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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22
Art in the School Room.

Much attention is being paid at the
present time in surrounding the
children in the school room with
things of beauty and true artistic
taste and in some places the matter
has been taken up by persons expert
in matters Of art with wonderful re-
suits.
A late number of the Sentinel gives
a sketch of some of the efforts made
in that line in Milwaukee. We regret
that the crowded state of our columns
prevents our giving the article in full,
but we must content ourselves with a
sketch of what was accomplished in
one school room in one of the older
school houses in that city, hoping that
at some latter date we may be able to
lay before our readers description of
another room quite as interes ting in
| its details.
"The room is known as the Plankin-
ton room, and is used by the fifth
grade of the Sixteenth district, No /.
During the summer, the school board
had the walls and blackboards paint
ed the soft duh shade of olive green,
which is considered one of the best
backgrounds. A fund.- results Of per-
sonal solicitation, and with this a
moulding was put up, green shades
were hung at the windows, madras
curtains were draped at the inside
windows leading into corridors, and
then the room was ready for the final
identifying touches. 1t was then that
Miss Elizabeth Plankinton offered to
defray the cost of pictures, casts and
plants for this particular room, which
was promptly named after her.
AS it stands the room is a revela-
tion in what can be done With ugly
schoolroom walls, which are in most
cases dreadful eyesores. The school
| is not one of the newest in the city
and the rooms are more or less old
fashioned, which makes the success of
| the plan even more noticeable. In
| contrast to the other rooms of the
building-and in that particular
school there has beensmuch more at
tention paid TO beauty than is or
dinarily done-this one apartment
stands out in bold contrast, as lesson
in itself The pictures which Miss
Plankinton has put in includes a
Braun photograph Of Gouble's "In
the Pasture, Copley print Of Alb.
bott Thayer's Charity" an Elsner
carbon of Longfellow's head and views
of the coliseum and the island and
temple of Philae, while in opposite
corners are the busts of Hermes and
the Young Augustus and prominent
ly displayed on the wall is a large re-
lief Of Della Robbia's children. Tn
! der the Hermes stands big palm and
on either side are brackets holding
trailing asparagus vine, so that the
great white head and beautiful face
Of the Greek is framed in living
green"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

We learn from the Milwaukee Sent
incl. that State Superintendent Har-
yey has appointed EX-President w.
ID. Parker 10 the important position
Inspector Of High Schools, an Office
which lie has once before filed with
credit to himself and advantage TO
the public. The importance OF this
position cannot be over estimated.
The High Schools cannot yet be re-
garded as fully developed in the lines
of factors in the educational work of
the state and TO the Inspector VIII
fall very largely the work of giving
them the right direction and making
them an integral part of che state
system. That closer alliance with
the Normal Schools and the State
University as we'll as the actual re-
quirements of graduates in the every
day walks of life is needed few friends
Of eduYation win deny To this work
President Parker brings long eXper-
icnce with Normal School training as
wen as a keen business insight into
the wants Of the public, and we may
rea Slnably hope for decided improve
ment under his superintendency,
The larger amount of out door work
and less confinement and a real ease
from the responsibility of annoying
details of petty character will doubt
less be a means of improving his
health and he may come among US
with his old time yigor and heartiness.
His many friends will greatly rejoice
in having him remain among us eX-
ercising his influence in a direction
which affords so large an opportunity
for good.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22
Merry Christmas.

The festival season Of the year is
drawing near: before another issue Of
this paper Old Father Christmas will
have made his annual round and dis
trlbuted to the children his yearly
tokens Of good will 1t is a season Of
JOY to the children in receiving the
gifts they have been anticipating
with 50 much Of eager wonder and to
the parents in giving pleasure to their
loved ones.
1t may be unfortunate that we are
so fast losing sight of the real old
fashioned Christmas, in that the gift
giving has too much of show, too lit
tie Of real benevolence and love, that
there are too many OF the presents
given to those who take little plea as
ure in the reception of them and that
| perhaps the children who should be
! the real dOnecs at Christmas time
may be in measure overlooked, but
after all the evil may be but transi-
tory like other fads and the real spirit
of Christmas will revive and the true
idea Of loving gifts to the children
and the deserving ones again find its
true place in the hearts of men and
women. We must not decry Christ
mas, even if errors creep in. 1t is toe
sacred a day. too much interviewer
with the memories of our own child
hood to be forgotten or in any meas
ure despised. Rather let many things
be erroneous, many ideas incorrect
than that Christmas be forgotten OF
the children and the poor fail to be
remem bered on this festal day.
, Restora live Hair Tonic and Dand
ruff cure works wonders. Barnard &
! Clough.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22
PERSONAL.
Miss Blanch Laugdon is home from

