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San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-27

If there ever was unanimity among
the people Of Texas it is now. in favor
Of such general and complete digest
of all the laws as will lessen the bur-
thens now exacted of the people in
loss of time and taxation. The judi
cial exactions in money, loss of time
10 jury service, cost of jails and other
wise, can undoubtedly be greatly aud
wisely reduced aud far n.ore business
done at the same time. Should our
next legislature be composed Of a ma
iority OF competent, laborious and
practical men. we may hope for great
and beneficial reforms DaifIs Her
aid.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-27
The Minnesota syhrnr Crop.

ST. PAUL. MINI. July 2l.-Dispat-
ches 10 the Pioneer Press IRON the
heaviest wheat growing counties repre-.
sent the probable loss to the crop from
rains and hot weather as 20 to 90 per
cent. Iu Goodhue, the first county in
the state iu the amount Of wheat pro
duced, the damage from blight is esti-
mated at 80 to - rer cent. and many
fields will yield only Eve to ten bush
els TO the acre. Harvest commences
tomorrow in many plIccs.
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-27
CITATION.
THE STATE OF TEXAS.

10 TIE SHERIFF OR ANY CONSTABLE OF
HAYS COUNTY. GREETING:
You are hereby commanded to summon,
by publication of this citation. in some
newspaper published in nays county, for
four weeks prior to return day, Peter
Merewether, whose residence is unknown,
to be and appear before the Honorable
District Court of Hays county, to be held
at the courthouse thereof in the town OF
San Marcos. on the End Monday in Sep
tender, 1878, then and there to answer
the petition of Popie Merewether, filed in
said court against said Peter Merewether.
alledging in substance al follows: That
plaintiff is an actual 6On0- Iiae inhabit
ant OF, and has resided in the county of
Hays. in the State OF Texas. for six
months next preceding the fling of this
suit; that plaintiff and defendant were
lawfully married on the 9th day Of July,
1871, in nays county, Texas, and lived to-
gether as husband and wife until the LIST
Of October, 1871; that, on said LIST day of
October. ISL. defendant Voluntarily left
plaintiff with the intention OF abandon
ment, which has cont nued for more than
thres years Plior to the fling of this suit.
Plaintiff prays for citation by publication,
fora decree dissolving the bonds OF mat
rimony between plaintiff and defendant;
for costs, geuessl and special relief.
Herein Tail Dot, but maze due return Of
this writ as the law directs.
Given under my hand and the seal OF
said District Court, on this the 18th day
of July. 1878.
ED. J. T.. GREEN,
ok ID Z. III. Co.
Come to hand July IS, 1878, and pub
licaiion ordered to be made IN the San
Marcos Weekly FRKE PRns.
JAS. A. WREN,
Sheriff Hays Co.
By c. $. Cock, Deputy.
July 27-4w
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1878-07-27
SEVERAL deaths from yellow fever
are reported at New Orleans.

THE newspapers do we'll to caution
the public that the law requires that
all school communities be reorganiztd
before the LIST day of September next,
in order to obtain the benefit Of the
,gchool fund.
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THE coast towns of Texas are ap.
prehensive of being visited by cpl.
denies the present season, and the
newspapers OF that region are urging
the prompt resort to sanitary meas
ureS
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TIE heat and ravages of sunstroke
are undated at the North.
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13

0Np of those little transactions pop
ularls known as ststeals'' was the APP
propNiation by the Legislature during
it's last regular session, of the sum of
$3.50 10 the Chief Clerks of the Senate
and assembly for the completion of the
trans@ribing of the Senate and Assem-
bly, Journals, notwithstanding the
Fact .nat each branch of the Legisla-
lure was provided with transcribing
clerks for the purpose of transcribing
these Journals. Of course $3.50 isn't
much.--a mere trife to the State-but
it is these numerous tribes that swell
the 'sperquisites' of Legislative hang
ers-on to thousands of dollars. Be-
sides the $3.50 of the above sum which
went to Chief Clerk Hunter, of the AS
sembiy, that worthy laborer in the
cause of economy and reform received
1850 for indexing the Assembly Jour-
nal, III addition to his liberal per diem,
postage stamps and newspapers. 1t
should be a source of regret TO the
teople who foot the bills that there
are n3t men in the Legislature possess
ed of.''sand'' enough to show up and
thoroughly ventilate all propositions
Of a questionable nature which seek
to draw money from the State treas
ilry.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13
TEACHERS LIBRARY ASSoCIA-
TON.
ELLSWORTH, June 8, 1875.

