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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26

way through Washington to visit the
Capitol and see friends in this city.
John Graslie, with small delegation
of Spring Valley, Pierce county, peo-
pie, is alsc expected up from Florida
to take in Washington sights on the
way home. An evidence of bird wis
dom occurred here the other day when
a flock of wild ducks passing over the
city alighted in the White lot lagoon
below the White House and were pro-
tected for several days until they con-
tinued their flight toward the North.
Man may learn comfort and wisdom
from the habits of the birds and
those who are able to do so and take
brief trip to avoid part of the
rigorous winters are fortunate and
follow a good example.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26
ESCAPES TRAIN SMASH
ELECTROCUTED A YRS. LATER

The City Hall basement was the
scene of the electrocution Saturday of
we'll known River Fallsite who had
strayed from the straight and narrow
and had thereby brought upon him
self the fatal wrath of our efficient
Chief of Police.
Some four years ago the late la
mented, then in his youth, was i'm
plicated in an alteration with the
local passenger train, but escaped
with but few bruises and no apparent
injury to the train. No cause for
criminal action was found at that
time and the case was dismissed.
But last Saturday the accused was
found guilty of bolshevik conduct, and
after a brief but convincing recital
of the evidence, with no denial from
the accused, Jack" the big "grade"
mastiff belonging to Frank Anderson,
was dragged into the death chamber
at the City Hall basement and sub
jected to a current of some $500
volts, which, naturally, he did not
long survive.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26
MARRIED
Bow man--Linger


Miss Nora LINER of this city and
Mr.. A. w. Bowman of Ogden, Utah,
were married Friday, Feb. 20, at 5
p. m. at the home of the brides I'M
Gle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. w. t.
Glass. Rev. Mr.. Branford of Hudson
performed the ceremony. Miss Avis
Severson, a cousin of the bride, and
Mr.. John LINER, the brides brother,
attended them. Only immediate rel
atives were present.
Dinner was served Immediately af-
ter the ceremony. The bridal couple
left that evening for Chicago and from
there will go to Ogden to visit Mr..
Bowman's parents. They will be at
home after March 25 at the Colonial
Apartments, 402 End ave-, Twin Falls,
Idaho.
The bride is a graduate of the To-
cal Normal school, class of 1913, and
here as well as in the cities where she
has taught, she has won love and es-
TEEN of a host of friends who unite
in wishing her future of great hap
piness.
Mr. Bowman is general superintend-
ent of chain of Ga ranches in Idaho
and Nevada.
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Local Items

Do all your work with Fordson.-
adv.
Mrs. C. Carisch returned home yes
terday from a visit at Hudson.
CO. "a" DANCE, Syndicate Hall,
I riday, March 5. COME!--ady.
Mr.. and Mrs. Henry Day of Big
Timber, Mont, visited in the city yes
terday.
Miss Joyce Reed of st. Paul spent
Friday and Saturday at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. C. w. Heidbrink.
Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Brown Of Hud-
son visited over Sunday at the home
of the formers brother, Geo. Brown.
Horse Collars.-I can save you
money on horse collars for the COM
ing season. VIM. Mccormick
adv.
Work on the new garage for the
Jensen & Halsted Co. will commence
next week. o. H. Ostness has the
contract.
Following a petition, filed by Fred
F. Brookshaw with Governor Phillip,
for the removal Of Joseph w. Maier
from the office of sheriff of Pierce
County, the governor appointed AS
sistant Atty. General w. c. Gilman
to conduct the hearing, which was
held at the Court House Tuesday
Several witnesses were called and the
office where the hearing was held was
iammed with spectators. The testi-
mony taken at the hearing will be
submitted to the governor who will
render decision.-Pierce County
Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26
FREAR REPORT CAUSES ROW

Westinghouse big row is impend-
ing in the House over the report of
the Frear subcommittee investigating
aviation during the war.
Democrats plan to attack it on the
floor on the grounds it was resort
to partisan politics. They will call at
tention to the announced purpose of
the Republican leaders early last ses-
sion that the investigation was to be
of non-partisan character.
The cost of the investigation and
the time wasted are matters that will
be dwelt on by the Democrats.
The attacks on John D. Ryan, Sec
rotary Baker and others will be re-
piled to.-Milwaukee Journal.
Mr.. Frear make interesting mention
of this investigation in his letter of
this week, published on the first page
of this paper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26
River Falls Clinches
Northern Title

