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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20
SUICIDE.
Charles Wetherby found hanging by the
Neck.

The people Of the town of Troy
were terribly shocked Saturday by
the news that Charles Wetherby,
aged sixty years, living On the
Hudson road, had committed SUI
eide. He was missed by his wife
Friday and when he did not return
for supper, the neighbors were
aroused and searching parties
f formed to discover his wherea-
bouts. All night the search was
kept up, and it was not until
early Saturday morning he was
found in his own barn hanging
by a rope fastened to a rafter.
The cause which actuated him to
commit the deed is thought to
have been a arrangement of the
mind caused by poor health. For
weeks past he had been moody
and seemed in a deep study, sit
ting for hours in silence out OF
which he was aroused only when
spoken to.
He was in comfortable circum-
stances having a farm of eighty
acres of land wit h comfortable
farm buildings and some five hun
dred dollars on interest. He also
drew pension Of twelve dollars
per month. The deepest sym
pathy is felt for his aged wife who
survives him.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

There has been generally ex-
pressed desire amongst the Nor
NAL students since their return to
witness a performance by Miss
Janet Waldorf and her Company.
Mrs. Currier has consented to give
River Falls one more presentation
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Romeo and Juliet. Everybody
knows the story-the love story
of all English speaking races
Few of us have seen it played and
fewer still will be our future OPP
portunities. The Normal stud
ents should turn out en- masse for
the performance on the 26th.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20
Died.

HARDY.-In Clifton, Sept, II,
1898, John L. Hardy, of Pende-
citis, aged 81 years.
Mr.. Hardy is well known here
having been the proprietor of a
bakery which he managed for
several years. He leaves young
wife. two children, a father and
mother and brother and sister to
mour his death; all of whom
have the sympathy of the entire
community in their sad bereave-
ment. Mr.. Hardy was bo.n III
Clifton where he has always re-
sided except the short time he
was in business here. The tuner
al was held at his home.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

The Normal School will be
formally dedicated today and re-
ception will be given tonight at
which the town people are cordial
ly invited.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Fred Muckenhausen who re-
turned from New York last week
sick with malarial fever is still
very low.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20
Reunion Of Co. A Of 18th Wis.

Co. A. 18th Wis, INIT. met in
the G.. A. R. Hall, River Falls,
Sept. 18th. Meeting called to|
order by Fl. Lang, Secretary,
the President being absent. A.
F. Ottman was made Chairman.
10 O'Clock A. M. Sept. 10Th
meeting was called to order by
Chairman. Prayer by H. Law,
after which letters were read from
Albert J. Barrett. Elgreen c.;
Pierce, Anthony Ohm. c. Z.
Meacham, Edgar Benton.
Roll call of Co. A.
Remarks and paper from John
McCalhem on the Atlanta Cam
paign.
Called to order at 2 o'clock un-
finished business. Edward Lev
ings was elected last year to write
up the Company history. His
health not being good he was re-
lieved from that duty.
Motion made and carried that
we meet at Ellsworth next year.
Moved that the time be set by the
officers.
Election resulted in electing A.
Fl. Ottman, President and Harvey
Law, Secretary and Treasurer.
Collection.
Remarks by John Corruthers,
John McCollum and H. Ian.
Boys present:
Fl. Law, Sec, A. F. Ottman,
John Corruthers, Edward Tub
man, Homer Levings, Edward
Levings, John Wells, James F.
Adams, Leonard Stiles, John
Shasby, D. w. Mclaughlin, E.
G. Farnsworth, Alva Beardsley,
John Rockstad, J. K. Hudson,
D. Bruner Hyatt, E. S. Lester,
John Hunter, q. C. Hemple, John
Whipple, John McCollum.
Ladies present:
Mrs. Hemple, Mrs. Law, Mrs.
Tnbman. Misses Ella and Julia
Hemple.
Resolutions by John McCol-
lum.
Resolved that this the Third
Reunion of the surviving members
of Co. A. 18th Wis.,, Vol. has
been an unqualified success.
That we, the members Of the
Company have here spent two OF
the pleasantest days of our lives !;
and that we are under obligations
to the members of the local Post
of G.. A. r. for the use of their
Hall, and to the citizens generally
for the kind reception accorded
us.
Resolved further that we will
each make special effort to at
tend the Reunion at Ellsworth.
And that the thanks of all
comrades are due to the comrades
who brought their wives and
daughters to grace with their
presence, our meeting; and that
all members be requested to bring
their wives and families to the flu
ture Reunions-to the end that
the friendships formed years ago
in the field and camp may be con-
tinued in the persons of our sons
and daughters.
Resolved that our thanks are
due to our President and Secre-
tary for their tireless. efforts to
make our meeting pleasant and
useful.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Melvin Johnson is buying all
kinds of stock, including sheep,
hogs, cattle, etc., and is paying
the highest market price for same.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Otis Johnston has just returned
from Shell Lake where he was
employed in remodeling the Sum-
NIT House, large hotel at the
above named place. While there
he put on several amateur produc-
tions which were spoken very
highly of by the local papers.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

