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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-01-17
TIE RIVER FALLS JOURNAL.
How to Read.

in recent number ofthe Woman's Jour-
aal:
was once called upon to prescribe
intellectually for young girl of fair
abilities, who showed no want of brains
in conversation, but had perfect in.
difference to books. She read dutiful
ly and torpidly whatever was set be.
fore her-novels, travels, history, all
were the same; each page drove out the
previous page, and her memory was a
blank. Her parents asked me to teach
her to read; she joined in the request,
aud consented to try the experiment,
on the condition that she would faith
fully read a single book in the way
should direct She consented.
1t was at the time of Kossuth's visit,
when everybody was talking about the
Hungarian revolution. The book l
chose was Hungary in 1S48," by
Brace, book Of far more interest then
than now. l prescribed it in daily
doses Of one chapter. IF possible she
was to read that---the chapters being
short--but under no conceivable cir
cumstances was she to read more than
that. After each chapter she was to
put down in blank book / gave her
some remark suggested by it. She
must mention something that had in
terested her, or seek the explanation of
some word, or any thing else she pleased.
Her comment might be only to say that
Gorgey was trailer, or to inquire how
his name should be pronounced; but at
least there must be one sentence of re-
mark per chapter. From time to time
| was to see what she had written, and
answer her questions, if any. This was
the prescription, and she took it cour-
ageously.
knew in advance what would be
the greatest difficulty. 1t was to keep
her to one chapter. 1t seemed to her
such mistake, such waste of oppor-
tunity, when she could so easily man
age five or six chapters in day Had
she done so, all would have been lost,
so | was iuexorable. The consequence
was that she never failed to read her
chapter; and when she got to the end
of it, for want Of anything better to do,
she read it over again, aud went to work
with her notebook. It was very nice
notebook, and she wrote a beautiful
hand. When | came to look over the
pages, every few days, was astonished
at the copiousness and variety of her
notes. On some days, to be sure, there
would be but a single sentence, and
that visibly written with effect; but
almost always there were questions,
doubts aud criticisms, all of which |
met as l could. I found my own mind
taxed by hers, and finally read every
chapter carefully that I might be ready
for her. And at the end she told' rue
with delight that for the first time in
her life she had read a book.
Where was the magic of the process?
] suppose mainly in the restraint, the
moderate pace and the necessity of
writing something. Reading" says
my Lord Bacon, "maketh a full man,
writing an exact man" To clearly de
fine and systematic what you know
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-01-17

MRS. W. II. WINCHESTER,
nEALER in Millinery and Ladies Fur.
IL nishing goods. Main Street, River
Falls. vl6n7
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-01-17

CIRCUIT CoURT-PIERCE COUNTY.
George Braley against Leui j. Rich
ardson and Martha e. Richardson
Notice is hereby given that I. the under
signed referee, duly appointed by the
Court and by virtue of and in pursuance OF
a judgment and decree of foreclosure and
sale, rendered by the Circuit Court of
Pierce county in the above entitled action
on the third day of December, 1872. at a
general term of said Court, held at the vii
lsge of Ellsworth in said county, commence
ing on the fourth Monday of Now, A. D.,
1872, shall on the 25th day of Jan, A. D.,
1873, at 2 o'clock, p. IT,, of said day, at
the front door Of the Post Office in the viii
lage Of River Falls, IN said county, offer
for sale at public auction. and sell to the
highest bidder, the following described
real estate, to-wit:
The southwest quarter Of the northeast
quarter Of section thirteen: the east half of
the southwest quarter of section four, and
all of the southeast quarter of section four,
except a strip off of the east side which is
cut off by the road running from the coun-
ty line on the north to the south line OF
said land, being twenty rods wide at the
south end, and six and one-hslf rods wide
at the north end, the same, more or less;
all of said land lying in township twenty
seven, range eighteen, county of Pierce
and State of Wisconsin. 237
W, Howard. Referee.
ABSHR MoRsE. Plaintiffs Attorney.
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DsT We have the best selected stock In
River Falls. Special attention has beea
paid to the purchase and selection Of this
stock. and we are confident we shall be
able to suit all who may favor us with their
patronage in both quality and prices. ~ysa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-01-17

Boot & Shoe Maker. Keeps constantly on
band a complete assortment Of boots and
shoes for ladies. children and gents
Prices reasonable and work warranted. 6
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DAYTON MILLS,

By Charles A. Mckee. This mill is now in
complete order for custom or merchant
work. A fair share Of patronage is res.
pectfully solicited. River Falls, Wis. mt
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wN. WILLIAMS.

