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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-22
Water Main Bursts
City Left Dry

Tutsd afternoon water main
near the electric power plant burst
and before the trouble was discovered
the reservoir on the hill and the whole
water systeLn Throughout. the city was
drained dry.
The break was discovered when the
lower reservoir continued to be de-
pleted even after all the pumps were
put on the job.
1t took only short time to re-es-
tablish the service, but, it was very
fortunate that no fires broke out, foi
during that period tho city was alb
solutely without fire protection In
solar as the city hydrant system was
concerned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-22
A Costume Ball
For Hospital Benefit

Get your costumes ready for the
Grand Costume Ball, to be held in the
Armory Friday evening, Dec. Z, for
the benefit of the Peoples Hospital
This is not to be masked" ball,
but all who can are urged to wear
costumes either comical, elegant or
fantastic, Many have already select
ed their ''get-up" for the affair, and
there is every indication that it will be
a merry party.
1t is for the benefit of the Hospital,
a project in which everybody is in
terested, SO plan to do your part.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-22
Joe Gurnoe Starring
With Hudson Guards

Joe Gurnoe of this city has been
playing football this fall with the
Headquarters, National Guard team,
of Hudson.
Last Sunday the Guardsmen play
ed a scoreless tie game with the East
Side A. c. team of st. Paul.
On Nov. IL Hudson defeated the
Dayton Merchants of St. Paul to 0,
Joe recovering q Dayton tumble and
racing 25 yards for the only score of
the game.
The following Sunday the soldiers
beat Bayport 7 to 6, Joe scoring
Hudson's touchdown.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-22
Floral Company's
Interesting Story
Now Holding Grand Opening
See Announcements on Page2
Of This PatAr

One of The most interesting places
in the city OF River Falls is the River
Falls Floral Co.'S. new establishment
at the corner of Second and Maple
streets. The display of beautiful
flowers, and the general arrangement
of the whole plant, make it well
worth a visit.
The history OF the establishment is
even more interesting than the place
itself, and The Journal herewith
gives a brief outline of it's develop
ment.
In 1907 the genial proprietor of the
River Falls Floral Co, Mr.. H. B.
Vlieland, was in the general merchan-
disc business at the present head
quarters of The Fair Store, corner of
Main and Walnut streets. He was
just starting when the panic of 1907
caught him. 1t left him, man 45
years of age, and with family OF
seven children to support and edu-
cate, without a dollar.
Undismayed, he made up his mind
that he would stage comeback. :
He conceived the idea of the Floral
Company, and with the help of the
Farmers & Merchants State bank,
built a 20 Soft. greenhouse, which
was soon in operation.
With practically no sales the first
six months, things looked pretty
dark. Jumping on the train one
Monday morning, he returned on
Wednesday with good news-he had
established agencies in six ncighbor-
inc towns. and business began to
hum.
Continued on Page q
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-22
Valuable Papers Lost;
Journal AID. Finds En-

Enroute from Hudson to Red Wing
early last week Mr.. and Mrs. H. IL.
Rockow of the latter city lost a
small bag containing many valuable
insurance papers and some Jewelry.
The bag was placed in the rear OF
their car and in some way was jolted
out onto the highway.
Their loss was not discovered until
they had reached home. J. ey then
returned over their route, but, lind
ing no trace of the bag, they went 20
the newspaper offices at Hudson
River Falls and Ellsworth and insert
ed an ad. in each paper.
On Friday Mr.. Frank Cobian, town
of River Falls, notified The Journal
that he had found the bag. Mr.. Rock
ow was Immediately notified, and ne
came here Saturday to claim his pro-
perty, incidentally leaving a IS bill
as Mr.. Cobian's reward, together with
a sincere expression of thanks to Mr.
Cobian and cordial word Of appreci-
alton to The Journal.
Just a few days previous River
Falls lady lost bar pin OF consider
able value. A young lady, who
clerks in one of the local stores
found the pin and was directed to the
owner thru an adj. in The Journal
She Also received liberal reward.
Every week The Journal classified
ads are being commended for the
excellent results which they invarl-
able bring, not only in the return oil
lost articles, but in the sale OF 1--we
stock, real estate, and furniture, etc.
in securing help, finding positions
aenting houses, and IN all other lines
Their efficiency as well as their cheap
ness recommends them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-22
St. Paul-PrescOtt
Road To Be Paved

