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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
A Discourse on Brains.

DIR. Frank Bristol, who is soon TO
leave Evanston; H., for the national
Capital, TO expound the way of saliva
ton TO Pres Mckinley, delivered his
popular lecture on Brains at the
Congregational church Thursday eve
ning-furnishing the second enter
tainment in the Epworth League
lecture course. A houseful of faces
greeted the lecturer with keen APP
probation when he began his dis
course, and tie same hOuseful of faces,
still sharply interested, and nightly
pleased into the bargain, gave him an
emphatic endorsement when he
brought his argument 10 close, fully
two hours later in series Of brilliant
and resounding periods. The spice Of
variety and contrast marked the
lecture from its first sentence TO its
last. Passionate flights of undoubted
eloquence, whimsical turns of fancy,
and touches Of real pathos, were inter-
mingled here and there with hard
headed logic, facts and bits of broad
comedy, in a manner so artful and so
captivating as to suggest for the
moment that they spraug spontane-
ously from the lips of the speaker.
For device Of c0nstruction character
lied the lecture no less palpably than
fertility of thought. Thought and
imagination and surprising range of
knowledge, were emil hatically present,
and in so liberal measure that even
a slovenly diction could not, perhaps,
have cloaked them entirely; but by a
clever massing of ideas and a still
cleyerer arrangement Of syllables,
each thought was given its proper
relation to its neighbors and the
central notion was made to stand out
like a gem in its setting.
But the most noticeable trait of
the lecture, aside from a certain fer
vent intensity, was probably its re-
mlrkable impetus. 1t had motion
above everything; and this motion
was not due to rapidity of speech alone
| 1t sprang, rather, from fine facility
of thought, and was probably quite as
marked in the written composition as
in the spoken word. Each sentence
seemed to break into run and hurl
itself bodily at the next, and as a
consequence the lecture was surpris
ingly flowing and delightful.
In his style, Dr. Bristol is for the
most part imprisoned and sincere
BY sheer intensity of feeling he rises
into a rapture of beautiful words ano
cadences that excites, a. by spark d
| responsive glow in the minds OF his
| hearers: and applause breaks in on
him at such times as irreSiStibly as
| rain. He has quick sense of humor
that often does him good service, and
as mimic he deserves some slight
laurels of the cap-and-bell order
Perhaps his bits Of comedy now and
then border very narrowly on the
burleSque, but in this DR.. Bristol
probably knows distinctly what he is
doing: for it's good thing for all con
cerned to see a large part OF the
audience jostle itself into broad grin
or even give way to com orJa bic
laugh. And in both his style and hi,
personality, Dr. Bristol is so absolute
| ly engaging that you can hardly refuse
doing just what he wants you 10.
The contest opens Feb. lst az G i.
Winters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

The bound report of Wisconsin
Farmers Institutes for 1897 has just
been sent us by Superintendent Nc
Kerrow 1t has all the valuable feat
ureS that marked last years bulletin,
and a nun Der Of other papers that
are equally attractive. 1t is very con
veniently classified and has many il
Illustrations to supplement the text.
For those interested in farming, it
makes not only a handy but really alb
sorbing piece Of reading, and il has
points Of real value for most any
household. Mrs. Jamisons popular
Cooking School is adequately set forth
in its pages and in connection with
the report lot Of recipes are given.
Sixty thousand copies of this book
have been issued, which will be dis
tributed free at the 1906 Institutes
held throughout the state this winter
The Legislature Of 1895 recognized
the worth of the Bulletin above other
State agricultural publications, by au-
thOriZing the superintendent Of In
sttutes TO turn over 5000 bound
copies to the superintendent of Pub
lie Instruction, that copy might be
placed in each circulating district
school library. III addition to this,
Supt. McKerrOw sends out a limited
mum Der to cheese factory and cream
cry men OF the state, and to farmers
in localities not reached by Institutes,
for distribution among their patrons
and neighbors. To Wisconsin farm
ers the books are sent for ten cents in
paper covers and twenty-five cents in
cloth.
Come and see the old folks pictures
when they were young. At Q. +.
Winters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
Lecture Course.

