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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
Mrs. X. A. Karges

Neva Blanche Helmbolt was born
at Orfordville, Wisconsin, January 25,
1888. In early life she joined the
Methodist Episcopal church and re-
NAMED faithful member of it until
her death. She was graduated from
the GAINESVILLE High School and later
was a student of the normal school at
Whitewater. She spent number of
years teaching in Wisconsin and at
Rockford, Illinois. She was married
to Rudolph A. Karges on August 6,
1907. After few years of residence
in River Falls, she accompanied her
husband to Madison and in 1911 ma
circulated as student in the State
University. Under the combined stress
of student work and domestic cares,
her health failed. For many years
she strove with great courage and
fortitude to regain her health. She
found her greatest happiness in the
genial atmosphere of her home, to
WHICH SHc gave q luil IiSdouiC VI NO-
votion. She died January % at the
age of thirty-eight years, eleven
months and twenty-nine days.
Mrs. Karges is survived by her hus-
band, r. A. Karges, by her son, Bur-
ton Karges, by sister, Mrs. B. w.
Norton of Rockford, Illinois, and by
two brothers, G. B. Helmbolt of Star,
Idaho and T. E. Helmbolt of Amboy,
Illinois.
In the death of Mrs. Karges, River
Falls loses one whose life was rich in
Christian grace and unselfish devo-
ton. Her interest was strong in all
that pertained to the welfare of the
School and the community. All those
whose good fortune it was to know
her will, for her gracious influence,
long cherish her memory. A host of
friends extend to the husband and
son and other near relatives their
deepest sympathy in their bereave-
| ment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26

experience and unfamiliarity with
danger was killed by an automobile.
The governess and keepers who kept
watch over the child We're held blame
less but the accident was generally
laid to the child's training and accus-
toned close precautions. No moral is
here Offered, but all the jewels and
diamonds, "Hope" diamond included,
that dazzled at the reception would
weigh little in the scales if that child
could be brought back to the mother
for that is the value of child
life to the average mother. So you
have fair measure of your belong
ings if children are counted when you
try and measure their worth.
Congressman McFadden handed me
in committee a Gillette razor "made
in Germany" and sold retail in this
country for 10 cents. 1t seemed equal
to the five dollar article that has been
protected for years, by American pat
ents and such discrepancy in amounts
suggests that any patent law which
permits a 10 cent or even so cent ar
ticle to sell at five dollars gives an I'M
necessary protection to the patent at
the expense Of the consumer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
INCOME TAX FACTS

In making out his income tax return
for 1921, the average taxpayer will
find considerable saving in conpari-
son with the amount of tax paid on
the same income for 1920.
The exemptions provided by the re-
venue act of 1921 are $1,000 for single
persons 1.-THE term including widows,
widowers, Divorces, and persons sep
arated from husband and wife by
mutual agreement,) $1,000 for mar
ried persons whose net income was
$4,000 or less, and $4,000 for married
persons whose net income was $4,000
or more Under the revenue act of
1918 the personal exemption allowed
a married person was $4,000 regard
less of the amount of net income. The
personal exemption allowed married
person applies to the head of the FAM
lily, man or woman who supports in
enc household one or more relatives
by blood, marriage or adoption.
The exemptions for derendents-a
person who receives his chief support
from the taxpayer and who is under
Is years of age on incapable of self
support because mentally or physic-
ally detectives increased from 5000
TIC $400.
The act requires that return be
filed by every single person whose net
income for 1921 was $1,000 or more,
every married person whose net in
come was $4,000 or more, and by
every person-single or married.
whose gross income was $4,000 Or
n'ore.
The requirement to file return of
gross income of $4,000 or more re-
CARELESS of net income is a new FRO
vision. Net income is gross income
less certain specified deductions for
business expenses, losses, bad debts,
etc., which are fully explained on the
forms.
Returns must be filed by married
couples whose combined net income
for 1921, including that of dependent
minor children, equaled or exceeded
$4,000, or if the combined gross in
come equaled or exceeded $4,000.
The period for filing returns is from
January / to March Is, 1922. Heavy
penalties are provided for failure or
"willful refusal" to file return or
time.
Forms 1040A for incomes of $4,000
and less and 1040 for incomes in ex-
cess of $4,000 may be obtained from
the offices of collectors of internal e.
venue and branch offices. The tax may
be paid in full at the time of filing
the return, or in four equal install
ments, due on or before March 10,
June Is, September Is, and December
Is.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
Obituary
Mrs. c. E. Patrow

