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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Judge Francis Downs, of Arkansas,
delivered ali effective speech on the
political status of the South at Brack-
cts Hall last Thursday evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Eye Glasses are much worn this
year. Prof. Henderson, at Pingrey's
Block, can fit you to perfection.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

DO not wear common glass specta-
ii ) when You can get the highly pol
ned pebble glass for the same price,
r1w on sale by Prof. Henderson at
iiagrey's Block.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

The yield of clover seed this year
per acre is less than it has been for
many years previous.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Prairie farmers have nearly cemplet
ed their fall blowing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

River Falls is now filled to over flow
ing. and we understand that there is
not a vacant house to let in the vii
lure.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

The Dime Concert tomorrow even
ing will be one of the best entertain
tainments yet given by the Band.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

The concert for the benefit of Miss
Emily Pratt will be given on Tuesday
evening Nov. 18th. ...
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Near Saltwater, Mimi, a second
crop of self sown barley from the
first crop yielded Is bushels per acre.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

The state tax this year is $445, 81.
This is S70,735 less than the lowest
tax levied in the last ten year.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

The corn crop has nearly all been
secured in good condition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Mrs. w. +. Kellogg left this morn
ing for a short visit among relatives
in Minnesota.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Two cent postal cards will soon be
in circulation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Sheriff Carroll is summOning the
jury for the December term of court.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

For comfortable oyercoat or suit
of clothes, go to Jenson's where you
will find his stock full and complete.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

School will open in the temporary
building next Monday morning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30
Independent Candidate for Superintendent
of Schools
II. s. BAKER.
Bradshaw sells white shirts for SIS

Deputy sheriff Nelson was in town
last Saturday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Fox & Pratt recently butchered a
six months old calf the live weight of
which was $50 pounds. and when
dressed it weighed 440 pounds. The
animal was purchased of E. Hammond,
at Clifton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30
EsDALE.
Mrs. Lorin Lusk is improving.

Mrs. Lorin Lusk is improving.
Mic Larson il building new barn.
Our justices and constables are very
busy.
E. Anderson has his shop nearly en-
closed.
The P. o. boxes are "Vacant."
Square up, fellows.
Prof. Hyde's entertainment was a
fizzle, sure enough.
w. M. Rice sold his yoke Of oxen re-
Gently for sl25. cash.
Mrs. NJ. G.. Woodwork has some
warm friends in Esdaile.
Our grocers are unable to supply
their customers with butter.
Our bridge is being built. The piles
are driven and the caps fitted on.
s. w. Hays and w. NJ. Rice are de-
llvering fruit trees in this vicinity.
VIM. Mcdonald has rented his farm
to John Biddle for the coming year.
Mr.. Thompson has moved to Rush
River where he will open blacksmith
shop.
Phil Do1sman called upon us this
week. He is making his home at Min
neapolis.
The primary department of school
opened last Monday with Miss Mamie
Prindle as teacher.
An object of much interest appeared
in our town the other day. A lady in
a miniature wagon drawn by two large
| dogs was on her way home from Red
Wing.
Judge Foster, of River Falls, accom-
panied by Mr.. Porter, spoke upon the
''Greenback" question last Friday
evening. The Judges remarks were
spicy and to the point and were listen
cd to with interest, but as this Is a
hard money town but little impression
could be made upon the voters.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Don't forget the Dime concert by
the band tomorrow evening.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

o. G. Brown is building a dwelling
Just east of ID. III. LevIng's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30
w. II. BURNETT

Blacksmithing in all its Departments, jim
Guiding Carriage Making, from the finest TOP
Buggy to Lumber Wagon, done at shop
on Maple Street, River Falls, Wis.
ExHoRsE- SHoE1Ne SPECIALITY. 2i-se
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

The lower room of the grange build
ing is being fitted up in good style to
rent.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Ladies' four button walking shoes,
so cts. pair at Bradshaw's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30
CLIFTON.

