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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
RIVER FALLS WISCONSIN, THURSDAY DECEMBER a. 1896

that perpetrated by any savage tribe
on the Western continent. This
Weyler has been designated as the
Butcher, and with abundant reason.
The history Of his fighting has been a
record of crimes. He has accomplish
ed nothing as soldier in honorable
battle. His success in "butchering"
the defenseless, prisoners Of war,
peaceable citizens, women and chill
dren, has been heralded over the
world with disgusting brayado. For
two years Spain has put forth the
utmost efforts TO suppress the insur-
rection. She has sent 1000 men
into this little island to crush the
patriot bands which defy her authority
and under the most disheartening
circumstances have bravely held their
own against the greatest armies that
ever crossed the Atlantic Ocean.
Every American heart goes out in
sympathy to the struggling Cubans,
and if this story of savagery, the
murder of Maceo under such brutal
and perfidious circumstances is true, a
million men in these United States
are ready to fight against barbarous
Spaniards. Senator Mills has intro
duced bill in Congress authorizing
the president to use the naval and
military forces of the government to
seize and hold the island of Cuba
until the Cubans can organize a
government of their own. The voice
of the Western Continent demands
the speedy retirement of Spanish rule
from the last of its territory. 1t is
time these ruthless freeUooters in
Cuba were swept into the sea!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
A NEW TRIAL.
John w. Fertig, Convicted of the
Murder of Robert SpaIding,
Gets a New Trial.


The case of John w. Fertig, plain
tiff in error, VS.. State of Wisconsin,
defendant in error, was tried before
Judge Bundy at the regular term of
the circuit court last week The case
attracted considerable attention and
the court room was crowded through
out the trial. Fertig was represented
by Spencer Haven, of the firm Of Ba-
ker & Haven, OF Hudson. and the
State by District Attorney Com back
er. The trial lasted two days, during
which eleven members Of the Jury
which convicted Fertig and several
other witnesses we're examined. The
jury retired Friday about 3 o'clock
with special verdict consisting CT
thirty questions, and remained out
until 8 O'Clock Saturday morning.
Among the findings of the jury was
that the jury which convicted Fertig
played cards in the Office of the Nelson
House during the trial and upon this
finding Judge Bundy granted a new
trial.
After judgment of new trial, Dist.
Attorney Combacker moved that the
new trial be proceeded with at once.
The defendant, however, was not
ready for trial and Judge Bundy adj
journed court until the 18th of Janu-
airy, at which time Judge Helms will
probably set time for the trial and
arrange to call in some other judge.
Judge Helms assisted in the prosecu-
new trial.-Pierce County Herald.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
A Little Bit Funny.

In the boom days of 80 and 81,
when Superior was in the zenith of
her glory, her paid fire department
was as the "apple of her eye"
Nothing in the way of modern APP
pliances for the extinguishment OF
fires was too good for the fire laddies
who were on the pay roll of that
ambitious city, and the boys were
generously supplied with as good as
there was in the market. But this
same fire department is just now
resting under the dark shadow of a
very black cloud, and whether or not
that cloud has a silver lining only a
common council investigation, which
was promptly ordered, will reveal.
Incidents occasionally happen of a
more or less serious nature which con-
tain a feature that is somewhat
ludicrous, and one of these instances
recently overlook the Superior fir
| department. At an early hour on
Tuesday morning, Dec. 18th, one OF
the most prominent and best equipped
fire stations and engine houses was
entirely destroyed by fire, the
structure being almost wholly en-
| veloped in flames before the firemen
stationed there knew that the build
ing was on fire. Some of the firemen
were compelled to jump for their
lives so close was the call, the apparat'
us with which the station was sup
piled, including one of the finest fire
engines at the head OF the lake
"perishing in the flames" An engine
house burning down over the heads OF
of paid firemen who are unable tc
save anything from the wreck, except
their own lives and a few of the
horses, is not scene that would be
regarded as a prize-winner for In
spring public confidence in the prac
tical utility Of any fire department
| finding itself In so unfortunate a
predicameut. The cartoonist OF the
Superior Evening Telegram missed
the opportunity of a lifetime in fail
ing TO fifty portray this scene, which
would have added lustre TO the glor,
OF Mast in his palmiest days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
How to Prevent Pneumonia.

