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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
THOUGHTS.
By Fl. LowArER.


Of the evils that may afflict COM
munity during the coming winter, that
of poor school is not among the
least.
l.--Youth IS the HIosU Important
part of life.
AS it is spent, depends the de-
velopment of the future character.
BY an improper course of in
struction the winter months will pass
with only an imperfect acquaintance
with branch of study.
4.--By a judicious course, under a
live teacher, u thorough acquaintance
with branch of study may be acquired
this winter.
Sit is as easy to have good schools
as poor ones.
GA good school is saving in
the end, of labor and money.
Poor schools are the rule, not
the exception, in districts where the
people withhold support from the
efficient teacher-whO oppose a COM
Portable and convenient school-house
who withhold necessary appurten-
ances-whO choose the teacher not ON
qualifications, but on personal popu-
larlty and cheapness.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
THE OLD SURPRISE.
BY an Unknown Author.

BY an Unknown Author.
Now what hath entered my loved woods
And touched their green with sudden
changer
What is this last of natures moods
That makes the roadside look so strangei
Who blaI my thistle's blushing face,
And gas me winds her silver llairi
Sat golden rod within her place,
And scattered asters every-wherei
Who splashed with red the sumach hedge.
The ssssafras with purple stain,
Gave ivy leaves a ruby edge,
And painted all their stems again.
LO. the change reaches high and wide,
Hath toned the sky to softer blue,
Hath crept along the river side,
And trod the valleys through and through;
Dissolved every hazel copse,
And stricken all the pasture lands,
Flung wells across the mountain tops,
And bound their feet with yellow bands.
Is then December come SO sooni
Full time doth summer ne'er abidef
While yet il seems but summers noon,
We're floating down the autumn tide.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
DIAMOND BLUFF.

Wood haulerS are wishing for more snow.
Robert Ralston has bought David Jacobs
farm.
The firm of Smith x Burke is dissolved by
mutual consent.
A good hardware store and a saloon and we
will soon have a city.
Geo Smith has bought out Burke and will
continue the business in the old stand.
Shooting and rafting for turkeys, geese and
chickens, were the order of the day Thanks
giving
Everybody enjoyed the dance given here
Thanksgiving, at the hotel. Let us have
another.
HoratiO Carr has leased the hotel here.
Having reftted and newly furnished the
same, he is prepared 10 furnish the wants OF
the inner man.
You don't want TO forget that Nero Bros
are here yet and doing good business, and
they say competition is the life Of trade. The
more stores the better.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
OAK GROVE,


A boy at Dan Filkins'
MIR. John Baetzel is sick. Very low
William Shatcr has moved to Prescott
G. B. Ferguson will soon start for Tennessee
Mrs. Henry Smith has returned from New
York
A young Democrat az the house of John p
Simons.
Henry Smith has gone east visiting friends
this winter.
John b. DAWSON lost two year old colt
Cause--lung fever.
Johnson Dunseith cut his foot quite severe
ly one day last week
Mr.. c. B. Ferguson, formerly of Trimbelle
is visiting friends here.
j. Gillig is selling lots OF goods cheap. ~
new broom sweeps clean"
Several of the boys hereabouts, contem
plate going to the pinery this winter.
The entire assessed valuation Of the town O
Oak Grove for the year 1876, Is $500, 367.
| Ii is rumored that Mr.. j. A. Barrett is sool
to start singing school in district No. l.
! The Sunday-schoOl scholars are to give
concert at the Presbyterian church shortly
John NJ. Barnes is crowded with work, ant
| would like to hire good workman for
short time.
stranger is stopping at Mr.. James Dun
| seith's. 1t is girl, and James is happy il
proportion.
ID. II. Filkins is delivering the rock for tho
| foundation of the new schOol-house in dis
| trict No. 2.
| Arthur Graham has returned from Mime
sofa, where he had been looking after hi.
| homestead.
| Our old friend, David McNoah, has gone t,
Texas, which place he intends making hi
| future home.
Twenty-eight mills on the dollar, is the ia,
in school district No. 8. They built new
| school-house.
Peter Fry's horses upset Peter and his sis
| ter into ditch and then ran home. No othe
damage done.
We understand that several OF our yollns
men intend visiting Minnesota next spring
in search of homesteads.
J. w Barrett has 40 acres of timber lanc
in Sec. 80, town of Trimbelle, which he will
sell cheap for cash or ready pay. There is
| good mill-site and water-pOwer on it.
While coming down Fox's hill, Chas
Rays neck-y yoke broke, the tongue dropped
upsetting the sled. The horses ran away
breaking the harness. No other damag,
done.
The tax -roll is now in the hands of JOIN
every day at his residence till the last Satur
day in Dec, when he Will be at the Atwatei
schO0l-house to receive taxes.
Three dogs without the tear of shot guns
attacked flock of sheep belonging to J. Ii
Andree in open daylight, but before they had
done any damage Mr.. Andree shot one deac
and wounded another; the third got ava,
unhurt Since then dogs have worried sheer
belonging to J. b. Dawson, killing one.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07

