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The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-10-05
Price Of Cows for the Last Fort y Years.
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William Sheldon, of Upper Provi-
dence, well known as one of the most
extensive dealers in Montgomery County,
has furnished the american with some
valuable information on the subject of
the price of cows for the last forty years.
Mr.. Sheldon is careful, methOdical
man, and his statements may therefore
be relied on. He says that previous to
1885 and during that year good cows
could be bought from $l8 to $24. From
1885 to 1886 the average price was 800.
During the years of 1887 and 1888, $23.
In 1887 the average was 500 per head;
in 1910, average $50; with a dull trade
during 184l the average price went down
to $l9, at which price the market stood
the two following years of 1841 and 1912;
in 1843 there was slight rise, the
average going up to $22; in the next
year there was rise of about 81, the
prices being $23 per head; in 1916 $24
per head in 1847 and 1S4S, $22 to $25;
in 1S49, 1850, 1851 and 1852 the markets
averaged $26; in 1858 the average was
the same, but the market not SO strong;
ia 1854 the average was $2S; the highest
price was $40 and the lowest $22 and
1923. In 1856 and 1856 the average was
$50. In the spring of 1857 the market
was excitable, and the average for the
year reached $34, but prices went down
very low at the end of the season. In
1858 and 1859 the market was low and
hard, averaging $29. In 1860 and 1861
good lots brought $35 per head. During
the next three years good prices were
obtained, the average being about $65
per head; some good lots averaged over
800. Since then the markets have
been high, and drovers have done well.
Just now there is downward tendency,
and the prospect is that prices will con-
tinue to decline for some time. Mr..
Sheldon says that the best cow he ever
sold was from the mountains, and she
made eighteen pounds of butter per
week. She was muley of the common
stock.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-10-05

The French are getting alarmed over
the figures of their population. Large
families have not been in favor for many
years, but since 1872 the excess of births
over deaths has greatly decreased, and
the per centage Of mortality has ex-
hibited an equally alarming increase. 1t
has been calculated on the basis of this
proportion of births and deaths that a
duplication of population ensues as fol-
lows: In Norway, in fifty-one years
Austria, in sixty-two; England, in sixty :
three; Denmark, in seventy-three
Sweden, in eighty-nine; Germany, in
ninety-eight, and France in three hun
dred and thirty-four yearsl Bad as this
looks, it does not tell the whole truth,
for the many foreigners who settle in
France to lead a cheap and pleasant life,
should be taken into consideration. The
evils of this state of things is not con-
fined to the future, for the family and
good morals are closely connected. In
recognition of this "Society for the
Encouragement of Maternity" has been
organized. It's special object Is to induce
mothers to nurse their own children, and
thus check the mortality which SO often
follows the consignment of infants to
mercenary persons.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-10-05

The table on which Benedict Arnold
ate his last breakfast prior to going over
to the enemy is in the possession of Mr..
William ID. Garrison, manager of the
Grand Union Hotel, New York, nearly
opposite the Grand Central Depot. 1t is
in the gentlemen's reading-room. AS a
relic it is quite valuable, as Mr.. Garrison
refused five hundred dollars for it from
the New York Historical Society. Ar
mold sat at this table with several of
Washington's officers who were on their
way to West Point from Hartford, where
the note was handed him giving infor-
nation as to'the capture of Major Andre.
Arnold excused himself, and, without
finishing bis meal, retired to his room
for few minutes with Mrs. Arnold. He
mounted a horse belonging to one of
Wasbington's aid-de-camps, rode to the
river, entered row-boat and was con.
veyed to the Vulture that lay out in the
stream.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-10-05
Too Much "Centennial."