Wagon, Carriage and Sleigh Maker. All
kinds Of repairing done with dispatch. -
shop in J. Stephens Building. n6 Il
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1873-01-17
John White,

BLACKSMITH. At Griffu's Old shop,
near the bridge. Particular attention Civ.
en- 10 shoeing hcrses. 1921
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Livery Stable,
MARTIN RIPPLE,

AsHIONABLE TAILOR. Work done
to order. on short notice and Reasonable
terms shop next door north Of Preeman's
Drug Store. 1924
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

DESTRUCTIVE FIRE.-A very desiruc-
tive fire broke out at Parkcrsburg, ibis State,
90 the evening of the 18th inst, destroying
block Of stores on Market Street, the
principal business part of the city The
fire originated in the rear Of j w. Dents
feed store. Owing to the lack of water the
fire soou became unmauageable The fol-
lowing arc the loosers j. w. Matbers,
jeweler; J Is. Kuykeudall, dry goods ;
Miss Payne, millinery J Berry, ware
house J. w. Dent, feed store Martin &
Gilbert; grocers; w. II. Wharne & Co.. ,
furniture Z. 4. Jones, druggist } p.
Waite, grain Mrs. Collins, millinery (;
Methodist Episcopal Church and porson-
age. The wo'arcr buildings were insured
Cor $4,000, which is about one sixth their
value. Other bulldogs mostly insured,
az high premium owing 20 their iudammable
character. Total loss cannot be less than
$4,000.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

NEW RoAD.-We learn from the Wood
stock Herald that application has been
made to the General Assembly to incorpo-
rate company to build a road from Wood.
stock via. Van Buren, and Kcller's Iron
Works TO Wardensvillc. As soon az tho
charter Is granted energetic efforts will be
made to build road at once An excel
lent road can be built at moderate cost.
There will be very little, if any, land dam
age to pay, and very little heay work on
this side of Van Buren, Furnace Our far
mers living between this point and the
North Mountain are very much interested
in the success of the scheme, and will, we
have no doubt, contribute literally At
WardenSvi'le the proposed road will inter
sect the road leading to Moorefed l.
will bring to Woodstock, great deal 0 (
trade which is now going to other points
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

THE POSTAL LAw.-The Washington
correspondent of the Baltimore Sun fur
nishes the following information in relation
to the Postal Law which lately passed Con-
gress. "Hundrcds Of letters are being re
ceiyed here daily, containing inquiries as
to the notifications Of the postal laws made
at the last session. Many people are Of
the impression that the reduction of letter
postage to TWO cents was passed by both
Houses. A great deal of uncertainty ex-
ists also amongst people in the country,
subscribers to newspapers, as to whether
tho provisions requiring prepayment of
newspaper postage at the Office of pubica-
ton finally became 4 law. 4 widespread
impression prevails that such is the case.
This is erroneous. As has already been
stated, the provision prohibiting the txns-
mission of any free matter Whatever after
June next was put in the postoffice appro-
priation bill, and is now law. But tho
proposed reduction of letter postage failed
to receive the approval of the Senate, and
the rate remains at three cents for single
letters. The provision requiring the pre-.
payment of postage on newspapers at the
place of publication was foally also lost,
and the present regulations in this respect
therefore remain in force
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21
West Virginia Legislature.

