Leader-Telegram from Eau Claire, Wisconsin • 5

SOUTH CAROLINA FARMER PROUD OF LARGE FAMILY How Alfalfa Came to Wisconsin- OUS Winter-lf ilHnp mrMnh Mnrrail 4 Monday. Miss Laura Hickey of Cadott who teaches there failed to make tra'n connections Sunday. A. J. Berglund went to St, Paul Tuesday on business.

The Congregational Aid will be entertained by Mrs. Wednesday, Jan. 19. Mr. and Mrs.

Gerald Myhre entertained a party of friends Saturday Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Jensen entertained at Sunday dinner, Mr. and Mrs.

Chris Jensen and son Donald, Mr. and Mrs. Jens Jensen, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Myhre, Morris Jensen and Miss Mary Quinlan.

A few young folks were enter- 6 New Arrivals; No Removals in Six new arrivals in the city, sixteen removals within the city but no removals from the city are listed In the current issue of the Civic Commerce Association bulletin. The yare: -Eau Claire's New Citizen Otto Gran from Spring Grove, 124 Mich'gan E. Robinson from Ladysmith, First Lutheran Church Shows-Healthy Growth The First Norwegian Lutheran church of this city had its first session of the annual business meeting Monday evening, Jan. 10. The attendance was very large and much business was transacted and disposed of.

iFrom the reports of the various boards, groups and auxiliary organizations come the encouraging report of progress. The congregation in its entire activities has had a good and prosperous year, and shows a healthy growth. Thiss MAN WHO PLAYS JIGGS WHITES TO EAU CLAIRE BOY An exchange of Christmas greetings was made Clifford Chrlstensen of South River street, this city and "JiggSxlhe map who played the part here some time ago, so there is a real interest in the following letter received a few days ago: "Connelly, N. Dec. 28, 1926.

My Dear Clifford How are you? I suppose you think. Maggie has whipped me and put me to bed for good and won't let me write to liny of my friends. I have always felt sorry I could not come back to your town to play "Jiggs" you and have a nice little talk Together, but I was called away in another direction, but never mind, some day I may be ablo to surprise you and play Jiggs for you yet. State Bank of Eait Claire Has Annual Meeting E. It.

Yolkman was elected to the Boar dot rectors of the State Bank of Eau Cla re at the annual meeting of the stockholders to succeed William Larson. Mr. Larson, It was said, was unatble to continue service as a director as his work takes him away from Eau Claire much of the time. The following officers of the bank were re-elected: W. C.

Tufts, President; John Bauman, Vice President; G. E. AndersonvVice President; W. C. Roseberry, Cashier and Hazel K.

Merriman, Assistant Cashier. The directors are: 0. E. Anderson; Bartlett, John Bauman. P.

M. Beach, S. R. Davis, E. G.

lloeppner, E. R. Volknian, R. H. Loether, Owen and W.

Tufts. Reports of officers showed the bank business as very good during' the past MADISON, (AP)-In spite of two winter killings, the acreage of alfalfa in "Wisconsin has been Increased 250,000 over a seven year period. The agricultural) report also traces history since 1900. Alfalfa was first advocated in the writings of ex-Governor Hoard of Fort Atkinson and others before the year 1900. About -this time the Experiment Station began scientific study of this crop, and in 1911, the Alfalfa Order of the Wisconsin Experiment Station was organized.

The results of more than 3,000 trials have been reported to L. F. Graber. used as a basis for his recommendations, in addition to the information available from farms located in various parts. Early it was found that lime and inoculation were usually necessary.

Later, extension men were able to recommend hardy strains of seed and better- cultural- practices until at the present time sufficient Information is available to insure success with the crops in all parts of the state. It Is only within recent that the acreage of alfalfa In Wisconsin has be come of real Importance, increasing from 36,000 acres in 1918 to WOMEN WITH BOBBED HAH VERY ta'ned that the Oscar Wollum home Sunday evening. Several of the side roads in this vicinity had been opened for- car travel during -the mild weather of last week, but were closed by drifting snow again Sunday. Part of County Trunk N. and the road south from Old Albertville to 116 were passable for cars.

