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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
SOHAL &c., Fs,xnss
" ABSOLUTELY PuRE " ~ @"v
Makes the food more delicious and wholesome
Size In Muckenhau store

About half-past II o'clock Sunday
night smoke was discovered issuing
from the Drewke Wolff block, in the
upper part Of the store occupied by
Fred Muckenhausen 1t was a cold,
clustering night and being Sunday all
places on the streets except the hotels
and restaurants had been closed all
day, these latter places had shut up
fOl the night and nearly every one in
the city had retired. Consequently
when the fire bell rang there were
none ia readiness to man the fire APP
paratus. But within a very short
time the boys came running from all
directions and they soon had the hose
attached to the hydrants and were
directing water into the windows.
The smoke was very dense and flames
were issuing from the second story
windows on the south side Of the
building. The flames were readily
smOthered after a liberal supply of
water had been forced into the build
ing. The amount of damage is not
yet ascertained and estimates-which
seem to be mere guesses-vary widely,
from $3.50 to $1,000 on the building and
up to the limit Of the amount insur-
ed on the goods, $4,000. We under
stand Mr.. Muckenhausen estimates
his entire stock at value of SIP, 900.
The fire damage was confined entire
ly to the second story in which was
large stock of clothing and boots and
shoes. The stock of groceries, etc,
on the first floor was considerably in
jured by water.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
McKAY.-At his home in this city

MCKAY.-At his home in this city
Feb. y, 1899, William III. Mckay
aged 50 years, 6 months and 10 days.
The deceased was born at Sken'
eatles, Onondago county, New
York. He came to Wisconsin forty
five years ago, settling first in the
south part Of the state, from whence
he moved to River Falls in 1866,
making this place his residence ever
since. He married Lucy Allen in
Erie county, n. Y, in 1885. She died
twenty years ago last June in this
city. Jan. |, 1880, he married Mrs.
Lucretia Carr who survives him 4.
Three sons and four daughters by the
first wife are now living, one son ,
Henry, died here II years ago. He
also leaves three brothers; DR.. Nc
Kay, living in West Superior, b. G.
Mckay living in Redwood Falls, MINI.
and A. J. Mckay of this city Tt
only surviving sister Mrs. Joel Bar
nett resides here. Mr.. Mckay had
been in feeble health for the last five
years and for the past four
months had been confined to his bed
helpless invalid The funeral was
held yesterday from the Congrega-
tional church under the direction of
the Odd Fellows fraternity Of which
he was a member.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

Frozen water pipes seem to have
been a common grievance in nearly
ali the cities of the northwest having
water service during the late cold
snap. Hydrants were also frozen up.
We seem TO have suffered very little
by the cripling of the water service By
frost. The mains here have not suf-
fered in any case except the one run
ming over the South Fork. This how
ever disconnected but a few people,
and these had ready access to good
wells. The mains in this city are be-
low the frost line and the street COM
missioner had placed protection
around the hydrants.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
Rantist Notes.

The services for next Sunday will be
Of more than common interest.
After the morning sermon will be
admission Of new me m bers. Bap.
tism in the evening,
1t is painful experience to see our
friends pass away, to view the empty
casket when the jewel is gone, to lay
the precious remains in the silent en-
brace of the narrow house, the twin
dowless palace of rest" The pain is
without panacea. The teachings Of
philosophy, the sympathy of friends,
the consultations of religion assuage
but in a small measure the anguish Of
our hearts. Our very suffering is q
pain of pleasure in that it evidences
our affection for the beloved who has
passed through life's last agony, and
in a measure seems to exemplify our
attachment and kinship, our partner
ship in their lives. We know that it
is appointed unto all TO die, but the
natural demise is a dissolution, it
comes only to him whose years are full
and who has no pleasure in them, :"
who has completed the allotted meas
ure of physical endurance, "a shock OF
corn fully ripe" To such a one tran
sition is easy, no abrupt and violent
sunderings result. The children bury
their parents, shed tears Of genuine
grief, revere their memory in affec-
tionate regard, live again their lives
and are consoled. 1t is right. But
to reverse this design for the par
ents to bury their children con-
travenes the order Of human existence
and convulses the sympathies of our
being. Your child's life is your own
your blood and bone and heart. Woven
into the very texture of its personally
as its character is developed day by
day, guided with your eye" is the
wool Of your own existence, the very
essence Of your consciousness, affec-
ton, labor, anxiety. And when the
child's life goes out you follow it
your heart is buried in the grave with
your beloved It's heart has ceased its
beating and it to suffer; but you will
sufT4r until yours shall cease its beat
iuu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
Notice Of judicial Election.
PIERCE COUNTY CLERKS OFFICE,

