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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
CADY CREEK.

Occasionally We see mention made OF Cady
Greek ana this part OF the county. Your
correspondent at Spring Valley says the peo-
pie talk % migrating 10 Oregon. Hold blt.
This is n good country money -makine
country. One man here in the woods single
handed, commenced ten years ago, cleared
his farm and paid debt OF over S60O-paid i
all up one year ago. Thus You see what can
be done Stay here friends. 'The stone
that keeps rolling win gather no moss"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
oAK GROVE.


The hay harvest has commenced.
VIM. Teare raised ms barn last week.
The barley crop in this town is very heavy
Col. d. j. Dill has bought the 7. l. Cross
farm.
J. w. Barrett has broken sixty acres Of his
prairie this summer.
Mrs. John Murphy died June SOth, aud
was buried in Prescott.
Aaron Brackin will start for Tennessee in
a few days to visit his daughter, Mrs. {. d.
Ferguson.
Samuel Walters and Eugene Trip have
finished the new bridge over Big River, near
the residence OF 4. Meters.
COmstock x Jones at their mill on Big
River have ground over two Thousand BUSH
els of wheat for parties in Clifton.
b. H. COrcoran has laid down the rod
and ruler and taken up the square and trow
el. He is a good workman, as the foundation
under Mr. Teare's barn viii prove.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
DIAMOND BLUFF.

Wheat, 81 so
". McCue is painting his new fence.
Mrs. J. c. Fuller and mother have Just ar
rived from Madison.
Our farmers have commenced cutting hay
Now for business harvest viii soon be here.
Enoch Quimby has been very sick; but
under the care OF DR.. Hart is now recovering
Dan Mayer is building new barn. Dan
Will give the boys dance when the barn is
completed.
The Wynan y recently brought over one
hundred thousand feet of lumber from Still
water for c. IL. < i. 4. Nero.
A crockery barge at our levee is supplying
our merchants with fine assortment OF
crockery. Send in your orders
Albert and Roderick Nero have contracted
all their surplus hay OF this years crop to
Geo. smith Tor eight dollars per ton. Having
a very large amount To handle they have
purchased a 3-ton Fairbanks Scales.
The Government Steamer, Montana, arrived
here lately and established light in front OF
this town for the purpose Of guiding the boats
over OF around the rock bar, and appointed
). A. Penny, OF this place, keeper OF the Ii ght
between April 10 aud Nov. 10.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
ESTIKAY NOTICE.

Found, and taken up by me, the under
signed, on land owned by me, and on which
/ live, in Section No. 10, Township No %,
Range No. Is, being the town of Kinnckinnic,
ON or about the 18th day of June, 1877 One
dark iron-gray horse colt, two or three years
old. The owner is requested to pay charges
and take the same away j. BARNETT.
Dated at Kinnickinuic this 18th day ofJune,
1877. n9-4t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Found. and taken up by me, the undersigned
ed, on land owned by me, aud on which /
live, in Section No. 80, Township No. p,
Range No. Is, being in the town Ut River
Falls, on or about the 9th 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 N RREB
Sit
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
ESrrsAY NOTICE.

Found, and taken up by me, the under
signed, on land owned by me, and or which
| live, in Section No. IS, Township No. 81,
Range No. Is, being the town OF River Falls,
on or about the % day Of june, 1871 One
sow, about one year old. with her left ear
clipped, and seven small pigs.
K. 5 WILCOX.
Dated at River Falls, this 8 Of june 1877.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
LOCAL CORRESPONDENCE.


Mrs Larson has built good log barn.
The measles are visiting with almost every
family in town.
Mr.. Il. Sigurson's son who had his leg brok-
Ell, is getting well.
Theresa Caberly, a girl IA years Of age, who
had been living with Mrs. Henneman, died
last Monday with The measles.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
FARM For SAFE

40 acres in Section 90, town OF MarteI. IS
acres under cultivation. Good buildings and
plenty OF good water, 90 apple trees, one hall
bearing, rs plum and English cherry trees /.
berries, currants, &o., in large quantities.
Premises well fenced. Will be sold very
cheap. For terms enquire on the premises
or at the JOURNAL office. ns-4t
IL / Rpvs-pTsr
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

A Team of Horses, weighing $500
pounds; Whitewater Wagon, nearly
new; Harness and sleighs. win 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, 1877-07-05
rhe Ceorria WHISTLES Coming.

