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The Morning herald., 1878-06-04
A TEXAS TRAGEDY.

TERRIBLE EFFECTs OF CUPIDITT-MURDER
OF A SISTER AND BhoTHER>IN-LAw AND
SUICIDE OF THE PElPBTRAToR.
GALVESTON, May 27.-An old man
named Springer, living in Bastrop county,
between McDsde and Bastrop, and about four
miles from McDade, had three children, one
son and two daughters, the later married
one to Mr.. Strube and the other to Abe
Scott. The old gentleman and bis wife
being very old, near seveDty-four, con-
cluded to divide their property among their
children, giving to each one an equal share
The division was made on May 81, and al !
expressed satisfaction excepting William,
the son, who became very angry and threat
enad to kill his old fsthsr and mother. On
the following day, Wednesday, while in the
house of his sister, Mrs. Strube went over
to her fathers house and informed her
pa ents of Bill's repeated threats. When
Bill came home the old man mentioned the
matter to him, when he became very much
enraged, threw his hat upon the floor,
stamped it under his feet, and finally taking
his pistol left the house, going directly to
the field where his brother- in.law, Mr..
Strube, was at work. He called him to the
fence and shot him dead, three balls taking
effect in his body. His sister hearing the
shots ran from her house, which was oppo-
site the field In the direction of her husbs nd,
when her infuriated brother shot her de ad
1t is said that the I'm fortunate woman, at
the time of the shooting began, was at
work sewing, and ran to her husband with
work and scissors in hand, still tightly
clasping the article even after she was cold
IN dooth
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BOARDING..
lOAEDIEG.-Cheap al 5vj Shipley st.
TORRENT.

i. OR RENT.-A house and store. Apply
L at 410 Orange st. may3l3t
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Corn husking hascommenced.
Joseph Davis will teach in district
No. 3 this winter.
Thomas Lauder, f River Falls, has
engaged the school. in district No.
for the coming winer term.
Vincent Matzeck las purchased the
farm lately owned ~ James Smith in
Diamond Bluff. Price, $l,700.
Edward Daley viii soon start on an
extended trip through Minnesota and
Dakota with a view of purchasing
land.
William Gray has returned from a
trip to the Red liver country. He
was well pleased With the country
generally.
Our blacksmith, John Barnes, has
SO far recovered firm the effects of
that burn that he isaUle to walk with
out the aid of cruch.
And now it comesto pass that the
old Democracy is anxious to marry the
young Greenback patty in view of its
prospective strength A majority of
the Greenbackers,ho wever, are ayerse
to any such unionfo the reason that
the fusion would lenelit few Demo-
cratic dead beats 1t the expense of
the Greenback parry.
Should 4 fusion If the two parties
take place on the 4h day of Oct. we
venture to say thai nine-tenths of the
Greenbackers in tits town will vote
the Republican ti,ket, and if the
would be-lead ers 1.-THE Greenback and
~. Al.
can bind the votes OF Pierce county
by their actions in JOINT convention
they will find themselves very badly
mistaken. If there S to be Green
back party, let it be party separate
and distinct from all other parties,
asking no favors and granting none;
otherwise it is not distinct party but
side issue of the old Democracy.
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nLIrroN.

j. p Peterson and family have gone
to Dakota.
John Smith has an apple tree that is
in blossom.
Joe Copp had some fine looking stock
at the county fair,
Rece Wilkinson is1n River Falls at
tending school ut the Institute.
Nina Hardy, who has been sick for
some time, is now able to be around.
Arthur Shelton spent day or two
in st. Paul the latter part of last week.
One OF Henry Vests eyes is badly
swollen from the effects of bee sting.
The Prescott fan is variously spoken
of by those in attendance from this
town.
Norman Argetsmger raised some Of
the largest waternelons of any ..a.iian
in town.
Our town will lie represented in the
Democratic convention at Ellsworth
Oct. 4th.
Since the last issue of the Journal
we have been informed that G. w.
Beers will not teach in 0seeola during
the winter.
A few were in attendance at the
Greenback convention held in Els
worth last Saturday. and think it tiz-
zled down to pretty fine point before
adjourning.
Miss Anna McMurphy, who lives
some where in the southern part of
the Z. s., is visiting her uncle G. W.
McMurphy.
Ives mass meeting at Ellsworth last
Saturday was Il failure. The Demo-
Gratis in this town have lost all faith
in Ives as leader.
Some of orr farmers still hang to
their old way of digging potatoes with
a fork or hoe, when, if they only knew
it, they could dig them easier and much
faster by blowing them out.
In answer to the article in the Plain
dealer last week, signed by the Pres
colt Base Ball Club we are authorized
to say, that the River Falls club has
never received the challenge mention
ed in the article referred too. Furth-
er: the River Fails club viii play the
Prescott club at any time which may
be agreed upon, as their grounds in
River Falls for s25. or upwards. Now
put up or shut up.
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To Prevent ana cure Coughs &C Colds.

