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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07

much toward checking and correcting
this growing evil, by liberal advertis-
ing and publishing prices, they should
not be expected to do it all. Every
newspaper should preach home trade,
every teacher should instil it into his
pupils in the school room, every min
lister should preach it from the pull
pit. The debating societies and pc.
litical conventions should discuss it.
The interests of town and country
and newspaper and church, and So
ciety generally, are so interviewer and
so identical that whatever Injuries one
will eventually injure all. When the
merchants are compelled to bring on
smaller stocks, and employ less help,
and pay cheaper rent, they are not
alone the sufferers; the whole CON-
munity feels the loss. The price of
real estate is largely dependent on it's
proximity to good town. Rents are
dependent on the amount of business.
The merchant can move to some other
town and establish himself again more
readily than can the professional man
and many others who have built up
business through years of acquaint-
anceship and establishment of char
acter. If the farmer, or property own
er in town, want to sell out they are
the greatest sufferers--they can't
move their property to some place
where people are booming their town
and country by patronizing home.
The remedy lies in education and
publicity. In many places that edu-
cation will come through bitter ex-
Derience, but, in other communities,
where they are quicker to detect the
approaching evil, and heed more read
lily the warnings of the press and
friends Of home, they may correct the
evil more readily.
Wealth and power are corrupting
influences and the mail order houses
are probably not sending out as hon
est goods as they once did. They have
learned the tricks of imitation and
substitution and how easy it is to
deceive the public. But, If the mail
order man is honest, and his methods
Of advertising legitimate in every way,
his success is of no interest to us
and will never benefit our community
in the slightest degree. If crops she I'D
fail or sickness render us short OF
money we could not expect him to
trust us for a dollar-we must always
look to the home merchant for credit
in times of adversely.
Who is TO blame? The mail order
house? Not in the least. We alone
are to blame. The near-sighted mer-
chant who has lost trade by not ac-
quainting the community with what
he has to sell and with the fact
that people could obtain at home,
where thew could personally examine
them and return them if defective In
any way, goods at as low a price as
airy catalogue house can sell them,
every man and woman is to blame
who sends away for goods; and every
one who fails to raise his voice In
favor of home trade. The editor holds
the most responsible position and
should be the leader in this move
ment.
This remedy has been outlined In
general way. We will suggest the hrst
sters. Let merchants buy at home
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
titles to Property cIouded.

Milwaukee.-Titles to real estate
property involving many thousands of
dollars and located in every part of
the county, including the city of Mil
waukee, are clouded because of mac
curacies and irregularities in making
transfers of ownerships. Slipshod
methods of attorneys in copying from
one instrument to another and in re-
cording these with the register of
deeds are in most instances respons-
ible for present conditions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
Green Bay Man Murdered.

Green Bay-The remains of F. w.
Whipple, formerly of Green Bay, who
was murdered in Nevada, Mo-, arrived
here and were inferred in the family
lot. Whipple was the manager of a
medicine" show in Missouri on the
night of his death and had reproved a
drunken member of the audience, who
shot Whipple as he turned to leave
the scene, death being instantaneous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
The Real Power.

A 17-ye6r-old boy at Worcester,
Mass, has a lung capacity of 800
cubic inches. When he grows up and
goes to congress he will perhaps
learn that it is not the orator but the
speaker who affects the course Of IA,
tional legislation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
May Buy Big Oil Property.

Racine.-Racine capitalists who hold
$4,000 stock in the Central Paola Oil
company of Paola, Kan, may buy the
entire property, if after an investiga
ton the wells are found to be salts
factory. Reports have reached here
that the price of oil is being forced
down by the Standard Oil company
interests for the purpose of crushing
the Paola plant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
Died il His Native countrv.

Racine.-Information has been re-
ceived from Italy that Michael Sasso
had died in that country. Mike Sasso
was resident of Ives for over 20
years and was known as the king of
the Italian settlement. By shrewd
business deals he made comfortable
fortune. Several months ago he went
to Italy for a visit, sickened and died.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
MANY Favor Commission.