Prof. De Castro announces that he
will be here with the Georgia Minis
trels on the 18th inst. This troupe has
been greatly enlarged and improved,
and our citizens may expect rare
treat. as De Castro's entertainments
never fail TO please.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

In the game of base ball at Hudson
Yesterday between the juveniles, Of
Hudson, and the Grasshoppers, of this
place. the latter were beaten by a
score Of : to l.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Miss IOSfOrd, Superintendent of
Eau Claire county, will give ~ Wo-
mans Experience as Superintendent
of schools, at the coming annual SEES
sion of the Wisconsin Teachers ASso-
citation. which is to be held at Green
Bav, July I7th-l9th.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
Dated, June 18th. 1877.
STATE or WISCONSIN,
Pierce County. 81.

CIAIE Or " lSCuAslAs
Pierce County,
IN the matter Of the last viii and testament
OF John S. MeKune, deceased, late Of the
county of Pierce.
Whereas, an instrument in writing purport-
ing to be the last viii and testament Of John
s. McKume, deceased, late of the county of
Pierce, has been fled in this Office, and,
whereas, application has been made by Al
bert H. Lord praying that the same be proven
and admitted to Probate according to the
laws Oi this State and that letters testament
AIRY he issued thereon, il is ordered that said
application be heard before me, at the Pro-
bate Office Ia the village OF Ellsworth, in said
county, on the 10Th day of July, 1877, at
10 o'clock A. II. And il is further ordered
that notice OF said application and hearing be
given by publishing a copy OF this order in
the River Falls JOURNAL, a newspaper printed
in SAID county, for three successive weeks,
once III each week, prior to the time of such
hearing. BY the Court,
y. d. PIERCE,
9-3t County Judge.
Ellsworth, June 22nd, 1877.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The River Falls Band now have an
elegant wagon. 1t is finely painted
and ornamented with beautiful land
scaps scenes and waterfalls. w. B.
Chambers did the job.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The Olympic base ball club of this
place were inglOriously defeated by
the Richmond club 1T the latter place
last Friday. the score standing Is 10
3 against them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Losr.--July 5. between Bradshaw 5
store and the residence of George
Pratt. poTte-monnaie containing SO.
The finder will be rewarded be return
ing the same to Mrs. Geo. Pratt.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Geo. Pratt's slaughter house was
burned on Saturday night last. \ fire
was used in the building during the
forenoon for the purpose of trying ont
talIow, from which it is supposed to
have caught. The building was in
snred for Sl95.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
adams a Erench Harvester co.

GENTS: We the undersigned, have
Witnessed the working ofthe Adams K French
Harvester in field OF Rye on Major E. Bur
Nets farm, one mile east OF the village Of
River Falls, unhesitatingly pronounce it as
good Harvester as there IS in the market.
It has an adjustable Reel 1t carries the
gram to the binders without the use Of can
vass or belts. 1t is the lightest running. To
those thinking of purchasing we would rec
2 Il. 4 /. Il.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The lightning last Friday morning
killed thirty-nine sheep for Mr.. Calvin
Randall. They were lying in a hud-
die in the lot back of his house and
only three of them showed any marks
of the stroke whatever. and they were
only scOrched little.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Episcopal service 1T the church on
Sunday next at los a. NJ; at Glass
Valley at , p. n, and the following
Sunday, July 18th. at the stone school
house in Mann Valley at %, P. N.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The following statement of our as
SCISSOR shows the number of acres of
the different kinds of grain, grasses.
&c, growing in this town:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

When You are depressed 10y the gaunt,
sickly feeling OF a disorded system. which
needs to be cleansed and stimulated into
healthy action, take a dose or two Of
AYEEg'S PILLS and see how quick you
can be restored for a smiling
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Two thousand two hundred and
ninety-One persons have signed the
pledge i'll Minneapolis during the con-
tinuance of Mr.. DOutney's work there.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Mr.. W. 5 Armstrong. formerly of
this place. late of Ii Crosse. will soon
take charge of the new La Grange
Touring mill at Red Wing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The new steamer, Maggie Reaney,
now plies between Hastings and Still
water.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

LosT.-ln River Falls, a hickory cane,
finished in black. Valuable only to
the owner. liberal reward will be
given for its return to s. 4. Powers,
at Hudson, or it may be left ut the
Pierce House, River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Jrsr IA fresh supply of the just
II popular fla Perfeceian' BET. Cigar,
the best for the price extant, at c. F.
Davis. If
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

