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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
Curious Shepherd Custom

There Is, or was, curious custom in
Sussex, England, the explanation OF
which is somewhat obscure, in connec'
ton with the burial Of the old shep'
herds, says the Detroit News. A tufl
OF wool is placed in the right hand OF
the dead man in his coffin. The pur'
pose of this is believed by mar 70 be
that thereby the vocation of the man
may be known, and he will be excused
for his nonattendance at church on
Sundays.
During lambing in particular shep
herd can. never leave his flock, and
Sunday and weekdays alike may be
seen on the downs with his sheepdoa
attending to the countless duties that
call for ceaseless vigilance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
SWEDISH MISSION CHURCH

10:30-Morning services in the
Mann Valley church. Theme: "The
Estimate of Soul" (Continued).
11:45-The regular Sunday School
hour. New graded lesson system.
Experienced and whole-hearted
Christian teachers.
7:30-Preaching service in the
local church. Theme: Streams
from on High"
Wednesday night continues our
studies of Daniel, the great Old
Testament prophet.
A Young Peoples program will be
rendered Friday night, July IS, at 8
o'clock.
A hearty invitation to all these
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
Hard Test Required to
Win Helicopter Prize

London Worldwide entries have
been received for the contest for a
$250,0OO prize offered by the British
air ministry for hellcopter that will
solve the problem of vertical and how
ering flight. Fifteen to twenty en-
tries have been received from some
of the greatest American and CONT
mental authorities on this form Of
flight, including, it Is reported, one
from Henry Berliner, famous hellcop-
ter expert, who has produced some
very remarkable machines of this type.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
Indians of Far North
Take to Latest Dances

Fairbanks, Alaska.-Dancing has be
come the chief method of recreation
among the Indians of interior Alaska
recently said Miss Katherine G. Kane
teacher in charge of the native school
at KOkrineS, Alaska, q settlement on
the Yukon river above Ruby.
"a few of the young men," Miss
Kane explained, 'have acquired the
ability to play the latest foxtrotS and
steps ON the violin, while others ac
company them with the guitar, mandO.
lin or ukulele.
Next to dancing the men are slaves
to pool tables and cards. One redeem.
ing fact is that their money remains
In circulation. as one day a native will
win and the next day some one else
will hold his stake.
Making snowshOes Is becoming {
lost art. In our village only two old
men understand the work. Motorboati
are the hobby of the tribe. Canoes
remain popular, but are not so fas
chatting"
Miss Kane reported that although
the Indians had more extensive trap
lines than usual last winter, the ful
catch was below normal. Nor did thu
pelts measure up to the standard OF
former years in size or quality. Red,
foxes were plentiful but rubbed
Lynx were numerous. Muskrat prices
were higher.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
Man Votes for 20 Years;
Finds Himself an Alien

New York.-Samuel Peterson of Lo-
gansport, Ind, who has voted in the
nations elections for the last 20 years,
discovered upon his return to this
country from visit to his native Den
mark that lie was an alien. He was
permitted to land on the promise that
he would go Immediately to his home.
Mr.. Peterson told the immigration au-
thoritles that he had come to the Unit
ed States with his parents when he
was twenty, and never had thought It
necessary to become naturallzed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
Actor Kills Real Bull
in Course of Drama

Mexico City.-A real bullfight fea
tured the recent presentation here Of
Manuel Penella's play, "The Wild
Cat" In which such a spectacle is in
Guided, although in the United Statei
the encounter took place behind ths
scenes.
A gala performance of the show wa,
staged in the bull ring, and Antonio
Segura, the bullfighter-tenor Of the
play, acquitted himself creditably
when he faced and killed the bull
against which he was pitted.
During his youthful days in Sevilla
Segura toyed with the cape and ban
derillas before he discovered the stage
was safer and more profitable pro
fesslon than that Of the toreadOr.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
Hatches Family in Tree

Columbia, Pa.-There is one hen In
Lancaster county with high ideals, as
she selected a tree in which to lay her
eggs and hatch family. She belongs
to Ephraim Newcomer OF Glen Manor,
and she chose an apple tree In the or
chard of her owners neighbor jacob
@. Shellenberger. Shellenberger found
the hen had made her nest I'm a de-
cayed crotch. eight feet from the
ground. There were ten chicks abOut
four days old In the neat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
Willing to Be "Fired"

