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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24
Recitation and
representation
By Miss Erma Mary Bashford,
AT M. E. CHURCH THURSDAY,
AUG. 81, 1905.
Under Auspices of o. E. S.

The Eastern Star has secured
Miss Erma M. Bashford of Hudson
for an entertainment to be given at
the M. E. church next Thursday
evening, August 81.
Miss Bashford has won an envi-
able reputation as a reader and i'm
personator. She is graduate of
the Ohio Wesleyan university in The
class of 1904, and has also studied
elocution under one of Americas
leading teachers of oratory. She
is on the faculty of the Memorial
University of Iowa as director of
English and oratory.
The press notices of Miss Bash
ford's readings are strongly COM
mandatory. We give few excerpts
below:
Miss Erma Bashford is young
lady of wonderful ability and force
Of character. All who are fortunate
enough to attend one of her recitals,
will remember it as one of the most
pleasant events of their lives. From
personal knowledge | heartily rec
ommend her to all.-Rev. VIM. Nc
Vettie, DEBORAH, Iowa.
Miss Bashford made a profound
and most favorable impression. Her
selections were of such wide range
as to give an opportunity for hear
ing her in notes of humor, pathos
and tragedy. Her pantomime of
Nearer My God to Thee" more than
delighted her audience. - Agosta
CO., Messenger.
The selections recited by Miss
Erma Bashford were of varied
character, covering wide range of
literature. She is very graceful on
the platform, which, accompanied
with her youthful face, gives her a
fine appearance. If we may judge
from the expression and congratula-
tons of the audience her work was
worthy of especial commendation.-
Hudson True Republican.
The entertainment at the Congre-
gationa1 church last evening was
one of the best the people of Bara-
boo have had the privilege of at
tending. Miss Bashford came high
ly recommended but surpassed the
much that was expected of her.
The audience was greatly pleased
with all her selections, which were
varied and of exceptionally high or
der. AS an elocutionists Miss Bash
ford is hard to excel. Entering so
thoroughly into the spirit of all she
gives and giving such perfect ex-
preston of her emotions as she
does, her rendition is exceptionally
effective. Simplicity, grace, natur-
alness, force, are her striking char
acteristics. -Baraboo Daily Repub-
lie, Baraboo, Wis.
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Christian Endeavor Items.

Meetings Sunday evenings at $50
o'clock.
Topic for Sunday, August o.,
Mission Work Among Women
Acts 16: 1918; Titus 2: SIS (Home
and foreign felds.)
Christianity has done and is doing
for women what no other religion
has done or is trying to do. Under
pagan religions woman is the slave
of man, and even her life is con-
sidered of no great value, but with
Christianity she becomes the peer
of man and man respects her as his
equal. Missionary work among
women commenced with Christ him
self. His honored friends were
women and he worked some of his
greatest miracles for them and
spoke some of his most profound
savings to them. At present active
steps are being taken IN the interest
of heather women. Girls schools
are being established to reach and
educate the young, and Bible wom-
en- and women medical missionaries
are reaching the older ones who
could not be reached in any other
way.
Last Sunday evening there was a
good attendance and an interesting
meeting despite the threatening of
an approaching storm. Two names
were added to the roll as active
members.
Every one is invited to attend our
meetings. We will be glad to see you
present on any Sunday evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24
The Academy Girls Annual
Picnic.