The word Centennial, says the Pater-
son Press, had for us, at first, peculiar
charm. We thought well of it, and we
confess that the sound was pleasant. We
liked to write it and to roll it around on
our tongue. But shades of the early
martyrs, how terribly have we been
punished! How has that name, once
pleasant and expressive, assailed our ear
from every quarter, by every tongue and
in every connection! How has it stared
at us from every oyster cellar, tripe stall,
coffee booth, grand hotel, haberdashery,
candy shop, and fish stand! 1t is the
very first formation of letters that greets
our eye of morning, it follows us re-
lentlessly through every hour of the day,
and is the latest object fixed upon the
retina ere We close the lids over tired and
Centennial-seared eyeballs at night. Oh,
it is "l orrible, most horrible" this
Centennial specter from which there is
no escape. And there is none. We are,
perforce, compelled to dress in Centennial
fabrics and walk in Centennial boots,
drawn over Centennial hose, and polished
with Centennial blacking. Our neck is
inclosed in a Centennial collar, and we
wear a Centennial scarf, in which we
stick Centennial pin. Our hat is of a
Centennial pattern, our hair is cut in
Centennial style and colored with Cen
tennial dye, and our nose we wipe on a
Centennial handkerchief If we wipe it
at all. Do we travel, we take Cen
tepnial train, composed of Centennial
coaches, and we put up at grand Gen.
tanuial hotel and cat Centennial n ash
smoke a Centennial >cheroot, and are
bitten by Centennial bedbugs. Agents
approach us constantly with Centennial
books, and our parson breaches from a
Centennial Bible (Holman's) a Centen-
nial sermon, and urges Centennial con-
tribution toward a Centennial project.
At home our furniture, deli, carpets,
pictures, shades, everything, are all Cen
tennial; we draw Centennial counter
pane over us at night, use Centennial
soap and Centennial tooth powder and
Centennial perfume in the morning, after
which we go forth to see our friends "ofi
for the Centennial" As If all this were
not enough, there axe some who have,
with fiendish disregard for generations
vet unborn, and refinement of malice
difficult to understand, taken measures
to perpetuate the inAiction by naming
their offspring Augustus Centennial Fitz-
gibbons, Georgianna Centennial Finni-
gan, etc., ETC., which appears to be the
very ecstasy of Centennial madness
beyond which there is no advance. Oh
give us a rest for hundred years and a
day.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-10-05
Is sELFIsHNESS POLICYr

four duty at this present moment is TO maintain
the empire Of England.-Speech Of Mr.. DisraeH, Au-
gust II, 1851
England speak; and Europe stens-what doth Eng
From the very shrine Of Freedom GENES voice to-
day
Comes voice from Christian England, bids them
Is it dsssh s or IS es What doth England .ayY
"shall brother help brother, If the waves run
Shall nation save nation, If It lose therebyp
Keep the peace endure oppression, trade and gather
Englands mission (hear it, Heaven is to sare her
Hath hsa he said and shall the world say, "Ths is
Nay, but tks is the suppanter this Jacobs voice.
snail ne rob US of our birthrght right to help the
Right to comfort the afflicted, right to hear and
save?
Shall the Danube hurry seaward, red with Chris
Outraged maids and ripped.up mothers rolling
down the food7
Shall the savage lust of Islam hold its revel there
And the Putrd breath Of corpses lade the sluggish
oh, for Milton's rolling thunder, Cromwelps fiery
zeal for Godi
Then should England rise to vengeance, tread the
path that once she trod.
Once again for sacred Freedom should her hosts 60
forth to fight,
And the battle-cry of England sheuld be- "God de-
fend the rightl'
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-10-05
Teaching Parrots to Talk.

According to Cuvier, the celebrated
French naturalist, parrots may best be
taught to talk by covering the cage at
night, or rather in the evening, and then
repeating to them, slowly and distinctly,
the words they are desired to learn.
They should be kept away from places
where they would be likely to hear dis
agreeable noises, such as street cries and
the whistling and shouts OF boys at play,
or they will initiate them, and become
too noisy to be tolerated. Parrots may
be fed upon soaked bread and biscuits,
mashed potatoes, and rape seed. They
are fond of nuts. Cayenne pepper,
sprinkled upon a bone, and given to
them occasionally, is said to be very
beneficial. They should be kept very
clean, and allowed bath frequently. 1t
would be difficult to point out modes of
treatment of the diseases of parrots, but
when they become affected 1t is best to
keep them warm, change their food for a
time, and give them lukewarm water to
bath in.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-10-05

THE Adventists of the United States
are actively engaged in spreading their
views throughout Europe by means of
tracts and lectures. One of their mis-
sionaries from this country has estab-
lished himself at Basle, Switzerland.
Preaching and lecturing tours are also
made In Germany.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-10-05

In the Main Exposition Building the
American Bible Society exhibits an at
tractive case, containing Bibles in two
hundred languages, arranged with open
pages 30 that visitors can examine them.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-10-05
THE FAIRY SHELL.

