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Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-17
OAK HALL, VA, NEWS

Mrs. Jennie Taylor is visiting at the
home OF Nh. and Mrs. Thomas Mat
tl:cws.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Taylor end
children spent Sunday with Mrs. Tay,
lor's parents, Nh. and Mrs. Lemuel
Thornton, of Atlantic, Va.
Nh. and Mrs. Eslie Hall have re-
turned home after spending the week
1t Richmond, attending the State
Fair.
Mr. and Mrs. J. NJ. Byrd and daugh
ter Annabellc, of Onley, spent Sun
day with Mr. and Mrs. j. l. Byrd.
Mr.. Arthur Fletcher, of Wattsville,
is relieving Nh. Eslie Hall, the night
agent at Lecato while on his vaca-
tiQn.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Gladding and
ION spent Sunday with Mr.. Drummond
Taylor at Tempcranccville.
Rev. George Watkins and wife, also
Mr.. John Taylor are attending the an
nual conference of the M. f. Church
South, held at Richmond, Va.
Mr.. Frank Fletcher still continues
quite ill.
Mr.. and Mrs George Taylor an
nounce the birth of a son, George
Lawrence.
Mr.. and Mrs. Hargis Taylor and
daughter Catherine, Mrs. Fred Russell
and Walter Jones spent Sunday with
Mr.. and Mrs. John Taylor.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Hickman an
nounce the birth of daughter, Hazel.
Mrs. Will Mapp, of Wardtown, Va,
Mrs. John Wescott, of Nassawadox,
Va, and Mrs. John Lewis, of Hall
wood, spent Monday with Mrs. J. l..
Byrd.
Miss Viola Ards shopped in Oman
cock Monday.
Mrs. Fred Mapp spent the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Con-
quest.
On account of bad health Mr.. Car
son Haymon has been compelled to
resign his position in Baltimore and
return to the home of his mother,
Mrs. Sallie Hayman.
Mr.. J. H. Jones, Trustee of Atlantic
district visited Oak Hall school Tues
day.
Mrs. Cora Bunting has returned
home after spending few days with
friends at Mona.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wrendo Goodwin of
Pocomoke spent Sunday with DR.. and
Mrs. Alva Matthews.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Johnson, of
Onancock, spent Sunday with Mrs. S.
L. Trader.
Mrs. Frank Gladding spent Wednes-
day at the home of Mrs. o. H. Taylor,
Jr., of Williams, Va.
Mr.. S. Wilkins Matthews left We'd
nesday for Richmond.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-17
Giuen Surprise Birthday
Dinner Last Monday

Handy w. Layfeld, of Pocomoke
City, was given surprise dinner par
ty, on Monday October II, celebrating
his SD birthday.
He is still hale and hearty and with
good mental faculties. Many valuable
presents were received.
Among those present were, Mr.. and
Mrs. G. Layfeld, of Snow Hill; Mr..
and Mrs. Levin Kelly, of Newark; Mr..
and Mrs. Robe Layfield, Misses Mil
dred and Helen Layfield, Maurice Lay
field, Miss Edna B. Layfeld, William
T. Layfield, of Pocomoke City; Mr.. and
Mrs. Layfield of Shadyside, Va. All
reported fine time.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-17
TODAY ONLY

A representative form the Printzess
Factory with an entirely new line of
coats will be at our store all day to-
day-Saturday. If you have not yet
secured your winter coat, please call
today. HAKGlo.
Worcester Democrat and the ledger-enterprise. (Pocomoke City, Md.) 1921-1953, 1925-10-17

