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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22

Ulcer a woman is the bigger fool she
marries,"
And he said to himself that he would
make no effort to eat turkey at Yoe's.
But it may have been that his horse
was fond of turkey-no, that is wrong,
for there were two relays between Blk
by's and Yoe's. Indeed, upon refiec-
ton, it is absolutely impossible to tell
just why it was that Bucking Titus
drew rein at Yoe's ranch at high noon
of Thursday and blew upon his horn
like a warder of an ancient port.
Ten faces appeared at the front win
dows and the door. There were the
three dogs, and the two Cinnamon, and
Danny Cummings from over the range,
and Evans, the Methodist missionary,
and Quivey, the engineer, and zoe.
blond and glowing as Olaf, and Clari-
bel, with mountain berries in her vel
low hair and smile of welcome in her
violet eyes. Bucking Titus turned a
trife giddy and reeled as he tried to
walk to the door-but that, no doubt,
was because of the cold zoe brought
him a hot glass of goodly drink.
You've hit it in the nick O. time, -
cried he. THE turkey is just coming
out of the oven, and it's been sizzling
mad these last two hours because you
wasn't here to help eat it,"
Sayory scents and hot-oven sounds
emanated propitiously from the kitch-
en-. Bucking Titus tried to be gay and
made a good deal of noise as he got out
of his bear coat and unbuttoned his
leggins. But his heart was trembling
like an aspen in a storm and he felt
sick-like a man who hears the ham
mer that makes his gibbet. He delayed
pusillanimously for about five minutes
before he pulled out the letters. There
were two for zoe and the fatal one for
Claribel.
lie tried not to look at the girl while
she read hers. but finally he had to
steal an upward glance. Her face was
flushed a little and she was smiling.
An invisible hand of iron came from
somewhere and griped the mail car
rier's throat. He leaned his head upon
his hand.
After a minute the girl came over
and sat near him, her letter in her
hand.
"You seem really i'll" she said. softly,
looking at him with glance of friend
illness that almost broke his heart.
''Was it so very cold?"
tNot so very cold You'd better
write the answer to that letter before
go so I can take it on with me. Or
you can fix up message and I'll wire
il you like
''You are uncommonly good. Mr..
Titus. but there is no haste The ac-
cent was dry.
"Eh?" gasped Titus, stupidity.
The girl broke into a radiant smile.
Are you so anxious 10 get rid of
me?'' she whispered.
"Good God. not Are--are-you--'
"Am | going of my own free WHIP
No; 50 there!"
The mail carrier leaned back in his
chair with sigh of Undesirable relief.
The Chinaman brought the turkey in.
II was a lordly bird. and the hungry
mountaineers arose at its entrance
ane rises when king enters,
"Anything else you want to know %
whispered the girl. archIy Her eyes
were dancing. her lips parted. her
cheeks crimson. She was tempting
past resistance.
You know there is something else
want to know" came back the whis-
per. He caught her hand with cruel
clasp. "Do-do you-Claribel, do you
ever think Of me ?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22
500 Reward 500.

Tie readers of this paper viii be pleased
10 learn that there is at least one dreaded
disease that science has been able to cure IN
Catarrh Cure is the only positive cure
known to the medical fraternity. Catarrh
being a constitutional disease, requires q
constitutional treatment. Halls CataTrh
Cure IS taken internally, acting directly
upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system, thereby destroying the foundation
Of the disease, and giving the patient
strength BIZ building up the constitution and
assisting nature in doing Its work. The
proprletors have so much faith IN its cura.
tive powers that they offer One Hundred
Dollars for any case that it fails TO cure.
Send for list Of testimonials
Address 4 j Cheney & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.
A Novel Lawsuit.

