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New Britain herald., 1925-02-02

still employed along agricultural lines increased from 12 to 17 per cent of the total national income.
 There was q good attendance at the meeting and all men present were much interested in the talk. Following the meeting luncheon was served and social hour was enjoy ed.
 This club is one of the most ac- tive in Berlin, meeting once every two weeks for general discussion of farming conditions and of ways and means to improve farming in general. A speaker is usually invited to tell the members of advances in agriculture.
 East Berlin Items.
 MT. and Mrs. Richard Hurlburt and daughter, Marguerite of New Britain were the guests of MT. and Mrs. T. F. Carns at their home on Wilcox avenue yesterday.
 The weekly whist social will be given by the ladies of the Sacred Heart church in the church parlors this evening at 8 o'clock. Miss Anna Samsel will act as hostess and all are invited to attend.
 Miss Frances Pierce. former teacher at the Hubbard school, has returned 10 Hartford. after being the guest of friends in town.
 Arthur Brnnelle of'Hartford spent the weekend at his home on Main street.
 Mir. Weare and daughter of New Britain spent Sunday as the guests of relatives on Wilcox avenue.
 A public whist and social for the benefit of the Library Association will be given in the Knights of Pythias hall Thursday evening. February 12.
 A sale, entertainment and valcn- tine social will be given by the Ladies Aid society of the Methodist church in the church basement Sat urday evening, February IA. A very interesting program has been ar ranged which will be announced in an early issue of this paper. Every body is requested to bring at least one Valentine for somebody else. A prize will be awarded the most popular lady. also the most popular gentleman, as determined by the number of valentines received.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-02
14 LIVES TOLL OF
 HEREIN K. K. K. WAR
Bloody Williamson County Lives tn To Reputation After
 50 Years
By The Associated piea.


 Herrin. H., Feb. "A toll of 14 lives have been taken, directly, or indirectly in Williamson county klan and anti-klana warfare in less than a year. The county was known as Bloody Williamson" even fifty years ago, but first came prominently into the national limelight as a result Of the mine riots June 12, 1922, in which twenty-five men were killed.
 The record of killings in the last year follows:
 February S-Constahle Caesar Cagc, klansman, was killed when the Herrin City hospital was riddlud by bullets in q disorder following series of liquor raids led by s, Glenn Young,
 May 24--Jack Skclchcr one of the alleged assailants of Mr. and Mrs. $. Glenn Young, in an attack the previous night, was killed when constables attempted 10 arrest him at the Herrin city limits,
 August 30--Seven men, including klansmen and -klansmen, were killed in and near the John Smith garage at Herrin when Sheriff Gal ligan and deputies attempted to seize as evidence the bullet riddled sedan of $. Glenn Young.
 January 24-S. Glenn Young and Deputy Sheriff Ora Thomas, killed each other and two others were slain in a shooting affray in the European hotel in Hcrrin.
 January S1.-A man tentatively identified as Joseph Phillips. an al- legged anti-klansman was killed in the Lymar hotel at Herrin by Po- liceman Rufus Whitson.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-02
CITIZENS DESIRE IMPROVED SERVICE Want Connecticut Company to
 Inausurate Better System PETITION IS CIRCULATED
Program For Grange Anniversary IS Announced -- Will Arrange For Whist --- Mems Lyceum Meeting Postponed For Week.

Protesting against the hardship and inconvenience experienced of late" residents of Berlin have drawn up petition for presentation to the Connecticut company. asking that more adequate passenger serv- ice be inaugurated between New Britain and Berlin in the future.
 The petition reads as follows: The Connecticut Co.,,
 New Britain. Conn.
 "Gentlemen:-- n
 "We, the undersigned, residents of Errlin, Conn, and regular patrons of the Connecticut company trolley system do hereby protest against the inadequate passenger service be- tween New Britain and Berlin since the inauguration of the auto buses, and petition the above company In some way to relieve the hardship and inconvenience experienced by US of late.
 we have no objection to the auto eJses as a means of transportation provided they are large enough, or in sufficient number to accommodate the regular traffic, particularly dur ing the rush hours. At the present time there are only three buses. all small and practically outworn be- fore installation. We have patiently tried to cooperate with the com- pany, realizing that during the eX- pcrimental period, inconvenience and unexpected obstacles will be en- countcred, bnt as the time elapsed since the installation is now suffi- ciently long for some definite action, we were hoping that, by this time improvement, instead of a steadily declining inefficiency, would be the natural result.
 "We therefore request that the necessary number of busses to &C., commodate the workers and school children are put into operation, dur ing rush hours. and the extension of the run as far south on the Boston, New York turnpike as Sage's. cor ter"
 Copies of the petition have been placed in Honiss' grocery store and Coles grocery store on Berlin street and those interested have been asked to study the proposition and stgn If they see fit. Those intending to sign should do so before Thurs day, as the document will be pre- 'ented soon after.
 Iucius Taylor and Emil A. Shjer-
New Britain herald., 1925-02-02
WHEAT TAKES TUMBLE,

