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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

The number of IIarper's Weekly
published May 10, is largely devoted to
the Illustration of subjects connected
with the opening of the Worlds Co.
lumbar Exposition. 1t is remarkable
both for the attractive quality of its
contents and for the amount of mat
ter presented. Among its most strik-
ing attractions are 4-page illustra-
ton by Nichols, giving general view
of the Exposition from the lake, and
of the Peristyle as seen from the
Grand Court; an illustration of the
Liberal Arts Building; a view of the
German Village; picture by Graham
of the Midway Plaisance; illustrations
of the Golden Doorway of the Trans
portation Building, and Of the Central
Power Plant annexed to Machinery
Hall, etc., etc. The number also
contains besides other timely and en-
tertaining features, "a detective story
by A. Conan Doyle, entitled 1.-The Ad-
venture of the Musgrave Ritual,
illustrated, and an article by the Hon.
L. j. Geary on The Other Side of the
Chinese Question, following the ar
ticle by Mr.. Riordan in the preceding
number of the Weekly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
Struck by Lightning.

The large barn of Frank Pomeroy
in the northern part Of the city was
struck by lightning about 1880 this
morning. Before the alarm could be
given the flames had spread through
out the hayloft, broken through the
roof and lighted up the entire city.
The premises were occupied by Mr..
Pomeroy's son-in-la Charles Rollins.
Besides the total destruction of the
building and its contents of hay, grain
carriages, machinery, etc., five horses
were killed, four of whom belonged to
Mr.. Rollins and one to Mr.. Luke Pome-
roy. Two of the horses broke out of
the barn but fell dead immediately
outside, overcome by heat or fear.
loo bushels of potatoes, cut and ready
to be planted today were destroyed.
The loss cannot he less than 81, 500,
insured for 81, 700 in the River Falls
Farmers Insurance Co. The Fire com.
pany responded promptly, but the ma
ture of the confagration was such
that nothing could be done to lessen
the loss.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
Council Proceedings.

Council Chamber, May 6, 1898.
Council convened at 1880 P. NJ. Present,
Mayor Ballard, Aldermen Dunn, John
son, Reynolds and VIM.
Minutes of previous meeting read and
approved.
Bills reported with approval by finance
committee as follows:
W. S. Ensign, lumber s241. So
G. II. Grant, salary City Marshal. ....... 81 Sd
5. j. Savage, street work.. ............ 50. IS
Bills allowed, all voting aye.
A communication was presented before
the Citizens Committee in relation to
water-works. Communication placed on
file.
Voted that a meeting of the citizens
be called to discuss the question of water
works and artesian well, and that further
action on communication be postponed
until after such meeting, and that the
City Clerk is directed to call meeting.
Following resolution passed:
RESOLVED, That license fee for a Billiard table
for the ensuing year is fixed at IS, and for Pool
table at 50, per annum.
Approved and signed by the Mayor.
Voted that the City Clerk notify the
Street Commissioner of last year to re-
place the missing city tools.
Petition for extending Fourth street to
Cascade Avenue read and placed on file.
Hon. G. ID. Parker and Robert johnson
addressed the council in behalf of the
resolution. Voted to refer the petition to
the Committee ON Streets to report at the
council meeting to be held on Saturday
evening, May 18th.
Adjourned to May 18th at 7:30 P. N.
ALLEN 2. WELD, City Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
DIED.

HALvoRsoN.- his home in Martell,
May 8, 1898, Torbjorn Halvorson, aged
II years.
Mr.. Halvorson was one of the early
settlers of Pierce county, coming here in
the filties. He enlisted as a recruit in
Co. A, 18th Wisconsin, and took part in
several engagements, in one of which he
was reported as missing" For many
months his grief-stricken family mourned
him as one of the unknown buried on
the battlefield, when news came of his
exchange, he having suffered all the
agonies and torments of a sick prisoner
in that Confederate stockade of infamy
at Andersonville. He was an honest,
unassuming citizen, industrious and fru-
gal in his habits. He leaves surviving
him his widow and eight children, two
sons and six daughters. He was men,
Der of the G. A. r. Post of this city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
TWO TRAINS DAILY

To Chicago are what the Burlington
Route offers to the travelling public,
beginning with Sunday, May 18th.
Train Fifty will leave Minneapolis at
$50 p. m, st. Paul $3.50 p m, every day,
carrying baggage car, coach, reclining
chair car seats free) and Pullman buffet
sleeper, arriving at Chicago 700 a. m.
Train Forty.eight, the famous Vesti-
buled Limited, will leave Minneapolis
at $50 p. M. st. Paul 7:30 p. M, every
day, with its magnificent equipment of
reclining chair cars seats freel and
Pullman standard and compartment
sleepers, arriving at Chicago 300 a.
M. Peoria, ii 30 a. m, and st. Louis
5:55 p. m, the following day. A simil-
ar service will be given in the opposite
direction, trains leaving Chicago at
6:l5 and $3.50 .. m.. daily. When going
to the Worlds Fair Tor to any point
east, south or southwest be sure the
ticket agent gives you tickets reading
over the Chicago, Burlington 4 North
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

