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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

All singers of the city and Vi
entity will, please, meet for re-
hearsal for the "Grand Free Tenn
perance Concert" at 1870 P. NJ.
Friday, Apr. Is, at Father
Duren' All singers invited.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12
70 tbe Farmers of Pierce and st. CrOix
Counties.

VI. G. Johnson is buying cattle
sheep and hogs and will pay the
h,ohest market price for same.
Call ON or leave orders at John
oon & Eiertson's hardware store.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Mrs. J. Deans has returned
from her visit to her sons IL
Kinnickinnic.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

There will be a special meeting
Of the Rebekah Lodge in the north
Oddfellow's Hall. Wednesday
evening April 13 at 7:30. All
members are requested to be pre-
sent. The Degree Staff will have
a drill after the meeting.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Call for Red Snapper Cigar.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Mrs. E. F. White was pleasant
ly surprised Friday afternoon by
about twenty lone of her lady
friends arriving at her home. A
dainty supper was served which
was appreciated. A very pleasant
afternoon was spent.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

A trial of Kent's Axle Grease
and Harness Dressing will con-
vince you that there is none
better. For sale at Klein's.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Mrs. Lowry was called to St.
Paul last week by the sickness Of
her daughter.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Mrs. S. G.. Roberts visited
part of last week in the Healy
home IN South Fork.
Oracle and Eta Hanson enter
tanned thirteen of their little
friends Friday afternoon.
Mrs. DR.. Parker and Emma Jen-
son went to the cities Saturday to
spend Easter with friends.
Hudson went license by heavy
vote, Mr.. Bashford was reelected
Mayor without opposition.
Mrs. DIR. Golden of Minneapolis
formerly resident of our city is a
guest of Mrs. F. M. Uhich.
If you want an honest wheel at
an honest price buy Crescent
Bicycle at A. P. Forsyth s.
[ have just received such mater
ial necessary to make eve-sponts
and all kinds of tin works.
KENsITH.
The Battalian Band gave the
public free entertainment Thurs
day and Saturday afternoons on
Main Street.
The Sweeperette is not a toy
but the best Carpet Sweeper on
the market. o. W. Newcomb &
Co. has them.
Get our prices on paints, oils
and varnishes before painting
your house. Barnard & Clough,
cash Druggists.
Miss Verna Chaplin has been
engaged to teach the Randall
school in place Of Miss Gertie
Andrus who resigned.
A trial of Kent's Axle Grease
and Harness Dressing will con-
vince you that there is none
better. For sale at Klein s.
Don't forget that one Of those
sweeperetts saves your wife as we'll
AS the carpet a great deal of wear.
@. w. Newcomb.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Mrs. DIR. Parker and Emma Jen-
son went to the cities Saturday to
spend Easter with friends.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Oracle and Eta Hanson enter
tanned thirteen of their little
friends Friday afternoon.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Miss Lavinia Jones is visiting
her parents in Minnesota for +;
few weeks.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Mr.. Need Of Minneapolis is the
guest Of his sister Mrs. Eugene
Van Voorhis.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Miss Marguerite Foley is spend
ing her vacation with her sister
in Herbert.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Before you paper your house gel
Barnard & Ciough's prices on
wall paper.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Hudson went license by heavy
vote, Mr.. Bashford was reelected
Mayor without opposition.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Roe Walters of Ellsworth was seen
on our streets Thursday.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

If you want an honest wheel at
an honest price buy Crescent
Bicycle at A. P. Forsyth s.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12
Locals.