The Fee Bill increasing the fees of Coun-
! ~ and Township Officers has passed aud
Is now law. 1t is near the old law, per-
haps little better. TIE Jury Law has
also been passed. The pay of a juror is
one dollar aud Fifty cents for each day be
may 60 serve AID the same mileage allow
ed to withc5ses, to be paid out of the couu
ty treasury, bat he shall not in any case
receive more than three dollars, exclusive
OF mileage, t'r services rendered at one
term OF court. Any IeT>on summoned as
aforesaid by virtue of ccnis tdcids or
otherwise, aud actually attending upon the
court, or attending OF the courthouse at
the time summoned, whether be be called
to serve on jury or not, shall, for each
day he so attends, be entitled to receive one
dollar and fifty cents aud the same mileage
allowed 10 witnesses, TO be paid out Of the
county treasury Provided, That for any
day that any person shall be sworn 10 serve
on case of felony be shall for that day be
paid two dollars out of the State treasury
/ here shall be taxed in the costs against
any person against whom judgment on
the veidict Off jury may be rendered in u
case Of misdemeanor, and against any per-
son against whom judgment on the yer.
dict Of jury may be rendered in civil
action, and against any person on whose
motion the verdict of jury is set aside
and a new trial granted, six dollars for
jury costs, which, when collected from the
party, shall be paid into the county treas
ury. All moneys so received by the clerk
shall be forthwith paid by him to the sher-
if, and the clerk and his sureties shall be
liable therefor on his official bond as for
other moneys coming to his hands by vir-
tue of his office. The clerk OF the circuit
and county court OF each county shall an
nually certify to the county court list of
all he moneys so paid to him and by him
paid TO the sheriff. and in addition thereto,
a correct list of all cases in which jury
fees have been taxed and are at the time
properIy due and payable into the county
treasury, and the sheriff of the county
shall be held to account in his annual set
item ut for all such moneys collected bg
him.
Bill fixing the salaries and compensa-
ton OF officers of the government was uu-
der consideration in the House of Dele |
gates on the 10th instant. 1t provided that
the JanitOr OF the State House should be |
appointed by the Board of Public Works |
Mr. MORRISON, of Braxton, moved to a.
mend So as to have the janitor appointed |
by the Governor, but this amendment was
jecied--ayes %, noes 30. Absent II
On the l2'h instant, Senator SnERRARp
Introduced series of resolutions and had
them referred to the judiciary Committee,
which looks to legal investigation of the
power of the Legislature to create and ap.
point under the new Constitution, Board !
of Public Works, aud whether such Board
can legally appoint certain officers
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21
South 8vanfh 9ntrlligenerr.
RoMNEY, FRIDAY, MARCH2l, 1873.

ss-l is predicted by some Of the east
ern papers that wool will be 81 per pound
before the first of June next.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

Fremont TO BE ARRESTED FOR FoEGE
r. For some days IL has becn known ia
tho CRY Of New York that Instructions have
been received by counsel for the Bondhold-
ers Of the alleged fraudulent Fremont Pa.
cifc Railroad Stock to take steps TO cause
the arrest Of General lRENoNr on q charge
Of forgery. II is alleged that these bonds
TO the extent of SO eco 600 or $1,000. 600
were forced upon the Parj stock Bolrl So
as 60 cause their recognition leeiimate
stock 10y means of certificate Of tho Ncv
York stock exchange. The stock was upon
i's list and bad good standing. Uponin
vestigltion il now turns out that this Ger
tlhcate was forgery and IL is alleged that
Gen. FRgMoNT must have been copniz1nt
Of this fact. Crimina proceedings orc there
fore 90 be Instituted against lim iu Paris
as principal ia the case Instructions 10
thi. fleet have been rec. igcd by che agent
who represents the Paus Baudbo.Jor- 10
this country
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21
kgTnE .lallmenl Of temperatu1o du-

IL THE statement Of temperature du-
ring the past winter, at various points n.
long tbc route Of the Northern Pacific
railroad as furnished by Mr.. RoBfRTs,
the chief engineer, is a most remarkable
one Occasionally, 10 the States east Of
the Rocky Mountains, the cold was worry
severe, but the instances Of exceptional
severity appear to have been quite rare --
So far as Instructions from snow we're con-
ceruod they DO not seem 20 have offered 20
much obstruction to the regular running Of
trains, even across Minnesota, o. the roads
east Of the Northern Pacific road that run to
Chicago aud n. York The singular fact is
also stated that at Boseman, IN the Rocky
Mountains, east Of the divide, and 5000
feet above the sea, the average tempera-
turo 10 Jsuusry was 50 above zero, and
The absolutely lowest, which was on the
morning Of tie 23rd, was l6 degrees above
zero In western Montana, The farmers
"began their spring plouahing 10 The lat
ter part Of January - B0ihDlore Gazette
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

g Some sixty head of cattle, belong
ing to SMITH und Fowler, of Lawrence
burg, Indiana, we're poisoned at Cincinnati,
on yesterday week, by some person un-
known. Forty-nine head died
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21
DENTAL NOTICE,
G

