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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30
An Evening With Burns.

A merry company assembled on
invitation at the home of Mr.. w. F.
Houston Saturday, evening, the
anniversary of the birthday OF
Bobby Burns.
Twenty-three "thoroughbreds y
were present to eat haggis, Scotch
scenes, and a lot of other good
things, sing the old national airs,
and enjoy together the poems of the
immortal Bard o. Ayr.
The haggis if not Chief of
Scotia's food" is certainly the most
delicious. Served in the meat course
with the finest turkey it was declar-
ed far superior to that king of the
American table. How did Mrs.
Houston ever do it?
The cheerful supper done" all
turned to the entertainment of the
evening-to Bobby Burns, his songs,
his poems and his country.
Miss Ethel Houston presided at
the piano and accompanied Miss
Margaret Watts rich voice in Bonnie
Doom, Alton Water, Drap O. Dew,
and Annie Laurie.
Alexander Watt, Miss Margaret
Hutton, and others who had the
dialect, read everything called for
from Burns prayers to "The Twa
Dogs"
Mrs Edsall did not do the Hieland
Fling, as she was somewhat out of
health as we'll as practice; however
she was present with her horn spune
dressed in a freshly ironed notch.
Mr.. Jack Carruthers did very we'll
at the dance, considering his being
a laddie of seventy-fve summers,
and much for the entertainment
and amusement of the guests.
In the discussions of the habits
of Burns all seemed
ITO gle the Bard o. Ayr his due,
To use him weel-
For he had sweet charity in view,
Fen for the dell"
AS the sma' hours approached all
joined in singing "Auld Lang
Syne," and
each took off his several way
Resolved to meet anither day.
The guests were:-Mrs. Edsall,
Mrs. S. B. Wales, Mrs. Neill, Mrs.
Alexander Watt, Miss Mary Hutton,
Miss Margaret Watt, George Fortune,
Thomas Lauder, John Deans, John
Carruthers, j. r. Henderson, Will
lam Purves, John Scott, James
Dunn, President w. ]. Brier, James
2. Anderson, R. McGreger, Alexan-
der Watt, Mead Carruthers, John
w. G. Spence.
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Tuesday Club Program.

The Tuesday Club will meet with
Mrs. w. S. Welles, Feb. /.
The topic for current events is
"The First Philippine Assembly, "
led by Mrs. ]. S. Wadsworth and
Mrs. H. L. Wilson.
The following papers will be read;
Education and Religion of Norway
and Sweden, Mrs. D. Flower; "Lofo.
ten Islands and Maelstrom; Mrs. w.
S. Welles; Sports, Amusements
and Swedish Gymnastics" Mrs. w.
G. Spence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30
Obituary.
SHERMAN r. STAPLES.

Mr.. Sherman r. Staples, long a
resident of the town of River Falls,
died at his home January goth, 1908,
at the age of eighty years.
Mr.. Staples was born near Pitts
burg, Pennsylvania. In October
1858, he came to Wisconsin and
settled on government land in the
Big River district, and in March
1857, he was united in marriage to
Miss Elizabeth Mcmillan. Of this
union five children were born-two
sons, Howard and Robert of River
Falls, Wis; Grace deceased 1887
Mrs. Lizzie Gray deceased 1900,
and Mrs. Mary Bunce of Trimbelle,
Wis.
Mrs. Staples died in June, 1904,
and was buried in the Big River
cemetery, and on January 23rd, 1908,
her husband was placed beside h er,
the Reverend VIM. Ward of River
Falls officiating. Though bitterly
cold day, about thirty teams went in
the procession to the grave, a silent
tribute to the respect in which Mr..
Staples was held.
During continuous residence OF
upwards of half a century Mr..
Staples pursued his vocation with
diligence and great energy. He
was essentially man given to home
life and did his best to promote the
welfare of his family. He was ever
a kind neighbor and did his duty as
he saw il to all with whom he came
in contact.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30

