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The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
STEADY HANDS REQUIRED.
Steering a Hook and Ladder Truck No'
Easy Work.

Steering Hook and Ladder Truck NOE
Easy Work.
''Perhaps you think it an easy thing
TO steer a fire truck; SO it is-when you
know how" said gray-haired fire lao
die the other day, as he nimbly vaulted
out of his lofty seat on the tail OF the
truck after returning from 1a1se
alarm few blocks away.
ssThere are practically two men on
the truck. the man who drives and the
man who steers" continued the
veteran. "I've done both duties now
for more than ten years and Halter my
self that I know something about them'
but l think that the .steerer has the
harder job of the two"
It is probable that any one who has
thought of the matter at all has come TO
the same conclusion, for the dizziness
with which hook and ladder truck IS
swung around sharp corners, in its mad
race to fire, is something to be won
dered at by the onlookers.
The truck itself is about forty feet
long and carries from six to eight eX-
tension and several life-saving ladders,
longest
behind about ten feet. The truck IS
drawn by three strong and fleet horses,
which are driven by a man sitting on
high seat in front. The members OF the
company find standing room on the low
platform which runs along either side
of the truck below the body of the con-
vevance, while at the extreme end sits
the steerer away up in the air. You
scarcely see the men between for look
ING at the driver and his coadiutor at
| the other end The latter has his hand
on big wheel like an enormous brake
on freight car. on which he keeps his
hands firmly closed. Meanwhile his
ewes are on the driver. He sees the
driver turn corner, and he is ready III
an instant. If his eyes We're not true
and his hand brawny and steady, the
unwieldy vehicle would be dashed into
a lamp post or even into building In a
| twinkling.
But the steerer knows his business.
At Just the crucial moment he turns his
iron wheel this way or that way, and
! the ls<Avy wheels of the truck, which
| answers to his touch, as the ship an
s5ers her helm. barely touch the curt
md in moment swing into a direct
line with the forward wheels, and the
mA1hine dashes on until the same ma
neuver is repeated at the next corner.
Every fireman connected with the
several hook and ladder companies i:
taught both to drive and to steer, bu
in some way the duties are apt to dc
volve upon the most competent in tbs
company. and SO it is that one man o
another comes to do the same wOrl
} year after year, and good work gain
for him a reputation for his specially
Beginners are taught their duties il
that direction by handling the truck o.
the return from fires, and little by littl
: learn skill from experience.-N. Y
! News.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
MOONLIGHT FETE'

"A grand moorIight social was given
asst Tuesday evening, by the Iron Glad,
ball team, Al tile residence Of Miss Fannie
Morgan, N. Lawrence. a short program
was rendered which WAS made up Of
declarations, toasts. solos, duets, and
music by the mandoline club, and was
highly appreciated by the guests. After
exercises a splendid rcpast was partaken
Of In good way. Miss Mary Mayes
makes good captain, she IL their short
stop. AT late hour All departed we'll
pleased with the evenings entertainment
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
THE BARBECUE AND PICNIC At Sc
. GIIS GROVE

The large grove near Clinton present
ed gala appearance on the 18th inst.
The colored people had grand barbecue
and picnic, and many OF the Lawrence
elite and Endora's citizens sweilvd the
large crowd that came from the four
winds. Wagons three.stories high filled
with laughing babes and crippled fathers
rolled in from early morn till the setting
sun kissed the horizon. Old acqnaint-
ances met and anu new friendship was
made. The Bloomingtonlani fili wall
for Young students Of Busch. a MARBLE
Of one genial song Of pleasure haunted
the tall eIms ana gigantic OAKS. At 200
Ir. Joseph Simpson announced speaking.
Rev. Grant opened the campaign, Mt MI.
a. Gray followed with a powerful
speech, then came Prof s. Harvey who
made one of his characterize efforts. Miss
Libbie Hollands hesitation was
appropriate ami gracefully delivered
Miss Eva Jones essay was beautiful
composition written for the occasion,
and her gentle voice had telling effect
upon the ears of all. Thus ended one Of
the pleasantest social gatherings If the
season.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

a game has been arranged to be played,
Monday, Aug. oath, between the Leapers
and nine from Topeka, known as the
Kings Of the Diamond, the same team
our boys beatenat that city some time since
They were to play a return game on the
1st but for some reason they failed to put
in their appearance. A good game IL
expected and it Is hoped that our boys
will come out victorious. The game viii
he played at the ball ground.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
CHEAP GOODS.

