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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
siaeriff;s Sale.

Circuit Court0 T iarca CountE-state f IS
cousin J. ". T att. plaintiff. aga.'.st Geo
Swaits. def,Hdent .
DY virtue of an execution issued oyt of the
ID Circuit Court for Fierce County, f.. the
sum of sIxtv-six and g. JOG, dollars WITH ir
terest- thereon from tine 9TH dar et May, 1852.
in the above ent.tlet. ACTION. IN favor OF said
rlaint fl and against said aeiepdeif have
levied uponthe following eseri5ed property.
to-wit: The soslth half Of southwest qpar-
ter of section two. township y, range -; al
so. sthe following described arcel of land
commencing at the ss,ath-west corner of The
northwest quarter Of aeetlen three, township
n. of range le, aud RAINING cast 81 rods.
thence fol ming AT angie and running really
due north 3 rods 10 the highway, thence ~ a
sontil-westefly direction 49, a line Of the high
wav so rogs 10 the place of beginning, all in
Pierce county. State of II iscoissin. which /
will expose and sell 1T public auction, To the
highest bidder, at the lraft GaeF at the Flint
House9iu River Falls. in said county, GA he
2sthstlav of ecemher, A. =. 1862. al ciocz
IN IN. afternoon of said day, to satisfy s;lii
execution and costs. 1 @
Dated lhis 9Th day OF November. 1862.
"a ts J.~It j 4 KEENAN,, Sheriff.
Bv AMOS SAUSp Ras, Deroty. ~ w6
1.At A. Moass, lalanstifi's Agent.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

Char, THogouGH.-The Trustees tate
pleasure in announcing that they have secured
lhe services of Prof J.. j. Z RIFT as Primer n
Of the River Falls Academy.
Prot. Tefft is graduate of Brown Universif
ty, and has had much experience and greal
success in teaching. During The past winte
he has had charge of the Prescott Graded
School, where lie proved himself BOT only an
efticient teacher but superior isci pliua-ian
and We can, with confidence. CONT end hitu
TO all who dessre the benefits d H9-eaqt in
srretinR
The Academic wear win be divided into fouf
Ttrn's-t"e Spring and Srmmer terms to con-
sst u Eleven weeks each. aud the Fill and
Winter terms. Twelve weeks eae,l.
P;rils can euter at any time during the
.ern--,. 81 tx oriiy@fo. ttesirne of actaal at.
tendance The piica of Tu'.ion viii vary
from 30 10 GO pe;lt- per sEeak-accor,!l0g ia
he 50 ! T. parsned-and in no case viii any
extra charges 10 made for frewood, lights. or
inei3s"'".7 1T any.kin6 whatever
Pupils ltom al cad VIII be furnished with
heard il cod families at ~ 80 per woei5.
Application a'c-- DC lr~dc Is lie Principal
or to ether of lie officers OF the Board of
Trustees
g. w. PRATT. President.
a.. MORSE. Secretary.
River Falls, nay II, 1862. n3 3m
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GRaST-CRGMQEMC
Referees Sale.

State Of Wisconsin,, County Of Perce-Cir-
cult Court, 8th Judicial Circuit. Willard
Ives against II. X. McKinstry. D Z. Me
Ki'strv. Harvey Seely, Enos B. Raymond,
Isaac AIunson. and Henry Munson.
DY viftue and il pursuance of judgment
Z , and decree of foreclosure and sale, rem
dered in the above emitted case at The Nav
term OF said circuit court. fo-wit: on The 9th
day Of Nav. 1862, ! shall expose fol sale and
sell to the highest bidder for cash, at the front
door of the City Bank Of Prescott. in the city
of Prescott, on Saturday. the sixth day OF
September. 1862 at two o'clock in The after
noon of said day, the following described
mortgared premises 10 satisfy said Judgment
and decree, together with interest. and costs Of
sale. The following IS description Of said
mo1gaged premises, to-wjt: The V quar-
ter Of the W quarter Of section No 27; and
the n W quarter Of the quarter and he n W
quarter at The @ quarter, aud the e quarter
OF the c quarter and the W quarter Of the
nv Quarter and TIE X quarter of the G quar-
ttr and The half Of them y quarter and the
n " quarter Of the quarter and the n
qrartey Of the s cNiarter and the IA quar-
ter Of the il " quarter of section %; and the
quar.cI IF the v quarter and the
quarter 81 the n W qaarter and the n half OF
the V quarter and the quaIter of the II "
.quarter and !ha W quarter If The n qualttr
OF s6oti II .: and The s g quarter Of the
qumt1r If section %; lliH township D OF
range 8 west; also, tie w half Of the
sqeani ef and The V liaif 81 thc quarter of
section 9; and tie quarter Of the quar-
ter and the half Of tie & quarter and the
u Quarter of The q euarier bf section 4. in
township - II range is west. containing
one thousand aud forty acrrs, moro or less, al
being in the cotnty of Pierce and State of
" iscons;n.
Dated i, Jne 81, 962
H.A.JAY, Referee.
YouSe 4 Frcu. Prfs Att'ys. 6wI3
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E5tgEg s. dr. / nsy "a
Gil Sc GllREOp

