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The evening times., 1896-12-17
DIED.

CHli-DS-on Wednesday, December 16,
iS?6, after a short illness, Stephen De-
Cathf Childs. beloved husband OF Cora C.
Chllds, IN his sixtieth year
Funeral from his late residence, 1854
hIeamer street Northeast FRIDAY at .
=; m; Friends and relatives respectfully in
titoane county, Ohio, and Kentucky ma
pers please copy.) Item
puFF-At HOS Floii1a avenue north
east, december lG, 1896, James Duff.
EatIye OF Scotland i'
Funeral Friday, December Is, at 2:3O
The evening times., 1896-12-17
Baptist Annual Meeting.

The annual meeting of the Metropolitan
Baptist Church will be held at the meeting
house. corner Of Sixth and A streets north
east, at p III. today. The prayer meeting
at 7:3O p. III. will last only half an .lour.
and the business session will follow at
once. A number of officers are to be chosen.
The evening times., 1896-12-17
Committee to Canvass for Charity.


Judge c. c. Ccle, chairman OF the central
relief committee. has called meeting
for tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock in the
board of trade rooms. The principal bust
ness to be considered Will be the appoint
ment of the committees for charity work.
In this connection Judge Cole this morning
announced the appointments of the committee
on canvas for money and other supplies
The evening times., 1896-12-17

Mr.. Dunlop of Washington was one OF the
six attending uShorS yesterday at the we'd
ding OF Miss Maria Washington Ransom of
stanton, Va, to Mr.. Joseph Anderson
Glasgow. The ceremony was performed
by Rev. Robert Carter Jettinthe Emmanuel
Church at StauntOn, which was beautifully
decorated with palms and masses of pink
and white carnations, and Illuminated with
numberlcss wax candles n gold and silver
sticks.
1He bride wore beautiful gown OF whitc
duchesSc satin, trimmed with chiffon a tullc
veil fell Ia the edge OF her long train,
and she held bouquet Of brides roses.
Each OF the six bridesmaids were gowned
in white organdie ana pink ribbons, and
each carried large clusters of pink roses
tied with pink satin ribbon. Miss Char
lotte RausOm, who attended her sister IA :
maid OF honor, Wore an exquisite dress OF
pink satin, and also carried pink roses.
A number OF WaShin gt onia rs attended the
reception which followed at ''Oaken void, -
Capt. RanSom'S home.
The evening times., 1896-12-17

Detroit, Mich, Dec. 17.-The Detroit
College OF Medicine, a four-story brick
structure, located on Antoine street, near
Gatiot avenue, was gutted by fire at .
O'Clock this morning. The fire oTiginat-
ed in the basement. IL is thought, from u
defective furnace, and had crept TO the
third floor before il was discovered.
Two firemen, Emile Berlin of Engine
company No. IL, and Lieut.. Charles Lam
thier OF engine company Ne. We're over
come by smoke, but are not seriously in
jured. The loss viii probably reach S25,-
jured. The loss will probably reach S42,-
900; insurance S31 900.
The evening times., 1896-12-17

on Wednes sdayevening very prettyparty
was given io Master Fred Ncwburgh at his
home, No. 80 T street. in honor OF his
tenth birthday. Among the children present
were Misses May Frost. Ruth Albert, Ma
talie Cowell, Paulina and Malvina WOOg,
Daisy aud Freda Cooper da Kuhner Louisa
SCrihner, Eleanor Gannctt. Evelyn Watson
and Masters Willie Birney. Malcolm Gannett
BurwelI Hamilton, Samuel Brooks and
Charlie Brown.
The evening times., 1896-12-17
Good Warm rlittens, loc.
ST. Is Kid Gloves, 73c.

