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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-01
Big River.

The dance held at Mr.. John
Frey's, Tuesday night, was quite
we'll attended considering the
weather.
Wednesday morning it was very
icy, and as Mrs. Mary Gillig was
going down the steps with pail
Of hot water she slipped and fell !,
splitting the water and burning
herself quite badly.
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Pleasant Valley.

The social held at Grange Hall
Friday evening was well attended,
and a success both socially and
financially.
There vas turkey rattle at
John Murphy's Monday evening.
No particulars heard yet.
A cinch club was formed last
week and is to meet once week
during the winter.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-01

GOOD ROADS IN DEMAND.
Well Graded and Well Kept HIGHWAYS
Are a Necessity For All Vehicles.

Well Graded and Well Kept HIGHWAYS
Are a Necessity For All Vehicles.
Now that winter is over and out CT,
door business and pleasure are begin
ming, the subject CT good roads comes W
as one Of the most important items IL
the outlook of the immediate future,
says the New York Ledger. The wheel
has multiplied-one might almost say
misunderstanding the winter, and the
result is brood as plentiful as the spal
rows. This means all enormous constit
uency with one voice. and that voice is
good roads.
The country thoroughfare is the
wheelman paradise provided the roads
are toierable, but crossroads and all ex-
cept main highways are practically i'm
passable for this form of locomotion.
But this state OF things is likely tc
o1d as the wheel comes into mere gen
eral use. A special track for bicycles
would be an expense that would scarce
~ be warranted i'll sparsely settled coun
try districts, but the well graded, we'll
kept wagon track is necessity, not OF ~
for bicycles, but for vehicles Of all kiLts.
Fer many years there has been "a very
strong desire fer a betterment CT the
public highways Of this country, bnt
nothing has come up which gave such
promise of the fulfiIlment Of this desire
as the bicycle Wagons and horses can
get over bad roads, but the bicycle must
have at least tolerably smooth surface
in order to be a success. 1t is reasonable
to expect that as the law Of supply and
demand obtains everywhere, the senti-
ment Of the public will not appeal in
vain for coed roads.
Mr.. Charlie Nelson, of Worth
ington, Mimi, and Miss Sarah
Halvorson. of this city, were
married last Thursday by Rev.
Thorsen, of Martell. Mr.. Nelson
was but Il short time ago a citizen
Of this city, where he was highly
esteemed. His fair bride is we'll
known here and the young people
have the best wishes of hosts of
friends for their future. They left
yesterday for Worthington, which
place they will make their future
home.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-01
Oak Grove.

Miss Jennie Dunseith enter
tanned i large lumber Of friends
at her home Tuesday evening.
The recent rains have left the
roads in a bad condition.
Thanksgiving passed off quietly.
Mr.. Henry Meroord and Miss
Ida Samuels We're married last
Wednesday by Rev. Otta.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-01
DR.. A. p. Sawyer,

For twenty years
L have suffered with liver and
stomach trouble and abcess of tie
liver. also some bronchitis, but
Family Cure has cured me. if any
one doubts this statement write to
the mayor Of our town. Mrs. NJ.
+. Harmon, Rhodes, Iowa. Sold
at Taggart s drug store.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-01

A positive guarantee to cure or
money refunded will be found with
each $1.00 box or lottle Of DR..
Sawyer's Family Cure or Pastiles
manufactured after this date. Sold
by Taggart.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-01

ANTED-SEvERA FAITHFUL NJ \
w or women to travel for Responsible es-
pbiished house in Wisconsit. Salary 500
;ltyabe Sl5 week Is and expenses Positi''ss
lie nanent. Reference. En- / Sc elf; .ddres-
sed stamped envelope. The National, , a.
Building hicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-01
DR.. A. p. SAWYER.