The third Thursday in August has
again rolled around and with it
came the Old Academy Girls Picnic,
that has now come to be settled
annual affair. This year forty-fve
of the old girls came with baskets
filled with good things and with
dispositions to get all the fun there
was going and so make it g. red-let-
ter day to one and all. Dignity is
left at home on this day-with the
husband and children-that is if
girl has acquired these desirable
belongings. 1t is laughable fea-
ture that when the roll call of the
maiden names is sounded, many of
the girls have forgotten who they
used to be and must perchance be
nudged by schoo1mate to remind
them that present" is expected.
The president limited this year that
she had a suspicion some of the
girls were getting old or their memo
ry is not so keen as it used to be,
for at the end of each picnic there
is a choice collection of dishes and
other articles that none of the girls
have remembered to claim. This
year there is a large number of
dishes awaiting owners at the home
of Nettie Short Knowles, and pair
of silk gloves at the home of the
secretary, Hattie Powell Ensign.
These can be had without paying
for this notice.
We were honored this year in hav-
ing several girls from away, who
timed their visits 20 friends here so
as to include this picnic day.
Among these were: Mrs. Ann Hikok
Swanson from Augusta, ILL.,; Mrs.
Chloe Short Simons from Montevi-
dec, Mimi; Mrs. Mercy Roberts
Young of Saltwater; Mrs. Caddie
Ensign Eccles of Alexandria, Ind;
Mrs. Mary Loring Woodwork
of Ellsworth; Miss Eva Powell of
Warren, Mimi; Mrs. Lizzie Foster
Van Hee of Hammond, and Mrs.
Lucinda Gray Madison of Hudson.
The storm that came up just after
dinner seriously interfered with the
pleasure of the day, for many felt
that home was better and safer
place than the park and pavilion
when a heavy storm was coming, so
only few of the less timid ones
were left to spend the afternoon in
recalling the old days and telling
stories of the pranks of school-day
life. But each reunion binds US
nearer together and as we dispense
each year, it is with feeling of
| gladness that this association has
been formed and hope that each
year more of the girls" will be
able to attend and share its pleas
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24
FALL OF PORT ARTHUR.
Pains Magnificent PyrofechniC
Spectacular Drama at the
Minnesota State Fair.

Lovers of sensational, startling
realistic effects" in their amuse-
ments will have no cause to COM
plain of the lack of these features
in the representation in the naval
battle and bombardment of Port
Arthur, as illustrated in the big
Pain pyrotechnic spectacle of that
name, which will be seen at the
Minnesota State Fair this year.
Nearly four hundred people partici-
pate in these stirring scenes of MINI
ic warfare. In the naval battle
number of huge Japanese and Rus
sian warships will be shown in vio-
1ent action, during which q big Rus
sian niaa-cf-war is blown up and
sunk by Japanese torpedo boat.
In the bombardment Of the city and
Sun Hill Fort there is a desperate
crossfire between the land and naval !
forces on both sides; bridges and
Notifications are blown up, and
buildings are shattered by explod-
ing mines and real shells. During
this scene the Imperial Japanese
Guards, direct from Toxic, proba-
blv the best-drilled and foremost
opponents of high-wall scaling in
the land of the Mikado, will add
touch of realism to the scene by an
exhibition of their marvellous ex-
ploits in this line. The climax of
this thrilling scene shows the trium-
plant entry of the Japanese troops
into the long-besieged city.
This great spectacle will be seen
at the Minnesota State Fair, Sept.
40. Half-fare rates on the rail-
roads to St. Paul and Minneapolis.
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MARRIED.

FINN-SYMEs AT the home Of the
brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Arthur Symes. in this city, Au-
gust %, 1905. by Rev. Ferguson of
Hudson, Mr.. Frank w. Finn and
Miss Bertha E. Symes.
The ceremony was performed
at 500 p. m, in the presence of
only the immediate relatives, the
beautiful Episcopal marriage ritual
being used. The rooms were pref
THY decorated with flowers, with an
altar of ferns and sweet peas above
the organ. The father gave away
the bride who was supported by
Miss Edna Symes as bridesmaid,
Thomas Symes acting as best man.
The wedding ceremony was follow
ed by repast. The welded pair
received many pretty presents,
among which was combination
bookcase and writing desk inside
of which was watermelon with a
tag attached inscribed From the
Boys TO the Lost One"
The worthy young people will
commence housekeeping in Walter
Nebel's new house on 5th street
with the home amply furnished.
-RAwsoN.- At the home
of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Rawson, in this city,
August %, 1905, by Rev D. B.
Spencer, Mr.. Caesar E. Spillcke
and Miss Susie E. Rawson.
The ceremony was performed
at 600 o'clock in the afternoon on
the lawn under an arch of golden
rod, in the presence of relatives and
few of the immediate friends of
the families of the bride and groom.
The wedding march was played
by Miss Lucy Spillcke, sister of the
groom. The bride, who was pretti-
ly gowned in blue null over white
silk, was attended by Miss Anna
Sorenson of ST. Paul, as brides
maid, while Oscar Spillcke, broth
Their of the groom, acted in the ca
pacity of best man.
After the wedding ceremony and
the congratulations of friends an
elegant lunch was served on the
lawn. Mrs. Ophelia White, assist
ed by Misses Hazel Dickinson and
Mary Levings of this city, and Myr-
tie Hull of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, had
charge of the tables, in the center
of which was conspicuous mag
nifcent wedding cake, made and
decorated at the Model Bakery and
presented in honor of the groom,
who is employed in the restaurant.
The young people were the recip-
tents of substantial presents, gifts
of admiring friends as tokens of es-
TEEN. Their many friends wish for
them happy and prosperous jour
ney through life,
MIR. and Mrs. Spillcke drove to
Roberts in the evening, and thence
they went to Minneapolis for Wis
it. They will be at home to their
friends after September 1st.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24
Minnesota State Fair.

