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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23
Council Proceedings.
River Falls. Feb. is.

hlNoI EdIlS, ISD. To-
Council met at 1870 P. NJ. Present,
Mayor Ballard, Aldermen Pratt, Fos-
ter and Lien.
The following bills were approved
and allowed:
Burnett & Grim, spikes and rods for bridge, S. 50
Carroll Bros. kerosene, etc................. 3l5
F. A. Howe, draying and hauling engine. 200
NJ. c. Pierce pauper aid....................2 $500
Everett L. Dodge, cleaning engine ......... 2o0
W. s. Armstrong wood for lock-up......... 2.4O
Smith & Vannatta, legal servicess.......... 200
Adjourned.
The people of Dakota are much dis
turbed over the exaggerated reports
of the number of deaths in that ter
ritory caused by the extreme cold
weather. Measures will be taken to
obtain the exact number of deaths
caused by the cold weather. These
statements will be authenticated show
ing the gross perversion of the truth
by the newspapers. It is stated that
the most extraordinary storm known
in the northwest came on a sudden on
warm, thawing day. When the peo-
pie were out on their farms, and with.
out heavy winter clothing. They
were thus enveloped in terrific storm
of sleet and icy PARTICLES, with no i'm.
mediate shelter at hand.
SHILOH'S VITALIZER is what you
need for Constipation, Loss of Appe-
lite, Dizziness, and all symptoms of
Dyspepsia. Price 10 and rs cents per
bottle. For sale by j. A. McMurphey,
Phoenix Drug Store, River Falls.
There is in the March number of
the Atlantic Monthly that happy COM
mingling of light literature with arti-
cles of serious purpose and enduring
value for which this vigorous maya
zine is justly celebrated. Perhaps
nothing in the number will attract
more notice-certainly nothing could
be more welcome news to the literary
world-than the statement which is
made in ''0ver the Teacups,'' by DR..
Oliver Wendell Holmes, that the gem
ial "AutOcrat," not content with
breakfast-table triumphs, purposes to
extend his conquest over the supper
table, as well. In this article, DR..
Holmes unconsciously refutes the
charge that old age is given to ultra
conservatism, and physicians of all
ages to dogmatism, by confessing that
with regard to certain physical phe-
nomena, we know really nothing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

CLoAKs AND WRAPs.--0ur final an
nouncement this season: We will
shortly wind up the sales of these
goods as a great many numbers are
out. and those who contemplate buy
ing will do well to call and select one
now as almost your own price will take
one. / am determined to close out my
entire line this month. Prices way
below manufacturers cost.
II. j. BURHYTE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

The Standard Atlas of the World
given free by The st. Paul Pioneer
Press Co. to every subscriber to The
Daily and Sunday Pioneer Press who
sends SO for a years subscription in
advance, with 80 cents extra for post
age on the Atlas-is a most beautiful
work, and cannot be bought in any
market for less than $3.50 net.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

The Journal gratefully acknowl-
edges a call on Thursday last from a
dozen of our lady citizens. Their mis-
sion was more particularly to witness
the operation of our large power press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23
HOTELS.

II ETH HOUSE,
IN J. .. KEITH, PROPRIETOR,
Ellsworth, Wis.
Persons visiting Ellsworth viii find this
q pleasant place to stop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

f. j. Burhyte has just received.
from the east, the finest stock of mems
and boys clothing, that ever was
shown in River Falls. Call and ex.
anime his stock and prices before
going elsewhere.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23
EOREST HOUSE.

EOREST HOUSE,
Il joseph GRAF, PROPRIETOR,
Ellsworth, Wis.
Flrst-class in every respect. No better
in the Valley. Particular attention given
TO the accommodation Of Commercial
Travellers. Good stabling with
the house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23
H.IRDW.IRE.
BOOK STORES.