The third lecture of the course will
be delivered Feb. It'll by DR.. Frank
Crane of Chicago, Illinois Dr.. Crane
is one Of the younger generation Of
great modern orators and one Of the
most promising young men OF tie
times. Although his public promin-
ence is OF but few years date he al
ready occupies the pastorate Of Trini-
ty NJ. E. church Of Chicago, which is
probably tile most important Method
ist pulpit in the West. He is also dis
tingulshed in journalism and as
specialist in social theory. as well as
in the pulpit and lecture field Elijah
W. Halford-the Private Secretary of
President Harrison says:
For freshness, originality, wealth
Of resources, and readiness for all Oc-
caSionS~-indeed for all-around plat
form qualitications-I have seldom
heard the equal of Mr. Crane His
lecture is lifelong inspirations.
All readers of the Chicago Record
have been delighted to read the col
umn of Editorial Opinion by Dr.
Crane, appearing in that paper every
Monday. and no further advertise
ment of his lecture would be neces-
sary if all the people Of this city would
read his editorials from now until the
time Of his coming.
Season tickets admitting the holder
TO the three remaining entertain
ments can be purchased for S100 at
Taggart's or Barnard's. Single eve
nings, 50cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
How to Look Good

Good looks are really more than
skin deep, depending entirely on a
healthy condition of all the vital
organs II the liver be inactive, you
have bilious look; if your stomach
be disordered. YOU have a dyspeptic
look; if your kidneys be affected, you
have a pinched look. Secure good
health, and you will surely have good
looks. Electric Bitters" is good
Alternative and Tonic. Acts directly
on the stomach, liver and Kidneys.
Puriies tie blood, cure pimples,
blotches aud boils, and gives good
complexion Every bottle guaranteed.
Sold at @. r. Taggart's Drug Store.
80 cents per bottle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
Normal Iottlnus.

Miss Olive Caldwell, who was absent
from school several days recently
owing to Illness, has resumed her
work.
The psychology class has finished
the twenty weeks work and the mem
bers are now preparing papers upon
Instinct.
The elementary class is TO organize
Friday night. The class seems unit
in electing Miss Ella Getchell presi-
dent of the class.
The literary class had the final ex-
animation in Ancient Literature last
week. The work at present is con-
fined to Chaucer.
Next week is the time for the regu-
lar term examinations. This examin-
alton means considerable to the pro-
spective graduate.
The rhetorcals I his year are prov
ing Of unusual interest and value.
This added value may be due to the
active part taken by the faculty
Prof. Clark gave an excellent talk
last week upon the use Of periodicals.
His talk will appear in full in the
January Badger. Miss Smith told of
her visit to the Winona State Normal
School. She found many commend
able things about the school. OF
course her interest would naturally
be centered in the professional work,
because Of her position in the school
here, and it was upon this feature
of the school that emphasis was laid.
Miss Shultes gave resume of her Wis
it to and impression Of the English
schools. She sees many things in the
school system of England that is de-
Structiye 10 the free and spontaneous
activity of child life. The lessons are
not made objective, but upon the con-
trary the abstract is first, last, and all
| the time What would the disciples
of the child garden think of robbine
| the children of all that makes life
sweet and encouraging? The appli-
can't for 'license to teach must
serve an apprenticeship of three years
at the end of which time if he success
fully passes the academic examination
a license is granted him. Among the
students who have given their rhe'
toricals are, Miss Ingersoll, Miss Mel.
son, Miss Frost and Mr.. Works.
To LET-A good, safe horse fol-
ladies' driving at reasonable prices.
| INQUIRE of Mrs. Works.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
Baptist Notes.

