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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

Peruna Drug Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Gentlemen:--I can cheerfully recon-
mend Peruna as an effective cure toI
coughs and colds.
You are authorized to use my photo
with testimonial in any publication.
Mrs. Joseph Hall Chase,
sO4 Tenth St., Washington, d. G.
Could Not Smell Nor Hear
Mrs. A. T.. Wetzel, 1923 Ohio St., Terre
Haute, Ind, writes:
s'When I began to take your medicine
I could not smell, nor hear church
bell ring. Now l can both smen and
hear.
'When / began your treatment my
head was terrible. 1 had buzzing and
chirping noises in my head.
II followed your advice faithfully and
took Peruna as you told me. Now /
might say am well
81 want to go and visit my mother
and sec the doctor who said | was not
long for this world. Twill tell him it was
Peruna that cured me"
Peruna is manufactured by The
Peruna Drug MIG. Co., Columbus, Ohio.
Ask your Druggist for a Free Peruna
Almanac for 1909.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota,
who had many supporters for the Dem
ocratic nomination for president, was
asked what his attitude on the matter
was.
Why" he said, Il can best explain
my attitude by telling you about a
man l knew out west who went to
town one night and imbibed very free
ly at the various bars.
HE was weaving an uncertain way
homeward along the road when he al
most ran into a large rattlesnake that
was coiled in the road and ratified ON
inously. He looked at the snake for
a moment and then drew himself up
as we'll as he could. If you are going
to strike, strike, drat ye,' he said. You
will never find me better prepared"
Saturday Evening Post
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07
LAME BACK PRESCRIPTION

The increased use Of "Toris" for
lame back and rheumatism is causing
considerable discussion among the
medical fraternity. 1t is an almost in
fallible cure when mixed with GER
tain other ingredients and taken prop.
erly. The following formula is effec-
tive: ITO one-half pint of good
whiskey add one ounce of Toris Com
pound and one ounce Syrup Sarsapa-
rilla Compound. Take in tablespoon
full doses before each meal and be-
fore retiring"
Toris compound is a product of the
laboratories of the Globe Pharmaceu-
teal Co., Chicago, but it as well as the
other ingredients can be had from any
good druggist
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07
Electricltv,s Reainninqs.

The term electricity" was derived
from the Greek word meaning amber.
Electricity itself is earliest described
by Theophrastus 1921 B. Co. and Pliny
GO A. d., who mention the power OF
amber to attract straw and dry leaves.
DR.. Gilbert of Colchester, physician to
Queen Elizabeth (1540-1603) may be
considered the founder of the science,
as he appears to have been the first
philosopher who carefully repeated the
observations of the ancients and APP
piled to them the principles of philo-
sophical investigation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07
GOT MONEY WITH INTEREST

The big pickerel, wrenching itself free
from the hook, and attracted by the
shining coin, swung under the boat.
The great jaws opened and the coin
disappeared before Rosenstein's very
eyes.
A few days ago Rosenstein was
again Oh Lake Bermidji and made a
airly good days catch. Trolling back
toward the dock in the evening he felt
a strike, and after furious ten-min'
ute battle landed an enormous pick
erel. 1t looked familiar, but when he
reached the dock and began to strip
his catch, what was his surprise on
splitting the big pickerel to find the
SO piece lost last fall.
Rosenstein poked around with the
knife and uncovered So cents in small
silver coins and pennies. 1t was inter
est at the legal rate on the lost SO
gold piece.
Rosenstein's "pickerel bank" has al
ready become a part of the classic lore
Of the Lake Bermidji anglers. They
proudly show the spot where the big
pickerel was cleaned in proof of the
veracity of this account.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

Eyes, he is" insisted Homer. Hes
a great friend of yours"
By that time Judge Dellenbaugh mad
stopped to exchange greetings with
McKeehan.
you know Mr.. So and So here.
don't you, judge?" inquired Homer
casually, presenting his young friend.
20, sure" said the judge, shaking
hands with the young man. How are
you, anyway? 1 was just thinking
about you last night and wondering
what had become of you."-CleVeland
Plain Dealer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

l can't imagine ever getting to know
half so many people as you do. dere
l am trying to practice law in the city
and | don't know a soul in the whole
town"
80. don't very" said Homer. en-
couragingly; you'll soon get acquaint-
ed. Why, herr comes a good friend
of yours now"
The budding attorney saw Judge
Dellenbaugh approaching. NO." he
contradicted HE can't be friend
of mine. 1 never even laid eyes on
him before"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07
An Awkward Mistake.

