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The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-07-20
George Washington Revised.

George, did you chop down that
cherry tree 2"
"1Yhat do you soy?'
"Did you chop down that trcc2'
cage nc no questions and III tel!
you no lios."
George. you have hatchet:"
"So's hcu,"
You chopped down that trcc?'
Didn't, either"
"Aud broke the fence :"
Didn't"
Young man, comncrc 10 NO."
"NYhat d'you waut p
"TO play hide aud seek"
So tue old maa wcLt out 10 seek lilo
hide,
The scene which vusacd in tho wood.
shed bcggaFs description. It was
touching in tho extreme.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-07-20
An Organ scalping sherman,
From the Enquirer, Rep.

From the Enquirer, Rep.
!, is understood thu. Mr.. Shcrman's
nczt trick to SECURE nOtOriety. il not
popularity. with some classes of
citizens will 10 10 announce that specie
payments have been formally resumed
by tho government. This ia Oh autic.
ipa,iou Of tue law that ought to bc
abolished aud probably would bs re-
pcaled 10 December by Congress uu-
der the popular pressure against the
bill that wil! LC revealed at tAc autumn
elections.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-07-20
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
OF TIE NAILS,

Clarksburg-daily except Sandays-leaycs
Wes.on at 8 A. M.-arriyes at 4 p. ".
Draxton Court ilouse-daIly except Sun.
iays-asrivcs Ut llcstpn by $3.50 ?. ~, and
leaves Weston same day al G:3O p. ".
Glenvillc-lcavcs Heston ut I A. NJ. on
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays-arrivCs
a:spM Tuesdays, Thursdays and satuE'
days.
BuCkhannol-arrives nj Weston u ~.
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturlays-lcavcs
Weston 3 r II. sumo days.
Philippl-arriscs ut Weston Tuesdays mad
Fridays at GP. M,-leaves Weston l'edneS-
day and Saturdays nj I A. N.
Mount pleasaut-leaycs Weston Mondays
and Thursdays nj I a. M.--arrISes Tuesdays
and Fridny5 By 8 p. n.
West Unlon-arriyCs Mondays At L. NJ
leaves Weston Tuesdays At I a. d.:
Sand Fork-once n week-leAvts Weston
MOndaysa AT A. M.-a'Eires Mondays nj b
p. N. =,
~ nAltirS having. rlail to go should
bring II 10 the office ila!i 40 hour before the
departure Of The mails.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-07-20
HOLDING OF COURT.


VlveANlt SOAlvts.
Lewis, lst day Of March and September
Gilner, llth Of March and September
Upshur, 2:2d Of March and November
Preston, 7th Of April and October
Randolph. 23d Of April and October
Tucker, ID Of Muy aud NOrcnbcr.
Barbour. 9th Of May aud November
Webster, 2G,h Of May aud September
Braxton, 18th March and 18th August
Harrison, a0th Nay and !3Oth October
Calhoun, 39lL Of May and 10th Of Oct
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-07-20

OF every thousand men, twenty
die annually. The population Ofa city
or country is renewed Oncc iu thirty
years. Tho number Of old mcn who
die in cold weather is to those who diu
iu warm weather as scYcu tO four.
The Weston Democrat. [volume] (Weston, W. Va.) 1875-current, 1878-07-20
Educational.
THE CII EAPEs'T SCHOOL

in wcs, Virginia, aud one AS THO ROUGH
ASTllE BEST, Is
&%e @ILh e/ts,maI .zIMooL
GLEN1ILLE, Gilmcr Co., ". Ia.
Opens September 10th. and continues unit
July 10th, 1878.
Two Coursts-NVruul and Advanced.
TutTlOSS ARE PAID for !. few ladies
aud gentlemen from clrlI county.
County Superintendent OF Principal re.
ccives applicants.
Spring Term begins APRIL lst. Many
teachers aud othsrs entcr in April, and new
classes Hre formed for beginners. Its u
good time to enter.
Ro> Special Studies during September
and October for thore desiring IL teach mex
winter.
For particulars write 10
r. MARCELLUS MARSHALL,
Principal
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14
For the Journal
Newspapers.