ELLSWORTH, June 8, 1875.
The meeting was called to order by
the President, G.. G. Williams. Flor
ence Olive appointed critic. Quota
tions by quite number present were
something rare and spicy. G. G..
Williams claimed our attention for a
while in Il very able address to the AS
ISOLATION in which he set forth very
many benefits that may be derived
from our Library. Mr.. Rosenberger
gave us a good piece of advice in the
way OF an essay on the same subject.
The very animated discussion on Mu-
sic LETT us as completely in the dark as
when we begun as to whether it should
be taught in our common schools. The
poem recited by Mr.. Roby was choice
and well rendered. Mr.. Youngman
was very select in his reading. Mr..
Baker proved in his lecture that mac
tivity of the brain, alone causes Sec
ond childhood, weak minds, imbecili5y,
&c. Watch out, we of the Fraternity.
Report Of Librarian show twenty-five
books in the library, and they are ''all
right Report of treasurer. Music.
Moved and carried that we adjourn to
meet at our next regular meeting in
November. The Critics report was
terse and to the point, criticizing all
but the critic.
G.. G.. WILLIAMS, Pres.
A. M. BEATTY, Sec.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13

WHATEVER may have been the varied
and perhaps precarious fortunes OF the
stockholders of the West Wisconsin
hallway Company, those who hold the
stock of the Chicago, st. Paul & Min
neapGfis, which succeeds to the prop
erty, rights and franchises OF the West
Wisconsin, have doubtless struck
prettz good lead. For the sum of
81 500. 900 the succession has secured
The track, right of way, depot grounds,
staticn houses, engine houses, rolling
stock and equipments, lease OF the
st. Paul, Saltwater & Taylors Falls
Railroad from the st. Croix to st.
Paul, together with all unsold lands
belonging to the West Wisconsin.
Taking the amount of lands sold by
the old corporation in Dunn county
during the past year as Il basis and the
income from the lands alone amounted
10 $500, 900; but lest this be not a
proper estimate let us reduce it one
half, calling it 5000, 900 annually, which
would furnish revenue from lands
alone sufficient to replace the entire
capital invested, in seven and one-half
years. This line, since its junction
with the Chicago & North Western at
Elroy, forms one of the two through
routes from Chicago to st. Paul. and
us such has become very important
link in the great railway chain of the
Northwest, which being the case,
with proper management it cannot fail
10 prove paying investment for the
present owners.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13
CONSTITUTION OF THE PIERCE
COUNTY TEACHERS L.
BRARY ASSOCIATION.

s. Any member receiving a book
from the librarian may retain the
same for but for every
week during which it is retained after
the expiration of the above time, the
person SO retaining shall pay fine of
twenty-five cents.
.. All books shall be returned to the
library in as good condition as when
taken out, natural wear excepted, 9TH
erwise the holder shall pay to the IL
brarian the cost of the book.
10. Every member shall pay to the
treasurer the sum of twenty five cents
quarterly, in advance.
IL. Any member who shall fail to
pay dues for two successive quarters,
shall thereby work his own suspension
after ten days notice.
IL. The library shall be located at
Ellsworth until the volumes exceed
twenty AMI after that number has
been reached, one half shall be taken
TO and when the num-
Der reaches thirty-six one-third to
and the repositories
shall be made in the same way by a
vote Of the society, until in its judg-
ment there is a sufficient number to
easily accommodate all teachers.
l3. The assistant librarians shall
be appointed by the chief librarian at
Ellsworth. whenever needed to take
charge of the new repositories.
The following amendments will be
presented at the next meeting, and
probably adopted
/. The president shall have power
to fill all vacancies occurring in the list
Of officers. such appointments to hold
until the next regular meeting.
D. The county superintendent shall
make an exchange Of che books in the
different derositorles at least once in
morths.
8. AIRY person presenting books to
the society which shall be deemed
worthy of purchase by the committee,
f. tile amount of 80 in value shall
thereby become an honorary member
and have the benefit of the library for
one year, provided such person IS OF
good cIaaracter.in the judgment OF the
county superintendent, president and
treasurer.
i. Any teacher in any county adj
Joining Pierce may become member
hy the usual method, and two-thifds
y0te Of any regular meeting; but q
committee shall be appointed TO re-
mort upon his case, and such appiica-
ton shall be upon the table ut least one
week.
). In Office shall be deemed vacant
when the resignation is OH file III tile
president i office. and has been accept
ed BY him.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13
THE INVESTIGATION.

