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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
Wood Wanted

Sealed bids for the furnishing of
wood to the public schools of this
city will be received by the school
board until December 20, 1912.
Wood furnished must be either
green oak or maple, cut in four
foot lengths. Bids for the furnish
ing of any quantity up to 100 cords
will he received. Address all bids
to c. w. Jensen, school clerk. adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
Parcel Post to Go Into Effect
January |, 1913 xA6 4

- J-taeASe9 ~ ~.
Postmasters, are being notified
Though general orders of the Rail-
way, Mail Service for the tenth di-
vision with headquarters, at ST.
Paul, that shortly before January l,
1918, full information concerning
tn : new parcel post law, including
maps and guides indicating the
parcel post zones, will be supplied
from that office. The new law goes
into effect January /, and plans for
tn service are now being perfected
by the postal authorities 3 -
The circular emphasizes the two
following features: 4"y .a
|. That distinctive parcel post
stamps. must be used on all fourth
Gle ss matter beginning January l,
1918, and that such matter bearing
ordinary postage stamps will be
ire ated as i. Held for Postage"
3. That all parcels must bear
the return card of sender; otherwise
they will not, be accepted for mail
ing.
TIE new law provides that here
after fourth class mail matter shall
embrace all other matter, including
far m and factory products not en-
brAced in either the first, second or
thi I'd class, not exceeding ! pounds
in weight nor greater in size than
u inches in length and girt com
bined and not of character perish
able within period reasonably re-
quired for transportation and de-
livery. The United States and it's
ter ritories, including Alaska, but
excepting the PHILIPPINES, are to be
divided into eight zones, to be an
no hnced later, varying according to
a radius from the point where the
package originates for shipment.
The rate on all such parcel post
matter, to more. than four ounces in
weight, is to be one cent for each
on nee or fraction thereof, and on
natter in excess of four ounces in
weight the rate is to be by the
pound, the postnage in all cases to
beprepaid by special stamps.
The benefits Of the parcels post
are summed up by a recent news
paper writer as follesss:
Reduces cost of shipping small
me rchandise.
increase size of parcels which
may be carried.
Protects the country merchant
az ainst mail order houses.
May force lower express rates.
Permits C. o. D. shipments.
Charges may be prepaid or col
lected. 2
Minimum charges for IL pounds
15c.
Maximum charges for IL pounds
81 80. Minimum charges apply
only to shipments within a city or
within rural delivery limits.
The zone system protects the
country merchant, inasmuch as the
rates are according to the distance
of shipment, SO that the nearby
dealer has the advantage over the
PARKWAY city merchants by remov-
ing one of the principal objections
heretofore urged to the parcel post.
Ordinary postage stamps will not
be accepted as payment on parcels,
and it is expected the public, which
for generations has been accustom-
ed to regard postage stamps as
good on any kind of postal matter,
except registered mail, will fire.
quently use the common postage
stamps.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05

Carlson 81 SandquiSt, allowance on
GENE Mt sidewalks. northumberland. 800 90
Bills allowed, allvoting aye
Resolution leVying taxes for the year 1912
read and on motion passed. Bailey Demulling
and Dunn votingaye.
Resolution approved by the mayor.
On motion voted that the clerk may order
furniture for the vault in the city hall.
After discussing some matters connected
with the city hall and other interests of the
city, on motion adjourned.
ALLEN p. WELD, City Clerk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
NOTICE

The city ordinance prohibiting
the depositing of ashes or other rub
bish in any street or alley will be
enforced and penalty imposed on
violators.
A. w. STILES, Mayor.-adv.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
Nov 1910

