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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
PAPER LAUDS
RIVER FALLS CAGERS

The following is taken from Hank
Casserly's column in the Capital
Times:
among the strong high school
fives that will be here (at the state
tournament) is the River Falls
quintet, winner of the title in that
district and composed of five whirl-
winds. Guy Sundt, who worked this
tournament, says that this team
while small is about the fastest thing
he has ever seen on basketball
court.
"They have played together since
they were in the sixth grade and have
another year of competition after
this; cort of second Franklin team"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
FALLS FROM LADDER;
BREAKS LEFT ARM

Art Benson, member of the A.
w. Lund Co. and radio expert of the
establishment, fell from ladder Sat
urday afternoon at the Albert Net
tum home on Second street and broke
his left arm just above the wrist.
Mr.. Benson was putting up radio
aerial at the Nettum house when the
ladder on which he was working
slipped out from under him. III his
fall he barely missed being hurled In
to a plate glass window.
He was taken to The Peoples Hos
pital and is under treatment there
The break is bad one and will take
considerable time to mend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
SPRING ARE HERE;
ROBBINS is CAME

When robbins in considerable num-
bers first appear in this vicinity it is
generally accepted that spring has
come, and although cold and even
snow may follow, the wintery ges-
lures can usually be relied upon to be
Of but short duration.
Several have reported having seen
robbins during the past ten days or
so, but Mondays balmy weather
brought them out in force and their
presence is now definitely established.
Spring is here, get out the rake and
manicure the lawn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
HIGH GRADE COMPANY
HANDLES HANCOCK OILS

The High Grade Oil Co.. Fred F.
Seton manage, has changed from
Pure Oil Products to the brands dis
II buteG by the IcIn Hauco.k com
pany.
Instead of Energy" and "Purol. "
the High Grade stations will feature
"Litening" and "Rainbo" gasolines
and the Hancock brands of lubercat-
ing oils.
There is no change in the High
Grade Oil Co. personel nor in the
company's property ownership; it is
merely a switch in brands of products
handled by the concern.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
POLE SAVES AUTO
FROM HIGH DIVE

A large electric light pole on n.
Main street saved an auto party of
young men from a lofty plunge into
the Kinnickinnic early Tuesday
morning.
The car, coming into town from
the north, swerved suddenly, crashed
into the pole, and halted abruptly.
The machine was badly wrecked, but
none Of the occupants were injafeG.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19

Harry MeAndrews of New Rich
mond defeated the famous Layden,
one of Notre DANES famous -four
horsemen," in the 40-yard dash at a
track meet held at Madison recently.
McAndrews is a member of the Wis
consin U team which will journey to
California to participate in meet in
the near future.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
BENEFIT FOR SOUTH
FORK COMMUNITY CLUB

A Home Talent play, Zone on
Bill" will be given by the Forestville
young folks for the benefit of the
South Fork Community Club, at the
South Fork Schoolhouse Saturday
night, March 81, at 8:15. Lunch will
be served. Admission 10c and 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
WAFFLE SUPPER

The Ladies' Aid Society Of the
English Lutheran church will serve a
Waffle supper in the Fraternity
Hall, Saturday afternoon, March p,
beginning at four O'clock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
SPECIAL SALE OF APPLES

We will put on Sale Friday fifty
barrels Of No. 1 Michigan Baldwin
Apples at 5 cents per pound by the
Bushel or Barrel. Sale to last until
stock is exhausted. Phone 80.
Van Yoorhis & Davies.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19

Saltwater high school won the
championship of its district at the
tournament held in South St. Paul
last week. The Prison City quint
won 1yom White Bear, Pennington
and South ST. Pau! A couple Of
weeks ago River Falls high trimmed
Saltwater 35 70 at Saltwater.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
ASH HAULING

Good clean ashes fit for yard fill
ling, fifty cents per load. Ashes con-
tanning rubbish for the dump,
seventy-fve cents per load. Phone 49,.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19
p. T. A..

