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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
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Maurice Thomas returned home
Friday from North Dakota where he
had been spending the past three
months with his daughter, Mrs. r.
J. Honeyford, at Milo, and another
daughter, Mrs. w. A. Forbes, at Bis
by.
River Falls must erect a municipal
stable immediately for the use of
the farmers who come to this city to
trade. Since the livery barn is no
longer available our rural visitors
have been severely Inconvenience,
and it is matter that needs immed-
late attention.
AT the meeting of Albert Harvey
Fletcher Post No. 121, the American
Legion, last evening, Wilbur Ensign
was appointed chairman of the en-
tertainment committee and plans were
discussed for opening series of So
cial events, and there was also
start made towards organizing Leg
ion baseball team. The Post voted
a unanimous Endorsement of the bon
us bill now under consideration by
the Congressional Ways and Means
committee and the Post Adjutant was
directed to wire Congressman Frear,
chairman of the committee, the Posts
Endorsement. American Legion but
tens are now in the hands of the Ad
jutant, and members may secure
them for SOC each by calling on or
writing to S. R. Morse.
The house on the Jno. Black farm,
in Kinnickinnic, occupied by the Hen
ry Lunger family, was totally de
stroyed by fire of unknown origin last
Friday morning, ana Mr.. and Mrs.
Lunger and their child had a very
narrow escape from the flames. The
fire had been raging for some time
before it awakened them and much of
it was afire when they awoke. Mrs.
Lunger was overcome by the smoke,
but her husband managed TO get her
to a place of safety. He then ran
barefoot to neighboring house a
half mile away to secure help. The
Lurcer family lost practically all of
their clothing and household goods,
together with ONE currency which
was in the house, and furniture be-
longing to Mr.. Black, stored there,
was also destroyed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
THE MAC DOWELL CLUB

The next meeting of the Mac Dowell
Club will be held April 18th at the
home of Miss Marie Tossing.
PROGRAM
Paper-"Chopin"
Mrs. Hunt
Etude
MaZurka Chopin
Valse in e Minor
Marie Tossing
Vocal Solo, Selected)
Mrs. Skogmo
Preludes
Impromptu Chopin
Revolutionary Etude
Pauline Norseng
Duet Selected
Mrs. Skoglno
Mr.. Bird
Nocturne Chopin
Clara Nobel
Committee-Miss Tossing, Miss
Nebel
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
Our Weekly Letter
From Washington
From Hon. James A. Frear, NJ. C.

Nearly 100 kilograms have come to
the writer favoring soldiers COM
pensation bill along lines proposed by
the American Legion. Every memb-
er of the committee has had like ex-
perience. Last summer the writer
recognized the justice of giving some
aid to our soldiers and sailors who
had gone to war and it was with that
purpose bill similar to the Wiscon-
sin law, but carrying larger aid, was
introduced. believe it was the only
bill on the subject introduced by any
member of the Ways and Means Com
mittee, which committee has charge
of the so different soldiers bills und-
er direction of the House. Matters
occurring in committee sessions can
not be made public but it is no breach
of confidence to say that Chairman
Fordney and the writer have express
ed their desire in open hearings to
give aid to the boys who were in the
service and l believe some bill will
yet be agreed upon. Difficulty exists
of course in financing the proposal
but sentiment is largely against is
suing bonds and in favor of taxing
extra war profits which seems a just
course to pursue.
Through personal interviews with
T he
listed man during his service was
drawn on by allotments for family,
insurance, liberty bonds and other
calls SO that he had practically moth
ing left. Many men have lost their
old position and it has been proposed
to give choice of options to include
purchase of home. l cannot pre-
dict what will come out of the COM
mite but no adequate compensation
can ever be given those who were
called into service during the war.
One of the most important pamphlets
sent out by the government is entitl-
cd New and Liberal Features of War
Risk Insurance" 1t contains dia-
grams and tables regarding soldiers
of the last war and is so valuable that
| am trying to arrange to place cop
les in the hands CT ex-soldiers of The
district. In the meantime copies have
been sent to the banks in the district
where this information regarding
soldiers insurance may be available,
until pamphlets are received.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
HERUM SCHOOL

Miss Martin and Mrs. Grin Kay
visited our school Wednesday after
noon.
Our school society had debate
Friday afternoon as to which was the
better, old time or the new time. The
old time won.
We had an Easter box Friday anC
eggs were hid at various places in
the schoolroom.
Amanda Kjelson, Teacher.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
Town of Kinnickinnic