As an illustration of the tendency
towards events which ere q twelve
month may shake the entire structure
Df our government to its very founda-
tions, we cannot fail to observe the
falling into the revolutionary ranks
led bs Potter who is doubtless inspired
by Tisden, of conservative Democratic
men and newspapers who at first de-
precated and denounced any attempt
70 unseat President Hayes. Notably
amons the latter is the Madison DEM
ocrate which less than q month ago
endeavored to repress and even cen
aured the growing sentiment of the
leaders of its party favoring the GUST
ing 0Es Hayes at all hazards, but in its
last Stnday' s issue demanded in strong
Language that the decision of the cleo
toral commission, a tribunal Of arbitra-
sion cFeated at the instigation of its
own party Representatives, be utterly
tIisregfrded and the case now sent TO
the Supreme Court. which it also der
.aouness as "a corrupt body Of parti-
sans. in which it has no faith. The
Democrat evidently desires = decision
of the highest judicial tribunal against
che Democratic scheme to GUST Hayes
SIS a eIinching pfetext for revolution.
BY tlsa way, since Potter's committee
aas c4ieited the fact that a Republican
eleetor of Louisiana was offered $780,
ale1 to cast his vote for Iilden and
hendricks. the Democrat does not dwell
with uch longing admiration apon
he developments in that State, hut
aas turned its attention more esQec-
sssslly 10 what it terms the .sFlorida
fraud and is somewhat exercised
s,yer she proposition Of the Republican
senase to Offset the Democratic House
investigation Of the alleged Florida
ind Louisiana frauds 81 inausrlng III
10 sos.le alleged little Democratic 'sif'
.egasarities.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13
ELLsMoRTn.

Trade is dull
Our town is full oil law.
Corn is very backward.
Potato bugs are swarining.
Warm days and cold nights.
The wheat crop will be heavy.
Hay promises to be good crop.
Court promises to be quite lengthy.
Farmers continue to haul stave bolts to the
mill.
Col. W. Il. Villas. o. Madison is attending
court.
Insects are very destructive to garden
plants
The band is making rapid progress under
Prot. Burt.
Frank Labrasli seems to do good business
peddIing meat here.
]. L. Moody and Ben Andrews, Of River
Falls. made ms visit last week.
The case of The State of Wisconsin, VS.. Geo
Shaver is set down for trial on Friday.
Trenton, Diamond Bluff and Maiden Rock
are well represented at court this week.
An attempt has been made to get up eel
ebrasion here on the 9TH, but without sue
cess.
Youngman & Huber have moved their or
pans into the furniture store Of j. b. May
nard.
Rev. Garfield, Of River Falls, preached .
good sermon at the NJ. E. Church last Sum
day evening.
Our hotels and boarding houses are filled
to overfowing, and the proprietors are con-
sequentiy happy.
81 Elliott has invented an ingenious con-
trivance for attaching shoes to boxes IN stores
SO as To display goods to better advantage.
George Williams accompanied by his
cousin Clara, left to- III Paso last Monday
where they go to erect q photograph gallery
Colonel Colvil ex-attorney eneral for the
State ct MINI, and Assistant A ttorney Gener-
III Chenny worth ot this State are IL attend
ance at court
OH Tuesday, June 18Th, the Town Board
will lei the contract for putting lnacnlyert q
bridge above the saw-lnilI, the old bridge
having been condemned by the board as un-
sale.
peEer Won BeIlen Is repairing the building
formerly occupied a. i shoe shop and putting
I'll shelves. Ha las received his goods and
will soon open III with good stock q boots
and shoes.
Il. Ayers lectured IL the Court House Last
Saturday evening to i largs and attentive au'
dienee. kEingensmsiIh sung soul sur
fug. .1eaTf rend Ing. BOND breaking ireennach
Il ssioueerin9 somg t8eI0se the performance
kaineaI ssnash holds open ar concerts and
enra5sE fsss his audiences with his oTlgina
1fSEalxAss AsmEs We have noticed tha'
w1sesi Ill D III Aaary leave. This i unnec,
ssssES y u axy that las heen eirea Lac.
hx s0zns ~ NIzngas opponents thai ne passes
AfBazasEI sks@ nss Il The close q ms perform
<a8S6A EEsT zEx@ purpose 81 taking Up 3 coffee,
x*&x s. EAESe Mr. k's concerts are Tree ant
HI zSzSs*ia eaT Ia relied npoG u being DOLL
HaN 80 ssnal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13
BELDENvILLE.