Oshkosh.-The recommendation of
Gov. Davidson that commission sim
liar to the railroad commission be APP
pointed to regulate public utilities
such as waterworks and lighting plants
meets with favor among the represen-
tatives of such corporations in this
ri
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
cockino Main Is Frustrated.

Green Bay.-Sheriff Killman and his
dupties foiled 400 Chicago, Minneapo-
lis, Milwaukee, Oshkosh, Appleton and
other sports who came for a cooking
main at Duck Creek. The police got
wind of it and so did the sports. The
former outstayed the latter and no
fight occurred.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07

New York.-A battle royal between
submarines, the most exhaustive con
test ever held between these craft, is
scheduled to take place in the waters
Of Narragansett bay and the sea of
the Rhode Island coast this month
Every conceivable test to which a
submarine boat can be subjected to
determine its reliability and effective
ness will be employed, week or more
being devoted to each competitor, and
on the result will depend the choice of
the United States government in the
further development of this branch
of its naval service that has been de-
cided upon.
An appropriation of $1,000,000 is
now available for the building of sub
marines as soon as the type is de-
cided upon. Further appropriations
are expected, in order that this gov
eminent may keep pace with European
powers in submarine activity more
nearly than it has been doing.
Eight Of these curious craft are now
in the American navy, and four more
are nearing completion at the Fore
River shipyard. All these are of the
Holland type, which has so far re-
tanned its supremacy in the opinion of
naval authorities, though not without
bitter competition on the part of the
Lake Submarine company, with occa-
sional charges of undue influence.
Some indication of the interest
which the coming tests will arouse
among naval men of this country and
the experts of foreign powers may be
seen in the recent incident at the Fore
River yard, Fore River, Mass, when
Japanese officers stationed there dur
ing the building of some turbines
for their government displayed curl
osity in regard to the new submarines
that caused American officials to
worry.
Japanese Watch Closely.
On one of the preliminary trials of
the submarines the Japanese officers
chartered a yacht and followed the
little boats until finally the American
officials asked them to desist. This re-
suited in calling the affair to the at
tention of the higher authorities at
Washington, and it came to public at
tention when President Roosevelt is
sued an order granting the Japanese
permission to observe unhindered
anything in the way of construction
which they desired at the yard.
From this it is inferred that the
Japanese officials, as well as some
from other nations, may be on hand
during the tests in Narragansett bay
to gain as much information as they
can in regard to the probable addition
20 the United States navy. That such
observation will not be welcomed is
evident from the attitude of the naval
officials in the Fore River case. and
from the cloud of secrecy and my stery
which they have attempted to throw
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
AnonIexv Causes Sudden Death.

Mauston.-A. L. Seager died sudden
ly while Joking with his family. Apo
plexy was the cause of his death. Mr..
Seager was 81 years of age. At the
time of his death Mr.. Seager weighed
over 800 pounds, and it is thought that
this fatty condition had affected his
heart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
Trapped.

"Tm sorry, but can't pay that bill
to-day. You see the butcher has just
been here, and"
EYES," said the grocer, II just met
him, and he said you put him off be-
cause you had to pay me. Here's my
bill. "-Milwaukec Sentinel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
Indian Preacher Dies.

Green Bay-Rev. Cornelius Hill,
aged IS, died at Oneida reservation.
He was the Oldest chief of the tribe
and was elevated to Office when but
IS years old. He was ordained an
Episcopal priest for excellent serv-
ice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
Rescuer Burned to Death.

Chilton-Joe Baker was burned to
death while trying to rescue the occu-
pants and belongings of John Grey's
house in Harrison township. The loss
is total
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
No Grave: Funeral DELAYED.

Fond du Lac.-Joseph Latore's
funeral was held up for four hours be-
cause the grave digging had been for
gotten. The same thing happened to
his grandmother a year ago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
Mornoal school Renenis.