Some people have curious idea of books
and newspapers. Some think that if book
is large it of course must be valuable, and so
with newspapers. They think ii news
paper is a large one it must be valuable in
proportion to its size. 1t is not the size or
large amount OF reading in book or paper
that makes it valuable. 1t is the matter itself
Many persons have a voluminous way of tell
ing story, or in giving description OF in
cidents or accidents, and try to make a
mountain from mole hill. What people
want are facts, and not fancles.
OF what value Is paper filled with crude
notions OF religion, or the spasmodic rantings
of some monomaniac So, again, of what
value is a paper overlooking with innuendoes
and cheap political trash To a sensible man
it is disgusting, and he holds i'll utter con-
tempt the authors and promulgators of such
disreputable trash. A good newspaper is a
poor mans library, and should therefore be
the supply OF useful information only, and
AN open avenue to the rich field of knowledge
and wisdom paper loaded with sensa-
tional trash is calculated to pamper to the
morbid tastes of people, which is OF itself
disreputable to the promulgators thereof, and
will work much evil in society. Fanciful
versions OF incidents or stories highly pol
ished may sound large to the authors ears; ;
sensible people do not treasure up such reve-
lations by any means. Family newspapers
are just as necessary as food or ralment, and
thus, being necessary, we should be careful
what they contain, for this is an age OF men,
tai activity, and the faculties should be
trained in the proper channels. These chan
nes should not be tainted with the scum of
low politicians, nor pamper to those tanci-
fully inclined.
Yours, truly,
UJTJhu ScuaETErn
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14

At J. A. Abbott's, Prescott, Wis.
next door to post office will be found
the finest assortment of Millinery
Goods in Pierce county, and at the
lowest prices. Also, Cloaks from So
to $50; Beaver and Cloaking Cloths
from S1.25 to So per yard. Buttons.
Silks. Satins. Velvets and Fringes for
trimmings, Furs, Plush and Fur Caps,
Yarns, Zephyrs, Shetland Wool Can
vas, and a general assortment of La
dies furnishing goods. Cloaks made
to order ON short notice. Returning
thanks foI the liberal patronage ofthe
past we would ask for continuance
of the same and an inspection of our
new goods. 26-3m
r. A. ABBoTT
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14

reliable remedy is necessary in
every household. Parker's Ginger
Tonic is just the medicine needed. IT
radically cures Coughs, Colds, Sore
Throat, Bronchitis and even consurnp-
ton if used in time, by its powerful
specific action on the Stomach, Kid
neys, Skin, Liver and mucous surfaces
of the Throat and Lungs. 1t accom-
plishes the cure i'll a 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 cheering
comfort and freedom from pain that
surprises every one. Buy a 81 90 from
your druggist, G. E. Davis, or a sample
bottle at Is cts. and test its merits.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14
CLIFTON.
Business lively.

Business lively.
Considerable excitement since the
election.
A.. B. Hickok is W. c. I. of the
Pierce Valley Lodge.
Mrs. David Rollins is forming class
for the purpose of giving painting
lessons.
If farmers are behind time in their
work this fall, they can only blame
themselves.
Quite number of our young men
take music lessons IN Clifton of Miss
Nellie Hope.
A. j. West is talking of moving into
Prescott ere long that he may be nearer
his business.
Several young men from our town
intend to make the pinery their place
of abode this winter.
The Sunday school at the church has
been reorganiZed and we would like TO
see more interest taken in it.
Mr.. Finley is finishing the addition
to his house preparatory for winter.
John Barnes is doing the work.
We had the pleasure of attending
the dramatic entertainment given by
Glenwild Lodge at the Church. To say
the least it was success in every par
ticular. The players did credit to
themselves and spared no pains to
make it interesting The Church was
crowded and every one was satisfied.
Total receipts $26.l5.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14