4
Jessie Holden was born in the town
Of Durand, Wisconsin, December IL
1870, and died in River Falls, Wis.
January 20, 1922, at the age of fifty
one years.
| Her early life was spent with hel
patents on the old homestead until
she was united in marriage to Charles
e. Patrow.
After their marriage Mr.. and Mrs
Patrow lived in Durand and Mondovi,
Wis, and Reeder, S. D. They return
edSto Wisconsin a few years ago and
resided in Elmwood for a short time.
About year ago they moved to River
Falls.
Besides her husband she leaves to
mourn her loss two daughters, Mrs.
S. f. Wall of Minneapolis, and Joan,
who is at home; two brothers, Arthur,
of Elmwood, and Judson, of Bowman,
N. d.; one sister, Mrs. Jas. Devany of
Mondovi; also three little grandchil-
dren and several nieces and nephews.
Mrs. Patrow had been in poor
health, but those near and dear to her
did not realize that the end would
come SO soon. There was no COM
rlaint-she was always feeling better
or feeling we'll. Though of retiring
disposition she was always ready
with kind word or helping hand
for a neighbor. During the time our
boys We're in the service of our coun-
try Mrs. Patrow lived in Reeder and
was a great leader and worker in the
Red Cross there. Wherever she has
resided she has left many warm
friends.
Her dearest devotion was to her
home and the loved ones. Evidence
of Mothers ever busy hands are all
about us, left as she lay down her
tasks and went to that eternal rest of
peace. May her noble example in
spire us to so live that we may meet
beyond this life.
Funeral services We're held at the
home in River Falls Sunday, and the
remains were taken to Durand for
interment.
Those from away who were here to
attend the services were Mrs. Jas.
Devany of Mondovi, Miss Edith Suter
of Menomonie, Mrs. Albert Smith and
Mr.. and Mrs. Wall and three children,
Jean, Jessie Mary, and James, of Min
neapolis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26

In Mann Valley service at 1890 a
NJ. Text, Matt. 8:23-2T.
Service in the city church at 7:3C
p. m. Text, Rom. 12:17-21.
The Y. P. will meet at GAS Sunday
evening. A subject vital to our Chris
tan life will be discussed. You are
cordially invited.
Wednesday evening prayer meeting
and Bible study.
E. ID. Strandberg, Pastor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
S. C. REYNOLDS

The remains of S. C. Reynolds, who
died at st. Croix Falls Jan. Is, were
brought here last Thursday for burial
in Greenwood cemetery.
Shasta C. Reynolds, familiarly
known here as "Chet" Reynolds, was
born at Johnson's Creek, Jefferson
county, Wisconsin, Sept. "a, 1854.
In 1876 Mr.. Reynolds came to this
vicinity with his fathers family, and
resided in Kinnickinnic until in 1908,
when he retired from farming and
made a trip to the Pacific coast, re-
turning in 1906. For the past sixteen
years he has made his home with his
sister, Mrs. Peter Sorenson, at St
Croix Falls, whe, with an adopted
sister, Mrs. /. E. Peterson of Racine
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
Boxing
GOOD BILL FOR JAN. 81

