River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1897-01-21

RIVER FALLS JOURNAL
RIVER FALLS, WIS, JAN. q, 1897.
Entered the Dost-otfesin Rissr faHsa,,seons
class matter.
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
Four births, no deaths; we've had a
jolly week, thank you.
Mrs. George Chinook held birth
day party Wednesday evening.
For bargainsin Millinery go to the
River Falls Millinery Emporium.
The Eastern Star hold a special
meeting and initiation banquet this
evening.
Oae-third to One-hatof on all trimmed
hats at the River Falls Millinery
Emporium.
Trinity Church--lO:30, 1.-THE Con-
version Of st. Paul" 700 P. NJ,
Seeking the Lord"
APPLEs.-1OO barrels-wine Saps and
Ben Davis-at s1.25 a barrel. At
Dodge's hardware store.
Topics for next Sunday at the
Baptist church: Morning, witness
for Christ" Evening, Fruit"
1t is reported that Pres.-elect Nc
Kinley will offer to EXPIRES. Harrison
the post Of ambassador to England.
Rev. c. III. Mcintosh will give an
illustrated lecture at Fargo school
house tomorrow friday evening at
7:3O.
Subject of sermons at NJ. E. church
next Sunday: At 1870 A. NJ, Comics
sing Jesus" At 7:3O P. NJ, 1.-THE Con-
spiracy at Madison against our day of
rest"
The Chicago city fathers have sat
down on the tail opera hat. Hence
forth the theatre bonnet will be worn,
not on the head, but on the knees OF
the spectator.
Miss Eunice c. Pratt has donated a
part of her private library to the Public
School library. Is not such an act
worthy of emulation by other public
spirited citizens?
Lawrence University celebrated its
semi-centenn at Appleton Jan. 10th.
Beloit College will also observe its
iftieth anniversary by appropriate
cerem Onies in June.
Services at Congregational church
next Sunday morning and evening by
the pastor. 1890 A. NJ, 1.-THE Lord of
the Sabbath" 1870 P. NJ, Paul in
Rome" Illustrated.
Copies of Bulletin No. 30 discussing
the merits of the beet sugar industry
may be had free by applying to W. "A
Ienry, Director of University Expert
ment Station, Madison, Wis.
Judge Bum of St. Paul has ruled
that the money and checks deposited
in the Bank of Minnesota on the Gay
it failed, must be returned. The
officers, he held, already knew that
the bank was insolyent.
In the appointment of Committee:
m ade public Tuesday evening by
Speaker Buckstaff of the state legisla
ture, Assem- biyman Geo. E. Pratt i:
assigned TO the committee on Town
and County Organization.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. ID. Ensign together
with Misses Pardee, Scott, Haynes
Peckham and Fleming have given q
series of four very delightful parties
The first a supper, the second
progressive conversation" party, the
third cinch and the fourth tea anC
whist. Truly the number of theil
friends is legion.
The Wisconsin Dairymen's Associa'
ton will hold its 18th annual conven'
tion at EdgertOn. Rock county, com
mencing Wednesday Feb. 10th anC
continuing three days. Premium:
are offered for exhibits d batter anC
cheese, including a prize " fifty
dollars for the best package Of Wiscon
sin made butter, dairy or creamery.
About thirty young gentlemen Of
the city gave a dancing party &c theil
lady friends last Friday night at the
Opera Hall. The Amateur OTchestra
furnished the music and played very
agreeable harmonies for all the various
dances till late hour. A thoroughly
enjoyable dance was thus brought
about from a limited amount Of
preparation.
Chippewa county paid $3.50 in wild
cat bOunties during the month o
December and the state a like sum
January will run higher still, but thu
county officials think that Februar.
will be the banner month of tn,
winter. The cats are shot and trap
ped and there are a number o
hunters who give their whole time t
the business.
A horse belonging to Elbridge Cur
rier was so badly injured last Frida,
by a rifle ball wound, inflicted in hi
leg and completely SCATTERING tn
bone. that he had to be immediatel
killed. Who shot the rifle ball
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