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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
MRS. sOPER's CAREER.
Taken Captive by the Indians Murder of
Her Hetrothed by Redskins Marriage
and Subsequent EIopement.

Aer 6etroLned by 1SedsK1nS-Marr1ag
and Subsequent Elopement.
The elopement of Mrs. Laura Soper.
of Beatrice, Neb., with James Vance, q
butcher, brings to mind an interesting
bit of frontier history, Mrs. Soper's
maiden name was Laura Roper. she be-
ing the daughter of Hon. Joseph b.
Roper. of Gage county. In 1862 Lama
was beautiful girl of Is, and was en-
gagged to young train-boss named Kel-
ly. At that time there was no settle
ments west of the Big Sandy, in Thayer
county, except at the military posts and
ranches along Uncle Sans highway.
These ranches usually consisted of a
rude log house. surrounded with q
stocaade, and were from forty to fifty
miles apart. Kelly started an estab-
lishment of this kind at Oak Grove, on
the Little Blue, in What is now Muck
oils county. On the day of the fearful In
dian massacre, In August, 1864, Laura
was going from Spring ranch to Oak
Grove by stage. The Indians on that
day made general attack on the
whites all along the travelled road, from
Julesburg clear east to the Big Sandy,
nearly two hundred miles, bands of saw
ages springing on the little settlements
simultaneously. The stage in which Lau
ia was riding was riddled with bullets,
and the driver and other passengers
killed, tho girl being carried off prison
er. She was taken TO Oak Grove, where
the Indians decoyed her lover into
conversation with the chiefs, and then
killed him before her eyes. From KEEL
Tvs ranch the red fiends went to the
home of the Thanks family, where they
shot and killed ten people, sparing only
q young girl about Lauras size and
age. Miss Roper's friends, with the
aid of the military, made long search
for the captives, but nothing could be
heard of them, except when rowing
scout or trapper would occasionally
come in and report having seen two
white women held by the Utes. Two
years after the massacre the girls were
found living with the Indians on the
Arkansas river, in southern Colorado,
and in March, 1866, they were secured
by the United States troops. They had
been brutally outraged by the Indians,
and suffered every indignity that could
be imagined. Miss Thanks was glib
berlng idiot, and her condition excited
the soldiers so that, despite the fact that
they were treating with the Indians UNI
der flag of truce, they hunted out the
devil that had driven the girl crazy and
killed him on the spot, Laura Roper
was sent to her home at Beatrice. At
ter she had fully recovered from the eff
fects of the cruel treatment by the In
dams Laura married Eli Soper, resi-
dent of Gage county, who knew her
history. They lived together until last
week, when, after seventeen years of
peace and happiness, during which five
children were born to her, Laura
skipped out with bold, bad butcher
Omaha Cor. st. Louis Globe-Demo-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

A frightful accident occurred near the
village of Elwood. A farmer named
Carl Whitmore attempted to drive
across the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul railroad in front of a freight train,
but the horses baked and the locomo-
tive struck and smashed the wagon,
killed his wife and two children instant
ly, while Whitmore himself was proba-
bly, fatally hurt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
Dress Warmly.

The season of changes in the tempera-
ture of the house and of the outer air
is now more apparent, and not only do
children require more warmth of cloth
ing, but adults also. Young girls go
out dressed in merino and cashmere,
looking comfortable, but often with
thin underware. If you ask them, they
will assert that they are warm enough,
but they are perhaps not aware how the
lack of requisite warmth uses up the
vital force which is needed to carry on
the various functions of the body, and
robs them of strength and yigor. Dress
warmly, no matter how plain or lack
ing in ornament; let comfort and health
be the first consideration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
@. M. ID.

Walking down Broadway is very pleasant
when you feel well, and T--K--never felt bet
ter than when his friend asked him how he
got over that severe cough of his so speedily.
aAh, my boy" said t., ''G NJ. D. did 1t n
And his friend wondered what G. NJ ID. meant
He knew it did not mean Good Many Doctors,
for T--K-had tried a dozen in VAIN II have
it, said he, just hitting the nail on the head,
s.you mean DR.. Pieree's Golden Medical Dis
covery,' or Gold Medal Deserved az my friend
J-S-always dubs it Sold by druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

In June last, in circus company
showing at Rock Rapids, was man
named Robinson, an old lover of the
wife of Herman Burnhantz, resident
OF Rock Rapids. -Four days after the
circus left Burnhantz died. His wife
soon after went to Chicago, where she
met Robinson and they we're married,
and the couple returned to Rock Rap
ids to live. About 400 citizens went to
their house, destroyed it and its con-
tents, put rope around Robins on,s
neck and would have hanged him had
he not prom ised to leave the state at
once, which he did.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
r Z oiren. n11t nn nood anthoritr 80 Dennt

1t is given out on good authority thatDeputy
Commissioner Clarke will be appointed COM
missioner of pensions to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Gen. Dudley MIR. Clarke
who halls from Rhode Island, has been deputy
commissioner for many years, and thoroughly
conversant with the bureau in all its details.
It is believed that his appointment will give
general satisfaction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
The Kind of Husband to be Most Admired.

