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Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
WILL you DO At.

The annual showing Of the products
Of the field. of the work shop and the
household draws near; and, citizens OF
Pierce county, are you making all nceled
preparations to be present at this your
annual gathering? It is the oft repeated
remark that we have too few festive
gatherings, too little social comminsling.
and no one doubts it. All are ready to
admit the pleasures Of holiday, acknowl-
edge the profit derived from a day well
spent in public assembIags. The annu
al fair is an institution of yours and will
you see to it, farmers and mechanics, that
your wives and children enjoy this holi-
dayi WI you do ia
Will you now begin to lay by and pre-
pare the best products of the garden and
the field, grown the past seasons 1t is
Jour boast that 10 this department you
are willing TO challenge the world. The
season has been favorable, now bring
out that ye hath and prove again the as
sertion. Bring on your sprouted wheat
and demonstrate that we can grow two
crops in one season in this country.
We really have some very fine stock in
this county. We really have some very
fine stock that would be prescntable any
where. Such as have extra stock Of any
kind ought to drive such in, to incite en-
ulation. Stock raising needs more at
tention. The Fair is the best place
10 encourage the business.
Will the artizans and mechanics see
to it that their department is a success
Bring out your merchandise, it is the
very best place to advertise. The house
wife his always shown her interest by
contributing to her departments. We
hope the exhibition in these departments
will be greatly increased.
Will all remember the time, Oct. 9th
and 9Th, and make arrangements to at
tend?
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
THE WAR NEWS.

The kilograms from Europe still con-
tinue exciting, giving us partially con
firmed rumurs of terrific battles being
fought, aud vague, wild hints at the
movements Of the opposing armies and
the actions of the different governments
across the sea. Such of these despatch
es as appear least exaggerated aud are
most ineligible, We give in another col
UNI.
Monday nights dispatches state that
a battle WAS commenced on Sunday be-
tween the Prussian forces under Prince
Frederick Charles and Gen. McMahon's
army. The Crown Prince who had
reached Chalons on bis way to Paris,
having probably learned of the fighting
Immediately changed front and is now
moving rapidly north 10 assist, it is
thought in crushing McMahOn. This
battle is reported as being near RstheI,
a little north east of Metz.
The excitement continues unabated
among those in authority at Paris. aud
Napoleon is in fact Emperor only in
in name,
1t is probable tha; outside European
powers will soon intercede for peace, as
Prussia is taking strides toward self
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT that may before long
result in making it unpleasant for her
neighbors unless she be stopped.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
The GernaUnia Dance.

TIE cotillion party in Fox & Dickin-
sons Hall last Friday evening, was de-
cidedly jolly affair. Thirty five or forty
couples were in attendsnce-just enough
to fill the hall without crowding. In the
course of the evening the Germania So
ciety- under whose auspices the dance
was given--favored the company with
some of their choicest vocal music, which
being loudly applauded clearly indicated
the favor with which it was received.
This society has been in existence only
few months, and we are pleased tc
note the degree of efficiency at which
they have arrived. Their advance has
been rapid. May it continue to be so un'
til they rival and finally excel the best o.
such societies in the state.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The citizens Of Wahasha, MINI, are
holding enthusiastic railroad meetings for
the purpose Of providing ways and means
TO secure for themselves the western
terminus of the Green Bay IL Mississip'
pi R.R. The road is an important one
and should properly cross the Mississippi
at this place. The advantages of this
point are equal to those of any of our
competing neighbors, and we think with
the same amount Of effort by the citi-
gems of Pierce county that is being put
forth by those other sections, we can Sc
cure the road, and not without.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
Take Notice.
County Building COMMITTEE
Dated, Aug. Is, 1870. l8-2w

Il. ID. Newell is rece living new
goods from eastern markets.
which he Is Offering at very
low prices. He will not be
beaten for style and quality.
Has now on hand n large as
sOrtment of dress goods of
most every variety. All are
invited TO call and examine his
goods before buying elsewhere.
Go TO Neweli's 10 buy your
shoes of all kiHds-Iadies and
childrens wear. Newell is sell.
ing his syrupS and sugars low.
GROCERIES OF ALL KINDS ARE
KEPT BY NEWELL. GO TO NEW
ELLIS TO BUY MACKERAL. WHITE
FISH, MACKINAW TROUT, GEORGIA
GOLDFISH. HALIBUT. &c.
L. d. NEWELL IS BUYING WOOL
FOR THE MINNEAPOLIS MILLS
WILL PAY THE HIGHEST PRICES
THE MARKET WILL ALLOW. MIN
NEAPOLIS CLOTHS ARE KEPT BY
HIM AT ALL TINES AT Low PRICES.
Prescott, June 81, 1870. loft
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
Personal.

