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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Farmers Insurance.

Two weeks ago the attention Of
farmers was called to the advantages
of our local company, "The River
Falls Fire Insurance Company"
AS that article has elected some in
terest and inquiry, would like TO set
forth still further the merits and
workings of our system of insurance.
This Company was organized more
than thirteen years ago under the gem
eral law of Wisconsin providing for
farmers insurance on the mutual plan,
for farm and isolated property exclus
lively, it insures against loss or dam
age ~ fire or lightning, every con-
ceivable species of farm property.
As intended to be stated before, it
has cost about seven and half mills
IN the dollar for each five years since
The organization less than half the
cost in stock companies.
TO join US one has to pay three
mills on the dollar, and a dollar and
fifty cents for survey and policy, for
five years, and stand his share in case
of AN assessment, which, as stated be-
fore has not aggregated more than =
bills for five years, during the whole
I3 The initial fee, of 3 mills, and
81 so for policy, has kept up fund
sufficient to pay ali small losses and
damages, consequently We have made
nut three assessments since the or
z tniZation. OSBORN STRAHL,
President.
ID ;,,.,r EalIa lam n 1QQl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Look Out.

Such is the warning given to the
residents of Cascade Avenue and vi
cinity for the present; for las you
measure to your neighbor, SO he will
measure back to you
An eye witness describes the fol
lowing scene: Last Friday. about five
O'Clock p. NJ, people appeared as IL by
magic from the crossroads, foot
paths, alleys and highways and betook
themselves to the dwelling of j. S.
Wadsworth. What could it meant
They were carrying all sorts of things;
chairs, buckets, baskets, bundles, par.
GELS, bags, tin-pans, dishpans, a table
and even tea kettle. Anyone would
know from appearances that some
thing strange was about to happen.
In they went, through the front
door, back door and side door. My
pen fails to describe the buzz and stir
that went on for the next hour.
Fires we're built in all the stoves, the
curtains drawn and lamps lit. Ere
long the air was scented with the odor
of coffee, which told us that a meal
was in progress.
a little past six the announcement
came that everything was ready. We
took look at the table and it was
beautiful to behold. Nearly every.
thing that one could wish to eat was
there. Cakes of different kinds, rich
and delicious, rolls tempting to be-
hold. garnished meats, pickles of
many different kinds, sauces, honey,
cheese and fruit. 1t was a pretty
sight and it seemed as if everything
that generous hearts and willing
hands could do had been done, aud no
expense or labor spared.
AS Mr.. and Mrs. Wadsworth had
not come home for supper, sentinel
was stationed at the door to give the
signal of their arrival; young lady
was seated at the organ ready to play
a march, and she was to be supported
10y bell.ringer and several tin pan
drummers. The signal came at last
and the old house fairly echoed with
music and merriment. After greet
ings had been exchanged and wraps
removed, all that could be were seated
at the table and treated first to chick
en- pie and then the other things III
order. That pie was so delicious thai
it would be difficult Tor even French
cook TO improve on it. Everything
else corresponded and the gentlemen
ought to be proud to think their
wives are such good cooks. All show
ed their unqualified approval and did
double duty to the feast.
After supper came stories, jokes,
music and merry making in general.
All appeared to enjoy the occasion.
but none more than Mr.. and Mrs.
wadsworth, who declare they never
will forget the good will shown them
by their neighbours.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Around the World.

There was time when a man who
had circled the globe was a nine day
wonder, and if dime museum mana.
gers had existed then, the travelled
individual would have been exhibited
as freak" Now such a voyage is
so common that we have ceased to re-
gard the worlds circumference of 25,-
900 miles as anything large. But dis
lance can be measured in another
way-by the difficulty and expense of
overcoming it. The Burlington sys-
TEN of railroads has 1000 miles of
track. Do you realize what lot of
rails il would take to string out IL 900
miles in single lines How much
money they would cost How many
great cities and thriving towns you
would pass liz travelling that distance!
Buy a ticket over the finest railroad
in the West. and investigate. For in
formation more in detail, call on any
of the Burlington agents, or those of
connecting lines. or write to W. J. c..
Kenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent c.. B. & n.
Z. II. St. Paul, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
PERSONAL.

