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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
MAIDEN Rock.

Remember the teachers association at Is
dale next Saturday.
DIR. Hancock is putting up hall which is
10 be occupied by the Odd Fellows.
Messrs. Hull and Brunbridge are erecting a
furniture store, and Mr.. Trumbull cottage.
Elder Green, whs labored so successfully
in CIR midst last winter, is once more with
us for few days.
Captain Loucks has entirely remodeled his
dwelling-hOuse and now can boast that his
house is surpassed by none in town, either
for beauty or convenience.
On Tuesday, the Goth, Capt. Murray will
giyea free excursion on his boat the Pepin, In
the evening. All should go, as the Captain
will feel sighted if any stay away.
The contest carried on between the Steam
er Pepin, which has run here tor the last
three years, and the steam Jerry, Clipper, OF
Lake City, waxeth hot The fare to Lake
City from this place was Stree gratis" last
week That's right boys, stick by "Chip.
Murray, he has served you well.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
PRRsCoTr

Pienies and excursions seem to BE- the order
of the day.
dray ran over a young child OF David
Rice one day last week.
The Good Templars of Prescott ntend to
have picnic next Saturday.
Henry 5. Miller, late cashier ofthe bank of
Miller < Westfall, has opeaed bank here.
I'd 0'Brien, of Minneapolis, formerly OF
this place, has been visiting in and around
Prescott for the last few days.
The members Ofthe Prescott Lyceums had
basket picnic at Clifton Hollow on Saturday
last. A good time is reported.
The little steamer, T. r. WEIGH, which late
ly piled between Prescott and Hastings, has
laid up for the present.
The storm here last Thursday evening did
considerable damage. AmonO other things,
demolished A. J. hollands p photograph gall
lery AID unroOfed Meacham Brothers plan
ing mill.
The steamer, q. b. Knapp, came up from
Red Wing last Sunday. vita a large excur-
sion party ON bo-.rd l'he Plough Boy took a
party to saltwater and return on the same
day. And on Tuesday the Prescott Cornet
Band gave an excursion on the g. Il. Knapp
from Prescott and Hastings to Red Wing,
Lake City and Frontenac. An enjoyable
tine was had as we can testty.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
DIAMOND BLUFF.

NDcdts FloO.
Quite a number of excursions have passed
down lately.
Rev Mr.. Hobart, of Red Wing, gave us a
fine sermon last Sunday.
Meros and Smith have received large guam
ties OF corn lately per steamer.
c. II. Grant has bought the right of this
town for the Patent Horseshoe.
Parties from the grasshopper country pass
through here often looking tor work.
Strawberries are ripe now and the little
folks here are busy picking them.
NJ McCue has built a new fence in front of
his house. decided improvement.
e. ii. Nero has gone below to look up his
fortune in the washing machine business.
T.. Hope and HOratio Carr have bought a
new breaking pillow and commenced to trrn
over the sod.
Our citizens are contemplating celebra-
ton on the fourth. Lee some action be taken
in the matter.
The Good Templars gave a feast lately.
Toasts, speeches, etc., were enjoyed until
late in the evening.
John Hope is having quite a job of breaking
done on his farm. John intends to build q
residence in town soon.
We have been visited by Jack Frost, seve r
al times lately, considerable damage has been
done on low ground to corn and potatoes,
and all kinds OF vines.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
SPRING VALLEY.

Mr. J. w Lynch is laid up with rheuma-
tism.
Mr.. John Francisco is building an addi-
ton to his house.
Miss Julia Akers has discontinued her
school in St. CrOix county for short time
IN consequence OF sickness.
The town Of Spring Lake has purchased
one dozen patent revolving scrapers from
a Chicago firm. Now look out for good roads.
This burg was about two miles too far south
to furnish much OF an item about the great
hail storm of last Thursday night. The river
rose about three feet in as many minutes at
this place the morning after the storm, car
rying away portion OF Tic x Prestons mill
dam which they had just put in and had
nearly finished. However they are not dis
cou aged yet, and have commenced
work again and will soon have their mill run
ming.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
To the Farmers of Pierce and Sc.
CrOix Counties.