G. w. Staeffier is suing the Menasna
Woodenware company at Appleton to
recover damages for the death of his
wife's first husband. Mrs. Staeffier
was formerly the wife of one Schmidt,
who was killed accidentally in the
Menasha company's works. She began
suit for damages, but married Staeffier
and died before the case was decided;
Now Staeffier. claiming to have inher-
tied the cause of action. is prosecut-
ing the suit that his wife began. The
case is said to be without precedent
in the United States.
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Sometimes. Thursdays" Thurs

Sometimes. Thursdays" Thurs
day was mail day.
He dropped her hand, and with
white face walked toward the table.
She caught at his coat, unseen BY the
others. He stopped and faced her, his
eyes piteous.
II think of you some other days, too,
Mr.. Titus-most other days"
''Claribei!" There was beseechinS
inquiry in the tone.
"All other days. Mr.. Titus"
''Claribel!" This time it was joy
that shook his voice.
"Come, come, come!" called Voc 10
them above all the racket of laughter
and talking and shuffiing of feet. THE
dogs are bowling for their share, and
parson has 10 say grace yet. Get to
your places, you two back there!"
They went to their places, which
happened to be side by side.-Chicago
| Tribune
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which would make him giddy, the
path he would not venture, the storm
he would not face he had yet TO en-
counter. His critics might have
claimed for him more bravado than
wise courage-but Titus did not care
about critics. Talking was one of the
superfuOus arts at best, according to
Bucking Titus.
That was one of the two reasons
why he objected to Bernard Ander-
son, his companion. Anderson would
talk. He exclaimed about the glory
of the mountains; he thought it
worth his while to make comments
upon the splendor of the autumnal
foliage, and he even went so far as
to say what he thought about the
mists that entwined themselves
around the cruel front of the Old
Mans mountain-that grim wall of
granite whose canyons knew the
blacklist tragedies of all the noun
tains in the country round about.
Anderson was stupid enough to relate
some of these tales-though they were
ancient history TO Titus.
But the second reason for dislike
which Titus entertained for Ander-
son was of a more serious nature.
Anderson had been four weeks I'M
der the same roof with Claribel Yoe.
AS for Titus. though for two years
past he had ridden over the pass like
the wild huntsman. thinking only of
the face that he should see in the val
ley beyond. he had never so much as
known what il was to press her hand
or to sit opposite TO her at table. To
be sure. she had brought him out hot
coffee now and then or hidden him 10
sit beside the fire, and on holidays
had given him true stirrup cup, yet
he said to himself with endless itera-
ton that she cared nothing for him
that she had never noticed him any
more than she had 90 other men.
All men were chivalrous to her.
How could they be otherwise? She
coaxed sociability out of the solitude
and made home in the wilderness
sud tenderness in the country of
granite rocks, and there were warmth
and light and cheer in her dwelling
among those bitter SHOWS. Perhaps
Claribel zoe had ceased to be mere
woman and become something sym.
bolic TO the men who knew her-the
adventurers who passed along the
cruel road TO Tin Cup.
Anderson, taking the unnecessary
trouble TO pick the way for his horse
who was an old mountain climber
talked cheerfully TO the mail carrier
ats an experience that a city mar
like myself is sure to remember 4
the last day of his life, you know
never felt such liberty in all my
life. Faith. I've seen no paper that
was not a week old before | got il
and I'm as ignorant of my business a.
YOU are. But I'm glad of il. In
rested clean through TO the bones
And then the people at the ranchl
Why, Jim Woes a man in a thousand
I've seen smart men, but he's got
more practical sense and courag'
erammed in his head than any mar
ever had the pleasure OF meeting
As for Miss Claribel, she's an eidel
weiss here in the snow"
Bueking Titus gave fierce lurcf
AZ the saddle bags. though they
seemed TO Anderson to be adjusted
quite correctly.
"How a girl can grow up in sucf
surroundings as hers and yet have
that soft voice and charming accent
and all those adorable little ways 81
hers is more than know. And sht
manages the affairs Of the house per
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22
LIEUTENANT PETERSON
Says Peruna is The Finest Tonic
And InyigOrator He
Ever Used.