Boxing fans are looking forward to
what they claim is to be grand pro-
gram at the Armory next Tuesday
evening.
There are four bouts scheduled
twenty-six rounds of lively entertain
ment, as follows:
Main Bout-Bates Cunningham of
Ellsworth VS.. Fred Lambert of ST.
Paul, 142-lb. welterweights; 10
rounds.
Semi d-up-Langdon Cha oman,
River Falls VS.. Mike Sauro of st. Paul,
middleweights; 6 rounds.
End Preliminary-Carl Parsons VS..
Wick Bennett, welterweights; 6
rounds.
Opener-Tommy Finley, River
Falls, VS.. Young Gillen, Hudson; a
rounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
ST. MARY'S DEFEATED

st. Mary's college, of Winona, was
defeated at basketball here last Fri
day evening by the Normal quint. The
Red e. White tore into it the first half
and piled up Is to lead, but were
content in the second period to keep
just the IL point margin. The final
tally was 20 to 8, in favor of River
Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
survive him.
Mrs. James Courtice

Mrs. James Courtice died Tuesday
at her home in this city at the age of
fifty-eight years. The remains were
taken to Brookside, Wis, today, and
funeral services will be held there to-
morrow.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26

The following boys will represent
the Ellsworth high school in the dis
trict stock judging contest to be held
here next Wednesday: Cyril Moore,
Ellsworth Ames and Lorin Kruger,
with Marvin Webster as alternate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
William Corrigan

William Corrigan died Monday at
the home of his niece. Mrs. G. P.
Junkman. The remains were shipped
to Pittsville, Wis, for burial.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
Milo Ingebritson

Milo Ingebritson, son of Mir. and
Mrs. Martin Ingebritson died of
pneumonia Monday, January 16. The
remains were buried in the Rush River
Cemetery Thursday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
PARENT-TEACHERS' AS
ISOLATION MEETING

A meeting of the Parent-Teachers'
association will be held Thursday eve
ming, Jan. &c, at 1880 at the high
school. All parents are urged to at
tend. The program committee has
planned for a good program and also
social hour. Show your interest by
being present.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
LEGION MEETING

Regular meeting of the Albert Har-
vey Fletcher Post No. 121, The Ameri-
can Legion, next Wednesday, Feb. 81,
at the City Hall, p. m.
Every member is urgently request
ed to be present.
S. r. Morse, Adj.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
The Youngsters Play

The Youngsters Play
Saturday afternoon eight kids, Tin
Guiding j. A. Haddow and Professor
Hunt) had an exciting four-man-team
match. Behlmer Carisch, Marshal
Norseng, William Hunt and Mr.. Had
dow comprised the winning team.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
HORSESHOE CLUB NOTES

Regulars Swamp Stewards
The Regulars put over an awful
trouncing on "Uncle Harry's" team
last Thursday night, as follows:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
(From The River Falls JournaD
Jan. 2s, 1897


j. D. O'Keefe is teaching in the
Taylor District and studying law in
n. P. Haugen's office.
Last Sunday night the mercury fell
to AZ degrees below zero.
.-25-
The school house at Waverly was
destroyed by fire on the evening of
Jan. IS. A defective chimney caused
the blaze
-25-
Cymbria Daniels entertained in
formally a small number of her
friends Saturday evening.
-25-
While driving from Hudson in the
storm Saturday Professor Wilson
quite severely froze his face.
%
Among the positions filled at Madi-
son for the ensuing session of the
legislature Pierce county is represent
ed as follows: c. II. Grant of this
city, doorkeeper of the Assembly;
Peter Lewis of Maiden Rock, door
keeper of the Senate; and Dana
Woodwork of Ellsworth, messenger
in the Senate.
-25--
In attempting to deliver load of
wood at the G. A. r. hall this morning
Ignaee Brooks Of the town of River
Falls drove his team into the drive
way between Freeman's and the post
office, and being unable to restrain
the horses on the steep grade, saw his
whole outfit shoot over the bank into
the river. The horses were cut loose,
and aside from a riddled harness and
the loss of some wood, no serious
damage was incurred
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26