Chicago, Feb. 2.-Wheat tumblcd under s2 bushel today and reached as low as s1.99 before again re- bounding to the g. mark. The fall to Sl.99 represented a loss of nearly 4 cents bushel from the closing fig ures of Saturday and was 67s cents down from the recent high price rec ord
New Britain herald., 1925-02-02
o.5OO OUT OF WORK.

Paris, Feb. 2.-The Salmson Air plane Motor Works shut down to- day throwing 2,500 employees into idleness. Cancellation of govern ment order for fifty motors of 250- horsepower each is given as the cause.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-02
ID. & l." Chats U Eat Whatsoever
 Thou Likest, But
 Dress As Others Do
ARABIC SAYING

A sweet young Miss was discontented because she wasn't as popular as some of her friends. She read that Originality begets Popu- larity.
 She made up her mind to cook Original Dishes." Friends were invited. They all enjoyed the Dinner, and praised her.
 Next, she decided to be Original in Dress. She made a dress and wore it to a party. When her friends saw her in her original Crea- tion, they couldn't help but laugh. The poor girl felt greatly embarrassed.
 
 We don't buy from a Manufacturer just because he is the Originator of a style. We study what all the Orignators have to offer, get the consensus of opinion from Style Experts, and ac- cept THEIR VERDICT. That's why so many of New Britain's We'll Dressed Women buy their Apparel at D. & L."
 paauiasnn ag.! $! U, & 5: l!! glsuentl.al
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den, members of the traffic bureau of the New Britain Chamber of Commerce, have investigated the conditions and are among &he lead CTS in framing the ,petition. It is the desire of these two committee men to cooperate with the trolley company in bringing better service to Berlin
New Britain herald., 1925-02-02
Purchase New Home

Burt and Mary Norton have pyr- chased new home on Linden street. They have been residing in the home for some time and decided to purchase 1t and the transfer was made during the past week.
New Britain herald., 1925-02-02
Meeting is Postponed

The ladies of St. Paul's church, Ksnsington, have been invited 10 mt tend a meeting at T. A. B. hall to- morrow evening at s o'clock in order to make plans for another big whist social, which will be held some time in the near future.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
SKOGNO WINS POINT
IN ROBBER QUEST

Hon. George B. Skogmo, as assis-
tant district attorney for Milwaukee
county, is handling the legal fight to
have John B. Davenport brought into
Wisconsin from Minneapolis for trial
in a bank robbery case, won point
this week when Judge Bardwell, Hen
nepin county, denied Davenport a
writ of habeas corpus.
Atty. Skogmo has been greatly
handicapped in securing the release
Of Davenport on account of the fact
that many witnesses have testified
that he vas in Minneapolis at the
time the Milwaukee bank robbery Of
which he is suspected took place.
The witnesses stick to their test
imony in spite of the facr that Henry
Digman, vice-president of the robbed
bank, claims to be positive in his in
Identification of Davenport as one of
those seen in the bank.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
DATE OF GUARD
INSPECTION ANNOUNCED

The local National Guard Unit is
to be inspected at its Armory on
Monday evening, March 30, 1925, by
Colonel William Reed, a Regular
Army Officer detailed by the War
Department for that purpose.
The inspection will be open to the
public, but due to the fact that the
boys have to change their clothing on
the Armory floor prior to the inspec-
ton, the public will not be admitted
until 7:30 p. m. After the inspection
has actually commenced, the doors
will be closed again as confusion al
ways results when late Corners push
their way in and walk around look
ing for seats. If you plan on seeing
the inspection you must be on hand
between 7:30 and 1850 p. M, or you
won't be able to get in. All citizens
of River Falls and vicinity are COR
daily invited to be present. This
unit is your representative in case of
national emergency, SO turn out and
see how well you are represented.
The dates for the summer encamp-
ments have also been announced. In
fantry and Cavalry units will train at
Camp Douglas, Wisconsin, July II to
July rs, 1925, inclusive. Artillery
units, of which the 10th Ammuni-
ton Train is one, will train on the
Regular Army Range at Camp
Robinson, near Sparta, Wisconsin,
August l to Is, 1925, inclusive.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
OLIGNEY MUST BUY
GOPHER TRUCK LICENSE

