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The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-12-15
CHRISTMAS NECKTIES.

A large invoice just received
from the most famous necktie maker
in New York consisting of fine Silk
Puffs, Fancy Silk Band Bows,
Shield Bows and Four-in.hands, and
all the newest colorings and shapes
i'm the market.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-12-15
CHRISTMAS MUFFLERS.

There is nothing more appropri-
ate for Christmas present than
nice silk MufIler We have all the
new '97 patterns, which suit any
pocket.book.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-12-15
CHRISTMAS UMBRELLAS.

Mems Umbrellas from SOC. to
$500. These umbrellas are GOV.
cred with finest imported English
Gloria, unequalled for wear, made
with Paragon frame and some with
steel rod. Plain, Natural Handles,
some with silver mountings. Each
is a royal Bargain at the price.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-12-15

"Unele Wi1liam, Editor.
Address III communications relative tn this
department To Editor Educational Column,
care of THE STAR
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-12-15
CHRISTMAS SUSPENDERS AND
HANDKERCHIEFS

In this department we earnestly
ask you to come, see and be con-
vinced that our collection and as
sortment of Suspenders and Hand
kerchiefs are superior to all others
for the price.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-12-15
DRESS GOODS,
LADIES' JACKETS
AND CAPES

Can be accepted as being absolutely correct, care
having been taken to secure exclusive, but popular
styles In every department the articles presented
will be found OF quality to command approval
Prices are wonderfully small for such value. Such
goods as we have will serve better purpose else
where than on our shelves, and we sacrifice
profits to make quick sales.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1897-12-15

A greater part of the evening session
was taken up in reviewing the preceding
sessions.
A very pleasing paper was read by
Mrs. Myers, entitled, 1.-The Burdens We
Have to Bear and How to Tighten
Them"
Talk, on ''Small Fruits" John Mar
sball.
A very heated discussion was opened
by F. NJ. Keys on the subject, "Are Our
Farms Better To-day than They Were
Ten Years Ago?"
We would add that this meeting was
the foundation OF the farmers of this
locality forming permanent organiza-
ti&n.
"a very instructive program has been
made out and local institute will be
held at this place Saturday night, Dec.
18TH. The card given US by Mr.. Peck
we will ask TO have printed at a later
date. DLLIs ALLEN, Sec,
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31
Martell.

Quite a number went to River
Falls on Friday to witness the
ball game.
Threshing has con- menced in
this vicinity and we find that the
crops are about the same this year
as they were last year.
Last Tuesday night an enjoyable
dance was given in honor of Mr..
and Mrs. Geo. A. Williams de-
parture and MIR. and Mrs. Winters
arrival.
Everybody that has corn to cut
this year ought to look at the
Deerlng corn harvester; You will
find one with O. E. Bonsness at
Martell.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

st. Paul to resume her position
as trimmer.
Bills are out for an excursion
Labor Day, Sept. 9th, by F. A.
Young of Bay City, from Red
Wing to st. Paul and return.
The Minneapolis Journal ex-
cursion with 700 people on board
passed this point on it's way to
the prison city, Saltwater, Thurs
day.
C. f. Bibbins, proprietor OF
the Reichert Hotel, has leased the
Commercial Hotel at Hastings
and will move to that place next
week.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31
National Encampmvnt G. A. +. Buffalo,
N. T., Aug. 1928, 1897.

Tickets to Buffalo and return at
SIS so for the round. trip will be
on sale August 81 and %, good
for continuous passage in each di-
rection and for return to and III :
Guiding August 81, 1897.
Final limit can be extended
until and including Sep. 20, by
depositing the ticket with the
Joint Agent at Buffalo.
F. P. AINswoRTH, Agent.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31
New CeRterville.


