The River Falls journal. (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1857-1861, 1859-07-27
RIVER FALLS, WIS,

RIVER FALLS, WIS.,,
CONTAINS population of 500 bona .''dS
~ inAaSisants 1t is pleasantly situated on
the Kinniekinnic River, at the junction of The
two branches of the stream. 1t has the most
available Water Power in the ST. CrOix al
lev the river. including both of IFS branches'
alIing at this place 100 feet within the shor'
distance of ono mile.
We have now in operation q FIGURING
Mills, Q Saw Mills g. Machine Shops,
doing large and fourishing business.
large share ef our Water Power is yet unoccu-
pied and unimproved, The inexhaustible
uantities Of hard wood timber, of the best
quality, within convenient distance of the
Falls, makes this one of the most favorable
Of Wagons, Flows, Reapers, Threshing Ma
chimes, Furniture, DC, The attention Of Ma
chinists and Manufacturers, is called TO this
matter. All the utensils used by our farmers
and the furniture in our dwellings. are now
brought from the States south and east of us
1T a very heavy expense, the freight alone
offering a splendid profit on the manufacture
at our own doors. Upon the completion of
our Railroads, manufactures can be sent to all
parts # the Northwest, as cheaply as from
any other point.
RIrER FALLS has been fixed upon as tho
Junction Of the st. Croir aud Superior
and Bagfeid and the North Western
Idnd Grant Rail Roads. By
neans of these roads we shall
be put in railroad COM
municat'n with the
East, with Lake
Superior,
and with all Minnesota.
The FIRST CHARTERED ACADEMY in this pat
Of the State, is located in River Falls. and now
in successful operation under the charge OF
Prof 3. Wilcox, long and favorably
known in Western New York. as Principal
the Wilson Institute. Niagara County.
The several Religious Societies are organi-
zed and in prosperous condition. The Con-
gregatonal Society have nearly completed
neat and commodious house of worship We
invite emgrants from the East seeking homes
IN the West, to come among us, and helpto
build up asse institutions which make life
pleasant and home delightful, and share witt,
rs in the prosperity of the future, for River
Falls il certain 10 become one of the most i'm.
poFtant inland towns of Wisconsin.
"ATER POWERS for s.le or lease on
w the most favorable terms bv
N. n. POWELL.
4 FEW choice pieces of farming land in
IA Tins immediate vicinity. for sale at bar
gain. N n. POWELL
FtHE Subscriber offers for sale $50 lots in
The village of River Falls. among the most
desirable for business or I, 81. eices in the
village. y. n. POWELL.
900 ACRES ON Lake ST. Crox. conve-
NV nrnt To mills. One-fourth in hand
md ba Il
years. viii exchange for logs.
n. n. POWELL.
LOTS in the vicinity of the academy.
tsJTo those who will contract to build and
improve these lots, 10 per cent. Of the pur-
chase money only will be REQUIRED tie
remainder on time TO suit purchasers.
n. n. POWELL.
900 ACRES. 81; miles from Green's Mil
c-O on the Fan Gala River. There is
quantity OF good pine timber on the
above tract. The soil is of superior
quality, Terms. one-fourth in hand,
aud the remainder in lumber deliver
ed at Green's or Holman's mill the
coming winter. This is a rare oppor-
tunlty for an enterprising man of small
means to secure home.
n. N. POWELL.
River Falls. May Goth. 1858. 49-tf
FIR A KILN
FIRE g. MARINE
INSURANCE CO.
Merchants Block, Main Street,
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