River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1898-09-22

farm on the county line road east
from town.
Mrs. Kramer Of this city has large
exhibit Of fancy work and curios at
the Pierce Co. Fair.
A new line Of felts for early fall
wear at the River Falls Millinery
Emporium, east side of Main street.
Rose Thomas Of Kinnickinnic was
married yesterday to William Forbes
Of Bisbee, y. D. Rev. Father Durcn
officiating
Harry Currier Of this place, mem
Der Of the 18th Minnesota, is reported
70 be seriously sick with typhoid fever
at Manila.
Turn out to the Park "bee" next
Thursday Bring such tools as are
needed in trimming trees, and vehicles
t. haul of limbs
The additional members Of the
Waldorf Co arrived yesterday and
are in readiness for Romeo and Juliet
On Monday night.
There will be a meeting Of the
Board Of Park Commissioners at the
office Of the City Clerk next Saturday
evening at o'clock
The supreme court has decided that
a candidate cannot appear on the
| official ballot but once. This decision
practically knocks out fusion.
! The Rush River Creamery was a.
wardcd first premium for its manu-
facture at the Mimi, State Fair.
Grasley and Haugen, proprietors.
River Falls will have the honor Of
being the first to witness the elabor-
ate costumes for Romeo and Juliet
that have Just been finished for the
new season.
The Glenwood Tribune has been
purchased by S. A. Houston of White
water William Lonner will be the
editor, commencing the issue Of this
date-22nd Of September.
A raft Of piles 600 feet long, 50 feet
wide and Is feet deep was recently
toWed from 70 miles above the mouth
Of the Columbia River to San Fran
cisco-700 miles. 1t contained 5000
900 feet board measure.
Tie prices for Romeo and Juliet at
the Opera House next Monday, when
Janet Waldorf will be seen as Juliet.
are 30 and 81 cents. Reserved seats
are now on sale at Taggart's Drug
store.
Rev G, II. Mcintosh will preach at
the Congregational church next Sun
day Subjects. l0;30 4. n, The
Three Double Books in the Old Tesla
ment." 7:30 r NJ, Arrows Of Con
quest Special review exercises will
he held in the Sunday School at noon.
| NIr. Mcintosh will preach at South
Fork at 3;3oP ~
The Pierce County Fair is on and
promises to eclipse any Of previous
dates, Thecntriesin all departments
are numerous and the displays excep-
t.onauy fine. The weather this MORN
ing is cool and promises we'll. The
track is in fine condition for the races,
aud many very fast animals are on
the ground to contest in the speed
trials Bali game tomorrow at 1915.
Tt is with genuine regret that River
Falls takes leave Of the Janet Wal
dorf Co. They leave for their western
tour ON Tuesday morning after the
presentation Of Romeo and Juliet.
This Will be our last opportunity to
say goodbye to Miss Waldorf and her
companions They will have given US
three intellectual treats that will in
all probability never again be equaled
in River Falls unless they pay us
another summer visit.
From the weekly crop bulletin for
Wisconsin, published by the Y. s.
department Of Agriculture, we gather
4 variety Of crop conditions. Reports
come from % counties in all sections
of the state. In some counties corn
and potatoes are big crop, in others
one or the other and in some instances
both are reported as light crop. In
some sections the frost of the 9th inst.
damaged potatoes, corn, cranberries
and buckwheat. In other counties
the frost did little damage. Rye and
winter wheat has been sown in some
parts but the ground is too dry for
the termination of seed.
Rev. W NJ. Balch has been assigned
to the pastoral charge Of the Bowman
NJ. +. Church Of st. Louis, Missouri.
This is an influential church with a
membership Of about go, comprising
a large number of prominent people,
among whom is Judge Bland of the
State Supreme Court. brother of the
free silver advocate Of Missouri. This
appointment is fitting recognition
of the ability Of this talented young
preacher. Mr.. Balch has accomplish
ed a great work for the Methodist
people and for the city in the addi-
tional strength and influence the
Methodist society has developed dur
ing his three years Of enterprising en-
cumbancy Of the pastorate. The
beautiful church building erected IN
der his untiring efforts is proof Of
his successful labors. We regret to
lose Mr.. and Mrs. Balch from the So
cial and religious activities Of the
city
The reception rendered to the
Board al Regents of Normal Schools
by the citizens at the new Normal
building on the evening Of dedication
of tile building was attended by Re-
gents McDiu Of Stevens Point. Jen
kins Of Plattevelle, Lord Of River
Falls, the State Superintendent, aud
Secretary lockwood Of Madison and
ay many citizens, students and the
mem ers Of the faculty President
Erier received at the gymnasium door,
with Mrs Brier Mr. and Mrs W. d.