Mrs. S. Rudesill and family
visited in Minneapolis last week.
Albert Babcock and Andrew
Wilhelm rode TO Prescott on their
bicycles last week.
Miss Clara Olson of River Falls
is spending a few days at Rev. M
Thorsen's as the guest of Miss
Elma.
The ice-cream social given last
Saturday evening for the benefit
of the Norwegian church was
largely attended.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

Banker w. P. Carr sold out his
interest, amounting to some
$14, 900, in the Farmers & Mer-
chants State Bank last Tuesday
to the rest of the stockholders of
the bank and has retired from
that institution. Mr.. Carr estab-
lished the bank in 1892 and has
since kept it on sound business
basis. Hon. N. P. Haugen will
no doubt be chosen as president
of the bank at the next meeting
of The directors. While Mr.. Carr
is not decided on his future course,
1t is certain that ne will not leave
the city.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31
South Fork.

Miss Helen Healy is on the sick
list.
Miss Addie Cornish gave party
on her 18th birthday.
Misses Hannah and Hermie
Smith will take possession of their
new home in River Falls.
Miss Emma Nordon of Marine,
Mimi, was the guest of Miss
Anna Gustafson last week.
Miss Title Smith will leave
Monday for Ellsworth where she
will teach in the public shool.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31
Gertrude.

Miss Addie Jiles is visiting
here.
Born TO Mr.. and Mrs. j. M
Johnson, Aug. Z, son.
Miss Caroline Johnson visited
in River Falls last week.
The Norwegian Lutheran Sew
ing Society met with Mrs. Ell. O.
Halvorson last Tuesday.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31
Prescott.

Large quantities of fish are
being taken from Lake ST. Croix.
The social at the Congregational
church last Wednesday was we'll
attended.
Samples of gas works were on
exhibition at the Reichert Hotel
last week.
We saw some familiar faces of
River Falls peop.e Oh our streets
this week.
MISS Anna Gotten returned to
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31
NEIGHBORING NEWS.

Correspondents will confer a favor by
sending news every week. This page should
be full. Notify us two weeks before station
ry is exhausted,
We have not heard from
Troy, Fargo, Pleasant
Valley and Roberts for
some time. We will be
pleased to hear from these
places each week.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31
An Expert,

"My boys been at college, explain
ed the old man, IAN now / want ter git
him on newspaper.
"Can lie draw asked the editor.
"Draw? | reckon he kil.r" exclaimed
the old man. "Why, he's draw ed ON ire
fer every cent had Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31
Express and Baggage Line.

Special attention given to collecting
> Z age from and delivering to parts
of the city. Leave orders at
Barnard & Clough's drug store or
Frank Thayer's Telephone office.
Charges moderate.
F. A. HOWE, Prop.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

We have large stock of Gangs,
Sulkies and Walking Plows-the
Grand Detour and John Deere are
our leaders. We also have other
makes in steel and cast plows-
please come and look over our
stock and get prices.
A. w. LUND.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31
REQUIRES Ability.

Mrs. B1own-George, you arc born
diplomat.
BROWN What makes you think SO?
Mrs. Brown-The way you manage
{ to conceal your opinion of other people 5
children. Brooklyn Life.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

The old Courier printing office,
formerly owned by John
Kavanaugh, Of Clear Lake, has
been purchased by Mark Frizzell,
Amery, ard another new paper
will be started in Clear Lake.
This makes three separate papers
Mr.. Frlzzell is running, The Free
Press, Amery; News Of the Week,
New Richmond; and the one at
Clear Lake to be started in the
near future.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

A full assortment of Keystone
Overalls and Pants have just
been received by G. |. APP Rob-
erts. They always fit, wear like
iron and never rip.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

We have just received a large
line of ladies, misses and chlldrens
shoes of different qualities and
styles, which we will sell at very
low prices. n. FL. WIGER & Son.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

"You press the button" and
W. F. Kellogg does the rest"
This means that he is always
ready and willing to do your
kodak work. The best of work
guaranteed.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

For school or teachers goods of
any kind call on John D. O'Keeffe,
River Falls. Wis. Office in Ire
mont Block, second floor.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

The attention of Normal
students is respectfully called to
the fine art display at w. F. Kel-
logg's. When in need of pictures
call and get prices.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

