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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Opera Hall should be filed to-
morrow night for the benefit Of the
Band The entertainment is worthy
Of the patronage of all who delight in
music and the fact that the Amateur
Band is home institution ought to
commend it to US and to our en-
c0uragemcnt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Twenty-four lady friends Of Mrs.
Sylvia Dunbar formed a conspiracy to
surprise her last Wednesday, on the
occasion of her birthday anniversary.
That their hostess might not suspect
that this was premeditated gather
ing they arrived at the house during
the afternoon in couples Each one
carried basket in which was hidden
away under SpotlesS white napkins a
dainty lunch. II was a gathering of
kindliest greeting and good will each
one brought a blessing and left a
penedictioni
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

5. Swanson of Minneapolis com
menccd operations on the new artesian
we'll yesterday. The contract calls
for we'll 100 feet deep and the price
agreed upon is $737.50. The new well
is located 50 feet south east of the old
one.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24
Have no equal. Crescent Bicycles.
Get your wall paper at Rasmussen s.

| desire to attest to the merits of
Chamb erlain's Cough Remedy as one
Of the most valuable and efficient
preparations on the market. 1t
broke an exceedingly dangerous cough
for me in p hours, and in gratitude
therefor / desire to inform you that
/ will never be without it and you
should feel proud Of the high esteem
in which your Remedies arc held by
people in general. 1t is the one
remedy among ten thousands. Sue
cess to ito. r. Downey, Editor
Democrat, Albion, Ind. For sale by
II. S. Freeman, Druggist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

W. +. Tubbs invited a number Of
his friends to congratulate him on
his birthday anniversary, the 18th of
March An enjoyable evening was
passed in Jolly game Of progressive
ciuch. A dainty lunch was served
and excellent music furnished by
trio of performers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Monday was a beautiful Spring day
with a temperature more in harmony
with June than March, but Tuesday
was one of the most diSagreeable days
ofthe whole year, with a furious north
wind with a freezing temperature,
a characteristic March contrast 1t
was the agitation attending the
blizzard that had been raging from
Montana 10 Lake Superior.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

City Treasurer Kaler made his
returns to the county the 18th. A
smaller amount of delinquent tax was
reported than might have been eX-
pected when we take into cOnsidera-
tion the fact that the taxes here were
larger by II per cent than last year.
Last years total tax in the city was
about $1,000 This year it was
considerably above $4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

The Boys dedicated their new Band
Stand Thursday night with a series
of rollicking mum bers, amid the cheers
of large gathering of admirers.
The Amateur Band are proud of their
new open air quarters and appreciate
this evidence OF popular favor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24
Normal Jottings.

Miss Anna Axtell, FL of '97, is the
guest of Normal school friends this
week.
Miss Widmeir of Saltwater has en-
rolled
Programs Of the n. w. It. A. to be
held in Chippewa Falls in April have
been received at the school We
notice that the names of Prof. Brier,
Prof. Sims, Miss Shultes and Miss
Laura Peckham appear on the pro-
gram Prin. III. l.. Wilson of High
School is the secretary of the Associa-
ton this year.
Miss Percis Day gave an excellent
rhetorical upon trip in Western
Canada last Monday.
Miss Esther Hulst's rhetorical was
based upon Longfellow's "Iliawatha. "
The speaker presented her subject IN
pleasing manner.
Can you answer the following
queries concerning this city?
i. Is the city organized under a
special or general law? When was it
organized.
,. How many members Of the City
Council must be present at any meet
ing to conduct the ordinary routine OF
business legally?
3. Has the Mayor a vote and if SC
when?
4. What is the compensation of an
alderman? City clerk? Marshal:
Engineer of water works? What
other city officers are there and what
salary if any does each receive? What
are the sources Of the city's revenues:
| 5. By what authority did the Council.
restrict the riding Of bicycles on the
! sidewalks?
s. How many civic societies repre-
sented? Cooperative establishments!
Religious organizations?
7. Under what conditions could thi:
! city have a National bank? What
kind of banks have we? Do they pay
a tax, if SO how much and where does
the tax 60?
s. What products are manufactured
0. What are the means of trans
portatlon? Which is greater in value
the exports that so cut from GU
station or the imports unloaded there
10. What are the wages What art
the average rents paid?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

The Ladies Literary club, Of Rive :
Falls, came TO Hudson Tuesday after
noon and met at the residence Of Mrs.
Putnam on Second street. The
Hudson Ladies Study club was in
vitcd 10 meet them. which they gladly
accepted The River Falls club con-
tains many talented ladies who have
been studying this year The History
OF Art" very protitably. The writer
not being present is unable to give Ga
full account. The Hudson Study
Club hopes it may occur again in the
near Naturalization True Republi-
can
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Marshal McKeen's wife and three
of their children are very sick. Her
man Parsons is acting as city marshal
While Mr.. McKeen is detained at the
bedside Of his sick ones.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

The anti.saloon people Of Madison
have decided TO publish a paper at the
capital city to be called the New Day.
J. b. Smith. formerly Of this ny, is
the editor Of the new publication
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Supt. Shaw held an examination of
candidates for teaching in the Baptist
church here Friday and Saturday.
There were thirty-three applicants
for certificates Of license.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24
DIED.

