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The Portland daily press., 1872-01-19

NOTICE is hereby given, that the subscriber has
~ been duly appointed and taken upon himself
the trust OF administrator of the estate of
4a ELIJAH p. LEWIS, late of Portland, .-aI
In the County of Cumberland, deceased, and given
bonds as the law directs. All persons having de-
mands upon the estate of said deceased are REQUIRED
to exhibit the same; and all persons indebted to said
estate are called upon to made payment to
ALBERT w. BRADBURY, Admir-.
Portland Nov. 2ist, 1871, dc2I-3w
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New House

ENOR SALE-On Lewis street, near Pine Frescoed
l. and piped Tor Sebag0. Apply en- the prenisses
or at 20 Emery st. JAMES A. TENNEY,
aup25 --'
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no YOU FEEL WEAK AND LANGUID IN
~ CONSEQUENCE OF OVER EXERTION?
Have you taken cold? Are you afflicted with Rheu-
matism, or pains of any kind? try one of
Wells Machine-spread Strengthening
1895 sssFF+s Rlasters.
They will certainly cure.
They are are composed of choice emollient gums
spread on the finest kid of three different Sizes and
are worn with ease and comfort. Sold by Druggists
Price 10, 20 and 80 cents each.
+. G. WELLS s. CO.,
192 Fulton Street, n. Y.
The Portland daily press., 1872-01-19
"THE SINGER"
IMPROVED
SEWING MACHINE.

views of the fact that svarous opinions do exist
Il as to which is the best" Sewing Machine, do not
allow yourself to be governed by any ones opinion
but call and examine ssTHE SINGER,, and
witness its operation, and have not the shadow of
doubt, that You will not pronounce it for pur-
poses the very best Family Sewing Machine
extant. sr-.r-rr. veslr
Now is the time to secure of these farfamed and
justly celebrated Singer Sewing Machine as a
christmas Gift to your Wife, Sister or Lady
Friend. @s
With 'sINGER" in the house, always ready to
comply with any reasonable demand, there good
reason why you may not have "Merry Christmas
and "Happy New Year,, each day Of which shall
add voice to the already mighty chorus Of voic-
es, that sounding the praises Of ssThe Singer,
of which you will find full assortment at
33I CONGRESS STREET.
If you have already Sewing Machine, call and see
"Palmer's COmbinati0no adapted to all kinds
of Machines 1t will cord, ruie, lay in piping cord
turn wide hem, and make the french fold with the
utmost ease and exactness
A full assortment of Needles, Thread and the va
rious Sewing Machine Helps and attachments, con-
stantly on hand.
Machines sold ON Monthly Instalments.
GE Machine Stitching and Stamping for Braiding
and Embroidery done to order. All Machines sold
and work done warranted to give entire satisfaction
WHEELOCK & SARGENT,
no3O Sole Agents for Portland and Vicinity.
The Portland daily press., 1872-01-19

The net earnings out of this amount were more than
10 cent on the amount of the mortgage indebted
Grafton. The figures above given represent actual
cash receipts, charges being made for construction
account.
| As soon as the Bonds remaining on hand shall be
disposed Of the security will be placed upon the New
York Stock Exchange, and the merits Of the Bonds
! will entitle them to take rank with any Railway
Mortgage upon the Exchange List, none of which
will sell below par.
Detailed Report will be furnished on application.
HENRY CLEWs g. Co,
jan II d2w 80 Wall Street, n. Y
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rtt ADVANCE IN PRICE
89I5t)tL -oF THE l
Burlington, Cedar Rapids
)G & Minnesota r. r.
FIRST MORTGAGE BONDS.
tn Qo1 ANn TNTrprcr

small amount only remains of this issue of Bonds ;
and in view Of this fact the Company has raised the
price from 90 to 92t and interest, henceforth.
The mortgage deed authorizes the issue Of So 900
Bonds; modification of the plan of construction,
shortening the line of road, will confne the issue to
500 600 per mile, making the total about six millions
The remainder Of the Bonds will be cancelled by the
Trustees
Construction is now stopped on the road The en-
tire equipment will be hereafter devoted to ncreas
ing the earnings.
The receipts for the last five months from local
traffic, over portion only of the line and while
much of the equipment was in use for construc-
tiOn PURPOSES were as follows: 4t...
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wards of SO er acre, EQUAL TO 81 100000,
Oh MORE THAN 10 PER CENT. ON
sa1, 500 900, WHICH WAS THE TO-
tai AMOUNT OF BONDS SOLD TO
THAT DATE; still this zoe, 600 acres of land is
NOT QUITE ONE-sIATEENTH PART
OF THE LAND GRANT IN MINNEsO-
ia ALONE. --
Below we give the average price per acre of the
sales of the Land Grants different roads, that some
idea may be formed of the immense value of the co.
100000 acres granted to the Northern Pacific
Railroad Company, for there can be no doubt that
the average price of its laud sales will be
much above the general averagprice of these roads,
The Portland daily press., 1872-01-19
WIN. III. JERRIS,
Real Estate and Loan Agent

