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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

WIN. FRANKLIN of Salem, Oregon, as
founded his bride recently by telling ler
that he did not believe Il husband ought
to have any secrets from bis wife, and
therefore he would confess to her that
he had murdered several men. He as
sured her that he would kill her and
himself If she revealed the matter.
The love that she had borne to him
thereupon turned to loathing, and she
soon told the story. The next morning
the couple were found dead, franklin
having carried ont his threat.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

CHIEF JUSTICE WAITE, during his re-
cent visit to New Orleans was treated
with distinguished consideration. A
dinner at which Chief Justice Manning,
presided was given, and 200 guests were
present, including all the prominent
clergymen, lawyers and bankers of the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

Mr.. JOHN RICE, the great builder and
contractor of Philadelphia, died there
in the sixty-eighth year Of his age. He
was one of the contractors for the mar
BILE in the new capitol at Washington,
of which the contract amount was S.
100000. He was the builder of jay
Cooks bank building in Washington.
The Continental hotel-and he was
president of the company which
owned 1.-THE Continental Horticultural
hall, five OF the new market houses,
several bank buildings and the Adams
Express building in Philadelphia, was
built by Mr.. Rice. OF late years he
confined hisaitentien to the building of
private residences and to service as a
IaTk commissioner
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

MARK SUMMER, a Baptist minister, has
been sentenced in the United States dis
trict court, to confinement for six years
at the Albany, n. Y, prison, for forging
pension papers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

Mr.. EDWARD JENKINS, the author of
"Ginx's Baby" is to be the editor of a
new illustrated daily paper in London. 1t
is to be of satirical turn, and its parlia-
mentary reports are to come through a
felenhnna
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

CHARLES O'CoNSoR, says the New
York Star, in spite of his years, is still a
great walker. He attributes the extra
ordinary preservation of his physical
and mental powers to this habit of
outdoor eyarciaa
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

THE great building for the exhibition
at Dusseldorf, which is to be opened
this year, is nearly finished. Every
branch of German art and industry,
manufactures and commerce will be
represented in the exhibition.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

A DISPATCH from Fairplay, Cal, re-
ports the discovery of uranium in the
Sacramento mining district. This
mineral is found in Bohemia, but
never before Las been discove "
this country TIE present discovery
was made by H. l.. Rice. The ore
runs go per cent. Uranium is worth
81 900 per ton. One of its principal
uses is as eoloring substance in the
,,,au,1fact,lre of GLASS
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11
milwaukee Market

{ 'Nrf1wAtKfg. March 6.1Ffour-Dull and weak.
Wheat OpoHed firm and qse higher, closed IN
settled; No. hard, 124la; No. 1,--.22ja; No 2,
l.19l4; 1.1e14 for seller March; 12o7t for seller
April; rs fer seller May; No. 9, los; No. 4,
1Os; rejected es. corn-Flrmer at Sta for No. 2.
oats.-Etfmer at SO for3 Nosla. Rye--Firm NJ
T5@75la for MOL. lBarley- Dull at 81 for No q;
6ii5 a62 for seller April Proylsons-steady
and quiet. Mess 1Pork-Firm at ITO for seller
cash; HECTOR seller April hard-Prime steam
atY.t5 for seller cash: Us for seller April Live
Hogs Steady and iImer, at 4,159h2o. Dressed
Hogs. steadier, at 4,S0, ......
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

In the circuit court of Mentrealia
case was called, and, the plaintiff not
appearing, his honor ordered it 10 be
struck from the list. Not very long
after the piaiatif came into the court,
not quite as sober So judge His
lawyer met him a stern rebuke for not
having been present. Why WEREN'T
you here? Your case has been struck. "
Trembling with rage, the plaintiff said:
q Anybody-hic that strikes my case
- hic-strikes me. Where is he T" I'M.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11
Ican.Yenr Pronnsal.