NEW LENfERN lbLE.
Mr.. Ford is building barn.
Threshing is about finished in this
vicinity.
The Second Advent lecturers have
left here to find new fields and pastures
green.
There are some beautiful ladies fur
hats at Mr.. Ford's. Any way beauti-
full ladies are purchasing them.
Miss Anna Garland, who has been
at the point of death, is recovering
and making glad the hearts of her
friends.
Corn is selling at 80 cents per y
pounds; oats 25 cents per bushel;
potatoes scarce and quick at 35 cents
per bushel; hay $500 per ton.
A. G. Rand has sold the Rush River
House to Joseph Fleming, who took
possession last Monday. Mr.. Rand
will remain here until next January.
Mr.. Coles team became unmanage-
able while crossing the bridge on his
return from Baldwin last Thursday
and ran away, throwing his lady COM
panion and himself out and injuring
the former qnite badly. The buggy
was total wreck.
There was a jolly reunion at Cecil
Whites lately. John White came up
from Illinois and here met brother
from Iowa, and three sisters as fol-
lows, to wit: Mrs. Gleason and her
husband. from Illinois; Mrs. Bishop,
from Dacotah, and Mrs. Carpenter, of
Kinnickinnic. The meeting was I'M
premeditated and apparently acct
dental. They had never all met togeth-
er before since they were beaux
and bonnie lasses. John White fiddled.
and proposed that Mrs. Gleason ana
Mrs. Carpenter should dance, promis-
ing the reward of new dress to the
dancer who should acquit herself the
most creditably. At it they went and
were judged equally meritorious;
therefore, John Whites purse is
lightened by the price of two new
dresses, or 40 yards of nice worsted
goods.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14
Thanksgiving Proclamation.
BY the Governor of wisconsin.

n
Another year of health, peace and prosper
ity has been vouchsafed unto the people OF
Wisconsin, mercifully reminding them to ac-
knowledge in BETTING manner their graft
tude to Almighty God and dependence upon
Him for the blessing Of His providence:
Wherefore i'll obedience to the custom OF
the country, now wisely sanctioned by law,
and conforming to the recent proclamation OF
the President Of the United States in that be-
half, !, WILLIAM Z. SMITH. Governor OF the
State OF Wisconsin, do hereby appoint
THURSDAY, THE 2sTH DAY OF NOVEMBER,
instant, as day OF public thanksgiving and
praise; and Recommend to all the people
of Wisconsin. OH that day. show forth their
gratitude, by liberal benelactions to the poor,
by visits to the sick and the afflicted, and by
such religious and social festivities as shall
comport with the occasion and best enable
them to praise the Lord; to make known His
deeds among the people and talk of all His
works.
In testimony whereof, have hereunto set
my hand AMI caused the Great
Seal of the State of Wisconsin to
be affixed. Done at the city of
[sEAL. Madison, this seventh day OF
November, in the year OF our
Lord, one thousand eight hun
bred and seventy EIGHT.
By the governor: WILLIAM 4. SMITH,
HANS b. WARNER, Secretary of State.
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Yours, truly,
w ILAIk n
Clifton, Nov. 18th, 1878.
Public Installation of the Officers Of Hudson
Temple of Honor.

In pursuance of previous invitation,
large number of brethren from Baldwin,
Lakeland, Saltwater and River Falls Temples
met at Hudson, on Tuesday evening last, to
witness the impressive installation exercises
in Music Hall.
The G. b. Knapp was chartered by the
Saltwater Temple, which was represented by
nearly seventy members. They were met at
the landing by the other dele cations, with
torches and the HUDSON band, where all were
formed into procession, numbering nearly
three hundred torches, and marched through
the principal streets of the city in two files,
open ord er, headed by the band. The men,
berS appeared in iull regalia. The process
sion ended in Music Hall, which was filled
to overlooking with the Templars and the
public.
After the installation services, brief speech
es were made by several brethren among
whom were G.. L. Sharletts, editor OF the
True Republican and Worthy Chief elect of
the Hudson Temple; +. NJ. Nye, on the edi-
Coyle, of Saltwater Temple; Rev. J. S.
Thompson, late chief OF Hudson Temple !;
John T. Bartl EFT, OF Hudson; brother Nc
Intyre, of Baldwin and Moses Clapp, of Hud-
SON The band and choir under the lead
ership of G.. R. Hughes, OF Hudson, furnished
eXcellPnL music III TIE lHtefFdlS vi speaking.
At the close of the exercises III Music Hall
the invited guests went with their Hudson
brethren to the hall in Dippo's block, where
an oyster supper was IN waiting for the
Templars. Ed Van Meter, assisted by a
regiment of ladies, served the tables with
that dispatch which three hundred guests
appreciated. After supper the Saltwater
delegation was escorted to the boat by the
band
Nothing occurred to mar the pleasure of
the parties. The torchlight procession was
especially fine The Hudson Tempars will
long be remembered with warmest feelings by
their brethren from abroad.
(lNR VINO WAS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14
CIRCUIT COURT PIERCE COUNTY.

