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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Published April 3, 1857
CHAPTER 63-GENERAL.

CHAPTER 63-GENERAL.
AN ACT to amend section 1I3 of chapter 19 of
the revised statutes, entitled "of highways
and bridges
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represents
ed in senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section /. Section l13 of chapter 10 of the re-
vised ststutets, entitled /" of highways and
bridges" is hereby amended, by adding thereto
after the word bridges" in the fourth line, the
following words: "and csuseways," and after
the word ''ereek," in the fifth line, the words
"swamp or marsh" so that the section shall read
as follows The supervisors of any town 10
this state are hereby authorized and empowered
to levy and collect tax on all the taxable pro-
perty of such town, for the purpose of rebuilding
and maintaining suitable and permanent bridges
and causways across any river, stream. creek,
swamp or marsh in any such town, whenever
they shall deem il necessary for the public in
terest and convenience 10 rebuild, repair or
msiatain any such bridge OF eausway; preceded,
that no such tax shall exceed the sum Of three
hundred dollars for any bridge or causway, and
not more than one such tax shall be levied and
collected in any one year in any Of the said
towns; and pr0Uided further, that all the super
visors agree in levying and assessing such tax.
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be ir
force from and alter its passage and publication.
Approved March 29, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Published April II, 1871
CHAPTER 12l-GENERAL.

AN ACT for the protection of owners Of land upon
which the state has lien, and Of persons liable tC
the state upon loans from the trust funds
The people Of the state of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows;
Section /. In all cases where money is or may Re
come the state account of land sold by the com
mssiOners Of school and university lands, &C.
count Of any money loaned firm any Of the trus
funds the payment of which is secured by mortgage
on real estate said commissioners may require imme-
date payment to be made of any money 50 due or to
become due upon its being made to appear to their
satsf con that the interests Of any person who is
may become liable to the state for the payment Of any
such money or who is the owner or has lien upon
any such land, any part thereof require that such
payment shOnld be made.
Sec 2. The commissioners of school and university
lands shall cause be forfeited and sold in the
ner provided by for similar cases, any lands upon
which the state has lien by mortgage, or which are
held upon certificate contract, in all cases where
payment shall be neglected when required according
TO the provisions of section one of this act.
Sec. 8. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and afterit passage.
Approved April 10, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Published March %, 1867 ]
CHAPTER 4I-GESERAL.

AN ACT to amend section Of chapter 3O5 of the gem
eral laws Of 1865, entitled San relating to evi-
denee, and amendatory of section fty-one of chap
ter one hundred and thirty-seven of the revised
statutes .
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin represented In
senate and assembly do enact as follows:
Section L. Section az Of chapter three hundred
and five (305) of the general laws Of 1865 Is hereby
amended, by adding thereto the following words :
'pTOUided, that p,rty may in all cases be examined
witness in relation TO any conversation, transae-
ton MISTER to which the opposite party has given
evidence upon the trial. and which did not
take place with in the presence Of such deceased
insane person persons otherwise legally ncapac-
tated from giving testimony and 10 relation TO any
matter thing which the deposition testimony
Of such deceased person, taken in his life time shall be
given in evidence upon the trial."
Sec. 9 This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 20, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04

any person so taking up or finding such stray or
strays, shall for the space of one year neglect or
refuse to post up and publish such notices as re-
quired by law, including the section. township
aud range N which he lives he shall moreover
be Liable to pay to the town treasurer of the
town where he resides the full value Of such stray
or strays, TO be sued for and recovered in the
name Of said town treasurer, before any justice
of the peace of the county and such money so
recovered shall be paid over to said town trea-
surer, and by him distributed as school-money,
10 manner now provided for the payment of
school-moneys that come into the hands of town
treasuTers."
SEC. .. Section seven Of said chapter AZ of the
revised statutes is hereby amended by adding
thereto the following: 'sThe finder shall make
out statement in writing, under oath, of his
lawful charges aforesaid, which statement be
shall deliver to the constable at the time of
makiog the sale, who shall cause the same to be
| 6led in the Office of the town treasurer of the
town where such stray was taken up; and that
portion of the proceeds of such sale [tol be de-
posted In the town treasury of the town, shall
be so deposited by said constable within ten days
after the time of making such sale
SEC. 3. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 26, 1857.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Published April II, 1861
CHAPTER II9-GEEERAL.

