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American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29
From the Dies Moiaes Uowa) Register:
Death Of DR.. Shackieford.

Yesterday morning the city was startled by
the intelligence that Dr.. Shackletord was
living at his farm house, eighteen miles dis
tant on the Abel road, unconscious and ap-
ysrentlv at the point OF death. He went out
10 the farm on Friday last, and Saturday
morning was taken i'll with cougcstive chill =.
Suuda; morning lie became unconscious, and
AZ the last intelligence still remained so. Mr..
Dennis and other friends of the family have
gone out to the farm.
LAT R.-Late slast night the news came
that DR.. Shackle!ord died at four o'clock
yesterday afternoon.
Or. Shackleiord WAS native OF Kentucky
and was sixty-three years old at the time OF
his death. lie studied medicine at LcXing
ton, Keutucl.y, afterwards lived at ,iaysNiiie,
and finally moved to Portsmouth, Ohio, where
he res ded many years. la June, loG!', he
became Il resident .! Ills city. tie was Il
member OF the Central Presbyterian Church,
and not a member in name Only, but au
active, Jealous worker.
DR.. Shackeiord had that genial nature
that always attracts to itself friends. There
was nothing repciliGg about him, ana al
though but tarcc years 4 resident OF hcs
,.iones, the intelligence OF his death Will
carry sorrow to scores OF hearts where he
was cherished rs = tiiecd less than re-
spected rs Il man. His kindly smile and
hearty greeting were daily pleasure, and
now that he is gone there will be wide and
sorruu Jul void in Uc5 MONIES society. Since
lis residence here he has taken but little part
in ,rtigc business, bul that little fully mark cd
lin as IL man to whom probity ana lair deal!
ing were Il constant habit
lie leaves IL family consisting of widow
AND five children.
Or. SlIacklelord was an elder
brother of our friend, Hon. G. 6.
and we offer the Judge
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29

Kinds, invoked the Divine Blessing
own plan would be to throw the
viper into the fire, and let him roast
in his venom. 1t is true that chart
ty is a very great thing, but then
we are commanded to knock snakes
on the head.
Let us hope for the best, for sure
ly anything is better than the pres
ent corrupt administration.
NIEGINIUS.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29
County Convention.

On Monday, June 9th, pursuant
to a previous call, large and en-
thusiastic meeting of the Conserva
tive Democratic citizens of Madison
County assembled at the court
house III Canton.
John Handy, Esq, called the
meeting to order, and upon his mo-
ton Capt. Geo II. Fearn was elect
ell Chairman of the meeting. On
taking the chat: Capt. Fearn eX-
planned the object of the meeting,
IN few pertinent and forcible re
marks. On further motion, NJ. b.
McMicken, Esq. was requested to
act as Secretary. On motion OF
Franklin Smith, Esq, the Presi
dent appointed Il committee of five,
consisting of Franklin Smith, j. w.
Downs, j. b. Yellowly, Geo. J.
Hulmne, and Jos. L. Love to pre-
pare resolutions for the action of
the meeting. On motion of Maj.
ii. S. Foote all resolutions present
ed to the meeting We're referred to
the committee on Resolutions. Re
solutions were offered by Col. o. II.
Singleton, and Col. S. S. Calhoun.
After a short absence of commit
tee on Resolutions, their chairman,
Franklin Smith. reported the fol
lowing:
ResolceI, That it is the sense of
this meeting; that it is inexpedient
to have any Democratic ticket for
President and Vice President of the
United States in the ensuing cam
paign.
Kesolred, That the true interests
of the nation demand Il union of all
patriots in behalf OF reform aud that
this paramount object can only be
obtained in this crisis by general
support of Greeley and Brown.
Resolred, That the Democratic
Convention, soon to assemble at
Baltimore, will best conduce to the
general good of the whole nation.
by making no nomination, and by
recommending the Democratic par
ty of the nation to vote for the nom
lneeS of the Cincinnati Convention
Resolced, That the President of
this meeting appoint fifty delegates
to represent this County at the
Democratic State Convention, to
meet at jackson, on the Goth inst,
and that said delegates be and are
hereby instructed to urge upon the
State Convention to carry out the
above resolutions.
The above resolutions, on motion
of john Handy were adopted. AZ
ter able and eloquent addresses by
Messrs. o. Il. Singleton, S. S. Cal
hoon, w. j. Kendall, John Handy,
and Franklin Smith, the resolutions
were unanimously adopted as report
ed by the committee. Under the
last resolution the following dele
gates to the State Convention to
meet at Jackson on the Goth inst,
were appointed by the Chair:
[ Owiag to arant Of time and space sce
are compelled to omit til elong list Of
Delegates.
On motion the President, ard
Secretary were added to the list OF
appointed delegates. On motion
the Convention adjourned, sine die.
GEO. II. FEARN, President.
NJ. Il MCAIICKEN, Sec'y.
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The West Responds to The East.

