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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-01

Mr.. Hampton rejoices in the acqui-
sition of fine little son.
Mr.. Hill, of Olivet, has returned
from California where he had intended
residing. ''There is no place like =
Pierce county.
Services at the Gilman church next
Sunday. Mrs. Martin Hammer will
then have her baby baptized. 1t is a
handsome one.
Olaf FOrseth has returned to Gilman
to live. Last Friday he became the
happy father of another son.
The remains of our neighbor, George
Selvig, were inferred Oct. 30th in the
cemetery of the Gilman Lutheran
church He died last Saturday. His
age was about "a years, and he has
been suffering severely ever since last
March. He was genial and upright
in character, and it is with deep re-
greet that we see him borne from our
midst. His father who is now almost
alone in the world has our sympathy.
NJ. L, NJ.
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The Prospect.


readers again the most vigorously
fought campaign of the history of the
nation will be over Both parties
claim to be confident. Basing our
conclusions upon such light as We get
from candid and conservative sources,
we venture to express our own esti-
mates and expectations. Our readers
know that we never prostitute the
paper making incorporate claims, or
criticism upon opponents.
The northern states that voted for
Mr.. Cleveland four years ago were
New York, New Jersey, Connecticut
and Indiana. We think New jersey
essentially certain for Cleveland, al
though the Republicans have hope of
it. Connecticut is very close. 1t
gave Cleveland four years ago 1900
majority. The state is small and in
New England voters are more stable
than in the west. The tariff discus
sion has helped us there, the evil ser
vice reformers have dropped Mr..
Cleveland, altogether making, we
think, enough change TO make the
chances in our favor. In Indiana
there has been teeth.and -toe.nail
fight over every inch of the state.
Both sides claim the state. We think
the battle will prove as near "A draw
as state campaign ever got. New
York is the battle field of the ele-
ments." Four years ago it gave Cleye-
land 100 plurality. Outside of New
York City the Republicans have made
magnificent gains. The slums of the
city are going to vote the Democratic
ticket in swarms. GOV. ID. B. Hill is
running for reelection and is ire
mendous campaigner. lie will work
the saloons and brothels as they never
were worked before. The Republican
National Committee have organized
detective agencies to detect frauds,
and unless there is wholesale rioting
and driving Republicans away who
Will be stationed to watch the polls,
where the Democrats run their i'm
ported and repeating voters, the vote
of that city Will not overcome the rest
of the state. The Democrats claim a
chance in Michigan, and the Republi-
cans in West Virginia. We think
both will vote as in 81. The Demo
Gratis to win must have New York,
and with it Indiana, or New Jersey
and Connecticut.
This State is "0ld Reliable" She
will increase the Republic An majority
of four years ago.
Mr.. Haugen, too, is solid. Eat
Claire. where they kicked on him be-
fore, is 0. X. Except some influence
for DR.. johnson, Mr.. Haugen is quite
up to his ticket.
Mr.. Taylor is certain of election to
the state Senate. There is no boom
for Mr.. Putnam. However, hired
heelers will be at the polls of every
precinct peddling split tickets for him,
and Mr.. Taylor Will as a matter of
course be cut into somewhat.
Oar county ticket viii be elected
foOm to izzGrd.
1t is probable that the Republican
that votes the straight ticket, in this
county this election lCiH see erery man
"a rotes for elected. from Prssiden; "a
/ C0uHiy Coroner.
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A stock company has been organ
lied to run telephone line between
this place and WoOdville.
Ed. Hawn has moved into his resi-
dence here, and is shipping his lumber
to Woodville preparatory to laying in
large stock of logs the coming win
ter
Chas. Ridout is making prepare
tions to fill his yard with bolts for the
coming years cutting.
Our shoemaker seems to be kept
very busy repairing footwear and har-
neSSeS.
The cheese factory which has been
doing a thriving business during the
summer, closed recently with large
stock OIL hand.
Chas. O'Connor has obtained water
in his new well at depth of about
40 tt.
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There were not many at the Demo-
cratic meeting Saturday night on ac-
count of tn roads being so muddy.
Mr.. Smith preached an excellent
sermon to full church Sunday last.
Lars Larson. who has been thresh.
ing out in Dakota this fall, is expected
home this week.
Miss Julia Whelem is home. We
are glad to have her with us again.
Miss Silver. who is teaching the
New Centerville school, is we'll liked.
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Burnie Thompson and Nike McCue
are home from Dakota.
Miss stella Clarke, of Beldenville.
is working for Mr.. Rockwell.
Ebb. Eastman and Rily Vanderford
have built new houses this fall. Mr..
E. has moved into his.
1t has been decl led to have Mr..
Thomas preach in our school house
every two weeks.
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@-s-~