CLIFTON.
Joe Dougan recently lost horse.
Clifton school opened ON the 9th
inst. VIZ
Mr.. Hickok is talking of going to
Dakota.
Mrs. vanzy is visiting friends in
Clifton.
Carlos Cheney has his new house
nearly completed.
Nat. Schofield intends to move his
house out to the Hudson road.
The auction at Mr.. Armstrong; Oct.
18th, was not very well attended.
G. o. Cone has gone to Red River to
purchase his son Charles farm.
The Clifton boys that have been
working in Dakota are expected home
soon.
James Cheesbro and wife have re-
turned after enjoying pleasant visit
abroad.
Three young men are now encamped
on the banks of the Kinnickinnic for
the purpose of hunting and fishing.
Burglars broke into MIR. VIM. Scho-
fields house Thursday, Oct. 10th.
Parties unknown. Damages not Sc.
rious.
Henry Hammond has returned from
Kansas where he has resided the past
three years. His wife accompanies
him home.
The lecture at Prescott by Bro. Sc
boski was attended by several of the
young folks of Clifton. The lecture
was instructive and interesting.
Wind on the 9th inst, scattered
two stacks of clover seed,promiscuous
ly over the field for Mr.. Windahl. 1t
also unroofeG one stack of hay for j.
Burnett.
Candidates are singing: Howd'y,
howd'y, hcwd'y do; how is your wife
and how are you. All, it fits my fist
as no other can-the horny hand of
the working man.
Gilbert Yourt had the pleasure of
gazing on a handsome pack of eleven
wolves that crossed his field one day
last week. Now what do you fellows
think who say that rat terriers worry
your sheep.
The following officers were elected
in Glenwild Lodge, Oct. Is: w. c., T..
B. Beers; w. ", Dellie McIlroy: w.
S., John Bascom; F. S., II. S. Judd;
T., Cora Lester; Chap, VIM. Schofield;
NJ. John Hardy; I. G., Annie Bascom;
O. G., Hiram Judd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

There is a lively fight in progress in
Pierce county, over the office of Conn
t. superintendent of Schools. 1t looks
10 5 outside as though Prof. Baker,
hJi a clean walk-away over the Press
\ lidate. Hudson True Republican.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

A Good Calf Boot at Bradshaw's for
S2.75, and coed Felt Hat for IS cts.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

orr town board met last Saturday
f'r The purpose of opening the road
90 he county line according to deei-
sion of the commissioners made some
ti'aa ago, but they accomplished moth
ing rs the town board of Troy refused
to appear or take any action in the
matter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Buy a good under shirt for so cts. at
Bradshaw'S.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30
A SAD AFFAIR.

Prime groceries always in stock at
r, n. JensOn'S
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Those intending to bald can buy brick
very 1heap--eheaper than ever before-at
the kalh OF SAMUEL EEFMAN.
1S-"u Prescott, Wis.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

. Warehouse IS well as Farm Mills, largely con-
ssrueted both kinds requiring nine sizes TO accom-
saodate the demand, and giving a capacity offrom 50
80 goo bushels per hour, according to sire Of mill
They are shipped, boxed for ocean transportation,
md "set up" or "knocked down for forwarding
INLAND, as requested; and IN all cases put free on
Seard Cars or Steamer. Orders filed same day a.
Received
Mills shipped knocked down" 90 for half the
Al phs and Circulars supplied on application. Prices
viii be quoted losO and on liberal terms. Corsa
.aondence solicited
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Gene. Doolittle, of the Herald, Wis.,
tied us last Saturday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30
Chicago. Milwaukee 1: st. Paul Railway
River DiYiSiOn.-Time Table.

lows:
.ooISG NORTH.
Arrive, l:45 a. NJ. Depart, 1850 A. NJ
4;jO p. NJ. " 4:55 p. NJ
GOING SOUTH.
Arrive. 1917 PM Depart, 1929 p. NJ.
SAG p NJ 8:54 p. NJ.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Mai. Burnett has been grubbing t
trees from his farm.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30

Samuel HerbisoI
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1879-10-30
Prices Of wheat at Junction mills.