AN ACT to authorize county supervisors to lay out
alter or discontinue highways in certain cases.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. Whenever in any town in this state there
shall be less than two supervisors, the county super
vsors of said county, any number OF them not less
than three shall have the same power and authority
to Law out alter or discontinue highways in such town,
as is now vested in town supervisors.
Sec 2. In the cases mentioned in the first section
Of this act the application to lay out alter or dscon-
tinue such highway shall be made to the county SUI
pervisors or TO any three of them, and said county
supervisors shall act upon such application in confor
nifty with the provisions of chapter ~ OF the revised
statutes entitled sof highways, and bridges and fer
ries" and the acts amendatory thereof so far the
same are not inconsistent with the provisions Of
this act and appeal from any order Of said county
supervisors or from their award Of damages, may be
made in the prescribed in said chapter l9, and
ia the acts amendstory thereof prOcsded. however,
that notice Of such appeal shall be served on the clerk
of said town.
Sec. g This act shall be in force and effect from
and after its passage and publication.
Approved April 10, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
published April 3, 1851
CHAPTER AS GENERAL.

AN ACT to amend chap. of sec. l64 Of the general
laws of lse5 entitled san act to amend chapter 40
of the general laws of 1861 entitled Gan act requr-
ing owners of certain machines 10 guard against
cidents /"
The people Of the state Of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Section of chapter l64 Of the general
laws Of 1865 entitled San act TO amend chapter 40 OF
the general laws Of 1851 entitled AN act requiring
owners of certain machines to guard against acct
DENTS is hereby amended, TO read follows
Section Of chapter 40 Of the general laws Of 1861
entitled an act requiring of certain machines
guard against ACCIDENTS is hereby amended 80 as
TO read as follows: The Joints knuckles and Jack
the tumbing rods of ell threshing machines hereaf
ter used in this state except s. n Tsylors knucs
coupling, patented February 10th, 1894 and except
l. Case Co.'s safety -knuckle or coupling, known as
the universal safety knuckle, and O. w. Yates safety
coupling knuekle patented Dec 1lth, 1866 shall be
securely incosed in box"
Sec 2 This act shall take effect and be in force from
and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 29, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Published Aprilvs, 1851
CHAPTER ss-ersrnAL.

AN ACT te amend chapter one hundred and eleven
Q1I of the general laws of 1866 entitled ian act TO
amend certain sections of chapter 155 Of the general
laws Of 1868 entitled an act to codify the laws of
this state relating 20 common schools"
The people of the of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as fellows:
Section 4. Section of chapter one hundred and
eleven Q1l) Of the general laws of 1865 is hereby
amended, BY striking from the tenth 0th) subdivision
Of said section ~ the word ''ffy" and substtu-
ting in lieu thereof the words some hundred 5" aso by
adding to said tenth subdivision the following: sprO-
riding, that any schOol-distret having less than two
hundred children Of school age shall not vote
the district exceeding fifty dollars in any year for
such library
Sec. 2. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved March 29, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04

ANTICS OF DRUNKEN LAW STUDENT.
"A dispatch from Louisville, dates
the 18th, says: Some time since dis
sipated law student named Barlow,
from Tennessee, attempted the assas-
sination of fellow-student, and shot
Gen. Murray, who attempted to disarm
him, seriously. To-day Barlow attend
ed Walnut Street Baptist Church. Mr..
Smith was conducting the services,
when Barlow drew a revolver and fired
two shots. A scene of the widest con-
fusion. ensued. Women screamed, faint
ed, and otherwise raised feminine
row, and men rushed towards Barlow
with cries of " Kill him p Barlow was
turned over to the police, and quiet re-
stored. He is insane from theinordi-
nate use of liquor.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
A ssdown-eas', debating club hl

