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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1925-11-01

Returning to Rib Lake, Wiscon-
sin, in 1892, Mr.. Allard opened his
trst general store at that place in
1896. He was successful and built
UP q business which commanded a
considerable figure when he sold
out a. Rib Lake in 1900.
Twenty-four years ago, Mr.. Al
lard came to River Falls, forming
q partnership with George Stewart
and Craig Randall. For the next
seven years the firm of Allard-
Stewart Company dominated the
general merchandise field, in a re
tail way, in this section of Wiscon-
sin. In 1903, he sold his interest
in the Stewart firm and took
Well-earned vacation.
At this time, but under very
different conditions, Mr.. Allard
made his second trip to the West
Coast, visiting all the scenes he
had known during those perilous
two years between 1890 and 1892.
Returning to River Falls in 1903
Mr.. Allard went into business for
himself in the Carol building at
the corner of Walnut and Main
streets, where he advanced the
name and prestige Of his business
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1925-11-01
!. W. ALafd & Son. 4 Top-Notch Firm Carries
One OF The Largest General Merchandise
Stocks In Western Wisconsin

the present headquarters OF the
firm, which had been the location
of r. N. Jensen & Son.
When the move was made TO
the present headquarters at Main
and Elm streets, Mr.. Allard's
son, Douglas, was admitted to the
firm, which then became j. w. Al
lard and Son.
In April, 1924, the grocery de-
partment was enlarged and estab-
ished in what had been the Post
Office, on Elm street, and connect
ing at the rear with the main
store.
With it's enlarged and improved
quarters, the firm of J. w. Allard
and Son advanced it's reputation
as one of the big business factors
in Piver Falls retail circles.
Wide vision, sound judgment
and constant effort to give pa
irons big values has characterized
the policy of this progressive con
Germ. AS a result, patronage has
inc~eaeod from year to year, and
today J. w. Allard and Son bears
the reputation of being one of the
most substantial firms in the st.
Croix-Pierce counties territory.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1925-11-01

ed through an experience which
tested his manhood and stamina,
but which developed his resource
fuiness, wonderfully.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1925-11-01

to a high degree. The business was
operated at this location until
1928, when q lease was secured on
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1925-11-01

~ a large assortment of piece goods, including
novelty dress patterns of every description.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08

Golden Rule Sunday was observed
at the Baptist church by special
sermon by the pastor, in which he
lent results of the work of the Near
East Relief. BY the use of large
map of the world attention was call
ed to the countries in Which this or
ganization has saved the lives of tens
of thousands of refugees who ere
driven from their homes in the most
destitute condition. The location Of
the orphanges was pointed out where
So, 900 orphans are sheltered and fed.
and also educated and taught many
inductries by which in few years
these unfortunate children may sup
port themselves. By contributions
from over fifty nations during the
past year funds have been supplied
to continue this greatest relief work
ever attempted. And is may be add
ed that one of the finest results Of
this beneficence is the joy and graft
tude manifested by the people of
those stricken lands towards those
nations which have contributed so
generously of their money and of
personal service. In accord with no.
tice last Sunday. offerings were re-
ceived in the Sunday school for Near
East Relief and the amount contri-
buted indicated a real observance Of
Golden Rule Sunday. If there are
others who wish to add their contri-
buttons, the same can he left at the
Baptist parsonage this week.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
Psychology Test at High School

One of the most interesting talks
ever given at high school was enjoyed
yesterday morning by the student
body. Supt. Dietrich of Chautauqua
who is always favorite with the pu-
pills, spoke to them for an hour and
half, incidentally conducting a
searching psychological test. Pupils
and teachers alike rated themselves
upon 81 points which work for or
against a successful personality
These points were health, industry
personal appearance. persistence, an
alytical power, constructive magma
ton, power of observation, initiative
executive ability Judgment. power OF
adaptation, cooperation, concentra-
ton. confidence, painstacking-
all positive qualities-and nervous
ness, excitability. impulsiveness. crit
ical spirit, sensitiveness and combat
iveness, negative qualities.
Mr.. Dietrich explained each in
turn, and the pupils graded them
selves, high" Strong. medium" OF
strong" according to their interpre-
tation of their character. With this
searching f-analysis and psychoI-
ogy test Mr.. Dietrich skilfully ming
led much good advice. The papers
on which the test was taken were re-
tanned by the pupils for future refer
ence. The talk was very interesting
and practical and was thoroughly ap-
preciated by the pupils.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
Final Day Of Chautauqua Great
Success