Miss Blanch Laugdon is home from
MenomOnie.
]. Q. Jones of Hudson was in the
city Tuesday.
Miss Irena Armstrong is home from
her school at Sparta.
Mrs. F. J. Savage visited in Hudson
a few days last week.
n. B. Bailey was out from Hudson
the first of the week.
Wilbur Gran of Hastings was in the
city Monday on business.
Roscius Freeman is home from
Chicago for the holidays.
p L. Berton of Martell did bust
ness in this city Tuesday.
Thos. Riley and daughter of Els
worth visited at this place Tuesday.
Irwin Smith Of Gilby, n. D., visited
in the city from Saturday to Monday.
Miss Clara Lien is home from her
school at Washburn for the holidays.
NJ. B. Mckinley and sister Of Vik
ing registered at the Gladstone Sun
day.
Sidney Emery of Madison has been
visiting friends in the city the past
week.
e. Van Voorhis went to Cannon
Falls Saturday to attend the funeral
Of his sister.
Misses Nellie and Blanch Barker
are expected home from Ashland for
the holidays.
! Mrs. E. c. Davies and daughte have
gone to Chicago,to spend the holidays
with relatives.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Barnard Of Rem
vile, Mimi, are guests Of Mr.. and
Mrs W. p Marshall.
Miss Henrietta Barg is home from
Minneapolis for the holidays She is
teaching music in that city.
Mrs. Casper Olson and her son and
daughter, Elmore and Mabel of Had
son visited here over Sunday.
Mrs. Elmira Powell returned Fri
day from a visit to her sons, Harvey
and Newell, at White Rock, S. d.
Mrs. John Eaton spent few days
OF last week in New Richmond, the
guest of her sister, Mrs. VIM. Nc
Shane.
D. f. Hardy and daughter were
called to st. Paul Saturday to attenC
the funeral of Mrs. Z. Squires, niece
of Mr.. Hardy.
Mrs. S. A. Dunbar returned Friday
from a two months visit to her broth
er, Hiram Bates, and other relative:
at Amboy, III.
Mrs. Ole Hanson returned from
Wheaton, Mimi, Tuesday, where she
has been visiting friends and relative:
for some time.
Joseph Johnson, sergeant of Co. G
22d Regulars, is visiting relatives
here. His regiment fought at Santi
ago and will soon be sent to Manila
Mr.. Johnson was clerk in the Glad
stone Hotel under SIMPSONS admin
istratiOn.
Miss Freda Bang who has been il
North Dakota acting as trimmer in {
millinery establishment, returned {
week ago to New Richmond, where
she will spend the holidays with hel
cousin, Mrs. Sevrin Olson, before com
ing home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22
CHRISTMAS SALE
OF
NJ L / NJ E r Y

For the next ten days the River
Falls Millinery Emporium will give
its patrons the benefit of the GREAT
EST DISCOUNT SALE yet offered Hats,
caps and bonnets, ribbons, laces,
flowers and feathers all are most
useful articles and suitable for pres
ents. Remember our trimmer is
with us until Christmas. This is
an opportunity all should evail
themselves of and come as early as
possible.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

The Sunday School of the Congre-
gational church has this year taken
a new departure, the children having
become interested in providing gifts
for others instead of receiving them
a goodly sized box Of Christmas pres
ents has been gathered in and was
sent On Monday to Cumberland to af-
ford a Christmas to the boys and girls
who suffered losses in the great fire
that almost devasted a part Of the
country surrounding that city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Governor Clough received last Sat-
urday the following cablegram from
Manila, signed by Gen. Reeve: "Mer-
win Carleton, Co. E, is accidently
shot Dangerous. Carleton was
born in River Falls, Wis, and was %
years old. He was one of the sergeants
of Co. E, 18th Minnesota volunteers,
enlisting from St. Paul.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

James H. Southall, of st. Paul
whose dealings in the fraudulent gov.
eminent time checks were said tC
have caused losses to firms and indi.
viduals all over the country to an
amount aggregating S750,000, was
sentenced to state prison for ten years
at hard labor. The specific charge
against Southall was grand larceny
and his conviction was on one Of the
half a dozen or more indictments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

During the year ending June both,
last, 4,S42078 tons of goods passed
through the Suez canal carried by
l,792 ships. The traffic receipts from
this commerce amounted to IS, 636, 920.
OF the ships passing through the
canal 1896, or nearly three-fourths
belonged to Great Britain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

