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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Pumpkin Sea Story

Years ago a Bath shipmaster sailing
out of Boston on foreign voyage took
along great quantity Of pumpkins
for his crew, but left some of them on
the wharf because the steward said he
could not use more. They were fed
pumpkin so often that the crew be
came fearfully tired of them so one
night large number of them were
thrown overheard without the cap
tain's knowledge. The ship was be-
claimed and in the morning the cap
tain saw pumpkins bobbing about on
the sea. He called the steward and
asked him what he knew about them.
II think those are some of the pump
kins we left in Boston that were
thrown overheard after we left and
they have followed us far as here, =
said the steward with a grln.-Lewis-
ton Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Various feathers

The most important kinds of leather
are: chrome, cordovan and patent.
Chrome leather Is tanned by the aid of
chromium salts Tests made by the
government during the World war
proved 1t to be the most durable for
shoes. Cordovan or Spanish leather Is
a soft, fine-grained product that takes
a high polish. 1t derives its name from
Cordova, Spain, where it was original
ly manufactured. At one time it was
made from goatskins only, but now 1t
is made from pigskins and horsehides
as well. Patent leather was first manu-
featured at Newark. Del, in 1910 by
Seth Boyden. nventor.-Pathfinde
Magazine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Washington Victor in
First General Election

The first general election in the
United States was held January Z,
1889. The Presidential electors so
chosen met in February to vote for
President and vice president.
Each elector voted for two candi-
dates for the highest office, under a
provision that the candidate receiving
the largest number Of votes was to be
declared President, while the second
choice had to be content with the vice
presidency. George Washington re-
ceiyed 90 votes and was elected Presi-
dent, while John Adams, with "a votes,
became vice president. Others receiy-
ing votes were John Jay of New York
9; r. H. Harrison of Maryland, s.;
John Rutledge of South Carolina, g.;
John Hancock OF Massachusetts, 4 !;
George Clinton Of New York, 81 Sam
uel Huntington Of Connecticut, 2;
John Milton of Georgia, ?; James
Armstrong of Georgia, / Richard Tel
fair Of Georgia, /: Benjamin Lincoln
of Massachusetts, l.
Before the 1904 election the Consti-
tuition was changed so that the cleo
tors voted for a President and vice
president.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Friar Bacon's Brdzen
Head Is Old Legend

According to a legend prevalent in
the Middle ages, Roger Bacon (1z14-
1922 spent seven years constructing
a brazen head, which he fancied would
tell him how to surround the island
of Great Britain with a wall Of brass
This head was to speak within a
month after It's completion, but no Spe-
cial hour was set for its so doing
Bacon, accordingly, set his servant to
watch, specially enjoining him to no
tify his master in case the head
should speak. At the end Of the first
half hour the servant heard the head
exclaim: Time is; at the end of the
second half hour, thine was" and at
the end of the third half hour, Times
past; whereupOn it fell with loud
crash and was shattered to pieces.
The servant neglected to call Bacon,
thinking he would not care to be dis
turbed for such a trihe, and thus the
knowledge necessary to build the bra
zen wall was never acquired.
This belief in the existence of a talk
ing brazen head was widely spread In
the Middle ages. Gerbert, a French
churchman, Is said to have made such
a head; and Albertus Magnus is al
legged to have constructed an entire
man of brass.-Kansas City Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24

Nelumbo nelumbo, the Egyptian or
Indian lotus, grows in abundance in a
bayou of the Grand river In Ottawa
county, Michigan, and in but few 9th.
er places in this part of the country.
The bayou is about three miles from
the village of Spring Lake, a short dis
lance up the river from Lake Mich.
gan, and about 80 miles west of Grand
Rapids. Every year brings many Wis.
itors to the spot. Incidentally, the
American lotus, Nelumbo Utica, also a
very rare plant, grows in two loca
tions near Cleveland. Both of them
are in the vicinity of Huron, Ohio
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Mrs. Nels 3ensen