McKEEN In this city, Thursday, March
II, to Mr.. and Mrs, r. A. McKeen, a
son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Everett Fuller has bought the
Summit Hotel at Shell Lake, Wis
He viii take possession June /. Mr.
Fuller has had experience in this line
of business, having conducted a hotel
in Montana for several wears.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Philip Murphy a son of Mrs. Sarah
Murphy of this city, died last Saturday
evening. The funeral took place at
st. Bridget's church, Monday, Father
Duren officiating.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

A little boy asked for a bottle Of
get up in the morning as fast as you
can. the druggist recognized a house
hold name for " DeWitt's Little Early
RiSers. " and gave him a bottle of
those famous little pills for constipa-
ton. sick headache, liver and stomach
troubles. Barnard & Clough.
beautiful. Crescent BICYCLES.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Spring Sailors and Walking Hats at
t he River Falls Millinery Emporium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24
Get yourw wall paper at Rasmus en-
Honest value, Crescent Bicycles.

The spirit Of improvement seems
to possess many of our people thlS
spring and as has been already an
nounced a number of lirSt-class resi-
dence and some public and commercial
buildings will be constructed during
the summer 1t would be commend
able { our citizens in general should
partake in generous measure OF TINS
spirit and each one exert him TO
contribute a share Of intcllIgcntly
directed labor IN advancing tac i'm
pro cement and aCuractlvencSs OF tile
town. Every resident or the city has
a personal ana individual interest in
everything that goes to enhance It's
beauty, its reputation aud It's pros
pertv. As suggestions that may help
to secure the end contemplated i may
be noted that: The removing Of
rubbish, unsightly buildings, and
defacements TO the landscape; the
symmetrical grading of front yards,
and the margins of grounds along the
streets: the cultiyating Of grass, than
which nothing adds more to the beauty
and ncatncss Of the landscape: and
the planting of trees along the streets
upon all residence property The use
~ 81 NfN1s a NtICNA'1tt1 Wv '+tA'+ g AZ "
hours Of agreeable labor upon each
one of the premises in town little
paint Of the right color that will blend
tremendously with surroundings,
judiciousIy applied,-all these things
well done, viii add to the beauty Of
the town and our boast of "the neat
est town" in the valley Will be sustain
ed by the judgment Of citizens from
abroad Let us tidy up our premises.
Get your carpets at Rasmussen's.
Built to wear and win Crescent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24
Strong. Crescent Bicycles.

For RENT.-A good store room on
corner of Main and Maple streets.
Inquire Of Mrs. A. L. DreWke.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

\ few farmers had commenced seed
ing the early part of last week, but
the snow and later the freeze, neces-
states patient waiting for favorable
conditions
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Our entire line of white shirts and
collars going at reduced prices.
q l. AP ROBERTS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Tuesday. March 22d, Father Duren
lectures at GIenwoOd as an advocate
of nO-licCnse for the liquor traffic,
He has had more calls for such lee
lures lately than he was able to fill.
He has been obliged to decline calls
from Ellsworth and Madison.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

off on 50 pairs of boys shoes at APP
Roberts
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24
RAILROAD TIME ENABLES.
~---~-~-------~-----~~-~
Chicago. st. PAU. II. & O. Railway.
RIVER FALLS STATION.
Trains leave daily as follows. except sunday:

Trains leave daily as follows, except sunday:
GOING NORTH.
IRAN No l5.....,... ..'.'... l-F - A. NJ
60 - ..... .... zee. ..-.., see. Nv. b r. NJ
GOING SOUTH.
Tram o. le y wv ~ NJ
Ib...... .-......- ....'...-'.A T. 80 e N.
Way freight arrives from Ellsworth t4:l3 P. NJ.
Grain leaves St. Paul at 1910 N. aud 5;05P. M .
r. Train No. - for st Paul connects at Hud-
sOn for all points on Lake superior; also for
Green Eag Black River Falls, Eau Claire, and
MeuOmouie. also with daylight train for Chi
cage, Milwaukee and Madison
re- Train No. % connects at Hudson with
vestibulc train fore hicagO and Milwaukee, also
with fast train for Duluth, superior Ashland
and all Lake Superior points.
Coupon Tickets on sale -Or all principal points
In the United States.
FIR. AINsWORTH, agent,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

