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The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-02-23
Caught in the Act
By Il. r. B.

Il saw a Robin in the park, the
other day, which is a sure sign of
spring. Er-er-it might have been
sparrow, though.
Never mind what the other fellow
does; if you don't think it's right
you don't have to follow his example.
Its good thing to keep warm in
the winter, but not at the expense
of your neighbours woodpile.
If bale of cotton weighs twenty
pounds, how many teeth are there
in hand saw?
Every time we take a drink of
liquor, we invite the devil to dine
with us.
No man can go ahead by walking
backwards.
Uncle John says, Il have gained
seven pounds since [ started to teach
school," Never thought handing out
education increased ones weight to
that extent. Haven't noticed any
change in the class members weight;
| no doubt Uncle John slows away
enough for the whole ranch.
II can sort of tell the fortunes OF
others. But when 1 think of the
horoscope the Board of Control will
hand me to read / tremble. It's
three months more before l shall
know my fate. And as have burnt
all my bridges behind me l look
the future, as have the past, squarely
in the face, let come what will.
The local electrician, is one OF the
best to be found in the state. Elec
tricity to him is as simple as can be
By hard, Industrious study and con
slant practice he has mastered almos
every detail of this wonderful thing
A neat and difficult piece of worl
has just been finished by this mar
and shows how well he has trained
himself. The device is for soldering
electric iron, the wires furnishing
the heat for the iron has to be JUS
so. 1t was necessary to remove
some Of the power from the mai1
wire by resistance. The amount O
heat to be removed and carried away
by different wires had to be al
figured out very closely. Two-hun
dred feet of resistance wire was frs
suggested, which was laid aside
| The local man used but fifteen fee
of smaller resistance, in coils, an(
produced the exact amount of cur
rent needed to heat the iron 80 i
would solder and still retain the en-
tire current without any loss. Sucl
workman is fitted for better ca
! reer than life in prison.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-02-23
Population

Total number of inmates 692
Working at New Prison. II
Received during week.. ID
Discharged during week.. 4
Number in First Grade. 524
Number in Second Grade. 159
Number in Third Grade. 8
Paroled 3.
Last serial number 1885
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-02-23
MIRRORETTES

John r. Meining, the new sheriff
of ST. Louis Co., and HI. w. Toewe,
detective from Duluth, were shown
about the place last Monday by
Guard Nicely.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-02-23

At next Sundays Chautauqua
meeting the program will be rem
dered that was postponed on Feb. IL.
Next Sunday will also be book cir
culation. The Quarterly meeting
will be held on March rs.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-02-23
Boobies

As in previous years, there are a
number of clubs that have made
managerial changes. Among these
may be mentioned the St. Louis
Browns who will have Roddy Wal
lace for pilot. The Boston Ma
tional league starts the year with an
entirely new personel of officials. the
change having been affected re-
Gently. Fred Tenney is the new
manager and will play first base.
The New York Highlanders will be
under the leadership of Hal Chase,
the premier first baseman, who as
sumed the reins just prior to the
close Of last season. 1t is up to him
to win his spurs this year. In the
American Association, the Indianap-
oils club will be managed by Jimmy
Burke, vice Charley Carr who goes
elsewhere. At Milwaukee McClos-
ky has been forced out to make room
for James Barrett, who made slug
cling record in 1910. It will be i'm
possible for all the new managers
enumerated above to land his team
winner, but we wish them all a
successful season and hope that none
of them land in the cellarette posi-
ton of their respective leagues.
The following training camps have
been selected by the clubs in the two
major leagues:
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-02-23


party was taken to this institution,
where they were received, treated
to delicious luncheon and escorted
abut the place by Warden Wo]fer.
Besides inspecting all the different
shops, the party visited the women's
ward, kitchen, dining rooms, library
and The Mirror office. ALI were
pronounced clean and sanitary and
the distinguished visitors seemed to
be well pleased with the place as a
whole, although some departments
are little overcrowded. The party
returned to ST. Paul shortly after
six o'clock.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-02-23

Young Steady, who resides in $50,
would like to have the party receiv-
ing the Central Ontario. or other
eastern Canadian papers, to put his
number on same. He offers in ex-
change the Montreal Star.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-02-23

Deputy Warden Coles has in his
possession a letter addressed to Allen
Grimes, from Wales, N. d.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-02-23