''doWn-east'' debating club has
been recently arguing the question: (which
Is the most effective agent IN the reduction
of the population Of civilized countries-Wsr,
Cholera, Swithmen, or Billions COmpIaints?"
After wsrm and animated debate it was de-
ciped that the latter had proven by far the
most disastroes, until the discovery of the
now celebrated Stomach BitteTs and ScandI-
nayian Blood Purifier and Blood PILE. The
club therefore, actuated by spirit OF philsn-
throphy, have determined to recommend
them to the public as preventative of ohol-
era, and certain cure for all diseases re-
sulting from Bilious affection, and TO inform
them that they prepared by Prince, Wal
ton q Co., Nos. So, So, 60 and 90 East Sd St,
Cincinnati, and are for sale by all respectable
druggists.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Published April Is, 1851
CHAPTER 92-GRNFRAL

AN ACT to amend act entitled san act TO protect
the hop-growing interest of this state and indicate
the size of boxes used for picking hops In Wiscon-
SIM [chspter 20, general laws of 1866
The people Of the state of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section L. Section two is hereby amended as to
read as follows II Is hereby determined that the
standard size and capacity Of all boxes used for pick
ing hops in this state shall be exceeding three feet
long, deep anl one Foot and a half Wide y
Sec. e. All acts and parts of acts inconsistent with
this act, are hereby repealed
Sec. 8. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage.
Approved April s, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Published April IL, 1851
CHAPTER 99--GENERAL.

AN ACT to provide for the compensation of deputy
clerks Of the circuit courts in the respective counties
Ia this state.
The people Of the state of Wisconsin, represented la
senate and assembly, do enact as follows:
Section l. In addition to the fees heretofore allow
ed TO the clerk Of the circuit court there shall be al
lowed to each deputy clerk regularly appointed as
such the sum of three dollars per day for each day
actually employed as such deputy during the session
of any regular or special of the circuit court IN
each Of the organized counties Of this state wherein
such deputy shall be employed. The provisions of this
act shall not apply to those counties In this state in
which the fees and compensation Of said clerks shall
coed the sum Of fifteen hundred dollars per year, as
now provided by law.
Sec q This act shall take effect and be In force from
and after its passage.
Approved April 5, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Published April is, 1851
CHAPTER 1e5-GEsERAL.

AN ACT to disqualify liquor-sellers from hold
ing the office Of justice of the pesce, and for.
bidding the holding of courts of justice il
houses where liquor is sold.
The people of the State of Wisconsin, repre-.
sented in senate and assembly, do enact IL
follows.
Section 1. No person whose business 1t is eth
or In whole or in part, personally or by agent
to sell strong spirituous, ardent or intoxicating
liquors, to be drank on the premises, shall be
eligible to Or qualified TO hold the Office of jus
tice of the peace and all such persons are hereby
prohibited from acting as such officers.
Sec. 2. No court of justice shall be held in any
house in which, or in places appertaining there
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Published April IL, 1851
CHAPTER l13-GENERAL.
An Acr in relation 70 tax deeds.

AN ACT in relation to tax deeds
The people of the state Of Wisconsin, represented in
senate and assembly, do enact IS follows:
Section 1. Whenever any lot tract Of land which
has been or shall hereafter be sold for taxes, shall
have been in the actual occupancy possession oil
any person for the period Of thirty days or more, at
any time within thssix months Immediately pree eding
the expiration of the time of redemption, the six
months Immediately preceding the time when the deed
shall be applied for, such deed shall not be issued un
less written notice shall have been served upon the
owner upon such occupant by the holder of the tax
certificate least three months prior thereto stating
that is the holder of such certificate and setting
forth copy thereof and stating the time when such
deed will be applied for; and at any time previously
thereto TO he issuing of such Decd such lot or tract
Of land or any part interest therein, may be re-
deemed from taxes upon the same terms as in other
cases and paying in addition dollar for making
the notice and affidavit herein required, and serving
the notice. An affidavit showing such service and
specifying particularly the time and manner thereof
shall also be filed with the clerk of the board OF super
visors before such deed shall be issued.
Sec. 2 The notice herein provided for shall DC
served in the manner as a summons In actions m
the circuit court.
Sec. g. This act shall take effect and be in force
from and after its passage and publication.
Approved April 10, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04

