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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25
Spring LdKe.

Mrs. J. Adams of River Falls aud
her daughter, Mrs. Minnie Martin,
have been visiting relatives and
friends in this town the past week.
A great many horses in this vicinity
are sick with distemper.
L. A. Hess closed the cheese factory
the I'D inst. for the season.
j. A. Martin and S. Brown took in
Barnum's big show and the State Fair
at st. Paul the 10th and 18th insts.
Jno. Francisco of st. Paul, an old
time resident of Spring Lake, is here
on business and calling on his old
friends. Mr.. F. expects soon to re-
move to the new state of Washington.
AS it is probable that Spring Lake
will ask for a place on the county
ticket, the caucus ought to be well at
tended, and those aspiring to repre-
sent the town ought not to have any
concealed purpose to proclaim after
they reach the convention. If the
electors do not know what they want
delegates to go for. they ought, at
least, to inquire of anxious aspirantS
the cause of such excessive patriotism.
News items are scarce, but we hear
that Mead Bailey will teach the com.
ing winter in Dist. No. 8, Miss Vile
Willard in No. Z, Miss Young in No
4; that there was a lawsuit before
Esq. Bailey the Goth; that or wed
dings are expected to take place soon
that another large bed of iron ore i:
being uncovered in the vicinity OF
Hatchville; that the r. r. will be ex
tended from the Gilman mines in the
direction of Spring Valley; that Sher
man Gibson has purchased 40 acres o.
land OF Geo. Robinson and Fred
Chambers; that Fred Chambers will
soon remove to Glenwood; that the 5
S. in No. is in floulishing condition
that constable Matteson had anothe
lot of hogs in the pound.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

Rev. W. W. Hurd is attending con
ference, consequently there was no
morning service at the NJ. e. church
last Sunday. In the evening the Cos
pei Temperance Meeting was held.
o. ii. Clements and wife of Mime.
apolis spent Sunday in the city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred. Bliss returned
from Traverse Co, Mimi, Tuesday
morning, where they have spent the
past two weeks.
Mrs. Barbara Firner left for ST.
Louis, Mo-, Monday night.
The engine house is completed and
is receiving a coat of paint.
Mrs. Herman Platte and sister, NJ IS
Kate Layden, and niece are visiting
their brother at Browns Valley, Mimi
Rev. Ward Hurlburt of Ellsworth is
In Chicago on business, and his wife
| is stopping with relatives in this city
Mrs. C. r. Price of Minneapolis il
in town, visiting her sisters.
Miss Ella Schaser returned from
Minneapolis last week.
Peter Knorr land not Moore, as last
JOURNAL said is painting the NJ. E.
church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

DIR. Raymond says: With all my specu-
lations on the subject of religion / know
that had never given it an investigation
with a purpose to make its personal
claims practical Could nationally neg
Iect the matter? Could | ever expect a
more favorable opportunity than was
thus afforded and offered? Awakened
reason plead with a calm but now in
tense and searching voice. Infinite in
terests are at stake. Act nationally. You
| are possibly exposed to the loss of an in
| finite good. The bare possibility of such
a calamity is of itself a matter of infinite
| moment. A serious investigation may
| resolve itself into a certainty, possibly,
and the truth or error of the religious
| life may be revealed. The solution Of
such a problem win justify the employ
ment of all time and the sacrifice of
every temporal good, for when an infinite
| interest is at stake no finite interest can
| possibly weigh feather against it. The
struggle was long and intense, but
| thank God that reason for once triumph
ed; 1 deliberately resolved to lay aside
everything else and devote at least the
ensuing fortnight to a final settlement of
my opinions on the subject of religion
and deliberation of line of conduct in
relation to it which my reason should
Justify. Before retiring that night
made the following entry in my comment
book: els the religion of Christ delu-
| sion, or is it not. fear to find it is and
/ fear to think it is not. For if it is a re-
ality it is an awful one to me, and if it is
nothing but mockery, what is the truth?
What am 1? Whittier am / tending?
For what purpose is existence To what
end am tending2 To what end shall
direct it? BY what principle of action
shall il be given" Adding OF aifixing
this prayer: Almighty God. if there is
such being, Who takes interest in his
creatures, witness my sincerity, show me
the truth, and fix my eternity upon it. =
Youths' Companion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