A representative of Ramsey
county, Mimi, informed the Pierce
county board, in session at Ellsworth
last week, that next summer the
highway from st. Paul to the inter
state bridge at Pllscott would be
paved.
He intimated that Ramsey county
might also aid in the construction OF
such Pierce county highways as led
toward st. Paul, and that St. Paul
direction signs would be placed on
these roads.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-22
Special Prizes Offered
For Poultry Exhibit

The business establishments OF
this city are showing a cordial spirit
in boosting the River Falls Poultry
and Grain Show, which is to be held
here Thursday and Friday, Dec. 6 and
t..
1t is now up to the poultry raisers
themselves to show their interest by
bringing specimens from their flocks
to exhibit.
If this show goes over big it will
hereafter receive Substantial state
aid, and will develop into an annual
affair of great Importance to this
community.
Every poultry raiser in the COM
munity should take some active part
in this show. If you have not already
been posted on it, and wish informa-
ton, see J. NJ. May, w. H. Hunt,
Fred Smith, Sam Nelson, John or
Walter Chapman, at once.
Following is list of special prizes
which are donated by the business
men of this city in the poultry dlv's-
ion.' Only a portion of the business
establishments were solicited for this
show; next year another set will be
solicited
Special Poultry Prizes
Best Male, Grand Champion
Prize-$5 in cash, by Farmers y
Merchants State Bank.
Best Female, Grand Champion
Prizes in cash, by First Ma
tional Bank.
Best Pen, 4 Females, Male
Prizes-picnic ham, Vince FAT;
5-lb. pail of lard, Mclaughlin Bros;
4 fresh pork shoulder, Jenkins hieat
Market.
Color Special
Prize 2-gal. Freezeless Poultry
Fountain, by A. w. Lund Co.
Best Male, Mediterranean Glass
Prizes-Chicken drinking fountain,
by C. Carisch & Son; 3x6 Con-
goleum rug, by |. |. Lusk.
Best Female, Mediterranean Class
Prizes-(Same as for male).
Best Male, American Glass
4 Prizes-$2 Cash, Consolidated
a.4 Lumber Co.; 1-year subscription
fS2y River Falls Journal.
Best Female, American Glass
Prizes-$2 Cash, Central Lumber
Co.; 1-year subscription J(S2)
River Falls Journal.
Best Display by One Breeder
Prizes-$1 worth poultry remedies
by Freeman Drug Co.; 81 worth
of poultry remedies, by Dewey's
Rexall Store.
Largest Bird in Show
Prize pound of butter a week
for 5 weeks, by Medley & Moss
Best Pair Of Bantams-
Prizes-S1 cash, by w II. Hunt;
81 cash. by Sam Nelson.
Phase note that the above is list
of Especial" prizes, to be given as ex-
tras beside the regular premium
awards and cash prizes in other de-
partments.
Further details Of the show will bt
published in our next issue.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-22
RELIEF CORPS LADIES
GUESTS AT ELLSWORTH

Twenty memtiers of the River
Falls w. R. C. and delegation from
Hudson were guests of the Ellsworth
Corps last Thursday, and were highly
entertained. The occasion was the
District convention and inspection
The Ellsworth Corps served dinner
end supper to their guests.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-22
Big Card Party
Tuesday Evening

Bridge. Norwegian whist, euchre,
hearts, seven-up, slam-whatever you
want to play-at the Armory next
Tuesday evening. Get up your
gang" and reserve your tables.
The card party is staged by the
Priscilla Art Circle, for the benefit
of The Peoples Hospital.
Cali Mrs. J. L. WATSON, Mrs. H. ].
Elliott or Mrs. w. NJ. Sutherland to
reserve tables.
Coffee and dovghnuts will be serv-
ed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-22

Dan Jones of Deer Park celebrated
his ninety-fourth birthday Wednes-
day. Although Mr.. Jones has lived
almost two-thirds the life of our re-
public and served throughout the
Civil war, he is still in the best OF
health.-Hudsou Star-Observer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-22

When in need Of anything in the
line of printed work, remember we
can satisfy you.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-11-22

Use the classified column.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
PROGRESSIVE |S
 A GRANDFATHER
 EXCEPT HIS MOUTH
REPRESENTATIVE RAiNEY SAR- cASTicALLY DEFINES NEW
 POLITICAL BLOCK