We give you a splendid
quality of Kid Glove in all
the new shades of tan and
brown, 73c.
A nice Glove Buttoner given with
each pair of gloves.
The evening times., 1896-12-17

Closing Concert This Evening.
The bazaar being held by the Sisters of
Mercy at No. 222 North Capitol street viii
close this evening with a concert by the
children under the caro- Of the institution.
The evening times., 1896-12-17

Miss Helen Magee, of Washington, is
visiting the Misses Kirkland OF BaltimCrc
At the SimpSon-Br wedding which
was sOlemnized by Rev. DR. McKim at
Epiphany Church last night, the bride was
attended by four naidS-the Misses Stone.
Ethel Morris and Amy Bryant. They Wore
picturesque gowns of white silk. and carried
bouquets Of pink roses. Little Miss Florence
Stone was flower girl i'll q fairy gown of
white tullc.
The bride was escorted into church by
her father, Mr.. {. o. b. Bryant OF Mont
gOmery county, who gave her hand n mar
riage. She was robed in white satin and
wore misty tulle veil. fastened with jew
eled pins.
Later in the evening Mr.. and Mrs. Simp-
son left for their future home in Cuba, y. j.
Grace Memorial Church at Lexington,
Va, was the scene of brilliant wedding
last night. the contracting pair being Capt
NJ. K. CorSe. member OF the military and
academic staff OF the Virginia Military
Institute, and Miss Elise Semmes, the
daughter of Col Thomas NJ. ScInmes The
event was the social function OF the sea-
son, and was attended by the leading So
ciety people OF Lexington and for many
miles around. Among the six ushers was
Mr.. William A. Roberts OF this city
The evening times., 1896-12-17

A tea was given yesterday in Raltin 1re
by Mrs. Charles q. Snow. Of East Twenty
fourth street. in honor OF her daughter Miss
Letitia Morris Snow, and Miss Alice Bangs,
of this city. The rooms Were artistca,ly
decorated throughout with palms. ferns
and pink carnations and during the even
ing Were thronEcd with guests.
The evening times., 1896-12-17
Buy Useful Presents.

Now, if anybody were to ask
Won which you would rather
haye-something that you could
make use of or some trinket-
which would you preferq OF
course you would say some
thing sensible = something to
wear. So be guided by your
own desires in buying fer others.
The evening times., 1896-12-17

Miss Helen Magee, OF Washington, is
visiting the Misses Kirkland, OF Baltimcrc
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06
Died.

LovELY-At her home in this city,
Sept. 80, 1896. Of paralysis,
Mrs. Malinda Lovely, aged IS
years, 5 months, and Is days.
Mrs. Lovely was born in the
state Of n. Y, April 5, 1896.
She married IN 1847 and soon
after removed west with her hhs-
band, residing in various towns In
Wisconsin before coming to River
Falls in 1882. Tier husband died
Nov. 6, 1888 at Menomonie and
Mrs. Lovely has since made her
home with her daughter Mrs. G.
Fuller. Her illness covered a
period of s weeks, accompanied
with many alarming changes and
it was frequently feared that she
was at the point of death before
the end at length arrived. Her
death bed was surrounded by
her four sons and her daugh ter
and at the hour Of midnight, as
Septem Der drew to the close, sh e
quietly expired, A woman Of
sterling qualities, but of retir-
ing disposition, she made few
friends out side Of her imIu ediate
family, but retained the devotion
of these to the end.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06
Silver Dollars i'm Mexico.

j. H. Kennedy, a former resident OF
Iowa, has attacked the statement SO
generally made regarding Mexico and
silver by making the following affida-
Wit before E. H. English, a notary
public at Valley Junction:
81, James H. Kennedy, now a resi-
dent OF the town OF Sinaloa, Mexico,
do solemnly swear that | am al
American by birth, that served three
years in the 7th Iowa during the late
civil war; that / have always been a
republican; that | have resided III
Mexico for twenty-five years; that
speak the Spanish language as well or
better than now do the English.
have Travelled through twenty-four OF
twenty-seven states III Mexico In an
official capacity and as interpreter for
numerous syndicates. | have ha d
access to almost all the archives oil
that country. / am better acquaint-
ed with the customs and usages OF
that country than | am ofmy mother
country. [ left Mexico on the 2d day
of March, 1896, com ng to this coun
try to visit my friends, relatives and
old comradrs. During the last month
in Iowa | have heard more absurd
and utterly false statements made in
regard to Mexico than ever thought
could he conjured up Ivy mortal man,
all to deceive the voter.
Zone most heard is that you can
take one American silver dollar into
Mexico and get two Mexican silver
dollars for it, or that you can get a
SO cent meal and throw down an
American dollar and they will gi> e
Won back in change & NJ xican dollar.
brand this as utterly false in every
respect. n lie manufactured out OF
whole cloth. ] assert that q Mexican
will not accept an Amer can dollar,
either gold. silver or paper, for any
amount, but will refer you to a
broker where you can sell your silver
dollars as bullion for Mexican money,
then they will trade with YOU. The
largest hotel in the City Of Mexico will
not accept Americ nmoney under any
circumstances but will invariably re
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06