Quite a few changes have taken
place about the institution during
the past week. Mr.. Nicely, formerly
guard at the solitary, is now super
numerary officer. Mr.. Hartley is at
the solitary. Guard Sword, who was
in shop X, is now between the gates
acting as turnkey. Mr.. Register,
who has been known as the Man
With the Key for the past five
months, is now spending his days in
the park and evenings in The Mirror
office. Mr.. Register believes in
spending his evenings in good COM
pany, evidently. Guard Binker, for
merly of shop 1, is now presiding
over shop X and guard Ratican is in
shop 1. Mr.. Clapperton is in shop
M and Mr.. Pelican in shop V. Guard
Lund is acting supernumerary officer
for the present.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-02-23

0dSCoTu OduduldH papers, W Pun LILO
number on same. He offers in ex-
change the Montreal Star.
Mr.. Frank Rose, at one time guard
at this institution, but at present en-
ployed on the street car line in St.
Paul, was a visitor here last Mon
day, accompanied by E. E. Kriesel
and Carl w. Meister. of Saltwater.
Mr.. ]. r. L. will soon be leaving
for parts unknown. He has been
very attentive to his duties while
here and the vacancy will be hard
to fill. He will leave behind many
friends who wish him bright and
prosperous future.
By Yimminy! What you think
bout that? Our friend, Mr.. Yens
Yensen looks for parole in March;
as he is a guide Svede faller," he
will get it. maybe. and then we will
have to smoke ourselves to death
waiting for another such smiling
face. But, Yens, here's hoping you
get it, for you deserve it. I'd rather
see you on the outside looking in,
than on the inside looking out
Uncle John.
When Mr.. Goldsmith was bidding
goodbye to the off GERS last week, he
said he only was sorry to have to
leave so many good friends behind
him. When he bid goodbye to I'm
Gle John he said: Now, don't for
get to come and see me any time you
pass through Tennessee" Thanks
Mr.. Goldsmith, we will not forget
your kind invitation, and perhaps
sometime maybe, can't tell.
John.
Prof. Webb has for sometime pas
been bringing his wonderful knowl
edge of the poultry business into
play, in his care for the canaries il
The Mirror office. He has lately
been rewarded by the appearance Of
tiny egg, the first o. the season
The Professor realizes that his
troubles are about to commence, a!
his duties consist not only in caring
for the young birds, but teaching
them to sing as well. Jake at
tempted to fill the latter position
but the poor birds choked to death
A visiting party comprising thu
members of the State Board of Con
troll, about fifty members of the Leg
islature and number of pages an(
clerks, left St. Paul on the chartered
cars at 10 a. m. Saturday morning
and went direct to the new prison
site at Oak Park, after which tn,
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-02-23

major leagues:
NATIONAL LEAGUE.
Chicago at New Orleans, La.
New York Marlin Springs, Tex.
Pittsburg Hot Springs, Ark.
Philadelphia Birmingham, La.
Cincinnati Hot Springs, Ark.
Brooklyn
St. Louis West Baden, Ind.
Boston Augusta, Ga.
AMERICAN LEAGUE.
Philadelphia at Savannah, Ga.
New York Athens, Ga.
Detroit Monroe, La.
Boston Redmond Beach, Cal.
Cleveland Alexandria, La.
Chicago Mineral Wells, Tex.
| Washington Atlanta, Ga.
| St. Louis Hot Springs, Ark.
One of the ladies of Philadelphia's
smart set recently gave an enter
tainment called "bloomer social"
The ladies invited were supposed to
come attired in a bloomer costume,
though it is said that some of the
costumes worn nearly approached
tights. At any rate one of the fea-
lures of the evening was a three
round boxing match between Antho-
ny Drexel and Biddle the Philadel-
phia clubman and Jack O'Brien.
Mr.. Biddle, Familiarity known as
Tony" is leading amateur boxer
in the Quaker City. These two gen
tlemen had it all framed up for To-
ny to win the bout and Jack was to
take the punishment and look happy.
All went we'll for two and a half
rounds when Tony swung a hard one
to Jacks nose. Then the latter got
real peevish and cut loose for fair.
He planted a hot one on Tony's
midriff and then swung a haymake1
to the clubman's jaw. The latter
was strewed all around the ring and
accumulated one of those tin" ears
which resembles nothing so much as
caulifower. The ladies voted the
entertainment a grand success.
Red" Killifer has been signed to
play at short field with the Minneap-
oils Reds.
Sherwood Mayer is one of the
noted holdouts. He wants S., 900
but the Philadelphia management
doesn't care to ante over $4,000 fol
this sterling player.
The Milwaukee club has annexed
the services of Tom Jones, who
played first base for the Detroit team
last year.
Fred Lake will act as a scout fol
the st. Louis Browns for the 1911
season.
Matty Mcintyre has accepted hi
transfer from Detroit to the White
/ Sox with good grace. He will doubt.
less make good in the Chicago out
field.
The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1911-02-23