RI Il EIt73 Eisi', Of the Society Of friends
and member ef ctr firm, is deyotiue his time
prime yalIv te tie cure o. ~ Iuost distressing
IeasnP.aAv, and Is meeting with anpa alleled
success.
lie a aide,' ). lis experience in his foreign
is=ra'. q. a pursly benevolent mission. where
she became acquainted plh IN ripaigeaoas
lilant, Used -sasistiy IN tile cure Of CansGnl
ption-h r ihe Natives of the forest. The saeret
1t us recipe sosts solely in his bosom and
vol aot be impaired to ao her for 'any con-
sisleraiion. For fell particulars SEND for a
circular " lici will be mailed for three cents
OF a stamp. Address The firm Of J. II. 4 Co,
Post Office Box 436.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
Estray Notice.

cnne into nv enclosure. on Big River
about the 18th of October. red steer. .hree
or four years old has slender hofas, and some
white on bally and tail The owner is re-
ouested to prove property, paw charges and
tale him away. JtTrus II AyDRPR
Wow 1q. fe6a 30u2 f
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
1 s e 2:
NEW RI MEDLZS FoR
-SgEEsEgTsATGEsEsK

"OWARD aSSocI aTfoe. Putt
Z il delphia. A B'eepofent Institutia, eiq5-
Hshed b5 cpeeiGf E9ldoeement. for the Rc!t,f ~
ne Sick aid D'streesed. afflicted ,ctiA Vtrmeait
aud Chronic Di5cdses, and esp emily for ne
c4trs o. Diacdses Of tEe seaaai Organs.
MEDICAL ADVICE gitea gf5ts. by the
Acting Surgeon.
VALUABLE REPORTS on Sperrnators
lhoea, and other Diseases If the Sexual Dr.
ga!is. ana on the new reroedies employed mi
the Dispersarv, sent IL sealed letter e'.vc,oges,
free % charge Two 81 three Sienps for pos
tage acceptable. Address DIR. j. SKILLIN
HOUGHTOE. Howard / Association No. ? s.
Ninth Street, Philadelphia. nlIyl
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

Judgment of foreclosure and sale. william
H York against Hitter Doe and Louisa
Doe
10y yirtue Of and pursuant to a Judgment
rendered in said court in the above enti-
tied actiou. dated Nav 9Th A. D 1862 I
shah epese for lie and sell 10 he highest bid
der. at public auction, Tor cash. ct the front
door Of the Pres cit Hotel. now kept by A.
Edwa, Is. in the civ of Prescott. Pierce CO.,
Wisconsin,. on the i7th day Of July, 4. D.
1852. at 10 o'clock 4. n Of that day, the fol-
lowing described mnrfgaged premises or so
much thereof as may be necessary TO raise the
amoant of said Judgment and Costs. together
With tho expenses Of sale to-wit: All of
lots 5, &. 7,8,s9 and 10, in block ten. (lO) in
Docs seeoll addition to the village nov city)
az Prescott, and fire acres on tie east side Of
the west. half Of the norsli-weas qporter Of the
north. east quartersof section ten. toxin TWEEN
iy-six. {261 raege twenty. 10y.
: Drted at Prescott, June ID, A. D 1862.
J r. FREEMAN, Sheriff.
wHIrE 4 JAY. Prfs Att'ys. 6w6
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"A. 9 "A r u i,
Mrs, Z. a. Mudgett, NJ. D.,

Mrs. Z, a. Mudgett, NJ. D.,
Especially informs the Ladies of Prescott,
that she will atteud.to those who may. wish
lle professional aid of one of their own sex.
MIS- N. haNtng received a regular medical
education and BEEN in active practice for the
past eighteen years, believes she is able to adj
minister remedies on scie,sific principles and
n the most complicated forms ef disease.
Mas MuDeETr viii explain to Ladies the
diseases to which each part of the wonanlr
organization is liable. by means of hne
Noodle De Femme, designed expressly for such
purposes.
Ladies viii be visited at their residences, at
all hours of the dayrand night, if desired.
Residence on Broad Street. pink house, ep-
pasits the Maxson Mill. -
Prescott. July %. 1862. I3-m3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
Probate Notice.

