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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

During four days of last week, the almost
never-ending litigation between Messrs. King
& Sleeper, was the subject of attraction here.
j. L. Dale, A. P. Weld and Senator Ives
figured for plaintiff and P. D. Pierce was the
leading attorney for the defense. II was re-
commenced at the Court House at Ellsworth,
on Tuesday last. and will doubtless be a
source OF entertainment and profit to the good
people there during the remainder of this
week. Messrs NJ. b. Williams. e. q. Jencks
and William Barker are referees.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
Pierce County court--In Probate.

Pierce County Court--In Probate.
Ia the matter of the last will and testament
of James Blonmer. deceased.
HN READING AN ID FILING an instru-
" ment in writing. puIporting TO be the
lasi will and testament of James Bloomer,
late of Oak Grove, in said county, DECEASED.
and also the accompanying petition of Mary
Boomer of Oak Grove in said county. rep
resenting among other things that the said
James Bloomer lately died at his residence
in the town of Oak Grove in said county
that the said instrument is the last will and
and testament of said deceased and that
she, the said petitioner, is the identical Mary
Bloomer named and appointed IN and by
the said last will and testament. executor
thereof: and praying that day be appointed
for hearing the proofs of said last will and
testament
1t is ordered that the proofs Of said instru-
ment I've heard before the Judge of this Court.
on Monday, the ninth day of January. 1871.
at 10 o'clock A. NJ at his Office in the city Of
Prescott. Aud it is further ordered that
public notice thereof be given to all persons
interested by publishing copy of this order
for three weeks successfully. prior To s"id
day of hearing. in the Prescott journal, n
weekly newspaper printed at Prescott in
said county, WILLIAM HOWES.
IS 3w County Judge.
Dated December Z, 1870.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
Pierce County court-In Probate.


In the matter of the last will aud testament
of Aaron Foster deceased.
ON reading and fill an instrument in
~ writing purporting TO be the last will
and testament OF Aaron Foster. late of Maid
en- Rock in said county deceased and also
The accompanying petition of j acob Butcher
of Maiden Rock, IN said county. represent
ing among other things that the said Aaron
Foster lately died ut his residence i'm the
town of Maiden Rock. in said county: that
the said instrument is the last will and tssta-
ment of said deceased and that he tho
said petitioner is the identical Jacob Butcher
named and appointed in and by the said last
will and testament, executor thereof; and
praying thita day be appointed for hearing
the proofs OF said last willard testament.
Ii is ., dered that the proofs of said ;nstru-
ment be heard before the Judge of this cours
on Thursday the 26th day of January. A. ID.
1871 at o'clock P. NJ at the court house ia
the town of Ellsworth in said county.
And il is further ordered thai public notice
thereof be given To all pe' SONS interested by
publishing a copy of this order inr thre
weeks successfully prior to said day Of henr
ing in the Prescott JOURNAL, a weekly news-
paper printed at Prescott ia said county.
SO 4w WV. HowRs.
Dated Dec. -, 1870. County Judge.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

The Christmas Trees, on Monday evenin G.
were by far the best institution" of the
kind that were ever on exhibition in this Wiz
lage. Many of the presents, of course. were
of family character" but many others
were purely charitable. To enumerate the
latter might SAVIOR of Boosting, and We will
only add that full many heart besides those
of the children, was made, not thankful or
grateful alone, but to feel with deep gratitude
that there was a keen eye to necessity in our
m idst, and determination and generosity to
meet it. Love worketh no i'll TO its neigh
hor -
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28


Brevities.--The Board proceed
ings crowd out large amount of interest
ing reading matter.
Peter Simon is to have dance in
Fox's Fl all next Monday evening.
The Presbyterian Bell Society viii
meet on Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1871, al
the residence of Mr.. Cross. All are 10
vited to attend.
&C. L. Barnes, Esq. and wife. start,
ed or Tuesday of this week for visit t.
New Orlsans-"down among the cane.
brakes" DC.
The Christmas parties at River Falls,
Ellsworth and CenterviIle. are reported
to have been very successful affairs. Al
II. p. Ames' dance in Ellsworth. ~
couples were in attendance.
There will be meeting of citizens
in the Council Room, next Thursday eys-
ming. Cor the purpose of considering the
revised city charter which has been pre-
pared by Mayor and council.
From the St. Paul Press of Sunday,
we learn THAI Mr.. w. N. Cumby, brother
of Mrs o. @. Hutchinson of this city,
was presented by bis employer with a
splendid gold watch and chain, as a
Christmas gift.
We acknowledge the receipt of a
package Of Pacific coast newspapers from
our old friend NJ. w. Packard. formerly
Of River Falls. but now living in Seattle,
Washington Territory. By an advertise
ment in one of the papers we observe
that Myron has gone into the dry goods
and grocery business at his present loca.
ton. His many friends in this county
will join us in wishing him unbounded
prosperity in his new home.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
READY PA Y.

