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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04
Educational Items.

Mississippi leads among the
s"atherr states, and ranks eighth
among the states of the Union in
The amount expended for educa-
ton in proportion to the valuation
of property. sD
The first chartered iustitutio for
the collegiate training of young
women in the United States, was
the Elizabeth Females Academy at
Old Washington, near Natohez,
and the 6rst college for girls In the
United States, established by the
states and maintained at public ex-
pense, is located at Columbus and
is justly the pride Of the South.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

AT the recent commencement OF
the New England Conservatory of
Music. at Boston, Miss Annie NJ.
Stovall ofShubuta, Miss, daughter
of the editor of the Shuhu,a Mes.
senger, won the first diploma in
competition with graduating class
OF forty one, representing nearly
all the states in the Union. for SUI
perior ability as an instrumental
performer. Com enting upon this
award, the Boston Herald said.
"All the way from Mississippi came
Miss Annie Stovall, who is rated as
the piano forte star Of the ear,
having touched the very top line of
amateur attainment, rendering
pieces Of such difficulty as to excite
the wonder of professionals who
realize the work as the limitation
Of years of study and opportun-
tiles"
Mss Stovall is also making rep
utation as composer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04
THE METHODIST CHURCH.


The MI e. Church in Macon has
always emphasized the revival ele-
rncnt, and with an open Bible on
her deck, and living ministry to
proclaim salvation to "whosoeyer
WILL" she has grown and strength
ened with the passing years.
Believing, as she does, that sin
is nan's worst enemy, site has al
ways waged an uncompromising
warfare against the hydra-headed
monster, at the same time, by hei
invitations and prayers, her tears
and sympathy, she has been seek
ing 10 save the sinner, to- rescue
the perishing," She recognizes
the claims of missions, both home
ard foreign, and these departments
form an important factor in her
church work. The Woman's For
eign Missionary Society, including
the Missionary Jewels, is doing
much towards helping the Church
to send missionaries, the Bible and
Christianity to the nation- that sit
in darkness and the shadow of
death. The Woman's Parsonage
and HOME Mission Society is wide
awake to the needs of home mis-
sions, and by building parsonages
in all sparsely-settled districts, she
is paving the way to have the Cos
pei preached to every creature.
And what shall say of the Sun
day-school I? The nursery of the
church, the training school, where
the Bible is the text book, and the
children are taught that God is
their Father, Jesus their Savior,
and Heaven their prospective
home; where the Gospel is sung
from Sabbath to Sabbath, and the
children's voices are an inspira-
ton. None are too young to be
n1lnitI'', a1d penc 81 ii as - he
Aeuial, Tlo-ypr- ard ,u,ngers
ire always welcome, and under the
efficient management of our hon.
ored superintendent, she expects
to accomplish much. Today the
church is better equipped auc-
cessfu ly battling than ever before,
with the Epworth League, which
has enlisted all OF her young peo-.
pie, and is developing their talents,
their gifts and graces, combined
wi til the labors of our able poster,
who is bringing out of the limitless
treasury of Gods words things
both new and old, and who knows
so well how to WELD the ''sword of
the Spirit" she is hoping to cap
ture Macon for Christ and gather
the last sinner into the peaceful
fold, under the watchful care of the
good Shepherd.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

How shall we get through thes'
long winter evenings 2, We cam
all dance or go ont to an entertain
ment, and one must have some re-
taxation from work and study II
is too often the case that when the
members OF family gather arount
the evening Preside, they settle
down, talking over dismal family
topics and resolve themselves into
a committee of ways and means,
or an executive committee. "Life
is more than meat and the body
than raiment, but too often the
family evening hour is monopo-
lized by the two facts Of food and
raiment, to the exclusion. Of all
social delights, 1t is small won
der that the members Of such a
fireside are sad-eyed and dull, The
truism, call work and no play
makes Jack dull boy" is intense
ly applicable to such fresides.
The truth is, we grown.up folks
are all too serious in our family
circle and need to learn how to
play The evening hour belongs
to our children and our friends,
and we need to bring all the
warmth, brightness and geniality
of our nature to bear upon it, max
ing it a social JOY to ourselves and
to those who sit with us around the
winter fireside. We need to get
down off of-our stills and take the
lead in wholesome fun and frolic
with our young folks. We need to
carefully put out of sight the bur-
dens of our hearts, and not be
ashamed or bored to join our chill
dren in such youthful pastimes as
riddles, conundrums, rhymes and
songs, and romp with them in the
merry, old-tashioned games. The
Epworth League is a noble move
toward concerted entertainment in
an innocent and rational way, but
we need to carry their idea still
further, and have a little family
Epworth League sociable every
evening around our own Preside.
AS the "good resolution season" is
upon us we offer the following jins
gle as a suggestion for this New.
Year:
Suppose we think little about number one;
Suppose we all help some one else to have fun;
Suppose we ne'er speak of the faults of u friend;
Suppose we are ready our own to amend;
Suppose we laugh with-and not at-other folk
And never hurt anyone lust for the joke
Suppose we hide trouble, and show only cheer
IFS likely wen have quite Happy New Year
X, Ii. AUGUSTUS.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04
oMKysANrHEMuMs.