Houses, Lots and Farms for Sale.
He would refer parties abroad to the following
named gentlemen OF this city: Hon. Geo. r. Shep.
ley, Hon. A. w. b. Clapp, Hon. Benjamin Kings.
bury, Dr., Hon. Nathan Webb, Hon. John LYNCH
NJ. G.
Portland, Nov 1, 1870. no1tf
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FALMOUTH FoREsIDE.

WITH all late improvements, Elevators, Screen
w ing Blowing and Bolting. Also for Grinding
Salt, at very small expense and in connection with
Warehouse on Commercial street. A business of $50
to 200 thousand dollars can be done to good profit
by any active business man, with moderate capital
Terms favorable. Apply to EDWARD H. BURGIN
Cor. Market and Milk Sts., P. o. Box 715. ja16f
The Portland daily press., 1872-01-19
Hotel Property for Sale.

/ The undersigned offers for sale the "New
0A Hampshire House" situated in the pleasant
ksn and prosperous city of Dover, N H. The
EE hotel is in good repair; well furnished; de-
Ahghtfully located, with fine shade trees and
attractive grounds, and has excellent stabling.
Will be sold with or without furniture
Inquire OF, or address, A. TUCKER,
ja10eodtf Conductor on B. q MRR
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

hinnicIxinnic' Items.

Benjamin Timberlake is building
quite fine residence in River Falls,
and will move into town as soon as his
house is completed.
Rev. Mr.. Russell has been assigned
this circuit by the Annual Conference.
He is expected to preach in the Meth.
odist Church on Sunday next.
|, Joel Barnett, one of the early settlers
of this valley, and very successful
farmer, has rented his place and ex-
poets to move into the village of River
Falls.
Work on the new school house in
District No. 4, is progressing rapidly.
1t will no doubt be completed in time
for an early commencement Of the win.
ter term Of school.
Quite quantity Of wheat is going to
market from this place; and as natur-
al consequence, harvest hands are get
ting their pay. In cases where the en-
tire crop is not sufficient for this pur-
pose, security is given on real estate.
Several Of the farms in this locality
are for sale; and people from abroad
who desire to purchase, will do we'll to
visit the beautiful Valley of the Kin
nickinnic.
1t is with astonishment that we
view the great improvements which
have been made during the last ten
years. Farms that then were new and
unimproved, are now in high state of
cultivation and are valued at from 80
to 80 dollars per acre. There is a gen.
eral appearance Of agricultural thrift
and enterprise. And if these stirring
improvements which have rewarded
the diligent labors Of the past, are an
index of the energetic character and
genuine stab ility Of our people. why
not look for greater prosperity in the
future2.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

The millinery department at Mrs.
Scales will be attended to by Mrs.
Frank Miller, an experienced hand.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

A FARMER should never be ashamed
of his calling. We know that no man
can be entirely independent, Jet the
farmer should remember that if any
one is able to possess that enviable
distinction, he is the man.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04
Millinery And Dress Making.

MRS Il. j. HEASLEY
Having removed her Millinery Store to
the building south Of s. Nelson's Shoe
Store, on Main street, would invite the
ladies Of river Falls and vicinity to call
and see her stock. She keeps general
assortment Of
LADIES FURNISHING GOODS,
will cut. fit and make dresses, also trim
and make hats and bonnets in the latest
styles. Charges reasonable.
Mrs. Heasley is also agent for the Victor
Sewing Machine, which she recommends
as one Of the best sewing machines in use.
before buying call and see them. n2m6
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

Our thanks are due Hon. J. Fl.
Pbst, Member of Congress, for copy
Of The Grant 4 Wilson Caaapaigu Song
Book.
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Notice.

