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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
w. c. T.u. WORKER CONVICTED.
Tried on Charge of Obtaining Liquor
for Minors.

Washburn-L. T. Stratton, de-
tective who has been working for the
Woman's Christian Temperance
union of Iron River, in gathering evil
dence against saloon men, has been
convicted on charge of obtaining
liquor for minors. This is the second
case in which the detective has been
convicted, and he has appealed to the
circuit court. The cases will come
UP in May.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Hit in Eyes by Ice.

Oshkosh.-Miss Cornelia L. Cooper
of the high school faculty and Miss
frankie Clark, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. l.. Clark, were injured while
on sleigh ride party, as result of
criminal thoughtlessness on the part
of several young men who threw
pieces of ice at the party. 1t is pos
sible that Miss Clark will lose the
sight of her right eye. Miss Cooper
was hit in the left eye, which is Sc
verely injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Suffers from Wound.

Eau Claire.-Fred Geisler was at
Sacred Heart hospital lowering be-
tween life and death as the result of
an accident which occurred at the
plant of the Drummond Packing COM
pany. Geisler started up stairway
and did not notice another employe
coming down. The employe who was
coming down carried a butcher knife
and when they came together the
knife penetrated Geisler's side.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Business Booms Again.

Chicago, Feb. 18.-Confidence is
returning and there is gradual re-
covery all over the country from the
recent slump in business. Special dis
patches from all parts of the country
indicates that business is showing more
life, idle men are finding employment,
money is easier and, most significant
of all, manufacturers and merchants
are again discounting the future and
building up their stocks.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
GRAFT SKIN ON ENGINEER.
Fellow Members of Brotherhood Give
Their Cutice.

Beloit.-An operation of skin graft
ing was performed on H. w. Pitts of
Baraboo, the engineer who was shock
ingly burned in the wreck at the
gravel pit south of the city early in
December W. H. Weireck and j.
Rahnke, members of the Brotherhood
of Railway Firemen, of which Mr..
Pitts is a member, came from Bara-
boo and gave freely of the cuticle of
their arms for the operation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Beware of Ointments for Catarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense OF smell
and completely derange the whole system when
entering It through tbs mucous surfaces. Such
articles sho:id never be used except on prescrlp-
tons from reputable physicians, as the damage they
will do is ten fold TO the good you can possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure manufactured
by +. j. Cheney Co., Toledo, o., contains MGR
curry, and is taken internally, acting directly upon
the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. In
buying Hairs Catarrh Cure be you get tho
genuine 1t is taken internally and made in Toledo,
Ohio, ey F. J Cheney Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists. Price 75c. per bottle.
Take Hal's Family Pills for constipation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Bank Teller Arrested.

Minneapolis.-After having worked
his way up from an office boy TO GUS
todian of large sums of money Adolph
Stamwitz, paying teller of the Min
neapolis Bank of Commerce, is under
arrest charged with having embez-
lied S., 450 of the funds belonging to
that institution. He has been bound
over to await the action of the grand
Jury and is at liberty on bail bond OF
b5, 900 which was promptly furnished
by friends. Stamwitz was bonded for
BIO, 900 by the National Surety COM
pany.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
To BE Declared Dead.

Appleton. - Although a coroner's
jury four years ago declared that
Henry Hartman of Osborn had been
murdered, he will be declared legally
dead in the Outagamie county court
in the near future. An action has just
been brought to have the estate pro
bated. Hartman, a pioneer of the town
of Osborn, left his home on August
10, 1903, to pick berries. He took his
gun with him, and that was the last
seen OF him alive
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
PAY BILLS AND HANGS.
Marathon County Farmers Body
Found by Daughter.

Cassel-William Kinklemann of the
town of Cassel committed suicide the
other day by hanging in barn. His
body was found by his eight-year-old
daughter Ida. Dependency over his
wife's illness is thought to be the
cause. Before ending his life Winkel-
mann went to Edgar and settled all
his accounts. Then he returned to
Cassel and killed himself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Store Burns.

Amery, Wis, Feb. 1s.-C. Peter
sens & Co.'s store together with the
entire stock of general merchandise
was totally destroyed by fire. The
fire, thought to be incendiary, origi.
mated in warehouse at the rear, and
before anything could be done both
buildings were in flames. The local
fire department and citizens succeed
ed in saving the buildings adjoining.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
READ SOMETHING LIKE CIPHER.
Fearful and Wonderful Memorandum
of Baltimore Cook.

