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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-02
Food sale at Johnson's store Sat

Food sale at Johnson's store Sat
urday.
Mrs. Huntoon of Minneapolis is
visiting in the city, guest of Mrs.
B. M. Blood.
Trinity Guild will hold it's annual
sale the week following Easter on
Wednesday, The 22nd.
The Altar Guild of Trinity Church
meets Saturday afternoon at two
o'clock at the home Of Miss Lydia
! Heinrich.
John Haling left last week for
Williston, N. D., where he has en-
ployment with his brother George in
the Great Northern Cafe.
Mrs. Thos. Davidson and child
rem spent the first of the week in
River Falls, guests of her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. James Boals.
Greer Bros. have sold their bar
Der business to Thos. Johnson of
Loyal, Clark county, who will take
possession in about two weeks.
Harvey Powell of Weyburn, Cana
da, and Newell Powell of White Rock,
SD. arrived in the city yesterday on
a short visit to their mother, Mrs.
Elmira Powell.
Soren J. Rasmussen of Carpio, N.
D., dropped in on the morning
train yesterday and exchanged greet
ings with his numerous friends
here. He left for home this morn
ing.
The girls contest, declamatory,
for the Pierce and ST. Croix league,
will be held in this city Apr. "a.
Mark the date and make arrange
ments early to take part in the con-
test.
Two dates, Apr. "a and May 8,
paste in your hat and mark in red
on your calendar. The first is the
date of the girls league contest,
held here, and the other is the date
of the district contests, oratorical
and declamatory, held here also.
The Improvement League will
hold it's annual meeting at the En-
glish Lutheran church next Monday
afternoon, April 6, at $3.50 o'clock.
Election of officers will take place
at this meeting and the work for
the coming season is to be planned.
1t is desired that there be a full at
tendance.
A "China Wedding" was held at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Laramy last Saturday evening, the
twentieth anniversary Of their mar
riage. A most enjoyable time was
participated inby all present. Among
those from away were Mr.. and Mrs.
James Conrad, Mr.. and Mrs. B.
BAIL, Mrs. Mable Cox, Mr.. George
Crippen, Mrs. 7. w. Howard, Mr..
John Howard, Mrs. Bell Watson,
Mr.. and Mrs. Joseph Howard, all of
Cottage Grove, Mimi; Mr.. and
Mrs John Laramy and Mrs. Zilch
of St. Paul Park and Mrs. Laramy's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Wallace
Kelsy of Hastings, MINI.
The district contests, oratorical
and declamatory, between contest
ants representing leagues compris-
ing some thirty high schools in the
counties tributary to River Falls
Normal, will be held in this city
May 8. 1t is the general rule of the
organization that these district con-
tests be held at the seat of the state
Normal school in order to give
pupils from the high schools an OPP
portunity to visit the state normal.
Remember the date, May the 9Th,
the district contests, here.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-02

The meeting of the C. E. society
will be held in the parlors of the
Congregational church at $50
o'clock. Topic for April S: Songs
of the heart" THE men whom
God accepts" Ps. "a. (Consecra-
ton service) Leader, Minnie
Brown.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-02

For SALE.-Household goods, in
Guiding cooking and heating stoves
chairs, bedroom sets, etc. Inquire
at Greer Bros. barber shop.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-02

FOUND On Main street in this
city, April %, 1908, twenty dollars
in cash. Frank L. Baker, the dray-
man, will restore same to owner
upon sufficient Identification.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-02
IS per cent discount

On wall paper at Il. S.
Freeman & Sons. Sat-
isfactory selections are
easily procured from our
large assortment of pat
terms.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-02
Church Services.
METHODIST.