GENTS II have an Adams & French
Harvester now on exhibition at my
office in River Falls, and will soon
have one at Hammond and Richmond,
as the machines are now there ready
TO be set up. Your own interests de-
mand an inspection of this machine
before purchasing elsewhere. A look
at this machine is worth your time
and trouble, as it is all new to you.
Simple in construction, positive in
motion and has no canvass or belts tC
trouble you. 1t is fully warranted in
all kinds of grain. rain OF shine, wet
or dry. Draft light. / have five and
six feet cut machines. | shall be al
River Falls Saturdays and Mondays OF
each week to show you the beauties
of the Monarch of the Field.
Respectfully yours,
n4tf THos. Il. Tubs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

b. n. Lawrenee's family have now moved
into this burg.
The Fourth Of July noise has commenced
in this place at Benson x Alleys.
Assessor Thorson viii soon complete his
annual round. Equalization next week.
We understand that Ed Pratt, of the Falls,
has lot of smoke houses for sale since the
storm.
Young Trondson, who recently escaped the
clutches OF justice, has been secured and the
necessary costs obtained.
The storm last Thursday evening did thor
Ough work in some parts OF this town. ia
cob lverson, perhaps. suffers as heavily SIS any
one man. Having the roof lifted from enc
barn and the other totally blown down. His
gransry Was thrown from its foundation, Sc
riOusly damaging some machinery that stood
near il. Abraham GundersOn had barn
blown down, killing a fine horse Both of
the new SehOol-hOuSes in process of eonstruc-
tiOn were injured more or less and the old
one demolished in No. (, while the teacher
stood pale and trembling in the presence of
the immortal COlfax. The new. CT urch re-
ceived only slight damage. We will not
attempt 10 esumerate the many other cases
OF Decentralization among barns, granarics.
sheds, shade trees, and 10 say that any fence
was lett untouched might be considered as
using the truth too carelessly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
NEW CESrERyIULE.

Master Amele Rasmussen is home on a two
months vacation from the college in DEBORAH,
Iowa.
The hotel is nearly finished and Mr. Roberts
will occupy the premises in a few days. The
hall is capaciOus and will be fully apprecia ted
the evening of July 4th.
The hurricane that swept over this part OF
the country last Thursday night blew the raft
ers off of the new Lutheran church building.
Damage estimated at 500. All the windows
on the west side of houses were broken out,
in numerous instances, barns were unrOOfed,
fences thrown down and crops materially in
jured.
Mr.. Frank Hunters youngest child, a little
daughter, ten months OF age, died last Friday
night The funeral was held at the Meth
OdIst Church last Sunday at ? O'clock, P. NJ.
The Rev. J. Watson preached the funeral SER
mon.
This lovely bud, so young, so fair,
Called hence by earthly doom,
Just came to show how sweet a flower
In paradise would bloom"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
In Memoriam.

The following resolutions were
adopted by River Falls Lodge, /. 0. O
f., on the death of Mr.. J. S. McKune
WHEREAS, 1t has pleased our Sovereign
Master to remove from us our trusty and wei
beloved brother, J. s. McKune,
RESOLVED, That we have lost in his deatI
a faithful brother and true FRIEND, and his fam,
lily kind husband and loving father
RESOLVED, That we tender our sympathies
to the bereaved family and friends
trusting that they may find true consolation
in the remembrance of his many virtues and
the hope of happy reunion i'll the Lodge
above
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
Indenenaience mann.

Mr.. A. w. Everett, of the Pierce
House, will give grand ball at the
Academy OF Music on the evening of
the Sd of July. The Red Wing Band
has been engaged for the occasion
and no pains will be spared to make
the occasion an enjoyable one to all
who attend. Tickets -. so, supper in
cluded.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
GILMAN.

