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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-10-28

Many years ago Mr.. Miller, one OF
the early settlers Of neighboring
town, sold a yoke Of oxen for fifty dol
lars, and received in payment n fifty
dollar bank bill, which he carefully
folded up, and deposited in his tobac-
co box for safe-keeplng. Mr. NJ was
accustomed 10 make use OF the weed at
any hour of the day, or night even,
whenever he felt an inclination for it.
The night following the sale Of the
oxen he sought his tobacco box. Find
ing a convenient portion, he put IT in
10 his mouth, and, not really obtaining
the full benefit he expected, he chewed
il up most vigorously, and effectually,
exclaiming as he did so "No strength
to the tobacco No strength to the
tobacco (" When, recollectng the
transaction Of the day, and the place
where he deposited his treasure, he
added "Ohio A yoke Of orea al
one chm -
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-10-28
CHILDREN'S CORNER,
LitiIe Miss Nieddiesome.

BY JOEL BkAIuN
Little Miss Meddlesome. scattering crumbs.
Into the library Mostly comes
Twirls of her apron, tits open some books
And into a work-basket, rummagng, looks.
Out 60 the spools spinning over the floor.
Beeswax and ueedle-case stepped out before :
She losses the tape-rule and plays with the
floss,
And says to herself "Now, won't mamma be
cross ~
Little Mise Meddlesome climbs to the shelf
Since no one is looking, aud, mischievous Elf,
Polls down the fine vases, the cuckoo clock
stops,
And sprinkles ibe carpet with damaging
drops.
She turns over the ottoman, irightens the
bird,
And sees that the chairs in medley are
stirred
Then creeps on the sofa, and, all in heap,
Drops out Of her frolicsome mischief asleep.
But here comes the nurse, who is shaking her
head.
And frowns at the Mischief asleep on her bed;
But let's hope when Miss Meddlesome's slum-
Der is DER
She may. wake from good dreams and do mis-
chief no more.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-10-28
Farmers Homes.

IL is too often the practice of farmers
90 think too much Of the farm and
too little of the farm house, TO spend
too much time and labor on the general
farm end on the barn, and too little on
the garden and home mansion, 10 give
too much attention 90 the hogs, cattle
and horses, end too little TO the wife
and children. There is a feeling Of
dissatisfaction too generally noticeable
with life on the farm, not only among
the sons aud daughters, but the wives
Of farmers. II IS too often the case
that while the farmer and his wife are
struggling from year 30 year 10 make
money and improve the farm, their
sons and daughters are constantly
learning 30 dislike and absolutely hate
the occupation and ali the surround
Ings Of their parents. They are con
stantly painting 10 themselves the less
laborious and more agreeable and pro.
iitable occupations, and the more
cheerful and happy homes Of thier
comrades and acquaintance in the
neighboring towns and cities, and
longing for the day 10 come when they
can throw off life Of drudging and
thanksgiving servitude and 90 Co the
store and counting honse, the factory,
or 10 some OF the oveT-crowded profess.
ions, where they can enjoy more leisure
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-10-28
Remarkable Petrifaction.

A remarkable case of human petri-
faction was discovered at Whitehall a
few days since, by some persons who
were transferring the remains of Sally
Jucket from the old 90 the new burying
ground. She dieG and was buried
twenty-three years ago, and from some
unknown cause the remains have pCtrl-
fed. The coffin, hair, and shroud had
crumbled away, but her original form
was perfect with the exception of an
indentation across the chest, caused by
a portion of the coffin restir upon it,
which was imbedded in the chest.
Every limb was as natural and perfect
as in life. The hands were laid at the
side of the body, as was neces.
sary in laying it out. The fea-
lures were regular and perfectly
natural, with the exception of the end
of the nose being absent, while the
sockets showed where the eyes had
been. The hair we entirely gone, the
skull being bare and smooth as if il
had been shaven. Even the fingers and
toes were perfectly shaped, although
the nails had assumed the same appear
ance in color as the rest of the body.
What seems strange is, that when the
body was found it rested only on the
calves Of the legs and back of the head,
as quite a hollow space was found be.
meath the body, where the bottom of
the coffin once rested. The deceased
was large woman while living, weigh
ing 900 pounds; and it is also curious
fact that the phenomenal specimen
weighed abOu the same. --Rutldnd
lIIl Hcrnld
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-10-28
Fan Care OF Asparagus.

