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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
away.

Mr.. David Taylor. of GOclhue cOun-
IL, Minnesota, who recently purchased
forty acres of land lying east of this
village of Sherlock Wales, has moved in
to own, occupying the Libby house.
y Taylor intends to erecta fine dwell
j y-house and barn on his land during
1 g summer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
DIAMOND BLUFF.

Wheat, Sl.S5.
We are to have fiast-class ball club now.
The fine steamer, Minneapolis, was at our
levee ON the 18th on her first trip up through
the lake.
Owen Swift, A. jackson, and Ben. and
Charlie Wethern started for Nevada on the
18th instant.
We had the pleasure of shaking hands with
John and Henry Hope who have Just return
ed from Arkansas. They say they have come
back to stay.
Geo Smith is receiving the largest stock of
goods ever brought to tins market He is
selling prints at 6 cents per yard, all standard
goods. A word to the wise is sufficient.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Mr.. Isaac Barber, of Clifton, called
at this Office last Tuesday. Hereturns
from his visit to Illinois looking
healthy and hearty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Chas. Sather at his new quarters IN
Krauth's building is full of business,
and is competent to build new suit
that will suit IA customer every time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

There are three schoOl-houses in
process of construction in Pierce
county. 1t is designed to have sum-
mer schools in all of them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

X l.. Lien has ON hand number of
lumber wagons, manufactured at
StoughtOn, Wis, by I. G. Mandt.
They will bear inspection.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

The Golden Wedding of Uncle Hosea
Bates and wife was celebrated Tues
day evening, April oath, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. George Bracket in this
village. We extend our warmest con-
gratulations to the worthy couple, and
hope their earthly pilgrimage may be
extended many peaceful years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
New CESTERvILLE.

The latest social effervescence in this COM
munity is the temperance agitation. The
lodge organized here is fourishing "Like
green bay tree" 1t is not generally known
what members OF the society constitute the
standing committee on preparing "egg-nogg. !"
bat time will undoubtly, disclose the fact.
If New Centerville is dead, George Roberts
is not, as the work he is now pushing for
ward, and will in a short time successfully
accomplish, fully demonstrates. He will
have the old hotel in greater part rebuilt,
remodeled, and completely refarnished
throughout, and be thoroughly prepared
in six or eight weeks at the farthest, to
entertain the travelling public in the very
best style
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
AIARTEL.

Thomas Magee and family are visiting
friends in this place. All glad to see them.
Ed. Johnson has accepted an agency in the
fruit tree business OF Rosenberger Son, OF
Maiden Rock.
Last Sunday evening four OF New Center
yille's brag jumpers came down here to
Jump with Martel, but friend Alley saw their
best and went them two feet better. Wesug-
gest that they send down some cigars
arraigned before Squire Stark on Monday,
charged with an attempt to break into j.
Forkelsens house. The trial was one fraught
with considerable interest. The prison
ers were released upon giving bonds in the
sum of 500 to keep the peace. Constable
Thompson had charge of the boys. He also
had a warrant for Sorren Throudson (same
chargel who couldn't come.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

The stock of goods of Wn William
son was sold by the Sheriff last Friday,
to Frank \. Peterson. of st. Paul. for
S4.O33.l4 being IS cts. Ona dollar of the
invOieed valuation. The bOOkaccount,
of 81, 1876. 53, was sold TO the same party
for $3.50. Mr.. Peterson is in the EN-
ploy of Forepaugh & Tarbox, of st.
Paul. and was acting for a majority of
the creditors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

People are cleaning up their yards,
setting out shade trees, and otherwise
identifying their premises.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

The GALAXY for May has its usual sup
plyof fiction. and miscellany. The ar
ticle upon English Moments a gem in
the way of description. Life Insu-
rance is ably treated and criticised ;
also a description of How National
Bank Notes are Redeemed, is very in
teresting. Terms. "a per year. Pub
lished By Sheldon & Co, n. Y.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

ArbOr Day. in Minnesota, is the first
Tuesday in May. over 100000 trees
were planted ON that day last year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
EsDAILE.