At this time of the year cold is
very easily contracted, and if left to
run its course without the aid Of some
reliable cough medicine is liable to
result in that dread disease,
pneumonia. We know of no better
remedy to cure a cough or cold than
Cnamberlain's Cough Remedy. We
have used it quite extensively and it
has always given entire satisfaction
Olagah, Ind. Ter. Chief.
This is the only remedy that is
known to be certain preventive of
pneumonia. Among the many thous-
ands who have used it for colds and
la grippe. we have ever yet learned of
a single case having resulted in
pneumonia. Persons who have weak
lungs or have reason to fear an attack
of pneumonia, should keep the remedy
at hand. The % and 30 cent sizes for
sale by r. S. Freeman, druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
First publication Dec. IL, 1867
HEARING Of PETITION TO SELL LANE

STATE OF WISCONSIN,-County Court for
- Pierce County.
In the matter OF the guardianship of Alfred
c. Hall and Lottie Hall, nee LOttie Mann.
On reading and filing the verified petition of
AlZada Bennett, guardian of the wards above
named, representing, among other things, that
said wards are seized of certain real estate
therein described, and that it is necessary that
the same be sold TO provide means for erecting
a house for the homestead of sad wards, and
praying for license to sell portion OF the same;
Ii Is ordered, that said petition be heard at a
special term of the County Count, TO be held in
and for said county, at the County Court room
in the village of Ellsworth on the third Tues
day, (being the nineteenth day. of January A.
ID. 1897, at 10 O'Clock, A. NJ.
IL is further ordered, That L. ID. Pierce, Esq
of the village of Ellsworth, Attorney at Law,
be and is hereby appointed guardian, ad ltem,
for said wards. to appear for them and protect
their rights and interests upon such hearing,
and the further proceedings, if any, in the mat
ter of such sale.
II is further ordered, that notice be given to
the next of kin and heirs-apparent or presump-
tive of the said wards, by publication of this
order at least four successive weeks before the
day of such hearing, in the River Falls Jour
nal a weekly newspaper, published at the city
of River Falls in said county, and that a copy
thereof be personally served on said guardian
ad litem at least twenty days before the day
fixed for such hearing.
Dated December 18th, 1895.
By order of the Court,
ALLEN z. WELD,
36w4 County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
SOUTH FORK.

Rev. VIM. Balch preached in the
school house last Sabbath.
Our Sunday school has closed for the
season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Santa Clause are ex-
pected to call at the school house on
Christmas night. Miss Olson is
making great preparation for their
reception.
A sleigh load of young people called
at the home of Lille Lowell last Fri
day evening il being her 10th birthday.
She received several nice presents.
Our Young Peoples Society meets
at the school house Sunday evening at
1880 o'clock. E. r. Brown, leader.
Our. Y. p. s. G. E. will hold their
business meeting on Dec. 30th at half
past seven. The election OF onicers
takes place az that time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
OAK GROVE.

Alex Filkins spent couple Of days
in st. Paul last week.
Quite a large number from here az
tended court at Ellsworth last week.
Henry Tronnier lost one of his span
of mules recently.
The Rev. Otto returned from
Chicago last Saturday.
Mrs. Joseph Long and child have
returned from California.
A large number Of the horses In
this town have distemper.
A party peddling pals passed
through town last week, and some OF
our people bought pals enough to
last them an ordinary life time.
1t is reported that wolves are quite
numerous hereabout.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
Mrs. Rorer Stops Her Magazine

Mrs. Rorer's magazine, Household
News, has been absorbed by The
Ladies' Home Journal in order to
make it possible for Mrs. Rorer to
form an exclusive editorial connection
with the latter m agazine. All Of Mrs.
Rorer's literary work will hereafter
appear exclusively in the Journal, of
whose domestic department she will
have entire charge. Several pages of
the magazine will be given her each
month, and in these she will begin by
giving new series of simple cooking
lessons, 70 be followed by domestic
lessons treating separately the care
and arrangement Of each room in a
house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
ST. PAUL.