Lieutenant Charles Peterson, Hook and
Ladder Co. No. p, writes the following let
ter to The Peruna Medicine Co., from S27
Belmont avenue. Chicago, H.:
Last year | had severe attack of la
grippe which left me very weak, so that
was unable TO perform my duties. Several
Of nay friends advised me to build up on
Peruna, and / found it by far the finest
tonic and invigorator | had ever used. In
two weeks ! was strong and well, and if ever
/ am exposed TO unusual hardship incident
with my duties at fires, take dose or two
of Peruna and find that it keeps me in good
health" Charles Peterson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22
scHooLBoY OF THE FUTURE.
After He Has Run the
of Prescribed Interrogation.
He May Begin TO Learn

Teacher, Ito applicant for adsnissior,-
Johnnie have you got certificate of " =.
cination? y vac
Eyes. sir"
. Nav you been innoculated for eroupY
bacilli!" l eh0'ela
Eyes, sir"
Have you a written guarantee that va,
are proof against whooping cough ' mass ~
mumps and old age" - 'iie's-eS'
Eyes. sir"
"Have you your own private drinking
ayes, sir"
"Do you promise not to EXCHANGE s,,or...
with, the boy next to you, and never ~
any but your own pencl?' e'et use
Eyes, sir.
"Will you agree to have your books fnn;,
gated with sulphur and sprinkle your Cor bes
with chloride OF lime cnce week ~ ''N'' 4 q
Eyes, sir"
Johnnie, you have met the FIRST reou;ra.
ments OF the modern sanitarium, and nav
to learn."-N. Y. World. - Oss u
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22

! VIZ And the sky looks
kinder threat'nin' and there's Jest
hint OF snow,
And November's writ his name most
everywhere.
But the bright red fires a-roarin' up the
big brick chimbly fiue,
And the old house kinder wears a happy
grim
What's the odds about the weather when
the loved ones git together,
And it's jolly old Thanksgivin' come ag'ini
There's a turkey full of stufin' that's a
pietur' fer the eye,
There's a puddin' that won't hold an
other plum;
There's cei'ry and there's cranbry sass,
there's mince and punkin pie,
All settin there a-holfrir' ter yer:
Gomez
And here's mother, who's been countin'
up the days fer weeks and weeks.
And me a-feelin' young as twenty-four,
And there's welcome runnIn' over jest like
dew drips off the clover,
For it's Jolly old Thanksgivih' come once
morel
Oh, It's good ter be child agin. If only
once a yearl
It's good ter have the children round the
place,
It brings yer back the old sweet days in
mem'ry alters dear.
And kinder smoothes the wrinkles from
yer face.
Our boys and gals are back at home with
children of their own.
So let the fun and frulics now begin:
We old ones hearts are CHEEKY. though our
eyes. maybe, are teary.
For it's blessed old Thanksgiyin' come
ag'in!
Joe Lincoln. in Philadelphia Saturday
Evening Post
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Heir to Two Fortunes.

Matthias Brick, an old settler of Ke-
nosha county. was found dead at his
home in Pleasant Prairie. Brick was
supposed to be a pauper and he had
been supported by the people of the
county. When his papers were exam
ined after his death he was found to
be heir to two large estates in Ger
many. Brick fed from Germany to es-
cape military duty, and the fortune
of his sister had been held in trust
for him. The fortune will go to heirs
who are supposed to be in Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22
A Close Cali.

Passengers on train standing at
the station in Beloit had narrow es-
cape from death A heavy west-bound
freight, with air brakes refusing to
work, came laundering down steep
grade at a rate of 40 miles an hour.
The passengers were notified and
scrambled madly out of the cars just
as the freight crashed into the help
less passenger train. demolishing en-
CINE and ears. Four coaches and the
baggage car were reduced to splin-
tiers and the freight engine was also
wrecked
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22

country with an unwelcome compan-
ion. The companion had Joined him
at Yoe's ranch, where he had been
staying for a month, bracing up a
degenerate lung. Titus hated a
"lunger." as he opprobriously termed
the inyalids who made Colorado mel
ancholy; and, anyway, Titus was a
man of prejudices. He covered more
ground than any other mail carrier in
the whole state, and the snowbound
pass that would daunt him, the height
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22
mig Telephone Line.

