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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

1t was little Dick, and Archie with his
arms full of red berries.
"Oh, where have you been?" said his
mother, as he ran to meet her.
i went to the woods for some ber-
ries and my coat caught in a branch
and l could not get it away. If it had
not been for Ellen I might have been
hanging there yet
How can l ever thank your" said
Archies mother, turning to Ellen.
I saw him go into the wood" re-
piled Ellen, after he put this beauti-
full sleigh on our doorstep for Dick.
Then, when heard he was lost, l fol-
lowed and looked for him. l would
have searched all night. / never can
do enough for him. He is the dear
est, best little fellow in the world"
and, turning, she hurried away.
The next morning when Archie
rushed into the room where the Christ
mas tree stood loaded down with gifts.
he found beneath it an express wagon,
and on the wagon was a beautiful red
and green sleigh, exactly like the one
he had given to Dick.
Well, Archie was very happy that
day, but he often thought of Ellen
and poor little Dick, and when the
odor Of roasted turkey and mince pies
crept through the house he wondered
If they would have any Christmas din
ner.
He asked his mother about it as she
was brushing his hair. She only kiss
ed him for reply, but in the dining
room, where all the family from far
and near were assembled around the
table heaped with all manner of good
things, she said:
Archie, come here and welcome
your guests" and he found himself
seated between pretty young girl
dressed in white and a very small boy
in new suit Of clothes. 1t was Ellen
and her brother Dick
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
Taking sides.

"a woman always seems to take
sides against her own SEX" remarked
the man who affects great wisdom.
Yes" answered Mr.. Meekton. Its
invariably the case. 1 was reading an
article of a man who beat his wife.
aloud to Henrietta, this morning. She
said it was the womans own fault;
that she ought to have known how to
train her husband better. Washing
ton Star.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
PATENTS.
List of Patents Issued Last Week to
Northwestern InXentOrs.

AIBI OF FNIehIS ISSueU LHst Week 10
Northwestern Inventors.
Carl Carlson, Minneapolis, Mimi,
steam-feed device for log carriages;
James w. Dawson, Minneapolis, Mimi,
pocket ratchet brace for screw drivers,
etc.; Louie Ender, Litchfield, Mimi,
weather strip; John Englund, Mime
apolis, Mimi, music rack; Thomas r.
Gleason, Duluth, Mimi, ball cock;
Nicholas Hayden and G. F. G. Wurst,
st. Paul, Mimi, stocking; Kistel Osel,
st. Paul, Mimi, door hanger; William
Porten, st. Paul, Mimi, staging horse;
Otto G. Sanger, Blue Earth, Mimi, end
gate.
AIerwin, Lothrop Johnson, Patent Attor.
neys, $40 Pioneer Press Building ST. Paul.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
Wheat
Wheat
Wheat
gs'SSlsS1 |
'Sesl2Sa2|5a

Nothing but wheat as far as the eye
could reach on either side: what you might
call sea of wheat" was what lecturer
speaking of Western Canada said while re-
ferring to that country. For particulars
as to routes, railway fares, ETC., apply
to CANADIAN GOVERNMENT AGENT,
Department Interior, Ottawa, Canada, or
residents of Minnesota address Ben Davies,
l54 East Third St., st. Paul, and residents
OF Wisconsin address T. o. Currie, Stevens
Point, Wis.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
.,orld,s supply of Wheat.

the tn%Iish expert claims that the
IN En- ar7oducing soil of the world is
rheal 20 - the strain that will be put
uneQua Even now, when the food
upon - annie. thousands die because
suppl, ;sordpred stomachs fail to digest
tIel[ ,' u-I tbpv take. Hostetters Stom-
t5e I n;t+ors strengthen and tone up the
aei l, p and digestive organs.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
How,s Thisl

We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
case Of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY s. CO., Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last IS years and believe him
perfectly honorable in all business transactions
and financially able to carry out any obllga-
lions made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists Toledo,
o.; Walding, Kinnan g. Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. Testimonials sent free. Price
CSC per bottle. Sold by all druggists
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
"simiIa Sfmi1fbus."