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-Represen- tative Harry Rainey, democrat of Illi- nois, sarcastically commenting on the feat of the House in organizing and electing it's committees this afternoon after two weeks of inactivity because of revolt between the Republicans and Progressives, defined Progress sive Republican as a Standpat Re- publican, in all his anatomy except his mouth, which he cannot control.'
 The insurgent revolt against Repub- lican leadership continued to dead lock the Senate for five ballots in an attempt to elect the chairman for the interstate commerce commission. The voting was featured by a split for the first time in the regular ranks when five administration senators joined the insurgents in voting for Senator Couzens of Michigan, as a compromise candidate. The break in the ranks followed the statement by Jones ol Washington that he was convinced Senator Cummins, the administration candidate, could not be elected, anc he was willing to support compro mise candidate. Jones was joined b, Cummins himself who voted for Sen ator CouZens.
 The House will take recess from December goth to January 3rd in or der to allow the members an opportu
 nity to spend the holidays at home.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
M 'AD00 ACCEPTS
 PRINCIPLES SOUTH
 DAKOTA PLATFORM

LOS ANGELES, Dec. 18.-William G. McAdoo telegraphed the Democrat ic State Chairman Howes his appro- val of the South Dakota Democratic proposal platform.
 The convention platform said: we shall get no relief from burdens now expressing us, nor shall we progress in any direction through Republican policies of 'stand-sullism and wishfu waiting for these problems to solve themselves. The Democratic party stands for progress and popular rights It welcomes the opportunity to d. battle for them.|
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
ONCRESS PLAYS POLITICS WHILE
 NATION PAYS BILL
REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS s UNABLE TO AGREE ON AP.
 CONTINENTS
DEADLOCK CONTINUES
diournment Will Be Made Until After the Holidays, When Bal
 lotine Will Be Resumed

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.- Senate .aders expressed a belief tonight lat the deadlock over the election oi
 chairman of the interstate con- lerce commission will continue over le holidays. Nine ballots this after oon left the situation much the same a week ago. The insurgents are till able to prevent the election ol ,ummins. their votes today being brown to Couzens, the Michigan dark orse.
 The Senate today passed a resolu ion taking a recess from tomorrow tC anuary 3.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
S0, DAKOTA REFUSES ALLOW JOHNSON
 ID GO 0N TICKET
CALIFORNIA SENATOR SAYS HE WILL RUN NAME IN INDIE
 PENDENT COLUMN

LOS ANGELES, Calif., Dec. 1S-The Pierre Supreme Court today upheld the contentious that all further filings in the Republican minority column of the primary ballot of South Dakota would be prohibited and refused to al, low the name of Hiram Johnson to be filed as minority candidate for presi- dent in this state.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
Republicans are Jockeying

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19. House Democratic leaders are charging that republican leaders are manipulating
 he ways and means committee ln
 uch a way as to prevent action on
 he bonus bill. First, it is alleged they Ire jockeying to give ample time to organize powerful propaganda now be- ng carried on to change enough votes o defeat the measure by stirring up opposition back home; secondly they ;harge that it is the intention of the republicans to hold up the bill while pressure is being exercised to line up ! sufficient number of senators to sus tain Coolidge's veto of the bonus bill
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
RELEASE IF WAR
 PRISONERS |S BkD
 NATIONS MORALE

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S-In a state ment issued this afternoon on the ac- tion of President Coolidge in releasing the violators of war time laws, Com mander Quinn of the American Legion said: "The President of the United States has released 31 criminals. l cannot but wonder what the effect will be on the next generation. Sup pose another war were imminent? Would a radical, cowardly, unpatriotic aliens in our nation choose service in the armed forces of the country or would they choose spending a limited time in jail"
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22

DENVER, Dec. 19.-Downtown Den yer traffic was congested today when A. T. Vanderventer, 70 year old Okla. homa farmer, paraded Sixteenth and Seventeenth streets wearing his "cra- zy quilt" suit of clothes.
 Vandeventer was accompanied by his wife who informed the curious she made the suit herself and that 1t took six weeks and three days to sew the 2887 pieces together.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
CANADIAN PACIFIC
 WILL BUILD VESSEL
 FIR ALASKA TRADE

VANCOUVER, B. C., Dec. 1S.-The Canadian government will shortly call for tenders for the construction of 34O-foot passenger steamship to cost S1,000,00O for service to Alaska out of Vancouver. The ship will be in serv- ice in 1925 and will have a speed of 23 knots or about 27 miles.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
REVOLUTIONARY MOVE
 NOT CHANCE POLICY

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The revo- lutionary movement in Mexico has not operated to change the policy of the American government toward Mexico and President Coolidge is still hopeful of negotiating a recognition agreement to be ratified by the Senate.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
INVITES LEAGUE COUNCIL
 10 MEET IN ROME
PARIS, Dec. 19.-Premier Mussolini has invited the league of nations coun- cil to meet in Rome in March.
MRS. A. G. THOMPSON SPEAKS
 TO LOS ANGELES AUDIENCE

