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Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15

Jack-"Would you like to go to
the Wedding Ring, the new op-
era?" Grace (coyly)-"Oh, no;
I'd rather have you bring it to me!'
Syracuse Post.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15
HUMOROUS.

And what is a pneumatic tirer
You asked me once before.
1t is the name that, without blame
They now give to a bore.
Judge.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15
+" WOMAN'S Ills

Mrs. W. r. BATES, Of
DiilDo,th, DnmbnN Co., +,
Ohio. writes
"A few years ago I
took Doctor Pierce'e
Favorite Prescription,
which has been a great
benefit to me. I am In
excellent health now.
] hope that every wo-
man, who is troubled
with 'woineu's Ills,
will try the Prescrip-
ton and be benefited
as I have been"
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15
BUDS, Society

oODSs society
buds, young wo-
men just entering
the doors Of soci-
ETY. or won an
hood, require the
wisest care. To
be beautiful and
C h armi ing they
must have perfect
health, witt all Il
implies "A clear
skin, rosy cheeks,
bright eyes and
good spirits. At
this period the
young woman ts
especially sensi.
tive, and many
nervous troubles,
which eontin d Q
through life, have
their origin at this
time. II there be
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15

George (seriously)-"Do you
think your father would object to
my marrying youP" Ada don't
know; if he's anything like me he
would."-Tit-Bits.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15

Mistress-"What in the world is
the matter with the twins?" Nurse
-"Sure / don't know; but from
the way they've been frettin' and
cryin' all day it's my opinion that
they've mixed themselves up and
can't tell which is which. Good
News.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15

Boy--"Get a pail of water an
come quick! The choking house
is afire an the hens is SO excited
with the heat that everyone OF 'em
is LAWN fried eggsw-Life.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15

Lushley-"I hadn't been at my
new boarding house twenty-four
hours before knew the landlady
was opposed to strong drink. Lash
ley-"How'd you tell; by her talkP"
Lushley-"N by her coffee. -
Buffalo Courier.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15

Papa" said the little boy,
sought the teacher to whip me for
what I do not do?" Certainly not,
my boy" replied the father.
"Well," replied the little fellow,
"he did to-day when didn't do my
sum. ."-Tid-Bits.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15

People think it is tough when
they have to pay thirty-fve or forty
cents per pound for steak, but it is
a great deal tougher when they only
paw fifteen.-Boston Courier.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15
COLLECTIONS

Promptly attended to, and remittances
made to all parts OF the country by drafts.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15

Mrs. Willowsnap calling on
Mrs. Wangle) )--"Yom mother has
a lot of new furniture, hasn't she,
Willie?" Willie-"Yes'm, and the
man comes here every week to col
lect the bill. New York Sun.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15

Edith-"Only think! Charley
called me dream! Wasn't that
nices Wonder what put that idea
into his head?" Maude--''Dreams
are so ridiculous, you know. -
Boston Transcript,
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15

"Oh, Mr.. Longhead, | just saw
Charley Greene eloping with your
wife,
Good! Now I'm even with him.
He sold me horse last week. -
Life.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15

Servant-"Yis, sorr, Mrs. Talker
is in. What's your name, sorrP
Visitor-"Prof. Vandersplinkenhei-
mer. Servant-"Och! Sure, ye'd
better 60 right in and take it wild
ye."--Tid-Bits.
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15
Detroit, Bay CITY & Alpena R.R.

i'd Accom- Mail ana accom-
H. modation. Express. modation'
Alpena argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1893-1909, 1894-08-15