On the Goth the Democracy OF
Maine declared for the Liberal
nominees. Aud on the list,
Nebraska responded by an endorse
ment Of the Cincinnati platform
aud candidates, for whom her
delegates were instructed to vote
as Il Clarion.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29

The Washington Patriot con-
Guides a long article on the position
of ID. w. Voorhees, as follows {:
:. When the Baltimore Convention
has acted, Mr.. Voorhees, will I'M
qucstiouably be among the foremost
and strongest i'll indicating its
creed and advocating its Nominees.
ichdiccer and arh0crcr they may be
and his voice will be found Il,
potential in this campaign as it has
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IOGSt

The Marshal desires to give time
" notice that, in accordance with
an ordinance to prevent dogs from
running al large in the City ct Gan
ton, all dogs found on the streets,
after the first day Of July, lSt3,
without u city collar on, VIII he
shot. Collars can be had at the
Mayors office.
LEON. EAILi.G.
Marshall.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29

The habit of eating arsenic to
beautify the complexion is said 10
be largely on the increase among
both sexes in New York.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29

~ Nebraska is the only State
that had a railroad in running order
when admitted into the Union.
The Nashville and Decatur Rail
road, with all its franchises and APP
purtcoanccs, will be turned over
10 the Louisville and Nashville
Company next Monday.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29

Mr.. Greeley says that feeding
hogs with corn i'll the ear Is apt to
make them hard Of hearing.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29

Dyspcptics should never eat fruit
except at meal times, and then not
to excess.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29

The Boston herald has n New
York dispatch that George w.
Childs, shortly before Hcnnett's
death, offered @G,00a, 900 for the
Herald establishment, which was
refused, ms Bennett had determined
that the paper should not so out OF
the family.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29

The fourteenth resolution Of the
Philadelphia platform is now IN
tcrpretcd to recognize temal"
suffrage as question OF national
politics. We suppose Anna Dick
inson viii now take the stump for
1 ,l..inI
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Democratic State Convention.

The Democratic State Conven
ton, which assembled at jackson.
on Wednesday last, was largely at
tended. Every section of the State
was represented. For intelligence,
influence and standing, the dele
gatesl compared favorably with
those of any Convention ever con
vened in the country. Hon. Jno.
w. c. Watson, of Marshall, was
chosen President. Resolutions en-
dorsing Greeley and Brown were
passed amid the widest enthusiasm
and the Delegates to the National
Convention were instructed to vote
against the making of nominations
by that Convention. During the
afternoon, a despatch was received
from Gen. John nj. Palmer, Presi-
dent of the State Convention of Hi
nois Liberal Republicans, in session
at Springfield, The Liberals of Hi
nOis sent greeting to the Democrats
of Mississippi, and COINED hands
with them in the holy work of rec
OnciliatiOn.''
The following State Executive
Committee was appointed to work
during the approaching Presiden-
tial canvass:
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29
STATE AT LARGE.