Much of the value of asparagus beds
depends upon the care they receive in
the Fall as preparation for wintering
As early as the stalks begin to turn
yellow, they should be cut, dried and
placed in pile and burned. Too much
care cannot be taken to prevent the
seed from falling upon the bed becom-
ing covered with soil, and terminating
in the Spring, as these young plants
render the roots too thick in the bed.
and being near the surface will make
but feeble growth, aud be of little if
any value, but rather a detriment to
the rest of the bed.
After the removal of the stalks,
cover the bed with a coat of good fine
manure, and fork it into the sod down
to the crown of the plants. This
manure, acted upon by the Fall rains,
will wash down amongt the roots, giving
them the food necessary for Spring
growth, increasing the size and earli-
ness of the stalks.
Just before the setting in of winter,
cover the bed several inches thick with
coarse stable litter, TO remain as a
protection from frost, and by its de-
composition and washing down, add to
the fertility of the soil. Plants that
have been set but one or two years,
and before they come TO cutting regu.
larly, may be covered with few inches
of good soil taken from the sides OF
the bed. After they have attained a
good size, and the roots have spread,
this may be omitted. as digging at the
side of the bed would iniure the
spreading roots. The winter covering
may be stirred early in the spring, the
coarser straw raked off, and the fine
manure forked into the bed. This
treatment annually will ensure a good
supply of early, succulent, and large
asparagus.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-10-28

and more privileges than they know
how to find on farm. Now the only
way to remedy this state of things, this
great evil of rural life, is to make home
on the farm more attractive and ENJOY
able.
The door yard, the flower and vege-
table garden the house; both outside
and in, should be rendered objects of
interest and affection to the children
from the very moment they are old
enough TO feel that interest AMI exer-
else that affection. In she house let
them have their playrooms, the toys
and pictures, their sewing and patch
work, their states and pencils, their
saws and hammers. Let them be
taught that these things are all their
own; that they are articles of real
value, TO be handled and used with
care and for valuable purpose al
ways being careful to explain in an in.
teresting manner their uses and their
objects. In the garden and around the
house let each child, as soon as he or
she is old enough, help in planting a
fruit-bearing tree or vine for orna-
ment. Let these also be their own in
name and in fact. Teach them how to
prune and cultivate them, and.the rea-
son of,each particular operation. When
these bear fruit let its proceeds also be
theirs. Advise with, not command,
them how to spend or what to do with
these proceeds. The ornamental shrub
should also be an object of especial
care, and the child be led to appreciate
1t and its pleasures and uses. In short
let the boys and girls, to the fullest
extent possible, become part owners in
the farm, its orchards, its groves, the
stock, the fowls, the house, the garden
and everything about them. Begin
when the children are small TO treat
them as reasonable beings, and as soon
as they can read and understand, fur
nish them with books that explain in
simple and interesting manner the very
things that will be the most value for
them, as sons and daughters of far
mer, to know when they are larger.
Make the boy man and the girl a
woman, and let them feel that they are
responsible for their acts as soon as
practicable. Let them feel that, while
they are working for your good, 1t is
not for yours alone, bnt their own as
well. Do not compel, but induce them
to work. Have always in the house a
family room. Make it attractive to
each and all the family. Think more,
work less hours, but to greater advan.
tage. Cultivate kindly feelings e. ward
your neighbors meet often with them
in the fashioned neighborhood
visiting circle. Become a member of
the grange Take your wife and sons
and daughters along and have them
become members, and at The meetings
be social. Give others the benefit of
your knowledge, and determine that
You will make your home attractive
and happy, and go about it and make
your determination reality.-Sdcrd-
meRtO Record.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-10-28
FARM AND HOUSEHOLD.
Now Idcn IN Rollers.