There will be regular meeting of
the P. T. A. Tuesday evening, Mar "a.
There will be a good program Re-
freshments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1925-03-19

blow the final whistle, while the
score was tied.
Hudson lost to Elmwood, SO to II,
and beat Glenwood City 29-16. Col
fax lost to River Falls, 6-28, and won
from Prescott, Pip. Ellsworth beat
Prescott 27-11, and lost to River
Falls 31-9. Glenwood City lost to
Hudson 23-l6 and to Menomonie, "a
IL.
After the tournament President
J. H. Ames of the normal school pre-
scented the gold, silver and bronze
medals and the championship cup to
the leaders.
The coaches and tournament Off
Gals selected the following all-tourn-
ament teams:
First Team
r. F. uckholtz-Elmwood
l.. +. Carisch-River Falls
c. earson-Menomon
r. G. Bliss-River Falls
L. G.. Decker-Menomon
Second Team
r.. f. Ottman-Elmwood
l.. F. Standish-River Falls
c. Manion-River Falls
r. G. Segerstrom-R River Falls
l.. G. Gray-Menomonie
Third Team
r. +. -Menomonie
L. F. Foss-Hudson
G.. Anderson--Hudson
r. G.. Dawes Menomonie
L. G. Hammer-Colfax
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12

The body of Miss Lizzie G. Bur
ton was brought here from Whining
ton for burial last Wednesday after
nOOn
Miss Burton spent the greater
part of her life here and had many
friends who deeply regret her pass.
ing away.
Last Friday morning George w.
Dorey, an aged man of this town
passed into rest at the home of his
son, James DOrey, who lives near
Zoar. Until a few years ago, Mr..
DOrey had conducted a restaurant
here until the infrmities of age
caused him to sell his business and
make his home with his children.
Funeral services were held in the
Grace M. E. Church on Sunday af-
ternOon and interment made in Bro
therhOOd' cemetery.
Francis Donaway who has EN-
ployment in Philadelphia, is spend
ing a few days with his family here.
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12

Read the Milford Chronicle, it has
all the County and State news.
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12
MMsborO

Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. F. johnson ant
Paul Johnson of Philadelphia, ac.
cOmpanied Mr. and Mrs. Scott, also
OF Philadelphia, on a motor triL
down state and spent Sunday with
Mrs. Lizzie Lingo and other friends
in town.
Myer Ableman is home from the
University of Delaware to spend his
vacation with Mr.. and Mrs. Abel
Ableman.
Mr. and Mrs. J. Harold Dobson
have a new member in their family
"a little girl, born on May 25th.
John Williams entertained a large
number of his friends at a delight
ful party last Thursday night.
The American store started on it's
summer custom Of closing the store
every Wednesday afternoon during
the three summer months.
Mrs. Margaret Purse is spending
some time with Mrs. Bertha Mon
roe.
Miss Anna Dodd returned last
Thursday from a visit of several
days in Philadelphia.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. A. Burton, Wayne
and Viola Burton, Mrs. w. J. Rose
and Madeline Rose spent Monday in
Laurel.
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12

furnished music for such parties as pre-
ferred the native syncopatiOns to neat
waltzes and one steps. While the
ladies of a more dignified age retired to
the Blue Room and the Judge led his
intimates toward coffee in the library
the jug bands preliminary toot sent a
dozen young couples twisting and caper-
ing through the astonished drawing
room.
Come on, Mahgaret," invited
Jimmy Wilder, extending an arm to
receive her.
Margaret Peake stood very still in
the doorway. She tried to keep the
pain out of her eyes, but Jimmy must
have known. He knew so many things
without being told.
Jimmy, dear" she said, laying
hand on his arm. You'll forgive me,
won't you? 1 can't"
And she was gone, flying up the stairs
to escape her shameful tears.
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12
Midway