Chautauqua's fourth day in Halo
well was as fine as the others had
been. In the afternoon there was a
fine Junior program.
In the evening S. s. Henry and
Company gave fascinating program
of mirth. magic and sand painting.
The first half of the program was
magic and delighted the youngsters
particularly Trick followed trick. to
their uproarious delight. The beauti-
full silks that came from the drum.
and the woman apparently receiving
bullet directly in her heart were the
most spectacular of these mysteries
Between the two acts of the program
Miss Shafer. Junior suneriutendent
introduced number of the local
juniors. who made brief speeches and
were warmly applauded. Supt. Die
trich also paid Hallowelfs hotel. "The
Worster" which has been Chautau-
qua headquarters. high compliment
The second part of the program in
Guided crayon sketches. some anus
ing. others beautiful. some literally
"set to music" and a number of Won
derful sand paintings that with col
ored lights upon them seemed like
the magic of fairyland.
Chautauqua was unusually fine this
year and citizens will be glad to
know that it win come again next
year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
Kiwanis Club
Elects Officers

Officers were elected at the regular
meeting of the Waterville Kiwanis
club at the Elmwood hotel last even .
ing as follows: E. A. Pollard Jones
president; Stephen Wing and Luther
G. Bunker. vice presidents; Charles
McGann. treasurer: Harold ]. Tow
ard. district trustee; E. c. Mariner
past president; George |. Rovden
Charles F. Miller, Paul r. Baird. q
z. b. Walker, Charles w. Atch,ev
Charles A. Allen and George Foster
directors.
Mario Cappello entertained the
members with two solos which were
much enjoyed. Mr.. Cappello. a for.
mer member of the Chicago and Met.
ropolitan Opera Companies is visitins
In the city and he is an honorarS
member of the Washington, D. G.
club.
Tickets for the Donald B, Mcmillan
lecture which is to be given in Wat.
erville on December 20 under the
auspices of the club were distributed
to the members.
The speaker of the evening was
William T. Johnson who talked or
his classification as a banker and ht
was listened 70 with much interest.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
ROME
Mt. Philip Granae

The regular meeting of Mt. Philip
Grange was held on Saturday. Dec.
5 and notwithstanding the stormy
weather and bad roads, there was a
very good attendance. The principle
feaures of the evening were the bal
loting for candidates., the comforting
of the first and second degrees on a
class of eight candidates and the
nomination of officers for the COM
ing year. The comforting Of the de-
crees was made particularly interest
ing by the presentation of some very
beautiful tableaux under the man
agement of Mrs. Frances Watson,
Past Worthy Lecturer of the Grange.
Mt. Philip grange is in fair way to
have hall of her own in the near
future and committee Of five was
appoined to devise ways and means
toward that end. The committee con-
sists of five, Edwin Kelly. chairman
Elbridge T. Foster, Sewall Foster, Ed
Farnham and James Forbes. With
these public spirited gentlemen in
charge we are satisfied that the flu
ed at a near date. At the close of
the meeting refreshments were serv-
ed and the favorite and ever-alluring
game Of Copenhagen" was enjoyed
by the young members.
The Ladies of the Grange are talk
ing steps to form a sewing circle to
meet at the different houses each
week. The meeting this week will be
held at the home of Mrs. Ed Went
worth, Wednesday. December 9Th at
2 P. NJ, when plans will be made and
officers elected. All ladies who are
interested are requested to attend.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
peeember Meeting city government,

At the December meeting of the
city government the returns of the
special election were canvassed. then
the regular business of the month
was taken UP. The roll of accounts
was read and passed. Several minor
orders were read and passed. One
related to a sewer ON lower Water
street Another called for a report
of the various departments of the
city at the Januar meeting.
The matter Of most interest to the
citizens at large was the report of
the committee appointed to look in
to the matter of motorized appara-
tus. The report of the committee
was awaited with unusual interest;
since there is division of opinion on
the subject among local folks. The
report in detail is as follows:
Hallowell. Me-, Dec. 7. 1925.
To the Mayor and Board Of Alder
men of Hallowell:
At a meeting of the citizens of
Hallowell. called by the mayor to
consider the subject of 4 better fire
protection for the city. the under
signed were appointed committee
to investigate the subject and report
their findings and recommendations
to the city government.
1t was hoped that this report could
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
Waterville May
Have Public Hearing
On Telephone Increase