DR.. 4. P. Sawyer,
For four years was in miserable
health and was given up as incur
able. | cahnot say enough IN
praise of your Pastilles for ladies.
Amy one wishing to correspond
with me can do so. Mrs. Anna
Brakefield, Allen, Mich. Sold by
Taggart 9.
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DR.. A. p. Sawyer,

can scarcely express the facts
by. saying that your Pastilles say
Ell my life. It is pleasure to me
TO recommend them to other ladies
suffering as | did. Mrs. Rosa
Crane. Sold at Taggart's drug
store.
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DR.. A. P. Sawyer,

DR.. A. T. Sawyer,
Prominent rhys-
leans pronouced my case, (brights
disease hopeless. Your Family
Cure has cured me. Mrs. A. T.
Hart. Woodward, Iowa. Sold by
C. r. Taggart.
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ct costs more to revenge wrongs
than it does to bear them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-01
HEADACHEcured in 20 minutes by DR.. Miles
Pam pills. Zone cent dose. Al druggists

V1YANTEl ..aAI.rAiTHI III Mr.N
w orwDnen to travel for rspOnsih'eestab-
lished house IN Wsco lSin. sltarv 80.
payable ) weekly and expenses. Pnsit N
pes nialienf Reference close S1lf-addr -
sed stamped envelope. The National, Star
building Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-01

Cold weather is coming and [
have Robes Of I'll kinds 20 keep you
warm. Fur Robes. Felt Robes,
Plush Robes. Prices lower than
the lowest.
A. W LUND.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-12-01

The Junction Mill Property
was not sold Saturday, but an
adjournment was taken until Dec.
Ia
, 1896-12-01
ii ALPHA CIRCLE.
Delightfully."- Entertained at the Home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Marriott.

The ladies Alpha Literary circle
held a most delightful social meeting
at the charming home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Marriott last evening. According to
the Alpha program arranged by the
officers OF the circle for the year. a so.
clal evening occurs about once in
three months for the benefit of the
long-suffering husbands who are
hOnored with an invitation to this
charmed and charming circle. Last
evening was the date of the first OF
this series. The subject of the study
in the literary circle, this year is the
Inherent nationalities which contrib
ute to build this universal Yankee ma
tion. and last evening was the time to
discuss the Dutch.
-. Mrs. Hayford presided in a happy
manner. and the program for the oc-
casion was well received and consist
ed Of q fine piano solo by Mrs. Grant
n a well-read selection on the Dutch
by Miss Jackson. Mrs. McCutcheon
favored the guests with two beautiful
songs which were greatly enjoyed.
Mrs. Barnes ave an amusing Dutch
poem in her inimtable style. which
was the gem of the evening.
Mrs. Fitch entertained the ompanv
with a very interesting and scholarly
paper entitled. The Dutch and Thei,
Influence Upon Our History. ~Institu>
tions and Literature"
The program was concluded by a
piano solo by Mrs. Grant. Three small
tables were set in the spacious parlors
n adorned with flowers. The fol.
lowing menu "a served Bullion,
deviled crabs. olives. cabbage salad
rolls, almonds. ice cream. cake and
coffee.
There Were - present and it was
midnight when the guests departed.
cheered with the reflection than this
was a sensible and very ENJOYABLE
evening.
, 1896-12-01
Personal PARAGRAPHS.

C. II. Spencer left for III" west last
night.
n. X. Boswell is in from his ranch
on the Big Laramie.
d. c. Abrams an" up from tn"
Queen City this morning.
State Fish COMMISSIONS Gustave
Schnitgcr went over 10 tn" capital to-
day.
Mrs. Ed. Matthews and Miss Winnie
knadler returned from Denver on the
morning train.
Mr.. and Mrs. I|vinsun will leave for
San Diego Thursday morning. where
they will spend the winter.
Louis Miller left for Chicago on the
noon train. where he goes to trLnsact
some important mining business.
Cecil Wilmot arrived from Wood
bine. Ia. on the morning train, and
will remain in tn" city for some time
with his father.
, 1896-12-01
ATCHlSON IMPROVEMENTS