The cry of the free traders is that
everything is cheaper in free-trade
England than here. and that the same
policy would make clothing aud man
ufactured articles cheaper for our
worbing men. Why, then, have 1885,
pa emigrants come from Great Brit
ain to this country since last New
Years dayl If living is cheaper there
than here, should not people 60 from
this country to England. T'ofedo
Blade.
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Work on the pier is nearly COM
pleted.
Mr.. Sahlstrom has exchanged most
of his property here for a house aud
lot in Minneapolis.
Two hotels are in full blast now in
this town. and a person alighting here
from any of the trains IS liable to be
taken, unless be is pretty wary.
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pdIloiS Ola Flludy afternoon, Nov. "a
! at $3.50 o'clock. Let all friends Of the
cause meet with us.
The farewell reception, in honor OF
Mrs. Jennie f. Rhodes, given 10y the
W. c. T. U. on Thursday evening, Oct.
25th, at the residence of Mrs. ". Ii.
Sanders0n. was an event of unusual
interest TO the Union and was partici-
pated in 10y a large majority of the
members. For the benefit of the few
absent ones, together with the many
friends of our .'hohored cO-workers, -
we briefly recount the salient features
of the occasion
Promptly at the hour appointed for
the reception the guests began to as
semble, aud within an hour the spac-
ions parlors of the hostess were com
fortahly filed viii ladies' conspicuous
for their white ribbons, all ready to
do homage TO the ''honored guest
homage wolthily bestowed upon our
"loyal and true secretary of over
seven years.
Many God bless you" was ex-
pressed verbally or in the fervent
grasp of the hand.
At half past eight refreshments
were served, after which the ladies
were requested to stand and partici-
pate in a W. G. 4. U. game called
''give and take" in which Mrs. w.
w. Thayer would take the initiative.
The following original presentation
speech, made in Mrs. Thayer's usual
pleasing and impressive manner,
speaks for itself:
There are people who are in their
own nature, friends. Sometimes, cer-
tain things like the Free Mason sign
or the badge OF the w. G. I. U. reveal
them to each
II las been said, that true friend
ship is like phosphorescent light, it
shines brightest when al around is
dark. hut tonight the friendship that
CLOVIS and brightens each heart is ris-
IDLE without the darkness.
1t Is a saying that ore old friend is
worth two new ones, also, that a
friend worth having is not made, but
grows, like Topsy in the nOvel,--so
o,,r Joor friayd ssorouod -
Mrs. Rhodes, Emerson has said,
that mere costljness does not consti-
tute the soul of gift, it is the kind
feeling, or friendship which it mani
tests, which gives to it its value. In
behalf of this Union l bring to you
this little gift, not from its intrinsic
worth but for the love we bear you,
that finds but feeble EXPIRE ssion in
this memento.
AS we are soon to separate, we
trust this will daily bring to you pleas.
ant recollections Of your labors in con.
nection with this Union.
Though absent from US, ouI
thoughts will be often with you, and
may the thoughts which fill your
mind when musihg upon the days OF
''old lang syne," be happy ones.
Take it from your loving sisters to
your new home, and with it our heart
felt interest for your future welfare.
May the blessings of our kind Father
follow you"
1t was evident that the surprise was
complete, as all who witnessed the
scene can testify,-but for the mo.
ment some of US questioned whether
such a surprise was the kindest evi.
dence Oh our part of the great respect
and admiration we entertain for our
sister, Nevertheless, the mastery was
soon gained, and Mrs. Rhodes respond
ed effectively and feelingly, as is heI
wont. Kind greetings were then ex-
changed and the company dispersed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-01

a ten pound girl at Jerome Engle's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Craig, of Rock Elm.
visited at Mr.. Powers the past week.
Martin Bundle, Of Red Wing. has
been visiting his brother, /. Bundle.
w. j. Perry lost colt Wednesday.
Mr.. Kane. the blind orator. deliver.
ed a lecture in the school house Fri.
day evening.
John Engle is home again.
Mr.. Henry Brackin. of Clifton, and
Mrs. Nancy McCollum, Of 0ttman,
were married Tuesday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-01