Cop ECII4 CHAMBER, CITY OF RIVER FALLS, IS
Nov. 81, 1912
Regular meeting OF. the common council
Council convened at eight o'clock p. m.
Mayor Stiles in the chair.
! Alderman present.: Bailey, Dernulling and
Dunn. Absent, Williams. - i
Minutes of meeting of November 9TH read
and approved.
Finance committee reported thesfolowing
clal inns approved: "a
NoFthw estern Electric Equipment
go supplies, ~. rD.!. "a s!!...S 30 62
Woodward Governor Co., betting, ..,,f,,s i co
Crane Co., fittings for pipe. :. ........ 10 50
C. $chwalen, pauper aid,. ................ 81 81
G. Carisch & Sons, supplies ............... 96
Ray Hyatt, salary, chief of police,..,.... 80 90
Nell Mcdonald, salary as bookkeeper,... IL so
Pierce County Telephone Co., mess'gs,.. l 10
e. Buck, salary electric Department.. so 90
M. Briggs, do tt4 ........... 25 90
rAugus6 Renter. do ...... =. " so
w. Patterson, do ......... % so
Max Sherburne, do ..e...... IL so
Albert Ramberg, labor, ell, 1t. dept. SO 81
Will Green, DO. $500. 60
General Electric Co., supplies ~. 49,. 800 56
H. W. Thomson, supplies and repairing. % 60
VIM. McIlroy, labor in st. Dept........... 80 80
IA muChSuAduSSA, W. .s'''.''' ou
John Mapes. do. ........... Is 90
Francis Valentine. do. o. -! ...... 5 co
Dunn Bros supplies, .......,....,......... 81 %
Crane Co., supplies, ........ ....,......... Is 81
Price Electric Co., supplies, 10 81
Arthur Muckenhausen, labor, clean
ing reservoir. .........yo......,........ 90
John MapeS, do -. 90
F. Valentine, do -. 90
Lutte McKee,, do. -. 90
J. Lunger, do -. 90
John Sherburne, do 1u4 90
w. Patterson, do 49,. 90
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1912-12-05
THIRTY.SIX YEARS AGO
Taken from the River Falls
Journal of December
7, 1876

A German colony is now on it's
way to settle on the Eau Claire
River.
Deer hunters are once more on
the trail. We met noble red
man" a few days ago, going of
with large deer.
Mrs. Maria Field, late of Berlin,
Wis, has rented rooms in the
Truitt block, and has decided to
become resident of Ellsworth.
John Barrett, of Oak Grove, has
recently completed dwelling
house, on which he did all the car
penter and mason work himself.
The Odd Fellows of this village
are arranging for dedication and
installation services about the 7th
of January. The new hall will be
formally dedicated at that time.
Mr.. w. ISLANDER has retired from
the Hammond Independent and the
name of Mr.. James Ross appears as
proprietor in his stead. Mr.. Nc
Mahon assumes the entire editorial
charge.
John Warner, of Ellsworth. has
recently patented new invention.
This time it is corn cutter, which,
when used, is attached to the foot
and is designed to sever hill of
corn at each step of the operator.
RooMs For RENTAL modern con-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
scoTTl TO WE'D MISS IVES
Engagement Announced Following
Break With Geraldine Farrar

Engagement Announced Following
Break With Geraldine Farrar.
London. Sept. Charlotte Ives, the
American actress, has announced her
engagement to Antonio Scott, the
celebrated Italian barytone.
The announcement caused wide com.
ment in dramatic and musical circles
In London, more especially SO because
Scotti's engagement with Miss Gerald
Inc Farrar was only recently broken.
Just what the relations between
Scott and Miss Farrar will be during
the coming operate season presents
an interesting problem. Singing op-
posite each other in the most passion
ate operas, often in close embrace in
thrilling love scenes and uttering the
most sentimental lines to each other,
it is thought that the situation of each
will be somewhat difficult.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
COMING
TO PIERRE
DR.. N. S. SMITH, THE ENG
LISH SPECIALIST
Will Be at The Locke Hotel Tuesday
September "a, One Day Only
Remarkable Success of This Talent
ed Physician in the Treatment
or Chronic Diseases.
OFFERS HIS SERVICES
FREE OF CHARGE