The school house at Waverly wa
destroyed by fire on the evening o
Jan. IS. A defective chimney causct
the blaze.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26

Cymbria Daniels entertained in
formally a small number of her
friends Saturday evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26

j. d. 0'keefe is teaching in the
Taylor District and studying law in
n. P. Haugen's office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26

Last Sunday night the mercury fel
to AZ degrees below zero.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26
SWEDISH MISSION CHURCH

II. Eugene Bowe, Pastor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1922-01-26

While driving from Hudson in tn
storm Saturday Professor Wilso
quite severely froze his face.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-01-12
FATHER AND
SON WERE IN
BRITISH FORCES

When Godfrey Bruderli, who has his
business place on First street north,
near the Witter Hotel, received the
medal and the bronze memorial tablet,
with message from the King of Eng
land in honor of his son, Fred William
Bruderli, his mind no doubt ran back
over great span of years to the time
when he himself served in the British
forces.
Fred William Bruderli was killed in
action in one of the later battles Of
the Great War, on September 20, 1918,
which was also his thirtieth birthday.
He had served in the Canadian forces
from early in the war. The medallion
and memorial which the father has re-
Gently received bear testimony to the
gratitude of the British people and
their ruler The inscription on the
medallion reads: "He died for Free
dom and Honor" in contrast to the
phrasing of many earlier medals which
"o0A0 AioNC ICdo. VI hIlS anu
Country
Godfrey Bruderli, the father was
born in Switzerland and educated in
the higher schools of his native coun-
try. He learned the trade of shoemak-
er, and Travelled about Europe as a
| journeyman for number of years,
| spending various periods in Paris. He
went to Egypt, and was there during
the British campaigns in the Soudan,
serving as an orderly to the famous
General Gordon who was killed on one
| of these expeditions. He also served
as orderly TO other British officers, and
was with Lord Kitchener on one of his
expeditions in Africa. 1t is a striking
circumstance that Mr.. Bruderli, him
self not an Englishman, should have
given SO many years of his life to this
service, and then have sacrificed son
in the same service Both the dead
and the living should be honored for
it.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-01-12
RETAINING WALL
IS IMPORTANT

The matter of erecting substantial
retaining wall opposite the T. B. Scott
Public Library building on the East
side of the river is very important
one. We urge upon the common coun-
Gil and the business interests on the
East side of the river to insist, and per
slst, in this demand until the wall is
erected and completed. We remem-
Der too wildly the damages incurred
to this city in 1880-81 when the floods
of those years did such great damage
to our city. At that time, we had the
full width of the Wisconsin to take
care OF the water, as the Consolidat-
ed Mill and improvements were not
then in existence. There are many
here who will remember that the Wis
consin River flowed with full force and
effect down our business streets on the
East side, passing over the East wall
spoken of In this article, passing down
First, Second and Third streets, and
the water coming out at the Witter
Hotel and John E. Days Drug store.
These streets were all made impass-
able, and filed with logs, lumber and
debris. We remember distinctly that
at the front door of the old First Ma
tional Bank building, which stands
nearly opposite the Witter Hotel, the
street was washed out to a depth Of
eleven feet
We don't want the damage done at
that time to be repeated again at any
future time. This is possible at any
stage of the game, because our floods
occur more frequently than they did
in former years. This improvement
should be made right away.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-01-12
INSTITUTE
FOR GRADE
TEACHERS ON
SATURDAY

Some forty-five teachers from all
over the county were in attendance at
the Institute which was held in the
Witter School Building Saturday. The
time of this meeting was taken up
with the matter of teaching reading in
the younger grades, that being the
specific purpose for which the Insti-
tute was held
The meeting was conducted by Mr..
Kercher, City Superintendent of the
Merrill schools, and Miss Outright,
Supervisor of Grades in the City
Schools of La Crosse. The instruction
given dealt chiefly with the develop
ing proper reading habits among the
younger children. especially bringing
Tout the point that the methods and de-
vices used must be varied frequently
enough to keep the use of any one
from losing value by becoming a mat.
ter of habit and uninteresting routine
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-01-12
0. R. ROENIuS
FOR MAYOR