The Town was advised that the hos
pital bond proposition could not be
legally carried out even if favored,
so not vote was taken on the question
at the polls, but an informal vote was
taken on the subject presented in two
different ways. Those present were
unanimously against the proposition
of bonding the town for S10,500 for
hospital, but they were unanimous
ly in favor of the city of River Falls
building hospital and selling shares
throughout the community, and from
the sentiment expressed at the time,
there appears to be good surety
that many shares would be purchased
in this locality.
There were 62 votes east Tuesday.
The Republican ticket was the most
popular in the national ballots, and
the La Toilette degeates received a
majority No a socialist vote was
cast. Both of the constitutional
amendments were voted down. The
following town ticket was elected:
Chairman-W. j. Williams
Supervisor-Sumner Dresser
Supervisor-John Iverson
Clerk-Ray Barker
Treasurer-Fred Crawford
Assessor-F'rank Benedict
Justices of the Peace-Fred Craw-
ford, Ed. Cole.
ConstablesNQhristy Bonnes, Ben
Meyer.
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Meyer
Town of Clifton

lONH Va StiitOh
The hospital question was not vot-
ed upon, the informal ballot al the
caucus showing that the measure
would receive no support at che polls
Tuesday. There was large major
ity of Republican votes, with La Fol
lette delegates preferred. Tae follow
irg town ticket was elected:
Chairman-Geo. Geibler
Supervisors-A. H. Younggren and
v. Seifert. -
Clerk-G. L. o. Binder
Treasufer-John Keichier
Assessnr-N. S. Nopp.
Justices-John Howe and Robert
Boles
Constables-John Meyer and Frank
Filkins.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

Those interested in the establish
ment of community hospital here
may take great deal of encourage
ment from the vote of Tuesdays ell
ection, although the measure did not
carry, for the city vote favored it,
and the informal expressions in the
other communities indicates that there
is strong sentiment in it's favor and
that financial support can be relied
upon. The town of River Falls was
the only other place to vote on the
hospital bond proposition, and they
turned it down, In Kinnickinnic,
Troy and Clifton no vote was taken
at the polls, the ST. Croix county pre-
cincts being advised by District Atty.
Doar that there Yves no provision in
the statutes whereby a community
could bond itself for improvements
to be made in another community. In
both Troy and Kinnickinnic, however,
an informal vote favored the support
of such an institution in River Falls.
The Republican national ticket was
the most popular in all towns in this
neighborhood, and there was a strong
favoritism shown for La Toilette pro-
gressive delegates. So far as we have
been able to ascertain, there was not
a socialist vote cast in this section of
the county. The vote on the consti-
tutional amendment regarding the
salaries of legislators, appears to be
against the amendment, and the same
is true of the vote on the circuit Judge
matter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to extend our sincere
thanks to all the friends, the G. A.
r. and the Sons of Veterans, whose
sympathy and services were rendered
in the, time of our bereavement.
Mrs. S. B. Wales
Henrietta L. Simp son
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
The Freeman Drug Co., Inc.
A Continuation of One of the Oldest Drug Firms
in This Section of the State
Established in 1872

drug store here, working there for
five years.
In Septem Der, 1872, he went into the
business for himself in what was then
knowr as The Pingrey Block, where
Joe Adams paint shop is now located,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

On Thursday last The Freeman
Drug Co., of this city, was incorpor-
sted. The new firm, which is capital
lied at $4,000, consists of aiessrs.
r. S. Freeman, r. w. Freeman, John
A. Knapp and Robert L. Hura.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

Clerk-W. A. Chapman
Treasurer-S. E. Weishaar
Assessor-M. r. Pritchett
Justices of the Peace. l.. Chap
man, Jr, (1-yr.), and N. A. Young.
gren (2-yr.).
Constables-Theo. Larson, Elmer
Enloe and Rob. Drummer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08

The peace treaty resolution will
come up in the House Thursday of
this week. 1t is predicted it win pass
both House and Senate by large
vote.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
The City Election

