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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-04
OFFICIAL DIRECTORY.

COUNTY OFFICERS.
Sheriff-C. e. GLASS;
County Clerk-O. j. Hohle.
Treasurer-O. r. Bergseng.
Clerk of the Court-L. G. Spinney.
Register Of Deeds-W. w. Walsingham.
District Attorney-A. Combacker.
County Judge-Allen p Weld.
County Supt. of Schools-A. j. Ingli
Coroner. S. Copley.
County Surveyor-B. R..Eaton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-04

River Falls of Wisconsin, close of bus
/ the 18th day of November A. D. 1902
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1902-12-04

Put on any X. N. &
+. coat or overcoat.
Raise your arms in any
position and the collar
remains just where it
belongs. Wear it any
length of time and the
coat will retain its
S b ape. Notice the
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

There is an old record in the Clerks
Office that shows that at county
Court held in Woodyille, on the LIST of
October, 1914, the following order was
made by James Carraway, Chief JUS
tice, and Chas. Stewart and VIM. Rea-
gan, Justices of the Quorum, to-wit:
Ordered that the Court will allow
Capt. Abram NJ. Scott five dollars for
cleaning up the public square in Wood
vile of large bushes, &c, and that he
trim the larger trees as high as mans
head on horseback. 1t was further
ordered that the Court will allow Hugh
Connell, Sheriff, $50 per year for care
of the Court house, with power to pre-
vent any person from inhabiting it,
but is ordered to open it on all public
occasions, such as Courts, preaching,
&C.. Sc.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Paste this in your scrap-book. The
records show that the Methodist
Church was erected in 1881. The lot
was donated by John S. Lewis. The
Episcopal Church was erected in 1882.
The lot was donated by Nolan Stew
art. The Presbyterian Church was
erected in 1888, was torn down and re-
built in 1898. The lot was donated by
Thos. Netterville. The Synagogue was
erected in 1878, was destroyed by fire
February is, 1896, and rebuilt in 1896.
Lot donated by Jacob Schwartz. From
the best information we can obtain
the Catholic Church was erected in
1876. Lot donated by Geo. H. Gordon
There is no record to show the date o.
the building of the old Baptist Church
which was torn down and rebuilt II
1853.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

An Evening of Music will be held in
the Masonic Hall. Thursday, June 5th,
at 8 O'Clock, P. NJ, for the benefit of
the Presbyterian Church. Miss Stel-
la Whitehurst, of New Orleans, win
be ably assisted by Miss Celeste Dous-
san, vocalist who is attracting much
attention in musical circles. This
young falcon will leave soon for Paris,
to prepare for the operatic stage. Mr..
Rene Soloman, celebrated Concert
Violinist, an artists of much note,
will add much to the program. A boy
pianist, who is remarkable, and has
been touring, is also expected with the
troupe. To any person who is fond Of
good music this function should prove
highly interesting and gratifying.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Mayor w. @. Miller, who has been
looking through the old county rec
ords, found, during his search, a certi-
fed list Of the different companies,
with the names of officers and privates
who volunteered during the Civil war,
from this county. The list was pre-
pared for record by the Board of Po-
Ices and its correctness therefore can
not be questioned. This is very val
liable paper and is the lonly one in ex-
istence. 1t will be interesting to the
people of our county, hence we will
publish it as a supplement as soon as
possible. We are indebted to Mr. Mil
Ter for this, as well as other records OF
our county's past history.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Rev. B. B. Hall, the Baptist Minister
of Centreville, has been conducting a
revival meeting at the Presbyterian
Church during the present week, and
will continue same during the coming
week. The meetings have been well at
tended and much good will doubtless
result therefrom.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

The Board Of Supervisors will meet
in regular session on Monday, and will
no doubt have before them the plans
and specifications of the new Court
House, which will be advertised for a
period of thirty days, and by the July
meeting, bids for the building should
he in.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Clifford Macleod re-
turned home Wednesday evening from
their bridal tour to New York and
Atlanta. At the latter city they Wis
tied the parents Of Mr.. Macleod. IT'S
needless to say that they had a de-
lIghtful trip.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31
New Orleans Bread at
Metzger & Cohen.