Back PoxERoY closes pungent arti-
Gle on the Presidential situation as
follows If Hayes is declared elected,
we believe he win be permitted to
take his seat without general insur-
rection. But if Grant seeks to hold
over, welcome the sword, welcome
war. welcome death for the usurper."
What nonsense +! Who but Brick
POmeroy ever thought Of Grants hold
ing overt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
CApY CREEK.

We are having considerable SNOW just now,
and sleighing is quite good here.
All the school districts in this town have
engaged teachers for the winter term.
Those people who came into this woodland
with the view Of a life of solitude, find their
quiet disturbed by the buzz of Curtis & Co. 8
saw-mill
c. ID. Lsmport teaches an evening school
on Monday evening of each week. A good
opportunity for those who wish to learn
arithmetic.
Our neighbor Britton is busily at work,
and we expect to have new bridge soon.
Work on, nelghbori Finish your job and
present your account soon, as there's no tell
ing who will be our next President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
SPRING VALLEY.

An eight-pound item-a boy--at Rphraim
MoOres.
Taxes in this school district are four cents
on the dollar.
The Fan Gala River is temporarily bridged
at all its crossings.
Now ia the time to invest in real estate in
this.town as there are several farms for sale
for what the improvements cost.
SONG of the towns IN this county have had
their "quota'' of the funds--have, in TACT,
overdrawn, while this town--the most needy
lis Si65 behind. Or, rather, the county is
that amount in arrears to the town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
Union.

a new dwelling, neat and oolnmodious, on
Sec lS
We begin to realize that il is winter though
the cold is hot extreme. The sleighing is
good and soon we may look for lively times
in the timber.
The school in district No. has commenced.
They expect No. school, as they have en-
gagged the services of Mr.. A. Rosenberger, and
have all confidence in his ability as q teacher.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
MARTEL.

Gilbert Hansen is just now engaged upon q
new house for his brother.
Peter Anderson and Miss Sarah Flatten, of
this town, were married by Rev. Thorson
last week
On Tuesday last about ton OF boots and
shoes were received at the shoe store in this
village. Come and see 'em.
To those of our nelghbors who donate
funds for Mr.. Isaacson, OF Gilman, we can
say, he is truly worthy object of charity.
The first month "a school in No. G, has Just
a daily average of 30. Grace and Agnes
earning, Mary, Carrie, Willie and Johnnie
Geiser, Martha and Nels lverson, aud Henry
Jennings being neither absent nor tardy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
ESDAILE.

Mr.. Styles new house is nearly completed.
DIR. Delaine has nearly recovered from the
effects OF the dog bite.
Nick Larson, head sawyer in Betcher's
Mill, SCOT spliced" last Sunday.
The Norwegians observed giving day
with appropriate ceremonies conducted by
Rev. &. D. Brohaugh.
Our miller, Mr.. Knowlton, has more than he
can do at present, and intends putting new
machinery in his mill the coming spring.
Dexter Owen drew first blood" at the
shooting match the other day, and, we be-
lieve, got the most turkeys. Dexter is good
shot.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07

WTH the steady temper OF fair Por.
titus, we should learn to look ON some
of the supposed faults of human ma
ture ''In the calm lights of mild PHI
loSophy." Try it once. or more. if
you have the least occasion.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
An exhibition Of passion. or

An exhibition of passion. or bad
temper. in a writer, no matter what
the occasion. Injuries most seriously
the otherwise good effect OF the COM
position. Hence, if at any time you
feel inwardly hot, keep Outwardly cool.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07

WHAT simple, beautiful. all-power-
full institution the family circle is.
Did you ever think of thisl We might
write sermon upon it, but the naked
thought. as here expressed, is SER
mon of itself.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
Troy.