more orders than they can fill. OyS
ters being extra good this year every
one is expecting a good season. -" .
Robert White and Sidney Davis
motored to Florida where they are
spending their vacation.
The new fire engine which was pu.-
chased by the Chincoteague Volun-
teer Fire Company has been sent as
far as Pocomoke City, waiting for ar
engineer. A thousand feet of hose
has been received here. Chincoteagi,e
will have as up-to-date fire equipment
as soon as the engine is delivered
Chincoteague and Sanford girls will
play basket ball Friday, October 10Th,
at Chincoteaguc. i,
Mr.. n. S. Smith who has been on
the sick list for the last two weeks,
we arc glad to report is out again.
Miss Alice Mumford and Miss Lois
Mumford, of Norfolk, Va, arc visit
ing Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Daisey.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elmer Anthony and
daughter, of Centreville, Md, are the
guests of Mr.. and Mrs. w. T. Sharp
ley.
The Junior Glass of the C. H. S.
will be entertained at the home of
Zelma Sharpley Wednesday night, Oc-
tober 18th.
Mrs. T. w. Richards, of Salisbury,
Nd, spent the weekend with Mr.. and
Mrs. Braddie Savage. x -
Mr.. Howard Turner of Ocean City,
Md, is visiting Mr.. John Kallick.
Mrs. Margaret Lopez and Mr. Cliff
ford Temple, of Salisbury, Md, are
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w. N. Jester.
Delphien and John Daisey, both Of
New York, are visiting their father,
Mr.. John Daisey.
Mr.. Daniel 4. Conant, of Baltimore,
is the guest of his parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. N. Conant.
Mr.. and Mrs. Wilmer Emmerson,
Of Baltimore, and Mrs. Bennington,
of Ridgley, Md, will spend the week
end with Mr.. and Mrs. w. 7. Sharp
ley.
Miss Ella Gibb,of the Chincoteague
High School faculty, spent the week
end with her parents at Machipongo.
Mrs. jamie Cathal is spending some
time with her daughter, in Philadel-s
phia.
Miss Viola Conant is in the Crisfeld
hospital for treatment.
Mir. and Mrs. Charles Collins are
spending the. week in Philadelphia.
Mr.. Ans.ey Sturgis and family, who
moved away about ten years ago have
returned and he will open a barber
shop.
The Young Girls Club gave party
Friday night October 9th at the club
room.
The room was artistically decorat-
ed in goldenrod and autumn leaves.
After playing many games refresh
ments were served. Those who were
present were: Misses Irene Leonard,
Lulu Hill, Mabel Hill, Melva Sharp
ley, Mary Henderson, Katherine Tur-
lington, Lula Phipps, Lillian Mears,
Katherine Watson, Elsie Carpenter,
Lucille Walton, Frances Royal, Myr-
tie MaGrath, Elizabeth Harmon, Ber-
tie Aydelotte, Gladys Banden, Dixie
Robertson and Mrs. Elizabeth Thigh
man. Newman Conant, Wilson West
brook, Henry Leonard and Warren P. |
ewiS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
ARMY OFFICER HERE
in INTERESTS OF C. N. T. C.

Col. William L. Reed, U. S. Army,
was in River Falls on Monday of
this week in the interests of the 1925
Citizens Military Training Camps
He spoke to the High School and to
the Normal School, and a number of
the Reserve Officers of this vicinity
met with him at the Hotel Gladstone
at luncheon afor a conference. Pierce
County's quota for the c. NJ. 7. c.
this year is twelve, one more than
last year. Three applications have
been accepted so far, and number
more have been sent in. Boys from
River Falls and vicinity who are in
terested will do well to talk with
Behlmer Carisch, Lowell Dawson or
Franklin Standish if they want the
real dope" on the camp, as these
boys attended the 1924 camp. APP
plidation blanks can be secured from
Capt. Kenneth White.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
NORMAL SCHOOL DEBATERS
MEET SUPERIOR TOMORROW

The question of curbing the powers
of our Supreme Court will be given
another airing tomorrow night, when
the debaters from the local Normal
meet the Superior Normal team in
the River Falls Normal Auditorium.
The River Falls team, which will up
hold the affirmative of the proposal,
is composed of Margaret Bailey,
Fred Wandrey, and Everett Smith.
Superior comes down here with one
victory already chalked up; as they
administered a decisive beating to
Carol College two weeks ago. The
locals have also participated in one
debate-with Manchester College
but it was a no. licision contest.
A negative team from River Falls,
composed Of John Burke, Margaret
McDermctt, and Carleton Ames, will
clash with the Eau Claire Normal
affirmative tomorrow afternoon at
Eau Claire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
LINK WASSON WINS
TUCSON SHOE TOURNEY

j. Lincoln WATSON announced at
the local horseshoe courts just be-
fore he left for Tucson, Arizona, last
Fall, that he was going out after the
championship of the Sunshine Horse
shoe Club of Tucson this winter, and,
as Link would say, by dad, | done
it" .
According to a three-decker head
line in Tucson newspaper, j. L. car
ried off the honors in a recent tour
ney Of the Sunshine club, nosing out
q Tucson entry by 8 points in the 13-
game total. Link made 81 ringers
in the match.
The first prize in this event was
SIS hat, donated by a Tucson mer-
chant. Other tournaments are to be
held by the club during this month
and Link hopes to win suit of
clothes and pair of shoes, SO that
he may return to River Falls wearing
more than a hat and smile of sat
isfaetion as tangible proof of his
shoe-slinging talent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
All River Falls Hears
Presidential Inaugural

