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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Normal Notes.

Misunderstanding in Alaska was
the interesting subject Of Mrs.
Webster's rhetorical one morning
last week.
Mr.. Stroebel made very creditable
speech before the school, last Monday
morning, on the Value of Music in
our Common Schools"
The Normal was open from 9-l2
o'clock last Saturday, and many Of
the students were there to make use
of library and laboratory.
Prof. Scott's lecture was up to the
expectation of all. The audience was
large and he held the attention of his
listeners from beginning to end. No
one can afford TO miss the remaining
five lectures.
Many new sL.lents have enrolled
since the ,olidays. and the seating
capacity OF the assembly room is taxed
TO its utmost Tie total enrolment
now is DO, of which Miss Meek has a
in the Preparatory.
A subscription list, soliciting funds
with which to complete the bath
rooms, is being circulated. 1t is
hoped that by this means the much
needed apparatus may soon be obtain
ed and some of the ''stuff out of place
carried around so freely by some, be
put in place.
The new game, Indoor Baseball,
is now the craze and the upper
gymnasium presents lively scene
each afternoon. The windows are
protected by wire netting and the ball
is too soft and large to do any damage
to furniture. Its a safe game and
affords excellent exercise during the
short, blusury days of winter.
One of the most pleasant social
events of last week was the six O'Clock
tea given by Mr.. and Mrs. Brier tt
the Literature class, Saturday eve. A
very merry evening was spent in
giving and solving conundrum S,
charades, literary and historical
characters, and finally humorous
anecdotes of various kinds, in which
the Professor and some of the boys
were ''old hands,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Timber.


This is the title of Bulletin 10 of the
Division of Forestry Of the U. s.
Department of Agriculture, which is
further described by Prof. b. e. Fer
now, Chief of that Division in his
letter of transmittal as "a brief but
comprehensive discussion of the
characteristics and properties of wood
in general aud of our American tim
bers in particular, which is hoped
may be usefulto engineers, architects,
carpenters, lumbermcn, and all wood
workers" The paper was prepared
by Mr.. Filibert Roth, in charge of
investigations in timber physics
Professor Fernow also states that
1.-THE information 1T contains is large
ly based on actual experiment and
scientific observation, and WILL it is
hoped, not only explain the ex-
periences of the practical worker with
his material, but will remove errone-
Gus notions and thus aid in improving
the practice and lead to a more ration
al use of our forest resources.
The bulletin begins with discussion
of the structure and appearance of
wood in which the elements of the
wood structure and the most i'm
portant rr. 1erties of grain and color.
weight, shrinkage, strength, chemical
composition, durability, and decay are
l,,Iv aonct1araI Tho ralafinpc NJ
weight and strength to structure, Il
position on trunk, to age of tree, to
conditions of growth, of moisture,
etc, are pointed out. The subject OF
seasoning is discussed and some of thu
special uses of wood as in dry distilla
ton, manufacture Of cellulose, char
coal, etc, its value as fuel, are briefly
outlined. A key is supplied for the
ratification of woods based on the
structural features and appearance OF
the cross sections which it is believed
will substitute for the present
empirical method, based on certain
impressions resulting from years OF
experience, scientific method based
on knowledge readily acquired of
certain invariable features. Eleven
pages are devoted to list of the more
important woods of the United States.
The bulletin consists of IS pages,
illustrated by 40 figures, and may be
obtained upon application to the
Superintendent of Document !,
Union Building, Washington, ID. c..
for the sum of 10 cents per copy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
PERSONAL.