H. Bradahl is recovering from a severe i'll
ness. His friends viii be glad to see him
about again.
The mail route between Martel and Spring
Valley has been very much improved OF late.
Much credit is due TO the pathmasters, Mr..
Coming and Mr.. Whit, for the splendid job
done on that portion lying in Martel.
The late terrific storm passed along the
northern line, only, Of Gilman. Two miles
south of the northern line, were only angry
flashes, direful mutterings, and dark threat
enings, with moderately brisk wind and a
scanty sprinkling OF rain. Mr.. Jorgen Jen-
son, living on the north side of Section No. 2,
had, we are told, several window panes brOk-
en- by hail Ii is said that on the county line,
north, quite extensive clearings we're made
by the storm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
Logging-bees are many.


The recent frosts have injured the corn
crop in this vicinity
j. Murphy has made some improvements
on the range line road.
The board Of review OF the town of 81 PasO
will meet at the town clerks Office on the
9th inst to equalize the assessment of 1877.
As tar as we can ascertain, Mr.. Schmitt has
done his duty impartially. All persons in
terested in or dissatisfied with the assessment
are requested to attend.
John Hurley is home from Lac qui Parle
where he has been for a few day. Unless
the"hOppers' renew their work Of destruction
with more than usual vigor the prospect for
an abundant wheat crop is quite possible.
Mr. Hurley has made arrangements for break
ing loo acres on his farm there the ensuing
season.
We think il is about time our citizens be-
gin to wake up little I'm regard TO celebrat-
ing the one hundred and first anniversary OF
American Independence at this place. We
would suggest that our citizens assemble as
soon as possible for that purpose, appoint
committees to make the necessary prepare
tions for celebrating the day in question in a
proper and fitting manner.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
NOTICE.

BY request after this date the Bank
will open every morning early enough
to allow business men, and others, to
get drafts to send in mornings mail.
Owing to reduction in express rates
to banks we will sell exchange on all
points as follows:
SO, 5cfs. $50, I5ciS.
$50, IOcis. 500, 25cts.
Amounts upwards, one quarter of
one per cent.
JOSEPH NJ. SMITH, Cashier.
June 81, 1877. nS-2t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

F. j. Burhyte & Co. offer their large
stock of Carpets at reduced prices for
the next sixty days, tonly). Embrac-
ing Brussels Two-Ply, Three-Ply and
Venetians in new designs and colors.
Parties needing carpets will do well to
call and examine their assortment and
get their prices before purchasing
elsawhere
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
o Il
saw County Judge.
Dated, June 18th, 1877.
PIERCE COUNTY COGRT-IT PROBATE.

IN the matter OF the estate Of Simon
Hancken, deceased.
On this sth day of June, A. ID. 1877, on
reading and fling the Petition of Hella M.
Jacobson setting forth among other things
that she is the widow OF SIMON Hancken, de
ceased, that said deceased died intestate in
the town Of Gilman in said county on the
Goth day o February. 1873, without leaving
any last viii or testamen. to the knowledge
Of said petitioner, aud pra ying that letters OF
admins faiiOu be grained on said estate to
John Hancken, OF Marcel, in said county.
ORDERED tttt said application be heard be-
fore me, at the Probate Office in Ellsworth,
on the 9th, day of July, 1877, at 10 o'clock,
A, n. And il is further ordered that notice
OF said application and hearing be given by
publishing copy of snis order for three sue
cessive weeks, one in each week, in the River
Falls JOURNAL, newspaper printed I'm said
county, prior to said hearing
BY the Court,
p ID. PIERCE,
7-3t County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

Two games of base ball were play
ed in this village last Saturday.
The game in the forenoon be-
tween the Juveniles of Hudson and
the GrasshOppers of this place resulted
i'm a score of Ia TO : in favor of the
GrasshOppers. The game was one of
the most interesting ever played in
River Falls. In the afternoon the
MutUals of Hudson played the River
Falls Olympics. Four innings were
played when the game was dIscOntin-
ued on OccOunt of some disagreement
between the clubs IN regard to a de-
eisiOn of the umpire adverse TO the
Hudson club. According to the rules
of the game the score was decided,
OlympicS ., MutualS D.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
RspAILE.