bob" Burdette gives this simple
recipe:
"My homeless friend, with the
chromatic nose, while you are stirring
up the sugar in ten-cent glass of gin
let me give you fact to wash down
with it. You may say you have long
ed for years for the free, independent
life of the farmer, but have never
been able to get enough money
together to buy farm. But this is
just where you are mistaken. For
several years you have been drinking
good improved farm at the rate of
100 square feet "A gulp. If you doubt
this statement figure it out yourself.
An acre of land contains 43, $50 square
feet. Estimating for convenience the
land at 1886 per acre, you will see
that it brings the land to just one mill
per square foot, one cent for ten
fiery dose and imagine you are swal
lowing strawberry patch. Call ia
live of your friends and have then
help you gulp down that 500 foot gar
den. Get on a prolonged spree some
day and see how long time it re-
quires TO swallow pasture large
enough to feed a cow. Put down that
glass of gin; there's dirt in it-100
feet of good rich dirt, worth 1886
per acre.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. Tic of Spring Valley
visited at James and David Rice's re-
Gently.
A party of six young folks of this
vicinity attended the fair and exposi-
tion at st. Paul and Minneapolis.
Windsor Eldridge, while sporting
with a revolver, accidentally shot
himself through the leg.
Charles Slagel and family have NOV.
ed to his brothers, near Maple
Springs.
Quite a number from this vicinity
attended the 6. A. r. reunion at Plum
City.
Lewis Miles, after about years alb
sence, has concluded that the farmers
of his own vicinity are the best to
work for and will remain at home
hereafter.
Chas. Lamon, Mrs. A. Wilcox and
Miss Ellie Wilcox called on friends
here Thursday, and returned to Me-
nominie Friday.
George Miles and Frank Hammond
have returned from threshing in Min
nesota.
Charles and May Rice made trip to
Wildwood last Saturday.
John Wild & Co. have bought "a new
threshing machine. :.
There is a new belfry added to the
Catholic church.
Prayer meeting at Lee Hammond's
last Sunday evening.
Will McKernon visited Minneapolis
last week.
VIM. Rice is building a new granary.
David and Arthur Rice went to Ellis.
worth last Saturday.
The County Fair will be well
attended from this section.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25
ROCK Elm.
Threshing is about half done.


Tie average yield of wheat is Is TO
90 bushels per acre; oats 20 to As bush
els; potatoes less than half crop.
5. j. Fox and family are entertain.
ing friends from the eastern part OF
the state.
Myron Whip has moved to his
farm in the eastern part of the town,
and Nathaniel Warren of Maiden Rock
has bought and moved into the WhipI
house, half a mile north of the vii
lage.
Richard Yates has bought the house
and lot opposite the church of Mrs. NJ
L. Churchill for $500. DIR. Churchill
occupies the premises at present, but
will soon move to Prescott.
Miss Myrtle butcher goes to Pres
colt to assist Mrs. NJ. l.. Churchill in
her millinery store.
Rock Elm boasts of a sidewalk ex
tending from Mr.. Fox's residence tC
the furniture store at the north enc
of the village.
The Good Templars have finished
off lodge room over Cheeney's shoI
ana are again holding meetings.
C. a. Hawn will finish the SECOND
story of his new building into hall
and use the first floor for the storage
of dressed lumber.
Eddie Mechler is slowly recovering
from a severe fit of sickness. under
the care of DIR. Weiper of Dursnd.
Miss Condit has just returned from
a business trip to st. Paul.
Mrs. Tornow of Ellsworth was her,
last week, cleaning and preparing he
her house here for occupancy.
Modist Parsons of Pewaukee hs
been here on visit to his parents
returning on Monday last.
The G.. A. r. s have decided to bull,
Post hall 24x5C feet, with two stories
The first floor will be used for public
purposes. NJ C.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