ESefSOMNf.
]. B. Hebron, late of River Falls but
now sojourner in st. Louis, visited
awhile with us last Friday.
Miss Addie Ticknor, of this city, has
gone to Painesville, Ohio, to complete
her education at the Lake Eric Female
Seminary. located at that place.
-sOat" McGray was in town several
days this week talking business TO our
merchants.
I'VE notice the manly form of our
good looking friend. DR.. G. H. Crary,
fitting about the city again. He has
been on professional tour through the
Chippewa Valley and from the laudato-
ry notices of him in the local papers, we
judge he has been very successful. He
is good dentist.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
Church Dedication.


The new Methodist Episcopal Church
in this city will be dedicated ncxt Sab
bath. The dedicatory services will CON-
mence at half ten in the morning at
which hour the opening sermon will be
delivered by Rev. H. Stone Richardson
of Hudson. The evening service will
begin at u o'clock p. NJ. Rev. ]. E.
Irish, Presiding EIdsr, will preach the
discourse.
No service will be held at the Presby-
terrain church next Sabbath, and we un-
derstand the other churches viii hold no
meetings in the evening. 1t is hoped
that oil will join in this dedication and
be present during the entire services.
The new NJ. E church at Saltwater r,
Mimi, will be dedicated on Sunday
September 18th, 1870, at 1870 A. M
Rev. j. F. Chaffee is to deliver the ded
ication address. and Rev. D. Cobb, will
preach in the evening. Ministers and
friends are cordially invited to be pres
ent.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
Dccense of .wr. Chinmock.

DeceGSe Of .WT. CHinmOck.
James Chinnock, one of the old settlers
of this Valley. departed this life last
Tuesday, the 23d inst. Mr.. Chinook
was an Englisbman by birth; he came to
the United States in 1914 and settled in
TrumbulI county, Ohio, at which place
he remained about eight years, and hav-
ing family of small children growing
up. be emigrated to this State in 1850,
in order to procure them all good homes.
He located in the town of Troy, ST.
Croix county, and with the aid of an in
dustlious wife, they commenced anew
and had to undergo the trials aud hard
ships of frontier settlers. They batted
against every obstacle and finally sue
ceeded in opening large farm, one of
the finest in the county. BY untiring
industry, he has been able TO leave
his family in good circumstances, and,
what is better still, leaves family of
honest and industrious boys and girls, to
revere his memory, and aid in develop,
ing the resources of the great North
west.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
.YeiU advertisements.
Notice 10 Contractors.

Sealed Proposals will be received by the
County Building Committee, at the Office Of
the Clerk OF the Board of Supervisors at Els
worth, Pierce County Wis, until 10 A. NJ
August 80, for furnishing the Cont Room
with seats, tables and desks in accordance
with the plans and specifications on file al
the office of said Clerk of Board.
All proposals sent by mail will be address
ed to the Clerk of the Board of Supervisors,
Ellsworth Pierce County, Wis,
The Committee reserve the right to reject
any and all bids made.
G. w. MCMURPHEY,
G.. G. CARPENTER,
J. MUMFORD,
County Building Committee.
Dated, Aug. Is, 1870. I8-2w.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

