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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
The Newspaper Puff.

Since Miss Nye gave us away" by
quoting from Bill Nye the true in
wardness" Of the newspaper puff at
the entertainment, we feel little
shy about any further attempts at
perpetrating the same old "chest-
nuts upon the credulity Of the public.
Yet we think the philosophy Of this
policy is not well considered by people
in general and we are not given full
credit for what is really the best
public policy. No class Of people are
more liberal minded, more free from
prejudice and bias than newspaper
men. The relation they sustain to
the community compels them to this
broad apprehension and benevolence.
The conditions of success lie along the
lines Of Cancellation and harmony.
The paper is published in the interest
Of the community as business
venture. Consequently it is the
studied intention of the manager of a
local paper to speak we'll Of every one
If the conditions make it possible to
do so without qualification. II it is
not public policy to speak in terms of
commentator and approval Of an
individual living in the community
then the alternative is TO ignore the
culprit with studied silence. ANY
other course arouses antagonisms,
and antagonisms do not pay, either in
a financial or a social way. The in
tention is to labor in every possible
way to harmonic, to keep peace in
the family" community. Dis
erection is the better part Of valor,"
and that paper win best secure and
maintain the confidence and support
Of the community which manifests
the best discretion, the art of saying
the right thing in the right place. to
say just enough, neither too little or
too much. Injustice may be done to
a person, either Intentionally or un-
Intentionally, by saying too little or
too much One may be damned
with faint praise" by studied refusal
to give due credit to merit, or made
ridiculous by oyer-estimation with
fulsome exaggeration. The philos-
ophy Of newspaper economy is by con-
sentative deliberation to steer a
middle course SO as to avoid the Scylla
Of the former and the Charybdis of
the latter. Nor does the pursuit of
this policy arise from pusilanimity or
want Of moral courage. 1t is the
only policy that can be followed to
attain the end in view, the best
interests of the community. The
two last lines Of the following stanza
| give us the text Of this philosophy:
"Thc memory O. BumsJ9 name that calls
| When brimmed her feStai cup
| * nations glory and her shame
In saddened silence up.-A nations GLORY,
| be the rest forgot,
| She's canonized his mind
| AND m Is WELL. TO SPEAK THE BEST
| WE MAY or HUMAN KIND.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
N. e. Church.

Subject Of sermon next Sunday
morning Searching the Scripture"
Evening sermon, Education as a
Duty and a Source Of Duty" A
special invitation to the evening
service is extended to teachers and
students.
Negotiations are in progress for the
purchase Of seats and carpets for the
church. The dedication will occur
in course of a few weeks after the
close Of school An Indebtedness of
$500 must be provided for before dedi-
cation and as it is desired to raise no
money on that occasion, friends are
requested to make contribution or
subscriptions to the pastor as soon as
possible
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
a Narrow Escape.

Thankful words written by Mrs
Ada e. Hart, Of Groton, S. D. "Was
taken with a bad cold which settled
on my lungs; cough set in and finally
terminated in Consumption. -Four
doctors gave me up, saying l could
live but a short time. I gave myself
up to my Saviour, determined if /
could not stay with my friends on
earth, / would meet my absent ones
above. My husband was advised to
get DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, Coughs and Colds. l
gave 1t a trial, took in all eight bot
ties. 1t has cured me, and thank God
lam saved and now a well and healthy
woman" Trial bottles free at G. r.
Taggart's drug store. Regular size
5oc and sloo. Guaranteed or price
refunded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
The Benefit Entertainment.