4tttO r OOUNI1 tlsttth > OFFltE, lcs
FEBRUARY Is, 1892 -
Notice Is hereby given that at the Judicial
Election to be held i'll the several towns, wards,
villages and election districts of the County of
Pierce, on the first Tuesday of April, A. ID. 1899,
being the fourth day Of said month, the follow
lu5 I I,j ~ 10. 70 " ~ e!ected, " VIZ
Honorable John b. CaSSodav, whose term of Of
fee VIII expire on the first Monday in January,
A. d. 1900
A Justice of the Supreme Court, in place of
Honorable Joshua Eric Dodge, appointed to fl
the vacancy oceasio ed by the resignation OF
for the full term ending on the first Monday in
January A. ID. 1902
Said election to be held and conducted votes
canvaSsed, and returns made in accordance
with law.
given under my hand and official seal, at my
SEAL. Office in the village OF Ellsworth, this
18th day Of February, A. D. 1899.
o. j. H0HLE, County Clerk
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

Reports differ as to the amount Of
damage done by the freezing of cellars
in this region. Some people guess
that the loss Of potatoes and such
small amount of vegetables as are
kept by farmers will amount to one
half Of the contents of the cellars,
while Others reckon" that the loss
will not be over five per cent. 1t is
evident, however, that there is large
amount Of potatoes in the country
yet, The market price is only 80
cents a bushel with quite an extensive
export.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
DIED.


WIGER.-At her home in this city,
FEBRUARY 20. 1889, Mrs. Christian n.
Wiger, aged p years and % days.
Through the gateway of great
suffering this cherished wife and
daughter entered into the life ever
lasting.
Her home was an ideal one, for she
was natural home-maker and every
one enjoyed the beautiful home-life
Of " Chris and Puss," as they were
Familiarity called.
Sometime, when all LIES lessons
have been learned.
And twinkling stars forever more
have set
ThethingS DER which we grieyed
with lashes wet,
VIII Hash before US, out of Lies
dark night,
AS stars shine best in deepest
tnts of blue.
Then be content, poor hearts,
Gods plans like lilies pure and
white unfold.
We must not tear the close shut
leaves apart.
Time VIII reveal its calyxes Of gold.
And when with sandals loosed
we reach the land,
Where tired feet forever more
may rest,
know that we shall say
God knew the best -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
Notice.

To the citizens of River Falls:
About March 18th | will start deliy-
cry, refrigerator wagon, running it
through the city every other morning
with gilt edge butter (put up in ID
packages, pure, sweet cream in / and
J pint glass bottles, fresh butter-milk
and cottage cheese. All those who
wish frst-class article in this line,
by dropping a card in the postoflice
will be called upon.
Also wanted bright, intelligent
boy about Is years old for the season.
G.. w. FARNsWORTu
We guarantee our Hair Tonic to do
the work. Barnard g. ClOugh.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
Dissolution of Copartnership.