The western portion Of the county
was well represented here on Wednes-
day The visitors being Mr.. and Mrs.
r. Gunst, ]. B. Mount and Louis Cos
linsIyi.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

DR.. Ethelbert Galloway left Monday
morning for his home In Jackson, pre-
paratory to leaving ona three months
voyage to Brazil, as Chief Surgeon Of
the vessel on which he will sail. We
wish him pleasant voyage and safe
return.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Mrs. E. W. Myers entertained at
Euchre on Thursday evening. The
successful contestants we're Miss Bertha
HAYS and Mr.. Jas. NJ. Sessions, while
Mr.. Jno. Collens carried off the con-
ISOLATION prize.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Mrs. Geo. Argue entertained a num-
Der Of ladies at a Planting Party" on
last Saturday evening. The game
proved a source of much pleasure, and
Miss Ollie McGill was the successful
contestant. Delicious refreshments
were served during the evening.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Mr.. Magruder Pierce, the Principal
Of the Harrisonburg High School, ar
rived here or Tuesday, on visit to
relatives and friends. Mr.. Pierce win
spend about two weeks here and will
return to Harrisonburg to take charge
of a summer school.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

An error appeared in our last issue
in the list Of Directors OF the Wood
vile Oil and Manufacturing Co., as
Capt. R. NJ. McGehee's name should
have appeared in place of Mr.. Q. w.
Henderson.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Mack Anderson, boy about 16,
years Of age fell from a bicycle on
Wednesday evening, while running a
race and received several painful in
juries. He is doing very well at this
writing and we hope he will be we'll
again soon.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Attention has been called several
times to the blockading of the street
crossing at the southeast corner OF
the Court square, but the wagons con-
tinue to congregate there, much to
the inconvenience of those who pass
that corner, and especially the ladies'
Such nuisance should not be permit
ted, and the city authorities should
see that it is stopped.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Peter Moller, Mrs. Ba-
bers and Miss Emma Babers, are at
home again after spending few weeks
at Pass Christian. We are glad to
know that Mrs. Moller is much inn
proved in health.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

We are in receipt of an invitation to
attend the Commencement Exercises
of the University of Mississippi. We
appreciate the invitation very much
and regret our inability to be present.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Work is expected to begin on the
Bank building next week, and the con-
tractor thinks that he can turn the
building over to the owners in sixty
days.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Mr.. f. f. Best left on Thursday eve
ming for Columbus, where he goes to
attend the closing exercises, and bring
his daughter, Miss George, home.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

The contract for the Oil Mill build
ings has been let to Mr.. Adams, OF
New Orleans, who has the contract
for the erection of the Bank building.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

The most complete line of laces,
embroideries, etc. can be found
at Woodville Mercantile Co.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31
NOTICE.
TREspAss NOTICE.

All hunting, fishing or otherwise
trespassing, or travelling on private
roads on Westernview, GAINESVILLE.
Riverside. Langside, or on any of the
lands under my charge is now prohib-
tied under full penalty of the law
LOUIS TRACER
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Messrs. Henry Harris, Cy Stricken
and Ralph Gunst paid our town a visit
the first of the week.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

The Board of Trustees of the Graded
School have reelected Prof Showal-
ter, and his able assistants, for the
term beginning next September.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Come to the grand dance Tues
day night, June 10. Gents 50 cts.
Ladies free.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

For Spring Clothing examine
the line of.
Woodville Mercantile Co.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Standard wlckless blue fame
Oil Stoves at
The Hardware Store.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Champagne Fizz, ice Mint
Cherry Phosphate, and celery
Phosphate will keep you cool.
Fred A. Hart.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Now is the time to have your
Buggy repaired. For good work
in this line go to, Fred. Martens.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Fresh lot of Garden Seed and
Onion sets just received, at
Geo. j. Adams.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Call and examine our Millinery
line, ladies hats. etc.
WoodvilIe Mercantile Co.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Cream Freezers, Water-coolers,
Ice Planes, Picks and tongs at
q. A. Victims.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Hammocks, Door and Window
Screens, Lawn movers etc. at
The Hardware Store.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