About four weeks ago there came to
Prescott, man penniless, hungry and
without employment, who gave his name
as G. w. McRae, who claimed to have
been at one time a government employee
at Washington. The fellow was about
35 years old of fair address and being
good penman, soon obtained work Of
Geo. Dickinson, as coLyist. MIR. G. kept
him a week, and not liking the "cut of
bis yb" gave him his walking papers at
the end of that time. The fellow stayed
around, doing odd jobs both here and in
the country as it happened, till last week,
when events transpired which, disclosing
a series of petty villainies perpetrated by
him, and caused his sudden decampment.
1t appears that the fore part of last
week McRae went to Messrs Madison 81
Robbins, butchers, in this city, and nego-
tiated for the sale of fat OK. which he
claimed to have bought Of Matt Sieyert
of Big River, showing a bill of sale there
for. As he offered the creature at bar
gain sale was effected, he receiving part
cash, and an order for meat to the amount
of 81 or S. which he at once disposed of
to John Harwell for cash. When Messrs
Madison & Robbins went for their fat
OK, they discovered that Mr.. Seivert had
disposed of no such animal nor ever
thought of doing so, and that the bill of
sale they bad purchased was nothing less
than a forgery.
Upon inquiry being made about town.
il was found that this was but one of
quite an array of forgeries the rascal had
been perpetrating. An order on Geo.
Dill amounted to $l4.27; one on VIM.
Jay for SO; another, we believe on Jos.
Firner, were found to have been pre-
sented by him. On some of them
he obtained money, while others
were repudated. The bill OF sale, orders,
&C., are remarkable representations of the
hand writing of the parties they were in
tended to represent, and show the man
to be practiced villain.
A search was at once instituted for the
finding out of Mr.. McRae's present
whereabouts. But "the wicked flee
when no man pursueth, and it was
discovered that the bird had flown. Par
ties at once proceeded to Hastings where
they found the ''foreign gentleman" how.
ever, and secured his arrest. An exami-
nation in Justices court resulted in bis
being locked up in the Dakota county
Jail to await requisilion on the Governor
of Minnesota Cor bis person that he may
receive bis trial in this county.
McRae's doings show him to be con.
siderable of a gonious and slack at all
trades" and the present indications are
that our State Prison will before long re-
ceive valuable acquisition to its working
force.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
TciC Stocks.

~ CO StOChSs
L. D. Newell has just returned from
the east where he has been to purchase
his fall stock Of goods. Tho new stock
is arriving every day. and already his
store contains tempting array of fall
and winter fabrics, which have been Sc.
Iected with great care and taste. Call at
Newell's for fresh groceries and new dry
goods.
-Chas. Cook has also returned from
his trip to eastern markets. He is per-
son of correct judgment in selecting
goods, and his customers can rely on get
ting first class article when patronizing
his tailor shop.
Eugene NewelFs new goods are ar
irving and people expect "grand open
ing" in few days.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

AN OLD SETTLER GoNE.-We learn
with sorrow, of the death of VIM. HI.
Mower, at Bayfield,, Wisconsin, on the
10th inst. Mr.. Mower, was brother to
John and Mart Mower of Arcola, and
was one of the pioneers in the St. Croix
Valley. He Was Hon. l.. X. Stsnnard s
predecessor in the U. s. Land Office, but
during the war was connected with the
army, and at its close he went to Bay
feld.-Iaylors Falls Reporter.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
BcUlsfifts5 Fruit.


A few days ago we were made the re-
cipient of fine lot of apples, of the
Duchess Of Oldenburg variety, by Messrs.
Hollis s. and Matthew ID. Proctor of
River Falls. These gentlemen starting
in when the country was new and when
the belief prevailed that it was impossi-
'b!e to raise fruit here, have by constant,
untiring effort, succeeded in establishing
fine orchard OF different varieties OF
thrifty, hardy fruits, among which the
Duchess of Olden5urg seems to be a ia
vorite. And, indeed, this variety is 10 ey-
cry way deserving of the high repute in
which it is held everywhere. 1t not
only attains to remarkable size, but is fine-
fiavored-excelent both for eating and
cooking purposes.
We have seen not near so good speci-
mems of fruit as this before us, at an ex-
hibition OF the State Horticultural Soci-
ETY. at Madison. Thanks, gentlemen.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Gen Rusk, in Congress. would be en-
abled to continue his efforts in favor OF
La Crosss.-La Crosse Republican.
There is the key. La Crosse is the
Sixth Congressional District augusta
Herald.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Alspice, cinnamon, cloves, ginger,
cream tartar, soda, and the best English
mustard, all warranted strictly pure, for
sale at Welch's Pierce County Drug
store.
5000 rolls of wall paper of every va
riety, style and price will be sold at the
lowest price by PORTER.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Bieataes there man with soul so dead,
Who never to himself hath said,
/ will family paper take,
Both Tor my own and children's sakef
If such iheie be. let him repent,
I'D have the JOURNAL to him sent.
(Ie ms, 81 pei year in sdvance.)
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

The above named gentlemen are re.
quested to ascertain the names of those
who wish to attend the re union and re.
port the same to me in this city.
As it will be desirable for the Pierce
county delegation to attend 10 a body,
if possible, l hereby call a meeting Of
the several town committees at Prescott
on Saturday, Sept. 10, to make ar.
rangements to that effect.
As the State Fair will be in session al
the time of the re union, transportation
home will be furnished free to those who
attend. Yours, &c., d.. DILL.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
Proceedings OF Assembly District Con-
vention.

