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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-20
CURRENT NEWS.
WASHINGTON.

The House Committee on Indian Affairs
win report bill, the main features Of which
make il PENAL ofiense 10 cheat or defraud
an Indian or to fraudulently obtain his sig
nature or mark to receipts for money which
has not been fully explained to him. The
bill generally has the effect of protecting In
dians from swindling agents. contractors,
etc. who have heretofore grown rich at their
expense.
The Spanish Minister has informed the
Secretary Of State that he has received tele-
gram announcing blockade by his Govern
meut of the coast Of Cantobria from Cape
Penas 10 Fuenterrabia. except ports GUon,
Santandar and >augebastian.
II i reported that the Committee on Indian
Affairs are maturing measures for dispensing
with the present Board of Indian Commits
sioners and restoring the management TO the
War Department. A general reform in In
dian agencies will be recommended.
The President has signed the act to provide
for the removal of the Flathead and other
Indians from Bitter Root Valley, in Mon
tana.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-20

grcts that he cannot attend the opening IN
person. lie enumcrates, as among the prin-
ripal measures 10 be submitted during the
session, bills relating TO the army, the press,
trades-unions ana marine jurisdiction. The
speech concludes with an assurance that all
the nations Of Europe are resolved TO pre-
serve peace.
Thirty thousand unemployed workmen IN
Vienna have petitioned the Government for
relief
The English Parliamentary elections have
been prolific in rioting, attended in several
cases with loss of life I'm addition 10 those
eases already mentioned, later dispatches
speak of serious disturbances in the pottery
districts Of Stafordshire, at llaney, Tunstal.
Willenhall and Hastings. and in Limerick
county. Ireland.
The following dispatch from the command
er of the Ashantec expedition was received
in London on The 5th: An white prisoners
held by the Ashantees have been delivered 10
me. The King accepts my terms for cossa-
ton of hostities for which he asked. and has
agreed to pay annuity Of 100000. We have
been for few days thirty miles from soomas-
sie.-
David Frederick Strauss, the eminent Ger
man theologian, l. dead.
The Captain-General of Cuba has issued
proclamations declaring the entire island in a
state of siege; enforcing a rigid CONSUMPTION
and permitting no one subject TO draft 10
leave the island without giving bonds to fur
nish substitute in case he is drafted and
ordering the owners of slaves To give one out
of every one thousand in the island to work in
camps and on the Notifications and in the
trenches. at the end of the campaign the Gov
ernment to liberate these slaves, paying their
owners 81 900 for each.
Returns from the English Parliamentary
elections TO the 18th show that up TO that date
2j6 Conservatives and $50 Liberals had been
returned to the House from England, ID Con-
servatiyes and 80 Liberals from Scotland. and
u Conservatives and "A Liberals and Home
Rulers from Ireland. There had been much
rioting at Chesterfield and Barnsley and many
policemen were injured.
Jules Michelet, the well-known French au-
thor, i dead.
A heavy gale which prevailed on the 18th
on the Baltic Sea. caused an overflow along
the entire eastern coast of Scheswig-lIolstein
The dykes protecting the low lands burst in
many places, and great tracts of country Were
flooded. The damage to property was inn
mense. and serious loss of life was feared.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-20

The National Grange Of the Patrons Of
Husbandry convened at 81. Louis on the ith.
All except three or four OF the States were
represented, a large proportion Of the dele
gates being ladies. Grand Master Dudley
w. Adams Of Iowa presided. Master II. X.
Allen Of Missouri made an address Of
welcome, which was responded TO BY Mr.
Saunders Of the District Of Columbia. The
Secretary reported that 500 Oranges had been
added during the past year, and the Treasurer
reported balance Of over $4,000 in his
hands to the credit Of the order.
A building in Evansville, Ind, occupied by
Chris. Mehr a. grocery and residence, was
burned on the morning Of the 9Th. There
were ten persons sleeping in the house at the
time, and Of these. four, Mrs. Mehr and three
children. were burned TO DEATH When the
bodies were found, the mother had her three
children clasped in her arms, all being burn
ed nearly 10 a crisp. Others were more or
less burned.
Charles Wyatt, negro. who murdered
Mrs. Thomas Ryan, near carbondale H., re-
Gently, was taken from the Jail at Murphys-
boro by crowd Of several hundred men, on
the night Of the 9Th, and hanged until he was
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-20
SOUTH.

