River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1877-01-25

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SCRIBSER's MONTHLY and ILLUSTRATED
MAGAZINE for February, which the
same is really Magazine for the peo-
pie, Is before us. To learn anything
like an adequate idea of its contents,
it must be read. For sale by Levings
Sisters.
The next sOciable under the super.
vision of the Episcopal society, will
be held ut the residence of Duncan
McGregOr, tomorrow evening, Jan.
%. Remember the time, as well as
the opportunity to
''Come and trip it as you go,
On the light fantastic toe"
II. d. Price is now canvasslng this
village for the sale of Newton's Justly
celebrated Washing Machines. These
machines need no recommendation
except 4 trial. So every body says
who has used one of them. 1t is at once
bleacher and washer, easily worked
and durable. See his testimonials. and
try his machine.
Governor Pillsbury, of Minnesota,
recently made a powerful appeal to
professed Christian Churches, and to
philanthrOpic people everywhere to
again contribute to the grasshOpper
victims of that state. This appeal is
meeting with very hearty response,
both from individuals and societies.
In this great work of benevOlence shall
River Falls he found wanting!
4 Household Temperance Pledge, as
circulated by some of the ladies of
River Falls I'VE, the undersigned,
sOlemnly pledge ourselves, 10y Gods
help To abstain from the use of intox-
icating liquors as beverage in any
form. including wine OF brandy favoTs
in cooking or confectionery; and that
we will exert our influence against all
use or sale of such liquors as "A bever-
age or flavoring."
a bill has been introduced into the
Legislature exempting the lands of the
Wisconsin Central Railroad Company
from taxation for five years. This
may be an act of justice to tie Com
pany, and such legislation may be de-
manded. But, should such a law be
enacted, we trust the settlers along
the road will forever hold their peace
about il, especially so if it passes
without remOnstrance from them.
For four Sundays, beginning on the
first Sunday of next month, February
4th, 1 propose to commence, ID. ",
course OF lectures on the Episcopal
Church, in number. eight. They will
he held as follows: In the morning
of each sunday in our church edifice
over the river, and in the evening of
each Sunday in the Academy of Mu-
sic. i'm River Falls. These lectures
will he explanatory of the mode of
worship and the doctrines of the
Church of God. The first lecture will
be Introductory; the second will touch
upon the nature and oneness of the
Church. c. III. CAYFrELD.
At the VI. E. Church, last Sabbath
evening, Rev. 5. W. HOrner gave a
very interesting account Of the tenn
perance revival at Pittsburg, Pennsyl-
yania. lie spent two weeks in at.
tendance upon the meetings while Wis
iting in the East, and is familiar with
the methods used by the leader. Mr..
Murphy. The distinguishing feature
of the movement, is the fact that it is
religious one, and based on the
principle that drunkards cannot be
permanently reclaimed without being
converted, and receiving help from
the Friend of believers. Medical sci
ence has long since announced that
drunkenness is in the list of incurable
diseases. In Pittsburg and its sub
urbs. probably one fifth of the people.
are dependent upon the liquor trade,
or are drinking people, or both. %, 900
persons have already signed the pledge
and the good work goes on. Saloons are
rapidly closing from lack of custom.
Police courts are out of business.
Meetings are being held at the NJ. +.
Church every evening OF the present
week, upon Mr. Murphy's plan. under
the direction of Rev. ;. W. Horner.
and with the assistance OF the other
clergyman. Let the people come out
and bring their friends who are going
to ruin through strong drink. The
meetings are sure TO he interesting at
least. The miraculous success of the
plan, shows it TO he the right one.
All other means have failed TO secure
permanent results. Let wives bring
their husbands and mothers their
sons who have love of drink.
Con-.