II EVINGS SISTERS,
IL River Falls, Wis.
Keep a Book Store, embracing SchOO
and Miscellaneous Books, Periodicals
Magazines, Curtains and Curtain Fixtures
Wall Paper, Fancy Goods, and a full line
of Stationery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

SHILOH'S VITALIzER is what you
need for Constipation, Loss of Appe
lite, Dizziness, and all symptoms OF
Dyspepsia. Price 10 and rs cents pei
bottle. For sale by j. A. McMurphey,
Phoenix Drug Store, River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

NN@O~> of the good ng- { this
MNNNE.N life are :
alone on account of Dys- Ia. Ackers
Dyspepsia Tablets will cure Dyspepsia,
Indigestion and Constipation; sold on o
positive guarantee at % and 30 cents, By
A. J.McNurphey, Druggist, River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

We are highly pleased at the recep-
ton rendered our Dramatic Company
at the hands of the good people of Hud-
son and River Falls. Such cOrdiality
will not go unrewarded. Our neigh
bors won the heart Of each individual
player and made lasting friends of all
concerned, and in behalf of our COM
pany, The Republican offers sincere
thanks, and should occasion ever per-
nit, most hearty reciprocation. Such
favors are worth more than they cost.
-NesC Richmond Republican.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

A farmers meeting was held at
Opera Hall in this city last Saturday
afternoon for the purpose of arranging
for the Institute to be held in March.
G. V. Guy was called to the chair aud
L. Spalding was elected secretary. 1t
was decided to hold the Institute on
Thursday and Friday, March sth and
9th, 1883, and committees were ap-
pointed as follows: On program, l..
Spalding, @. V. Guy; music, w. p.
Marshall, j. w. Barrett; finance. L..
n. Chapman. A cordial invitation is
extended to all to attend the Institute,
and come prepared to take part in the
exercises and discussions, and help
make the meeting a grand success.
There was recently mailed to each
of the country editors of Minnesota a
request for statement of his prefer
ence for president. Answers were
printed from l43 editors. For presi-
dent the republican editors vote as
follows: Blaine, SO; Lincoln. q, Ali
son, ?; Sheridan, ?; Gresham, 8; Conk.
ling, /; Window, 8; Sherman, 0; For
aker, l.. The democratic press is
practically unanimous for Cleveland,
only three expressing preference for
any other candidate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

Mrs. M. Stillwell has returned focm
New Richmond, where she has spent
the past four months with relatives.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

Several of the young ladies of our
city. availing themselves of their leap
year privileges, took sundry of their
masculine friends to the entertain
ment at Opera Hall last evening and
thence escorted them to Thayer's
restaurant and treated them to oysters
and other delectable things. to the
intense delight of the aforesaid mas
culines. That's right, girls, ''do it
again.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

1t is the New South we hear about
most of the time nowadays. aud the
bit of the Old South sketched in
Harper's Magazine for March is there.
fore an agreeable variety. The title
of the article, written by Friedrich 5.
Daniel, is "A Visit to a Colonial Estate.
The plantation described lies be-
tween Richmond, Va, and the sea.
1t is owned by the Lee family, aud
abOunds in "reminiscences of Washing
ton and the Custises. Every patriot
loves to read of these things or
ought tO-especially at this time,
when Washington Birthday is so
recently passed. The description of
Washington's marriage festivities is
charming, and has a touch of poetry
about it. The numerous illustrations
are of the best quality.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

200 yards of English Broadeloth Suit
ings in the following new and desira-
BILE shades: Blue black, castor and
stone. These goods are fully so in.
wide and of very fine quality. Price,
81. so per yard, at Burhyte's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

The Fife and Drum Corps of the
Hudson City Guards are billed for an
entertainment at Opera Hall next Sat
urday evening. They present an en-
ticing program, and our people should
greet them with full house. Admis-
sion % cents.
CATARRH CURED, health and sweet
breath secured. by Shiloh's Catarrh
Remedy. Price so cents. Nasal In
jector free. For sale at Phoenix Drug
Store, River alls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

hINtI T ais, IrU. To-
Council met at 1870 P. NJ. Present,
Mayor Ballard, Aldermen Pratt, Fos-
ter and Lien.
The following bills were approved
and allowed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

Rev. Olympia Brown will lecture in
this city under the auspices of the W.
c. I. L. on Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings Lext.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

The first regular meeting of the
River Falls Prohibition Club will be
held at DR.. Ashley's Office, in Boxrod
block, on Monday evening next at
EIGHT o'clock
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

The River Falls fire company has
adopted as the name of their orgainza-
ton, '.PiOneer Fire Engine and Hook
and Ladder Company.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23
Advertised Letters.