The week of prayer will be observed
by union services in the Congrega-
tional, Baptist and NJ E. churches,
commencing Sunday evening, Jan. l,
in the Baptist church, Rev. T. j.
Snodgrass to preach. Services will
be held each evening during the week
See program.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22
f. Fl. LORD.
c. r. MORSE.
w. J. BgIER

Overcome evil with good. Over
come your coughs and colds with One
Minute Cough Cure. 1t is 50 good
children cry for il. 1t cures Group,
bronchitis, pneumonia, grippe and all
throat and lung diseases. r.. S. Free.
MANI
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Mrs. r. H. Wilson. whose home is in
the Fargo District, town of River Falls,
died at the home of her parents in Neills-
vile, Wis, on the 20th inst. Mrs, VIII
son has been i'll for number of years,
and her mental faculties becoming inn
paired she was taken to her parents
about year ago. She leaves a husband
aud eight children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22
Election OF posfmasfar

The undersigned having been ap-
pointed a committee to cond uct an
election for Postmaster of River
Falls do hereby announce the condi-
tions Of such election.
/ The time Of tallotlng will be on
Saturday, Jan. eth, between the hours
OLGA. ". and noon, and between !
and P. u.
, The election VIII be held in a.
7 Carrolls Office.
3. Persons who are qualified to
vote at general election and who re
ceive their mail at the River Falls
Office will be entitled to vote.
/. Candidates balloted for must be
Republicans
5. Ii two or more persons receive
the same and highest vote one Of
these candidates will be selected By
the committee by lot.
g. Those who vote will write or
print the name of their candidate up
on a slip of paper and present it to
the committee.
F. Fl T0RD
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

PREsToN-H HUNTER AT the City Hotel in
River Falls, Dec. %, 1898, by R. n.
Bevans, Esq, Mr. Herman Edgar
Preston and Miss Luella Hunter, both
of Spring Valley, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Why should not a penal institution
where the inmates are required to
labor pay its own running expenses?
1t certainly should, and if it does not
it is not managed on good business
principles. The report Of the Still
water prison managers show that
that institution is getting down to
the proper understanding of the
question. For the past two years the
prison has been more than self-sus-
tanning. The earnings Of the inmates
amounted to S244, sos and the ex-
penses to 500, l21, from Aug. l, 1896,
to Aug. /, 1898.
~ 49, - a..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

The annual meeting of the stock
holders Of Greenwood Cemetery AS
ISOLATION will be held at the Office of
Allen P. Weld on Saturday, Dec 81.
1898, at O'Clock p NJ.
G. r. MORSE. Secretary.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

While you are thinking what you
want for Christmas, don't forget that
a HAT is ADORE all else the most desira-
BILE and the place to get it is at the
River Falls Millinery Emporium, east
side of Main street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

A collection of 1874 pictures has been
on exhibition in the Normal Gymnas-
ium the past week. The pictures were
owned by the Helman-Taylor Com
pany of Cleveland, Ohio, and partly
by Stevens & Robertson, Art Dealers
of st. Paul, through whose courtesy
the collection was sent here. The
pictures were reproductions Of the
work of some of the worlds most
famous artists, both ancient and
modern. The students of both Model
and Normal school spent much time
studying them Learning what they
could about artist and picture. Mem
bers of the faculty and Model grade
principals doing much to help the
study. Both pupils and teachers feel
that they have had an unusual oppor-
tunity for art study. The art fund
that has been collected in the past
year, will soon be expended for the
decoration Of the building
The public school students availed
themselve Of an invitation to view
the collection and many towns
people also enjoyed the treat The
exhibit was open three hours Sunday
afternoon and a larger number Of
towns people visiting it at that time
than during the week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

The Phantom Party" given at
the Normal School last Fri
day evening, by the first fiooi
teachers, was greatly enjoyed and ap.
preciated by those in attendance. At
seven-thirty o'clock the entire body
of st Udents assembled in the gymna.
SUM attired in ghostly apparel. \
short program had been arranged,
but was not fully carried out, for the
ghosts were too spirited to be con-
trolled, and the time before unmask-
ing was spent in wild ghost dances in
to which unmasked spectators were
swept. willingly or unwillingly if they
CHANGED in the eddy. Each person
was provided with a card containing
mum bers corresponding to those worn
by the company. The effort was to
Identify as many persons as possible,
no small task, as it proved After
unmasking the guests passed to ad-
Joining rooms, where delicate refresh
ments were served. The students
are unanimous in voting the "Phan-
tom Party" a success.
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Mrs. r. III. Milson. whose homo is in