One day, when wandering on the shore
That once was ruled by Marinell,
found within clefted rock
A strangely twisted, curious shell
With spiral whorls OF pearly white,
And hollows tinged with roseate ight.s
This shell possessed wondrous power,
For, placed against the listeners ear,
He heard, though gentle, faint and low,
The tones Of those he held most dear:
Though parted far by land or wave,
The faithful shell an echo gave.
"Oh; happy gift to man." said I;
More precious than the painters art;
How Oft shalt thou, In distant climes,
Console the ever-faithful heart,
Bring back the cherished voice again,
And take from absence half Its pain"
Vain are thy thoughts" nymph replied
For those who own II will lament
That never, through its echoes faint,
Can tidings from the loved be sent
The distant sound Is only caught,
But never word or message brought.
Twill only waken yearnings vain;
Twill only pierce the heart anew,
And bring to mind with tenfold paiD
The anguish OF the last adieu.
When all is lost beyond recall,
IT'S better far veil should fall.".
She ceased. I turned, and threw the shell
Beneath the tossing, foaming tide;
Too well can memory waken grief,
That man should seek for aught beside
Love needs 1t not; for Love can last
When all the things of Time are past.
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-10-05

"YoU want nothing do your said
Pat. "Bedad, an If its nothing ye
want, ye'll find 1t in the jug, where the
whisky was"
The Lake County star. [volume] (Chase, Mich.) 1873-current, 1876-10-05
MINOR TOPICS.

ANOTHER household hazard is upon
us in the shape of substitute for bees
wax, which is dug up near the large
coalgas beds of Austria. 1t is very
combustible and with difficulty soluble
even In oil of turpentine. 1t exhales a
benzine-like odor, and in its purest form,
after bleaching, is used for candles, wax
flowers, polishing, pomades and laun-
dries.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-07
.FAli EXAMINATIONS, 1875,
PIERCE COUNTY

River Fails, October 9TH and 18th; Ells.
worth, oct. sth: Esdailc, Oct 10Th; Maiden
Rock, Oct 18th Aud l2th; Rock Elm Center,
Oct 18Th 81 paso, October "a; Prescott
Oct 10th aui llth.
Exercises viii open AZ y A NJ
The questions viii largely relate 70 the fol-
lowing topics
GRAMMAR. parsing and correcting som
fences
OhrnoGEArnY Rules OF spelling and CAPT
tails
HuNE dEaigA ray Wisconsin, Pierce
County meaning ami numbering % Range
ud townships
foG1cN GtoG.Apny -Umied States ..ai
Europe
lllsroE From il77 e. isbO
toSTuruoNs Legislative aui Executive
Departments
oNruohn Markings and sounds Of the
letters
REApNc kui ll,sis and infections
AufhNEul e ympouud Numbers, ami
feiecuiagr, especially Interest
NfNtN Atruvsric Analysis
IhtubN AM igACrCK Method % COM
dGejIps Rotations
District tIutk, are requested a. prcIorc
the s huol mousse. also tu attend thr pNcr-
yises APPLICANTS should have poucts and
legal zap paper II $. BAKER,
Co Supt.
River Fails, Wis Aug 3oih, 1870
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-07
A War that will lalats the Great Povers
Offurop.
WILL IT BENEFIT AMERICA

Should England, Russia, Prussia, Austria,
France and Turkey become involved I'M gen.
eral war, As appearances % present strongly
indicate, Il viii call from the field and work.
shops the unemployed reserves uf each 1t
those countries What will h. the conse-
queueei The warwill 10 long and boody, and
the drafts inside upon the laboring classes Tor
soldiers viii stop the busy hum OF the work
shops aud pamlyxc the agricultural interests
ot buropc Then viii the nch granarirs 81
our Northwest he opened aud our cereals
command fabulous priccs, manuiacturing
industries awakened, and halt million vt skill.
ed American artiHns fud employment In the
industrial establishments at our country sud
gold from our European Leishbors will pour
rapidly into the laps Of our deserving and
patriotic citizens. Many % them will then
iorcvtr regret they permitted the splendid
opportunity "a pass without visiting that
grandrst oi triumphs, our Centennial
Never before has the Great Fort Wayne \
Pennsylvania Railway offered surh Induce
ncuts 90 the travelling public The superb
sights, the glltteriug line o. double steel rail
tracks, the maguihcrui palNtd ears FROM
which the Centennial visitor can view the
scene, Oi our country early s.lDggie, rum
uing Through the hsld 81 braidu, l. s defeat.
aud winiw- over TIE nngrs ol thr AlleRhs-
ME, euiuliu- ! sunrise uu ihc iumou, horse
shHt curve, aud inf hundreds of mites luss-
m- go ihu midst 90 SCENERY, go stariibdN
grand chumNgly leautltul and picturesque ly
sublime, as o. kaille ihe descriptive powers 81
lh' Wus; smph.r lHuWuturc uutspOndsut,
"t Tue enthusiastic ludscalc IvurNer iu uil
amt ralur. showing the wen driuti evidence
ih iue creation 10 mIsietly grandeur 81 the
supreme Architect ui Ihr universe, Witch $50
plruiliul'y alouuds upon the line 81 thtlail-
way 20. America, the Great Fut Mayue a
PymsNhAnia Descriptive aud elegantly
illustrated guide, eft over uuty paFs NAV IL
had ifrc, ~ writing 90 the 0yneral Office, Nc.
% Clark Street. Ihiyueu
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-07