vi ANhphAN = 40 w
had sotpe slips given me By friends.
The firat year allowed only one stem
10 grow, staked them when IL inches
high and left them 10 grow, only, add
ing. soot and wood ashes as a fertil
izer ami TO drive away insects. They
bloomed profusely, but were NOT so
large Last spring | took II slip from
them and planted in my kitchen gar
tten where there had been wood-pie
for years. I allowed them TO grow as
before until they began to form buds
Tor blooming. then began pinchiDg
out ali buds except the main center
olid on each stem. l watched them
closely and was rewarded BY having
very fine, large chrysan thenums,
MRS. H. A. FORD.
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p.Ni<s.

have had great success with the
double white pinks. which are so very
fragrant Two years ago Lhad two
very small sprays which ! picked 20
pieces ana planted. They grew rap.
idly ana soon made.beds foot and a
half broad.sI never enjoyed .pinks
mare than ] did last spring They
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

WHAT'S that ~ asked country
gentle man in mnsic store
"Tbal? Oh! thar IL used in v!olins.
II is called II chin rcsi"
chin rest i-itp Wen, gimme Que.
lts just the Kind OF thing | want TOR
New Years pr"sen, for nv wife,"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

An English magazine offered prize
for the best epigramnatic definition
Of the new woman aud the award was
given TO the following:
"A fresh darn on tho original blue
stocking"
10 Il woman IL due whatever OF hu.
NOR YOU may find in that clever deli
nition.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

Gen. J. B. Gordon's order sh ould
be read by every southern man,
woman and child. We believe
that a spontaneous offering will
come from every home in the
the South, attesting the sacred near
ness and dearness OF this cause to
our hearts. This "Battle Abbey"
will be to us, and to our children's
children, a most noble memorial to
our honorod dead,
aWho sank 10 Tcst,
by all this country's wishes best"
and lasting tribute to the SPLEEN
did courage, endurance and patriot
ism Of our southern women, during
the sad days Of the civil war. Let
as begin now, and make some con-
oerttd movement towards raising
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04
Christmastide Musings.

There is sadness that CLUSTERS
the departing of tho old year. Look
ing backward DER the SCENES frauyhl
with mingled jo, and sorrow, we
would tain linger amid the maj,
dreams OF yorc, forgetting the trials
aud viclssitudes thN crowd upon
ns, which go to make up check ered
lite.
But in the midst OF the quiet mus
ing Christmastisle ,lawns upon us NJ
the last sul OF thr departing year,
with its carols Of good cheer aud
pleasant memories. fhere is time
an 2! season for all things. And the
Yuletide brings us in touch with nil
humanity. in HE happy greetings AMI
good wishes Tor NIL mankind. A
thought which should remain with us
throughout lite -proclaiIning "GIury
10 God in the Highest. peace on earth.
good will toward manr' and rep ,ntcd
by the worlds rejoicing -p'ris. going
onward. growing wider and wider. nm
Ill the refrain il echoed aud re- echoed
aud finally lott IN the dim be, ond
This festive season of happy reuui-
Ius, social gatherings aud happy Wis
ions of Santa Claus, is universal aud
wide spread. extending from northern
.nows TO southern snnshiAe,
*#x
II is said that there Is nothing new
under III" sun, tor The use of leaves
md branches dates back to pagan
days and legends OF folk. lore cluster
about tho holly and mistlrtOc. The
present custom of using holiday greens
is prevailing and growing more extcn-
sive. Our homes are made brighter
and more attractive with the pretty
conceiis and quaint designs of natures
A touch of evergreen with
punches Of scarlet aud brown berries.
and graceful trailing vines, that are so |
abundant and varied. IN our own |
woodlands. Thereby making
a charming picture of a green "
Christmas. tina; will abide with us
long after tho dav is past
Bnt. bark The chimes of bells are
beard IN the distance aud chorus of
voices shouting
A HAPPY NEw YEART, ALL |
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