DR.. N. 5. Smith, licensed by the
state of So. OAK. for the treatment of
deformities and all nervous and
chronic diseases Of men, women and
children, offers to all who call on this
trip, consultation, examination, adj
vice free, making no charge whatever
except the cost of medicines and the
expense of preparing same. All that
is asked in return for these valuable
services is that every person treated
will state the result obtained to their
friends and thus prove to sick and af-
fiicted in every city and locality, that
at last treatments have been discov-
cred that are reasonably sure and
certain in their effect
The doctor is considered by many
former patients among America g
leading Stomach and Nerve special
lists and is an expert in the treatment
of chronic diseases and so great and
wonderful have been his results that
III LnadJ SboCo ~ 10 udIQ luuCCo w
find the dividing line between skill
and miracle.
Diseases of the stomach, intestines
liver, blood, skin, nerves, heart,
spleen, kidneys, or bladder, rheuma-
tism, sciatica, diabet!s, bed wetting
leg ulcers, weak lungs and those af-
tlicted with long -standing, deep seat.
ed chronic diseases, but have batfled
the skill of the family physician,
should not fail to call.
| According to this system no more
operations for appendicitis, gall
stones, tumors, goiter or certain
| forms of cancer. "Bloodless Sur.
geon," doing away with knife, with
blood and with all pain in the sue.
cessful treatment Of these dangerous
diseases.
| If you have kidney or bladder trou
bles bring a two ouce bottle of your
urine for chemical analysis and mi
croscopic examinations
Deafness often has been cured il
sixty days.
| No matter what your ailment may
be, no matter what others may have
told you, no matter what experienc,
you may have had with other physic
ians, it will be to your advantage t.
see him at once. Have it forever set
tied in your mind. If your case il
incurable he will give you such ad
vice as may relieve and stay the dis
ease. Do not put off this duty 20,
owe yourself or friends or relatives
who are suffering because of you
sickness, as visit this time may hell
you.
| Remember, this free offer is TO
thi, trip only.
Married ladies, must come will
their husbands and minors with thei
parents.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
DOING THEIR DUTY
Scores of Free Press Readers are
Learning the Duty of the
Kidneys

To filter the blood is the kidneys
duty.
When they fail to do this the kid
neys are weak.
Backache and other kidney ills may
follow.
Help the kidneys do their work.
Use Doan's Kidney Pills-the test
ed kidney remedy.
Proof of their worth in the follow
ing:
Isaac Demmon, Fit. Pierre, S. Oak,
says: kidney trouble in my case
was of many years standing. was
in such bad shape that gave up hope
of ever getting relief. My kidneys
and bladder were intlamed and some
time ago my condition was so poor
that l thought would have to give
up work. At that critical time,
Doan's Kidney Pills were brought to
my attention and began using them.
To my delight, they helped me from
the first. [ can now get a full night s
rest and am enjoying much better
health than l have before in years.
Doan's Kidney Pills will always have
my most hearty endorsement.
For sale by all dealers. Price SO
cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo,
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name-Doan's $ take
no other.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
COUNTY OFFICIAL PAPER
THE JUDICIAL TANGLE

The sensation of the campaign was
sprung here today when Attorney T..
al. Null, of Huron. appeared before
the supreme court in behalf of Will
liam Hesley, and asked for an order
from the court prohibiting the secre-
tary. of state from certifying any
judicial nominations to the county
auditors to be placed upon the bal
lots this fall. The court has set Sep
TENDER Is for the hearing of the ap-
plication.
The papers are very carefully
drawn, and refer to some early terri
torisl history and early statehood
history in lawmaking, and set forth
In detail reasons why the application
prayed for should be granted. From
the time the state was admitted into
the union until 1901, the judges of the
various courts in the state were elect
ed In what is termed "odd years,
and at q time when no general cleo
ton, or election OF other officers was
held. The legislature that met that
year enacted law changing the dates
so that judges would be elected in
even numbered years. 1t is now
claimed that the act of 1901 is uncon-
stiJutional because there is no auth
ority in that instrument for changing
the time Of electing judges from the
odd year to years of even numbers,
or general elections, nor is there any
authority In the constitution for en-
larging the terms of Office of the SUI
preme court judges from six years to
six years and six months as was done
BY the act Of 1901. The constitution
makes the term of the supreme court
judges six years. Under the provi-
sions of the law Of 1901, an election of
judges was held in 1904, and the next
election IL due to be held in 1912, thus
making q period of eight years be-
tween the two elections. Under the
constitution and law as they we're
before the change was made by the
Legislature, in 1901. judges of the SUI
preme court were elected in 1893 and
1899. and should have been elected
again In 1905 and 1911, and again in
1917.
The proposition the supreme court
10 asked to solve. Is whether or not
supreme court judges shall be elected
ct the election to be held in Novem-
Der next, or not untils1917. The sol
ution is awaited with interest. as a
question Of no small Importance to
the people Of South Dakota is involv-
ed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

There has been no clearing of the
dark cloud that hovers over the Mexi
can border. A battle is in progress
across the Rio Grande from Persidio
Texas. aid bullets are winging their
Way ACROSS the river. One inha bitant
Of the Texas town has been hit and ii
4 probable that other casualties will
be reported after the smoke raises
President Taft has notified President
Taft has notified President Madero
that tho United States will be com
PEELED to intervene If he is unable te
cope with tho situation.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

