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Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

You are thinking of something to
give for a Christmas present. Of
course you are. Giving is one of the
most pleasant parts of Christmas cheer.
But why bother your brain, thinking,
thinking. Give your husband, or
wife, or son, or daughter the SMYRNA
TIMES and the Farm Journal. A years
subscription for the combination will
only coast you $1.OO in advance, and
it comes to them bright and newsy
through the year. You couldn't give
anything that would be more appre
ciated.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

so doz. Swiss handkerchiefs at 1870
each, well worth CSC, all perfect. %
doz. handkerchiefs at 25c each, worth
40 and soc. VIM. B. MEGEAR.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Most of the stores have secured their
holiday goods, but the stock is being
added to from time to time, and this
will continue until Christmas. Farm
ers are preparing for large and good
markets just proceeding Christmas,
and the grocery stores are doing good
business selling Christmas fruits and
nuts for cakes.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

A handsome line of ladies and men IS
umbrellas for Christmas with gold,
silver, ivory, horn and plain handles,
at Edw. G.. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

See advertisement of Thomas Jeffer-
son for Christmas suggestions. His
line of Christmas specialties is ready,
and he solicits the interest of the pub
lie.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Most any man or boy would appre-
ciate a macintosh for Christmas
good assortment at Edw. G.. Walls. =
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Closing of Mails.
Going North.-7.OO, 925 A. NJ, 800, 500
Pm.
Gong South 800 A. M, and 500 P. NJ.
FOR clayton, Chestertown, ETC., 500 A. NJ.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

SMYRNA BRANCH TRAINS.
NORTH: 7.l5, s.42, $50, A. NJ, ,3.41, 5.21, P. M.
SOUTH 9.2S, 11.57, A. NJ. 3.41, 5.21, s.O9 N
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Read the advertisements. From
clothing down to candy, they tell you
where to buy this and that article to
advantage.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Cummings, the Wilmington photog-
rapher, is here every Wednesday.
Gallery, Post Office Building. Finest
class of work at reasonable prices.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Gong South 800 A. NJ, and 500 P M
For clayton, Chestertown, etc., 800 A. NJ.
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.
Short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Oysters at Stevenson's.
Chicken Salad on Saturdays at Ste
venson's.
Cash distributor of first grade coal.
W. A. Winford. T
A frst-class Estey Organ for sale,
apply to L. R. CHANCE.
A nice assortment of mems fur
gloves, at Edw. G. Walls.
See what w. F. Keith has to say for
the Candy Kitchen.
W. A. Winford will sell you No.
coal cheap for cash. f
Mrs. S. B. McFarlane calls attention
to her Christmas stock of toys.
Best made Footwear, at Diamond
State Shoe Store, Commerce street.
Everybody's going to the Opera
Flouse Xmas night to have a good
laugh.
Christmas Cards at Dunn's, /, 2, 8,
S, 8 and 10 cents, Medallion Albums,
Fine China and Cut Glass.
A nice dress suit case, a club bag or
valise, is a good present The best
assortment at Edw. G. Wallis.
Twelve different shades of French
flannel. They are very popular for
waists. VIM. B. MEGEAR.
As intend to discontinue business
1 will sell my entire stock of Dry
Goods and Notions at cost.
L. r. CHANCE.
Read the advertisements. From
clothing down to candy, they tell you
where to buy this and that article to
advantage.
A handsome line of ladies' and men 8
umbrellas for Christmas with gold,
silver, ivory, horn and plain handles,
at Edw. G.. Walls.
son for Christmas suggestions. His
line of Christmas specialties is ready,
and he solicits the interest of the pub
lie.
Az was the custom last year, the
stores will be open one hour later next
week, for the convenience of Christ
mas shopping. The old system will
begin the week following.
An exchange says brooms of all
grades and kinds have advanced in
price to meet the demand of the broom
corn trust. It has advanced from $6C
TO 5000 ton.
The store of Mrs. Boehmler with its
full array of toys of all kinds, has 6
wonderful attraction for the little
folks, and it also has for the "mam
mas" who are locking out for Christ
mas presents.
Mysticus Amicus, the Journal OF the
Smyrna High School, has come out IL
its November number from the pres'
of the The SMYRNA TIMES, and con
tains some excellent articles, will
spicy locals and editorials.
The Philadelphia Record Almanac
for 1900 has come to hand. The Recor'
Almanac has 134 pages, that include
besides the calendar for the seasons
many facts of national Importance, AM
especially of interest to Pennsylvan
ians and persons of this vicinity.
Most of tha storas have secured thei
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