Not many miles from San Juan-not
more than fifteen-resides, says q Cali
fornia paper, a young farmer, who is
not over twenty-five years Of age. He
has considerable of the requisite-the
coin. Up to within a very short time
he had led lonely life, but thanks to
the year. l890-which has proved his
salvation--a young lady has proposed
to him, and he is nov enjoying her
society as his wife. The following is the
way it was brought about: The young
man had every qualification for q good
business man, but notwithstanding all
this was extremely bashul, and blush
ed clear to his ears every time be
caught sight of a young lady. More.
over, he Unsigned he was a fright 10 be-
hold, and no girl would condeseend@ tic
look with favor upon him. In fact, il
was his opinion that he was destined to
lead d life Of single blessedness all the
days he might wander about on this
terrestrial sphere. One day, however,
he stopped at the house where resided
q lovely girl. She hadseen how shy he
was on every occasion. and became In
fatuated with the peddler of apples and
garden truck, and was determined that
the ice should be broken, as leap-year
had arrived, WHICH gave her every priv.
lege IN this particular granted to tbs
sterner sex. The young lady therefore
walked up to him, he stood by the
we'll, and, calling the young man by his
given name, asked MIN why he did moi
get married, He replied with eharac
teristic nonresident that he didn't think
there was anybody who would have
him. "Why," replied the young lady
with great feryenoy, Il will have yeu3
The young man turned red and STAN.
n1er6d BY turns, but finally he did man
age to tell her "alt right. ;" Arrange.
ments were made at once for the mar
risge ceremony, and in less than a. week
they were living together as man anc
wife, happy as birds in a nest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

THE life of the late Marquis of Ang-
lesey was insured in various companies
for an aggregate amount of not less
than 50, 750000.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

AN eccentric old Georgian, William
Wilson, of Newton county, recently
died, leaving his estate, worth $4,000,
to his former slaves.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11
Maine News.

!. Hop Bs4aexs, wien are advertised IN car cUf
umns, are sure cure for ague, bilousness aAd
kidney complaints Those who use them say they
cannot be TOO highly recommended. Those afaics-
ed should give them fair trial, and Will become
thereby enthusiastic In the praise OF their curative
aualiJes.-P0rtfaHd xraas.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11
CURRENT GOSSIP.

ONE of Gen. Hoods children, a girl,
has been adopted by Mr.. M. Josephs Of
New Orleans.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

making any survey through that coun-
try, The Indians are .opposedte all such
movements, and have announced that
theywill fight for what they call their
riphfs # L. So
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- 80 III
why'ShG NIissedthe Feyry.f0a....

Il Sire vas to meet her adored one ON
the 2 o'clock Oakland boat, says The
S1a traacisc0 Neaos,LHer, and it wanted
fifteen minutes OF lhe hour. Her hand
twas on. the door to go out, when, -.
struck her that she mad forgotten TO
line her LEFT eyebrow Rae hing To- he
glass 40 rectify this. she discovered q
smaltg Tt,d slj6t, COMMUNICATIVE Ola
depaaed pin1ple. n A dabo lIly-white
settled that defect, and she was abont 70
rnak8 fresh start, ewhen4a backward
glance assured hef-that her new hat
was g.ut az becoming as it should be.
SO slss stopped just long enough to givs .
/ 81 rlluch over one ear and 'hyke"
in toa baekI-f TbenE her Wfsecanier !
locgs7 wanted a little arranging, and an
zach Of blonde must be pinned across
her rose. Then che parted her lips to
! see. il her flied to9th showed very
| plaiuly, and that started most seducrr
tive dimple, lna one chsek, when sllg12.
+ gestsa ~ scrap OF black court-pi&Rter on
its TeFF-vel se- 70 call attention 70 IT'S p
daugr ur, Ike E'slgrrb oard. ON at hlniys !.
frozen z pond - Isen -&he4 tipped the =
glass and stuck in The curling, tongs 10
hold it, and walked across the room
with i er head over her shoulder 10 get b
"a back yiewSgaye her drapery aiwitch
here and a pat there, Tried TO see how
longs step she could. take without
-buFstingthe tapes, gave herself little
shake ike a sparrow after. a shower
charged her four.button gloves for six,
sprinkled Lubin's latest on her hand
kerchist stamped her little FFench
heels once or twice to- settle herseif,
and. Selling her parasel in the most APP
proyed style to show the lace to. adj
vantage, Started FOR ,fhe ferry, where al
smiling official, either in fit OF ad-
niretion or sarcasm, offered her his
glass with which to watch the fastre-
cedfng boat, already half across the
bay. - 1855 s@&" '-'al@
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