A roller exhibited and tested at the
Royal Society's show just held, con-
sists of three sections, the novelty be-
ing that the section, instead of being
on line with the other two, is placed
in front, so that it answers as steer
ing wheel La the axel between the
two rear sections there is a double
joint, so as to admit of their adapting
themselves, as they move, to the irreg-
ularities of surface. The sections are
made of iron, with solid sides, SO that
they can be filled with water if it is
desired to increase their weight.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-10-28
New Use for Eggs,

Fresh eggs, according to The Prairie
Farmer, affords great nourishment TO
the weak animals.
1t tells of colt, which to all appear
ances, was nearly dead, the breath of
life being barely perceptible, which
almost instantly revived by giving it
one or two fresh eggs. The same re-
suits have attended the administering
of eggs to weak cattle, and to feeble,
chilled lambs. The remedy is a simple
one, and farmers would do well to bear
il in mind.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-10-28
The Mother.
ny F. B. BROWNING

ny F. b. BROWNING.
Women know
The way TO rear mp children TO be JUST.
They know o simple, merry, ter der knack
OF tying sashes, fitting baby.shoes,
And singing pretty words that make no sense
Aud kissing lull sense into empty words
Which things are corals TO cut life upon,
Although snch trifles children learn by su CHI,
Loves holy earnest IN pretty play,
And yet one oyer-early solemnized,-
But seeing as 10 a resebush, loves divine,
Which burns and hurts not not single
bloom,
Become aware aud unalraid OF love.
Such good do mothers Fathers love as we'll
Mine did, | know-but still with heavier
braiuS
And wills more consciously responsible,
And not as Wisely, since less foolishly;
so mothers have good license to be missed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-10-28
Sinrnlnr Case Of SomnambnIl.m.

A few nights since n sailor living in
a house at Munioy, over which passed
telegraph wire, dreamed that he was
on board ship, aud some of the ropes
needed tauteuing. He got up, went
up on the roof of the house, and com
menced pulling on the wire. Finding
that he could not manage 1t alone he
called a shipmate who was sleeping
with him. His cries awoke the man,
and he went up and discovered the
other in his perilous position. Taking
hold of his leg TO prevent his falling,
the somnambulist was awakened, when,
looking up and seeing the stars, he
thought sure he was on shipboard, and
commenced hauling on the wire. He
was finally got down from his danger.
ous position without harm. Portland
(Ne.) ApQits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-10-28
How late can Pears he Kept with
Profit


Each kind of pear has its season,
and in case it is a popular market one,
1t will, during this time, meet with a
ready sale, and usually at paying rates.
When the hight Of the season IS over.
and such kinds as the Bartlett, Seckel
and Duchesse are growing scarce, they
are certain 10 advance rapidly in price,
often bringing three or four times much
as they commanded two or three weeks
earlier, when the market was abundant.
ly stocked. This was strikingIy Illus
tiated last fall, with the Bartlett and
Seckel. AT the beginning of Septem-
Der these were sold ut from So 30 50
per barrel. In less than four weeks
they had advanced 20 twice these
figures, and n week later still there
was brisk demand for them az $40 %
$50 a barrel Of only two and n half
bushels. These rapid advances have
caused fruit Growers 20 expend large
sums in constructing retention houses
for keeping fruit back, but but very
few have found any profit in the proc
cess.
They have generally held on too
long, and lost all the better part Of the
expected returns. A number Of in
stances have come 10 notice where
large lots Of Duchesse, kept until after
the holidays, have then been disposed
Of for less than the price paid for them
in October. When Bartletts are get
ting out Of their season, they are IN
good demand at from $1G TO S24 bar.
rel according to quality, aud yet a
month later fine Bartletts, carefully
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-10-28

IT has now become question as 70
whether a phrenologist can tell what
a barrel contains by examining its
head.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-05

agents for the Fergus washer In this city; mn
Of address and push eau make money with ~ ~ sone
ere now doing Qau No Vsruandt -
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-05
PROFESSIONAL SITUATIONS WANTED
FEMALES.

