitute the FIVE classes of
livestock to be shown at the EXPOSE
ton. Pierce. county will possibly not
be represented this year at this show
but we hope next year We may ar
range for such.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-09-30

The Annual Grain and Poultry
Show will be held at River Falls the
last of November. We hope that the
farmers of Pierce county will prepare
some exhibits in poultry, corn, wheat,
barley, rye and clover for this show.
We have some very good grain in
this county and we should get credit
for it by making exhibits at this
grain show. More definite inform
alton will be given out later