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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
ELLSWORTH YOUNG MAN
INJURED In ACCIDENT

Louis Petersen, 10, of Ellsworth,
had his left arm badly injured Tues
day evening when a Mohawk bus and
q Minnesota state gravel truck col
ided near Tanners Lake. The bus
driver swung out TO pass the truck,
which was headed toward St. Paul.
The rear end of the truck swerved
and crashed into the side of the bus.
Petersen's left arm was on the ledge
of the window in the rear of the bus
and was terribly crushed. He was
taken to a St. Paul hospital. First
reports were to the effect that the
arm had been amputated, this report
appearing in the ST. Paul papers ana
also in the Ellsworth papers. Lat
er reports state that Petersen's arm
was not taken off and that he is rest
ing easily.
Herman Johnson of River Falls,
who was in the bus at the time of
the accident, was made i'll by the
sight of the boys arm, badly man
g1ed, and had to be removed to a
hospital.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
TEAM BACKS OVER
STEEP ENBANKNENT

J. J. Browns team, hauling Mr.
Brown and load of rock, was drag
ged over steep embankment at the
rear of DR.. Fortunes office last Satur-
day afternoon, and all concerned
narrowly escaped death or at least
serious injury in the resulting crash
Mr.. Brown, thinking to expedite
the unloading of his wagon, backed
it little bit over the edge of the
river bank, but the load proved too
heavy and the footing too insecure
for the horses to hold, and, paving
desperately to regain level ground,
the whole outfit was carried back and
over a 15-foot drop to the edge of
the river.
The frantic efforts of the horses
served to prevent the wagon from
overturning, and probably saved Mr..
Brown from serious injury. All along
the route Of decent the ground was
strewn with tin cans and other rub
bish, but in spite of this the horses
escaped with but slight scratches.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
MISS WALES GIVES
PARTY FOR PUPILS

Last Friday, July 31st, Miss Wales
gave a delightful party to her music
pupils in the parlors Of the Congre-
gational church. A pleasing musical
program was given by Miss Wales
and the children. Prizes were given
to two of the pupils for superior ac-
complishments during the year, ia
Edith Cheney for original compost
ton and to Margaret Griffin for unus'
ual progress.
After an hour spent in dramatizing
stories and playing games, Mrs
Sherman entertained the children
with several readings given in hel
usual charming manner.
Ice cream, cake and lollipops were
served. The children went home eX-
pressing their gratitude to Miss
Wales for an enjoyable afternoon
She deserves a great deal of credit
for her untiring efforts in behalf Of
the children. Both she and the chill
dren are taking a months vacation
before resuming work in September
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
MAILING TIPS FROM
THE POST OFFICE


Almost every day taere are mail
order house patrons who insist upon
examining Cash on Delivery parcels
before paying C. o. .. charges, ana
many of these people pretend to be
real indignant at me post Office clerk
or rural mail carrier who refuses to
allow the inspection.
Such an inspection is absolutely
prohibited by the rules, and there are
but two courses open to the postal
employees in this matter-either get
the full amount called for on the C.
0. d. tag or accept the parcel as "re-
fused" and return it to the sender.
In the latter case it must be returned
as sent, unopened.
A little investigation discloses the
fact that some agents inspire sales by
stating that the patron may open the
package when it comes to the post
Office or when the carried brings it, and
if the goods are not satisfactory
they may be returned. The salesman
knows this is contrary to rule, but
probably feels that the postal en-
ployee and not himself will be held
to blame when inspection is refused.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
MARRIED
Krieg-Godden

Miss Gladys Golden, daughter Of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. r. Golden of Riv-
er Falls, and Mr.. Lawrence Krieg,
son of Mrs. Fred Krieg of Export,
Iowa, were married at the home Of
the brides aunt in Minneapolis on
Saturday, August /, by Rev. Fritche,
formerly of Export, Iowa.
The bride was attended by her sis
ter, Miss Lillian Golden, of st. Paul,
and the groom by Mr.. Harold Adams
of st. Paul.
After the ceremony a dinner was
served to the immediate relatives at
the brides home.
The guests from out of town were
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. Thompson and Mr..
and Mrs. Clair barrow of Manches
ter, Iowa, Miss Muriel Schweikert of
Postville, Iowa, Mrs. Fred Krieg Of
Export, Iowa, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo
Krieg and family and Mr.. and Mrs.
Joe Nelson of Minneapolis, Miss Al
ma Schnor of st. Paul.
Mr.. and Mrs. Krieg will be at home
in Clinton, Iowa, after August Is.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
Distribution Of State
Highway Funds
by F. A. Cannon, Executive Secret
ary, Good Roads Association
of Wisconsin