President Ripley of the Atchison de,
clared in Topeka, Kan. recently. that
between this time and next July the
company would eXpend a million and
L half dallars for improvements. THE
road he said, has been greatly I'M
proved during the past three Or four
years. but more especially during the
past year. In the past year nearly a
million dollars has been expended for
improvements. We are practically
putting the money into the Dad alone,
replacing wooden bridges by substan-
.ial iron structures and laying new
-teel. About $500, 900 worth of new
steel has been contracted for. which
will. be laid in the spring. The ma
jority of this steel will be laid on the
Chicago division but some will be laid
n Kansas and Colorado"
, 1896-12-01
LINKS AND PINS

A record of train accidents during
he month Of October shows that there
were al in all, of which 70 were col,
lisions. 60 derailments and seven other
accidents. The number of persons
killed was 40 and SO injured.
1t is reported from Ohio that Presi.
lent Calvin S. Brice of the Cincinnati
Jackson and Mackinaw railroad, has
ordered a survey from Hudson, Mich.
on the Cincinnati, Jackson and Mack.
NAV, to a point OF the Lima Northern
railroad near Adrin. This road will
give a direct line from the Ohio coal
fields to Michigan. and would connect
The two roads named with the Ohio
Southern.
1t is stated that everything in the
line of legal preliminaries looking to
the consolidation Of the Quincy. Oma-
ha and Kansas City and the Omaha
and St. Louis has been completed. and
that the connecting link between Tren-
ton and P%attonsburg, a distance Of 30
miles. will be completed before spring,
A through line from Quincy, Ill.
to Omaha will then be an accomplished
fact. 1t will be known as the Omaha,
Kansas City and Eastern, or Quincy
Route"
The Burlington announces that the
Dad will contribute $500, 900 toward
the success Of the transmississippi ex.
position at Omaha. Simultaneous
with this announcement was given out
the news that the Burlington would at
once proceed with the erection of a
depot for Its use and the use OF
any other railroads that desire to join
in the enterprise at Tenth and Mason
streets.
, 1896-12-01
U

In the district court today Alfred
Holyoke was arraigned and charged
with forgery in uttering checks sign
ed by his employer. Percy Smith. and
pleaded guilty. Judge Scott sentenced
him to one year in the pe%nitentiary.
Edmund B. Tobin. who was brought
back from the Big Horn country on
Wednesday morning, by Sheriff Free
dedall. and charged with grand lar
ceny in stealing a saddle and other
things from his employer, James
Burns Of Bear creek. was permitted
to plead guilty to petit larceny. and
was sentenced to 30 days in the county
Jail and assessed the costs in the case.
-Sun-Leader.
, 1896-12-01

Upon the recommendation of S, b.
Miller. physician at the state peniten-
tlary' Governor Richards today issued
a pardon to William Ackoson. who
was convicted of perjury in connection
with wolf scalp bounties. Ackeson.
VINO mas been suffering from locomo-
tor ataxia, is growing worse every day
n Is practically helpless now.
Ackeson was convicted at the Noyem-
Der term of the district court last wear
and was sentenced 10 two wears i'm
prisonment.-Sun-L4ader
, 1896-12-01

AFFAIRS OF NORTHWESTERN.
Directors of rhc Chicago and North
western road will meet Thursday next
20 make dividends on the preferred
bends of 3l2 per cent on the preferred
md 2'2 per cent on the common stock
will be declared. The statements for
the six months ending November 30.
with the month of November partly
estimated, will be before the direct
orS at this meeting. and it is expected
10 show that the company has earned
in h six months the full six months
interest on its funded debt and the
other 2i2 per cent on the common
stock.
The October earnings this year, COM
pared with the largest monthly IN
crease ever reported by the company,
and the total earnings for the month
are AS large as those for October. 1892,
with the company operating the same
mileage. So far in November there
has been a heavy falling off. and prob
ably the month will show at least as
large a gross loss as that shown in DC,
toher. The iron business is practically
over with the closing of navigation,
and corn is hardly moving on the Elk.
horn lines. These lines. however, will
10 better this veal than they did last.
, 1896-12-01