Mary Emeline Schley was born in
La Seur county, Minnesota, July 10,
1888, and passed to her reward Sept.
20, 1926, aged AZ years, 2 months and
10 days.
She was united in marriage with
Nels Jensen at Chisholm, Mimi, Aug.
8, 1908. Here they lived until 1912
when they moved to River Falls,
Wis, which was her home until the
time Of her deoease.
She leaves to mourn her loss her
husband, two daughters, Mrs. D. c.
Corson, and Lucille, and two sons,
Floyd and Eugene, also her mother
and father, four brothers and four
sisters.
Mrs. Jensen united with the Metho-
dist Episcopal church in January,
1916, from which time she has been
faithful member of the same.
Until her health failed Mrs. Jen-
sen always took an active interest in
all church and community doings for
the benefit of others. She was ever
an active worker and did more than
her share to make this world what it
should be.
Her long and severe illness she
bore with true christian fortitude.
After she realized the hopelessness
of her condition and after doing all
she could for her loved ones, her con-
slant prayer was that she might be
given release from pain and suffer
ing and be at rest with God.
Servant of God, well done
Thy glorious warfare's past
The battles fought, the race is won
And thou art crowned at last"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Holbien Master OF Detail

HOlbien. the portrait painter at
tached to the court of King Henry
VIII, during a part of that monareh's
matrimonially meteoric reign. was a
master Of the art of detail in por-
tralture His portrait of Lady Jane
Seymour, who succeeded Anne Boleyn
as queen of England, is one of the
most important of historical portraits,
not only because of the fine character
of the work as a whole, but because
of the delicacy with which the artist
wrought the brocade pattern in her
dress and reproduced the exquisite
delicacy of the fragile lace on her
sleeves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Moons Visibility

Owing to the facts that the rotation
of the moon on its axis and its motion
around the earth are not quite uni
form and that the moons axis Is not
quite perpendicular to its orbit. we
see extra portions of the eastern and
western faces and the north and south
caps. The motions caused by these
deviations are called the Vibrations OF
the moon and they allow about three
fifths Of the moons surface to be WIS.,
ibla at one time or another
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Eye Stones

Different small, smooth objects were
used by our grandmothers to remove
foreign substances from the eye, and
we're known as eye stones. The most
common object used for an eye stone
is the "operculum" Of a small marine
shell. This is a small lens-shaped piece
Of calcareous shell and Is put into the
inner corner Of the eye under the lid
It works Its way to and out of the
outer corner, often carrying the for.
eign substance In the eye with Il.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Covering All the Ground

He is small town tailor who takes
his vacation in jerks. When things
become dull In his place of business,
he locks up the store and leaves for
a while without saying anything to
anybody about it. Being told by a
friend that he should have some ex-
cuse to give to his customers when he
takes impromptu vacations, he print
ed a large sign which at frequent in
tervals he places upon the front door
of his business place, bearing this le-
gend: "This shop is temporarily
closed. Am sick, out of town, attend
ing funeral or fishing. National
Republic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Origin of Dollar

The name dollar" originally came
from "thaler," coin which originated
in Bohemia in 1919 and was widely
used In central Europe for many years
afterwards. But the coin itself was
taken from the Spanish peso" which
was the common unit of exchange in
the West Indian trade In colonial days.
1t was called the Spanish dollar. In
1892 the coinage act of the United
States gave legal recognition to what
was already an established institution
Later the silver content was slightly
changed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Mrs. A. f. Gendron

Florence Evelyn Burhyte was born
in this city May 10, 1880, and died at
her home on N. Second street Satur-
day, September 10, 1925.
She was married to DR.. A1elard b.
Gendron October 30, 1898. Her hus-
band. two children, Roaul and Helen,
her mother, Mrs. John Knowlton, and
q sister, Mrs. F. D. Lord of Ellsworth,
survive.
Funeral services were held at St.
Bridget's church yesterday morning,
and interment was made in the Cath
Ollie cemetery. Rev. Fr. Fassbender
officiated.
Although for many years in the
throes of nerve-w racking illness,
FLORENCE Gendron, as she was affec~
tionateIy known to all, was of cheer
full disposition, and in the periods
when relieved of pain, delighted to
share in sparkling humor with the
family and with neighbors and other
friends who always enjoyed these OPP
portunities to visit with her.
Her full appreciation of the loving
care rendered her in the home, and
her sincere cordiality to all were
beautifully characteristics CT her ma
ture.
Her friends viii deeply miss her,
and all unite in deepest sympathy
for the bereaved family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
OBITUARY
Agnes Gertrude Finn