Sermon subjects at M. E. Church,
Sunday, April 5th-Morning subject:
boys VS.. Booze" evening subject:
Saloons VS.. Taxation. Cordial
invitation to mothers and fathers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-02

One of the most magnificent dis
plays Of northern lights seen in this
vicinity for several years took place
last Thursday evening. The phenom-
enon began about half-past eight
and had reached its height about an
hour later when it began to decrease
in power till at eleven o'clock it had
nearly disappeared. When it was
at its best it looked like massive
gossamers of flame which swept
from the northern horizon up to the
zenith and waved to and fro like
banners in the wind. The light
was soft and distinct and yet the
shining stars were distinctly visible
through the heaviest sheets of bright
ness. Northern lights or aurora
borealis as they are called in the
northern regions, aurora australis, as
they are called in the southern, are a
phenomenon which has never been
fully explained by scientists. That
they are connected with magnetic
storms is fairly certain but as to what
constitutes their faint, beautiful light
no one knows. 1t has been noticed
that they are most intense near the
north magnetic pole which is located
on Boothia Island, north of Hudson's
Bay in the Arctic. This fact and the
fact that at the time of their appear
ance all magnetic instruments and
electrical apparatus are deranged has
led to the belief that they are the
result ofthe earth's magnetism which
is, perhaps, influenced by that of the
c1In
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-04-02
THE LOCAL MARKET
CORRECTED EVERY THURSDAY.

Following are the prices paid by
River Falls merchants and dealers
for farm products, etc., to-day:
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
Three-Cent Rate Nov Prohibited.

The crder issued by ne Arkansas Railroad Commission prohibiting the trunk lines of Arkansas from enforc- ing the Scent passenger rate in this state went into effect at 12:01 o'clock Monday morning.
 The commission will probably fol low the same course taken in the freight rate controversy and order a hearing, to be held some time this week, at which the railroads will be asked to show cause why the commits sion should not prosecute them for failure to comply with the order which went into effect Monday morning. The railroads will refuse to comply with the order, as they did in the freight rate case, and it is generally under stood that the commission will not accept the arguments of the railroads at the hearing to be held. As the re- suit, it is thought suits similar to the two filed by Prosecuting Attorney Campbell Saturday against the Iron Mountain and Rock Island for the fail ure of those roads to comply with tbe commissions order regarding freight rates will Ee filed by the states at- torneys.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
pr. vinsonhaIer Consul.

Dr. F. Vinsonhaler of Little Rock has received the appointment of Bel gian consul for the state of Arkansas. His appointment, which was secured by Paul Hageman of Philadelphia, Bel gian consul general to the United States, arose from a chance remark made at a dinner party in Little Rock when MT. Hageman was here last winter
 MT Hageman was the guest of the KY. Club at a dinner in the home of H. F. H. Eberts. During the evening, one of the members of the club re- marked that there are now two Bel gians in Little Rock, MT. Hagaman and Dr. Vinsonhaler." Immediately afterward, MT. Hageman went to Dr. Vimsonhaler and asked him if he was native of Belgium. Dr. Vinsonhaler replied that his family had emigrated from Belgium over 200 years ago.
 From this incident Dr. Vinsonhaler's appointment resulted.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
Expect New Industries.

At the luncheon of the Business Mems League, held Wednesday in the Southern Trust building, Charles Nc Kee, vicep president of the State Ma tional bank, spoke in an encouraging way of the rice mill and handle fac tory for Little Rock. He is certain both industries will be located in Little Rock in less than a year.
 Both of these industries will be backed mainly, if not entirely by Lit tie Rock and Arkansas capital. At the most conservative estimate, Mir Mckee believes it means the actual investment of S15,00O for the handle factory. While all the plans of the handle factory have not been worked out, it is possible it will mean the establishing of main plant at Little Rock for finishing the product and subsidiary plants in the state.
 Little Rock is in the heart of one of the finest hickory wood districts in the United States. There may be better fields for hickory" said MT Mo Kee, but l do not know where they are" Hickory finds its main commer- cial use in the making of handles.
 River transportation was discussed. but the rice mill and handle factory had the right of way"
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
Joseph Ireland Indicted.

Joseph Ireland, late treasurer of Arkansas county, was indicted by the Grand Jury at this term of court on a charge of embezzlement of county funds. At the July term of County Court Judge Shannon ordered an in vestigation, which, it is alleged, de veloped a 5000 shortage. His resig- nation was requested, and D. B. Gib- son was appointed by Governor Pin dall to serve in his stead.
 The Grand Jury also investigated the records at the Humphrey bank, where the ex-treasurer had part of the funds deposited. The result of the investigation has not been given out.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
NUMBER 36.
State Capital Notes
Delegates are Appointed.