win Avery is over from st. Paul.
Prof. Weeks is teaching music in
s.. Paul.
Oiuf Halls was out from Ellsworth
yesterday.
L. ii. Place of FL Paso was in the
city yesterday.
John Sweet of Faribault, Mimi, is
visiting relatives here.
Geo. Griffin of Amery spent Sunday
with relatives in the city.
Randolph Getchel returned to
Willmar, Mimi, Tuesday.
Miss Mamie Hotchkiss is down from
Burnett county on visit.
Rob Wilkinson came down from
Mapleton, n. D., Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. Pomeroy and Mrs.
Ed. Kellogg are on the sick list.
A. p. Foster returned Thursday
from three weeks visit in Illinois.
Misses Susie Pierce and Sadie John
son have been visiting in st. Paul thi:
week.
Mr.. Elmer Hasselbery of Mime
apolis visited with DIR. Oscar Ry6ell
last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon Getchell re-
turn to their home in Valley City, N
D., Friday.
Mrs. f. J. Thompson of New Rich
mond has been visiting relatives in
town the past week.
Miss Sadie McGregor entertained
her sister Miss Jessie McGregor OF
Minneapolis last Sunday.
Mrs. Bjerstedt of Mann Valley left
Tuesday for Dakota to attend hel
brother who is seriously ill.
Albert e. Quinn of the Ellsworth
Cleaner was in the city last Saturday
He had left his scalps at home.
Miss Laura Longfellow of Valley
City, n. D., is visiting friends in the
city, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. +. w
| Getchell.
W. III. Williams and daughter, Mrs.
John Haddow, went TO WinnebagC
City, Mimi, Saturday to attend the
funeral of his sister.
| John Hammond came over from
Traverse county, Mimi, last Satur
day 20 join his wife, who arrived a
couple of weeks ago, in a visit t.
relatives. They went west about l.
years ago and are among the prosper
Gus farmers of Traverse county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
BIG RIVER.

Diphtheria has again made its APP
pearance just across the line over in
Trimbelle. Something ought to be
done TO wipe out that dread disease.
IL has been raging continuously in
these parts for over yeaI. spreading
from one family to another. owing,
we think. to the neglect Of the health
officers of that town. We will admit
there have been faint a ,tempts made
TO enforce the laws, but the case
should receive the mos rigid treat
ment.
The surprise party at A. Boles' last
Friday night was grand success.
Rev Reding of Eau Gale visited at
this place the first of the week.
A new ice house has been built at
the Catholic parsonage at this place.
Tim Manion and wife Of Clifton Wis
tied az this place several days the first
of the week
j. Rock and JAS. Downey have gone
to Lost Creek TO cut wood for Mat.
Zirnhelt.
Father Bower OF DErand visited at
Rev. kaluza's one day last week.
w. w. Hall, who has been nursing
severely bruised ankle. is able to be
around.
Several new desks have been put in
TO the school house in joint Dist. No.
| 10 to accommodate the increased at
| tendance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
The Lecture Course.

The initial lecture of the course of
six to be given under the direction of
the Normal Literary Society, took
place in the Normal Assembly room
on Friday evening.
Though expectations, based upon
previous successes of the Society's
lecture courses, were high, the result
fully justified the claims for excellence
made by the management. We have
not heard any expressions of dis
appointment with the entertainment t
and instruction given.
Professor Scott introduced his
subject, The Industrial Revolution,
by mastery and comprehensive
view of the various stages in the
history of human progress, touching
upon the ancient civilizations, the
Crusades, the struggles the masses
have made TO secure political liberty
and showed by historical Illustrations
that each age has problems peculiar
to itself. This led naturally to the
consideration of our own age and its
problems. some of which he stated TO
he the influences exerted by the
tendency of population to flow toward
municipal centers: and growing out
of this tendency the Concentration of
Industry. He also spoke of Capital.
the remarkable growth of Corpora
tions, and the Great Inventions and
concluded with the expression of the
optimistic belief that the present age
is morally superior to all previous
ages.
After brief recess some time was
spent in asking and answering ques-
tions upon topics germane TO the
main topic of the lecture.
The audience was considerably
larger than had been expected, large
number of course tickets being sold
at the door. Persons who laid the
single admission may buy course
ticket for the original price, $l.00, less
the amount paid for admission last
Friday. The Course promises TO treat
of subjects in which all are interested.
and should have liberal patronage
not alone by students but by the
general public. 1t is no money MAX
ingenterprise, the only expectation of
the Society being to pay expenses.
The lecture tomorrow night will
be upon The Monopoly Problem.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
SPRING LAKE.