The meeting of the $4,000" Club
held week ago Wednesday in Odd
Fellows hall was we'll attended. 1t
was presided over by A. P. For
sythe and the subject of the eve
ning's discussion was the project
TO organize a stock company for
the manufacture of bee-keeper's
supplies, For some years past this
has been done in River Falls by w.
H. Putnam and he brought to the
attention of the club the advantages
which we have here for such a con-
german ample water power and a
large supply of Eastwood being
available, thus giving no small adj
vantage over the other factories of
the country.
1t was proposed that stock COM
pany capitalized at $4,000 be or
ganized. Mr.. Putnam offered to
rent to the proposed organization
that portion of his mill now used
in the manufacture of bee-keepers'
supplies, and the necessary water
power at $1.00 per diem. An
investment of from $4,000 to $4,000
over that already invested by Mr..
Putnam would adequately equip a
plant which would employ from
twenty up to fifty hands. w. H.
Putnam, Philip Glass and V. E.
Bailey were appointed to solicit
finds
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30

Last Saturday evening Messrs.
Leo Hendrix and Raymond Thayer,
two seniors of the High School,
entertained their classmates and
the faculty of the school at a mas
querade party. About eight O'Clock
the guests began to arrive at the
home of Mr.. Hendrix and in short
time the parlors presented the ap-
pearence of an International club,
the members representing nearly
every nation and every century from
1900 10 the present time. A Chinese
coolie, Chinese mandarin, and a
Japanese girl represented the Far
East. Among the colored folk were
Aunt Dinah, Topsy, and "a cull'ed
gen Gilman" Priscilla and Red Rid
ing Hood presented very pretty
color contrast of blue and red.
Indians, Dutch and Norwegian girls,
a clown, two staid colonial danes,
a Vatican Shepherdess and Cap
tain Kidd completed the assem-
blage. Two especially important
figures were River Falls High School
football heroes. Probably those in
most striking contrast were an
American cowboy and French
marquis. The DISCUSSES were in
most cases effective and as a result
the surprises on unmasking were
very amusing. Miss Georgia Kalel
played the Grand march after which
the masks were removed. Mrs
Thayer and Mrs. Hendrix served {
very fine supper. Tie place cards
bore the class-colors and the elias:
year. The hosts are being con
graduated upon having given one
of the most interesting and success
full social events of the year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30

The Sociability Club will meet
with Mrs. Demulling Thursday
afternoon, Feb, 6.
The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Congregational church will meet
with Mrs. Spencer next Thursday
afternoon, Feb. 6.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Baldwin and
son of Minneapolis were in the city
between trains to-day, guests of Mr..
and Mrs. E. B. Armstrong.
Mrs, Newell Powell who has been
visiting her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
VIM. Hous ton, returns to her home
at White Rock, S. D., the last of the
week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30
Church Services.
METHODIST.

Subject of morning sermon by the
pastor at M. E. church next Sabbath:
"The Perfect Example," or The
Disposition of Christ"
ALI young people of the city are
invited to attend the Union Young
Peoples service at the Methodist
church next Sunday, Feb. 2, at $50.
DR.. George Gable will address, the
meeting and Prof. ]. N. Alexander
will lead the song service. Come
early and be sure OF seat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30
CARRIE Aida EVERSON.

The three-year-old child of Mr..
and Mrs. Everson of Kinnickinnic
died last Wednesday during a severe
attack of commissions. Interment
was made in Greenwood cemetery on
Friday, the Rev. D. B. Spencer con-
Quoting the burial services.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30
EZEKIEL LUTHERAN.
Services next Sunday at 4 O'Clock
D. m. by Rev. N. L. Blomholm.
HOLY TRINITY CHURCH.

The services next Sunday, Feb.
2, the feast of the Publication of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, will be as
follows: Holy Communion, 8 a. m;
Litany, Holy Eucharist and Sermon,
1880 a. M; Sunday School 10 a. m.
In order that all may have the oppor-
tunity to attend the Union Gospel
Meetings in the evening, vesper
service will held at 4:30 p. m. in
stead of 7:30 p. M, the usual hour.
THE REV.
w. CHESTER KIRK, Curate,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30

STEFFEN In the town of River
Falls, Jan. "a, 1908. to Mr.. and
Mrs. Albert Steffen, an lib.
daughter.
BEscHAR.-In Kinnickinnic, Jan.
q, 1908, to Mr.. and Mrs. Frank
Beschar, twin boys.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30

LosT.-A pair of gold bowed
spectacles, between VIM. Houston's
residence and the residence of ]. q.
Anderson. Finder please leave same
at this Office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30
Home Culture Club.
WEDNESDAY, FEB. 5, 1908.