Genius PUSHES like whirlwiDd,
talent m8rches like cMvnlcadc OF
heav, men aud heavy hirses. clever.
nesr skiins Ike swallow IN the sum
mer evening win sharp shrill up.e
aud IA sudden turning,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

bloomed inereat .profuslon. III work
ing up my beds THIS fall had plants
IL give my friepds by the market
basketful. Mrs L. A. FORD.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04
LIRE.

Life. we'ee beenlSAg sCg StsS.I \
Through pleasant and cloudy weather;
It's hard to part when friends are dear;
Perhaps twill cost Sigh or tear;
Then steal away give little warningS IN
Choose thine own TING,
Say not'' good night.n bur ihssome bright
a s.er cline ~. Ar %e8r y 49,
Bid me good morning"
Mrs. Barbauld.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

me historian Draper tells us thnt
about tho 9TH century, when the Moors
were in The zenith aoi their power amt
glory in"Spain, that among other cyl.
eienccs of high intellectual develops.
mcnt, refinement and culture, they
prided themselves In the growth OF
flowers. sNotA only 10 ndorn the
grounds about the homes of Caliphs
aud private citizens, but to please the
sense of smell with succession OF
sweet odors," and the sight by cap
tivating array of living flowers. Ev-
cry family Of the flower kingdom i
susceptible OF development and growth
in the sweet perfume boarded in iis
living cells, to be SO graciously breath
ed out for tho awakening in the cul
tured human heart n responsive pleas.
ure and love and gratitude to the be-
neficent Giyer of every good and per
feet gilt TO say that the study, cul
turc and care of flowers is an elevai
ing work, IL means of self.discipline, ii
happy influence upon mental charac,-
ter and spiritual capabilities, is but to
repeat trusm. 1t inculcatcs pa.
thence aud Il knowledge is thus &C
CURED of their habits; the beauty OF
Nature is impressed upon the soul,
and the ability to look up through
Nature 10 Natures God is acquired,
never to be wholly lost.
Should all homes have flowers !?
Yes; furthermore. your home does
not come up 10 the standard of your
age if you do not have them. Guilt
vate them for their happy, hcalthful
and elevating teaching to your chill
dren and for what they say to the
world that passes by your. door of
your better and higher lite.
In the rose family procure the
climbers to embower your doorway.
Let her more unprctentious sisters
stand around your door and skirt the
gate TO the walk, and by their pres
ence relieve the abrupt angles in the
corners of the yard. Please your
fancy in the order or array of theft
tiuts; the jasmine and the magnolia
with their evergreen foliage can stand
about your home aud yield avery year
their wealth of fragrance and per
fume. BY all means cultivate the hy.
is sensitive 10 cold and in
winter should be placed where the
can always reach it. You
eau determine the shade of this flower
by the soil that is put around II.
Light clay will give it a corresponding
tinge and even black prairie soil will
insure yon Il flower of darker color.
ing. What lesson here to be i'm
pressed upon the boys and girls You
are like the nydrangea-your charac
ter will reflec! the shades Of your as
sociates, Don't forget the geranium
family: they require in winter spe-
cial protection, but the myriads of
their many colorcd flowers will amply
repny ron for nh YOUR care.
1t may be asked by some, How am
10 get start in this beautiful work
Not a neighborhood in our beloved
State where there are not one or more
beautiful homes that can and will sup
ply bulbs and cuttings for an interest
ing beginning. | have only men
toned a few where hundreds OF vari |
cites might have bcen named.
If you have dollar to spare send |
for catalogue to some one of our
many florists, in-whieh you will find
minute instructions as to the care aud :
growth OF each family, and see the
array of beauty within your reach.
Mrs. #. r. HOLMAN.
#a*
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

1t is said that cut flowers will keep
very fresh If a small pinch of nitrate
of potash or common saltpeter is put
in the water in which they stand. Ihe
ends OF the stems should be cut off a
little every day ito keep open the alb
sorting pores,
The most enthusiastic woman horti.
culturist> I'M Europe is Miss Alice
Rothschld, whose collection of roses
is said TO be worth $4,000.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

funds for this sacred Confederate
relic home and formulate plans for
making Memorial Festival Day.
(May lsD the most interesting that
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04
ROSES.