LluVEI LIsCu bGLLEISs
L ETTERS rema lining in the Post-oflice at River
Il Falls Wis, for the week ending Feb. Is, 1SSs.
If not called for within thirty days they will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office at Washington:
GENTS.
Barnett, A. G. Olson, Oliver
Haun J. II. Peterson, S. c.
Schulir, d. II.
LADIES.
Hannah, Miss Maggie Hickock Miss Josephine
Il. MCGREGoR, NJ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

THoMAs-In this city, Feb. IS, 1855, to
Mr.. and Mrs. t. Cory Thomas. a son.
DANIELs.-In this city, Feb. Is, 1888, to
Mr.. and Mrs. T. III. Daniels a son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

l have just opened and placed on
sale the largest line of Hamburg Edges
Muslin and Swiss Embroideries and
Trainings. By far the most complete
and tasty line ever brought to this
city, and not at any time were en-
broideries offered at such figures. |
have every width and prices ranging
from &c. per yard and upward. Call
and see them at F. J. Burhyte's.
"Ye Ratchet Party" given last even.
ing in Opera Hall by the Y. w. C. T.
U. of our city was rendered in fine
shape to large and appreciative audi
ence. The ladies and also the young
gentlemen who are honorary members
of the Union were costumed in the
fashion of the time of Mrs. Martha
Washington and the Father of his
Country" and made quite an unique
and attractive appearance on the stage.
The music and various declarations
were well rendered, and great credit
is due Mrs. Weld and Miss Lille Farms.
worth who exerted themselves to the
utmost in the previous training of the
young ladies and gentlemen for their
respective parts. This first public en-.
tertainment given by the "Ys' has
made a very favorable impression and
we shall expect to hear from them
again anon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

David Rollins, who mas been a long
and patient sufferer, is said to be ~
ing at the point of death
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-02-23

a Convention of the Young Peoples
Society of Christian Endeavor for
Northwestern Wisconsin occurred in
our city last Thursday and Friday in
the Congregational church. over
forty delegates were present. repre-
senting Eau Claire, Chippewa Falls.
New Richmond, Durand, Hayward,
Roberts and Kinnickinnic, as well as
the societies Of the Methodist and Con-
gregational churches in River Falls.
A very appropriate address of wei,
come was given by o. G.. Hilliard.
The lecture on the evening of the 10Th
was by Rev. Mr.. Morse of Durand, and
that OF the following evening was by
Rev. Nh. Berle, of New Richmond.
The gathering was success in every
particular and the meetings were large
ly attended by our own citizens and
10y visitors other than delegates from
abroad. Rev. Mr.. Berle was elected
President, Mrs. Il. p. Weld Vice Pres
ident. and Miss Mary Downer Secretary.
The visiting delegates were entertain
ed right royalty by our citizens. and a
hearty resolution of thanks was passed
unanimously for the kindly hospital
lty. The next meeting of the conven-
ton will be held at Eau Claire some
time in July next.
David Rollins, who mas been a long
and patient sufferer, is said to be ~
ing at the point of death.
Rev. Olympia Brown will lecture in
this city under the auspices of the W.
C. I. L. on Tuesday and Wednesday
evenings Lext.
The River Falls fire company has
adopted as the name of their orgainza-
ton, '.PiOneer Fire Engine and Hook
and Ladder Company"
The first regular meeting of the
River Falls Prohibition Club will be
held at DR.. Ashley's Office, in Boxrod
block, on Monday evening next at
eight o'clock.
200 yards of English Broadcloth Suit
ings in the following new and desira-
BILE shades: Blue black, castor and
stone. These goods are fully 50 in.
wide and of very fine quality. Price,
Sl.50 per yard, at Burhyte's.
LosT.-0n the road between the
stone school-house in Mann Salley and
this city, striped shawl. The finder
viii be suitably rewarded oy returning
the same to Mrs. S. n. Eosenquist.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1888-05-18
Barlado or ChiIdhood's Fairiea.
whon the vino oolne. sool from the.arowl


