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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03

warm to the eye, smooth and bright, de-
spite their long-haired procl1vlty. Inc
check patterns are particularly smart,
having one check of bright and one
square Of dull material. Paris sends us
over some beautifully soft tartan and
striped materials with lines of vivid
color blurred by wooden surface, so that
the bright hues are seen under a haze
of dark fluff" Thick mohairs look
rather hard, and we have endless new
serges, homespuns and hopsacks, all
classical and eminently useful
New colors are not lacking-from the
dull, faded plum bloom, to the wine
shades and violine, which is mixture of
red and purple. Petunia and heliotrope
have their opponents, but tobacco brown,
Just the color of good cigar, is a prime
favorite 1t is much blended with al
mond green, Parma mauve and deep or
ange.
Tinted coloring, which is one deep
shade, such as fruit red, paling to it's
faintest expression, and which in this
case would be pale coral, will be much
affected, and in ribbons we have an i'm
menSe variety OF these Ombre or shaded
colorings. Dark blue is blended with
apple green, crimson or yellow, but the
contrasting color generally takes the
form of panne or velvet.
Three colors are sometimes introduced
into one dress, such as gray and white,
with just suspicion of yellow or ma
genta velvet.
Plum bloom, dull blush shade of
plum, is susceptible of all manner of
treatment as to color. 1t makes splen-
did foil for pale blue, straw color or
cream, and mates admirably with GER
tain shades of rose pink. White, ivory,
champagne, and parchment tints are
never more seductive than in gloomy
winter weather, but such luxuries are re-
served for Fortunes favorite's. Very
lovely are the soft beaver cloths made in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
Extraordinary Run of Hard Luck.

William Cromwell, of Vineland, N
J., has had record-breaking run of
hard luck for the past II months A
year ago his wife was operated upon
for appendicitis. Two or three days
after her return from the hospital she
fell down the stairs and has been an
Invalid ever since. Then his son Oil
yer, seven years old, was hurt while
crossing railroad, and while he was
in the hospital 13-year-old daughter
broke her arm. Later his son Melvin
caught diphtheria and the head of the
house was mangled by a savage dog
Just after he had returned from the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
Want Law Repealed.

The board of supervisors of Sank
county unanimously voted to send
petition to the next Legislature asking
that the law providing for q super
visor of assessment be repealed, and
declaring that the results have demon
strated that it does not accomplish the
end for which it was intended. SINH
lar action is being taken by county
boards throughout the state.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03

Position for front-leaning exercises. The
legs fully extended backward in line with
the body, which is supported by resting the
hands on the seats with the fingers point
ing forwards. The chairs should be Shout
der-width apart.
country. The idea has been enthusi-
astically taken up by men of all sta,
tons and ages, and both trainers and
pupils have derived considerable bene-
fit thereby-the one monetarily, the
other physically.
To these schools, however, there are,
to a very great number of wOuld-be
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
Want Good Laws.

At the convention of Federated
Wausau a resolution was passed ito
agitate anti-saloon and anti-cigarette
public sentiment, and to advocate lesis-
lation to that effect" The Sunday Rest
association adopted resolution ito in
fiuence railroads, theaters, newspapers
low their employees to rest on Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
Wants Irish Immigrants

Father P. j. Lynch, pastor of st.
Patrick's church, Gainesville, Fla, is
endeavoring to divert Irish immigra-
ton to the south. He has about 1000
acres of fine farming land in Alachua
county. Florida. and wants to settle it
with colony of immigrants from the
green isle. He does not want any but
people who understand farming, and
be hopes that in few months all the
land will be taken. Father Lynch is q
well known citizen of Florida.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03

Panama railroad approaches the west
ern end of the road, his guide book di-
reefs him to mark we'll the spot made
memorable by Morgan and his bucca-
neers, and proper respect is paid to the
hill famous in the History of the isthmus
After Cerro de los Buccaneers has been
duly considered, the attention of the
tourist falls presently on the cathedral
towers, high roofs, and decaying forti-
fications of the new Panama, the city
upreared soon after the fall of the old
one. KATHERTNE popE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
Head Blown or.