Pursuant to call of County Committee. a
Republican Assembly District Convention
was held at Ellsworth, Pierce county, Wis.
August 80, at one o'clock p. NJ to elect dele
gates 10 represent said Assembly District in
the Sixth Congressional District Convention,
TO be held at Sparta, Sept. 7th. 1870.
CB Cox, chairman OF Republican County
Committee called the convention to order
and. ON motion, NJ b Williams was elected
temporary chairman, and Alex VanWinkle,
secretary.
On motion. the Chairman appointed nj J
Pane, G p Walker and White committee
on credentials.
Committee proceeded 10 examine the cred
entails Of the delegates present, representing
the several towns in convention, and reported
the following named delegates entitled to
seats in said convention:
CliHon-G w McMurphy. E Armstrong.
ID diamond Bluff Quimby.
Ellsworth Williams, III B Williams. Z
L Davis.
Gilman-M d McIntyre, B II Gilman.
Ell Paso-George Z Walker.
Hartland-J B Kline.
Maiden Rock-Alex. Van Wrinkle, NJ j
Paine,
Trirnbelle-C NJ Stafford, J Severance, A
] Moore
Oal; Grove-John Sti;rah
PRESCOTT S White, @ F Covell, f N
Redmon. G w Dickinson. Converse, N p
Stone.
River Falls-E Burnett, c B Cox, Hutch
inson, VIM Barker, ID Andrews, J Wilson.
Rock Elmo A Hawn, w COndit, z l.
Chdcsier.
Salem-J Walsingham.
Spring Lake-B Preston.
Martell-H Oleson.
Trenton-E II Bousied.
On motion, the report of the Committee
was received and adopted unanimously.
On motion of A d Andrews the Temporary
organization was made permanent.
Chairman appointed Jas. Wilson and E. L.
Davis tellerx Mr.. Wilson declining to act,
E. N. Redmon was appointed in his place.
On motion the Convention preceded 10
ballot for Congressional delegates, r sulting
in the election of NJ B. Williams, o. S. Pow
ell. and j. s. White as said delegates.
On motion of J. 8. White, the delegates
present at the Congressional Convention from
this district were empowered to cast the ell
tire vote of the delegation.
Convention adjourned sine die
NJ. B. WILLIAMS, Chairman.
ALEX VAN WISKLE. Sec'y
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
RreCifteS.

RTeCtfteS.
Largest assortment of plain and
fancy candies in the city, at WEIGH s
Drug store.
Last Saturday N. t. Porter rcceiy-
cd a splendid Hallet, & Davis Piano di
rect from headquarters. 1t is fine in
strument, aud is now on exhibition at his
Book Store on Broad street.
We were shown cluster of mons
trous wild plums at the post Office the
other day. They were grown on the
premises of H. II. johnson, and were
nearly as large as the mammoth Wash
ington IA tame plum) usually grows.
Monday night barge belonging to
Jack Short Of PIT. Douglass, loaded with
lumber and shingles, was sunk at Has
tings. The next morning the boys had
great sport fishing for ''shingle packs"
in the river in front of our burg.
Porter has perfected arrangements
which enables him to furnish the st.
Paul dailies at noon each day. This is
an accommodation which is duly appre
ciated by his customers.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Glass table sets four pieces-at$l ,25.
For sale by PORTER.
Initial Monogram, and Plain Station
cry in endless variety at Welch's Drug
store.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Strayed, stolen or Borrowed.
A LII parties having bags belonging to
IA NJ. Stone & Co., are requested to return
the same Immediately. and thereby save
trouble. We MUST have our bags
NJ. STONE d 90.
Prescott, July 90. 1870.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

JoINT Stock. Prominent Republi-
cans in this city have been recently i'm
portuned 10 take stock in the La Crosse
Leader; from which it would seem that
hereafter IFS ownership is to be in a joint
stock company:-that is, if takers for
the stock can be found. What's the
matter p Hudson Democrat
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
Jhe 2reseott Journal.
wEpHEspAY AUGUST 81. $50.
RepabFfe~n Congregational Convention
sixth District, wisconsin.