To whom it may concern. Notice is here
by given that the undersigned, Gle owner
Of the village plot known % A. F. Harris
addition to A. F. Harris plot of the village
of River Falls, will apply to the circuit
court of Pierce county at the next general
term Of said court to be held at the Court
House in the village Of Ellsworth. in said
county, on the 4th Monday Of November.
AID. 1870 have said village plot vacated.
n14m2 d. II LEVINGS.
Dated September Oath, 1872.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

If you want to purchase Watch,
Clock, or anything in the line Of Jewel
~, go and see E. w. Reed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

The new store of Burhyte Broth.
ers is now in full blast. Piles of new
goods are coming in and passing out
daily.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

Among our documents received
this week for. publication is piece of
poetry which will appear next week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

Last Saturday DR.. Hoyt relieved a
German, living in Trimbelle, of an arm.
The Doctor made quick work of it.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

r. J. Wilcox has received 1000
rolls Of wall paper. Also a good supply
Of window shades, and fixtures of the
latest improved styles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

II. r. Tubbs has secured an, agency
for the Northwestern Life Insurance
Company. He loans money for the
company on long time. Cali and see
him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

That span Of horses advertised
last week, met sale with J. s. Rounce,
for his house in Cascade.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

We invite attention to the card of
Mrs. Heasley. in another column.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

WIN. Williams and George Peter
son are each building new house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04
KHNKLE'S
REED ORGAN.

The following Music-Bocks are rese~nsnd-
cd rs being the best Of their class
The Song Echo. for Schools. price $O7B
Kinkle's New Method FOR. Reed Organ win
be ready August 25th, price $50
Peters Eleotic Piano School, over 300, 900
copies in use, price 1926
Peters Burrows Primer, price. 30
worralps Guitar School, " 1.6O
FestivaA Chimes, for Singing classes, 1.50
Ne Plus Ultra Glce Book With Piano or
Orgon Accompaniment, price, $50
Ludden's School for the voice, price, $50
Peters Art Of Singing, 800
WichtPs Violin school. Peters edition) 800
RUNNERS Flute school, price, 500
Wimmersteds Violin school, 70,
Wimmersted's Flute school, 76
Peters Violin school, rs
Peters Flute school, .. rs
Peters Psrlor Companion, for Flute, Violin,
and PiaDo, price, 500
Peters Parlor Companion. Fer Flute and
Piano, price, zoo
Any Music will be sent, postpaid, on re-
ceipt Of the marked price. Address,
J. l.. PETERS, SOD broadway.
n7'l2d New York.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

"A full assortment of initial paper
and envelopes at r. j. Wilcox's
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

III. A. Taylor, of the Hudson Star
and Times, was in town last Wednes.
day and made rs a short call.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

Remember the Fair at Prescott,
next Thursday and Friday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

Business in this village, is lively,
and growing more so every day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

Blank Books and Stationery at r.
j. Wilcox's. A new supply.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

The days of "the sere and yellow
leaf" are rapidly approaching.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

There are now sixty students en-.
rolled at the River Falls Institute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

Charley Wa gner, typo in the Dunn
County Neps Office. called on us yester-
day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

S. j. Oakley has sold his lot and
building on Main street, to A. Morse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

The names and places of residence of
the persons forming the said association
are--D. McGregor, G.. P. Bracket, Of
Troy, St. Croix county; E. Burnett,
o. s. Powell, VIM. Taylor, A. H Lord,
G.. W. Fortune, F. Burhyte, J. H.
Lord, j. Foster, T. Cleary, River Falls,
Pierce county.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

Wheat is still worth one dollar
per bushcl.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

row N AND VALLEY.

nJ~We have purchased the Recorder
Office, recently RAINING in this place. All
communications and periodicals designed
to come under cur notice, should hereafter
Be addressed to the JOURNAL. sgsu
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What are you going to take to the
Fair.
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vrry -5g0nvr0rry nT7T0--- -.
because the location was the 8
the pieces of music mentiol
identical with those which the
had brought there had played
"Readmore, will you let
these papers ?"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04

The days and nights are about
equal.
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Postponed.

