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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Dat Watermelon.


Look hear, yo Rastus Johnson; you mind now
what say:
you's got tel quit yer stealin and mend yer
wicked way.
Yous been AT in dat cane field. Ion side de
melon patch,
watehin' % ter git a chance big ripe one
ter sna.ch.
You aint dun got no morals an doan try to
be goJd;
You onsht ter he a better boy; deed, chile, l
Win you would.
YOr got an eve fer beauty an knows de dark
green rind
I Dat gllsteus in de big warm sun am lest de
proper kind.
Yer little mouth Jest waters fer big, ripe,
To frickle down you little throat; deed. chile,
But dem er melons isn't you's, an deed you
knows dat We'll;
Dey an belongs 10 Squire Brown, an dem he
trys ter sell.
Vow. if sees you dar again, a stealth in dat
I'll tell you daddy on you, chile, an you knows
what you'll catch.
Hell take you out back oh de shed. AN glib it
wild harness strap OATS long an stout. er
big. hard chunk oh wood.
Yer dad belongs ter de Baptis' church; he's a
good an holy man;
an'1f he ketehes you in sin, youIl git coat
oh tan.
Now. run an fill de wood-box, an git de
An do de cho'es, like you oughter, an yer ma
won't tell on you.
| Dem melons does look temptin', an dar's one
dat looks ripe;
doan blame YOU fer wantin it, you little black
skinned snipe.
b1ieve I'D better pick it, fits left here berry
long
| It's gwine ter rot upon de vine, an dat, rs
sured be wrong.
| I'll take it in de wood-shed an keep 1t dar till
morn,
| Fer. ifde moonlight strikes it. twill queer IL
sure's you born.
| But, spoSin' dat lebe II In de wood-shed ober
| night;
| De rats am sure to eat it before de mornin'
light
| guess de safest ting ter do is ter eat II while
| it's good
| Fer couldn't see dat melon spite, an it amt
| right dat ii should.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

We want one good man (haying
horse as permanent superintendent
for Pierce County, to attend to our
business, on salary. Must send along
with application, strong letters of rec
ommendation as to honesty, energy, and
ability: First-class man only. State
occupation. Address p. o. Box 1852,
Phila. Penn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Easter comes late this year. Ash
Wednesday is on March 3 and Easter
does not come until April Is, which is
almost as late as it can possibly come.
Easter may come as early as March %
or as late as April %. The time de-
ponds as every one knows, upon the
phases Of the moon, but just the rule
of computation is not always under
stood. Easter is always the first Sun
day after the paschal full moon, which
happens upon or next after March 81.
If the full moon happens on Sunday
Easter is the Sunday after.-Red
Wing Repub lean.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

1t is in the vain endeavor to make
ourselves what we are not that has
strewn history with so many broken
purposes, and left in the rough
Lowell
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. A. w. Kaler gave a
party Friday evening, and occupied
their guests at the pleasant game of
cinch. PLAYED at seven tables.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

The Pierce County L. o. G.. L. will
hold Rally az Olivet, Saturday Feb.
18th. A good sized delegation from
this city will attend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

The current talk on the street is
that there are Two classes of women
who still decline TO remove their high
hats at the lecture.-thoSe who don't
know it has gone out OF fashion and
those who have their bangs sewed to
the lining.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Willard Tubbs has lately become
possessed OF a mammoth white owl, a
present from a friend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Prof. and Mrs. Ewing have issued
invitations to card party for Satur-
day evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Father Duren proposes to pur-
chase a 1.00O-pound bell for St.
Bridget's church. He guarantees.
without reservation. that the bell shall
be rung most punctually all the year
round, every day, at A. NJ, y noon
and 6 P. N. This will be most
pleasant and useful improvement for
our city and surrounding country,
since bell OF such weight hung and
rung in the lofty steeple of st.
Bridget's church may be distinctly
heard at a distance Of eight miles,
giving a pleasing call IT a reasonable
hour, 70 rise, 10 60 TO dinner and
supper. 1t will be with this view Of
utility TO every one, that the reverend
gentlemen will take the liberty 70
call on every one, without distinction,
in city and surrounding country, for a
kind, free-will contribution toward
the purchase of this bell. He himself
has started the contribution with sls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Some Of our young people go to New
Richmond tomorrow evening TO at
tend a dancing party.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Mr.. and Mrs. Alfred Stiles enter
tanned number Of guests at a card
party at their home last evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Charles E. Houston has issued in
vitations TO an at home for Friday
evening, February 18th, 'from 500
till 2"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

DISCOUNT SALE Of children's hats,
caps and hoods at the River Falls
Millinery Emporium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Miss Eleanor Ap Roberts entertain
ed most pleasantly small company
at cinch last evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

APPLEs.-100 barrels-Wine Saps and
Ben Davis-at Sl.25 a barrel. At
DOdge's hardware store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

A few months ago, Mr.. Bryon Every,
OF Woodstock, Mich, was badly atfiict-
ed with rheumatism. His right leg
was swollen the full length, causing
him great suffering. He was advised
to try Cham berlain's Pain Balm. The
first bottle Of it helped him consider
ably and the second bottle effected a
cure. The % and 80 cent sizes are for
sale by r. S. Freeman, druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
LEGAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

\ party of young people drove to
Hastings Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
COUNCIL PROCEED NGS.