r.s.-we keep constantly on hand large stock
or nearly every kind OF Lumber. Also SHIN
GILES and LATH. s4-tf.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
Notice.

A PPLiCATION having been made to us
~ the Board of County Supervisors OF the
County OF Pierce. by seventy resident Free
holders, thirty of whom reside in the town
of Trimbelle and forty in the town of Oak
Grove, to discontinue and vacate a part of
The County road lead ing from Prescott to
Dunn county line as surveyed by j, A. Str
RAFT, in 1857 commencing at the southwest
corner of northeast quarter Of northeast quar-
ter of section %. township &c. range lS, run
ming in westerly direction to the northwest
corner OF the southwest quarter of southwest
quarter of section 10. township 26, range Is;
also for highway To be laid ont. surveyed
and established in the town of Trimbelle as
follows, to-wit: Commencing at the south
west corner of the northeast quarter of north
east onarter of section %, wnship &c, range
Is, thence north Is deg west "a rods thence
north so deg west 30 rods. thence north SIS
deg west 80 rods. thence north 80 deg west
Is rods, thence north 20 deg west IA rods.
thence north IS deg west l 2 rods, thence
north IS deg west l6 rods, thence north 81
deg west so rods, thence north SIS deg west
353< rods. thence north 20 deg west IS rods,
thence south 70 deg west 1917 rods, thence
north SO deg west 291a rods, thence north 90
deg west "a rods thence south 81 deg west 81
rods. thence south 81 deg west 1917 rods,
thence south sc deg west l53I rods thence
north ISL deg west 1917 rods thence north
81 deg west % rods. thence north 10 deg west
10 rods, thence north SO deg west l712 rods
thence north 81 deg west 81 rods, thence
south so deg west % rods thence south 80
deg west III rods, thence south SO deg west
06 rods. thence south so deg west % Iods,
thence north 81 deg west 241s rods. thence
south 81 deg west l4l rods. thence south IS
degwest 1867 rods.thence south 90 deg west I6
rods, thence south sc deg west Is rods, thence
north 80 deg west 81 rods. thence north 20
deg west IL rods. thence north So deg west
~ rods, thence south n u deg west 80 rods
to the center of Trlmbelle and Diamond
Bluff road. thence along the north line of the
south half of southwest quarter of section IS
township 26. range l6, 1861 rods. southwest
2 rods aud Is links at an angle of IS deg's.
thence MOI tlwesl 2 rods and IS links at an
angle of As degrees to the north line of said
described land. thence on the same line TO
northwest corner of southwest quarter of
southwest quarter of section 10. township 20
range lS, near the residence of Theodore
Keller. in the town Of Trimbelle.
Notice is therefore hereby given that we,
the said Supervisors, will meet at the resi-
dence of H Baker. in the town of Oak Grove.
in said county of Pierre on tie Tpcntieth
day Of January Il. ID. 1871. at o'clock in
the afternoon to decide upon such applica
ton.
Dated at the Office of the Clerk of Board OF
Supervisors, at Ellsworth, this 18th day
of December, 1870.
By order of Board of Supervisors.
Wx BARKER, Chairman.
b. B. WARSEs. Clerk.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