E. L. Warrington and son Francis
motored to Salisbury, Nd, and at
tended the funeral of Thomas Rig
gin on Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert Sputt speni
Sunday with the formers parents
Mr.. and Mrs. William Reynolds.
Mr.. and Mrs. Levi Warrington
were Saturday evening callers with
George Davis.
Ben Joseph spent the weekend
with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Harley Joseph.
Lester Warrington and friend,
Miss Ruth Graves were visitors at
Harrington on Sunday.
Don't forget the Children's Day
services will be held at Ebenezer M.
e. Church on Sunday, June 18th.
A large number of the members of
the Rehoboth Presbyterian Church
will accompany DR.. Little, its pas
tor, to Ocean View and Frankford
next Tuesday afternoon and even
ing to attend the services incident to
the installation of Rev. w. L. Nc
Elroy, as pastor Of the Presbyterian
churches there,
Preparations are completed for the
entertainment of the ministers and
elders of the Presbytery of New Cas-
tie at retreat to be held under the
auspices of the Rehoboth Presby-
terian Church on June % and %. =
Miss Margaret e. Thomas of Mil
ford was married Saturday at noon
in the Rehoboth Presbyterian
Church at Midway, to John T. Phil
lips, postmaster of Rehoboth Beach.
The ceremony was performed by
Rev Dr. William c. Little, the pas
tor. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips will reside
at the beach.
The monthly holiday party of the
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Rehoboth Presbyterian Church will
be held Tuesday evening in the COM
nunity Hall at Midway. The ami
7ersaries of all the members of the
church and Sunday school and the
friends of the church will be observ-
ID in a special way. The host will
re DR.. Little, the pastor.
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12

Nicely played, sir. l congratulate
you. And if you will pardon me
He arose and bowed tremendously
while the Judge came creakingly to his
feet, returning the courtesy.
Il thank you, sir, for the game"
The Marquis stroled across to the
bridge table and awaited the moment
when Garnett Peake, being dummy,
spread out his cards and left the table
in search of fresh cigar.
Mr.. Peake." began the MARQUIS.
joining him, lit will take Just a moment
SO shall not interrupt your game"
Won't you have cigar, sir?"
No, thank you-a cigarette, if you
please" He drew a long breath of
smoke before the foraal question,
May have the honor, sir, of asking
your daughter to marry me?"
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12
Forest Park
Near BrldgeVille)

Forest Park school closed Friday
May goth. A free picnic was given
the pupils and parents Of this dis
trict.
Mr.. and Mrs. Elwood Carey OF
near here are the happy parents OF
a bouncing baby boy, Addison Ell
wood, born Saturday, May 30th, 1925.
Mrs. Carey will be remembered as
Miss Edna Collins.
Mr.. and Mrs. William Griffith and
Mr.. and Mrs. Oscar Parker and son
Junior were Sunday evening guests
of Mr.. and Mrs. Passwaters and
family.
Samuel Wilson and Elijah Collins
of near Georgetown were circling
among friends and relatives in this
vicinity Sunday.
Many of the people in this COM
munity are attending the carnival
at Greenwood this week.
Elwood Tucker was a weekend
visitor of his cousin, Homer Tucker.
Quite a few of the people of this
vicinity motored to Oak Orchard on
Sunday.
Mrs. Regina Culin is spending
some time with Mrs. Chas. Passwat-
ers.
We are glad to report that Len
wood Banning is convalescing from
an attack of pneumonia.
John L. Banning and son Melvin
of Oakley were circling with friends
in this vicinity Sunday evening.
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12
CHAPTER 80