BIG ELK CREEK "Miss Hattie Olson of Eau Claire Is spending a week's vacation at her home here. Miss Alvina Solberg is visiting relatives and friends in St. Paul. The Ladies' Aid held their am nual business meeting at the church parlors last Monday afternoon. Mrs.

Thomas Thompson entertained. The officers for the past year were reelected. Albert Rh'ude is at present helping Martin Hanson with wood chopping. Emil Sorenson, Is doing similar work at John Anderson's. the Mission Society will meet at the home Martin Rhude Thursday afternoon, January 20.

Miss Hazel Anderson, who has been employed at Eau Claire the past year, leaves for Chicago Tuesday where she has accepted a. position at a hospital. Miss Florence Anderson-, who submitted to an operation for goiter shortly before Christmas, returned home last week. Miss Gertrude Ronneberg, who a fractured ankle Thanksgiving Day Is now able to be round on crutches, The school District No. 8 has as et not begun lta work since the holiday vacation, due to the illness of the teacher, -Miss Helen Scott.

John Anderson returned home Saturday after visiting Mrs. Roy Boettcher at Eau Claire, for several days. Miss Esther Hanaaa left for Vir-oqua, Saturday after spending a two weeks' vacation with home folks. Services will be conducted at the Big Elk Cresfk church Sunday, January 16, at two o'clock. -Wis.

to 520 E. Madison St. Venice Bareness from Milwaukee, to 908 Forest St. Peter from Menomonie, Wis. to 519 S.

Dewey St. Palmer Imislund from Ashland, Wis. to 114 Elizabeth St. Mrs. Arabelle Cotton from Chippewa Falls, Wis.

to 109 Rust St. W. D. Barry from Minneapolis, Minn, to Oxford Apt. No.

7. Removals in Eau 1air C. Leet from 804 Fifth Ave. to 816 Barland St. P.

Lyons from 204 Whipple St. to 316 Whipple St. J. W. Waters from 222 Babcock St.

to 314 E. Madison St. Raymond Hanks from 1276 Third Ave. to 402 Bellinger St. S.

E. Bostw'ek from 913 S. Bar-stow St. to 317 Summit Ave. May Friddle from 1537 E.

Madison St. to 515 Germ'ania St. L. Schilling from Rm. 121, to 314 E.

Madison St. Norman Haglstad from 519 Fourth Ave. to 216 Fourth St. C. G.

Kildahl from 519 S. Dewey St. to 402 Roosevelt Ave. Frank Gilbert from 309 Wisconsin St. to 914 Second Ave.

E. C. Herrman from 313 Elm St. to 1439 Farwell St. Mrs.

A. Lovvlk from 222 Mt. Washington Ave. td-1215 Summit Mrs. M.

Kciium from 221, 8th Ave. to' 312 Fourth. Ave. W. H.

Biesecker from 118 Second St. to 837 Hobart St. H. Shepler from .139 Main St. to 1328 Woodland Ave.

J. W. Ross fro ml310 Pershing St. to 50 1 Main St. ALBERTVILLE Alfred Braton returned last Tuesday rfom a ten weeks' visit at his" former home, Barnesvllle, Minn.

Miss Dorothy Close was a Chippewa Falls visitor a couple of days last week. Misses Mildred xWollum, Gina and Alma Johnson, who are employed in Minneapolis are home for a ten weeks' vacation. Oscar Wollum spent part of last week visiting his. son, Raymond, in Eau Claire. Miss Margaret Close spent Thursday and Friday of last wek in Chippewa Falls.