Farmers are getting well along with seed
ing and some are blowing for corn.
A Sunday-School was organized here last
Sabbath. Mr.. Geo. Ypumans is superin-
tendent.
The heavy rain of last Wednesday made
the Isabelle overflow its banks. Very little
damage was done by the high water.
The board of Supervisors met last Saturday
and assessed highway tax of seven mills on
the dollars valuation, which makes a total
tax of about 81 800.
Mr.. John D. Johnson came near losing his
house by a weeds fire last week, but by the
neighbors' help the house was saved, though
he lost seven cords OF wood and few hum
bred rails.
Some unknown person last Tuesday night
stole out of ~ Fensterbah's smoke house eight
large hams Mr.. 4. swOre out search war
rant and had constable "Dick" Dodge search
several houses which resulted in nothing
found
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Mr.. Charles Braunelle, of Pleasant
Valley, a son-in-law of VIM. Jackman,
died on the 18th instant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

-Four persons were admitted 10y let
ter to membership in the NJ. E. Church
last Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Farmers are all busily engaged put
ting in their crops, and business in
town is comparatively dull.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

John ClOugh has fitted up his build
ing on Main Street in good tenantable
shape.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

The Nellie Kent was the first boat
through Lake st. CrOlx, taking out
tow of wheat barges.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Whitewashing is now in order, and
every one should avail himself of this
opportunity to brighten up.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

A new and attractive sign, serving
the doublepurposeofan advertisement
and awning, has been placed in front
of AID Roberts store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Rev. A. d. Roe, OF Alton, Minnesota,
is expected to preach at the Congrega-
tionaI Church here next Sabbath,
morning and evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Powell & Gaylord have now on hand
a larger stock of goods than ever be-
fnra
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

A man at Omro, this State, - years
of age, has six new teeth and four
more coming.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

An extensive and stylish stock of
millinery goods at Mrs Scales.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Geo. Baldwin has built new picket
fence in front of his residence.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Snyder, Van Vechten & Co., of Mil
waukee. are ut work upon new his.
torical atlas of Wisconsin, which
will be issued before January LIST, 1878.
They are making it very accurate and
thorough. II. ;. Baker was employed
by Il I'm to locate the school houses in
Pierce county, and correct the plat of
their SURVEYORS in general work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Mrs. A. A. Reed has her house up
and enclosed. It is quite an imposing
structure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

The ground is in better condition
for farming this year than usual.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

1t is reported that fifty thousand
persons have gone to the black Hills
this spring.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

The store building next north of the
Journal office Is for rent. Rooms in
the upper story suitable fora family.
Inquire at this Office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

A. ID. Andrews & Co. have moved
their Office toward to the street.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

\ large assortment of flower pots at
r. S. Freeman's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

White and tinted paper and envel-
opes for invitations, wedding cards,
&C., printed in the latest styles, at
this office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

II. G.. Haven has been ON the SICK
list for the past few days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Large quantities of new goods of
every description daily arriving, at
Powell & Gaylord's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

The Sixth Wisconsin Light Infantry
will hold their annual reunion at
Avoca, Monday, May 22nd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
MIR RLED,

80 PER CENT. SAVED
by using HIGGINs' GERMAN LAUNDRY Sol
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Wellington Vannatta, of this village,
and John Glover, of Hudson, have
formed a legal partnership.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Celluloid and Jet goods at j. III.
Bumps jewelry store. Call and see
them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

LA Perfeecian" Cigar, only cents,
at G.. 4. Davis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

SIX names were presented oradmis-
sion to membership in the Congrega-
ton Church last Sabbath.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
E0TnE TA rRERITaRS.
Stale 81 Sisconsin-Pierce County
COgIrL ia Probate.

