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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
The Mcdowell Club

The Mac Dowell Club will meet
Tuesday evening, Dec. IL, in the
Society Room at the Normal school,
South Hall.
The subject for the evening is THE
Oratorio and Cantata." The paper
will be given by Miss Merle Shepard,
and the music, which consists OF
selections from different ontarios
and cantatas will be given by Profess
sor Marvin D. Geere and Mr.. G. M.
R. Smart.
This will be an open meeting to
which all are cordially invited.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Lecture Course Special
Next Thursday Evening

4 Next Thursday evening, Dec. Is,
DR.. j. R. Denyes, will lecture at the
Normal school auditorium as a special
r. inber of the Peoples Lecture
Course program.
Dr. Denyes has spent twenty years
in the East Indies as leader ana in
structor. He is close student Of the
far Eastern problem. He has lived
with the wild men of Borneo and has
resided in the Mohammedan world.
His lectures are both interesting and
instructive. Don't miss this oppor-
tunity to hear him.
Reserved seats will be on sale at
Freeman's Tuesday, Dec. IL.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
High School Play,
1.-The Wrong Mr.. Wright

The Senior and Junior classes have
chosen George H. Broadhurst's "The
Wrong Mr.. Wright" to present in the
near future. 1t is three-act comedy
filled from curtain to curtain with
snappy wit, and lots of action.
The following students will take
part: Misses Letha Gregor, Alice
Dunn, Mildred Randall and Bernice
Sheldrew, and Messrs. John Davidson
Marshall Norseng, Lyman Martin,
Behmer Carisch, Ray Nebcl and
Dwight Hanna.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Do Farmers Want Crushed Limestone?

A limestone meeting will be held at
the River Falls Normal School on
Friday, December at 200 p. M, for
the purpose Of finding out if the farm
ers living in this part of the county
are interested in purchasing lime
stone if crushed locally. Every
farmer planning on using limestone
the coming year should be present.
Prof. Griffith Richards of the College
of Agriculture will address the meet
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Loses Little Finger
In Printing Press

C. A. Smith, while feeding press at
the Times shop Tuesday afternoon
had the little finger of his left hand
so badly mangled that it was neces-
sary to have it amputated. A paper
which he was placing on the bed of
the press slipped underneath the
machine, and in reaching for it Mr.
Smiths finger was caught and cr-Ish-
ed.
The less of his finger is particu-
larly severe blow to Mr.. Smith as it
may prevent him from playing the
violin, a profession which ne has en-
joyed since early youth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Six Pierce County
Cow Testers Organize

The testers for Pierce County's
six cow testing associations organized
Nov. "a for the purpose of creating
and maintaining high county inter-
est in the work. They plan especially
to keep before the public, through
the CO -nty press, the high marks es-
tablished by cows in their respective
associations, and other items Of gen
eral interest to members of all six
associations.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
NOTICE TO DOG OWNERS

Notice is hereby given that any dog
found within the deer enclosure at
Glen Park, or annoying the deer
from outside the enclosure, will be
shot.
Dog owners are requested to OBJ
serve this notice and to take neces
saly precautions.
Glen Park Bear d
F. w. Finn, Chm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Gard Party Nets $500 For Hospital

The card party held by The Pris-
ella Art Circle in the Armory on
Tuesday evening of last week added
$685. to the Peoples Hospital fund.
Tomorrow friday evening there
is to be costume ball at the Armory
for the benefit of the hospital
A nine-piece orchestra is to furnish
the music.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
Local Car Upset
Near Ottman Corners

Mrs. l. r. Osborn and children, en-
route to Melville to spend Thanks
giving with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Otto Waller, narrowly escaped
injury when her car turned turtle
and threw them all out.
The accident was caused by a loose
steering wheel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
HALL-BRADSHAW

Miss Katrina B. Bradshaw OF
Kansas City, Mo-, and Mr.. Arthur
X. Hall, River Falls, were married in
st. Paul, Mimi, Monday, Nov. 26,
1923.
They will reside on the Chas. Hall
farm in the town of River Falls.
The Journal joins in extending con
CALCULATIONS and best wishes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06

Everybody is welcome and cordially
invited to attend the costume party
tomorrow evening, Dec. z, Costume
or no costume, come anyway. Let's
make this a real community gather
ing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06