There was no school in Dist. No. The holidays are over and wo must say the five-day week Isn't so bad, after all. We have been reading about child psychology today, and wonder how much time Nancy Hanks put 'In with a book of it. To1 Otspo 3 The First and Original Cold and Grip Tablet Proven Safe for more than a Quarter of a Century as an effective, remedy for COLDS, GRIP, INFLUENZA and as a Preventive.

Price 30c. The box bears this signature IVICC JOOi 'jjUixative Vi XQuininoJ twice during this periodAlthough a few counties have had large acre ages of it severals years, this crop has recently spread throughout ths whole state. Counties having 609 acres or more have Increased from 18 in 1918, to 53 in 1925. As rapidly as information' on how to grow alfalfa successfully accumulated, the university began, to sunnlv it to farmers. Rea-innlni in 19Q4 with trial lots of seed, re Inforcedy the efforts of special ists in agronomy and soils in 1910 and later by" county agents, extent sion workers have disseminated lni formation.

Farmers Institutes have had speakers for the past tern years of more and at times meetings havi been devoted entirely to alfalf problems. In recent years ordert have been taken for seed; inocula tion, and lime. with American and English too.g They're thermometer In the "street cars in Baltimore. The natrons can read 'em and shiver. RID OF-GRAY harmless and something: that eoulj be used for years and years without the slightest injury to hair or scalfe Just like a tonic that builds up person's strength after some long wasting illness, he wanted a ton: that would revive and stimulate the Inactive, weak, or dormant hair roots ana color gianae.

Under the name of Lea's Hair Tonic anyone may now purchase tb ecalp food and tonic he finally per feoted. For several years hair dres sers and specialists have been ing li; rtesuiiB are bo nmurai, iim-ual and nice that men as well as women use it. It doeen't stain the sealp. One's friends seldom notice the gradual change and to test what It will one need only apply It to some small spot for a week or two and watc results. Men and women in all walks life have been amazed at the younger appearance that comes with th disappearance of gray hairs from their head.

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Advertisement. Note Reductions $179.00 $198.00 $198.00 $198.00 (Tiv Associated Prua) GREENVILLE, S. Jan. 12. J.

Furman Sloan, farmer of Greenville, county baa Issued a challenge to. the world. His story begins several gener-at'ons ago. Sloan's Richard Sloan, of Jimsonville, was the father of 18. Mr.

Sloan's other grandfather, Sanvp'e Babb, of Inman. was'lilcewise the father of 18. Mr. Sloan's father, George T. Sloan, was also the father of 18.

His second wife, nee Miss Zaire; Davis, s'irvived him. After her-husband's death she married a w'-dower, Julie Smith who already had 13 children. She gave to her second husband three more ch'l-dren, making a grand total of 34 children of whom she was either the mother or step mother. Of this total 34 children, J. Fur-man Sloan was one.

-He was married and his home now boasts 11 sons and daughters. BIG CREEK Mrs. Theodore Sherlmo went to La Crosse last week to attend th'! "funeral of her sister, Mrs. Christ ne Johnson. Adoli-h Myren went to Eau Llaire last Friday to visit his mother, who recently underwent an operat on at the Sacred Heart hobpiUl.

Dr. Knudtson of Osseo was called to see Mrs. M-kal Kindal Sunday morning, Mrs. Olive Hagestad a guest at tho Hageatad residence in Eiova. O.

M. Olson was at Allen Monday afternoon to pay taxes. Mr. and Mrs. John Rogniien and family were guests at the Nick Rognlien residence in.

Strum Saturday afternoon of last Week. Our school reopened after a two weeks vacation Monday morning. There still biting a vacancy for a teacher, Mrs. Afoert Hanson will teach until another one can be hired to complete the Mr. and Mrs.

Er.ck Anderson en-terta ned a number of relatives and neighbors at a dance party Saturday evening. The Misses Olive and Muriel Romundstad returned to their high school studies in Osseo and Maurice Hanson to his studies at the Strum h. gh school Monday morning. OSSEO Mrs. Harry Brown and Mrs.