The school in No 8, is taught by Miss
Hitchings
The measles are prevailing in the family Of
Osborn Strahl.
Charley Freeman and wife, and John Tay-
lor, their nephew, who visited the Centennial
in October, have now returned. During their
absence they visited friends in St. Lawrence
Co, N. ", and took an extensive view OF
things generally.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07

Charlie West has gone to St. Paul to at
tend school.
100 bushels of buck-wheat were ground in
one day at the mill here.
We learn that Charley Smith is now abid-
ing st friend Bascom's, being ON the sick
list. We hope to hear of his speedy recovery.
Miss Sadie Schofield has returned home to
remain until after New Years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
ELLSWORTH.
IILLhN WITH.
Court adjourned last Friday.
Selall Strickland is quite i'll again.

Court adjourned last Friday.
Selal Strickland is quite i'll again.
Notwithstanding the cry of hard times,
business is lively here.
About thirty couples were in attendance at
the Thanksgiving ball given by Joseph Dill
lery.
II. c. Truitt started for Florida last Tues
day, where he intends to remain during the
winter.
Eugene Ames returned home last week,
looking hale and hearty after al absence OF
nearly three years.
Mrs. Maria Field, late of Berlin, Wis, has
rented rooms in TRUTHS block, and decided
10 become a resident of Ellsworth.
Our lyceum prOmisesto be grand success.
The question Of compulsory education was
discussed last Friday evening, and will he
continued tomorrow night.
Chas. Bissel and J. Maynard, erected a
dwelling house IN Ellsworth, l6x25, . stories,
Gothic style, lathed and plastered and finished
it off and moved into the same in Is days
from the laying Of the silis.
John Warner OF this village, has recently
patepted new invention This time IT is a
corn cutter, which, when used, IS attached to
the foot and is designed to sever ILL of corn
at each step OF the operator.
A young man named Frank Daniels re-
Gently in the employ Of Robert Sprowle, Of
tins town, was committed to the county Jail
on Thursday last. Cause, insanity. Hewill
doubtless he taken to Madison before long.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07

BRICK PoNERoY says that "Tilden is a
Wall street lawyer and paid agent of
some of the chief representatives of
the Money Power" Brick is a tero-
ciOus fellow, 10 say the least.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
TRENTON


We can now GROSS the river tree of charge
Wood commands a higher price in Red
Wing than last year at this time, and pros.
poets are better
Good Templars' Lodge was organized
last Tuesday evening in the village. They
will hold their meetings every Thursday
evening.
We are going to have Christmas tree. II
will be in Stones Hall. Every one should
contribute to it, as it will be big thing fol
the young folks.
A cooperative store will be started here be-
fore the close OF the year, as we are informed
large wolf was killed here last Saturday
by Charles Bennett, and Newton and Brad
ford Porter.
PRESCOTT.
The Prescott Band Ball was a decided sue
cess.
Teams are crossing on the ice bridge over
the lake.
The Ball Bros. are building new steam
ferry boat.
George HOLSTER and Maggie Coyle, have
entered into life partnership.
Our streets are lined with wood teams and
and the wood sells at fair prices.
Every body has got through counting and
business resumes il wOnted activity.
MIR. Pittman, who had his jaw broken by
Augustus Ruley, is slowly recovering.
The Mark Bradley is lying here for the
winter, and will be thoroughly repaired
Leavitt, Newton, and Barrett & Ruley, all
run stages to Hastings. Competition is the
life of trade.
Mrs. Newton, of the Merchants Hotel, has
been very ill. We are glad to say she is now
much better.
The old folks concert was not very fully at
tended. The singers, Notwithstanding, ac-
Quilted themselves with credit.
There are floating rumors of coalition of
the churches for grand Christmas tree and
supper, to be held in Gray's hall on Christ.
mas Eve.
Senior Alderman Firner is having every
stone removed off the streets in the second
ward, so that we will have smooth roads for
sleighing.
Albert Bloomer, lad about ~ or 10 years
old, was seriously injured while playing on
the school grounds. Export is that his spine
is injured.
J. Harwell will give a grand opening ball
on the 14th inst, TO celebrate the opening of
his new brick hotel. Two bands from St.
Paul will furnish the music.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07