If you think of silk or linen hand
kerchiefs or muffiers for Christmas
presents, the best values are at Edw,
G.. Walls.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

We would call your attention to the
advertisement of E. G. FAIRIES if you
are in need of Xmas suggestions. He
is advertising beautiful carving sets
from 85 cents up.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

AS 1 intend to discontinue business
will sell my entire stock of Dry
Goods and Notions at cost.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13
SmaVa'n0, Def.,

Wednesday Afternoon, Dec. 18th, 1899
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Twelve different shades of French
flannel. They are very popular for
waists. VIM. b. MEGEAR.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

The M. E. Sunday School was with
out a superintendent Sunday, and the
Assistant Superintendent necessarily
away, the management devolving on
the pastor who opened promptly on
time. The old saying of coming a
day after the feast" was fairly applica-
BILE in this case, for when some of them
holding responsible positions got there
they found the school open and in
working order.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13
SMYRNA AND VICINITY.

Short Items OF General Interest Gathered
During the Week.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

A nice dress suit case, club bag or
valise, is a good present. The best
assortment at Edw. G.. Wallis.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Everybody's going to the Opera
Flouse Xmas night to have a good
laugh.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Seven tailor-made Suits, some of
them are black, others in colors, were
$ls, $40 and $22. They are all priced
'$11.5O special for the Holidays. The
cheaper ones correspondingly low in
price. WIN. B. MEGEAR.
j. Colder on the steamer Brady, in
addition to other farm products has,
we understand, commenced the pur-
chase of milk, for which he pays IA
cents a gallon. The farmers near the
boat landings will find in this, we
should think, great convenience.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Mrs. S. B. McFarlane calls attention
to her Christmas stock of toys.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Christmas Cards at Dunn's, /, 2, 3,
S, 8 and 10 cents, Medallion Albums,
Fine China and Cut Glass.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Best made Footwear, at Diamond
State Shoe Store, Commerce street.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Oysters at Stevenson's.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Have you a relative, one who form
erly lived in this community and is in
terested in all its local affairs? Give
him a years subscription to The
SMYRNA TIMES and you will be giving
something that they will look forward
to with interest, SO weeks in the year.
Price $40 a year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

The prices have been slashed
and you can purchase any of these
goods at unheard of figures.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

W. A. Winford will sell you No. !
coal cheap for cash. r
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Chicken Salad on Saturdays at Ste
Venson's.
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

Cash distributor of first grade coal.
W. A. Winford. T
Smyrna times., 1899-12-13

A first-class Estey Organ for sale,
apply to L. CHANCE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

out knowledge Of the bible is sadly
deficient in equipment Of mind and
heart to stand up against adversely,
the buffeting of selfishness, the whirl-
wind of passion, the sordidness of
greed, or corroding care. In child
hood and youth the truths OF the
bible commend themselves to the
heart and intelligence and conscience.
In later life men get out of sympathy
with the simplicity Of these truths II
they had not accepted them in early
years and they find it difficult-often
mpossible-to accept what they de-
sire to believe and know. See the 18th
chapter OF Ecclesiastes. You cannot
now realize the intimation that ''the
evil days come and 1.-THE years in
which there is no pleasure but the
author did and so have many millions
since he wrote.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27
BOYS, Go to Sunday School