To grow, ro9es from cuttings | select
new growth, with three to five Joints:
sink two or. three joints in open
ground and leave one or two joints
above, am more successful with
those planted in January. although
they often heaye up after very Sc
we're freeze. bat visit them after
thawing and push them back. do
not lay my cuttings slan.ing, Some
Slain haiti is hes: TO select thc'cnt.
ting with knot where il joins TO the
bush, but seer mo difference. have
planted cuttings to- study their pro-
gross in root growth, and after they
put out new shoots would dig them
up carefully to examine the roots. l
find they form knot around the end
of the cutting from which they send
out small, white roots about the length,
of the new spray that has grown out
from the cutting.
The Marechal Neil does best with
me when started in pots in midsnm-
Iner aud shaded from midday and aft
ernoon sun. L do moi keep them 80
wet that they. will. damp of. Plants
grown in this way. are easily trans
planted early in sautumn without dis.
urbiDg The soil around the roots.
MRS. T.. A. FORD.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

Supposewe think little about number one
Suppose we all help some one else to have fun;
Suppose we ne'er speak of the faults of a friend;
Suppose we are ready our own to amend;
Suppose we laugh with--and not at-other folk.
And never hurt anyone lust for the joke"
Suppose we hide trouble, and show only cheer
IFS likely wen have quite Happy New Year
k. b. AUGUSTUS. :.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-01-04

This festive season of happe re uui
aus. social gatherings. aud happy Wis
ions of Santa Claus. is universal aud
wide spread. extending from northern
.Dows to southern snnshiAp,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29
LOCAL BREVITIES.

Mr.. Dan Cameron, wife and
family are visiting friends and rel
atives in this city during .he holt
days.
Messrs. Daniels, Forsyth and
Klein started yesterday tor the
South to be gone two or three
months.
Miss hanra tombstone, of Mime
apolis, spent Christmas at home,
returning to her work Monday
morning.
The Ellsworth Cleaner furnish
ed its readers with an original
story last week which was a lit
erary treat.
Discount on trimmed hats from
now on until the holidays at Mrs.
L. Hatch $.
Miss Edna Vandewater, who
has been visiting friends here, re-
turned to her home in Ellis worth
last Tuesday,
Quite large crowd OF our young
people attended the dance at Trim
belle, Christmas night. A good
time was reported.
Mr.. O. Halls has rented build
ing in East Ellsworth. where he
intends to open business IN a line
of general merchandise.
The largest Christmas reunion
was at Mr.. Albert Currier $, about
thirty representatives of the
family being present.
For carpenters work, turning,
repairing, saw cumming and fling
60 to Chas. Newstrom's shop
adjoining Lords livery.
The illustrated lecture at the
Congrega4 ional church last Sun
day evening was highly appreciat-
ed by the large audience.
All persons knowing themselves
to be indebted for the TINES one
year or more are requested to set
tie III whole or part if possible.
The city of Cum berIand, which
voted no license last spring is hay
ing a lively time prosecuting
blind piggers. Baldwin Bulle-
tin.
Christmas comes but once a year
but you can use one of those fine
Cobbler Seat Rockers such as
0. W. Newcomb & Co. have every
day in the year.
Even a little farm well titled, -
with a-mortgage on it, is a terror
these times: hut without the mort
gage it comes near being a Coy
forever. Prescott Tribune.
The dog has been described as
"a curious animal, that sweats
with his tongue and smiles with
his tail, and keeps up his pants
with his tongue. Prescott Trib-
une.
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j. NJ. Curtiss. f. Fl. Lagcrstedt
CURTIS & LAGERSTEDT,
TOnsorial Artists.
Hindoo Hair Restorer,
RIVER FALLS. WIS.

For the hair, grows HAIR on any
bald head, stops hair falling out,
eradicates, dandruff, cures itching
If scalp, exczrna, and all skin
diseases. Prepared only by
H1NDoo HAIR REsToRER Co.,
Minneapolis. MiHn.
Offices and parlors: a Reeve Building, Cor.
Nicellet and 9Th 1t.
For sale BY CHAIRMAN Bros.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29
Express and Baggage Line.

Special attention given to collecting
baggage from and delivering to parts
of the city. Leave orders at the
Badger Office o. at Chapman Bros.
Drug Store.
Charges moderate.
f. A. HOWE, Prop.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29
LOCAL BREVITTES.