On account OF the Indictment wealth
er on ArbOr Day, April IS, the exer-
cises for that occasion at the Normal
were postponed until Friday, May H.
The programme has been made up
by a committee of the faculty and will
be carried out tomorrow afternoon
beginning about half past two.
The exercises indoors will consist of
music. and speeches made by students
selected to present the claims of the
different trees for the votes of stu
dents who will cast their ballot for a
state tree. a vote in which all of the
school children of Wisconsin are tax
ing part.
At the Normal. Mrs. Wadsworth
will urge the claims of the maple.
Geo. Weiner those of the oak while
Will Lusk will speak for the elm, af-
ter speech MAKING the ballot will be
taken and the vote recorded and sent
20 the state superintendent. While
these exercises are taking place up
stairs the model schools will be hav-
ing exercises of their own after
which all will repair to the campus
for the tree planting. Trees will be
planted by the model schools the liter.
ary society and the elementary class
being Miss Maud Mill and for the So
ciety Mr.. Geo. Frye. Miss Laura
Weld will act as director of ceremonies
The public are cordially invited to at.
tend these exercises.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
The Seed Sewers.

On Tuesday evening the boys and
girls of the society known as the
"Seed Sewers" had a very pleasant
time in the Baptist church. A nice
lunch was served at five O'Clock and
a program of music and recitations
was given at seven. To the music of
a well played march by Maud Dan,
iels. they marched about the church
and then the different parts were ex-
pressed, and in good style.
The officers are: Mrs. Elcenia Cook
leader; Mrs. ]. G. Fitch, assistant;
Nellie Works, president; Sadie Kelley,
vice president; Emma Lamb. Score.
tary; Maud Griffin, assistant secre.
tary; Annie Burnett, chaplain.
Mrs. Cook read an excellent paper
on the Importance and Records of
Training the Young Religiously. She
is giving generously of strength and
affection to help the members of the
band, and she is ably assisted by her
daughter, Mrs, Fitch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
A Million Friends.

friend in need is friend indee d /,
and not less than one million people
have found just such friend in DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton, Coughs and Colds.-If you have
never used this Great Cough Medi.
cine, one trial will convince you that
1t has wonderful curative powers in
all diseases of the Throat, Chest aud
Lungs. Each bottle is guaranteed to
do all that is claimed or money will
be refunded. Trial bottle free at G.
R. Taggart's drug store. Large bot
ties soc. and 81.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
Deserving Praise.


We desire to say TO our citizens that
for years We have been selling DIR.
Kings New Discovery for Consump.
ton, DR.. Kings New Life Pills, Buck
lens Arnica Salve and Electric Bit
ters, and have never handled remedies
that sell as well, or that have given
such universal satisfaction. We do
not hesitate to guarantee them every
time, and we stand ready to refund
the purchase price, if satisfactory re.
suits do not follow their use. These
remedies have won their great popu.
larity purely on their merits. c. r.
Taggart, Druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
The G.. A. r. Reunion.

The reunion of old soldiers the Sth
and 9th of June in this city is taking
shape in very promising way. Ten
large tents will be pitched in Clark S
grove and furnished with sleeping ia
cilities. Still there will be needed en-
tertainment for the ladies of the re-
lief corps and infrm comrades. The
committee of entertainment desire to
furnish keeping for the teams of the
old soldiers. Any willing to help do
this, or to entertain ladies or gentle
men visitors, will notify the commit
tee Immediately. or at the earliest
time convenient. These are the com.
mittee: Comrades G.. A. Cressey, j. II
Langsn, w. 5. Ensign, @. III. Grant
and l.. Spalding.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Mrs. Maude Berkey of West Superb
or gave an interesting address at the
Baptist church on Friday evening of
last week upon the subject of Practi-
cal Temperance Work. Mrs. Berkey
is pleasing speaker, very much in
earnest but by no means ungenerous
in her treatment of opponents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
Big Stock---Low Prices.

have large stock of Marble and
have dozen car loads more on the way
which will be here within a month.
If you desire monument it will be to
your advantage to call and see our
stock and get prices before ordering
elsewhere. We can fill few more
orders before Decoration day.
L. N. PETERSON,
Saltwater, Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
WATER-WORKS.