The city polled AIS votes on the
Community Hospital question, fav-
oring that institution by a majority
of 62-240 for, and 178 against.
A total of 396 votes were cast on
the question of local license-132 fol-
and 264 against.
Both of the constitutional amend.
ments were favored.
The Third Ward candidates for az
derman had a close race, 0. HI. Ost-
ness winning o1e ever M. M. Walter,
by the close margin Of three vctes-4-
to 80. In the Fourth Ward Wellesley
Vannatta won over w. I'll. Slater IS
to SO. Following is list of the offic-
ers elected:
Mayor-Geo. Theo. Smith
Treasurer-S. L. Krauth
Assessor-G. w. Chinook, Jr.
First Ward
Alderman-Wm Mccormick
Superyisor-W. T. Glass
Second Ward
Alderman-C. j. Bartholomew
Supervisory. M. Manion
Third Ward
Alderman-O. III. Ostness
Supervisor-James Allen
Fourth Ward
Alderman-W Vannatta
Supervisor-Geo. Ed. Pratt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-04-08
City favors Hospital

Measure Is Defeated, However, in
Town-City Strong Against License;
Ellsworth and Prescott Favor lila
Toilette Progressive E,legates Get
Largest Vote.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
NEW DEPARTMENT
ADDED BY BANK
Fletcher Savings and Trust to
Appraise Real Estate.

Changes in the organization of the
Fletcher Savings and Trust Company
have been announced by Evans Woollen,
president Of the institution, under which
q new department of appraisal is to be
established Jan. 1. ". A. Young, hea
of the real estate trust department, will
manage the new department. Burt Z.
Richardson, assistant manager Of the real
estate trust department, is to be elevated
TO the managership.
The new department of appraisal will
not only benefit the various departments
Of the trust company, but viii OFFER its
services in land and improved property
valuations to the general public as we'll.
Heavy increases in the demand for expert
appraising is responsible for the deter
mination Of the trust company to create
the new department. Mr. Young las been
in the real estate business IN Indian
apOlis for many years and Mr.. Richard
son has been in the local field eleven
years.
The real estate trust department OF the
trust company will continue TO emphasize
the type OF real estate business that cen
tiers on details connected with conditional
contracts of sale. acreage for subdivision
and the complete mana cement of i'm
proved property. Gradually the trust
company has eliminated practically all of
its brokerage transactions iu real estate
and has devoted its organization to the
larger field.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
LEGION ANDLABOR
TO GET TOGETHER
GaIbraith and Gompers Ex-
change Views.

Closer relations between the American
Legion and organized labor are promised
as a result Of letters exchanged between
# w. Galbraith Jr., national commander
of the legion, and Samuel Gompers, presi-
dent of the American Federation of La
Dor, according to information from ma
tional headquarters here,
Mr.. Galbrnith's letter defined the pur-
poses OF the legion and emphasized its
neutrality in politics as body while In
no way infringing on the personal free
dom of is members. In reply, Mr.. Com
pers explained the effort Of the A. Il. Of
L. to make life brighter for It's members
and to encourage them to perform the
obligations they owe to our country and
fellow men"
Mr.. Gompers said that he had aided
members OF trade unions to understand
the legion's purposes and that, on sew
era4 occasions, resolutions presented In
labor meetings had been tabled or de-
feated because of information he had
provided in relation TO the work OF the
legion. The national commander replied
TO this letter by saying that there was
nothing In the declaration Of the A. r.
OF L. to which the legion could object
and that the legion subscribes to every
word Of Its sentiment
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
BILLS ARE GIVEN
FINAL SCRUTINY
School Committee Hastens
Work of Preparing Measures.

Final disposition of bills which are to
be presented to the Legislature for the
relief of the educational system of In
diana was to be taken at the meeting to-
day of the council of committees on edu-
eational legislation. 1t was expected that
not more than one meeting can be held
prior ia the time for presenting the bills,
and for this reason swift action on the
proposed bills was forthcoming.
The committees refused to sanction the
bill providing for additional recreationai
facilities and for State and county SUI
pervisors of physical education, drawn
up by the welfare committee. This bill
was sent back to the committee with IN
, structions to revise and place the respon-
sibility for providing the recreationai
facilities on the local boards or educa-
ton instead of on the State board.
A representative of the Women's Re
lief Corps appeared before the teachers
with a request that the organization go
on record fnvoring a bill that would re-
duire an oath Of obedience to laws OF
the United States, and provides penalties
for teachers who failed to administer the
oath at least once each school day In
all public, private and parOchial schools
of the State The bill was referred to the
welfare committee.
Previous to the opening Of tho COM
mitiees' conference the committee on
state aid for all schools met in the Of
fee Of Superintendent Of Public Instruc-
ton L. n. Hines, whore the proposed
State aid bill was discussed. No final
action was taken on the measure.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
GIVEN.
FOR CHILDREN
BY SHRTNERS