\ plague of caterpillars is mentioned
on the Northern Pacific, fifty miles
from Duluth. The creatures were so
thick OH the rails rs to stop trains.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The strawberry festival at the VI. Z.
Church last Thursday evening was
well attended. The society cleared
s20.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The firm Of A. D. Andrews < Co is this
day dissolved by mutual consent A. ID.
Andrews. win settl1 and collect all notes and
accounts due the firm.
A ID. ANDREWS & Co.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Mr.. Eli Foster, of Ellardsville, No,
a former citizen of this place, is now
visiting in town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

That fishing party returned from
Polk county last Saturday. They re-
port a scarcity Of fish. but good time
generally.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

\ trial of harvesters took place on
Monday last in Il field of rye on The
farm OF Mr.. Ellsworth Burnett. The
Adams L French. Woods Self-BindeT
and the BelOit were represented
Each machine seemed to do good work
and had its admirers. Many present
differed in regard to the economy of
the Self-binder. some claiming that
the cost of the binder and wire used
would exceed the wages of two men.
The Adams & French machine differs
from the others in its manner of ele-
waiting the grain, which it does 10y a
succession of rakes, driven 10y gears
instead of belts and chains, and is not
affected by damp weather. There was
quite large attendance and consider
able interest manifested.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Mr.. Geo. Bishop. of Sank Center,
Minnesota, a brother-ir.-law of Mr.. o.
Strahl, is visiting friends in this
place.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

In 1876 the amount of cheese manu-
featured in Wisconsin was l7,0O0,0 900
pounds.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The village officials of Durand have
passed an ordinance to prevent COWS
running at large after 10 o'clock, P. NJ
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The grasshoppers since they have
become large enough to fly are max
ing sad havoc with the crops in the
infested regions. The '.hOpper-dOzing"
machines seem to have been of but lit
tie avail.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The renowned war eagle, sold Abe, >
celebrated the 4th at MenOmOnie.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Five hundred men and women have
joined the Murphy temperance move
ment in Oshkosh.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Miss TamZin Saunders has returned
from Ia Crosse. where she has been
teaching the past three months.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Quarterly meeting at the NJ. E
Church next Saturday and Sunday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The Tennessee Jubilee singers gave
an entertainment at the Academy OF
Music last evening. They will sing at
the same place again tonight.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

4 new paper has been established at
Bayfield,, Wisconsin. called the Bay
field Press.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The Olympics beat the Clifton Stars
by score of 2S to Is at this place last
Saturday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The annual apportiOnment Of the
school fund income for Pierce county
for 1877 is S2,4I8.54
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

4 small lS-carat gold ring was taken
from the stomach of a wall-eyed pike
at Eau Claire recently.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The thiIty-frst annual council of the
Episcopal Church in the Diocese OF
Wisconsin met this year in Milwaukee.
June 10Th and both. 1t was a council
of all the Ministers and lay delegates
from each parish and mission station,
to report upon the progress of the
Church in the Diocese, and to plan
for the future. The reports showed
from all parts that, notwithstanding
the stringency Of the times. there had
been a very healthy state of things
that the church had advanced largely
in comparison with years gone by. 1t
was pleasant and profitable meeting.
The parishes of st. James and St. Paul
gave reception for the Bishop at the
Planklngton House which was BAN
quet. All the ministers and delegates
with large number of the church
people in Milwaukee, were present.
/
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The AdveutistS VIII hold tent
meeting at Ellsworth, commencing
tomorrow.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The business heretofore transacted by the
above firm viii be continued by the under
signed, who have this day formed q co-part-
nership for that purpose and will assume and
nay all liabilities.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

A secondhand Mccormick mower,
almost new, for sale cheap. Enquire
at this office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

This section has been blessed with
plenty of rain for the past week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The Ashland Press contains an eN-
haustive article on the Wisconsin Cen
trail railroad and the country it opens
for settlement. 1t denOminates it the
greatest enterprise of modern times.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Ny stock of Groceries is always full
and as cheap as the cheapest.
II. w. FLEMING.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The dance at the Academy of Music
last Tuesday evening was an unusually
pleasant affair. About sixty couples
were in attendance. The supper at
the Pierce House was all that the most
fastidiouS could desire.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Try the new Silver Leaf Fine Cut
Tobacco-it has no superior. For sale
at G.. +. Davis. II
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