A reliable remedy is necessary in
every household. Parker's Ginger
Tonic is just the medicine needed. 1t
radically cures Coughs, Colds, Sore
Throat, Bronchitis and even consump-
ton if used in time, by lis powerful
specific action on the Stomach, Kid
neys, Skin, Liver and mucous surfaces
of the Throat and Lungs. 1t accom-
plishes the cure III. wonderfully short
time, and removes all pain and sore
ness from the lungs. 1t is also most
valuable stomdchic remedy. effectually
removing Dyspepsia, Headache, Liver
Disorders, Costiveness, nervousness,
Low Spirits, Wakefulness, Heartburn,
Cramps, Palpitation of the Heart, Sour
Stomach, etc, and gives a cheering
comfort and freedom from pain that
surprises every one. Buy 81 90 from
your druggist, G. +. Davis, OF Il sample
bottle at Is cts. and test its merits.
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PRESCOTT.
ItIloNVI Is
Wheat 7hnfs the mast wee

Wheat 75cts. the past week for No. 2.
Steamers Cheaver, Addie and Kent
were at our levee on Tuesday.
Most of our wheat crop seems to be
going to Red Wing this season.
The heavy rains of the past week
have raised the river about six or
eight inches.
Many of our farmers are leaving for
Minnesota this sall, and many credi-
tors are being left here.
Marshal Leavitt occasionally has to
send a tramp across the ferry or set
him to improving our streets.
August McMurphy has gone to New
York. On his return we may expect
to have an intTpduction to Mrs. Me-
Murphy.
The ladies of this place are endeav-
oring to start a reading room. They
have rented the building vacated by
K. l.. Dunbar.
Uncle SANS river Improvement
has increased the water in the chan
mel this side of the island, both i'll vol
ume and velocity.
The concert given by the Juvenile
Templars last Tuesday evening was
success and was a credit to both man
ayers and participants.
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FALL EXAMINATIONS, 1878, PIERCE
COUNTY.


River Falls, October A and 5; Ellsworth,
October Z; Esdaile, October s. Maiden Rock,
October 8 and 10; Rock Elm Center, October
October IA and To- Exercises will open at
8 A. NJ. at River Falls, Maiden Rock and
Prescott, and A. N. at all other places.
SPECIAL attention will be given to the fol-
lowing topics
Theory Of teaching, Advanced Arithmetic
and History. History, 1892 to l755. Arth-
metic. Interest and Mensuration. Reading,
Rate, Pitch and Force. Geography, Math-
ematical. Physiology, Anatomy Physi-
oIogy and Hygiene OF Respiratory Organs.
0rthography, Prefixes and Sufixes. Gram
mar, Etymology and Syntax of Verbs. Phi
losophy, Heat and It's effects Physical
Geography, Climate.
OPTIONAL TOPICS.
Botany, Seeds. Elementary Physiology,
Anatomy and Hygiene of the Bones. Draw
ing, Industrial, intermediate. Music, Nota.
ton and Rudimen-s. II. S. BAKER,
% Co. Supt.
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Hard maple and oak wood for sale,
L. L. BRADSHAW & Co.

Last Tuesday afternoon we had the
pleasure of listening to lecture by
Master III. G. Sherwin, State Lecturer
of the Grange, at the Grange Hall In
in this town; subject-''in unity there
is strength Che audience in attend
ance was not cry large, yet we OBJ
served that the representative farmers
of this vicinity were there, and we
think were fully repaid for their time;
especially is this SO if they heed the
advice of the speaker who pressed
upon the minds of the farmers the
idea of cooperation as the grand ulti-
matum of their success in the future.
The lecturer supported his argument
with statistics from so many sources
that those who heard it were convinc-
ed of its soundness. We regret that
more farmers and more people general
~ did not hear the lecture and predict
that should Mr.. sherwin repeat his
visit here full house would greet
him.
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SHERIFF'S SALE.

