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Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-10

If 0 want q neat job done i'll the
way of small c%arpentering call on
John BattertOn.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-10

sewing sa,rs' CHEAP. Call and see
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-10
Weekly Ledger:
LOCAL NEWS:

left this city for his old
pr 1. py Illinois, Monday night
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-10
DEACON DUNBAR,


Deacon is one Of our best painters.
The scenery i'll the Opera House grew
under his magic touch. He paints
signs, houses, and can paint your
nose if you don't like his work.
Passing up stairs We enter the city
COUNCIL CHAMBER.
Here is where the Recorder sits ali his
majesty and pr0nounces sentence on
young and old. great and small. And
when he lifts his glasses and iii Il
slow voice whispers rock
pile 10 days the native African fair
" turns pale. Here is where tue coun-
ell holds its deliberations ami passes
its Judgment. In this II little room
.pnany wise things are said and done
In the course Of 80 days.
Down stair, ave the headquarters
for the
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-10
ARMSTRONG & co.

Mr.. Armstrong; shops are in a good
place. He gets all the work OF the
farmers that comes to town on that
road as well as a large share OF The
general work. He does good worF
OH short notice. Leaving this sho!
we enter the marble yards Of
/ JOHN MARTIN, -
| Mr.. Martin executes work III the n
arnrpYed style and it makes q p !
"0 ""IlI ~ urN JrrJ. - Ar
ms monumsnts entea"%o ncmo..rag
! rooms of
VIM. ROSAMOND i
worker in wood. He is n pratt
carpenter. His speciality is i'll re
pairing &c. Next door We find ID
paint shop Of Il
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-10

J. Moore has gone into partnership
with J. II. Buckley in the grocery
business.
City with the prisoner he captured
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-10

A. Buckner's office.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-10
Now, go fishing.

Now, go fishing.
Tho Postoflice now sports a new
dress of paint.
Circuit Court meets second Mon
day in June.
NJ. Y. Duncan is attending eour t
at Fulton.
A three story brick hotel will be
built on the site of the one burned Ill
Fulton.
There were 800 horsemen and joo
teams in town last Saturday, and the
roads were very disagreeable at that.
The latest styles and cheapest
goods in Mexico, can be found AT '.
1Ia,,;oh,s 3-3t
T. T. Torryson, county assessor
was in this city Tuesday.
Conover's Colossal Asparagus; the
best cheap at my office:
46tf. l.. u oHlrFEE'
There are "a circuses on the road
this season.
Call and examine our new goods
Cheap for cash. Coons d PEARSON
PITT.
Capt. Currie has gone on a visit +,
Toledo, Ohio.
y Farmers will do well to look III
some $50 day" corn.
Read Stansburys adj in this issu
and go and try his ice cream.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-10
STOCK SALES

Reported by b. r, Rodman, auction
Mexico weekly ledger., 1877-05-10
Read our new ads this week.

"a ~ GEEE AE=
Read ol4 new ads this week.
County court met last Monday.
County court adjournes to-day.
-
Probate court meets next Mon
day. Il
Mrs. Harding has a grand MILNE
~ opening to-day.
The Bar Docket Of the circuit court
will cover about II days.
T. B. Buckner is attending Court
in Fulton.
Coons and Pearson are putting a
glass front in their store.
r. B. Hooton has been appointed
deputy collector.
As we have remarked a hundred
times befoee, spring has come.
If O want a neat job done i'll the
way of small c~arpentering call on
John Batterton.
w. II. Marques, pastor OF the FIRST
Presbyterian Church oil keytsvilie,
Mo, is in this city.
J. Moore has gone into partnership
with J.. II. Buckley i'll the grocery
| business.
City with the prisoner he capture,
!, Prof. Williams, Superintendent o
the Fulton public schools is i'll on
lefty.
6. L. Quisenberly. of this city las
Saturday bought the Vandalia Leade
i for 500.
There is less sickness in this cit
and vicinity at the present time thal
there has been for years.
Council meets next Monday nigh
= in regular session. j. \. Basket
> resignation as City Engineer will b
q read Oh that night.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27
LANGUAGE.
BY @. L. BOWMAN.