Robert Lowry, of Rankin, Chair
man Geo. L. Potter, of Kinds;
j. u. George, of Carroll.
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29

of the Water Valley CENTRAL,
commonly known as = CENTRAL
Brown" was formerly Il member OF
the Legislature, but more recently
DISTINGUISHED and recognized the
father of the Canton Convention OF
fossils, ana still more recently as an
artist III The wood engraving line,
and as AN editor of one of the most
Original and rcudnblc papers in the
state. lie is Il good deal of the
"Sol0man' style ct man, hut II may
be said OF him with truth that he
has maintained his advanced
out posts with both ability ANA
dignity, amid Il perfect shower o1
American citizen. [volume] (Canton, Miss.) 1864-1890, 1872-06-29

of tie Carrollton Conservative. He
is evidently a gentleman OF liberia!
education and appreciative reading.
Although comparatively Young in
the journalistic field, yet lie has
given unmistaiablc proofs OF fine
order of talent, and if he steadily
adhcres to the business, We predict
that he will pluck il; OIL it both fame
and fortune.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22
1S13-lS53.

1S~O-AS e0s
Such are the years of that veteran
Of the Religious Press, The New York
Observer. All hail! say we to our elder
brother, who was valiantly at work long
before many Of US were learning to peep;
and whose pages now exhibit more than
ever the vigor and strength of manhood.
All hail! and the best wishes for anoth-
er fifty years course, which is to be
initiated with the generous donation to
every subscriber Of q Jubilee Pear.
Book, concentrating ftly the past,
and giving encouraging anticipations
for the future. We are always ready
to commend the Observer to our readers
True to its faith, and faithful for the
truth, it is unsurpassed as a family pa.
per.
Send So to the publishers, and secure
good paper and the Jubilee Year
Boos. Sidney E. Morse & Co., 81,
Park Row, New York.
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LEcTUREs.-It has been suggested
to us that the lecture season has now ar
rived. And it has been further sug.
gested that arrangements be made at
once for a series Of lectures to be insti-
tuted, to be delivered by gentlemen in
our owl village, and vicinity.
We like the suggestion. and we fnr'
Their ''suygess" the Lyceum take this
matter in hand this evening, and move
right along with it. We have home
talent-in our midst-latent, may be,
but brighter, nevertheless. Or, if not
brighter, it only needs to be brought in
contact with the light to make it shine.
We can name a dozen men in our
village, and it's immediate vicinity, who
can give us a good practical lecture, on
some important, or at least, some inter-
estiug subject. Why not bring them
out?
As We have said, it seems to us as to
be the business of the Lyceum to take
this matter in hand, and under its aus.
pices We hope to sec a course of lectures
instituted without further delay.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

The illustrated Mi2,oaukee Month";
" comes out for November brighter and
better than ever. The first article is an
accurately illustrated one on "Duluth,
and its Surroundings" and the fashion
article is full aud valuable. and finely
and numerously illustrated. Every
word in the book is original, and every
word good. Send for a specimen copy,
free. Address, T. j. Gilmore, Mil.
YANKEE Wis,
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There seems to be but little pros.
pect of Mrs. Lambs trial coming off at
this term of the Court. Thus far we
have made no comments upon the facts,
or what appear to be the facts, in this
very important case. When the prop.
er time comes We shall endeavor to give
our readers the particulars in detail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

-Wipter has closed in upon as in
right good earnest. Nobody was ready
for it, Of course, yet nobody will be
ready for spring when it shall come
again. But G.. P. Bracket is ready to
meet any man who has greenbacks to
spare in exchange for stoves, agricultu.
raj implements Of any kind, or descrip.
ton; and he proposes not to be under.
sold by any man or business firm north
of La Crosse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

The Fall Term of the River Falls
Institute closes to-day. A more worthy
enterprise than this Institute ives never
substituted" in this place, and we are
pleased TO say that the efforts Of Prof.
Cady to make this a first class educa.
tional institution. are we'll appreciated.
Next week we expect to announce the
time of commencement, and the terms
for the Winter Term.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

"A young man by the name of Ora
ham, in the town of Spring Lake, had
his elbow dislocated and otherwise in
jured, the result Of being thrown from
a horse. Last week he was brought to
this town, about two weeks after the
accident, to DR.. Davis who reduced the
luxation. The patient is doing well
aud retained 10 his gsian,is
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LADIES FURNISHING GOODS,
Notice.