While blasting rock in Loggirs road
at J. w. Molloy's camp, near Florence.
a woodsman named Johnson YVES killed
and two others were badly injured and
their recovery was doubtful. Three
others were hurt, but not badly They
were charging rock bluff with pow
der and Johnson tamped the powder
with an iron bar and an explosion fol-
lowed, killing Johnson instantly. His
head was blown off and found 20 feet
away.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03

Although dead, the body of former
Sheriff Theodore j. Meyers, sitting bolt
upright, with the stiffened hands still
holding the reins, was brought into
Kenosha from the country by his faith
full horse. Mr.. Meyers, who had twice
been sheriff of Kenosha county, was one
of the wealthiest men in the city. He
was So years old and leaves a widow and
three children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03

Position for back leaning eXercises-the
body is extended forwards instead of back
wards.
ed muscles to undergo unaccustomed
labor.
For the first few days, therefore,
only a portion of the exercises should
be attempted, and each movement
should not be performed more than,
say, three or five times. Rapidly the
beginner will feel his muscles growing
more and more supple, until soon he
will be able to perform the whole set
of exercises without experiencing any
sort of fatigue, and will find himself
capable and DESTROYS of increasing the
number of times each motion is per-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03

The dates and places for the sale of
the state lands of 100000 acres have
been announced by the state land COM
missioners. These lands include prac'
tically all of the states holdings, ex-
cept 10000 acres in Forest, Oneida and
Villas counties, set aside for a state
forestry reserve. The appraised valua-
ton of the lands range from one dollar
to $50 an acre. The figures set by the
appraisers will be held to.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
Willing.

I tried to give my share of thanks
For my small earthly store.
I'd like an opportunity
For giving many more.
Washington Star.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03

is no true disciple of "body-develop-
ment" who cannot rise Is minutes
earlier, or retire to bed Is minutes la
ter, for the sake of devoting such time
to the accomplishment of his wishes
And these two stout chairs and daily
Is minutes are the sole requisites for
course of domestic gymnastics"
A loose, easy costume should be
worn during the performance Of the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
Suicide Climb

An attempt at suicide by Kate Kin
ney, aged IL years, of Evansville, and
that of Hazel Miller a. week ago, lead
the authorities to think there may be
suicide club composed of young girls
in the city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03

of physical training demonstrated by
the illustrations accompanying this
article should come as distinct boon,
comforting, as it does, all the benefits
of an expensive gymnastic course,
with none of it's disadvantages in the
way of fees and fixed hours.
For it is unique household which
cannot supply two solid chairs, and he
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS
supervisor Expelled.

For the first time in the history Of Eau
Claire county the board of supervisors
expelled a member. A resolution was
adopted declaring the seat of Super
visor Fox vacant because he had in
terest in contract with the county for
the purchase of boiler. contrary to
the statutes. The board also adopted
resolutions reprimanding the county
property committee for allowing the
transaction and directing the district
attorney to recover the 5000 the county
was overcharged in the deal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
Unquestioning Obedience.

ooh, Patrick! What has happened
to the lawn? There's not a green spot
on it,"
'sYez told me to take tn weeds out,
mum."-Brooklyn Life.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03

formed until he has fixed upon con-
venient limit.
"Chair gymnastics" call into play
every muscle of the body. Under their
influence, the limbs will harden, the
chest expand, and the man who carries
out the motions regularly and steadily
will soon find himself enjoying an Ell
tirely new vigor and health of both
mind and body.
During the performance of each ex-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
A WeIcome Gne.t

''Will you have any guests at your
Thanksgiving dinner, Mr. Cloverseed?'
well, I've axed turkey"-N. Y
World
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03