Depending on my own observation
| believe that any child who is old
enough to learn anything. is old enough
to learn to speak simple language cor
reetly. But how few of our youth do
we find doing it. There being so few
children who use correct language, it
might be readily believed that it is
impossible for them to learn to use it
i'm a proper manner. But if the child
is able to learn any language at all,
why not learn correct language in
place of ''baby language - He, soon-
er or later will have to give up his
baby talk for better language, and
learn to speak with some regard to
what language is.
When, where, and how should he
begin lie should begin at home.
But then very often we find the par
ents using such outrageous language,
that the child is constantly fed on an
impure element, and it is no wonder
that he never gets beyond the use of
infantile words and slang phrases.
Telling you Where tells you achen he
should begin. namely when he learns
TO prattle his first words. The how
part of this article is purposec for the
teacher more than for the parent.
When we enter our schools 1t IS
presumed that we take the material
sent there and make in every case a
fine scholar. | think, then, the use OF
language should be among the first
things taught.
(coxrrSuEDl
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27
RIVER FALLS WISCONSIN, THURSDAY, IT. 1877
THE COUNTY sUPERINTENDENoY.

The question "Who shall be County
Superintendent! ?" is soon to be decid-
ed by the people. While we would
that the nomination of educational
and judicial officers might be done
without political machinery, it seems
probable that both parties will pursue
the usual course. On the Republican
side, we have heard of several candi-
dates, prominent among them the
present encumbent, III. S. Baker.
While we have nothing to say against
the literary qualifications of some Of
the other aspirants, in one essential
Supt. Baker must of necessity be their
superior. This is in the direction of
experience. Having had the office one
term, he is better fitted for its duties
than one who knows nothing about
them. And as Supt. Baker has dis
charged them aeceptably during the
past two years, is it not reasonable to
suppose he will do at least as well dur
ing the next twoi We hope to see the
Republican County Convention nomi-
nate him unanimously, and the people
to ratify the nomination in the same
manner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27

The prohibition candidate for Gov
ernor of Minnesota who has looked the
matter up, says that 100000 bushels
of grain raised there for which the
people give thanks are converted into
Intoxicating drinks, and that the beer
drank in that wheat growing State an
nually costs her citizens 81, 100000 and
other liquors nearly as much more.
making over SS,OOO,OOO. Add to this
the loss of productive capital and Ia
Dor, pauperism, judicial costs, ETC.,
and the cost of liquor drinking in oul
sister State is over SIO,0OO,O00 yearly,
while the unhappiness, misery and
woe entailed cannot be expressed in
dollars and cents. A whole temper
ance lecture may be found in this par
agraph by the thoughtful reader.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27
LOST CREEK.

Heavy frosts. but all crops secure.
The winter wheat crops around here are
beginning to look out
The half dozen trout remaining in Lost
Creek reVel IN undisturbed bliss.
L. S. Lewis has rented a house and shop
to blacksmith by the name of Knapp.
l.. 5. Rsunsevell, OF River Falls, flashed
through our village last Tuesday. Business,
insurance.
The potato crop turns out good. All crops
here yield well except corn and that is much
better than was expected.
The law provides that the school director
shall hire teachers. Why does the County
Supt. send list of district clerks TO teach
ers. The director Ofthe Lost Creek school is
J. D. Harshman.
The district board and not the director hire
teachers, aud all cores ondence is usually
done by the clerk.-EDs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27
Educational.
III. >. RAK Err, A. H., Editor.
COUNTY SuPERINTENDENT.1

