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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
WONDERED WHY
Found the Answer Was "Coffee."

Many pale, sickly persons wondef
for years why they have to suffer so,
and eventually discover that the drug
-caffeine-in coffee is the main cause
of the trouble.
81 was always very fond of coffee
and drank it every day. / never had
much flesh and often wondered why
/ was always so pale, thin and weak.
about five years ago my health
completely broke down and | was con-
fined to my bed. My stomach was
in such condition that / could hardly
take sufficient nourishment to sustain
life.
During this time / was drinking
coffee, didn't think / could do with
out it.
after awhile I came to the con-
clusion that coffee was hurting me.
and decided to give it up and try
Postum. / didn't like the taste of it
at first, but when it was made right
boiled until dark and rich-I soop
became very fond of it.
'In one week / began to feel better.
1 could eat more and sleep better. Ny
sick headaches were less frequent, and
within five months I looked and felt
like a new being, headache spells en-
tirely gone.
my health continued to improve
and today am well and strong, weigh
14S lbs. I attribute my present health
to the life-giving qualities of Postum"
There's a Reason"
Name given by Postum Co., Battle
Creek, Mich. Read, 1.-THE Road to Well.
ville," in pkgs
Ever read the above letter? A new
one appears from time to time. They
are genuine, true, md full Of human
Interest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Crane Juice Punch.

This is excellent and has the merit
of being non-alcoholic. Cook together
one pound sugar and half-pint water
until it spins a thread. Take from the
fire and turn over a large cup OF
strong tea. Add the juice of six lem
ons and the same number of oranges,
with a quart of grape juice, and stand
over night. When ready to serve add
sliced fruits and the water, plain or
mineral, with ice in the punch bowl. If
desired, cut half pound marshmal-
lows into quarters and allow three to
each glass.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
The Sort of Thinn lie Liked.

IN an early day in Stone county,
Missouri, farmers boy rushed into
The Office of DR.. T. ], McCord of Ga
lena and urged the doctor to come
quickly to see his father, who seemed
to be dying. Said the doctor. What
ails him, and what has he eaten?"
The boy said: "Oh, nothing much
but IA roastin' ears for supper"
We'll" said the doctor, Just go
back and throw him couple OF
bundles of oats and tell him / will be
up there in about 80 minutes. -
From Judges Library.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Tries to Hold Up Train.

Appleton.-Armed with revolver,
and with a mask over his face, lohe
bandit attempted to hold up North
western passenger train No. here.
When the train had pulled out of APP
pleton Junction the robber climbed
over the tender and ordered the en-
gineer to put his hands up at the point
of a revolver. Fireman Gustav PAIL
struck the bandit with his shovel,
knocking the revolver from his hand.
The robber leaped from the engine.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
THREE KILLED BY LIGHTNING.
Man, Son and Nephew Slain by Bolt
Near Hurley.

Hurley.-While seeking shelter I'M
der a tree from severe storm which
passed over Capt. Henry's lake, near
Emerson, the other afternoon, J. w.
Emerson, his son Harold, aged IL, and
his nephew Paul, aged IL, were struck
and killed by lightning. Warren and
Ralph Emerson, two other sons, were
stunned by the bolt. The party had
been camping on the lake and when
the storm broke sought shelter before
returning to their camp.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Training of Royal Children.

Most of the royal children of Eu'
rope are brought up much more simply
than American children OF the
Weather classes because they have
none of the party engagements and
school affiliations that take up SO
much of the time of American chill
dren. The Russian children are
brought up according to the English
customs, living much of the time in
the open air, and are said to be a
strong, jolly lot of youngsters, the
small boy who is the crown prince
imperial being an especially pre-
cccious youngster.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Democrats Make Slate.

Portage.-The Democratic county
convention indorsed the following for
the September primaries: Sheriff.
Clinton Quinn, Pardeeville; clerk,
Charles Murray, Kilbourn; treasurer
Louis Heinz, Lewiston; district attor-
ney, George w. Stephens, Columbus;
register of deeds, George Richmond,
Lodi; clerk of courts, L. F. Yanko
Portage; coroner, Peter c. Irvine
Pardeeville; assemblyman, First dis
trict, William Morrissey, Lodi; Sec
ond district, w. E. Brossard, Column
bus
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Dor't Take His Apples.