Some of the inmates OF the jail were
lathing a room, and the governor was
inspecting the progress of the work.
After watching the men for few
minutes, the governor said to one OF
the convicts: Look here, my man,
you are putting those laths too close
together. That sort of work will never
do"
The prisoner laid down his tools
and said: well, sir, am willing to
be turned off IL my work don't suit
you. | didn't apply for the job, and II
YOU are issatlsfed-well, you can fire
me-"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
BROOKSHAW is MANAGER
OF ELMWOOD PAVILION

Fred Brookshaw of Ellsworth has
taken over the management of the
Elmwood pavilion and will open his
schedule with a dance there next
Thursday evening. Fred is hustler,
and with the experience he has
gained at the Northwest's greatest
dancing center, success at Elmwood
is assured.
Swolin's orchestra will play for
next Thursdays dance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
Heated Hives Cause
Bees to Work Overtime

Gloucester, Eng. - Electricity
has assisted bees in producing an
increased output of honey, ac-
cOrding to an announcement of
the Worcestershire Chamber Of
Commerce.
A number OF beehives were
erected In an aplary both light
ed and heated by electricity dur
ing the winter months, with the
result that strong broods OF bees
started to collect honey much
earlier than usual and 80 OBJ
tanned supplies from the early
blossoms of fruit tres.
The output of each hive was
thus greatly increased.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
$4,000 British Cattle
Slain in Mouth Disease

LOndOn.-The recent outbreak Of
cattle plague in England cost the cOun-
try $16,OOO,0O0 and was responsible for
the destruction Of $4,000 head of cat
tie, according to Noel Buxton, labor
minister of agriculture. Buxton an
nounces that he is seeking powers to
prevent further outbreaks by scientific
research as to the root cause of the
outbreaks and their origin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
METHODIST CHURCH

10:00-Sunday School at 10 O'Clock
sharp. The attendance is fine, let
there be no drop until vacation.
11:00-Regular preaching service
Music by the choir.
7:00-Young Peoples union meet
ing. All young people cordially in
vited. Professor Johnston is the
speaker.
8:00-Special music and talk by
the pastor. Come and bring your
friends.
e.. A. Bird, Paslor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
Coughs Out Bullet

LOnett, Ala.-W. v. Meadows wat
shot in the eye at the battle Of vicks
burg. The doctors Immediately probet
for the bullet, but couldn't find 1t. Re
Gently he had a violent coughing spell
and the bullet rolled out on the table
The bullet was in the form of slug
and weighed about an ounce. Mead
Ows Is seventy-eight years old.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
CONGREGATIONAL

1000 a. m.-The Sunday School.
Whatever your age, come to the
Sunday School and remain for the
Public Worship.
HOO a. m.-Public Worship.
Theme for sermon, "The Mountains
and Religion
700 p. m.-The Y.P.S.C.E. de-
votional meeting.
DIR. J. o. Thrush, Pastor
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
Good Carp Bait

MArysVille, MO.-Frlends OF George
Lisson told him carp had never been
caught with hook and line. LIston
decided that 1t could be. He baited
his hook with an egg yolk and caught
20-Dound carp with only one. eye.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10

Strayed.-From pasture of A. c.
Nassau, 8 miles north of New Rich
mond, mares, gray and black,
with white stripe on face. Notify
A. c. Nassau, New Richmond, Rt =,
or Mrs. C. B. Sylvester, River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10

Strayed.-From Glenn Fables farm
on emile corner, River Falls-Hui-
son road, brown Spitz female dog,
with peaked nose and peaked ears;
white collar around neck. $40 re-
ward. ]. B. Krug, Hudson, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1924-07-10
NOTICE

NOTICE, HORSE BREEDERS
l will keep two pure-bred draft stall
lions, at my barn on Division str.
in city of River Falls, during he
breeding season of 1924. Walter
Glass.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19
NOTICE TO PUBLIC
Seward, Alaska, February 1s, 1924

Seward, Alaska, February 1S, 1924.
 Commencing September 1, 1924, the SEWARD LIGHT POWER COMPANY will distribute throuuh only The lighting where the power or less will be fifteen kowatt hour payable monthly other consuming demand electrical horsepower will supplied kowatt hour monthly through separate meters right regulate such served the Company.
 The minimum charge for lighting and other where the unit demand is electrical horsepower less will be fifty for each ampere capacity month The minimum charge for motors other consuming whose unit demand exceeds horsepower dollars per month for each con- horsepower fraction thereof
 Deposits of be required at the of installation They will be repaid upon good condition per cent charge provided all Company shall paid. Meters will installed applications therefor.
 SIM. GRAFT, Manager.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19
STEADY RING WORK HELPS GIBBONS IN
 AMASS!NC WEALTH