Pierce County .CouTt--Tu Probate. jim the
matter of the estate Of Alvah White de-
ceaset9.
a. N-reasing and hliac the a. les' or. 0,
J Henry Z. Wr:te adcniuislrator If estate
AIrsh White If River Tails deceased stating
among otfar things that he has not been
abled to- collect a sufficient sunl from sic
assets of said estate TO pay off The indebtedness
.in the. time required, and praying that the
time m be extended
It is ordered that the said application be
heard before the.Judge of this, Court on Nom
daY the 25th day Of August 1862 at one
O'Clock r NJ. at lis Office III the City Of Pres
colt.
ii i further ordered that notice be given TO
al creditors of said estate by publishing a
eatYr OF this order in the Prescott journal a
rcwspaper printed in Prescott in said county
tree weeks successfully prior to said day Of
L asing. 81 t3
Ane ret 4ls62
,l5-3w. wmIIAM Howrs County Judge
.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

Clrcu;t Court, PIERCE Gonu'5 8. State of Wis
c4nsin. Gilbeft Woodruff against George
Leassis and Liscv Loonls.
z ~ virtee aud n Pursuance OF a judgment
} aid decree # foreclosure aud sale made in
the above Gtitled cause st the May term Of
said co,af. to-vis:-dn the 9th day Of May,
j sea si,;sllsaxnesc for sale and sell Ia the
hi1ile.r bidder for cash at tie front door of
the CITY Bank oi Prescott. in the city Of Pres
cDff on Sattrdav, the sixtlI-dav of September.
1899 at:two 0'olecs III The aIterida'n Of said
dav fisn following described inoltgaGed p'elI1-
ises 10 saf isfy said judgment md decree to-
ret er witl intertst and costs Of sale, to-wit !:
TIc ro,tll-ea5t cuarter of section pumber
tveutv. in township nasaber twenty-five, Of
range sixtaen. IN Pierce county, Wisconsin.
cetsaIYiug one hundred and sky acres, mort
or + SIS
Dated jane Sd. 1862
II. lar, Referee.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

HoCsEK EEPERs-trouled with vcrmn need
be so no longer. if they use CosrARs' Eyter~
mnaiofs. We have used it to our salifaction.
and if box cost IS we world have il. We
had tried poisons, but they effected rothing
but CosrAR's' article knocks the breath ont
of Rats, Nice Reaches and Bed bugs. qclck-
CT than We can write it. 1t is in great de-
mand all over the country.--nedtHo (O) Ga
zctte.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
y. T.. NzacOEnber.

l'EALrR in Hatehes. Clocks, and JeweIrv. ID
Street. opposite Thorne, Norrish & Co.'S
ere, H1stlngs. MINI. Spectacle Glasses
S -, and Fitted to slit any Eyes, Watches,
tt'ets. 1er7eiry sna Sewing Machines Re-
pGired. A4lWnrk warranted IS - $50 =
'l'enneF y, tsSs - p 2l.tf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
HOTEL FOR SALE!
The KiIbourn House.

In the City of Prescott, is for Sale Cheap
for Cash. 1t is the best locationin the city, and
WILL BE S Id
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

- See one or t,go Specimens of ,cAat IS erery-
'chore sad By the people EGitors-DealcrS,
de-, de.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
CAPITAL ANae SURPLUS
= S 3 SO 3 .98.
rEay LIST, 1861.

For details Of investment, see small cards
and circulars.
lnssrarces may he effected in this old and
Substantial company on very reasonable tp1rss.
Arplv 10 j. III. WET7PLE, Aqe't.
go Dwellings, and Farm Property Ensured
for term ofsgyears At very low RACES nllyl
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

~ October next at Great Bargain. Fo
raiticy las address % call on j. NJ Wiggin, or
Lite s: Taylor ts
Prescott. April %. 1862. 52-tf
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
PHILADELPHIA, PA.