La CroSse.-Apples which drop from
your nelghbor's tree into your yard
are your property, but those hanging
on the tree are your neighbours, ac-
cording to a decision of Judge Brind-
ley who fined William j. Goldsmith
two dollars and costs on an assault
charge. William Hauswirth objected
and later quarreled with Goldsmith
who demonstrated when Hauswirth
tried to pull off some of the hanging
apples with rake.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Cut in Mowers Knives.

Neenah-A lad named Meyer had
both legs badly cut by mower. The
knives had become clogged and he
had jumped off his seat to repair the
damage The horses became fright
ened and ran away before he could
get out of harms path. He managed
to crawl half mile to the farmhouse
where he fell exhausted from the loss
of blood.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Are Reunited in Death.

Sheboygan.-With the death OF
Mrs. Frances Bader of typhoid fever,
the Bader family was wiped out by
the dreaded disease. She was 46
years of age. Three months ago the
husband died of typhoid fever and
few days later she contracted the dis
ease. Polluted lake water is said to
be responsible for the deaths.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Gives Damauino Evidence.

Fond du Lac.-Probably the most
startling testimony brought out in the
examination of Isaac Rosenblatt,
charged with arson, before Court Com
missioner Chadbourne was the admis-
sion on cross-examination of Ray La
fore that he had arranged several
meetings with Mr.. Rosenblatt and sug-
gested that he had some "bank
blanks"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06

bloated to twice their normal size.
Doctors did not help, and l was fast
drifting into the hopeless stages.
used Doan's Kidney Pills at the criti.
cal moment and they really saved my
life"
Sold by all dealers. so cents box
FosterMilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Over the Tea-Cups.

There's no use talking" said my wife
1 ceased to eat my food,
Beside my plate laid fork and knife,
Struck listening attitude,
Sought, mentally at least, to con
Mans meagre ingual power.
While she-went on. and on, and on,
And talked for half an hour
Puck.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Girls Appear Against Him.

Racine.-When Anton Mezze, a
young Italian was arraigned in court,
the complainant witnesses two girls,
six and seven years of age, respective
ly, testified that MeZze carried them
into barn, placed rope around the
neck of one of them, tied the end to a
post, buried the other under the hay,
and threatened to hang them if they
made an outcry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
New Phone Company Ready.

Sheboygan.-The Mosel-Centerville
Telephone company is ready for bust
ness and has made connections with
all the principal telephone systems of
Sheboygan county. 1t is owned ex-
clusively by farmers, each subscriber
being a stakeholder and having sup
piled his own instruments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Dinner for Mr., Fairbanks.

Mackinac Island, Mich, Aug. g.
United States Senator William Alden
Smita Sunday night entertained Vice
President Fairbanks and Mrs. Fair
banks at dinner at the Grand hotel.
Among the guests were DR.. Wells of
Washington, D. c.; Mr.. and Mrs.
Pashe of Rock Ledge, Fla, and DR..
]. B. Bradley, candidate for governor,
Eaton Rapids, Mich.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Are RudeIy Disturbed.

Racine-Rob Sinclair and a woman
friend, while seated in Horlick park,
were held up by three men who Sc
cured $5.15. Robert Wheeler, August
Johnson, local men, and Frank Miller
of st. Louis, were arrested. Wheeler
and Johnson are reported to have con-
fessed, but Miller denies knowing any
thing about the hold-up.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Shoots Husband Who Beats Her.

Canonsburg, Pa, Aug. 3.-While
whipping his wife during a domestic
quarrel Sunday Frank Talmer was
shot through the abdomen by Mrs.
Talmer He was taken to hospital
probably fatally injured, while the
woman is at her home unconscious
from her injuries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Nav Build New Barns.