The Minnesota supreme court on
Friday decided that automobile
trucks operating in interstate traf-
hc and using Minnesota highways as
part of their routes, must procure
licenses in that state.
This ruling was made in the case
brought before the court by Warren
S. Oligney of River Falls, who
brought the matter up as a test as
to whether or not Minnesota could
legally tax Wisconsin trucks operat
ing on interstate routes.
When the case started it was
rumored here that, should Minnesota
courts rule in favor of the tax, Wis
consin would retaliate by enacting a
measure that would provide for a
similar tax on Minnesota motor
vehicles operating in this state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
AUXILIARY
particular

A Picnic Supper at the Legion
Rooms will be had Monday evening,
March %, at $3.50. All auxiliary
members are urged to come and bring
their food and sandwiches for them
selves. The business meeting will
start about 500 o'clock. Sewing OF
other work will be ready to work on
Let us make this 1000 membership
meeting-every member out Monday
evening at the Picnic Supper.
The Auxiliary has been called on to
aid in the drive for Liberty Funds
Definite plans will be made at the
meeting.
Remember the membership drive
and get your new member in soon.
Every member out Monday. II
you can't get down to the supper
come as soon as you can.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
CHURCH SCHOOL INSTITUTE

Last weeks issue of this paper
gave the complete program for the
city-wide institute which will be con-
Quoted in the interests of Sunday
School work Friday evening of this
week at the Congregational church.
The institute is held under the di-
rection of the River Falls Council of
Religious Education, and in the alb
sence of the president, Professor
Rexford Mitchell, on, Friday evening,
Rev. G. A. Bird will preside.
A $50 supper will be served at
twenty-five cents per plate. At 7:15
Father Leonard will open the pro-
gram Of the evening with devotion
al exercise, following which our well
known state workers, Mr.. Rogers and
Miss Town, will have full charge of
the program.
This meeting is for everyone who is
interest in the success of religious
education in general, and of welfare
of the Sunday Schools of this city in
particular.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
FULL HOUSE GREETS
SECOND BAND CONCERT

The River Falls bands second con-
cert at the Armory was attended by
packed house, and everyone enjoy
ed the program immensely
Besides the bani numbers the pro-
gram included readings BY Miss
Mildred Randall, a short dialect talk
by "Axel Peterson" himself, piano
solos by w. Segerstrom, and songs
by a male quartet comprised of
Messrs. Albright, L. Bird, G. A.
Bird and w. Chapman, all Of which
were well received and heartily en-
cored.
The band is showing splendid pro-
greas and Director G. A. Smith and
the players are all to be highly c"m-
mended for their fine work in this
worthy community enterprise.
Boost the band, it will prove a big
booster for this community.
After the concert the musicians
lent an hour or so of their time to
one steps and fox trots for the bene-
fit of those who wished to dance. A
large numbte remained and enjoyed
the dance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
DOOLITTLE is ATTORNEY
FOR HUNTS COMMITTEE

Attorney L. S. Doolittle of River
Falls was chosen as attorney for
Senator w. H. Hunts legislative in
vestigating committee to examine
witnesses in the investigation of the
Northern Wisconsin Colony and
Training school at Chippewa Falls.
The investigation, started several
weeks ago, was reopened last Satur-
day when the legislative committee
summoned many new witnesses.
Charges of cruelty to inmates Of
the institution, made in resolution
introduced in the legislature by As
,semblyman Paul Raihle, are being
given especial attention by the COM
mittee.
The final hearing in this matter
will probably be held at Madison.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
SOUTH FORK CLUB
GIVES FINE PROGRAM