The Roosevelt men in South Dako-
ia are willing to give the Taft men a
choice of alternatives. Either the
Roosevelt electors will keep the pre-.
ferred place on the republican ticket
while the Taft electors run independ
emily, or the Taft electors can rur
independently while the Roosevelt
electors keep the preferred place or
the republican ticket.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
A Few of the Attractions

$4,000 as premiums for stock
agricultural and other exhib-
it's.
$4,000 in free acts for pat
rons' daily amusement.
$4,000 in purses for automo-
bile, Motorcycle and horse
races.
The Midway with it's end
less amusements and glazing
spectacular attractions, will
keep patrons in a whirl of
dazzling joy.
Great Band Musical Festi-
val, each afternoon and even
ing.
For Patrons Convenience,
adequate rest room and com
fort stations have been pro-
vided.
Absolutely no expense spar
ed to secure the very best of
everything.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
BECAUSE SHE ASKED DIVORCE
kentuckian Fatally Wounds Wife anc
Himself.

s~S.'ss~'Nss's vsSNI'0O WIG duG
Himself.
Central City, KY, Sept. 1.-When c.
o. Dutsinger, tailor, learned that his
bride of two months was at a law
yer's Office here making preparations
to file suit for divorce. he seized a
Ratchet and, running to the office, at
tackled both his wife and the lawyer,
James Stroud.
After hacking them with the hatch
ct, infiicting fatal wounds upon his
wife, he ran back to his shop, dived
through place glass window, wreck.
ing gasoline stove inside and setting
fire to the building. He then made an
effort to hang himself with wire
rope, but failing In this he was hack.
ing himself with the Ratchet when
firemen dragged him from the burn.
Ing building.
His wounds are fatal. The lawyer
will recover.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
Boy Shot Through the Heart.

The authorities are investigating
the death of an eight-year-old son of
r. H. Bennett, farmer of Beaver
Creek The boy was found shot
through the heart in the farm home.
Four children were in the house alone
and 1t is thought younger brother
shot the boy accidentally in play, as
loaded revolver was found with one
shot fired. The boy denies any
knowledge of how his brother was
killed.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

Confirmation is given in the later
returns OF the republican vistory in
Maine. The republicans elected the
state ticket, three Of four congress,
men and majority OF the state legis.
lature. which will choose q United
States senator. In the presidential
contest Of November, five parties will
Be represented, the moosies have en-
tered the arena.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

The,40-year heat record for Septem-
Der in Chicago was broken last week.
The maximum temperature was "a 8
which has not been equalled since
1872. els see-was there a good
corn crop in 1872?
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
Small Boy Dies a Hero.

Although he could not swim eight
year-old Oni Griffen gave his life in
an attempt to rescue his companion,
John Lanyon, aged twelve, in a pond
near Deadwood. Both boys were
drowned. A watchdog guarding their
clothes led to the discovery of the
accident just too late. The older boy
fell Into fifteen feet of water and
called for help. Both boys lived in
Terrayille.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
Weman Mail Carrier Arrested.

Miss Ethel Holland, a temporary
mail carrier at Brnton, was arrested
by postal inspectors charged with the
theft of two packages of merchandise
from the mails. She pleaded guilty
before Commissioner ]. P. Croal at
Sisseton and was released on $500
bonds to appear before the November
term Of the grand jury at Sisseton.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

Tuesday twelve thousand veterans
marched In Los Angeles. In the an
nual parade which Is the biggest
event Ia the National q A. b en-.
campment, which i now being held
in3that city There were two hundred
tllonsa IA spectators viewing the par
~ and II 49, WeAl afternoon before
the last conapany 81 tired veterans
1iobAndGd 3ss5is
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

Tuesday was red letter day in
Colorado. II had primary election,
: snow storm andsa hundred Of the
leading citizens OF Denver were in
.dicted. having been apprehended with
so6-color morals. The indictments
take II the mayor and former mayor,
tho police commissioner and the for
smer police commissioners.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
Governor Grants Rcouisition.