Notice is hereby given that the
limited partnership heretofore exist
ing between G. J. Henriksen and j.
w. Bradshaw under the firm name
and style Of @. j Hendriksen & Co., is
dissolved. Dated Feb II, 1899.
CO.. HENDRIKsEN,
JOHN w. BRADSHAW
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
Teachers Examinations, Pierce County,
Spring Series Of 1899.
MAIDEN ROCK, March - and IA.
ROCK ELM, March IS and Il.
RIVER FALLS, March 20 and 81.
ELLSWORTH, March p, "A and ..
PRESCOTT, March 81 and April l.
PROGRAM:


First Day-0:00 A. n, U. 5. History, PhySi-
ology, LIP 2. NJ, Grammar, Orthography,
Constitutions.
Second Day-9.00 A. NJ, Arithmetic, Reading.
l:l5 p. NJ, Geography, Theory, OrthOepy
First and Second Grade Examinations on
the last day at each place.
Rehling privileges, subject to conditions
named below, are extended to those whose
Institute and Association record Is satisfac-
tory
All standings OF 80 or above relied.
, Those writing for a higher grade may
rehle uueXpired standings Of 70 or above, pro
Vlded they have reasonable assurance of get
ting higher grade
Applicants who are teaching successfully
may refile standings Of So or above, regard
less of grade.
Those desiring to refile should bring their
certificates.
The required minimum and average stand
lngs for the respective grades are as follows:
Third grade 55-7o; Second grade 6[75; First
grade 65-s0.
The eXamiua lions in Theory and Art viii
be based largely upon the Manual.
Examination paper will be furnished by
the superintendent. In compliance with the
law OF 1885 s. fee Of one dollar viii be charged,
which constitutes an institute fund,
Ellsworth, Wis, Feb. %, 1899
A. j. IsGLI, Co. Supt.
Es-District Clerks please post as required by
law.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

Samuel Adams. living with his sis
ter, Mrs Manly Healy, made an I'M
successful attempt to commit suicide
yesterday morning while in state Of
insanity caused by dependency. He
stuck a jack-knife in his throat but
failed to strike the jugular. The
surgeons sewed up the wound and he
Will survive.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

There are now oyer fifty young lady
students in the college of agriculture
of Minnesota at Minneapolis. An in
tention Of the faculty is to teach the
advantages and beauties Of scientific
agriculture in such d way as to make
the farm home the most attractive
spot on earth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

offer for Sale my home farm, six
miles east of the city of River Falls,
in the town of Kinnickinnic, consist
ing of 100 acres of good land, with
suitable buildings and an abundance
Of good water Terms easy.
r p HICKS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine
Tablets. All druggists refund money
if it fails to cure. 25c. The genuine
has L. B. Q. on each tablet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
Wanted

To exchange extracted honey for
silver dimes, oats, corn, eggs and
potatoes. A. D. SHEPARD.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

If you will investigate the market
report you will notice that the cheap
est thing to buy is tallow-ifyou want
it. The next thing to it is beef, live.
The former sells for } cent a pound,
the latter at &c. Beef is not all tai
low, only in the ratio of D to !.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
No Time Wasted

In looking over our line OF shoes
You save money on each pair. Until
March Is we make prices lower than
ever. Placard in plain figures show
ing reduced price on each line.
Gil. Ar ROBERTS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

Mrs Worthington desires to in
form the ladies of River Falls hat
having received instruction in st.
Paul, she is prepared to do shampoo
ing professionally at their homes
after March 18th. She respectfully
soIicits their patronage
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

Compressed air Is coming into use
as motive power and is likely to SUI
persede electricity in the running of
street cars, at least 1t can be made
to deyelope force enough for use upon
standard railways. 1t is managed safe
ly and is much cheaper than steam
or electricity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

John Mcdonald came home from
tho piueries Thursday to meet his
sister. Mrs Rosa Whaley Of Washing
ton who is here on a visit to her
mother. Mr.. Mcdonald reports the
logging business as having had re-
markably good winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

Mrs. Karen Prestrud, formerly of
Martell, late Of Inkster, n. d., died
last Sunday, aged IS years The re-
mains were brought to Martell accom-
panied by her daughter, Mrs. Reiton.
The deceased was an aunt G. A.
Rasm ussen and Mrs. n. p Haugen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
THE LOCAL MARKET.