While the Sycamore Club Set danced
like negroes in the drawing room two
fine gentlemen of two worlds sat in the
library playing the game Of chess
Judge Peake's silvery head and SaI
Pillars were close together across a
handsomely enamelled chess table. In
a far corner, DR.. Furniss and Dr.
Wiggin, equally mellOWed with wine
were holding their semi-annual quarrel
Both of them had fattened enormously
in the last five years, and they sat
together like pair of casks. Garnett
Peak had, as usual, arranged his bridge
game and, in spite of the African hula
baloo in the drawing room and the
clatter of gossiping matrOns in the
Blue Room beyond, bishops and aces
were manoeuvred for advantage.
San Pillar, who preferred chess to
cards, just as he preferred archaeology
to horseracing, delighted in the old
gentleman's handling of his pieces. A
fine work Of art, this Peake, silent and
dignified and courteous. Somehow he
reminded the Marquis of his father,
that distinguished skeleton who had
ordered Carlos Domingo out Of the
house because he had refused a second
duel at Cannes. Somewhat more skill
full at chess than his opponent, the
Marquis played carelessly, his inner
mind busy with ideas and impressions.
There was a golden glory about this
Flora Lee. . She wouldn' t kiss him
any more. He rather thought he knew
the reason why.
Your play, sir" suggested the
TTTdno 1nn1~iv,or 40
Your pardon, sir, " smiled the Mar
quis, moving a castle three squares
back. Then with the resigned shrug of
good sportsman. 1T was well
played. 1 should have met your gam
bit with the kings bishop"
Il have no doubt, sir, +" replied the
Judge, that you might have had me
there"
He had just reached an unsteady |
hand for the prize when his attention |
was diverted by the Spaniard's words,
low and distinct.
Il ask your pardon, sir. But your
granddaUghter-
Judge Peake raised his eyes, filmed
with age and red-rimmed; they were
old eyes but instinct with intelligence.
Flora Lee, you mean?"
'Flora Lee, yes. 1 do not know what
IS the custom in America. You will
pardon my ignorance. 1 wish to ask
the honor of marriage with her."
Judge Peake sat back and contem-
plated his antagonist for an instant.
You mean you're in love with her?"
VERY much, sir
"She's not mine to give, sir. It's her :
'ather's affair. But I'm very fond of
jhe child"
"She is adorable" He said this with /;
genuine feeling But in my country !
here are certain customs-perhaps i.
lere, do not know. The lady's per- l
onal fortune, her do5-"
1T has never. been the custom here l.
r anywhere else" the old gentle
nan was magnificent at that moment 9
to enquire into the personal fortunes
+ my family. She is Peake, and that I.
hould be enough" n
II appreciate your sentiments" said O
he Marquis, Outwardly quite undis- a
lrbed. He had passed the point of "
Dol calculation. Whatever her dowry Il
much or nOthing-he would marry n
er and take her back to Paris. His
wn fortune was sufficient. Upon that t;
lought he made reckless move, d
king a red knight with his castle. v
II have you checkmated, SIR" said p
le Judge, pushing a bishop in range 81
ith the white king.
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12
CHAPTER 81