Looking into the Sunday Schools of
the three so-called evangelical church.
es of this city we found total enroll.
| ment of about $50, with an average
attendance of less than two thirds OF
| that number. The irregularity Of at.
tendance is due to the fact that going
to Sunday School is voluntary and
partakes of leisure rather than the
matter-of- business concern of week
day schools. The appearance Of the
Sunday School in each of these
churches is similar to the attendance
upon regular church services-the fe-
males being largely In excess of the
males. The boys were few compare
lively and the young men still fewer
in proportion. Without enquiring in
to the causes of the absence Of men
and boys in the church and Sunday
School services we wish to urge upon
boys and young men to attend the
Sunday School for the benefits to be
secured by them. The study of the
bible is prohibited in the common
schools-because it is sectar ianl But
the bible contains the choicest gems
of literature, the sweetest songs, the
most profound laws, the deepest
pathos, the most far-reaching policies,
the grandest doctrines;-it is the book
Of books-the Bible. One takes up a
history, a novel, book of poems and
reads it through seeing at glance
all there is in it. The bible is pro-
found-a book for study-deep, long,
sustained, thoughtful. 1t is so pro-
found that the wisdom of the ages has
never fathomed its mysteries and
never will while man is clothed in the
habiliments of flesh that obscure his
spiritual vision. And this fact shows
il to be of divine origin adapted to
all ages, all degrees of mental attain
ment, all the possibilities OF the race
as its progress is toward higher and
still higher plane. The young are By
design peculiarly receptive to the gen.
tie teachings Of the divine gospels
the kingdom Of heaven is'znot far
away from them. Indeed Christ has
said definitely:-"ye must become as
little children" to accept the truths
OF the gospels into sympathetic hearts.
Learning the great basic Facts Of the
bible In youth will be sustaining
force, a source Of reliance in times of
depression aud OF sore need. The
study Of the bible aud conformity to
its teachings Is the One thing that
viii give unalloyed satisfaction, with
out shade or tinge of regret. That
boy who grows up TO manhood with
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

The people of New Richmond ad
journed their annual school meeting
without voting any tax to support the
schools, it being impossible at this
time to tell how much tax the city
could raise. They expect, however, to
open their schools on time and run
them as long as they can with what
funds they may be able TO raise. The
fund for their aid, for which an ap-
peal was recently made from this
city, promises to reach quite an
amount. Several of our citizens, not
teachers, have handed Prof. Ames
small amounts to help the fund, and
it may be that others would like to
help in the same way. The plan is to
raise this fund by small subscriptions
from the many, so no one need hest
tate to subscribe because he can give
but a small sum. 1t is the small sums
that are wanted
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27
nIEn.

CuRRIER her home in this city, July
81, 1899, of spinal meningitis, Mrs. Julia
e. Currier, aged 46 years, 6 months and
10 days.
The deceased was born in Cherryfield,
Maine. She came west with her parents
in 1866, the family making their resi-
dence for one year in Minneapolis, from
whence they removed to Fairhaven,
Minnesota.
After passing the various grades of the
public schools she attended the Normal
school at st. Cloud, Mimi, and graduated
from the course in that institution She
subsequently taught in the public schools
and served year as one of the faculty of
Hartshorn College at Richmond, Virginia
She united with the Baptist church in
early years and lived consistent Chris
tian life to the end. Mrs. Currier was a
woman of many attractive qualities.
Kindly and generous in disposition, char
table in judgment, quiet in demeanor
and consistent in all the features of social
relationship she was respected and be-
loved by all who knew her.
She was twice married ;-on the 23rd of
November 1875, she married George E.
Hulst who was a descendent of one of
the old Dutch families which came over
from Holland in 1000 and settled in
Brooklyn, N. Y. The old homestead
there still remains in the family. Mr..
Hulst died Nov. 1, $780, About fifteen
years ago Mrs. Hulst moved to this city
and on Jan. 10, 1898, she was married to
d. w. Currier who died April 30, 1898.
The deceased leaves one child, Miss
Hester l.. Hulst. and three brothers and
three sisters-George Noyes, of Ashton,
Kan; Frank Moves, of Fairhaven, Mimi.
]. A. Noyes, of st. Vincent, MINI; Mrs.
Janette Vandervort, of Great Falls, Mon
tana; Mrs. William Vandervort, of New
Antioch, Ohio; and Mrs George Pratt, OF
this city.
The funeral was held at her late resi-
dence on Saturday, July 22d, and was at
tended by many friends of the deceased,
Rev. e, d. Bewick. pastor of the Baptist
church Of which Mrs. Currier was a
member, conducting the services. The
Misses Harnsberger, of Prescott, sang on
| the occasion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27
Special School Meeting.

