River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-02-17

on account Of a scarlet-feyer scare.
Mr.. and Mrs owen Playter of Eau
Claire and Mr.. and Mrs. Harry Matti-
son of Hudson spent Sunday with
their parents, Mr.. and Mrs. James
Gray.
The young ladies taking kindergart-
EN- work, about eight in number, will
spend Friday night and Saturday as
the guests of Miss Lucille King of
Hudson.
Wilbur Powell and wife of Warren,
Mimi, spent Tuesday and Wednesday
with relatives here. They were on
their way home from few weeks
visit III Illinois.
Mr.. and Mrs. Simeon Getchell left
for their home near Valley City, n.
D., this morning. j. r. Getchells
daughter, Mile, accompanied them,
to spend the summer at their home.
Miss Lulu Odell returned Friday
from River Falls. where She has been
visiting for three weeks. Her uncle,
j. + Thayer of River Falls accomp-
anied her home.-New Richmond
Voice.
The State Convention Of the Ep-
worth League in session at Eau Claire
this week is being attended by Miss
Ruby Scott, Miss Pearl Briggs, Miss
Cora Chapman, Arthur Davenport
and Rev. w. NJ. Balch.
L. p. Ainsworth and Mrs. f. j.
Burhyte and Mrs. r. $ Freeman
have been at Milwaukee since Tues
day. Mr.. Ainsworth in Attendance at
the meetings of the Grand Chapter
Of Royal Arch Masons and Mrs.
Burbyte and Mrs Freeman, at
the meetings Of the Grand Chapter Of
the Order Of Eastern Star.
The w. c. T. L. viii meet at the
home Of Mrs. Burr Friday afternoon
at 2:30.
by grace Of the Stork, who always
exercises a pleasant within in the dis
tribution of his gifts, Mr.. and Mrs.
c. r. Taggartreceiyed coy valentine
on the Fourteenth Of February in the
shape of a precious. grooming little
girl.
The U. S. battle ship Maine, the
largest ia the American navy, built
at an expense of two-and-a-half
millions, was blown up in Havana
harbor on Tuesday evening. Two
hundred and sixty seamen lost their
lives.
At the last dance before Lent Feb.
q, Prizes will be given to the best
lady and gentleman walters and to
the lucky mum Der on ticket. Remem-
Der that all are invited and that the
music will be the best ever presented
in the Opera Hall. Tickets only 70
cts.
Congregational church services Sat
urday at P. NJ. meeting of the Pru-
Dental Committee 2:30 P. NJ, BIZ
monthly Business meeting. Sunday
lO:3O 4. NJ. sermon by the Pastor on
michael the Prince Of the Angels, =
at 1870 NJ. "Abraham's Generosity
Toward Lot"
Judging from the frequency with
which the cut Of the new Normal
building appears in the best news
papers throughout the state, and
especially this section Of the state,
and the general demands for the
cut that are still coming in, there's
a very widespread rejoicing over the
wisdom of the regents in rebuilding.
Twocaptains of the Salvation Army,
clad in the distinctive uniform Of the
order. drove into town from Hudson
on Tuesday. ami held brief conferences
with Marshal McKeen and a few
other gentlemen in regard to con-
Quoting a series Of meetings in town.
The meetings will probably be ar
ranged.
A few month ago, Mr.. Byron Every,
of Woodstock, Mich, was badly af1lict-
ed with rheumatism. His right leg
was SWOLLEN the fun length, causing
him great suffering. He was advised
to try Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
The first bottle of helped him con-
siderably and the second bottle effect
ed a cure. The p and 80 cent sizes are
for sale by r. S. Freeman. druggist.
The Owens" tanning mill and
grain separator is pronounced by
competent millers and farmers to be
the best thing of its kind in the world.
Itcleans oats from wheat and mustard
seed from flax. It has been used sue
cessfully for the past eight years and
has grown in popularity until it out
ranks as a favorite any machine on the
market. George Fortune is the agent
in River Falls, and is always glad to
show its merits.
Rev. Mcintosh gave his new illustrat-
ed lecture on Ram bles in Europe" to
a crowded house at the Congregational
church Monday evening, and demon
strated to a certainty that zone who |
has never been there can say intense
ly interesting and very vivid things |
about the historic places Of the old /
world The lecture was shrewd and |
genial and entertained the audience
in high degree The pictures, which |
included views Of some Of the most |
fascinating spots in Europe, were |
exceptionally clear and beautiful.
Mr.. and Mrs. f. V. Williams enter
tanned a company of friends at a |
valentine cinch party Monday even |
ing. The guests were accommodated |
at eight tables. At the conclusion Of |
the games the prizes were awarded
Mrs. VIM. Cook and Mr.. Ray Williams /
each securing beautiful valentine |
while Mrs. II. B. Williams and Mr.. |
Hans Wiger each carried off a gor-
geous cartoon of the comic order |
Lunch was served at eleven. Through |
out the evening Mr.. Ross and Miss