The weather was suggestive OF
dampening the ardor Of many intend
ed attendants upon the Benef fit En-
tertainment Friday night at Opera
Hall but a fair sized house greeted the
performers. The entertainment was
very meritorious and enjoyable one
The musical part Of the program was
excellent and the recitations com
mendable. We have hardly space to
give extended notice Of every in
diyidual feature Of the entertainment
and it would be invidious to discrim-
mate in favor Of but part. The
actors to whom parts were assigned
have been upon the boards in previous
entertainment and it is just to say
that in this performance they main
tanned the standard Of former records.
We believe little Ethel Houston was
tho only one Of the actors who was a
debutante, and her effort needs special
record. She recited Riley'S Elf Child
in an inimitable manner, for to the
child we attributed naturalness Of
acting which in an older person would
be an assumption. A little child Of
the age to which these fairly-lieS-
would be a reality couId recIte Jnem
with all the naturalness and naiyete
Of realism, as a conviction Of expert
ence. The little girls recitation, a
piece Of literature she could compre-
bend and appropriate as truism,
was given in good style, in distinct
voice, and Characteristic GESTURE. She
received an encore as a matter of
justice aud appreciation which she
acknowledged with a graceful court
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
A Sure La Grippe Cure.

There is no use suffering from this
dreadful malady, if you will only get
the right remedy. You are having
pain all through your body, your liver
is out of order, have no appetite, no
life or mbition, have a bad cold, in
fact are completely used up. Electric
Bitters is the only remedy that will
give you prompt and sure relief.
They act directly on your Liver,
Stomach and Kidneys, tone up the
system and make you feel like a new
being. They are guaranteed to cure
or price refunded, For sale as g. r.
Taggart's drug store, only so cents
per bottle.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
Memorial Day.

The dedication Of the Both Of May as
a holiday devoted TO the solemn cere-
monies contemplated is unique in its
conception and character It's obsery-
ance is solemnized with the most pro-
found and reverent sincerity by all
crceds and factions throughout this
broad land. 1t commentaries not the
glory Of the sublime achievements Sc
cured in victory, butth sacrifices that
patriotism and affection laid upon the
altar Of devotion, the lives of men, the
broken hearts Of women. That awful
war, "the worst Of wars, the war Of
brethren filed the land with graves,
the graves Of men that homes could
least afford to lose, men with possibili-
ties to support the state in its material
advantages. The tragic death of each
of these patriots left a vacancy in
homes and hearts. And so it is duty
Of affection that the people Of every
community in the land perform with
reyerent hands, the decorating Of the
graves Of the soldier dead A genera
tion has passed since those who perish
ed ia that strife were laid in the win
dowless palace of rest, but the mem
DRY of them is green in the hearts OF
those who loved them as the graves in
which they sleep, and the lengthening
years abate nothing in interest and
affection. Never in the history of
Memorial Day was the observance Of
it so profound and general before as
this year. THE music Of the bois-
ferrous drums, the silver voices Of hero
ic bugles" again calling to arms as in
81 intensfies the interest in the cere-
monies Of the day through perYasive
impulse Of aroused patriotism. The
observance of the day here was in
harmony with this sentiment. Never
before has such a large number d
people attended the decoration cere
monies, and never before has the en-
tire day been so appropriately kept
with a conscious conviction Of it:
solemn character. The Grand Army
Post had perfected their arrange
ments with skill, the parade was wei
formed and successfully executed, an(
all the ceremonies were conducted il
harmony with the profound impress
iveness contemplated in the dedica
tion of Memorial Day
Taggart & Co. s will be headquarter
| fnr pnris nrnnn thic nnnras 1acnal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

LoRING.-At Kalspel, Montana, May %,
1898, of Bright's disease, Lyman Loring,
in the Gath year of his age.
Mr.. Loring was born at Shirley,
Maine, where he lived until 1858, when
the family came TO Wisconsin, and set
tied in the town of Kinnckinnic, about
four miles east of River Falls. Here Mr..
Loring enlisted in the 18th Wisconsin in
fantry in 1861. In 1876 he moved to Min.
nesota, near Moorehead where he super
intended the Stickney- Loring farm" for
10 years. In 1887 he moved to Montana.
Here he took an active part in politics
and was elected member of the State
Senate. He was also one of the board Of
managers Of the Soldiers Home of Mon
tana and prominent member of the 6.
A. r. He married Miss Eugene Hutch
inson in 1872. The wife and one child, a
son, survive him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
BAPTIST Notes.