What What What II. Mr.. Green
Keith has opened up 1 large stock Of fine
Fancy Groceries, Flour, Meats, best m
cars, etc. Everything found in first
class grocery can be obtained there. That
experienced and genial salesman Mr.
Charles Anderson will spare no time nor
pains in showing you the immense lot Of
goods lust received. Go there and buy
what YOU want. Remember the place
6l9 Massachusetts sd.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

A lateral sewer Gitch in the alley be-
tween Massachusetts AND New Hamphire
streets. caved ID while number Of men
were at work Wednesday afternoon bury
Ing Lewis Johnson, an old resident Of
this city, beneath q large quantity q
earth. The ditch where he was At work
was eleven feet deep. He was soon dug
out by the other workmen and was found
not to be seriously injured, though was
sore for few days.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

Rev. Cohron will preach at tho 2nd
Baptist Church, tomorrow. Everybody
should attend, as we cannot say when we
will again have the opportunity hearing
our worthy elder again, for he Is to leave
IA soon for good.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

Mrs. Victoria Caldwell, wife Of Nathan
Caldwell, died at her residence in east
lawrence, Wednesday morning at 700, Of
rheumatism, aged "a years. The remains
we're inferred in Oak Hill cemetery the
same afternoon.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

Mrs. Rev. "A. "hitman is general agent
and solicitor lol the HISTORIC LINES.
Give her your name and subscription and
arv favor shown her will be highly APP
nrsciated by Us. She will also work up
advertisements.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

All lob wvrk promptly attended 70 by
he TIMES PUD IN.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

Calling and invitation cards can be had
a. reasonable pr.cy.s Ny the TINES Office
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cnhscribe Tor 1he HISTORIC ZINES, only
sl.OO per year'
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

A small Bath schoolboy who had
been sent home by his teacher because
his sisters had the measles was noticed
bv that teacher at the next recess play
ing with the other children IN the scAool
ward. Johnny, didn't tell You noL TO
come to school while your sisters had
the measles?" Yes but I'm not going
in school: only came up 70 play with
the boys before it begins bath
Times.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
Kindly Done.

Tt was a very Geld morning in the
month of March, in the great city OF
Chicago, writes a youthful contributor
A little old man stood on the corner OF
Clark and Randolph streets selling
newspapers He was very thinly cald and
kept trotting up and down, trying hard
to keep warm. His voice was hoarse
from cold, and passers-by could hardly
hear him shout Some rude boys Jeer-
ed and laughed at him; but one, about
thirteen years old, rather better dress
ed than the rest. after looking at him
for few moments walked up to him
and said. shall shout for you?" The
old man thought the Toy was making
fun OF him and told him TO ''be of.
but the boy began to call ont, Morn
ing News. Times or Herald. in clear,
shrin voice, which attracted so many
customers that in little while the old
man had sold all his stock He offered
10 divide the profits with his youthful
partner, but the boy would take moth
inc. and went of with a smiling face.
Youths Companion
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

A speedy way of forwarding the
mails was some years ago proposed by
an English engineer, and its novelty
caused wide discussion of its practica-
bility. The letters were 10 he
Enclosed in a durable iron shell,
which was 10 Ice fred AT
hank of earth six miles distant There
Il was TO be similarly projected on the
second stage Of It's journey; and SO on
until it reached its destination BY
this plan. the inventor thought the
mails could be dispatched from New
York to Philadelphia in fifteen minutes
or from New York to Chicago in two
hours and a half.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

~ to Burns y On. fer Groceries.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22
CITY NEWS

cnbscribe tot ihe HlsTORlC Times.
The historic times. [volume] (Lawrence, Kansas) 1891-1891, 1891-08-22