interiors richly hung with tapestries
and ornamented with paintings and
sculptures fit for a palace; in the 300
churches there were services of silver
and of gold, frescoes Of pearls and 9th
er costly jewels. Along the wide streets
rich equipages passed to and fro, and
in the tropical pleasure gardens richly
dressed men and women gathered for
social diversion. And this in the
sixteenth and seventeenth centuries,
when our own portion of the new world
was as yet at the very rawest stage of
civilization
Whence this wealth that allowed of
so much display in the isthmus of Da-
rien so soon after it's discovery by the
whites? You remember when the in
trepid Balboa in 1913 discovered the
wonderful Southern sea 1.-THE Pacific
ocean, he made also another discovery
of great importance, the existence in
the lands along the sea, in the islands
thereof, of rich pearls and gold in guam
titles undreamed Of The story travel
ed to Spain, and with hot haste for
tune seekers of all classes sought the
shores of the land where gold and
pearls were so abundant.
1t was in 1919 that Pedrarias, high
born, high-handed Spanish officer,
man jealous of Balboa and his discov-
cries, engaged in a work that for long
has kept his name alive-the founding
of the city of Panama. Pedrar1as had
been sent out by the king as governor
80 nd xKi HI
the usual band of adventures and gold
seekers. Pedrarias, lustful of gold,
treated the natives most cruelty, exact
ing tribute at any cost. Soon after his
arrival in Darien he heard great deal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03

Pasteur institute in Baltimore ten days
ago. Melvin turned up with a broken
collar bone Now the father is wonder.
ing what next.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
Winter ColOrs
and Materials

ASHIONS in materials, both
for dresses and coats, are de-
cidedly furry" Long
haired camel cloth is made
with a sheeny surface that
proclaims the presence OF
rnoboir The new fabrics are
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
On Misunderstanding

First Boy--We had the minister for
dinner yesterday.
Second Boy-We had turkey.-Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03


must not clutch the chair.
exercises, and each 'spell" should be
terminated by a thorough rub down
with rough towels.
The most suitable chairs for the pur~
pose are those having deep seats, and
with the tops of their backs thick and
rounded-the first attribute will rens
der the apparatus" absolutely steady;
the second will insure against any cut
ting or rubbing of the palms of the
hands.
At first it is only natural that the
exercises will be found rather IA
tiguing, and for this reason they
should be worked up gradually. No
benefit can possibly accrue to the man
who suddenly calls upon long-neglect-
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
Thankful for That.

Gobbler-You're a scrawny, idiotic
old goose.
Old Goose-That's why I'm so thank
full every November.-Ohio State Jour.
nal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
An Execution

Virtue is its own reward, but it's the
tough turkey that lives the longest
Philadelphia Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03

athletes, two most serious objections
one, the question of fees; the other,
the question of leisure.
1t is not everyone who can afford
the terms required by most of these es-
Establishments; nor is everybody able to
make his free hours coincide with the
times at which the classes are held.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03

MdN ItS SGNCH ages,
Six, the turkeys group
Roast, warmed-over. croQuettes.
Hash, ragout and soup.
Judge
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1903-12-03
PANAMA IN HISTORY
First City on the Western Coast of
the American Continent.
ONCE WAS A PLACE OF BEAUTY
It Figured Largely In the Spanish
Conquests I'm Amerfca-The New
and Old City-wOnderfuI
Public Buildings.

* miles northeast OF the
present city of Panama once
stood wonderful old Pana-
ma, whose riches and lowell
ness were the pride OF
Spain. The houses were
built of fragrant woods, the
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-06-12
TOOK A WATCH.
Selection Made By Nj. John Fan.
min From Our List of Prizes

Mr., John Fannln, OF Fallsburg,
who was the holder OF the mum Der
that secured the premium offered
by the BIG SANDY NFws, decided
to take the gentleman's solid gold
watch. We ordered for him a
watch worth $500 and delivered
II last week. Mr.. Fannin is highly
pleased with the elegant present
"tickled to DEATH, as the saying
goes, The case is l4k solid gold,
and the movement is the latest
model OF a Waltham. II lisa watch
that any man might well be proud
Of.
Mr.. Fannln Is a good old citizen,
who has passed the three-scorJ
mark In years. He says he never
before owned a watch.
He has raised a large family
aud only ho and his wife are nov
ut home. Mr.. Fanuin says he hat
often taken chances on contests
and drawings, but had never be
fore "been lucky" The news o
his good luck was broken to hin
by one Of his neighbors, who reat
II In the paper and went at once h
whore MIR. Fannln was at work Il
the corn field. The old gentleman
was naturally much elated. w
are sure our readers are.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-06-12
A Welcome Visitor.