A numb Der Of mem bers will receive
the "Hand Of Fellowship" Sunday
morning.
Sunday evening will be given the
first of a series of Illustrated sermons
on "Pngrim's Progress" The
sketches used are made by Miss Ella
Hayden and are enough in themselves
to interest all, both young and old, in
tho cubinct
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

Report Of school, Dist. No. 2. town
of Kinnickinnic, for month ending
May q. No. Of days taught 20. No
ofpupils enrolled 3S. Names of pupils
neither absent nor tardy during the
month; Chas. Elliott, Myrtle Lowell,
Mable Lowell, May Crawford, Howard
Crawford, Ethel Elliott.
GEO. Il. SANFORD. teacher.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
A New PATRIOTIC March.

We have received from J. Fisher &
Bro, Bible House. New York, a copy
of new and spirited March Two
stepA entitled, 1.-THE Patriotic Ameri.
can. composed by george II. Fisher.
Price. soc. This is undoubtedly one
Of the most effective marches publish
ed this season. The melody through
out il bright and catchy. and com bin
ed With a good martial rhythm, which
makes this composition exceIlently
adapted to either dancing or march
ing purposes. Also, arranged foR
band and orchestra,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

The undersigned has fourteen
acres Of Strawberries in bearing this
season and would like the assistance
of the public III harvesting and find
ing home market for the crop. l
will be on hand at the patch ON ] @.
Fosters farm near Prescott road, just
south Of the city, when the season
opens and complete arrangements.
w TT prrJ,NA Ar
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
pouItrv on the Farm.

The generality of farmers under
estimate the value Of poultry. But
no line Of industry on the farm pay:
so well for the amount Of capital, care
and expense as poultry. The farmer
has immense advantage in the
conditions for raising chickens over
the dwellers in cities, An adequate
range Is essential which the farm
alone can afford. A free range i a
necessity for the healthy condition Of
the flock and for offering that variety
Of condiments which the hen needs
and knows where and how TO find.
The damage to crops on the farm
from hens and turkeys running at
large is insignificant and this is
minimized by the number Of noxious
insects ana worms destroyed by the
birds. If around and near the farm
buildings there are ample areas of
pasture and meadow lands, as on every
well-regulated farm there should be-
the poultry are In their paradise and
will thrive and be certain to furnish
one OF the most profitable features Of
farming.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
Vote of Thanks,

In behalf of l. N. Nichols Post III
G. A. r., I hereby extend sincere
thanks to the Amateur Band, the
faculty and students Of the schools, tC
the ladies of the w. r. c., to the
speaker and singers. and to the
citizens in general for their kindly
assistance in the preparations and
cordial participation in the impressive
ceremonies of decoration on Memorial
Day. Col. J. II. LANGDoN,
Post Commander,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

There will be a special meeting of
the Tuesday Club at the home of Mrs.
G. D. Parker on Monday next at $50
P. NJ. A full attendance is requested.
BY order of the President
MRS n. @ PRATT. Secretary
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

For SALE.-An eight room house,
With good we'll water, new barn.
poultry house and yard, Apply Is
Mrs. S. II AssoN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

The River Falls Millinery Emporium
has fine assortment of trimmed hats
and bonnets, walking hats, sailors, and
chiIdren's wear. Correct styles and
prices.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

raj HhSTS INSTITUTES lUi iOSO"SS'
UNIVERSITY OF WIS, MADISON.
May 10, '98.-Farmers or public spirit
cd business men who wish to secure
an Institute for their locality during
the winter season Of 1998-09 should
send to this Office for blank petition
and letter of information. Any town,
no matter how small or how far from
the railroad, is entitled to an Insti-
tute, provided it is located in a farm
ing district, and has good hall In
which a meeting can be held.
The Institutes Of 1897-98 were well
attended and more interest was mani
tested than ever before. A number
of towns also held a Mid-winter Fair
in connection with the Institute.
From the correspondence and large
number of petitions now reaching
this office we believe the season of
1898-99 will exceed the past one.
Address all communications to
GEO. MCKERROw, Supt.,
Madison. Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