Down in Texas the other day girl
ate the heads off of 212 matches in an
attempt to commit suicide because of
too much friction in parlor match
she has been working ON all summer.
Chicago Times Herald.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

entity, but they were all marked ore
dollar and half, and 1 have only
twenty five cent pieces in my bank
Bring me the bank" said his moth
er opening her pocketbook.
IN another moment Archie stood be-
lore his mother rafting the coins in
the small tin box.
II | give you ten more five-cent
pieces" said his mother, smiling, "how
much will you have then?"
One hundred and fifty cents" cried
Archle, laughing aloud. May l go and
BUY the sleigh now?"
Yes said his mother, "but l want
some OF those lovely red berries l saw
IN the wood yesterday. They would
look so nice among the evergreens.
And besides, grandma and your aunts
love them so.''
III bring you a lot" said Archie.
In a few moments he was running
down the road toward Mr.. Dunkirk's
store.
AS he passed a tiny cottage on the
way very small boy pushed open the
window and shouted:
Santa Claus is going to bring me
sleigh tonight"
How do you know, Dick?" asked
Archie.
ELLEN told me So" said Dick.
Archie had never seen the little fell
lows face look so bright and happy.
He knew that Dick lived alone with
his sister, who, though only 15 years
old, worked hard all day long in the
her brother. And as Archie walked
toward Mr. Dunkirk's store he thought
great deal of Dicks happy face.
Archie took long time choosing his
sleigh, SO when his selection was
made and he started off penniless but
happy, dragging a wonderful red and
green sleigh after him, it was almost
dark
AS he turned a corner suddenly he
ran against girl standing in the road.
It was Dicks sister, and she was cry
ing.
what is the matter?" asked Archie.
why don't you go homer"
II can't bear to see Dick prom
Used him a sleigh and I spoiled lot
of silk today and have been dismissed
from the works without my weeks
pay"
She gave one look at Archie's new
sleigh and hid her face on the fence
rail-
The tears were in Archie's eyes as
he went on his way. When he reach
ed the little cottage he stood still be-
hind a great bush outside Of the gate.
Little Dick was still peeping out. Ar
chic watched the eager face for several
moments, then, when the child left the
window, he stole solely through the
little garden and up the rickety steps.
Then, fastening the rope of his beauti-
full new sleigh to the door knob, he
gave three loud raps and ran away.
He heard Dick open the door and
shout:
"Oh! oh! oh! See what Santa
Claus has brought mel"
Suddenly Archie remembered the
berries he had promised to bring his
mother
1T is not dark yet" he said, "and |
know just where to find them" He
climbed the fence at the side of the
road and went toward thick clump
of trees.
1t was eight o'clock on Christmas
Eve and at Archie's house his mother
A 4
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
THE WORLDS IDEAL,

DR. Prices Cream Baking Powder combines all the
elements of ideal excellence. It is highest in eaven
ing power. It free from the least faint of ipurty
No trial be too exhaustive test too exacting
for its admirable qualities.
Cake and biscuit made with il retain their
moisture and extremely light, faky and fine
grained-not coarse and full of holes as when made
with alum baking powders. Alum baking powder
leaves bitter in the bread cake and food pre-
pared with it dries up quickly.
The severest tests were imposed at the Worlds
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

Phyllis-Are you sure you love me?
Corydon--I ought to be. / think l
have been in love often enough to rec
ognize the symptoms indianapolis
Journal
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

AS rule, the more a man has to say
about women the more he doesn't
really know about them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

1t is said that a burned child breads
the fire. Probably that's why the
newly-married man tries to avoid his
old fames-Chicago News.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

stood at the door looking white and
frightened. His father, with lam
tern in his hand, stood in the road.
Archie had not come home.
81 have been to Mr.. Dunkirks store"
said Archie's father. "He left before
dark. Now 1 will search the wood"
Some one shouted, Hello! hello!
hellop'
/! sThere he is now" cried Archie's
mother. ST am so glad!' and she ran
down the road toward the voice.
The first person they met was Ellen,
nulling a beautiful new red and green
Sleigh over the smooth snow, and on
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
CHRISTMAS CAROL.