beat your wife That is simply be-
cause You don't reflect. Surely, you
who have just done an act of kindness
to strange woman, cannot with any
deceDcy continue to beat your own
wife. After much hesitation, he pledg-
ed his word. backing it with tremen-
dous oath. Since then he has never
been intoxicated, neither has he once
strIIcx his wife
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
This is the Season

when changes of wes theI
climate and food are most likely to produce sick
ness
great French Physician says: ''More than hall
of the disease in the world comes from neglect 70
fortify the system against changes of climate,
weather and food. Inc great secret Of health is to
keep the condition of the Stomach and Blood regu-
lar and uniform. that changes from Heat 10 Cold.
from Dry to Damp. etc. cannot upset the machinery
of the body, and breed disease
Now, it is fact, positive and well-known that
there is such buIwsrk aud assistant Tor the
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Published April Is, 1851
CHAPTER 103- GERERAL.

AN ACT TO repeal chapter $40 Of the general
laws Of 1850, entitled AN act to amend chap
ter 184 of the revised statutes, entitled of 'in-
quests of the dead.
The people of the state of Wisconsin, repre-
sented in senate and assembly, do enact as
follows:
Section 1. Chapter $40 of the general laws Of
1860, entitled Fan act to amend chapter 1874 OF
the revised statutes, entitled of inquest of the
Dead" is hereby repealed.
Sec. A. This act shall take effect and be in
fu force from and after it's passage.
Approved April 9, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Published April l, 1871
CHAPTER 47-GFNKRAI

AN ACT to amend chapter 81 of the general
laws of 1866. entitled Sin relation to strays. y
The people of the State of Wisconsin, repre-
sented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as
follows
SECTION 1. Section one of chapter sixty -one
of the general laws Of 1866 Is hereby amended,
by adding to said section the following: "And if
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Prsserre rour Gardsns.-I

PFeseIVe Your Garuens. or FIFTY
cents will send to any address my receipt
for preserving cabbage plants and turnips
from tho flea, potatoes from the potato bug,
and melon, cucumber, squash and pumpkin
vines from the rayages of the striped bug.
The compound Is cheap, materials easily OBJ
tanned, and will stimulate the growth of the
plants, and add 10 to 25 per cent. to their pro-
duction ( have tried it without fail for 20
years. Address, r. IOMPKINS,I
Box go, McGregor, Iowa.
mar26-e 66dW&cWlt
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
HoIIowav's PIIIs-I,rPURTTy

HOIlOWay's PIIIs-IBIPURTTY OF THE
BLoOD.-Health consists IN the. purity of the
h1Ids and solids which compose the human
body; if the blood becomes vitisted it intects
the whole system by it's course through every
fibre and tissue. HOllOway's Pills not only
expel all humors which faint or impoverish
this vital element, but purify and invigorate
stimulus to the circulation they strengthen
each part, and give tone TO the whole frame.
Sold by all druggists.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
this ghangeabIe weather

This ChaBgeabie Weather Is very try
ing to health, particularly for such as are
troubled with any pulmonary weakness
Even little hOarseness may so irTlt ate the
lungs IS to produce the most direful conse-
quenees- Goes Cough BIlsam cures hoarse-
ness every tiSne. apl5d&cwlt
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04

to- strong, spir iuous, ardent or Intoxicating
liquors are sold. bartered OF given away.
Sec g. All acts and parts of acts conflicting with
the provisions Of this act, are hereby repealed.
Sec 4. This act shall take effect and be in
force from and after its passage
Approved April 8, 1857.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04

New MusIe.-At ii. n. Hempsted's
Piano Warerooms and Music Publishing Houses
410 Main Street, Milwaukee, can be had all the
latest productions of Vocal and Instrumental
Music. Letters from the country promptly
answered, and orders filled on receipt of tb~
money,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04

For Business EdhsatiOn and to become
q good telegraph operator, 90 to the National
Spencerian Business College, Young's Block,
corner OF Main aud Wisconsin Streets, MilwaU-
kee, Wisconsin. ROBRET q. SPENCER.
Principal.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04