VTTANTED-sEvERAL TRUSTWORTHY PR
w aOns in this state to manage our bust
ness in their own and nearby counties. II is
mainly office work conducted at home. Sal
arv straight $500 year and expenses-defi-
mite. bonihde, no more, no less salary
Monthly S75 References. Enclose self-ad-
dressed stamped envelope, Herbert E. Hess,
Prest., dept. NJ. Chicago.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Mrs. O. w. White is again con-
fined to her bed with lung trouble.
Her father, c. P. Churchill is also
quite Ill.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

We are laying in full supply of Fal
goods in the latest styles. Dry. G Gods,
Dress Goods, Woolens. Trimmings of all
kinds.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20
BRowN.-In Superior, Sept, Is,

BRowN.-In Superior, Sept, Is,
1898, Mrs. Brown, of Cancer.
The death of Mrs. Brown was
the cause of much mourning on
the part of her numerous relatives
and friends in this city and vicin-
ity. Her remains were shipped
here from Superior, where she had
been making her home with her
daughter, Saturday evening. The
funeral took place Sunday in the
Congregational church.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

The Latest Patterns in all wool goods,
Tailor made and warranted to fit. Call
and see them.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1898-09-20

Mrs. EImira Chapman is serious
ly i'll.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16
The Death OF Ethel N. BIish.

The many friends q Ethel NJ. Elish
are srieved to learn Of her death. which
took place Tuesday morning. at her
home on Mapl" street. She was taken
i'll with typhoid fever, about four weeks
ago. After tn" fever left her cerebfo
spinal meningitis set in, which caused
her death. Her age was II years. Dur
ing her short illness We have waited ana
watched for good news from her bed
side. hoping against hope that her use
full life might he spared to her relatives
and friends.
She was born in Vassalboro. where
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16
Very Pleasing Gift.

The Journal received, yesterday,
from Capt. Jack Crawford, the poet
photograph of himself. Besides these
there was in the package souvenir of
song and story and a volume Of Camp
Fire Sparks book Of poems from the
pen of Capt. Jack. The photos are ex-
cellent, as are the poems, and the gift
was greatly appreciated by the Journal
which has a warm regard for Capt
Jack, the hero of many escapades on
the plains. but who, III all the scenes
Of boodshed and rough wild life
through which he has passed. has not
lost his manhood and faith in the Su-
preme Being.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16

a clerk in Water street store was
out, one recent afternoon. throwing
water upon the plate glass windows.
when along came a friend who engaged
him in conversation. but the clerk kept
on with his work in an absent minded
way, often not hitting the window.
1t so happened that lady was com
ing down stairway. the door to which
it leads being beside the window whore
the water was being directed. and the
lady was as little aware of the presence
and occupation Of the boy as the boy
was of the presence of the lady, al
though they they We're soon afterwards
well aware of each others existence
AS the lady emerged from the door a
misdrected dipper of water struck her
fairly in the face, and for a few mo-
ments confusion reigned supreme.
The first impulse of the clerk was to
flee to parts unknown. anywhere 20
that he would not have to face the
lady, and thus the firm came near los
ing trusted employe His better
judgment told him that it would be
better to apologize at once, which he
proceeded to do, and all was satisfac-
torily explained and forgiven.
He will probably never be caught in
so embarrassing a position again.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16
CHANCE in Postage Stamps.

