River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-01-18


Marshfeld-A fourth outbreak Of
terrorism, attributed by Marshfield au-
thorities to opponents of the Mill
creek drainage project, occurred when
fire attributed to incendiaries was dis
covered In the barn on the Gus Wun-
row farm. two miles south of Marsh
| field. Wunrow lives near the home
Of James r. Chapman, whose wife was
killed two weeks ago by the explosion
of bomb sent through the malls as
Christmas package. Mr.. Chapman.
who also lost his left hand In the
blast, had been an active prepayment
of the drainage project. and Wunrow
has been one OF his chief supporters.
Ashland-The Tri-County Pure Air
sanitarium at Salmo. Bayfield, county,
is to receive a complete radio set in
stalled as a Christmas present from
the citizens of Ashland. bayfield, ard
Iron counties. The three counties
maintain this sanitarium for tubercu,
losis sufferers and as result of the
kindness of the citizens Of the three
counties inmates will have the pleas
ure Of listening in" to all of the radio
music, ETC., now being broadcasted
from various large cities Of the en-
tire country.
Madison-Bids for 100000 barrels
Of cement, needed for the state'sgand
counties highway construction pro-
gram for this year, will be let by the
state highway commission at $1.60 per
barrel, 4. o. b. the mills at either Buf-
fington, Ind. or La Sale, Ill. This
was the announcement by A. r. Hirst.
state chief highway engineer, who de-
clares that, while the price Is IL cents
over the average price OF year ago
Of $1.49, It is reasonable under pres
ert conditions.
Oconto-Sheriff-el Walter s. Roy
has appointed Peter H. McGovern OF
Oconto as his under-sheriff and w. J.
Ehlers. Gillett; Frank Noll. Oconto
Falls. and Joseph Skockpol. Lena, a.
his deputies. Mr.. Roy is the first
sheriff in Oconto county to operate
under a straight salary basis as pro
vided in a resolution adopted by the
county board. He will receive $4,000
year and will be allowed 81 per day
for keeping prisoners at the county
jail. All fees collected by him will
be turned in to the county.
observation-disclosures 1922 Rock coun'
ty made a rapid advance In its road
building program. There was built In
1929 within the county. 1876 miles or
gravel. 1915 miles of concrete and 22.o
miles of important gravel highways
were resurfaced. The program for
1923 includes 21.5 miles Of gravel road
construction and the completion OF
the GAINESVILLE Evansville road, high
way 10, concrete construction and also
Ave miles out Of GAINESVILLE west on
the relocated route 20.
Racine-Franees Miller, 8 months
old, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. +. II.
Miller, living five miles south OF Ra-
cine. on the Franksville road, was
burned to death when her sister, 3.
pushed her reed baby buggy against
the stove. The flames leaped to the
buggy. catching the clothing OF the
infant and consuming the reed rapid.
| ly. The child's screams brought the
mother rushing to the room, but her
efforts to save the baby were unavail
| ing.
Green Bay-Practically all normal
activity has ceased at the Wisconsin
State reformatory, Green Bay, and Of
fcials and inmates alike are marking
time pending the passing OF a mild
epidemic OF scarlet fever which broke
out about three weeks ago when i've
prisoners were taken i'll and which
now numbers nineteen victims. There
have been no deaths and the disease
is in mild form.
Marinette-Miss Genevieve O'Hare,
a former resident of Marinette, later
of Chicago, is attaining fame In San
Francisco as harpist. After leaving
Marquette, she pursued her musical
studies in Chicago where she became
very efficient in handling her chosen
instrument. After removing to Cali
fornia she continued her studies and
her services are in constant demand.
Madison-victor H. Arnold. former
president Of the Madison Bond Co.,
now under indictment for using the
United States mails to defraud. will
be tried in Madison. 1t was learned
following q conference between Ar
nold's attorney and Stanley M. Ryan.
assistant district attorney for the
western district Of Wisconsin.
Monroe-John M. Becker, appointed
Green county Judge by Gov. Blaine to :
succeed the late John L. Sherron I'M
til voters of the county make their
choice for the office in April, has ap-
pointed l. NJ Stauffacher public ad-
ministrator and his daughter, Miss