Agnes Gertrude Finn, daughter OF
Mr.. John Finn and lifelong resi-
dent Of this locality, died last Satur-
day in Bethesda Hospital, st. Paul.
Mimi
Miss Finn, who was born May "a,
1888. IS survived by her father, two
sisters. l1IEs. Sam Nelson and Miss
Stella Finn, and two brothers, George
and Leo.
Funeral services were held at 81.
Bridgets church Monday morning,
Rev. FL. Fassbender officiating, and
interment was made in the Catholic
cemetery here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
CARD OF THANKS

We wish to thank the friends and
heighbors for their kindness and as
sistance during and after the fire
which destroyed our house and farm
buildings, recently; also for the liber-
al donations Of clothes, money, etc.
Mr.. aud Mrs. Clarence Hannah
and daughter, Ilene, Route 6,
River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Minnie He-Haw, Laughing Gas

BY the shores Of Cuticura,
By the sparkling Pluto Water,
LIVED the Prophylactic Chiclet-
Danderine, fair Bucks daughter;
She was loved by Instant Postum,
Son of Sunkist and Victrola,
Heir apparent to the Mazda,
Of the tribe of Coca-Cola.
Thru the Tanlac strolled the lovers
Thru the Shredded Wheat they
wandered;
Lovely little Wrigley Chiclet,"
Were the fiery words of Postum,
mo Pyrene can quench the fire,
Nor any Aspirin still the heart
ache.
Oh, my Prestolite desire,
Let us marry, little Djer KISS"
Buffalo Bison.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
HOUSES FOR SALE

For Sale or Rent-My residence
on the corner Of Maple and Lewis
streets, (house and corner LOTT. Mrs.
Henrietta Carroll, phone 329, River
Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24

If in need Of anything 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, 1925-09-24
on Locust street, between Main and
Second SITS. Martin Norseng.

FOR RENT.-The Victor Weiss
house, corner Vine and State streets.
House partly modern, double garage
and barn. Inquire of Mrs. L. n.
Chapman.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
HOUSES FOR RENT

FOR RENT.-After October 1st
my residence on Fourth St. H. C..
Walker, 1918 So. Fawell ST., Eau
Eau Claire, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
Prom

) per cent Farm Loans, Prompt
Service, ]. F. Smith.-ady.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24

FOR RENT.-Small six room
house, with electric lights and water,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24

WANTED.-To do sewing of any
kind, including plain sewing, dress
making, repairing and refining coats.
Mrs. Arthur Muckenhausen, phone
513.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
ROOMS FOR RENT

ROOMS FOR RENT.-Light,
pleasant rooms, newly decorated at
321 North Fremont ST., phone CPS,
River Fallsy-Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
mo car built will
do what this car
does. for $685.

-. The commander-in- chief
of one of the three largest
builders in the world of first
quality automobiles is re-
sponsible for that statement.
No one knows better what is
back of this extraordinary
car value. Certainly no one
knows better what man
power, and money power,
have been put into the build
ing of this remarkable car.
A better car for less money.
That is the net of it. Big
car quality---big car appear
ance--.big car service.
"a full size, five-passenger sedan, Will
plenty of room for FIVE full-grown people.
-. for the first time in history car of thi:
size, of this character, with sliding geal
transmission, for less that $500!
extra big doors, extra wide, proyid,
easy entrance and exit to both front anS
rear seats. Like getting in and out of
limousine.
wider seats-the widest of any light cal
built. Such comfort was never given il
any other light car.
-. the very latest type one-piece wind
shield-especially valuable in night driving
Clear unrestricted vision. Windshield
easily adjusted and very easy to clean ara
keep clean. Adds distinctive note To IN,
cars beauty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
CLASSIFIED ADS.
WANTED

Observation-Disclosures girl for
general homework. Phone 1876.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
4. o. b. Toledo

FOR SALE.-1925 Ford coupe.
bought in April. Slightly used.
Cheap. Must sell this fall. Call
mornings or evenings at Chas. Tag
CART residence, 603 Vine street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-09-24
MISCELLANEOUS FOR SALE

For Sale-Good secondhand piano.
Call at o. w. Newcomb's Furniture
Store, River Falls, Wis.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-04
Set Dates Annual
"Y" Dippydrome