All
Vol. XIV, No. 5. a
HUMOROUS.
And what is pneumatic tirer
You asked ME once before.
1t is the name that, without blame
They now give to a bore.
Judge.
III tell you what" said McSwat-
ters the other evening. IF you
want to bring out what's in a man
give him sea voyage. " San Fran
cisco Post.
Nearsighted Old Gentleman
Little boy, how much does bicy-
Gle like that one Of yours"
Young Woman Tin bloomers)-
"Sirw-Ex.
Jack-"Would you like to go to
the Wedding Ring the new op-
era?" Grace (coyly)-"Oh, no;
I'd rather have you bring it to mel!
Syracuse Post.
George (seriously)-"Do you
think your father would object to
my marrying youP" Ada don't
know; if he's anything like me he
would. d."-Tit-Bits.
Boy--"Get a pail of water an
come quick! The choking house
is afire an the hens is SO excited
with the heat that everyone OF 'em
is layin' fried eggs!"-Life.
People think it is tough when
they have to pay thirty-five or forty
cents per pound for steak, but it is
great deal tougher when they only
pay fifteen.-Boston Courier.
"Oh, Mr.. Longhead, | just saw
Charley Greene eloping with your
wife"
Good! Now I'm even with him.
He sold me horse last week. -
Life.
Servant-"Yis, sorr, Mrs. Talker
is in. What's your name, sorr?
Visitor-"Prof. Vandersplinkenhei-
mer. Servant-"Och. Sure, ye'd
better 60 right in and take it wild
ye." Tld-Bits.
Edith-"Only think. Charley
called me dream! Wasn't that
nice? Wonder what put that idea
into his head?" Maude--''Dreams
are so ridiculous, you know. -
Boston Transcript.
Mrs. Willowsnap calling on
Mrs. Wangle)-"Your mother has
lot of new furniture, hasn't she,
Willie?" Willie-"Yes'm, and the
man comes here every week to col
lect the bill."--New York Sun.
Lushley-"I hadn't been at my
new boarding house twenty-four
hours before | knew the landlady
was opposed to strong drink. LASH
ley-"Howd you tell; by her talkP"
Lushley-" mo; by her coffee.
Buffalo Courier.
"Papa," said the little boy,
sought the teacher to whip me for
what do not do?' certainly not,
my boy" replied the father.
"Well," replied the little fellow,
"he did to-day when didn't do my
sum."-Tid-Bits.
Mistress-"What in the world is
the matter with the twinsp" Nurse
-"Sure | don't know; but from
the way they've been frettin' and
cryin' all day it's my opinion that
they've mixed themselves up and
can't tell which is which. GOOD
News.
"I've gone clear back on slang,
said Brylius, with emphasis.
"WhyP" inquired his friend.
II was calling on young woman
last evening and chanced to remark
what you say goes
And what did she do?"
|
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13
Vol. So.
Winter Tours.

Those of US who have not the
money or the time To get away from
the rigors of Northern winters, may
Snow Bound which the genius of
Whittier has so fascinatingly por-
trayed. and pretend we like colo
weather-but fortunately situated
mortals. like the birds. flee south
wards when the snow comes. Our
country is So extensive that il is not
necessary for US. like the English, to
90 where a foreign tongue is spoken
when we wish To escape winter, as our
own South holds hundreds of delight
full resorts. where flowers bloom and
birds MARBLE while the sources of the
Mississippi and Hudson are sealed in
ice. Florida, Alabama North Caro-
lima, Mississippi, Texas and California
offer attractions of scenery. yerdure
and climate in endless variety. and
so we'll is the United States now grid
ironed with railroads. that most of
these charming places are easily
reached by railroads. For our readers
the choice will naturally be TO go by
the Burlington Route, which has two
lines iron the northwest-to Chicago
and st. Louis-by which the traveller
can connect with the lines which
penetrate the southern states and
California. Your home agent will
supply you with excursion tickets and
information. or you can address w. j.
G. Kenyon. Gen. Pass. Agent, st.
Paul, Mimi. who will cheerfully give
YOU pointers on routes and rates.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13

The tax rolls are in the haEds of
the town treasurer, who is ready to
receive taxes at any time.
/. Klevansky, the jeweler, has been
i'm town for a few days with well
assorted stock in his line.
The surprise party at c. A. Soren-
sons last Friday evening was an en-
joyable affair.
c. A. Sorenson and T. f. Nelson
are attending court this week as
juror
Miss Annie Sather is home from
River Falls for few weeks.
+. O. BonsneS has his saw mill in
running order again. 1t was entirely
washed away by the flood last spring.
Rod $. Williams has put i'm a full
line of jewelry for the holiday trade.
O. f. Bonsnes has decided to put
una saw mill near Beldenville this
winter.
George Alger. a Canadian who
came here last winter to work for III
Tucker. the mail driver, and who was
this fall employed by Eugene Hunter
to carry the mail from Lawton p. O.
10 Ellsworth. left last Tuesday
morning for Ellsworth as usual, but
failed TO come back in the evening at
regular time. The news was received
over the telephone that he had left
the mail sack in the post Office al
Ellsworth and disappeared. The
| business men of this place have been
sending money TO the bank with the
mail carrier and this morning @. f
| Bonsnes had sent over 500 in cash
] Mr.. Alger thought that he had use fol
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13
First publication Dec. 10, 1884,
ORDER FOR HEARING PROOF or 70 REIGN WILL