As lbs,
Weak and declining.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-12-23

A pleasant gathering took place at f.
P. Wells parlors on fifth avenue, one even
ing last week, in the shape of a reception
given by Capt. H. T. Elliott and Miss
Lizzie Wells, the accomplished sister OF
E. P. Wells of this city. Among the dis
tinguished guests present were:
Col. Conrad and Lieut.. II. L. Scott,
Fort Totten; Robert Hager, H. r. Bush,
James Winslow and wife, D. Curtin and
wife, Miss Lizzie Wells, Capt. H. T.
Elliott, F. D. Hager and Others,
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-12-23
THE l.. A. US:

The members Of the L. A. US held
special meeting at the lodge room on 5th
avenue on last Wednesday evening.
Several new members took the oath and
were admitted to the lodge. Although
this organization is as yet in it's infancy it
is by no means of little importance and is
creating considerable intercst,here.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-12-23

iil "ui l'HI Issue we mace mention or ttlc
marriage of Joseph Delgy. Siacc that We
have been sorry to learn that we were
mistaken, and that Frank El9ia was the
lucky man instead.
so unravorable to the good intentions Of
james Lees to make things pleasant for
his friends James is 4 GOOD fellow and
the boys appreciate his efforts.
o,
o;sI a..I'"' p'oinl!enS seDt''iAeh are con
vln;an''s ''.I,;an eAe'clse' over certa'h aAiafS
ment. Perhaps they are making a sad
mistake by getting up SO early ri
~. ~ -,
VA ':'' 4 4!'N N'o'eIs' ~, VINO mas oech visiting
"e' n's'''' '1's' l''.'h' loI 'he PAST 1e"
n!:,''Ao' n,:,I "sp", 20 I,i "ol hooe III tou IN
mourn.
n;', '.".o l''s ''iss ~! lI'lss nlan VlSlIec
l:.sl'.>a. .N, ocer I LAS otcn - scalcc IN ti'ae
,t.H S.S' sl,@ ll'ouie s"i'g ol1er 10 seno
'"I,' Wv, f"pI'' oiAc yeaI' ''ce !" any one VINO
or full.
"a MAJ, ca,oo into 90 s,rct,,, tho other
dov with rr. hood ~, biz, ,,nr. 80 ~
! ut her op h. r;,-,,, cor Va oa,,,,,,a,aaa ,>rs
s,rinr .yyh..v, ;ts oo rrhot ,,,s,
| nnnn<r, tar,.;1,,,> >rar, frI1ss "s'
VINO next.
The editor Of the Argus has faculty Of
purnoselv r,jss,2e,|ino nroner names 50 ss
to make tbs parties referred to appeay
ridiculors. II is ccrtair|vo vile niece ot
| newspaper rommon and no one bit "a con,
ceited ass ike the Arons editor would
lila A9 II Il pFacI1ce.
A iftv~thousand dollar blaze !, pis,
mack list week yycu|d !, not he we'll
for US to take some sort Of measure 70
protcc5 our littIa metronoIis from, tbe De
vour;nr eIenrntsy A hook and ladder
connauy. for instance.
Fargo has struck 3onan7a ir the
sLanA Of coal oil yrI} r. hpinn thn
first well Of any account ever disconorcd
in that celestial region, i is not at sn
surprising that the Inhabitants are little
astnnislId
y c'Tcular from Il: +. Sargent, OF the
accordance With Tia vote of tho ,7;rect,~.
IN. comnaov 1,.:I1 ~ ~ and otto, 1an,,o ,,o-s'
~ 1s.h nrd do o oal'uI ,a, ~
mess on its rcaSs and and 1eaSed 1;res es 80 ''"
~ - w. ''' ''''~'- S'l'~' A~e'~>' i'D~''
Antelope are beginning to hunt lodging
ing in town. Saturday night large drove
Was in the valley near the court house and
on th.. un,,nI, ;nst nnrth ~ oi +nwn ~ o'''S N.Y., Ivy
!, +ha +;n'o +ar tho hntals ~ .,,ho4;t''.',
ortnlora f,r ho.r1too1, 1'"'0
~
The entertainment given by the Literary
society last Tuesday night, was a grand
success, both financially and socially.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-12-23
ss, $5a "HOME, SWEET AOME.'' -
AS sw,ag by the Alert ssuartette.
LITTLE FRAGMENTS OF NEWS
PICKED Up HERE AND THERE