The Pierce County Agricultural Fair
will be held at Prescott on the 10th and
18th Of October. 1872, instead of the
10Th and 9th Of September, as hereto
fore announced.
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~
between the undersigned persons here
matter named.
The said persons agree to form and
associate themselves, and do hereby
form and associate themselves, into o
joint Stock Company under and pursu-
ant to the General Laws of the State
of Wisconsin, the name of said associa-
ton to be the "ST. CRoIx VALLEY
DRIVING PARK Association"
SECOND.
The purposes for which said associ
ton is established are:-
1st To hold at such times and places
in either the county of Pierce or the
county Of St. Croix in said State, as
shall be designated by the Board of
Directors of said Association, Agricul-
tural Fairs and Cattle Shows.
I'd. To encourage in the St. Croix
Vally the introduction and raising of
the most approved breeds of horses, and
to provide such facilities as said Board
Of Directors may deem advisable for
improving, testing and comparing the
speed of horses.
3D.. To engage in the boarding, pur-
chase and sale Of horses, and the pur-
chase and sale Of carriages, harnesses
apd other equipments for horses.
4th. To buy or lease, and to improve
all property, real or personal, necessary
or convenient in accomplishing any Of
the aforesaid purposes Of said Associa.
ton.
The time of commencement of said
Corporation, shall be as soon as the same
can be legally organized, and the same
shall continue for a period Of twenty
five years.
FOURTH.
The amount of the capital stock of
said corporation shall be -Four Thous-
and Dollars, and shall be divided into
shares Of twenty-five dollars each; and
the same shall be paid in installments
or assessments of such amounts in the
manner and at the times Fixed by the
Board of Directors, or as may be requir.
ed by the BY Laws of said association.
The said corporation may commence
business when one thousand dollars of
said capital stock shall be subscribed.
FIFTH.
The highest amount of Indebtedness
or liability to which the said corpora
ton shall at any one time be subject
shall be the sum Of five the 4
Jars, M Z
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Articles Of Agreement

Made, signed and adopted this thirtieth
day of September, A. D. 1872, by and
between the undersigned persons here.
matter named.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-10-04
SHIP YOUR WHEAT,

REDMON & HUTCHINS
Are now prepared to ship unlimited
quantities of wheat from Glenmont in
Barges. n15
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Weeds Family Favorite

The Best Sewing Machine now In use. -
Sample Machines on exhibition at tho Book
Store Of Levings' Sisters, where prices and
instruction in using the Machines, can be
obtained.
w. II. Knowles is Travelling Agent
for this Machine in this locality, and he
respectfully invites the attention Of all de-
string to purchase machine for family
use, to these machines.
River Falls, August l, 1872.
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-Lyeeum this evening.
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SEVENTH.

The government of said corporation
and the management of all its business
affairs shall be vested in the following
officers, to wit: A board of five direc-
tors to. be elected by the stock holders.
A President, Vice President, Secretary
and Treasurer, to be elected by the
Board Of Directors.
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EIGHTH.

The place of business of said corpo.
ration shall be at the town of River
Falls, in said county of Pierce; and the
first election of Directors shall be held
at the Bracket House, in said town of
River Falls, ON the Both day of Sep.
TENDER, A. D. 1872, at seven o'clock P.
NJ, and the election of directors shall
be held thereafter on the first day of
January Of each year, at such particu.
lar time and place in said town of Riv-
er Falls, in such manner and pursuant
to such notice as shall be fixed by the
By Laws Of said association. The FIRST
Board of Directors, elected as herein
before provided. shall hold their office
until the first day of January, 1873;
and each board subsequently elected
shall hold their Office for one year, and
until their successors are elected and
qualified.
In witness whereof we have hereunto
set our hands and seals the day and
year first above written.
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THIRD.

The time of commencement of said
Corporation, shall be as soon as the same
can be legally organized, and the same
shall continue for period Of twenty
five years.
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Oh. LEvINGS.
House, Sign and Carriage Painter. paper
Hanger. and Grainer, River Fails, Wis. CT
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Fine weather.
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FOURTH.

The highest amount of Indebtedness
or liability to which the said corpora.
ton shall at any one time be subject
shall be the sum Of five the
Jars, M (,
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RIVER SIDE HOUSE,
By J. 0oodwiH Good accommod stisns for
travellers and sojourners. n6-tf
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1872-09-11
Ocean Steamship Disasters.

A DISPATCH from Oporto states that
the steamship Perseverance went
ashore, during fog, at the entrance OF
the harbor, and became total loss.
Thirty persons were drowned.
The steamship Bienville was de-
stroyed by fire on the. 18th of August,
while en- route from New York to AS
pinwall. Thirty of her passengers and
crew, who took to small boats, are un-
accounted for. r .
IHE. steamship Metis, bound from
New York to Providence, was run INTO
by schooner, during a storm Friday
morning on Long Island Sound, and
sunk. She had on board one hundred
and tffty-fve persons, passengers ana
crew, of whom between forty and nifty
were lost. A large number escaped IN
the steamships boats, and some forty
or fifty huddled together on the hurrl-
cane deck, which separated from the
hull as the steamer went down. inns
drifted into the breakers at Watch Hill,
and was dashed in pieces. Most OF
those who were on it succeeded III
reaching the shore. At last accounts
twenty-seven bodies had been recover
ed. The steamships was worth SID
600. and had freight valued at sou,
900. .#lea