Mr.. Cooks family were called to
Hudson Wednesday TO attend the fun
eral of Mrs. Hosford, mother to Mrs.
Cook.
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. VanMeter
were glad to see them at church Sun
day.
AS to our invalids, Jimmy Kelley is
better, able to sit up; Mrs. Frank Mat
lesson is somewhat better, and Mrs.
Cole remains about the same.
George Gray spent Friday and Sat
urday at the Exposition.
Come to Sunday school as usual, and
then after it, If we should be without
minister, s'pose we have prayer
meeting.
Some of our farmers are Jubllanl
over the good yield of grain.
Happy the man that acheth not fol
office.
Miss Giles is to teach in the Kelly
district.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

ii. J. Rudesill is having a $50 bar
rel cistern built.
Bowen & Woods are here with their
machine ready to give all a good
threshing who are willing.
Mrs. Philips and her daughter Ella
have gone TO Glenwood.
Alonzo Babcock is recovering from
severe illness.
On examination our school house
was found to need new silis and floor
The house was built about nine years
ago on stone foundation and with
out ventilation in the basement
which is the supposed cause of its de
caying so soon.
Rev. George Smith preached his
farewell sermon here on Sunday the
18th inst. lie came here and preach
ed to us when there were few to hear
and believe. Now, when he has sue
ceded in getting quite number o.
members we regret to see him go.
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Threshing is still the order of the
day.
j. NJ. Johnson sold Is steers to
Charley Dopkins for 1926.
The Town Board has let the con-
tract for building a new bridge over
Rush River, ON the south side of this
village. 1t is to be 10 foot span
with a rock abutment at each end
The old bridge has been considered
unsafe for some time. P. Sather OF
Martell has taken the job. Consider.
alton S476.
j. NJ. Partridge of the City Packing
Co. of st. Paul has bought consider
able stock in this vicinity lately.
Farmers who have dealt with him
fiud him square and honorable.
We had the first killing frost here
on the 10Th. Corn was nearly all ripe
and but little damage was done.
Winter wheat is looking remark
ably well for this time of year. We
think there is not SO much sown as
last year.
Hugh Mcdonald has heifer
which BECAME mother when she
was 10 months old, and is now raising
a splendid calf.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

The Supreme Court of Illinois re-
Gently handed down decision which
is of vital Importance to accident in
surance companies. The case was
that of Healey against the Mutual Ac-
cident Association of the Northwest.
The decision explains the points in
the case. The court held that death
caused by accidentally taking and
drinking poison was a death produced
by bodily injuries received by or
through external, violent and acct
dental means, within the spirit and
meaning of a policy of insurance
against accidents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

Another boy at Mr.. Graders.

Another boy at Mr.. Graders.
Cons. Mclaughlin has gone to Wash
ington state.
G.. b. Dresser and family have gone
back to their farm in Pleasant Valley.
Mrs. Chafee now occupies part of
Mrs. Ross house.
Mrs. Fithian returned from Boston
last week.
Mrs. Craig of Hudson is visiting her
daughter, Mrs. Phernetton.
A Republican mass meeting was
held in Fithian hall last Saturday.
On Sunday afternoon Mr.. 0'Don-
nell's house was found to be on fire,
but the flames were extinguished.
That night it caught fire again and
burned to the ground.
The NJ. L. churches of Hammond
and Mondovia exchange pastors. Mr..
Smith is moving this week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25
[. S., St, P. & U. P.
These Lrftsrs are The Initials # the
Me- Line through UyOmiRg and
IduhO 10 the Pacific NoTfhgeSt.

This line is composed of the Chi
cagO. st. Paul. Minneapolis & Omaha
and Union Pacific Railways and
reaches mere Far Western Cities than
any other line, as follows:
HALEY, Boise City, Lewiston, Mos
COW and principal Idaho points.
walla walla. COlfax. Pennington,
Rockford. Spokane Falls and numer.
Gus Washington points.
Baker City. PendIeton, Portland and
principal Oregon points.
Ogden ANA Salt Lake City, the lar
gest points in Utah.
San Francisco. Los Angeles and all
California points from Mt. Shasta to
San Diego.
And this line also reaches Butte,
Anaconda 5nd many other points in
Montana.
Also note that by this line accom-
mOdatiOns are furnished in Pullman
Family Sleeping Cars at very low
rates To holders OF SecOnd-claSS JlckeJS
going u Washington, Oregon and Cal
ifOTHia.
When you get ready to go West, be-
fore deciding upon your route. call on
agents of c., St.-P. NJ. i o. Ry-, who
will cheerfuIIy furnish rates and in
formation about through car service
over the LIME SUPERIOR. ST. PAUL &
INIOI PltIFlC LINE" and connections, or
for pamphlets and maps address
T. W. TEASDALE.
General Passenger Agent. st. Paul.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25
HOW Much Alcohol is Safe.