Notice is hereby given that under and 10y
virtue and in pursuance to an execution is
sued out Of the Circuit court Tor Pierce coun-
ty in an action wherein Michael Ito is plain
tiff and Rees Thompson and Whitman Pal.
mer are defendants, and to me directed and
delivered directing the sale OF the premises
hereinafter described, | have levied upon and
shall, on the 23d day of November, "A. ID 1878,
at ten o'clock A. NJ, OF that day. at the front
door of the Court House, in the village OF
Ellsworth in said Pierce county, Wisconsin,
offer for sale and sell to the highest bidder
for cash, all the right, title, and interest
which the said Rees Thompson and Whit
man Palmer or either of them had on the 9th
day Of April, A. D. 1877, or have since ac-
quired in and to the following described
premises, to-wit: The North West quar-. er
OF the North East quarter Of Section. number
twenty three 1887 in Tow. number twenty
seven t27i in Rangcs number fifteen tl5) West
in Pierce county, Wisconsin, and the grist-
mill thereon situated r. L. NELSON,
o3-U Sheriff OF Pierce Co.
J. II. WILKINSON, Plaintiff Attorney.
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BURGLAR CACGHT.-On Tuesday
morning last between three and four
O'Clock Mrs. d. w. Currier, on hear
ing Il slight noise in the house, awoke
Mr.. Currier who suspicioned the pres
ence of burglars and made q grand
rush through the intense darkness in
the direction from whence the noise
came and succeeded in grasping an indi-
vidual just as he was about to escape
through an outside door. 4 brief
tussle ensued when Mr.. Currier landed
his victim on the floor, falling on him
with his whole weight and contlnu-
ing to sit upon him until a light was
procured, when he was firmly bound
and kindly cared for until the arrival
of constable Carleton who escorted
him to the lookup i'll this village. The
burglar had rummaged the bureau
drawers In the bed room and had TAX
en- Mr.. Curriers' wallet from the peck
ct of his pants which were lying near
the head of the bed. The wallet con-
taired about $40, but only about $50
were found about the burglars person.
aud it is supposed that he had made u
| division with his confederates and re-
turned for more plumber. The prison.
er stated that there were two or three
others in company with him, which the
foot prints about the yard corroborated
He gave his name as VIM. Lavender
and is the same man suspicioned by
Matt Cafrery, of Pleasant Valley, of
having robbed him of several hundred
dollars a few weeks ago. Lavender is
mason by trade and has been en-
ployed ON Fleming's new hotel for
some time past. On waving exami-
nation he was sent to the county Jail
to await the action of the Circuit
Court. Mr.. Currier deserves the
thanks of the entire community for
his intrepidity in capturing this willy
villain.
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In pursuance OF the above official notice
rom lee Secretary Of State, |, Thomas l..
Nelson, Sheriff OF Pierce County, hereby give
notice 10 the qualified electors OF said county,
that q (ienerai Election will be held III the
variuue towns, wards, villages and election
UreciDatf Of said county on the Tuesday next
succeeding the first Monday, beng the fifth
day Of November, A. ID. 1878, to elect the
following named officers, to-wit:
A representative III Congress for the Sew
enth Congressional District, in place Of Her
man l.. humphrey; whose term Of ofaee will
expire Oh the 18th day Of March, A. ID. 1879
A rGember OF Assembly for the Assembly
district comprising the county of Pierce in
place 81 Charles A. Hawn, whose term Of Of
lice will expire on the first Monday OF Janua-
ry. A. D. 1879
A County Sheriff in place Of Thomas l..
Nelson, whose term OF Office will expire on
the first Monday of January, A. ID. 1919.
A County Treasurer In the place OF Milton
j. Paine, whose term Of Office win expire on
the FIRST Monday Of January; A. d, 1919.
A County Clerk in place OF j. w. Hancock,
whose term Of Office viii expire ON the first
MONDAY Of January, A. ID. 1879.
a Register Of Deeds IN place Of Clark w.
Brown, whose term Of office Will expire on
the first Monday Of January, A. D. 1879.
a District Attorney in place Of Frank L.
.@ilson, whose term Of Office will expire on
the ir5t Monday Of January, A. ID. 1879
A Clerk Of the Court in place OF Milton G.
Guest, whose terra Of Office will expire on the
first MAnday IN January, a. ID. 1879.
t.ounty Surveyor in place Of Jacob j.
Schultheas, whose term OF Office viii expire.
on the first Monday OF January, A. 4. 1879.
Coroner Ia place Of Hans BsedahI, whose,
term CT oface viii expire on the first Monday
in January, A. u. 1879.
THOMAS Z. NELSON,
81 Sheriff Of Pierce County,
Dated ,SheriH's Office, Ellsworth. Sept. II, 1873
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SrovEs.-S. ID. Dodge & Son have
received a large assortment OF stoves
which they are offering ut low prices.
Among the cook stoves are the Crown
Maple and the Homestead. which with
their new attachments and conven-
ieuee of arrangement have no superb
ors; the former has broiler SO ar
ranged that the juices of the meats
are saved while the draft can be reg
ulated in such manner as TO convey
the smoke away from tie meat the
latter has a movable reservoir, and
when removed its place is covered by
the usual stove plates, or it can be oc-
cupied by other furniture the grid
dies of both are double. They have
also the keystone, Delevan, and others
which are favorites with all who use
them. Among their heaters can be
found the Grove, which has false
back that can be replaced when burn
Ell out and an attachment in front to
prevent the sparks from flying out
when the draft is open also, the Lis
bon. Lisbon Cottage, Maple Base Burn
en- which with It's indirect draft is
unsurpassed as a heater, and the
Bound Oak with its late Improvements.
All the above named stoves are OF the
latest patterns and are made Of the
best materials. Call and >xamine
them.
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I!IIIzI!
Many ladies'