PROGRAM.
Current topics.-Opium Traffic in China
Leader, Mrs. Ella Taylor.
History Lesson.-The Fourth Dynasty
Pyramid Kings. Priests and Religion.
Special topic,-The Pyramids. "Book of the
Dead
Leader, Mrs. Ida Pierce
Hostess, Mrs. Stella T. Pomeroy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30

BUY a chamois vest
at Freeman's. It will
keep the chest. warm
and prevent severe
colds on the lungs,
pneumonia, etc. :: ::
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i. lettings,
Carriage and Sign
Painter

Bring in your cutters and sleighS and give me
q job, will try to please you as best can.
The Old Reliable Sign Painter.
More than 80 years a painter
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30
THE LOCAL MARKET
CORRECTED EVERY THURSDAY.

Following are the prices paid by
River Falls merchants and dealers
for farm products, etc., to-day:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-01-30

pleasing to every one, but the ex-
ception to the rule was found in the
program given a. the Methodist
church last Friday evening by Mr..
Delbert G. Lean of Boston. Mr..
Lean came we'll recommended and in
no respect was anyone dissappoint-
ed. AS an impersonator he is with
out doubt among the leaders of his
profession, in his various imperson-
atoms showing a versatility which
could hardly be surpassed. He
opened his evenings program with
a selection from Oliver Twist, THE
Beadle's Courtship," and the Beadle
and his admirer could not have done
better themselves. Following this
Mr.. Lean read three acts of "The
Lion and the Mouse" and in this
his marvellous ability in change of
voice and facial expression were
well shown, and brought forth
round after round of applause. He
closed his program with selection
rendered by request-from our own
Bill Nye, and the entire audience
regretted it when his portrayal OF
Nye's unique, dry humor was at an
end. 1t takes man of exceptional
genius, an artist in his profession
to hold by his own powers of enter
tainment the attention of an audience
throughout an entire evening with
out wearying them. Delbert G
Lean is one of these.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-24
CATHOLIC POLICEMAN
PUT BACK ON FORCE
Councilman Humphries Is Criti-
ciSed in Regard to
Printing.

Special to The Tribune.
OGDEN. Nov. 93-J. f. kelliAcr, one
of the trio of Catholic policemen who was
discharged from the police force last
spring. was reinstated tonight at meet
ing of the city council. The appointment
was made upon the recommendation Of
Chief of Police Browning and to supply
the vacancy caused by the recent resig-
nation of Patrolman Fred NJ. Tout. In
his letter OF recommendation to the coun-
ell. Chief Browning called attention TO
the adoption OF n resolution at the time
OF the discharge OF the three officers, by
which the council pledged Itself TO give
these men the preference in case IL be-
came necessary TO increase the force. The
appoint tmont OF an additional patrolnan,
which was provided for at Il recent meet
ing OF the council. was again passed
over.
With the exception of a wordy argu
ment over bids for city printing. which
involved most OF the members. the regu-
lar meeting OF the council tonight was a
tame affair. a special committee on
printing was appointed some time ago:
with instructions TO secure rates from
the two newspapers of the city, An offer
from William Glasmann for advertising
rates through his paper. submitted in
letter addressed TO the city recorder.
which was read with other communica-
tions. started the fireworks.
This bid. II appears. was more than
one obtained from the Journal Publish
ing company, and Councilman Austin de-
mandcd that the contract for the city
printing he given TO the Glasmann pa
pers. Both Councilmen Austin and Dana
made an attack upon Chairman Hum
phIles OF the special committee, declar-
ing that ne is Irrogatlng To himself the
power delegated to the committee as n
whole. without consulting the other mem
bers OF the committee. Councilman
Humphrics was not present, but his course
was defended by Councilmcn Peery and
Thomas. the latter being a member of tho
committee They showed that through
his efforts on behalf Of the committee the
rates for city printing had been reduced
almost onc-half. Instead OF treating
Glasmanns communication as n bid IL
was considered only i'm the form OF an
open letter and the question OF obtaining
rates was passed back TO the special COM
mittce for further investigation.
y resolution providing for the erection
OF brick building on the city hall square,
to be used as Il shoproom for the recently
acquired waterworIis system. was intro
duced and referred 10 the council as a
committee of tho whole. A meeting Will
be held next Wednesday afternoon at
o'clock 10 discuss the matter. The build
ing will not exceed $1,000 In cost.
The resolution passed by the chamber
of commerce last week In which that
body placed itself on record as favorng
q municipal lighting system and urging
the city to establish n uniform lighting
rate, were read and referred TO the light
and law committees.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-24
FEES TO Be TURNED
OVER TO The CITY
Action Taken by City Council
in Case of Official Who
Is Notary.