"A sensible man in Walla Walla-
Wash, say that he sees no prospect OF
solving the problem Of practical aerial
navigation without the use Of birds
He proposes that a light bamboo car
be built and 20 this be attached 100
geese or ducks which have been prcvi-
ouslv trained to fy IN any direction In
Dictated He estimates that these viii
be able 20 carry the car and man
weighing $50 pounds He earns the
right 70 be called a sensible man by
urging that some one else try the ex-
pertinent After one has made an ass
az himself ~ being carried half mile
or so heavenward by such a team. says
the Detroit Free Press he would re
ant TO wish he could make goose
d himself and 50 reach the ground IN
sfety.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07
PERSONAL.

/ Miss Kate Blaurock leaves to-day
for Chicago.
Mrs. c. Smith of West Superior is
visiting in town.
Frank Carroll and wife are down
from Minneapolis ON visit.
J. b. Maxgood of Gilman was
among our callers last Friday.
Miss Clara Evans visited friends at
Hammond the first of the week.
Irwin Eaton has gone to Minneapolis
to work in a sash and door factory.
c. A. Hyde of st. Paul is engaged in
painting the house of j. E. Thayer.
DIR. and Mrs. Bion Eaton of Mime
apolis visited relatives here last week.
Chas. Peterson of st. Paul has been
spending a few days with friends
here.
Andrew Void of Spring Valley was
in the city Monday and favored us
with call.
Rev. G. Thayer and wife of Mime
apolis spent few days last week with
Mrs. Josiah Thayer.
Mrs. Lyman Loring arrived from
Montana last Monday aud will spend
the summer with relatives here.
Hons. II. b. Warner and j. w. Han
cock with their wives spent a few
hours in the city last Thursday.
Mrs. II. c. Allen of New Richmond
is spending couple of weeks with
her mother, Mrs. Josiah Thayer.
C. III. Boxrud with a party from
Red Wing spent couple of days here
last week in quest of speckled beau
ties.
Rev. q. A. Cressey went to Oshkosh
the first of the week after his family.
They will occupy George Pratt's
house.
Mrs. George Pratt aud her son
| Harry left yesterday for Montana Ia
| spend the summer with Mr.. Pratt at
the gold mines.
Prof. ii. Lowater was in the city last
Friday. He has changed his head
quarters from Rock Elm to Stockholm
Pepin county, where he will conduct
his Summer institute this year. lie is
also engaged in the practice of law.
Fred Peterson has resigned his po-
sitiOn as telegraph operator at the
depot and will devote the summer tC
recuperating his health. His uncle
a. E. Krauth, is now in charge of the
office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

Very frequent warnings are given to
boys who have fallen into the bad
habit Of smoking many cigarettes. 1t
is an unwhoIesOme habit and some
times II is dangerous. Two Wisconsin
boys have just been killed by it in
Prairie du Chen. When the post
mOrtem was held it was discovered
that they had been poisoned by GER.
tain chemical elements that were used
in making the cigarettes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

W. F. Houston has sued the railroad
company for personal injuries receiv-
ed Nov. oath last by being thrown from
a carriage while driving over the
crossing just north of the depot in
this city, the horses being frightened
as he claims 10y the engine and cars
standing there contrary to law, and
causing the accident.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

y. &. Nelson, our harness maker,
while he turns out at all times beauti-
full oHe-hOrse harnesses, is by no
means a one horse harness maker, as
you viii readily discover if you will
only call and examine the large stock
of single and double harnesses which
he keeps constantly on hand at prices
below the lowest in the city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

In almost every neighborhoOd through
out the west there is some one or more
persons whose lives have been saved by
Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diar-
rhUa Remedy, or who have been cured
Of chronic diarrhea by.it. Such persons
take especial pleasure in recommending
the remedy TO others. The praise that
follows its introduction and use makes it
very popular. . and 80 cent bottles for
sale by Z. II. TaggaTt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

Messrs. Ulerich & Michael have pur-
chased of the o. ). Powell estate the
lots used by them as lumber yard,
and also of II. :. Proctor the lot ad-
joining on the east. They are enclos.
ing the whole with a tight board
fence, enlarging the sheds. and will
10 business on a larger scale in the
future,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07
Gard of Thanks.