Next morning at a quarter of clever
Margaret knocked twice and the
three times on the door of the Ova
Chamber. Her Tat-Tat, tat-ta-tat wa
a signal which should have aroused t.,
sleeping beauty. But it didn't.
Slowly then the elder sister, who wa
already dressed for the street, opened
the door and peered in. Between fou
guardian swans hank of hair. a.
golden as the wings on the bedposts
showedUhder an indefinite pile of linen
Flora Lee, as her habit, had pulled the
pillows over her ears to shut out the
commercial hubbub of workaday Inness
Street. Left to herself the lazy child
might have slept all day. But
strangely enough the human presence
In the doorway fntruded into her SOM
nolent state, for suddenly Flora Lee
threw the pillows aside and sat up.
rubbing her eyes and blinking like a
surprised baby. Then, seeing her sis
ter, she moaned and cuddled back on
her pillows.
IT'S nearly eleven O'clock" said
Margaret.
"Is it?" droned Flora Lee. her heavy
Lunch is at one at the Sycamore
Club, persisted Margaret. you've
got to pick up the Haights and the
Newberries on the way, and you ought
to give yourself three quarters of an
hour for that"
Schedule fiendW drawled the little
sister. why the devil didn't Linda
knock before?"
"She did. And you've got to go
round to the Country Club to pick up
the Marquis"
"Oh Lawd-the NIarquisl Nah
garet, darlin', you go get him, won't
your"
He's your beau, not mine" she
laughed. There was acrimony in that
sound, something so unlike the old
Margaret that Flora Lee must
have noticed it, for she sat bolt upright
wide awake this time.
Peg she said. whats eatin' yol.
'Yes-what is?" asked EIarqaret
softly. She sat supinely On\the edge o
5he bed and showed a face that no on |
with the possible exception of Jimmy |
ever seen before.
You must have found an awful |
sudden beau last night, " drawled Flor
Lee. who was he and where was tho
'ozy corner? Nobody saw hide or hair
# you after ten o'clock"
l went to my ROOM said Margaret,
nd her lips frightened.
Went to your room?"
Flora Lee" There were no
ears in her eyes, but they were widy
nd hurt as she blurted passionateIy-
l couldn't be with all those people. III
ouldn't bear the sight of them. Ii ;
d listened to another word"
.PegF' Flora Lee brushed a wisp OF
elbow hair away from eyes that showed
9th affection and amusement. "You
ig goosie ganderi You weren't t moon
lg because JEFF Carter didn't come to
ne partyl
He telephoned and declined at the
4st minute"
What If he did You wouldn't }
md him to jail for that"
" He's been like that about everything
tely. never want to hear the tele-
hone ring any more. One thing or the
jher. Always something to take him
way at the last minute. It's not only
ith me. He's been declining every
ling. Just the same way-at the last 4
mute"
Because there had always been a GER
in reserve between them Flora Lee
d not ask the very natural question: s
no is the other girl? L. .ead she
.tted her sister roughl on thu +
oulder and cried. s
CTO BE CONTINUED
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12
Blanchards Station

Mr.. and Mrs. Norman T. Webb
from Greenwood and Mr.. and Mrs.
Charles O'Bier and son, Chas. Jr.,
from Blanchards, spent Sunday at
Oak Orchard.
Quite number of the Blanchards
people are attending the carnival at
Greenwood.
Everett Morris from Greenwood
spent Sunday afternoon with Homer
Kratz.
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12
SPECIALS
From the Downstairs Store

PERCALES of fast color
in beautiful patterns for
house frocks and aprons;
also for mems and boys
shirts; SO inches wide.
23c yard.
PRINTS, fast color Eng
lish prints in pretty, neat
designs; a large assort-
ment to choose from. The
price is exceptionally low.
25c yard.
CREPES of extra fine
quality, suitable for kimo-
nos and dresses; all shades,
including the new pastel
shades; special at 35c yard
Downstairs
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12

CREPES, and they are
the splendid new Windsor
brand; plain colors in a
wide range, suitable for
underthings, zoe yard.
SHIRTINGS, fancy silk
striped madras and some
novel designs. For mems
shirts and excellent pat
terms for boys blouses.
42c yard
TABLE COVERS--Have
you seen these pretty new
Sanitary Table Covers, 81
inch, offered at two special
prices. Csc and 81 each.
Milford chronicle., 1925-06-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Reuben Smith from
Greenwood moved to Wilmington
on Monday.
Miss Nettie Dorman and Miss
Elizabeth Bradley from Greenwood
spent Sunday afternoon with Mrs.
James Rogers.
Mr.. and. Mrs. H. E. Rogers and
daughter, Bernice Rogers, spent
Sunday afternoon with Mr.. and Mrs.
James Rogers.
Read the Milford Chronicle, it has
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