If you cannot find gentleman to
marry, girls, do not marry at all. BY
that term / do not mean man who is
above need of work-he may be any
thing but a gentleman-but man who
knows how to work, who has self-re-
spect enough to keep him from low
haunts, both of speech and action, who
is courteous and honorable, who is not
afraid of soilinghis hands. The farmer,
the blacksmith, the carpenter, any man
may be a gentleman under dust, and
SCOT, and chips; but if he is not,
do not marry him. There is enough
trouble in life without increasing
it in any way. Do not subject your
self to the modification that would be
sure to come with husband who would
continually cause you to blush for his
coarseness and roughness, for his slip
perry dealings, or for his hypocritical
polish. 1t is not sufficient that man
looks and dresses well, but he must act
and live we'll besides. Choose a sober,
honest, virtuous, industrious man, who
is faithful to his religious duties, and
YOU viii have for husband gem
tleman of the best kind, one who will
do right by you in sunshine and shade,
in sickness or health until death parts
Won
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

In a letter from Hon. Mrs. Perry, Castle Gray,
Limerick, Ireland, Browns Bronchial Troches
are thus referred to: 'fHaving brought your
Bronchial Torches with me when | came to
reside here, | found that after ] had given them
away to those | considered required them. The
poor people will walk for miles to get lew.
For Coughs, Colds, and throat Diseases they
have no equal. Sold only in boxes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
Columbia River cannery .

Mr.. George Home, one of the largest Gamers
of fish, on Columbia River, Oregon, says that
he suffered with rheumatism for seven years,
having spent six months at Arkansas Hot
Springs and at Paso Robes Springs, Cal,
four months in every year, without benefit
Finally he tried St Jacobs Oil, the great pain
cure. and in short time all stiffness and sore
ness of the joints disappeared
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
By direction of the president, Capt Charlie

BY direction of the president, Capt Charles
B. Bayard, Ninety-eight cavalry, was dismissed
from the army for conduct unbecoming an Of
ficer and gentleman. Leave of absence has
been granted Mai. Charles G. Byrne, surgeon.
Second Lieut. William A. Skunk, Eight cavalry,
has been ordered to conduct recruits from New
York to San Antonio, Tex The resignation of
Capt Logan, Fourth class, United States acad-
envy, has been accepted by the secretary of
war. Cadet Logan is the son of Senator Logan
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

We especially invite a trial by all those suffer-
ers from Kidney and Liver complaints who have
failed to obtain relief from other remedies and
from doctors. Natures great remedy, Kidney
wort has effected cures in many obstinate cases.
It acts at once on the Kidneys, Liver and bow
els, cleansing the system ofall poisonous humors
and restoring healthy condition OF those i'm
portant organs. Do not be discouraged but try
If
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
Young Menl-Read This.

THE VoLTAIc BFLT Co., of Marshall, Mich,
offer to send their celebrated ELECTRO Vol
TAIG BELT and other ELECTRIC APPLIANCES on
trial for thirty days, to men young or old
afflicted with nervous debility, loss of vitality
and all kindred troubles Also for rheuma-
tism, neuralgia, paralysis, and many other
diseases Complete restoration to health, Wig
or and manhood guaranteed No risk is IN
CURED as thirty days trial is allowed. Write
them at once for illustrated pamphlet free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
According to the annual report of the cor

According to the annual report of the COM
missioner of pensions, the United States has
322 756 pensioners costing in the aggregate
S34, 456 600 annually. Since 1861 the govern
ment has paid out for this purpose total of
nearly s679, 100000 The commissioner rec
ommends further legislation removing re-
strictions from thousands who are now prevent
ed from making claim.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
Dr.. SpiinnGyI'

Treat all Chronic and Nervous Diseases. Young men
who may be suffering with Weakness Nervous Debility
Dependency Aversion to Society, Kidney troubles or
any similar diseases. here ind safe and speedy
cure There arc many of the age Of thirty to sixty who
are often troubled with uncomfortable symptoms 40.
eompanied by weakening OF the system IN manner ne
patient cannot account for Examination reveals he
fact that the patients system is undergoing depletion
which rapidly exhausts every vital function There are
many men who die OF this difficulty, ignorant OF the
cause. The doctor WIN guarantee cure in all such
cases, and healthy restoration. Pamphlet with ttll
particulars free any address, Call on address
bR. SPINNEY g. CO, 81 S. Thrdst, Minneapolis, Ninn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