calls relative to the increased tele-
phone rates came into the Waterville
chamber of Commerce Office yesterday
at an increasing rate and public
meeting to air the matter will un-
douotedly be held next week.
One lady living in the northernmost
part Of Waterville was particularly
irate at the institution of the five
cent toll rate on calls between this
city and Fairfield because she does
practically all her shopping in Fair
neld and has occasion to use the
phone a number Of times each day.
Another case reported was that of a
man living in Fairfield Center whose
! business lies entirely in Waterville
and the telephone has been a big boon
to his business. Waterville is also
the depot of all his freight and this
makes necessary all the more use Of
the telephone.
Many local people resent the charge
| of eight cents extra each month which
is being charged for desk telephone.
as they agree that there is no greater
charge in installing this type of tele-
| phone than there is in a wall phone.
AT the present time there are $500
telephones in Waterville, 200 in Fair
tield and 400 in Winslow. a total Of
1900, and the combined population of
these three communities is 20,SS4.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
Trial List for
December Court

The trial list for the December
term Of the Waterville municipal
court was made public yesterday by
Judge Charles W. Atchley and 1t is
as follows:
Thursday. December 100 A. NJ.
Murphy VS. Jones: Blackington- Plum
stead. 10 A. NJ, Ferris VS. German;
Matthew Bartlett. IL A. NJ, Mark
son Bros. VS. Henderson,: Marden-
Plumstead. 2 p. NJ, Kennebec Auto
Supply Co, VS. st. Germaine and Ma
son Trustee; Levine Bartlett for de-
fendan. Peacock for Trustee. 8 p
NJ. Small VS. Pomerleau and Wyan-
dotte Worsted Co, Trustee: Levine
Plumstead. p. NJ, Merrill, M. d.
VS. Sawtell; Peacock Blackington.
Friday. December 11--9 A. M. Nit
chelPs Garage VS. Bickford; Peacock
Blackington. 10 A. NJ, Durrell VS.
Durrell: Peacock Carleton. IL A. NJ.
Nobility Chocolates Co.. VS. Bogas
Bros. and Federal Trust Co.. Trus-
tee; Dubord Boyle. 2P. NJ, McNally
VS. Brown; Chapman Billings. p,
NJ, Bureau VS. Murphy: Levine
Blackington. p. M, Walker VS.
Soule; Perkins e. Weeks Crafty.
Saturday,. December 12--9 A. NJ,
Morrison VS. Ellis; Andrews. Nelson
& Gardiner Sawtelie. 10 A. NJ. Nor
neau & Morneau VS. ST. Pierre: Mat
thieu- Plumstead II a. NJ. Andrews
vs. Soule; Blackington- Crafty. p
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
COLBY NOTES

The Colby Student Council will give
a Christmas tree to the children of the
North End this evening in the gym
nasium. This is the first time in the
history of the. college that such a
move has been made and 1t is thought
to be a forward step in making the
ties between the college and the city
stronger. The Student Council held a
dance in the gymnasium a few weeks
ago and the proceeds from this dance
went into the fund for this tree.
1t is hoped this can be made Gus
tom to be observed each year and with
the Student Council behind the move
it should be possible. The counCil has
made several moves equally important
this year and deserves the comrnenda-
ton of the college for it's work. The
dance which 1t held in the gymnasium
was but the first of series which
will be held If its wishes are possible.
The Christmas tree will be held in ap-
probation of the manner in which the
youngsters of the neighborhood have
behaved on the campus and at the sew
eral celebration which have been held
this fall.
About so have been invited to the
affair and the members of the student
body will assist in giving them a good
time. Entertainment has been proyid-
ed by dancing and acrobatic stunts.
Earle Lyons and Ralph Prescott will
give an exhibition of acrobatics. and
Prof. C. Harry Edwards tumblers
Will also entertain.
1t is hoped to make this an annual
affair and the Student Councils of fu-
ture years will undoubtedly continue
the observance at the most logical time
during the week preceding the holt
days.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
DIR. Thomas Guest
Waterville Schools

