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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09
MARRIED.

-BRowN.- the residence OF the
brides sister, Mrs. VIM. scrogle, on
the Weld place, Wednesday evening,
Sept. 8, 1897, Henry o. Lien and Mary
S. Brown.
The ceremony was performed at $50
bv Rev. c. II. Mcintosh in the presence
of the immediate relatives and friends.
At the conclusion Of the ceremony and
the social which followed, the bride and
groom drove to Hudson, where they took
the train for Superior. Apartments had
already been fitted up for the bridal
couple. and were in charge Of Miss Mary
Lien. awaiting their arrival. Both bride
and groom are well known in River
Falls: Miss Brown is a graduate Of the
High School, has taught successfully, and
is Young lady Of estimable qualities
Mr.. Lien is a foreman in the Anchora
Mills Of Superior, and is known as an
enterprisiDg and tine spirited gentleman.
Their friends will be glad to extend their
congratulations, and cordially wish them
we'll
The young couple will be at home after
Sept. q at 273 Sixth ST.. Superior.
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The Grandest pemedy.

Mr.. r. Il. Greeve, merchant Of Chill
howic, Va. certities that he had CON
sumption, was given up to die,
sought all medical treatment that
money could procure, tried all cough
remedies he could hear of, but got no
relief; spent many nights sitting upin
a chair: was induced to try DR.. Kings
New Discovery, and was cured by the
use Of two bottles. For past three
years has been attending to business,
and says Dr.. Kings New Discovery is
the grandest remedy ever made, as il
has done SO much for him and also
for others in his community. DR..
Kings Dew Discovery is guaranteed
for Coughs, Colds and Consumption.
1t don't fail. Trial bottles free at
Taggart;s Drug Store. 2
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09
Something TO Know.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for re-
storing the tired cut nervous system
to 4 healthy vigor is Electric Bitters.
This medicine is purely vegetable,
acts by giving tone 70 the nerve cent
crs in the stomach, gently stimulates
the Liver and Kidneys. and aids these
organs in throwing off impurities in
the blood. Electric Bitters improves
the appetite, aids digestion, and is
pronounced 10y those who have tried
il rs the very best blood purifier and
nerve tonic. Try it. Sold for SOC or
SlOO per bottle at Taggarts Drug
Store. 2
General sam. Hartman died at
Hot Springs, Ark, last week. He
was colonel Of the Thirty-seventh
Wisconsin infantry during the war,
and his home was at Somerset, st
Croix county. The general was q
most genial Companion-a man Of
care humor and infinite jest-and
long will he live in the memory Of
those VINO have basked ia the sun
shine Of his gentle and kindly spirit.
A brave soldier, a wise philosopher
and true friend has gone to his re-
ward.-Dunn County News.
MY boy came home from school
one day with his hand badly laceratcd
and bleeding. and suffering great
pain" says Mr. +. J. Schall, with
Meyer Bros. Drug Co, st. Lous, No.
II dressed the wound. and applied
Chambcrlain's Pain Balm freely. All
pain ceased, and in a remarkably
short time it healed without leaving
scar. For wounds, sprains. swellings
and rheumatism l know Of no
medicine or prescription equal to it.
! consider il a household necessity"
The % and 50 cent sizes for sale by r..
s. Freeman DRUGGIST
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Miss MOWrv's Concert.