ME undersigned desires to inform the people
Il oil Hampshire, Hardy, Mineral and Grant
Counties and the surrounding country, that he
is prepared to perform all operations bertaininc
10 Dental Surgery, with skill and despatch.
The Doctor in Offering his services, does so
win u onhdence that he will be able 10 give sa.
ustaction to those that may favor him with their
patronage, having in his possession the best evil
Gence OF his ability, namely, diploma from the
Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery. one of
The Oldest Rental Colleges in the world
lie especially solicits the patronage of those
patients that have been unsuccessfully treated by
other Dentists. -
MS prices he intends shall be moderate for
hrstclass Operations-intendinp to con6ne his
practice TO such operations only
j.. b. BRYAN,
Surgeon DcRtiM.
Springfield, Hamp. CO., March Ia, 1873.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

-MRs. ANNIE A. PoMEHoY, late Of
Ia Crosse, divorced wife of the notorious
Brick Pcmeroy, was recently married TO
james II Reid, au artist, Of Fulton, w.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

ssD~ very singular series of accidents
occurred last Saturday night at Elizabeth,
Writ Co., few miles from Petersburg,
as stated by the Times Shortly after A.
WELLS and his family had retired, Mrs.
WELLS complained of feeling of numb
ness in her limbs and requested her hus-
band to help her walk across the floor
About half way across the room he express.
cd some fears, when she told him not to
be afraid, and Immediately dropped dead
ut his feet. He gave an alarm and
neighbor, an old lady in crossing the street
to his assistance, fell, breaking her left arm
in two places and her right collar BONE
Her son, young man, heard her scream
and rushing out of the house to her aid
fell against the half open door, breaking
his nose and rebOunding senselesss to the
floor Doctor KENDALL, Fastening to the
help of the sufferers, also fell, broke two
of his ribs, and had to be carried home
This reads like joke. 1t is seriously true.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

bgTHoMAs j. ANDERSON, The cashier
Of the Lamberton Pa bank, on Friday
last destroyed most Of The money and &C.
curitics 10 tho bank, went 10 his hons and
shot himselfin the presence Of bis wife. Il
aid be bad committed irregularities with
Eority, which were about 90 be
'oht.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

Nor only arc The very 6ces' q Gran
gcs raised IN Florida, tut also 10 Ciliior-
MIA. American oranges will soon be used
al over the country.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

Some months ago we published an ao.
count ol the murder q m old man named
Alingham, in Washington county. pa.
lie was shot through the window while a.
sleep lu bed The instrument ol dea,h
was pipe loaded with bullets, pieces OF
iron, &c. For O long timo The sFair was
wrapped 10 mystery, but at length suspi-
clon ieI upon man named Hcury BIcc-
land, who after a long trial, has Just been
found guilty of murder 10 The Grst degree.
10 was most brutal and cold bloodcd
murder, aud tie porpetia,or cf 10 is iu q
TAR way 10 atone for DOS cuu upon lhc
glI.ows.
-AuvwusIsl reminds people Of things
tbcg hal been venting a'l alopg, but had
forgotten about
- SAD affair occurred 10 B.rtour coun.
ty, ribs STATE, ON tho 3i inst. M. ions
kNArr, wo. f-.z.u Go death while return
ing from Pb.llipp 90 hi. bono. O di.uuoc
OF about five mites. lie had cfawlcd ON
his bands ana knees some distance, bu,
failed almost al homo
-WnIcn is Che ugIisstLo.d ever worn
FslsohoJd
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

GEr 1t is said that JOHN w. YOUNG,
Brigham's most enterprising son, has ia
ken, his pick out Of bis three wives, di.
vorced himself from two, settled anuuitics
upon them, and is soon going to Pbiladcl-
phia with his last wife, most accomplish
ed lady, to live there aud attend to his
fathers railroad business, in happiness with
the young lady who was born there, and
who is now his sole wife
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21
HenrY Ward Reccher's

Great LITERARY, FAMILY NEWSPAPER
with which Is given away The largest aud h,.
Premium Picture ever offered, III, new and ca
quisite SIP 90
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

4 infant in It's FIRST year
% than its father.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

- Gov. JAC0Bs inaugural adircfs is
a orc4iialla document; because ills Wig
orou1, set decisive ari abouaIs 10 evidence
Of the sincerity Of i's author - NlyyJa.
torn CyHat' 'ion.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