All of River Falls was tuned in"
en- the inaugural of President Cool
idge and Vice-president Dawes yes
terday and, for the first time in his
tory, heard this ceremony broadcast
by radio.
Several business establishments
had loud speaker sets in operation,
and every radio-equipped home in the
city entertained neighbors and other
friends for this event.
ALT Rasmussen installed large
set in the Normal school so that the
faculty and students at that institu-
ton might hear the inaugural, and
Miss Tish Carisch and her brother
Bobby had their classmates and
teachers from the Sixth and Third
grades of the public schools at the
Carisch office during the ceremony.
All feel highly indebted to the Twin
City station WCCO for the opportun-
ity afforded through that stations
relay Of the ceremonies direct from
the national capital.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
High School Notes

Friday afternoon a mass meeting
was held in honor Of the game Sat-
urday night. Due to the fact that the
game was against New Richmond,
much enthusiasm was shown. DR..
Dawson, who is always interested in
athletics, gave a talk. Jeff Smith, a
graduate of R. F. H. S., told about
experiences he had while playing
against New Richmond. Miss
Shadwald of the H. S. faculty, also
gave talk to the student body. Cap
tain Collins, r. Bliss, n. Manion and
B. Carisch all gave talks, telling
what the team was going to try to
do. Last but not least new song,
composed by members of the H. S.,
was sung by some Of the boys and
girls Glee Club. All through the
mass meeting there was yells lead by
Leroy Luberg and Raymond Smith.
Mr.. Mason who attended Super
intendents meeting at Cincinnati,
Ohio, all last week returned this
week. He found that our Student
Government plan was similar and
worked as we'll as the ones in larger
schools.
Last Friday evening the Lawrence
and IRipon debaters spoke before a
large audience in the High School
auditorium. The subject for the de-
bate was: Resolved, that" Congress
shall be empowered to overrule
Supreme Court Decisions by a two
thirds majority. The Ripon team mp
held the affirmative side of the ques-
ton while the team from Lawrence
spoke for the negative. The debate
was carried on after the manner of
English debates, without any formal
judging and the audience was given
chance to participate. Some of the
Normal Professors and students took
this chance and asked both teams
questions.
After the discussions the 7. n. I.
gave reception in the library for
all the debators and those Interested
in debate. Punch and waters were
served and the discussions continued
in an informal way.
Both Ripon and Lawrence have
been sending debate teams to many
towns in Wisconsin, Lawrence is
planning to send team to the
Pacific Coast and it is rumored that
Winifred Bird has a chance to be ON
this team.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
Would Have Syndicate
Toe Sidewalk Line

A petition has been circulated and
presented to Mr.. Green, owner of the
Syndicate building, asking that he
cut off the store front to conform
with the line of other buildings on the
east side of Main street.
Mr.. Green plans to remodel the
building, we understand, and is will
ing to stand his share of the added
expense of conforming to the pet
ition.
At meeting held this Thursday
morning Mr.. Green stated that the
change of front would cost $500,
and he agreed to stand $3.50 of this
l.. L. Plummer, of the Golden sule
store, agreed to pay a like amount
towards the Improvement, A. w.
Lund $3.50 and Stewart Mercantila
Co. $3.50, all on condition that the re-
manning $500 could be raised by SUBJ
scription among those interested in
this improvement.
After the building was erected,
one of the first on the street, other
stores were built to allow an out
door display of goods in front of
each establishment, the later build
ings then being set to conform with
the new line.
The Syndicate building, occupied
by The Fair Store until its fire last
Fall, sets out about three feet
yound the other Main street build
irgs. To have it conform with the
general line of stores would be a
great improvement in the general APP
pearance Of the whole east side of the
street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
A PRAIRIE CAR