The Red & White basketeers tuck
ed away the northern circuit champ
ionship last Friday by winning for
the second time over the fast Eau
Claire quint. The battle was a tough
and bitter one all the way through,
and within a couple of minutes of
the close the score was tie. But
Capt. Reed busted the tie with a
field shot and free throw and the
Falls won out 80 to 20.
The River Falls players were given
pretty shabby treatment at Eau
Claire, the rowdy tactics of the fans
being disgrace to that school. One
of the River Falls players was slug
ged while in the crowd after the
game, and during the playing it was
at one time necessary for the presi-
dent of the school to come out onto
the floor to restore order so that
play might be resumed.
On Saturday night the ST. Paul A.
C's played here. The locals were in
poor condition owing to the hard
battle of the night before, and al
though they put up game fight and
made the visitors step all the way.
their playing was not up to standard
and they lost 81 to Is.
The st. Paul boys played the fast,
clean game which has made them the
favorites above all quints which have
played here, and local fans are anx-
ious to get them here again later
when Coach Chambers men are in
better trim for hard game.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26
OBITUARY
Harry B. Smith

Harry Beckett Smith was born in
Missouri September 10, 1898, and
died in St. Joseph's Hospital, st.
Paul, Feb. 20, 1920, at the age of 26
years, months and 10 days. Death
was the result of an attack of pneu-
monia.
On November II, 1915, he married
Miss Ella Mabel VAIL, who, with his
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Smith
and two sisters, Misses Breuda and
Dora, of Deering, survives him.
Mr.. Smith had lived in North Da-
kota since 1900 until last September,
when, with his wife, he moved to
Baldwin.
His widow, parents and sisters, have
the deep sympathy of host of friends
who admired his splendid ambition
and excellent character and who will
ever remember him as a worthy
friend, a loving husband and duti-
full son and brother.
The remains were brought to this
city for burial in Greenwood ceme-
terry. Funeral services were held
Tuesday afternoon from the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Putnam.
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"A" Co. Starts Drill

Lieutenant Dawson, assisted by
non-coms from his company, has been
very busy the past week filling out
requisition blanks, taking clothing
measurements, and with other work
in connection with the organization
of the local unit of the National
Guard.
The first drill was held in the
Company's drill room, Syndicate Hall,
last evening, and will be held there
regularly hereafter once week un-
til outdoor work is possible Future
drills will be held in full uniform.
The men are taking a real interest
in the work and are determined to
develop the highest proficiency in ev-
cry phase, from "the school of a
soldier" to the most intricate field
maneuvers.
The equipment includes everything
needed at the post as well as on ac-
tive duty-clothing tents, rifles GU.
S. Govt. 30's), automatic 45-cal. re-
volvers; everything, in fact, from
shoestrings to the company typewrit-
er. The boys have purchased phon-
ograph for use in their hall, and they
also plan to get other thing to fur
nish a club room there. The phono-
graph can also be used to furnish mu-
sic for indoor drill.
The motorized equipment will in
clude 33 motor trucks (make not yet
known), one touring car and one side
car motorcycle, as well as great
assortment of accessories and tools
for same. 1t is expected that all of
the equipment will be here within a
veiy few weeks.
Non-commissioned officers for the
Company have been appointed as fol-
lows:
First Sergeant-James F. Richards
Mess Sergeant-Weyland Oligney
Clerk (Sgt.) JAS. A. Richards
Truck Masters (Sgts.) Lloyd H.
Peterson, Art Dodge, Kenneth White
Mechanic (Sgt.)-Herman Halsted
The Company is to have baseball
team this summer, and there is ma
terial to make an organization equal
to that of the best semi-pros in this
section of the country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26