Joe has gone.
We wish you all merry Christmas.
Read our new ads and be happy.
Tie l.. a. Us is prosperous body.
Last Sunday was the shortest day ia
the year
Cur merchants show that they are en-
terprising by their liberal advertisements.
II. S. Maltby is furnishing the town
with water.
Since the big blizzard, we lave been
blessed with several little billiards.
! Government land can be secured from
three totwenty- tive miles from Jan cstown
The law suit. Kl,us versus Vennum
has been postponed. 1t will be called
| sonnet me next week
The Literary Society failed to get
couran last Friday evening. Too much
! dancec.
jamestown society has been ever so
much improved by the Hager Bros, who
! have recently located here.
Many of the western towns seem doom
ed to scorchings this year There's no
! telling when our time will come
! Services were held by Rev. Mr.. Hunt.
| ington lastSunday night, liz the dining
room Of the Dakota house
Henry Vesscy has hoen receiving large
stock Of -four Mr VS. interests here are
attended to by his jolly agent, Mr. Bol,alI.
Il is said that some of he carly settlers
were in secret concalve last Friday night
Somebody has GOC TO "catch it
All good little BOYS VIII Get a Christina,
present. Ou: devil thinks he ought to
have one.
Il. Severn who owns nice Ii tile farm
Orc mile and a half from town, called Oh
us Saturday and renewed. Many thanks.
Gnc Fargo Republican has live James
town correspondent who calls himself
Jamic. Who's Jamie?
John aud Joseph,
They both did love US,
Oh! john and Ju, seph
What made you leave us9
The road bet 'wcrn this point and Fort
To ten is now op N and the mail ana
trcighting teams are making their uSUa'
trips.
Col Conrad and 1st Lieut. Scott WHO
have been weather bound here for the
past week, left yesterday morning for
Fort Totten.
Two antelope were shot Sunday last
! within ten or twelve rods of the Dakota
house. They had probably made up their
minds to attend divine services.
We are compelled to defer the publica.
ton of our lately prepared sketch of
jamestown until after the holidays on
account of our ovcrcrowded columns.
On account of the inclemency of the
weather, Rev. Mr.. Huntington was unable
to find congregation to which he could
address his sermon last Sunday.
Sunday school seems to be frozen out
for the time being. Cold weather always
comes in season when it is the least
agreeable
John Blgham, of Plainview, MINI,
| called on us this morning and renewed his
| su bscription. Mr.. B. owns a nice little
garden Of 1000 acres three niles from town
We understand that Congress has de-
cided to establish another land Office some.
where in Dakota. 1t is probably here at
Jamestown.
The Boston Transcript wants to know
why ones piety strengthens as his health
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-12-23

Boot packs at Curtin & W1nslow's.
Groceries at bottom prices at Lyons
Get your canned goods at Curtin s.
Winslow's.
-Lades and children furs at Curtin &
Winslo"s.
Big stock of gloves and mittens at
Lyors.
Lambert & Co., have very NICE selee :
tion of vases.
You can get cd suit Of clothes at
Curtin & Wirs!ows from s. to $40.
-Four ace and White Rose flour at
Lyons, Kclly's old stand.
Go to Curtin s. Winslow for all kind
Of Bed clothing.
For Blankets, Quilts, &C., call on
Lyon, at Kelly,s Old stand, jamestown.
Full line Of tinwarc at Curtin and
Wlnslow's, Jamestown, Dakota.
Visiting cards. neatly printed at TIE
ALERT office.
\ Go to Curtin g. WinsIows for all
kinds Of groceries.
--Boots and Shoes, best goods at lowest
prices at Lyons new store. Kelly's old
tand.
Canned Goods at bottom prices at
Curtin & Winslow's.
old papers for sale at this office for
IS cents per 100.
Flour from So so to 1875 at Curtin
& Winslow's.i
-Tobaccos, Jackson's best 75c; Lori.
lards, 75c; at Curtin & Winslow's.
Pay your taxes and save expense.
After February 1st, they become delin-
quent. Dec7Sw
Best teas at Curtin & Winslow's frolo
25 cents to 80 cents per pound.
Lyon is now opening full line of
choice Teas: New Seasons, Gunpowders,
Young Hysons, Imperial, japanese and
oolong, Ping Hing, ,Moyunes and Forneosa
Over coats from S. to SIS including
Clocks, Clocks!- Office clocks, pal lo1
clocks, kitchen clocks, and all kinds OF
clocks, at Curtin & Winslow's
will the Ladies please gaze on those
new counter panes just received at Curtin
GWinslow's. Table cover, stand cover &c
Honey at Curtin & Winslow's.
Gentlemen look at this! - Fresh
French Candies in half or pound boxes, at
Curtin & W,nslow's. Prepared with
great care by Joe D. Mills.
Learned Bros, have just received a
ear load Of the following stoves:
rARLoR STOVES.
Golden Star, Silver Star, the Resolute
and Cratic.
.cooK STOVES.
Challenge Fanshon, Fire produ"e
Young America, Silver Star and Golden
Star Cook.
All kinds ofhosiery including Ladies
Merino and Wooden Stockings. Gent
uOIuc-U8Uc. VdTIaulcN uIoV'CASSS SOOuS'
at Curtin & Winslow's
E-Parties who desire to come to James
town to engage in business, want to find
some person who will erect two story
building to cost about $4,000.
pThey will take or years lease at a
entail which will pay owner from Is to
20 per cent net. on the investment. Any
one desiring a good investment of this
character can address, E. P. WELLS,
Land agent, jamestown
r'-All kinds Of fish; fresh pickles and
Ia - N,,,<;n e Wiusl0u's
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-12-23
Z. A. US.