The result of the elections on
separation of the town and village of
Spring Valley vas as follows: In the
town, A votes for separation and none
against; village, 81 for and against.
Report hath il that there will be
two marriages in prominent families
in the present week and more later
on; in fact, an epidemic of marriages
is expected.
EX-Priest p. A. Seguin of Chicago
delivered three lectures in Spring
Valley the 8 and insts. to we'll filled
houses. Opinions differ as to the
motive and sincerity of the speaker.
Harry Martin returned to hi:
studies at the Ellsworth high school
the 9th inst.
w. j. Mathewson commenced hi.
winter term of school in dist. No. !
the 9th inst.
August Geystorf, German farmer
living on Sec. "a in town of Cady. was
instantly killed at Wilson on the 9tf
inst. His team becoming frightened
at the cars he got in front OF them tx
hold them and they threw him dowr
and drew heavy load of wood ovel
him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
BELDENyILLE.
Mrs. Geo. Bennett is on the sick

Mrs. Geo. Bennett is on the sick list.
Prin. NJ. II. Terpening is very sick
with pneumonia.
The Beldenville death roll is very
large. Joseph La Grander, aged 6S
years, died Jan. I; the youngest child
of Mr.. and Mrs. Curtiss Truesdale
died Jan. ,; Irene Parmeter, aged 10
months, died Jan. 5; and Mrs. Nc
Cutcheon died Jan. 6.
Mrs. None Hall has gone to Alton,
Iowa, to attend her brother, George
Reed, who is very sick with typhoid
fever.
Mrs. Edna Goldsmith has returned
from Alton, la.
Mr.. and Mrs. Geo. La Grander of
WaveTly were here to attend the
fune raj OF their father.
Mrs. c.. A. Goldsmith who has been
confined to the house with infiam m a
tory rheumatism for the past three
months is able to be out again.
The whooping-cough is raging
among the children.
w. ID. Brimmer's heading mill has
resumed work.
Prin. Ben. Chapple and his brother
Charles spent the holidays with their
sister, Mrs. 4. a. Severance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
GEN. HARRISON ON THE PRESI.
DENCY.
The ex-President Thinks Chief
Magistrate Should Not be Fig
ible I'd Reelection.

Ex-President Benjamin Harrison
will discuss .The Presideltial Office
very conprehensiyely in his This
Country of Ours" series, in the forth
coming February Ladies' Home
Journal. He will detail the provisions
and methods OF electing Chief
Magistrate, and will have much to
say bearing dpon the eligibility of a
President for reelection: will give his
views as to the length of the Presi-
Dental term, and express rather de-
cided opinions relative to the
annoyance to which Presidents are
subjected from Office-seekers. The
article is practical, based upon ex-
perience and observation, and is very
timely. General Harrison believes
that the fears Expressed by the franz
ers of cur Constitution that the
power of the Office is such as TO enable
an ambitious incumbent to secure an
indefinite succession of terms have
never been realized. ''In practice the
popular opinion has limited the
| eligibility of the President to one re-
election. But some of our leading
and most thoughtful public men have
challenged the wisdom Of the four-year
term, and have advocated six years.
usually accompanied with a prohibit
| tion of a second term. And unless
some method can be devised by which
less considerable part of the four
year term must be given to hearing
applicants for Office and to making
| appointments, il would be wise to
| give the President, by extending the
time, a better chance to show what
he can do for the country. 1t must
be admitted, also, that ineligibility to
a second term will give to the Execu-
tive action greater independence. 1t
seems unlikely, however, that any
change in the Presidential term will
be made unless some unexpected
event should stir into action thought
that is now of a theoretical rather
than practical cast.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Among the fruit and flower novelties
which 1896 brings us, we notice that
the enterprising and reliable firm of
James Vick's Sons, Rochester, n. Y,
are already calling attention to three,
which seems to have won great favor
where known. They are the Double
Sweet Pea, the only one in the world
true to name, bride of Niagara, -
the Early Leader Tomato" the
earliest OF all the early tomato family
and the already famous blackberry,
the "Rathbun."
From the praise and pliment is
given so abundantly to the bride of
Niagara" this sweet pea must DC
more than charming and from the
encomiums lavished ON both the new
tomato and this new blackberry, it is
pretty certain no garden desiring to
have the first and best of every thing,
can be without these three new
corners.
BY the way, readers, are any of you
50 far behind the times as not to
know "Vick's FLORAL Guide?" If any
Of you have never So, i il, send 10
cents to this firm at Rochester, n. Y,
and get copy. You can deduct this
from the first order for seeds and the
pleasure and information their Guide
will give you will certainly induce
you to keep up the acquaintance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Reopening.