The next step in the distribution
of highway funds is a new departure
in Wisconsin, and will undoubtedly
be popular with the people of the
state. Heretofore the distribution
OF highway funds was limited to
state trunk big hway5 ana county
trunk highways. The towns did not
receive any funds and city streets
not connecting parts Of the state
trunk highways did not receive funds.
The new law allots funds for these
purposes.
In the first place, town roads, OF
which there are $4,000 miles, will be
allotted $25 mile, or $1,454,00O;
village streets Of which it is estim-
ated there are $50 miles, wills be
allotted $25 a mile, or $18,750; streets
in the cities (which are not connect
ing links Of state highways, which
are provided for as indicated in a
previous article) will also receive
allotments of funds as follows:
Fourth Class cities, 1,461 miles, at
$50 mile, $73,050; Third Class cities
1852 miles at 500 mile, $146,200;
Second Class cities, 555 miles at $3.50
mile, $S3, 250; First Glass cities, 600
miles at 5000 a mile, $120,000 This
means that every mile of road in the
state, county, town village, and city
streets will receive state money for
maintenance. The total allotted to
these roads not on the state OF county
highways is 1881, $50.
There is next set aside S750,O00
to meet federal aid.
Totalling up these amounts shows
grand total Of $7,421 $50. The
balance is allotted for construction
on the state and county trunk high
ways. This amounts to $5,964, $50.
of this, 500 will be spent on the
state trunk highway system to be
allotted to the counties on the basis
of 40R on motor vehicles registra-
ton and 500 on the total highway
mileage Of each county. There will
be allotted to the counties on this
basis, SAITH, 480. The balance, or 209o
will be returned to the counties to be
utilized for the improvement of the
county trunk highways. 1t may be
utilized for construction. or mainte-
nance. 1t amounts to $1,192,870.
Another feature of the new law
which stands out is the fact that the
counties are not compelled by the
state to raise money to meet state
aid.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
BEARDED BALL TEAM
AT SALTWATER SATURDAY

The famous blouse of David" base
ball team from Benton Harbor, Mich,
is scheduled to play the Saltwater
team of the Interstate League at
Saltwater Saturday, August 8, the
game to start at three o'clock.
The House of David team includes
players who rank with the best in
the country, many of whom have
been sought by major league teams,
but their religion bars them from
participation in that form of profess
sionalism.
These players are making an auto
tour of the country, and the novelty
of their flowing boards and long tres
SEES as baseball diamond adonment
is only equalled by their marvellous
ability at the game.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
TERRY'S BIG UNCLE
TOMS CABIN

There are many lauded enterprises
that have become great from small
beginnings. One of the greatest sue
cesses of modern times, this is due
to push, energy and honest dealings,
[. is to be found in the mammouth en-
terprise that has catered to the pub
lie demand for instructive amuse-
nents for the last thirty-seven years.
From the days of small things it
has mounted upwards until now this
great concern stands at the top with
cut competitors, for Terry's Uncle
Toms Cabin Co. is now a household
word. The teachers in the public
schools, the preacher from the pulpit,
the lecturer from the platform,
father and mother each and all en-
courage the attendance to see this
great national drama presented in its
entirely as produced by the
Terry Company. There is no secret
to their success, it is simply dealing
fair and honest with the public.
Giving a true representation of Har-
riet Ward Beechers Stoves wonder
full story of slavery days before the
Civil War. They carry the best
bands and orchestra that money can
produce; good, clean, skillful actors,
the real plantation darkies and gen
uine Siberian bloodhounds. No
makeshifts, but everything in order
and Of the best. Terry's Uncle
Toms Cabin is worthy of the sue
cess it has attained and we would be
glad to have every man, woman and
child see this story presented by this
company, for we believe the story
when written, was what led up to
one of the nations greatest events
in our nations history. Terry's
Superb Challenge bands will give a
concert on the principal street at z
p. m. on the day of its appearance,
so everyone should lay aside other
engagements for that day and make
the occasion one real show day
There will be big free band concert
at II o'clock noon. River Falls.
EOne night performance only, Aug. 10
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
TRAPSHOOTERS MAKE
SOME FINE RECORDS