The new grading at the depot
is to be rip-rapped along the
edge and the top covered with
quarry strippings.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

The Rebekahs will give a basket
picnic on Chinook hillside next
Friday afternoon, Sept. 3. Come
and have Jolly time.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

Many people are speaking of
going to hear Father Duren's
lecture. See "Catholic Church
Items" of this issue.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

The Boys Band moved their
earthly possessions Friday, Aug.
81, from their old headquarters at
the Academy. They have en-
gagged the Evans house just below
the r. R. bridge and situated on
the beautiful banks of Lake
Geooge. Their new headquarters
have received the name of the
Conservatory of Music.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

For SALE.-One nice, seven
room house, with barn and shop,
on Main STREET. Also a nice place
on Second Street. Apply to
j. A. Reed, southeast of Public
school.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

The Drummers who played ball
here Friday met their Waterloo"
at Shell Lake Sunday. Score, 20
to II in favor of Shell Lake.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

Contractor Symes will com
mence work on the M. e. church
Thursday with a large force of
carpenters.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

If yon are looking for a bargain
in a pair of shoes, call and see US.
N. Fl. WIGER & Son.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

The Amateur Band will give a
social at Opera Hall, Saturday
evening, Sept. 4. Watermelon,
ice-cream, cake and coffee will be
served. Turn out and help along
a good cause.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

Adolph Thorsen played with
the Clerks in last Fridays game.
Quite a number of Martell people
accompanied him with the ex-
pectations of seeing him pitch but
were disappointed.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

1t must be borne IN mind while
shopping that new goods are daily
arriving at my store.
C.. J. nENRIKsEN.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

John Armstrong, formerly with
the White Front Bakery, is in
Minneapolis working for Schuyler
Hamilton.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Tubbs,
Miss Edith Reed and Sievert
johnson picnicked at Glenmont
Sunday.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31


and will move to that place next
week.
Local News.
For the leading line of riding
and walking plows, go to A. W.
Lund.
Herbert Deyarmond is far from
being out Of danger, but is i'm
proving.
A party Of horse dealers have
been camping east of town for
several days past.
Geo. Cryderman Of Mann Val
ley, is confined to his bed as the
result of sunstroke.
Master Marvin Morse has COM
menced work III the Farmers &
Merchants State Bank.
Rev. Benson of Eau Clare,
held quarterly meeting at the M :.
E. church Sunday evening.
Highest market price paid for
Oats, Rye and Corn. Buckwheat
seed for sale at Cascade Mills.
The ladies of Trinity church
gave a dime supper Saturday eve
ming for the benefit of the church.
Harry P. Fitch, former citizen
of River Falls, died IN Hastings,
Thursday, Aug. 26, Of a cameron S
tumor.
Mr.. Charles Ensign of Appolo.
MIA, has purchased the McKeen
property recently sold to 3. II.
Daniels.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. E. Tubbs,
Miss Edith Reed and Sievert
johnson picnicked at Glenmont
Sunday.
John Armstrong, formerly with
the White Front Bakery, is in
Minneapolis working for Schuyler
Hamilton.
Contractor Symes will COM
mence work on the M. E. church
Thursday with large force OF
carpenters.
The new grading at the depot
is to he rip-rapped along the
edge and the top covered with
quarry strippings.
Many people are speaking of
gong to hear Father Duren's
lecture. See "Catholic Church
Items" of this issue.
The Rebekahs will give basket
picnic on Chinook hillside next
Friday afternoon, Sept. 3. Come
and have jolly time.
For school or teachers goods Of
any kind call on John D. O'Keeffe,
River Falls, Wis. Office in Ire
mont Block, second floor.
The Drummers who played ball
here Friday met their waterloo"
at Shell Lake Sunday. Score, 20
to II in favor of Shell Lake.
1t must be borne In mind while
shopping that new goods are daily
arriving at my store.
C. j. HENRIKsEN.
The attention of Normal
students is respectfully called to
the fine art display at w. +. Kel-
logg's. When in need of pictures
call and get prices.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

Mr.. Charles Ensign of Appolo.
MIA, has purchased the McKeen
property recently sold to E. H.
Daniels.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

A party Of horse dealers have
been camping east of town for
several days past.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31
Local News.