nEALER IN Watches, ClOcks and Jewelry- Re-
~ pairing done on short notice, and warranted
Go give satisfaction.
River Falls. Wis. 1913
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING.

am now prepared TO furnish Plans, Speei-
mems and Estimates, Working Details, Bic
vatiOnS, etc In short all drawings necessary
for the construction Of any building IN the
latest and most approved STYLES, at reasonable
prices and satisfaction guaranteed. ANY per-
son viii save from To - yer cent. ON the
cost Of bsilding by procuring reiiAble set
Of drawings.
CONTRACTS TAKEN.
for building and furnishing all materials.
&. HENRY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
E. W. REED.

u ASHIONABI.E TAILOR Work done To srder,
Il short notice and on reasonable terms Shop
at his residence, opposite the Normal school
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07

"A WOUNDED spirit who can bear ?"
That's question, the answer to which
may touch the heart of the very best
man on earth.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
LOCAL CORRESPONDENTS.


A w. Parker had the misfortune to lose
two nice heifers Thanksgiving.
c. r. Tyler's fiat-boat is now tied up, he
having sold over nine hundred cords of wood
The people of this vicinity had very So
cisble party at the house OF John Swanson,
Thanksgiving night. over forty were in at
tendance.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
MISSES LEvINGs,

IZEEP a Bookstore embracing School and Miscel-
N Ianecus Books, Periodicals and Magazines A
full supply Of Stationary. Main St. River Falls,
Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
MARTIN RIPPLE.

BLACKSMITH. shop on Main ST. south Of Braek-
ID EFT House Particular attention given to shoe
ing horses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
O. W. PETERSON,

nEALER IN Watches, Clocks, and Jewelry. Re-
> pairing done short notice and warranted to
satisfaction
River Falls, Wis I-3O
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07

"a MAN that hath friends must sho W
himself friendly, If he would retain
them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
b. H. PILLAR,

DAINTERS. Grainers, Glaciers and Paper Hangers,
cousin. 1913
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JOHN WHITE,

DLACKSAII TH.-DOss all kinds Of blacks mithing.
ID Particular attention given to shOeing horses.
Sop opposite Bracket House stable, River Falls,
- p
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KING 81 MORTON,

nEALER IN Millinery aud Ladies Furnishing
~ goods Main street. River Fails 1875
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ms URANCE
DEPARTMENT OF THE
RIVER FALLS BANK.

reliable companies represented, such as
insurance 20 y. America, Assets, sc, 400. 0gg
n. British * Mercantile, 800 on
The Insurance Co. Of North America Is the
oldest company in America, commenced bngi-
ness IN 1894, has been through the Portland.
Chicago. Boston and Oshkosh fires, lost mil
lions, yet to-day is one Of the strongest COM
panies doing business
Policies promptly written mp and all BUSH
ness promptly attended to.
JOSEPH NJ. SMITH, Agent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
MAIDEN Rock.