Racine.-The Milwaukee Electric
Railway and Light company will as
soon as possible abandon the Park av-
enue line, which does not pay the
operating expenses. An effort will be
made to change the line to Grand av-
enue. If the city will grant a fran
chise on Second street from Main
street to the lake, the corporation
will erect a new car barn to cost
$4,000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Last Double Track Link.

Racine.-Assistant Superintendent
Towsley of the Chicago & Northwest
ern railway, was in the city making
for the construction OF
a double-tracked steel bridge across
Root river, in place of the old struc-
ture. The improvement, which will
cost close to $4,000, will give the
company a double track from Mil
waukee to Chicago.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Thief Secures Diamonds.

Oshkosh. the front win
dow with a stone tied in piece of
cloth, a thief got away with about
$500 worth of diamonds and other val
uables from the store of ]. r. Chap
man & Co. The store is on one of the
principal corners of Main street, and
the job was similar to those recently
pulled off in the large cities. Several
small roberies have been reported
here lately.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Marietta Police Chief Dies.

Marietta, o., Aug. 3.-Jacob H. Dye,
chief of police of Marietta for the past
80 years, died Sunday morning after
an operation for cancer of the stom-
ach. He was well-known in police
circles throughout the central states.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
TWO Wisconsin Men Drowned.

Marquette, Mich, Aug. 3.-Peter
Under of Amigo, Wis, and his young
brother-in-law, John McEsbauer of
Even, were drowned Sunday while
bathing in the Ontonagon river at
Even. The boy got beyond his depth
and dragged Under down when the
latter attempted his rescue.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Girl Swinos Across Lake.

Waukesha.-Miss Marjorie Marsh
of Des Moines, Ia, who is visiting at
the home of J. B. Muir, swan from the
Waukesha Beach bathhouse to the
steamboat dock at Lakeside, across
Pewaukee lake, distance of one and
One-half miles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Flesh Torn from Breast.

Neenah.-After having chunk of
flesh as big as a mans fist torn from
his breast, his hand 1attened out, and
leg cut by having a horse walk on him,
Francis Gillingham still lives. He fell
under wagon upon which he had
been seated, the wheels passed over
him and the horse started to back.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
TWO Drowned: Six Near Death.

Sturgeon Bay-A double drowning
in the bay came near ending six lives.
The victims are Mrs. George Ste
phany and the 11-year-old son of John
Benson The accident was caused by
the capsizing of sail boat. Two of
Mrs. Stephany's children and Mr. and
Mrs. Matt Hayes, who were in the
boat, were rescued.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Druuqed and Robbed.

Kenosha.-All the members of the
family of Joseph Jeloskiewicz, a Ii
Lithuanian boarding house keeper, were
drugged and the house was robbed.
The burglar got away with $38 in
money, three watches and large
amount of clothing and jewelry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Knocking.

Patient-What have you been doina
this afternoon?
Doctor-Merely killing time.
Patient = How-prescribing for iti
Cleveland Leader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Life.sauers Rescue Twenty.

Kenosha-A party of 20 passengers
on board the little Kenosha launch the
Jobberwock were rescued from spend
ing a night on the lake by the Keno
sha life-saving crew, just before mid
night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Breaks Arr. POISON Sets In.

Christian Carse, aged
Is years, died at the hospital at West
Allis as a result of lockjaw. While
playing with boy companions on July
II he fell and broke his arm. The in
jury did not heal properly and blood
poison set in.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Oldest Native White Man.

Oak Grove.-Luman Owen, now one
of the respected citizens of this place,
claims to be the oldest white man
born in Wisconsin. He was born In
Pardeeville, now Waukesha, April IA,
1897, and believes that no one can
beat this record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Nearly Loses Sight.

Eau Claire.-While welding piece
of metal Detlof Kittlesen was struck
in the eye by piece of iron, severing
a blood vessel above the nose. 1t is
expected that he will recover his
sight
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Calls Wausau Pastor.