The family of Mrs. Anna L. Brackin
desire to express to their neighbors aud
friends their sincere gratitude and appre-
citation of the great kindness and tender
sympathies shown them and their dear
mother in her last sickness and burial.
They viii ever cherish the memory of
these kindnesses and trust that they
may keep their hearts open to the mutual
sympathies which so tighten the burdens
and sorrows of humanity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

Business at the River Falls Creamery
is picking up and the prospects are
very encouraging. The routes have
bt extended and the manager, Mr..
Brownell, expects that the output this
season WILDE about two-thirds greater
than that of previous years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

War with lilly not at all probable.
Some of the leading citizens congre-
gated at the Plymouth last night, and
decided the matter at once; also, that
the One Price Plymouth of River Falls
is the cheapest and best place to buy
clothing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07
Have YOU tried South American \

Have you tried South American Ner-
vine-the gem of the century! The
great cure for Indigestion, Dyspepsia
and Nervousness. Warranted the
most wonderful Stomach and Nerve
Cure ever known. Trial bottles Is
cents. Sold by r. S. Freeman, Drug
gist. River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

A dry, hacking cough keeps the
bronchial tubes in a state of constant
irritation. which, if not speedily re-
moved, may lead to bronchitis. No
prompter remedy can be had than
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. which is both
an anodyne and expectorant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07
COMING MAY "a.
Greatest Musical Treat in the History
OF River Falls.

The Mendelssohn Quartette of St. Paul,
accompanied by Prof. c. G.. Titcomb
and Miss Emma Hess, Pianists.
This club is one of the best known
and most popular musical organiza-
tions in the northwest. Their selee-
tions wilLbe those which must please
all who hear them-a happy medium
between the deeply classical and
ridiculously comic. Their rendition of
"Suwanee River" alone is well worth
the price of admission.
Prof. c. G. Titcomb is known to all
to be the finest aecompanist in the
twin cities.
The German girl. Miss Emma Hess,
delights her audiences by her perfect
technic.
Mr.. Nilloughby, the second tenor, is
one, and by no means the least of the
prominent vocalists of the SANITY
City,"
Mr.. Merrill has a voice which may
well be described as tenor robusto
up to high G, with clear head tones
to ID fiat above. His phrasing and
enunciation are careful and his sing
ing full of feeling.
Charles DeLacy, sso,-trained by
some of England's best musical edu
cators,--is the successful leader of the
noted boys choir of Dayton Avenue
church.
MIR. Colyille is baritone of unusual
excellence. His voice is deep and
strong, very pleasant on the sOftel
tones, and he sings with much expires
sion.
The quartette is composed of musi
clans, well versed in their art. Th'
perfect blending of their voices, ant
the fine manner in which they execute
any music they undertake to render
places them in the front rank of yo
calists.
They are surely coming. Are you
If not. why nots
Read the advertisement anil call a
| tha Nav York Emnnrium end Won wi
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

'.Old Hutch" the Chicago grain
speculator, is reported to be a mental
and financial wreck. Ia his mental
.niirmity he will be pited, but his
SprcJ,lations at times have caused such
distress among the poor people, by
raising the price of breadstuffs abnOr-
mally. that his financial ruin will be
universally pronounced a righteous
retributiOn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

For dyspepsia and liver complaint
you have a printed guarantee on every
bottle of Shiloh's Vitalizer. 1t never
fails to cure. Youelis s. Avery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07
The Cemetery.