The citizens of Wisconsin realiz.
that strong National Guard is ar
asset to their state and are according.
hearty support to it everywhere.
We have just reason to be proud OF
the record being made by our state
in this regard, and doubly proud OF
our city, for River Falls was one OF
the first cities in the state to qualify
for one of the states National Guard
units.
Wisconsin has at present seven in
fantry companies, five cavalry troops,
one truck company (River Falls), and
one regimental supply company,
which have complied with all re-
quirements and have been formally
mustered into the Federal service. In
addition to these, the following units
are ready for inspection and muster,
or will be ready within a short time
Is infantry companies, 2 machine gun
companies, cavalry troops, 2 truck
companies, and l battery of heavy
artillery. The enlisted personnel of
these organizations amounts to over
three thousand men at the present
time and many are not up to full
strength.
Companies at the following cities
are to be mustered in next week:
Madison, Mar. l; Monroe, Mar. 2;
Eau Claire, Mar. A; Menomonie, Mar.
5.
An extensive athletic program is
being planned for the encampment
at Camp Douglas next summer which
will include inter-company competit-
ion in baseball, boxing, track work
and rifle work. An article will be
published in these columns next week
giving further information on what
may be expected of Company "a" at
Camp Douglas next summer.
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Margaret c. Eastman

Mrs. Margaret C. Eastman passed
away after an illness of three weeks
last Friday evening, Feb. 6, at the
home of her daughter, Mrs. j. A.
Hutcheson. Margaret c. Richie was
born in New York January 6, 1885,
and was married there to Sylvester
Eastman. In 1865 they moved to
River Falls, Wis, where she lived
until 1898, since which time she has
resided in Washington, and for the
past IS years her home has been with
her daughter in Montesano.
She united with the Congregational
church of River Falls and later with
the Presbyterian church of Monte
sano. For many years she had been
faithful, earnest worker in the
Womens Christian Temperance I'M
ion and it was very great satisfac-
ton to her that she could live to see
not only a dry state but dry nation.
One month before her heavenly
birthday she was permitted, with
large company of friends, to celebrate
her S5th birthday.
She is survived by five daughters,
Rhoda Dopkins, of River Falls, Wis,
Eva X. Parman and Diana Nichols, of
Portland, Ore, Nellie A. Weiland of
Oakville, Wash, and Sena G. Hutch
eson of Montesano.
The funeral services at the Pres
byterian church Sunday were con-
Quoted by Rev. ]. S. Penix. The choir
sang two hymns and Mrs. W. D.
Campbell a beautiful solo, "Why
Should l Fear?" At the cemetery
the service was in charge of the w.
C. T. u, led by Mrs. French, of Elma,
an intimate friend of the family. The
floral offerings were beautiful and
much appreciated, testifying to the
regard in which Mrs. Eastman was
held by her many friends in Monte
sano-Montesan (Wash.) Vidette.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26
COUNTY HOME NOTES

George Warne of Prescott is re-
covering from his recent illness.
Jacob Simunovich who became an
inmate of the Home Dec. %, died at
a Red Wing hospital Feb. IS, of pull
monary tuberculosis. He was born
in Balover, Austria, July 21st, 1886,
ard came to this country in 1902.
Supt. Sparks brought the remains to
Ellsworth where funeral services were
conducted by Rev. Brennan. Burial
in the Catholic cemetery.
Mrs. Minerva Crown of River Falls
is very sick.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26
WISCONSIN LEADS IN NAT
IONAL GUARD ORGANIZATION
By Kenneth S. White

Reports from the various states on
the reorganization of their National
Guards in conformity with the new
plans of the War Department show
Wisconsin to be well up among the
leaders. The people of Wisconsin are
ready and anxious to perpetuate those
organizations which brought this
state honor and renown by their ex-
ploits as members of the 32nd Divis-
ion of. the U. S. Army during the late
war with Germany.
There are more men enlisted in the
Wisconsin National Guard today than
there were in 1916 when the Guard
was ordered to the Mexican border.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26
POWER FARMING MEETING
TO BE HELD IN RIVERFALLS

Kramer Auto Co., assisted by the
T. W. Meiklejohn Co., Wisconsin
Fordson Distributor, will hold Pow
er Farming Meeting at the Princess
Theatre, Wednesday afternoon, Mar
10th.
Four or five speakers will be on
the program and will have with them
the three-reel picture, "How to Keep
the Boy on the Farm. adv,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26
CHARLES DOPKINS