The boiler IA the factory burst few days
ago but will soon be in running order again.
Miss Lavira Lewis has gone to the Dalles OF
the st. Croix with party Of excursionists
from Red Wing.
As the town board of review meets next
Monday, June 25th, would it not be well tor
every tax payer to attend the meeting OF that
board
Wheat and oa.s never looked better at this
time of wear than now Corn and potatoes
are rather short in stature, some being made
so by the frost.
We are informed that C.. Betcher has let j.
o. Lusk the contract OF putting up another
shed here, ard one at Bay City for the storage
of lumber and wagon stuff.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
ESTnAx N0TIcE.

Found. and taken up by me, the undersigned
ed, ON land owned by me, and ON which |
live, IN Section No. 80, Township No. "a,
Range No Is, being in the town OF River
Falls, on or about the 10Th day OF June, 1877,
two mare colts, two or three years old, one
OF chestnut color with small white spot in
forehead the other, of dark brown color,
with white spot in forehead and the right
hind foot white. JOHN NJ REED.
Dated at River Falls this 18th, of June 1877
SIT
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
MURDER WILL our.

A few years ago "August Flower" was dis
covered to be q certain cure for Dyspepsia
and Liver complaint, a few thin Dyspeptics
made known to their friends how easily and
quickly they had been cured by its use. The
great merits of GREEN'S AUGUsr FLOWER be-
came heralded through the country by one
sufferer to another, until, without adTertis-
ing, its sale has become immense, Druggists
in EVERY TOWN in the United States are
selling it. No person suffering with Sour
Stomach, Sick Headache, Costiveness, palpi-
tation of the Heart, indigestion, low spirits,
etc., can take three doses without relief. Go
to your Druggists, G. L. Davis or r. S. Free
man, and get bottle for 75 cents and try it.
Sample bottles 10 cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

C.E. DaYis is putting up building
between the office OF DIR. ). Nj. Davis
and the millinery store of Mrs. Scales
which will be occupied when finished
by o. w. Peterson with his jewellery
store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
YOUNG MEN
Write to Great Business Co'lege, Keokuk, Iowa
PIERCE COUNTY COUGT-ll PROBATE.

In the matter OF The estate of Ksziah Shsr-
burn, deceased.
Letters oi administration ON the estate OF
said deceased having been this day granted
to William Sherburn, and six months from
and after this date being allowed for credi-
tors TO present their claims against the es-
tate OF said deceased, notice is hereby given
that The undersigned viii attend at the Pro-
hate Office in Ellsworth, on the first Monday
of each month dur,ng said six months, at 10
O'Clock, A Y, for the purpose of hearing
and adjusting all claims against the estate of
said deceased. And it is ruether ordered that
notice Of SAID hesIing be sven 10 all persons
interested in said estate by publishing copy
Of this order for three weeks successfully,
once in each week, prior TO said hearing in
the river Falls JoURSAr., a weekly newspaper
published in said conuty.
BY the Co0r.,
i. ID. PIERCE,
saw County Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
LOCAL CORRESPONDENTS.
BAY CRY.

ID. W. Morgan had the misfortune to lose
one Of has oxen a short time since.
Marcus Barknloo has improved his farm
with good barn aud placed lightning rods
upon il.
Saturday night, the 9th instant, We were
visited by jack frost. Potatoes and corn in
low lands were frozen.
One night last week the steamboat, Mime
apOlis, ran against Clarence Tyler's fiat boat.
smashing his skiff ana demoralizng his cabin;
damaging il to the extent OF sixty dollars.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

Ex-Yice-President Schuyler Colfax,
of South Bend, Indiana. hOnOred OuI
sanCtum with Il call on Thursday after
noon last, and inspected our Office.
Having for many years been engaged
in the printing business himself Mr..
COlfaN evidentally takes pleasure in
reviewing the mechanical appoint.
ments of publishing establishments
whenever opportunity offers. He is a
gentleman of genial and social dispo
sition with whom it is pleasure to
come in contact.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21
RE RIvER.