Shooting Affray.-The usual
good order of our city was somewhat
disturbed last Saturday night-Christmas
Eve-by little unpleasantness which,
we understand, came near terminating
seriously to one of the participants. 1t
seems that during the evening a number
of 1.-THE boys" full of the spirit of adven-
ture and an enlarged appreciation of tho
gIories of the feslal occasion, undertook
series Of Christmas Eve calls Among
the places which received share Of their
attentions, was Philip Hammers jewelry
store. Making boisterous demands for
Admittance, they soon aroused Philip
from bis peaceful slumbers; but he, sus-
picious of such midnight visitors refused
their request and babe them BECOME or
he would move his artillery into position
aOd open FIRE on 'em. Fearful of moth
ing. however. they still insisted on being
admitted, until finally one Of the large
front window Panss was broken in. This
was too painful for Philip to bear patient
~, and thsreupOn the ''dogs of war" so
called, were let loose-the b,sieged jewel
er bringing his shooting iron to bear on
the crowd outside aud blazing away for
general results. This was q warmer re-
ception thsn had been ccuuted on BY the
midnight providers, and they Immediately
ceased demonstrations and retreats1 to a
safer position.
No blood was shed, but the next
morning suspicious looking hole was
discovered IN The coat Of one of the fes-
tive young men.
1t is reported that arrangements" are
bsing made for an investigation before
the high court of Chief Justice Mason.
Verify, the end is not YET.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
Pierce County Court---ln Probate.


IL the matter of the estate of Nelson G.
Glass deceased.
ON reading aud filing the petition OF MAJ
~ iette 4. Glass administrative of said estate
setting forth the amount of personal estate
that has come TO her hands ard the DISPOSE
ton thereof the amount OF the debts ODt-
standing against said deceased and des-
cript'on of all the real estate of which said
deceased died seized and the condition and
the value of the respective portions thereof
and praying hat license be to her granted To
sell the whole of said real estate and it APP
peariEg by said petition that there - not saf-
ficient personal estate in the haHds Of ssid
administrative TO Fay SAID debts and that il
is necessary in order TO pay the same to sell
the whole of said real estate including the
homestead.
1t is therefore ordered that all persons i'm
tercsted in said estate appear before the Judge
of this Court on Monday the sixth day "f
February 1871. at ten o'clock A. NJ, at his Of
show cause If any there shall be why license
should pot be granted To said administrative
To sell said real estate according to the pray
er of said petition.
And it is further ordered that copy of
this order shall be published for four succe>-
sive weeks prior to said day of hearing in tho
PREscoTr JOURNAL a weekly newspaper pub
lished at Prescott in said County.
Dated at Prescott, Dec. z, 1870.
WILLIAM HowEs
So 4w. County Judge.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

Notice.-All persons getting ice
from the lake St. Croix within the juris-
diction of the city of Prescott, are hereby
notified that they will be held TO a strict
Observance of the law in properly guard
ing all ice holes with a sufficient fence
around the same, to poufy all persons of
the danger, and 10 keep all stock from
falling In. j. NJ. BAILEY. Mayor.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
Notice of Sale.

TNHE undersigned Committee. appointed
Il by the Board of County Supervisors. OF
the county of Pierce. state OF Wisconsin. will
sell the old Jail building in the city of Pres
colt. belonging to said county, at public auc-
ton TO the highest bidder. The sale will take
place on the premises. Wednesday, January
18th, 1871. at l o'clock p. NJ. The commute
reserve the right to adjourn the sale from
time to time as they think proper.
p. CONVERSE,
j. FIRNER.
G.. w. MoMURPHEY.
Committee.
Dated. Dec 18th 1870
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

The Schools.-The city schools
closed last Friday for brief vacation
during the holidays. Mr. Reed ha.
conducted the school very successfully
during the past term, but owing to bis
duties as Superintendent of schools of
st. Croix county, he is obliged to give
up further teaching here. Rev. Morri-
son, formerly Of this city, but now resi-
ding at OmrO, Wis, has. We understand.
been engaged to succeed Mr.. Reed.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

