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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12
Shall Manual Training BE Intro.
duced Into Our City
Schools Now?

The above is the question which
the voters of the city must settle
next Monday.
We believe that Manual Training
is coming, that the majority of the
people of this city want it, and that
they are going to have it. 1t is
only question Of time.
At the annual meeting on the End
and in these columns last week,
it was stated the work could be
put into the 9Th, 7th, and Sth grades
at an expense of $500 for next year.
This statement was based on the
fact that Hastings used the system
last year at that expense. But in
vestigation shows that Hastings
had the work for less than six
months. The expense to River
Falls for instruction, material, tools
and benches for three grades for
one year would be $3.50.
This could probably be done for
next year with an extra tax of $500.
But to do it would mean TO draw on
other funds for 5000 to $500, and
that would be to cripple the other
funds. If we are to have Manual
Training this year, an extra tax of
$3.50 should be provided.
We think the people might be
willing to do even more than this, if
they could be assured that the SyS-
tenn to be introduced would be sue
cessful. So far as we know it
would be successful. But there is
an open question as to just how
successfully the work can be car
ried on without trained supervisor
for it, and whether any success
without the trained supervisor will
be commensurate with the expense.
For these and other reasons it
would seem the part of wisdom, at
this time, to refer the matter to a
committee for investigation, and
then, if the plan under discussion,
or any other plan, is found fea-
sible and promising, good returns
for investment, the work can be in
troduced with better preparation,
better understanding of its needs,
and greater certainty of success,
and with but very little loss of time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12
Bishop Webb.

The Right Rev. DR.. Webb will adj
minister the Sacrament of baptism
and confirmation at Holy Trinity
Church at eight O'Clock next Thurs
day evening. He will also preach.
Any wishing baptism at this time
will please make the fact known at
once to Yours Truly, EPHRrAM
IRWIN GILMORE. Phone AZ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12
The Search for Prof. Fletcher,

How was the search for Prof.
Fletcher conducted? What was
done?." A reference to the report of
the accidentpublished weekago will
show that it occurred just below the
big dam that controls the amount
of water running in the Chippewa
river. 1t alsooccurred out of sight
of any house, and just at the noon
hour. The first men on the scene
skirted the river and by the aid of
the recovered canoe, got into it as
they began the search. AS soon as
possible, the gates of the dam were
closed, and the water below the
dam, at the scene of the accident,
ran away, leaving a river that in
many places could be forded, though
still full of holes and eddies. More
boats were brought from above the
dam, hooks. and poles and ropes
and graphing irons were secured,
every available man and boy turned
out, and in the river and on it they
secured the river as thoroughly as
numbers could do it for distance
of two miles down stream, polling
and dragging the bottom of the
river. Experienced river men
said that the place to search was
between the falls and the first island
half mile down the river, and
most of the searching was done
there. In spite of the low water,
there were so many eddies and holes
and so much current, even in this
half of mile, that the searching of
it was a big task. Just below the
falls were several big eddies, with
water from 5 to 20 feet deep. Here
a heavy wire was stretched from
bank to bank and used to guide and
anchor bateau from which men
dragged the bottom of the river,
polling across the stream then NOV
ing the tire boat length down and
repeating. In the afternoon of
Sunday, dynamite was brought into
use and eddies and holes were dy-
namited. AS darkness came on,
torches and lanterns were brought
into use, but with little effect. Mon
day the same line of work was fol-
lowed, but with less help. most of
the men and boys going back to
their own work. Tuesday more
help came from Knapp; in the af-
ternoon more help was secured
from the neighborhood, and the
search, pushed farther down stream.
At 1880 in the afternoon eight men
with boat and team were within a
hundred yards OF Brunet's falls, 7
miles down stream. Instead of
going below the falls they turned
DdCk up SIICduls WlLuln Unity
minutes of that time the body was
found less than 100 feet below the
falls by a boy fishing on the bank.
Too much praise can not be given
the people of HoIcombe for the help
they rendered. Everything which
they could do they did and every
thing which they could furnish they
furnished willingly. 1t was with
difficulty they could be persuaded
to take anything for their work, and
when they did take it it was small
in comparison with their deserts,
even though oars and poles and
hooks were broken and lost, and
one man sprung the axle of his car
rage driving over the rough roads,
And after it all, it did not fall to
the lot of any of those who had
spent hours and days in the search
to find the body. But the people of
Holcombe deserve none the less
praise for all that.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12