The SouGh Fork school house was
filed to overlooking last "Wednesday
evening for local talent play
staged by the South Fork Community
Club.
The program opened with the
singing of wisconsin" by a chorus
of mixed voices under direction Of
Mrs. f. Smith, with Harriet Mall
berg as accompanist.
A playlet entitled, ''The Travelling
Photographer" with Morris Healy
and Mrs. Leslie Hanson as "AIr. and
Mrs. Hayseed," Owen Sumner as
"Phineas, their son." Mrs. Forest Nc
Cue as "Sally, the hired GIRL" and
Kenneth Healy as "The Photograph
err" was immensely enjoyed.
A male quartette consisting Of
Paul Baird, Forest McCue, Cecil Nor
row and Fred Smith rendered three
selections in a very pleasing man
ner.
Another short comedy enjoyed by
the audience was, Waiting for the
2:40 Train" was played by Lyman
Healy as Ticket Agent" Mrs. Paul
Baird as "Grizella Pink, an old
maid" Fred Hanson and Mrs. Lyman
Healy as "Mr. and Mrs. Haberdash-
err" Mrs. Owen Sumner as Mrs.
Blinkey," and her children, Ruth Kin
ney, Mildred Davis, Myra Johnson,
Edwin Kinney, Lyman Morrow. Mr..
Chris. Jensen then favored the crowd
with some Danish selections on his
accordion.
This was followed by very unique
number, the staging of an old fash
toned square dance in old fashioned
costumes. Mr.. and Mrs. f. A. Pace
and Chas Dorgan furnished the music
while Mr.. Dorgan "called Off" The
dancers were Mrs. Chas. Dorgan, Mr..
and Mrs. Richard Lowell, Mr.. and
Mrs. Gail Davis, Mr.. and Mrs. Ad
Dopkins, and Mr.. Lyle Hall, who
afterward gave a clog demonstration
to an accompaniment of banjo and
"bones." The crowd was greatly en-
tertained by this "quadville number"
and as AID Dopkins' orchestra, con-
sisting of Mr.. and Mrs. A. Dopkins,
Messrs. Pace, Dorgan, Deal, and
Byran Dopkins, gave number of
selections, many expressed the desire
to take part in a similar act.
A lunch was served to all who de-
sired the same and an opinion Of
many was that local talent pro-
gram be given often.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
Dawson Again Heads
Local Walton Chapter

Or. C. A. Dawson was reelected
on Monday evening as president OF
the River Falls Chapter of the Izaak
Walton League of America and also
Of the River Falls Rod & Gun Club.
c. E. Shepard was also reelected
TO his office in these organizations,
that of secretary. The members pres
ent at che meeting held in the City
Hall Monday evening We're unanimous
in voting these officers back into Of
fee, and both men were highly COM
mended for the splendid work they
have done for the organizations and
the community as whole.
]. r. Adams was reelected vice
president, Frank Anderson was elect
ed treasurer and Mayor Vannatta
was reelected director for term Of
three years.
Considerable of the meeting time
was devoted to the discussion of
plans for the ensuing year, and the
proposition of providing place for
developing trout fry here was
thoroughly discussed.
Messrs. Milt Pritchett and E. E.
Buck were appointed as a committee
to investigate the feasibility of pro-
viding a trout fry refuge in the
springs near the lower water plant.
1t was announced that, as this place
is free from the effects Of high water
or overflow, it would prove ideal, and
no doubt the site will be used for this
purpose. The trout fry will be held
there until they have grown to finger
ling size or larger and then taken out
and distributed in the Kinnickinnic
and neighboring streams.
The ring neck pheasant propagation
matter was also discussed, but no
definite action was taken regarding
it. The proposition is outlined in an
ether article of this issue CT The
Journal.
Dave Green, who was present,
promised that he would turn over
some wolf cubs to the Glen Park zoo
if he caught any this summer Dave
usually catches some, if they are to
be found in this vicinity.
The members expressed apprecia-
ton Of the legislative work along
conservation lines now being done by
Senator Hunt.
DR.. Dawson is to represent this
Chapter Of the Izaak Walton League
st the National meeting in Chicago,
and Judge Knowles has been chosen
as alternate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19