The first show OF the season will
visit this place on Tuesday June l6.
Surely this item OF news will
please the young folk, the children
and the older ones also. Sun Bros
Worlds Progressive Show Is one
that has a standing record for pre-
sentlng a good performance in one
big ring, In the good old style.
Sun Bros. run their show strictly
on business and moral principles.
Nothing is permitted to appear
that will mar the pleasure Of the
skeptically inclined Neither are
the usual army Of fakirs (often
seen following in the wake OF
shows allowed TO follow this or
ganization. The long standing rep
utation OF the Sun Bro I Ii r 5
through America and the Domin-
ion OF Canada shall not be leopard.
lied by allowing any catch-penny
affair to be connected with their
show. Fifty great celebrated ar
lists will appear at every perfor-
nance. Fully two hours and one
half OF enjoyment is afforded. Let
all attend. Afternoons at 2 O'Clock.
Evenings at s o'clock.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-06-12
Young Girl Suicides.

Miss Lora, sixteen yearold daug-
ter OF "Dutch" Williams, OF Old
Peach Orchard, this county, saicid-
ed by drowning herself In the river
Wednesday evening. The body
was recovered and was buried yes
terday. She was quite a pretty
girl. The rash deed was commit
ted In fit Of dependency, thought
to have been caused by the cou-
nection OF her name with an un.
savory case which WAS soon to
come up in the courts.
The girl left the house to go to a
spring on the river bank for water
for her grandmother, and failing to
return, search was made which re-
suited in finding her body in the
river,
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-06-12
4TH OF JULY
Will Be Celebrated in Great
Style at Louisa This Year.


The meeting at the Ci,y Hall
held Monday night for the purpose
OF making arrangements for a cell
ebratiou on the Fourth OF July was
well attended and much enthusi-
asm manifested.
1t is now a settled fact that this
greatest day in American history
will be properly observed In Lou
isi. 1t is intended to make the
program so interesting that the
people who visit Louisa on that
occasion will spend a delightful
day.
At the meeting Monday night
the following committees were Sc
lected:
Committee to Solicit Subscrip-
tions-H. +. Evans, +. L. Shannon,
]. d. Blggs, Floyd Wellman and
John Burns.
Committee on Programme. s.
Burns, A. ]. CARED, II. G. Sullivan,
and Clyde Miller.
Committee on Publicity-M. F..
Conley and w. Il. Eldridge.
Purchasing Committee-G. w.
Gunnell, ID. Brown, John NJ. Moore
and w. n. Sullivan.
Judges OF the Day-John Jeems,
A. j. Loar, George Fulkerson, X.
l.. ' lnson and p. j. Wellman.
Committee ON Ice Water-D. M.
Ward, Fred Lynch, r. s. Chaffin
and Jas. q. Lackey,
Committee on Music-J.A.Shan-
non, James Hale and Prof. Ellis.
Committee ON Parade. C.Bus'
sey, A. w. Bromley, A. o. Carter,
Ora Atkins and Ulysses Wilson.
Committee TO Interview City
Council-Alexander Lackey, w. d
0'Neal, G.W.skaggs and r. f. Lee
Marshals OF tho Day-Col. Jay II
Northup, NJ. q. Watson, Robt. Dix
on, Aug Snyderand Jno.B. Crutch
or.
The further operations of thu
com mittees and details OF the pro
gram win be published in thes'
columns next week.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-06-12
Struck by Lightning.

We were visited Tuesday even
Ing by a very severe electrical
storm and heavy rain, during which
a mule was killed aud a man re-
colved a severe shock. The man
was Matthias Welling, OF st. Mary's
w. Va, a teamster for the Cumber-
land Pipe Line Company, which is
having lot OF pipe for the new oil
line hauled out from here. He was
lust across the river on the "Poinp
when the storm came up. He took
shelter under a large tree and was
holding one OF his mules by the
bride, when bolt Of lightning
killed the animal and felled We'll
ling. AT first II was thought he
was fatally hurt, but no has now
about recovered. One leg was
burned from the hip to the knee,
1t is said the man was swearing at
the storm when struck. A horse
standing by the side OF the mule
was not injured.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-06-12
Open Air Concert.