WANTED.-A girl for general house
work. Apply at this office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

j j. Foster 1888
L. A. Howe oil 7.6j
n A. Ihelander use Of hall etc. 20.0U
Bills allowed all voting aye. On
motion following resolution was
adopted Resolved by the Common
Council OF the City OF River Falls,
That the salaries OF the City officers
for the ensuing year be fixed as fol-
lows;
City Clerk one hundred and seventy.
five dollars to be in full for services as
City Clerk
City Assessor seventy-tive dollars
for services for entire year.
City Treasurer, fees allowed by law
to town treasurer for collection OF
taxes, the same to be in full for all his
services as treasurer.
Street Commissioner two dollars
per day for time actually employed in
work for the city.
City Marshal forty-fye dollars per
month, the same to include services
as night Waterman and care OF city
lamps in the business portion OF the
city and extra allowance of two dol
lars per week for extra help ifactually
employed in caring for the city lamps
other than those cared for by the
marshal but the marshal is to have
general charge of all the city lamps.
Passed March IS, 1898, Alder
men Glass, Thomson, Ulrich and
Williams voting aye. Approved
March 10, 1S0S.
G. w. CHINOOK, Mayor.
Attest ALLEN p. WELD
Adjourned Allen 2. Weld, City Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

The members Of l. y. Nichols Post,
c. A. r. announce Il dime social at
their Hall for Thursday evening,
March b. \ general invitation is
issued Refreshments will be served
and pleasant evening assured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

The livery barn of Glass Brothers is
being rcshingled The roofs Of a
number Of other barns in town are
also being renewed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
City election April 5.

City election April 5.
Band Concert tomorrow evening.
Republican City Caucus tomorrow
evening.
The Sons OF Veterans Society give a
sociable tomorrow evening.
Mrs. Flora McGregor has engaged
rooms at Mrs. Phineas PomerOy's.
A party Of ladies Of the w. r. G.
visited with Mrs. Elliott last Tuesday.
The Republicans of New Richmond
have nominated J. b. Hicks for mayor.
Hcnricksen's auction has been
generously patr0niZed since its open
ing.
Remember Frank Nye's lecture at
Congregational church Saturday at
S p. NJ
Rev. C. II Mcintosh will preach at
South Fork school house Sunday at
Bpm
A. L. Michael has sold out his Els
worth lumber yard to saltwater
parties.
The W. G. T. r. will meet at Mrs.
W. L. kcllogg's Friday, March 18th, at
2;3G z. NJ.
Abraham Lincoln and Frank Nye
at the Congregational church Satur-
day night.
A son Of Mr., and Mrs Rudolph
Feige was christened by Father Duren
last Sunday.
The Minister'S Association adjourn
cd March 18th TO meet at the call OF
the President.
G. f. Pratt has sold his interest in
the City Meat Market TO Henry
w. --.-... ------. a., d.. =.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Sermon at the Congregational
church next Sunday morning and
evening by the pastor. Subjects
1880 A. NJ, What are the Essential
Truths Of the Gospel" 1870 P. ~,
The Trial Of Abraham's Faith"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Increase Of business has neccssitat-
ed the placing of a 90-drop switch
board al the central Office Of the Pierce
County Telephone Company in this
city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

The Owens tanning mill and
grain separator manufactured at
Minneapolis, Mimi, 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. 1t has been used sue
cessfully for the past eight years and
has grown in popularity until it out
ranks as favOrite any machine on the
market George Fortune is the agent
in River Falls, and is always glad to
show its merits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Have you seen the Quaker Bread
Pan: 1t bakes a rich, moist, sweet
loaf, marked for cing--attractiye
TO the eye, delicious to the taste,
comforting to the stomach. It's a
wholesome, satisfying, sensedelight-
ing bread For sale at klein's
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

j. S. Hemenway is prepared to japan
your bicycle and tit it up in tip top
shape all around. He is an artist at
hand the best styles Of seats, bells,
lamps, and a full line Of extras. Shop
in fremont Block.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

For RENr.-Two houses. Inquire
of Mrs. j. b. Dunningt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Preaching at NJ. Z. church next
Sunday by the pastor Morning sub
ject, What will you leave for your
Children" Evening sermon will be
the last of the series on THE World
for Christ" special subject, The
Waste places Of America
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

The Normal Badger for March is
received. The number compares
fayorably with previous issues. A
notable feature Of this number is
well written article by H. l.. Currier
on the University Of Minnesota, ac-
companied with picture of President
Northrop and cut Of the Gym
nasium The article on School
Discipline by G. j. Brewer should COM
mend itself to every teacher, and
parent. also.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Arson Lovely and family have
returned from Beldenyille, where they
have spent the winter keeping
bOardcrS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24
RllRN.