Taggart sells fine Christmas candies
cents per lb. % pounds or over &c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Hon. J. J. Jenkins, M. @. of this
district, has announced his determin-
alton to allow the patrons of the post
office at River Falls to aid him in
coming to a determination whom to
appoint to succeed Mr.. McGregor. He
has requested Messrs. Lord, Brier and
Morse to act as a committee to con-
duct an election by means Of which
the people having business
with the Office can show their
preference. The gentlemen whose
names have been most frequently
mentioned for the position are-ar-
ranged alphabetically w. H. Arm
strong, Q. @. Glass, w. p Marshall
and G.. E. Pratt. An election at
which the electors of the city and Vi
cinity will be invited to cast their
ballots for their preference will be
held at the Office Of A. It. Carroll Jan.
:, 1899, "plans and specifications" for
which will be found in the official
notice elsewhere In this paper.
Photograph albums and boxes,
glove and handkerchief boxes, cuff,
~ 10 hr,xsog hrF,lyz 1gpIr-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

a large stock Of screens, easels,
stands and other goods suitable for
presents at Newcomb & Co.'S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Prices for fancy apples are "out of
sight in wholesale markets. Even
common stock brings prices not
dreamed Of a few weeks ago. Some OF
the eastern orchardists are making a
fortune this year.
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RnRN-

p EcARoHE.-In the town of River Falls,
Dec. Is. 1898, to Mr. and Mrs. Joe
Pecarche. a son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

You will find a very carefully Sc
lected assortment Of china, Bohemian
glass and celluloid at r. 5. Freeman
IS Sons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

NEwCoMB.-In this city, Dec. 10, 1898,
Marguerite, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
O. w. Newcomb, aged year l month
and Is DAYS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Musical goods, ali kinds and prices.
TOY pianos. etc. G. Y. Winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22
MARRIED.

New stock Of Carpets at Rasmus
sans
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22
BuCklen's ArniCa SaIVe.

The Best Salve in the world for
Rheum, Feyer Sores, Tetter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptlons, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction or money
refunded. Price Csc per box. For
sale by @ R. TaRgart, druggist
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22
DIED.

Goods for the Holidays at Newcomb
& Co.'S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

All Doll Furniture and
Toys at Cost at FREEMAN S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

You will find beautiful dolls, large
and small, at Freeman's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

All those knowing them
selves to be indebted to US,
by note or book account,
are requested to call and
settle at once, as we desire
to have accounts settled be
fore the first Of the year.
JOHNSON & ELERTsoN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

The funeral was held at the home
yesterday afternoon, Rev. c. H. McIn-
tosh conducting the services.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22
Circuit Court.

Taggart sells chocolate creams for
Christmas Is cents per pound.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Don't waste time coughing when
you can buy our Cough Cure. Bar
nard & Clough.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Try the Regal face powder. Best
on the market, ID cents box al
Barnard & CIough's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

If contem plating to buy fur coat
t will pay you to inspect and get prices
sat A w. Lund's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Prof. Lockwood's class in dancing is
in full swing Come early and avoid
the rush. At Odd Fellows Hall every
Friday NIGHT.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

A parlor musicale will be given at
the home of Mrs. Louise Reynolds on
Tuesday evening, Dec. 9th. Prof.
Woodruff of Minneapolis will render
solos-whistling, vocal and instrument
tai. Local talent will assist. Will
begin at o'clock. Admission 15c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

The w. c. L. U. will have a chick
en- pie dinner on Dec. 3lst from II to
? o'clock at Good Templars' Hall and
hope all who are friendly to our work
win come and take their dinner with
us, at the usual holiday price.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Christmas Day Trinity church will
be free from smoke and properly
warmed Children of Sunday School
will lead the hymns. Sermon will be
by a Nashotah student, rather a
bright fellow. Come out and hear it
at 1890 A. NJ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Taggart sells calendars and Christ.
mas cards.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Photograph albums and boxes
glove and handkerchief boxes, cuff
collar and necktie boxes, books, book
let's, cards, games and toys at r. S
Freeman & Sons
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Remem Der the CHRISTMAS SALE
OF MILLINERY at the River Falls
Millinery Emporium
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

Miss Clara Lien is home from
Washburn. Her school was closed a
week earlier than usual on account of
the prevalence of diptheria.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-12-22

The lecture by T. L. Brevig at the
Ev. Lutheran church last Monday
evening was listened to by a small
but appreciatiye audience. Mr. Bre-
Wig was four years a missionary
among the EskimOs Of Alaska and
discourses very entertainingly upon
their habits and custom and the
region which they inhabit.
Tagoart sells fresh mixed nuts 10