Jacob johnson whom we knew as
young msn In River Falls and who
now lives in the Randall district Is a
frequent caller to st. Paul or business,
and il gave US pleasure to meet him
socially and talk Of former times.
Schools closed yesterday for a vaca-
ton until January 4, that the weary
instructors in the overcrowded schools
may raid in force the pantrias OF their
country cousins and other relatives.
The examination for state certifi-
Gates mentioned last week will take
place in the Central High School.
corner Tenth and Minnesota, Tuesday
December % at 9 A. NJ.
The failure OF the bank of Mime
sofa. of which ex-Mayor r. A. Smith
is a prominent official. was great
surprise aud causes a feeling OF
nervousness ID fsse-a 10 other bans,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
General Maceo Murdered.

1t is currently reported that
General Weyler arranged truce with
General Iaceo, invited him and his
staff to a conference for the specified
purpose of arranging terms with the
patriots recognizing the ultimate in
dependence Of the Cubans for money
indemnity. Upon Maceo's arriving
within the Spanish lines under a flag
OF truce he was shot down by Spanish
troops in ambush.
This story would be received wlth
absolute incredulity were We not
acquair ed with the perfidy u the
Spanish race. The whole history of
Spanish control in America has been
characterised BY brutality worse than
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
GERTRUDE.

A very pleasant evening was spen t
at the Gertrude school house last Fri
day. A large crowd was in attendance
and the baskets were sold at auction
netting $500 This is the first at
tempt the pupils have made in this
line and other entertainments will
follow. The proceeds will go toward
buying bell. The teacher and pupils
appreciate the interest manifested by
the majority OF the crowd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
First publication Dec. II, 1896


CTATE OF WISCONSIN-County Court for
- Pierce County.
In the matter of the will of Archie Raphael,
deceased. In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that letters tesla
mentary ON the will of Archie Raphael, de-
ceased, late of the town of Trimbelle, in said
county, having issued to Alice Raphael OF the
town of TTimbelle, in said county. the claims and
demands OF all persons against said Archie
Raphael. deceased, will be received, exam
med and adjusted by the county court of said
Pierce county, at the regular terms thereof, to
be held at the county court room In the village
of Ellsworth, in said county, on the first Tues
day (beng the I'd day. of February, A. ID. 1897,
and the first Tuesday ibeng the 9TH day. of
Sept, A. ID. 1897, and that until and including
the It'll day of Sept, A. ID. 1897, is the time
allowed and limited by said county court for
creditors of said Archie Raphael, deceased.
to present their claims for examination and
allowance.
Dated December 10, 1896.
By order of the Court,
ALLEN 7. WELD,
3G-w4 County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Since her recent brush with China,
Japan is becoming more ambitious
aud is now manifesting willingness
TO take Hawaii under her fostering
care, provided the United States does
not desire that productive Island. The
present ruling power in Hawaii is es-
sentially American and their constitu-
tion is one Of the most enlightened
ever adopted by free people. Should
the people of the United States now
fail to use all proper measures for the
early annexation of Hawaii, they will
some day have reason to regret it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
PLEASANT VALLEY.

viii Wilton has gone to Ohio on a
visit.
Preparations are being made for a
Christmas tree, with songs and
recitations.
win for few days visit.
Mrs. Leithner is home again from
Spring Valley to remain.
Elsie Morgan is visiting in River
Falls this week.
j. Moulton returned to his home in
Dakota Wednesday morning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
BIG RIVER.