The ordinance Of baptism was not
administered last Sunday, owing to
some defects in the heating apparat-
us.
A gospel service will be conducted
at Beldenville next Sunday by two of
the pastors assistants.
Our Sunday school, under the lead
ership of Mrs. Ulrich, is in flourish
ing condition. Attendance is more
than double that of year ago.
Preaching by the pastor next Sun
day. Morning subject: "A Choice Ac-
quaintance Evening subject: But
for All That"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

Edwin II Weber, a prominent
citizen Of Menomonie and for twenty
seven years one of the editors of the
Dunn County News, died at his home
in that city Sunday, January II, at
the age of fifty-two years. Mr.. Weber
was at one time an editor in Pierce
county, having been one of the
publishers the Prescott Journ-
al for some time previous
to its destruction By fire about 1870.
As joint editor and proprietor Of the
Dunn County News. his influence has
been widely felt and very wholesome.
He was sterling type of man whose
opinions carried weight, and in his
journalistic labors he kept watchful
eye on public events and on the say
ings of his contem poraries. His death
brings to a close very useful life and
puts out bright light in the news
paper fraternity of this sectioni
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

Rev. Albert of Saltwater delivered
two addresses at the Congregational
church last Sunday which attracted
churchful of people to each service.
Both his sermons were wholesome
and sound, distinguished by good sense
and the plain excellence of hard logic,
and not lacking in either spiritual
warmth or the power of appeal. A
close familiarity with practical affairs,
quite rare in the pulpit, lends a
certain strength to Mr.. Alhert's
thoughts. and always gives him the
ready sympathy Of his hearers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
COUNTY COURT PROCEEDINGS.
ALLEN P. WELD, County Judge.


REGULAR TERM, JAN. 4, 1898.
Etate Of Knute Helgerson. No
appearance.
Estate Of Nelson Kinney. Hearing
on claims None filed.
Estate Of John A Stirrat. Hearing
on claims. Continued until the
Tuesday 18th, 1898.
Estate OF Elisabeth Churchill.
Hearing upon application for admins
tration. A. r. Churchill appointed
administrators Bond, 81, 200.
Estate OF Jeanette Mckeen. Hear
ing upon application for administra-
ton. Alex McKeen appointed adj
ministrator. Bond $500.
Estate Of Thomas J. Van Nortwick.
Application for administration.
Names Hamlet appointed administrat-
or. Bond $500.
SPECIAL TERM JAN. 18th.
Estate Of Archie Raphael. Final
settlement. Accounts Of EXecutrix
allowed Order of assignment enter
ed.
Estate Of Jens Madison. Appliea-
tion for final settlement. IL appear
ing that certain land contracts are
not fulfilled the case is continued
until regular term for January, 1899.
Will of e. a. Boutwell,. Final
settlement Accounts of administers
tor allowed. Estate assigned to
Lucia NJ. Stewart according to terms
Of the will Of deceased.
Guardianship of. Rollo and Nellie
Works Marietta Works appointed
guardian. Bond 5000
Estate Of Even C. Eyenson. Appli-
cation for administration. Ordered
to be heard March LIST, 1898.
Estate Of Joseph Barrett. Upon
application of administrator for
further time, ordered that he be al
lowed one year additional in which TO
complete his administration.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

The progressive ladies of Westfield,
IL d., issued "Woman's Edition" Of
the Westtield NelrS, bearing date of
April 3. 1896. The paper is filed with
matter of interest 20 women, and we
notice The following from cor
respondent, which the editors printed,
realizing that it treats upon a matter
of vital importance to their sex: "The
best remedy for Group, colds and bron-
chitls that I have been able to find is
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For
family use it has no equal. l gladly
recommend it," % and so cent bot
ties for sale by R. s. Freeman, drug
gist.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
M. z. Church.

Special meetings held this week and
last are yielding gratifying results.
Last week the meetings were ad-
dressed by Rev. James Evans, whose
sermons have lost none of their old
time helpfulness. This week the
preaching has been by the pastor.
Several embers have been received.
No meeting will be held Saturday eve
ming.
Next Sunday morning the pastor
will preach on "The Past, Present,
and Future lenses Of Saliva ion."
The evening discourse will be the Sc
cond OF a series to young people, the
special subject for the evening Icing
Ponce de Icons Quest"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

The subject for the sermon Sunday
morning, Jan. %. will be- "AGeaning
OF Sacerdotal Vestments, Flowers,
Candles, Incense, Etc, as used in the
Catholic Church" In the evening at
1880: who is God?
Every body without distinction is
respectfully requested to donate
something for our Church Fair to be
held at Opera Hall on Feb. 2, 3, 4, 5,
1898. 1t will open with a refined
Charity Ball for the first evening and
close with most beautiful dramatic
performance.
STEPHEN DUKEN, Pastor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