Judge Chas. Smith of Superior was
in town Thursday.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Mrs. DIR. Golden of Minneapolis
formerly a resident Of our city is a
guest of Mrs. F. M. Urich.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

A dime social will be given to
night by the 6. A. R. in theil
hall.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

The Sweeperette is not a toy
but the best Carpet Sweeper on
the market. O. w. Newcomb &
Co. has them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

The easiest running and most
durable wheel III town, the
ANDRAE.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Miss Verna Chaplin has been
engaged to teach the Randall
school in place Of Miss Gertie
Andrus who resigned.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

For a frst-class HAIR cut o
shave go to Smith $ barber shop
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Mrs. S. G.. Roberts visited a
part of last week in the Healy
home IN South Fork.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Messrs. Wagner and Wicks of West
Superior are in town.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

| have just received such mater
ial necessary to make eve-spouts
and all kinds of tin works.
KENsITH.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

The Battalian Band gave the
public a free entertainment Thurs
day and Saturday afternoons on
Main Street.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

A large stock of China and ia
pan mating at Newcomb & Cos.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-04-12

Get our prices on paints, oils
and varnishes before painting
your house. Barnard & Clough,
cash Druggists.
The herald., 1898-06-26
MATING FOR WALLS
Unique Substitute for Paper Having a
Temporary Rage

Wallpaper is probably not doomed-it
would take something of a revolution in
house decoration ideas to bring that about
but it has rival in the affections of the peo-
pie who want something unique in the
rooms of their new houses. This rival Is
mating, especially Chinese 'mattings, and
the idea is to cover a wall from floor to
ceiling with them. Nothing of this sort
has ever been suggested by the decorators
before, though strips of mating have often
been used as friezes, and even as dados.
To cover every inch of the four walls of n
room with mating is distinct novelty In
the beautifying of rooms, however, and
where 1t has been tried it has been hailed
as great success.
A special grade and special designs of
mattings are, of course, used as the or
dinary varieties would present no attrac-
tiveness on a wall. In every case patterns
that show extremely large figures are the
thing. Diamonds and stars are in high IA
vor, and squares and blocks made to imi-
tate carpet designs have hardly less popu-
larity.
In all there are dozen or more new and
fresh patterns peculiarly adapted to mailing
upon walls. Red and white and green and
white are the colors that are used. The
blue and white mating has not come into
vogue yet for wall decoration.
These mattngs are laid on in strips across
the walls, not up and down. Special mat
tings must be used. Ordinary floor mat
tings will not do.-Cincinnati Commercial!
Tribune.
The herald., 1898-06-26

| built of blue cashmere, not pervenche blue
this time, but that deeper shade almost re-
| calling the old-fa shioned royal blue of many
years ago-not the hue which figures in the
draper's windows under that title nowadays.
The skirt, the lower portion of which was
cut-as is the mode just now-to simulate a
| flounce, was ornamented by row upon row
| of narrow black satin ribbon, set on in very
/! deep Vandyles. In fact, so deep that while
one point of the Vandykes was at the hem
of the skirt the other reached right up to
| the knees, where the flounce was set in un-
der a piping of black satin. The back of the
bodice, which was plain and tight-fitting,
| was also covered with Vandykes of the satin
| ribbon in a rather narrow width, and, need
less to say, in a much smaller pattern So,
too, were the broad revers, opening in front,
disclosing vest of pale blue forget-me-not
blue, embroidered with black sequins in
design of shamrock leaves. The sleeves were
plain and tight-ftting, with three deep
tucks where they were set in at the shoul-
der, and these, too were covered with ap-
plications of the black satin ribbon, in the
| narrower widths and a la Vandyke The
draped collar banda very high one in this
instance-was of tulle, in the same shade
as the vest 1t was finished on either side,
just under the ears, by rather large bow of
its own material. The lining throughout
was of black glace silk, and in place of the
ordinary single foot frill were some eight or
ten small flounces of the glace silk acocr-
dion pleated. Again say, "costly simplic-
ity." The hat worn was of pale blue straw
trimmed with cornflowers and black se-
quined wings. the crown being composed of
pale blue chiffon draped with some very
fine black lace and the cache-peigne of corn
| flowers and thistle heads.
The herald., 1898-06-26
LACE AND CHIFFON