There is no doubt that alcohol if
taken in larger quantities than can be
assimilated renders the system prone
to disease. From experiments it
would appear that the body of strong
healthy man in temperate climate is
capable of appropriating two ounces
of alcohol as a maximum in the stwen-
ty-four hours. If more than two
ounces is taken it may be chemically
detected. approximately, two ounces
of average brandy contains one ounce
of alcohol; of sherry about eight
ounces, of champagne fourteen ounces,
of claret sixteen ounces, of bottled
beer eighteen ounces contain one
ounce of alcohol. 1t will therefore be
understood that the limits of appro-
priation of alcohol by the system may
be reached by very moderate indnl-
gence. And there is every reason to
believe that the limit of benefit to
the system is arrived at before the
limit of appropriation. But liquors,
wine, and beer are made from many
things, and many samples sold contain
principles as deleterious as alcohol.
When, some years ago, the duty on
malt was raised, grumbler who had
to pay more for his beer inquired why
this should be the case, seeing that
malt did not enter much into the COM
position of his favOrite beverage!
Physiological science and experience
alike teach us that condition of sys-
tenn most favorable to the develop
ment of zymOtic poisons is set up by
the presence in the blood of organic
matters in a state of change, decom-
position, or fermen tation. Hence,
the blood of the Incorporate, charged
with alcohol or its results, is in the
condition par excellence favorable TO
the access of various maladies. The
liver is also liable to become affected
from indulgence in spirituous liquors.
Nelbucl tiOco tiiC uCdlb CoCdpC Ono
ounce of alcohol raises the pulse three
beats per minute, or, in other words.
causes the heart to beat while its
effects last at the rate of 1890 beats
more than natural in the twenty-four
hours. The heart cannot be made to
do this extra work without suffering.
The bad effects of alcohol on the
brain and nervous system are equally
demonstrable. Notwithstanding, how
ever, all that may be said against al
cohol, as shown above, there are
times when it is positively serviceable
and beneficial. Neither do we advo-
cate teetotalism. But we would de-
sire to impress upon those using alco-
hol that it can only be taken with a
view to its tonic effects, and not for
the temporary stimulation it affords.
Those not recollecting this, those not
approaching this, and those. although
recollecting ana perhaps approaching
the advice, but too weak to act upon
it had better become teetotalers. The
| London HOSPITAL.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25
State Normal School,
Fall Term Opened August 25, 1890.

Fall Term Opened August 25, 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. a week; Inter
mediate Grades, 10 cts. 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,
For catalogue containing information as
to courses of study, terms of admission
expenses, etc, apply to
j. o. EMERY. President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

l.. NJ. Harnsberger is building a gen.
eral repair shop and also sorghum
mill.
G. +. Davis and family left last
week for Kansas City, Mo-, which will
be their future home.
VIM. Gray has been appointed over
seer in road district No. /, to fill va
cancy.
Cutting corn is now in order, and
the crop is generally good.
Geo. Gunter has bought team of
horses of Martin Murphy.
As Tim Murphy was moving his
threshing machine the other day he
upset the separator, which caused a
''lay off, for a short time.
The town beat Z. ii. Ives ON the
Fitzpatrick Landing road, tried last
June, and taken under consideration
by the Judge.
At the special town meeting last
week, 800 additional tax was voted
to be raised.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION

The Republicans of Pierce County will meet
in convention by their delegates at the CouTt
House iii the village Of Ellsworth on
MONDAY, OCTOBER 6, 1890,
at o'clock p. NJ. for the purpose of placing in
nomination a candidate for Member of Assem-
bly, and the various county Offices, and also tC
elect Gig hit % delegates 10 the Senatorial Con
vention TO be held at Hudson, Oct. s. 1890.
The several cities, villages, towns and ward.
are entitled TO representation In the convention
as follows:
Clifton 2 Diamond Bluff 2 Ellsworth Village
8, Ellsworth Town 5, FL Paso 2 Gilman ), Hart
land J. Isabelle l, Maiden Rock Village l, Maid
en- Rock Town >, Martell 6, Oak Grove 2, Pres
colt City--1st ward l. I'd ward /, sd ward l, Riv-
er Falls City 6, River Falls Town 4, Rock Elm 4
Salem .. spring Lake 4, Trenton 4, Trimbelle .,
Union , Total, 73.
Dated July -, 1890.
L. S. DOoLITTLE,
J. s. COPLEY.
A. A. ULNIN,
Republican Co. Committee.
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HoMEsEEKERS' EXCURSIONS.
On 1.-THE Burlington, September 9 and
"a and October "a, 1890.