Miss Nellie Mowry and her pianist
Miss Mabelle Nelson, will give our
people a concert at the Congregation
al church on Friday evening Sept. II,
that we feel sure will be one OF
exceptional charm and profit. Miss
Mowry is thorough student Of music
and young woman Of warm and sym
pathetic temperament-tw things
that are essential guarantees to
success in concert singing. Much has
been said in praise of her work, and
the few comments that follow show
conclusiyely her enyiable position in
the eyes of the public.
IIervoice is very sweet and pleasing,
she uses it with exquisite taste, and
the culture and refinement she dis
plays in the Interpretation of German
songs merit high praise. Boston
Home Journal.
Miss Mowry's singing may be COM
mended for the sincerity Of purpose
that characterized it and for the
general merit OF her achievement
Boston Gazette.
berS was given by Miss Nellie MOwry.
who sang 20 milo Fernando, by
Donizetti, afterwards responding 10
an encore Minneapolis Tribune.
Minneapolis may I'll pride herself
upon possessing 50 talented a singer
rs Miss Nellie f. Mowry, whose
repu alton as a singer is not confined
to local circles. She received an eX-
tended notice in a recent number OF
the American Musicia, published in
New York city, speaking highly Of her
abilities as a vocalist. To appear
thus in the columns Of that excellent
journal is surely an honor.-The Muse.
Tickets will be on sale next week at
Taggart's: the prices have been fixed
- : and - cents children under ~
ana no extra charge is made for
reserved eats.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

We have at hand the DIST Annual
Announcements of Robert J. Burdette
setting forth the iecturer,in fr0ntis-
piece. agreeably attired in a frock
coat. a white tie and a clerical collar.
and wreathed in his customary smile.
1t goes on to say, in the following
pages. that il was in Decem Der. 1876,
that Mr. Burdette administered his
first Lecture to an audience at the
Opera House at Keokuk, Iowa. The
effect Of the treatment was immedi-
ate. all the patients survived. declared
themselves happily benefited. and the
greater numb Der Of them are still iiv-
ing. In the score Of years since then.
this Physician Of the Merry Heart has
dispensed his Good Medicine in
answer to over Three Thousand calls:
not a large practice, but very COM
Portable one. After the fashion of
the Old Practitioners NJ his School, he
still visits his patients at their homes,
carries his Good Medicines" with
him. and fills his prescriptions from
his own saddle-bags In making his
Twenty-frst Annual Visit, he wishes
his patients. old and new, Good
Health, Good CheerandiGood Times. y
For our part, we cordially hope the
gay physician may call, during the
winter. and we agree TO take his
Good Medicine" cheerfnlly and with
out a vince. even though often fooled,
before now. by our mothers and nurses
who were won't to dope us with So
called good medicine"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09
HOW TO FIND luI.

Fill bottle or common glass with urine
and let it stand tweuty-four hours; sedi-
ment or settling indicates an unhealthy
condition Of the kidneys. When urine
stains linen II is evidence Of kidney troub-
lie. Too frequent desire to urinate or pain
in the back, is also convincing proof that
the kidneys and bladder are out oforder
WHAT TO DO.
There is comfort in the knowledge so
often expressed, that DIR. Kilmers swamp
Root. the great kidney remedy fulfls
every wish in relieving pain in the back
kidneys, liver, bladder and every part of
the urinary passages. 1t corTects inability
to hold urine and sealding pain in passing
it, or bad effects follow ing use of liquor,
wine or beer, and overcomes that I'M
pleasant necessity Of being compelled to
get up many times during the night to
urinate The mild and the extraordinary
effect Of Swamp Root is soon realized. 1t
stands the highest for its wonderful cures
of the most distressing cases. If you need
a medicine yoG should have the best.
Sold by druggists, price fifty cents and
one dollar. You may have a sample
bottle and pamphlet both sent free by
mail. Mention THE RIVER Fails JoURN-
Al and send your address TO DIR. Kilmer
& Co, Binghamton, n. y. The proprie-
tor of this paper guarantees the genuine
ness of this offer
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Council Proceedings.

Council Chamber, City OF River Falls,
Sept. 3, 1897.
Council called to order by Alderman
Williams. Williams and Thompson
present.
On motion adjourned to Sept. 4th
1897, at Z p. M.
Sept. 4th 1897
Council convened at s p. m. Pres
emit Mayor Chinook; Aldermen
Williams and Thompson.
Finance Committee reported fol
lowing bills approved:
F j. savage, street work ............--.S s9.i7
r. : Freeman, paint for BRIDGE. 1900
II. 4. McKeen, salary. .................. poo
q" tramps ................. -
repairs of street lamp p
Mrs. Grant, pauper aid................. 200
Bills allowed.
On motion voted to approve signal
code OF Fire Department and that
100 copies OF same be printed
SIGNALS.
Open hydraut Raise and lower
lantern, or hands together over head.
More power-Swing lantern in circle
over shoulder, or right hand over
head
Less power Swing lantern in circle
round and round, or wave hands
across face.
Close hydrant-Sw wing lantern across
front OF body, or both arms extended.
There will be a meeting Of the w
r. c. on Saturday, Sept. II. A full
attendance is requested to make
arrangements for the entertainment
Of the 18th Wisconsin which holds
reunion here this month
MAaY J.. CHAPLIN, Sec'y.
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Old settlers meet.