A meeting of the citizens of River
Falls will be held at Opera Hall Friday
evening. May Il, at o'clock, to dis
cuss the question of water supply for
the city. The object of this meeting
is to obtain full and free expression
of the people upon this vital subject.
A prominent subject for discussion
will be the ACCESSIBILITY of putting
down an artesian well.
A full attendance of the citizens is
requested whether opposed to or in
favor of water works. A special in
vitation is extended to the ladies.
By order of the Common Council.
ALLEN p. WELD, City Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
Spiritualisml

Lecturer and Psychometrist Rev.
Allen F. Brown, speaker for North
Star Spiritualist Association of Mime
apolis, will lecture at Odd Fellows
Hall next Sunday, May IA, at 2:30 and
7:30 P. NJ. Admission 10 cents. Aud.
fence invited to present subject for
discussion. Psychometric readings at
close of lecture.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
The official visitors. 4

The official visitors, appointed an
nually by the state superintendent to
visit the Normal are here this week
making their second inspection for the
year. The committee consists of
Supt. A. W. Rankin of West Superior.
Supt. III. A. Simonds of Stevens Point,
and Mr.. a. f. North of Pewankee.
Their views concerning the needs and
condition of the school will be embod-
led in report to the Board of Re-
gents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Emil Rasmussen of
Baldwin are stopping with Mrs. A.
Rasmussen on Fourth street, Mr..
Rasmussen intends to spend some time
IN the city to recuperate from severe
spell of sickness. He is improving
slowly,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

For SALE:-Mr. Gill offers his two
houses and lots on 4th street for sale
His home place is one of the pleasant
est and best locations in town. with
the finest yard of trees, the product of
twenty-five years of care. Terms
easy. Address VIM. Gill, Roberts,
Wis, or communicate through VIM.
Newcomb.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
Wash Dress Goods.

An elegant assortment of figured
and plain Satteens in all the new
shades.
A lovely variety of designs in
GTeciGn LdfOn for Shirt Waists.
GINGHAMS.
By far the prettiest designs and
best value we have ever offered
for the price.
EMBROIDERIES & LACES.
Words fail to express the quality
: and beauty of our new spring line
of Embroideries and Laces, so call
and see them for yourself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
State Normal School.
Thc spring Term Begins Monday,
April 10.

This school offers special advantages
t. those who desire to prepare to teach.
-Four Courses of Study are offered:
1. An English Course of -Four Years.
,. A Latin Tor Germany Course of -Four
Years.
3. An Elementary Course Two Years.
4. \ One Year Professional Course
Tuition Free to those whose Gualifi-
cations eHtitle them to admission to
either Of these courses. Tuition IN Pre-
paTatOTy Classes will be 90 cts. a week
Grammar Grades, 50 cts. a week; Inter
mediate Grades, 20 cts. a week; Primary
Grades, 10 cts. 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. q. EMERY President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Economy in House Decoration
interests all good house keepers.
Some little advice on this subject to-
gether with instruction how to paper
can be had by sending your address
to ALFRED PEATS, Department B,
1875 1873 w. Madison ST., Chicago, or 30
80 W. 18th St., N. Y.
He will send you samples of Wall
Paper at lower price than you have
ever seen before. They are all first
quality and arranged with wide bor-
ders and ceiling decorations according
to the latest style.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
Worlds Fair Excursions.

From April 25th and continuing I'M
til October 3lst, 1898, round trip tick
cts will be on sale to Chicago and
return at rate of $l8.25.
These tickets are confined to con-
tinuous passage in each direction, and
good going only on day of sale, with
final limit for return to November
18th, 1898.
Children of five and under twelve
years of age will be charged one-half
of the above rate.
f. p. AINSwoRTH, Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Judge r. ;. Reid of Hudson has
brought suit for Islander against Hon.
j. Johnston of GlenwOOd. The case
grows out of remarks alleged to have
been made by Johnston against Reds
character during the judicial recent
campaign.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

"A wolf in sleeps clothing"-the
substitute offered 10y the "cutter" as
being just as good AS Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla. If you don't want to be bitten,
insist on having Ayers Sarsaparills.
even if il is little dearer. Depend
on it, it will be cheaper for you in the
end
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

The courts have decided, in test
case, that the provisions in the char
ter of Kansas City, imposing a poll
tax of $3.50 on every male citizen
over q years of age who fails to vote
at any general city election, is consti.
tutional.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

For SALE.-Two we'll bred Fox
Hound Pups, six months old. Also
two hounds, trained on foxes, wolves
and wildcats. Inquire of or address
French Baird, River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