John E. Fink, formerly of ELS
worth, now of Boyceville, has organ
lied an orchestra in the latter town.
His musicians furnished music for the
dance which opened the new twon
hall at Connorsville recently.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06

The Baptist Ladies Aid will hold
a food and apron sale at the church
parlors Saturday, Dec. 8, commencing
at $3.50 a. M.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06

The Congregational Ladies' Aid
will hold a miscellaneous sale in the
dining room of the church on Thurs
day, Dec. IS, at 8 .p m. Everyone
is cordially invited. Refreshments
will be served.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06

If in need eF an tang in the print
ed line, call the Journal, the home of
Quality Job Printing. The best work
at reasonable prices.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06
RIVER FALLS TAX
FOR CURRENT YEAR

City Clerk F. V. Williams on Mon
day gave out the following statement
concerning 1923 taxes in that part of
River Falls which is in Pierce county:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1923-12-06

The county, city and school tax are
each about l mill higher than last
year; the state tax is slightly less
than in 1922.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
DR. EDMONDS SPEAKS ON HIS VACATION TRIP
Servces At Lyric Theatre Begin At
 8 O'Clock Sunday Night

Sunday nights services at the Lyric theatre will again be conducted by pr. Henry Edmonds, pastor of the Independent Presbyterian church, who has returned from his vaca- tion, and will speak on the subject of Vacation Adventures" The services will begin at o'clock, but the doors of the theatre will be open at 7:S0, and preceding che lecture there will be musical nfogram in charge of O. Gordon Erickson and feature by two se- lections by the church quartet, Fear Not, Israel" by Spicker and the offertory quartet, "Angelus." by El- gar.
 pr. Edmonds will also preach at the morning service at the new church, Highland avenue, at Thirty first street, and announces as his morning subject "A Summers Reck- oning.
 With the return of pr. Edmonds all of the activities of the various or ganizations will be resume& and announcement is made that a meet ing of the various bands of the women's organization of the church will be held Monday morning at the usual hour, and luncheon will be served by Mrs. Angus Taylor's band.
 No meeting of the executive com mittee of the women's organization will be held at this ~time, the chief subject to be taken up by the bands being the preparation for the fall bazaar.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
PASTORS TO SPEAK ON CONSTITUTION WEEK" IN SERMONS
Nation- Wide Observance Is Planned For The Nations
 Birthday

Tn conformity with it's announced purpose "to re-establish the consti- tuition of the United States and the principles and ideals of our govern ment in the minds and hearts of the people" the citizenship committee of the American Bar association has planned nation wide observance of Constitution Week" September 16 to 22.
 Ministers all over America have been asked to preach a sermon on The First Amendment to the Con- stttution," using as a text, Remove not the ancient landmark which thy fathers have set" (Proverbs xxii;2S). 22-28).
 Complying with this request, pr. w. R. Hendrix, pastor of Highlands Methodist church, has chosen to use pr. Edw ard Everett Hales well Country" as the foundation of his sermon on the "Constitution of the United States of America"
 On September IT the constitution of the United States will be 186 years old still hale and hearty, not w1thstanding many storms, and this day Is the birthday of our govern ment just as the Fourth of July Is the birthday of our freedom.
 Dr. Hale's book shows the stern necessity of loyalty to one's govern try and the constitution. and on this theme Dr. Hendrix will elaborate.
 The sermon Is for the evening services at 8 o'clock. At the Il o'clock services pr. Hendrix will preach on Religious Freedom"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
KAMRAM GROTTO SETS S4O,OOO FOR SEAT SALE
Thirty-five Professional Acts In
 Big Three-Ring Circus