orders have been issued from the
third assistant postmaster general
calling for change in color of one and
five cent stamps, they, With the two
cent stamps being most commonly used
in International mails. The one cent
stamp will be made green and the
FIVE cent changed to dark blue As
soon as the present stock is exhausted
the manufacture from the new colors
will be commenced. Possibly these
changes may necesstate some changes
in stamps of other denominations. If
SO the change will he later announced.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16
PROBABLY NO STRIKE.
No Letters Yet Received from Nation
al Labor Headquarters.
Little Disposition Among Textile Workers Here
in Favor OF Striking.

Augusta people have been fearful
that the general strike among cotton
mill operatives ordered by the National
Textile Workers Union would reach
here and cause a great deal of suffer
ing among the people of the North
End Prominent members of the local
labor organizations We're seen by Jour
nal representatives, ana they say, at
present. that there is Very little pros
pect of the strike reaching here. The
Edwards Mill Co have always used
their employees finely When there
has been cut-doWn before the com
pany has always advanced the wages
as soon as there was a rise in the mar
let The operatives take this into con
sidcratiou ana feel that it would be
poor policy to strike in the winter.
No official letter has been received
from the National Union in relation to
the general strike. but should such an
one be received and all The rest If the
mills he closed by strike. Of course I'll"
operatives here would 80 out f. help
the others.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16

In a recent letter from Washington
ID. e., to an Old friend, Major G. A.
Studer, for twenty years United States
Consul at Singapore. says: While at
Des MoineS | became acquainted with
liniment knows as Chamberlain 5
Pain Balm. which | found excellent
against rheumatism as we'll as against
soreness of the throat and chest (giv-
ing me much easier breathing) I had
touch of pneumonia early this week,
and two applications freely applied to
the throat and chest relieved me of It
at once. l would not be without it for
anything" For sale by John Coughlin,
Ia Water street.
m,W,f,1y az.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16
LUMBER KINGS.
Session Of The Second Day.,
Thursday Afternoon.
Meeting Of Kennebec Log Driving
Company Well Attended.
Old Board Of Officers Re. elected. and Plans
for the Years Arranged.

The morning trains, Tuesday, brought
members of the kennebcc Log driving
Co. from both up and down me line. and
AT lob A. NJ, when Clerk Phibrick called
the meeting to order in q. A. +. hail
there We're about 50 gentlemen who rep
resent the lumber interests of the Ken
nebec valley present, ready to vote on
the matter of vital Importance to the in
dustry of the State, that is of so much
consequence to the laborers. many of
whom depend entirely upon it for livi
hood
There was no opposition to the officers
elected, all of whom were unanimously
chosen. The treasurer's report called
forth no comment, and every article acted
upon went without a word of opposition
until Director +. T.. Boston proposed the
STRENGTHENING OF the booms at some
point north of Waterville, and then there
was some little discussion between the
members. some favoring the work, while
others opposing it, although all went
along in 4 friendly manner and was at
last settled satisfactorily To all. Hon j.
Manchester Haynes was chosen modera-
tor. S. w. Phiibrook was elected clerk.
Then came the action upon the treas
urer's report. which was accepted ana
which follows in brief:
To the Members of the Kenebec Log Driv-
ing Co:
Herewith | present to YOU a statement
of the business of your company, for the
year ending February Is, 1895.
The payments and receipts in aggre-
gate are as follows:
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16

and rafting Of same, terms Of SALE cash
upon delivery of survey bilL
The auction sale was the source o.
much amusement those who participated
being Ira Randall of Augusta, Charles
Lawrence of Gardiner, and N. G. Shaw
of Bath Mr. Shaw and Mr.. Randall kept
the price increasing until they were sold
to Mr.. Randall for IS per 1000 feet. The
price paid last year was $50 per 1000 feet
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16
S21.4f4.57