PREsCorr.
/ Dave Hayes has severe attack Of typhoid.
! 1t Is becoming quite common to see four or
| 1--we steamboats, at our leyee.
/ The low market seems to prevent the
wheat rom coming in very brskly.
The people here are well satisfied with the
seton Of the convention at Ellsworth
4 Quite number Of cases Of cholera morbus
I have been apparent here the last week
Capt f. A. Meacham has returned with a
large stock OF dress goods, groceries &c.
! Rev. Mr. Davis preached on Sabbath even
ing to large and appreciative audience.
Another large lot Of goods consigned TO
Jacob Cook who dispenses them at very low
rates
Hon w. J. Copp has returned from his
travels IN search OF health and recreation
He found both.
Who will he sheriff! is the constant in
quiry. VIII Leayitt is the invariabr reply
So mote il he.
The German Band had an excursion on the
u b. Knapp on the Ord inst, and enjoyed
the thing hugely.
Christina, daughter Of F. a. Simons, of this
city, is still confined to sick bed no i'm
mediate recovery.
Mrs. w Pittman continues 90 get no better
Of her illness. Fears are entertained that she
will not recover.
The new steamer, Plough-boy, has been
tied up at Hastings for some infringement OF
the marine laws.
The city schools commenced on the 4th
4 good corps OF teachers has been engaged
X. H. Reed, principal.
Miss Julia Nelson plies her vocation at
the art gallery and gives wonderful satisfac-
ton with her pictures.
e.. z. Jacob, OF 81. Paul, formerly of this
city, IS rustlcating here and looking after the
crops Of his farm in Clifton.
The Nondell House is prospering under
the management Of the new proprietOrs, w
A. lttman and l.. Weldon
Mrs G.. Spayer's family have been tele-
graphed that the infant child OF their daugh-
ter Emma Mrs. Ball has died
/ Y X. WEIGH has associated his brother
+ liarry with him. The firm name i Welch
Bros. Drugs, paints and chemicals are cheal
now
/ 5. Newell, sheriff Of Dacota County, Mimi
4 has leen here looking after evil-doers Tie
state line - particularly convenient for Grim
iuals
+! Apples ere very plenty and selling yery
I cheap Many barrels have been sold al 81 q,
+ ana Fl-bu Z. l., Barnes Is constantly rccelv
lug them IN large lots.
Our cigar man has come to grief 10 IN,
tune II about $50, for some error or informal
ity IA lhs reports 90 the "iuiernal revenue. D.
That's what he calls It
4 The season Of flowers IL drawing To \ clos,
and Uncle Jaucs Gun has large stock %
choice seeds iol disposal. lie Is - successful
/ florist and selects the seeds from his owr
cultivation.
The Singer Sewing Machine Agent Is driv.
ing business here, beguiling many Of our cti.
gems into purchasing. We are sale in saying
that no one viii regret buying one Of these
reliable machines
/ Mrs DR.. Akefs died very suddenly at hei
| residence on the 30th uli, " heart disease
4 ON the 3lst the Bed Wing steamer landed
I here, and on loard was the corpse OF relative
I u hers who died, almost Ut the moment oI
/ landing The two funerals took phase the
same day Mrs A leaves an infant child.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-07
pierce county Court-In Probate.

State Of Wisconsin, Pierce County, 50.
In the matter Of the estate Of Anton Mayer,
deceased
On this lst day Of September, A. D., 1876,
upon reading and fling the petition of d.
Mayer, Of River Falls, in said county, a
brother Of said deceased, stating that Anton
Mayer, OF the County OF Pierce, died intes-
tate on the 5th day OF August, 1876. and
praying that he, said b. Mayer, be appointed
administrator Of the estate Of said deceased,
Il is ordered that the said application be
heard before me at the Probate Office in the
village Of Ellsworth, on the Goth day Of Sep
tender, 1876, at 10 o'clock, A. NJ.
And It is further ordered that notice Of
said application and hearing be given by
publishing copy Of this order for three sue
cessive weeks, once in each week, in the Riv-
er Falls Journal, a newspaper printed IN said
c0anty prior to said day OF hearing.
BY the Court, i. ID. PIERCE.
MIG 3W County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-07
PERSONALS,