The Bryan men are putting up
some stiff claims on carrying Michi-
gan, and most republicans admit that
the state is doubtful although few OF
them will 90 so far as to admit that
it will be carr led for Bryan. Senator
Butler has made public report re-
ceived by him from the Michigan
State committee, which says: SIN the
last Preside initial election the demo
craft vote IN Michigan was POP, 296,
and the republican vote was 222, 7OS.
showing arepublican plurality OF 20,
412. The prohibition vote wa
20, 857, and that OF the peoples
party 1891, showing that on the
whole vote the republican party was
in a minority OF 20, 376. In the pres
ent campaign there has been a thor
ough combination and fusian between
the democrats, populists and silver
republican organization, and the
leaders and rank and file Of the bro ad-
gauge prohibitionists are for free
silver and Bryan, altho lgh they have
not yet withdrawn their ticket"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

1.-The News ofthe Week" is new
paper started in New Richmond and
edited by A. F. ingalls,, the political
faith of which is Democratic.
New Richmond is to be congratulate
Ell upon be fact that both sides o.
the question Will be represented
New Richmond is a houl ishing city
and deserves the abe advocacy Of th%
silver canse whish Is oilnd in the new
paper. Success *, tht enterprise and
the cause, is the wish olthe TIMES.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Chapman Bros. have secured
the Dodge & Swanson Varieties,
with their mimic stage, for a
weeks engagement in the drug
store show window. Lastevening
they presented scene of Egyptian
Black Art, which attracted a large
number Of people. This evening
they will put on Santa Klaus
Headquarters IN the Arctic Re-
gions. Admission free on the out
side.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Ter you to a broker.
''By paying the mintage any one
can take silver bullion to either OF the
mints in Mexico and get Mexican sill
yer dollars for it, and tor $50 yeal S
silver bullion has never fiuctuated up
or down to exceed ? cents.
u hear it asserted that the nation.
al debt is payable i'll gold. | brand
this as utterly false. Every dollar Of
the debt, SAG 900, 900, is and always
has been payable in the lawful money
of that country, and we are now pay
ing our debt in Mexican silver dollars,
the money OF the contract.
Il assert that Mexico III the present
decade is making strides in advance
ment greater than any other nation
on earth. Twenty-Five years ago we
had eighty miles Of railroad, now we
have near 5000 miles of railroad
We are building factories on every
hand. Twenty-eight years ago when
the French army were driven out, the
Mexican government was left penni-
less not dollar in the treasury. We
can now pay our entire national debt
any day II demand would be made for
it,
81 am now on my way to Mexico to
spend he rest of my life. Any one
can find me by addressing a letter to
DANES H. Kennedy, Sinaloa, Mexico
Sin conclusion ! invite an honest
and thorough investigation into the
facts of my statement and [ defy sue
ces full contradiction. | am not the
owner OF mining stocks and no per
sonal interest has caused me 10 make
this statement but have given it by
request OF an old comrade.
JAMES H. KENNEDY.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Workmen in Cleveland, Ohio, re
Gently refu ed TO unload a vessel
bearing a gold standard banner, I'm
til the banner was removed. This
shows where the sentiment among the
Workmen is,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06
Married.