On Sept. End to 9th, inclusive, we
will sell round-trip tickets to St.
Paul and Minneapolis at $1,45 and
SLIGO each. This includes a 50-cent
ticket to fair grounds. Children
under IL years one-half these rates.
The Railroad Company will give
US late train back here three
nights during the week. Please adj
wise me which three nights you de-
sire. w. S. DAVIS, Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24

On account of G. A. r. Encamp-
ment at Denver, COL, we will sell
round-trip tickets to Denver Aug.
80 to Sept. 8, inclusive, at $18.15
each. For routes, stop-overs, re-
turn limit and side trips, apply at
depot. Order your tickets early as
they are not kept on hand.
w. S. DAVIS, Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24

| have for sale or rent the two
farms known as the Sam Brown and
John Copley farms. These farms
are situated about six miles south
west of River Falls and will be sold
or rented to the right parties on the
right terms. j. S. CoPLEY.
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G. A. r. Sleepers.

For the accommodation of G. A.
r. traffic, we will run tourist sleep
ers, ST. Paul to Denver, leaving ST.
Paul Sept. 2 at $40 O'Clock a. M,
ARRIVING at Omaha 10 o'clock p. M;
leave Omaha via Union Pacific at
11:50 o'clock p. M, arriving at Den
yer next day at p. m. Berth rates
ST. Paul to Denver, is $2.75 per
double berth. Reserve your berths
early. w. S. DAVIS, Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24

On account of street fairs at Hud-
son and Saltwater we will sell
round-trip tickets at one and one
third fares, to Hudson and Still
water, beginning Tuesday and until
Saturday night, good to return Mon
day. w. S. DAVIS, Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24

Business of Importance demands
your attention at the next regular
meeting, Sept. LIST at G. A. r. hall.
DON'T FAIL. ]. E. CHAPMAN. Pres,
c. r. TAGGART, Sec'y.
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ures. May Gods choicest blessings
fall upon the "Old Academy Girls
is the prayer of the one who pens
this line. ~
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24
Harvest Dance Sept. /.