The Fox River Valley Telephone
company was organized in Appleton
and incorporated with capital stock
of $4,000. The company will estab=
lish exchanges at Appleton, Kaukauna,
Neenah, Menasha, Kimberley and Com.
bined Locks. and their toll lines will
connect with those of the Wolf River
company, already established through-
out the Wisconsin river valley.
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Ennnd mead.

w. w. Hodges, aged SO years, lead-
ing business man and member of the
city council and school board of Nom
roe, was found dead in his bed. He
retired as well as usual the previous
evening. Mr.. Hodges was in business
at Monroe for 80 years. His wife was
in Madison, Neb., where she was
called few days ago by the death
Of her father.
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The Oldest BanI.uo,e

This note is in the possession Of the Rank
Of England. 1t is dated December ia iS9a
and is for $50 pounds, but on account of ifs
age same is made very valuable One NJ the
Oldest and most valuable stomach medicines
before the public is Hostetters Stomach Bit.
tiers. For the past fifty years 1t has been the
standard OF such remedies for dyspepsia, in
digestion, biliousness, nervousness or in.
somnia. 1t viii effect cure when faithfully
taken.
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The Censua of 1ann

A booklet giving the population Of an
cities of the United States Of 250O0 and
over according to. the census of 1900. has
Just been issued by the passenger depart.
ment of the Chicago, Milwaukee 4 st Paul
Railway, and copy of it may be obtained
by sending your address, with two-cent
stamp to pay postage, to the General Passen.
ger Agent Of the Chicago, Milwaukee & st.
Paul Railway, Chicago, III.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22

A well-known business man whose head
is bare, yet who wears luxuriant growth
Of whiskers, was being rallied recently for
being bald by some of his intimate friends
in the presence. of his small daughter Lit
tie Mabel didn't understand that it was ali
in Jest, and crawling upon her parents lar
put her arms about his neck and turned
de6antly toward his tormentors: my papa
w'ud ruvver hav' his top hair on his chin,
w'udn't you, papa?-Chicago Chronicle.
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burned to Death.

An aged couple named Klotow, liv-
ing on a farm a short distance from
Spencer, were burned to death in
their home. and circumstances sur=
rounding the case have given rise to a
suspicion that the fire was of incen.
diary origin. The district attorney
and coroner were expected to investi-
gate the matter.
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Died Suddenly.

Prof w. H. Rosenstengel, aged 6s,
head of the German department at
the University of Wisconsin, died sud-
denly in Madison while attending d
faculty meeting. He was one of the
oldest members of the faculty, having
joined In 1879. For several years he
had been suffering from Bright's dis.
ease. He leaves widow, four daugh-
tiers and two sons.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22

Mr.. William sprinkles, of Dauphin
island. shipped the following consign-
ment of birdskins, says the New Or
leans Pieayune: Nine hundred and
ninety-five sea penguins. 50 laughing
gulls. As Wilson terms. royal terms. u
least terms, pairs Of wings, pelican
skins. valued al Sl22.55.
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Excursion sIeepers Via NJ, X. & try

Weekly Excursion Sleepers leave st. Louis
via Katy Flyer (M X. & T. Ry,) every Tues
day at SIG p. IN. for San Antonio, Los An
gees and San Francisco.
Weekly Excursion Sleepers leave Kansas
City via the NJ X & I. Ry every Saturday
at 9,05 p. m. for San Antonio, Los Angeles
and San Francisco.
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nest for the nnweIs

No matter what ais you, headache to a
cancer, you will never get well until your
bowels are put right Cascarets help nature,
cure you without a grippe or pain, produce
easy natural movements, cost you Just 10
cents to start getting your health back.
Cascarets Candy Cathartic, the genuine. put
up in metal boxes, every tablet has c. C. C..
stamped on it. Beware OF limitations.
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Awaiting t.e returns.

Ethel-Did va have family Thanks
giving sers.ee al your house this
morning.
Mamie-No; papa snid we had bet
ter wait and see if Harry got back
from the football game Brooklyn
Life
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Usual Why.