Miss ALA Quinn has gone to Rice
Lake to teach school.
5. j. Mealey was down from Mon
ticello the first of the week.
Prof. J. w. Brier has moved into
the j. ii. Lord house on Third street.
Mrs. l.. Stiles and Mrs. Joel Farms
worth are among the numerous vic
Tins of influenza.
Mr.. and Mrs. Featherstone of Feath.
erstone Prairie, Mimi, are visiting
relatives here this week.
Mrs. Geo. Pratt has returned and
will not take up her abode in st. An
thony Park before spring.
The proprietor of the JOURNAL sue
cumed to the prevailing epidemic last
Friday and was housed for several
days.
E. F. Case of the Ellsworth Herald
spent few hours in town last Sstur-
day while on his return from a visit
to Connecticut.
Miss Mary Downer gave hef school
at Ottman a vacation of few days
this week while she came home to
wear off the la grippe.
Mrs. A. NJ. Foster has been spend
ing couple Of weeks with her daugh-
ter at Roberts, and came home Satur-
day with the popular malady.
Joe billiard, who has been in the
employ of R. N. Jenson for the past
fifteen months, has resigned his place
on account of i'll health. Oxel Ras-
musen succeeds him. Joe went to
Pepin yesterday to visit for week or
two.
The city was left to be "law unto
ITSELF the greater part of last week,
Mr.. Perrin being at Madison, called
there by the sickness of his wife, Mr..
Vannatta attending Court at Grants.
burg, and Chas. Smith defending at
Ellsworth in the trial of Z. ii. Hill
for burglary, and of AL. Rogers and
James Leach for assault with intent
to do great bodily harm upon the
Engle boys.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
TIE DESTRUCTIVE !lANss!!
THE PHOENIX DRUG STORE
DESTROYED!
Also the Two Wooden Structure:
AdjoiningI
Five Business Concerns Routed
without Ceremony!
Loss $4,000.

AT about three O'Clock this morning
fire was discovered in the Phoenix
Drug Store and the alarm soon brought
out the people in full force. The
flames had made such Roadway when
discovered that it was impossible to
save anything in the Phoenix.
The adjoining building, owned by
AL. Anderson and occupied by himself
for barber shop and by John Burt.
scher for tailor shop, took fire from
the flames bursting from a window in
the side of the Phoenix and was soon
in blaze.
The next building, also wooden
structure and owned by A. T. Carroll,
where Mrs. Weeks had her millinery
store and dwelling and j. Z. Peterson
& Son their jewelry store, soon caught
the flames and the two buildings We're
speedily consumed.
When it was seen that the wooden
structures must 90, vigorous efforts
were put forth to save their contents
and most of the goods were removed
and piled in the street.
1t is thought that the fire origi-
mated in the basement of the Phe-
nix from wood stove which was con-
sidered safe.
The flames had made such Roadway
before the alarm was gwen that it
was impossible to get stream in tint
to save the wooden structures, al
though the fire company responded AT
once to the call and worked like heroes.
The total loss upon the buildings
and stock is probably about $40. 900.
The Phoenix drug store building be-
longs to the q. E. Davis estate. The
loss is estimated at $4,000, insuranc.
$4,000. The loss ON stock and fixtures
owned by G.. Il Chamberlin & Co is
estimated at So 500 Insured for
81, 500. Less on Anderson and Car
roll buildings, $500 each. Insurance
on each $500. Losses on goods moved
into the street covered by insurance.
The extent of the fire was from S.
d. Dodge's hardware store on the
south to the postoifice on the north.
The plastering in the postolfice was
badly cracked by the expansion of the
stone wall, and front of the building
slightly scorched.
The fire was first discovered and The
alarm sounded by the clerks who
lodge over Burhyte's store, they hav-
ing been aroused by the light flashing
upon the windows of their apart
ments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