I W -Doyt 81 Co; B A Fahenstock d Co ;
Robert Shoemaker IL Co ;.Frunch. Richards
il Co., and others.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
BOSTON, MASS.

BOSTON, MASS.
Geo. C Goodwin. q Go; NJ S Bur- & Co;
Weeks & Potter; Jno wilson, Jr. ana 9TH
ers.
AIS al Wholesale DRUG Is at Ch,cag2, II,
= Lotie Mo. De,rot. Mich. Lot isv Ale, y,
CneiaHatl- Oh.e. Pi!abtlh Ia. Pa. Z lfal0,
N O., and by Druggists. Grocers. Starek -
ers. and Retailers generally IN ali country
towns aod Villages in the
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

HsxRr r. CosrAR-We are selling your
preparations rapidly Wherever they have
been ussd. Rats. Mice, Reaches, aud FernIn
disappear rapidly.
BOXER d SToUFFER, Druggists, Windsor,
Md.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
llso III. peat and cheapest les Of Boots &
.hoes ever offered in thismarket, consisting c

.hoes ever offered in this market, consisting c
Ladies' Jenny Lind Ne welt Boots.
Fine Goat
KID
Fins Goat Baimolal Boots
Fine Serge
Fine Kid 4 Serge Slippers.
Mems French, Calf and Kid Boots,
Calf. Silk Gore Congress Caters.
Half Welt half Oxford Ties, Vel
lngton PuraPs. and
ChaGrea' 5 Shoes By The BuSlci.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

Shiefhn Brothers q Co
L A FaheustoLk Hull
d. Co
a i & d Sands Dc Co
" heeler q HaIt
James 5 Aspinwail
Aargsu & Alien
Hall. ltuckle ( Co
Thomas il ller
p d OTvs
Harral, Kisley Il
Kitchen
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

MoRE GRAIN and provisions arc destroyed
annually in Grant County by yermin. than
would pay for tons of this Rat and Insect
Kille.-Lancaster Wis) HerG'4
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
Circuit Court. Pierce Comfy

Il. 4. IAI, Eo!arce.
YoUxo i FHcH. PITS Att'Ys 6wI3
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

River Falls. june 4 1852.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
c A U tt o III

To prevent the public from being imposed
upon by spurious and highly pelnicious init
tations a new lobel has been prepared. bear
ing fac smile Of the Projectors signature
Examine each box. bottle or flask carefully
before purchasing. and take nothing but Cos
TARs."
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03
GREAT BARGAINS
gyTATER POWERS Tor sale d lease or
w the most favorable terms by
L. N. POWELL.

I FEW choice pieces of farming land in
II this immediate vicinity, for sale at a bar
gain. i. n. POWELL.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

Bush. Gale Il Robin
SOii
NJ Ward, Close 81 Co
McKieson d Robbins
d s Barnes IL Co
i G Wells q Co
LazollS. Marsh d.
Gardner
Hall Dixon IL Co
Conrad Fox, and 9th
prS.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

FEHHE Subscriber offers for sale $50 lots in
4: the Ilage of River Falls among the rrost
desrable for business or residences in the
village. l.. N. POWELL.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1862-12-03

II. 4. "a Z, htiercc.
You've 4 Frcu. Prfs Att'ye. 6wI3
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-08-20
Sow HORSES SHOULD BE sHoD.

"a recent issue of the American Stock Journal
ssids most valuable article this subject Young
farse7 the writer says, if shod at all before fur or
lye years DID, should have their shoes taken eff and
't6sot rs often once in three or four weeks The
L6of should be kept pared at the heel that the frog
may come to the ground This keeps the frog moist
and healthy, and has tendency to spread the heel
and Keep the foot inits natural shape The soft and
healthy frog acts cushion and saves the foot from
damage while the animal travels upon hard roads,
Il also leeps the foot in healthy state and is there
fore Of great Importance the value of the horse. If
taeh heel is suffered to grow down. the frog becomes
dry aud bony, and when it comes in contact with
stone other hard substance the horse crippes ard
Sab 5equeptly becomes lame. When the hoof grows
down long at the heel it becomes dry and contracted
f'ind the horse stands upon his in unnatural
and str2inipg position. The frog, however ragged,
should not be touched by the shoers knife. To avoid
raising the heel so that the foot must to the
ground in an unnatural position, the shoe should be
Of tie same thickness at the toe as at the heel
When the foot is properly pared, the shoe should
be made to fit it perfectly that the outside crust of
he hoofwi not have to be cut down to fit the shoe
The shoe should net be opened at the heel wider than
She hoof, this has tendency to crowd in and con-
tract the foot at this points but if the outside of the
shoo brought in with the outside of the hoof
has the opposite effect. The hoof should never be
Eased or filed above the clinches nor the natural en-
'nel which is given to il for wise purpose dis
tnr}ad. Fancy shoers-from all Of whom good Lord
deliver us-are too much in the practice Of raspnp
a!irs and sand-papern, the hoof to make it look
nice without ever thinking that they are doing it an
injury that is beyond their power to repair
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-08-20
A CERTAIN CURE for scRorUL.,