A Special Meeting Of the Green
wood Cemetery Association Will be
held at the Office of Allen p. Weld on
Saturday, January 29th, at two o'clock
p. NJ.
The object Of this meeting is to
take action upon the reports Of the
Secretary, Treasurer and Executive
Committee and for the election of
officers for the ensuing year, the
annual meeting not having been held
for want OF attendance.
1t is especially desired that all lot
owners and others interested in the
improvement, Of the Cemetery be
present.
IOrpGiIaf1f
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

Many good things have lately been
said on the Normal school situati, n,
but none better than the latest one
by Pres. L D. Harvey Or the Mllwau-
kre Normal. In his statistical report
on the resources and functions OF
Wi>consin's Normal schools which
was recently published in the Sentinel,
he gets at the real pith Of the matter,
and shows with convincing logic why
the seven Normals were established
and why they ought still to be pre-
served.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
School Renort.

Report of school in dist. No. 8, town
Of Troy, for month ending Jan. IA,
1898. Total No. pupils enrolled. II
boys 8, girls 8. Average daily attend
ance, IA. Pupils neither absent nor
tardy: Pearl Herrick, Gen. Weishaar,
James Lowe, Ethel Chapman and
Lloyd Chapman.
CHARLOTTE TOMBSTONE,
Teacher
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

A feathery snow began falling Tues-
day evening out of a temperate sky,
and left white but very thin cover
ing on the ground yesterday morning.
Early this morning a second furry Of
snow was sifted down. but the fall is
still too light for service. The tenn
perature is very mild and the sky is
Overcast
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

My daughter, when recovering
from an attack of fever, was a great
sufferer from pain in the back and
hips. writes Lnuden Grover, Of
Sardis. Ky. After using quit a
number Of remedies without any
benefit She tried bottle Of Cham ber-
lain's Pain Balm, and il has given en-
tire relief" Cham berlain's Pain
Balm is also certain cure for rheu-
matism. Sold by r. S. Freeman,
drngpiSt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
MARRIED..

ANDERSON PRrERToN. AT the home Of
Mr. and Mrs Edwin Johnson in this
city, Wednesday, January 10, 1898, by
Rev Bogenholm, Mr. Emil Anderson
and Miss Amanda Peterson, both of
the town of River Falls
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
Card of Thanks.

To the kind friends who assisted US
in our late bereavement, especially TO
the singers and to the railroad en-
ployees for their floral offerings, we
extend our heartfelt thanks.
Mrs w. l.. FRAZIER,
AND FAMILY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

Waukesha county is soon to enjoy
the novelty of having a county physi-
clan Of the gcntler sex. She is DR..
Mabelle NJ Park, who was elected by
the county board of supervisors after
spirited contest. She is a graduate
of Carroll College, Waukesh,, the
Wisconsin State University, the Wom-
ans Medical College of Philadelphia
and the Graduate School Of Homo
pathiCs Of the same city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

Mounted on rollers, forty by forty
eight inches, suitable for home or
office, will be sent by mail to any adj
dress, on receipt Of fifteen cents, by
GEO. p. LYMAN
Gen. Passenger Agt. c. B. & n. r. R.
st. Paul. Mimi.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
Trinity Church.

1920, 'Pessimism Versus the Good
Time Coming" $50, Evening Prayer.
700, Peoples Service, subject: To
day. Yesterday and Tomorrow. y
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

KEITH: In this city, Thursday, Jan.
IS, 1898, to Mr.. and Mrs J. G Keith, a
son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

Mr. and Mrs A. T. Carroll enter
tanned large mum Der of their friends
at a thoroughly enjoyable card party
last Friday evening. PI gressiye
cinch was played at ten tables, and
occupied the guests to an absorbing
degree throughout the evening. A
we'll appointed lunch was served.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

The Rebekahs will entertain their
friends at social tomorrow, Friday,
evening at odd Fellows Hall A royal
good time is promised with cinch, re-
freshmentS and various other aUtrac-
tions. a fee of 10 cents will be
charnnd
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

Prosperity comes quickest to the
man whose liver is in good condition.
DeWitt's Little Early Risers are
famous little pills for constipation,
biliousness, indigestion and all stom-
ach and liver troubles. Barnard &
CIourh.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
Call for a Red Snapper Cigar.
GREAT REDUCTION SALE

! off on all trimmed and untrim med
hats, fancy feathers, braids, etc, to
make room for spring goods.
INA MApFS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

The Royal Neighbors will give a
dime social at the G. A r. Hall, Feb
list, and extend cordial invitation to
the public Cards will he played aud
refreshments served The order has
won good reputation from its socialS
in the past and pleasant time is
assured 10 all patrons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
Of the CONGREGATIONAL Church.