RANDALL.-At her home in River Falls,
January 8, 1890, Deborah B., wife of
Calvin Randall, aged so years and 10
months.
The deceased was born March s,
1909, and married to Calvin Randall in
1926. Lived in Braintree, VT, until 1856
when she removed with ier husband
and family TO River Falls, Wis, and has
resided on the farm upon which they
first settled till the time of her death.
She was member of the Congregational
church in Braintree, Vt. Unpretending
and unobtrusiye in the walks of life; a
beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and
great-grandmother Her aged husband
and three children-Mrs. Mary ID. Morse
of this place, Mrs. Rosina NJ. Gage OF
Kansas City, Mo-, and G. 0. Randall OF
Los Angeles, Cal, survive her. The fun
eral services were held at ten o'clock
Sunday morning, Rev. ]. d. Whitelaw
officiating pastor.
why weep we then for her who having won
The bound OF our appointed years, at last,
Lies blessings "A enjoyed, lile's labor DONE
seieneiy TO her final rest has passed;
While the soft memory of her virtues yet
Lingers like twilight hues when the bright sun
is set"
MCkEE.-At his home in Kinnickinnic,
st. Crolx county, Wis, on the 9th day
OF January, 1880, Charles "A. Mckee,
aged 53 years.
This simple announcement will fall
with heaviness upon a large circle OF
friends and acquaintance. Mr.. Mckee,
or Charley as his friends loved TO call
him, was one of natures noblemen.
Never of an aspiring nature, never de-
sirous of supplanting others, he was well
come in every circle of society and his
friendship was sought after by all vino
knew him. Upright in every act, honest
to the smallest item, he won the con-
tidence of all with whom he came in con-
tact. His health was always feeble TO
degree that forbade his following his
chosen trade, that of miller, although
he was engaged in the business Tor several
years and wherever located his mill was
popular because of the care taken and
honest charges He was born at South
lngton, ONO, On the 10Th oil Octo ger, 1887.
His early lie was passed upon farm.
On reaching his majority he turned his
attention To the west and soon alter in
1889, settled in River Falls, in the inn
mediate vicinity of which he mas since
that time always lived. On the 22d OF
October, 1865, he welded Miss Frances
Powell, the eldest daughter of Lyman
Powell, ESD, and with her has since
passed an unusually happy welded life
Mrs. Mckee still survives her husband.
He leaves two SONS, Fred and Lutte
Mckee, who have nearly reached their
majority. His funeral was attended on
sunday last by large concourse OF friends
VINO gathered to express their sympathy
for the bereayed family and their love
for one of whom it may be well said in
the words of old sin whom there was no
guile" ~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

Dress goods cheap at r. n. Jenson's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Electric Bitters.

This remedy is becoming so well
known and SO popular as 10 need no
special mention. All who have used
Electric BitJers slug the same song of
praise. \ purer medicine does not
exist and 1t is guaranteed To do all that
is claimed. Electric Bitters Will cure
all diseases of the liver and kidne. s,
will remove pimples, hollis, salt rheum
and other ~ffections caused by impure
blood. VIII dive malaria from the
system and prevent as well as cure all
malarial fevers. For the cure of head
ache. constipation and indigestion try
Electric Bitters. Entire satisfaction
guaranteed or money refunded. Price
so cents and 81 per bottle at Taggart's
dug store, River Falls, 4S
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

The Normal Literary Society have
engaged Prof. I. III. Brand of Madison
to give his lecture, what they say
and how thee say it," Prof. Brand
has been for number of years teach.
er of elocution in the State University
and is well qualified for public
speaker. He has also acted as agent
for securing talent in Europe and
America and has had wide experience
in pleasing public audiences. Mr..
Brand is personally known to many
here who pronounce him inimitable
as a mimic and story-teller. The lee.
ture will be given in Opera Hall, Fri
day evening, Jan. "a. Admission 25
cts. Children Is cts. Reserved seats
without extra charge at Taggart's
drug store. A first-class humorous
and instructive entertainment at
low price.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Is Consumption Inenrablei