O.P. WHPP has taken the school in
the Bates district, Ell Paso.
WILL town clerks remember the law
in regard to reporting the names of
district!
THE great educational need of this
state is a supply of schools between
the common and the university.
SonooL in joint district No. l, Isa-
belle and Hartland opened Sept. 10th,
under Miss Bell Redmond's supervi-
sion.
THE mind is like an instrument of
steel. If kept bright it lasts long.
If allowed to rust it goes INTO early
dotage.
CHILDREN who are remarkable for
what they know at five years old are
generally more remarkable at twenty
five for what they don't know. -E.r.
TAKE an interest in your children's
studies and they will also do it. Ii
you disparage common schools in their
presence, they will rarely give you
cause TO feel pride in their mental ac-
quirements.
MENTAL and physical hygiene are
intimately connected. The physical
condition Las mnch to do with the
growth. support and energy of well
rounded, blooming and finished BRAIN.
DR.. S. NJ Darts.
READ some good book upon physiolo-
gy before the winter term opens and
thus save your own and your pupils
lives. Remember that sickness rare
ly attacks many children in district
except during term time.
A MAN has go apples. He sells 30 for
Is cents which Is cent apiece or
2 apples for one cent. He sells the
other 30 for 10 cents or l-3 cents each
or for l cent. Thus for five apples
he gets cents. How much does he
get IOT Tue OU apples
A TEACHER who gives every evening
to social pleasure and gossip should
never be hired a second time. He
cannot do his duty to his school with
out giving some thought to his work
outside of school hours. Those who
are best prepared to teach study most
upon school work, and conversely.
The following persons have been
elected to fill the several positions in
the Hudson city school for the ensu-
ing year Principal, Mr.. M. @.
Robertson; No 5, Miss Ida Martin; No.
A, Mrs. Ella Andrews; No. 3, Miss
Josephine Holden; No. 2. Miss Julia
Otis; No. l, Miss Clora Clough. Ward
No. 3-Room No. l, Miss M. Childs;
room No. 2, Miss NJ. Van Meter.
WHETHER it is wise or not, western
people demand and will have an edu-
cation that will prepare them direct
ly for the work of life, or none. The
problem to be solved is, do these So
called practical studies give the men,
tai discipline obtained by mastery of
the others? Sciences will be the edu-
cational hobby in the west for the
next decade, and classics must take a
back seat.
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THOUGHTS.
BY II LowATER.

must see that the pupil under
stands each step and that he applies
the word achy to every solution.
/ must encourage my pupils TO ask
questions.
must always be punctual i'll every
little duty and require like action on
the part of my pupils.
Like the master mechanic | must
be provided with the best of tools for
my work.
Our work of training minds, devel-
oping thought and of guiding the
mental perception is no play-not a
mere elegant intellectual attainment
wherewith to coin few pieces of sill
yer. 1t is not the mere laying of the
tint upon the petal you have first
sketched for pleasure. No, it is an
enterprise fraught with hard labor.
1t is a work requiring skill and ener-
CIV. 1t is a field to be increasingly
titled, watered and watched. When
cares are comforts then has the live
teachers overlooking cup filled with
life's honey.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27
SENATORIAL.

As the time for holding a Republic
can Convention for the nomination of
a candidate for the State Senate in this
district approaches we observe an in
creasing Interest in the Senatorial ques-
ton. We understand that the Repub-
licans of Eau Claire are by no means a
unit in favOring the nomination of one
oftheir number, and if this be the case,
inasmuch rs this county has not en-
loved the honor of furnishing Sena-
tor since 1871, nor a Republican can
didate since 1867, though usually CIV
ing a healthy Republican majority, it
has occurred to many here that the
Republican party of Pierce county
might with becoming grace present to
the convention some one of its worthy
members and urge his nomination for
State Senator. We believe that Dunn
county does not claim the Senator
ship. though certain contingencies
may give her an opportunity to again
carry off the prize. and by common
consent Eau Claire and Pierce seem to
have been accorded the adjustment of
this matter in convention. In assum-
ing that in case Of Mr.. Warmers NOM
nation for Secretary of State the Sem
atorship would not be labored for
here we seem to have been mistaken,
though whatever may have been our
expressed thoughts upon this subject
there can be no reasonable doubt of
the utmost propriety of Pierce county
presenting to the convention can
didate for nomination and laboring to
attain that end. and there appears to
be a growing sentiment in favor of
this action. which will doubtless tin,l
| expression in our county convention.
We have heard but two gentlemen of
/ this county mentioned-Dr. A. ID.
/ Andrews and Hon. E. Burnett, both
of River Falls. and we are informed
/ on what we deem competent authOri-
/ tv that Mr.. Burnett does not desire To
| be regarded as a candidate. Mr..
Andrews is a gentleman of scholarly
attachments, a successful business man
and unJoubted ability TO ereditably
represent this Senate district in the
higher branch or our State Legisla-
ture. and should the Republicans q
Pierce county unite in presenting his
name to the convention for its en-
dorsement their action viii be entitled
to Just and careful consideration.
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THE PRESIDENTS SOUTHERN
TOUR.

