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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
Methods Of Conducting RecitatiOnS in History.
No. Two.
BY G. L. BOWMAN.

Of the many methods in existence,
the Topical Method" is, perhaps,
the best, as it cultivates Independent
thought and expression. My method
is what might be called written top
ical method. 1t is as follows:
Taking class of about ten scholars
| divide it into two divisions, five pu-
pills in each division. One division
writes one day and the next day
recites orally. For illustration, take
the causes of the Revolution, using
Barnes's Brief History of the U. S., p.
l0l. let the division whose turn it
is to write, take its place at the board.
| give each member a topic to write.
Number one, perhaps, takes the first
topic entitled Remote Causes" num-
Der two the next, entitled, ''Writs of
Assistance" and so on, number five
having the topic entitled 1.-THE Boston
Massacre" Each member of this di-
vision is required to write a short
composition in his own language up
on the assigned topic. While the pu-
pills at the board are at work those of
the other division recite the remain
der of the lesson orally. If the topics
are all taken up by the writing divi-
sion, they recite the same. The les
son | use III this illustration would
extend to the topic entitled 1.-THE Bat
| tie of Lexington" There would be
three topics for the other division to
recite, using original language.
These recltals will quite often fail
to take up all the time. In that case
we engage in general talk about the
lesson in which each pupil, except
those writing, has chance to express
his opinion. This becomes, many
times, the most interesting part of the
recitation. This talk is continued
until the writing division has finished.
The reading of the topics on the
board is next, each pupil reading his
own. After this, follows general
criticism of the work on the board by
the class, who point out mistakes in
the use of capitals, in photography
grammar, and in fact every thing.
By the time the class has gone through
with this routine they will have q
pretty good idea of the lesson.
Besides giving the class good idea
of the history, this method teaches
composition, punctuation, and many
other things of Importance.
When a class has done little work
by this method, there VIII be decid
ed Improvement in the way any mem
Der of it can place his thoughts on
paper. have tried this method, ano
[ can recommend it to every teacher
in Pierce county.
I WE would suggest in addition to the
above as follows:
Have one member of the class write
the names of the topics on the board
to start with.
At the close of the recitation, have
some one give brief summary OF thu
whole lesson, taking each topic IN or
der. IL. ). b.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
Educational.
Method Of Conducting Recitation in lIStory.
No. One.
BY A. EARTHNAN.

"History is the recital of past
events" Is itl Yes. No. A chro-
biological table, so-called, contains a
recital of past events. Does the study
of such table constitute the study of
History By no means. A person
may commit, and may be able to re-
peat all the chronological tables of
Wizards Universal History, and real
ly know nothing of the subject of His
tory. But let him be able to re-
cite past events as having connection
one with another, as having bearing
one upon another, as forming part and
parcel of that long series of events
that has brought about our present
degree of civilization and enlighten-
ment; let him connect events logical
ly and reason from cause to effect, as
he does in Proportion or Natural Phi
lOsophy; let him show power in this
direction. and he may be said to UNI
derstand something of History. To il
Illustrated :--''Grant took Vicksburg,
July 4th, 1863" To know this fact,
embodying, as it does, Biography
Grant, Geography (Vicksburg), and
Chronology July 4th 1859, simply as
an isolated event, having no relation
TO any thing else, is indicative of hay
ing squandered portion-small, it is
true-of precious time that might have
been employed to better advantages.
But to know it as an event which
brought to a close an important cam
paign, the object of which was the
opening of the Mississippi; to know
that this campaign was one of Sc
ries having for their aim the sup
preston of a rebellion which was to
prove to the world that our Republic
is merely a Confederation of States, but
which did prove that Republic is
strong enough to live, no matter what
contingencies may arise; to know the
fact of the capture of Vicksburg as
bearing upon the solution of a question
which threatened the very life of our
nation; to consider this event from
such a stand point, brings us down to
real History and enables us to discuss
it intelligently.
The point, then, the teacher of His
tory should aim at, is the Philosophy
of Events, making the time in which
they occur, the place at which they
happened, and the persons who figured
in them, of secondary Importance.
This is the ''What 2" The Show 2"
may form the subject of another ar
ticle,
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EsDAILR.

Mcdonald Bros. received 4 lot of new goods
few days ago.
Rev. A. S. Collins, s,rmerly of this circuit,
was in town last Thursday.
Mr.. Kn0wlton coutemplates adding two
run more to his Touring mill this spring
Our town treasurer reports about one
thousand dollars in taxes to be collected yet.
The ice is becoming unsafe. Three teams
from this town got into the river one day last
week
An officer from Prescott passed through
here last Thursday in pursuit of a span of
horses said to have been stolen near that
place.
One OF our Norwegian citizens had the
good fortune to receive from the cold coun-
try" last week a legacy of 81, 500, and ex-
poets nearly $1,000 more.
l.. Ii. Rice narrowly escaped avery serious,
il not fatal injury the other day by FALLING
while engaged in company with another man
in carrying a stone of about 200 pounds
weight, which rolled in such manner as TO
strike him on the forehead and nose, nearly
crushing the bones, and also bruising one
hand.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
kINNICKINNIC.