Local trap shooters met at the traps
across the river from Glen Park Sun
day morning and held an impromptu
meet in which some clever marksman-
ship was exhibited.
The traps are available every Sun
day morning and all who care to in
dulge in this sport are cordially in
vited to drive over and take a try at
it.
Last Sunday, although the first
that several had shot for several
years, and ip some cases the initial
experience, some very good scores
were made, and whether successful
in bursting the clays or not, all had
lots Of fun.
1t is expected that there will be a
dig delegation of mimi DDS on hand
next Sunday.
Sundays Scores
Following are some of the scores
made in Sundays meet, all events
being 25 points except those other
wise designated:
Event LIB. Symes 8, Swenson 8
Shepard 81.
Event p. Hunter 10, J. Symes
10, Bixler Is.
Event 81. Symes Is, H. c. john
son IA, Benson 2.
Event 4-Johnson 18, Swenson II.
Event Sd. Symes II, Wygant 22
Event 6-Smuland LIP, BixleI
4-12.
Event TT. Symes 6-13, Hunter
8-13.
Event Sheppard IS, Wygant 20
Event 9-Benson 013, Smuland
2-13.
Event 10. Symes 8, johnson 9.
Event i1-Bixler LIS, Wygant As,
Hunter 3-5, Smuland Is, B. Symes
2-5.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06

Among those from out of town to
attend the funeral of Mrs. Bion Ell
lott Sunday were, Mrs. w. M. Lew
is, Fargo, N. d., Mrs. c. F. Wilcox
and daughter, Miss Edna, of Clayton,
John Yates and daughter, Miss Jessie
and Miss Ruth Whitney of Elmwood
Mr.. and Mrs. M. B. Healy and son,
Harry, of Hudson, Mr.. and Mrs. Theo.
Corson and Mrs. Oscar Hassel Of Will
son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
JOURNAL LINOTYPIST ON
VACATION WITH PAY

The Journal is somewhat handi-
capped this week on account of the
fact that Harold Morrow, who oper-
ates our linotype, is with he local
unit of the National Guard in camp
at Sparta.
We acknowledge with sincere
thanks the assistance given us in this
emergency by Mr.. Lloyd Hauan OF
The Times force and by Editor H. F.
Doolittle of the Pierce County Her
aid, both of whom have come nobly
to our rescue.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
De Mille-LOrenz

Miss Sophia A. DeMiIle. youngest
daughter of DIR. and Mrs. P. f. De-
Mile of Baldwin, and Harold Louis
Lorenz were united in marriage Sat-
urday, July 25, at the LIST Baptist
church of Saltwater, MINI.
They are now spending a short vi
sit with relatives in the southern
part of the state, They will make
their future home at Roberts where
the groom holds a position as in
structor in the high school.-Baldwin
Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
GLOVER COMMUNITY CLUB

Don't forget the Glover Commun-
ity Club meeting, Tuesday evening,
August II. A. good program will be
given, consisting of music, readings
and play entitled "Just Like a
Woman" Admission, Adults 25c,
children Toe. Proceeds to be used
for the benefit of the Glover Com
munity Club.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
TWENTY-FIVE YEARS AGO
August 9. 1900

Edwin T. Reed has been engaged to
teach in Cloquet, Mimi.
-25-
Bruce Andrus is learning the bak-
er's trade at N. c. Nelson's bakery.
-25-
Dan Linehan and Elmer Fuller
played baseball with the st. Croix
Falls team in series of games COM
mencing last Saturday.
-25-
Albert A. Smith went to Colfax
Monday to put the machinery into
the new starch factory just built
by James Dunn for the farmers Of
that vicinity.
%
Andrew Olson was killed by lightn-
ing in the Willow River Lumber Co.
yards at New Richmond Monday.
John Holberg, struck by lightning
there two weeks ago, is recovering.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06

Two Ford cars, one being driven
without lights, went into head-on
collision at a corner a few miles
south of town last Wednesday night,
and, altho the machines were
thoroughly wrecked, no one was SER
iously injured. The driver of the
lightless car was thrown through the
windshield and out to the edge of the
highway, but escaped with a few
cuts and minor bruises.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
FOOD SALE

The Ladies Aid Society of the
Baptist Church will hold a food sale
at Stewards store Saturday morn
ing, August sth. beginning at ten
O'Clock
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
ICE CREAM SOCIAL POSTPONED

The Ice Cream social that the band
had planned to have Saturday even
ing, August 9Th, has been postponed
until further notice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06