There appeared in the Journal of
last week the following:
MIR. Putnam is travelling through
the towns of this county and st. Croix
and soliciting votes fer Senator upon
the ground that he is the especial
friend and champion of the poor man,
particularly the farmers. Now the
JOURNAL would like TO ask Mr.. Putnam
what he has ever done to prove his
pretensions! What did he do when he
was in the legislaturei Does he not
sell flour here at home at a higher
price than he sells it for at places far
distant from homei Does he not be-
long. or has he not belonged to "A mil
ler's Association, OF so-called Flour
Trust" the only object of which is to
control the prices of wheat and flour,
thus preventing Legitimate COMPETE
ton, Tobhing the customers to whom
he sells flour and the farmers of whom
he buys wheat These columns are
open to Mr.. Putnam to make explain
atiOns or denials. Let us know just
where his Friendship for the farmer"
comes in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-11-01
The ROYAL ROUTE.
lineage. 1t. Paul, HinneaPoIi> Il Omaha
Chicago & Northwestern Rvs.

Oilers the best service. and makes the
fastest time of any line between >t- Paul
and Chicago and between ~. Paul. Sioux
city, Omaha. pcS Moiues and Kansas
Citv. All trains CARRYING through sleep
crs ami making close connection Jt Omaha
ami Kansas Cjtv for California points.
This Is tine short line to Chicago, no
change If cars and all classes Of tickets
honnrei Two trains a day each way
with finest Pull iJn sleepeTs and most
modern DINING rs. on which every deli
Ctcy If the season may he obtained AT a
moderate price These dining ears are a
special feature IF the Royal Route, and
Tor liberal service and comfort are I'M
cIuaird hv ans ia the world.
For Duluth Ashland aud all Lake SUI
pcrIDr points. take lhiS route from 81
Paul. Minneapolis. Eau Claire, and all
stations last or south PaTioT cars ON
ddv trains. through sIeepers ON night
trains CiuSe connection at Ashland with
MIS-. * ". trains FOR the iron mines.
Bug your tickets over the Chicago, Il
Paul. Minneapolis * Omaha Railway.
and YOU viii never travel bv any Othe-
line.
Tickets for sale by ali ticket agents.
For time tables and other information
apply 10
T. W TEAsDALE. GenI Pass. Agent.
J MCCULLOUGH Mn WHEELER,
Asst t--u Pass Aet. Iravtl & Pass. Ast.
sT.FAUI. NINN.. and
F. L. C0LGROVE, Agent,
River Falls. Wis.
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Sick headache, wind on the stomach,
biliousness, nausea, are promptly and
aggreeably banished by Dr.. j. Ii. Nc
Leans Little Liver and Kidney Pill
lets. 25c. vial, at J. A. McMur-
pheY,s drug store.
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COUNTY TICKET.

SO0lN AASANE
For Sheriff
II. 5. robson.
For County Clerk
J. b. JENSON.
For County Treasurer
J. :. ROUNCE.
For Register of Deeds
FRED ID. LORD,
For District Attorney
A. COMBACkER.
For Clerk Of the Court
:. COOKE.
For County surveyor
b. Il. EATON.
For Coroner
J. :. COPLEI.
For County superintendent ofSchools-
c. J. BREWER.
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very kespectiuIIy,
j. ID. PUTNAM.