Realizing the vast importance to Arkansas of a large and enthusiastic delegation in Washington during the days of the River and Harbors Con gross next month, Governor PindaIl has completed a lengthy list of ap- pointments as delegates and every man named will be a live advocate of Arkansas interests in river im- provement. The list is made up large ly of citizens in those sections where the need of river improvement is most keenly felt, which is a very Iogi- cal idea, since they are not only more interested but have a better grasp of the manner in which ex- isting conditions should be met and remedied
 Governor Pindall himself will at tend, unless some contingent matter of State importance interferes. He has named the following gentlemen as delegates, and notice of their ap- pointment being sent aut 0y Secre- tary Little:
 c. E. Beech, Medford; Luther Sul- liVan, Watson; G. T. Blackwood, Yan- cepin; L. E. Burnett, Pendleton; Charles Dupree, Watson Dan R. Ryan Red Fork; J. E. Peoples, Red Fork; l. N. Moore, Dumas; Floyd Massey, Watson; Gus Waterman, Dumas; w. R. Kirby, Warner; J. Hellums, Grady; John Wainwright, South Bend; Walker Jones, Cummings; S. A. Woods, Saras- so; H. D. Palmer, Star City; D. c. Bell, Pine Bluff; James Gould, Pine Bluff; George R. Lacey, Arkansas City; J. w. Tender Richland; c. H. Haley, Richland; J. s. Ross, Arkansas City; w. A. Martin, Capt Pat Henry, Henrico; Douglas Jordan, Capt. George Adams, w. w. Mecham, Laconia; Capt. Charles Blackburn, Avenue; Hon. John Ike Moore, Helena; J. R. Bish, F. F. Kitchens, Helena; Joe De- Marks, Arkansas City; w. w Boles, Arkansas City.
 In addition to these the appoint ments include all members of the St. Francis Levee Board, the Red River Improvement Association, all sheriffs and county clerks of Eastern Arkan- sas counties.
 Governor Pindall has taken unusual care in the selection of delegates, and it is safe to say that the State that exceeds Arkansas in number of dele gates or enthusiasm at the congress will not be found among the sister states equally distant from the nation al capitol
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
Handsome Building Certain.

A splendid ten-story office building will probably be reared at the corner of Main and Fifth streets, to cover the entire area occupied by the three buildings which were wiped out by fire early Saturday morning It is significant of the amazing vitality of the business interests of this city that the $88,000 eonflagration is not looked upon as a loss, but as a great oppor- tunity for providing for Little Rock S increasing commercial needs.
 The embers had not yet lost their glow among the ruins when two prominent local real estate men called upon c. O. Brack, part owner of the destroyed property, and began each to negotiate for lease of the land. Both had the same plan, namely the erection of a thoroughly modern sky scraper. MT. Brack said that he had not closed with either, though is was very likely that he would draw up a lease shortly.
 It is possible, however, that he him self may decide to build on the site. If he does, MT. Brack asserted, he would erect building at least five stories high, constructed along the most approved lines.
 Although the merchants and the professional men who occupied the gutted buildings were neavy losers their insurance being little more than one-half of their actual loses-all were cheerful. There is not one that in tends to go out of business and many have their new locations chosen.
 Following is a complete and author ized account of the losses incurred. The figures are those given by pro- perty owners. Victor Sugarman, speaking for the '"sUrance companies, said that their ngures were approxi- mately correct:
 Buildings, owned by the Brack es- tate, c. o. Brack, G. s. Brack and M E. Brack; loss, $20,000; insurance S1O,- 900.
 Durham Shoe Company, loss on the stock, $30,000; insurance, S22,000.
 McGrath Dry Good Company, dam age from smoke and water, S10,000; fully covered by insurance.
 Pat W. McLendon & Co.,, drugs; loss $10,000; partially insured.
 Capital Meat Market, loss, $4,o00; insurance, $2,50O.
 Max Miller, Rose City Grocery and Meat Market, loss, $3,500; insurance, $2000.
 W. M. Branch. groceries, loss, $3,- 800; insurance, s1,750
 Dodd Bros, cigars and news, loss, $3,000; insurance. $700.
 Dr. A. T. McMillan, dentist, $1,S00; insurance, $1,000.
 pr. A. K. Wayman, loss, $900; in surance, $3S5
 H. Green, confectionery and fruit, loss, $500; no insurance.
 Dr. S. P. Vaughter, loss, $700 no insurance.
 Horace Knowlton, real estate, loss, $100; no insurance.
 Total loss, $SS,300
 Total insurance, $52,2S5.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
May Have Bold Bad Man.