A LADY MUSICIAN AND VOCALIST OF FIRST
"A class ability desires engagement in school or
amilys teaches FRENCH and speaks uently highest
Qvou hoflo
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-05

on WEST nth ST. PREsENT EMPLOYER'S
az dressmakcr as seamsress in private family;
derstands all kinds of sewing operate machines;
. city or country Gail or address all week.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-05

OuCcGe
A NUMBER OF GERMAN SERVANTS, CAPABLE
"A and trustworthy found constantly on hand al 2l7
Third avenue, near twentieth street..
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1873-09-05

A FRENCH LADY. WHO UNDERSTANDS THOR
"A oughly the French German and English languages
and rudimental music. and who has had much expe
riencc In the education oyoung children desires place
quire the care Of mother or to take the charge
O. mouse noid good nome anu Kind treatment more
nished Address N. b.. Rutherfuyd Park. Nj.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-04
Marriages.

In Goshen, Sept ,, by Rev. G. J. Har- rTso1, Mr- Charles B. Wakely, of Fairfield, and Mrs Lncia A. Johnson of Goshen.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-04
..Wfae of the wooas'' before Meals.


 So general has the public confidence hecoue Tn Dr. Ayers medicines, and so great the demand for them, that unprin- espled villains are attempting to deceive the rnwsxy by imposing upon them their worthless noStrunls under a similarity of name Cherry PectOral LOzenges, Dr. Ayers TrOches. Ayers Pastiles for Coughs, Cherry Pectoral Cough Drops, AyTe's Fever and Ague Cure, Dr. Ayers Indian Pills. s1c., Sc.. (nOne of which are of Dr. Ayers manufacture or composition) are specimens of this yillainv and deceit. They not only defrand the sick of their money but of their health, or the recov ery of their health. which is far more inn portant than money. From actual cOun- terfeits the people are protected by law which the Doctor promptly enforces, but these evaslons sometimes eiude the law, and purchasers must protect themselves by refusing to be deceived by them.- DoreF (E H) Bee.
 For Loss of Appetite, Dyspepsia, Indi- gestion. Depression of Spirits and Gener- al Debility, in their various forms, Ferro- Phosphated Elixir of Calisaya made by CasweIl, Hazard & O., New York, and sold by all druggists, is the best tonic. As a stimulant tonic for tonic for patients recovering from fever or other sicknesr, 1t has no equal. If taken during the season if prevents fever and ague and oth- CT intermittent levers. 195w
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-04
NOTICE.

E. D. McNeil & Go. will receive Bread, Cakes &c. on Wednesdays and Saturdays instead Tues days and Fridays as before. titchfeld, June 18th, 1878.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-04
FARM FOR SALE l

nISTRICT of Cornwall, ss. Probate Court, U Aug. 18th, 1873.
 Estate of Lyman Clark, late of Cornwall, in said district, deceased.
 The Court of Probate for the district of Corn wall, hath limitdd and allowed six months from the date hereof for the creditors of said estate to exhibit their claims for settlement. Those Who neglect to present their accounts. properly attested, within said time will be debarred re- covery All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to
 2oSt* SHELDEN CLARK, Administrator.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-04
10 PER CENT. NET.

THE IOWA LOAN AND TRUST COMPANY will invest money on first class Real Estate at 10 per cent: interest, net, payable semi-annually in New York; and will guarantee the collection of all loans made through it's agency. All charges vesting, for New York and New England refer ences, and full particulars. SAMUEL MERRILL,
 late Governor of Iowa), President Address JAMES 5: HEARTwELL, Sec'y, Drawer 167 Des Moines, Iowa. 19-4w.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-04
AGENTS WANTED.

wish Agents to sell three (O New Books just published. One Agent writes that she is making from $12to S16 day. One new Agent in 2 town of coo inhabitants made $22. 40 in q days last week. wish few Men of ability to sell large books. Ihave one lawyer who is making S25O0, and all expenses, per year. One clergy man who has had a salary of $500 8 year,. and who made, the iirst four weeks in my employ. more than $500. I ann paying salaries as high as eSOOO and all expenses. I will pay salary to any man who can bring good recommendations, after months trial. pay less commission than others, but have Better and Cheaper Books which induces people to buy freely
 W. ]. HOLLAND. Pnblisher,
 1s:am Springfield, Mass.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-04
Deaths