CORRECTED EVERY THURSDAY.
Following are the prices paid by River
Falls merchants and dealers for farm
nrndncts etc to-day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

For RENT.-House and lot on cor
ner of Second and Spring streets. In
quire of A. w. Kaler.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

II you are looking for farm or a
location in Arizona, Colorado, Arkan-
sas, Idaho, Indian Territory, Iowa,
Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mis-
souri,, Nebraska, New Mexico, North
Dakota. Oregon, Oklahoma, South
Dakota, Texas, Utah, Wisconsin,
Michigan, Wyoming, Alabama, Flor
ida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi,
North Carolina, South Carolina, Ten
nessee, or Virginia, apply to the near
est Burlington ticket agent for par
ticulars about the Home-seekers' Ex-
cursions at very low rates, which this
road viii run on February eth and 2lst
and March 18th and q, 1899
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

Prof. D, E. Cameron and family de
parted last Friday for Pepin, Wis,
where they will make their future
home. They have been with US sever
al years and they leave many friends
in Cum berland and vicinity who have
an interest in their future and who
wish them northumberland Adyo-
cate
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

The Russian Doukhobors, large
colony of which are locating in Can
ada, have some notions a little out Of
the ordinary routine of artificial So
ciety. For instance their only mar
riage ceremony is the act Of shaking
hands over a mutual agreement to
live as man and wife. A great many
people who are dominated by the one
law of public opinion hold up their
hands in holy horror at such shame
ful proceeding. But these Russians
claim that in the nature and essence
Of this sacred relationship the mar
riag1 is exclusively between the two
and the minister's function is form
atty for pay and has absolutely moth
ing in it affecting the union Of these
two hearts and lives.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
Clearinn Sale of millinery

The River Falls Millinery Empor-
ium will sell anything in the line of
winter goods at sacrifice to make
room for spring goods.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

Before the discovery of One Minute
Cough Cure, ministers were greatly
disturbed by coughing congregations.
No excuse for it now. r. S. Freeman
& Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
Home Seekers Excursion.

To the west, south and southwest,
on sale January 18th, Feb. 18th
and 21st. For rates and detailed in
formation call ION f. 2. Ainsworth,
Agent c., st. p, NJ, s, o. Ry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
Try our Corn Cure, Barnard &
ClOugh.

Some, while acknowledging the
need Of the second artesian well to
supply the demand for water in the
city, considered the cost an additional
burden. 1t seems however to have
been a matter Of economy in the long
run in the saving of expense in pump
ing. With the one well there was a
supply of water permitting but y
strokes of the piston Of the pump a
minute, each stroke furnishing 16
gallons. The two wells combined
furnish water sufficient to admit Of
20 strokes minute, with the same
amount per stroke. Consequently, as
the boiler can accomplish the 20
strokes minute with the same
amount of wood required for the u
strokes minute, the water works
use only twelve-twentieths (three-
tifths) as much wood to pump the
amount Of water required from the
two wells as was needed when only
the one wen was used. A record of
the mum Der Of gallons of water pump
ed and the amount Of wood used is
kept at the station. This record
shows that the boilers require the
burning Of one cord Of dry bass wood
to develop the steam to pump 12S,O00
gallons 1000 barrels) Of water into the
reservoir. Last year the city council
bought $50 cords of wood at $3.50 per
cord This year the contract made
calls for 100 cords at $175 cord The
amount of water consumed last year
was 1928, 847 gallons-60O 900 barrels.
The amount used in 1897 was 1885,
III gallons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

HOUSE FOR RENT.-Inquire at this
office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

The assessed valuation Of the state
Of Wisconsin, listed as basis for gen.
eral taxation is 100000 900. The
taxes levied for educational purposes
by the state in accordance with exist
ing statutes are: one mill tax for
common schools; a three-tenth mill
tax for normal schools; a seventeen
fortieth mill tax for the state univer-
sity. For 1898 the amount collected
under the one mill tax was. 5000, $40;
under the three-tenth mill, Sl80,000
and under the seventeen-fortieths
3255, 600, a total for educa tional pur-
poses of 81, 035 $40.
Besides the above sums the state
raised by tax $4,000 for distribution
among the free high schools.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
CONGREGATIONAL Church Notice.