ST. PAUL, M1nn., Aug. 1o.-Pug- ilistic prestige and big purses at last coming to Tommy Gibbons, at a time when the St. Paul heavyweight
 $ long past the age when most fight CTS are in their trme.
 Fighting gam, Up the long, hard h,ll t. fame, C Gbons achluyed a formidable summit when he sl:yed l5 ~ouads with lack Dempsey in Mona ana a year ego. That mo al victory, after naarly r years Of ring C. terlence .trened the wa9 to the &.stst purses thc St. feul fight nr has ever received.
 There was no direct remuneration for Gibbons !. his fight w.Cn Dcmp- sey but now at the age of B he i: "caShing Tn" e. the showin- J.> la. made an an. 1ntly is at tho ,:nnith of his ring ca ger.
 E'ol his fight with Geo.g>7 Ta,r rntier at !. q igan City, last May, ae received his largest purs2, G. 00C Previously, his top has beer $12,500 for match with Harry Greb. He received $5O,OO0 for his fight With Jack Bloomfield, the Eng- fish heavyweight, in London the other day.
 It has been no cushioned road for Tommy. hoNcvcr, for under the ex- pert eye of his older brother Mike Gibbons, he has followed a rigorous rule of living, full of self-denlal
 There is none of the "bar room" fighter in Tommy's makeup. H. has carried the gentlemanly bearing of his private life into the ring and finds in his home life his greatest delight. Most of the time, aside from light engagements, is devoted to his wife and five children, all boys The youngest are twins, born only a few weeks ago. His oldest boy is eight.
 By nature Tommy is modest and very little in the limelight that would gladly welcome him, even in his own home town. Back in the days when Brother Mikes ring prowess gained him the name of "Phantom," Tommy saw the opportunities for a much more renumerative occupation than as an employe in the railroad shops here. Then began the long, slow climb to ring prominence.
 "Clean living and right thinking," Tommy once said, "can do more to keep fellow in condition than the hardest training interrupted by oc- casional lapses into dissipation"
 In recent years Tommy has estab- lished an enviable ring record, in- cluding a long list of knockouts Even after his 15-round contest with Champion Dempsey there still stood his record of never having been knocked down in a ring engagement.
 There has been no talk from Tom my of retiring from the ring. He wants another engagement with Dempsey, and expects to keep after it until he lands it. But when retirement comes, unless he suffers unforeseen business reverses before then, Tommy will probably be able to retire to life of comparative ease, for he has made income yield ing investments with his winnings.
 His brother Mike also has invest ments in city and other property which "have fixed his for life" Tom my however, has turned to stocks and bonds, so that coupon clipping is his principal business occupation outside ring activities.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19

R. E. McIver of the M & M. Pack ing Company, packers of choice Alaska herring with plant at Sel- dovia, was a Seward visitor today, leaving on one of the boats for the westward MT, McIver states that Seldovia is growing rapidly and that the herring in the vicinity cannot be beaten elsewhere in Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19
COURT PARTY DITE

The court party including Judge E.. E. Ritchie, Clerk Cuddy, District At torney Duggan and Marshal Sullivan are due on today's Evans. Deputy Clerk Selma Scott came over yester- day.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19
TROY RETURNS HOME

John W. Troy, editor of the Ju- neau Empire returned home this week from attending the democratic convention at New York. Mrs. Troy has been named Democratic commit teewoman for Alaska.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19

Ed Vogl is building new house near the old gravel toit on the Kenai road. MT. Vogl was compelled to move his home on account of a gla- cial stream shifting it's course.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19

Sister Pascal and Sister Benedict were arrivals on the steamship Yu- kon and left on yesterdays train for Fairbanks, where they will enter the hospital at that place.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19

DAUGHTER OF DEMOCRATIC
 NOMINEE FOR PRES.
 Mrs William McMillan Adams, for merly Julia M Davis, daughter of J. W. Davis, nominee for the presidency on the Demicratic ticket.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19

A postoffice has been established at Pilgrim Springs, on the lower Yu- kon. Father H. A. Post has been named postmaster.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19

Earl Jameson, we'll known Alaska newspaper man, is on his way back to Anchorage where he has been city editor of the Anchorage Times. MT. Jameson has been visiting in West Virginia.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19

Eaton Crane & Pike Stationery, at Schallerer's Alaska Shop. If,
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19