White Mountain Ice Cream
Freezers. Metzger & Cohen.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Hello Central Give us every
body on the wires. Hellol every
body, have you heard of the
Brownies and Cranes Base ball?
Admission 80 and Is cents, June
10th. All must coincs It is the
greatest attraction of the season.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Mr.. and Mrs. Halle McGehee, OF
Pinckneyville, spent Thursday in our
town.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

The annual "ghildren's Day" ser
vices were held at the Methodist
church last Sunday. The program
consisted Of songs and recitations by
the children, and it was carried out
with credit to both teacher and pupil.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Mr.. Harry Cohen spent several days
in the Crescent city during the first
OF the week.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

For low quarters and sandals go
TO Woodville Mercantile Co.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

"Just tell them that you saw
me- drinking Sherberts, at
Hart's Soda Fount.-
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Minors Fruit hector, the drink
of the Gods at, Fred A. Harris.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Sewing Machines and Bicycles
at the Hardware Store.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Heath & Milligan, Parien and
Cottage Paints, Enamel, White
Lead, Oils, Turpentine, Glass,
Putty, etc, at
G. A. Victims.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

If you want a Columbia Ram
bier, Crescent or other high grade
Bicycle, call on
G. A. Wettlins Agent.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Several Of our citizens expect to leave
next week, for Cooper's wells.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Saltwater, Coco Cola and Milk
Shakes at SC a glass at the,
Red Star Store.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31
MARKET

The Board of Aldermen will meet on
Tuesday evening at o'clock.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Capt. Robt. Brandon, of Pinckney-
vile, was in town on Tuesday.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Mr.. Jos. Henley, Of Hiram, spent a
couple OF days here this week.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

We have learned that 155 is being
freely bid for Bank of Woodyille stock,
with no one, however, willing to sell
at this price. This is an advance Of
five points in not Quite a weeks time.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Those in need of pure liquors for medica
purposes will do we'll to examine my stock.
sIEo. 6. STERN.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Fresh Lowney's Candy, at
Geo. j. Adams.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Mason's Fruit Jars.
Metzger & Cohen.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31
City Bread, BY Express daily.
Metzger & Cohen.

The best soda water in the
town can be found at, Harris.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Simple Announcement Of Maria
yes and deaths win be published
without charge.
Woodville Republican. (Woodville, Miss.) 185?-current, 1902-05-31

Subscription per anuum. .....s2 90
Before mailing paper. - 80
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-07
Nancy Dent Dead.

The following reference to an aged
lady recently deceased who was born
here more than four score years ago is
taken from the Wenona, Illinois.
Index
Nancy Dent was born. January 26,
1921, near Morgantown, West Virgin
ia, and died March 26. 1902, at Varna.
She came to Illinois when about
fourteen years old with her parents
Mr.. and Mrs. James Dent who settled
near Magnolia. She was married to
John Shields April &c, 1888, but he
died December 81, 1849, leaving her
with four children, all of whom are
living except one son who soon fol-
lowed the father. She was married
the second time June 81, 1860 to VIM.
Mccoy and to this marriage they had
one son.
The funeral service was held at the
Methodist church in Varna, March
2Sth, conducted by Rev. A. K. Tullis,
of Henry, assisted by Rev. Wasmuth.
Mr.. Tullis was an old friend of the
family, having become acquainted
with Mr.. and Mrs. Mccoy in 1864
when he had his first call to preach in
Magnolia. The deceased had Joined
church when fourteen years old and
was for many years an active working
member in the church and Sunday
school, until from poor health she
could no longer attend. She lived for
good many years in Magnolia, a
short time in Iowa. then in Magno-
liza again, but for the past twenty five
years she had lived in Varna. Mr..
Mccoy and four children are left to
mourn the loss Of a loving wife and
kind mother. The children are Will
liam Shields of Grand Ridge; Mrs.
Amanda Haley of Centralia, Kansas:
Mrs. Hugh Mccoy, of Varna, and
Frank Mccoy, of Toluca. She also
leaves two sisters and two brothers,
Mrs. Emily Parrett, of Wenona; Mrs
Taylor, OF Cheyenne, Kansas; Major
j. B. Dent and Strother Dent, both OF
Riyerside-and thirteen grand chill
dren.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-07
lNCENDIARIES AT COLUMBUS.
Two Lumber Yards Destroyed, and
Men Discovered Firing a Plaster
Piant--Suspects Arrested.