To whom II may concern. Notice Is here
BY given that tho undersigned, sole owner
Of the village plot known as A r. Harts
addition to A. +. Harris plot Of the village
Of River Falls, will applysto 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, 10 said
county. on the 4th Monday Of, November,
A.D.ls72.to have said village plot vacstsd
n14m2 D. H. LEvYNGS.
Dated September Oath, 1879
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

Teachers Examinations in Pierce
County will be held as follows:
At Ellsworth, October 26th;
At the "Prairie School House" il
Hartl.nd, Nov. LIST;
At Maiden Rock, Nov. I'd;
At Prescott, Nov, 9th;
At Ell Paso, Nov. 18th;
At Rock Elm Center, Nov. 16sh.
At River Falls, Nov. 23d.
EUGENE CASE,
County Sup't Of Schools.
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&c. W. Mapes hes for sale Perkins
Il Houses patent metallic kerosene or
oil Safety Lamp. This lamp is adapted
to all uses, and for every style Of stand /,
or lamp hanging Of any kind. 1t is
provided with patent safety tube for
filling, and it is the only really safe lamp
in use.
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+ STRAY NOTICE.

Taken up by the subscriber residing in
the town Of Trimbells, on land owned by
him in Section (l) one of said town, on or
about the 18th Of Oct, 1872, one red COW,
supposed to be five years old, with white
face and some white on belley.
JAMES II. COLLINS.
Dated at Trimbelle, Nov 9th, 1872.
D20w4
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Tho dwelling house of Abel Cudd,
Of Ellsworth, was consumed BY fire last
Sunday night. With it he lost nearly
all Of his furniture, clothing and provis.
ion. The property was insured for a
reasonable amount.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

Our old time friends VIM. Carlton
and wife, have returned home to dwell
with us again. They have been absent, in
Minnesota, for about year. Welcome
home again friends.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

IT. Il. Tubbs will soon earn the
title Of M. d. He is proprietor of a
celebrated medicine, called the elixir
Of Life" That's good name, and the
Elixir is as good as the name. It is
death to colds, but saves the victim.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

B. Fl. Pillar has leased the black.
smith shop on Main Street, recently oc.
cupied by Messrs. Little. He Is a good
blacksmith, has good outfit, and sole.
its fair share Of patronage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

IS. B. Goldsmith has struck hands
with Nevin Burns, and they are ready
at the shop of Mr.. Burns, to attend to
anything in the line of repairing old, or
building new carriages Of any kind or
description.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

a-Remember the meeting Of the
members of the Park Association, Hor-
ticultural and Agricultural Societies.
at the Bracket House tomorrow after
noon. Every farmer in this vicinity
should attend. 4ss
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Notice..

Notice is hereby given, that the UNDER
signed residents Of the hereinafter describ.
ed territory, will apply to the Circuit
Court of the county of Pierce. on the 25th
day of November, A. D., 1872, or as soon
thereafter as a hearing can be had, for an
order incorporating the following describ-
the village of River Falls as follows, to- wit:
Beginning at the southwest corner Of seq
ton one, town twenty.seven, range nine
eten. and running thence north eighty .one
degrees and thirty minutes east, seventy
nine chains and nineteen links, thence
north eighty-two degrees east, forty chains
and ten links, thence north eight degrees
and thirty minutes west, seventy-nine
chains and eighty-fye links. thence north
eight degrees and thirty minutes west. for
ty chains and eighteen links, thence south
eighty-two degrees west forty chains.
thence south eightytwo degrees west, forty
chains and nineteen links, thence south
eighty-two degrees west forty, chains and
twenty links, thence SOUTH eight degrees
east, thirty-nine chains and eighty five
links, thence south eight degrees east eighty
chains to the place of beginning. Said ter
ritory embraces section one, in town TWEEN.
ty-seven, range nineteen, and the west
half Of section six. in town twensy.soven.
range eighteen, in the town Of River Falls
and county Of Pierce. Also the southwest
quarter Of section thirty-one, town twenty
eight, range eighteen, in the town Of Kin.
nickinnic, and the south half Of section
thirty-six, town twenty-eight, range nine.
teen, in the town Of Troy, both of The last
named towns being in the county of 81.
Croix. The survey, and map, and census
Of said territory completed oad verified AZ
the law directs have been left, and may be
examined at the Book Store Of r. J. vii.
coz. t,'
Q. s. POWELL,
A. MORSE,
A. D. ANDRE VIZ,
RI. WTLCt,X,
A. p. WELD,
80 B. r. EATON, gast1
B. n. DAVIS,
H'e Committee.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

