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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13

The republican state convention, as
announced in our last issue, nomi-
mated Mai. Edward ScOfield of Oconto
for governor. On the first ballot
LaFollette had 26ll votes to Scofield
249@, but Scofield gained on every sue
eeeding ballot while LaFollette slowly
lost. The nomination was made on
the sixth ballot. The JOURNAL gave
its support to Mr.. LaFollette, because
it recognized in him an able and con-
scientious republican and also because
it believed that he was the choice of a
large majority of the republican rank
and file. An analysis of the vote
shows that this was correct, for the
LaEollette vote in the convention
strongholds of the state, while SEQ
fields vote came largely from demo-
cratic counties. Major Scofield has
served one term as state senator, and
is recognized as an able and honorable
man who will have the united support
of the party. The other state officers
were renominated in bunch by ac-
clamation. We know of nothing in
their official records to which republic
cans cannot cheerfully subscribe, ex-
cept in the case of Attorney General
Mylrea, who gave his approval to the
bill releasing the eX-state treasurers,
but we take it for granted that the
state convention Intentionally con-
dOned that when it endorsed in its
platform the present state admins
tration.
The mo choice" delegates from
Pierce county to the state convention
proved to be all against LaFollette, as
we expected. This shows the absolute
need in this state of primary cleo
tion law like those of adjoining states,
enabling the voter to go quietly TO the
polls and cast his ballot directly for
the candidate of his choice. Had such
a law been in existence in this state,
there can be no doubt but that
LaFollette would have had the vote
of Pierce county. None but machine
politicians object to such a law. 1t
would deprive them of the ruling
power and place it where it properly
belongs, with the people.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
NEW CENTERyILLE.

Miss Helen Olson and Ella Zentzis
went to Baldwin last Saturday.
Quarterly meeting was held in the
Norwegian Methodist church last
Saturday and Sunday.
A. III. Thoen entertained company
from abroad Sunday.
w. L. Hodge has returned from a
two weeks visit in st. Paul.
Misses Addie Woods and Alice Thoen
have gone to New Richmond.
Bertha Hampton has gone to st.
Paul to spend the remainder of the
summer.
The recent storms here have done
a great deal of damage to buildings
and trees as we'll as crops.
Harvesting is all done and a good
deal of the stacking.
Mrs. w. Hodge and Mrs. Derro
visited in Hersey the first of the week.
Jim Phernetton is down from Bald
win where he has been working.
Mrs. Thorson. who was badly hurt
in a runaway, is some better at this
writing.
Joe Hudson of Ellsworth visited his
parents here Monday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
MARTELI.

The assessment rolls of the town If
Martell for the year 1896 shows a
Total value of all personal property of 1896.
Total value of Real Estate, 1926.
Aggregate assessed valuation OF all tax -
able property in town, s2l9l00.
The Lutheran church on the prairie
was very much damaged by the storm
last week.
Johnson's store building was twisted
and badly damaged by the recent
storm.
George Johnson has opened a watch
makers shopin Williams drug store.
He is an expert jeweler.
Mr.. Mikkelson of st. Paul visited
over Sunday at Mr.. Sorenson's.
Mrs. Thorson is slowly recovering
from her injuries received in a run-a-
way a couple weeks ago.
Mrs. Peter Gasman left Monday on
visit with relatives in Blair, Wis.
Norman Winger is confined to his
bed on account OF an injured knee.
Henry Gasman'S mill dam broken
out last Sunday night. The heavy
rain north of here caused the river to
rise during the night higher than
expected, and no precautions were
taken to prevent damage until too
late.
Nickolai Wiger of River Falls is
spending few days out here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
To Our Readers.