For RENT.--A dwelling on Fourth
St. Inquire of A. w. Kaler.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

A letter from Mr.. j. n. CUP who
moved from Downing to the Ozark
country Of Missouri three years ago
says the Severity Of the weather there
during the cold snap was unprece-
dented. 1t was 30 degrees below zero
for little while but the next week it
was so warm they needed no fire and
it was omfortable with doors and
windows open, Apple trees are un-
injured and it is not believed the
peach trees are damaged to any great
extent. The farmers are blowing the
ground for early potatoes which are
planted the first week in March. Mr..
Culp thinks southern Missouri is the
country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
To Cure a Cold in one Day.

New stock of Carpets at Rasmus-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

"Giye me a liver regulator and /
eau regulate the world, said genius.
The druggist handed him a bottle Of
DeWitts Little Early Risers, the
famous little pills. r. S. Freeman s.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

Why pay % cents for Talcum pow
der when we sell it for Is cents. Bar
nard & Clough.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02

A joint debate is being arranged be-
tween the River Falls and New Rich
mond High Schools, to take place at
New Richmond sometime before
April 10th River Falls is to choose the
question and New Richmond is to
choose the side to be defended
by her. The debaters to represent
New Richmond will be chosen this
week. Croix Republican.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
EARN For Saln

Three robes for sale cheap at o. d.
pettet's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-03-02
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS
1t SHOWS. E! /!

1t SHOWS.
A number Of our business men were
out TO the county seat last week,
FL Burhyte improves slowly but
makes evident progress toward re-
coyery.
Rev Johnson of Martell will hold
service in the First Lutheran church
next Sunday evening at 1880.
Remember the concert at Opera
Han tomorrow night and don't for
get the Is cents you owe the boys,
Nj ] II Langdon, the River Falls
tombstone man, was visitor in the
city on Monday. st Croix Republic
an.
Instances are being mentioned in
the poultry journals of whole flocks
Of hens averaging 289 eggs apiece
yearly
The Chicago papers say there are
20 cases Of small pox in Appleton,
Wis, and that the disease was con-
tracted from handling rags in the
paper mill
Baldwin now has system Of water
works and an electric light plant.
Are lights are being placed in the
streets and the village will soon be
lighted by them.
Coley Krauth went to Hudson last
week with his crew to harvest ice re-
quired in the new cold storage plant.
Taey put up the whole amount con-
tracted for in four days.
Some localities in this state that
raise large quantities OF otatoes
store them in pits for the winter. 1t
is announced that the potatoes stored
in pits this winter are all frozen.
Wisconsin produces one-fourth OF
all the cheese made in the United
States, 1t also manufactures 10000,
900 pounds Of butter and both articles
have a standard quality in the mar
kets,
Eggs are eggs at the rate of two
cents per egg. AS compared with the
summer schedule value % cents a
dozen is an egg-gregious price But
they are Just as good to eat and more
desired.
NJ Mcneil Of Hudson, agent for the
Mutual Life Insurance Company Of
New York City. was in the city seek
ing whom lie might induce to sub
scribe TO the advantages Of that Co.
Saturday.
The many friends of Z. Chidester
will he sorry to learn that the eye
specialists conclude that there is no
hope for a return of his eyesight. A
bloodclot on the brain entirely de-
stroyed the optic nerve.
Eden Woodworth Of Ellsworth and
Price Powers of Black River Falls,
students at the normal here, will go
to Madison tomorrow to interview
the legislators in the capitol They
expect to return Monday.
Tie B't Rev l. L. Nicholson D. D.
Bishop Of Milwaukee will visit River
Falls on Thursday March 9th to adj
minister the rite of confirmation.
Service and sermon at 1870 p. m.
Come and get help from an expert
enced mind.