In the matter Of the estate Of Samuel f.
Chesebro, deceased.
Letters OF Administration having been
granted to James 5. Chesebro, and SIX
months from the date hereof having been al
lowed and limited Tor creditors to present
their claims against said deceased for exam
inatiOH and adjustment Notice is hereby
given that al claims and demands against the
estate win he received, examined and adjust
ed 10y and beiore tie Judge of this court at
his oil &c IN Ellsworth on the first Monday OF
each month during said six months, at 10
o'clock, a. n. Z. ID PIERCE,
cost County Judge.
Dated, April 9Th, 1877.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

RumOrs of impending war in Europe
is the cause of the recent advance in
the price of wheat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

The cigar la Perfeccian' is the
boss cigar. For sale at G. L. Davis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

APP Roberts has received his i'm
mense stock of spring goods which
he is selling at astonishingly low
prices.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Charlie Gould is visiting relatives
in Illinois.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

The liliDutian air gun at r. S. Free
mans has afforded considerable
amusement the past week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

our merchants have just returned
from the East, and piles of new goods
are following in their wake.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Mr.. Bradshaw returned from the
East last Saturday evening. Look at
the new goods be brought.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

\ large assortment of dress buttons
and fancy goods fresh from the East,
at Bradshaw's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Packs are now seen going along our
streets with peddlars beneath them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Those Milk and Provision Safes at
Ravens are a good thing to have.
They can be bought very cheap.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Senator Flint, of Menomonie, arrived
in town yesterday. He called at the
JOURNAL. Office, of course.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Try the brand ''COndola" Fine Cut
Chewing Tobacco, only IS cents a
pound, at c.. Z. Davis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

John Dillon with the Wallack Com
binatioA will be here again on the 9Th
of June.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

How to save money. Do it by buy
ing your goods at Bradshaw 's,-there-
by saving 1t.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

DIR. Hamilton has returned from
Chicago and is again on duty at his
dental rooms.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Judge Bundy holds court at Hudson,
May 18th.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Mrs. Samuel Flint, of MenomOnie, a
former resident of this place, has been
visiting friends here the past few days.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Mourning cards printed to order at
this Office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26
TIME TRIED!
REPRESElTS SOME OF THE BEST COMP lAIES
II THE MARLh. SIGH is

" iHF, WUhLn, Niin ~
HOME, Of New York, Assets. S6,104,6 50.S2
Over zoo Policies and Renewals have been issued
at this agency and all losses have been promptly
paid.
HARTFORD, of Hartford, Assets, 1922, s.
This Company was organized in 1910 and is too
well known to need comment.
FRANKLIN. of Philadelphia, Assets, S330s, s56s so.
Organized in 1879; is Quaker Co. time tried and
S ,Ff of Mass Assets. l.5Oo.OOOOO
Incorporated in 1919. Did not falter in the Chi
cago and Boston fires and meets its losses promptly.
ATLAS, Of Hartford Assets 5O0.OOOOo.
This is a Board Company; writes small lines on
frst-classEiSks and pays its losses promptly.
AMERICAN, Of Chicago, Assets, 2.3H 1854.
Is the oldest installment company in the world,
1t pays its losses promptly, iGsnres nothing but
farm prope rty, detached dwellings churches and
school houses. Policies issued either on the cash
or installment plan. Time given on the first pay
me.ts if desired.
MIIsYILIE. n. Y, Assets ,377 ,SS6.33.
Is Quaker Co, writes small lines and pays
promptly
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
N. w. Mutual Life ms. Co., Assets, Slso62 s25 o.
r. r. Passenger, 4O00Jo.Oo
No pains spared to give satisfaction. Losses
promptly adjusted and paid.
Local Agant for Halls Safe & Lock Company.
Has been tested q years Call and get prices be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Agent for the Adams French Harvester. No
BELTS or CANVASS. Call for circulars. MS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Wheat, sl.5O.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Road Warrants for sale at this office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

"This Paper has IN Larger Ctrcu-
IaGIon than any other Paper publish
ed in the 81. Crofx VaIIey.-A
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Pattern Hats at Mrs. Scales.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

TOW.r .G.FD T:ELLEI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-04-26

Clemmie Watson has the lung fever.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