Five thousand Kamram Grotto members, full of pep and enthusiasm, are rapidly pushing to completion the numerous plans that will make their big professional circus, September 27 to October 6, one of the biggest af- fairs ever held in the city of Bir- mingham. The headquarters office in Masonic temple is a veritable bee hive of industry with Monarch c. D. Gentry of the Grotto and Nat D. liar ris. circus owner and director. In charge.
 From present indications we will have to enlarge the seating capacity of the big tent in order to accommo- . date the crowds" MT. Gentry said Saturday. Our members are work ing an intensive advance ticket sale and have set a mark for S4o,00o.'
 MT. Rodgers, director of Rodgers and Harris circus, has assured Mon arch Gentry that the 3o professional circus acts with the show are the best obtainable In the arenic world. Among the features will be the Morak Sisters. remarkable wire walkers and aeria1ists; the Rhoda Royal herd of pure bred Arabian stallions: "Muggins," the most saga oious elephant in ctrcusdom. who is listed as 109 years old; Miss Carrie Nuremburg with ponies, dogs and bearss George Blink, who performs
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
BIBLE GLASSES TO START CITY, WIDE MEMBER RSH|P PULL
Six-Week Campaign Is Ex- peCted To Show Gratify-
 ing Results

Every mems Bible class in Bir-
 mingham has joined in city-wide
 campaign to double the number of
 men attending Sunday school. to be-
 gin the first Sunday in October.
 President George Bellsnyder has issued a call to all mems classes to
 send delegates to meeting at the
 First Methodist church, 7:30 o'clock, Thursday, September 27, at which time details of the campaign will be outlined and the movement launched. Newspapers have promised full publicity of class attendance and it is planned to carry a roll of attendance each week showing the increase Sun day by Sunday. The campaign Is planned to run for six Sundays and
 close with 8 mass meeting on the afternoon of November Il with a speaker of national renown.
 Officers of the association, com posed of George Be1lsnyder, presi- dent; William H. Stockham, honorary president; Ben P Beard, vice presi- dent; D. R. Price, secretary, and D.. B. Taliaferro. treasurer, are laying plans to make the campaign the most for reaching of any movement. ever launched by the mems classes In the city and every class is urged to par ticipate. Howard college and Bir
 mingham- Southern have expressed a willingness to assist in the drive by furnishing speakers and special fea- ture teams from the student bodies. IA plan fors4 interelass. visitation .is being worked out whereby teams from one class will visit others.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
SPANISH WAR VET TS EXPECT B|G TIME
 AT CHATTANOOGA
Will Meet In Vivid ReColIec- tionS At Chickamauga
 Park

Birmingham Camp No. 1. United Spanish American War Veterans leave Birmingham for Chattanooga at 6:45 o'clock Sunday morning over the Southern railway. with about 50 members to attend the ma tional camp being held in that city from Sunday until Thursday The Birmingham delegation will be quartered in the Read House during the stay there.
 The regular elected delegates for the convention are: J. P. Coyle, L. J. Blou, c. J. Becker, George Me Cleery and E. E. Spangenberg. So many more of the members wanted to make the trip that a special car was secured over the Southern.
 Word has reached Birmingham of great plans and elaborate programs which are being prepared by the Chattanoogans for thS entertainment of their guests. Xuch enthusiasm is being shown by the Birmingham delegation, and a good time is ex- pected.
 The Chattanooga encampment will be the first Spanish American War encampment held in a Southern city
  Chattanooga in 1S5S at the time of the Spanish American war. when 10000 troops were gathered there.
 In Chattano 0ga, men from Che north will meet men from the south on the battle grounds made sacred by the blood of their forefathers, and on the grounds of Chickamauga Park will spreld their feasts and make merry together. The event promises to be one that will long be remembered.
 Many prominent comrades are ex- pected to attend the encampment, as idEe's cabinet and Gen. John J. Per shing are nemoers of the oc-aniza- tion. The Cabinet members ars Secretaries We eks, New and Denby Secretary Davis Is an honorary member of Hut Camp No. 1 Pitts burg is expected to attend.
 Comander-in Chief s-Aenza anc his Washington committee are wag' ing fight for the equal standard for disa bled veterans of the United States, & move which has attracted nation wide attention among the boys of 1898-1902.
 One of the outstanding events will be the celebration of the of the Sixtieth anniversary of the Battle of Chickamauga on Tuesday, September IS. The Sixth cavalry, of the na- tional guards and the R; O. T. c: units will give reproduction of Nhe charge of Snodgrass Hill. Ac- tivities of the park during the war with Spain will also be reproduced by representatives of the regiments stationed there during the war. The convention will begin Sunday and last five days.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
DIR. SIMPSON RETURNS FROM WESTERN TRIP
Attends Christian Church Conven-
 tion At Colorado Springs