When the wind comes cool from hedrowsy
west,
And the sun goes down, and tho shadows
die
And the sounds Of the day sre hushed to rest,
And the stars are liz in the deepening sky,
Then the trce-toads lift their fickeTing cry /,
And the cricketS chirrup their yirelays,
And think at the fash Of q FREELY
These are the fairies of childhood days.
Then the weird owl boots from her hollow
nest,
And heyies OF ohattering bats flit by,
And the frogs IN the moonlit marsh protest
While katy-dids bicker OH brHnchfs high;
And over the tree tops one may spy
The shimmering twnlele OF Bivel rays
And the woods awake, ana thc great pinea
"These are the fairies Of childhood days,
Then The whiPpoor-wills triple their stern
And the Ecuiprit fay" with tear in his
eye, ~
Ayers that the honest way Is the best
Confessing the fault that he can't denyl-
INVISIBLE legions of wee things lie
In the hollow hid where the cold stream
And leaves sing to leaves, as they peek and
"These are the fairies Of childhood days.
ENVOY.
Hol Robin Goodfellow, your cars awryl
And Katy-did, dear your cheeks are ablaze!
But only the Whispering winds reply
"lhese are the fairies of childhood days"
"A. II. A.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1888-05-18
origin OF nrInoe Pic.

A writer in the HHfde-AWdke saws
that it is to the Saxons that we are
indebted as the originators of mince
pie. Before their conversion to
Christianity they we're accustomed TO
make kind Of stew or porridge,
consisting of mixture Of everything
held sacred to their gods. as the flesh
of birds, animals. grains, and dried
herbs which had been gathered at the
full of the moon. Among these latter
were rosemary, penpyroyal. mint.
sage, and moley-the latter kind 81
wild garlic. This was partaken Of at
the sun festival or winter solstice
feast in honor Of Wooden. This por-
ridge was retained as Christmas
dish when the s0lstice feast was cele-
brated on the birthday Of our Lord
and called Christ's Mass.
Long afterward this mixture was
baked in crust and iocularly called a
Wooden Pie, whence. doubtless, came
the similar Warden Pie Of the north OF
England harvest festival,
With some Improvements In the way
of fruits and navors before nnlynnwn
the Wooden pie came to be, IN the Mid
die Ages, the great Christmas pie ceIe-
brated IN English song and story. some
Of which have come down TO us ii the
form of NURSERY rhymes and ballads.
The Saxon Kings and mobiles always
had pie upon their Christmas tables,
sometimes 50 large as to ill up the
width of the board They were often
used as q means Of presenting gifts,
money or Jewels being hidden III them
or Tor atiording an agreeable or
amusing surprise; as when once. on
the crust being lifted, asbeautiful little
child sprang out and began to sing.
1t IS quito possible that the song Of
the Four-and-twcnty blackbirds bak-
Cd ID q pie. which has come down 70
Us from time inamemorial. may be In
reality founded upon fact:
When the pie was opened The birds began to
wasn'f this pretty dish TO set before the
King7
Joseph Chamberlain has a collec-
tlon oforchids az his hcme in England
HVfth SgV,VVVs &ss s4
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1888-05-18
win tho Bells Make Her sane9