Columbus, o., April Fire last
evening caused a loss of $4,000 at
the lumber yard Of Smith & Sewers,
on the West Side. A few hours later
fire destroyed $4,000 worth of lumber
at Gomez & Menefee's yard. in the
same vicinity. The fires were of in
cendiary origin. While the fire was
in progress at the latter place Secre.
tary Bingham, of the Columbus Rock
Plaster Company, discovered two men
setting fire to shed at the COM
papy's plant, which is but a short dis
lance from the lumber yard. Mr..
Bingham struck one Of the men. but
WAS promptly knocked down, and the
lncendiarics escaped. Later Ave men
inspected Of being incendiaries, were
placed under arrest.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-07
Old Associations Renewed.

A very pretty incident occurred
at the NJ. Il. church yesterday. A
fine looking gentlemen of ministerial
proportions and becoming dress ap.
peared, first at the Sunday School
exercises and also at the preaching
service afterward No one recognized
or knew him save the pastor who had
previously known him and since his
arrival in town. He turned cut To
be an old student of the University
1918, who was we'll known while
here. but had grown out Of the reeol
lection of everybody He Is now
Rev. Mr.. Hamill, of the Baltimore
Conference aud Presiding Elder of
one of the Baltimore districts. lie
was converted in the old Nj Echurch
here, and his eye CHANGED TO fall up
on news item in one OF the papers
telling of the sale OF the old church.
and he concluded he would like TO
worship once more in the old strue-
ture that was his spiritual birth.
place So he came all the way from
Baltimore To spend a Sunday in the
building before it is abandoned. Ev-
erybody shared his warm sentiment
for the old associations, and he made
a very happy impression, and renew.
ed many old friendships Mr. Ham
i'll is a minister of fine attachments
and of high standing in his confer
ence.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-07
NEGROES DEADLY FIRE
~~----~----
Killed Three Men and Mortaliy
Wounded Three Others Be-
fore Going to Death.
HELD CROWD OF 900 AT BAY.