Charles Dopkins died at his home
in this city yesterday at the age of
rs years. Funeral services will be
held tomorrow friday at 3 p. m,
at the M. E. church. Services will
be conducted by Rev. Mr.. Bird and
the G.. A. R.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26
LEGION COMMITTEE HEADS

Post Commander l.. S. Doolittle
has appointed the chairmen of Albert
Harvey Fletcher Post committees as
follows:
Membership. F. Richards.
Entertainment-C. J. Philips.
Publicity-Ken. White, c. d. Mel
son, Professor Chandler.
The activities of the Post have been
delayed somewhat in Difference to the
local National Guard unit, in order
that these activities might not con-
fiict to the detriment of the latter
Now that the Guard Company is or
ganized the Post will take up plans
for entertainment and other activi-
ties.
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PROGRAM AND BASKET SOCIAL

There will be a program and basket
social Friday night, March 5th, at
the County Line School. Ladies will
please bring basket and cups.
Mike Mclaughlin, Auctioneer.
Louise Stapleton, Teacher.
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SPECIAL CONVOCATION

Special Convocation Of River Falls
Chapter No. 45, R. A. NJ, Friday
evening, Feb. 81. Banquet at $50
p. m. Work in NJ. NJ. NJ. Degree. The
Grand Lecturer will be here for after
noon and evening. instruction.
c. F. Winter, H. P.
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Celebrates S5th Birthday

Mrs. Charles Ensign entertained a
few of her friends at dinner Tuesday
in celebration of her 87th birthday.
The excellent menu was prepared by
the hostess herself, who felt young
and gay" and was "the life OF the
party"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1920-02-26

twenty-five Years Ago, Feb. %, 1895
Edw Bulmer of Rock Elm, was
caught under load of logs last week
and badly hurt.
o. j. Hohle is engaged to teach the
Spring term of school in the Thomp-
son District, town of Gilman.
The heavy accumulation Of snow
disappeared like magic during the
past few days.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Taylor are en-
joying a reunion of their family, this
being the 50th year of their welded
life.
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Appropriate Footwear for Spring,
for Men, Women and Children, at the
r. c. u. store.-adv.
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In Days Of Yore
Items From The River Falls Journal
Files of Thirty-Six and Twenty
five Years Ago

Thirty Six Years Ago, Feb. %, 1884
George Thayer succeeds Mr.. Cox
as partner of Mr.. Pratt in the meat
business.
C. N. Nelson has received his new
sumed operations in M. Anderson's
hardware store.
Mr.. George Browell of Dakota and
Miss Belle Porteous of River Falls
were married by Rev. G. A. Joslin at
Ellsworth Feb. %, 1884.
Mr.. D. A. Green Of Dakota and
Miss Julia Thomas of Rivsl Falls
were married at Ellsworth, by Rev.
G. A. Joslin Feb. %, 1884.
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Home Culture Club


Program for March 3rd.
Immigrants in Industry
Mrs. Effie Haddow
Aegean and Ionian Literature
Legendary Heroes and Gods
Mrs. Ada Bliss
Hostess, Mrs. Frank Bliss.
Time, 2:30
Tuesday Club Dinner
The Wadsworth home was the
scene of very pleasant time Tues
day evening, when the members OF
the Tuesday Club and their husbands
and few other guests gathered fol-
a $50 dinner. A most delicious re-
past was served by the Committee
after which the party was entertain
ed with Victrola music, and COM
munity singing, led by Mrs. Skogmo
The speaker of the evening, Senator
Skogmo, discussed wisconsin Laws
very Woman Should Know" in man
ner thoroughly appreciated by the
Club. Everyone seemed 10th to leave
and voted that such a good time de-
serves an encore.
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Social Items