At a recent "sourdough'' meeting in Los Angeles, Mrs. Arthur G. Thomp- son of Anchorage, spoke on Alaska, and received an ovation. Mrs. Thomp, son and daughter are spending the winter at the Biltmore, ln Los Ange les.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
SOLDIER BONUS BILL
 NOW BEFORE COMMITTEE

WASHINGTON, D. C., Dec. 18.- Committee for consideration of the Mellon Plan for tax reductions and the soldier bonus bill have been shifted today so that now the bonus measure will be given an enthusiastic place on the schedule.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
SECRETARY HUGHES
 SAYS AMERICA N0T
 BARTER PRINCIPLES

WASHINGTON, Dec. 1S.-Secretary Hughes informed the Russian Soviet government officials today that there would seem to be at this time no req son for negotiating with the Soviet government" and added, America is not proposing to barter away it's principles.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
KING AND QUEEN
 WILL LEAVE GREECE TODAY FUR RUMAN|I

ATHENS, Dec. 18.-King George and Queen Elizabeth will leave Attn ems today for Rumania. The govern ment informed King George in writing that it considered him advisable for him to leave Greece until the National Assembly had decided on regime both benefting the country and the royal family. Premier Gonatas and Col Plastiras signed the letter re questing the king to leave.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
DELEGATE SUTHERLAND IS
 AGAINST DIVISION OF ALASKA

Delegate Dan A. Sutherland is op- posed to a division of the Territory, and will not introduce bill to this effect in congress it is said. The del egates thinks the time cor division is inopportune.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
Will Enact Bonus Bill

WASHINGTON, Dec. 18.-Chairman Shoot of the Senate finance commit tee made a flat prediction today that the soldiers bonus bill will be enacted despite the veto of President Cool idge. He declared a larger number of senators opposed to the bill last ses- sion were now favoring it.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22

SEATTLE, Dec 19.-A cache of ten thousand dollars worth of liquor prot in to the city by former police lieu tenant Roy Olmstead for the Christ mas trade was seized this morning by Chief of Police Severyns.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
Will Run Independent

WASHINGTON, Dec. iS.--The name of Hiram Johnson of California, fol the Republican nomination for presi- dent will be placed on the ballot in the South Dakota primary Of that party in the independent columns the Senator said today when informed o1 the decision of the Supreme Court o1 South Dakota under which his name in the Republican minority column is prohibited.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
WEST VIRGINIA GAS TAX
 YIELDS A MILLION A YEAR

CHARLESTON, Dec. 19.-West Vir- ginia's new state tax of two cents on each gallon of gasoline sold to retail L CTS will yield approximately one mil lion dollars year.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
SYSTEMATIC LEVY
 IF TRIBUTE MADE
 BY SEATTLE POLICE GRAND JURY UNCOVERS PUTRID MESS OF BLAckMAIL AND
 LAWLESSNESS MUCH GRAFT EXPOSED Seattle Spirit Under searchlieht o' Public lnvestigaton-Testimony
 Damaging to Officials
MUCH GRAFT EXPOSED

SEATTLE Dec 19-The grand jury Investigating Seattle's vice conditions continues it's sensational exposures ot police methods in grating from the business houses and underwood. A mass of damaging testimony is un- earthing evidence of a systematic levying of tribute from merchants large and small, apartment houses. taxicab companies, and the sale ot special parking permits.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
sEDRO WOLLEY BANKER
 LEAVES GIRL FORTUNE

SEATTLE, Dec. 18.-The will of A. E. Holland, the Sedro-Wolley banker and druggist, who died in Seattle July 3, bequeathes all of his $6OO,O00 estate to his bride of two months, woman 36 years his junior.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
SUBMARINE BE IDEAL
 FOR POLAR EXPLORATION

LAkEHURST, N. J., Dec. 1S.-Stef- fansson has advised the navy board that a submarine is probably the saf- est craft to explore the regions about the North Pole.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
ADMIRAL WAT Ts0N SAILS
 WITH 40 PASSENGERS

SEATTLE, Dec. 19.-The steamship Admiral Watson sailed this morning with forty passengers, including Mary c. Delaney, Dr. c. H. Turpin, Mrs. P. Johnson and Henry Howard for Sew ard.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
REBELS WHIP FED[RALs IN VICINITY 0F TAMP|C0