Our young folks are playing croquet.
Miss Mary Reardon is at home again. She
has been teaching IN CylOn.
Miss Nash was among US last week pros
pecting for place to organize Good Tenn
lars Lodge.
SIR. Thomas Foster has gone to Minnesota
Falls, Mimi, for the purpose of bringing
home team.
Rev. t. G. Jerome delivered an able and
scientific temperance lecture at the church
last Thursday evening. The audience was
small 10y reason OF the bad weather.
Miss Nellie Clark, of Hammond, has en-
gagged the school for the summer term in the
Mapes district. Miss Mary Grant, of River
Falls, will preside over the school in the
Clapp district, and Miss Mary Barnes in the
stone schOol-house.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
SPRING LAKE.

The Spring Valley revival has been discon-
tinued tor the time being, on account of bad
roads
The scarlet fever has made its appearance
in our midst. Two of Mr.. Francisco's chill
dren have it at present
Alfred NJ. Wilcox had the misfortune to
cut his foota few days ago.
If the old sign Is true, we shall have no
more winter, al the ehipmunks have made
their appearance.
Several of our Cady Creek neighbors are
talking Black Hills pretty strong. May sue
cess follow them if they go.
Potates are selling for 80 cents per bushel,
cash, delivered at Wilson Station.
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TRENTON.

The ferry is now running.
Hauling wood on wagons is the order of
the day.
Dexter Owen Is prepared to dig wells at
reasonable rates.
We are not paying much attention to pol
itics. School affairs are our excitement.
Henry Sharp was arrested lately and fined
g because he threatened to shoot two men.
The Good Templars will give Neck-tie
Festival Thursday evening, March LIST, in
their hall
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01

TEACHERS in the Eastern part of the
county will remember the Institute at
Rock Elm Center, beginning March
9th. Persons desiring entertainment
viii please send their names to o. p.
Whip, who will secure places for
them. Board at the rate of 81. so per
week. Prot. Ihayer will be conductor.
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ARCHITECTURAL DRAFTING.

am now prepared TO furnish Plans, Speci-
foatiOns and Estimates, Working Details, Ele-
yatiOns, etc. In short al drawings necessary
tor 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 II per cent on the
cost OF a building by procuring reliable set
Of drawings
CONTRACTS TAKEN,
tor building and furnishing all materials.
4. HENRY.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
DIAMOND BLUFF.

DIAMOND BLUFF.
Wheat, 81 %.
Some OF our farmers have commenced SOW
ing wheat.
Wild geese and ducks have been seen fly
ing UP the river.
Rev. J. c. Fuller was in town this week
We are pleased to announce his health is i'm
proving.
The dance given by Geo. Smith on the 22nd
ult., was a pleasant affair. He will give
another ON the seventeenth OF tn is month.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01

ITEFP a Bookstore embracing School and Miscel-
n Ianeous Books Periodicals. and Magazines A
fun supply Of Stationary. Main St. River Falls,
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LEVINGS.

II ASHIOSABI.E TAILOR Work done to srder,
Il on 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, 1877-03-01
O. w. PETERSON.

DEAIER IN Watches. Clocks, and Jewelry. Re-
IL pairing done on short notice and warranted to
give satisfaction.
River Falls. Wis. 20-SS
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MARTIN RIPPLE,

4, ONvEYANCING Promptly attended to, by A. or
- c. X. MORSE Office in JOURSAL Building,
River Falls, Wisconsin
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b. III. PILLAR,

DAINTERS Grainers Glaciers and Paper Hangers
Il orders LEFT At the POst-ofhee, River Falis MIS-
consin- ~o-0o
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,ONyEYANCING .

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, 1877-03-01

MARTEL.
DIR. Stark recently lost another horse.
Broke its leg in the stable, irreparably
Surely the Doctor is unfortunate.
a literary society was organized in this
place on the 22nd ult. Jacob Iveison,
President, and G. w. Mcintyre. Sec. Next
meeting, March lst., $40, P. NJ. Programme,
Resolved, That the Govern
ment is justified in taking the land from the
Indians" Select Reading, Anna Winger T;
Essay. Glove" by G. w. Mcintyre; Decla-
nation, Nettie Iyerson.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
FL PAso.

FL PAso.
The winter term of school will be out in
two weeks.
We are not ''sugaring" as much as we were
two weeks ago.
Some of our neighbors are hauling potatoes
to Lake City They get 90 cents bushel.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
VOL. 20
LOCAL CORRESPONDENTS.