pr. and Mrs. Robert N. Simpson have returned from Q western trip, on which they attended the convention of the Christian church at Colorado Springs. pr. Simpson reports a nota- ble assembly of ministers and laymen of the Disciples, a refreshing unity of spirit, inspiring addresses and con- ferences, and the adoption of a chal- lenging program of enlargement for the coming year.
 The Disciples sustained heavy property losses in Tokio and Yoko- hama" said pr. Simpson, referring to the recent earthquake and fire, but the convention was cheered on the last day by definite tidings that none of the missionaries had lost their lives. The native church, however, must have suffered the loss of many lives and the entire assembly of our people was depressed by the disaster throughout the sessions of our con- ference"
 Other members of the First Chris tian church, who attended the Dis ciples' convention, were MT. and Mrs. J. R. McWane, H. O. Bernard, Mrs. c. R. Houston and daughter, Roberta, who were visiting Mrs. Houston's S parents.
 Dr. Simpson will preach Sunday having chosen as his morning topic, "Skylines," and his evening subject, The Big Fight"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
PSYCHOLOGY SOCIETY HOLDS REGULAR MEET
Several Interesting Addresses Made
 At Enthusiastic Gathering

Subordinate Council, No. l. pro- vince of Alabama, Society of Practi- cal Psychology, held It's regular seml- monthly meeting at Fraternal hall Tuesday night, with an enthusiastic attendance of members.
 Owing to sickness among some of the regular officers, and to the fac; that 1t was holiday for many of the people of the city. the initiation of candidates was deferred until a later date and the entire time was con sumed under the heading: "Open dis cussion."
 was discussed by numerous members, including Mrs. A. U. Gilmore, the au- thoress, an Alabama product, who has contributed to some of the leading magazines of the country. She has made deep study of psychology. be- ing recognized all over the United States as leader in this subject. Speakers Present.
 Leland Rankin. psychologist with an international reputation and member of the Society of Practical make a 15-minute address, was ab- sent from the city, but other speak CTS entertained so interestingly that 1t was necessary to ask them to con- fine their remarks to limited time in order to close the meeting at the prescribed hour.
 Dr. Clinton W. Collier, who has long been a resident of Nashville, Tenn, upon seeing the advertisement of the society In The Age-Herald of August 2s. sent with hls compliments to the president of the society his recent 22S-page book, "rhe Way to the Eternal" whose slogan Is Truth Is Immortal" upon the receipt of which Dr. Collier was made the first honorary life member of the society and a letter of thanks accompanying the certificate was sent him. Upon the receipt of this pr. Collier replied, setting forth his creed for hls life work, which Is in close harmony with the Ideals and policies of the Society of Practical Psychology-the better ment of mankind, regardless of race creed or color, by the practical applt- cation of the Golden Rule, This com munication was read at the meeting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
SEEKS TO COMPEL BIBLE READINGS
 IN ALL SCHOOLS
America, Christian Nation, Is Founded On Bible, Is
 The Claim

SPOKANE, Wash, Sept. 16.-(By Associated Press. )-That this Is Christian nation, that the American nation was founded on the Bible, that all constitutional provisions are sec ondary to tho laws of Christ as set forth in the Bible, and that the King James version of the Scriptures Is the official basis for the free funda- mental law of God on which the na- ton is established, is thee laim ~ the Bible Fellowship of Citizens as made in a declaration issued Friday by R. L. Edmiston of Spokane, Presbyterian lawyer acting for the synod of Washington of the Presby- terian church in the U. $. A., as well as for the Bible Fellowship of which he Is president. The fellowship Is the united nterdenominational effort, following official action by the Pres byte~ian synod, to obtain legal decree to compel the reading of the Bible in every American public school. MT Edmlston planes exclusion of the Bible from the public schools for the advance of criminality among young men.
 The occasion for MT. Edmistons statement is the observance of the week of September 16-22 as constltu- tional week, at the recommendation of the American Bar association. Should Observe Holiday.
 During Constitutional Week." he continued, "all ministers of every church should preach on the Declara- tion of Independence and the Consti- tuition, showing that this is Chris tian nation founded on the Bible."
 MT. Edmistons statement empha- sizes the powers of the federal gov- ernment to direct uniform instruction on the principles of Christianity, set forth In the Bible, from the Bible it. self" He said that the Bible Fellow ship would soon present to the gov ernment a brief to prove that the federal government has this right and power by reason of the trust re- lations incident to the granting of school lands and funds for the sup port of common schools in the vari- ous states. The further fundamental fact is Involved, he said, that as this Is a Christian nation, it's perpetuity Is dependent upon Christian citizens learned in the principles of Chris tianity of the nations as set forth in the Bible.
 MT. Edmiston quotes the decision of the supreme court of the United States in the case of the Church of the Holy Trinity versus the United States, construing the Declaration of Independence as authority for ad- judging the American people to be a Christian nation.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
DR. ELKOUR|E IS APPOINTED DEPUTY
 M OOSE DICTATOR
Birmingham Lodge Out After Class of Business
 Men