There was filed in the tnited States
court of appeals at St. Louis SATURDAY
the record in the ease of Caroline
Montague vs.. the Chicago. Milwaukee
and ST. Paul Railway company. Tn"
plaintiff sued for $4,000 damages for
he killing of her husband. Jeremiah
Montague. at Madison. 5. D.. on No
vcmEer %. 1895. He was preparing 10
unload a car of coal standing on a side
track, when several other cars were
switched on to the tract and he was
caught between two bumpers and VA.
killed. The case Was tried by Judge
Nincr. who. upon the conclusion of the
piaintifti case. directed Il verdict for
IN" defendant. The judge thought the
accident II of those unfortunate
cases in which no one in Particular
va responsible. no one was specially
careIcss. and if the company's serv,
ants were negligent. Montague. who
was killed. seemed to have been also
careless. for had he watched out he
might have seen the approaching train
and the ears crowding down on him,
Mrs. Montague appealed.
, 1896-12-01

we gain a r explanation OF one
great fact OF life. we shall grasp the
essential significance of the whole. II
we fail in this. even in regard to the
common instances OF daily experience,
life can have no definite meaning or
purpose for us. And. IF we know not
this parable. how then will we know
all parables?"
Our movements here should be eau.
tiously made, w should stoop low and
humbly walk for we are approaching
the boundary line Of final causes.
Before we take a single step, let us
ask, What is the sincerest desire of the
good and pure heart? What alone can
satisfy it? That which, in a matter OF
This character, satisfies the longings
OF purity and goodness, must be ac,
cepted as the best explanation OF
things, the n most likely to prove
correct. When we approach the great
problem Of life, the symbolry, as with
every parable, is what we see and what
we are to comprehend. What serves
to draw out the meaning of one per-
picking instance in life, harmonizine
with the general aspect of things, may
be accepted as the principle-the key
by which all it's experiences are to
be interpreted.
The universal struggle of man has
ovnr hnor IN pNron rohnnI tho np,ou.
ences OF life. Let us, then, consider
ONE Of the standards by which men
are endeavoring to interpret life-the
greatest parable of providence.
For sake Of brevity these standards
may be termed: First, the Sensual;
second, the Skeptical. and third. the
Christian.
The first, incidentally, l have notic-
ed, since. as has been shown, to the
sensualist, life is exhausted in its
phenomena. He g in it a material
fact and nothing more. We live to-
day, tomorrow we die. That is all. All
u relations are restricted within the
narrow scope Of earthly vision. There
rs no God, nc soul, no immortal fut,
ure. We live upon the surface-be-
meath 1t there is nothing. We must
snatch what we can of enjoyment,
and when evil comes, we must bear 1t
with stoical endurance, or. succumb
with mortal fear. Without discussion,
I affirm thof %hiu 10 not N ,ot1.fo,to,,
Interpretation Of this greatest parable
of providence, because It is no inter,
pretation.
II. The sceptical standard. The
sceptic accepts life as a problem. There
Is something behind, something deep
and hidden; but at this interesting
point he stops. He tells US to cease
searching for the key Of things for II
cannot be found. The purpose OF
things may be good Or 1t may be evil.
Meditation upon 1t only involves head.
aching and heart-breaking confusion.
1t Is yelled in uncertatnty.~.Ths, con.
fessedly Is not satisfsct6 "a hence
must be rejected.
III. Christianity. Thu ives not Civ.
to clear up ill perptsxities-that H.
to ut Ill things In harmony with our
fnfte and humaa conceptions, which,
a. you vol know. r sometimes mis-
conceptions. Jesus did not e1phin all
his parablss; hat In the explanations
, 1896-12-01
BRIEFLY. MENTIONED.