glorious old holiday has come, and gone
again. But the memories of our last
Christmas, we venture to say, will lsug he
fondly cherished by MANY of the youth
of Prescott-and not only By the young,
but by grown up children also.
The extensive preparations made by
the different church societies of the city
to insure an equitable distribution Of gifts
and happy time generally to all the
members of the Sabbath schools, were
most successfully carried out. The
Christmas Tree of the
CONGREGATIONAL AND BAPTIST
societies, at the Brick church was little
the most gorgeous affair of the kind we
ever saw. Two fine Trees were erected
on either side of the pulpit, which were
bright and gay with their load of preci-
GUS fruit. Forming an arch between the
trees, in large illuminated letters were
the words MERRY Christmas" Ofcourse,
a representation of Santa Claus was a
feature Of the occasion, which character
was received with vociferous applause by
The little ones. Over 500 presents were
distributed.
Nearly as fine display was that of the
Christmas Trees at the
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.
Here also was a wonderful display OF
gifts which were distributed to those
present BY n veritabls Santa Claus.
The following communication gives a
a full report of
THE CHRISTMAS SHIP.
EDITORS JOURNAL You have heard
of the many promises of good things
When our Strip comes in" Well, on
Christmas Eve the ship came in, and
strange to say, it landed on the pulpit
platform of the NJ. E. Church. 1t came
in under full sail with streaming colors,
laden, and literally covered, with pres
ents from Santa Claus.
a large company went to the landing
to see ibS ship, and its cargo. Upon
dlscharging its cargo it was found to con
tain 485 presents duly marked and con-
signed, besides numerous presents for
those who had not been remembered. -
the following order was observed in the
unlading of the ship:
l. Singing by the choir and school.
2. Prayer by the pastor. j. d. Searles.
3. Singing by the choir and school.
A. Defamation -" Annie's and Willie's
prayer"--by Elmer Covill
5. Declamaii ion While shepherds watch
ed their flock by night''-by Nelson Olive.
6. Defamation" What child may love"
by Walter Fox.
7. Unlading of the ship. which required
large crew-Mr. E. n. Redmon reading the
invoice.
g. Singing by the choir" Good Night
9. BenedictiOn.
Much credit is due Mr.. James Gum,
who built the ship. She has now gone
into winter quarters, awaiting orders from
Commodore Santa Claus.
JESSE d. sEARLHs.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
Post once Regulationl

kLOOk over carefully the large
number. Of new advs. in to-
days paper. Not N person but
will find something interesting
andsVaIuabIe.I szEas
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

A man engaged in getting out railroad
ties crossed over wah his team on Tues,
day from Bay City TO Wacoota. Re-
turning on the same track without load,
the team broka through ard both horses
were drowDed.-Red Wing Argus.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
SELF-LIGHTENG
Kerosene Lamps.

Electricity condensed. Nomore need Of match
es. Every kerosene lamp how in use may be in
spontaneously lighted without the application of
nrc or removing the glass chimney. by applying
our Automatic attachment. In use by r II com.
parties, churches, and prominent citizens. Sim
PIE. safe asd wonderful. Sent post paid for 81 or
$3.50 per doz. by express. Circulars free. Auto
iaatic Lamp Works 23a Pearl ct, New York
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

"AS few choice lots for sale in the viii
IL lage Of River Falls. and good farming
lands. well heated in Pierce and st Croix
counties. " i'll sell on time for approved pa
pers. or exchange for personal property.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

Wood Wanted.

GEALED proposals will be received
- through the post-officc by the subscriber
until noon. Saturday Dec. 3ist, 1870. for the
delivery of thirty cords of dry rock maple,
and ten cords of green rock maple-all body
wood, straight and mercbantable-st the
School House, in Prescott. at such times as
the Board may direct Each proposal to in
clude the kind o. wood.
3e-2w. G. II. MILLER.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

Assemblyman Powell win leave for Madi-
son on Monday, Jan. 9Th. Get your bills
all ready-wolf bounties among the rest. -
And among other things speak for good
stock of postage stamps and stationery.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
MARRIED..

WASS ON-GRANDB0IS.-tt the house of Rev,
NJ Pryse. on the nth of Dec. 1870. by Rev NJ
Pryse. AIR NJ WATSON to Miss Julia Grandb is,
both of Pierce county, Wis.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

Sam. Nelson has exchanged his village
property for farm on the Kinniskinnic ne ar
Clapps Mill. Samuel viii remain here
awhile.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
Miscellaneous.
NEW LIVERY STABLE.

DY NJ. T. HOUSTON the River Falls
ID House Stable, where he keeps good
horses and carriages, (including a Hearse.)
any or all of which he will let To reasonable
drivers at reasonable prices.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
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LNSSAYS on the errors of youth and the follies
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With sanitary aid for the afflicted Sent free in
sealed envelope. Address Howard Association,
Box p, Philadelphia, Pa.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
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Mo1ica to Lurraharrnan.