Mr.. Frank Rose, at one time guard
at this institution, but at present en-
ployed on the street car line in St.
Paul. was a visitor here last Mon
day, accompanied by E. E. Kriesel
and Carl w. Meister. of Saltwater.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-19
ROBERT HANNAH

Robert Hannah died of Bright S
disease at his home in this city
about three o'clock this morning.
The deceased was a native of
Homer, Michigan. He moved to
this vicinity about eight years ago.
Two years ago he was chosen as
chief of police in this city. Through
his genial disposition he made
many friends in this city and vicin-
ity, all of whom unite in their sym
patty for the bereaved family.
He is survived by his wife and
parents, Mr.. and Mrs, Samuel Han
nah, two brothers, S. E. Hannah,
who lives near Hudson, and Frank
Hannah of ManD Valley, and Sis
ter, Mrs. Margaret Davidson of this
city.
The funeral services will be held
from the home at eleven o'clock
next Saturday m orning, Rev. G. A.
Bird officiating. The remains will
be laid to rest in Greenwood Gem
etery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-19
Biz Crowds at the Gem

The Gem Theatre has been pack
ed to capacity at both performances
each evening this week. The rush
has been occasioned by the special
feature attraction, Ewing & Dagg's
Talking Pictures. And every per-
Torrance has given the utmost sat-
isfaction to every patron. The
feature of Tuesday evening, "The
Winning Punch" was so popular
that many who saw it at the first
Performance remained for the second,
and there was not room to accom-
modate all of the newcomers, so by
special request it will be run again
at the first show this evening. The
other talking picture, the famous
story of East Lynne" will be
given as advertised, at both per-
formances.
The regular bargain matinee will
be given as usual, with the entire
run of the weeks film program.
The talking picture feature for the
matinee will be a repetition of
Uncle Toms Cabin
The program of talking pictures
for the remainder of this week will
include The Winning Punch" and
East Lynne" this Thursday
evening, THE Two Orphans" to-
morrow evening, Uncle Toms
Cabin" at the Saturday matinee
and Monte Cristo" Saturday even
ing.
The usual number of films are
run each evening for the regular
performance, the talking pictures
coming in as an extra"
On account of the large crowds
that are attending the performan-
ces, on Saturday night when Monte
Cristo" will be played, the show
will be given in Opera Hall, where
there will be room for everyone,
The performance will start prompt
ly at eight O'Clock and will be con-
tinuous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-19
OBITUARY

George D. A. Foley died at his
home in St. Paul Monday, January
16, 1911, at the age of % years.
The funeral services were held at
St. Johns church in ST. Paul yes
terday morning and the remains
brought to this city for burial in
the Catholic cemetery. Rev. FIR.
Hopdegard officiated at the services
at the grave. The deceased was a
native of this city, a son of Mr.. and
Mrs. Peter Foley, who for many
years resided in the fourth ward.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-19
MRS. JULIA A. HILL

Mrs. Julia A. Hill died at her
home in this city at ten o'clock yes
terday morning, aged rs years, 7
months and Is days.
Miss Julia A Hodgkins was born
at Belvidere, VT, May "a, 1884.
She was married Oct. 3, 1852, to
Mr.. Thomas Hill, and shortly after
came west. They settled near New
Centerville, ST. Croix county, and
resided there until 1874, when they
moved to this city. Mr.. Hill died
March 4, 1906. Four children sur
vive-Mrs. Jay Wadsworth an
Mrs. Emory Hill of Jackson, La,
Mrs. C. ]. White Of Yankton, S. D.,
and Roscoe G. Hill of this city.
The funeral services will be held
from the house at l:30 p. m. next
Sunday afternoon, Rev. G. A.
Bird officiating.
The loss of Mrs. Hill will be
deeply felt by her family and
friends. She was a kind and low
ing mother, good neighbor, con-
scientious Christian, and was held
in high esteem by all who knew her.
She had been a member of the Bap-
fist church here for many years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-19