]. A. Isaac of Prescott was in town
establishing agencies for the Monroe
Publishing Co. OF Chicago.
The tax roll isnow in the hands of
the treasurer. 1t foots up s6,536.36.
There was a pleasant social at W.
W. Halls last Tuesday evening.
Mrs. Jos. Long returned from Cali
fornia last Saturday. Size is stopping
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Jas.
Boles. for the present.
Rev. KaluZa visited abroad last
week.
The town treasurer will be at John
Gillig's store Jan. 18th and 18th, 1897,
for the purpose of collecting taxes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Tomorrow will be Christmas, a day
more universally observed throughout
Christendom than any other day of
the year, and the JOURNAL wishes to
be understood as cordially greeting its
read rs by an expression of the wish Of
a merry Christmas for all.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

For SALE.-About 400 acres of land
belonging to the Eli Foster estate, a
portion of which is situated in the
timber belt of the town of River
Falls. Also, house and lot south of
the South Fork in the city of River
Falls, and a 5-acre stone quarry near
Geo. Farnsworth's farm in the town
of Troy. For price inquire of w. H.
Putnam, at Cascade Mills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
DOWNING.
Merry ChriStmasi

Invitations are out for the tenth
annual masquerade ball, given by the
l.O.O o. f. Lodge, No. 40, of Downing.
Robt. Hampton and wife were here
last week visiting their daughter,
Mrs. Jas. Phernetton.
Miss Mary Rudesill spent the first
of last week visiting in Glenwood.
The Salvation Army spent two
nights in town last week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Mr.. G. NJ. Dixon, well known mer-
chant of Pleasant Ridge, Fulton Co.,
Pa. has little girl who is frequently
threatened with Group, but when the
first symptoms appear his wife gives
her Chamberlain's Cough Remedy,
which always affords prompt relief.
The % and so cent sizes for sale by R..
S. Freeman, druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
ONO.

Miss Almena Rice of Farmhill
visited at Oren Haryey's last week.
Miss Edith Holt is home from ELS
worth to spend the holidays.
Porter Smith spent Saturday and
Sunday at his grandfather's, Geo.
Davis.
Alfred Martin spent few days of
last week in Durand.
Miss Belle Clark has returned to
her aunt's, Mrs. s. Hollis, after few
months stay in Minnesota.
The revival meetings will continue
until Friday night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Take your cross-cut saws to Chas.
Newstrom' 5 carpenter shop, adjoining
Lords livery stable, and have them
gummed and filled. He does first
class work at very reasonable prices
All work in his line skillfully and
proro MI " axa-utad
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

lam always in the market for wheat,
oats, rye, barley, corn and buckwheat.
The handiest place to unload. Best
weights and the best attention posi-
BILE. Call at the Cascade Mills.
w. II. PUTNAM.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

At r. S. Freeman's you will find a
choice selection of china, photo frames,
celluloid sets, calendars, cards, baskets,
lamps and variety of articles-too
numerous to mention. Call and ex-
anime our stock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

No more pleasing holiday gift can
be presented TO your friends than
your own photograph, Hastily mount
ed. 1t carries With 1T personal
greeting, and, besides, it is quite in
expensive. Kellogg can make you
picture that will delight you, both as
a portrait and a work of art.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
GILMAN.

Everybody will be welcome at the
sociable at Andrew Ofstie's in Gilman
on Wednesday evening, Dec. Both, at
$3.50 p. NJ. A good program will be
carried out. Refreshments will be
served. Admission 10 cts. Benefit Of
the church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

AS you journey through life take
Rocky Mountain Tea. You'll be hap
pier and live longer. Taggart's drug
store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

r. S. Freeman has something hand
some in glove, handkerchief and photo
boxes, necktie cases, hand glasses and
work baskets.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
one of which had run not mentioned

in the papers.
We were pleased to meet Arthur
Frisbe recently on the streets of
Minneapolis. We had not seen him
for years. He is millwright in the
Mill City, and seemed prosperous.
We remember him in the former days
at River Falls.
The grand jury of Minneapolis is
indicating the boodling alderman of
that city for various rake offs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