CHURCH NoTES.-At Clay-Stree. Methodist
church OH Sunday the pastor preached in
the morning and Rev. Mfr. Darden at night.
Mr.. Steel preached at the Broad-Street
church in the morning and Rev. Mr.. Nash
at night. -
At Oregon church Rev. George NJ. Wright
preached morning and night, and two per-
sons were received on profession and three
baptized.
At Venable-Street Baptist church in the
morning the pastor (Rev. G. F. Williams)
received seven into full fellowship, and at
night baptized two persons. Abouttwenty
persons rose for prayer at night, and several
professed conversion. The meetings will
be continued every night this week.
At Leigh-Street church at night the pas
tor (Dr. Garlick) baptized two persons
making the fourth Sunday night that he has
baptized. There is revival Of deep in
terest in this congregation, without extra
meetings. Congregations very large.
At Clay-Street Baptist church the pastor
REV. S. G. Clopton) received four persons
into full fellowship at the communion.
At the Seventh-Street Christian church
there have been seven persons received du-
ring the week and several baptized. The
meetings are to be continued this week.
+ At the Third Presbyterian church on
Sunday the pastor (Rey. w. n. Scott re-
ceived three persons at communion by let
ter and one by profession OF faith.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16
ANNUAL MEETING OF THE METHODIST Sun

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE METHODIST Sun
DAY-SCHooL SoCIETY.-The eleventh annual
meeting Of this Society was held at Broad
Street Methodist church on Sunday after
noon Iast-A. L. West (president) in the
chair, c. p. Rady and J. L. Sims secreta-
ries. -. Ia.
The meeting was opened with singing by
Broad-Street school, and prayer by Rev. A.
J. Dardcn. .---r.-i
Mr.. 4. L.. West made his annual report.
The report shows the Society to be In good
condition. Regular meetings have been
held monthly, alternating at the various
Methodist churches in this city and Man
chester. The Society is clear OF debt, and
supports school in Shanghai, China, under
the care OF Rev. j. w. Lambeth. which Is
in prosperous condition. The individual
schools embraced in the organization are
improving, the roll for 1877 showing 2,235.
being an increase during the year OF 335.
The average percentage has been 81. :.
The President returned thanks for the
honor conferred on him for three years, and
paid high tribute to the officers associated
with him, to the pastors OF the several
Methodist churches, and to ministers and
laymen Of other denominations, for valuable
help during the year.
Dy TcS0iullOu luC OoNlu VI b1lSStoio w ~
empowered to elect officers for the ensuing
year. .s- --,@r------ '-.-'"--.- -,
The President then called for verbal re-
ports from representatives Of the various
schools. ..',.s,,,. -.
Rev. S. A. Steel responded In behalf OF
Broad-Street school. This school Is in
good condition. AS q general thing the
children OF the members OF the church are
IN the school. The teachers seem to be i'm
pressed with the importance OF the work.
Both pastor and teachers regard the Sunday
school as the feeder OF the church, and look
on this instrumentaiity as valuable auSlt
iary.
Mr. j. L. Sims represented Clay-stree
school. This school is increasing In num-
bers and usefulness. The officers and teach
ers are jealous and earnest. A large
amount has been raised fer missionar!
work. .s
hlr. T. 4. d. Waliord represented Trinity
school. This school Is we'll managed. Tn'
superintendent has had charge for nearly
thirty years. Alarge number Of the adul
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1877-10-16

members OF the chuych and congregation
are in the school. Tie teachers are earnest
and attentive to duty, and there is good
prospect OF reaping glorious harvest soon.
The school has a library OF about one tnota-
sand volumes, which Is used by the mem
bers OF the church; has on energetic visit
ing committee, who look after the absen-
tees; has an mfaft class Of about seventy
five. ~ '-tt3 ftl:tE eta' -
Nicholson-Street school atyas reported as
being in an improving condition. a
Rev. e. n. Sledd represented Centenary
school, and paid welldeseryed compii.
ment to the efficient officers and teachers OF
this school. Most Of the teachers study the
lessons well, and the scholars are generally
studious. The school contributes iDeraily
to all enterprises. There are good many
indications OF religious interest among the
scholars. :" 2+5
Rev. W. E. Judkins then addressed the
meeting. summing up the reports made,
which he said were enough to encourage
and stimulate every lover OF this good work.
He congratulated the Society on the con-
tinued interest manifested by all connected
with it, and predicted a glorious future for
the e.Sunday-school cause. %t&t;
The exercises were interspersed with ap-
propriate singing by. Broad-Street school,
led by Mr.. John W. Cardweli. #'a
The following is summary OF super1n-
tendents' reports for september: