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Cedar Falls gazette. [volume] (Cedar Falls, Iowa) 1860-1895, 1869-01-29


Died, in Brooklyn, Iowa, of con
sumption. Jan. 18th, 1869, Mary Ann
Mellish, wife of l.. B. Mellish born
ut Springville, Penn Aged so years.
Mrs. Mellish, while n resident OF
Cedar Falls, by her genial tempera.
ment and en1inently social Qualities,
made many friends who will sincere.
~ mourn that she has gone from
them. Although enfeehled by dis
ease, she brought to the discharge oil
the various duties of life that earnest.
ness of purpose and willingness OF
spirit that ever characterizes the true
woman, and of her il could ever EN-
phatical!y be said "she hath done
what she eould.'' The readiness
with which she assumed all the du
ties Of christian life tully proved that
her heart was in unison with the
cause of Christ. Her chief regret i'm
leaving here was that in 40 doing she
should lose the companionslip OF
christian friends from whom she had
received so much christian sympa.
thy and whose help in the way OF
life she so much valued. Her mem.
ory will long he fragrant in the
Church of which she was a mem
Der. Con-.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
The lie gislature.

The Legislature of Wisconsin will
meet on tho 18th of January, the second
Wednesday of the month falling upon
that day. Some measures of general
interest will probably come up for action
such as an amendment to the state
constitution providing for the permanent
investment of the trust funds in state
certificates of indebtedness, a bill to es-
tablish an institution for the education Of
the idiotic and feeble minded, &c; hut it
is probable the session will be short
one. Tho most important and exciting
business which will come up will be the
election of U. S. Senator. 1t will be in
teresting to many of our readers to know
tie modus operandi by which the senator
is elected.
By act of Congress passed in 1866.
the tw o Houses will vote for Senators on
the second Tuesday after the Legislature
convenes, which will fall on the 26th of
January. The next day tie two Houses
meet in joint convention. If upon COM
pairing journals it is found that the Two
Houses are agreed, upon one person, he
shall be declared duly elected. But if
they shall be found to have chosen diff
ferent persons the joint convention pro-
ceeds 70 vote viva voce, and, in case no
choice is made the first day, tho two hous-
es shall convene at twelve NJ. each sue
ceeding day and take at least one ballot
until choice is made.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
The Old Year and the New.

1t is finished. Close the book and lay
it aside. The year has gone and we
need it no longer. Memory will receive
its spirit-consign the body to the dust
and ashes of the past. We have written
The last page with sigh, and closed the
volume with regret. Its contents have
peopled memory with happy reccollec-
tious and made the heart buoyant with
bright hopes and joyous anticipations.-
Old Year, farewell. Thou hast dealt
kindly with us and we gratefully cherish
thy remembrance.
We unclasp the volume of the New
Year and write upon its title page a hap
py greeting to all our friends, readers and
patrons. Could we continue the record
Of their daily life through the coming
year we would write happiness in every
line, prosperity on every page and con-
tentment at the close OF every Chapter
No word of sorrow, no line of suffering,
no page of disappointed hopes should
be traced IN the volume of 80; and when
the last page was written when relent
less Time closed the book and laid it be-
side those of other years, it would ever
remain a bundle of joyous memories
pleasing TO recall
But reader, this cannot be. You must
write your own record. Make it bright
with good deeds and kind words. Leave
there no trace of vice and immortality;
discard every bad habit; let not the or
rors of the past be continued; that when
all is written the trail os the serpent shall
not be seen Upon its pages. So live that
when the new year has grown old we can
truly say we have lived it better than
the last.
Again we wish you all happy ana
prosperous New Year.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
improvements in Preseott--1ses.

With the close of the year it is fit that
we glan,a over the past twelve months
and note briefly what the people of Pres
colt have done to Improve their city and
enhance the value of their property =
Within the past year its growth has been
considerable, and in most cases of a
very substantial aad permanent charac
ter. The costiiest buildings have been
erected for business purposes. They
are fine structures, built Of brick and
stone, and finished in q tasteful and du-
rable manner. But few dwellings have
been built entire, though many by a
thorough repairing have put on an ap-
pearancv rs good as new. Oar Catholic
lends have erected fine commodious
church, which, from its commanding
situation, on the brow Of the bluff, adds
not little 10 the ecclesiastical features of
or city when seen by travellers passing
up and down the river. Other build
irgs which have been put up during the
past season we will not stop 10 men
lion.
The following figures show what We
have done. They have been carefully
collected, the estimates judiciously made,
and We believe them very nearly correct.
We have excluded all improvements cost
ing less tkan 500. and possibly have
omitted. 10y mistake, some of q greater
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
SEWING MACHINES.