Council Chamber. City of River Falls.
February 9Th, 1897.
Council convened at 7:30 P. NJ. Pres
ent-G. w. Chinook, Mayor; Aldermen
Glass, Thomson, Vannatta and Walker.
Minutes of the meeting of Jan. 18th
read and approved.
Finance Committee reported following
hills
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Hypocrisy, of course, delights in the
most sublime speculations, for, never
intending to go beyond speculations,
it costs nothing to have it magnifi-
cent.-Burke.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Good-nature is one of the richest
fruits of true christianity.-Hen
Ward Beecher.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

He is good that does good to others.
La Bruyere.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Health, the greatest blessing of
mankind. Rocky Mountain Tea will
make you strong, robust, perfect men
and women. Taggart's drug store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

As you journey through life take
Rocky Mountain Tea. You'll be hap
pier and live longer. Taggart's drug
Sfnrp
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Bucklen's Arnlca SaIye.

The best Salve in the world for Cuts,
Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt Rheum,
Fever Sores, letter, Chapped Hands,
Chilblalns, Corns, and all Skin Erup-
tions, and positively Cures Piles or no
pay required. 1t is guaranteed to give
perfect satisfaction or money fund
ed. Price 25c per box. For sale by c..
r. Taggart, druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

The boys of the Amateur Band have
for some time INDUCED the hope OF
getting an outfit OF new band uni
forms. A recent contribution from
the city Firemen in the shape OF a
liberal nest egg for uniform fund"
has renewed the enthusiasm OF the
band boys, and With the cooperation
OF the townspeople they hope before
Spring TO blossom out in dashing
suits Of cadet gray. OF course the
cooperation" means a little some
thing substantial, but then, a little
something isn't much, and it will look
exceedingly we'll on the band boys.
The band wishes to thank { Fire
men and others who have set on foot
this agreeable movement, and to re-
mind their friends. as modestly as
they may, that the uniform fund"
is still open for contributions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Chas. BOuck and S. f. Leback were
arraigned to-day before Judge Bevans
on a charge of chicken stealing, and
after a hearing of several hours were
bound over 10 the next term of the
Circuit court. Being unable TO pro-
cure bOnds-in the sum of $500 each
they were taken to the Jail at Els
worth. District Attorney Com hacker
prosecuted the case and f. NJ. White
appeared for the defense. The de-
PENDANTS plead not guilty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Death of John Barnes.

John ID. Barnes, age 20 years, I
months and IL days, died last Satur-
day, January 0, at the home of his
daughter, Mrs. j. A. Bowman who
resides about seven miles from this
city in the town of Stanley. Mr..
Barnes was born in the state of New
York where he resided until he was
% years old when he came west to
Madison. In 1855 he came to Pierce
county and remained there until a
year ago when he came to Mrs. Bow
mans where lie remained till death.
He had been an invalid for some
time. The funeral was conducted
by the Rev. E. G. Dixon, of Barron
The Rice Lake wis., Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

WANTED. Piano and organ pupils.
New and improved method.
BERTHA STRAHL.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Hr. Editor: With your permission i
shoald like to answer a few inquiries
in regard to Big River Presbyterian
church l did not close the church on
account of any spite | had against
Rev. Watt. 1t was because he was
not a Presbyterian, and being elder
and guardian of the church and Rev.
Lawson being overseer, we had the
power TO close the church until
Spring. The personnel of the church
upholds US in what we have done.
It. d. MORROW,
River Falls, Wis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

The American Constitution, the
American Idea, the American Spirit.
These first, last, and all the time,
forever.
Daily, by mail, So year
Daily and Sunday, by mail, SIS year
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

A pretty face unmarried by powder
or paint is woman's best friend.
Rocky Mountain Tea makes you
handsome. Taggart's drug store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
Tuesday Club PROGRAM. Feb. II
Deduction in Millinery

Meet with Mrs. Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

For SALE.-A fine Poland China
boar. r.. SPALDING.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

First quality clover hay for sale
Inquire of II. n. Jensen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Home interprets heaven. Home is
heaven for Observation-Disclosures.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Hope is the most treachous Of ali
human fancies.-Hunt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11
To Swine BREEDERS,

! have at my farm in Troy fine
Poland China boar, from the Badger
State herd. l.. SPALDING.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