Suffering from Nervousness. Painful Periods.
end Debility, will find that the best way to re-
gain their health, obtain relief from PAIN, ana
sccn,a reeularifv OF their peculiar function, is
h nae Parker's Ginger Tonic. , he nursing
M her. exhausted by the care of her little one,
can restore her own strength and nerves by its
re while fhe mothers comfort, thus secured,
i impaired ihroach the milk 70 her babe,
r.ssirr II happy. free from pain, and disposed
Il refreshing sleep. Don't allow your druggist
10 impose any Essences q Ginger upon YOU as
ginger alona IL entirely destitute o. Ing lenle.
AL u-onsvties we have secured in this elegant
counouna. Euy 15et sample from your drug
1rist and Try It
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You deserve to suffer, and if you lead a
miserable, unsatisfactory life in this beautiful
world, it is entirely your own fault and there
is only one excuse for You-yOur unreason-
able prejudice and skeptielsm, which has
killed thousands. Personal knowledge and
common sense reasoning will soon show you
that Green's August Flower Will cure You OF
Liver Complaint, or Dyspepsia, with all its
miserable effects. such as sick headache, pail
pitation of the heart, sour stomach, habitual
costiveness, dizziness of the head, nervous
prostration, low spirits. &c Its sale now
reaches every town on the Western Continent
and not Druggist but will tell you oil us
wonderful cures. You can buy a Sample
Bottle for 10 cents. Three doses will relieve
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MARTEL FAIR.

A monthly fair will he held at Mar
tel, Pierce county, on the second Tues
day of each month for the purpose of
buying, selling and trading in
horses, cattle, sheep, swine &c. The
farmers of Martel and adjoining towns
are cordially invited to bring their
stock to the fair. Butchers and 9TH
ers desiring to buy fat cattle will do
well to attend.
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OIIvEr.
Threshing all done in these parts.

Threshing all done in these parts.
Sowing winter wheat is now the or
der of the day.
Small potatoes and few of them is
the general complaint.
Rev. r. Fulmer preached his fare
well sermon at this place on the Goth
ult.
The Greenbackers were disappointed
on Friday night They all turned out
but their man failed to appear.
James 0tley, Ii. +. Tousley and John
Condit went hunting on Saturday last
and returned with thirty gray SPUR
rels.
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HUMBOLDT, Iowa, Sept. 2S, 1878.
MRssRs, G.. r. MORSE x Co.,
River Falls, Wis
aEETLEaEsl-In order to correct certain
impressions prevalent in your community,
please give publicity to the following state
ments:
/. 1t is NOT true that the Normal Board, or
any member of it or any one else in authority,
eyer requested me to refrain from writing po-
ltical or other articles, for the JOURNAL or
any other paper.
.. It's true that the removals made by the
Normal Board, last summer, as tar as they re-
late to the River Falls school, were made by
the request OF the president Of the school.
Respectfully,
A. HARTMAN.
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EspAILE.