Matt. L. Dill and Brill IL Welch, Of
this place, and Mrs. A. Morse, of River
! Falls, will furnish all who want them
with sewing machines ut reasonable PR
ccs. For the different manufactures see
advertisements.
HARDWARE.
Jos. Firner, of this place, and 5. d.
Dodge &c Co., Of River Falls, are deal
ers in all kinds of shelf ard heavy hard
ware. Their stocks are complete and
they are good, reliable men.
MISCELLANEOUS.
River FaHs.-H. d. Leyings, is a
carriage and sign painter. G. ".
Roberts keeps complete assortment of
pine lumber. Chas. Krauth runs the
brewery, and furnishes "goot lager" to
the lovers of that "vile stuff We never
take any except for medicinal purposes.
Oakley d Smith, proprietors of the meat
market, keep the choicest and all season.
able meats constantly on hand. Geer d
Keirnon keep the livery stable, and can
furnish spanking teams and gay rigs for
all who will want s!eigh-ride when we
get some more snow. Sherman Hall is
a wool carder, and keeps constantly on
hand good assortment of Minneapolis
cloths. The Restaurant is kept by Mer-
rett Smith, where warm meal may be
had at any time.
PrescOh-Miler d. Westfal are bank
ers, and are too we'll known to need a
lengthy notice. Chris. Maurer is pro.
fessor of the art tonsorial, and has his
shop on the levee.
And now TO wind up with, we will
say that Flint d. Weber publish the
Journal nj $500 per anuum, and do all
kinds of job work neatly and with dis
patch. Come and see us.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
4 Proposed New State.

1t is again proposed by several men
who are in earnest to erect Few State
from that part of Michigan which lies be-
tween Green Bay and LaFe Superior, and
to add to it several Of the Northern
Counties Of Wisconsin,. An effort will
bc'hlade at this session of Congress to
organize territorial government for that
purpose. The name proposed for the
new State Is {" Superior" Nearly all Of
the proposed new State would be north of
liue drawn East aud West through St.
Paul, and it would be larger than what
there would be left either in Wisconsin or
Michigan. 1t would embrace about IS,
600 square miles and rs, 900 inhabitants.
Under the Constitution of the United
States, the assent of both Wisconsin and
Michigan will be required to make the
proposed change.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
Local and Otherwise.

The board of supervisors are still in
session. They are transacting a large
amount of business.
The weather for the past week has
been unprecedentedly fine. None such
has been experienced within the memo
ry of the oldest nbaLitant-never even
by Mr.. STILES, who has seen 1O3 winters.
While the people at the east have been
snow bound and enjoying close winter
weather, we have been Iuxuriating in
sun shiny days, more fit for November
lst than the first of January.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
Fire az H0rfEand.

Tho saw mill and sleigh factory of
THos. CARNEY, on Isabelle creek, in the
town of Hartland, was destroyed by fire
on the morning of the 25th inst. A
stable containing two horses. two cows
and calf, was also burned. The fire
was first discovered by Mr.. w. Cook,
and the mill was burning at each end.
How the fire originated it is not known.
The property was not insured, and its
total loss will be severely felt by the
owner.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
Sad accident

DAVID SWIM son of HENRY SWIM, OF
Ellsworth, was accidentally killed on the
Goth inst. while engaged with his father
in falling tree. 1t seems he lad had
cut down tree which in falling lodged
against another. While his father was
helping to bring it to the ground, it struck
second one, and swinging around the
body of the tree struck the boy upon the
head, killing him instantly. He was a
bright promising lad about ten years Of
age and his sad death cast cloud of grief
over the afflicted family that years will
not dispell.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
Communications.