Al Monday nights meeting OF the city
council Mr.. Hall discovered. when the
ordinance raising the salary Of +. l..
HansIng. clerk u the health department.
to $1,000 o year came up. that lansing
has been acting as notary public and col
lectlng fees for certifying to death rec
ords, and introduced a resolution direct
ing that all fees thus received by city
employees go to the city treasury. The
resolution carried. II the clerk wishes
TO continue serving as a notary the city
VIII pay for the commission and the seal,
but tnc fees must 20 into the city treas
ury. IT was explained by Mr., O'Donncll
that Hansing's acting as notary was In
one sense favor and an accommodation
to persons wishing certified copies Of
death records and the like.
At MIR Halls suggestion the city en-
gincer was instructed TO draw map of
the city and county. with the c!tys prop
critics indicated by colors.
The recommendation of ]. T.. McGinty.
chairman Of the American county commit
tee, that the special policemen employed
on election day be paid out OF the gen.
eral fund, as are the special deputy
sheriffs paid by the county. went to the
police and prison committee.
+. H. Hyde was appointed a special
wdtchman, without pay from the city,
for the l. d. S, university.
siT-inch water main Is TO be laid on
Seventh East, between Second and Third
South.
The mayors veto of Mr., Halls resolu-
tion. substituted for Mr. Stewards ordi-
nance abolishinG booths, card and wine
rooms In saloons. was sustained unani-
mously.
lie Grand Youngs Emigration canyon
railway franchise is TO be amended To
allow him TO haul rock over his lines In
the city limits.
The following estimates, amounting to
SO, al9, 81, were placed on the authorized
list: j. w, Percival. first partial estimate,
water main extension lSl, $2a90l0; J. D.
Hanley. first partial estimate. water main
extension 2ll. $9i0.69: Hanley, second and
tinal estimate, water main extension 205.
S633.06; Davis & Heuser flth par
tial estimate. sewer extension 1856.
$h@SS,S7; p. j. Moran, second and final
estimate. paving extension 3S, SIS, 467.09
The report OF the finance committee
recommending that $4,000 be appropriated
10 cover street paving repair work in the
paved districts unguaranteed was adopted
The petition Of John Il. Dooly and 9TH
ers that First West. between South TEN
pie and First South. be paved with as
phalt and the roadway reduced TO eighty
feet between curbs. thereby increasing
the sidewalk by six feet on each side
went TO the street committee
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-24
MRS. F. f. SHEPARD
TALKS ON TEMPERANCE
Special 10 The Tribune.


LOGAN. Nov 23.-Mrs. r. r. Shepard
spent Sunday here In the interest OF the
Nomans Christian temperance union,
giving two addresses on temperance
themes. In the morning she spoke at the
PRESBYTERIAN church and at n union
meeting I'm the Methodist church in the
evening. Mrs. Shepard is n forcpful and
entertaining speaker and created a fine
impression in the interest OF temperance
In this city. on Monday morning she
appeared before the student body NJ The
Agricultural college in an address on
Purity"
4 strong sentiment obtains In this city
aud county on the subject OF temperance.
Indeed, there is a regular wave OF in
terast aeitatins the public mind in this
part OF tho state. Tho sentiments on
the subject Of temperance expressed by
Joseph z. Smith AT tho October confer
encc are In great measure responsible
Tor the public interest on tho subject
here His views have been promulgated
hy local authorities throughout the coun-
~ ana the people now understand that
iheN must give some practical attention
Ia the. Word OF Wisdom"
Al The recent county conventions o. the
Democratic and Republican parties planks
were inserted In their platforms favora-
bic To county local option. and all can
didates on the two ticxeys were pledged
TO this reform.
representatives elect VIII 90 10 the lcgtS-
laturc In January 10 work and vote Tor
temperance, and Il Is freely predicted that
measure granting the people the right
TO abate the saloons II they choose VIII
be passed.
Ex-Mayor Il. w Robinson. the repre-
scntative-elect from Logan City. IS
strongly committed 10 local option. and
II iS said he expects 10 make n record
On this subject IN the legislature.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-24
GLASMAAN IS REALLY
GOING TO QUIT JOB
Says He viii Resign Position
as Postmaster at an
Early Date.
Speclal TO The Tribune.