In the family of former Balti-
MORGAN now residing in Providence,
r. l., there is middle-aged German
woman-a relative of the family-who,
though having lived in this country
over a quarter of century, has not
yet thoroughly mastered the English
tongue The expressions of this rela-
tive, who keeps house for the fam
lily, sometimes afford much amusement
to those unaccustomed to her peculiar
ly characteristic pigeon English"
Happening to visit the kitchen sew
eral days ago the head of the house
discovered tackled up against the wall
a crude memorandum pad. Inquiry
developed the fact that it was a re-
minder of the days culinary needs.
This is what was written in combina-
ton English-German chirography on
the little sheet:
Tapioca
pruns
corn Starsh
Shradded Wieth
Sardien
saman
Egg Gle
Salse
sellerie
The memorandum was confiscated
and sent to friends of the family In
Baltimore. It is being preserved as .
classic.-Baltimore News.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
LEFT RHINELANDER IN 1908.
Edward Mckelvey, Dead at ST. Paul
Conducted Dairy in Wisconsin.

MISUNDERSTANDING McKelvey,
the Rhinelander man who died under
suspicious circumstances at st. Paul,
just recently, conducted dairy here
five years ago. He was married. He
left about four years ago after he and
his wife had separated, nothing having
been heard of him until notice of his
death was printed in papers of the
northern Minnesota city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Betrayed by His LANGUAGE.

"Have you any visible means of
support?" asked the policeman
sternly.
Me? Yes, sah sure has. AS a
wash lady nah wife is out Of sight"
Then she's not visible" rejoined
the policeman, and the march to the
patrol box began.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Elrod Saws No.

WATERFOWL, S. D., Feb. 18.-For-
mer Governor S. H. Elrod gave out
the following statement:
''To my loyal friends throughout
the state who have persisted that I
become a candidate for governor,
subject to the June primaries, and
predicting victory for the Roosevelt
Taft Kittredge supporters, wish to
state that I am not, and shall not be,
a candidate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Birth Rate Falls Off.

Chippewa Falls.-In an address to
the congregation of Notre Dame
church Father Park stated that the
number of baptisms during 1907 was
81, decided falling off of the number
in other years, and a strange occur
renee in a congregation of 600 famif
les. Father Park intimated that the
mixed marriage" was responsible.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Fine New Club for Racine.

Racine.-Racine may have an up-to-
date clubhouse, to be known as the
Commercial club. Plans are now on
foot to bring about the amalgamation
of several of the strongest clubs in the
city, including the Racine Business
Mems association, B. P. o. Elks, RAJ
cine club and Six O'clock club.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
How II Was Done.

Mother examining school report)
How did you come to have such
good marks in arithmetic this week?
Tommy-Well, you see, it was this
way: We had ten examples a day,
and got the teacher to help me to do
five, and Eric Jones got her to help
him on the other five. Then we
snapped helps, see?-Harper's Bazaar.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Lost in the Woods.

Arnold.-Herman Meyer, Andrew
Lokken, Thornwald SHINES and Sig
urd Skinnes were lost for two days
and nights in the woods near Arnold
during the cold spell. They started
for a camp six miles distant, but took
wrong direction. They finally sue
ceeded in finding the camp by the
help of q homesteader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Must Remove Poles.

Green Bay.-Telephone and tele.
graph poles on Broadway must come
down. The Wisconsin Telephone COM
pany is most seriously affected by the
ordinance, as it's poles are the only
ones that will have to be removed.
There are no telegraph poles on the
street. The poles of the Green Bay
Traction company and the Green Bay
Gas and Electric company do not come
under the ban of the new ordinance
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
A Tight Lid.

Washburn, Wis, Feb. s.-Because
of the Sunday lido placed on this
city the funeral of John Cousineau,
which was to have been held Sunday
had to be postponed until Monday. SO
strong was the closing order that
the livery barns were stopped from
furnishing carriages for the funeral.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Headquarters at Appleton.

Appleton.-Appleton is to become
headquarters for Sunday school educa-
tional work for the state presbytery
and synod. The Rev. Gerrit Verkuhl
will have charge of the work. He is a
graduate of Princeton seminary and
was pastor Of church in the suburbs
of Philadelphia.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Mills in Operation,

Marinette-The shingle mills of the
Sawyer-Goodman company, the Beid-
Ter company and Wright Bros are
ready to start operations, but no agree
ment on wages has been reached be-
tween the mill-owners and the weav-
ers. The mill-owners announced a re-
duction in wages and it has not yet
been accepted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Given $500 Damages.