For the lack of space several conlmu-
nications are crowded out this week.
We must request correspondents who
send us matter for publication, to be as
concise as possible without affecting the
perspicu;ty of the article. While we
dislike to prune and cut down anybody's
communication we are sometimes obliged
to do it, in justice to ourselves and read
ers.
-"R." can have his, or her, COM
munication by calling for it. 1t is against
our rules to insert articles unaccompan-
led by the authors name.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
Cattle Poisoned.

Mr.. A. J. GORDON of Isabelle lost three
valuable cattle e week or two since by
some unknown disease. Two of them
died suddenly within few minutes of
each other. 1t is supposed they were
poisoned by the smut upon the corn fod-
der given them. This will caution far
mers to be careful to give their cattle food
that is perfectly good and wholesome.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
Masonic Festival.

| Inc Masonic installation on Monday
evening last with its accompanying festi-
val and dance was an occasion replete
with interest and enjoyment. At an
early hour the Lodge room was filled
with the invited guests, the brethren, their
wives sisters and sweeihearts to witness
the ceremony. The installation services
were conducted by Bro. G.. +. NICHOLS
P. M. in a manner appropriate for the oe
casion. The following named officers
were duly installed: Bros. Il. A. JAY
w. NJ; DATUs JACKSON S. W.; G. o.
BoUGHToN j. w; N. S. DUNBAR Treas. /:
R. l.. DUNBAR Sec'y.; w. F. McGRAY
S. D.; Jos. FIRSER J. D.; N. P. STONE
and E. A. WRIGHT, Stewards; w. G.
Hurt Tyler.
One of the most interesting features Of
the installation was the presence of our
aged Bros, DAVID STILES and T. p.
FURBER. Bro. STILES will, in May next
have reached the great age of los years.
He has been ~ years a member of the
fraternity. and is, without question, the
oldest Mason in the world. His memo
nv is remarkably retentive, and he re-
calls many incidents in his masonic life
which are peculiarly interesting tie the
initiated. He sat in the lodge with Pres
ident MONROE, in Portland, Me-, and
while residing in Canada frequently at
tended lodge with BRANT, the celebrated
Indian chief, with whom he was very
we'll acquainted. He has been a Royal
Arch Mason nearly 20 years. and was a
charter member of a Chapter many years
ago, and though the Oldest of them all
by nearly score of years, he alone sur
wives. A collection was taken up among
the bretheren and presented to their
aged brother. He acknowledged the
gift by saying, that he was greatly
obliged to them for this favor; that he
had been n member of the fraternity for
more than three score years and ten, and
had ever found his brethren true to the
principles of masonry, and always will
ing to extend the hand of charity ana
brotherly love.
Bro. FURBER has been a member Of
the order more than half century and
bids fair to remain with us many wears
to come.
At the conclusion of the installation
greater portion of the assemblage repair
ed to the ball to "chase the flying hours
with flying feet" Prof. Ross band
spielod their best music and made their
changes lively enough to satisfy the mer-
riest of the merry throng. This went on
till the announcement of supper. This
led to a brief adjournment to the St.
! Charles where mine host Reichart had
loaded his tables with the best the market
afforded, got up in excellent style for
their entertainment. We judge that his
guests did justice to- his good things for
the table when they left it looked much
as though it had received a lengthy call
from half starved rebel foraging party.
After supper, dancing commenced in ear
nest, and the gay and festiv jewellers,
kept the Professor saving for dear life
till five O'Clock in the morning before
they were satisfied.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
TOiitine.

Those of our citizens having business
in Hastings and desiring refreshments
for the inner man, can be served in tip
top style at ARDY Vessels Tontine Bill
lard Room and Restaurant, on Ramsey
street, near the evee. Parties Of ladies
and gentlemen wishing for quiet place
to partake of oysters, ct cetera, can there
get them, served in the best of order.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
A CARD.

MEssRs. EDITORS Please return, through the
JOURNAL, our sincere thanks to the members of
the Presbyterian Church and congregation for their
kind visit, on the 3Oth inst, enriching us with
many valuable presents too numerous to mention
Everything, from the richest delicacy to the real
necessaries of life, by way of eatabes, accompan-
led by purse of greenbacks, which will for while
Danish hard times Such tokens of esteem are
very satisfying TO us. May the richest blessings of
a kind Providence descend on the generous do
nors. JAMES COCHRAN
c. A. COCHRAN.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
PERSONAL.