The plat of the west-side addition
of River Falls has been filed and
accepted by the city council.
Streets and sidewalks are being
graded. 4 number of lots already
sold. Come at once if you want
first choice. Warranty deed and alb
stract furnished. B, w. UTMAN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12
GIRL WANTED-At City Hotel,

Leave orders for baggage or bus
at Taggart's Drug Store, at the Par
ker House or at my residence and
prompt attention will be given. Bus
to any part of the city, 25 cents
for the round trip. Phone No. AZ.
F. A. HOWE.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12
At the Churches.
EPISCOPAL CHURCH.

TRINITY EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
Mathis and sermon every Sunday
at 1890 a. m. at Holy Trinity Church.
Sunday School at 1900 to 1880.
Confirmation class conducted by the
acting Rector, E. l. Gilmore, at
same hour of Sunday School.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12

4 F. A. Haling is shipping sand to
Ellsworth for plastering the court
house.
| Toby Sweet was down from
Somerset to spend the 4th with his
parents.
Prof. ]. w. T. Ames and family
are visiting the Professors relatives
at Appleton.
Geo. Fortune has shut down his
mill preparatory to making extern
sive repairs and Improvements
Miss Nellie Farnsworth will teach
in the Summer School in the
Normal School of North Dakota.
Miss Clara Green is over from
Minneapolis on a visit to her sister,
Mrs. w. A. Knapp and other rela-
tives.
Rev. A. T. Erickson will give a
further lecture on Palestine in the
Baptist church next Sunday eve
ming.
Bert Farnsworth went with his
family to Mandan, N. D., last Fri
day, where he expected to locate on
homestead land.
Friends of Geo. Currier, to the
number of about thirty-fve, dined
at the boarding house at Ilwaco
Springs last Sunday.
Mrs. Emma Stull, who had been
here on a visit to her sister, Mrs.
John Grimm, for two weeks, left for
her home at Chicago, Saturday.
The Ladies Aid Society of the M.
E. Church meet in the church par
lors next Thursday afternoon, July
| 10. Refreshments will be served.
Those who are wanting anything
in the millinery. line will find bar
gains at the Mapes. Sisters store
Carroll block. See their ad. in an
other column.
Jno. Taylor and daughter Mrs. w.
F. Smith and family and Mr.. and
Mrs. Clyde Cummings spent num-
Der of days in camp at llwaco
Springs last week.
Rod S. Williams went to Eyota,
Mimi, Friday, where his wife and
baby were visiting her parents.
He returned Monday accompanied
by Mrs. Williams and the baby.
We said last week that Joe Foster
was building a barn 30x40. This
week we are advised to add IA feet
to the length-30x54. The barn has
16 #. posts. A basement extends
under the whole which is TO be frost
proof.
A nephew of Geo. A. Filbach has
bought the Geo. Currier farm adj
joining the city on the County Line
road east. Mr.. Filbach has moved
here from the south part of the
state and will take possession of
the farm in October.
The Junior League of the Meth
odist Church have postponed their
sociab1e from Friday, tomorrow,
evening, until next Tuesday eve
ming. A good time is assured,
exercises and games will make the
evening enjoyable, the Corn Tassel
Orchestra will furnish music.
The murder of Miss Mile Ellison
of Ellsworth in a hotelin Minneap-
oils Tuesday was a most shocking
tragedy. To the people here the af-
fair is Of more especial interest be-
cause the victim was known to
many of them. The presumed MUIR
derer, Conductor Riggs, who COM
mitted suicide upon his arrest, was
also known by some here.
It is announced that Mrs. w. F.
Kellogg died from internal cancer at
Spokane, Washington, July S, 1906,
aged about sixty-fve years. Mrs.
Kellogg lived in this city twenty-five
years, until removal in 1902 to the
west. She was a faithful member
of the Methodist Church and ar
dent worker in the local w. C. T.
U. of which she was for time the
honored president. Her husband
and her daughter, Mrs. jenkins,
survive, living at Spokane.
At the Churches.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12