On the above dates, the agents of
the Chicago, Burlington & Northern
Railroad, at all stations will sci
"Homeseekers' " Excursion tickets to
all principal land points in Southern
Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Arkansas,
Indian Territory, Texas. New Mexico,
Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho,
Montana, South and North Dakota,
Northwestern Iowa. Minnesota, Ten
nessee, Louisiana, Alabama and Missis'
sippi. at a very low rate for the round
trip. good for return within thirty
days from date OF sale. For furtherl
information apply to any ticket agent
of The Burlington, or write to w.
j. @. Isenyon, Gen. Pass. Agent, c.,
Ban. r., st. Paul, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

The planks at the mill are nearly
worked up. Considerable wagon ma
terial has been shipped of late.
Another wedding is predicted fol
the near future.
The frosts are doing their fall work
but are too late to do much damage.
Corn cutting is the order of the day
but will be over this week.
Mrs. Frank Crane is visiting heI
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Lusk.
John Thompson will go to his
school at Lund next week.
The school has been supplied with
new blackboards and dictionaries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

Geo. }. Oberman of Milwaukee says:
Il don't believe in party being kept
up for the sole purpose of electing men
to office. | shall therefore, in COM
mon with many other Democrats who
think as do, vote against the ticket
nominated in this city this week"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

An exchange is of the opinion, and
very properly, too, that what is want
ed to improve town is grit, push
snap, vim, energy, churches, acadam'
les, morality, enterprise, harmony
cordiality, cheap property, advertis
ing, healthy location, talk about it.
help to improve it, patronize its mer
chants, faith exhibited by good
works, honest competition in business
help all public enterprises, elect good
men to office. speak well for public
spirited citizens, and be one of then
yourself. Always cheer on the mar
who goes in for improvement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

This is an educational camp

This is an educational campaign. and
some of our Democratic exchanges are
showing a decided weakening already.
This is from the Oshkosh Times: 1.-TWO
years ago the Republicans of Wiscon-
sin had but one issue. which was Mr..
Hoard's COW. This year they have
likewise but a single issue, which is
Mr.. Benefits call, SLATE Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

of the Republican nominees on the
state ticket, Hoard and 0'Neill were
born in the state of New York, Harvey
in New Hampshire, Treat in Maine,
Geilfuss in Saxony, Brimi in Norway,
Schreiner in Hesse Dramstadt, and Coe
is native of Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25
Is
Plum Cff8.
Mrs. John Huberg is seriously i'll

Plum Cff8.
Mrs. John Huberg is seriously ill.
Sut1r Bros. & Co. are moving theii
machinery to this place.
Work is being pushed at Oberding S
mill.
The GILES school opened on the 18th
with Miss Nina Lowater as teacher.
The reunion did not turn out to be
as great thing as was expected by
some.
Mrs. Kurt, a son and daugter were
visiting friends here on the 18th and
18th insts.
Mr.. Huber of Alma was in town on
the 18th.
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Republican Senatorial Convention.

The Republicans of tho 10th Senatorial Dis
trict. comprising the counties of ST. Croix and
Pierce, win meet in Convention
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER s, 1890,
at the Court House in the city of Hudson at 1 P.
NJ, for the purpose of putting in nomination a
Candidate for State Senator 10 fill the unexpired
term of Hon. II. A. Taylor, and to transact such
other business that may legally come before this
Convention.
The representation to this Convention will re-
main the sams, viz: eight delegates respectively
from ST. croix and Pierce counties. for the rea-
son that this Convention is only called 20 fill an
unexpired term.
J. d. WITHOUT, Chm,
w. d. WooDwoRTH,
G. c. HoUGH,
Senatorial COmmittp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1890-09-25

Henry Stark and Miss Ellen VAIL
were united in marriage on the 10th
inst. by Rev. Thorsen. The band sere-
naded them in the evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sorenson celebrate d
their silver wedding on the 9th inst.