Tuesday evenings daily announces
the fact that Otto R. Roenius is can
didate for Mayor. The citizens of Wis
consin Rapids who have a personal ac-
quaintance with Otto Roenius, are
strongly in sympathy with his candi-
dacy and believe that he possesses the
ualities of both, head and heart, which
are essential in a well-poised candidate
for Mayor. At present he is a men,
Der of the Common Council as alder
man from the Fourth Ward. In that
capacity he has been an efficient, pains
taking official, and has always been per
|sonaily interested in all matters per-
tanning to the welfare of this city. If
he wants to serve this community as
Mayor, he should be given hearty, cor
dial endorsement for said position
without opposition. He is heavy tax
payer, a successful manufacturer and
will certainly have the welfare of the
community at heart. We believe him
t. be careful, judicious, economical, and
will conduct the city's business as he
conducts his own, with equality and
reserve in all matters.
Give us Otto Roenius for Mayor
without opposition and let US all get
back of him and boost for the city's
welfare.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-01-12
MAKE TWO
ROhDSTONE
CONTRACTS

The County State Road and Bridge
Committee signed two contracts for
work the coming season, the latter part
of last week, and sent them to Madi-
son for the approval of the State High
way Commission One of the contracts
is with Brown Bros, for the quarry
ing, crushing and hauling of rock from
a quarry near Pittsville and the other
is with Walter Lipman Stone Co., Mil
waukee for the same kind of work in
the town of Richfeld.
The contemplated project of quarry
ing rock in the Town of Vesper has
been abandoned, since conditions there
are such that it is less expensive to
have rock shipped in The two con-
tracts that have been made however.
will give employment to a goodly num-
Der of men and teams. The plan of
quarrying and crushing rock locally in
stead of shipping it in from outside
the county has been contemplated by
the county committee for some time.
One of the hindrances has been the
difficulty of hiring men. Now that
more men are available, however, the
plan seems to work out to a decided
advantage both to the county and to
the laborers who have found work
hard to secure.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-01-12

secure a larger flow of water They
have been successful in part, but for
some reason the water is discolored
and the users of water in the First
and Second wards especially are MAX
ing great complaints due to this dis
coloration. The housekeepers in this
section of the city complain because
this discoloration of the water affects
the washing, baths, and for household
purposes.
Mr.. Gross, our City Water Superin-
tendent, insists that this discolored
water is pure, as he has recently re-
ceived report from state authorities
at Madison, and they report it so. In
spite of the state reports to this Ell
feet, those who are compelled 60 use
the water believe it to be impure, and
if allowed to stand for a few hours.
there is an odor comes from it. Our
personal experience has been in har-
mony with these reports. We have car
ried spring water from the base of the
hill in Mr.. F. ]. Woods pasture for
table and cooking purposes since a.
long last summer, and are still doing
so. We would be pleased to hear the
experience of others in our vicinity a.
long this line, and see if there is not
some way out of the dilemma.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1922-01-12
TWO FARMERS
INSTITUTES SOON

A Farmers Institute is to be held
at Pittsville this week, on Thursday
and Friday, January IL and 13. The
program will deal with the latest and
best methods Of raising the diversified
crops of this section of the county,
with the marketing problem, and with
the matter of social cooperation "a
n1ong farm residents. One evening
will be given over to entertainment by
local talent.
A similar institute will be held at
kellner next week, Tuesday and We'd
nesday, January II and 18. This meet
ing is under the auspices of the Kell-
ner Soy Bean and Potato Growers As
sociation, and follows lines similar to
those of the earlier institute at Pitts
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