The River Falls Millinery Emporium
employs first-class trimmer, and
those wishing wora done should take
advantage of this nO,c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

Beautiful Christmas presents at
Levings Sisters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
(First publication Dec. IL, 1861
knIIcE OF FINAL SEITIEMEN

STATE OF WISCONSIN.-Coun Court fol
- Pierce County. In probate.
Notice IS hereby given that az a regular term
of the County Court TO be held in and for said
county, at the county court room in the village
OF Ellsworth, in said county, on the FIRST
Tuesday being the Pad day. of FEBRUARY, A.
d. 1897, at 10 O'Clock A. NJ, the following matters
will be heard and considered:
The application of NJ. V. Youells administra-
trix OF the estate of A. NJ. louells, late of the
city OF River Falls, in said county, deceased
for the examination and allowance Of her final
account, of her administration, and for the as
Segment of the residue OF the estate of A. NJ.
YOuells deceased, 10 such other persons as are
by law entitled 10 the same.
Dated December 18th. 1896
By order Of the Court,
ALLEN =. WELD,
BOWS County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
Notice.

Bread down, at Nelson's Bakery! &c
loaf. Home made Taffy Candy, 10c
per pound.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

The finest selection of gold Watches
at Hansen's Jewelry Store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
To Swine Breeders.

1 have at my farm in Troy a fine
Poland China boar, from the Badger
State herd. L. SPALDING.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

A pretty face unmarried by powder
or paint is woman's best friend.
Rocky Noun tain Tea makes you
handsome. Taggart's drug store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
WTSCEIL4SgOUS.

s.-~---~--1---~-~-~~-~-~~
Il EvINGS SISTERS, River Falls. Wis.
IL a Ike - a general Book Store. embracing School
and Miscellaneous Books, Periodicals and Maga-
zines; Curssins and Curtain Fixtures; Wall
Paper: Fancy Goods. A fun line Of Stationery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24
CHRONIC CATARRH

Diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat. Lung diseases, including Early
Consumption, Bronchitis. Asthma, Con-
stitutional Catarrh, Pleurisy, etc. Dys-
pepsia, Sick Headache, Stomache and
Bowel Troubles, Brght's Disease, Diabe-
ties, Kidney and Liver Diseases. All
Nervous Affections, with symptoms of
Dizziness, Confusion of Ideas, Loss of
Sleep, FOTgetfulness, etc. Indigestion,
Interrupted Nutrition, Slow Growth in
Children and all Wasting Diseases IN
Adults, Blotches, Moles, ETC., likewise
Cancers, Tumors cured by FIR !. two to
five treatments. Nericocelc, Hydrocele
cured. Rupture cured.
Deafness. There are many cases that
can be easily restored. Deformities, Club
Feet, Curvature. Spine, all properly
treated.
Lung Trouble. Many cases are durable
that have not gone too far.
DR.. Rea will undertake no incurable
case, and he will tell you what chances,
if any, to be cured.
Remember the date. Send this to your
sick neighbOr. Each patient can sec the
DIR. privately. Call as early - possible,
as his room will be crowded. Consulta-
ton Free.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24


WV NJ COOK. Express and Baggage line
w. HeadquaTtere at c. J. Henrlksen's store.
Leave orders for baggage, and draying OF all
kinds. Prompt service; living rates.
II A. HOWE, Express and Baggage Line
II d. Leave orders AZ the Gladstone Hotel.
Special attention given 10 collecting Baggage
from and delivering TO all parts Of the city.
All kinds OF dray and team work promptly
attended 10. Charges moderate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1896-12-24

n Y. DENNIsrON, Ellsworth, Wis.
As Abstract Real Estate { Insurance o1zSe.
Taxes paid and information gfver. full set
Of ABsrRAcT Books for Pierce snc St Cro-x
Ccnn-ies.