TAKE NOTICE.-The regular quarter
ly meeting ofthe L. A. US will tax G
place at the lodge rooms on fifth avenue,
on New Years Eve. All brethren in cool
standing are requested to be present.
ca THEDRA OFfYCIO.
Jamestown alert. [volume] (Jamestown, Stutsman County, D.T. [N.D.]) 1878-1882, 1879-12-23

Many clergymen do not yet know where
the winter overcoats are to come from but
they feel a sweet and solemn faith that
they will get seventeen pair of slippers
each about Christmas, and that none of
them will fit. This is something, editors
rests easy over-slippers.
Daily globe., 1879-06-13
ALL AROUND THE GLOBE.
SILVER IN EUROPE,

The June report of the condition of the corn
crop of the State of Illinois, published by the
State board of agriculture today, shows an in
creased acreage of about 10000, and the
average condition of the crop about Is per
cent. more favorable than last year at this
time.
The relatives of Palr, the murderer and sui
eide, have been discharged from arrest, neither
the court or the coroner being able to elicit
any evidence showing they supplied the poi
son.
The stove manufacturers in session at Bos-
ton yesterday, advocated an advance in price
and favored . sliding ecale of discounts With
no time over four months.
Jonas W. Voc, prominently identified with
the manufacturing interests Of Richmond, In
diana, for twenty years, died at his re.idencs
there, yesterday.
WAsHNaroN, June 13, l a. M.-1ndications fo
the upper Mississippi and lower Missour
valleys: Falling and stationary, followed b1
rising barometer, nearly stationary tempera
tnre, east to southwest winds, cloudy or psrtl,
cloudy weather AID local raina, followed IN th,
latter by cooler hortherly winds. For th
upper lake region: Lower pressure, COO
northerly winds, seering to slightly warme
east OF south. and partly cloudy weather fol
lowed by local rains.
Daily globe., 1879-06-13

Garland, Bayard, Conkling and Carpenter, an
important question raised in regard to secre.
tary McCrary's nomination for the circuit
judgeship which is to be vacated by Judge
Dillon next September. The novel question Is
whether nomination can constitutlonally be
confirmed to fill vacancy not yet created, II
at the same time it be stipulats that the per-
son 50 nominated is to continue to occupy an
other Office until the position to which ne IS
prospeotively appointed shall have actually
become vacant by resignation or otherwise.
The committee defer action upon Secretary
McCrary q Nomination until after they pass
upon this novel question.
IOWA ELECTION CASES.
The House elections committee failed to dis
pose of the Iowa election cases to-day. Mon
day next ia set apart for their consideration.
WRECK OF THE CONSTITUTION.
board of inquiry has been appointed to in
vestigate the grounding of the United States
ship Constitution, and subsequent disablement.
while returning home from the Paris exposition.
THE FOUR PER CENTS.
Subscriptions to the four per cent. refund
ing certificates since yesterday, $22,94O.