This may be true or not: A cores
pondent writes to a certain exchange:
Every year | hear of caterpillars de-
stroving whole orchards. There is moth
ing so easy to dispose of / bore hole
in the tree deep enough to reach the sap.
gil it with sulphur and plug it. The sap
takes the sulphur to every twig and the
caterpiIlars disappear at once. | have
never known tree 10 be injured By it
and have used Ii for years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

The foliage Of trees is more than
usually abundant this year. But a
pest Of worms infests the bass wood
and threaten to strip the trees Of all
their leaves. There was no bass wood
honey last year, and the prospect is
for none this.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
Advertised Letters,

Letters remaining uncalled for il
the postoffice at River Falls, Wis.
for the week ending May %, 1898:
LADIES,
Helen Lee.
GENTS,
Matthias BONES.
r. MCGREGoR P. NJ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

News from the northwest indicates
a larger area in wheat than ever be-
fore and the ground in excellent
condition to give the crop a good start.
Drouth and hot north winds in Cali
fornia have done immense damage to
the wheat crop Of that section.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

The National Secretary Of the
Woman's Relief Corps issues circular
to the local corps urging them to raise
funds by entertainments or by solicit
ing donations to be applied to the
demands Of the war, for hospital
nurses, or for the support OF depend.
eut families Of volunteers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

Some Of these spread eagle news
papers that manufacture news out of
whole cloth"-or paper-haYe assert
ed that the railway corporations
refused to transport soldiers at less
than the regular passenger rates.
The fact is that the railways are
carrying soldiers for less than half,
and. in most cases, one third rates
1t is generally only three quarters Of
q cent a mile.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
ut IS the Best on Earth.

That is what Edwards & Parker,
merchants of Plains, Ca, say of
Cham berlain' Pain Balm, for rheu-
matism, lame back. deep seated and
muscular pains. Sold by r. s. Free
man, druggist.
HOUSE FOR RENT. Inquire of W
A. Knapp.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

The weather on Memorial Day was
propitious for out door opportunities
sunny but cool. There were very
many people here from out Of town,
the places of business we're closed and
there was subdued air in the de-
meanor Of the people in harmony with
the object Of the dav.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

Rev. J. w. Frizzell d. D. Of the
First Congregational church. Eau
Claire, will preach here next Sunday
morning and evening in exchange
with Rev G. H. Mcintosh. DR..
Frizzell will also preach at Kinnic-
kinnic at 2:3O 2. NJ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

The date set for the Normal School
Art Fund entertainment is. June II,
the program will be Gymnastic and
musical Tickets will be on sale at
G. r. Taggart & Co 5 drug store Mon
day June 6. Admission 25 cts Re
served seats IS cts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
Enr Sale

The following list Of personal pro-
perty is offered for sale at prices stat
ed. Apply to w. Fl. Putnam. Hud-
son, Wis, or at this office, or to j. G..
Foster at Foster farm,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

For SALE.-A horse, buggy,
harness, fur and lap robes. VIII be
sold cheap if taken at once.
HANSON. the JeWeler,
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Trinity Church.