Wasel Dmitri Bologowskowi, 20 years old, Russian, who has been bound over to the Grand Jury for trial at Hot Springs on a charge of grand larceny, admits that he is an anarchist. The police believe that he has been identified with many of the serioua anarchistic crimes in Russia, and the recent one in the East, so they arc going to send his Bertilion measure ment to the police throughout the world. The Russian, who talks Eng fish only when absolutely necessary. admits killing a lieutenant in the Rus sian army.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
Missing Girl is Esund at Banks.

After wandering through woods and swamps for 21 hours, covering a dis tance of 16 miles. Miss Madie Gard her, the pretty 1S-year-old daughter of Mir. and Mrs. M l.. Gardner of Warren, who mysteriously disap- peared from home Tuesday night and who, it was feared had drowned iI pond near the Gardner home, was found at Banks Wednesday night. She arrived there at , o'clock Wednesday afternoon, and at 12 o'clock Wednes- day night was home. It is believed that she wandered away from home while suffering under a temporary mental aberration.
 When Miss Gardner arrived at Banks she informed the people of that place that she lived in Louisiana but that she had been working at Warren where she was taken sick. Upon he return home she refused to talk of the trip. She was recognized at Banks by James Childs of that place.
 Shortly after arriving there a tele- phone message was received at Banks from Warren asking whether girl of the description of Miss Gardner had been seen there. Upon being in- formed that a young lady of that de- seripticn was there the father of the missing girl started after her in an automobile and returned with her to Warren
 It is said that Miss Gardner has sui fered with spells of temporary insani- ty before, but not with such serious consequences as attended this attack.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
- N - NEWS OF
 ARKANSAS
Night Riders in Hot Springs


 Mrs. W. G. Ingraham, 219 Prospect avenue, Hot Springs, Saturday morn ing presented in Police Court night rider note which had been slipped under her door, warning her to leave the city, or not to appear in Police Court to testify in drumming case. The woman urged the warning as ex-
 cuse for not taking the stand. A second sensation was sprung
 when Police Judge J. A. Stalleup, in telling the woman she would be fully
 protected against violation, admitted that a short time ago he received a
 similar note of warning against prose-
 cutting drumming cases.
 The note Mrs Ingraham presented
 was in a scrawl, concealing the hand | writing, and was as follows: Nov. 11th, 1908.
 Mrs. Ingraham, take advise and leave town or you will get sandbagged and drove out or taken out of town
 on stretcher if yu appear ill court and tell anything to hurt Dr. or the 11otel people you VIII SeL hloio 'iie'ii you are looking for You better leave today as this is your last chance. your son will never land in Hot Springs any way We don't stand for people to come hear and mix in our affairs. Be careful, trouble awaits you by people you least expect. you have 24 hours to leave town we want to save you trouble but you are not safe in this town. Yours, is haste. Dead but wideawake."
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
Richness of Old Ashley.

Harvey Nobles, on his plantation a few miles west of Hamburg, has reported that on one acre he has har- vested enough sugar cane to porduce AIS gallons of molasses. This is not sorghum, but is fine molasses. From the same acre he sold S9 worth of the cane and saved out 1.400 stalks for next seasons seed In addition on this acre AIr. Nobles planted Irish potatoes and harvested crop of 35 bushels James Edwards, on his plantation near Pine Prairie, gathered acre.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
26 Counties Still Out.

There are still 26 counties from which 1 have not received the vote on electors and congressman, declared secretary of State o. c. Ludwig Thursday afternoon.
 The election commissioners have Ut one more week in which to file he returns and if they are not in by hat time messengers will be sent out Q get the vote at the expense of the commissioners. The commissioners are also subject to $100 fine under the statutes fo, failure to send in returns in time"
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
White Man Shoots Negro.

J. R. Mansill, white, shot and killed Shepherd Winston, negro, with two loads of buckshot Saturday about five miles below Holly Grove.
 The trouble seems to have begun ovrer some stock, and the evening be fore, while Mansill was away from home. the negro cursed Mansills wife and tried to hurt his boy, and, as the negro left the house, he said he would be back in the morning and settle with Mansill.
 "In the morning" he came and Man sill entreated him not to come mte the yard, but he did not halt, so Man sill unloaded two charges of bucksho1 into his body.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
Three pardons cranted.