A steam boiler in Baird & Roper's -hingle
mill, at deep Creek, eight miles from Norfolk.
Va. exploded on the jth, killing four persons
and badly scalding four Others.
John Mccarthy. who j. charged with firing
the Louisville Railroad machine shops at
Memphis, has been arrested. Arson j. cap
ital crime in Tennessee.
John c. Henry, Chief Clerk Of the United
States Revenue Office at Lynchburg, Va, has
absconded with large sum Of money, said to
be 100000.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1874-02-20

THE San Francisco Bulletin SAYS there
are two or three thousand outlaws in the
mountains of California. who live by rob
berry and violence. They occasionally
make raid on some village and strip it of
valuables. They are quite secure from ar
rest in their mountain Businesses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04
Dramatic.

Mason's Thespians are announced
here Dee. 9Th. This IS an amateur
Company organized IN Prescott, BY W.
H. Mason, an OLD time resident of this
county, for home amusement. It has
met the wants Of the Prescott people in
the way ola cheap, rational, innocent
and instructive amusement, and Mr..
Mason has yielded to the wishes OF his
friends here and Will present US with
one Of his unrivaled entertainments
The pieces selected will be the beauti.
ful Drama, "Al.ce Grey" aud the
Farce, "0ur CAL" in which Little
Carrie, only thirteen, has won the ap
plause and delight Of all who have wit
messed her acting. The Prescott Clar
ion says; The thrilling scene in the
fall Of the burning house, is wonderful
and startling ,-and must be seen to be
appreciated"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

This week the Journal appears on
the best quality Of paper we have ever
used. We ask our readers to give 1t a
faithful perusal-iuside and outside,
and then renew the subscription to
their friends abroad or add new name
to our list, il they have no such friend.
Remember that the coming year will
be iraught with many interesting events
in our midst, all Of which Will be care
fully written up to fad place in the
JOURNAL or the ADVANCE, and all OF
which will be read with interest both
at home aud abroad
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

The wife Of l.. X. Wellmau died IN
this village last Monday night. 10
company with her husband she came to
this county last spring, hoping to be
improved in health, both being afflicted
with pulmonary disease. The climate
seemed to be very favorable to the con.
dition of Mr.. Wellman, but Mrs w.
found no permanent relief either from
the climate or from medical treatment.
but gradually she waned under the in.
hueuee Of au incurabic disease till she
sank under IFS weight 70 rise again, we
trust, in a realm where skies are ever
bright-whoro consumption is never
known, and where parting is
known no more forever.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

The Northwestern National Insurance
Company is one Of the leading features
OF Wisconsin enterprise. Ii is one OF
the most successful and best known Of
western institutions IL is under most
excellent management as follows: Alex
ander Mitchell, President; L. ID. lIol.
ton, Vice President and Manager;
Frank NJ. Whip, Secretary. Its orig.
inal paid up capital was sl50,000.0O,
lately increased to 5000, 600, while lis
assets up to June 30, 1874, were $780,.
09G39. 1t did not escape the storm OF
fire which swept over Chicago in 1871,
but paid lossess amounting to 10000,
and then went maniully to work to re.
cuperate its impaired resources. by
carefully written policies. prompt pay
ment Of losses and fair aud honorable
dealing, it has made rapid Roadway; has
extended It's business over Maine, Yer
mont, Massachusetts,, Connecticut, New
York, Pennsylvania, Indiana. llliuoi,
Kentucky, Missouri, Michigan Wis.
constr, Iowa, add Minnesota For n
surance in tie above reliable Home Co
apply - T G MCKAY, Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Rev. W. II Robey returned from his
missionary trip last Wednesday. lie
visited Minnesota Iowa. and portions
Of Missouri lie thinks the restitution
in tie grasshopper regions has not been
over estimated. Large numbers are
leaving those places. and other local..
ties are being relieved by contributions.
The German Baptist Church, among
others, are making up large con.
tributions to relieve those sui.
fcrers. b. way Of advice, Mr.
Robcy says he would say to every one
who has home in the s.. Crvix valley
Or elsewhere Ia this latitude, 10 keen
he same, aId not be found wandering
~ grasshopper regions, or on watorless
rrairies IN search or better country.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

o. II. p. Odds is canvassing this
county for HILL's MANUAL Of Social
and Business ForAs, the varied char.
acter Of which demands attention from
both old and young. II is in every
way practical aud useful book. adap.
ted alike to the Office of the business
man, the table Of the student, and the
parlor Of the amateur.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Messrs. Cornish & Hunt have sold a
two.lhird interest IN their patent staye
saving machine, to j ID. Putnam &
Co. They will Immediately put the
machine in operation in this village
They will, also, commence the manu-.
facture aud sale Of the machines. This
bids fair to be a profitable, as well as q
useful invention.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