Hoeiner were in Eau Clare a couple of days visiting. Mrs. Keion Yule gave a dinner Sunday in honor of her husband's birthday. Miss Rice, Trempealeau county nurse, spent Monday in Osseo bcoo1s. There are ho cases of scarlet fever and the, ban has been removed.

John Rau has moved on to the farm recently sold by Wnj. Schief-efbein near" Foster, Charles Kelly was' at Eau Claire on business Monday. Mr, and Mrs. W. H.

lbert both pioneers of Osaeo and vicinity have left the farm in charge of their son' Henry and son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Youderian, and moved into the little home, they recently purchased here. Before leaving the farm on which they have lived for fifty years and where all of their, ten children were born, their friends and neighbors gave them a farewell surprise br.nging their lunch and presented them with a beautiful clock. Osiseo is glad to welcome thas respected couple.

The Parent-Teachers' meeting Monday evening under the of the Royal Neighbors was a complete success. It consisted of a arill by the Jadies of the R. N. A. Readings by Miss Dorothy Carter and Marie recitation Frank Carter.

An upside down number by a group of a clever comedy by Mrs. iF. HaskinS and Erleen Olson, au address by Attorney O. Egguni of Whitehall bn the constitution and a talk by the representative of the llolton the Music company In the interest of the school ifoand which has been organized consisting of over 30 members. The crowd was not as large as usual although It 'was necessary- to bring ndditkmal chairs" to seat' them.

"Osseo has reason to be proud of her Parent-'ieachers' organisation. KEYSTONE John Cheverler is suffering from a hew attack of rheumatsni. Mrs. Schilds' and daughter, Rose, vteit the Paul Qevin family. vfsit the 1'aul Ow family.

Mr. and Foster and sons. Howard atfd Robert, attended a M-asoniic party at Cornell, Friday night in honor of I)ad Mut-chler'b fiftieth anniversary as a Maaon. Lon Yeakey completed solicting a fjubecripj.ion last week, for Er-, win Low, who lost one of his hands while shredding corn at the Yeakey farm, some t.mo ago. The Charles and Ed Shipman family epent Sunday at the Percy Gorton home.

Paul Gwiin writes that deliv ered 4 00 quarts of milk on hla route Xmas. The Gwin family like their location and environment in. Austin, very much. Clarence Comstock is not as. well, as uaual at his home here.

Mr. and Mrs. Louis Jensen of Wauiegan, 111., have been called here again because of the Illness; of Mr. Jensen's. father, Hans Jensen.

They plan to take Mr. and Mrs. Jenaen with them when they returned to Wauipgan. Alexander Pope-was only twen-J ty ylars old when he wrote1 "Ait Essay on In which occur at least two phrase which are familiar the world oyer: "Fools rush where Angels fear to tread, "and "A little learning Is a dangerous thing." And Drive For 500 New Customers A Year to Pay. ou Don't Much Cash I have been playing vaudeville with Mrs.

Jiggs, but for the past year Ihave been out of the show business altogether. I am super lntendent of the Sunday, school 4n the M. E. church of our town and I have a nice class of boys. I tell them the story of Jesus and His wonderful love for all people, every Sunday morning.

Now my dear Clifford, I don't want you to think I have forgotten you. I think of you very often, and only hope some day i maye able to meet you. I hope you had a nice time at Christmas. I hope Santa Clatfs was good to Clifford. Mrs.

Jiggs has been very sick but is feeling very good now. Now Clifford you sure did send Mrs. Jiggs: a fine Christmas present. I think she is sending you a little present. I am sending you this dollar bill to buy some ice cream and candy for yourself and Mama.

Have a little treat on Jiggs, and I wish you a very happy and prosperous New Year and may God bless you and keep you in good health and happ'riess, are the wishes of your dear friend. JIGGS. P. S. We Just got a radio sent to us from our boy who Is In Honolulu and our other boy Is fixing it up In the parlor, so if we get it fixed up soon we will be able to hear news of your town, Now be a good boy Clifford, be good to Mama and God will take care of you.