w. r. c. Regular Meeting
The w. R. C. will hold regular meet
ing Saturday, Feb. IS.
South Fork Ladies' Aid
The South Fork Ladies' Aid will
meet with Mrs. Ernest Ensign Mar.
4th.
Entertained Camp Fire Girls
Mrs. Arthur Johnson entertained
the Camp Fire girls at supper last
evening.
Priscilla Art Circle
The Priscilla Art Circle will meet
at the home of Mrs. w. A. Magee
Wednesday afternoon, Mar. 5.
Informal Party
Mrs. Stanley Chinook entertained
a few of her young lady friends at an
informal party yesterday afternoon.
Birthday SURPRISE
Mrs. Nels Thoreson was given a
very pleasant surprise party last eve
ming, the occasion being her birthday.
Birthday Party
Yesterday afternoon Mrs. Ed. And
erson was hostess at party given in
her honor in celebration of her birth
day.
Birthday Surprise
Last Monday evening Miss Ada
Tubbs was given a surprise party by
a number of her friends in celebration
of her birthday.
Congregational Ladies' Aid
The Congregational Ladies Aid
will meet in the basement of the
church Thursday, March A, at 2 p. m.
Celebrates Fourth Birthday
Mrs. Warren P Knowles entertain
ed a few of her little son Roberts
friends yesterday afternoon in cele-
bration of his fourth birthday.
w. C.. 7. u
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet with Mrs. Ada Bliss
Friday, Feb. 81, at 2:30 p. m. Leader,
Mrs. E. H. Currier Frances E. Will
lard Memorial Fund day.
Surprise Party
Last Thursday afternoon several
friends of Mrs. Irwin Eaton, carrying
baskets well filled with delicious vi
ands, surprised her at her home on
Spring street and spent pleasant
4, f+nrrno,, Will, how
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Surprise Party

Surprise Party
Last Thursday afternoon several
friends of Mrs. Irwin Eaton, carrying
baskets well filed with delicious vi
ands, surprised her at her home on
Spring street and spent pleasant
afternoon with her.
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BORN

Ramer-In this city, Friday, Feb.
20, 1920, to Mr.. and Mrs. Fred E.
Ramer, a son.
Pitts.-At Libby, Mont, Tuesday,
February "a, 1920, to Mr.. and Mrs.
J. S. Pitts, son.
Keith-At Columbus, Wis, We'd
nesday, Feb. Is, 1920, to Mr.. and Mrs.
Floyd Keith, son.
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South Fork Ladies' Aid
The South Fork Ladies' Aid will
meet with Mrs. Ernest Ensign Mar.
4th.
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w. r. c. Regular Meeting
The w. R. C. will hold regular meet
ing Saturday, Feb. 2S.
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Entertained Camp Fire Girls

Mrs. Arthur johnson entertained
the Camp Fire girls at supper last
evening.
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w. c. I. u
The Woman's Christian Temperance
Union will meet with Mrs. Ada Bliss
Friday, Feb. 81, at 2:30 p. m. Leader
Mrs. E. HI. Currier. Frances E. Will
lard Memorial Fund day.
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H. c. Innenfeldt of Menomonie, re-
turning from Florida, stopped on his
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TOO MUCH RED TAPE


The visitor was being shown
about by the head of an up-to-date
business.
"Who's that dapper youth at the
glass-topped desk?" he asked.
''That is the superintendent of
the card index system. He keeps
an index showing where the index
cases are"
"Who is the young man with the
gray CATERS and the efficiency
ears?"
"He keeps an index showing the
length Of time it takes to index the
indexes"
"Who is the girl with the golden
hair?"
"She decides under what index an
index to the index of the filing cab
met shall be placed"
"And who is the gray haired man
at. the disordered desk in the cor
ner?"
"Oh, that's old Joggs. He doesn't
fit very well with the rest Of the
office, but / have to keep him
around. He is the only employee
who can find important papers
when / want them in a hurry
The Michigan Tradesman.
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Personal Mention

Mr.. F. A. Hadley and George
Patton of Connell were at the
Produce company Monday of this
week buying harvest supplies. They
report the Connell wheat good in
general and that harvest is nearly
finished.
Walt Summers manager of our
Prosser store, was in town Tuesday
Ct this week to attend a meeting
of the Empire Grain company.
S. II. Sudler and family motored
to Seattle Sunday on little vaca-
ton trip.
Roy Shadbolt, who has been
working extra in the grocery de-
partment the past few days, re-
ceived word Wednesday noon that
he had fallen heir to $135, 900, the
estate being $3,OOO,OOO to be divid-
ed between % heirs.