ne receipts on the main river include
tho assessment of 81. 49S. "A: sale of prize
logs Se43.9o; sale of junks. $l65lO9 diVi-
dond of the Bingham & Moose River I.
e, u Co s31 D; Dead River Log Driving
Co. SO; collected for stolen logs S--'-''
amount charged to Madison Investment
70 for labor supplies. etc. SIS. The
expenditures include labor OF men, S'''-
6l1.S0; supplies and expenses Of o'i''''
salaries and interest $'2oo%' ""''lii''''''
1926. expense of prize logs NO.
pairs and improvements, SlVS4''o' iilSeei-
laneous $2944.11.
The receipts of the East brai'cil uii'
included the assessment OF sfoio''V' ~
pairs. S4Sl.4l: and debt, FepruarH' 1850
sl20C.Gi The expenditures included Tor
labor of men, tools, POWDER ooat' e'e''
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16
A Communication.

Augusta. Feb Il, 1888.
To the Editors of kennebec journal:
At the earnest solicitation of many
prominent Republicans of this city, /
have consented to the use of my name
in the coming caucus. as a candidate
for nomination for mayor
Very truly yours.
r. w SOULE.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16

1t has recently been claimed that iron
ships fitted with electric plants suffe"
rapid deterioration of their pipes hav-
ing direct connection With the sea, due
to electrolytic action.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16

The oldest rosebush in the world is
at Hildeheim. Germany. Charlemagne
planted it more than 1000 years ago, in
commemoratiOn of the embassy re-
celved from Haroun al Raschid the
Caliph
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16
Bon
Ami
CLEANS AND POLlSHES
GLASS. METALS OR ANY SURFACE.
All Grocers.


| cluded the assessment of $12i6.4l. and the
| debt of boom, February, 1898. $l202.6c
| while the expenditures were $11lS.10.
| Browns Island boom included in its re-
ceipts the assessment of S1324.07. and stor-
age and rental of $l95, with the debt, Feb
ruary, 1898, $2S9l.4 3. The expenditures
were 1894, ana $10o2. II was paid for
| pairs.
The expenses at Sands boom were
| $S22.2l, while the receipts were the assess
| ment of $3l23 and the balance in favor
of boom, Feb. IL, 1897. leaving debt of
$lSS4.
The expenditures at the Riverside boom
were S349.S 50. and the balance Feb. l6. 1897,
of $l559S5 while the receipts were $95i.>}.
| leaving a debt of $95iS4
The assessment on the whole cut of
1861 of al l06 123 feet with that untaXed
in 1896 of 4.2oo,o 900. out of which was taken
the amount left back in 1891, of 3.o94,S;@
feet left the total amount assessed, li2,-
| 5il.SSS feet.
At the Hallowell boom assessments
were made on IA eo6 logs
Following the report of the treasurer
| s. W. Phibrick was elected treasures for
the ensuing year and the old board of
directors was also reelected, ana follow
| ing the meeting of the stockholders they
nrp,nizad with !, Y l,ro1stre.t as most
" go i''
"'ilt' tHV "'hti itilotIS htillS r. j. l''"
renee. Charles Lawrence. Frank +. I}os-
ton and James w. Parker.
1t was voted:
That the treasurer be authorized to hire
money by giving company notes to such
the purpose of driving the logs tn. ensu-
ng year, paying the debts of the com
i'"iH - ,'IH "t'l'I 'NI'h9'9 '''''' mug
That the treasurer nav an bills Of the
company.
nat 'lit ""iid1c a. sh'II i f''I ~!
m.,s.s addad
That the directors he authorized To as
SeSs ho"mase on logs in the company
~. r,,, q, ''''7 ~ Inv
That the directors he authorized To
make such improvements on the river as
tnrE may 4'"in hectSS1 Ii, ,... .,,.,,,
ai~ht faat in length in an IN. ronnanv'e
huoms excepting Halowell boom. shalt
he "nr-hall price an" an JuAhN ah4H-
',na,,,nt, ana snI5
That the directors be authorized to take
such action as IN th"Ir judgment Is h'c"S-
81 ~ l'l ~ , on ,h Ennn
hoe waters.
That the directors be authorized to ap-
pom Tu'n aGeiiiS e. cN1nii'le ta,tN' i iil'n
m'.,,,s,I, f., nravent lenredotions on LOGS
or junks and prosecute persons found SO
doing. $685.,
bon,n ANA r',l<,.n mlt he same FAN by the
owners at no expense to the company
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16

return to their natural functions with the good
invariably
De. cAhkts Rfn-lpoNPrlls contain salt of iron na enters
directly into the blood cnchng and purifying while
the nerves strengthened and noushed ef eny
quickly and does Of the dsageeabe formerly
found IN preparations ron such constipation headache
minor disagrceable symptoms
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16