Plans have recently been complet-
ed for the Third Annual Y. NJ. c.
A. Dippy- Drome. which is to be
held on Thursday and Friday even
ing, April 30 and May LIST, at the
Y. NJ. C. A. building. A commit
tee meeting has been held at which
Physical Director Harlan s. Ken
nedy outlined the plans for the main
show which will take place in the
gymnasium.
The program is especially strong
this year with numerous thrilling
and clever acts. Charles Bresette
will have charge of the clowns which
will assure plenty of amusement as
Charley has promised some brand
new stuff that is guaranteed to bring
laugh.
A novelty will be the staging Of
the sideshow in the swimming pool
this year. 1t will take the form of
a big water carnival in which both
the boys and the girls will rartici-
pate. Plans are also under way for
another competitive animal show In
which manufactured animals will
be entered.
The committee in charge Of the
affair consists of General Chairman,
Horace Ingraham: Chairman of the
Financial committee. n. S. Weston;
Chairman of the Ticket Committee,
II. S. Kennedy; Circus ring and
ring master. Harry Jones: side show.
A. S. Merrill; Animal show. w. L.
Mcdonald. Booths conducted by the
Y. NJ. c. :. ladies department will
be supplied with ice cream, bottled
soda, popcorn. peanuts, hot dogs and
candy on sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-04

derson; II. church school; 8, Junior
League; els, Epworth League led by
MI. Boone; Z, evening service with ad-
dress by Miss Packer of the Maine
Deaconess Association. and vocal solo
by Arthur Sager; Wednesday at $50,
fee"
; Christ church palm Sunday: Holy
communion comm, 100 and 1880 A; NJ:
feiows hi es eegc SMf onaay pe2 Tas,,
day and Wednesday, morning service
at 10 o'clock; Thursday, holy commu.
MON, at and 10 A.. NJ; Good Friday
s ssTyiess s At and 40 M infant
First Baptist. II. L. Skillin: soloist,
Marion Greenlaw: Morning worship,
1890; Sunday school. 1850: Juniors, ;
=. NJ; Senior Christian Endeavor. r.
NJ; Z i. NJ. sermon by r. l.. SkiIlin:
ices at $50 Wednesday: ladies' mis-
sionary meeting at 10 A. NJ. Friday:
choir rehearsal at the parsonage at
7.30 p. NJ. Friday.
Cniversalist church, Rev Milo G..
Folsom; 1890, worship; theme, The
preacher, Rev. James A. Albion, d. D.;
music selections ny the quartet;
church school. IL NJ; Juniors, 4 P. NJ. /;
Seniors. $50 p. NJ.
randolph NJ. E, Rev. a. +. Leigh:
Morning worship 1880; baptism and
reception of members, commu zion and
offering for the poor; evening service
at o'clock.
Cunnard ST BAPTIST church, South
Gardiner, r. A. l.. Colby: Sunday
school, 2 p. NJ; young peoples serv-
ice, p NJ: mems praying band at
$50 =. NJ: special service at l.. NJ.
with special music. There will be It
meeting every night next week at the
chapel. All welcome. Ladies' Prayer
Circle meets with Mrs. Small TUESDAY
afternoon at go: girls meeting at 4
o'clock at the chapel.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-04
CHURCH NOTICES

Free Baptist church, Rev. IL. "A:
clark: 10, prayer; 1880, sermon Ioa
Palm sunday, when Christ ZONES "
Iermsalem the Second Time con
cert for Easter will be practiced at the
1unior Union at 3. At 6, the Is. \. =;
~. at r a special service of song VII VIII
he @iven before the pastors taik:
Wednesday evening, prayer mee',n "a
Monday evening. teacher train;,mS the
choir practice: Tuesday evening; oss
r. Y. j.. u. will hold speclal pusi.m ";a1
meeting: Thursday evening SOFA
will he held at Spears Corner az ..ie
home of Twin Ware; Friday evening"
tho ladies' Bible class hold It's noll NUM-,
~ w neoting: Saturday evening, speclai
choir practice for Easter music p,,
church of the Holy Cross. heV.
Janadon Ouimby, j. D., pastor: AZ
iho Winter street chapel usual nnoI5
;mo services of worship and STUDY
with sermon by the pastor at lo'oo a.
H.: Sunday school at li.4o. co;on+;s+.
First Church of Christ, Scientlsle;
Sunday service, 1915 A. NJ, supJect o.
lesson sermon, 'Unreality. at; wv
weep services: Testimonial mee5ing
W IN p. NJ. Wednesday. Readl i,s
roo,, at the church open to the pubic
ITodnesday from 2 to 4. Free clTcu-
,atinp library of authorized Chrlstian
Science literature. rnisconal.
Highland Ave. Methodlst Epie n So
Rev. Charlese Howard Atkihs; iv sor,
Palm Sunday service: lncluu,hs ocia,
mon. baptisms, receptions ana sP Ifan-
music with violin solo by -Aipefe AA0
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-04
CHURCH NOTICES