DR.. A. o. Thomas, State commits
sioner of education, was the guest
of the Waterville schools and of the
board of e\ication. At noon DIR.
Thomas addressed the meeting of the
Waterville Rotary Club and during
the afternoon, in company with c.
e. Glover, superintendent of the
public schools, he visited number
of the school buildings of the city
In the evening a reception was
rendered him at the Junior High
school building. In the receiving
line were members of the board OF
education. Mr.. and Mrs. C. L
Glover, DR.. Arthur r. Roberts
president of Colby college, and DR.
Paul r. Baird, mayor of Waterville
and Mrs. Baird. The affair was at
tended by a large majority of the
teachers of the city who were at.
forded an opportunity of making
the acquaintance of DR.. Thomas. Re.
freshments of ice cream and cake
were served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08

after this short program everyone
sung and played games and enjoyed
a general social time The young
couple received many beautiful and
useful presents. among which were
cut glass, silver, linen and pictures.
Mr.. Roberts many Winslow friends
presented him with a handsome
bridge lamp, and another especially
attractive gift was a mahogany ia
BILE.
Refreshments of assorted cake.
fancy cookies and punch were serv-
ed.
The guests left at a late hour.
wishing Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts all the
happiness in the world and a long
married life.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
Local Football Men
Guests of Legion

The football squads of the Water
vile and Winslow high schools were
guests last evening at one of the most
ENJOYABLE meetings that the George
n. Bourque post of the American
Legion has held for some time. Re-
freshments of cider and. doughnuts
were served and the boys enjoyed
themselves to the full playing cards
and games.
During short business meeting
much business was transacted. The
committee on the Legion Follies re-
ported that the show this year had
been an entire success. A committee
was appointed to make revisions in
the bylaws and it is expected that a
rule will be drawn up which will for
bid member of the post to hold any
Office for more than one year consec-
utively. BY having the men go to
the floor for year after they have
served the post as an officer it is
thought that the post will be made
more democratic.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
COBURN NOTES

The Coburn Girls will have a
Christmas tree this afternoon in the
music room and names of each in
dividual have been drawn from the
casted slips. Every member will
put his gift on the tree and they are
to be presented to each one during
the afternoon.
Principal Drew T. Harthorn ex-
pressed his thanks to every member
of the student body who took part
in the Pageant also the teachers and
everyone who had some part in
making this play the success that it
was.
During chapel exercises the Bauer
Concert was mentioned and Princt-
pal Harthorn hoped that the same
spirit exists as it did in the Pageant
and his hope was that every last one
of the student body will be present
at the concert on Friday evening.
The Captains Club held there
weekly meeting in the Thayer hall
living room and much business was
discussed, one of the main topics be-
ing that of the raising enough funds
to purchase gold footballs for the
football team. The discussion ended
in the decision that Frederick Lob
dell to take charge of planning a
play to take part after the Christ
mas vacation and this is to be given
to the football members.
The regular Y. NJ. C. A. meeting
which is held at Thayer hall every
week was held last evening and this
war well attended by the boys of the
town and the boys at Thayer hall
President Frank Murray presided at
the meeting, John Brown reading
the Scriptures. Fred l.. Daye spoke
on the banquet at which was given
in Portland last week during the
conference of the Y. NJ. c. A. Horace
Daggett spoke on the organ. while
other members who attended the
meeting at Portland, Henry Rollins,
John Dean, Dana Simmons and
Frank Murray spoke on other var
ious things which occurred at the
meeting last week end.
The Thayer Hall boys will enjoy
a Christmas tree and this is to take
place in the living room on Thurs
day evening This has been an an
nual affair and it is hoped that it
will remain so.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
Swarthmore Chautauqua Closes
Enuauement