(An interesting item from THE
Prairie Farmer" of seventy-five years
ago.
1t is well known thai Gen. Semple,
of this State, has been for several
years at work upon a car, designed to
travel over the prairies, without any
railway or similar track. Nothing
has been heard of it for two or three
years; but it seems, by the following
from the State Register, that the
project is not abandoned:
Gen. Semple has been engaged in
the vicinity Of this place, for some
two weeks past, in making expert
ments with the prairie car. Many of
our citizens have witnessed the oper-
atoms of the car, and have expressed
their conviction of the complete sue
cess of the undertaking.
We understand that the car now
used by Gen. Semple was never in
tended for business purposes, but
was built merely to test the principle
Of the broad cylinder wheels on the
prairie. The engine is not on springs,
and consequently cannot be expected
to make very great velocity, yet it
has been run regularly at four to fvt
miles an hour, carrying fifty pas
sengers, and for several miles has
run ten miles an hour. There is no
doubt that a car properly constructed
can be made to run at least ten miles
an hour with perfect safety.
Going, however, at five miles an
hour, this car would make trip to
Alton in less time than the stage
coaches. Fifty passengers would be
more than five times as many as the
coaches carry, while the expense of
making the trips would not exceed
that of the coaches.
Should all that is expected from
the prairie car be realized, it is OBJ
vious that it will work important
changes in the business operations IN
the State. The city of Springfield,
situated at distance from any
navigable water course, is more in
terested in this matter than any
other place. 1t is estimated that ten
or twelve thousand dollars. will be
sufficient to put in operation a daily
train from this city to Alton. This
sum is completely within the control
of Springfield alone. We think that
cur citizens, if convinced IF the
triumph of the experiment, cannot
too soon turn their attention to this
subject. adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
POSTAL INCREASE BILL
ADDS $4,000 LOCALLY

ne bill providing a $500 per year
Increase TO postal employees salaries
became law last Saturday when it
was signed by President Coolidge,
and the increase is effective from
January LIST of this year.
Twelve employees Of the River
Falls post office are to receive the
500 raise, and an auxiliary carrier
Will also be benefited through a
higher per hour salary rating. The
Total will amount to over $4,000 in
edition salaries at this office.
Changes in the postage rates and
fees will go into effect on the fiji
asnth of next April. The only change
in first-elass rates will be on postal
and post cards, which will be raised
one-half cent. This will mean a
&c charge on single post cards, and
a 11@c rate if purchased in quantity.
The schedules on second, third and
fourth class mail are all changed
somewhat; the new rates will be an
nounced in detail before they so into
effect.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
TO THE ELIGIBLE WOMEN
OF THE LEGION AUXILIARY

The Unit of the A. H. Fletcher Post
121 has taken in a number of new
members and more women are plan
ing to join soon. Another initia-
ton service will be given soon for the
benefit of those who wish to join the
Unit. At the next regular meeting
plans will be made for some very IN
teresting work to be done at the
meetings. Wouldn't more like to
come in and help in this work?
Many people wonder what the Lee
gion Post and the Auxiliary do with
their time and money that they earn.
May ! suggest that the readers
watch the Legion and Auxiliary items
in the local papers and they may
learn there what is being done by
these organizations.
The Unit is short of application
blanks and would appreciate it if
those who have the blanks and do not
wish to use them, would hand them
to some other eligible woman or turn
them in to Mrs. Bessie Hauan at
Stewards store as soon as possible
Auxiliary President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
BELDENVILLE COMMUNITY CLUB

A quartette consisting of EIwQod
Eaton, Floyd Marks, Roy Berchert
and Terry Snow, furnished vocal
music for the B. c. c. Saturday eve
ming, Feb. Is. They were accompan-
led on the piano by Miss Smith of the
Ellsworth High School.
Young people from the Maynard
School put on two short plays, "a
Sudden Discovery" and Zone Sweet
heart for Two" Both were jolly
little comedies and the young people
showed both talent and training.
Four-year-old Sonny Hobbs
brought down the house when he re-
cited "sing a Song o Sixpence,"
from beginning to end without a
falter.
Buttons" presented by Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Moore was a scream and
perfectly true to life as any woman
will tell you. Mr.. and Mrs. Moore re-
sponded to an encore with another
sketch, equally funny, which might
have been entitled, "Fads.'
A crowd that filled the church was
in attendance and the "pie social
was a big success.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
LOCAL LADIES HONORED
WITH D. A. X. MEMBERSHIP