The Flowing Bowl, January 1.
Shoes and Slippers at Wads-
worth s.
Miss Hattie Kellogg is home for
the holidays.
For all kinds of job work apply
at the TINES Office.
Miss Isabelle Patterson is home
from Stevens Point.
John Forkner lett last week for
his home III Indiana.
Miss Ella Follansbee is spending
her vacation at home.
Miss Lien spent few days with
her parents last week.
Miss Margaret Taggart is home
from St. Cloud, Mimi.
The mercury stood 50 degrees
above zero yesterday.
Mr.. N. B. Bailey spent Christ
mas at Des Moines, Iowa.
Will Hunt and sisters came
home to spend the holidays.
Will Lusk and sister Bessie
spent the holidays at home.
All kinds of boot and shoe re-
pairing done at Wadsworth'
Mr.. Wilbur Cox returned to
Fairmont, N. D., yesterday.
Norman Dunbar is spending
the holidays in town with friends.
Mr.. Chas. Coggsh;dl of Miles
City, Montana, is home for short
visit.
Remember the date of the ANA
teurs' production, New Years
night.
The w. c.. T. u. meet with
Mrs. w. ?. Marshall, Friday after
noon.
Mrs. G.. w. Farnsworth will
give reception New Years after
noon.
Andrew Lien is home from
Wasnburn on week s visit to his
parents.
Mr.. W. E. Webster Of Rice Lake,
has been visiting friends here the
past week.
Mrs. L. A. Brown Of Toledo,
Ohio, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
S. Nelson.
The Pierce County Herald has
moved into.the Com hacker block
In Ellsw orth.
Mrs. Bishop, Of South Dakota,
has been v1sitsng Mrs. Gleason
the past week.
Tie proceeds Of The Flowing
Bowl ale to benefit the Good Temp
ars Of our city.
Miss Minnie Pettet returned
from a short visit to her relatives
IN BrookvlIle.
Mr.. David w. Ed wards of Ellis
worth, has come to spend the no :
idays with his parents.
Blankets. Blankets, Blankets,
at A. w. Lunds, al styles and
prices to suit the times.
The River Falls Dramatic Club
will produce their drama at Opera
Hall, January /, 1897.
If you want "value received :
for your money see our clubbing
rates N another column.
Miss Mary Brown, who is teach
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

The state legislature will open
on January 10, but The assembly
men and senators will be on hand
at Madison before that date to at
tend the ca cuses and get ready
for the business of the session.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

Roller skating is occasionally
INDUCED in at Opera Hall, the
amateur baud furnishing the mnsic.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

AS Helt & Knapp were on their
way to Ellsworth last Wednesday
morning with Frank Chapman $
ponies the cutter struck a stone
brt aklng the cutter and doing a
damage of about ten dollars.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29
First Baptist Church
Protestant Episcopal Church.
THE SWEDISH MISSION CHURCH.

Morning SERVICE. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1880;
Evening Service, 80. ............ -. 500;
Young Peoples Meeting, .......... 700;
Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting, 500.
VIM. BoGENHoLM, Pastor.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

DIVER FALLS LODGE, F. & A. NC. r
n Morse, w. NJ. M. c. Pierce, S. w E.
P;rker,J W.; S. j. Rasmussen, Sec; N. i
Bailey, Treas.
Regular meetings the lst and Sd Tuesdays
of each month at O'Clock p. m.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

WANTED SEVERAL. FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible estab-
IiShcd house in Wisconsin, salary $3.50
payable SIS weekly and expenses. Position
permanent Reference Enclose salf-addre res
scd stamped envelope. The National Star
building, Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29
Attorneys.

ALLEN p. WELD, Attorney at Law, River
n Fails, Pierce Co., Wis.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

Mr.. Dan Cameron, wife and
family are visiting friends and rel
atives in this city during the holi-
days.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

The Cracker lack Club of this
city will give their first annual
ball at Opera Hall, New Years
Eve.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29

The dog has been described as
"a curious animal, that sweats
with his tongue and smiles with
his tail, and keeps up his pants
with his tongue. Prescott Trib,
une.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-29
Lodges.

nASCADE CAMP NO. CPL M. W. of A.
" Regular meetings 2nd. and 4th. We'd
nesdays of each month at 1870 b. m.
+. w. Ensign V. G.
o. w. Newcomb Clerk