Charles Mears. Superintendent
of schools in Polk county, and editor
and proprietor of the Polk County Press,
has been in attendance upon the Teach
ers' Association here. He gave this
Office brotherly salute.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

Rev. H. N. Strong (Universalist,
will preach in Brackets Hall next
Sunday, at half past two o'clock P. M.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

"A house for sale on third street
Price, $500. A good team or one
good horse will be taken in part pay
ment. Time given if desired with Sc,
curity. Inquire Of A. Morse or D. D.
Proctor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

LosT.-In this village, or between
here and Mr. o. Strahl's farm, in Manu-
Valley, q Buffalo Robe. The finder
will please leave the same at this Office,
or at the residence of the owner, Will
lam Strout.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

"A large number Of our young men
have gone among the pines again this
winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

Yesterday morning we had an ad-
dition to our snow, but not enough to
make good sleighing on the prairie.
The woods rejoice with the melody of
sleigh bells.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

&C. W. Mapes would be remem.
bered, and respectfully invites attention
to his goods, consisting, as usual, of a
good stock of Ready Made Clothing,
Dry Goods, Groceries, Boots and Shoes,
etc.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

Jimmy Kahn recently "raised
Cain" with Jake Lords logging camp,
on Kettle River, Mimi, and did cxten.
sive damage to his timber. About five
sections Of timber was swept by the gale,
and considerably injured.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

Remember that Burhyte Brothers
buy all kinds of lumber, as we'll as farm
produce, in exchange for goods.
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Livery Stable.
PHOTOGRAPH GALLERY.
MRS. W. O. PINGREY.

ON MAIN STREET RIVER FALLS,
Takes pictures of all kinds in the best
style of the art at low rates. Those wish
ing coed pictures can get them at Mrs
Pingrey's Gallery. Give her call. fbtf
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TRINITY CHURcH.-Service and SER
mon on Sunday next in Brackets Hall
at 1890 A. M.
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Mrs. Heasley has full supply of
millinery goods, we'll selected for the
winter trade.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

Hon. j. NJ. Rusk has our thanks
for copy Of the Acts and Resolutions
passed at the second session Of the For.
ty-second Congress.
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Weeds + ami,y Favorite.

The Best Sewing Machine now in use.-
Sample Machines on exhibition ct the Book
Store Of Levings' Sisters, where prices and
instruction in using the Machines, can be
obtained.
w. p. Knowles is Travelling Agent
for this Machine in this locality, and he
respectfully invites the attention of all de-
string to purchase q machine for family
use, to these machines.
River Falls, August l, 1872.
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The Epizootic has gone "a-zooting,"
so far as we can learn. It has never
been in St. Paul or Hudson, as has been
reported. Humbugs are still in order.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

j. E. Flint was taken suddenly, if
not dangerously i'll, during che funeral
service of his mother, at the residence
of P. G. Flint, yesterday forenoon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1872-11-22

For SALE CHEAp.-A new pair Of
Bob.Sleighs. Inquire Of W. Y. Riddell,
River Falls.
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The incest stock Of Nubias in town
at Sanderson's.

The Pierce County Circuit Court
will be in session next week.
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Scarlet fever hos made its appear
ance in this village.
The celebrated Badger State
Shawls, at Sanderson's.

Austin Davis has returned to hi
work on the st. Paul & Chicago Rail
road. W. ~ ~
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Our village Lyceum is a success
It is lively, spicy, entertaining and in.
structive. Ifyou would spend an even.
ing pleasantly, attend the Lyceum.