Will Curren fell into dangerous
stupOr yesterday afternoon, induced
by taking laudanum or some equally
powerful drug. and was with difficulty
kept from sinking into the death
sleep by the physicians who attended
him. AT noon to-day the doctors pro-
nOunced him out OF danger, but the
lethargy had not yet entirely loosened
its hold. No statement of the case is
vet made for publication by the
doctors, who say simply that the
patient will recover.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

From everywhere come words Of
praise for Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy. "Allow me to congratulate
you on the merits of your Remedy.
1t cured me of chronic bronchitis
when the doctor could do nothing for
me-" Chas. +. Hemel, Toledo, o.
For sale by r. S. Freeman, druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11


Adjutant General G.. r. Boardman
of Madison has issued a circular
calling attention TO n isapprehen-
sion that seems TO have arisen from
an article recently published by the
La Crosse Daily Press in regard to
the Bounty Act of April 22d, 1872.
BY this act, as the Daily Press well
points out, every soldier who enlisted
prior to July %, 1861, for three years,
is entitled to 500 United States
bounty, no matter how short time
he may have served, if he has not
already received this bounty. The
mistake that many have made in
reading this notice, is that they
suppose the Adjutant General ca pable
of knowing the validity of their
claims to bounty and of prosecuting
them if valid. But the U. S. pay rolls
and Paymasters' accounts are not on
file at the Adjutant Generals office,
and hence no information can be
given as to whether or not soldiers or
their heirs are entitled to bounty. In
most cases relating TO bounty the
only definite source of informatio is
The Auditor for the War Depart
ment, Washington, d. c.
Subjects OF the sermons at NJ. f.
church next Sunday: 1890 A. NJ,
THE Propaganda of Good Deed"
1880 p. NJ. Morality and Religion"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

The Cracker Jack Club have issued
invitations to a dance To be given to-
morrow evening at Opera Hall. The
st. Paul Mandolin Orchestra will
furnish the music, and tickets are
sold at the moderate fee of seyenty-five
cents. MesSrS. Scott, Elwell and
Whitehead will have charge of the
floor: and Messrs. Fisher, Cox, Morrow
and F. V. Williams will receive the
guests.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-02-11

We offer you good deal in Under
wear and Shoes. o.. HESKyEsES.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-30
LOCAL PER SONAL.

Mr.. r. NJ. Bryan of sylvania spent yes
terday in the city.
Mr.. A. o. Persons came up yesterday
from Lake City Fla.
MIR. Joseph F, Mickle came up yesterday
from Newberry, Fla.
Registered at the Pulaski yesterday was
Mr.. Whitfield Clark of Hubert.
Among the visitors in the city yester-
day was Mr.. John F. Ford of Tennille.
Among the guests registered at the Pu-
laski yesterday was MIR c. b. Overstreet
of Sylvania.
Mr.. c. F. Hamblen of st. Augustine was
among the guests registered at the De
Soto yesterday.
Among the arrivals at the Screven yes
terday was Mr.. J. C. Howell, Jr., who
came over from Dublin.
Miss NJ. c.. Bennett arrived home yes
terday on the Grand Duchess after a
three months visit north.
Hon. Rufus e. Lester, who has been
spending some days at Norfolk is expect
ed home tomorrow. Col Lester Is re-
ported to have greatly improved in health
since his departure for Washington last
spring.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-30
DEATH STRUCK DOWN GEORGE.
CONTINUED from First PageO

many long year. Few will dispute that
he was one of the most remarkable figures
among modern reformers. We doubt
whether his political group In America will
survive 1t will probably be merged In
the great party Of social discomfort, whose
formation is perhaps the most startling
portent of our times"
The Daily Mail thinks the nomination of
Mr. Georses son will be quickly re-
pented."
The Daily Graphic deems II easily posi-
BILE that New York may get worse may
or than Mr.. George with all his ill-con-
sidered doctrines, would have made.
The Morning Post, commenting on the
tragic element In Mr.. Georges death,
says: His own prospects for the mayor
atty were poor enough, the chief interest
of his candidacy lying In It's effect on
Tammany Hall. 1t is remarkable that
throughout his career Mr. George never
gained the confidence of any considerable
section of his countrymen. 1t is highly
creditable to the common sense OF the
American democracy that his sklllful ap-
peals produced little or no effect"
The Times, after abiding to the rarity
OF such a dramatic DEATH" says: Mr..
Georges influence was largely personal;
and even If he had been elected, he would
probably have disappointed his devotees
He was sincere, but he would have had
no opportunity of carrying into effect his
fiscal and social theories; while he would
have been unable, through inexpericnce, to
resist the steady pressure of the workers
and bosses.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-30
CITY BREVITIEs.