GILMAN.
Abraham Panlson is building new house
The supervisors have decided that the
highway shall not get out OF the way OF Al
bert Martins new house, but vice versa.
February is not generally noted as month
for making maple sugar; vet this February
has witnessed much dabbling in that line.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
cuRrIss & HAMILTON.

MANUFACTURES Of and Dealers in Harnesses
wi Oils, Whips, and all other articles pertaining
"a first class establishment Satisfaction guar
enteed. shop over Wells BradfOri's livery stable
River Falls, Wis h4t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
TRIMBELLE.

IRIMBELLE.
L. G. Pierce has been confined to the house
for some weeks past, by reason of sickness.
Haverlandt has his dam repaired, and he Is
doing an excellent business at the old Huot
null
Frank Rhora has a contract for getting
lumber for steamboat, .and he is rushing
things.
The judicial question is receiving some
attention. The people here viii be heard
fToIn at the polls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01

+. c. Bliss is now minus nine sheep from
the effect Of that Slaughter by the dogs.
Our lyceum is still fiourishing. The fol-
lowing is the list of officers John Teare,
President; VIM. Houston, Vice President /;
Jesse Dale, Secretary.
February, the 2lst, about . o'clock p. NJ
Julius II. Andree while leading his horses by
the halter to water, was kicked on the arm
by one Of the horses and the arm broken.
This is pretty hard on Mr. Andree AZ he has
been sick tor same time and was just getting
around
One OF your correspondents from this town
alluded to the surprise of the ''Yeomen" in
this locality at the action of that lawyers con-
ventiOn and says, 'we shall next expect to
see those generous fellows assuming all our
duties as sovereigns." This strikes us favora-
bly,, and we propose Lawyers Convention
be called at the Post-ofice March
18th, at 3 o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose OF
nominating candidates for the different town
Offices and overseers of highways. But, mark
you, no "plebeians" need apply.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
A. MORSE,

nEAI. ESTATE AGENT. Real Estate Bought and
II Sold on Commission State, County, Town ana
other Taxes paid. Abstracts Of title 10 any lands
in Pierce aud St Cruix Counties, furnished on short
notice. Office in JOURNAL Building, River Falls,
Wisconsin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
OAKGRovE.

VIM. Teare has sold 300 worth of cattle the
past month.
The question, "Resolved, That women
should have the right of suffrage" was
ably debated, and decided in the affirmative.
last week
A span of valuable horses were stolen from
John Gibler together with heavy harness, on
Wednesday night OF last week No clue to
the thieves as yet.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-03-01
LOST CREEK.

"Charley" Wald nurses frozen toes for
pastime.
dance at Lewis's Hall on the evening OF
the 18th instant.
Lem Harshman has all the grinding he can
attend to these days.
J. S. Vanderwater is under the weather.
Rheumatism is the cause.
J. Colby Lewis is introducing that wonder
tul washing machine into this neighborhood.
Mr. Pardee is hired to continue his school
through the summer term at the lower
school district.
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KING 81 MORTON,

DEALER IN Millinery aud Ladies Furnishing
IL goods Main Street. River Pals 2OS5
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OLIvET.
Messrs. Oily & Tously started their feed
mill last Wednesday.
A donation was held in S. J. Hills Hall on
Friday night for Rev. w. c. Ross. 1t proved
to be success.
Quarterly Meeting was held at the school
house Saturday and Sunday. The house was
filed to overlooking.
There was a Good Tsmplars Lodge or
ganized ON Monday night by Miss Nash, from
Minnesota We have twenty names now,
and more coming.
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CLIFTON HIGHLANDS.

OLIFTON IIIUHLANDS.
r. S. Angel is studying botany, or some
other strange device"
Candidates for town offices are peeping out
as the election approaches.
Mr.. Caldwell will teach the summer term OF
school in the Burroughs district.
Henry Judd was recently thrown from a
horse, and rather severely injured.
A brother of Orville 0dell, from the South
part of this state, is visiting friends here.
I'D. Smith, not to be outdone in the line
of improvements, is painting his new barn.
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MRS w n WINCHESTER.

Collector and Justice Of the
- Peace. New Centeryille, Wis
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S. JONES.

DAINTER House, Carriage and Sign Painter,
Il Paper Hanger aHd Grainer, River Fails, Wis
The Morning herald., 1877-03-14
Here and There.