VERA CRUZ, Dec. 19.-Rebel forces have forced the retirement of Federal troops from the Tampico oil fields.
 It is feared that foreign nations will have to interfere to protect the fields
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22
Notified of Treaties

WASHINGTON, Dec. 19.-The Sen ate today was notified of arbitration treaties between the United States, Britain and Japan.
Seward daily gateway., 1923-12-22

Billy Frame, well known iy. Seward, has joined his brother, Grover, at Ketchikan, ana VIII engage With hil':
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-16
L.BAMBERCER&CO
NEWARK "ONB OF AMERICAS GREAT STORES NEWARK
Complete Assortment Of the
New CorsetteS
For Misses and Women of Al Sizes

Richness of material, strength of material, quality OF
material and scientific designing are stressed IN TINS care
fully selected assortment of the new seasons corSet'es'
Models range from long corsehes stouly built with two iree.
dom-piying elastic sections to those made with elastic IRON. tne
waist up and taking the place of both girdie and orassIeTe.
Priced I.5O to 1000 It'll a very good selection at from 2O0 to 5.5o'
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. FLOOR
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-16
PLANS
FOR RED CROSS
Public Meeting viii be Held
] at Headquarters Next
tuesday Night

CARTERET, Nov. 16:-In ar
effort to enlist the cooperation of
the people in the work of the local
chapter of the American Red Cross
q public meeting will be held at h
Red Cross headquarters next Tues
day night. At that time plans are
expected to be completed for the
annual roll call drive now in progress
throughout the United States. Some
laxity in the affairs of the chapter
here has been reported and those
behind the chapter are planning to
revive the enthusiasm and Interest
which has been shown the chapter
In previous years and ever since its
organization.
The fact that the Rec Cross has
been without any Headquarters for
some time is said to have resulted
in stagnating their work, but since
the chapter has again secured new
rooms in the Devereux building on
Washington avenu the various ac-
t~ivities will be continued as before.
Miss Katherine Devers, nurse of the
chapter, has been instrumental in
the success of the chapter in the
borough through her untiring work
in the interest of humanity,
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-16
ARREST THREE
AT CARTERET
\
Police Believe They Have
Solved Mystery of Several
Stolen Bicycles

CARTERET, Nov. 16-With the
arrest of three youths, the police
believe they have solved the mys-
terry which surrounded the disap-
pearance of several bicycles in the
borough within the last two weeks.
The bicycle of Allen Phillips, son
Of Councilman Charles A. Phillips,
of Locust street, which was stolen
from the rear of the house on cleo
ton night, was located and return
ed to the boy, according to Chief of
Police John II. Harrington, who is
conducting the investigation of the
fobberies. The boys according to
the police disposed of their loot in
Woodbridge township or Perth Am
boy. and through a severe question
ing they admitted the robberies
and are directing the police to the
places where the cycles were sold.
A search is being made for the
bicycles stolen from the homes of
Robert Thorn and William S. CAL
derhead.
Perth Amboy evening news., 1923-11-16
MATAWAN man WANTS
$4,000 IN DAMAGE SUIT

FREEHOLD. Nov. 16-For inju-
ries alleged to have been sustained
July "a. 1921, by Joseph Raymond
Philips of Matawan on a slide on
Steeplechase pier, Atlantic City, the
young man and his father, James
Philips. are suing the Atlantic
Amusement Company for $4,000.
Trial of the case is being by a
jury before Circuit Court Judge Pc
ter II. DAILY and 1t is expected the
trial will be concluded today.
The younger Philips, with four
companions from this section mo-
tored to Atlantic City the day in
question. With Theodore Smythe,
Of Freehold, he climbed to the top
of tho amusement device and the
two young men started sliding down
together. They claim that after
they started down the slide a young
boy ran a short distance up the
slide, fell and slid backwards to the
bottom. Philips turned in. his de-
scent and his back struck against
the boys feet, injuring him. Shortly
after the accident he walked into a
DR.. Andrews office at Atlantic City
and was taken to the Atlantic City
hospital. After a few weeks there
he returned home, where he sut-
fered frequent violent commissions
and was treated IN turn In Jefferson
hospital, Philadelphia, a sanitorium
In Paterson and finally underwent
an operation by DR.. Sharp of New
York, a celebrated brain specialist.
A similar suit is listed against Mrs.
I George G. Tilyou, majority stock
owner Of the amusement corpora
ton. The Messrs. Philips are rep
resented by Geran n Matlack of
Asbury Park. Bourgeous and Cou-
y 1onb of Atlantic City appear for the
amusement company.