For fine watch repairing 60 to Carter.
Maenncrchor party next Saturday
night,
Regular needing of the city council
this evening
Go 10 Braidwood's for the finest cup
Of coffee in town.
N. ; was an hour and 30 minutes
e.. ,hia morning.
j. W. Browns restaurant sets the
hes able in the city. Try 1t.
Fresh bulk oysters, direct from New
Work.. at Browns. served in all styles.
The wife of Fitzsimmons, the pug
was a west bound passenger on train
No. 3.
Z. r. Beltz is down with pe%ritonitis
anr Is threatened with pneumonia,
lie is a very sick man.
Mrs. j.. \. Breckons of Cheyenne,
who is lying i'll in Denver, is suffering
with an attack of typhoid fever.
The board OF county commissioners
IS in session today. t~ransacting the
usual monthly grist of business.
The Methodist ladies will meet in
the church parlor tomorrow after
noon. y lunch will be served for 10
rents.
The missionary society Of the Pres,
byterian church will meet with Mrs.
Dave McCullagh Thursday afternoon
at $50.
Choice and large assortment of per,
fumery, suitable for Christmas pres
ents: the finest in the city: at Chas,
n. Settele's.
Engineer George DeForest is now
engaged in the pusher service at Medi.
cine Bow. He will probably remain
there till the present rush is over.
DR.. A. A. Johnson and party return.
ed from Cooper Hill yesterday and
The Republican anticipates good news
from the trip in a very few days.
f. G. Rhodes, who died at the hos
pital Sunday morning. left a certificate
Of deposit for $50, and was therefore
not a pauper. as many supposed.
New cases of diphtheria are con,
stantly developing at the capital. Let
the greatest precautions be taken to
keep the dread disease from coming
here.
The Young Ladies' guild will hold a
doll fair at North Star hall on Deem
Der II, afternoon and evening, at which
the children will give a beautiful can
tata entitled. The WATTS Christmas
The Christmas holidays for school
children this year will be very short
and school will continue up to the
night of December "a. A recess Of one
week will then be taken. school re-
Stunning again an January 4.
One of the new plants discovered last
summer by Prof. Nelson of the univer-
sity was described in the Novembe
iilbp vi III bullcllll VI Tie lOITey
Botanical club. the standard journal
of botany in America. The little plant
goes by the big name of %potentilla
pinnatisecta.
a recent issue of the Chicago Blade
related in tragic detail the slaughter
of all the men on a certain cannibal isl
and in southern Pacific waters, which
Borrowing widows and maidens black,
To take the place of the mortals who
thus met an unhappy fate, The Re-
publican is informed in a quiet way
that a colony of young men is being
formed in this city. Every man to his
liking.
, 1896-12-01