On the 9th ult. school opened ih district
No. 8, Union, under the supervision OF A.
Rosenberger.
Deer hunters are once more ON the trail
We met ''nohle red man" few DAYS ago
going on with large deer.
Mr.. Jesse L. Rosenberger, who had engaged
TO teach the winter term of school on Lost
Creek, began business on the 27th ult.
Thanksgiving passed off very quietly; but
with damaging results TO the turkey and hen
roOs.s in this section. In the evening the
young folks made merry with sleigh-ride
FRANK
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07

Frankburg has started saloon and billiard
bsll in this place.
Steamer Pepin, made her last trip TO this
place ON Nov. 2lst.
Mrs. Seeley, has the past week, been visit
ing her sister, at Red Wing, who has been
dangerously i'll for long time
Harvey Seeley, who escaped from the Insane
Asylum some time ago, returned 20 his home
at this place, ON Saturday. the Goth ult.
There was splendid skating on the lake
Saturday, the 25th, which the boys and girls
enjoyed "hugely." The same day there was
Teachers Association and Changers meet
ing. Masons held their regular meeting in
the evening.
Our brave mail carrier, Capt Loucks, cross
Ell the lake with his boat ON Thursday. He
had some difficulty in getting back, as the
ice was making very fast. but with the aid
OF his friends that went out to meet and as.
sist him, his boat was soon on shore. The
9th he crossed on the ice.
"Tp" Taylor takes his heading machinery
from here TO Plum City this week. PIcA.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07
MRS. W. II. WINCHESTER.

ltUNYEYANCER, Collector aud Justice Of the
~ Peace. New Centerville, Wis IS 1y
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1876-12-07

DOES
d r ES SIN A KING
and general Family Sewing. Rooms next
door to Wadsworths. up stairs. Cutting and
fitting done. Dress trimming made TO order
NO If
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d. III. LEVTNGS,
S. JONES.

DAINTER House, Carriage and Sign Painter
Il Paper Hanger aH'i Grainer, River Fails, Wis
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J. E. GARY.
:. L GOLDEN

nEALER N WOOpeR and Iron Pumps, Wind
~ Mills and Fixtures, River Falls, Wis. 1881
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~ d uVLULNf
physician, SURGEON s DENTIST. ONCE at
his residence opposite the Press Office.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-15

Broad assertions are made that
Coke's election is scheme to place
the Executive Department Of the State
monopolists, that the Lieutenant Gov
ernor belongs to them, and that in
consequence the railroad influence will
combine In this instance with the
Granger influence to elect Coke. Such
is one of the most often adduced street
arguments. Another Is that the public
printing depends upon it. First, the
Telegraph goes might and main for
Coke in order to continue in force his
contract, which the constitutional con-
vention ignored, and the Statesman
favors Coke that Hubbard may give
that paper the printing, the former
securing the influence of all Coke's
friends, and the latter both Coke's and
Hubbard's. No force is due to such
unauthorized statements. The Legis-
lature has the privilege of following as
for as it pleases In the direction of man
worship, but when II comes to rs plain
and direct requirementas the section
In the new constitution which pro-
vides for the letting out Of the public
printing, then neither the Governor
nor his friends can lawfully control or
direct their action.--AuStin Cores.
pondence Galveston Netcs.
The sentence mo force is due to
such unauthorized statements" is
dove-tailed very neatly into these tell
ing insinuations -insinuation that are
possibly more forclble by reason of
their truthfulness.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1876-04-15

THE conduct of the American Senate
in reference to the nomination of MIR.
Dana AZ representative of the United
States in this country Is hardly less
discreditable to American institutions
and the public men they bring to the
front than are the scandals which are
now being Investigated at Washing
ton. No President has ever NJ AIDE such
grossly improper nominations of min
listers to foreign courts as President
Grant, yet the very worst We're con-
llrmed without difficulty by the Senate.
After quoting the above lines from
the London Standard, the st. Louis
Republican proceeds to say:
All Of which though we most power
fully and potently believe, yet hold 1t
not honesty to have it thus set down.
1t has come to a pretty pass, indeed,
when the United States Senate can
not write itself down an ass, without
being taken to task by an impudent
Tory intermeddler like the Standard.
And then daring to refer to the grossly
improper nominations" of our Presi-
dent! There Is certainly cdsus bell
In all this, or words 70 for nothing.
Shall the cockney mouthpiece Of the
bloated aristocracy dare to poke the
truth at us in this offensive manner
and not be made to suffer for it? Oh
for another Geneva Commission or
something, anything to get even with
the barsted Britishers for this insult
to the purest administration under the