Don't forget your prayers when going to bed. Your fr'end, JIGGS. CORNELL Ij. one of the best games of basketball ever played In the local gym the cavalry team of Eau Claire defeated the Cornell Wrikl Cats last Saturday evening by a score of 24 to 13. The prelimnary game between the Coinell boy scouts and the Cornell liighst resulted in a score 10 to 19 in favor of tho highs.

Reverend G. Griff th of Rice Lake conducted services in the Presbyterian church of this city last Sunday morn'ng and evening, Beverly, the three year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Waggoner, who has been seriously ill with flu is recovering. The appreciation ct foreign music in Japan is growing and this has naturally created a dematin for American and European musical instruments.

II II ii ii Depository. Keserre Bank. is especially manifested in the interest-and actirites of the young people of the church. They have a will to do things. During the year 94 new members have jbeen added to the membership list.

At this first sewi of this year's meeting 20 add'itios-al new members were admitted to the membership. Great improvements and decorations of the assembly hall and other hooms of the church- have been made. The indebtedness of the church property has been reduced considerable. The church has contributed to the general budget, such as schools, charity and Synodi-cal act vities. To the Luther-St.

Olaf Endowment Fund drive the Congregation contributed $3,032.67. besides several hundred dollars in local charity. The Ladies Aid Society alone has gathered during the year the sum $4,538.11. All other societies gave encouraging reports of progress both in religious Interest as well as in contribution to the church. A young group of active lay workers are emerging from the Auxiliary Societies, which augurs well for the future church.

John Gaustad was re-elected secretary of the congregation. Gust Nelson was treasurer. Cornell Chr'etenson was elected finance secretary and mission treasurer. New members on the Board of Deacons were-Carl Slitn.er and Carl Eggen and Andrew Olson. New members on the Board of Trustees for those whose term expired were; Palmer Otteson, Carl Solie, Rude.

Clarence Kilde was elected Sunday School superintendent, and Me Ruth Olson assistant superintendent. The total enrollment in the Sunday school was re ported to be 621 with a staff of teachers and officers of 50 odd members. A group of ladries served lunch at a short recess taken. EAU GALLE Mrs. Yourell and daughter, Maggie, spent the past week at the W.

A. Poquette home in Arkansaw. Miss 'Violet and Nellie Persons and Walter Bucholtz of Elmwood were guests at the Archie Persons home here the last of the week. Born, to Mr. and Mrs.

Lyle Wood, Jan. 5, a ten pound son. Henry Tanner left for Denver, Colorado, for medical treatment Mrs. Jacob Gasteyer was a business caller in Menomonie the past week. Mr.

and Mrs. Bailey Webster spent the past week at the Webster home in River Falls. Mrs. Dale De Long was the guest of her daughter, Mrs. Joe Burns, at Wheaton last week.

David McRoberts spent last week with relatives in Eau Claire. Mr. and Mrs, Toney Harmon en- terta'ned four tables at Progressive Euchre Wednesday evening. The head prize was won by Harry 11 while ilarence Harmon received the consolation prize. Irene Weber resumed school duties at the Marble school near Arkansaw Monday.

Mrs. Glen Gane spent Tuesday with relatives in Menomonie. ene Semple who has been quite ill is rapidly recovering. School began here Monday after-the holiday, vacation. Frank Cassel of Menomonie was a' week end guest of home folks.

G. Topl'ss was a business caller In. Menomonie Tuesday. Chas. Seng, Geo.

Baler and John Harmon attended the farmers' banquet and business meeting In Elmwood Thursday. Mrs. G. Rider passed away at her home in Downsville Friday morning after an illness of several months. Funeral services were held in the M.