Ella Glover and Hattie Henderson were
arrested yesterday on the charge of fight
ing In the streets. Both were lodged in
the police barracks.
Sanitary Inspector Lufburrow arrested
Ed Rayney, colored, yesterday, on the
charge Of throwing garbage In the street
In violation of an ordinance.
The arrest Of w. G. Cleveland yesterday,
on a warrant sworn out at the office of
Justice Waring Russell, Jr., was found to
have been upon insufficient grounds, and
he was released without being inconven-
fenced after the focts of his case were
made known. Evidences were produced
which fully exonerated him.
Mrs. May L. Silva and Miss Mary Izabell
Beckwith will hold an informal opening
/ reception at their studio of music and
,elocutlon at the 1sudden & Bates music
store this afternoon from until O'Clock.
All interested In music and elocution are
invited by the ladies to be present. Dur
ing the reception there will be instrument
tai music, Rotations and songs.
meeting of the odd Fellows fair COM
mittee and of the lady workers was held
last night at the Odd Fellows building.
The Committee reported that the work
of the bazaar is getting along satisfactorily.
A list of the latest contributions was read
and arrangements were made for their dis
position among the booths The commit
tee has been grattfied to note the number
of out of town donations that have been
received.
Two fine young poplar trees on Henry
street, near Drayton, have been girdled,
the bark being entirely cut around each
tree. The result of this will be the death
of the trees, which was doubtless the IN
tentlon of the party who committed the
mischief The matter has been reported
to DR.. stone, chairman Of the park and
tree commission, who will have II investi-
gated This is malicious mischief Of the
worst sort, and is punishable by fine and
imprisonment under the city code
John Klnkle, a colored attorney. was
struck by missiles while passing through
Yamacraw some days ago. The rocks
were being thrown at another, but hit the
attorney, causing severe bruises on the
head. The boys, who threw the rocks,
were arrested, and were arraigned
In police court yesterday. A
warrant had already been sworn out
before Justice Naughtin, and upon this
the boys were turned over to the Justices
court. It is the understanding they will
not be prosecuted.
( Daniel a. Mccarthy, an employee on one
Of the vessels now at the Ocean Steamship
wharf, was arrested yesterday, on q charge
Of disorderly conduct and striking an
officer. The man was on his
way from the wharf to
the city. Some of the rules Of the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-30
RACING AT LATONIA.
To-day Is the Closing Day at the
Kentucky Track.


Cincinnati, o., Oct. 29.-The horses ran
well up to form at Latonia to-day, five
of the winners being favorites. To-mor-
row the Latonia meeting will close. A
Summary follows:
First Race-One mile Idle Hour, 10 to
8, won, woth Grayling. to l, second, and
Lyllis, to /. third. Time 1:41%.
Second Race-Five furlongs. Bal
Masque, to 2, won, with Keelona, to 3,
second, and spaldy 40 to l, third. Time
1;O21a
Third Race-One mile selling Lexing-
ton Pirate, 8 to 5, won, with Timorah 6
TO l, second and Russell A, 90 to /, third.
Time 1:4214.
Fourth Race-one mile and seventy
yards. A. Be- c., 6 to 5, won, with Old
Center, to l, second, and Elano, 8 to l,
third. Time. 1:4S.
Fifth Race-one mile. orimar, to 10.
won, with Ardath, to 2, second, and
Sangamon to l, third. Time 141k.
Sixth Race-Five and a half furlongs.
Isabey, to 1, won, with Jackanapes, even,
second, and Don Quixote, to l, third.
lime 1909.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1897-10-30

Miss Lucy H. Hitchcock, lecturer, de-
partment of physical culture, Woman's
Christian Temperance Union, Vermont.
wrote on May 16 last;
1T affords me pleasure to add my testi-
mony with others regarding the healing
effects of Paine's celery compound upon
an exhausted nervous system"
Aug. u, 1897, she wrote: "As a rule 1
do not endorse medicines, but l believe
Paine's celery compound to be of a diff
ferent order from the ordinary medicines.
Facts cannot be disputed. 1 have derived
so much benefit from the compound that
1 am glad to heartily recommend it, hop
ing others similarly afflicted may be re-
lieved. Any medicine that will relieve
suffering humanity is a blessing to the
world"
A blessing to the world
Paine's celery compound has been
proven to be the one great remedy that
really makes people well. This estimable
woman, whose Christian work is earnest
ly directed toward the betterment of 9TH
ers, and whose eminence in the w. c. T.
U. makes her advice of great value
plainly indorses Paine's celery compound
The amount of poor health on every
hand is something shocking to everyone
who stops to think Hundreds Of men
and women in every neighborhood are to-
day carrying about with them a needless
load of ailments that a thorough refresh
ing of their nerves, purifying of their
blood, more sleep and more regularity in
the bodily functions would completely do
away with. Paines celery compound