The effort being made to encourage
better care of lots in the Cemetery has
met with gratifying success. Owners
of lots have already sent in nearly
500 all of which will be expended ia
the care of lots belonging to the con-
tributors. Many owners are doing
good work on their own lots. The
society is now grading the streets and
has quite quantity of surplus earth
which will be given free to parties
who want 20 grade their own lots, or
will be delivered upon the lots at ac-
tual cost of hauling. Application for
this should be made at once to the
superintendent, Mr.. Stiles, or to the
sexton who will be at the grounds
during the present week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

A young lady of jefferson, West Yir-
GINA, declares that she was all run
down before taking Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla; but that now she IS gaining
strength every day. Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla is certainly a wonderfully effec-
tive tonic for the feeble and delicate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07
.GBsT4s.sCT y ASSURANCE

~ Y. DENNISTON,
- Ellsworth, Wis.
Abstract, Real Estate * Insurance Office.
Taxes paid and information given. A
full set of Abstract Books for Pierce and
81 Cr0ix counties.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

William and Albert Armstrong have
renewed their lease of the Greenwood
Mills for term of three years. Mr..
Fortune the proprietor will soon re-
turn 10 California.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07
Teachers's Association.

Program of Association to be held a
Maiden Rock, Saturday, May IS, 1891:
$40. Opening, by the president.
1000. Primary Number work, 4. J. Ingli
100. Language work, j. c. Thompson.
1900. IntermissiOn.
100. Colonial History. r. VI. Parker.
200. Busy work, Ala Otis.
800. Physical Training, George Frye.
Question Box.
r VI. PARKER. Pres.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

One pound of real Irish linen com.
mercial paper at CSC per 10. at the
New York Emporium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

c. r. Taggart, the druggist, desires us
TO publish the following testimonial as he
handles the remedy and believes it TO be
reliable: Il bought a 80 cent bottle of
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and applied it
20 my limbs, which have been afflicted
with rheumatism at intervals for one
year. At the time / bought the Pain
Balr. | was unable to walk. lean truth
full say that Pain Balm has completely
cured me.-R. IL. tARE, Hollywood, Kan.
Mr.. 4 B. Cox, the leading druggist at
Hollywood, youches for the truth Of the
above statement"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07
B00zS y ST.ETEo.TERI:
i EVINGs SISTERS,

4 = NUS ISL LIt,f
IL silver Fails, Wis.
Keep Book store, embracing School
and Miscellaneous looks, Periodicals,
Magazines. CIrtainsdnd Curtain Fixtures,
Wall Paper, Fancy Goods, and fulfil
OF Sta.lonerv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS

TAGGART's DRUG STORE is open for
prescription filling night and day ex-
cept Sundays, when it will be open
from Q to 1880 A. N. and from 10 to
> O'Clock ?. NJ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

Veni! Vidil We'll This is true of
Halls Hair Remover, for it is the
great cOnquerOr of gray or faded hair,
making it look the same even color of
youth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

Reserved seats for the concert next
Thursday evening at Taggart's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07
MERCHANT T.fEEOR.

TOSEPH WAINIOUS,
- Merchant Tailor,
Ellsworth, Wis
Full Line Of Domestic and Foreign
Gods constantly in stock. All work
warranted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

Some Of the Grand Army boys may be
interested in the following from Alex. b.
Pope, \. d. c, Commander. Dept
Tenn. and Ga. He says: 1--WE have
had an epidemic Of whooping cough
here, Stewart. Tenn and Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy has been the only
medicine that has done any good"
There is no danger from whooping cough,
when this remedy is freely given. 1t
completely controls the disease. 80 cent
bottles for sale by c. r. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07
.8TTO R.s'EES.
.EEss'ELEs


I p. PETERSON x son,
D Watchnakers and Jewellers,
River Fails, Wis.
Dealers in line Jewelry Watches, Clocks
and Plated Ware. Sole agents for the
celebrated R0akf1rd quick-train watches.
Al kinks % repairing neatly executed,
and all work warranted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07

The National Editorial Association
meets at st. Paul in July next.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-05-07
DON'T GIVE Up

The use Of Ayers Sarsaparilla One bottle
may not cure right or complaint OF
years; persist until a cure is effected. AS
general rule, Improvement follows shortly
after beginning the use OF this medicine
With many people, the effect is immediately
noticeable; but some constitutions are less
susceptible to medicinal influences than
others, and the curative process may, there
fore, in such cases. be less prompt. Perse-
verance in using this remedy is sure Of its
reward at last. Sooner or later, the most
stubborn blood diseases yield to