You working man. here's a big
value. B & b special Overall, only
SIPS. Bjerstedt & Benson. adv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06

Prescott won the odd round in the
three game series with Ellsworth last
Sunday when a home run in the sew
enth inning scored four tallies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Council chamber, City Of River
Fails, August 8, 1925.
Regular meeting Of the Common
Council.
Meeting called to order at O'CLOCK
,. m. by Mayor Vannatta.
Roll call of Aldermen showed
Adams, Bartholomew, Wilcox and
Peterson present.
Minutes Of previous meeting read
and approved.
Treasurer made her report Cor the
month of July and on motion the
report accepted and ordered placed on
file.
The Finance Committee report the
following claims approved:
UTILITY FUND
N. w. Elect. Equipment Co.,
supplies S 1865
Price Elect. Co., supplies 2o.77
Grafton & Knight Mfg. Co,
repair belt 200
RIVER rails Motor Co,
repair car 1912
Nicols Dean & Gregg Co.,
wrenches 3.54
S. Morgan Smith Co, repair
parts for water wheel 121.00
Mrs. A. L. Chinook,
freight and drayage 3.72
Fred Jackman, repair main
and services $40
City Treasurer, Elect. Power
Equip. Bond and Interest 1225.00
City Treasurer, Elect. Power
Bond Interest 5000
T. " Williams Salary 1900
E e. Buck Salary $500
A. Renter Salary $500
w f. Campbell Salary 45.0C
J w. Patterson, SALARY 5000
H. C. Kruger, salary $500
II. l. Ostness, salary $500
Don Healey, labor $500
E. E. Buck, Expense to St.
Paul account Oil Engine 800
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06

Keep KoOl athletic underwear Csc
at Bjerstedt & Benson. adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
5235.OO
7618.6l

1884
Bills allowed Adams, Bartholomew,
Wilcox and Peterson voting aye.
Adjourned.
F. V. Williams. CITY Clerk
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06
In Days OF YOre
From Journal Flies OF Fifty And
Twenty five Years Ago
FIFTY YEARS AGO
August S-6, 1875

Dan Corcoran has two pair of oxen
for sale.
80
J. w. VIM is running a series Of
"reminiscences in The Journal.
The frame Of the new Catholic
church at Ell Paso was raised last
week.
-50-
The Odd Fellows ale planning to
purchase lot on Hain stree. and
to erect three-story building there
on.
30
D. H. and E. D. Levings did the
painting of the new normal school
building, completing the job in record
time.
ST
Regents Starr, Chandler and White
were here to inspect the carpenter
work in the new normal school last
week.
81
Last Thursday G. P. Burnett, at
the stave mill of Burnett Bros, cut
$4,000 slaves in six hours and IS
minutes.
30
A Mr.. Doremus, who is taking pic
lures Of the Mississippi along its en-
tire length, is spending a few days at
Prescott, where mis- floating gallery
is tied up. He is to take some photos
of the Kinnickinnic river in the
vicinity of River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06

J, w. VIM is running series Of
"reminiscences in The Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06

Dan Corcoran has two pair of oxen
for sale.
M
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06

The frame of the new Catholic
church at Ell Paso was raised last
week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-08-06

L. w. Wilkinson, Street Labor 2O.40
Walter Hoffmeyer, Street Labor $40
Minneapolis Bridge Co.,
Final Settlement 5235.0O
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-12-18
Ted's Trip To The Stars
BY G. Lucille Butler