Raspberres will be plenty this season.
We have prospects of better harvest than
we had last year.
Mrs Hall was presented with daughter
on the Sd instant.
Many of our young men have been spend
ing few days fishing
The roads are being greatly improved.
They are now at work ON them.
Mrs Reed enjoyed visit with some of her
friends at Mann Valley last Sunday.
Mr.. Denham and gentleman from Minnie
apolis gave us a short call last Tuesday,
Hoeing corn and gathering potato bugs
seem to be the principal occupation of the
farmers at present.
Miss Militia Butler has been suffering with
neural gia the past week. She is now able to
resume her school work.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13
Educational.
III. >. HAK Err, A. h. Editor.
County sUPERIsTESDEHr.)


Miss BELL THOMPSON is teaching in
the Lamport district, Cady, st. Croix
| county. The cool weather is favora-
BILE for study.
TnE st. Croix County Teachers AS
ISOLATION will meet at New Centerville
Saturday, June %. Let Pierce coun-
ty county teachers attend.
MILo j. TaING, formerly of River
Falls and Clifton. will graduate from
Carleton College, Mortified. Mimi,
June 10, in the classical course of that
excellent institution. Congratulations.
THOSE who wish to read some cheap
and practical journal relating to edu-
cation, besides our own state journal,
can take the Practical Teacher, ISL per
year, Klein and kimball, ITO Madison
street, Chicago, ILL.,, or the Primary
Teacher,$l per year, L. w. Bicknell,
No. I6 HaWley St., Boston, Mass. Both
are good, and we'll worth the money.
TEACHERS will bear in mind that the
postage OH a monthly report is three
cents, it it contains any writing.
Leaving it unsealed does not make the
postage any less if written matter is
inside. The law requires the P. NJ. at
the place of mailing to hold such let
ters or reports, If having only one
cent stamp, until the postage is paid.
the p. NJ. at the Office of delivery is le-
gally compelled to collect double post
age of the one who receives the letter.
Will teachers please observe
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13

VIZ are glad to note that neither
Howe nor Cameron. of Wisconsin. are
among those who voted to John
Roach a subsidy of $3.50, 900 a year for
II ter.n of years for running a line of
steamships from this country to Bra
2il over line which the steamers were
10 run whether the subsidy was given
ar not
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13
lfspAIL.E.

Our new mill sawed it's first log yesterday
The new store at Mcdonald Bros old stand
is run by j. O. Lusk.
Our school is progressing finely under the
management OF its teacher, Mr.. Kennicott.
Crops are looking well and our farmers
look cheerfully to the coming harvest as the
end OF hard times.
The grand temperance drama 'sSaved" is
10 be played at Good Templars' hall on 4th OF
July evening. Don't fail to see Josh and joe
The hall is being nicely arranged for the play.
Esdaile intends celebrating the Fourth this
year in good shape. The exercises OF the
day are under the direction Of s. W Hays, A.
]. Mumford, and others. A good time is an
ticipated.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13
SALEM.