The Washington monument on Wednesday
last reached greater height than that of any
structure in the world, being $40 feet and 1o
inches above the floor OF the monument The
next highest structure is the spire of the Col
ogne cathedral, which towers 5I5 feet above
the floor of the building. 1t viii take twenty
five days to complete the monument The
capstone has been completed several days.
Scores Of people go daily and mount this stone
in order to say they stood on the cap of the
monument The monument viii be dedicated
Feb -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

PURE COP LIVER On. made from selected livers,
on the searshore, by CAswELL. HAZARD d Co,
New York 1t is absolutely pure and sweet.
Patients who have once taken it prefer it to all
others. Physicians have decided it superior to
any of the other oils in market
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

WHITE BEAVER, (oR FRANK PowEII4) 1t is
said on good authority that White Beaver Of La
Crosse, Wis, has successfully treated more
cases of female complaints and diseases arising
from the secret vices of the young than any
other doctor in the northwest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

Rev. F. A Wood, d. D., regent of South
western University of Georgetown, Tex, died
at Waco, Texas, while attending the sessions
of the Northwest Texas Methodist conference
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
We aeoidenlly overheard the folIoy

We accidently overheard the following
dialogue on the street yesterday:
Jones' Smith, why don't You stop that dis
gushing hawking and splitting?
Smith How can L You know am a mar
tyr to catarrh.
j. Do as / did / had the disease in its
worst form but / am well now.
S. What did you do for it,
]. used n. sages Catarrh Remedy. 1t
jared me and ii will cure you.
S. 7'vo heard Of it, anil by Jcve I'll try it
J. 90 So You'll find it st all the drug
stores in town
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
For snlo hr ami Medinine nealers.

An Invaluable Remedy except those
who have suffered all the horrors of Dyspepsia,
can fully appreciate the value and efficacy OF
Perry Davis Pain Killer, a sovereign remedy
for this distressing disease in all its forms is
used internally and externally, test its virtues.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

Ladies' attention. In the Diamond Dyes more
coloring is given than in any known dyes, and
they give faster and more brilliant colors
Toe at all druggists. Everybody praises them.
Wells, Richardson & Co., Burlington, VT.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

The hot-water cure has become craze. A
New York druggist claims that he has 5000
disciples now swallowing tumberfulls before
breakfast
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

A Perfect Remedy for all abrasions of the skin
and all diseases of the feet of Horses and cattle. Inva
liable to stockmen. Coles Veterinary Csrbosalye In
Cole & Co., Props, Black River Falls. Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

tentfn Montreal, and typhoid prevails also.
Doctors attribute both epidemics to defective
CITY drainage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

The advertisements of furnished houses to
let in a Washington paper indicate that the low
est price desirable house can be procured
for Is SIS a month; the highest is 81, -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
A Special Invitation

William Johnson of West Virginia has eloped
with his pretty foster mother, who is the wife
of Lewis G. Cole, a wealthy farmer,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

The gray and bad no more shall grieve.
The signs of coming age,
For Carboline can both retrievs
And fullest griefs assuage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

Frank Chanfrau bequeathed his house and
three farms at Long Branch to his wife, Mrs.
Henrietta Chanfrau.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

DR. Dewey Drake who died at Arlington, S.
c. aged seventy-two years, was one of the
most noted duellsts Of the South, and had
killed four of his adversaries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

The defeat of Richelieu Robinson and Con
grsssman Finerty leaves Ireland without sin
gle representative in the lower house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

DR. J. W. Hamilton of Merrillan, Wis, says
Ihave sold Warmers White Wine Tar Syrup for
years. 1t is the best cough medicine in the
world and has no equal for asthma.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

CHAPPED HANDS FACE PIMPLEs, and rough
Skin cured by using JUMPER TAR SOAP, made by
CAswELL, HAZARD & CO., New York.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
The 3 est in the World.

The governor general has refused to inter
fere in the case of Mrs Boutel, the Murray (Ont }
murderess, who will be hanged the Goth
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
Carbolines.

Fire at Eufals, Ala, destroyed eight or ten
stores with goods and 200 bales of cotton Loss,
s25. COO
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

Edward J. Rowe chairman Of the Irish
American Independents of New York city, says
80, 600 of his countrymen voted for Blaine in
the metropolis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

'sRough on Coughs, Troches, 15c; Liquid, 25c;
for Coughs, Colds, Sore Throat, Roarseness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

At Austin, Tex, the negroes sought out their
old masters for information as to the meaning
of the Democratic triumph, and were speedily
relieved of any fears.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

Nilsson briggs, king of the counterfeiters,
has just completed fifteen years term of SER
vice at Joliet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
rr.--.,.,. D.. ..,,,, - =.