Wausau.-The First Presbyterian
church of Reedsburg, ILL.,, extended a
formal call to Rev. S. N. Wilson of
Wausau to fill the pulpit vacated a
year ago by Rev. T. r. White. Mr..
Wilson has signified his willingness to
accept.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Plans Costly Clubhouse.

Racine-The local lodge, Royal Ar.
canum, is planning to erect club
house costing $4,000. 1t has been
suggested that the Spanish mission
style of architecture be followed In ,he
plans.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Breaks Arm of Small Girl.

Marinette.-Mary Korchek had one
arm broken and received other injuries
that may cripple her for life when a
boy riding on a merry-go-round was
thrown from his seat striking the
eight-year-old girl with great force.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Leaves Field for spratt.

Ripon.-Roy Reed of this city, whose
candidacy for the Republican congress
sional nomination in the Sixth district
was announced recently, has with
drawn in favor of George Spratt OF
Sheboygan Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Four Tons of Carp { Day.

Beaver Dam.-The fishermen on
Beaver Dam lake have been reaping a
harvest catching carp. The shipping
from here has averaged four tons a
day. They go to Chicago and New
York in boxes packed in ice.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06

disease started with
slight irreguleSity
and weakness and
developed into dan
gerous dropsy. I le-
came weak and lam
guild, and could do
no homework. My
back ached terribly.
/ had bearing down
pains and my limbs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Golden Wedding Anniversary.

Eau Claire.-Mr. and Mrs. Hiram
Pineo Elsemore. who have been resi-
dents of this city the last 80 years,
celebrated their golden wedding ami
ve7sary. Elsemore is II years OF
age, while Mrs. Elsemore is Sc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
Prostrated. Found on Sidewalk.

Racine.-A handsome, young and
well-dressed woman was found lying
on the sidewalk on upper Main street
in An unconscious condition. She was
overcome by the heat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
SAVED AT THE CRISIS
Delay Meant Death from kldnsv
Troubles.

Mrs. Herman Smith, 901 Esoad
Street, Athens, Ga, saws: kidney
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1908-08-06
LEAP-YEAR LAUGH.

you look worried, old man!
Eyes. Had three proposals last
night and l don't know which one
ought to accept"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-12
UNAVOIDABLE COMMENT
ON ENDING OF PROBE
Meek Alleged to Have ''Got the
Worst" of 1t.

Columbus, o., March 12.-Consider-
able unfavorable comment is being
made concerning the movement to put
an end to the work Of the Sites Com
mittee of the general assembly, en-
powered to make inquiries into alleg
ed irregularities in the school system
of Ohio. The committee held three
meetings in the last five weeks and
took an adjournment for two weeks to
accommodate the attorneys.
Senator Meek, who made the charg-
es, subpoenaed upward of half hun
dred witnesses, and all of them have
been examined, and the persons affect
ed by the evidence offered by these
witnesses have asked for a hearing.
1t is said that members of the COM
mittee have been approached by fell
low members of the general assembly,
who have thrown out hints that Sena-
tor Meek has got the worst of the
hearing SO far, leading the members Of
the committee to believe that it would
be we'll to end the investigation as
soon as possible.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-12
THE THRONE
Secretary Root Signed Papers
Declaring Man Not a
Fraud.
FUNDS HAVE BEEN RAISED.

Chicago. March 12.-While Servia
sleeps and King Peter rests comfort
ably on his golden throne Theodor
Max Streu, great-grandson of King La
Ear, and Milosh Obilitch, Servian hero
is making preparations in little
Iowa town TO invade his motherland
and wrest the crown from the present
ruler
Prince Streu, assisted by DR.. Ben
l.. Beitman, who recently led the ar
my of the unemployed to defeat in
Chicago, is working night and day to
raise money where-with TO launch his
expedition. More than 100000 is said
to have been subscribed by sympath-
izers and other large amounts are be-
ing raised.
The claims of Prince Streu were de
clared 10 be false by several prom
inent Servians when the first linking
of his plan was published. To prove
his case the claimant has obtaine d
affidavits, records and other data,
which appear to be genuine. The pa
pers are attested by the state depart
ment of Iowa and signed by Eljhu
Root, secretary of state of the Unit
ed States, who declares that the claim
Of Prince Streu is entitled to fill
claim and credit
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-12
CALLED DAUGHTER
AS IN A DREAM
She Responded and Saved the
Family From Death.