Bobbs-Too bad about hobbs Lost all Of
his furniture because of a false alarm OF
fire at his house.
Dobbs-But if there was no fire, how
could his furniture be DESTROYED!
well, you see, hobbs lives in a suburban
town where they have volunteer fire de-
partment. "-Baltimor American.
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In Norway before girl is allowed to
marry she must have a state certificate
that she can cook. And yet there is
! disposition among ignorant people.
saws the New York Press, 10 consider
Norway some distance behind the ad-
vance guard Of civilization
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well. sir" said the slangy man, che
made me look like 80 cents
You ought not to complain about that,
for it is an improvement"
What DO you mean!"
Ordinarily you look Ike a Nickel
Detroit Free Press
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Allow did your automobile journey
turn out?
B.-Beautifullyl Although ran over two
pedestrians and three bicycles and knocked
two wagons into ditch. my motor was
not at all injured and l arrived just on time.
-Fiepenhe Blaetter
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What shnII Nc Have for Dessertr

This question arises every day. Let us an
swer il to-day. Try Jell-0, delicious and
healthful Prepared in two minutes. No
boiling no bakingl add boiling water and
set to cool Flavors:-Lemon, Orange, Rasp-
berry, Strawberry. At your grocers. I0c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22

Having hitched your wagon to a star, keep
your eye peeled lest the star run away with
your wagon before you have time to climb
into the same.-Detroit Journal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22

There are great multitude of people in
all parts of the land who have entirely lost
their health as a result OF Ia grippe; who
have recovered from an attack, but find
themselves with weakened nerves, deranged
digestion, and with but very little of their
former powers.
leaves the system in such an outrageous and
exasperating condition as la grippe.
For this class Of sufferers Peruna is a spe-
cifc Peruna should be taken according to
directions and in a few weeks the sufferer
will be entirely restored to his accustomed
health.
Address The Peruna Medicine Co.: Column:
bus. o.. for free copy of Facts and Faces"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22

Happiness cannot be bought, but one of
the great hindrances to its attainment can
be removed by Adams Pepsin Tutti Fruit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22

"a thief stole all the harness from my
stable last night" Didn't he leave
trace?"-St. Louis Republic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22

do you know what / did with my old
wagon? NO" 81 sold it for hearse.
And now people are just dying to get to ride
in itl''-St. Louis Republic.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22

Laugh, and the world laughs with you;
weep, and it laughs behind your back
Town Topics.
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It is the easiest thing in the world to
see that wealth is a curse-so long as the
other fellows monopolize it.-Chicago Daily
| News
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Customer at cigar counter, buying a weed
This is too dark" Here is e cigar
hghrer."-St. Louis Republic.
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The Reason for II.

He-There are $4,000 more women than
men in New York city.
She--No wonder the New York men are
so sassy.-Indianapolis Journal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1900-11-22

Sweat and fruit acids will not discolor
goods dyed with PUTNAM FADELEss DYES.
Sold by all druggists.
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New rule Of the Don't Worry club; Ifyou
are hungry. don't try not to worry about it,
but try TO get something TO eat.-Atehison
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pleases all the family Four flavors:-Lem.
on. Orange. Raspberry and Strawberry. At
your grooers. 10 cts. Try it to-day.
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Pisos Cure for Consumption is an infalli-
BILE remedy for coughs and colds.-N w.
Samuel, Ocean Grove, N j.. Feb. II, 1900
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Winter Tourist Tickets are on sale daily
via the above line to all the winter resorts
in the South and Southeast Ihese
tickets are sold at very low rates and are
limited for return until May 81, 1901.
homeseekers' Tickets are on sale on First
and Third Tuesday each month, to all the
principal points South and Southeast, at
one fare plus $500 for the roun9 Stlp mp.
Tickets are limited for return Il days
from date OF sale.
One.Way Settlers Tickets are on sale First
and Third Tuesday each month, TO many
points in the South and SoutheaS' o.
greatly reduced rates
II YOU are contemplating trip 10 lhe
South or Southeast advise any agent Of
the Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railroad
who will be pleased TO quote you i,, rates,
send YOU time tables, make sleeping car
reservation and give You any further
information you may desire.
G L. STONE,
Gen. Pass. g. Tiki. Agt, Chicago