Read the following: Mr.. G. Ii. Nor.
ris, Newark, Ark, says: WAS down
with abscess of lungs, and friends and
physicians pronounced me an incurable
consumptive. Began taking DR.. King S
New Discovery for Consumption; am
now on my third bottle. and able to
oversee the work on my farm. 1t is
the finest medicine ever made"
Jesse Middlewart, Decatur, o., says:
Had it not been for DIR. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption l would
have died of lung troubles. Was given
up by doctors; am now in the best of
health" Try it. sample bottles free
at Taggart's drug store. 40
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

RN. Jensen sells good table syrup
for 35c a gallon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

River Falls, Jan. IA. 1890.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

Representatives of ten Chippewa
Indian tribes will hold convention
at Ashland, Wis. 1t is called for the
special purpose of authorizing parties
to secure money which they claim is
due them from the government under
treaties made from 1887 to 1854, as
they have no more lands to cede, and
they claim that something like 500, 600
is due them under the treaties effected
during the time mentioned. 1t is ex.
pected that there will be about 800
Indians present at the council.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
hi EVINGs sIsTERs

1T Nv mus NIcI EIN-,
IL River Falls, Wis.
Keep a Book Store, embracing School
and Miscellaneous Books, Periodicals,
Magazines, Curtainsan Curtain Fixtures,
Wall Paper, Fancy Goods, and a full line
ofStati0nery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

References-First National Bank Of Chi.
eago. capital 5000. 600; Continental National
Bank Of Chicago, capital q 100000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

La Grippe seized DR.. Smith of st.
Paul just in time to prevent his meet
ing his appointment to speak at the
Congregational church Friday evening
on the subject "Men and Money"
This necessitates postponement of
the first lecture to another date. The
dates for course as at present fixed are
as follows: Porter Jan. 81. Burrell
Feb. Is, Freeman Feb. 81, Tiffany
March IA.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

When you come to the city of River
Falls look out for the discount sale at
Weisend's Clothing Store. corner
store, in fremont Block. He has
everything marked in plain figures
and gives a great discount on every
thing that he sells. He means bust.
ness and there is no fOoling about it.
1t means quick sales and small profits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
RuckIan,s Arnica saIve.

The Best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, COrns and all Skin Erup-
tions, aud positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction, or money refund
ed. Price % cents per box. For sale
by C. x. TaggaTt. 39-ly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

Don't miss the opportunity to have
your eyes examined and glasses fitted.
DIR. III. Z. McIntiIe of Hudson will be
in River Falls every Friday until fur
ther notice. Headquarters at c. f.
Winters. All cases of defective eye
sight attended to, and perfect fit III
glasses guaranteed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

LACRossE.-First church is intending
to purchase an elegant pipe organ.
Nearly all the money necessary for the
purchase has been subscribed. On
Christmas the pastor and his family
were remembered by their friends in
gifts and money to the value of one
hundred dollars. The church is in fine
condition. Rev. S. w. Horner is hap
by in the fourth year of his pastorate.
Methodist Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
State Normal School.
Winter Term opens Jan. 9, 1890.

This school offers special advantages to
those who desire to prepare to teach.
Three Courses of Study are offered: Ele-
mentary, Advanced and One Year Pro-
fessional. Tuition Free to those whose
qualifications entitle them to admission to
either of these courses. Tuition in Pre-
paratory Glasses will be 40 cts. week
Grammar Grades, 20 cts. week; Inter
mediate Grades, 10 cts. a week; Primary
Grades, 10 cts. a week. Attention of pa
rents is invited to the thorough and ex-
cellent training afforded by the Model
Department. Attention is also invited
to the course for High School Graduates.
Board in private families can be secured.
For catalogue containing information as
to courses of study, terms of admission,
expenses, etc, apply to
J. q. EMERY, President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

English SPAWN Liniment removes
all hard, soft or calloused Jumps and
blemishes from horses. Blood SPAWN.
curbs, splints, sweeney, ring-bone,
stiles, sprains, all swollen Threats,
coughs, etc. Save $50 by use of one
bottle. Warranted. Sold by K. S.
Freeman, druggist, River Falls. 35-ly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

The NATIONAL EDUCATIONAL
ASSOCIATION will hold its meeting
for 1890 at st. Paul, Mimi, July 4 to
IL. Half railway rates from all points
to all who attend. Special Excursions
are being provided to the Local Lake
Region, Yellowstone Park and other
North Pacific Points. For particulars
and free copy of BULLETIN contain
ing program, address 5. SHERIN, Sec
rotary Local Executive Committee,
st. Paul, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

An Epworth League Convention for
Eau Claire District OF the NJ. E.
church will be held at New Richmond
next Tuesday and Wednesday The
delegates from River Falls are Rev.
Mr.. Evans, Mr.. John Chapman and
Miss Henrietta Cameron.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Groceries cheap at Jenson's.