Hark! those strains, SO sweetly falling
On that festal morn!
To our hearts are they recalling,
Christ, our King, was born.
He has come to give blessing
To the poor, the sad;
He has come with kind caressing,
Making children glad.
Chorus:
Hark! those strains 30 sweetly falling.
On that festal morn;
To our heart they are recalling,
Christ. our King, was born.
HE we to the lowly manger,
At the village inn;
Let us greet the wondrous stranger
Saving all from sin;
Let US bring a royal treasure,
Like the wise Of old;
Love sincere and without measure,
Better far than gold.
ChOruS.-Hark, etc.
What though wintry winds are blow
ing
Leaves from off the tree;
And no more the 1ocks are lowing,
On the upland lea;
Christ each little lamb is tending,
Folding it with care;
From the storms of life defending,
From its chilling air.
Chorus.-Hark, etc,
May those angels, at the dawning,
Singing in the sky,
Ever with a kindly warning
Bid the tempter fly.
When no more on earth is given
Joy like this today,
May such messengers Of heaven
Bear our souls away.
Chorus.-Hark, etc.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

When a young man is sowing his
wild oats he always hopes that some
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

FITS PermanentlyCured MOI FITS nervousness otter
first day of DIR. Klne's Great Nerve Restorer
Send for FREE $500 trial bottle and treatise
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
JOY and Expense.

"Uncle Theodore, what is the Christ
mas spirit?"
ct is that genial joy you feel when
you discover that you have money
enough to go round"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

.noct for old age depends a
Our re 81 on whether it be applied to
Geat ue' d women or boarding house
pen an
nultry -
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

DIR. Seth Arnold's Cough Killer
Is an excellent remedy for children. Mrs. VIM. NJ
Frogue Columbus, Kan. 25c. a bottle.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been q
family medicine with us since 1851. r.
Madison, 24O9 42d Ave, Chicago, Ill.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

Mrs WinsIow's Soothing Syrup.
For children teething, softens the gums, reduces in
ammation alays pain, cures wind collie. 25c bottle
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

The average woman has more listen
ing than speaking acquaintance.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative Bromo Quinire Ia bets. All
druggists refund the money II it fails to cure.
25c. The genuine has L. B O. on each tablet.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
A Phenomenon.

pace
The small boy Is peach;
His stomach is the resting place
OF everything in reach.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20

The man who loses money in a cock
fight is sure to remember the main.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
Fair where DR. Prices Cream Baking Powder ec1ipsed
ali competitors After full examination and competi
ion it secured the highest honors and special gold
medal. These awards stamp it as

"rHE FOREMOST BAKING POWDER lM ALL THE WORLD"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-12-20
PLAYING SANTA CHATS

OTHER, will Santa
Claus bring me a
sleigh tomorrow? l
would rather have
a sleigh than any
thing else in the
world.
when I passed
Mr.. Dunkirk's store
last night it was
full of sleighG, .
said Archie pres
The Opelousas courier., 1898-10-15
NO.. )
AN ORDINANCE.

For Electrician and manager of electric
light and waterworks plant. Establishing
rules for the operation and management or mo
electric light and wnterworks pl;tnt ct the
Town of Opeiousas, La.
Sec. There shall be a manager oi the tI'r
tric hight and waterwork plant to hr elected
by the Board of Aldermen and who shall stlN"
for one year from date OF election. but VIII"
may he removed by the Board Of Aldermen AT
any time for cause
See 3 The manager shall take charge of the
ressary wiring and tapping for the town,
whether for public or private use.
See g. The manager shall employ hy amt
with the consent of the Board of Aldermen
aIch employees as may be necessary to operate
the plnnt and which for tho present shall con
Sst OF one fireman and trimmer. ana or surh
other help as may for tho present hn necessary
to expedite tEO laying of water pipes and
placing of electric wiring. providing that ihe
last extra help shall in nll eases he previously
approved hy the mayor.
See /. All supplies necessary I" the success
full operation Of the plant, to he ordered hy
the manager with the approval al the mayor
and all orders to be reported TO tho Board OF
A lderinpn ut It's regular meetings.
See s. The manager shall each month make
u full report to the Board "f Aldermen II.
writing giving number of lights. private aud
public furnished during the month."f all water
furnished. supplies consumed ana WORK erected
and all other necessary reports aH IL uHiaiS
made by first clase plants.
Sec 6. The manager shall receive inr ms
faithful services II salary Of seventy five tSl5 o")
dollars per month. Carried.
s. l.. nEBRAkD, Mayor.
TUOS H. LEWIS, Clerk
The Opelousas courier., 1898-10-15