This splendid Tonic is now used By all classes OF
people for every symptom of stomach out OF
order. And particularly do these Bitters serve
the purpose of those who Give out of doors, and
are exposed to Changes of Weather. Raw Spring
Winds and Weakening Summer Heats.
The secret oft is this: Plantation Bitters are
certain TO correct the juices of the Stomach set
all its machinery at work, and enable it TO resist
and throw OF the approaching danger. The ten
dency of the operations of Nature ia always towards
cure; all she needs is little assistance at the
proper time. How much more reasonable and sen-
sibls it is to help her along with gentle, yet pow
eIful Tonic, than to deiuge aud weaken and defeat
her curative processes with poisonous drugs aud
fiery mixtures. which only srupefy and plant the
seeds of disease and death,
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
ne northwestern Mutual life Insurance
eompany-iI Milwaukee.

ne Northwestern Mutual life Insurance
company Milwaukee.
1880 Members and $4,000, 600 Assets.
5. s. DAGGETT, -.
Secretary.
(ofice 4i6 Mainstrset, Milwaukee
THE THREE KINDS OF LIFE COS. co,s.nxprn
STOCK, MIXED AND MUTUAL.
In a Stock COMPANY the business il eartisa
on for The profit to be made from it. by sfocl-
holders who are the sole managers.
In a MIXED COMPANY Stockholders furnish
capital, the interest on the whole of which
must be regularly paid at any rate, and then
dtUlde the profits between themselves and the
POlicy-h0lders. In such CO's., Stockholders
alone are eligible as Trustees or Directors
anc generally elect them therefore IN these
Companies also the Stockholders practically
have the management.
In both these kinds of Companies, owing to
the natursi desire for large returns upon
their capital, the Stockholders have an inter-
est oft times conflicting with that OF the
POhcy -holdersi and the St0ckhG }dsrs having
the control, Will be likely to use it for their
own benefit. Besides, this stock is trans
fera0le Ia the market and, though at the
OUTSET in the hands of responsible parties. Is
liable to get into the possession Of hose sshO
l1ould 9tse the p090er Il gices for their osols
selfish purposes.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
Secretary of stats

NONtttdIl u '5IdNE9
shall be received in evidence in all the courts Of
this state prlntd fdcle of the facts therein
tanned, and that the person OF peIsons company
or corporation therein named become the owner
in fee simple of the real estate theT Elm described
on the day of and year designated in such GER
tifcate, on which the state transferred said land
to such person, company or corporation.
sec. 2. This act shall take effect aud be In full
force from and after it's passage.
Approved March 81, 1867.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1867-05-04
sLT-186O-x.

They purify, strengthen and invigorate.
They create hsathy appetite.
They antidote TO change of water & diet.
They overcome effects Of dissipation 4 late hours.
They strengthen the system and eDliven the mind
They prevent missmstic and intermittent feyers.
They purify the breath ana aedity Of the stomach.
They cure Dyspepsia and Constipation.
They cure Diarrboe3 Cholera and Cholera Nor bus.
They cure Liver complaint ana Nervous headache
They the best bitters in the world. They
make the weak strong. and are exhausted natnre' 8
great restorer.-They are made OF pure ST. Croix
Rum. the celebrated Calisaya Bark roots and herbs
and are taken with the pleasure OF beverage. tn
out regard to age OF time of day. Particularly
recommended to delicate persons requiringa gentle
stimuant. Sold By all Grocers. Druggists, Hotels
and Saloons. Only genuine when cork is covered
by our private q. s. Stamp. Beware Of oounterleits
and ref1lled bottles.
P. u. DRAKF s. CO., New York.
mas80-6m
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SECRETARY OF STATES OFFICE,
sfWis ID

''I hereby certify, from the books, files
and records of this Office, it appears that on tie
- day Of -, A. ID the following de-
scribed real estate, situate in the said state Of
Wisconsin, viz: -, was duly transferred by
the United States to the state OF Wisconsin, and
that on the - day of -, A. ID. - the
above described real estate was duly transferred
by the state CT w isc0n sin to -.
sin witness whereof, have hereunto set my
hand and affixed the great seal of the state this
- day Of, A. ID. -.
f(Signel"