At the special school meeting Mon
day night it was voted by Al to IL to
build a two-room addition to the
school house. The addition is to be
made to the north side Of the build
ing, 2sx98 feet and two stories. An
additional furnace will be needed to
heat it but there is a sufficient amount
Of furniture belonging to the first
primary which has been used in the
basement room for seating. But one
of the new rooms will be needed the
coming year, the finishing Of the
other may be deferred until the school
population calls for its completion
and furnishing. No additional tax
for this year is TO be raised for the
building of this addition, the district
voting TO hire $1,000, the contem.
plated cost of building, the loan to
be paid in installments; 5000 on Feb.
:. 1901: $500 on Feb. l, 1902, and $500
Feb. /. 1908, at a rate Of interest not
to exceed five per cent. This loan was
decided upon by vote of 80 in favor
to 2 against.
This enlargement of school facili-
ties is sadly needed and will be salts
factory to the district. The base
ment room, which was used last year
to accommodate the first grade, is not
well adapted for the purpose required
for a school.room. 1t is too low, damp,
poorly lighted, and incapable of prop
er ventilation. 1t was fitted up and
used as temporary necessity for a
few years before the additional rooms
we're built six years ago and the board
were mpelled to resort to this make
shift last year. The welfare OF the chill
diem demanded that they should not be
kept there long. An added objection
to the use of this room for the con-
finement of children is the fact that
closets are to be placed in the base
ment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

Joe Adams pumped 221,000 gallons
of water Saturday-the largest guam
tity ever required in one day. The
day was a scorcher and made every.
thing thirsty. The IT'S families who
take the water service-(which is less
than half the numb Der in the city ap.
preciate the luxury Of an abundance
of pure, cool water from the artesian
wells under existing circumstances.
Those who use water on the lawns are
instantly aware Of its cooling influ.
ence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27
State e2lormal Srhonl,
RIVER FALLS, WIS.
THIRD TERM OPENS
TUESDAY, JAN. 80, 1899.

This school offers special advantages to those
10 desire to prepare to teach.l -Four Courses
Study are offered:
4. An English Course OF Ft..c Years.
2. Latin Tor GERMANY Course of -Four Years.
8. An Elementary Course Two Years.
4. A One Year Professional Course.
ITIition free to those whose qualIncations
entltle them to admission to either of these
courses. Tuition in Preparatory classes 60 cents
a week; Grammar grades 80 icents week;
intermediate grades 20 cents week; Primary
grades IS cents week.
Attention of parents is invited to the thor
Ough and excellent training afforded by the
Model Department.
For Catalogue containing information as to
courses of study, terms of admission, expenses
etc, apply to
W. BRIER, President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27
Baptist Notes.

Preaching morning and evening by
the pastor.
A Bible Institute will be conducted
in the Baptist church by teacher
sent out by d. L. Moody of Chicago.
Commencing Aug. 18th and continu-
ing week. This will be rare treat
the course.
The Baptist congregation held SER
vices on the lawn last Sunday eve.
ming. 1t was delightfully."- cool.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

AUCTION SALE.-The Ensign Farm
in the town of Troy, about four miles
northwest Of this city, will be sold at
public auction, in PARTITION proceed
ings between the owners, at two
o'clock next Monday afternoon, at the
front door Of the water pumping sta
ton, in first ward Of this city. The
tract consists of $50 acres partly IN
der cultivation and partly in good
second growth tim Der.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