The sleeves of the latest gowns are
tucked. The result is charming and has
the desired effect-that of making the wear
er's arm look twice the size 1t really is.
Round the neck of this gown, which have
already mentioned, is worn a huge bow at
the back of the neck and diamond slide In
front. / take this as indicating that the
tulle bows, which up to now have been re-
served, almost exclusively, for evening
wear, are about to make their appearance
in the daytime, although, of course, they
are treble the size of those worn with
gown also claimed Paris as it's birthplace.
II was of black and white satin straw
with perfectly straight brim, which, at
the back, turned up sharply beneath huge
cache -peigne of cerise roses. In 'front.' two
black ostrich feathers, very loosely curled
were set either way, so that their tips just
dropped over the brim. big rosette of
black accordion pleated glace silk, with a
little diamond buckle by way of a heart,
kept them in place. At the back rose an
other tip, also fastened by similar rosette
and a pair of quils, composed of black Sc
quined lace A band of this lace surrounded
the crown, and the underbrim of the hat
was faced with lace matching that en-
ployed on the dress. The sunshade was of
the two shades of pervenche figuring In the
gown, and it was lined and trimmed with
chiffon and had a handle of cerse-hued
wood. l did not venture to ask the cost of
the confection, but / can form pretty ac-
curate guess. Still. commend the idea to
those of my readers who may be the fortu-
nate possessors of much lace which they
hardly know what to do with. Glace silk
and chiffon can be bought at tempting
cheapness, but only the rashest of imitators
would be foolish enough - essay such
gown or, rather to degrade 1t, with appli-
cations of inferior or so-called "cheap
lace"
Another, though rather more serviceable
gown from the same establishment was
The herald., 1898-06-26
The Secret of Successful Transplantin

my seedlings are a great disappoint-
ment,' said my neighbor. "Tel me your
secret, for yours all live"
mo secret" said I, "just little knack. 1
wait until a partly cloudy day, after they
are two or three inches high. The bed is
covered with soft soil. lift clump with
my trowel, and choose the most thrifty,
throwing the rest away. Some women try
to save every one, but would rather have
six perfect plants than fifty crowded to-
gether. Holes are made and the little plants
put in, at least foot apart. Then l bring
up the soil around, and pinch it, so as to
have a tighty-fitting blanket This is i'm
portant, for If the soil is loose, the sun gets
at the roots and the plant is done for. Then
[ take fine sprinkler and gently water,
and let them alone, very important rule,
for plants dislike too much fussing. Many
seedlings, like poppies, hate transplanting,
so thin them out by pulling up and throw
ing away many until 1 get them the right
distance apart. All ANNALS ought to be fed
generously, so I put a spoonful or two OF
bone dust along the lines, mixing 1t with
the soii."-Vicks Gazette.
The herald., 1898-06-26

counter claim for repairs which had been
made on the premises.
"Who ordered the work done?' asked Mrs.
Keller.
whats that your business ?" asked Mrs
walton. Let Mrs. Barker attend to her
own fights"
This dumfounded Mrs. Keller for mo-
ment, and then she said: I'm Mrs. Bar
ker's attorney and you must answer my
questions"
"Must, eh? Well. I don't answer ques-
tions for no woman, attorney or no attor-
ney," was the reply you've got nothing
to do with it. That man over there point
ing to Judge Joline, who was convulsed with
laughter. as the honor in the case
Mrs. Keller insisted, the Judge ordered anG
Mrs. Walton's attorney coaxed in vain. The
verdict went against the witness and she
was ordered to move.
Courts are come to pretty pass when
women are to boss them" she said. as she
left court, followed by a hearty peal of
laughter from all resent.-Chicago Chron-
icle,
The herald., 1898-06-26
Mary Anderson and Mr.. Gladstone

There are several illusions to Mr.. Glad
stone in the "reminiscences of the beautiful
American actress, Mary Anderson, now
Nine. Navarro. For instance, Mr.. Gladstone,
then prime minister, living in Downing
street, told her prophetically that the paint
Ing of her portait by Mr.. G. w. Watts
would take u considerable time. WAITS"
he said, 'is one of the most captivating
conversationalists as we'll as one of the
most charming characters I know" Miss
Anderson adds that she found this praise
we'll deserved, and she confesses that she
was herself largely responsible for the por-
trait taking some five years in completion,
as Mr.. Watts was such an admirable talker
that she could never refrain from starting
him on some congenial subject.-London
Star.
The herald., 1898-06-26
An Injured woman,s Fortitude