GLAss-NELsoN.-Tn this city,
Sept. 20, 1895, by Rev. c. H..
Nc Intosh. Mr.. Charles e. Glass
and Miss Ida M. Nelson, both of
River Falls.
The young people are well
known in this city and have many
friends who join with the Times
in wishing them all success and
happiness.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

wv ANrED-sEVERAL FAITHFUL MEN
w or women to travel for responsible estab-
lished house in Wisconsin Salary $780,
payable SIS weekly and expenses. Position
permanent. Reference. Enclose Self-addres-
sed stamped envelope. The National Star
Building, Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

DR.. Radcliffe of Ellsworth will
10 dental work in this city. He
has moved into the Bracket build
ing. DR.. Radcliffe has reputa-
ton for skill and ability In dental
practice and comes highly recon-
mended. Orr citizens will sive
him hearty welcome.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

The juvenile Brass Band was
out Saturday night and treated onr
people to some fine music. The
boys are doing well and deserve
the best wishes of all.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

There is much talk OF election bets
in Washington, but up to this time
very little money has been put up.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Chase and Sanborn coffee of fine
aroma and delicious flavor, will
please the most critical-sold by
G.. j. Henriksen.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Mr.. A. E. Krauth is taking a
few weeks vacation, which he is
spending with his sister at Med
ford. Frank Eskew is taking his
place at the depot.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

For RENT.-A suit of six rooms
suitable for housekeeping. Loca-
ton good and rent moderate.
INQUIRE at this office.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

The New York World has practi-
cally conceded Bryan's election.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

w. I'll. Hutchins is out with a
new delivery wagon, which is
beauty and q model of convenience
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

A game Of football will be play
ed here Saturday, between the
Normal and New Richmond teams.
An interesting game is expected.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Apples, Apples, Apples-The
best winter apples at Fred Muck
enhausen S, at So 35 per barrel.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

TERMS of subscription per year by mail,
SI.00, payable in advance.
Sample Copies sent on application
Subscribers not receiving their paper in
good condition and in good time are request
ed to notify the publisher
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Coble Of
Valley Greek, Mimi. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Gotlieb Coble of Saltwater
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
NJ uckenhausen.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Miss Gerty Andrus lett Saturday
for Joel, Wis, where she
will teach, the coming year.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

The Democratic Convention
held Monday, Sept. 5. at Ellis
worth, resulted IN the election of
the following: Sheriff, John Pow
ers; Clerk of Court, E. B. Owen !;
County Clerk, A. E. Julian;
Treasurer, Abe Gray; Supt. of
Schools, Il. L. Reed: Surveyor,
A. Brown; Member of As
sembly, F. Alexander; Dist. Attor-
ney. John Foley; Coroner, flames
b. Meeham; Register of Deeds,
f. NJ. Dodge.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Carr and
Miss Mable Carr Of Hammond
visited their parents Mr.. and Mrs.
w. P. Carr Of this city over Sun
day.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

WIGER-PRATr.-In this city,
Sept. 80, 1896, by Rev. c. Fl.
Nc Tntosh, at the home of the
brides parents, Mr.. Christian
N. Wiger of Ellsworth and Miss
Hermione Pratt of River Falls.
Mr.. Wiger has resided in the
city since childhood and has won
the respect of all in his business
and social relations. Miss Pratt
is we'll known socially and is
esteemed and beloved by her many
friends. They will make Ellis
worth their future home.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Or. Weeks is moving to Els
worth this week. Our people re-
greet very much to lose him.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

A load of maple wood wanted at
this office.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

The Women Relief Corps
gave an oyster supper, Oct. 2,
which was well patronized.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