TNHE undersigned desire TO call the atten-
L ton of lumbermen To the follow ing COM
mnnicatIoB, Just received from the Governor
of the State of Wisconsin:
STATE OF WISCONSIN, Executive DIR,
MADISON, Sspi: 18th 1870.
Gen. Sam. Hartman, Somerset. VS.
GENERAL.-The duty of protecting the
timber on the lands granted 10 the State hy
the acts OF Congress of june Sd. 1856 aud
May 5th. 1864. TO aid in building a railroad
from Lake ST. Croix 10 Lake Superior. still
desolves upon the State. / understand that
some, who are disposed 10 tTessapass on the
same, claim that, inasmuch as the grant Was
not renewed at the last session of Congress,
the State has no further authority in tie.
premises. Such is not the case. The State
will remain charged with the protection oE
these lands until Congress ultimately refuse =
TO renew the giant. by declaring il RaaHHeL
aud ordering the lands into market
Yon will. therefore, guard the laHGs via
the utmost vigilance. and Prosssa with arr
vigor against depredatoTs thereon
In letter to this Department, dated ihs.
7th inst. the Secretary of the anterior sal q:
-" The arrangement entered into between.
you and the Commissioner of the Genez,s
Land Office. on the Cd Of July, 1869, and APP
proved by this Department, by which ths.
protection of said timber was delegated io
the Stale authorities. is still IN full force. aud
trcspassers must govern themselves aecor-
dinghy" Very respectfully.
Locus FAfReRILD.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
c. B. cox& co.

hEALERS in Flour, Grain. Ground Feed
IL dc. Projectors of Prairie. Greenwood
vnd Junction Mills. Custom work promptly
done at Prairie and Greenwood Mills.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
LIVERY STABLE.

DY J. III. Lord-At the old stand of John
ID Kiernon, on Main street, here may be
found good horses and carriages. on rssson-
able terms to reasonable drivers. %.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
SAMUEL NELSON.

MANUFACTURE and deals in Boots
w and shoes Of all kinds. Bnys Hides
and does repairing generally. Can be found
at his old shop on Main street.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
HAMMOND PRATT

u EEP a meat market on Main street.
IN They also keep on hand aud for sale q
good snpriv of fresh lime. salt, etc. Also
pay cas-. fer fuis and hides.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

.Instal1ation.-The officers of the
Masonic Lodge, in this place, were in.
stalled last Tuesday evening in.the pres
euce of the brethren and their families,
and number of invited friends, with
the usual ceremonies, lobserved .on public
occasions. The officers were installed
by Bro. r ]. Flint, assisted by Past
Master Nichols; Bro. w. +. McGray
acting as Marshal. At the close of the
installation the party was served with
oysters, at the ST. Charles Hotel. and af-
terward returned TO the lodge room for
social and festive enjoyment.
Our aged brother. David Stiles, was
present, as usual, and celebrated his sew
cnty fourth Masonic birthday with bis
wonted cheerfulness.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28
G.. W. MAPES.

"AS filled up the old Pioneer Store with
IL large assortment of New Goods. In
| clothing and Boots aud Shoes hel is second
to none in quality and prices. Give. him a
call.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-12-28

Eorc,osure saIs.

Foreclosure sale.
State of W isconsiR-CirenIt CCsft Fierce
county.
EN-. Redmon against Joseph Loub.
IN pursuance Of judgment and decree OF
/ this cogTt rendered IN this action al the
regular MAY term of the said cIrcuii court f,E
1870. I shall on the 7th day of January
1871 at ? O'Clock NJ Mt the front door If
the Post Office in the city of Prescott in ssid
county offer for sale al public verduc. AMI
sell to the highest bidder the following DEE
embed real estate to wit: The north half If
the se1I of section Z. and the swI OF the
nxL OF section 8. all in town 26. Of range
IS. Said lands are situate in thecouniy of
Pierce and state of Wisconsin.
Dated, Nov 18th. 1870
CHARLES SMITH. Referee.
WHIrE & BuTrnx fIff's Att'vs. 32-7w.