1870, "The Father Revealed in
Christ" In the evening Mr.. Cuth-
bert will give an address on Glad
stone-the Champion of the oppres-
sed; the Statesman; the Religious
Man" Time, 1880 Wednesday eve
ming, Litany and address at 7:30.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02

\ letter received to-day from Harry
Currier from Camp Richmond, CAL,
says We are having lots of sympathy
but very little encouragement. At
present the sympathy is wasted. We
are simply having the best time of our
lives, We expect to leave here in
about a week"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
State 3lormal Sfhool,
RIVER FALLS, WIS.
FOURTH TERM OPENS
MONDAY, APRIL. 10, 1898.
N0ItTIIEfC nj

This school oilers special advantages to those
who desire to prepare to teach. -Four Courses
Of Study are offered:
J. An English Course Of Four Years
2. Latin Tor GermanJ Course Of Four Years
.. An Elementary Course of Two FEARS.
T. one Year Professional Course.
Tuition free to those whose quaHncations
entitle them to admission to either Of these
courses Tuition in Preparatory classes 60 cents
week; Grammar grades 30 cents week;
intermediate grades 20 cents a " eek; Primary
grades Is cents week.
Attention Of parents is invited to the thor
ough and excellent training afforded by the
Model Department
For Catalogue containing Information az to
courses Of study, terms Of admission, expenses,
etc, applyto
W d. PARKER. President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-06-02
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.
Three members Of Stephen Starin's
family have tile measles.
The net proceeds Of the last Benefit
Entertainment amounted to s40.55.
Mrs. F. NJ. Farnsworth has purchas-
cd the house south of John Barrett's.
A tunnel at Schemnitz, Hungary
is the longest in the world, 1927 miles.
And this is June, the glory and
exnberance Of the year. The world is
beautiful.
Frank Barnes of the town Of River
Falls is serving on the monitor
Wyandotte.
Now if old Solus viii give us some
hot weather vegetation will get there
numerously
Frank Weydt has applied to the
government fora position as musician
in the army.
The High School Alumni hold their
annual banquet at Opera Hall to-
morrow evening.
Prof Wilson 5 address on Memorial
day is highly commended for its
timely sentiments.
The Children's Day services at the
Congregational church will not be
held this year until July.
a W. Lund has purchased of the
David Burnett estate the lot on the
corner Of Walnut and Fourth streets.
An Uncle Toms Cabin show was
here last week. There hadn't been
one here before for a month or more
The business men Of Ellsworth
clipped in" and raised $3.50 to as
sist in making preparations for the
| Reunion there.
The Methodist church would not
hold all the people who sought en-.
trance Sunday on the occasion d
| Memorial sermon.
Our townsman Mr.. John J. Telling!
has become a grandparent. A daught.
er was born to his son J L. in Mime
apolis on the 26th ult.
The mothers meeting Of the SoutI
Fork district will be held Friday to
morrow at 2:30 p NJ. at Mrs. Frank
Bairds, instead Of Mrs. VIM. Lowell.
as announced
a book Of beautiful pictures Of
Scenes in the Land Of Christ has beer
issued BY the Chicago 4 Eastern Hi
nois r. r. 1t is issued in Is parts
the whole for 50 cents.
The blockade Of Manila has caused
an advance in Manila hemp one Of
the principal products Of export from
the Philippines. Binding Irvine i,
likely TO be higher in consequence.
The total enrolment in the Nor.
nal school this year is 45l. In the
Normal Department there are 1853, in
the Model Department lS8, Of which
number 73 are in the kindergarten.
On Sunday the 18th, Children's
Day exercises will be held at Kinnic-
kinnic at 100 p. NJ. sharp and at
South Fork at $3.50 P. N. Rey. c. II.
MCINTOSH VIII assist at DOUn places.
Rev. Balch delivered an able and
eloquent address at the NJ. E. church
Sunday to great concoursc Of people
including the members Of the G. A.
R.. tile w r. c., and the sons of
veterans
The ladies Of Trinity Guild will hold
another cake sale Saturday, June 4, in
Rurhyte's store. This is good
chance to supply yourself with good
homemade food and to patronize a
good cause.
A white frost Sunday night caused
people to fear for the garden, straw
berries and apple blossoms. Damp
ness from recent rains and a heavy
dew prevented any serious damage
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FoR SALE.-A young COW. Inquire
Of Mrs. George Pratt.