We have been suffering from a heat
ed term-a series of days too warm
for comfort and too scorching for veg
citation. Grain has suffered some
what in consequence, ripening it too
fast and preventing proper "filling."
The temperature was up in the nine
ties for nearly week. The weather
has moderated and the air is comfort
able. A sufficient amount of rain
has fallen to enliven vegetation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

Notice is hereby given that I will
pay loo in cash for eggs at my place
Of business, one door south of the
River Falls Bank, Saturday, July Sth,
and every Saturday following until
further notice. LYING WINDSOR.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

Hamilton Clark, of Chauncey, Ga,
says he suffered with itching piles
twenty years before trying Dewitt's
Witch Hazel Salve, two boxes of which
completely cured him. Beware of
worthless and dangerous counterfeits.
r. S. Freeman s. Son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27
For Sale.

A fine quarter-sawed oak Folding
Bed, with large plate glass mirror
AS good as new. Call at O. w. New
comb & Co.'s Furniture Store.
w. d. PARKER,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

RUPTURE.-It is dangerous; in
quire of me and l will tell you how
was cured.
L. TURNQIsT, River Falls, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

Miss Rosalia A. Hatherell, of the
Normal faculty, is attending the sum
mer school of Clark University, at
Wooster, Mass. Prof. II. S. Baker
and wife are also in attendance upon
the same institution. Lectures are
given upon Anthropology, Neurology,
Histology, Biology and Psychology by
the most eminent scholars aud spe-
cialists of the country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

A new line Of young mems and
boys suits at f. J. Burhyte's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

The Tribune is informed that DR..
r. w. Brown, who removed from
Glenwood to California, will come
back to Wisconsin and locate In River
Falls. A multitude Of friends will
rejoice to hear that the Doctor and
his estimable wife are again to become
residents of the Badger state.-Glen-
wood Tribune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27
DENTISTS.
MISCELLANEOUS.

n Y. DENNI5TON, Ellsworth, Wis.
We Abstract Real Estate d Insurance once.
Taxes paid and information given. A full sci
OF ABsrRAcT Books for Pierce and st. Croix
Counties.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

The latest things in crash, straw
and felt hats at Ap Roberts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

j. p. Carroll is having the roof of
his building opposite the JOURNAL
office, raised to furnish better accomo-
dation for second story rooms.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

AS Gen. Alger has resigned the
Portfolio of War we hope those edit
ors who have howled for this consum-
nation so long are also resigned.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

Grantsburg shipped 1900 bushels OF
blueberries between July and 20.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27
LOCAL And MISCELLANEOUS.

This is the ice-cream season. One
gal. is equal to four quarts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

-Four cars of stock, sheep and hogs,
were shipped from this station to st.
Paul yesterday
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

VIII Goodwin, of Hager City, has
seventy-five live rattlesnakes boxed
up down at his place. This is a spec
les Of ''pets" that it is best to admire
from a respectful distance. He sells
them by the pound to Chicago parties.
Ellsworth Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

The Methodist Sunday School is en-
joying picnic in the Park this after
noon
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

John tombstone has sold lis house
on Second st. to Rev. johnson, who
will take possession Aug. j.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

The Chicago Inter-Ocean is author
ity for the statement that Hudson
has secured the promise of the attend
ance of the veteran Cuban patriot,
General Gomez, at the street parade
to l3 given in that city in Septem Der.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

Charley Glass will move into Mrs.
Whitcomb's house, corner of I'd and
Cedar streets, Aug. 1st.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

The Hudson Star-Times publishes
supplement in announcement of
the st. Croix county Fair-an event
which will occur Sept. 27-29.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

Try the Missing Link" Skirt Sup
porter, ladies, land you will not be with
out it. For sale at the River Falls
Millinery Emporium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

Corn has been doing finely the past
two weeks. The heat, with sufficient
moisture, has been very favorable for
this crop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1899-07-27

For tickets, rates, maps, etc, apply to
l.. SCOTT, Agent, Bay City.