Observation-Disclosures e. Gilman of
this city has been given $500 damages
against the Milwaukee Electric Rail
way and Light company. Gilman sued
for $4,000 damages for injuries re-
ceived when an interurban car, on
which he was passenger, jumped the
track at West Allis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Importance of the Engineer.

One fact is certain, that in the fu
ture the engineer, using the term in
it's widest sense, will become increas-
ingly more and more essential to the
social progress of the universe, and
that on his labors and inventivenesS
more than on those of any other class
of society, will depend the ultimate
physical wellbeing of mankind.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Injured by Fall.

Grand Rapids.-John Bremen, Jr.,
was injured at the Port Edwards mill
by falling a. distance of 20 feet to the
cement floor. He was rendered I'M
conscious by the fall, but no bones
were broken and so far as can be as
certained no internal injuries re.
suited.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Raises Matrimonial Ban.

Chippewa Falls.-Jenkins Bros, a
dry goods firm, has raised the matri-
monial ban placed on women clerks a
year ago. The rule was that clerks
must remain in their employ for one
year before contemplating marriage,
and must give ample notice If about
TO launch upon a matrimonial ven
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Give Divine Birdhouse.

Sheboygan.-The Rev. Father Thrill
of Holy Name Catholic church was
surprised a few night ago by members
of No. fire station, who presented
him with a monster birdhouse bu;It IN
the form of a chur CHI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Find Sion of Sprinq.

Menasha-A meadow lark alive
and as far north as Menasha, was the
unusual discovery made at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. John Pulger; when
one of the children found it in a
weakened condition. The bird died
as result of exposure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Insurance Is Settled.

Merrill.-The insurance adjustment
on the Masonic temple, which was de-
stroyed by fire six weeks ago, has
been practically settled. The apprais-
ers were Mr.. Smith, Milwaukee con.
tractor, and Mr. Juve of this city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Neo,oes, Teeth.

The whiteness and beauty of the
teeth of the African negroes are
generally ascriDed to the food which
they eat and TO favorable climatic
conditions, but these ignorant natives
take especial care of the teeth and
are familiar with many remedies for
the treatment of dental diseases
Munchener Medizinische Wochen-
schrift.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Plan New Feature.

La Crosse.-For the purpose of con-
sidering the plan to construct county
agricultural and manual training
school on the fair grounds at West
Salem, meeting of the special county
board committee was held
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
suffocated in Snow Bank.

Amherst.-August Patoka, aged AZ
years, was found dead near his home
near Amherst Junction, where his
horse had crowded him into deep
snow bank and he had suffocated. He
leaves a wife and IA children.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
TWIN CITY MARKETS.
Minneapolis. Feb

minneapolis, Feb II.
Wheat-No. / northern, $1.o4; No. 2
northern, 81 ,O2. May S1.01H. Oats
No. 3 white, 45c; Corn-No. 3, SEC
Barley-No. 4, s3c. Rye-No. 3, 75c
Flax seed-No. 1, s1.15. Butter
Creamery, extras, 32c; firsts, 2Sc.
dairy fancy, 26c. seconds &c;
Poultry-Turkeys, 12c, chickens 10c;
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Bows in Police Custody.

Portage.-Leo King, John Kallmar
and Earl Helm left their homes in
Grand Rapids without telling their
parents where they were going. They
wound up in the Portage police sta
ton
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
Much Property Changes Hands.

Appleton of real estate
transactions in 1907 shows that local
property worth $197,96S changed
hands
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20

A woman will forgive an aspersion
on her character quicker than criti-
cism of her taste.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20
South St. Paul. Feb. II

Cattle-Steers, $4.75 and $3.50.
cows $500 and 1915. Hogs-$4. 10
and $4.20 Sheep-Muttons, 1925;
lambs 1915.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-02-20

Many brave man says that he Is
afraid it will rain.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1908-12-30