Mrs. Margaret Boin, widow living at
2537 East Washington street, was run down
by a Pennsylvania train while walking on
the Union tracks between Delaware and
Alabama streets, about 7:45 o'clock last
night and injured so badly that she died
an hour later. She was knocked down and
both legs were crushed off above the knees.
The first person to reach her side found
her conscious, and perfectly rational. She
said she realized that she was fatally in
jured and as she had little property, she
wished to make will. A young man agreed
to take down her statement, and by the
light of switchman's lantern he wrote at
her dictation as she lay on the ground, suf-
fering untold agony. BY the time she had
stated what disposition she wished to make
of her property the city dispensary ambu-
lance had reached the spot and she was
taken to St. Vincent's hospital.-1ndlanapo
lis Sentinel,
The herald., 1898-06-26
SHE GRADUATES

A mass of fluffy, shimmering clothes,
A half-veiled eye, pose sedate,
A gown of white, "a cheek of rose
Behold! the sweet girl graduate.
And one-she may be wise; I'm sure
She's pretty; that is plain to see
Sits on the stage with look demure.
Fair Mabel is an s. g. g.
Her standing high? No doubt it's true.
In music, ert, she's something great;
She well can OUT and "parley vous,'
She knows about each potentate.
Hence the diploma she'll receive
Is fraught with honor. all aver:
And yet--and yeti do believe
Quite different marks I'd give to her.
Sc" excellent on gen'ral wiles;
On flirting she should have an "S''
Which means superior Her smiles
Are "a" angelic. nothing less.
On using eyes, an "F.< for fine
Past mistress in this study, she.
On figure, "D"-stands for divine
l say it with a big, round d.
On kissing-O We gods! that
Her favorite tutor might be styled!
1 cannot place her rank too high
So 'P," for perfect is quite mild!
IN. S." My Sweetheart, l should say
Is an appropriate degree.
Take heed! all records must give way
When Mabel Is an an S. g.g.
Edwin L. Sabin in Puck
The herald., 1898-06-26
MANAGING A BUILDING
A Woman UP Town Has the Entir'
Charge of One

The woman manager seems to be q de-
veloping feature of city life She is found in
all kinds of expected and unexpected places,
and she Is usually very successful and hap
py in her work. There Is one woman up
town who has the entire charge of busi-
ness building where there is theater to
rent, rooms to let for lectures and smaller
rooms which are engaged permanently.
She Is clever little woman, and there is
nothing about that building that she does
not hold in detail in the palm of her small
hand. She has carte blanche to do what
ever she pleases in caring for It, keeping it
clean, making all small repairs, receiving
and paying out the money, letting for few
evenings or many years. The proprietor
comes in usually once day to sign che cks
and she can lay before him any matter
that troubles her, but the answer to mos.
questions is: Use your own judgment"
There is considerable housekeeping to be
done In big building-more than most peo-
pie realize. There was the whole place to
put in order when she first went into it.
Even the cellar had to be cleaned out That
was quite task, costing considerable
money and when, after considerable calcu-
lation as to how many days it would take
to do 1t and at somuch day. she reduced
the cost of the first estimate some $40. she
felt that she was really accomplishing
something.
A knowledge of theatrical hardware was
one of the things she was obliged to learn,
for stage carpenter is a man she is obliged
to employ frequently, and she orders his
supplies. There is a regular staff of four
or five people whom she keeps constantly
engaged. Many of the lecture and class
rooms are engaged by some Of the best of
the womens organizations of the city who
patronize the building, for one reason be-
cause the members like to have dealings
with the woman manager. Every one, in
fact, likes to have dealings with her, and
they all, from the boy who comes to sell
busters to the man who makes. arrange
ment for some swell function, treat her
with the greatest respect and courtesy.
More than that, she has ben known to tell
her friends sometimes: '"rhey treat ME as
if knew something"
One of the first sights into business meth
DDS that the new manager had was when
the orchestra leader presented himself TO
her as possible incumbent for the position
of music dispenser in the theater If he
could only get the position, the manager
should get good percentage, and he made
life miserable for time by his persistency.
But the manager was not doing business in
that way. She might also be overwhelmed
with flowers and other luxures by certain
favors to certain dealers, but all these pleas
ures she foregoes.
1t is a varied business, taking in many
The herald., 1898-06-26
A Practical Young Woman Of France