ssxtn DistFiets WISCONSIN,
The Republican electors OF the Sixth Congress
siOnal District of the State OF Wisconsin are re-
quested to meet, by delegates, in convention at
Sparta. in the county OF Monroe, on "Wednesday
he seventh day OF September, 1870, at IL NJ, for
the purpose Of nominating a candidate to repre-
sent SAID district in Congress for the ensuing
term. Each Assembly District, in aid Congress
sional District win be entitled 10 three delegates
w p BARTLErr, Chairman.
w NE SHAW,
l. = E.sHEs.
CHAs. SEYMOUR,
X May.
JOEL r. MASON,
mos II McDTL.
CongIes siOnal Com.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

"A splendid assortment of picture
frames and mouldings of all sizes, at
Welch's Drug store.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
/" UP TO SNUFF"

A Short Story OF a Smart Young Man
who Attempted 10 do Some Smart
Things, and How the Law will Prob
ably make "smarsy" smart for his
smartnoss.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

PRESCOTT, Aug. "a, 1870.
EDS. JoURNAL.-Having been made a
member of the General State Committee,
for Pierce county, to make arrangements
for our soldier boys TO attend the re un.
ion at Milwaukee the 26th, 9th and
2stn days of September. / have ap-
pointed as town committees 10 assist me
in the wcik, the following named per
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

At the Assembly District Convention,
held at Ellsworth, yesterday, NJ. b.
Williams of Ellsworth, o. s. Powell,
of River Falls, and J. S. White were
elected delegates to attend the Congress
sional District Convention at Sparta
Sept. 9TH 1870.
The delegates are favorable TO the
nomination of w. T. Price, of Jackson
county.
We understand that the River Falls
delegation held a caucus after the adj
journment of the regular convention, and
nominated G B Cox John Dale and Jas
Walsingham delegates to Sparta.
This seems to us a singular and we
think a most uuwarrantable movement.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31
National Debt Statement.

kilograms from Washington state that
in consequence Of the large amount Of
warrants drawn on the treasury during
the current month on account Of quar-
tcrly pensions, it is likely that the forth
coming debt statement will not show as
large decrease rs the previous months
by 100000 Tho probability is that
the decrease will be from 100000
to $4,000 900.
Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1870-08-31

Four thousand three hundred and twenty-seven
other articles, too numerousto enumerate. Come
and see On the levee, at Dunbar's old stand
sign of the red horse shoe.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-08

By virtue of 8 deed of trust, dated january
1st, 1868, and executed by Anna Pat;an, Md
duly recorded in liber I, No. !, folio 81, o! the
land records Of Fairfax county, the undorsign-
ed, Trustee therein named, will. in accord"hc"
with written Instructions from the party sccUr.
ed, offer for sale, to the highest bidder. for cash,
On the 9th DAY OF JUNE, 1870, that being
Court day. at twelve O'Clock noon, in from. Of
the Court House of Fairfax county, the FARM
on which the said Pattcn now resides, lying
near Anandaie, in said county, ard adjoining
the Back Lick road on the east and Irwin"
tract also, adjoining the lands formerly owN-
ed by Louisa Summers and j. O. Arms, con-
tanning by said deed 1884, acres, more or les
The land has the reputation Of being good, with
considerable timber. and o comfortable 55SssSsss
TWO-STORY DWELLING. built since aisis.
the war. The above land will be sold subjrc.
to q deed of trust given to Louisa Summers for
$1,000. Tho title to this property, with the
above exception, and this deed is believed to be
good but selling as Trustee | shall only cor
vey the title vested in me IS such.
LEVI DEFINING, Trustee.
Fairfax CO.. feb 24-eOts
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1870-04-08

J. w. MALLS. B. ". MALLS
y 1877 King ST., Alexa, Va.
Dealers in HARDWARE, CUTLERY,
Carpenters Tools, Doors, Sash. Blinds, Door
and Window Frames. Brackets, Mouldings,
Balusters, Of different patterns, and Newell
Posts. a large stock Of French and American
Glass, double and single thick. of all Sizes
Paints. Oils, Vsrnishes, Paint and White Wash
Brushes, Lewis Pure White Lead, and other
brands O, fro quality, Putty, Turpentino and
Machine Oil. Also, Lime, Of superior quality,
Cement, Calcined Plaster, Pitch and Felt for
Roofing, SC A large stock of Pugh's oelebrs-
ted Car Augers. and other articles found in first
class Builders Furnishing establishments.
All orders for Lumber, Brick and all kinds
Of Building Material, promptly attended to.
Terms cash. feb lift