Harvest Dance Sept. l.
A large line of sample gloves at
r. N. Jenson's.
Mrs. o. w. Newcomb entertains
party of ladies this afternoon.
Editor Harry Hurlburt and wife
were out from Prescott Tuesday.
Mrs. Frank Thayer visited rela-
tives at Boardman the first of the
week.
John Deneen, clerk at the Aber-
deem Hotel in Minneapolis, is visit
ing relatives here.
Hear Miss Erma Bashford at the
M. E. church next Thursday even
ing-a rare treat.
Mrs. F. D. Ensign entertained a
large company of ladies most pleas
antly yesterday afternoon.
You will want to hear the gifted
elocutionist at the M E. church
Thursday evening, Aug. 81.
Mrs. w. S. Armstrong returned
from visit to her brother w. D.
Carleton at Waupaca Tuesday.
Mrs. A. w. Kaler gives a party
this afternoon in honor of her cous-
in, Mrs. McFarline, and daughter.
Bear in mind the big Harvest
Dance in the Park pavilion Friday
night, Sept. /. A good time is
promised.
Mrs. Robt. Christensen returned
to her home at Ettrick Monday af-
ter few days visit with her sister,
Mrs. ]. S. Wadsworth.
Mrs. John BEDFORD returned to
her home at Milwaukee Friday after
a visit Of several weeks with her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. c. G.. Knowles.
D. Deneen drove down from
Hammond Sunday to visit his fami-
ly. Miss Lucille Grimm returned
with him Monday for weeks visit.
The Normal school begins next
week. Entrance examinations are
held on Monday, Aug. %, the school
opening for class exercises on Tues
day.
Hon. F. H. Lord went to Milwau-
kee yesterday, where the board of
Normal regents meet TO determine
upon site for the Normal school
building TO be erected there.
The Woman's Mission Circle of
the Baptist church will give a Mis-
sionary Tea at Mrs. Emil Ander-
sons Friday tomorrow afternoon
at three O'Clock. All are cordially
invited.
Miss Erma M. Bashford of Ohio
Wesleyan School of Oratory, reciter
and impersonator, will give an en-
tertainment under the auspices of the
o. E. S. at the M. E. church next
Thursday evening.
Miss Oracle Thayer returned Sat
urday from Boardman where she
had spent the past six weeks with
her aunt, Mrs. Eva Wiers. Her
cousin, Miss Grace Wiers, came
with her for two-weeks' visit.
Lightning struck the passenger
depot during the storm of last
Thursday night but did no further
damage than smashing a glass bat
terry. 1t entered the building on
the telegraph wire over the window.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Spalding and
Miss Anna Spalding of Minneapolis
came down Saturday evening for a
visit with their parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. L. Spalding. Frank has just
returned from six-weeks' visit in
the East.
Mrs. Isabelle Larkin returned yes
terday to ST. Luke's hospital at ST,
Paul after three weeks visit with
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. H
Patterson. Mrs. Larkin finishes
this year her apprenticeship as
trained nurse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24

| have for sale a number of regis
tered Shorthorn cattle, including
cows, heifers and few choice
young bulls, at reduced prices.
B. M. DoPKINS.
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WANTED. Fresh White Pine, Jack
Pine and Balsam cones. Address,
j. ]. PINNEY, Sturgeon Bay, Wis,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24

Mrs, Sarah Tozer has tor sale on
easy terms desirable city properties
dwelling houses and building lots.
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For SALE. - House and lot on
North Main street. Inquire of A.
v. Lovely, the ice man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24

GIRL WANTED A good girl for
general homework. Mrs. E. A.
Daniels, residence on 3rd street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1905-08-24

For SALE CHEAP. "A good Singer
family sewing machine.
f. ENGDAHL.
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GIRL WANTED. Family of three.
Apply to VIM. Lancaster at Hotel
Parker.
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THE LOCAL MARKET.

CORRECTED EVERY THURSDAY.
Following are the prices paid by
River Falls merchants and dealers
for farm products, etc., to-day:
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FOUND. Near this Office linen
lap robe. Owner can find it here.
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WANTED-A good boy to learn the
BARRIERS trade.
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House WANTED. "A small, warm
house. For particulars call at this
office.
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LAeRRsrEDr & FINN.
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For SALE. Houses, Lots ard
Acres. PETER HAsrERT.
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Wheat........s,.,.No. ?, s .95, No. l, 81 90
Flour. 49-fb. sack. ..............sl .5O a 1.55
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-03-20
EXPERTS TALK OF
CIVIL SERVICE
EASTERN REFoRMERS DISCUSS
WARNER BILL.
CAPITOL IDEAS CHANGE
Sentiment Appears to Have Turned
Strongly in Favor of the Wisdom
of the Building Commission and
Much Good Is Acknowledged in
Report.