The lecture by Gov. Hoch of Kan
sas, at the M. E. church Monday
evening was attended by a large
and appreciative audience. The
Governors Message from Kansas"
was truly inspiring. Kansas has
ever been prominent in inaugural
ing reform movements in legisla-
ton, and during his four years as
chief executive of that state the
fearless and untiring efforts of E.
w. Hoch have made possible the
success of several of the most i'm
portant of these movements. He
didn't say much about his own part
in these affairs. His pride was in
the achievement of his state. The
biggest things from Kansas" as he
enumerated them, were worthy of
any mans pride. He is strong on
optimism" not blind optimism, but
the ability to search out the better
side of each dark problem. The
governors allusion to the temper
ance question was one Of the most
practical ever delivered from a To-
cal platform. In illustrating the
case as it has developed in Kansas,
the prosperity Of cities which, be-
fore the state went dry" had al
ways been in debt, despite the
large license revenue; the increased
banking business, and, most i'm
portant of all, the larger school en-
rollments, the Governor gave his
audience facts worthy of deep con-
sideration. Governor Hoch is a
brilliant speaker and his Message
from Kansas" will long be remem-
bered as one of fine truths and in.
SEPARATIONS.
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Church Society
Elects Officers

The annual business meeting of
the Congregational church society
was held at the church last Friday
evening. The business meeting
was preceded by an excellent picnic
supper.
Two trustees were elected for
terms of three years-Dr. r, U.
Cairns aud Victor Bailey. Other
officers elected were: John Elliott,
deacon; Mrs. Elmira Powell, dea-
coness; Archie Shepard, clerk; w.
G. Spence, cashier; Mrs. w. S,
Armstrong, Mrs. Elbrige Currier,
Mrs. Charles Fuller and Mrs. Will
lam Martin, Advisory Committee.
Reports were given in all depart
ments, showing everything in salts
factory condition.
During the financial year just
closed, the church spent 81 900 in
remodeling the parsonage.
The Sunday school is in -four
ishing condition, with an enroll
ment of about 500 members. The
Home Department of the Sunday
school, organized a few weeks ago,
is proving successful and has an en-
rollment of about thirty members,
Special prices on mems flannel
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BASKET BALL

At the close of the first half of the
game between Normal and Spring
Valley, at the gymnasium last Fri
day evening, it looked as if the
hoodoo of Friday, the thirteenth,
had fallen on the locals, for the
score stood Is to 10 in favor of the
visitors. Normal seemed unable to
find the basket and could not keep
the ball in their possession, while
Spring Valley seemed unable to
miss. Bauer was the star in this
half, scoring four field baskets and
throwing four out of FIVE free
chances, for total of IL points.
In the second half Manion and
Junkman got into the game for the
Normal, and with their regular
lineup the pedagogues walked
away with the game. Thurston
starred in the second period, scor-
ing six field baskets for a total of
twelve points. Mccain made three
field baskets in this half, Manion
and Junkman two each and Reagan
one. While Normal scored 90
points in this half the visitors scor-
ed but eight, making the final
count SO to 26.
This is the Normal's seventh
victory this season. 1t has the dis
tinction, however, of being the first
game in which the pedagogues were
behind at the close of the first half.
Spring Valley has clean playing
and clever team, and in Bauer has
one of the fastest forwards that has
played against the Normal quint
this season.
The teams lined up as follows:
Normal Mccain, Bliss, Manion
and Junkman, forwards; Thurston
and Mosher, guards; Reagan, cen
ter. Spring Valley-Bauer and
Sheldrew, forwards; Davis and
Flesher, guards; Waller, center.
Supt. Mattson refereed the game.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1911-01-19
MARRIED
STEWART-DAvIS

A pretty home wedding took
place Wednesday, Jan, Is, at high
noon at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. ]. w. Davis in the town of
River Falls, when their daughter,
Miss Lois M. Davis, was united in
marriage to Mr.. Chester r. Stewart,
also of the town of River Falls.
Only the immediate relatives of
the contracting parties witnessed
the impressive ceremony, which
was performed by Rev. G. A. Bird
of this city. The young people are
we'll and favorably known to the
people of River Falls and vicinity
The bride is the second daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. w. Davis, and is a
very estimable young lady. The
groom is the son of Mr.. and Mrs.
James A. Stewart, and is a young
man of sterling qualities.
The bride was attended by her
sister, Miss Helen, and the groom
by his brother Harry. After the
ceremony fine dinner was served
by Mrs. Davis. Mr.. and Mrs.
Stewart left on the afternoon train
for a short visit in St. Paul and at
the home of the 0room'S sister, Mrs.
]. E. Dennis, at Downing, after
which they will return to reside on
the Stewart farm in the Fargo
district. They are attended by the
best wishes of host of friends.
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AT THE NORMAL