am not working for votes. de.
test the begging and button-hOling
methods so persistently practiced by
my opponent. l am working for the
Republican ticket and not for myself.
never made the threat mentioned.
Iuever told G. L. Taylor nor anybody
else that Hon. IL. B. Warner had be-
come a drunkard or was politically
dead.
never robbed the people of Pierce
Co. of cent.
deny that the price of wood was
advanced on account of snow block
ade. The prices were just the same as
at other places, although was III Cal
ifornia and had nothing hatover to
do with them.
never sent silk dress to any of
my relatives or to anybody else that
did not pay duty. My family do not
send to Paris for their shoes, although
/ have some sent me from Marseilles
after l came home, but they paid the
regular duty.
Every charge made by Mr.. Putnam
is false one.
Why does he not appear III print
with some of the other charges he is
making and the ridiculous promises
he makes to try and deceive people in
to voting for him. Mr.. Putnam's love
for the dear people may be great, but
he ought to let them find it out by his
acts rather than by his promises.
Truly Yours,
Ill A. TAYInR
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have fixed prices, and cut off competi.
tion! This in the political parlance of
the day is called trust, method
of oppression that has sprung up in the
country of late, and has awakened
more nse of wrong among the people
than all the monopoly against which
they had before struggled.
One of the leading Democrats of
River Falls was heard few days ago
to say that 1--WE had one of the very
meanest trusts right here In the city
that there was in the country" But
Mr.. Putnam says "he does not now
nor never did belong to Flour Trust
or Millers' Association for the purpose
Of robbing his customers. Nobody
supposed that was his purpose. His
purpose was to get the advantage of
the combination, and make himself
rich, and this regardless of the fact
that it was "robbing his customers. "
And by the way, for the benefit of
those who may not be informed, we
mention the fact that in Minnesota
where this association mainly operat-
ed. every man belonging to il, or under
its influence, has for years been politi-
cally damned.
That portion of Mr.. Putnam's letter
asking information concerning the
record, ETC., of his opponent, has
been referred to Mr.. Taylor, and his
reply will be found below.
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STATE TICKET.

For Governor
WILLIAM ID. HOARD.
For Lieutenant Governor
GEORGE w. RYLAND.
For Secretary Of State
ERNST q. TIMME.
FJr State Treasurer
HENRY b. IIARSHAW.
For Attorney General
CHARLES T.. ESTABROOk.
For State Superintendent
JESSE Il. THAYER.
For Railroad Commissioned
ALLEY PETERSON.
For Commissioner of Insurance
PHILIP CHEEK. JR.
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To which he now answers:
Editor Of liver Fails Journal:

Editor Of liver Fails Journal
In your issue of Oct. %. you say:
"Mr. Putnam is travelling through the
towns of this county and st. Croix,
and soliciting votes for senator upon
the ground that he is the especial
friend and champion of the poor man,
particularly the farmer. Now the
Journal would like to ask Mr.. Putnam
what he has ever done to prove his
pretentions. What did he do when he
was in the legislature!' | will let
Prof. Henry. of the agricultural ex-
pertinent station of the University of
Wisconsin, answer those questions in
the following letter which will ex.
plain itself.
MADISON, WIS. Sept. II, lsSI.-H. c. Halver-
son, FL Paso, Pierce Co., Wis. DEAR SIR: l can
not tell You how MI J. d. Putnam voted on all
bills when in the last assembly, but so far as
know he was all right and voted for the farmers
interests. lie was about the best friend had.
SO yOu may know what l think of him. He
stood very high as a legislator. | write the
above not from political standpoint but that Of
a person who is Watching Wisconsius agricul-
tural interests the best he can regardless of
politics. am sorry l could not reply earlier,
but was away from home. Most Respectfully,
w. A. HENRY.
No man in this state is more deeply
interested in the farmers prosperity
than Prof. Henry, he is well known to
the people of this Dist. and no higher
commentator could be given.
Our prices on flour to the consumer
are the same to every man, woman
and child far and near. We do not
now nor never did "belong to a flour
trust or Millers' association for the
purpose of robbing our customers. "
The farmers, themselves, by hundreds
will tell you "wheTe the friendship
comes in.'
Having answered your questions |
would like information concerning the
record and present position of my OPP.
ponent, Mr.. III. a. Taylor. Mr.. Tay.
Tor pretends that he is not asking for
votes. will he deny that he threatened
to cause the removal of young man
from his clerkship, in the land office
at Madison, if said young mans faith
er did not fall into line and support
Mr.. Taylor! Did he not tell Mr.. G. L.
Taylor in the Merchants Hotel at st.
Paul that Hon. Hans Warner had be-
come such a drunkaTd that he was po-
litically dead! Was not Mr.. Taylor
concerned in a certain transaction by
which the people of Pierce Co. were
robbed OF several thousand dollars in
tax certificate deal! Can he deny that
during the snow blockade of last win
ter, he nearly doubled the price OF
slab wood to the working men of
Hudson!
Did not this same defender Of high
and unequal taxes, during his consul
ship at Marseilles send several of his
relatives silk dresses, cut and sewed
just enough to escape payment of tar
if duties! And why do his family
still send to Paris for their shoes!
There are many other points con
nected with MIR. TaylOr's past career
upon which the people of Pierce coun-
ty would like information, but we hes
itate to use more of your valuable
space which you so kindly rendered us.
Very Respectfully,
j. d. PUTNAM
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Lodges.