"Boots blacked inside' is sign in New
York.
Scotch songs are becoming popular in
the best London society.
The new court theatre is being built in
Vienna at cost Of 81, 100000.
The back1action of Blaine's boomerang
was even more wonderful than its initial
velocity.
IfSocrates had known as much as Gen.
Pleasonton he might have given Nam
tippe blue glass powder,
Paris received l3S,0S4 foreign visitors
during the year 1875, against l39,0S5 the
year previous. and 123,79S in 1874.
An aged negro woman is pupil in an
infant school in Boston. She says, 'Tse
gwine to learn suthin afore / die"
It has been decided to give the Museum
of Industrial Art at New Haven possess
! sion Of the Old State House in that city.
1t will be opened in May.
The diamonds of the French crown,
which belong to the nation, will be among
the objects exhibited at the Paris Exposi-
ton Of 1878.
During the past six years several Ger
man colonies have settled in Palestine, and
are successfully carrying on various
branches of business.
A correspondent writes, asking for a
"Jsmedy for an apple-tree worm." "How
In we prescribe until we know what is
the matter with the worm.
On masquerade night the Duke Of
Norfolk of his time, who was rather dissi-
pated, asked Foote what charac er he
should assume. "Assume new character
said Foote Sober"
They tell Of prominent grocer who
carried to funeral an umbrella, on which
was painted conspicuously the business Of
his house, and held it over the preacher.
head while he conducted the services.
The Tribudal of the District of Gosson
in the Canton of Saint Gail, Switzerland
has fined the Municipal Council eight dol
lars, for permitting suicide to be buriec
in special and retired place in the GENE
terry.
Since the opening of the Suez Canal, thu
little town Of Ishmalia has prospered
, amazingly. AS an instance Of the increas
ed value ofreal estate, little tongue o
land near the mouth Of the canal, which
was declined by Lord Palmerston when Of
fered it for 81 1000, has lately been pur.
chased by an association Of English capital
lists for $13O000.
The Morning herald., 1877-03-14

The ministerial function, coming of or
dination. according to "Myles Chronology
Of Wesleyan Methodistism" does not come
from the Episcopal Church Of England to
the Wesleyan clergy, but from the schis-
matte Greek. When Erasmus Bishop
Of Arcadia in Crete, visited London in
1853, John Wesley requested him to or
dain several of his Travelling and Local
Preachers, which he did.-esteeming the
Greek Bishops title to Apostolical Success
sion, better than any Of the Right Rever-
end Lords, who were Bishops Of the
"Church as by law established" in Eng.
land.
The Morning herald., 1877-03-14
PROHIBITION,

As an instance Of the hoary respectable
ty, of this kind Of mild fanaticism:-we
instance the fact that in 1867, little more
than two centuries ago, the grand jury of
Saint Dunstans West, (England) indicted
one James Farr for keepinga coffee house
The averment of the Indictment which
was entitled Nuisance at Common Law
"that he the said James Farr did make
and sell sort of liquor called Coffee, to
the, great nuisance and prejudice of the
liege men of the Commonwealth of Eng
land" A true bill was found against Far1
but the fact in some way coming to the
ears Of Cromwell, he directed the Attorney
General to quash the proceedings. Thil
is a sample Of the lunacy Of Suuptuary
proceedings.
The Morning herald., 1877-03-14

pHERIFFs6 SALE. u.~;.s n
~ nv virtue Of writ Of Leyari Faelas, =, ~
me directed, willbe expOsea lO PupitU. .raot r"e1'
at the Lafavette Hotef SAL Hhipley stlees,
Kent by aeOrgesW. Ortfip, IN tne ciN ~ "a
Wilmington, New Castle county, Dela"sfe'
ON WEDNESDAY, o.,qp
The 2lst day Of March, 1877, ~ 9cioHA' aoS
M, the following described 1'ooA
Estate. viz:
r. All that certain tract Of land sltuate IN
New Castle hundred, county ana Ssaso
aforesaid. bounded and described - loItvWts ItsWts
To wit Beginning at An old ialen Wnaoo Ws!
Oak. d corner at the side OF ChrlsCla1h nty- by,
err. being also u corner OF JOhn Teacns
land. thence with line thereon sOutn o
degrees and a half east l02 perches 70 posI
or stone. thence by a line dividing thls
from what was formerly part Of the same ne
tract. south rs and q half degrees west W
and six.tenths perches to stone IN 0r
near the old tract line. thence with tne OIu
tract line or nearly SO, nOrte G degrees
we.t l4( perches to d post or stone on Ihe
bank of the Christians River, and continu-
Ing the same course unto the river, thence
down the river on the several courses
thereof about 9S perches to the place OF De,
GINNING. with o 10y house, frame barn ana
other Outbuildings thereon erecIeo. Gono %
taining by computation SO acres ana w
percbes of land, more or less. ~.
Seized and taken in execution as me
property Of George W. Savage ana lena
E., his wife, and +: t., and .n 70 9e soia Sar Dy
sherif,s Office. New Castle, ,.,,,a
March 4 1877. mH1
The Morning herald., 1877-03-14
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