Governor Pindall has granted three pardons, as follows.
 Joe Cantrell, convicted in the Sebas- tian County Circuit Court in Septem- Der on the charge of assault 'a kill and sentenced G. w. Cor. assast>Sci in a justice of the peace court in Greene county on the charge of dis orderly conduct and fined $5 Walter Wimberly, convicted in the Sebastian County Circuit Court in September on the charge of grand larceny and sem fenced to one year in the peliitentiaryl
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
Farmers Like Modern Farming.

State Agent J. A. Evans of the gov ernment agricultural demonstration work, Governorelect George w.. Donaghey and Congressman Charles C. Reid will speak at a big gathering of farmers which will be held in Con way November 20. The object of the meeting is to stimulate interest in the government demonstration farm work in Faulkner county, and about 50 farmers who cultivated demonstration farms under the supervision of Special Agent A. V. Swaty will be present at the meeting The work of the past year will be renewed and plans for continuing the work another year will be discussed
 The demonstration farms in that county have been highly successful. Each farmer undertaking the work agreed to cultivate five acres of cotton and an equal amount of corn, accord ing to instructions and personal sug- gestions made by the government agent, the Board of Trade of Conway paying S5 to supply each farm with seea. Col. Swaty made monthly trips of inspection to the farms, and his ln-
 structions were. for the most part, strictly carried out.
 The results in some cases were
 amazing Several plats of land which hitherto had been producing a third CT fourth of bale to the acre, this year produced more than a bale. Cot ton which thirds itself" G. e., pro- duces one-third of it's weight in lint cotton and two-thirds in cotton seed) is generally regarded as making
 good turn out," but the average per centage of lint cotton raised on the demonstration farms this year is more
 than 40 per cent. The corn was al
 most equally as good, despite an un- favorable seaon.
 The lesson has been invaluable to the farmers of that county, each de-
 monstration farm being an object o1
 interest and study for miles around
 and it is probable that thousands cf | acres of land will be worked next year
 according to the scientific principles of agriculture which the government 1 department has demonstrated.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
Cadet Officers Appointed.

The appointments of the commits stoned officers of the cadet corps ot Ouachita College for the ensuing yeas have been made and are as follows Battalion staff, J. R. Dumas, first lieutenant and adjutant; 1. Burton second lieutenant and quartermaster; Company A. c. H. Moses, captain; w. A. Jackson, first lieutenant; w. J. Holloway, second lieutenant; Com. pany B, B. l.. Williams, captain; T. J. Weatherall, first lieutenant; A. VII. Hams, second lieutenant.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
R. M. st. John Kills Self.

R. M. St. John, bookkeeper for the Wright-Bach Lumber Company, of Portland, committed suicide by shoot ing himself through the head Tuesday between 12 and l o'clock No cause for the self-murder has been foun thus far. He had attended to his husi ness at the office as usual during the forenoon and had gone home tc luncheon. After luncheon he was found with a self-acting pistol in his right hand and bullet hole !n his temple.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
Engine Kills Patrick Hardin.

Patrick Hardin, section foreman for the cotton Belt Railroad. a pio- neer settler of TeXarkana and former chief of police and alderman of the Arkansas side of the town, was struck by a switch engine in the local yards at o'clock Thursday afternoon and instantly killed He was one of the best known railroad men in south western Arkansas and eastern Texas, having been engaged in that line of work most of the time for the last 35 years.
The Green Forest tribune., 1908-11-20
Captures Old Man Who Slew Another.

William Fitch, alias William Fitz- patrick, who shot and killed Same Fife, at New London landing, on the Ouachita River recently, has been cap- tured by Sheriff Harmon, and is in the latter's custody at Fl Dorado.
 An old feature of the killing is the fact that both men were over 50 years of age.
 The shooting followed the visit by Fife and two companions, Joe Frisby and G. R. Rayburn, to the camp of Fitch, or Fitzpatrick. The men en- gagged in a quarrel and the three visi- tors started away in their buggy.
 When they were about 70 yards away, Fife alighted, presumably to go back and fight, but was shot dead almost instantly with Winchester bullet.