Prescott journal. [volume] (Prescott, Wis.) 1861-1871, 1871-04-05
OLD TIMES.

twenty one years ago. The copy Con-
tains the proceedings Of Wing Con
vention to elect delegates to Slate Con
vention. The Times says:
AT the convention alludtd to above,
the proceedings of which are printed in
the same paper, we notice that several
spirited and able speeches were made on
the occasion by Messrs Hughes, Breck
and Others The meeting was called TO
order by appointing DR.. Phillip Aldricl,
chairman, and Charles Sexton, Secretary
A committee Of three, on resolutions
and to report the business of the meet
ing, consisting of Hughes, Brock and
! w. II. Semmes. The Resolutions ex
press sentiments of loyalty for the Union
the whole Union, aud nothing less
than the glorious Union'-protection to
American industy--a sound and uni
form currency, DE. The convention was
called together for the purpose of send
Ing . delegate to Madison 10 assist in
the nomination of suitable persons to be
supported by the Wings Of Wisconsin,,
at the approaching election of State Off
GERS j. Sublstt moved that the conven
ton proceed to nominate by ballot such
delegate. G. Douglass and j. Sublett
were appointed telers.
On motion, Col. Jas. Hughes was in
vited to address the meeting, while the
voters were preparing their ballots,
which he did in his usual happy and eff
fectve manner The Colonel received
majority of the votes, aud was unani-
mousy declared elected At the Con
yention, at Madison, Hughes was nomi
mated for Lieut.. Governor, and only fell
a few votes short of being elected. The
following Wing Central Committee was
appointed for the ensuing year:
Francis Breck, r. Arnold, st. Crox
Falls; Robert Kent, OsceoIa; Robert
PhiIbrook, Willowriver Mil: w. H.
Semmes, E. j. Malteson, III. J. Bradley,
J. w. Stone, WiIIowriver; G. w. Nc
Murphy, l.. NJ. Harnesberger, Prescott;
w. A. Tozer, j. K. Cameron, Come.
kinnlc; q. w. Babcock, Joseph Wood,
Rush River.
The only local item IN the paper is
they spelled Kinnickinnic, Connekinnic:
The Excelsior arrived on the IIth on her
return trip from the falls of st. Croix, and the
Nominee from below. teavily laden with
freight The DIR Franklin arrived on the 18th,
and left number of passengers at this place.
who have gone out into the beautiful valley
OF the Conneklnnic, exploring the country,
hunting locations, having their rifles and
wagons with the view of subsisting on elk
deer, and wild huney. of which they will find
an abundance on Connekinnic. Rush, and
Ogally rivers. in this county. The Clerks of
these steamers have our thanks for late Galena
papers, giving us further news of affairs i'm
Cuba, which will be found in another column
Among the advertisements we notice
many familiar names, and others, who
have passed away:
Alfred Day, announces great news for
the Northwest he has opened store
at 'Willowriver.'
The St. Croix Hotel, under the man
agement Of c. Bellows, who is at all
times ready to Accommodate customers
is announced.
J. w. Stone adveltises new stora.'
At that time Daniel Penny and S. w |
Mnttison had separate backsmithing g,
Establishments.
Phillip AIdrch and p D. AIdrich OF |
fer any 4uanty of village lots for sale.
S. Padden, tailor, offers his services
to the public and promises to make
clothes after the latest fashions.
j. Wood, Dentist can be found on
front street.
Joel Foster, publishes tue fact that he
is County Judge of st. Croix county
only Office, we believe, the Judge has ev-
er been fortunate enough TO fill.
D. Mears, advertises dry. aud West
India goods. North Landing, WilIowriv
err
81. Perrin, Ferryman at the Steam
boat landing.
Jas.Subeti, Plasierer, is prepared to
do all kinds of work in his line, corner
of Buckeye and Second street.
S. L. Cox, Carpenter and Joiner, on
the corner of Third and Elm.
James Caravan, Cabinet mixer and |
Upholster, can be found at the north |
landing, Wilowriver.
VIM. II. Oliver. informs the public |
that be makes sash, blinds and doors. op. |
posite Wllowriver, in Minnesota Terri
tory.
j. o. Henning is deputy County sur
veyor, and general land agent, Front
street, will attend to the entering or pre-
empting of lands, location of " arfants, DC.
Joseph Bowron, IS Notary Public. |
Court Commissioner and land agent,
corner Of Second and Elm streets.
A card of DR.. o. Hoyt's, announces
that be is Physician and Surgeon, at
ST. Croix Falls.
Sylvander Partridge. Sheriff of st.
Croix county. is also dealer in dry
goods, groceries, DC. at St. Croix Falls.
Some territory for one sheriff.
VIM. r. Anderson. is Register OF
Deeds. corner of 4th and Locust streets.
john Cyphers,is proprietor of the Jsn.
ny Lind saloon. anj is prepared to furn
ish drinkables and eatables 10 great pro
| fusion, on Front street.
F. P. Ca,lin was Register and M. s.
Gibson Receiver Of the Land Office then
located at this place.
S. s. N. Fuller, was attorney and
counselor at law.
g. Shazer and J. Rice advertise to do
carpenter work at Prescott.