Mr.. and Mrs. Santa Claus, in full re-
gala, strangely shaped, but 'honest to
goodness Shrine camels, balky, bumpy
looking donkeys, a cunning monkey that
danced to the lifting music of a grind
organ, all cavorted and jazzed around
to. the GREATNESS, shrieking Joy Of sew
eral hundred excited Shrine youngsters
this afternoon at the annual Christmas
party given in the temple for the little
folk under IL, of Shrine parentage.
There was q whirling merry go-round
that the little girls could ride endlessly
and marvellous slides that the small boys
wore out their brand new knickerbockers
on, great snow fort with a snow man
guarding 1t, and rubber snowballs for
ammunition which were used to storm
the stronghold for the pleasure of the
children with combative tendencies.
ROOM TRANSFORMED
INTO FARMLAND.
The usually dignified ballroom showed
no yestige Of its true identity, for II
was transformed into a colorful garden
OF enchantment, a fairyland for children.
Hundreds Of brilliant vari-colored lights
cleaned from the walls and ceiling and
masses Of holly and festoons of laurel
screened the walls and pillars. And not
the least of the wonders was the big
Christmas tree, glittering with tinsel and
silver cascades, and laden with gifts for
every child, which were distributed by
Old Santa and his buxom wife.
grand march of all the diminutive
guests, wearing festive paper caps, was
q pretty sight as they wove in merry
fashion through the pillars and round the
hall
The smallest children were entertained
with a play kindergarten, several WON
en- telling them stories and instructors
from the real kindergarten leading them
in games and songs. An "olde TYNE"
fiddler In holiday garb played the music
arranged for the well known nursery
rhymes and special ehildren's musical
numbers planned just for the very hit
tlest" were given on the photograph and
by a group OF singers.
Tonight the children from 13 to 81
years will be entertained. An orchestra
will provide music for dancing and a
number Of special numbers have been
planned. with various musical novelties
to be interpolated during the evening.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
Osric Mills Watkins
Post Names Officers

Officers of Osrlc Mills Watkins Post
No. 162, American Legion, have been
elected as follows: Maurice f. Thornton,
commander; Kenneth K.sWark. vice COM
mander2 Paul NJ. Fifer, adJutant; +
Russell Horn, finance officer; Raymond
Jenkins, sergeant-at-arms; Dale Eller
athletic director, and Arnold Houser,
director Of war risk insurance and en-
ployment.
The newly elected executive commit
tee is composed of Howard c. Baker
Howard NJ. Benedict, F. NJ Ennis. Ruben
F. Kerbox, Clarence T. Myers. Hollis
Nay and Berkeley Wright. Other COM
mlttees appointed are as follows; Mem
bership, II. c. Baker. Ray jenkins, C.
t Myers and X. X. Wark; social. X. K.
Wark, Il. KeThox and Lawrence Holmes
publicity, II. c. Baker ritual, A. Houser
II. Benedict and Berklsy Wright.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
METHODISTS PLAN
FOR BIG REVIVAL
Campaign to Be Launched
Friday Evening.

Plans to launch the Methodist churches
OF Indianapolis on great evangelistic
campaign will be taken tomorrow night
when all Methodist congregations are
invited to attend a meeting at the Cen
trail Avenue NJ e. Church. The gather
ing, which will be held under the
auspices Of the spiritual department Of
the Methodist Union, will start at 1880
o'clock and will adjourn Ct o'clock In
order to give the churchgoers an oppor-
tunity 70 attend the witch night services
In their own churches.
The principal address Will be delivered
by Bishop f. d. Leet. DR.. c. f. Bacon,
district superintendent, will present the
speakers. A. 3. Cornelius win be one Of
the seven-minute speakers and will talk
on "TIow We Secured 100 at Central Ave
nue." Another talk will be made on the
subject, How Fifteen Men Won at 1rv-
lngton"
II is the plan to start a vigorous evan
gelistic campaign to extend through Jan
uary and February and then TO cooper
ate In the great revival to be staged here
In March by Gypsy Smith
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
SUPPLY 90. MEN MET.