1t is with pleasure that we are per-
mitted to refer to an article of COM
merce, which is really possessed Of
superior merit and one which unQues-
tionably will enjoy lasting reputa-
ton, and which measured by the good
il has and will do must rank as first
in the category of human benefactors.
We refer to the Rocky Mountain
Stomach, Kidney and Liver Tea,
manufactured by the Madison Medi-
cine Co., of Madison, Wis. A notice of
its use and properties will be found
elsewhere in this issue. 1t :" worthy
Of trial and is vouched AZ. as an
efficient remedy for constipation, sick
headache, dyspepsia, torpid liver, con-
gested kidneys, heart burn, acidity of
the stomach, coughs, colds. and all
blood and skin diseases. In short it is
a pure, simple and harmless remedy;
its effects are so mild and gentle that
it may be given to any child with per-
feet impunity. Do not fail TO give it
a trial; it will give you fresh, bloom
ing complexion and vigorous health.
AUSTIN, Mimi, May %, 1896
We have been in the drug business
many years and have advertised many
kinds of medicine over our name, but
have never found remedy that sells
like Rocky Mountain Tea. We pre-
sumo that there isn't a man, woman,
or child Ia this city or surrounding
country that does not knowabout your
wonderful tea. There has been more
newspaper comments made on this
remedy in and around our city than
all else comb ined. 1t sells as no other
medicine ever sold, and gives univer-
sal satisfaction. Rocky Mountain Tea
is the medicine for the people.
SMITH & HUNTLEY, Druggists.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13

The state convention adopted as a
part of its platform the following
resolution introduced by Mr.. Hall of
Dunn county:
Resolved. That il is the sense of
this convention that the granting of
free railroad passes, express and tele-
graph franks and sleeping car permits
by the corporations OF this state to
public officers. either for their own
use or the use of others, is against
public policy. and we favor such laws
as will prevent the same"
The evil to which this resolution
refers is a constantly growing one,
and is a subject to which Mr.. Hall has
devoted much thought and labor.
There were many public officers
sitting as delegates in the state con-
vention and uniting their voices in
the passage of the above resolution.
In fact not one of them voted against
it,. Good faith and decent politics
will demand of them that they i'm
mediately give up the passes which
they, by their own vote and admission
hold against public policy" That
there has been much petty land for
that matter grand bribery of public
officials going on by reason of the psas
system must be admitted when a
great party by a unanimous vote ex-
presses sentiments like the above.
Take for instance the officials whose
sworn duty it is to audit the accounts
of the railroads for transportation to
our public institutions, amounting to
thousands OF dollars monthly. With
their pockets stuffed with railroad
passes for themselves and friends they
would be more than human if they
remained wholly unbiased to their
friendly influences. The answer thai
il is a saving to the state to have free
transportation furnished its agents
is a penny wise, pound foolish"
argument. for these agents ought to
be beyond suspicion in this respect,
and single improper bill allowed may
cost the state far more than the
railway fare of its agents for a year.
In order TO make the newly announced
policy of the party as effective as
possible every senate and assembly
convention should adopt a resolution
similar to the Hall resolution. This
county did in fact adopt a resolution
of similar import and bound its
assemblyman and senator to a
compliance with il in convention two
wears ago. This action of the con-
yention is equal in importance to
that OF nominatin" candidates, and
opens for discussion before the public
one Of the most important subjects
requiring legislation, that Of railway
supervision and control. The republic
can party of Wisconsin is TO be
congratulated in having as one of its
leaders a man as alert TO the rights
and protection Of the public as Mr..
Hall.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
PRESCOTT.

Miss Jessie Sargent returned Thurs
day last week from her visit to Rock
ford, ILL.,,
Mrs. Felt of Minneapolis is the
guest OF her sister, Mrs. j. NJ. Bailey.
The school house is being shingled
with pine shingles. the iron roof
proving defective thereby causing
trouble. III. n. Holman, Swan John
son and S. Mcdonald are doing the
work.
Mrs. Thomas returned to her home
in Red Wing Monday.
Mrs. Nagel and daughter of Winona
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. David Rice.
Miss Maria Copp of Menomonie,
Wis, is visiting friends in the city.
Mrs. Harry Meacham returned Mon
day to her home in Lake City.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
Cure for Headache