Viscount Morley once had an awk-
ward moment in house not far from
the Marble Arch.
What name, sir?" asked the butler,
as Mr.. Morley las he then was) took
off his hat and coat, and on his saying
John Morley" the butler hesitated
and looked puzzled.
John Morley" said the visitor
again, and the butler said, Excuse
me, sir, but 1 don't think we expect
you tonight"
"Oh, nonsense! Just announce me. !"
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VTP

anyone
which the victims limbs
other which
Of in
in in
No one has than estimate
Naturally, those who
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

said the statesman, and it was not un.
til that final moment that Mr.. Morley
found he was in the wrong house.
Il am inexpressib1y obliged to you,
young man." he said; "you have saved
me from terrible catastrophe!"-
BystanQer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07
OF COURSE HE KNEW HIM

Keehan was walking down the street
accompanied by a young lawyer just
out of college, who had come to Cleve-
land to take up the practice of his
profession.
AS they passed through the crowds
people nodded to cKeehan-every-
body knows McKeehan-and the
young lawyer remarked: MY, l envy
you having such wide acquaintance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07
Never Gives Up.

II just had to marry him; he told
me he never gave up anything he
loved"
"Wen, it's good to have husband
who loves one"
Eyes, but have learned that he
loves money, ALSO"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07
Old School TO Be Closed.

Hawkshed grammar school, near
Ambleside, where Wordsworth was
educated, and which was founded in
1885 by Edwyne Sandys, archbishop OF
York, will shortly be closed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07
HOw's This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
+. i. CHENEY & CO., Toledo o.
We, the undersigned. have known T. j. Cheney
for the last Is years, and believe him perfectly hon
orable in all business transactions and nnancnlE'
able to carry out any obligations made by his firm.
WALDING, KINNAN & MARVIN.
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo o.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces OF the
system. Testimonials sent free. Price 75 cents per
bottle. Sold by all Druggists.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07
Judges WeIl-Meaning Assertion That
Astonished Young Lawyer.

Judge Frank E. Delenbaugh tries in
so far as it seems practicable to be
eyerybody's friend and to let them
know it. He can conceive of nothing
more embarrassing than to meet an
acquaintance and not be able to call
him by name.
Not long ago Attorney Homer Nc
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

The difference between a burglar
and a promoter of high finance is that
burglar would hesita 70 to rob the
widow and orphan.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

If men spent as much time court
ing their wives as they do their sweet
hearts the divorce lawyer would be
driven out of business.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

Love your country, tell the truth,
and do not dawdle.-Lord Cromer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

You may be just as happy as you
like to see anybody else.-Robert
Burns.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

ONLY ONE "BROMO OUININE"
That is LAXATIVE BROMO OJtiNINE. Look for
the signature of E w. GROVE. Used the World
over to Cure n Cold in One Day. 25c.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

MILTON DAIRY CO., ST. PAUL, MINI.
Are heavy cream buyers. Get their prices.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

HERE city great in the country that has not
dozen epers walking about with utmost freedom
There not state in the union that has not it's epers
There way them they will not give them
selves up And who blame them? murderer is not
than leper. burglar is treated with far
consideration than who has leproSy. These
5000 innocent keeping the awful secret of
their disease within their hearts because nowhere in
the land is there decent asylum where they and
white mans
New York has a eper ward on Blackwells island. An
American would find it than medieval dungeon
Louisiana lazarete and should be
shooting himself rather than there Every
other part country will drive the leper from spot
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traditions that have been handed down from ancient
to-day to be an oucas from the world
On there
iowa
are right they three
them @ the res oil life? other
the world
1t generally known that live with ordinary eper
with
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07