II q SOseeess
VIM. J. MCDONALD of Sexton Bros q
Co. milwaukee, gave us call on Christ
mas day. Med. is first class man aud
represents firm muchly noted in the
dry goods circles. We like the acquain-
lance of such men. Call again.
= We have seen the stalwart form
Capt. HERRIcK of Osceola fitting about
town for several days. We hoped it
would darken our doorway but our hopes
have been vain. The Capt. expects to
take to the river again in the spring.
w. H. SMITH, of the Hudson Dem
ocrat, gave, us call yesterday, looking
as "gay and happy" as Of yore.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
fl Fight.


A little " onpleasantness " occurred in
the bar-room of the st. Charles hotel last
Monday which furnishes local item of
considerable interest. ZACH LEWIS of
Hastings and DIR. VANNATTA of River
Falls got into a quarrel about some real
or fancied insult given by the Doctor to
the former-at the supper table WHICH led
to blows. and finally, from the efforts of
the bystanders TO separate them, culmin-
ated in general row. No one was Sc
riously hurt except the Doctor. He was
terribly beaten in the face and it is feared
that some of his injuries may be perma-
nent.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01

This is our exhibit for the past year,
and We think it good one. 1t is re-
cord that proves the thrift and prosperi-
ty of our citizens in general, and shows
much enterprise, spirit and business ca
pac;ty in individual instances. Let the
work 90 on, that when another year
rolls around we can look back upon its
abors with increased satisfaction and
pride. That from its situation and ma
tural advantages Prescott may some day
become a flourishing city aid place Of
considerable business importance, no one
will deny. That it is only to be accom-
plished through the activity, public spirit
and united efforts of its citizens, must be
admitted. Jealousy and ungenerous ri
valry never aided very materially in the
growth of any place; and the cities that
mere words have built exist for The most
part on paper. When man common
ces to erect building he should be en-
couraged by his neighbors in every posi-
be way. Don't dishearten him by dis
maiIy crOaking sit won't pay. "it won't
pay" 1t is this cold shoulder encour
sgement that retards the growth of many
a city, and ruins many individual inter
esls.
We are greatly benefited by the near
approach of Ito railroad on tie other
side Of the river. A ride of three miles
to Hastings is much more agreeable in
m;d-winter than a journey Of twenty to
Pennington. This is al very good, but
VIC aTo far from being satisfied. We
want The iron horse 10 steam into our
door wards. aud we are not sure but
some wou,l feei disappointed if it didn't
run through thei kitchen. Our railroad
prospects are indeed lettering. Ii the
Nest Wisconsin railroad comes this way
we are all right. If il goes to Hudsu;c,;
the Hastings and Dakota road will very
likely connect with it at that point. In
either case orr chances for a railroad are
good enough.
Real estate in town aud county is
steadily aPpreciating in value, and the
prices are at present neither ruinously
high nor unraasonably low. The time
of speculation and bubble imitation is
past with us, and our citizens stand on
firm ground, on sound, working basis
Should the low price of wheat prevail
and the dulness in trade continue through
the spring season, it will doubtless pre-
vent as extensive Improvement being
made during the coming year. II, on
the other hand. when navigation opens,
trade revives and our business men can
see their way clear, the many improve
{ nients now contemplated viii be carried
TO completion, and the year 80 will show
larger amount expended for building
purposes than we have recorded for 1868.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01

The lady that left her hood in the hall
on the evening of the Masonic dance,
can have it by calling at this Office. AS
it is an article we can't make use of we
| don't care TO keep it.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01

g Twelve years ago, White Pine
Compound was first introduced to the
public. 1t has daily grown in favor since
then, until at the present time there is
hardly family who has not tested it for
Colds, Pulmonary Complaints and Kid
ney Affections. Large number of ply
sicians use it in their daily practice. For
sale by G. McCray & Son Prescott, Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01

Holman GooDs.-Brill d WEIGH have
just received fine assortment Of goods
for the Holidays, which will be sold low.
Call aud see them.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
CRY AND COUNTY.
hastings s Dakota Hati.cay 7yms-Tasls.