Nicholas Longworth, the famous millionaire and
grower of Cincinnati publishes a cure for scrof
ula The directions be gives are the following:
Put two ounces of acquafort,s on plate on which
you have two copper cents. Let it remain from eight
70 twenty hours. Then add four ounces of clear
strong vinegar. Put cents and all in large month
ed bottle, and keep it well corked Begin by ruttine
soT drops in teaspoonful of rain water, and apply
to the sore. Make the Application three tmes,a
day. with soft hair pencil, made OF soft rags
If very painful, add drop or two more water As
p the sore heals, apply it weaker
request editors in all parts of the Union and
abroad, to copy this, AID to re-pubsh it quarterly
It may save many lives.
N. LoNGwoRTH
Cincinnati, Ohio.
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-08-20

NOSE AND LEPs.A sharp nose an thin lips are
considered by physiognomists certain sign of a
shrewdsh disposition. As a criminal was on his
way to the gallows, proclamation was made that if
any woman would marry him under the gallows with
the rope around his neck, he would receive pardon.
81 will, cried cracked voice from the middle Of
the crowd.
The culprit desired the eager candidate for matri
mony to approach the cart which she did /; and he
began to examine her countenance.
Nose like a knife, said he, ''igs like waters
Drive on hangmaR!"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-08-20

PRECIors Boy 90 As the old cock crows tie young
ones learn" story is to of certain man AMI
his wife who were almost constantly quarrelling.-
Durirg their quarrelt. their only child "a boy was
generally present. and of had many of his
fathers expressions. One day, when the boy had
been doing something wrong, the mother intending to
chastise him. called him and said /" Come here sir /;
what did you do that for?" The boy, compacently
folding his arms, and initiating his fathers manner
replied See here. madam, I don't want to have
any words with you!''
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-08-20

- Oar friend Jones has been doing homage to a
pair of bright eyes, and talking tender things by
moonlight lately few evenings since, Jones' re-
solved to make his destiny secure Accordingly he
fell on his kness before his fair dulcinea and made
his passion known. She refused him fat. Jumping
to his feet he informed her in choice terms that here
was good fish in the caught. Judge
of the evaporation of worthy swain when she
coolly replied, Yes but they don't bite at toadsr'
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-08-20

"Who gave that kiss 2" the teacher cried,
"'Twas Jaky Jinks." John Jones replied,
"Come here to me-" old Switchem said,
" What evil genius proinpsed you
So rude thing in school to 90 %
Said Jaky 81 can hardly say
Just how it happened. ANY way,
To do a SUN she whispered me;
And round my face her curls, you see
That is, her cheek-ani land L
Just kissed her. but don't know why"
North Branch democrat. [volume] (Tunkhannock, Pa.) 1854-1867, 1862-08-20

Gg' wag was passing livery stable one day,in
front of which several lean horses tied stopped
suddenly, and gazed at them for some time with a
phiz indicating the utmost astonishment and then ad
dressed the owner, who standing ar, and asked
i" If he made horses" Made horses ?" said the
igtt Of the broom and curry comb, "why do yor.
ask such question:" "only,7 replied he, because
l observe you have several frames set upp'
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e" AS little four year old boy was being put to
bed, his mother said to him " Kiss mamma good
night, Johnny" lie at first refused, and then in
quired g Do lieutenant kiss their mammas ?' "Why
do you ask that, my dear ?" inquired the astonished
maternal parent. 'Cause I'm lieutenant of our COM
pany, and Joe Walsh is captain' Being assured
that it not beneath his official dignity to " kiss
mamma good night he thus saluted her and went to
bed.