The mother daughters the pin
mother for the lepe it still closed
practically forced out of bust
Reports that all
treated
without
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1909-01-07

ing to advertise the fact and until
the final stages Of the disease none
but an expert can detect it. The
writer has seen cases that look
to be only slight skin affection
and if a doctor had not accident
ally. in treating the cases for an
entirely different complaint, dis
covered the disease, they would
still be at liberty and probably ig-
norant themselves of their Attic
ton. Norwegians, Swedes and
the Chinese are the greatest suffer-
ers. In all these countries there
are large colonies of lepers.
But the case of Lieut.. Early
brings the disease home to Ameri-
cans. He contracted it in the Phil
innines and the question is how
MANY other soldiers are going to
carry 1t home with them, or rath-
or. how many have, unknoWlngly,
already brought it home?
But until there is some fit
Mace to care for them, these inno-
cent victims of the worlds most
dreaded disease cannot be blamed
for keeping secret their awful af-
aiction. Until they are assured
thew will not be driven about from
snot to spot, like dogs, they will go
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-11-25
The Boy and the Book.


"The late Edward Everett Hale"
said Boston magazine editor. was
great student Of child life.
",Dr. Hale once dilated to me on the
incorigibly bad taste in books that
children have. He instanced the case
of his own son, now famous archt-
tect, whose taste he had hard time
forming-~-~~-~> --~~4 .-s-s..z - --~--~s-----.
"Tbe little boy. it seemed, cared only
for the sensational in literature. Jack
Harkaway and Deadwood Dick SEEM
ed to him the very topmost pinnacle
Of literary excellence. He yawned
over the splendid historical works his
father read to him.
"One day, however. DR.. Male had a
CLEAN Of hope. The little boy brought
him volume Of English history and
said:
"'Will you read me some more out
If this, pIeaser
why, certainly. my boy the
father answered cordially. What part
would you like to have?
Tread me- said the little boy. about
Mary. queen of Scots, getting her head
cut off aud the blood all running down
her back
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Division.

The new teacher glanced smllingly
over the school and was delighted to
see SO many bright young faces among
her new charges.
"Now. children" she said, so that
may find out what you know will
test you on arithmetic, Maggie Will
kins. if were to divide three bananas
among seventeen boys what would be
the result?"
"A riot" said Maggie. speaking up
like little drum major.
Possibly" said the teacher. but
that is not what l mean. Tommy, you
may take the question. Three bananas
among three boys-that would be one
banana apiece for each boy. Now,
three bananas among seventeen boys
would be what?"
"Three bananas, mim." answered
Tommy.
81 know, but three into seventeen is
said the teacher.
Three bananas would 60 into seven
teen boys once and none over" said
Tommy confidently.
1t was then that the new teacher re-
signed. -Harper's Weekly.
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No Wonder She Swooned.

Mrs. Lysander John Appleton's
mother instinct OWNED last evening
that her son, Chauncey Devere Apple
ton, was in trouble, so she took him
to her room and said. "My son, tell
your mother what troubles you"
1t turned out that the young man
was having hard time. The girl be
has been going with" had refused
him. Mrs. Appleton was indignant
She thinks 1t would be an honor for
any girl in the west to marry an Ap-
pleton. "Why did she refuse your
she asked her son. with fine scorn.
"Well." the boy replied between his
sobs. ''she objects to our family. She
says pas loafer. that you're too fat
and that everybody laughs at Dayse
Mayme because she's fool and talks
about nothing but the greatness Of her
family" .Chauncey threw water in his
mothers face. but at 3 o'clock this
afternoon she was still in swoon,
with four doctors working on her,
AtchiSnn Glnh>
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Funeral Stories.

The great French artist Ingres when
IN Rome had violent cold. and Mot
tez asked him how be managed to
catch it. Ingres replied that 1t was
through attending the funeral of Nj. X.
"What-X.. the art critic?" said Mot
tez Il thought you hated him"
That is why went to see him
buried" said lngres.
Several years ago, ut the funeral of
a we'll known fire insurance official In
Liverpool. much detested by his staff,
1t was remarked that an unexpectedly
large number Of them attended.
On one of them being asked for an
explanation he said: I'VE wouldn't
have missed it on any account We
want to be sure that he is buried"
The great artist, like the obscure
clerk, has his littlenesses.
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SheriH'S Sale.