Madison, March Is.
The joint hearing on the senate and
assembly committees on judiciary on
the Warner bill, inaugurating a state
civil service system, started yester-
day afternoon in the assembly cham
Der and was attended by a large
number of officials and legislators.
Among the men who made addresses
in favor of a state civil service sys-
tenn are E. S. Goodwin of New York,
secretary of the National Civil Ser
vice league; A. w. Cooley of the
United States civil service commits
sion, and r. H. Dana of Boston
Mr.. Dana, an eastern civil service
reformer, was the first speaker, and
in his opening remarks called atten-
ton to the benefits to be derived
from the enactment of civil service
laws by making the statement that
the United States census would have
been completed a year earlier and
with saving of 100000 if it had
been conducted throughout by ap-
pointees under the civil service sys-
tenn.
Some heads of state institutions
look douibtfuIly upon the measure.
Turn in Sentiment.
There are certainly indications
that a change in sentiment is coming
over the people regarding the work
of the capitol improvement commits
sion,'' said a prominent member Of
that commission. "The report of the
commission contains features which
will be of more and mora value as
time rolls on. Whether it is decided
to simply repair the present capitol
building, or to enlarge it, or to build
a new capitol, the work of the com
mission will have to be recognized as
of the utmost value to those who may
have the actual work in hand For
example, we obtained a complete re-
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-03-20
TREATY DOOMED
TO Be DEFEATED
DOMINICAN CONVENTION CAN
NOT BE RATIFIED.
MANY SENATORS ABSENT
Democrats Line Up SoIidly In Opposi-
ton and Members Of Majority
Side Fail to Show Up-Absence of
la Toilette and Others Is Sorely
Felt.

Washington, March 15.-The dis
cussion of the Dominican treaty in
the legislative session of the senate
yesterday resulted in the drawing of
party lines. The democrats that
have been reported as likely to SUPP
port the treaty will return to the op-
position fold, it is said, and on both
sides of the chamber it is admitted
that there is little prospect that the
convention will be ratified.
The republicans have been depend
ing on some democratic support and
have counted as certain the votes of
Senators McEnery and Foster OF Lou
fsiana, and Clarke Of Arkansas. Sen
atOr German, the minority leader,
gave notice that these senators are
now pledged against the treaty.
The republicans had planned to re-
call the absentees, but it was report
ed that even with the full republican
strength present, the necessary two
thirds for ratification could not be
mustered if there is no detection of
democratic votes. The depletion OF
the republican ranks by the vacancies
in Missouri and Delaware, the alb
sence of Senator La Toilette, who
has not taken the oath of office, and
of Senators Aldrich and Knox is felt
greatly by the republicans, who are
striving for favorable action on the
treaty. A canvass of the senate has
not developed the necessary two
thirds affirmative votes, even count
ing all the republicans as present or
paired If the statement OF the
democrats that there will be no divis-
ion in their party proves correct, or If
the two Louisiana senators and
Clarke of Arkansas should vote
against the treaty, there Is no chance
for ratification.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1905-03-20

st. Petersburg, March IA bold
way out of the perplexities Of the pres
ent situation has been suggested, name
ly, that Emperor Nicholas travel il
state to the ancient capital of Moscow
summon the mobiles and leading mem
bers Of the zemstvos around him in the
sacred precincts Of the Kremlin, frank
~ lay the situation before them, pub
liciy pledge his word for the execution
of the projected reforms and make
stirring personal appeal through them
to the people to rally to the support o.
Russian arms and cooperate In prose
cutting the war TO successful termlna-
ton.
Such personal appeal from the soy.
ereign undoubtedly would have pow
erful effect throughout the country
and for the dynasty would have an ad
vantage over the plan OF submitting
the question of peace or war to the
zemstvo sober, which some OF the
newspapers are again urging.
The Novoe Vremya, in strong arti
Gle headed Precious Moments Lost, re
views the situation leading up to the
defeat of the army in Mansburia, the
grave nature Of an internal tragedy al
Moscow, the bloody events at War
saw, Riga and Baku, and series Of at
tempts on individual representatives Of
the civil and military authority.
Jews Fan Revolution.
The Novoe Vremya declares that the
Jews everywhere are tanning the
flames of revolution and the danger OF
an agrarian movement is increasing
The article concludes:
There is no time to waste. The
rescript is a fortnight old and nothing
has been done. The assembly of rep
resentat1ves which it contemplates
must meet at once and the best form
is that of the old zemstvo sober"
Open Criticism of War.
The criticism on the conduct of the
war, which has been appearing in
newspapers, has been aggravated by
General Kuropatkin's defeat and Is
now of the most outspoken character
The Russ formally abandons all hope
for the success OF the war under the
present regime, sarcarstically pointing
out that the administration in it's de-
sire to provide Vladivostok with coal
is supplying the Japanese feet.
Mr.. Kiriloff, the Associated Press
correspondent, who was wounded at
Liaoyang, declares that the brave,
splendid Russian troops were defeated
as much by the bureaucracy as by the
japanese.