Suppose everybody goes into dairy
ing. where will the market be! is
the anxious inquiry of thousands of
faint-hearted farmers. Well suppose,
for instance, tSat every farmer in the
land SHOULD resolve next spring to GO
into DAN wing, it would not add one
COW to the number already in exist
ence. 1t takes 10 years to add IS per
cent. to the cows of Wisconsin ac-
eording to the census report Hoard $
DdirymaE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
House for Sale.

Ny house situated near State Normal
School is for sale, containing rooms,
cellar pantry, etc. There is also good
well. cistern and barn on the premises.
Will be sold cheap. Terms cash.
3s-tf JOHN HEIsEyD.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
Grand Institution.

Beeman's Actual Business College
of Red Wing, Mimi, has won a repu-
tation for thorough and practical
work, seldom achieved by educational
institutions. Expenses are very low.
Business Shorthand, Typewriting. and
English Courses. Send for catalogue.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

Wees eyes and inflamed lids iudi.
cate an impure condition of the blood.
The best remedy is Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla- 1t vitalizes the blood, regulates
the secTetions. and expels all scrofus
lous humors from the system. Try it.
Price 81. Worth SIS bottle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

The annual meeting fer election of
officers of Peoples Library Associa-
ton of River Falls will meet with the
Secretary, Miss Blood, Tuesday, Jan.
Il, at O'Clock. A good attendance
Is desired.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16
MIR RED,

w ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 9, 1890,
by Rev. James Evans, at the parsonage
of the Methodist church, River Falls,
Mr. Frederick Warrington aud Miss
Annie Severson, both of Minneapolis,
Minnesota.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

We clip the following item from
the Pierce County Herald:
At the last meeting of Ii. B. Warner
Camp, S. v, the following officers
were installed: Capt, G. ii. Crown
hart; LIST Lieut., A. j. Gardner; End
Lieut., John Hoyer, Jr.; c., j. X.
Hudson; LIST S., C. J. Brewer: R. S.,
L. ID. Wood; C. s., VIM. Endress; S.
g., A. Taylor; Cor. G., Geo. Hoyer;
c. g., A. Hoyer; P. g., Fred CLIFFORD.
Edward Hill of Diamond Bluff,
charged with burglary, had his exam
ination before Justice Garfield last
Thursday and Friday. He was bound
over to the circuit court in the sum of
5000. A Combacker and E. NJ. Will
son appeared for the State. and C.
Smith and j. W. Hancock for the de-
Tense.
The trial of Al. Rogers and James
Leach, who were arrested at the in
stance of John, Henry aud Charles
Engle for assault with intent to do
great bodily harm came off last Fri
day and Saturday at the Court House
before Justice Carroll of River Falls.
Smith and Pierce appeared for defend.
ants. and Frank Wilson assisted the
District Attorney. The trial lasted
nearly two days and drew like a cir.
Gus. 1t resulted in the acquittal of
Rogers and Leach.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

Barg Brothers & johnson have sold
their stock of groceries to J. A. Had.
dow who has shipped it to Montevideo,
Mimi. where he has opened astore.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

Go to Weisend's Clothing Store and
get the benefit of discount on every
thing that you need in mems wear.
He can save you at least ten per cent.
on everything that you buy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

This is the last week for great bar
gains at the Bankrupt Store. Will
close out the stock at wholesale or
retail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-01-16

The managers of the MacLaurin il.
lustrated lectures hope to announce
the date of the next lecture in next
week issue of the JOURNAL.