As remedy for all forms of Head
ache Electric Bitters has proved to be
the very best. 1t effects permanent
cure and the most dreaded habitual
sick headaches yield to its influence.
We urge all who are afflicted to get a
bottle and give this remedy fair trial.
In cases of habitual constipation Elec-
trio Bitters cures by giving the needed
tone TO the bowels, and few cases long
resist the use of this medicine. Try
once. Large bottles only soc at G r.
Taggart's Drug Store. 2
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13

Since 1875 there have been nine
epidemics of dysentery in different parts
of the country in which Chamberlain 5
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
was used with perfect success. Dysentery
when epidemic, is almost as severe and
dangerous as Asiatic cholera. Heretofore
the best efforts of the most skilled
physical ~ have failed to check its ravages,
this remedy, however, has cured the
most malignant csses, both of children
and adul, stand under the most trying
conditions, which proves it to be the best
medicine in the world for bowel COM
plants. For sale by r. 5. Freeman,
druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
PLUM CITY.

Mr.. and Mrs. j. Wagner are rejoic-
ing over a cry-sis in their family.
Rev. Wurtz held services in st.
Johns church Sunday, Aug. 9. 1t is
supposed he will soon be established
permanently in this parish.
A sister of Mrs. ID. Ingli, enroute
to Highland, H., is here for few
days.
Mr. and Mrs. A. j. Ingli have
returned from their tour to Madison.
Miss Alice Cotter of Prescott is
visiting her cousin, Mrs. ID. Moser.
Stacking in this vicinity is nearly
done.
The youngest daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Geo. Churchill was buried July
81.
J. Plath Sr. has been on the sick
list.
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FARNHILL.

Miss Chloe Wilcox of Ellsworth has
engaged TO teach the school in district
No. 5, Rock Elm.
Mrs. Joseph Wick Sen. has daugh-
ter and grandson from Chicago
here on visit.
Quite a nun Der from this place
went up in Dunn county black berry
ing. They say there are more pickers
than berries.
Charles Fedderly has returned from
the west where he went to visit his
sister.
Miss Alpha Cnidester is down from
River Falls spending few weeks
with frierds.
The familiar face of Hugh Price is
again seen on our streets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
First publication July 30, 1850
NOTlcE NJ FINAL SETH FHEET

CTATE OF WISCONSIN, County Court foI
- Pierce county. In Probate
Notice Is hereby given that at a regular term
of the County Court % be held in and for said
county, at the county court room in the village
Of Ellsworth, ia said county, on the first Tues
day (heihg the first day OF September, A. d.
1896, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ. the following matters
will be heard and considered:
The application Of Fred v. Williams admin
istratOF OF the estate OF Martin Wolf Jr late
OF the city OF River Falls in said county.
deceased, for the examination and allowance
OF his final account, Of his administration, and
for the assignment Of the residue If the estate
Of Martin Wolf Jr.. deceased. to such Other
persons as are by law entitled to the same.
Dated June oath, 1895
By order Of the court,
ALLEN T.. WELD.
lows County Judge
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
Who's Afraid2

Tell me not in mournful numbers
That ] mustn't eat green fruit
What Is life without cucumbeTS,
Salt and vinegar to suit?
But enjoyment and not sorrow
Is our destined end or way.
Just to eat, that each tomorrow
Finds us fatter than today.
The cucumber crop is fieeting.
Green apples for no one wait.
Let us, then, be up aud eating,
With heart for any fate.
New York san
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
PLEASANT VALLEY.

Threshing has now begun in this vi
cinity.
Mrs. y. L. G lendenning is visiting
in Minneapolis this week.
The rain and wind storm that pass
ed through here last Sunday did con-
siderable damage 10 the crops.
2 Quite a number from here are
spending their spare time in picking
blackberries in the woods. There
seems To be great quantities of them
this year.
There will be another ice cream So
cial at he hall Saturday evening,
Aug. %. Sandwiches and coffee will
also be served. after which an enter
tainment will take place Come eve
erybody and enjoy an evening with US
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
FARGO.