Mrs. Frank A. Fuller and daughter,
Miss Ruth, and M1s. c. G. Glass Of
this city have been admitted as mem
bers Of the Daughters Of the Ameri-
can Revolution Mrs. Glass son,
Truman, is, through the same con-
nection, admitted to the Sons of the
Revolution.
Mrs. VIM. Fritz, sister of Mrs.
Fuller and Mrs. Glass, and Mrs.
Fritz daughters, Of Ft. Wayne, Ind,
have been members Of the Daughters
Of the Revolution for some time.
The daughters of the American
Revolution is national society
founded to prepctuate the patriotic
spirit Of the Revolution. Member
ship is founded on descent from an
ancestors who with unfailing loyalty
rendered material aid to the cause of
independence, as a recognized pat
riot, soldier, sailor, or civil officer in
one Of the colonies or states
Sons of the American Revolution
are male descendants of soldiers,
sailors, marines, officers and civil
officials who served between April
10, 1775, and April 10, 1888.
Mrs. l. /. Lusk and Mrs. J. O..
Thrush, d. A. r. members Of long
standing, assisted Mrs. Fuller and
Mre. Glass in completing their mem
bcrship papers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
High School TOurnamet
Plans Are Announced

Everybody remembers the fne
tournament held here last March.
This year Just as good one is ex-
pected. The competing schools thus
far chosen are Colfax, Elmwood,
Hudson, Menomonie, New Richmond,
Prescott, and River Falls. Elimina-
ton games will decide the eighth
place, fer which Ellsworth, Glenwood.
Roberts, and Woodville are holly con-
tending.
The tournament will be held in the
Normal Gymnasium March 11-12-13.
Afternoon games will start at 500.
Evening games at 800. The referees
are Guy Sundt and Cy johnson.
Admission to afternoon games, 35c,
evening games, SOC. Season tickets
for students, $1.25-for others, $1.50.
A very small number of reserved
seats will be sold-price, including
admission, $3.50.
The tfophles--gold, silver, and
bronze medals, and big silver bas-
ketball are now on display in the
show window at Kulstad Bros.
River Falls will welcome this oc-
casion to show the visiting high
school boys what kind of a town we
have. The Normal school is also
CLAY to greet them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
ORIENTAL LEAVES TOWN;
LAUNDRY is CLOSED

River Falls one and only China
man has departed, and the "Chink"
laundry is closed.
Yep something or other left
about a month ago and has not been
heard Of locally since.
1t is rumored that threats from
rival longs during the recent Tong
outbreak inspired "Yep's" departure.
The laundry building, which was
not quite immaculate as a result of
the Chin6e's system of housekeeping,
is now being treated to thorough rem
ovation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
MARCH USHERED IN
BY SMILING LION

The hon had charge of the inaug-
ural of March4ast Sunday, but It was
smiling lion, swathed in brilliant
sunshine, and frisking under a halo
which represented zero weather.
To further indentify himself as a
lion instead Of lamb he brought
along a wintry wind that kept most
people indoors, or chilled to the mar
row those who ventured forth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY

The American Legion Auxiliary
will hold their next regular meeting
at the Legion Club rooms Monday
evening, March 9, at 1880. The pro-
gram committee promises everyone
q good time. There are fifteen APP
plication blanks that have not been
filled in, kindly attend to this matter
at once. Remember the dime for the
Child's Billet, bring it to the next
meeting
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
TWILIGHT LEAGUE NOCULS
WILL MEET NEXT MONDAY

A meeting Of the stoellt lders and
directors of the Twilight League will
be held in the City Hall at = eight
o'clock next Monday evening, March
8.
Judge Lands" Healy announces
that prospects are bright for an ex-
ceptionally brilliant season, and
urges a 100 per cent attendance at
Mondays conclaye.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
FAIR STORE PROPRIETOR
DIES IN MINNEAPOLIS

A. Rosenthal, proprietor of The
Fair store, died last Friday in Min
noapolis hospital after undergoing
several surgical operations.
Mr.. Rosenthal is survived by his
wife and four children, Francis,
Ruth, Leonard and Arthur.
Funeral services were held Sun
day and interment was made in the
Temple Of Aaron cemetery, Mime
apolis.
1t is stated that Mrs. Rosenthal
will conduct the Fair Store here for
a while at least.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-05
COLLECTED $4,000 TAXES
HERE LAST SATURDAY

VIM. I. Martin, treasurer of the
town of River Falls, reports that he
collected $4,000 in taxes here last
Saturday.
This is the largest amount ever
collected in one day by Mr.. Martin
in his seventeen years experience as
treasurer for the town of River Falls.