DANES II. Kennedy, Slnaloa, Mexico.
"In conclusion / invite an honest
and thorough Investigation into the
facts of my statement and [ defy sue.
ces- full contradiction. | am not the
owner OF mining stocks and no per
this statement but have given it by
request OF an old comrale
JAMES H. KENNEDY.
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A load of maple wood wanted at
this office.
Mrs. w orks left for Eau Claire
Monday afternoon.
Miss Ada Burnett left yester-
day for her school at Bruce, Wis.
A full line of Fall and Winter
under wear st C. j Henricksen' S.
Mr.. and Mrs. G.. Amsden are
here, guests Of his mother Mrs. Fl.
Wadsw orth.
For IA set Of fine china dishes or
common table ware go to c. j.
Henriks en- S.
Mrs. J. Adams lett for Spring
Valley Monday afternoon for
two week s visit.
The Women 5 Relief Corps
gave an oyster supper, Oct. 2,
which was well patronized.
Or. Weeks is moving to Els
worth this week. Our people re-
greet very much to lose him.
Miss Gerty Andrus lett Saturday
morning for Joel, Wis, where she
will teach, the coming year.
Apples, Apples, Apples-The
best winter apples at Fred Muck
enhausen s, at 50 35 per barrel.
w. I'll. Hutchins is out with a
new delivery wagon, which IS a
beauty and model Inconvenience.
Chase and Sanborn coffee of fine
aroma and delicious flavor, will
please the most critical-sold by
G. j. Henriksen.
For RENT.-A suit of six rooms
suitable for housekeeping. Loca-
tion good and rent moderate.
inquire at this office.
A game of foot ball will be play
ed here Saturday, between the
Normal and New Richmond teams.
An interesting game is expected.
Mr.. and Mrs. F. J. Carr and
Miss Mable Carr of Hammond
visited their parents Mr.. and Mrs.
W. P. Carr Of this city over Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Coble Of
Valley Greek, Mimi. and Mr.. and
Mrs. Gotlieb Coble of Saltwater
are guests of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
Muckenhausen.
DR.. Radcliffe Of Ellsworth will
10 dental work in this city. He
has moved into the Bracket build
ing. DR.. Radcliffe has reputa
ton for skill and ability In dental
practice and comes highly recon-
mended. Onr citizens will give
him hearty welcome.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

A full line of Fall and Wintel
under wear st C. J Henricksen S.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Miss Ada Burnett left yester
day for her school at Bruce, Wis.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Mr.. and Mrs. G. Amsden are
here, guests Of his mother Mrs. Fl.
Wadsw orth.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Mrs. Works left for Eau Claire
Monday afternoon.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

Mrs. j. Adams lett for Spring
Valley Monday afternoon for a
two week s visit.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-10-06

For set Of fine china dishes or
common table ware go to {. j.
Henriks ems.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-11-25
POI ITS MOUTH II EYVS

4 Z
Competent labor is all that is needed
where there Is need for increase or a
vacancy, and no discrimination can ex-
,Ht. as claimed, where competent home
labor applies.
vice President st. John has secured
ah ape, competent and energetic assist
In' III superintendent Reed, and the
AIsh state OF work turned out has in
creased the efficiency of the motive now.
er OF tee Seaboard Air Line, doubled tho
Working force at these shops therah,.
eAaDEng the prompt movement of nearly
uouoie ihe amount OF reight which has
oeen handled by this system in past
yeats. 90 p""'
The people OF Portsmouth have reason
TO congratulate themselves.
why, MI. Reed, was the recent dis
charge OF inen made?" asked the Vir-
ginian man.
because" he replied. "they were en-
pio!ed III an emergency. We had one
nunured cars 10 build and necessa riIy.
had to employ an additional force
Nhen these cars were completed we had
no use Tor the men employed. and of
course discharge was necessary. There
seems no reason why the present force
should not be retained. and 1 am deter
mined to keep the physical condition of
the Seaboard Air Line in such shane os
10 compare with any rail- DAD in this
country. This was demonstrated by the
run made last Saturday from Weldon
TO Portsmouth, which was, the fastest
time ever made by any railroad in the
South. L have prepared specifications
which have not yet been submitted 10
the management for an engine with a
12-inch wheel. This will be similar to
engine No. 800. which created such n
sensation during the Chicago EXPOSE
ton"
NO man has made greater improve
ments in the motive power department.
OF any railroad than Superintendent
feed. Systematic, careful in his details
ana conscientious in his treatment OF
employees, he has during the past two
years doubled the force employed in the
shops. and in doing so has found an able
assistant in Mr.. C. i. Royal. the eIi-
c!eni master machinist New machines
are being constantly added, and the
force will be gradually increased.
Vice President St. John has secured
one of the brightest mechanical minds
in this country in getting Mr.. w. r.
Reed. He is master of details and
modest, though he may be, can point
with pride to the fact that although the
Seaboard Air Line during the past six
months has handled double the business
ever handled before, there was no hitch
on the part of the motive department
III furnishing the necessary cars
Five boilers are now being built to
hold the different oils required in these
shops.
Dynamos are now being placed in no
sition to light up the shops so all en-
pioyes can put in a full days work. and
will furnish both arc and incandcscent
lights.
The air-brake department is n treat for
those converSant with mechanical appli-
ances.