Brunswick Portable Monographs, and Records, Schallerer's Alaska Shop.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19

Wallace Daykin returned Friday from a vacation trip.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19
CORN BRINGS HIGH PRICE

CORN BRINGS HIGH PRICE
 September corn is quoted in Chi cago today at S1.14 and wheat at $1.41. Lard is given at 1887 and cotton at $28.50.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19

Col. Jas. c. sreese, president >f the Alaska Road Commission an1 whc ha~ been filing .je vacan J ief' by Major Gotwals e,s engineer in chief, vii r r.r.veG of the lattc; title by Major Lumsford E. Oliver
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19

Suits made to measure. See Ur- bach. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19
LOCAL NEWS

Remington Portable Typewriters at Schallerer's Alaska Shop. If.
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19
Classified AdUertising

VICTOR and records s17.50; music
 cabinet, practically new. call at Gateway office. d
Seward daily gateway., 1924-08-19

Mir. and Mrs. Arthur McGowan of Fairbanks will be outgoing passen- gers on the Yukon. MT. McGowan his been i'll for some time and ~ill go to Mayo Brothers where he IS in hopes of finding relief.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-16
Bridge Party

One of the most pleasant social
events of the autumn season was the
Bridge party given Tuesday afternoon
by Miss Gladys Shannon. The hospit-
able home was beautifully decorated
for the occasion, fall flowers being
used in profusion, their fragrance fill
ing the card rooms.
Twenty guests were present at the
delightful party. Mrs. Lydle p. Smith
held highest score, winning a set of
book ends Miss Blanche Black cut
low and was given hand painted
candle and candle stick. After the
games a delicious plate luncheon was
served by the hostess, assisted by her
mother and Mrs. Harding.
Mrs. Eric Elman of Houston, Texas,
and Mrs. Richard f. Harding of Boise,
-fftii5ri1U; were out CT town guests.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-16
Social and Personal
Entertains Pastime Club

The first social meeting of the Pas
time Club for the present season was
held last Thursday afternoon in the
beautifully decorated home Of Mrs.
Zan Schnabaum. The card rooms were
beautifully decorated with fall flowers.
-Four games of Bridge were played.
Mrs. Mack Dalton was awarded the
high score prize, a lovely yellow vase,
Mrs. j. L. Preston received guests
prize, blue vase, and Mrs. Tom Car
ter cut consolation, a Bridget Nc
Carly Kitchen Doll"
The hostess, assisted by her sisters,
Mrs. Carl Preston and Mrs. John
BransfOrd, served a delicious plate
luncheon. Guests of the Club were,
Miss Blanche Black and Mesdames
Lucas, Preston and Sallee.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-16
With Miss Black

The Wednesday Social Club held its
first meeting of the season at the home
of Miss Blanche Black on Wednesday
afternoon, Oct. s, with a large attend
ance of both members and guests. The
rooms were attractively decorated with
a profusion of autumn flowers. Seven
tables We're arranged for the players.
After four very interesting games of
Bridge, high scores were awarded to
Mesdames Tom Carter and l.. F.
Blankenship, member and guest, re-
spectively, and Mrs. Ferd Spinner
weber being the lucky one in the cut
for consolation.
After the games refreshments were
served by the hostess and sister, Mrs.
Ed Henderson. Guests were Mesdames
Skinner, l.. r. Blankenship, Bristow.
Ed Henderson, NJ. Dalton, Warren
Blankenship, Fisher, G. Wiley, Null,
Harding and Misses Pearl Bigger and
Gladys Shannon.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-16

STAR HERALD WANT ADS PAY
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-16

Uncle Sandy Slayton and wife, who
have lived at holland for many years,
have moved to Pocahontas where they
expect to spend their declining years.
For Sale-4-room house, barn and
garden. Electric hshts end hydrant
water Two blocks north of postofIice.
VIII sell cheap. w. NJ. Lane, Poca-
hontas. 10 1tp.
Lloyd Shemwell and ]. c. Reeves,
two good citizens Of near Pitman, were
in Pocahontas meeting friends and
looking after business the middle Of
last week.
LADIES
see our line of the famous
KING BEE HATS
priced to Sell"
Buckley Mercantile Company
. Mr.. and Mrs. J. O. Sallee, accompan-
led by Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Sallee,
drove to Paragould Sunday to visit
DR.. Burr Sallee and wife, also visiting
relatives at Piggott.
Friends, call at Baltz Hotel and meet
Mr.. Foster Of Leslie-Judge Co. He
will be in city Thursday to Sunday to
offer you all something good. Call or
phone him. 10 1t.
Johnston's Drug Store has just in
stalled a brand new Liquid-CarbOnic
Soda Fountain of the very latest model
and up-to-date in every particular
Friends are cordially invited to call
and inspect one of the latest creations
in soda fountains.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-16