splendid bunch of young athletes
representing it at Madison in this
tourney. Throughout the season, in
victory and in defeat, the squad and
their coach have shown themselves
true sportsmen in every respect, and
their hard but clean playing and
gentlemanly conduct has reflected to
the credit of their school and to the
community as whole.
Elmwood upset the local tourna-
ment dope when the willy Buckholtz
led his quint to a 1915 victory over
Menomonie on the opening day, thus
eliminating the Dunnmen from title
honors. Elmwood had no difficulty
in following up with 1912 win
over Hudson, but in the finals against
the champs Buckholtz was COM
pletely smothered and couldn't even
toss free throw. The Elms got a
field shot and a free toss in the third
quarter for a total of points for the
game, while the Orange & White ran
their total to 10.
Menomonie finished third, winning
from GIenwood City, "a to IL, and
nosing out Hudson in an extra-period
game II to Z. Menomonie's quint
participated in the two best games of
the tournament, from the fans stand
point. They made a great comeback
in the second half when defeated by
Elmwood, and won from Hudson by
the close margin of a half-second-
Hudson forward tossed in a nehr
shot while the timer was trying to
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
MISS CAMERON DELIGHTS
LOCAL MUSIC LOVERS

The musical entertainment given at
the normal school auditorium last
evening by Jane Holland Cameron
contralto, assisted by Helen Smith,
cellist, and Lucille Murphy, accom-
PIANIST, was one of the most delightful
Of its kind ever given here and de-
served much greater patronage.
Miss Cameron has rich but softly
modulated voice and chose program
Of selections which all could and did
appreciate and enjoy.
Miss Smith has wonderful talent as
a cellist and her every number was
well received. Miss Murphy's piano
accompaniments furnished beautiful
background to the solo numbers.
1t is hoped that this talented trio
will again visit River Falls and favor
the community with another such
program.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19

River Falls so far outclassed the
other entries in the local district
basketball tournament held at the
normal school last week that if u
hadn't been for the close race for
runner-up honors the program would
have been a poor show throughout.
The Orange & White won the title
in easy victories over Colfax, % to
S; Ellsworth, 81 to 9, and Elmwood,
10 to 3, and Coach Klandrud will take
the following members of his squad
to the state tournament at Madison
next week: Collins, Standish,
Carisch, Manion, Bliss, Segerstrom,
Knowles, Hunt, Hagestad and Hook
ing.
The state tournament will open
next Wednesday morning and River
Falls will oppose Barron in the
second game.
Sixteen teams will participate:
River Falls, Barron, Appleton, New
Glarus, Beloit, Shawano, Eau Claire,
Superior, La Crosse, Tomahawk,
Manitowoc, WATERFOWL, Montfort,
Waukesha, Neenah and Wisconsin
Rapids.
Tournament officials, who have had
opportunity to watch representative
teams from other districts in action,
declare that this district. in their
opinion, has the best representation
and that, barring some awfully bad
luck, should come through on top.
But win or lose, the River Falls
district may well be proud of the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
Winfred Bird Chosen
For Pacific Coast Trip

Winfred Bird of this city was
among those chosen from a squad Of
fourteen orators as a member of the
Lawrence college debating team
which is to leave March 26 on a trip
to the Pacific coast. The other two
members of the team are Chester
Seftenberg, Oshkosh, and Willard
Henoch, Milwaukee.
The schedule includes debates at
Pomona university, Clairmont, Calf;
Pacific university, Forest Grove,
Ore; Willamette university, Salem,
Ore; Washington State college,
Pullman, Wash, and Cornell univer-
sity, Mt. Vernon. Iowa.
All of these will be decision de-
bates, as none of the schools listed
have adopted the no-decision system
now so popular in Wisconsin.
Lawrence college makes a special
ty Of debate and public speaking.
The Lawrence coaches, DIR. Orr and
Professor AL. Frankie, are consider
ed as leaders in this line throughout
the country. Lawrence college is not
adverse to spending little money in
forenSics just as other colleges do on
athletics. At the same time they
usually win their share of football
and basketball championships in the
Little Ten" conference, which in
cludes such colleges as Hamline,
Knox, Coe, Carleton, Beloit, etc.
Lawrence is also the instigator of
the statewide triangle debates for
high schools, in which River Falls
high has made a splendid record and
is in fair way to win the state
championship this year as the
Orange & White has two excellent
teams under training by Principa!
Mason.
With teams going into state con-
tests both in debate and in basketball,
and with fine chance of victory in
both, the little old West Side school
is decidedly right out among 'em.
Every local booster may just claim
a share in such honors.