Duncan McGregor and wife who
settled here on the farm just north Of
the city As years ago. but of ccent
years residing at Pasadena, Cal, are
here visiting old scenes and renewing
old friendships. aud to do them honor
the family of Osborn Strahl of like
antiquity had a little gathering Of the
first settlers Of the immediate neigh
borhood last Friday afternoon-men
and women. mostly well UP in the
seventies. OF the Is in this venerable
company of pioneers not a real invalid
could be counted. 1t was "A rarely
good afternoon with the old people.
Youth and early days came back as a
mirage Of the long past, and reminis-
cence and even song were alloat.
Decrepitude incident to this period Of
life was, Tor the time, in absence and
this gathering was really made OF
young old people. Some Of them at
tracted right here on The Kinnic-
kinnic almost fifty years ago by the
song of its waters aud by the light of
Wisconsin, own bright candle Of the
sky-Aurora: right in the middle of
! the hest century. Oh, it was rare
chance. this. of fifty years ago, to do
something; to help time in his handi-
work of progression. All was equality
then before the law, and no free
passes.
These people who broke ground
nearly fifty years ago are mostly out
of active service now: butt the fruits
of their labors. with others they see
and eniov the com forts, cOnvenienccS
and luxurias of IA most advanced civil
| ization. far transcending the hopes
and imaginings Of fifty years ago,
they see their children and children $
children pushing TO the front, many
of them in honorable careers of use
fulne 5. In bidding farewell 10 the
labors Of the day it is but meet that
these and their like as mothers ano
fathers should note some Of the bet
terments Of mankind during this lit
tie period of the last fifty years.
Now. one man with machinery doe'
the work of ten. twenty, or fifty, o.
the fifty years ago: we travel as far IL
dav and night as we used to in foul
weeks: we talk directly by telephone
TO friends hundreds and hundreds Of
miles away: we send and receive b,
telegraph messages to all points o.
the civilized world almost instan
taneouslv:we have hundreds of tons o
mail matter flying at ten times tn
speed and one tenth the cost OF MT.
years ago: we have the fruits anC
luXuries Of the tropics at our yer.
doors. dirt cheap: we have liyeC
through the rise and wonderful com
mercial activity on our inland water
by the steamers advent ant
to see the steamer and river in TIN
second place i'm the more modern
commercial activities by rail.
In resigning the activities OF life t
new and worthy generation at TIN
end Of this great 10Th century, it i
our earnest hope that the incomin!
20th by their fidelity will be as prolific
Of pleasing progress to them as th
has been to us. We have found u
good and beautiful world to live in
vet while welcoming the progress new
the past is not dead TO us, we love ant
linger over it. ~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09
Ranfisf church notes

Sunday: morning. sermon by the
pastor: evening. Harvest Home
Cor e-t.
Students are invited TO all services,
and those whose preferences do not
make another church their natural
place os worship, will find here a
please church home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

The first Of the many carrier pigeons
sent with the miners from Portland.
Ore. 70 Alaska returned home 10
Portland Sept. , Its message was
written from the summit Of Chilkoot
Pass by Thomas Cain, and said: We
are all well and in good spirits. Tel,
every one you know not 10 come he
this winter" The pigeon had been
on the wing eight days, had tral eled
something ike a thousand miles and
was completely tagged out.
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Taken Up.