J. N. Foster Planting Company versus James
Collins. No. 5l63 In Second District Court,
Bossier Parish, La.
pY virtue of writ of seizure and sale,
- issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, l have seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town of
Benton, La, on Saturday, December Ii,
1903, the following described property,
to-Wit:
The south half of southwest quarter
OF section IS, township 10 north, range
IL west, situated in Bossier Parish, La.
Terms of Sale = Cash, without the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat-
isfy the sum of $3.50, evidenced by four
promissory notes aggregating the said
amount, with 8 per cent per annum in
terest on $40 from Nov. i, 1904; on 5000
from Nov. 1, 1905; on $3.50 from Nov. /.
1906, and on $500 from Nov. /, 1907, and
all costs OF suit, including 10 per cent on
said sum and interest as attorneys fees.
j. F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
Benton, La, Nov. 4, 1909. deco
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COnStable'S Sale.

A. J. Burks versus Wesley Blackstone. No. 81.
In Justices Court, Ward 5, Bossier Parish, La.
pY virtue of writ of fieri facias.
- issued in the above entitled suit
and to me directed, have seized, and
will proceed to sell at public auction to
the last and highest bidder, within the
legal hours of sale, at Rocky Mount,
La, on Saturday, December 4, 1909, the
following described property, to-wit:
The east half of northwest quarter and
northeast quarter of southwest quarter
OF section Z, township 81, range II, to-
gether with all buildings and improve
ments thereon.
Terms of Sale-Cash, subject to the
benefit Of appraisement, to pay and sat
isfy the sum Of S8O.93, with per cent
per annum interest thereon from Jan
uary II, 1907, until paid, and all costs of
suit. N. L. MCKINNEY, Constable.
October %, 1909. deco
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ADrHu1D 7 NEWMAN Monuments and Iron Fences
~ AAAOA< - 49,
The territory
PNEUMATIC PLANT nendale steetcars
Succession Sale.
Succession Of J. P. Logan, deceast
In District Court. BOssier Parish. I

Succession Of J. P. Logan, deceased.
IN District Court, Bossier Parish, La.
pY virtue of an order of sale to me
ID directed from the Honorable Dis
trict Court in and for the Parish OF
Bossier, | will on Tuesday, November
80, 1909, at the front door of the
Court House, in the town of Benton, La,
within the legal hours for sales, proceed
to sell at public auction, to the last and
highest bidder, the following described
property, to-wit:
The southwest quarter of southeast
quarter and southeast quarter Of south
west quarter of section 8, township q,
range II, containing 80 acres, and stu
ated in Bossier Parish, La. Also,
mules, head of cattle, 10 goats, / old
wagon and household and kitchen fur
niture.
Terms of Sale-Cash, if the appraise-
ment or two-thirds thereof be bid, else
on a credit of twelve months, according
to law. JOANNES SMITH,
37-4 Administrator.
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Marry. Come Up.

A middle aged Welsh market woman
visited u theater for the first time in
her life and was much interested in
the piece. which was founded on
kingsley's WESTWARD Ho.'
Mari sat in front seat. In one
scene an actor. representing famous
old Admiral John Hawkins, came on
the stage and wrathtully testified
against ''croakers." concluding his
speech with the old fashioned epithet:
Marry, GENE up"'
mo, thank eu. surr." said Mari. ris-
ing in her seat and courtesying respect
fully. Il will do famous down by
here"
The audience roared. and Mari gaz-
ed about in wonder Quiet restored.
the actor continued his vigorous TRADE
against ''croakers." again concluding
with. Marry. sneak up. say"
Il can see splendid by here. SUR;
thank eu, SURF" protested Mari. II
am 'shamed to go on the platfor
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1909-11-25
Had It In For Them.

Harvey Nanigan's mother-in-law was
taken sick at his house one night and
helped herself to a large dose of rat
poison. thinking it was painkiller
They had frightful time with the old
lady She had consumed sufficient
poison. the doctor said. to kill dozen
persons. But she pulled through.
1T was close shave" said the doc.
tor the next morning. "She took
enough to kill the whole family. but
the stuff fortunately must have been
In stock for some time, and nearly all
Its strength was gone"
month later friend asked Har-
vey Nanigan to recommend reliable
druggist to him.
"Squills is good man. under
stand" said the friend. know any,
thing about himy'
Well said Harvey Nanigan slow
~ Il couldn't conscientiously recon-
mend Squills & Co. to you. old man.
They swindled me on some rat poison
once Louisville Times.
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Sllerih's Sale.