Pres, ARTHUR GUNNIsoN.
Cor. Secy, Miss GRACE WALES.
Chairman Lookout COmmitte,
MISS SARAH Pow ELL.
Meetings every Sunday evening, at $50
O'Clock in church parlors
Sunday, Jan. % Topic,-Practical
Applications of the Beatitudes Lesson
Matt. SLIP.
Blessed are the unsuccessful" y
little story-poem tells of an eager
throng of youth setting out in a race.
One among them excelled all the
others in courage, strength and grace,
and gave early promise Of winning.
The way was long and hard, and the
goal far away, but still this fayorite
held his place in the lead.
"Bnt all, what folly see he stops
10 aiSe afallen child.
To place il out OF dangers way,
With kiss aud warning mild
fainting conrad claims his care
Once more h turns aside;
Then stays his strong young steps 10 be
I feeble W0man'S guide.
And so, whenever duty calls,
Or sorrow, or distress,
He leaves his ChOspn path, 10 AID,
To comfort, and 10 bless"
So at last, when the race is over and
the yictors are crowned. some with
fame's laurels. some with loves flow
ers, some with gold circlets on their
brows. all unknown, all unheeded,
with empty hands stands this, the
real winner Of the race. Earth had
no crown for him, but on his face
shines heaven 5 serene and holy light.
j r. MILLER. d. ID.
TO CURE 4 com IN ONE DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quiuine Tablets Al
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

A company Of young ladies who held
very interesting meetings throughout
the greater part of last year, under no
name at all, have recently reorgauiz
ed under a legend which is designated
by tue Greek initials Beta Gamma.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

Druggists will tell you that Rocky
Mountain Tea is the best seller and
the most successful medicine OF the
day c. e. Taggart
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

The Northwestern Wisconsin
Teachers Associati0n will meet in
Chippewa Falls, April s, and s.
Commencing Wednesday evening,
April 6. and closing Friday noon, April
s. An excellent program will be
provided, and all who know the presi-
dent. Prof. G.. L. Bowman, know
that the success of the meeting is as
sured by the fact that he is the
presiding officer. Teachers of Pierce
and St. CIoix counties cannot afford
TO miss this meeting.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20
druggist.

Regent Lord went to Milwaukee
last evening to confer with his coll
leagues of the executive committee
on the selection of preliminary plans
for a Normal school building. Thir-
teen sets of specifications are To be
examined. From these plan will be
selected by the committee which it
will recommend for adoption by the
Board of Regents when that body
meets at Madison on the second of
February.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

We are Offering broken lines of
goods at very low prices, preliminary
t. taking invoice in February.
g. I. Ar ROBERTS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

The last regular meeting Of the
Royal Neighbors, held Tuesday eve
ming, was signalized by an enjoyable
banquet that gave the evening a
pleasant distinction The order
seems to be very prosperous, both as a
fraternal and beneficiary organization.
On Tuesday at Hud son the assignee
of the defuuct Hudson Savings Bank
sold $148,0G0 of the assets of the bank
for 49, 90 Another and final dividend
of per cent. will soon be paid to
creditors, making 81 per cent. which
they have received since the failure in
1898.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

2. E. DeMnle Dentist will make his
next regular visit TO River Falls Jan.
24th. to remain one week. Odon
tunder used for extracting teeth, If
you have an i'll fitting plate come and
see me at GIadStOne-rOum 3.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-01-20

\ great many people seriously be-
liayed that the heavyweight cham
pionship Of the world was decided at
Carson City several months ago.
This was not the fact; the real battle
Is still being furiously fought-just
look at the naners.