The Louisa Cornet Band will give
the second OF series OF open air
concerts from the new band stand
In the public square this Friday
evening at I $50 o'clock, fast time.
The first concert was much enjoyed
by those who heard 1t, but as nc
previous announcements was made
the audience was small.
Following is the program for to-
night, which will be rendered un'
der tho direction of Prof. t, d. FL
lis:
|. "The Colored Cake Walk
two-step and march.
.. Serenade, moonlight"
3. Waltz, "Capo May"
4. Two.step, "Elm City,"
5. Sorenade, "Child's Unfinished
Prayer
6. March, "Blllboard."
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-06-12
MADGE,

Quite number of our young folks
attended the Children's Day service at
Busseyvlile viii Haws, of
Coal Grove, Ohio, visited home folks
last week ,.,.,. Little Robert Rob
erts has been very sick with measles. !.
Curt Watkins and wife, Of Smok-
ey Valley, visited aunt Bette Roberts
last Sunday. She has been in bad
health for some time .... Lis Haws
of Gait, and daughter-in.law. Mrs Lutte
Haws, of Wilbur, We're here last week.
........ The ice cream social given in
honor of the Bradley boys birthday, was
an ENJOYABLE affair, but few were pres.
ent. -. 49,. Mrs. Sophia Moifett and
son, Cecil, of Catlettsburg, are visiting
her parents here.
Win Diamond, Of Smokey Valley. and
Hiram Layne, of Lick Creek, attended
Sunday School here Sunday .As.,., -,
Sunday School next Sunday Mt 0 O'Clock
and after Sunday School there will be
preaching by Rev. Copley, of Louisa.
Thelma
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-06-12
ing will show

Busseyyille, KY, June 10, 1908.
1t has become necessary that | call
upon my friends TO assist me in my
campaign for the honor of representing
the educational interests of Lawrence
county at the Worlds Fair next year
and state to them that | feel in every
way as well equipped for discharging
these duties as any one in the county, as
/ have, with one exception, taught more
public schools in this county than any
one within the limits of the county, and
have used every effort to further the in
terests Of education. have grappled
with the principles Of teaching for years,
and with the long experience have
had, gives me a splendid showing to
represent, ably, the educational inter
ests in the great Worlds Fair, My
worthy representatives in the various
parts of the county will wait upon you
and receive your votes. II being i'm
possible to personally call upon all,
take this method of introducing TO yor
my candidacy, and thanking you in ad
vance for any help you may give me
am yours very truly, g b. CARTER
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-06-12
DEATH OF ROBT. ELAN.

The father Of Mrs. Alice Frasher,
OF this place, died In Jewel county,
Kansas, May 25th, in his 10th year.
His name was Robert ID. Elan.
The funeral was conducted from
the residence OF his daughter, Mrs.
James Gillian, by Rev. "A. Rousey,
aud tho lnterment took pace In
Rosemound cemetery. Deceased
was first married to Miss Sarah +.
Hill, who died leaving one child,
Mrs. Alice Frasher. He then mar
rled Miss Arta Pelphrey, Of John
son county, Ky. To them were
born three sons and three daugh-
tiers, all OF whom are living except
the oldest son. Deceased Joined
the Baptist church 81 years ago
and remained faithful follower
to the end. He was brother Of
Mrs. Mary +. Lemaster,of Barnetts
Creek, VIM. l.. Elan, OF Blairs
Mills, Morgan county, Matthew
Elan, Ashland, Mrs. Elizabeth Rob
erts and Esther Frasher, OF Madge
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-06-12
WANTED.

One hundred White or Chestnut
Oak Plllng delivered at Richard
son, KY, twenty-seven feet long
and eight inches diameter at small
end.
Ten thousand each OF Black Oak
Ties 7xSxsl and 6x0xsa delivered
at any siding on the Big sandy
Division. JAY ii. NoRrHur.
The Big Sandy news. [volume] (Louisa, Ky.) 1885-1929, 1903-06-12
The Sunday School Work.

The date OF the County Sunday
School Convention has been chang
cd from August TO July %, "a and
%. Louisa will entertain 1t again
this year. Each school is entitled
to three delegates, and the Super
Intendent is requested TO be one OF
them.
All Maglsterlal District officers
are requested to hold their district
conventions before the county con-
yontion. W. j. VAuenAN,Sec'