The public school opened on Monday.
1t is taught by Mr.. o. Rice.
Real estate brings very low prices
this fall, but rents are very high.
The mill company are building their
new dam as fast as possible The new
piles have been driven. They expect
their new foreman soon. We under
stand that they do not intend to run
the factory much longer this season.
Aaron Munson is now sole proprie-
of the meat market.
George Knoylton is building a
dwelling house just west of the grist
mill.
Two patentees Of stump machines
llve in this burg, to-wit: James JEFF
fers and Patrick Sweeney. -
A panther gives free concerts, noe
turnally, to II. A, Balster's family and
neighbors we understand.
J. NJ. Keith and F. E. Mantor are
about opening a billiard hall in the
store bailding formerly occupied by
Mcdonald Bros.
II. III. DOlSe Ilds feilJeu GIlo ueuIge
Youman's farm fcr the ensuing year.
George intends to move west in the
spring.
A. c. Youmans intends to rent his
saw mill and mote into this village
for the purpose of carrying on the
business of hlackamithing.
In last week sue the types made
us say that Mrs. q. A. Mcdonald had
returned from visit to WaDashaw.
1t should have read Mrs. G. A. Nc
Dougall.
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Joseph Stephens has lot of plows
of his own manufacture at his shop
which he is offering for sale at very
reasonable prices. Mr.. Stephen $
plows are superior implement in all
respects, and are too well known to
need recommendation. lie has also
ON hand supply of castor, or rolling
Golfers. 22-3t
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Dentistry.

DR.. Mantor, dentist, will make pro-
fessional visits as follows: Maiden
Rock, from the l4th to the Goth of
October. Plum City, from the 28th of
October to the I'd of November. He
will open his office in Ellsworth No
vember 4th. Remember places and
datnc
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/. W. Curtiss has been finishing off
the inside Of his harness shop. A par
tition has been built through the GEN.
ter; the front part will be used for a
sales room and the room in the rear
for a work shop.
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During a grandiloquent display of
eloquence by one of the delegates at
the Greenback convention last Satur-
day he remarked that, God is with
us, and all eyes were at once riveted
on Barney Casey-although Ives sat
near by.
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All persons are hereby warned
against purchasing any notes given by
me to +. G. Mckay bearing date about
Nov. 18th, 1877, now held by A. j.
Mckay, us | have legal offsets against
the same. l.. ). RoUNsEYELL.
River Falls, Wis, Sept. 10Th, 1878.
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CrGenbaCk Superiority.

The Grepnback currency q tie United states j.
backed by all the wealth, resources, AGd honor oi
our country, the most prolific and fertile ia n&tu-
raj products Of any upon which the sua has ever
sholie and not dollar have the people loet by Il.
Not one dollar can they lose BY it. Stronger to-
day than ia the affections Of the people, IL as
proven itsef the best currency IN The world IT.
foundations arc AS broad and lasting as the
Government Itself. When tie old tyfaEts and de-
mons gold aid silver, retired TO their hidden re-
cesses, In the coantry's calamiy it was then, SIDE
baby'' took its front position and batt!ed success
fully for its country's preservation. And wuen
the sounds OF war had died away ia the land res
suming peaceful attitude, Il went to work, With
the plow-share and machinery to builA up and re-
iuvenate the waste places.
Not UNI, the money rings and tie Uonopolietst
together with sheif aids and accompliees in ca me
against the public welfare, began their raid, did
the little giant" receive scar Innocent Of tEeir
Intentions and trusting 10 their patriotism % tae
country which ii had rescued for them IL was. AT
their hands il first received ga Brutus stab" jut
now acquainted with their true character, ana
still equal to the emergency. IT'S FRIENDS THOR
OUGHLY AROUSED, Il will not rest satlsAed VII fult
room i given ii to assert rs supremacy not 0ny
over nationa bank bills but every Ofhef kind Of CUR
rency and inteFest-beaTiHg bonds. iidsn, indeed
viii we haze prosperity lasting ard substantial.
short of this degra alton and sorrow.
The battle his already begun. II the people ~
the Seventh Congressional District rs WISCONSIN,
are true to their interests and tile Interests o. the
country il will be no difficult task for them 70 de
fery,ipe who shall be their next COEEressmaF-- ga
man faithfully standing on the Independent Green
CENTRAL coafzuTTEse.
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Persons intending to purchase their
fall and winter clothing should not
fail to call at APP Roberts store and
examine his stock thoroughly, more
particularly his Ready.made Clothing
for men and boys which is selected
with a view to durability, being GUS
tom made, of the best makes of cassi-
meres and warranted as represented.