Twas fine Christmas Eve and the shone bright,
Each snow bank just twnked with pn-pontS of light;
Young Ted Struggled down the window seat wide
And waited for Santa with conslmmatc pride
For Teddy sure he would get lots of toys
For hadn't he been just the 'besteSt'' of boys2
He watched the bright far up in the sky
And slvery cloud patch where Santa might fly
lie longed Tor the pattcr of galoping hoofs
And wondered just how they would land o the roofs
lie watched and he waited how long can't say,
And looked at the bed where his Teddy bear lay;
1t looked so inviting soft and snug
When, right his elbow, there came a soft tug!
Young Teddy turned round with squea of surprise,
For there stood rabbit with shoebutton eyes,
One ear stuck up straight and the other hung down.
| fancy this Bun bit of clown
For he wnked at young Teddy then frisked him away
Right up through the chimney and into sleigh.
Said the Rabbit to Teddy, Just hold my paw tight,
For we're going to have fine JOY ride tonight
Old Santa has sent me to show you the joys
Of the Christmas Tree Country, and City of Toys!'
Past the Man in the Moon they went fippityfop-
And Bunny called out to him. Hello Old Top!"
Right on past the Dog Star (who asked them to say)
And then they turned into the broad Milky Way.
They entered driveway all bordercd with trees,
And silyery streamers a-flaurt in the breeze;
Some lovely babies cantering down
Astride rocking horses all dapplcd with brown.
They greeted young Teddy and pointed the way
To Santa Claus dwelling-he Palace of Play
And showed to the youngster the wonderful things
And glorious presents that Santa Claus brings
They told him to pick out whatever he wished
And then most elegant supper dished
Ice cream and pop sodas whatever he willed,
Till Ted's little tummy and pockets were filled.
long silver trumpet gave warning of day
And Teddy bundled back into the sleigh,
His presents piled on in huge jolly pack
And Bun hit the leaders waIoping smack
They like the wind but the sleigh hit stump
And Teddy flew out with bounce and bump
Past the and the stars with whizz and roar
And accomplished dive bang! onto the floor
He yelled for his Mama, and made such noise,
While she soothed him and told him that GOOD little boys
Stayed safe in their beds and did try to pry
On the doings of Santa. wake on the sly.
She tucked him in bed and she kissed him goodnight
And she told him wait till the mornings bright light
Would show him his gifts his hurt nose he'd forget;
Ted sleepy murmured, % Twas worth it, YOU BET!
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-12-18
o. E S. HOLD BIG
INSTALLATION SERVICE

The annual installation of Of
ficers for the ensuing year Of the
island chapter, O.E.S,, was held
at the hall on Wednesday evening
and was so generously attended
that it was difficult to find room
for the work. Mrs. Ethel Weiss
retired as Worthy Matron amid
the enderament of all present. The
same was true Of DR.. f. A. Me
Murray who has been Worthy
Patron for the closing year. The
Doctor kept everyone laughing
most of the time by his dry drol.
lery and keen wit.
The newly installed VIM. was
Mrs. Sherman who brings to the
chair the same charming dignity
and grace it has enjoyed for 1925,
AS her WP., Mr.. +. A. Weiss was
duly installed to that office. The
entire 1926 roster is as follows:
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-12-18

Mrs. Gus Icirsch was in Sc
attic from "Wednesday until Satur
day.
Rev Ward of Vashon prcachc
a very inspiring sermon SUNDAY
night There was a very good al
tendance. We hope there will b,
that many next Sunday. The
doors ale open to every one.
Mrs. J. J. Il. Brink reports that
she is "A grandmother again. The
daughter, Mrs. Ed. Mecrs has Il
fine baby boy. Mother and son
are doing fine.
Mrs. A. WIGS husband, of Al
asAa came Monday, December II
He had to wait until it showed
so he could get out. We hope he
didn't bring any of that snow
down here. Rain is bad enough.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-12-18

The Ladies Aid met at the homo
of Mrs. A. II. Hicrsch last Wed
nesday with u large attendance.
Mr.. Alvin Tofley of Seattle
visited at the j, Jensen home Sun.
day.
The P.T.A. met at the school
louse last Friday. Mrs. Convey of
NGShon gave IA talk on the school
as a community center. 1t was
enjoyed by all who were present.
Mrs. Johns, also of Vashon, was
present.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ludwig were Sc.
attle visitors Saturday.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-12-18

On Saturday evening last, the
editor was over to Tacoma where
he gave a lecture at the Smelter
Club House under the auspices Of
the PIT. Defiance Baptist church.
The lecture was preceded by a
Sumptuous dinner served by the
Ladies Auxiliary of the church.
Vashon Island news-record. [volume] (Vashon, Wash.) 1919-1954, 1925-12-18
THE MISTLETOE
0NTO MISTLETOE is needed

emo MIsTLEToE Is needed
~ II the heart is in the right
place." people say. But neither
Is there any real need for a
Christmas tree, special Christ
mas dinner, WORKOUT feeling
from doing too much around the
Christmas season. There is no
actual need Of all this. Yet Il
1t were not for all these there
would be less happiness and
more and more happiness Is al
ways needed,
So do not discard the mistle-
toe. There may be love without
1t, but 1t lends n romance, a
charm Of Its own that no heart
can dispense wlth.-Mary Ora
ham Bonner.
"a. 1925. Western Newspaper Union.)