Small grain, Is looking well.
Mosquitoes are beginning to present their
bills.
Wheat so cents, but the price is not fully
established.
Mr.. Pedorson, of this town, died recently
We extend our sympathy.
The swallows that have been South for
their health have come back.
j. Hobs has ordered ont his crew and is
improving the roads in good earnest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13
FALLS, WISCONSIN, THURSDAY JUNE b. 1878
PLUM Cry.
Potato bugs are very numerous

= Y
&. L. Taylor has his building up and is
nearly ready for business again
Crops are looking well since the late rains.
II is hoped that the barley crop is not injured
by the frost rs badly as was first anticipated.
The marriage Of Mr.. Fritz Bruiner and Miss
Meta Rode recently took place at the residence
of the BRIDES father Ia this town A splendid
supper was furnished andthe Plum City brass
band enlivened the occasion with their music
A very enjoyable time was had.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13

NOTWITHSTANDING the favorable con-
ditic1l of the government finances the
Nationals are to bring their heaviest
guns to bear on Congress before its
adjournment in one grand effort to Sc
cure the repeal of the resumption act.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13

TIE County Treasurer of Dodge
County, Democratic stronghold. is
reposted by committee of the Board
of 4pervisors to be $50, 500 short, and
in default of bail now '.languisheth in
durance VILE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13

GEN. SHIELDS receives q pension of
$50 month which it is proposed to
increase to 800, and Gen. Fremont
has been appointed Governor OF Ari-
IONA, by wifi ch il will be seen that
these two statesmen, whom sentimental
newspaper writer's have endeavored to
make objects of charity, have their
immediate necessities provided for.
Naxf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13

Tfsg wheat harvest has already COM
menSed in Southern illinois, the grain
genegally being of good quality with
an ABUNDANT yield. Harvest wages,
sl.5n per day.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13

Court calls away some of our law-abiding
citizens.
The dance at Harvey Preston's last week
was success every way. He melted %
dollars.
Miss Minnie Adams has gone to the Falls to
learn the trade of dress making. We wish
her success.
Some of the good people Of our town at
tended the Catholic meeting at III Paso on
Monday last
Peter Vanosse lost valuable horse last
week He Immediately replaced 1t by the
purchase OF another.
party OF young folks OF our town made
the Falls visit ON Saturday. They had q
picnic ON the way and report an excellent
time.
Assessors Weldon of this town and Frank
Grant of the Center, met the representative $
Of the West Wisconsin X. r. at the Valley
on the question OF taxes last Thursday.
One of Mr.. Tovey's horses while on the
road to FL Paso last Monday. and when half
way there refused to 90 any further. Thorn
as pulled off the harness whereupon he
found the animal dead. Disease unknown.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13

Our Democratic exchanges OCCASION
ally discourse upon the great impro-
priety of nepotisn, but the case in
which a Democratic Sergeant-at-Arms
of the wisconsin Reform Assembly for
1873 appointed two Of his sons to po-
sitions of "emolument and honor"
bas entirely escaped the observation of
our Reform contemporaries, excepting
Peck s Sun, distinguished luminary
of great brilliaEcy.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-06-13
OAK GROVE.

b. H. Corcoran has suspended school and
gone to Ellsworth.
Many of our citizens with their families at
tended the circus at Hastings on Saturday
last,
1t is reported that the Irish Nationals will
celebrate the 4th OF July by a picnic to be
held at Cooney's grove.
The town Board will meet at the Town
Clerks office on Monday, June oath, to
equaIize the assessment roll.
1t is rumored hercabouts that Mr.. Klingen-
smiths majority for sheriff this fall will be
something enormous, and that greenbacks
will be worth more than gold Somote it be.
Mrs Fred Krumsick, ST., met with quite
an accident recently while on visit to
friends in Martel She took occasion to visit
the Touring mill and while walking through
the mill with another lady her dress was
caught by one of the revolving shafts and she
was whrled around several times in rapid
succession before the mill could be stopped.
One OF her legs was fractured and she was
otherwise seriously injured. The wonder is
that she was not instantly killed.
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BUSINESS CARDS.
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