given he presented us WIN Il Key by
which all parallels are to be inter,
prcted, and We are expected to use this
key. Wherever we have used this key,
the Interpretation found has been
shown to be in harmony with our pro,
foundest needs and desires. This is
the Interpretation of Christianity-the
Interpretation Of tilial faith. Salts
factory, because it enables us to MAIN
tain that these instances of earthly
perpleXity are only means to higher
ends-proscesses of temporal discipline
to be followed by a grander Develop
ment and its corresponding greater
good.
Do you say. We knew that, as a
preacher of Christianity, O would
reach this result? 1t was a foregone
conclusion in YOU mind before you
touched the argument" Nay, my
friends, | nus come to this conclu-
sion, because there is no other that
at all answers the requirements Of the
case. In this conclusion we do at least
gain some explanation. Falling back
upon the theory Of no-faith, we do not
altar or remove the facts; but rather
increase their burdens, since we add
to them the crushing weight of. dark
ness and doubt. The Christian theory
at least gilds them with the light OF
assurance-shown that they exist
for spiritual and beneficial pur-
poses-as the methods of infinite
goodness and wisdom working
in harmony with a grand but
unseen plan. And If this conception
as to a single experience in life is GER
tain and clear to us. then we have a
key to the whole. 1t may not unlock
every door of mystery, for the present,
but its prophecy will help us to wait
in patience for the fulfllment.
And surely in our experiences we
greatly need this encouragement. In
our trials, in our blessings, in the
marvels of mind and body and in the
deeper working of IL souls, there are
parallels for us all. Each, studied in
the Christian light. will help to ex,
plain the whole. Find out the hidden
keynote in one sorrow. touch the
filial chord in one troubled heart, and
you strike the prelude of a harmony
that shall fill heaven when shadows
and parallels shall pass away in per,
feet revelation. and from every re,
deemed soul will then arise the con.
fession, Just and true are all Thy
ways. Thou king of saints"
Blood is life and upon the purity and
vitality of the blood depends the health
Cd the whole system. Experience
proves Hoods Sarsaparilla 10 be the
best blood purifier.
, 1896-12-01
THE MODERN MOTHER

Has found that her little ones are i'm
proved more by the pleasant Svruu
OF Figs. when in need of the laxative
eject Of a gentle remedy than bv any
other, and that it is more acceptable
to them. Children enjoy it and it
benefits them. The true remedy.
Syrup of Figs. is manufactured bv the
California Fig Syrup
, 1896-12-01

As an emergency medicine, Ayers
Cherry Pectoral takes the lead Of all
other remedies. For the relief and
cure OF Group. whooping-cough, soar
throat, and the dangerous pulmonary
troubles to which the young are SO II.
able, it is invaluable. being prompt to
act, sure to cure.
, 1896-12-01
AS DELEGATES TO PHOENIX.

Governor Richards today appointed
the following delegates to represent
Wyoming at the fifth National Irriga-
ton congress. to be held at Phoenix,
Ariz., December Is. 16 and II. 1896:
State Engineer Elwood Meade, Hon. H.
C. Alger of Sheridan county, President
Graves of the state university, Hon.
j. c. Davis of Carbon county and Hon.
Robert Taylor Of Natrona county.
Governor Richards regards these ap-
pointments as especially good and be,
lieves that If they will attend the con-
vention Wyoming will have a delega-
ton equal to any state represented
there.-Sun-Leader.
, 1896-12-01

Fine barrel pickles Just received at
Hunt's; also the finest mutton In the
city. Mutton by the areas 1t 6 cents
per pound. Receiving new goods daily.
n1em1
, 1896-12-01

TO CURE A COLD I>cO>E DAY
Take Laxative BromU Oulnine Tablets
All druggists refund the money if it
fails to cure. Csc.
, 1896-12-01

If you are anxious to find the most
reliable blood purifier, read in Ayers
almanac the testimonials of those who
have beer cured of such terrible dis
eases as catarrh, rheumatism and
scrofula. by the use Of Ayers Sarsapa-
rilla. Then govern yourself accord.
ingly
, 1896-12-01

Furnished rooms TO rent corpor .,
Sixth and Grand avenue. No. COS.
MRS. MOSTLER
, 1896-12-01
IN RAILROAD CIRCLES.
JUDGE RlNER DECIDES THAT
MONTGOMERY WAS GUILTY
OF CARELESSNESS.

The Chicago and Northwestern Make
an Excellent Showing-Atchison
VIII Spend n Large Sum in Re
pairs During the Coming Year
Railroad News Notes.
, 1896-12-01

Hoods pills act easily and promptly
on the liver and bowels. Cure sick
headache,
, 1896-12-01

ROSES, CARNATIONS and CHRYs-
ANTHEMUMs at MRS. HERTzog,s.
, 1896-12-01

Furnished Housekeeping rooms for
rent. sayer Hansen. 1s1 9th strest.