STATE OF WISCONSIN - COUNTY COURT
- for Pierce county.
In the matter of the will of Julia L. Perrin,
deceased. In Probate.
On production of a writing, purp0Ftng to be
a duly authenticated copy of the will Of Julia
f. Perrin late of the city of st. Paul, Ramsey
county, Minnesota, deceased, and the probate
thereof in said Ramsey County, and also the
accompanying petition of Scion l.. Perrin, OF
the city of st. Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
representing, among other things, that the said
Julia f. Perrin, lately died at the city of ST
Paul. Ramsey County, Minnesota, that said
instrument is duly auth -nticated copy of the
last will of said deceased, and the probate
thereof. and that the said petitioner is named
therein as executor, and praying that SAID copy
and the probate thereof be filed and recorded
as the last will and testament OF said Julia +.
Perrin, deceased, and that letters testamentaFy
be thereon issued to Scion l.. Perrin, the pc
titiOner.
IL is ordered, that said petitionl-and the
proofs of said instrument be heard at regular
term of said County Court, to be held in and
for said county, at the County Court room in
the Village of Ellsworth, on the first Tuesday
being the 5th day Of FEBRUARY, A, ID. 1895.
IL is further ordered, that notice of the time
and place of such hearing be given by pubi-
cation of this order at least three weeks
successfully, previous to said time, in the River
Falls JOURNAL, a weekly newspaper, publish
ed at the City of River Falls in said county.
Dated Dec, 18th, 1891
BY the Court.
HANS B. WARNER,
35w4 County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13
- . . . -.
All Free.

Those who have used DIR. Kings New
Discovery know its value, and those
who have not. have now the oppor~
tunity to try it FREE. Call on the adj
vertise6 druggist and get Trial Bot
tie, Free. Send your name and address
to III. E Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and
get sample box of DR.. Kings New
Life Pills Free, as well as a copy of
Guide to Health and Household In
structor. Free. All of which is guar
snteed to do yon good and cost you
nothing, at q. &. Taggart's drug
store. 4
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13

Mr.. and Mrs. Il. L. Egbert celebrat-
ed their twenty-tifth wedding ami
versary at their home on Saturday
evening. There were about ninety
present. Among those from abroad
were Jay Hamilton and sister of
Cum berland; j. b. Jones and family,
Hudson; Mrs. John Ayers. Menomonie;
and Mrs @. NJ. Street of River Fails.
After a most enjoyable time all de-
parted leaving behind them many
valuable tokens of their good will and
hoping their entertainers may live to
celebrate their golden wedding.
The congregation of the Methodist
church were favored on Sunday with
two excellent sermons from Key. Nc
kenZie of River Falls.
Miss Maggie Cummings who has
spent several years here has returned
to her home i'm Canada. She has
made many friends during her stay
here.
We consider that we are lucky TO
have one blind pig go away without
more trouble.
II. L. Peck is on business trip to
Durand. We hear his son Fred has
been taken seriously ill with
pneumonia since he went.
The Sunday school is preparing
for union Christmas service.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13
Taggart sells HOLIDAY GOODS
cheapest. Largest stock.

OLlNET.
Mrs. Graham is on the sick list.
Mr.. Nelson is collecting in the
vicinity of Ellsworth for an eastern
nursery.
Mr.. Tousley made a business trip to
Ellsworth last week.
The winter term of school COM
menced Monday, Dec. Sd, with a large
enrolment.
Geo. Van Schoonhoven attended
the Joint Association at Hudson.
Geo. Miles of Rock Elm was in town
last week transacting business.
There is some talk of having q
Xmas tree at this place Christmas
eve.
Mr.. Rice (the blind NAM Of
Rochester, Mimi, lectured on the
subject of TEN perance" TO large
audience i'm the NJ. f. church Wednes-
day eve. Mr.. Rice is a fluent talker.
He has not been able to read for
eighteen years.
Donation for Rev. Doughty in the
/. o. o. +. Hall Wednesday eye., Dec.
18th.
Mr.. Mathewson has concluded not
to canvass for nursery stock" the
coming winter.
Our leading merchant, Mr.. Cook
is producing a graceful appearance or
the bicycle most of the time lately
wet" is just learning.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Burnes are
happy over the arrival of girl al
| their house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13
Taggart sells HOLIDAY GOODS
cheapest. Largest stock.
Big RIVER.


DIR. ID. McCurdy of Minneapolis was
in town one day this week.
Edward E. Daley, a former youth
of this place but now OF Livingston,
Mont, is ' sitting old time friends
here.
A Brackin is having a well drilled.
The oyster supper at Fred Bliss
last Friday night was a grand success.
Miss Carrie Mcdonald of Prescott
is vi ting at this place.
VI j. Dawson cut one of his feet
with an AK one day last week.
Al. Winn our popular feed grinder
is giving good satisfaction.
Il. z. Morrow and wife are visiting
at Maiden Rock.
On Monday, Dec. 10th, there was a
gathering of children, grandchildren
and old neighbors at the home of VIM.
w. Hall TO celebrate the S0th birth
day of Mr.. Peckham Hall. Guests &c
the nun Der of y partook of sumptu-
Gus Fepast at the dinner hour and
the occasion was most enjoyable one
throughout. Many valuable presents
were bestowed upon the worthy old
gentleman, among them being nice
suit of clothes and a large and ele'
CANT easy chair.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13