The visit of President Hayes and a
portion of his cabinet to the South at
tracts universal attention by rea-
son of the imposing demonstrations of
welcome with which he has been re-
celved. and it will doubtless enkindle
a more kindly feeling in the South
towards the Republican party of the
North which has been regarded by the
people of the states lately in rebellion
as the embodiment of all that is evil
and wrong. At Louisville, Knoxville,
and other prominent cities of the South
none could be rendered more hearty
welcome than has been accorded Pres
ident Hayes and his friends accom-
panying him. OF course many who
ioin the throng to welcome him are
prompted by curiosity, but the ac-
tions, speeches and responses of rep
resentatlve men or the Sunny South
bear the impress of an earnest pur-
pose to do honor to their distinguished
guest and sustain him in his efforts to
reconcile the hitherto divided sections
of the United States and blot out so
far as may be the bitter feeling of
enmity which has for years charac-
terized the people of each section
towards those of the other. While
the more radical of each section curse
Hayes and some of the southern lead
ers for their pacific efforts it is well
that there is a strong conservative ell
| ement both North and South who APP
plaud them, confidently hoping for the
early dawn of that period when our
Federal Union will be one in senti-
ment as well as in name.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27

NOTWITHSTANDING the suspension of
the greenback daily recently establish
ed in Milwaukee. C. S. Dunbar, Of
Ellsworth, proposes to organize the
greenback force in Pierce county for
business. Those who appear to be
figuring in the movement are not very
numerous in this county and are from
each of the two political parties in
about equal numbers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27

THERE are yet I24 clerks in the treas
ury department whose services are to
be dispensed with at the end of the
present month. Sherman believes in
doing away with all surplus and need
less clerks who had been provided
berths simply ''for the benefit of the
partV.''
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27
Republican State Ticket.

For Governor.
WILLIAM f. SMITH of Milwaukee
For Lieutenant Governor,
JAMES NJ. BINGHAM.of Chippewa
For Secretary Of State,
H..B. WARNER, of Pierce.
For State Treasurer,
RICHARD GUENTHER, Winnebago
For Attorney General,
WILLIAM E. CARTER, of Grant.
For !S1tpt. Of Public Instruction,
W. c. WHITFORD. of Rock.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27

THE Peoples Reform County Con-
ventiOn held at Hudson on Thursday
last resolved against placing IN nomi-
nation a candidate for the State Sen
ate in opposition to Hon. ID. r. Bailey,
which is virtually an endorsement of
Mr.. Bailey.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27
LOCAL CORRESPONDENTS.
GILMAN.

The 'sschoolmaster is abroad" and also the
school-madam, each is seeking situation.
The glory of autumn is fast stealing Ger
the forest, and gorgeous hues appear from
the hand of the unseen painte-.
The sting OF death has pierced the family
of Mr. H. Jackson and has robbed 1t OF ITS
Youngest, leaving aching hearts that will be
long in healing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27

The amount of business transacted
by the money order branch of the
pOst-Office department during the past
fiscal year foots up Sl35, 4S5, 2S5.50,
furnishing a revenue to the govern
ment of SOS, 1851.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27

WE understand that q. A. Hawn, of
Rock Elm, and VIM. Teare, of Oak
Grove, will be candidates before the
Republican County Convention for the
nomination for Member of Assembly.
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BAY CITY.

BAY CITY.
Hurrah for the husking-bees.
Corn is nearly all in the shock.
A. w. Parker has two good COWS to SELL
A light frost the 18th; over week earlier
than last tall.
Lost Nation wheat takes the lead, although
il is not considered as good Tor flour as Rio
Grande or Fife.
Some fields of potatoes are good while 9TH
ers are poor. The difference may be in the
kind of seed, the soil or the ambition of the
farmeri most likely the latter,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27

IT is asserted that Secretary Sher-
man. in case the Republicans of Ohio
have majority in the next legislature,
will be candidate for the United
States Senate.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-09-27

The people of Great Britain and 9TH
er European countries are still making
great demonstrations in honor of ex-
President Grant. who yet continues
his visit to the Old World.
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ELPAso.