Harvesting is completed and we
notice that a number have commenc-
ed stacking.
Mrs. Warren Wilcox of Minneapolis
is visiting in town.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. f. Dennis re turned
to their home in Downing last Thurs
day. after a two weeks visit to her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Stewart.
Bert DopkinS has finished threshing;
the first in the neighborhood this
season.
Hudson Saturday TO spend couple of
weeks with her aunt, Mrs. j. w
EeynOlds
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
RIVER FALLS WISCONSIN, TUESDAY, AUGUST H. 1896.

The encampment of the Grand
Army Of the Republic is to be in St.
Paul this year, the first week in
September. The parade will be
Wednesday, Sept. End. Thirty thous-
and veterans are expected to be in
line. All who can afford to spend the
time and money should make an effort
10 attend
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13

In the financial issue raised in the
present campaign one fact stands out
eonspicuously. This is that, under
the existing gold standard. which the
Republican party proposes to main
tain, gold and silver circulate side by
side. the one buying neither more nor
less than the other. and that this state
0f things does not and can not exist
in any free coinage country in the
world.
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IFirst publieation JUN 81 Isos !
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PROBATE kQTICF.

CTATE or WISCONSIN. -Corpty Court FOL
= Pierce County. In probate
Notice IS hereDysgiyen that at the regular tern
OF the County Court TO be held in and for az
county. at the county court rom fn The villars
OF Ellsworth. in said county, on the fiTsi
Tuesday being the first day Of September. A
ID. is96. at 10 O'Clock A. NJ the OWN, I'd ate
will be heard and considered.
The application OF Alice Raphael to admf. 70
probate the last win and testament Of Arcgtfe
Raphael late OF the town Of Trimbelie. in said
county, deceased, and for letters Of administra-
flOn thereon 70 be issued to Alice Raphael al
the town Of Trimbelle, Pierce county, Wis
constn.
Dated July q, 1885,
By orde. Of the Court.
ALLEN p. WELD,
lews County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
GERTRUDE.

Mrs. Giles has been enjoying a visit
from her daughter Kitty and family
of Jew Richmond.
A wind and rain storm visited us
last Sunday al ternoon. Lightning
struck and burned some shocks iE
Ammon BergesCn's field
john Johnson's children have been
afflicted with whcoping ccdgi
Henry Rasmussen twin babies
differed in size at birth. The girl
weighed one and a half pounds and
the boy six and "A half pounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13

No medicine known to mankind has
so many friends as Rocky Mountain
Tea. Never disappOints. Taggart's
drug store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13

The Best Salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively cures Piles, or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money refund
ed. Price 25c per box. For sale by G.
r. Taggart, druggist.
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e.
- a. =.

The American Protective Tariff League
is a national organization advocating
Protection to American Labor and
Industry" as explained by its constitu-
ton, as follows;
1.-The object Of this League shall be 20 protect
American labor BY tariff on imports. which sts
adequately secure American industrial products
against the competition Of foreign labor"
There are no personal or private
profits in connection with The organi-
cation and il is sustained by member
ships. contributions, and the distribu-
ton Of its publications.
FIRST: Correspondence is solioitsd regarding
"Msmbership" and "offcial Correspondents.
SECOND: We need and weoouae Contributions
whether small or large, 10 our cause.
THIRD: We publish large linz & Documents
covering ali phases of the Tariff question. Gem
plsts set will be mailed TO any address fer 90 cents
FOURTH: Send postal caro- request fer free
sample copy of the American Eccnomst
Address Wilbur :. Wakema1, General Secretary
1875 West 23d Street, New York.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13

Bills allowed, all voting aye.
Application of r. S. Freeman to sell
liquor as pharmacist, read and APP
proved.
Application of C. r. Taggart to sell
liquor as a pharmacist, read and APP
proved.
Adjourned.
ALIENP p. WELD, CITY Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13
COAL, COAL, COAL.