There are events occurring in
every community, if published in a
local paper, would create comrao-
ton little dreamed of. What to
publish and what not to publish is
what often perplexes the editor. He
is often unjustly accused of cowardice
or favoritism, while all the time he is
looking toward the good reputation
of the town where his lot is cast. The
editor, necessarily, must always
stand between two fires, and which
ever way he moves he is always sure
to be uniustly accused. That is part
of his business. He is accused unjust
| IL and hastily and in some cases,
sometimes, by his friends, and often
er by his enemies. He is usually a
| well balanced cuss, though, and comes
| out but slightly disfigured.-Ex.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13
Harper's Magazine
I'M 1909

The Simpletons, a new novel by Thomas
Hardy, will be begun in the December Number.
Is9i. and continue to November, 1875. Who
ever may he ones favorite among English
noyelists ii will be conceded by all critics that
Thomas Hardy stands foremost as a master
artist in fiction and The simpIetons may be ex-
pected 10 arouse enthusiasm not inferior in
degree to that which has marked Trilby-the
most successful story of the year Another
leading feature will be the Personal Recollee-
tions of Joan of Arc, by tee Sieur Louis DE
Conte. Her Page and SECRETARY, under which
guise the most popg>sT of living American
magazine writers will present the story of the
Maid Of Orleans. la the January Number will
appear prefusely illustrated PAPER on Charles
ton and the Carolinas, the first OF a series of
Southern Papers
Northern Africa is attracting more attention
than at any other time since the seat Of empires.
The next volume of Harper's Magazine will
contain four illustrated articles on this region,
and three of them viii depict the present life
there. Julian Ralph viii prepare for the
Magazine series Of eight stories depicting
typical p ases of Chinese Life and Manners
Besides the long stories, there will begin in the
January Number the irs; chapters Of A Three
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13

The newly elected state Off 'ers will
be inaugurated on Monday, January /
and the legislature will meet on Wed.
nesday, January 8. The latter body
will be composed of 20 Republicans
and 13 Democrats in the senate, and
81 Republicans and 10 Democrats in
the assembly. This will make 66
Republican majority on joint ballot
against 80 Democratic two years ago
Star & Times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13
First publication Dec. 6, 1894.
unItnr IN cprnITnpc

STATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court for
- Pierce County.
In the matter of the estate Of Charles E.
Teare, deceased. In Probate
Notice is hereby given that letters OF admin
istration on the estate Of Charles +. Teare,
deceased, late of the town of Oak Grove in said
county, intestate. having issued TO Fred. W.
Bliss of the town of Oak Grove, in said county,
the claims and demands of all persons against
said Charles 4. Teare, deceased, viii be re-
ceive6, examined and adjusted by the county
court OF said Pierce county, at the regular
terms thereof. to be held at the county court
room in the village of Ellsworth, in said county,
on the first Tuesday being the ID day OF April
A. ID. 1895, and the FIRST Tuesday being the 4th
day of June. A. ID. 1895. and that until and
including the 4tn day of June, A. ID. 1895, is the
time allowed and limited by said county court
for creditors of SAID Charles +. Teare deceased
10 present their claims for examination aud
allowance.
Dated Dec. 4th, A. ID. 1894
BY order Of the Court.
HANS b. WARNER,
a4w4 County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13

For each day i'm the week from now
to Jan. 1st, we will sell certain line
of our goods at cost for ! day only.
We will do just as we say or money
refunded. Watch our window for
announcement of bargain goods from
day to day. Friday will be Lamp
Day. Saturday, Silver Plated Hollow
Ware. Remember the sign of Golden
Star. G.. f. WINTET.
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Harper's Bazaar
IN 1895

Elegant and exclusive designs for Outdoor
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EARMUIIL.

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Leiffring and
daughter Theresa of Waubeek visited
at Peter Pliers and n Schoeder's a
few days last week.
Miss Mary Grimme of the town of
Eau Gale visited at this place this
week.
Married, at the NJ. e. parsonage,
Wednesday, Dec. 9Th, at o'clock A.
NJ, William Hoyt Jr. and Miss Mamie
Smith. On the same day, Mr. Frank
Harmon and Miss Ida Krossman
They have the best wishes of the
comm unity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1894-12-13
TWICE CROWNED AS A VICTOR.
DR.. Price Baking Powder Wins at
Worlds and Midwinter Fairs.
TWICE c

Another signal triumph has been
achieved by DIR. Prices Cream Baking
Powder. At the California Midwinter
Fair of 1894 as at the Worlds Column
bian Exposition of 1898, it surpassed
all competitors. An expert jury,
after careful analysis and exhaustive
com parison, awarded it highest honors
and a special gold medal. The award
was for highest leavening power,
perfect purity and general excellence.
Ii was sustained by the unanimous
vote of the Judges. Coupled with the
victory at Chicago, the achievement
at San Francisco confirms DIR. Price S
as 1.-The Foremost Baking Powder in
the World" 1t now stands supreme.