Get your carpets at Rasmussen's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

The debate on the annexation of
Cuba at St Bridgct's Hall Thursday
evening was well patronizcd. The
discussion was ably prosecuted but
the decision Of the question was held
in allegiance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

DR.. z. E. DeMille. dentist, will
make his next professional visit to
this city on March 2Sth, and remain
one week. Those desiring his services
should call early at his Office in the
Gladstone Hotel. He guarantees
entire satisfaction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24
Painting and paper Hanging.

Have you seen the new line OF
Pocket Books at Barnard & Coughs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24
Notice To Creditors

For paint brushes go to Barnard 5
Cl0ugh's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

IL eat, drink and sleep well as ever
| could" well" says the doctor,
putting on his hat, Rocky Mountain
Tea did that" G. r. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24
Shirt SaIeI

Beautiful. Crescent Bicycles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

"TheSe are marblous times and
the kids-some of them-are accumu-
lating heaps.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

DR.. PhmniX's "DandrutTinc" for
the scalp and hair Barnard y Clough
sell it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24
To the Public.

Best made! Crescent Bicycles
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

You never look dressy if you have
DandrulT all over your collar. Use
DR.. PhWniXs "Dandrufline".
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Rev, Balch has been in attendance
upon his sick father in Minneapolis
much of the time the past week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Just received at the Prairie Mills
and for sale a carload Of clear Blue
Stem seed wheat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

Get your tickets for Frank Nyes
lecture on Abraham Lincoln, at Tag
CARTS before they are all gone.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-03-24

The Minister'S Association adjourn
cd March 18th to meet at the call Of
the President
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-08
NEXT FIELD DAY.
I. VI. {. A. and Other Athletes
Preparing for 1t.

The athletes OF the Y. NJ c. A and
others in the city are hard at work
training for the athletic events TO take
place on the Makiki baseball grounds
on the 18th. The committee in charge
of the affairs for that day will have a
meeting some time this morning for the
purpose of making final arrangements
for the events. The following events
have been arranged: so yard dash,
100 yard dash, 220 yard dash, 440 yard
run, $50 yard run, running board jump,
running high jump, pole vault, putting
10 pound shot, throwing 16 pound ham
mer. 12O yards hurdle and probably,
running hitch hick This program is
subject to slight alteration.
Second and third prizes will be given
to encourage the new corners of
whom. it is said. there will be quite
number.
The entries are open to any clubs or
individuals. 1t is understood that st.
Louis College, Kamehameha School and
the H. \. A. c. will enter the lists.
Entries must be handed in at the !.
NJ. C. A. before Saturday, January 18th,
at s p. m
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-08
Bicycle Thief.

The bicycle advertised for IN this pa
per and for which a reward Of $40 was
offered, has been found A boy came
into this office and furnished the infor-
nation that an acquaintance, Kimo by
name, had been using bicycle which
he believed was stolen from some place
about town. Detective KAPPA was mott
fed and before long. had the boy in the
Police Station with the bicycle into the
bargain.
When arrested, Kimo said that he
had come up from Koolau on Wednes-
day and, while vending his way home
in the evening, he saw a fine wheel out
side this Office. Pining for a ride, he
jumped on and rode off without think
ing about the owner.
There has been a great deal of this
kind of work lately and there is in this
city, more than one person who would
like TO see Kimo convicted.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-01-08
]. I. WAREHOUSE,
Queen Street.
Coffee LQnd 10 Be LelSed.

The Trustees of the B. P. Bishop
Estate offer for lease for II years, de-
sirable lots of land suitable for coffee
growing, in the Ahupuaa of Keel,
Kona, Hawaii, at rental varying from
81 to SIS per acre. The lots have been
laid out by W. A. Wall, Surveyor, and
vary in size from five acres to ninety
eight acres. Application for informa-
ton may be made to A. G. Lovekin,
Chief Clerk, at the Estate Office, adj
joining Bishops Bank; or to ]. D.
Paris, Napoopoo, Kona, Agent for the
Bishop Estate for the District of Kona,
who will show all applicants the maps
of the lots that indicate the location
and size of same, and the form Of lease
The leases will be sold at public auc-
ton to the one offering the highest
bonus for the lease. Further notice
will be given as to date Of sale.
Honolulu, December Is, 1897.
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