Leave your orders with US. GooC
coal and full weights guaranteed.
HOWE & AINsw ORTIZ.
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STATE TICKET.

For Governor
MAI. EDWARD sCoFIELD, Of oconto
For Lieutenant Governor
EMIL BAENSCH, OF Manitowoc.
For Secretary of State
HENRY CASSON, of Vernon.
For Treasurer
SEwELL A. PETERSON, of Barron.
For Insurance Commissioner
DIR. WILLIAM A. Prick, of Milwaukee
For Railroad Commissioner
DUNCAN MCKENZIE, OF Buffalo.
For Supt. OF Public Instruction
J. q. ENTRY, of Dane.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13

We see it stated that there was
never time in the history of this
"ountry when dollar would purchase
So much as it will now. All that re-
mains is TO provide way by which
American workingmen can earn a
sufiiciency of these dollars to provide
food and other necessities for them
selves and their families. Mckinley,
protection and honest money will do
this. Bryan, Populism and debase-
ment of the currency will work the
other ay.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13

Beggs' Blood Purifier and Blood
Maker cures all blood disorders. All
eruptions of the skin can be removed
by the use of this wonderful medicine.
1t has no equal, and is purely vege-
table. G. r. Taggart keeps it, as
well as all other first-class goods.
Minneapolis Wheat Flour, Bran and
Shorts for sale at Cascade Mill. whole
sale and retail, by W. III. Putnam.
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Secret Societies.

RIVER FALLS LODGE, I. 0. o. IN G., Allen P.
Weld: v c., f. NJ. Ulerich; II. s., II. L. Fol-
lansbee; T. 5, II. f. Lowell; Treas, n. b.
Bailey. Regular meetings every Saturday even
ing at 7.3O o'clock
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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS.

Council Chamber. City of River Falls.
August I, 1896.
Regular meeting of Common Council.
Council convened at 7:30 p. N. Pres.
ent-G. w. Chinook. Mayor; Aldermen
Glass, Thomson. Vannatta and Walker.
Minutes of meeting of July 18th read
and approved.
Finance Committee reported following
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13

Prices-on goods made to correspond
to the times at r. N. Jens0n's.
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RIVER FALLS LODGE, 3. & A.M.-C. R. Morse
W. NJ; VI. c. Pierce, S. W; F. J. Burhyte, J. W.
5. J. Rasmussen, Sec; Y. B. Bailey. Treas.
Regular meetings the LIST and Sd Tuesdays OF
each month at 5 o'clock Pm
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13

For Member Of Congress, 10th Dist
JOHN J. JENKINS, of Chippewa.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-08-13

Pierce County Teachers Institute
will be held this year, August 1921,
at Ellsworth. Supt. Shaw makes the
following announcement in regard TO
examinations for teachers certifi-
Gates:
Prescott, Tuesday and Wednesday,
August %, 20.
River Falls (NOrmaD, Thursday,
Friday and Saturday, Aug. %, %, %.
Ellsworth, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, Sept. 1, ,, 3.
Oliyet, Tuesday and Wednesday,
Sept. 8, 9.
Maiden Rock. Friday and Saturday,
Sept. IL, II.
PROGRAM
First day-A. NJ. Geography and
Physiology. p. M.-Grammar, Theory
and Orthoepy.
Second day-A. NJ. Arithmetic writ
ten and oraD, photography. p. NJ
Constitution, Reading and History.
Applicants for first or second grade
certificates examined last day at each
place. Renewing privileges and re-
quired averages will remain essen
TALLY unchanged. Examination paper
supplied by Superintendent.
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Kaler; X, F. p. AinswOrth; s.. ". c. Fierce;
Treas. VI. Olson; Sec. S. J. Rasmussen. Regu-
lar meetings the ID and 18th Mondays of each
month at o'clock P. ".