q
There is lady who resides in this
city, says the Atlanta Constitution,
whose mind has been clouded for
many years. She lives in obseurity
and is seldomseen in public. Recent
ly she has displayed the keenest inter-
est in the new church bell that Is to be
raised above the Church of the Imma-
culate Conception. She believes that
at the first stroke of the bell her reason
will be restored. For many years she
resided in Charleston, S. c., within
sound of the St. Michael's chimes.
More than twenty years ago her reason
left her on account of the death of a
young man to whom she was to have
been married. She was arrayed in
her bridal robes, waiting the coming
of the groom. but hours passed and,
she cometh not, she said. just as a
messenger was dispatched to ascertain
the cause of the delay the chimes of
old ST. Michael broke the stiffness of
the night Suddenly the face of the
waiting bride grew as pallid as the
orange blossoms on her brow, and she
screamed: "Ah, did you ahear what
Ill6 CtIIilGS SMUT llB lb hCdd4
dead! He will never come, never,
never, neyerl | hear it as message
from his passing soul" And with
these words she fell amid the scene of
light and beauty, and all believed she
was dead. But she recovered, only to
find that her strange premonition was
verified. The young man while on
his way to his marriage was thrown
from his carriage and killed almost
Instantly. That night her reason
snapped, and ever since she has been
ia heart-broken, demented woman.
She has lived here for many years,
and has on several occasions made
liberal gifts to charitable associations.
She is a wreck of a once beautiful
woman, and her manner is refined aa;asas aa;asas
even stately. AT times she Is rational
and conyerses intelligently.
Speaking to her on the subject of
her restoration of mind hen the new
bell resounded she said: "Yes, all you
heard about my faith in the ringing of
that bell is true. | believe that the
first chime that rings will restore my
mind, and the clouds that have rested
on my brain so long will disappear
and will be sane woman. God has
revealed this to me. The soul Of my
dead lover win speak through the
tongue of that bell just as it did twenty
years ago, aud will proclaim to me
peace of mind and strength Of reason.
Yes, ring, ring! ring out the old, ring
in the newp she cried, and in a mo-
ment more the cloud was over her
mind and she chattered to herself,
seeming obliyious Of any ones pres
ence.
II is said that the hope she places in
her restoration permeates her thoughts
day and night, and she is waiting
anxiously to hear the first chime OF
the bell. She walks past the church
early every morning, and keeps her
eyes riveted on the cross above, and
mutters something. Then silently
she returns TO her home, and with a
dim old picture OF her dead lover and
her roses in hand she prays for an
hour or more. This peculiar phase in
this case will be watched with great
interest by.those who believe in the
restoration Of mind and body through
the power Of faith.
The Warner sun. (Warner, Brown Co., Dakota [S.D.]) 1885-1???, 1888-05-18
Cough-Preventlng sehooI.

A physician's advice, not to cough
when you want to cough, now being
circulated in the newspapers, is be-
lieved to be sound by sosle who have
tried it Mr. Clark Bell, lawyer
and President of the Mcdico-Legal
Society of this city, has had some ex-
perience in suppressing the tendency
to cough, which it is interesting to
hear him relate. He had a constant
irritation in the throat and cough.
Somebody told him of teacher in the
art Of show not to cough when you
want to- and to that teacher Mr..
Bell hied without delay. Sure enough,
pupils with all brands of coughs at
tached TO them, were there to learn
how to lay their bronchial burdens
down. Most of them were men in the
serious and learned professions and
pursuits of life. and tey acted like
awkward and shamedfaced schoolboys,
knowing that they were there 20 learn
50 foolish, if not downright impossible,
q thing as getting the whip hand of a
cough without medicine. Still, there
were stories Of others who had learned
it. and these were the days of learning
and doing new things, so tney held
themselves in readiness to make rapid
progress.
The teacher stood them in a row.
made them brace back their shoulders,
hold up their chins and draw In their
abdomens. This last was not easy of
accomplishment to some Of them, who
had previously permitted their ahdo-
mems great license in the way Of de-
vea5pinent and obtrusiveness; but they
her0icGuy made the attempt When
the class was in order the teacher told
them to sing sSweet Home But
they couldn't sing, some of them said.
But they must, the teacher said.
Finally they squeaked away, and then
their throats began to cut up. The
teacher forbade any throat-scouring
or coughing. but told them to- draw in
a long breath and hold it whenever
they were tempted to cough. After
many failures they succeeded.
They metin class three times week,
and spent an hour in singing Their
throat troubles soon retired under the
oYerpowering If not harmonious in
fluence Of their yocalization. They
even battered themselves that they
became pretty good singers. They
were forbidden to cough or scour their
throats when out of class. Mr.. Bed
said there were hours when he would
have given years income for the
privilege of tearing away at his throat
in the old-time fashion, buthe wouldn't
yield to the temptation, and at last all
throat torment left him.
Another benefit which the exercises
brought to the most bulbous Of the
class. Itreduced them in girth several
inches, for which they were cores
pondingly grateful. Ne4c York Press.