Found and taken up by me, the
undersigned. Aug. p, 1897. on land
owned by me and on which | live, in
section %. town p. range IS, being
the town of River Falls. one bay mare,
between and / years Of age and
weighing about 100. Owner is re-
quested to call. prove property, pay
charges and take her away.
LOUIS HOWE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09
Its saves the Croupy Chlldren.

Seaview. Wave have a splendid
sale on Chamberlalns Cough Remedy
aud our customers coming from far
and near. speak Of it in the highest
terms. Many have said that their
children would have died Of Group i
Chamberlain Cough Remedy had
not been given.-Kellam \ Ourren.
The p and 30 cent sizes for sale by h
S. Freeman. druggist!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09
Carnival SnaciaI

At the close of the carnival 10 be
given Friday evening in the Twin
Cities. a special train service will
make connections between Mime.
apolis and st. Paul and this city
running as follows: Leaves Mime.
apolis 1925 p. NJ, St. Paul 1900 p. H.,
and arrives at River Falls 1865.
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Dated Sept. s, 1897.
Card of Thanks.

We tender our thanks to Tho
neighbors and friends who so kindly
assisted in caring for our beloved
father during his last sickness and in
the burial ohsequies.
Mr. AND Mrs. FRANK REYNOLDS.
Mr.. AND Mas. JAMES FIELDS.
SARAH REYNOLDS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

John D. Rockefeller has given $780,
600 to the American Baptist Mission
airy Union and the American Baptist
Home Missionary Society. The con-
lition that the societies themselves
should rise S236,000 toward their
total Indebtedness Of about 1856, 900
having recently been fulfilled, Rookie
teller now performs his part Of the
agreement.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

Owing % oyer-crowding and bad
ventilation. the air Of the Schoolroom
IS often close and impure. and teachers
and pupils frequently suffer from
lung and throat trouble. To all such
Nc would say, try Chamberlain Cough
Remedy. For coughs. colds. weak
lungs aud bronchial troubles no other
remedy can compare with it. Says \
L. Freed. Superintendent of Schools,
Prairie Depot, Ohio: Having some
knowledge of the efficacy Of Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. ! have nc
ENs 'tation in recommending !. to al
who sufer from coughs. lung troubles
etc" For sale by r. ;. Freeman
druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

Co. \ 18th Wis. Infantry viii hold
a reunion in this city Sept. Is and lG.
There arr about b members in this
district. which comprises st. Croix,
Pierce and Dunn counties. 4 camp
fire will be held in the evening. All
old soldiers are invited.
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Tennessee Centennial Exposition.
Nashville. Tenn. May i-0ct. |.
1907

From June lst to Oct. 18th, 1897,
round trip tickets will be on sale at
$3S. -, each good for continuous pass
age only and To return until and in
Guiding Noyemb Der :, 1897.
r. Z. AINSWORTI. Art.
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Azure for Rilious Collie.

Resource, Screyen Co, Cal have
been subject to attacks of bilious collie
for several years. Cham bcrlain' s
Collie, Cholera and Diarrhpa Remedy
is the only sure relief. 1t acts like a
charm. One dose of it gives relief
when all others fail.-G. d. Sharp.
For sale by r. s. Freeman, druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

LOsT-On Sunday, between the
Wiesend home on Second street and
the Greenwood cemetery. "A gold chain.
A reward will be given for its return
TO Miss Eulalia Wiesend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

Platt Ackerly Of Dix Hills. L. l., has
discovered a vein Of yellow ochre on
his farm. fit proves 10 be Of any
considerable extent. he will soon be
better OF than a fortunate Klondiker.
as all yellow ochre is now imported
from foreign countries.
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Amusement Coming at Ell paso.