For the leading line of riding
and walking plows, go to A. w.
Lund.
Herbert Deyarmond is far from
being out of danger, but is i'm
proving.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

Geo. Cryderman Of Mann Val
ley, is confined to his bed as the
result of a sunstroke.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

Master Marvin Morse has com
menced work III the Farmers {
Merchants State Bank.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1897-08-31

Rev. Benson of Eau CLAIRE,
held quarterly meeting at the M.
E. church Sunday evening.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-07
Parsonage Raided.

On New Years I've between the
hours % and o'clock there was a
RUG OF the door bell at the n f. Par
sonage in kingwood which was an
severed 10y the parSon. No sooner WAS
the door opened than the people, both
men and women of the town. began 10
file into the hall The door was open
into the parlor and the parson beckon-
ed them in that way, but they gave no
heed 20 aim. but weat on toward the
dining room. Each one was carrying
bundle, and some. more than one. II
was el idept that they had come TO
take possession OF the house, and the
parson and his good wife were given
TO understand that they were not ex-
pected to Interfere. and they had not
been consulted in the program of the
evening.
"old Santa Claus" usually makes HIS
appearances OH Christmas Eve, but for
some reason he was belated and did
not come on that occasion. When the
''parson" thought that all were in aud
was about TO close the door. he heard
footsteps on the porch, and locking out
saw that IL was "Old Santa" who was
being assisted by one of the good sis
ters-perhaps his daughter-briugiug
his sock filed from the top 20 the toe.
and clappin9 his hands i'm the greatest
glee' On emptying his sock, il was
found that in addition TO the candies
and nuts for the littl folks, IL also con-
tanned sixteen and half dollars in
silver. think santa" must have
been in the campaign and intended to
to have il II to 1. but somehow in the
voyage up salt River" be had lost \
of the l, so he had to make il 10 10 y.
c. NJ. Bishop made neat and appro-
pirate speech on behalf OF the donors,
which was responded 70 by the PR
SON." after which Bro. Bishop led the
people in prayer TO the loving Father
for His blessing upon the donors and
ths recipients 1t was pleasant even
ing. Thank to all
THE "PARsoN" AND HIS WIFE.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-07

I DIR. Charles y. Brown. OF Webster.
who WAS here last week. AN applicant
Cor a position on the medical staff OF
the Hospital at Weston. and has very
strong recommendations for the pace
from promiHent officials and citizens of
the State. he is a Preston boy. having
ocen born and ra,sed at Indie pendence.
Judge aoke viii resume the practice
| of law. he viii attend court REGULAR V
here and will have an Office with w.
c. Conley.
Dir. NJ. G. Feather and wife and A.
a WeVner and wife were hastily sum
moned 70 Gormania on last Saturday
on account of the death of W l.. Wern-
er's child Parsons Advocate.
Henry Murdoch, who has been at
Walnut. H., The past two or three
years, arrived here. with hIs daughter
Edith, TO spend the holidays with old
friends and has about decided to locate
here again. His wife and other chill
dreA stopped off oft in Doddridge
county to visit friends while before
coming on TO Kingwood
The Blaker boys, who are travelling
in tae South this winter with Buc<ler's
Big Stock Company and playing in the
Baud and Orchestra of the show, are in
Alabama this month, showing at
Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and other
large towns. Writing from the former
place this week Hode says they have
lovely weather and have saw no snow
vet this winter. Are getting along all
right and sends regards to all of his
old friends.
From the meteorological record for
Decent Der as kept and reported by the
Observer over at Tanncry, we note as
follows: Highest temperature So on
the 18th Lowest TO, on the 25th. 1t
rained on the sth. 18th and 18th. and
showed on the 10th. 2.st, 22nd and 2sri.
"A total snowfall of inches for the
month. There were ten clear DAYS,
three partly cloudy and eighteen
cloudy. The prevailing wind direction
was from the west.
County Court HAS been in session this
week and will likely finish up to-day.
We will give full proceedings next
week. The new Court organized by.
electing A. Stalev Shaw of Terra Alta,
President. The new body is composed
of Waitman Wiley Graham for King
wood district Edward NJ. Hartley for
Valley, David Jerome Walls for Lyon.
Harrison linn for Reno. julius Scherr
for Uuion, A. Staley Shaw for Port
land, Jehu Jenkins for Pleasant and
x. b, Waddle for Grant district.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-07
Pisgah Items.