Tnscumbia, Ala. April Three
men are dead, three mortally wounded
and foure seriously wounded as the re-
suit of Sheriff Charles GassawayAs at
tempting Yesterday to arrest VIII Rey-
nolds. desperate negro
The dead are: Hugh Jones, shot
through the head; Bob Wallace and
Will Reynolds. The fatally wounded
are Sheriff Charles Gassaway, shot
through the arm and abdomen. VIII
Gassaway. shot through the abdomen,
and P. A. Prouts shot through the
stomach. Those seriously wounded
are - Payne. shot through the
chest; Jim Finney. shot through the
right shoulder; Robert Patterson. shot
through the leg. and Jesse Davis, shot
through the jaw.
All the foregoing casualties. except
the death OF Reynolds himself. are the
result of the deadly fire of Reynolds
with a 45-caliber Winchester. The
negro was in his turn riddled an |
thrown into fire.
Sheriff Gassaway went to negro
settlement, "Knardtown, to arrest
VIII Reynolds for obtaining goods UNI
der false pretense. The officer was
met by the negro. who opened fire
with his rifle. wounding the sheriff
and Immediately firing upon the
deputy, VIII Gassaway. who was some
zoe yards away, mortally wounding
him.
IS soon as possible every man in
town who could procure a gun was
in the neignborhood. but owing TO
the location none dared to venture
within the open space Dynamite was
procured, and the house in which the
negro was barricaded was fired upon.
but to no effect. At / o'clock Captain
Simpson, Of the Wheeler Rifles, ar
rived with II guns and 1000 cart
ridges, which were distributed among
10 picked men This company was
stationed around the house and rid.
died it, but the negro had taken re-
fuge in the cellar and returned the
fire. killing Jones and wounding Fin
ney. Coal oil was then procured, and
after four hours Of hard work the
house adjoining that in which the
negro was located was fired. About
s o'clock the house in which the negro
was located was fired by the Wheeler
Rifles, who had arrived on the scene
The negro took refuge in shed and
opened fire, killing Wallace and
wounding Davis, but the people and
some militiamen riddled the negro,
and the crowd, numbering 1000,
grabbed the body and threw 1t into
the burning building. Wallace. who
was killed, was closing in on the
negro, who shot him through the
body. His body fell into the burning
debris, but was recovered. Davis and
Wallace were the men who fired the
building.
Relic-seekers cut off the negro's
fingers and such parts Of the body as
could be procured
Last night it was reported that the
sheriff and his brother have no chance
to live. So deadly was the negross
aim that It was possibly an hour be-
fore the body of Prout could be re-
covered. Fully 1000 people from
Florence and Shefield we're here, and
every surgeon in the two towns was
pressed into service.
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-07
TWO CENTS
THEY WILL CELEBRATE
G. A. r. Decides on a Fitting
Observance

OF Memorial Day-Meeting ON Satnr-
day Afternoon Determines This
Prominent People TO be Invited
Post will Participate in Dedication
OF srmory at University.
On Saturday afternoon Hoffman
Post G. A. r. held a meeting TO de-
eide whether or not any celebration
should be held here on Decoration day.
As result OF the meeting they de-
cided 10 celebrate the day as IL should
be celebrated. The following resolu.
tions were passed in reference to the
matter:
Resolved thai Hoffman Post No.
81 G. A. Il. Departments Of West
Va, observe the coming Decoration
Day In a proper manner and that we
invite the citizens Of Morgautown and
the surrounding country 20 corporate
with US in observing that day, and
that the Post Commander appoint
the proper committees to make the
necessary arrangements.
That the committee on invitations
be directed TO invite Lieutenant Gem
eral Nelson A. Miles, Commander OF
the Z. $. army and staff. Governor
A. B, White and STAFF, the q. S. Sem
ators from this state, the members OF
Congress from this district, Capt.
Thomas II. McHess OF Washington
ID. @. and such others as they may
decide TO be present as speakers 90
that occasion.
Resolved that we accept the invita-
ton nf the Commandant OF Cadets OF
the West Va, University to assist in
the dedication of the Armory building
on the evening Of May SO, and that
we will gladly cooperate with him
and the University authorities In
making the event one worthy Of our
great educational institution.
The following committees were
appointed on arrangements:
w. |. protzman, !. E. Watts, Jonah
Bayles, s. r. Irwin. On finance. e.
M. &. Brown. s. w. Hare, J. f. Price.
On Invitations j. S. Watson, w. [.
protzman, Il. NJ. G. Brown
Daily new dominion. [volume] (Morgantown, W. Va.) 1897-1906, 1902-04-07
A GREAT CALAMITY.
Avoided In the Firm OF II. W. Protx-
man Il Co. -


man Il Co. -
A few weeks ago II. w protzman
ordered a great lot of pianos and or
gans and in day or two after some.
thing less than car load OF ma
chimes. This excited the old man so
much that he threatened TO with
draw from the firm thinking they
never could sell them all. But upon
second thought he put little note
in the daily papers as sort Of adj
vertisement and as soon as the peo-
pie learned that they could get tue
best grade Of pianos and organs at
fair price and sewing machines from
Sll up they came fioeking in and the
trade keeps up so that 1t now keeps
the drayman busy to deliver goods
and harmony has been restored and
the old man wears a broad smile Of
welcome to all who come.