Threshing machines are still on the war
path.
III Paso grange is preparing for the feast at
Ellsworth ON the goth.
The fall term OF school viii commence here
October Sth. Miss N. J. Donahue. teacher.
Mr. Perley, Deputy Sheriff from River
Falls, was out here last week on legal BUSH
ness.
Frank Mcintyre recently had an attack OF
lung lever, but is now oonvalescing under the
care OF DIR. Thompson.
We had slight frosts here on Monday and
Tuesday mornings the nth and 18th. Corn
was all cut and in the shock.
Many of the farmers from this neighbour
hood are going to Wingers' mill with their
grists. c. King is very popular with them.
some parties from River Falls have been
out here five or six days ON the horse trade.
Some Of our neighbors have been sharp
enough for them.
Ye committee appointed last spring TO look
over the accounts between the town OF 81
Paso aad the treasurer, met last Monday and
Tuesday and completed their report. They
find that the treasurer had on hand last
spring $3.50 70; OF this amount e2i0.S6 waS
board and school funds.
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DIR. r. R. BOURN,

BLACKSMITH, shop on Main St., south Of Brack
II EFT House. Partic ular attention given 70 shoe
Tug horses.
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b. IL. PILLAR,

DAINTERS. Grainers, Glaziers and Paper Hangers,
SOnsin- 2O-S5
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BUSINESS CARDS.
P. D. PIERCE,
A. J. GoLDEl

a TTORNEY a COUNSELOR AT LAW, Ellsworth.
n Wis Office in stone building on Court House
square.
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KING & MORTON,

DEALER IN Millinery and Ladies Furnishin.
- goods. Main Street. River Falls. 2O-35
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Miss Nellie O'Connell is very i'll.
p. Deck starts fer Iowa about the 25th in
slant, intending to locate there.
Ii building new house is any sign, there
will be a wedding here before long.
A. orion lost horse the other day. In
Elimination on the lungs took him Off
p. Blakely has his saw mill almost inclosed
al viii soon have his new machinery in.
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MARTIN RIPPLE.

. HOMEOPATHIC PHYSICIAN. Office at his res
IL idenee- Office hours from to 10 A ~, TO
!, and 70 9P.aI.
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Rock Elm.

At julius Kiessls is the place to get your
blacksmithing done. Give him call.
c. Wilckens' winter wheat averaged 80
bushels per acre. ID. w. MorIarty's % BUSH
els.
Thomas Hurley and Ed. Keiser are doing
the threshing in this vicinity. They are as
usual giving good satisfaction.
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MRs. w. II. WINCHEsTER.

physician, SURGEON & DENTIST once a
his residence opposite the "Press,' OfIiea.
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L. w. CURTIsS.

MANUFACTURES Of. and Dealer in Harnesses
Ifl0ils. Whips. and all other articles pertaining
20 a tirst-class estahlshm Satisfaction guar
sRteed. Shop Wells BradfOrd's livery stable.
River Falls, Wis. NJ
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MISSES LEvINGs,

Z ASHIONABLE TAILOR. Work done to erder,
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, 1877-09-27

Comprising the finest Pharmaceutical prepa-
rations extant among which are the follow
ing Squibbs', Aliens, McKesson & Robin
sons, Tilden < Co.'S, and Caswell & Haz-
ards, all of which physicians can rely upon,
knowing their iormule
Prices Glycerine, tEnglish) obtained by
distillation under their new patent process,
is free from poisonous substances, such as
lead, earthly salts and bad smelling, vola-
tile. fatty acids, which are always present in
ordinary Glycerine. even after the usual pro-
cess of refining. Also, Bowers x Sage's Gly-
cerine, inodoreus and free from poisonous
salts
For Medical Purposes,
Imported Wines and Brandies. Do
mestic Wines and Liquors.
PAINTERS & ARTISTS MATERIALS,
DRUGGISTS SUNDRIES,
Toilet Articles of every description and price,
Latest Styles of Handkerchief Extracts,
Extracts of French, English and