Allen Brothers & Wadley. Limited, versus r. B:
Pace. No. 515i. In Second District Court
Bossier Parish, La.
DY virtue of writ of seizure and sale,
ID issued in the above entitled suit,
and to me directed, | have seized and
will proceed to sell at public auction, to
the last and highest bidder, at the front
door of the Court House, in the town OF
Benton, La, on Saturday, December Is,
1909, the following described property,
to-wit:
In tp 10, rng ii: Nw14 of neA4 and all
the VIZ OF sec l.; VIZ of sell of sec 2;
all the VIZ Except the nw14 of nwl4
ne1a, nwl4 of SCI and swl4 of sel4 OF
sec IL; VIZ of nwl4 of sec II; ne OF
nwL, swl4 of nwl4 and SEA OF nwl OF
sec Is; w. of nel4 of sec IA.
In tp 10, rng III: NJ of NJ and Sc "A
of swl4 of sec 3; VIE of se1a and SEA OF
sel4 of sec s; se14 of ne1l4, nw114 of nw14
and 81. of sec 9; sw1a, NJ. Of sel4 and
swla of sela of sec 10; swl4 of neLi n11s
of neIa, e1s of sw14 and sw1 of sea Of
sec IA; nwla of nelA and WI. of sec Is;
sw14 of sec Is; e1s of ne14, e114 of ne a
of swl4, s1a of swl4 and sea of sec II;
e.. of nel4, wiz of nwl4 and VIZ of sw1.
of sec 49,; n1a OF nw14, sw14 OF nWl4 and
81. of sec 20; all of sec 81; nw14 of sec
q; ne1a, eLa of nwl4 n = of sw14, sell
of swI4 and sci, of sec 90; sw114 of nw1.
and nwl4 of swl4 of sec "a; all of sec %;
e11. and sw14 of sec 26; e1ls of nel14 swl4
of nw1a, VIZ of swl4 and e1s of se114 OF
sec q; nLa of ne4 and land in the s1la
of nwl4 of sec %; ne4, n1a of nw]4 and
sell of nwLa of sec 20; nwL4 of ne1l4 and
ne of nwl4 of sec 81; nH and sea OF
SEA of sec So; wiz of neL4, nwl4, nw14
of sw14 and nw14 of se1a of sec SO.
In tp 20, rng IL: Ne1a of ne1a and
sell of sci of sec IL; Ell of nela of sec
10; all of sec % and all of sec IS.
In tp 10, rng IL: Fri SEA and fri s11aa
of neL of sec II; wiz of sel4 of sec 10;
e11s of SEA of sec %; all of sec 25; nwl4
fYNMts " SET n. of nnl--nf- 600 nc .--l -
In tp 10, rng ii: Nel of ne4 of sec
%, and e11s of swla of sec IA.
Said lands being situated in the Par
ish OF Bossier, State of Louisiana.
Terms of Sale Cash, without the
benefit of appraisement, to pay and sat
isfy the sum Of $1646. 40, to cover inter
est on the three notes mentioned in the
petition for the year from June 81, 1908,
| to June 81, 1909, all past due interest,
and on terms of credit to pay and satisfy
three notes, to-wit: For the sum OF
S9146.@ each, and due respectively on
June 81, 1910, 1913 and 1916, with 6 per
cent interest, payable annually, and all
costs of suit, including 10 per cent on
said sum and interest as attorneys fees.
J. F. EDWARDS, Sheriff.
Benton, La, Nov. ii, 1909. dec is
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Applied Christianity.

Mother had baked several varieties
of cakes. among them being some
small, decorated ones for the children
All had received their share and were
busy disposing of them upon the back
veranda-that is. all except Isabel.
who for some misdemeanor had been
refused share of the feast Now.
Isabel was four years old and had
been attending Sunday school for
several weeks past. and in the school
she learned number of texts. She
stood by the window watching the
others make merry until her longing
was too much for childish patience
so she walked over to the table, reach
ed out her hand and solemnly repeat
ed. THE Lord is my shepherd: | shall
not want" Then little fist closed
firmly upon the largest, finest cake
Woman's Home Companion.