The Healy Bros. entertained com.
pany last week.
DR.. Stephen Williams was down
from ST. Paul Monday.
w. S. Davis spent Sunday with
his parents at Boardnan.
Miss Sadie Bowers of Maiden
Rock is visiting in the city.
Mrs. Oliver Baker of St. Paul is
the guest of Miss Ella Cooper.
Mrs. D. l. Blakney of Duluth is
visiting her mother, Mrs. w. P.
Knowles.
Mrs. F. M. U1rich and daughter,
Miss Rose Cheney, are visiting in
the East.
Miss Bessie Rounseve1l returned
from her school at Sturgeon Bay
last Monday.
F. P. Ainsworth was over from
Glenwood Tuesday, returning We'd
nesday morning.
Rev. d. B. Spencer exchanged
pulpits last Sunday with Rev. Par
sons of Roberts.
Miss Nellie Farnsworlh will teach
in the Summer School of the North
Dakota Normal.
Miss Mamie Hale, who had been
teaching in St. Paul, visited relat-
ives here last week.
Mrs. Ole Bang went to Frankfort,
S. D., Tuesday for visit with her
daughter, Mrs. Cook.
DR.. and Mrs. C. M. Gould were up
from Milwaukee on a visit to Mrs.
Gould's relatives the last of last
week.
Miss Edith Reed went to Scion
Springs Friday, where she will re-
main a month with Mrs. w. E.
Tubs.
Mrs. Dexter Green left Tuesday
for her home at Lansford, N. D.,
after a visit of two weeks with rela-
tives here.
Mrs. Maude Jelleneck of St. Paul
visited with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. Clinton Williams in Kinnickin-
mic last week.
Photographer Sanderson has pur-
chased an "Aristo" electric lamp,
5000 c. p, by which he can take
pictures on cloudy days and even
ings as we'll as by daylight.
Miss Mayme Palms is taking a
vacation from her duties as book
keeper in the Allard-Stewart Co.
store. She will visit at Tioga,
Marshfeld and Rib Lake.
A. B. Stickney, president of the
Chicago Great Western railway,
accompanied by his wife and two
of her sisters, rode from ST. Paul
by way of Prescott in an automo-
bile Saturday, returning Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Sam. Steuert- are
enjoying a visit from their daugh-
tiers Miss Bessie from Chicago and
Mrs. Frank Tracy from Glyndon,
MINI. Mr.. Tracy was here over the
4th, as was their son Fred of ST.
Paul.
Prof. F. M. Jack has been ap-
pointed institute director at the
Normal school here to succeed Prof.
Sims. Prof. Jack taught science in
the Milwaukee schools for eight
years and for three years was city
superintendent and principal of the
high school in Sparta.
Mosquitoes are pretty numerous.
Their place in the economy of ma
ture has not yet been determined by
the animal kingdom. They seem
to be built especially for annoyance.
And another annoyance peculiar to
the season is making it's appearance
manifest in flies. They are coming
earlier than usual, it would seem.
Otto c. Neugebaur of the Menom-
onie Times, accompanied by Miss
Myrtle Clonkey, of Menomonie
was in the city from the 4th. of
July until Tuesday. Mr.. Neuge-
baur played with the baseball team
the 4th. While in the city they
were guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mat. Simon. Miss Clonkey is
a niece of Mrs. Simon.
This is farmers weather. Agri-
o,11+nr;ctc Gould not arranOe better
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12

Rev. Moen of Spring Valley will
preach in the English language in
the Ezekiel Lutheran church next
Sunday afternoon at o'clock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12

For SALE OR RENT-Two-story
house, corner Third and Elm, River
Falls. Inquire of S. B. Wales, Cas-
cade Ave-, for particulars.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12
White E Skogmo, Attorneys.

Attorney F. M. White has taken
George B. Skogmo into partnership
and this law firm is now White &
Skogmo. Mayor F. M. White has
an established reputation as one of
the best lawyers in the state of Wis
consin, reputation justly earned
by ability and faithful and persist
ent attention to duty and Mr.. Skog-
mo has occasion to congratulate
himself upon the good fortune of
his business association, fortune
we are sure his good judgment will
use with discretion to his adva nce-
ment.
Mr.. Skogmo graduated from the
high school in 1902 and immediate
ly thereafter commenced the study
of law in the office Of Atty. Ferris
M. White. This spring he passed
a successful and creditable examin-
alton before the Board of Law Ex-
aminers for Wisconsin and was adj
mitted to the bar at the May term
of the circuit court. He is young
man Of good character and dill
gent student with a level head.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12

FREE-A handsome catalog ofthe
most complete commercial school
Brandrup & Nettleton Business Col
lege, Winona, Mirn.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12

For SALE.-A practically new
hand made harness-$15.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1906-07-12

Mrs. Ida Hagestad, mother of H.
A. Hagestad, died at her home in
Martell Monday, July 9, aged SO
wears. The funeral was held at
South Rush River Lutheran church
yesterday. Her husband, who was
pastor of the Lutheran church for
a long time died some years ago.
Over in ST. Croix county nearly
all of the present county officers are
candidates for denomination at the
coming primary election. If their
services have shown conspicuous
ability the voters should consider
their claims. A faithful public SER
want should be appreciated IN these
DAYS of graft. 1t is said the present
district attorney has shown ability
and carefulness in the discharge of
his duties If this is true his claims
for denomination should not be
carelessly rejected. ~
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earlier than usual, it would seem.
Otto c. Neugebaur of the Menom-
onie Times, accompanied by Miss
Myrtle Clonkey, of Menomonie
was in the city from the 4th. of
July until Tuesday. Mr.. Neuge-
baur played with the baseball team
the 4th. While in the city they
were guests at the home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Mat. Simon. Miss Clonkey is
a niece of Mrs. Simon.
This is farmers weather. Agri-
culturists could not arrange better
weather for their advantage if they
had control of the elements. Corn
is making remarkable growth. Po-
tatoes, grass, and all vegetables,
are growing rapidly, day and night.
1t is hot, but the abundant moisture
in the ground prevents scorching of
vegetation. 1t is ideal weather.
Chas. Beschta has bought the
interest of Ernest Lagerstedt in the
barber business of Lagerstedt &
Finn. Mr.. Lagerstedt left yesterday
for Gettysburg, S. D., where he will
go into the restaurant busine SIS.
Mrs. Lagerstedt and her mother,
Mrs. Ida Barney, and her brother,
Leon, went to Gettysburg some time
ago. The people of River Falls re-
gret the removal of these worthy
people from the city but wish them
prosperity and happiness in their
new location.
Among the campers at Ilwaco
Springs are Mrs. Granville Fales
and daughters Hattie and Jessie of
ST. Paul; Mrs. ]. H. Barnum, Miss
Annie Barnum, Mr.. and Mrs.
w. j. Burke and children of Hast
ings, Mr.. and Mrs. Heritage and
daughter and lady friend of Hud-
son, Mrs. P. A. Hoffman OF
Hastings, Misses Helen and Alice
Woodman of st. Paul Victor Bailey
and family of River Falls and
Misses Meacham of Prescott.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-23
Order tor Hearing Final Account.

State of Michigan-County of Van Buren-ss
Probate court for said county.
st ate of Michigan. Probate court for said county
AT a session of the probate court for said county
held at the probate Office in the village of Paw Paw
on Tuesday, the 18th day February, in the year OF
our Lord one thousand nine hundred and six.
Present, Hon. David Anderson, judge of pro-
bate.
In the matter of the estate of James +. Kidder.
deceased.
Elias Hutchins, executor of said estate,
comes into court and represents that he is
now prepared 70 render his final account as
such executor, and files the same.
Thereupon IL is ordered that Monday, the 18th day
OF March next, at ten O'Clock in the forenoon. be
assigned for examining and allowing such account,
and that the heirs at Law of said deceased all other
persons interested in said estate, required to APP
pear at session Of said court, then to be holden
the probate Office in the village of Paw Paw, in said
county, and show cause, if any there be, why the
said account should not be allowed.
And IL IL further ordered. that said executor
give notice to the persons interested i'm said estate
Of the tendency of said petition and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order 10 be
published IN the True Northerner, newspaper
printed and circulating in said county of Van Buren,
for three successive weeks at least previous to said
day of hearing.
DAVID ANDERSON,
Judge OF Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-23
Probate Order.

state of Michigan county of Van Buren.--ss.
Probate court for said county.
At session Of the probate court for said county
held at the probate Office in the village of Paw Paw,
on Wednesday the Dist day of February in the year
one thousand nine hundred and six.
Present, Hon David Anderson, Judge Of probate.
In the matter of the estate of Phoebe A Mills
deceased.
l.. II. Titus. executor of's..1 estate. comes into
court aud represents mat he is now prepared to
render his final acc Junt such executor and files
the came.
Thereun7 1t is ordered, that Monday, the 10Th day
OF Ma. On. A. ID. 1906, at ten o'clock in the fore
moor, be assigned for the examining and ALLOWING
suen account and that the heirs at law of said de-
all other persons interested In said estate
required TO appear at session of said court to
be holden at the probate ofice.'in the village OF Paw
Paw. aud show cause il any there be, why the said
account should not be allowed.
Aud IL is further ordered that said executor give
notice TO the interested in said estate Of the
tendency of said account and the hearing thereof
by causing a copy of this order to be published in
The True Northerner, newspaper printed and cir
cuatng in said county of Van Buren,, for three
cessive weeks at least previous to said day OF hear
ing.
DAVID ANDERSON,
Judge Of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-23
Order for Hearing Final Account.

State of Mchigan-County of Van Buren-ss.
Probate court for said county.
At session of the probate court for said county
held at the probate office. in the village Of Paw
Paw, on Tuesday, the 2Jth day of February in
the year of our Lord thousand nine hundred
and six,
Present, Hon. David Anderson. Judge O
Probate.
In the matter of the estate of Silas Breed
deceased.
L. Streator administrator of said
estate, comes into court and represents that
he is prepared render his final account
such administrator and files the same
Thereupon IL is ordered that Monday, the 18th
day of March next, at ten O'Clock in the fore.
noon, be assigned for examining and allowing such
account and that the heirs-at-law of said
deceased, and all other persons interested In
said estate are required to appear at ses.
sion of said court, then to be holden at the
probate office, in the village of Paw Paw, in said
county, and show cause, If any there be, why tn,
said account should not be allowed.
AND il il further ordered, that said administrator
give notice to the persons interested i'm said estate
of tile tendency Of said account, and the hearing
thereof, by causing copy of this order to be pub
lshed In The True Northerner. newspaper print
ed and circulating in said county, three successive
weeks at astprevious TO saidday of hearing.
DAVID ANDERSON,
Judge of Probate.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-23
Order of Publication.

State of Michigan The circuit court for the
county of Van Buren-ss. In Chancery.
Cornelius Dewitt complainant, VS.. Charles III.
Bennett and Sarah c. Bennett. defendants.
Suit pending In the circuit court for the county of
Van Buren,, In chancery, at the village of Paw Paw,
in said county, on the 10th day of February, A.
ID. 1906.
In this cause IL appearing from affidavit on file.
that the defendants not residents OF the state of
Michigan and after careful aud diligent search and
inquiry IL cannot be determined in what state or
country said Charles ii. Bennett and Sarah O. Ben
nett do reside.
On motion of Anderson h Warner, complainant's
solicitors, il is ordered that the said defendants,
cause their appearance To- be entered
herein within five months from the da te of this
der and In case of their appearance that they cause
their answer to the compliments bill of complaint
to be filed, and a copy thereof to be served on said
compliments solicitor within twenty days
bill and notice Of this order; and that in
default thereof said bill be taken confessed by
said absent defendants
And IL IL further ordered, That within twenty days
the said complainant a notice of this order to
be published In The True Northerner, newspaper
printed, published and circulating In said county,
aud that such publication be continued therein at
least once I'm each week for six weeks in succession
or that he causea copy of this order TO be person
ally served on said absent defendant, az least
twenty DAYS before the time above prescribed fol
their appearance.
L.BURGET DIES vOIGNES,
Circuit Judge.
ANDERSON WARNER,
Solicitors for Complainant.
Business address, Paw Paw, Mich.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1906-02-23
H,oh School LOCALITIES.

Preparation for the oratorical contest
is progressing rapidly, and some fairly
good productions are promised.
The best dramatic talent in the high
school will in short time present the
farce comedy entitled "Al. Martins
Country Store"
The high school chorus is certainly APP
preciated both in and out Of school.
Their services are much in demand at
outside gatherings.
BY change in curriculum the sopho-
mores take up geometry in place of ad-
vapced arithmetic. The Juniors have al
so taken up the subject.
Wednesday morning, five members of
the senior class gave short talks on the
different phases of George Washington's
life and life. The high school chorus
rendered patriotic selection.
The outlook in athletics is very bright.
A good base ball squad is forthcoming
and the prospects for a good track team
are by no means poor. There is no reason
why Paw Paw high school should not
get her share of the honors field day,
which is to be held at Bangor May 26.