Mrs. Richard F. Harding and son,
Dickey Boy, of Boise, Idaho. are guests
of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Chas.
Shannon.
Theodore Rice has purchased the
White Palace Cafe from Mrs. Addie
Parker and has taken active charge
of same.
II. NJ. Barden, merchant and promi-
nent citizen of Blrdell, was transact
ing business in town the latter part Of
last week.
Big fresh stock of candy just receiv-
ed. Johnston Drug Co.
Mrs. w. A. Holt of Warm Springs
spent the week end here, guest at
the home Of her daughte-, Mrs. e. T.
Harrison.
Mrs. Eric Elman of Houston, Texas,
is a guest of her mother, Mrs. Bris-
tow, and her brother, Lafe Bristow,
and family.
YOUNG MEN
You will find a full line of Silver
Leaf clothing at Il. L. Higginbotham
& Sons. Be sure to get their prices
before buying your fall suit.
Mr.. and Mrs. Zan Schnabaum and
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Carter were guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Mack Dalton at Dal-
ton Sunday.
Mrs. Livingston Of West Plains, Mo-,
passed through here Wednesday en-
route to Maynard to visit relatives
and old friends.
HOUSEWIVES
DO your fall shopping at Il. L. H!g-
ginbotham & Sons and you will, secure
complete dinner set, absolutely free.
figure on your next bill.
]. ID. Wells, cashier Of the Randolph
County Bdhk, was off duty day or
two the latter part Of last week on
account of illness.
Judge G.. W. Million, Flemmons Mil
lion and Earl Bates returned Satur-
day from Little Rock where they had
been attending the state fair.
Rev. e. b. O'Bryant, of the Poca-
hontas circuit, spent several days this
week in this city and Hoxie meeting
his friends.-Walnut Ridge Blade.
Take your eggs to II. L. Higgin-
botham & Sons and get 35 cents per
dozen. They.also pay the highest mar
ket prices for all, kinds of country
produce.
Pat Martin came over from Poca-
hontas first of the week and is look
ing after his farm interests northeast
of Corning.-Clay County Courier.
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-16
Bible Study Class

The bible study class of the Metho-
dist church will continue the lessons
on each Tuesday afternoon, except the
first in the month. The lesson this
week was one of the best Of the year.
As study progresses each one feels that
truly Thy word is a lamp unto my
feet, and a light unto my path" Mrs.
Bledsoe taught in absence Of Bro.
Gray
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-16
Bargeman-Riggs

Miss Mabel Riggs, daughter of Mr..
and Mrs. j. f. Riggs, and Mr.. j. E.
Bargeman, a young business man of
JOnesbOrO, were married Friday, OctO-
ber 3, at the home of Rev. w. T. Shot
fit. After the wedding a crowd of
their friends gathered at the home of
the bride and gave them an old time
party.
After a few days visit with rela-
tives they returned to their future
home at Jonesboro, their friends wish
ing them much happiness
Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-16

Mrs. c. Il. SHUTTLE was in Earle last
Friday night where she organized a
chapter Of Eastern Star She also
visited officially the chapter at Nettle-
ton last Thursday night
J. w. Campbell, district superintend..
ent of the Arkansas Childrens Home
Society was i'm PocahOntas Wednesday
in the interest of that institution. The
hospital for the treatment of crippled
children free has been completed and
will open Nov. /.
Ed Finley and John Thompson drove
up to Willow Springs, Mo-, Monday
after Eds bird dog which disappeared
several months ago. Word came to
Ed in a round about way that the
animal was in the Missouri town and
they had no trouble locating her and
returning with her.
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Pocahontas star herald., 1924-10-16

Bath towel free with SOC worth of
soap at Johnston's this week.
j. L. Carroll of Albertha was in
Pocahontas ON business Saturday.
Mrs. j. e. Burrow and sons visited
Mrs. Osa Helms at Portia Sunday.
Joe Dupree Of Water Valley was
transacting business in town Monday.
o. p. Meeks of Frederick, Okla,
arrived in PocahOntas first of the week
and with his brother, Judge j. W.
Meeks of this city, left for their old
home in illinois for a visit of few
days.