+. II. Carter, travelling freight agent
of the Maine Central Railroad was in
the city, yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16
DR.. CLARKE RED-IRoN-PILLs

cure all diseases resulting from a
debiIitated or an annmic con-
dition of the blood, or 4 disor-
gained condition of the nerves.
1t is a well-known fact that with
these two vital principals in a
healthy condition, all Of the
great organ Of the body quickly
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16
DEADLY ELEC1R|C&,

Electric casualties
Thousands of people manned and killed every year.
There from them another of danger.
Not always apparent, but no less fatal.
They are the of of kidney disease
One instance has 0
Googns Of Dermot He conductor on the
electric road of that terrible disease of
the kidneys He suffered untold and
he took DR. CLARKE by effected
speedy and what has proved to be permanent graft
tudeo his heart he these words writing the REDRoNL Co.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16
LIABILITIES.

E"tas ant standing - $21, 1877. Is
fro,, freshet ~ 92.1S
onco IN hand .... 1921
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16
COSBY CHAT.
Several Small Matters Talked About
blythe People,
Inc Snow Shoe Devotees made Unhappy by
the Uniav0rable Weather.

1t is said that there is an Augusta
man who has Is gallons of elderberry
VINE IN his cellar that is many years
Old the berries having been gathered
by himself and friends and made into
VINE. The wonder is how he has ever
managed to keep the wine. if there
are many friends who know of its ex-
lstence. Whenever a man has a barrel
or cider or wine, he is usually the
ooJect OF much interest on the part Of
his friends CD, as long as the beverage
lasts, Perhaps the Augusta man has
had experience in that line and refuses
to recognize only true friends.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16

At the Junior spelling match, Friday
evening, at the Congregational vestry.
there occurred little incident that IL
illustrates the fact that the young peo-
pie are often given tasks that even III
older ones would stumble over if they
were given them to do. The spelling
was in progress and the young people
were responding noby to the words
given to them. when the word rides
cent was given out. "I-r-e-d-e-s-
Gent was the way it was spelled.
and many looked surprised when it
was declared incorrect, but more looked
surprised when it was finally spelled in
the proper manner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16


lN9, OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ''l"@
Debt Of company Feb.
1895 ......,.. 90f.3
Total Observation-Disclosures. 81 3j4 81 $9l 81 -
The cost of driving the Main River the
past season has been more expensive
than usual due in part To high water al
the spring, neoessitating large crews. and
also the unusual expense caused by the
Manufacturing Investment COS. boom
and on the dam at Madison.
The directors presented Il bill to the
Manufacturing Investment Co. for what
they considered thatcompany should pay
on the expenses at their boom and the
Manufacturing Investment co. declining
to pay any part of the bill, the directors
silave sued and attached the property Of
Me Manufacturing Investment Go. for
s. ts07S; the case will he tried at the
Mafeh term of court at. Augusta.
The increase in the debt of the com
pany IL. due in part to the balance eN-
pended Tor repairing Browns island and
RiversideS booms. One half of the cost
of repairing Riverside boom has been
charged to Main River as voted at the
last annual Meeting. the remainder of
the debt, 1854 81 should be provided for at
the next meeting There are nearly IS
900 logs in Brown : island boom and 30o)
logs in.the Sands boom; which Will bring
considerable of a reVeQue to the boom|
when the LOGS are turned out in the
spring, and will also reduce the debt of
the two bOoms.
The directors have expended the fol
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16

MI druggists sell these wonderful little pellets
Tor 90 Ct q box. six boxes for S2.5o. THE
RED-IRON-PILL CO.. Portland Me.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1898-02-16

i have taken your Pills for kidney al
from which | suffered frighttully. Wa,
by their use from the very start, and ca
fully recommend them to anyone SUITE
from such disorders"