Everyone at the Normal school is
especially busy preparing for the
second term examinations, which
will be given the latter part of next
week. Preparations are being
made, also, for the oratorical con-
test, in which good number of
students will participate. The To-
cal contest will be held on Friday
evening, February 10.
About 200 new books for the Ii
brary are being put into circulation
this week.
Miss Mary B. Curry, critic teacher
of the intermediate grades, has
been absent from school several
days on account of sickness.
Atty. A. j. Kinney and Judge
Arnquist of Hudson were visitors at
the school Monday. Judge Arm
quist gave an excellent short talk at
general exercises.
Miss Alice Shultes received her
classes one afternoon recently in
her office room, where her guests
we're very cordially welcomed and
refreshed with waters and draughts
of Russian tea. The atmosphere of
the affair was so sweet and cultur-
ed and the tea so delicious that the
guests are wishing for another in
vitation.
The program of rhetoricals given
by the Senior class yesterday con-
sisted of brief discussion of New
Year Resolutions" by Miss Anna
Kaye; 1.-THE "reminiscences of a
Country School Teacher" refresh
ing humorous and realistic piece of
fact and fancy, by Miss Jeanette
Johnson; "The "reminiscences of a
Country School Pupil" in the mood
and manner of the preceding recital,
by Miss Hilda Heyerdahl; "Mr. Gar
ner in Africa" by Miss Stella John
son; and THE Educational Value
of Manual Training" by Miss Mol
lie Tronstad,
During the cold weather horned
owlet found his way into the upper
rooms of the building through the
sky light, and has since been max
ing up his lack of education in his
cultured surroundings, seeming
to know what he doth not" by Sit
ting with a wise countenance upon
some convenient bust or clock.
Since mice are scarce Mr. Welles
has been feeding the owlet fresh
meat.
Several of the students who take
up manual training are making
skees and toboggans. Winnifred
Smith and Douglas Allard are max
ing toboggans; Jean Manion, VIM
nifred Smith and Leonard Jewel are
making skees, and Jesse Synnes is
turning out pair of bobs. There
is good time coming for the boys.
Mr.. Reeds class in advanced
composition is illustrating the prin-
ciples of augmentation by debates
held in class this week, and Monday
of next week.
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CARD OF THANKS

wish to express my thanks to
my friends and neighbors for their
kindness during my recent SAD be-
reavement, the loss of my beloved
mother, Mrs. Sarah Olmstead. |
also wish TO thank the members OF
the Ladies Aid Society for their
services, and to express my appre-
citation of the beautiful floral offer
ings. MISS CORA OLMsTEAD.
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MRS. G. F. LUNDQUIST

Mrs. G. F. Lundquist, a pioneer
resident of this vicinity, died of
stomach trouble at her home in the
town of Troy yesterday morning at
the age of Sc years. She is surviv-
ed by her husband and four child
rem, three daughters and son.
The funeral services will be held
Saturday afternoon from the Mis-
sion church in Mann Valley, being
conducted by the Rev. Mr.. Borngl-
son of Hastings.
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Notice to Tax Payers

Notice is hereby given by the
undersigned, treasurer of the City
of River Falls, that the tax roll for
said city, for the year 1910. is in
my hands for collection. and that
the taxes charged therein are sub
ject TO payment at my office, at any
time prior to or upon the 31st day
of January, 1911. | will hold my
office as follows, viz: rooms on sec
ond floor over First National Bank
building, River Falls, Wisconsin.
Dated this twenty-second (22) day
of December, 1910.
GEORGE B. SKoGMo,
City Treasurer.
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APPENDICITIS

How to avoid it. Listen to your
pains. Try our way. Read the
booklet, General Health Discovers
Himself" furnished free by Tubs
Medicine Co., River Falls, Wis.
Worth money to the man who has
time to sit up and take notice.
Have you?
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EZEKIEL

Services on Sunday, Ian. 20, at
1880 a. M, and at 1880 p. m.
Sunday School at eleven o'clock
in the forenoon at the church every
Sunda~.