The Democrat of this week devotes
a large share of its space TO discussing
the merits Of the "iieathen Chinee, >"
alias, Mark Fulton, Either Mark is a
mighty man Of war, or the columns
Of the Democrat are not very valuable.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

George Pratt is making Preparations
to put cheese factory in operation here
next spring. This is a worthy enter.
prise-an institution very much needed
in our midst. Let every one give it a
word of encouragement, and more sub.
stantial aid ii needed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

N. p. Haugen will attend the next
term of the Chippewa county Court,
which will convene one week from next
Monday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Remember that Levings Sisters,
at their Bookstore, keep the latest pa.
pers, periodicals and magazines. Also,
many suitable books, toys. mementos
etc, for holiday presents. Give them
an early call, and make the choicest Sc.
lections.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

At Burhyte's you will iud goods at
the following prices:
. lbs. A Sugar for 81 90.
Kerosene Oil, 20 cts per gal.
. lbs Dried Peaches for Sl.O0.
10 lbs. Dried Apples Tor sl.00.
Crescent City Peaches, 20 cts. PEI
can.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Remember Mason'a Thespians next
Tuesday evening. This is strictly
Home Troupe, and we trust it will
draw a good house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

DONATION PARTY.-Fhere will be
donation party for Rev. VIM. Gill at
the residence Of John Dean in the town
Of KinnicklhniO on Thursday, Dec, II.
All are cordially invited to attend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Remember that the IHEsPIANs are
we'll provided with scenery appropriate
for every drama. No pains has been
spared to make this one of the finest EN-.
tertainmentsever presented to a West
ern audience.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

A small, light red or brindie yearling
heifer strayed from A. Morse in Octo-
Der last She is supposed to be in this
village. Who will capture aud return
her?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

See the hand bills announcing the
advent of Mason's Thespians. Re-
member the night-Tuesday evening
next. Let US see how home talent com
pares with foreign. Wen bet on the
"home" five TO one.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

You will find il to your interest to
examine Burhyte Bros. stock Of cloth
ing and get prices before making your
purchases, as they will not be under
sold by any house in the St. Croix Val.
lev.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

We are pleased to note that Messrs.
Hedderly & Davis have the finest Sc
lected stock Of Groceries, Cigars and
Tobaecos in River Falls. Also Dry
Goods, Motions, Ciockery, Lamps, TIN
Ware, Nails aud Glass. Farmers aud
the trade generally, will find it to their
advantage to give them a call. Coun-
try prduce bought aud sold. 2t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

G. White, agent for G.. G.. Green,
sole manufacturer of Boschee's German
Syrup, Green's August Flower, aud
Ague Conquerer, made US business
visit last Wednesday, These valuable
remedies are for sale by c. Il Davis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Strange to say, the HUDSON Democrat
is not ambitious to defend Mr.. Boyden
against Mr.. Boyden himself. We have
yet to learn that Mr.. Boydeu needs any
defence by the Democrat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Mr.. John Shaesby, of Rush River,
St. Croix county, has sold his farm 10
that town, and intends to make this
place his future place of abode. And
thus they are coming from every quar-
ter. We bid them welcome.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Those evening bells those evening
bells. But their music bears no com.
parisou to that of those new sleigh.bells
for sale by John Watson. Buy a
string Of them, and then attend the
Thespians. Forget not to recognize
homo talent, aud eudeavor to ap preeiate
:.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

The North Wisconsin was formally
dedicated last Saturday. They were
"invited guests" No cards, no COM
pliments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

A greaI complaint is made about that
Land Office at st, Croix Falls, and very
Justly, too. Abe Van Meter ought to
shoulder that concern and bring it out
to New Richmond. Then-oh, them
Wouldn't Abe be in high life?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

The weather is more than fine--even
delightful
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

A good deal Of building is still going
on in our midst, and these mild winter
days contribute largely to the comfort
OF the workmen.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

The town treasurer is now receiving
taxes. Now is the time to pay up and
save three per cent by so doing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Rev. w. II. Robey was at Burlington,
Iowa, on the 18th ult, aud says the
snow there at that time was four inches
deep.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

The opening of winter is provoking
to those gallant knights who have so
many sleiGh.ride promises to redeem
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

The demand for help in the lumber
regions this winter, is not very pressing
and wages are lower than ever before
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04
Notice to Vncntc.

