River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-03-02
TRIMBELLE.

I
ing was held at the house of Franklin
Otis, Esq, April 5th. The poll list
contains the following names in the
order in which they are given:-lst,
Franklin Otis. "Uncle Franz" was born
in Connecticut, but left there in infan-
cy, living successfully in New York,
Ohio, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
In May, 1858, he landed at Prescott, re.
naming there until November, 1854,
when he removed to Trimbelle. But
few citizens of the county have been
so generally and so favorably known.
Travellers for many years and until
quite recently, were entertained at his
home, which was always made more
than pleasant by the courteousness and
intelligence of the host, ana the excel
lent culinary qualities of the hostess.
Mr.. Otis is still living, but in feeble
health, being 70 years old. Mrs. Otis
died some more than year ago.
End, Samuel Rose. Mr.. Rose remain.
ed but short time, going from here
to Minnesota.
Sd John A. Smith. Mr.. Smith was
one Of the first few settlers in the
town. He was bachelor, and a few
years ago removed to Barron county
where he still resides.
4th, Hiram McAllister. Mr.. McAllis-
ter was the second settler in the town.
He came from st. Croix Falls here,
and several years ago went to Min
neSota.
5th, Hugh McEwen. Mr.. McEwen
came from Pennsylvania. Heremain-
ed but short time, when he went to
California. Afterward he found his
way to Pixies Peak, where he was liv-
ing when last heard from.
9th, willard Thing. Mr.. Thing
came at an early day to Prescott, and
removed to Trimbelle from there. He
still resides in the town. and is known
as a neighborly and upright man.
It'll, Elisha NJ. Jacobs. Mr.. Jacobs
was New Highlander. He stopped
here but little when be emigrated to
parts unknown.
9Th, John Beardsley. Mr.. B. came
from New York. Hetook Up his abode
here in the spring of SO, where be
still resides, one of the most pros
porous and respectful citizens of the
town.
9th, John McEwen. Mr. McEwen
was a Pennsylvania. lie froze to
death near the county-seat soon after
moving here.
10th, Lewis Sperry. Mr. S. came
from Illinois. Several years ago he
removed to Iowa. While in Iowa he
wrote letter to friend, in these
rather expressive words: ''When
had left Illinois for Wisconsin found
| had jumped out of the frying pan in
to the fire, but when left Wisconsin
for Iowa. found had jumped out OF
the fire into hell" He finally left
Iowa and went to Oregon. 1t is not
to be supposed that he could have
made his condition much worse by his
last change. At least the wet wealth.
er of Oregon would put an end to his
fiery trials.
18th, Noah Trip. Mr.. T. stayed
here but short time, when he went
to Pixies Peak. At last accounts he
was plotting a steamboat on the Mis-.
souri, river.
10Th, BARLEY Garner. Mr. G. origi-
nally a North Carolinian, and the first
settler in the town, remained until
quite recently, when he removed TO
Prescott. Some fourteen years ago.
a distressing accident befell his wife.
She had been the victim of PARALYSIS.
and almost helpless. One day while
her husband Was at work in the field.
she undertook TO fix the fire. as is sup
posed, when she fell into it. and was
burned in a shocking manner. When
discovered she was lying on the fire
literally roasting alive. She survived
but few days.
18th. r. l.. Barnum. The most that
can be said of him is that he was a
coUsin-german of '1Iumbug" Balnum.
In 1855 he went to Minnesota.
l4th, Joseph Cornelison. Mr.. c. re.
manned but a short time when he re.
moved TO Minnesota.
18th, VIM. Mclaughlin. Nj. Ne.
Laughlin came from Pennsylvania.
He is here yet, having been "A content
ed and abiding citizen.
10Th, John lluOt. MI. II. was
French Canadian. lie resided in
Prescott several years before coming
TO Trimbelle, where he remained un.
til his death between two and three
years ago, kind neighbor and an
esteemed citizen.
18th, C.. A. Tabor. Mr.. T. came
from Illinois, to which place he soon
returned.
18th, Aaron Cornelison. Mr. c. was
born in Kentucky. From that state
he removed to Illinois, whence he
came to this ''upper country" 81 years
ago, locating at Marine Mills, MINI.
Twenty.seven years ago he came TO
Prescott, and located on land opposite
the present home Of George TeachOut,
Esq He came 70 Trimbelle in Noyem.
Der, 1852. Like Daniel Webster he
''still lives, and has as good prospect
as any OF ms OF being here 10 vote Tho