The man who called sarsaparilla a
fraud, bad good reason; for he got
hold of worthless mixture at "re-
duced rates." He changed his opinion
however, when he began to take
Ayers Sarsaparilla. 1t pays to be
careful, when buying medicines.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

u. c. Nelson has rented of George
Fortune the store building third south
of the DTewke corner and is fitting it
up for bakery. A large brick oven
has been built at the rear of the
hnildinp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Milwaukee has been presented with
the huge monolith quarried out at
Ashland for the Worlds fair, and re.
fused on account of the expense of re-
moving it. The big stone will be set
IN in one of the city marks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

F. L. AinswoTth left the first of the
week to Join the Board of Regents at
Milwaukee from whence they started
on a tour with a view to locating the
two new Normal Schools provided for
By the last legislature.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

David Burnett has returned from his
trip to New Mexico. He does not
seem to have fallen in love with that
country, but we are glad to note that
be has improved in health aud hopes
now to gain rapidly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Miss Eta Eaton returned last Satur-
day from Washington, where she has
spent the past year and half with
her grandparents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

All who are interested in attending
clean church, will not forget to at
tend the ice-cream and strawberry So
ciable at the NJ. E. church Thursday
evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

The evening train on this branch
changed time last Monday, and now
arrives an hour later-leaving st.
Paul at sos and arriving at River
Falls at 6:2l.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

If the care of the hair were made a
part of a lady's education, we should
not see so many gray heads, and the
use of Halls Hair Remover would be
unnecessary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
Buy Your Dress Goods Now!

And here the
select
seasonable
passes
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Mrs. Emma Knowles has purchased
of Mrs. Maria Fields the lot on Cas-.
cade adjoining the Normal School
grounds ON the west, and will proceed
at once to build dwelling upon it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Rev. j. ID. Rumsey has resigned the
pastorate of the Baptist church at
Redlands, California, and will soon re-
turn to Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

house he recently purchased of AL.
Anderson. Alex. Lauder has moved
into the house just vacated by MIR.
White.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

John W. Bradshaw has sold his
homestead in this city to Adam Lamm.
Consideration $500. We regret that
this means the departure of our
friends from the city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

"When the cats away the mice do
play" If you want to buy goods
cheap call at APP Roberts this week
lille he is off on vacation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

A. W. Lund has received a car load
of Buggies which he offers at hard
times prices. Call and be convinced.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Franklin j. Hall OF Big River has
bought an acre of land of Mrs. Sarah
TOzer east of the Normal and will
soon erect dwelling.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

WANTED.-A competent girl to do
general homework. Apply to Mrs.
@. L. Willard. Cascade avenue.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

DRESS. .-Dress-m making done
by Mis- Nellie Platt, at the residence
of James Dunn. All orders promptly
pXpcutad
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Chapter MasOns, ten in number,
from this city enjoyed the hopitality
of their companions at Hudson Tues
day evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Call at the bookstore opposite the
Gladstone House, for school books,
tablets, states, and school supplies in
general.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

This is what all English people say
about whatever they have to sell. In
America however it's the verdict of the
people" that Hallers Barb WireLiniment
is the most successful remedy for cuts,
bruises and sores ever introduced. For
sale by K. s. Freeman. s
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
Parlor c oncert.

Any one wishing new wall paper
should call at the bookstore opposite
the Gladstone. and examine the stock
of Leyings Sisters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

For SALE OR RENT.-Two houses,
conveniently located. Inquire of Mrs.
j. w. Edsall.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Minneapolis Wheat Flour, Bran,
and Shorts for sale at Cascade Mill at
wholesale or retail, by w. II. Putnam.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
CARROLL BROS.

Have Drills, Seeders and other Farm
Implements TO close out at cost or
below.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Levings Sisters have fine assort-
ment of new wall paper. The prices
will please you, and SO will the papers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Don't forget the strawberries and
ice cream at the NJ. E. church this ev-
ening. Only Is cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

John W. Bradshaw, at present of
River Falls, is in the city this week
getting bids for the construction of
his elegant new home on West Second
street.-SHDeriOr Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

The Shonopa and White Rose are the
two leading and I0c brands of Cigars,
manufactured at home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

TAGGART's DsuG STORE is open for
prescription filling night and day ex-
cept Sundays. when 1t will be open
from Q to 1880 A. N. and from II to
. O'Clock P. N.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Business meeting of the Lutheran
congregations in the church Monday
evening, May 10th, at o'clock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Go to Youells & Avery's for window
shades.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1893-05-11

Mrs. Blakney of Saltwater visited
her mother, Mrs. Emma Knowles the
first of the week.