On and after Monday Dec. 21st 1863, trains on
the hastings q Dakota Railway Will run as follows
CoTNc WEST
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
Notice

DERSONS indebted to DANIEL j.
Il DILL. by book account, must settle up
their accounts before the close of the year, as
| want my bo' ks closed up for the year
Money / want and money l must have.
Creditors will give this their attention.
SO DANIEL j, DILL.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01

Morning train connects at Pennington with
Eastern Express and with Owatonna Local for St:
Pal Minneapolis and all points st. Paul and
Pacific galway, and at Mendoza for all points on
the Minnesotc Valley Railway.
Prescott Hudson River Fa, : and Saltwater and
with Minnesota stage compeny's !1ne to Red wing
and all points on the river TO " iona. 80 -
Evening train connects at Pennington WIN N.
St r 81 NJ. Express for St. Paul and Minneapolis
and with OwatOnna Local for all points the z.
ST. +. " NJ. Ry, TO OwatOnna
Passengers by this line leave Hastings at SIS A.
NJ have four hours in ST Paul Minneapolis re-
turning arrive at Hastings, 730 p. NJ. same day
E. A. WILLIAMS, Act. Supt
Z. III. L. LANCE. 21-36
Gen. Freight and Passenger Agt.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
PHYSICIANS.
I" / would not live Away,
i care not TO stay
Where storm after storm
Rises dark DER the Way.

Rises OArk % CT the way.
We III bet two-ffty the fellow that
sung in that melancholy strain, was sick
felt bad. Should any Of our readers
feel that way, they had better apply at
once to Drs. Cotton, of Prescott; Ballard
or Davis, of River Falls; or Higbee, of
Red Wing, and get cured.
MANUFACTURES.
Meacham & Co., of Prescott. J. A.
Short, of River Falls, and I. B. Jones,
of Diamond Bluff, manufacture doors,
sash, blinds, ETC., etc., TO order.
AGENTS.
Persons wishing the services of agents
in selling a farm, forwarding grain and
produce, or whatsoever it may be. may
be served by applying to Messrs. Morse,
Powell. Tubbs, or Thos. Cleary g. Co.,
at River Falls; or C. L. Barnes & Co..
at.this place. Fer particulars see adyer-
tisements.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
Found.

Prescott, Jan. /, 1868.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
Clothing! Clothing

Black Beaver Overcats, Under-coats, p
bargains. Twenty-Five Dollars at y
get elsewhere for $50. Newell is no shodt
Beautiful black Beaver Overcoats for $23.
for s.. 50-all the above at bottom figures.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01
Special Notice!


/ Pscottw her found
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1869-01-01

Empress Cloths. Wool Plaids, Black and Colored Alp
Black and Colored Velvet Ribbons. Cloaklng all WIG
also all kinds of Domestic Goods, Wooden Blankets
Cloaks and Leghorns,
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1869-05-21
Changing Clothing.

MANY persons lose life every year by an
injudicious change of clothing, and the
principles involved need repetition almost
every year If clothing is To be dimin
ished, it should be done in the morning
when first dressing. Additional clothing
may be put on at any time.
In Northern States the under garments
should not be changed for those less heavy
sooner than the middle of May for even
in June a fire Is very comfortable some.
times in New Y York parlor
Wooden flannel ought to be worn next
the person, by all, during the whole year,
but thinner material may be worn after
the first of June.
A blazing fire should be kept in every
family room until ten in the morning, and
rekindled again an hour before sun-down,
up 10 the first week in June and from the
first day of October.
Particular and tidy housekeepers, by
arranging their fire. places for the summer
too early, ottentimes put the whole family
to serious discomfort, and endanger health
by exposing them to sit in chilliness for
several hours every morning, waiting for
the weather to moderate, rather than have
the fireplace or crate all blaCkened up I;
that is, rather than be put TO the trouble
of another fixing up for the sumuser, they
expose the children TO Group and the old
folks to Inflammation of the lungs. The
old and the young delight in warmth il is
to them the greatest luxury. Half the
diseases of humanity would be swept from
existence if the human body were kept
comfortably warm all the time. The dis.
comfort of cold feet, or of chilly room,
many have experienced to their sorrow
they make the mind peevish and fretful
while they expose the body to colds and
infiammations which often destroy it in
less than q week.-HdlpS Journal Of
Health.