John Henry Mccormick, eldest
son of John Mccormick, the late
lamented editor and proprietor of
this paper, and Mary Celina David,
died at the family residence in
this city last Thursday nigh at
$3.50 O'Clock, aged 36 years. Bud
die, as he was familarly called,
was we'll known in this city, also,
in Houston, Texas, where he re-
sided about ten years. The fu-
neral services were conducted by
Rev. Father Van de Ven in the
Catholic church, yesterday. and at
five o'clock his remains were con-
signed to a tomb in the Catholic
cemetary to await judgement day.
Peace to his ashes.
Lake Charles Commercial, Oct.
1st. 1898.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-10-15

charge Of the objects specified and
arrange for a public meeting to ar
range detinate plans. TIP chair
man was given more time t1e'nake
up the personnel of this committee.
A vote OF thanks was rendered
Mr.. Lewis for his able presentment
Of this public enterprise.
The following is the committee
appointed by Mr.. Lewis in accord
ance with the above resolution:
Miron Abbott, Chairman; j. L.
Shoemaker, II. Barousse, B. b..
Clarke, w. w. Duson, p. S. Lo-
veil, c. l.. Crippcn, p. j. Chap
puis, w. E. Lawson, j. +. Nor
ris, P. S. Pugh, T. j. Toler, j. 7.
Barrett, j. Frankcl, J. K. Daigle,
l.. S. Scott, w. +. Ellis, j. F..
Mattel, O. D. Marks. J, A. Saba
tier, F. R. Martin, J. G. Medlen-
ka, F. Baroussc, B. E. Black.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-10-15

Mr.. T. L. Scott veteran of
the Mexican and Civil wars died
at his home near Bayou Chicot on
the evening of the 18th inst. after
a long illness, aged 20 years. He
leaves a large circle Of relatives
and friends to mourn his demise.
We also learn that VIM. Car
penter, another old resident of
Bayou Chicot, and Confederate
Veteran, died on the 18th inst.
Deceased was resident of the
9Th ward and formerly a member
of Capt. Sam'l Haas company.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-10-15


Since our last report the District
Court has disposed Of the follow
ing cases:
Carlos Thomas, tried for MUIR
der, convicted of manslaughter.
Joseph Ely, convicted of petty
larceny.
Lindsey Thomas, convicted of
petty larceny.
VIM. Beckman. acquitted of
grand larceny.
ROsenna Jones, convicted OF
petty larceny.
Criminal Court will continue all
OF next week, after which Judge
Dupre will devote his attention to
civil business.
This civil term will not amount
g much; the civil docket is very
hight; an attorney informs
ns that there is, practically, few
slf any, litigated cases on the dock
ot This scarcity Of litigation il
the best evidence of the extremely
asrd times now prevailing.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-10-15
AN oRDINAN NCE

BY Mr.. Estorgc- Resolved, That from and
after Oct. lst 1893, ALI dry stock be prevented
from roaming at large within tho corporate
limits of the town IF O1cosnH any dry stock
found roaming at large from and after this
date, shall be taken up by the town constabr
and the owner Of said stock h" fined the sum
of 81 SO and costs. Carried,
Resolved, That from and after tha date IT
shall lie considered IL nuisance for any person
or persons to feed or keep horned stock IN II
quantity OF rs or more for inarketinS shipping
any other purposes within the corporate
limits of the town of Opelo,ls,iS.
BE it further resolved. That any person or
persons violating this ordinance shall he fined
$25 ard costs for the first offence an,i Sluh and
costs for the second offence said tine aud costs
to be collected by the Mayor In the SAINT man
ner that other fines and costs are collected
Carried.
S. l.. IiEBRAED,
Mayor
The Opelousas courier., 1898-10-15
Proceedings of the Board Of Health
of the Town 0f OpelOnsas.
Opelousas, La, October 6, 1898