4 picnic will be held az III PaSO on
Sept. 18th. Extensive preparations
haze been made, and an excellent
time is anticipated. People viii
Assem- BILE at 10 o'clOcI, \. N. There
will be good music for the young folks.
Fine meals served by the ladies'.
Everybody is invited. business men
who appreciate the patronage of the
FL Paso people. are expected TO come
and exhibit their appreciation.
The picnic is instituted under the
supervision Of Father Duren. The
proceeds will bc for the benefit of So.
Joseph's church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

W F. Kellogg has been at some
special pains this year to arrange an
exceptionally elaborate exhibit OF
photos for the Ellsworth Fair. He
viii be absent from his gallery Sept.
- and ~
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TRINITY CHURCH. Friday evening,
$50. sunday. 1920. Children OF
Light" 40. The Foundation OF
True Character"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

Lehigh Valley coal; none better in
the market. delivered 10 your bin for
$S.l0a ton. We solicit your orders.
Howe & AINswORTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

Contract ON this bulge and delh T
at your leisure. l stand ready TO
contract any amount of Wheat, Rye.
Oats. Barley. ftIaX or Buckwheat. Call
at the Cascade MillS.
w II PUTNAM.
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Memorial Resolutions.

The following resolutions of respect t.
the memory oftheir late brother, Timothy
W. Hammond, who died Sept. ;, 1897
were unanimously adopted by River
Falls Lodge +. q A. NJ at the special
meeting held last Tuesday forenoon:
WHEREAS, The hand Of Divine Provi-
dence has taken from our midst our
beloved brother, Timothy w. Hammond,
a faithful member of River Falls Lodge
+. 4 A. NJ, we his brothers, feel assured
that lie has Joined the band Of NlasOns
where sickness and sorrow never come,
and with hearts depressed with sadness
we bow in submission 10 the will of the
Grand Master of the universe.
Res0lced, That this lodge extend to the
family OF the deceased brother its
fraternal sympathy in this their bereave-
ment and loss of husband and father,
and that our lodge room be draped in
mourning for thirty days.
Res0iyed, That a copy of these resoiu-
tions be spread on the records of this
lodge and copy be sent to the widow Of
the deceased brother, and published in
the city papers.
Timothy w. Hammond, the subject of
the foregoing resolutions, was - years
of age A native of Pennsylvania he
spent his youth and early manhood
among its pines and famed numbering
regions, removing thence to these parts
in 1857, when the country was still quite
new. 1t was here, in the River Falls
lodge, that he was made a Master
Mason in 1865, and he remained a trust
ed member till his death, period Of -
years. FoI many years he was faithful
Tyler, and relinquished the position only
when age disqualified him for its duties.
lie was also sexton Of the Greenwood
Cemetery for several years, and in many
ways proved himself a useful and up
right citizen. lie leaves a wife and one
daughter, Mrs. G. A. Chinook, to mourn
his loss.
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NJ. e Church.

Next Sunday will be the last before
Conference. Subject 0f morning ser
mon. Hell" Evening sermon, Pray
without eessins.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

Through the express instructions
of the late W. F. Downor. dictated
before his death to his New York
banker. Lyman Il Powell has been
retained as attorney for the Land and
River Improvement Co. Of Superior.
This will be grateful news to Mr.
Powell's many friends among the
readers Of the JOURNAL.
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Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining uncalled for in
the post-oflice at River Falls for the
week ending Sept. I, 1891:
GENTS.
Mahlinn. Ben
Mcdonald, S. j.
r. MCGREG OR, z. NJ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

ST. Agnes Guild Will give Nickel
Melon Social on the lawn at +. A
H0we's ON Tuesday evening, the nth
Melons will be served anywhere
between 1:30 and-as long a. you care
u remain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

We have a large and most complete
stock Of Riding and Walking Plows.
such as Grand Detour, John Deere,
Gale. etc. also chilled Plows from lead
ing Makers. Look over our stock and
get prices before buying We can
save YOU money. 4. w. LUND.
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, a house and lot south OF
the South Fork in the city Of River
Falls, and a 5-acre stone quarry near
Geo. Farnsworths 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, 1897-09-09

Tie Menumonie News for June
speaks Of Ambr0Se's lecture as. The
intellectual treat Of the season. lie
gives the sham Family" at the
Baptist church Monday night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-09-09

IcE.-Ice delivered to any part Of
the city. Leave orders at either Of
the meat markets.