In Salisbury, Aug. 26, David H., infant and Oaly child of Hiram M. and Nina W. Martin
 At Great Burlington, Mass, Aug. 14th, Captain James Beebe, aged g.
 At BurrviIle, Aug. 25, Mary Lavina, in- fant daughter of Edward s. and Mary l.. Miner, aged 1S days.
 At RivertOn, Aug Is, Josephine, only daughter of Augustus and Lucelia Smith, aged 23
 At Winsted, Aug. 26th. Hattie, iaugh- ter of Lewis and Mary Moesby, aged 6 months
 At Winchester, Aug. 25th, Emma J. Beach. aged Is
 At Elmira. on the 18th ult.. of paralysis, LRcy D, wife of John O. Riley, of Hol- land aged 54 years.
 1t Washington. Aug. 31, Amy A, only child Of Stephen s. and Maria Morehouse. aSel a0 years
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-04
PRICE LIST |:
FARM F0R SALE.

THE large and desirable Farm, formerly occu- l pied by the late Alpheus Hodges, deceased; situated on Torrington Hill, almost three miles from Wolcottville, on the Eaugatuck Railroad Said Farm contains about 325 acres, and is suita- ply divided into Meadow, Pasture, Fruit and Wood lands.
 Upon the premises are three Houses, -commo- dious Barns and other buildings.
 For particulars inquire of
 W. H. BARBER, Exector. Wolcottville, June 20, 1873. I2tf
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-04
'CAMPHORlNE'

The Great Discovery for the immediate relief and cure of Rheumatism, Neuralgia, opralns, Bruises, Pains, Strains, Stiff Joints, Swellings, Infamma- tions, Bunions, Catarrh, &c., &c. It will not grease or stain, and for the toilet is luxury in every family. Thousands will and now testify to its great merits. Try it. Price per bottle % cents. REUBEN HOYT, Prop'r, POS Greenwich St., NY 2O4w
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-04
Dr WELLS EXTRACT OF JURUBEBA
Thompson's Business College.

rs ns2 20 FOURTH AVE- AVE- New York Gity.s9 :. Bookkeeping, Writing, English Branches, and Languages. Instruction day and evening; terms low; Ladies' department separate. Photography taught to men, women, boys and girls practical ly; terms reduced to $15; great demand for operators. 15-12v.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-04
Shepaug Railroad Company

ft FnEcRETARYS UFEIcE, Aug. IS, 1S7S.
 An installment of ten dollars upon each share of the capital stock of the Shepaug Railroa.s Company, to apply towards the satisfaction of the guaranty, dated January, 1878, given by the holders of the Second Mortgage Bonds of the called for, payable to the Treasurer of the Com pany tH. R, Colt, Litchfeid on or before the 25tR day of September 1875. Interest will be allowed on payments made before that time GEO. n. WOODRUFF, Secretary.
 BY ORDER or THE DIRECTORS.
Litchfield enquirer., 1873-09-04
FARM FOR SALE!
Connecticut Literary Insti-
 tion, Suffiela Conn,

HALL Term begins Aug ..27 Expenses, Mod + crate. A first class school, designed to fit students for the best Colleges, and Scientific Scnoois pr Tor practical life. Superior advan-
 For information, address,
 lS4 U. A. SHORES, A. M. Principal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1873-02-06

William Stahl, While examining the air-pipes at
the east mines slope Of st. Clair. Pa, yesterday,
slipped and fell down the shaft, a distance OF DIS
feet, and was instantly killed. -....
The Importers and Grocers Board Of Trace Of
New York Yesterday adopted resolution opposing
The repeal Of the bankrupt Law, and returned the
report of The Committee on Trade aud Statistics 10
be prepared in the form Of IL memorial to Congress
Gaffrcy, who was scntcuced 10 Inc hanged IN Buff
f,lo Friday next is either insane through fear Of
death or Is pretending insanity. Since all hope OF
obtaining communication Of sentence has been
abandoned he has become very violent. lie uses the
foalest language tn all who approach iSm. lie
walks his cell inccssanty aud is said to have abused
his spiritual adviser In the most outrageous man
uer to-day, and threw crUciiX at him through the
grating.
The Acknowledgement yesterday instructed the
District Attorney at savannah not TO prosecute Tie
suits entered against inspcciors for the recovery Of
money paid to the Confederate Government as cui-
toms dulles during tho war, the action OF the De-
partnent of Justice being based upon the sumo
stopped at MOBILIZE.