Governor Vessey has granted a
requisition on the governor of Ne
braska for the custody of Louie Erick-
son, who is being held in Omaha, for
Meade county officers, who want him
on a charge of "rustling."
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
Union Sacred Service in Alfalfa Palace.
Conducted by Rev. Hoagland, of
Mitchell, Sunday, IL.
ROBERT C. FOWLER

Worlds Greatest Aviator, with Coas to Coast record
will give sensational aria exhibitions twice daily at 230
and 500 p. NJ. September II and 90 Mr. Fowler guaran
teed flying when he signed 'No fly pay contract
great aviator will caray lady gentlemen passenger if in
his mind conditions favorable Already popular Young
lady has expressed determination to soar among the clouds
with DR. Robt G. Fowler.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
ED. s. JOHNSON WILL WIN

Sioux Falls Argus-Leader: Min.
nesota liked her Governor johnson.
California thinks her Governor is the
best ever. 1t is no wonder that
South Dakota is showing a DISPOSE
ton to also get into the game with a
Governor Johnson.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
TEN-YEAR LITIGATION ENDS
skelIy Estate Finally Goes to Miners
Nephews and Nieces.

SkeIIy Estate Finally GOES 70 MINERS
Nephews and Nieces.
Ending litigation extending from
the death ten years ago of old John
H. Shelly, well known miner, Judge
MCGEE, in the circuit court at Dead
wood, decided that the only legal
heirs to the estate. supposed to be
valued ct from $4,000 to $4,000, are
three nisccs and nephews in New Or
leans. La. ana Mrs. Alice McGinnis,
q niece in Sioux City The decision
shuts out Anna Sicily, the young wife,
and host Of other claimants from all
parts of the country. The estate con-
sists of interests in rich mining
ground near Deadwood.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

||ss 6ixsine along u tho rate of 1O5
pur. TINT French aviator
Az iculty "A lifting tho James
ssaord on Bennest cup u the very first
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

President Taft said that the Fisher
report on the Commissioner Valentine
Indian garb case, will be treated in
full in letter from Taft, within a
week.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

Applications for space for
exhibit purposes justifies the
assertion that our fair will be
second to none.
The string of race horses
that will be present will give
to western South Dakota the
first real meet in it's history.
Hansen, alfalfa wizard will
lecture each day.
Farming with dynamite, in
structive lectures and demon-
strations in this new and un-
questionable practicable the
DRY of farming each day.
For the first time in the
worlds history will appear a
complete exhibit of products
of a | kinds manufactured
from alfalfa, for human con-
sumption.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
GUARDIAN FOR BABY AsT0R
Appointments Made Necessary by Pro-
bate Proc eedinua.

bate Proceedings.
New York. Sept. i. Egerton l..
Winthrop, Jr., president of the board
Of education, was appointed by Surro-
gate Fowler as special guardian for
John Jacob Astor, son Of Mrs. Made
line Force Aston.
The appointment was made neces-
sary by the application by the exc
cutors OF Colonel John Jacob Astor's
estate to reopen probate proceedings
because Of the birth Of the child after
the will was admitted.
Surrogate Fowler will hear the APP
plication on Sept. 4.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12

The solid south which nominated
Taft now gleefully predicts that it
will elect Woodrow Wilson.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
RAPID CITY, SO. OAK.

of the Fair World will be grand In preparing for
this, of approximately $4,000 has been spent for
grounds and buildings Grounds costing $4,000; Grand
Stand and Track $4,000; Alfalfa Palace $4,000, to saw
nothing of the speed and exhibits, barns. Bridges
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
EXCURSION RATES

of fair and third granted all railroads The Mwau
kee railroad will maintain twenty service to the
fair grounds and Alfalfa Palace This service will be rem
dered night and day the Fifteen cents for the
round trip.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1912-09-12
REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKET

REPUBLICAN COUNTY TICKLE
For State Senator, Oath District.
John j. Dalton, of Pierre.
For Representative, 26th District,
p. H. Wood, of Pierre.
For Treasurer.
John A. Laughlin, of Harold,
For Auditor,
j. A. Starkey, of Pierre.
For Register Of Deeds.
s. ]. Wood, of Pierre.
For Sheriff.
Frank P. Grandle, of Canning.
For Clerk OF Courts,
Lew W. Sandys, of Pierre.
For County Attorney.
Tom G. McNamee, of Pierre.
For County Judge.
H. McCord, of Pierre.
For Assessor.
N. q. Reddick. Of Canning.
For Coroner. =
9. n. Hollister, Of Pierre.
For Commissioner. lat District,
Harry 9. Lumley.
Pr Conmissionsr. sth District
III. Mercer, ef Blunt.