The closing performance of the
Swarthmore Chautauqua three day
engagement in Winslow. from Thurs
day, Dec. 8, to Saturday, Dec. 5tll
inclusive, was given on Saturday
evening a. the Grange hall. The hall
was filled to its capacity to witness
the splendid magic and art enter
tainment given by the S. S. Henry
company. This performance was all
that 1t was reputed to be, and old
and young alike shared in the won
derment of Henry's marvellous tricks,
sleight Of hand and magic.
On Sunday morning. Miss Meddie
o. Hamilton. superintendent of
Chautauqua, occupied the pulpit, de-
livering the morning sermon, the
subject of which was 1.-The Poets
Vision Of Cod. In the pulpit as well
as on, the Chautauqua stage, Miss
Hamilton proved herself a fine
speaker, and her well chosen SUBJ
ject was very pleasingly enlarged
and delivered. There was a large
congregation at the morning sermon,
and in the evening at the Winslow
Grange hall another large audience
greeted S. S. Henry who conducted
the service, his subject being 'EIu-
man Brotherhood. AS cleverly as
he performed magic tricks on Satur-
day evening, just the same did he
handle the pleasing subject he chose
for his address at the evening meet
ing. There was congregational sing
ing and special music and everyone
voted a most interesting and pleas
ing meeting.
Winslow people will be interested
to learn that Chautauqua is to come
to Winslow next year. At first it
looked rather doubtful, bat there are
over thirty signers on the guaran-
tors list, and more promised.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08

ty for Thursday night, the last night
the college is open.
A Y. w. c. A. cabinet meeting was
held Monday night, Miss Ella Vinal,
rs, representative of the World
Court movement on the Colby cam
pus, reported on the World Court
convention held at Boston last week.
end, to which she was a delegate.
She said colleges from all over the
country were represented and re-
ports on the World Court movement
on each campus were given by the
delegates. All the colleges have been
arousing enthusiasm in this move
ment. Miss Vinal told of the Inter-
national Student movement, the pur-
pose of which is to get students all
over the world interested in econo-
mics and politics. The aim of the
movement is cooperation between
college students and their nations.
The World Court movement is being
sponsored by the International Y. M.
c. A. and Y. NJ. c. A. councils.
DIR. l. B. Mower, president of the
Sunset Home in Waterville, present
ed. as gift to the Colby Y. w. c. A.,
the first translation of the New Tes-
lament written by a woman. The
translator was Helen Barrett Mont
gomery. A. NJ, d. II. L., II. D.
Last week kas observed among the
women's division as student friend :
ship week. About $25 were given by
Colby women to go into a fund to aid
foreign students.
Wednesday night the alumnae are
presenting two plays at the Junior
high school auditorium. These
Dl1NS AFRO sSwaat bnny.fSp and 9Th q
Playroom."
The Chi Omega Sorority held its
annual Christmas party at the Wom-
ans Association rooms. A Christmas
tree was enjoyed. Each girl got a
small gift from some other girl
| After the party, these gifts are all
| given 10 the Salvation ARMY
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-12-08
Waterville Votes
Against Increase
In Mayors Salary

The voters of Waterville declared
themselves opposed to raising the SAL
airy of the mayor from $500 to $500
by large majority in the special
election of yesterday. The vote in
favor of the bill was 391, while that
against it was ia, making a majority
for the opposition of 323. The total
number of votes cast was 1105, exact
~ the same as in the special election
of last September, but at that time
the votes were evenly balanced and
the bill was defeated by only IS votes.
Ward was the only one in the city
to go In favor of the increase and the
majority was TO- The vote was a sur
prise to many Waterville people, as
it was thought the matter would have
passage on its second consideration
at the polls.
On the Hartman bill, relative TO
the institution of standard time
throughout the State, there was a ma
jority of 81 favoring the passage of
the bill. the vote being $40 to SOB. On
the bill concerning Grade A milk the
opposition had majority of 162, the
vote being SIS to 426.
Mayors Salary: Ward 1, yes SO, no
Ill; ward 2, yes Al. no SO: ward 8, yes
80, mo rs; ward 4, yes 100. no go;
ward 5, yes 81, no 1875; ward 6. yes so,
no SO; ward z, yes 81, no 112.
Hartman Bill: Ward 1, yes so, no
81; ward 2. yes Sc, no 81; ward 3, yes
50, no Al; ward 4. yes 80, no 81: ward
8, yes LOG. no IS: ward 6, yes II, no
"a; ward Z. yes 65, no rs.
Milk Bill: Ward 1, yes 20. no 90;
ward Q, yes 40, no "a; ward 3, yes SO,
no 81; ward 4, yes 9S, no rs; ward s,
yes 70. no 109: ward s, yes 40, no II;
ward Z, yes 40, no 81.
On the Statewide questions Water
Vile voted as follows:
Anti-daylight saving bill $40 yes,
500 no.
Grade A milk bill 476 yes, SIS no.