There is a delightfully."- practical side to
French life, even in French romances. The
daughter of a French cheesemaker, famous
in his business, was in love. The man to
whom she had given her heart was all she
could desire, but not so with her papa. He
had different ideas for his daughter. He
absolutely refused to give his consent. but
that did not end matters The pretty daugh-
ter, after the manner of the independent
young women of today took matters into
her own hands. She married the man of her
choice, she came to America, and now she is
living in Jersey-and here is where the
practical side of the love affair comes in
she is making cheeses exactly like those de-
licious cheeses made by papa in France,
and she sells them with a genuine French
label-New York Times.
The herald., 1898-06-26
Spangled Tulle Puffs

Dainty puffs of spangled tule for the hair
add much TO the effect of evening coiffures.
Some of these are Of black or white, with
white aigrettes or ostrich tips, held at the
base by ornaments Of paste or colored crys-
tails. An odd ornament for fair hair is a
white and silver puff, from which springs
a feathery osprey, looking like fine seawed.
This osprey is held in place by an ornament
of emeralds and diamonds. A soft tuft Of
diamante tulle forms the base for white
osprey, set in the midst of purple velvet
pansies. An osprey of white, jeweled with
emerads spreads above a white lace but
terfly the wings of the latter adorned with
the green stones. Mercury wings in black
or white gauze, studded with diamonds, are
always smart and becoming.
The herald., 1898-06-26
A BARGAIN DAY INCIDENT

Eager yet patient the shoppers walt,
Three feet deep yhen the clock strikes s.
Close to the counter they take their stand,
Each purse clutched in a nervous hand.
Ranged along in weary line,
Six feet deep when the clock strikes Q.
Too determined to faint or finch
They gain their vantage ground inch by
inch.
Shoulder to shoulder, I see them again,
Twelve feet deep deep when the cocl
strikes 10.
Dropping, exhausted, but hopeful still,
Braced by the feminine shoppers will.
Why are they waiting. this martyr line?
over their heads swings a glaring sign.
This much / offer in their defense:
Bargain day special-Whisk brooks, cents
ELLA Randall Pearse in Brooklyn Life.
The herald., 1898-06-26
IN SUMMER TIMES GONE BY

Pitiful are our excuses when our steps from
old paths stray
"It was best" $50 led ambition" we are
always prone to say.
But at last, when worn and weary, and we
slacken in our pace,
We are prone to turn us Eastward, each
with wlstful, yearning face.
For a nameless pathos hovers Ger the re-
gion of No More,
AS the short st. Martins Summer hangs
about a lonely shore.
No exception to the yearning, to the past
my fancies fly
When my love and I were sweethearts in
the summer times gone by.
In the homely little parlor what to us was
cause for fears,
Since we lived each for the other-as we
thought, in those dear years?
All the world to us was bounded by the
wooded hills that far
Reached their pompadoured heads upward
as to kiss some tender star.
Then no serpent came to tempt us, and no
thought of flaming sword
That would guard us from our garden and
the ways that we adored;
And constant joy was in us in the hopes
that flashed up high,
When my love and I were sweethearts in
the summer times gone by.
Vain ambition, seeing treasure where some
mystic rainbow bends.
Tramples roses as the thistles growing
where his footsteps tends!
When we'd journey back we notice years
that, standing grim and gray,
Keep guard for aye and ever on the gates
of yesterday;
But in thought at least we pass them, and
wrong no heart. know.
If but now and then l dream of one knew
SO long ago
Trusting that today her bosom is as free
from sob and sigh
AS when she and were sweethearts in the
summer times gone by.
will T. Hale in Cincinnati Enquirer.