HOLD ON TO VIRGINIA.-To such Viz
giniaus as may be affected with the "West
orn fever" we commend the advice con
tanned III the following letter to the Stauu-
ton Spectator. Itis dated, Morsba}l Sa-
line county, Mo, Feb the 18th "Uutn
year back, the town of Marshall grew
rapidly and on quite a city-like appearance
but it is at a standstill and crushed with
the doarh Of money. If you have any
more young men among you taken with
the Western fever, by all means urge
them to stay whore they ore. There is DO
place like oil Virginia after oil, and
know il. There are now more than hun
drcd young Nirgiuaus in this county who
have come here since the war. Most of
them, by hard struggling, have managed
10 make living but few Of them have
done really wclI-and they have been me.
chanics-skilcd arlizus. Most Of them.
think, wish they were back 10 old Vr-
ginny' Tell what are left there to stay"
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

ES-In The late Conference Of I've NJ. u.
Church South, sitting in Baltimore, the
committee to whom wos referred tho me.
mortal Of tho Virginia Conference Of the
NJ, E. Church reported that while il f. de-
sirable that oil contention shall cease, yet
they see nothing in tho plan proposed to
secure said end, and j; is their Deliberate
opinion that oil property questions sbould
be settled by q joint committee Of the re-
spectiyc General Conferences TIE ropor,
was adopted.
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

RSr W. hare The Righ: to NUKE and
sell We9.
Tho Cut Gear Rack and Lever Head Blocks
With Handsbay's pa,ent-l,olIer Set makes more
and ,rucr Lamber, with Less Hands to the Mill
than any other Circular Saw Mil in the coun-
trv ga0- Terms Liberal and Easy ~
CircuIars illustrations Testimonials and Price
Tist n, finished 0n application.
Psrties owning Timber Land md coRtcmpla-
ting erecting mills will End 10 to their advantage
TO correspond With us.
ENGINES, MILLS, &c. furnished on short
notice Address
w. W. DICKAIG a. son,
GeHerai AgcRs Jar
The Gyj6iih e. Wedge Nmufo,hving o.,
CUMBERLAND, MD.
Feb %, lsl3.--5m.
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Neo Advertisements.
GRANDEST SCHEME OF THE AGE
800, 900
CASH GIFTS.
100000 for ONLY SO

Under authority Of special legislative act Of
March l6, 1871, the trustees announce the
Third Grand GU Concert, for the benefit OF the
PuJfic LHrdry Of kentucky, to come OF in Ii
brary Hall, at Louisville, Ky, on
Tuesday, Apra SM, 1873,
At this Cenccr: the best musical talent that
be procured from all parts of the country will
add pleasure to the entertainment, and Ten
thousand Cash Gyts, apgregatiag vast total
of HALF A MILLION DoLLARs currency will be die
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

Total, 10, 600 Gifts. all Cash, $500, 900
To provide means for this magnificent Concert
One U,ndred Thousand Whole Ti.kets only viii
be issued.
White Tickets, $40; HpIoes, So; and
Quarters, 81 so. Eiroea White Tickcts
FIR 500. No Discount "a, less Than 500
orders. 49, -
The object of this Third CIR Concert, like the
two heretofore given with such universal srpro
val, is the enlargement and endowment of The
Public LtJraTy Of ReHiickg which, by the spe
cia act authorizing the concert for its beueRt is
20 be forever free TO all citizens Of every State
The drawing will be under the supervision Of The
Trustees Of the Library, assisted by the NEST
emineut citizens Of the United States. The isale
of tickets has already progressed so far that com
plete success is assured, aud buyers therefore
notified that they must order ~ once # they de
sire 10 participate in the drawing
The management OF this Undertaking has been
committed by the trustees to Inn. Thomas i
Bramle.te, late Governor OF Kentucky. 20 whom
communications pertaining To tho en- Concert
may be addressed
South Branch intelligencer. [volume] (Romney, Va. [W. Va.]) 1830-1896, 1873-03-21

-WHIcn is Che ug.iestLo.d ever worn
FslsohoJd
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syTsVr 8 3 u q =: q
EnsfaSErI sllihs5l ( 81
Ess&AS Z & &c = : 4. q 80, ~
Sewing Machine
S the Best in the World.

Opportunity and the most taidng combination
offered is Ia be found IN an Agency for taking
subscriptions for