J. s. Barnes and Paddy Norton have ar
ranged for Thanksgiving prize fight near St
paT1l
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

Rough on pain. Quick cure, Cramps, Neuralgia
Rheumatism, Aches, Palms. Sprains, Headache.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

Colds. fevers and infammations broken up
BY DR. Pierce's Extract of Smart Weed
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

The total membership of the African Metho-
dist Episcopal church is 405,000
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

Secretary Lincoln advises the president that
Swaim's objections to court NATAL are unten-
able.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

All English statistician maintains
that the daily increase Of wealth in the
United States is upward of $25, 900, 000
or about 1886, 900, 600 year, which is
one-third as much as the increase in
wealth of the whole of the rest Of the
world England, whose increase in
wealth is next to our own, makes only
a profit on all her business of $500, 900, :
900 year, or but little over third
of orr own.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

Singing Irritation, Inflammation, all Kidney &
Urinary Compl 'nts, cured / ys.Buchu- Paiba Isl.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

Nervous Weakness, Dyspepsia, Sexual Debil-
ity, cured by 'Wells Health Remover" 81.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

In Vermont drinking men use litho-
graphic prescriptions for cocktails.
They read as follows: "R. -Spir. Fru-
menti. 2 f. oz.--Ext. Angos- / dr.
Syr Simp. l q. or" They are put up
by druggists. who charge from 20 to so
cents prescription.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

Hostetter's Ston-
ach Bitter is a fine
blood depureni. ara
tional catllartic. and
q superb snti bilious
specific. ltrallies the
failing energies OF
the tsebilitated. and
checks premature de-
cay. Fever and agie,
bilious remittent
dyspepsia and bowel
c 0 IN plai n t S are
among the evils
which 1t entirely re
moves. In tropical
countries where the
liver and bowels are
organs most unfagor-
ably affected by the
combined iilfluerce
Of climate. dict and
water, it is a very
necessary safeguard.
Fer sale b- ali Drug
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20
CHRISTMAS BIETHDAT AM

ard varieties Send 10c. for small zoe. for large
sample Of Frlnged Christmas Cards. Large holiday
catalogue free. Il n. BROOKS Co. Springfield o
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"see What Cutlcura Does for Me-"

TNFANTILE and Birth Humors, Mix Crust,
4 Scaled Head, Eezemas, and every form Of
Itching, Scaly Pimply. Scrofulous and inherited
Diseases of the Blood. Skin aud Scalp, with Loss OF
Hair, cured by the CUTIGURA REMEDIES ABSOLUTELY
oare and safe. Cuticura the great skin Cure. 80
cts: Cuticura Soap, an exquisite Skin Beautiieg
and only Medicinal Baby Soap, % cts and Cutcura
Resolyent, the new Blood Purifier, 81. sold by
druggists Potter Drug and Chemical Co., Boston.
e. send for '.How to Cure skin Diseases"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1884-11-20

very rueful countenance.
'The letter IS not to be found any,
where. Those idiots at the office must
have mislaid it,"
COR else it miscarried," suggested
Sam, with an exasperating grin.
"But l said l received it! Now, what
am to do? What is it I'm supposed to
have ordered? 1t might be anything,
from wall paper or curtains to a pair of
gloves or a drawing room sofa," ex-
claimed Mr.. Battledore, quite tragi-
cally.
ut is certainly awkward; but if 1
were you should pretend to forget all
about the thing when next we go down.
Ten to one your wife will then mention
what it is, said Sam, in his confident
way.
Poor Mr.. Battledore plucked up
heart little at this suggestion, but he
continued TO grow more and more I'M
easy, especially after receiving a post
card from his wife a day or two later,
enjoining him to remember her COM
mission, and TO bring it down with him
on Saturday, without fail-the last two
words being literally UNDERSIGNED.
"How can pretend I've forgotten it
after that ?" said Mr.. Battledore, pee
yishly, as he threw the post card on the
table.
''You will have to. It's your only
chance" said Sam, looking quite seri-
Gus.
why couldn't she have mentioned
the article, instead of saying it p ex-
claimed Mr.. Battledore, tearing the
card viciously into small pieces.
III tell you what. old fellow. /
shall take Mrs. n. bracelet or some
thing when we go down on Saturday, >
said Sam thoughtfully. IF there
should be a row, it won't do any harm.
and it may enable me to assist you to
ascertain what you wish to know
Mr.. Battledore's apprehensions
reached to dangerous pitch when his
friend announced his intention Of adopt
ing such q precaution. But . little
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Plateau gazette and east Tennessee news. (Rugby, Tenn.) 1883-1884, 1884-05-08

The PLATEAU GAZETTE has no
patent outside or inside, but is all
set up and printed in Rugby, and,
for its size, contains more local and
general news, and original work than
any other paper in Tennessee. Be-
ing printed, too, from good type, and
upon good paper, with good ink, it
can be read when you get it, which
is saying a good deal more than can
be said of many papers in the State.
1t is also trying to do good work
for the Plateau, and should have a
good support. Let us see your good
works by liberal subscriptions.