Correspondence OF the Argus.
The holidays are now over and we are
not kept 80 busy, hence we concluded
to pen "a few items for the benefit of all
whom they may concern.
Omer Walls was home during the
holidays.
Ira G. Gibson was visiting at A. Il.
Walls last week.
Lee Martin was the charming guest
of Miss Ellie c. Grbble last week.
"old Mother Rumor" SAYS we are TO
have "A double wedding soon. How is
it, Chester?
Miss Eva Fazenbaker, Of Western
port, Md, is visiting friends and rela
tives at this place.
Charlie Walls was visiting the paren'
tai roof few days last weels Charlie
Is hustler from away back.
The Epworth League Of this place
held festival in the NJ. II. church on
New Years Eve. They cleared about
twenty dollars
j.. Benton Walls and Mrs. Ida RYAN
are reported as being on the sick list
New Years day, perhaps "A rich supper
the evening previous, had something
To do with it.
Our League will be conducted Oh
next Saturday night by the president,
-. a. Ryan. We are glad 20 say that
the League is progressing finely. Quite
number OF new members Joined last
month and some are very valuable ones,
TOO. They never SHRINK from duty.
1t is reported that the Laurel Runites
are not IN favor of the Pisgah people
attending their League. They say
they can carry on their League with.
out our assistance. Very well, we did
not assist, except by being prese a t, but
IL our presence proves so obnoxious 90
the dear people, perhaps we might stay
away, as we think it was rather lean
anyway. On the other hand, we cor.
daily invite all to visit our League and
to take part with us.
HoLLACB.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-07
New Years sOciabIe.

New Years hospitality was served
with bouuteou abundance at the ele.
giant home of William q. Browns last
Friday evening. Quite number Of
gentlemen friends were invited Co
spend the evening. 1t was simply a
lord of creation" fair, as no crino-
liue was in sight anywhere. In the
hallway stood a large bow on stand
filled with the richest aud most delic-
ious Jersey milk" which was served
out to all the guests by Robert Smith.
who acted as butler. A magnificent
dinner was served, consisting of all the
delicacies of the season, among them
a very large turkey roasted to turn.
Then cards were the order till the
party broke up. All declared the eve
ming very pleasant one. The follow
ing were the guests present: Hon. Jas,
A. Brown. Squire Gus J. Shaffer, +. j
Crogan. Henry Clay Hyde, ID. NJ. wot-
ring, N. J. Fortney. w. Il. Parkhurst,
Gus J. Cressap, Grant Graham, J. w.
Watson, William Leahey and ). Slidell
Brown.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1897-01-07
Wax Works in Town.

On last Saturday the small boys of
the town were thrown INTO great ex-
element by the arrival of a mammoth
show wagon, which drove in from Nor
gantown with five horses to il and
opened up in front of the Court House
1t proved to be Wax Works Shsw and
Museum of Anatomy. But it was
found to be for men only, and boys un-
der sixteen were not admitted. This
set the small boy wild and aroused the
curiosity of the women, who were dy-
ing to see it. The admission was on Y
fifteen cents, and it raked in lot of
free silver visit to this place was n
good lesson for some of the boys. Sur
day it pulled out for Terra Ats 1t
was the biggest wagon ever hauled
over the roads of this county.