JOHN 1GoRMAE visited the St. Louis
House of the Good Shepherd, picked
cut the bestleoking young woman
among the inmates, told her that he
owned large and weA.stoeked farm,
and proposed marriage. She asked
for few days to think the matter over,
but he said NOV or never. as he
meant to take wife home that after
noon. So she consented, anu went out
to buy some clothes. She met her affi-
snced husband ia the street, while
shopping, and did-ne recognize im,
but he introduced himself anew, and
hurried her to clergymsn, who per-
formed the ceremony. --.--+. -. 80 :
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11
TI,a President

TIE politicians are anxious on this subject but
a much more Important thing for all WHO have
poor appetite or impaired digestion, or skin die
Eases or an enfeebed constitution generaIi +, IS to
know that Warmers Safe Bitters viii cure them.
81 900 wsIl be paid to any one who.wil prove that
here is better medicine Of Its kind.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

"t)n fiarana doesn't allow me to
dance with in'dshipnen," was the re.
spoDae Of the dan liter Of a high func-
tionayy to gallant young MILDLY On
one 81 Queen Victoria's ships. when he
askedsfor a waltz But the young NO.
n-an-~wFfo has Indian blood in her
yeiB&@4releuted when she lound he was
a nobseman as well asa MILDLY, and
claimed him for partner. "Oh n am
doesn't allow netod dan CO with aqila va"
was 1ae Boys reply, as be moved away.
ID afs . - 49,.
Oshed1 was the original OF What is
home without its smother
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11
What She Had lost,

Some funny incidents. occur on the
night cars on the Bellefontaine railway,
says The 81. louis Republican, and not
the least drolt among these recently
was what followed the advent, on the
1;50 car, of a vigorous lady, who, with
her husband, had evidently beer maxi
ing late visit at the house Of some
friend. She was sta1wart, aggressive
female, in rather striking personal con-
tFast to her n1ilk-and4watery looking
husband, and, as soon as she had taken
her seat, she thrust her head forward
and began q careful scrutiny of the
face of lady on the opposite side=ef
the. car. She evidently knew, or
thought she knew, the. name of the per-
son she was staring at. Finally, I'M
able to restrain herself any longer, she
asked: ....... ..5-.l. :ra...s, -a-~.-g
-"Ain't you Mary Slawson, that was?11
I The lady addressed replied that she
had formerly borne the name given,
though she had been married since.
A"And don't you remember me? We
used to live close by you, you knsw " -
"0h, yes; remember you weH.0J T.
"Ah, / thought you would. Well,
I've lost my daughter Sarah since
knew yon.n-- j .sA4.z- .- 4s -~Y-2 %
Indeed; I'm sorry to hear that"
eyes; and John-you remember
John well-he's lost a leg"
-tsTh&t is very bad, Pm sure.n So
ayes; had it cut off by the cars; and
my daughter Jane, lshe's-lost her bus
band.V sa&-l. SD sag 20 9.o 20 q .a'
''That is too bad.nB 54YYgs g. 4jiw .3e
HYes; and Heny--you remember MY
son Henry--he's lost his place. 'a'-... 2
''That is unfortunate, certsinly.H 4-.
"Oh, it's real mean; and I've lost al
most all my teeth" ts.os.aal} a III
ri hadn't noticed it, I'm sure" 4-a4
That's because I've got new ones;
but I've lost 'em, Just the same; and
ny husband, he's lost most Of his hair. !"
The lady on the other side Of the Car
had exhausted her stock Of syinpathef-
ic expressions, and said nothing, The
lady who had lost so much in one way
or another leaned back in her place,
beaming with satisfaction and seltsuM--
cheney. She had evidently a profound
contempt forsuch people as talk only
about the weather when they meet q
friend. .aas5 80. s-g... .-li.z l.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