Wednesday nights meeting of the Loyal Order of Moose was an enthu- siastic, rousing and constructive meeting.
 Following the events of last week and Secretary James Davis visit, the supreme dictator of the order, Frank Mngham lodge, as deputy supreme Dr. H. A Elkourie. dictator of Bir- mingham lodge to deputy supreme dictator, and highly omphmented him for the work he Is doing for the Moose. pr. Elkourie's new duties will be a general supervision of Moose affairs in the state of Ala bama and seat in tAe national con vention- This compliment was re- ceived by the lodge with unSni- mots rising vote of thanks to the supreme officers and an expression of confidence and esteem in the lead- ership of Dr. E1kourie.
 While the members stood at at tention of salute to the flag, Dr. FL kourie read a communication from Mrs. Warren Harding expressing her gratitude to the lodge for the words of sympathy conveyed to her on the occasion of the death of the late Presidnt Harding, who WAS & life member of the Moose.
 The lodge unanimously adopted a resolution to make a drive among lflo anu pEOLcSplOhd4 AAi OAA and designate the next class as -'rhe Business Mems Class"
 New candidates entering the de- lending circle were: William E. Douglass, Coroner J. D. Russum and others.
 Letters of congratuIatton were read from many prominent citizens. among whom were: Tom O. Smith. S. J. Bowie, Duff Lewis, F. VI Jackson, A. B. Dearborn, Judge W M Fort, Gov. w. w Brandon. Donald Conner, Robert Ingalls, and William Trickett Giles, supreme lecturer of tho Moose
 Horace Afford, general chairman of the picnic committee, made an elaborate and detailed report of the work of his committee. The Moose will rrnN special trains to Riverside on the Cahaba river on September 20, when the public is invited to join in wholesome entertainment pro- gram. Barbecue. dancing, swfmming and boating will be free to all who go, with no strings tied to the word | free. Trains will leave the terminal station at o'clock in the morning, returning the same afternoon at z oi cl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1923-09-16
NEW SUPERINTENDENT
 ARRIVES FOR DUTIES
:. Thweatt In Charge Highlands
 Methodist Sunday School

On last Sunday morning Dr. W. R.
 Hendrix, pastor of Highlands Meth
 odist church, announced to tho large
 congregation spresent that J. l..
 the office of superintendent of the
 Highlands Methodist church Sunday school, succeeding the late beloved Judge Dan A. Greene.
 During the interim Fulton Clarke and Paul Wright have served in the capacity of superintendent. doing a splendid work, but a permanent su- |perintendent had to be appointed and the honor has fallen on the shoulders of MT. Thweatt.
 Coming here only e few months ago from Montgomery, where he was one of the most energetic workers Tn that city, MT. Thweatt allied himself with Highlands Methodist church ana has, shown himself to be such an earnest. pains-taking, Christian char acter and such valuable asset to the church that his selection as superin- tendent of the Sunday school was
 unanimous.
 Only 34 years of age. MT. Thweatt has been a member of the Methodist church for 25 years, and in Andalusia at the First Methodist church he was a member of the official board, one of the first church offices he ever held.
 Dr. spraggins, pastor of the Court
 Street Methodist church in Montgom- cry. wrote to pr. Hendrix when MT.
 Thweatt removed here. that he re- gretted to give him up because he
 was one of his most dependable and earnest Christian members, but he congratulated Highlands Methodist church upon his acquisition to that congregation.
 MT Thweatt takes charge as super lintendent this morning and full at Tendance is requested to give him cordial welcome.