The church in Kinnickinnic is now
finished and It is purposed to have a
church dinner and reunion on Satur-
day next to which we shall be glad to
welcome the past and present men,
bers of the two churches who SO long
and so happily work together, as well
as the friends who have participated
so generously in refitting the church.
Also on the Sabbath there will be a
reopening service at which Bro. Nc
Intosh of River Falls will preach.
All are invited. Dinner on Saturday
will be at one o'clock. Services on
Sabbath at 2:30 p. NJ.
Annual church business meeting on
Saturday at 1890 at which all mem
bers should be present.
VIM GILL, Pastor,
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TRIMRELLE.

wv. Cornelison is putting up the
Creamery Co.'S ice.
Joseph Kirchner has mild form of
diptheria.
Born, last Sunday evening, to Mr..
aud Mrs. Henry Deuzer, a son.
Aaron Cornelison slipped and fell
On the ice about ten days ago, seri
Ously injuring his hip, and has been
confined to his bed ever since. His
on, Henry COrnelison of Shell Lake,
came down Saturday to see how his
ather was progressing and expects to
return to-day.
Andrew j. Bennett, one of the
'ldest settlers of this town, died early
Tuesday morning of quinsy, after an
illness of ten days. He was buried
lere this afternoon, the services be-
G under the auspices CT the G.. A. r.
Post, of which he was member.
A theatrical performance by local
TALENT is being prepared for presenta-
tion TO the people of this vicinity on
or about the 3lst inst. Watch for
later announcements.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

The concert given in the Congrega-
tional church last Monday evening.
by the Rebecca Mckenzie company
was rare treat to the large audience
present. Every number on the pro-
gram was encored, some of them
several times. Miss McKenzie's sing
ing was as clear and sweet as silver
bell. The ready skill and endurance,
with which Miss o'Reilly presided at
the piano during the whole program
was remarkable. The audience could
not get enough of Miss Fellows
violin playing. No finer violinist has
ever appeared before our people. The
program was Of the highest order.
and fully sustaine ed throughout. One
such evening is worth dozens of the
ordinary sort.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Miss Ames, a Wisconsin girl who has
been missionary among the Chinese
in California for the past eight years,
will speak in the Baptist church next
Tuesday afternoon and evening. To
the children at 4:l5 and all grown up
boys and girls in the evening. Let
everybody come.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
The Discovery Saved His Life

Mr.. G.. Calliouette, druggist, Beav
ersville, ILL.,, says: ITO DIR. Kings New
Discovery owe my life. Was taker
with la grippe and tried all the physi
clans for miles about, but of no avail
and was given up and told / could not
live. Having DR.. Kings New Discov
cry in my store / sent for bottle ano
began its use and from tie first dose
began to get better, and after using
three bottles was up and about again
1t is worth its weight in gold. l won't
keep store or house without it," Get
a freetrial bottle at Taggart's Drug
Store. 2
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

With the security against fires which
our excellent water system affords We
ought to have a material reduction i'm
our insurance rates. The fact is, how
ever, that very little, IL any has taken
place since the water works were but
in. We are now paying TO make up
the greater risk in other cities. Why
not organize local insurance
company? The town insurance
company has been the means of great
savings TO the farming community,
and it keeps the money at home. A
city insurance company upon the same
model might be organized. Twenty
five or more are needed 20 set il going.
II can not insure merchant stock 5
except by express direction of the
stockholders and then only to a
limited amount. Detached property
is better risk in this city than in
the country, and a mutual company
would be as safe here as in the
country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Regular services at the Congrega-
ti0nal church next Sunday by the
pastor. Subject at 1880 A. NJ, "Luke
and His Books This will be OF
especial interest to Sunday School
people, as will the subject in the
evening at 100, 1.-THE Early Life of
Jesus" fully illustrated. Rev.
Howard Robinson will preach at Chap
mans at 300 P. NJ, and at South
Fork at 100 P. VI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Winter Carnival.