UaIon lodge No 50. 4. O. U.w.
lTrl-etiuEeve tirst and third Thursday
cr-uIllE Of each MONTH Al members should be
present at the urst meeting every month.
~. 4. BCESEIT, ". n.
g. r. BURNETT, Recorder.
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Mr.. Putnam and the Millers Associa-
ton, Eft Cetera.
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The regular meeting Of the W. c.
T. Y. will be held in the VI. f. Church
parlors On Friday afternoon, Nov. I'd.
at $3.50 o'clock. Let all friends Of the
cause meet with MS.
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CONGRESSIONAL.
For Congressman. Sth District
NILS =. HAUGEN.
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Temperance.
CONDUCTED BY TnE. Nv. c. I. U.

"For God and Home and Natire Land"
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LEGISLATIVE.

LEGISLATIVE.
For State Senator
HORACE \. TAYLOR.
For Member Of Assembly
DANIEL J. DILL.
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Republican Ticket.

1st District. C. y. PALMER.
"a ALLEN +. HARDWOOD.
Sd A. c. DODGE.
an JULIUS GOLDSCHMIDT.
5th JOHN RUCH.
9th ALBERT F. HILL.
eth OSCAR 7. TEMPLE
Sth CURRIE G.. BELL
ah JOHN FINNEY.
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p,1tfeSes-t1ail the prIncip pal points in the
El --i states for sale.
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EDITOR JOURNAL: l have been hand.
ed a proof sheet of the following
which | am informed is to appear in
the River Falls papers:

would like Information concerning the re-
cord and present position of my opponent Mr.
IL. A. TAYLOR. Mr. Taylor pretends that he is
not ASKING for votes, will he deny That he threat
ened 20 cause the removal of a young man from
his clerkship, in the land Office az Madison if
said young mans father did not fall into line
and support Mr. Taylor Did he not tell Mr.. c.
l. Taylor III the Merchants Hotel at st. Paul
that Hon. Hans Warner had become such Il
drunkard that he was politically dead? Was
not Mr.. Taylor concerned in certain transac-
ton by which the people Of Pierce Co. were rob
bed of several thousand dollars in tax ceTtiii-
cate deal2 Can he deny that during the snow
blockade Of last winter, he nearly doubled the
price Of slab wood to the working men Of Hud-
SOM
Did nc this same defender Of high and un-
equal tax Is, during his c0nsulshtp al Marseillcs
send several Of his relatives silk dresses, cut and
sewed Just enough TO escape payment of tariff
duties? And why do his family still send to
Paris for their shoes
There are many other points connected with
Mr.. Taylors past career upon which the people
Of Pierce Co. would like information, but we
hesitate to use more Of your valuable space
which you so kindly rendered us.
Very Respectfully
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MADISON, WIS. Sept. II, lsS1.-H. c. Halver-
son, FL Paso, Pierce Co., Wis. DEAR SIR. l can
not tell You how MI J. d. Putnam voted on all
bills when in the last assembly, but far as
know he was all right and voted for the farmers
interests. lie was about the best friend had.
SO you may know what l think of him. He
stood very high as a legislator. l write the
above not from political standpoint but that Of
person who is watching Wisconsins agricul-
tural interests the best he can regardless of
politics. / am sorry l could not reply earlier.
but was away from home. Most Respectfully,
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There appeared in the Journal of
last week the following:
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