Bro. Taylor, Of the Star and Times,
dropped in OH us last Thursday.
Gov. Parker was in town last Mon.
day, and gave us a pleasant call as
usual.
W. d. Akcrs, Of Spring Valley, was
in town last week, and honored this
Office with a call.
j. Il. Cross, Of the mill firm, Potter,
Cross & Co., one of the liveliest boys
in the Northwest, called on us las week.
Peter Anderson, Esq, 'of Mattel
made us a call Last Friday. Mr.. 4.
came to this locality when River Falls
was "howling Wilderness" Judge
Foster being the only person. here to
howl, - however.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-07
REMOVAL.

Having been in business at Superior, Wis
consin, Tor the past sixteen years, we have
now removed our Head Quarters 10 this place
where we shall carry on
GENERAL MERCHANDISE BUSINESS.
For the present year our business will be
continued at Superior, Wisconsin, and longer
should we find il advisable.
OUB FISHERY on Lake Superior will have
the same attention az in past years and we
shall cndcavor to keep in stock all kinds OF
Lake Fish, Salt or Fresh, by the Package.
Car Load OF Ton.
PETER H. BRADSHAW 4 Co,
RivCr Falls, Pierce Co, Wis, Arg *. 1876.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-07
NorIoE

The citizens Of the whole country
are earnestly requested to attend the
horticultural Fair and hrng what
specimens of fruit they have, that have
stood the severity Of the climate, and
let as compare notes, 50 that We may
know what kinds 60 cultivate Espe.
ciU attention should be- given To- win.
ter varieties Of the common apple
Bring inNuut specimens IN season, su
they may htMmugrd for exhibition
hy one o'clock. H. W., saturday the
.pth inst short addresses Will hr Civ.
en- un the occasion.
:. NJ DAVIS. President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-07
Pierce CoHaIy COart....IR Probate.

PIERCE COUNTY.
In the matter Of the Estate Of n q. Samp-
son deceased.
On this 30th day Of August, 1876, upon
reading and fling the petition Of Lille Sainp-
n. q. Sampson, OF the county OF Pierce, died
interstate on or about the 9th day OF August
1870, and praying that Joseph Lovett he ap.
pointed Administrator OF the estate OF said
deceased, it is ordered that said application
he heard before Inc at the Probate Office il
the village OF Ellsworth on the Goth day o
September, A. u. 1876, at 10 o'clock A. NJ; and
il is further ordered that notice OF said appli-
cation and hearing he given by publ hing a
copy % this order IA the RIVER FALLS jour
SAL, paper printed in said county, for three
successive weeks, once in each week, prior tC
said day Of hearing
by the Court,
P. D. PIgRcB, County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-07

Powell Gaylord are opening a
large stock of Fall and Winter Goods.
Clothing, Cloths, all styles Of Ladies'
Dress Goods, Prints and Sheetings,
Hats and Caps, Boots and Shoes, and
all kinds Of Groceries. At the lowest
prices for cash.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-07

Mr.. L. l.. Lewis Is making some fine cabin
et work at Lewis mill
JAS Walsugham has finished a large frame
structure 20xo0, TO he used as a sheep house
Sheriff Knowles flashed meteorically by us
sst saturday Stop and smile on US next
time, W. r.
a Mr.. Clark has purchased the "Gates'
Mill' property, aud has commenced " over
haul the same. He intends 10 put into run
ming condition both the grist-mill and saw
mill us soon as possible.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-07
notice to school District clerk ;.

Your reports for the school year ending
Aug 3lst, 1876, come hut slowly in, and as
the law requires me TO render my statement
to the state by the 18th OF the present month,
1t will be meager indeed, unless you tender
your reports to me Immediately. There fore
TAIL not 10 render your statements at my Of
fee by Saturday Of this week
&. NJ. GOULD, Town Clerk
Dated at River Falls, Sept. 9Th, 1876.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-09-07
Esiray Notice.

Found and taken mp by me, the under
signed, on land owned by me, and on which
live, in Section No !, Township No. n,
Range No 10, being the town OF River Falls,
on or about the ID day OF August, 1876, one
white SOW, supposed TO Le one year old, or
older, 10. VAMlSE.
Dated at River Falls, this 4th OF Aug. 1876.