or three more. You broke that wom-
ans heart | don't suppose you know
that she died last month You never
noticed 1t, Ell? Her precious coach
man is living like lord on the money
you and he took from her. Old Burken-
days holsemaid has bought q little
home In Edgewater-Dut not from her
wages. The two jobs you now have
on hand never will be pulled off The
girl in the Banker Watts case has been
cornered and has confessed. She is
ready to appear against you. McLeu-
mans wife has had the courage to defy
your accomplice-that daStardly butler
OF theirs. and he has left town. fright
ened out of his wits. Your time has
come. The jig is up. 1t won't be as it
was In New York. because we have the
proof There Is committee of three
down in Rigby's office now waiting
them that you expect to sail for Eu-
rope next week, never to return to
this country. all well and good. 1t is
for your sons good health. bear In
mind. If you so. the public may never
learn the truth about you. II you
stay. you will be In jail before you are
a week older And. Mr.. Bansemer.
you've got to decide quick
Bansemer looked his accuser straight
in the eye. faint smile of derision
touching his lips. but not his eyes
"Mr. Harbert. the first thing you
have to learn in connection with your
patients father is that he is not cow
ard. l refuse to run. sir | am limo
cent of any Intentional wrong, and
I'll stand my ground. My son will
stand beside me, too. He Is that sort.
Go back TO your committee and tell
them that Bansemer will not go to
Europe for his sons health. Good
day, sir.''
Nonsense. Bansemer" exploded
exploded Harbert. you know we've
got you fast enough. Why be fool as
we'll as a knave? You haven't q ghost
of a chance. I'm trying to do you
good turn
Continued on page s.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1908-12-30
SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION.

In the District Court of the Second Judicial Dis
trict State of Idaho, in and for the County of
Idaho.
Minta +. linn. plaintiff VS.. William + linn
defendant
The State of Idaho sends greeting TO William T.
linn, defendant.
You are hereby summoned and required to APP
pear in an action brought against yon by the said
plaintiff in the District Court and to answer the
complaint of the above named plaintiff, filed
therein. within twenty days Exclusive of the date
of service) after service on you of this summons
if served within this Judicial District or within
forty days If served elsewhere.
The said action is brought against YOU for n
decree of divorce and the custody of the minor
children. Ncva NJ. Zinn and Charlie O. linn;
said action being brought on the grounds of will
full desertion for a period of more than one year
next preceding the commencement of this action.
The particulars more fully appearing in the
plaintiffs complaint filed in this cause And you
are hereby notified that if YOU fail to appear and
answer said complaint as above required the said
plaintiff will apply 10 the court for the relief de
manded in the complaint.
Attest my hand aud the seal of the District
Court of the Second Judicial District State of
Idaho, i'll and for the County of Idaho this 2lst
day OF December A. ID. 1908.
(SeaD ]. |. ONERMAN. Clerk.
J. b. WHITE, Deputy Clerk.
J. VI. Gilmore. Attorney for Plaintiff Grange
Vile, Idaho dec23jan20
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1908-12-30
NOTICE OF FORFEITURE.

To Abe Harchelrode and Matt Gilbert their
heirs, administrators and assigns:
You are hereby notified that the undersigned
has expended the of $500 during the years
1907 and 1905 upon the following mining claim
situated i'll the Buffalo Hump Robbins Mining
district, Idaho county, Idaho, to-wit: The Fred.
die quartz claim. Unless YOU contribute your
ninety days from publication of this notice to-
gether with the cost of this notice ycur tosixths
interest i'll said claim will he forfeited under Sec.
ton 1924 Of the Revised Statutes of the United
States and become the property of your co-owner
the undersigned.
Dated Grangevile, Idaho, Nov. a. 1908.
Nov4-l3w b. w. JARRETT.
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1908-12-30
To Get the Me-" s:; The Globe
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior, L. s. Land Office at
Lewiston, Idaho November "a, 1908.
Notice is hereby given that Charles II Wood
OF Grangevile, Idaho who on November "a 1908
made Timber and Stone Sworn Statement No
1854, for Lots and and SiaNWl4 Section D.
Township % N, Range 3, T.. b. Meridian has
filed notice of intention to make Final Proof TO
establish claim to the land above described. be-
fore j. +. jacques. L. ). Commissioner, at Grange
vile, Idaho. on the lst day of February. 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses: Henri G.. Den
ny, Harry Brown. Harry Wood. Ira T.. Smith all
OF GranReville, Idaho.
Dec2Feb r. II. BARTLETT, Register
The Grangeville globe. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho) 1907-1922, 1908-12-30
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Department of the Interior [. ;. Land Office at
Lewiston. Idaho, December Is. 1908.
Notice is hereby given that George NJ Sanders
of Harpster, Idaho. who, on January IS. 1908
made Homestead Entry No. 9602 Serial No
ol024, for lots 6 7, s. and NEi4 NWl4, Section %
Township 81 North. Range 4, East Boise Merid-
ian. has filed notice of intention to make Final
five year proof to establish claim to the land
above described before J. F. Jaques, L. S. Com
missioner. at Grangeville, Idaho, on the 22nd day
of January, 1909.
Claimant names as witnesses; John Kerr
George X. Curtis, Daniel w. Ross Marion J.
Allen. all of Harpster, Idaho.
dec23j20 7. Il. BARTLETT, Register.