For the Winter Carnival and Ice
Palace to be held at St. Paul, Mimi,
Jan. p to 30, inclusive, excursion
tickets will be on sale to ST. Paul and
return at $3.50 for the round trip,
tickets on sale Jan. 20 to 30, inclusive,
god to return until and including
Jan. 81. 1896.
Or Jan. 2I, "a and 30 tickets will be
sold at Sl.25 for the round-trip, good
to return only one day from date of
sale.
With each ticket is given one ticket
of admission TO the Ice Palace.
T. p AINSWoRTH
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Bucklen's Arnica Salye.

The Best Salye in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheim,
Fever Sores. letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
lions, 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 c.
r. Taggart. druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
A CAMPAIGN BARGAIN.

The Milwaukee Journal is making a
wonderfully good offer to the newspa-
per readers of the state. Here il is
The Journal Co. will send The Daily
Journal for four months to any one
who forwards only 81, but the money
must be accompanied by this
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

The FOrtnightly Club will meet this
week Saturday evening with Rev. and
Mrs. G. H. Mcintosh. Mr.. Mcintosh
will entertain the club with Lantern
Mosaic, or Choice Bits of Travel"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

The friends of Mrs. j. Barden,
better known here as Miss Eva Hol-
comb, will rejoice with her and her
husband over the recent arrival of a
son in their family. They reside in
Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

After long and deep meditation the
governor has called an extra session
of the legislature to meet on February
18th TO reappOrtion the state into
senate and assembly, districts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Randall enter
tanned large number of whist players
last evening. At the close of the
game it was proposed 10 organize a
whist club and committee on ar
engagements was appointed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

The Society for the Prevention of
tuberculosis in Philadelphia asserts
that since the idea that consumption
is contagious became prevalent the
mortality in that city from this
disease has decreased 30 per cent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
School Report.

Report of School in Dist. No. 3
Town of River Falls, for month end.
ing Jan. 3, 1896. No. days taught, 1s
No. pupils enrolled, IS. Aver ge
daily attendance, 40.
Pupils neither absent nor tardy:
Hazel Aliie. Rob, and Will Hunt;
Earl Browell; Lewis. Add, Glenn and
Della Dopkins: Rosa Baker; Edith
and Akey Johnson; Ray and Jay
Schoonoyer; Lee Wilcox; Axel Carlson:
Thorton and Roscoe Robey. Joe
Inglehart, Tommy Reynolds; Ole,
Hans and Marcus Erickson.
ARTHUR GuNNIsoN, Teacher.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
Homeseekers, Excnrsinns.

January IL, FEBRUARY IL and March
10th, 1896, homeseekers' excursions
Will be run to the South and South
west. On above dates round-trip
tickets will be on sale at one fare for
the round-trip, plus 1900.
For territory, rates and limits call
on the undersigned.
F. p AINSWORTU
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

J. L. Hardy has sold his restaurant
and bakery to Mrs Amo of New Rich
mOnd who is now i'm charge. Mrs.
Amo has moved her family into Mrs.
Powel's tenement, second door south
Of the JOURNAL office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

The recent death of a Massachusetts
man from CHAMBERS gives another
warning to all to avoid exposure to
this awful disease. The victim had
bought the horse from which he con-
tracted the malady less than two
months before his dea n.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16
The first of American Newspapers.
CHARLES A DANA, Editor.

want you to understand John Henry
that you aint to drink that Haller's Sar-
saparilla all up, got it for pap and me.
Pap he sez-man-you 60 down and glt
bottle of Haller's Sarsaparilla & Bar
dock and will git over feeling SO tired and
bad and git ride of all them pimples. So
let that alone now. For sale by r. S.
brennan. g.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-01-16

NoTICE.-The City of River Falls
will receive proposals for supplying
the Pumping Station with seventy
five cords of dry bass wood and one
hCndred and fifty cords of green bass
wood, butternut or elm. Apply to
Geo. W. Chinook, Z. p Barg or the
City Clerk.