Notice is hereby given that the under
signed, owner of Lots in Miller's addition
10 Kipnickinnic (now River Palls) as sur
yeyed and plated by Chas. Y. Denniston
VIM. D. Munson, James l.. Brooks and
and A. W Miller, and recorded IN
the Office Of the Register OF Deeds Of
Pierce county, Wisconsin. will apply to the
Circuit Court Of Pierce county, Wisconsin,
at the November term, 1874, to be held at
Ellsworth, in said county. on the fourth
Monday Of November. 1874, on the frsi day
Of the term. or as soon thereafter as coun.
sci can be heard, for the vacation Of III
that part Of said plat lying north Of Hud.
son Street.
Dated at River Falls, Wis. Sept sth,
1874. AnBlE s. Gangs
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04
NiARRIED-

"a Prescott, Wisconsin. Nov &c, by Rev.
Hawkins, Miss MArrrE VAN SLYKE, of
Cottage Grove, Minnesota, to NJ Z SEW
gaASCE, formerly Of Middlebury, Yer
mont now Of River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Bracket and Flint are fnishiug
room in their store to be occupied By
Joseph NJ. Smith as banking room.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04
Notice.

Any ono having Vol. ? of Keut's
Commentaries, -'arked Jesse Dale"
on the back Of the cover will please
leave the same at the Journal Office
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

n. +. Burns has just set out few
new family cutters. That he would
like to sell them to those who are 10
need Of them, We think is quite certain.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

John Frost has recently constructed
several new bridges on the streams IN
this locality. lie is busy fellow
John is.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

j. A. Tozsr, in search of deer and
to improve his health, has gone to the
pinery to spend few weeks, perhaps
months.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Tnken In.

Found and taken ur by me, the under.
signed, on lard owned by me and on which
| live, in section, 80. II, town No. q.
range No 10, being the town Of Gilman,
on o. about the 18th day Of Septemhe,
1874, one spelled steer white anil redl
about Is mouths old, wi,ha three eornered
notch cut cut O. bis left ear
CHusriks Ess
Gilman, Sent u, te7i
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

At g. L. Davis drug store you can
obtain light almost without money ana
without price. Kerosene only 20 cts a
gallon.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Charley Smith is teaching school at
Clifton Mills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

stray Hcirer.

Found and taken mp " me, the under.
signed on land owned by me aud on which
live, In secticn No % township No. 81,
range 40. l:. being in the town Of River
Falls, on or about the fourteenth day OF
November, 1874, one black yearling heifsr.
with white spots on the right hind .sg, or
fank
Dated at River Falls. Sov II. 1874
JsHS MorNHAS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

The Currency Party"-that is its
name. Pass it round.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Burnett 4 Davies are still mailing
on those Bessemer steel shoes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Shubil Davis has not found that steer
Who has seen him?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04
DNspepsIa.

Dyspepsia is the most discouraging and
distressing disease man is heir to. Amer
leans are particularly subject TO this dis.
ease and its effects; such as sour stomach
sick headache. habitual costiven s., heart
burn. -brash, gnawing and burning
pains in the pit Of the stomach, coming up
OF the food, coated tongues, disagreeable
taste in the mouth. impure blood ana all
diseases Of the stomach and Liver Two
doses Of GREtN's Arousr FLOWER viii re-
lieved you at once and there positively is
not q case In the United states Il win not
cure. fyou doubt this 20 to your Druggist
G 4 Davis and get a sample bottle Tor ten
cents andiry il. Regular size rs cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Hay, grain and wood--all plentiful
and cheap.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Our schools all seem to be in very
prosperous condition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

The Mayor Of New York City, Mr..
Hayemeyer, died Nov. 30.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04
r J. WILCOX,

Collector. Conveyanccr and Justice Of The
peace, River Falls, Wisconsin 1880
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

That Celebrated actress, Charlotte
Cushman, has left the stage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

A few more pairs Of those kip boots
LEFT at Burhyte's at $500
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

A good pair of oxen for sale on
easy terms, by A. Morse.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Remember the Thespians.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Burhyte Bros. have just received
some nice onions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Go to Burhyte's Cor full trimmed
horse blankets. $3.50 pair.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Absolutely the best proseotIcn asaIns, Fro.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1874-12-04

Wheat 80 cts.