For good goods and low prices, go to
Powell & Gaylord's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Miss Ida Powell has returned from
the University at Madison.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Save your money by purchasing your
goods at Powell & Gaylord's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

India Gauze Shirts. for Gents, now
in stock at r. W. Jennings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The large barn of L. II. PomerOy
nortl of this village was struck
by lightning last Friday morning
and considerably damaged. The
bniIding was insured IN the Farm
..rs, Insurance Company of River
FsIIs and the damages We're
promptly adjusted and paid by the
company.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

There are 2O4 cOnvicts in the Mime
sofa State Prison
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Mr.. A. W. Preston presented US with
basket of new potatoes last Saturday.
They were fine ones and are now being
safely mOOred where the indOmitable
insects cannot modest or make afraid
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Smoker: If you want a good five
cent cigar call at r. W. Fleming's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Fine Cuts, all grades. from 70cts TO
81 per pound. at c. E. Davis. If
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Another lot of that good Tea, just n
at Fleming's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

The place to buy Boots and Shoes is
at 4. ". Jennings.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

For anything in the line of furniturS
call on j. II. Patterson. Repairing
promptly done.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
TIME TRIED!
THOS.. f. UBBS
GEx'L lis. AGENT. River Falls, Wis.
REPRESEETS S0nE Of THE BESTC0HPlIIES
IN TIE HARLR SIGH is


no r. OF New York Assets, &c. 18i, 650S2.
Over 700 Policies and Renewals have been issued
AT ta.s agency and al losses have been promptly
paid
Hartford, OF Hartford, Assets, 3,272, s6ss8.
This Company was organized in $50 and Is too
well known to need comment.
FRANKLIN. Of Philadelphia Assets, Ss.30S.S56- so
Organized in 1S29; one Of the oldest, wealthiest,
most reliable and most successful companies in
America
SPRINGFIELD. Of Mass Assets, L500Oo0.00
Incorporated in Isis. Did not falter IN the CHI
cag0 and Boston fires and meets its losses promptly
ATLAS of Hartford, Assets. 5o0000-0o.
This is a Board Company: writes small lines on
first-class risks and pays its losses promptly.
AMERICAN. Of Chicago, Assets, 2,327 1854.
Is the oldest installment company in the world,
II pays its losses promptly, insures nothing but
farm property, detached dwellings, churches aud
school houses. Policies issued either the cash
or installment plan. Time given on the first pay
nevis ifdeSred.
MIINHLF. n T., Assets, l,377, $50 80.
Is a Quaker Co, writes small lines and pays
promptly.
LIFE DEPARTMENT.
". W Mutual Life ms. Co, Assets S1s,o62, SIS o.
r. L. Passenger, 40o,oOo0o.
No pains spared to give satisfaction. Losses
promptly adjusted and paid.
Local Agsnt for Halls safe & Lock Company.
Has been tested = years. Calland get prices be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Agent Tor the Adams S French Harvester. No
BELTS or CANVASS Call for circulars. MS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
q Adams & French

River Falls, Wis, July 2nd, 1877.
The above trial was with the Wood Har-
vester and Binder, and the Beloit Harvester.
Mo THos &. TuBBs, Agent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Blueberries are in the market.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
HOW ltIs DONG.

The first object in life with the American
people is 20 ''get rich": the second, how to
regain good health. The first can be obtain
ed by energy, honesty and saving; the Sec
ond, (good health,) by using GREENS Az
GUST FLOWER. Should You be a respondent
sufferer from any of the effects Of Dyspepsia,
Liver Complaint, Indigestion, &c, such as
Sick Headache, Palpitation OF the Heart,
Sour Stomach, Habitual Costiveness, Dizzi-
ness OF the Head, Nervous Prostration, Low
Spirits, &c, you need not Suffer another
day. Two doses Of AUGUST FLOWER viii re-
lleve you at once Sample Bottles 10 cents.
Regular size 40 cents Positively sold by all
tirst-olsss DRUGGISTS in the U. S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05

Mr.. L. J. BOrgia. of New Richmond.
has just completed an invention which
he calls the BOSS Gate" II is so ar
ranged that it can be opened and clos
ell by pulling cord which hangs with
in reach of the driver as he sits in his
carriage.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-07-05
5OPER CENT. SAVED
10y using HIGGINs' GERMAN LAUNDRY SoA

It hbEAAN y u IENN.
River Falls. Wis. June lst. 1877. Tat