Former members Of the supply com
pany, Ss4th Infantry, met last night at
the Y. NJ. c. A. and started an orgau!za
ton to preserve the friendships which
were made during the war, and TO follow
up for its members matters Of compensa
ton and war risk insurance. Officers
elected were c. A. Baird. president: w. D.
Thomson, vice president; Charles n
Lang, secretary and treasurer Capt. J
j. Patchell, former commander of ths
company, met with the organization and
assisted In its formation. Announcement,
was made of the next meeting to be held
at the Y. VI. c. A. Wednesday evening
Jan. -
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
TWOGROCERIES
GET ATTENTION
FROM BURGLARS

Continued From Page One)
other has never been brought to trial
Il Criminal Court. being out on bond.
$3.50 A. -M-Burglars entered the office
OF the Home Coal Company, 936 East
North street. battered the combination
OF the safe and ransacked the desks but
were not able TO reach the money.
$50 A. M.-For the second time within
a week burglars visited the grocery OF
Emerson Z. Conrad, 321O Northwestern
avenue. stealing four boxes Of chewing
= gun, ten dozen pairs Of canvas gloves
: and one dozen Jersey gloves Conrad said
the thief also obtained COO pennies.
HIS p. M.-Robert F. Kimble. pro-
prietOr Of a garage at 81 East Eleventh
street. was held up and robbed by two
men who entered his garage. One ROD
Der covered Kimble with revolver and
the other removed SO from his pocket.
The men threatened to kill Kimble and
TO tear the telephone from the wall II
he called the police. They walked out,
and Kimble went to his home at 1927
Park avenue At 2:30 o'clock he nott-
fed the police.
II p. M-Frank T. Clazier, 1884 Car
rollton avenue, arrived home and found
a burglar had visited his residence. The
glass was broken from a rear door. The
thief had carried away 4 diamond breach
valued at $50, two boxes OF cigars and
small sum OF money.
IL p. M.-Warren Thompson, 2447
Massachusetts avenue. discovered a bur-
glar had entered his home, ransacked
every room, but that nothing had been
stolen.
1850 P. M.-Phlip Harris, 7S4 SIassa-
chusetts avenue, told the police that
cooking utensils stored in his basement
and never used except at the observance
OF the Passover, had been stolen The
missing utensils are valued at SIS.
p. MA burglar entered and ran
sacked the home Of Mrs. Joseph Rap
port, 1880 Broadway. The thief took q
gold pencil and seven gold rings.
$50 p. MA negro entered the home
Of Mildred Haynes. 20. negro, $40 North
Talbot avenue, cb9<ed her. knocked hel
down and grabbed SIS from her apron
pocket. The man escaped
p. Nan attempt was made &c
Jimmie the doors OF two offices in the
Stone Block, II West Ohio street. The
doors Of the office OF DR.. William B
Hartsock. physician, and Elwyn s. Cor
nell dentist, showed marks OF the
Jimmie" today.
$50 p. NJ. " Conover. 80, 10lt
Church street, who was one OF six mer
in taAi driven by Phillip o. Smith, &
garage manager, complained that he wal
robbed Of $500 during a free-for-aH hght
IN the taxi at Silver avenue and the
Belt railroad. The police arrested Harr,
]. Pierce. %. 513 West Henry street, OF
the charge OF drunkenness, robbery and
vagraney; Lawrence T. De Wire, %, AZ
South Missouri street; Thomas Sweeney
"a, Of go South Missouri street, and
Conover, all on the charge OF yagrancy
. and drunkenness. Each are held under
N$2,OO0 bonds. The police charge thai
Rierce dropped a $50 bill when they
sfNsrted to search him. The taxi driver
whN had no connection with the fight o.
robbSry, told the police two other mer
ran before the police arrived
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-12-30
DEGREES Conferred
by Oriental Temple

A holiday cpnvocatiOn was held in
Oriental TemplA Twety- Second street
and College avenSSe, this afternoon by
Oriental Chapter 40. lat. Royal Arch
Masons, Past EmiNent High Priest
George H. Pendeton\ presiding. The
stations Of the chapter Noon were filled
with past high priestS OF Oriental
Temple for the first part \pf conferring
the Royal Arch degree. Thu candidates
OF the second section were to Secelve the
degree at ) o'clock, Eminent High Priest
j. Guy Haugh, presiding. A dinner to-
night viii conclude the afternoon's\ work
Following the dinner officers Ok the
lodge for 1921 are to be installed My
Past Eminent High Priests George X
Pendleton and Frank g. Laird.