Another girl at James BolIes, Jr.
No damage done in this vicinity by the
storm.
l. H. Baldwin has gone to Minnesota to take
acclaim
The Good Templars meet only once in two
weeks at this place az present.
A picnic at this place will be held at Hall S
grove ON the 20 of this month.
Notwithstanding we have had so much dry
windy weather, crops are growing finely.
Some Of the young folks of tins place at
tended picnic at Clifton last Saturday. They
report a very pleasant time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

MeCormiek's self-blnder is The cham
pion of the harvest field. There is
one on exhibition near the Post-Office,
Gard. Lowell will explain Its advan
tageS to YOU.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

just received, at F. J. B. & Co. s the
incest line of BalmOral Yarns, made
by Geo. Powell & Co., Valparaiso,
Indiana, put up in the new way to
save winding, ready for use. Don't
fail to call and see it.
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FARM FOR SALE.

40 acres in Section %, town of Martei, So
acres under cultivation. Good buildings and
plenty OF good water, so apple trees, one half
bearing, 10 plum and English cherry trees !;
berries, currants, &c, in large quantities
Premises well fenced. Will be sold very
cheap For terms enquire on the premises
or at the JOURNAL Office ns-4t
I RENSRTT
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

The members of the Normal Literary
Society entertained a few of their
friends at the Normal Chapel last We'd
nesday evening. The entertainment
consisted of music and recitatiOns in
terspersed with refreshments.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

A Team of Horses, weighing $500
pounds; a Whitewater Wagon, nearly
new; Harness and sleighs. VIII be
sold cheap for cash. Enquire at the
JOURNAL office.
5.st G. w. FARNswoRTH.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

There will be no services in the
Episcopal Church on Sunday next, as
the Rector will be absent at the An
nnaI Council of the Church which
meets in Milwaukee, June 18th.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

Last Saturday. Will TOzer when at a
depth of fifty feet putting a pump in
the well of Robert McDermot, Oh
Hudson prairie, had his left arm
broken, and received a deep cut in the
back of his head by the accidental
dropping of a pump handle from the
top of the well.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

At the recent session of the Grand
Lodge. F. & A. NJ, in this State, Hon.
d. C. Fulton was appointed Deputy
Grand Master.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

Edwin Reed. who is i'll the employ
of G. p. Burnett, fell from the wagon
while coming down the mound with a
load of rock from the quarry of Sam
ueI Wales. The wheels passed over
his body brusing him quite badly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

NJ. b. KImball, late of the Herald,
and one of Mr.. COlfax's former soon
stituents, was out to listen to the lect-
ure delivered by the latter gentleman
on Thursday evening. Pierce county
was represented by four of her officials
-Messrs. Nelson, Warner, Paine and
ellison.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

The undersigned have about three
hundred cords of dry wood at the
Junction Mills for sale--cheap for cash.
7-3w FREEMAN & STEPHENS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

Jusr ma fresh supply of the just
ly popular ia Perfeccian" set. Cigar,
the best for the price extant, at c. +.
Davis. If
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

Secretary Field, of the State Agri-
cultural Society, classes Pierce county
as one of the principal wheat-grOwing
counties of Wisconsin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

The second quarterly meeting of the
Pierce County Pomona Grange Will
he held at Fl Plso on Saturday, June
Goth. at 10 o'clock, An.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

Rev. Garfield administered the right
of baptism to five persons at the Epis-
copal Church last Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

Potato bugs have eaten up all the
potatoes in New England and gone to
work on the geraniums and verbenas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

Joseph Wadsworth showed us a pet
rified clam which he found while at
work in o. S. Powel's quarry the 9TH
er day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

Shingles, Shingles, Shingles, foi
sale,-xXx and Xxx.
PETER +. BRADSHAw & Co.
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Samuel Wales took up forty head of
cattle last Tuesday which had strayed
upon his premises.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

New -four from the Texas wheat
fields of 1877 has appeared in the New
Orleans market.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

Miss Ellen Pomeroy entertained
very pleasant party of young people at
her home last Saturday evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

200 yards of Burlaps, yard wide,
from six to eight cents per yard. ac-
cording to quality. at Haven's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

Corn was badly damaged in some
localities by the hail storm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-06-21

John Metsker recently sold to the
butchers of this place a seven-weeks-
old veal that weighed go pounds.