Madison. -Gov. Davidson has reap
pointed duncan McGregor, of Platte
vile. and John H. Roemer. of MilWau-
kee normal school regents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
War Veteran Commits Suicide.

Fond du Lac.-John G. Schuster, a
veteran of the civil war, was found
dead hanging in clothes closet at
his home He had been in i'll health
for some time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
Gone to Seek Rare Bulbs.

GAINESVILLE. Downs, until re-
Gently employed in a local greenhouse,
has been sent to Switzerland to search
for rare bulbs for the American mar
kpf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07
SEEM MORE THAN
MERE COINCIDENCE

Strange FuIfilIment of Prophecies and
Curses, Hereditary and Otherwise
Surely Here Is Work for the Psych-
icaI Research Societies of the World
Two of the Most Singular Cases
That Have Been Put on Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07

determine the habitability of the boats
under water for longer periods than
have yet been attempted in official
facfc
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1907-02-07

rine of the civil war the development
onies were in dire straits and success
in Bushnells enterprise would have
seemed like miracle sent from
heaven by the underwater route.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-29
olume closes with the following bit

volume closes with the following bit
of advice to recruits:
"Thc first and most important lesson
to a recruit is to learn him to stand
perfectly still: When this is ac-
complished, and he thoroughly and
practically understands the difference
between Attention and Rest, there will
be no difficulty in making him a soldier.
a want of attention to this point is
more obvious than any other defect in
the discipline of the militia. and is the
first cause OF INSTRUMENTATION. and al
most every species Of unsoldierlike con-
duct"
The foregoing sho":; how the soldier
boys of the long ago used to do it, with
their fiat locks. and the rest Of their
old-fashioned outfit and one cannot
help wondering what they would think
if they could come back and see their
, comrades in arms of today. with their
magazine SpringtieldS, the bullets of
which will kill n man Il mile away and
then 60 looking for the next one. But
they We're good soldiers. ana some OF
them We're the sons of men who helped
make this great nation of ours what it
is today.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-29
COUNTY NEWS
KEMNEHEC.
NORTH SIDNEY.

Mr.. and Mrs. David A. Field ccle-
rated the 18th anniversary of their
marriage in Grange hall Monday even
ing. Jan. p, which proved a most de-
lightful occasion, more than $50 Pat
rcnS and friends being present. While
the wedding march was played by
Bla!e's Orchestra, the bridal couple
entered the hail. preceded by II couple.
all members of Sidney Grange, and fol-
lowed by their family of five splendid
children. the eldest of which is the wife
of c. Jesse Blake of Oakland. Rev. ].
b. Keardon of Oakland repeated the
marriage ceremony, the ring service be-
ing used. ard many witticisms thrown
in III the pleasing manner Of which Mr..
Reardon is so capable. A season of con-
Sratulations and good wishes for many
happy returns of the occasion. was
then in order, after which a pleasing
program was carried out, consisting OF
vocal and instrumental music. recita-
tons. also the reading Of three poems
for the occasion by Mrs. NJ. S. Tilley,
Mrs. W. p. Lyon and Mrs. Belle Per-
kins. Speeches were called for and re-
spondcd TO by Rev. J. Il. Eeardon, G..
f. Bowman. T. W. Longley and G.. X.
Hastings. which We're heartily applaud
ed. Brother Field responded in an APP
prcciative manner. Dancing and n So
cial time followed. A fine oyster supper
was served. also cake and candy. The
bride was becomingly gowned in navy
blue silk and wore n bouquet Of pinks.
and it was generally remarked that she
looked as young as on her wedding
day. while with the groom. the years
have also rested lightly. Both Mr.. and
Mrs. Field are active members of Sid
ney Grange. Mr.. Field is fellow Ma
son and Mrs. Field member of Wild
Rose Chapter of the Eastern Star.
They were the recipients of the follow
ing beautiful presents: Handsome
golden oak rocker. upholstered in leatf-
er, parl"r lamp, large picture hand
somely framed, pair of gentleman's
driving gloves, silver fruit dish and
sum of money from Sidney Grange, cut
glass berry dish from Mr.. and Mrs. G.
Jesse Blake of Oakland, silver tray
from Edward Field and sisters, Misses
Agnes and Hester. wine set from Mr..
and Mrs. Ed Perkins. and silver dish
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-29
Augustus Soldier Boys
Of 100 Years Ago.
The Augusta Light Infantry,
and VINO Composed Il.


A rare old publication which has
recently been brought to light. and
which is full Of interest, not only of an
historical and local nature, but from a
military standpoint as we'll. is the
CONSTITUTION Of the Augusta Light
Infantry" which was probably one OF
the first military organizations to be
formed in Augusta. and which had its
being and flOurished long before Au-
gusta became a city or Maine became a
State. The book is set in a measure
slightly smaller than octave and makes
a volume of 3S pages. and like all of the
older publications the letter 'r' is used
for IS. The cover is Of marbled
paper and the title page Is as follows:
CONSTITUTION
Augusta Light Infantry.
Established. May, 1906.
ACCEPTED and RATIFIED
March &c. 1907
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-29

elbow, Immediately placing your thumb
upon the breech-pin, and the fingers
under the guard
Take-Aim. Step back about six
inches with the right foot, bringing the
left toe to the front: at the same time
drop the muzzle and bring up the butt
end of the firelock against your right
shoulder; place your left hand well for
ward on the swell of the stock. and the
fore finger of the right hand before the
trigger, sinking the muzzle a little be-
low a level. and with the right eye
locking along the barrel
Fire. Pull the trigger briskly, and
Immediately after bringing up the right
foot. come to the printing position,
placing the heels even. with the right
toe pointing to the right, the lock
opposite the right breast, the muZzle
directly to the front and as high as the
hat, the left hand just forward of the
feather spring holding the piece firm
and steady: and at the same time seize
the cock with the forcfinger and thumb
Of the right hand, the back Of the hand
turned up.
Then follow the orders: Half cock
firelock, handle-cartridge. prime. shut
pan. charge with cartridge. draw
hammer, ram down-cartridGe. and re-
turn-rammer, after which the firelock
is ready to be discharged again.
Details are given for firing in double
rank. and also for the formation OF the
company. the mode of calling the roll.
and of inspecting and reviewing OF 4
company by its officers. charging bayo-
net, together with what was known as
the Russian charge which. according to
the directions. must be performed with
great life and spirit. and being the most
natural attitude Of defence. must be the
most important in actual service"
Other rules were for the stacking of
arms. evolutions in marching. forma-
ton Of the hollow square. and also for
the formation Of what was known as
the wedge" which was used by COM
many by double files. with a narrow
PASS in front. opposed by the enemy at
the pass. and extending on each side of
II. TO force It's way through. The order
was by files 10 the right and left
oblique." al which according TO the rule.
each file obliques so as to uncover Its
file leader. In this position firing Is
commenced, and as the wedge enters
the pass the files oblidue to the center
and pass through. keeping up front
fire on the enemy"
The subjects of escort duty. Of the
salute with the sword and with the
colors, are taken up, after which the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-29
How's rhis7

We Offer One Hundred Dollors Reward
for any case OF catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & CO.. Toledo, o.
We the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last l. years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactiors and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDINCi, KEENAN, e. MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken intrnally.
acting directly upon the blood and mu-
cous surfaces of the system. Testinro-
mails sent free. Price Is cents per bottle
Sold by sll druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for consdpa-
tio0.
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REAL ESTATE.

and fancy plate from Mr.. and Mrs. Ed.
Taylor Of North Augusta.
Everybody's Club will meet with Mrs
Orrin Davenport Wednesday after
noon, Jan. 80. If stormy the following
Friday afternoon.
Miss Clara Hussey of East Vassal-
boro is the guest of her brother, 3. T.
Husscy.
D. L. Sawtelle and daughter Addie
of Lokeshorc were calling on friends in
town Sunday.
Mrs. G. Jesse Blake of Oakland pass
cd last week with her parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. D. A. Field.
Miss Jennie Lyon. Guy Lyon Logan
anG Clyde Clark are at home on an
inforccd vacation owing to O. G. Sem
mary being quarantined on account OF
scarlet fever.
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City hall is likely to be packed on
Thursday evening Feb. I. when COM
mander Peary visits this city. Ih's
famous son of Maine is everywherc
recognized as the greatest and mos
successful Arctic explorer that INC
world has ever known, and his own
story of his latest expedition. ilius.
trated by over so slides made Iro"
photographs taken by himself. is SOME
thing that nobody can afford to miss
Don't make any other engagement ioi
Thursday evening Feb. Z.
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Arthur Sinclair, one Of the empioyes
of the State bindery, received two paa
scalp wounds Monday morning by IAN
ing against the frame of cynnuo.
press in the journal job room. he wa
coming from the stock room Win q
truck load Of stock, and on enteIns
the job room his feet slipped so that ~
falling his head came in contact VIZ"
the press, cutting two deep gashes III W.
scalp, one of them being three nv.
in length and the other about nan o.
long. The services Of surgeon W..
required and several stitches were To-"
en- to close the wounds.
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Friends of Clarence Gardner. who
has been i'll at his home on the Church
hill road since tie latter part of Decem-
Der, will regret to learn that he does
not continue to improve in health as
rapidly as could be desired. MI.
Gardner was taken with pneumonia
soon after the meeting Of the state
Grange. which developed from a cola
caught at that time, and although ne
has been relieved of that trouble MS
lungs are said to be quite seriously az
footed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-29

Manager Cuddy of the Augusta
Opera house, announces as one Of the
new bookings for his house the musical
extravaganza, "Piff, Paff Pouf," which
will come here on Friday evening.
March s. The attraction is under the
management of B. c. Whitney, who
brought the isle of Spice" here. and
will be one of the very best attractions
of the late winter season.
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The officers of the Kennebec County
Sunday School Association held their
annual meeting at the Winthrop House
in this city. Jan. 81. Those present
were Pres. Z. L. Marsh, Watervle:
Sec. Olive Gould. Albion; Treas. Mrs.
Mabel Bailey. winthrop Centre: Supt.
Normal dept. Rev B. P. Hope, Au-
gusta: Supt. Principal. Mrs. Nellie
Millsparigh. Winthrop Centre. 1t was
voted to hold the next meeting May II
at the Winthrop ST. Baptist Church.
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February will bring several Of the
leading social affairs of the Augusta
winter the legislative reception. two Of
the assemblies and various parties and
dances among them-and not the least
of these will be the annual concert Of
the Bowdoin Glee Club at City han Feb.
90 AS usual it will be followed by a
dance for which the young people are
already making their plans.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-29

Ralph Brann Of the newspaper force
at the Augusta pcstofflce. is off duty
for few days on account CT lame
hip. Mr.. Brann slipped some time ago
and fell against one Of the iron frames
which are used for holding the mail
bags. and although he thought but little
of 1t at the time. it has been trouble
some since. and by the advice Of his
physician he left the Office yesterday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-29

Horace Scofeld, head waiter at the
Augusta House, met with quite seri.
Gus accident Saturday afternoon BY
being cut with a knife across the
back Of the right hand The wound
bled freely and Mr. Scofield lost quite
a quantity of blood and several stitches
were required to close the wound.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1907-01-29

The program Of the W. c. T. n
meeting this afternoon will be a deyo.
tional meeting at o'clock, followed by
a business meeting at 800 The sub.
ject of the paper by Mrs. Tuell will he
why Should a Church Member Be In.
terested i'll the w. C. T. W"
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This is to be quite busy week with
Augusta ladies. and with the afternoon
teas, whist parties and other social
functions, both in the afternoons and
evenings it will probably prove one az
the liveliest weeks of the legislative
session.