Old South Congregational. Rev. w.
2. Bradford: Morning worship at
1890; subject of sermon, The Nicto-
~ of Sacrifice" special music; solo.
1.-THE Palms" Mrs. Audrey Snare;
evening service at Z, wonderful pic
sion Play" An invitation is extended
to all.
st. Matthew'S church, Rev. Rush w.
y. Smith rector (Sunday next before
Easter-Palm): Holy communion, s
A. NJ; blessing of the palms. holy eu-
charist and sermon, 1880 a. NJ; church
school. 11.45 A. NJ: holy communion
daily during Holy Week at A. NJ;
Good Friday services will be announc-
ed later.
First Baptist. Rev. c. E. Young,
1880, Palm Sunday will be observed
by a sermon by the, pastor; Fred
Bates will sing a solo: Miss Annie
Chase will preside at the organ: 11.45,
session of the Sunday school: $50,
meeting of the Juniors: z. the congre-
cation is invited To join with the pas
tor in making this a glad hour OF
praise, prayer and discourse; $50 p;
conservation service, as this is Pas
sion Week.
Middle Street Methodist Episcopal
church. Rev. Henry Otto Megert min
lister: Worship, 1880 A.. M: commu-
Mon service and an address by Dea-
coness Grace Alice Packer of Port
land: anthem by the choir: church
school, 1l.45 a. NJ: Epworth League,
6.15 L. NJ; evening service at o'clock:
umph of Christianity; Wednesday
evening prayer meeting will be IN
charge of the Woman's Foreign Mis-
sionary society.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-04
Who Celebrated

Other relatives present were Mr..
and Mrs. j. NJ. Towle and Mr.. and
Mrs. f. +. Mari of Winthrop and
Thomas Jackson of Augusta. Mrs.
,Towle and Mrs. Mari are sisters Of
Mr.. Jackson and Thomas Jackson is
a brother.
ried on April 3, 1870 at Hallowell
whore Mrs. Jacl son had always
lived. M. jackson who was born
and brought up in Winthrop, owned
a farm III East Winthrop and there
they made their home, with the eX-
ception of a period of about four
months which they passed in Bath.
About ten years ago the farm build
ings upon which they lived We're de-
stroyed by fire and they moved ito
Lakeside Farm where they have
since lived.
Their son, Willard and two daugh-
tiers, Clara AMI Nora, make their
home with Mr.. end Mrs. Jackson.
Both Clara and Nora are teachers
in the public schools of Augusta. Be
side their eight children. Mr.. and
Mrs. Jackson have il erandchild-
zen, many Of whom were present at
the reception last evening.
Mr.. Jackson, who is n Civil war
veteran, is the oldest member of the
M sonic lodge AT Winthrop. Mrs.
Jackson is a member of the Order Of
Eastern Star in that town. Both are
well known and well liked by their
many friends and the gathering of
Friday evening was strong proof of
the respect in which they are held.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1925-04-04
-W|NSL0W
Priscilla Cormier Libby

The neighborhood of Bay street
was saddened Friday to learn of the
death of Priscilla Cormier Libby,
wife of Peter Libby. which occurred
at $3.50 in the morning, at her late
home, after a four months illness
from tuberculosis. The deceased
was 90 years of age and had been
q resident of Winslow for nearly
six years. She was born in Bouc-
touche, n. B., in 1895, and resided
in that town and in Moncton, N. Il.
all her life. until about six years
ago when she came to the States to
make her home. Since her stay in
Winslow she had been employed at
the Hathaway factory in Waterville.
She is survived by her husband,
Peter Libby, her mother. Mrs. JOS
eph Cormier, one sister. Melanie
Cormier and five brothers, Aldrlc,
Frank, Dennis Albion and Joseph
Cormier all of this town and James
Cormier of Bouctouche, \. r.
She leaves a large circle of friends
to mourn her loss, as she was well
liked by all who knew her.
Funeral services will be conduct
ed from the ST. Francis church in
Waterville at $50 Monday morning,
Rev. FIR. Martin officiating. Inter-
ment will be at Pine Grove ceme-
tpry