Opeousas, La, October 6, 1898
At a meeting of the Board Of Aldermen OF the
Town of OpelOusas a local board OF Health was
elected to be composed of Doctor VIM Thomp.
son, Dr. b. A. Littell and DR.. James O. Ray, and
Messrs j. X. SandOz and j. ]. Pcrrodin.
In compliance with a special order issued ny
State Board of Health the organization or TINS
Board was accomplished to-day instead OF next
Tuesday as prescribed by law, all the appontees
having been duly commissioned and sworn ex-
cept DR.. Vim. Thompson who refused to act as
a member of said local board
Dr. B. A. Llttell was elected President pro
tenn and j. j. Perrodin Secretary pro tenn; sub
sequently the election of these officers was
made permant mt by acclamation.
The secretary OF this Board was instructed to
notify the Board of Aldermen OF the refusal OF
DR.. VIM Thompson to accept the appointment
az a member OF this Board, so that the proper
steps may be taken to fill tho vacancy.
DR.. 3. A. Littell communicated the authentic
information received to-day Of tho ey istence OF
yellow fever in Alexandria, La,
The Board unanimously declared It's purpose
to cooperate with the State Board of Health
and MAINTAIN strict sanitary measures:
The regular meetings of the Board will be
held on the first Monday OF every month at 7:30.
The Board adjourned subject to call.
Il. A. LITTFLL, M. D. President
j. j. PKRRODIN, Secretary.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-10-15

The fire insurance compact is
broken in this section of the State
and a sharp competition exists be-
tween the local agencies. 1nsur-
ance is being written at cut rates
and for brief period at least the
victims Of monopoly will get ben
eft of the disagreement. 1t is
only a question Of time, however,
when the cohesive power of plum
der will again weld the combine
and all losses will he rec6uped
with interest.-New Iberia Enter
prise.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-10-15
A Good Suggestion.
Editor COURIER:

LulCOI SOURlER.
Everybody admires the beauti-
full grove of oak trees which
adorns the Catholic churchyard.
Everybody shonld desire to see
the spacious grouHds which sur
round our High School building
similarly adorned. The School
Board, at Il recent meeting, with
commendable public spirit, au-
thorized the expenditure of $500
towards the establishment of
these grounds, said sum to be dis
bursed under the supervision of
the president and the members
who reside here. These gentle
men have cheerfully y accepted the
trust and hope to be able, with
this small appropriation, to re-
place the trees which have died
and plant few others in various
parts of the grounds. But their
ambition goes further than that.
They would like to dot these
grounds with flowers and shrubs
and vases (and statues) and
small ornamental trees; and to do
this they must perforce depend
upon the assistance of the public
spirited people of the town and
neighborhood. Will you not lend
your powerful aid to their laud-
able undertaking? Dilate- upon
the elevating and refining in
fluence of flowers, of beautiful
and artistic surroundings? Re-
mind your readers Of the benefits
every child would derive from
such surroundings-even those
who have tasteful and beautiful
homes? Do this, and when the
goal is reached you will have add
ed another to the long list of the
CoUR1ER's worthy achievements.
ARGUS.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-10-15
UP to Date.

We have recently added, and will
continue to keep supplied with now and
improved type and printing material,
cards, paper, envelopes, etc, and can
promptly execute any job printing re-
Uuired at the lowest prices.
Give us q call when you want AN Y
THING in the JOB PRINTING line.
We can give you the best at the lo'cest
prices, and if you will call and see SAM
Piles and get prices you will be con-
vinced of that fact.
The Opelousas courier., 1898-10-15
Quarantine, Etc.

The following resolutions were
adopted by the Board of Health
of Opelousas on the 7th:
1st. That this Board adopt the
Atlanta System of quarantine.
I'd. That a fine of $25.OO be
imposed on the owner or driver of
any public or private vehicle con-
veying a passenger Or passengers
into the Town of Opelousas un-
less they hold proper health GER
tifcates; in default Of payment
of said fine, imprisonment for ten
days, after detention and disin-
fection.
Sd. That any person or persons
entering the Town of Opelousas
without holding proper health
certificates shall be fined $25.0O,
and in default Of payment of said
fine shall be liable, after deten-
ton and disinfection, to imprison-
ment for ten days.
4th That any person or persons
circulating false rumors about
cases of infectious or contagious
diseases or suspicious cases Of
same. shall be fined $1,000, and
in default of payment of said fine
shall be liable to Imprisonment
for ten days.
5th. That,,every physician be and
is hereby required to report to the
Health Officer of this Town any
case or suspicious case of infect
ious or contagious desease which
may come under his observation :;
in the event of his failure to do
so, a fine of $1,000 or imprison-
ment for ten days shall be impos-
ed upon him.
9th. That strict quarantine Is
hereby established against any
district infected with yellow fever.
The above ordinances to take
effect Immediately upon promul-
CATION thereof.
B. A. LITTELL, NJ. D.,
j. j. PERRoDIN, Pres
Sect'y.