tell me where we were going. l looked out into the road and saw the sun coming up. It was getting light. In a few minutes Mir. Miller said, Come on, get h., and we drove up the state road in the direction of Hartford. We turned of on the road leading to New Britain. asked If I could use one of the raincoats In the back seat. He said ] could. l wore one of them, l don't know which one.
 Chapman Gives Him a Gun T wasn't armed at that time. l didn't carry any pistol or revolver when left Springfield. l didn't have any burglars instruments or any nitroglycerin. asked MT. Mil- Ter If we were going to New Haven on this road. He said we were go- ing to New Britain. He said. I am going 10 blow a safe in that depart ment store-the last one I was in. We drove over to short distance within the center of New Britain.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31
SHEAN POSES AS
 DUPE OF CHAPMAN
Denies He Was Willing Aid in
 Cracking Sale
Special to the HeraldJ

Hartford, March 3l.--Waltcr F. ,.ucan of Springfield, Mass, caught l,4 handed after the cracking of a -ut, at Davidson X Leventhars .,,orc on October I2, 1924, pictured ulmsclt as an innocent dupe of Ger .u4 Chapman during the trial of the .lirr on charge of murdering 'oIcrmun James Skelly in superior court before Judge Newell Jennings .uc yesterday afternoon.
 Shcan traced his acquaintance with Chapman from June, 1924, dntil the date of the Skelly murder md said that he did not assist in the safe blowing expedition at the Davidson X Leventhal store other than by accompanying Chapman. When he realized what was being done. he said. he quit the job and walked out of the store only 10 fall into the hands of the New Britain police a minute later.
 Guards Swarm Around Chapman
 The court spectators were given q thrill during Shean's recital when four guards who are assigned to watch Chapman rose and surround ed him as States Attorney Hugh NJ. Acorn handed two bottles of nitro glyccrine 10 Shean for the purpose )f identification. Judge Frederick J. Groehl of New York city, chief of counsel for Chapman, protested against their conduct and Alcorn told them to sit down.
 According 10 Shean's story, he first met Chapman in June, 1924, when the latter said he was In the bootleggng business and wanted to dispose of several hundred cases of vhiskey, From then on they met Frequently either at the Hotel Cooley in Springfield, owned bv Shean's father, or at roadhouses in the vicinity of Springfield. He said Chapman was known as Waldo w. Miller and during his testimony con- inually referred to Chapman as Miller. He also met a friend of @'hapman whom he knew as "Dr. Johnson" supposed to be George tDutchl Anderson. notorious counterfeiter and. like Chapman, a fugitive from the federal prison at Atlanta. The subject of counter feiting was discussed occasionally Shean said.
New Britain herald., 1925-03-31

store opposite to ask them what was the correct road to Waterbury. Mill Ter told me we were going to Water bury. He was down the street ways. He was goine about ten min utes. When he came back he had package. It had wrapper on it, It looked like u shoe box to mo. After he had thrown this box Into the car we went to Waterbury. We stopped there ten or fifteen minutes. He said he was going to see some friends there, We stopped there about flf- teen minutes, l stood at the corner of the street and he left me.
 "We finally left Waterbury and went back to Meriden. He was driv- ing all the while. We were going to get dinner. He said he was going to stop at little inn he had been at before. We drove 10 the Old Colony Inn, a short distancs above Meriden. had never been there before. He said 1t was a nice little inn and they aNlhtu NFlS EOOu loous Nc bob to the inn shortly after o'clock. When we got there the dinner hour had passed. MT. Miller asked a little girl that came to attend us for dinner and wanted to know If 1t was too late. She. said no, she could take care of us. That Is Miss Lillian Knell, who testified here the other day. We had chicken dinner. No- body else was in the dining room. We got through dinner about 9 o'clock. MT. Miller said he would like to stay overnight. MT. Miller was assigned front room and l
 had a rear room at the corner of the house. l went to bed and went to sleep. I had a room to myself and he had one. Mir. Miller paid the bill of so.5O to the little girl.
 .'I got up about o'clock in ths
 morning. Mr. Miller woke me by tapping at my door. We left the inn without breakfast, He didn't