Mary Oakley, Plaintiff,
Against
Lester Griffin, Charlotte Griffin his wife,
Stephen Mann, Alforetts Vail, Owen Vail,
Albert Mann, Alice Mann, Jennie Mann, A.
b. Smith and Charlotte Griffin, Defendants.
At special term of the Sth judicial circuit
began and held in and for said circuit at the
village of Menomonie in the county OF Dunn
in the state of Wisconsin, on the 9Th day OF
September, A. D. 1878, present and presid-
ing Honorable 4. b. Bundy Judge OF said cir
cut.
II appearing to the court ly the affidavit of
Wellington Vannatta that this action is
brought to obtain partition of Lots No. SIX
(6l and seven IA OF Block seven ~ OF the
original plat OF the village of kinpicklnnic,
now forming part OF the village OF River Fails,
in Pierce county, Wisconsin. The Defend
ants. Altoretta Vail and Owen Vail, have an
interest therein which does not appear OF
record and that they are not IN the actual
possession or occupancy OF SAID lands ana
that they are not residents OF this State and
cannot be found therein, but reside at Pine
CITY, Pine county, Minnesota, and that Meth
er OF said parties have appeared in THIS ae-
ton. II is ordered that said defndants, Al
loretta Vail and Owen Vail, appear and an
swer the complaint in this action on or before
the 4th day of November, A. ID. 1878, and 1t
is further ordered that notice thereof be CIV
en- to said defendants Alforetta Vail and Owen
p
a copy OF this order on or before the 18th day
of October, A. ID. 1878, and that this order be
filed and entered with the clerk OF this court
for Pierce county. BY the Court,
i. b. BUSDY,
Circuit Judge.
And again at special term of said court be-
gan and held at the city Of Eau Claire IN the
state Of Wisconsin ON the 23d day OF Septem-
Der, A. D. 1881 appearing further by the al
fdayit of Wellington Vannatta that at or
about the time OF making the above order tue
said Owen Vail and Alioretta Vail removed
from Pine City, Minnesota, to Michigan City
in the State OF indiana. 1t is ordered that the
said Owen Vail and Alfroetta Vail appear as
above ordered and answer the complaint
herein on or before the 25th day q Novem-
Der, A. d. 1875, and that the Plaintiff give no.
tice to said defendants by sending to them
through the Post-Offi copy. of the above
and this order and by publishing the same
for six weeks successfully in the River Falls
JOURNAL, and that this order be filed and en-
tered with the clerk OF this court for Pierce
county. BY the Court,
E. b. BusDY,
24-6w Circuit Judge.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14
ADMIR- l;I5; 8! :'jly!TlIl.!! I'll!
MANY Ladies

Suffering from Nervousness, Painful Periods,
and Debility, will find that the best way to re-
gain their health, obtain relief from pain, and
secure regularity of their peculiar function, is
10 use Parker's Ginger Tonic. The nursing
mother, exhausted by the care of her little one
can restore her own strength and nerves by IT'S
use, while the mothers comfort, thus secured
is impaired through the milk to her babe,
making it happy. free from pain, and disposed
to refreshing sleep. Don't allow your druggist
TO impose any Essences Of Ginger upon you, as
ginger alone is entirely destitute of the remit
dial properties we have secured in this elegant
compound Buy 15ct. sample from your drug
pist and try 1t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14
DIED,

ANDERSON.--At New CentervIlle, Oct 90,
1878, ANNA, infant daughter OF Nils Ander-
son, aged 81 months.
The child whose mother was already
in the spirit land, had been an in.
valid for some time, and, ever since
last spring a patient Of DR.. Herbert,
Of New Centerville, and also an in
mate of his family. winning all hearts
to herself. She was supposed to be
improving in health, when severe
attack of Group suddenly Frustrated
her and released her gentle spirit.
Thou art gone, our angel Anna,
To a land more bright and fair;
We shall miss thee darling, ever;
Wilt thou miss our love and care2
Does sainted mother wait thee
With love words can telll
Then, grieved, we yield unto Gods will;
He "doeth all things weli'
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14

The principal officers elect of the
River Falls Temple of Honor for the
ensuing term are j. III. Wilkinson, w.
C. T.; W. ID. Atwater, w. V. t.;
IL. G. Wood, r. S.; Joseph Smith, I.
Installation tomorrow evening, con-
Quoted by members of the Hudson
Temple.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14
SHERIFF'S SALE.