Hamilton, ont, March 12- Ham
,lton wants you in a hurry" was the
message impaired over the long-dis-
lance telephone to a young woman
living in Toronto.
The next moment she heard her
mothers voice, weak and almost In
articulate.
ooh, Esther, come to us quickly; we
are all dying" said the mother. AN
ME is unconscious. and both Bella and
Jennie are too sick to call the neigh
bors. Come as quick as you can. I
can't stand at the phone any longer
Then the flying trip from Toronto
60 Hamilton was started. The girl
dressed hurriedly and with her sis
ter's help, harnessed a horse and
drove to the railroad station, arriving
Just in time to catch a train. An hour
and a half from the time she re-
ceived the message she reached her
home in Hamilton and found the whole
family unconscious from coal gas.
She summoned physicians and the
four were revived. The mother de-
clares her whole action was carried
out as though she was in dream.
She had no thought of calling any per-
SON in Hamilton.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-12
EQUITY MEN ARE
WARNED BY TENANTS
Notes Say Cattle Will Be Pois-
oned.

Lexington, Ky, March 12.-Trouble
is expected in Bath county on account
of the receipt of notes threatening to
poison the cattle of those to whom
they were addressed. The notes
which the following is a sample, were
sent to prominent farmers and equity
men:
Dear Sir-This is to notify you
that unless you permit us to raise a
crop of tobacco in 1908, you will not
raise any cattle"
The notes We're signed Tenants"
A reward of $1,000 has been raised
by citizens as a reward for the ar
rest and conviction of the person or
persons sending these threatening
notes.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-12
STREET PETITIONS
These Were Presented to the
Board of Works Today
BY Manufacturers.
ARE FAVORABLY RECEIVED.

Two petitions for the paving of
streets were presented Wednesday
to the board of public works at its
regular session The Ollie & Mcclure
company and the Wayne Works petit
toned for the paving with vitrified
brick of North + street from Sixth
street to Sixteenth street. The petit
ton also asks for cement curbs, gut
tiers and sidewalks.
The second petition was presented
by the Wayne Works and asks for the
paving of North Fifteenth street from
E street to F street. This petition
also calls for cement curbs, cutters and
sidewalks. 1t is probable that the
board of public works will act favor
ably on these petitions and at a meet
ing to be held in the near future will
pass resolutions for these improve
mentS.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-12
INTEREST INCREASES
IN THE REVIVAL
UniversaIist Meetings Are Well
Attended.

The attendance and interest at the
Universalist NEE ting in .Rhoda Tenn
pie increases nightly. Rev. Mr.. Jones
said last night that conversion should
be regarded as a change OF purpose
and interests made necessary by con
conviction of wrong, but that no one
should regard it as a completed ex-
perience on account of which the flu
ture was assured, as every day brings
its own problems and experiences
and most men have need of many re-
newals of the right spirit within them.
Tonight Rev. Mrs. Jones will preach
on THE Diamond Rule" Mrs. Jones
would like TO correct error in regard
TO her subject of Tuesday night-it
was the Development of Christian
Character" not Christian Science"
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-03-12
APPROPRIATION TO Be
WITHIN S9OO,OOO,OOO
Conference Held on Expenses
Of Government.

Washington, March 12.-At the
White house representative Tawney
chairman of the house committee on
appropriations, who had called on the
president at the latter's request to dis
cuss legislation, expressed the opinion
that the appropriations of congress at
this session would be kept within
e9oo 100000 exclusive of the appropria-
lions for batueships. If there are two
new battleships, he said the total
would reach $94O,0O0OOO The total
appropriations in the last congress, he
pointed out, were about 1920, OOO. 900
and it was hoped to reduce the appro-
priations this year about $4,000, 600.