Special to The Tribune.
OGDEN, Nov. 23.-Nale, Bill -
Glassman. 1t appears to he no - Patti .
farewell this time. Glasmann' after
Juggling with his resignation as
postmaster in this city for several
months first announcing his intention
of leaving the employ of the govern
ment and then the next day saying
he had changed his mind. has at last
publicly announced through the columns
of his afternoon paper that this time
he really will resign and that the
date when his connection with the local
postofice will be severed is not 1ar DIS
tant, although no definite day is hzed'
This determination to resign on
the part of the local postmaster docs
not come as q surprise TO those who
have noticed the frequent little confer
ences which "Bill'' has been having
with Congressman Joseph Howell and
other prominent Republicans OF the
state. The announcement made Mon
day afternoon followed long confer
ence with the congressman IN THIS city
last Sunday,
That Glasmann would willingly con
sent 10 be separated from federal Jon
which pays $4,000 year, unless his
aspirations for political honors led hlm
To believe that le has something better
cinched, is too well known to those
who are acquainted with him. 1t is
palpable that Bill' is seeking the
senatorial toga now worn by the junior
United States senator from this state,
and, with this in view, he will probably
give up the postofiice of this city with
out struggle,
Glasmann is quoted in his paper as
saving he feels The restraint of his Of
flee keeuly, and that he is ''liable - TO
be charged with offensive partlsanshlp
at any time. He also suggests as an
other reason for his resignation that
his newspapers are likewise restrained
and further that they need his time and
attention The latter reason viii prob
ably not be denied. These reasons not
being satisfactory TO an induiring pub.
lie, Bill says that he has one hundred
others which he can give for his part
ing with the office.
There are said 10 be seven applicants
for the postmastership when Glasmann
ieaves Judge +, 7. Hulansk of this
city. when seen Monday afternoon, said
he has made application for the position,
with the provision that his duties will
not begin until after the close of the
next legislature.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-24
MARCUS BARNES MEETS
WITH INSTANT DEATH
Special to The Tribune.

PARK CITY, Nov. 23.-Marcus Barnes.
a wcll-known resident OF this city met
with instant death this morning at s
O'Clock by falling over one OF the high
walls located on the old Marsac mill site.
How the accident happened will never
be known. but 1t is supposed that Mr..
Barnes was walking along the top OF the
wall when he slipped on tho newly fallen
snow and was dashed to death twenty
feet below, where he was found by his
brother an hour after the accident DIR.
Bardsley was called and found that death
had been instantly caused by concussion
of the brain,
The deceased had lived in this city for
the past fifteen years and was widely
known.
He was 40 years of age and unmarried
Al the time OF his death he was engaged
in running some Jigs. located on the creek
running near the old Marsac mill site lie
Is survived by one brother. living in this
city
No funeral arrangements have yet been
made.
August Ganson and Gus Olson, the two
rt-change artists who were arrested
by Marshal Morse yesterday. appeared
before Judge Waters this afternoon and
pleaded not guilty to the charge OF oh
talninE money under false pretenses.
Their bonds were placed at Sl00 each
and their trial viii be held on November
25th.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-24
An |TAL LIAA'S BODY
IS BLOWN TO ATOMS
Terrible Explosion Occurs at
Devils Slide, Near
Ogden.
SneciaI 70 The Tribnne.

Special 70 The Tribune
OGDEN. Nov. 23.-Peter DTocclini an
italian laborer employed at the Union
Portland cement plant at Devils Slide,
lost his life IN a fearful explosion OF
giant powder near the rock quarry, sun
day afternoon. shortly after o'clock. At
the point where the explosion occurred
q large number OF laborers are usually
employed blasting rock. The accident
occurring on Sunday. while no work was
being done. is the only reason that Il
greater loss OF life did not result.
Fourteen pounds OF giant powder.
which exploded, had been placed In a
small house for that purpose. where II
could be used by tho laborers. Drocclini
Is supposed to have gone into the little
house and carelessly struck match to
light his pipe, which lgnited some of the
loose explosive. The force OF the ex-
plosIon literally blew his body 10 atoms.
The remains were gathered under the d.
rection of the assistant manager of tho
works, Osborne c. ellison, and Inferred
in the Morgan cemetery Monday morning
The Italian consul, Mr. F'azzini, OF this
city, was notified. and he instructed that
the body be buried. He is now making
an effort TO locate some OF the dead
mans relatives