E. church here by Iter. Smith Tuesday at 1:00 p. m. The remains were laid to rest in the Waubeek cemetery.

Robert Yourell who hos been quite ill the past week is rapidly recover tag. Misses Thyra Lyndell of Clayton and Leona Wolfgram of Mendrno-nie returned Saturday to resume school duties this week. Grace Cassel spent the past week at the Weir hefrne near Downing. Miss Anna Thihado of Montana is visiting Mrs. -John Wallerick.

Ed. Grampre returned to his home at Duluth Monday. Thos. Rayburn left Monday for Minneapol's where he will btr the guest of relatives. Wednesday evening at Menomonie, Lila Baskin, daughter of Ed.

Baskin, became the bride of Stanley Pickerlgn. son of Mr. and Mrs. Hiram Pickerign. JANES YtLLE A.

6. WILI, RAISE 8800,000 FUND JANESVILLE An industrial t-pnnsion program involving a guarantee fund of from $300,000 to 500.000 bas been adopted by tbo JanesvllHi Chamber of Commerce. Attracting new Industries to the c'ty, aiding the expansion of those already located here and general expansion of the retail trade of the area are the purposes named. The report is the result of six months' study, of a special committee? named by the chamber, and covers the" next 5-year period. Donations of free sites, payment of taxes and bonuses are ban: ned under the plan adopted, The guarantiee found will be arevolv-' Ing one, and will be used, according to the proposal, as a guarantee of capital and bond issues ot industrial concerns that may be Induced to locate here, or of.

establishing companies, whjch desire to increase thflr capacities. EASILY GET With Color Glands Normal Nature Keep Hair Nat. ural Shade SENSIBLE ADIVCE TO WOMEN TURNING GRAY Everyone knows if theif color glands and hair roota are active and normal they will continue indefinitely to have rich, natural coU ored hair entirely free of gray or off -colored locks, so why use dyes or tints? A doctor several years ago ask ed himself this question: "If with certain medicines I can stimulate my patient's other organs, why not rah stimulating tonic into the scalp that will revive, strength. en and tone up these inactive irinndw ao that nature in her own inimitable way will resume putting plenty of pigment into tne nair tubes? Surely th liair will then again resume its original shade and color regardless of tne users age or previous condition of their hair. RKMABKAlllB DISCOVERY rttrtn't trunt artificial dv or tint and It of course must be Here are the Prices FOR PRECISION IN VISION SEE CHAPPELL EYESIGHT SPECIALIST 101 GRAND AVENUE EAST Delivers Any Suite iigiistt mit wm 1r.

Liixfberg, Vice-Pres. and General Buyer for the Leath 30 stores, sent us instructions to put five of our Dining Suites in this big January Sale at prices which are almost unheard of. Every suite is high grade It only takes a little forethought in the productive years, to insure security in old age. Open-a savings account with this bank be persistent in your saving and you won't need to worry about old age. When that time comes, you will be comfortable, care-free, happy.

finest and finest of workmanship. II II mm General Information Two of these Suites are strictly ALL WALJTl'T, not a piece frumwood being used. The other three are a combination of (Valiiut and Gum. The Buffets are 60-inch and 72-inch, and all eautifully marked with burl walnut veneers, overlays, Hcii carv-ngs aud conveniently arranged aa to linen drawers', silver raw ors, cupboard compartriients, etc. Tables are oblong, all ery massive.

Set of chairs consst of one host and five side md all upholstered in line selected tapestry seat. All 8-piece tuitcs. Phone 65 for any Evening Appointment. No. 614 Suite.

Formerly $225. No. 613 Suite. Formerly $269. Now.

No. 260 Suite. Formerly $295. Now Ho. 19 Suite.

All Wal. Formerly $325. Now No. 11 Suite. All Wal- formerly $297.

Now Others, as low as $86.85. g' Union National Bank MAIWACTURER3 United States Member Federal lo. A. Leath leatn RETAILERS Across from Grand iiiiilUliiHii i.