Notice is hereby given that under and by
virtue and in pursuance TO an execution Is
sued out Of the Circuit court for Pierce coun-
ty in an action wherein Michael Tho 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. LISTS,
at ten o'clock A. N. OF that day, at the front
door of the Courthouse, in the village OF
Ellsworth in said Pierce county, Wisconsin,
offer tor 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-
auired in and to the following described
premises, to-wit: The North West quarter
OF the North East quarter Of Section number
twenty-three l23) in Town number twenty
seven f27t in Range number fifteen tl5) West
in Pierce county, Wisconsin, and the grist-
mill thereon situated. 7. L. NELSON,
23-7t Sheriff OF Pierce Co.
T. Fl. WILKINSON, Plaintiffs Attorney.
Dated this 25th day 81 September 1878.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14

The work on the dam is progressing
finely.
The work of threshing and husking
still goes on, and the farmers faces
are not quite so long as they were a
short time ago.
The mill dam is so nearly completed
that they have discharged their extra
help. They expect to keep all the
heads of families employed.
Olof Olson has been dangerously
sick with rheumatism in his stom-
ach, but is little better now. The
rest of the sick folks are improving.
Mr.. Nichols, the organ manufacture
er, paid us visit short time since.
His organs are gaining in favor, and
he can scarcely fill orders as fast as
they come in.
Mr.. Constant Rice, aged IS years,
was buried last Wednesday. He has
been sick for some time, but his death
was quite sudden at the last. He was
highly esteemed as a citizen. He
leaves a wife, two children and large
circle of friends to regret his loss.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14
MARTEL FAIR.

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 dc
well to attend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14

The Citizens of River Falls will
have an opportunity to listen to a lee
tiIre on the life and character of ex-
Vice President Henry Wilson, by
Rev. I. McCleary at the NJ. E. Church
on Tuesday evening, the 10th inst.
The lecture has been enthusiastically
rocei ed wherever delivered. Mr.. Nc
Cleary is from Minneapolis, and his
reputation is very high as a speaker.
Admission twenty-five cents. Pro-
ceeds to go for the benefit of the La
dies Aid Society.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14
New Kind of POTATOES

would say to those desiring new kind of
Potato that have the Eureka, Snow Flake,
Palific and Compton Surprise, all OF which |
am offering for sale at 81 per bushel. | can
recommend all the above named potatoes to
be good eating potato, and also the best
yielding potato that have ever planted.
24-Sm LESTER GRIFFIN.
Mann Vally, St. Croix Co., Wis.
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element Bros. Concert Troupe gave
two excellent entertainments to full
houses at Brackets Hall on Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings of this week.
This troup is composed of artists of
the highest order, and should they
again visit this place they will be cor
daily greeted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14

We invite attention to the prospec-
tus in another column of the Western
Rural, the leading farm journal in the
west; and also to that of the Young
Folks Monthly, the popular magazine
of its kind.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14
LECTURE AT KINNIcKINNIC.

The people of Kinnikinnic and vi
cinity will do well to remember that
the Rev. j. Y. Aitcheson. from Eau
Claire will lecture at the NJ. e. Church,
Wednesday evening, November Goth.
Subject, the Catacembs of Rome. The
lecturer has visited Europe, and will
describe those intensly interesting rel
ics yith the accuracy and vividness
which comes from personal examine
alton. 1t will be rare treat. Adj
mission twenty-five cents.
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E.frny Notice

Found, and taken MP ly me, the undersign-
ed, on land owned by Iae, and on which |
live, in Section No. SO, Township No. 81,
Range No. is, being the town of Gilman, on
or about the LIST day of November, 1878, one
red bull, about Is months old. The owner is
requested to prove property, pay charges and
take him away. J. B. MEEHAN,
FL Paso, November. Isl, 1878.
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LAND! LAND!-FoR SALE.

400 acres of valuable Timber Land, in
tracts to suit purchasers, located two miles
west of Ellsworth on the Trimbelle road For
particulars enquire OF NJ. L. Fenton, Hastings,
Minnesota, or of G. w. Cairns, Ellsworth,
Wisconsin. 3ltf
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1878-11-14

shall commence closing out my en-
tire stock of Dry Goods, Groceries,
Boots and Shoes for cash regardless Of
cost, on Saturday, Nov. 16. 1 am 60
ing out of trade and mean business.
T. b. GAYLORD.