.t8t'Asss --4-.@--24----s. $3.50
Bret Harte has been in LONDON on a
flying visit. and has been .inEited by Sir
Frederick Leighton 10 respond to 8 toast
Literature at the royal academy ban
quet which will be held on the 1st of
May
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11

Ben. Johnson was the first English
mar who dropped his oh"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1880-03-11
Public Debt statement

THE followingAwas the condition of
the treasury at the opening of business
March 1st:
The Newtown bee., 1880-08-25
The Local Paper.

The columns of paper are the pub
 fishers stock in trade, and the parties who ask us to use them for their special benefit must expect to pay for the same and we hope that parties will, after due consideration, view the matter in the proper light. As every public-splrited citizen of pluce should have pride in seeing hls town and surrounding country Improve. Every new house or barn in the town or country, every fence, road shade tree, every new manufacturing es- tablishment erected, every new business opened. enhances the value of property In our midst. Every honest, reiecting
 mind knows this to be true and yot should not forget that the local newspa- per adds much to the general wealth and prosperity of the place, as well as in crcases the reputation of the town abroad. It benefits all who have business in the place, enhances the value of property, besides being a desirable public conven- ience, even If not conducted in the inter- ests of the ruling political power If It's columns are not filled with brilliant edi- torials. still 1t benefits you in many ways. It increases trade, it cautions against im- petition, t saves you from loss, It warns you of danger, 1t points out different ad- vantages and increases your profits. Now E you want such g newspaper you must support it by advertising your business in it, and assist us in increasing it's circu- lation by getting your neighbors to sub- scribe with you for it. If you want such paper you must not consider it an act of charity to oupport it, but as means to increase your own wealth, us well us that of the place in which you live. The local press is the power that moves the people, therefore support it by advertising and subscribing and pavin" 'a' 'i4- -'v%Vtae Is a.t EHrerprise
The Newtown bee., 1880-08-25
Newt0Wn sseaGs.

At the present time there are many re-
 pairing the highways in various parts of I the town. We have ITO miles Of roads, which are generally kept in good condi- tion vet some complaint of our system of 1 letting roads, of the inequality Of the compensation, and of certain sections not ! being kept ill good repair. Tie LegisIa- 1 turc, at tho last session, passed law ! that towns, at an annual town meeting. may appoint commissioners to contract ill writing for the repair of highways, for terms of three or five years, which would be much better than by auction to the lowest bidder. Our main thoroughfares,
 or first-class roads. should Lave more
 money expended on them. There are
 some that have great deal of pride in
 keeping their sections of roads in good
 order, because they are interested-they
 travel them. What town can boast of
 better roads than from the Street to the Glen, or from the Hook to Berkshire And in many other parts we may justly say the contractors have done their duty by making their roads second to none i'll adjoining towns.
 Our road inspector will soon be again on duty. He is man that is we'll known to the community: practical man, of strict integrity, and we trust will do in- justice to no one. It is understood that in each contract the contractor shall keep each section clear from brush, that may interfere with public travel; also the in spector shall commence on the 10th of June and September. and shall pass upon each section of highway, and shall make report to the selectmen, which re- port shall be binding and conclusive. All sections of roads must be ready for ili- spection by the 10th of September.
 The turnpike which extends through the center Of our town, nearly the whole length. needs more attention, and although the worthy gent of the company has re- gently improved it very much, it still needs more alterations, particularly through our beautiful village. Some of our enterprising citizens have already ] commenced the work; let others take in the situation and follow their example, | and make Newtown Street whai it should | be, the best in the whole town. .@
The Newtown bee., 1880-08-25
WoMAa's TRIUMpH.
a Severe Surgical Operation. It fs Endured without taking Ether. Re- turn Of tho Disease prevented by the Blood-przrifyins z power ofDr.
 hennedy's TavorIte Remedy

(From the Correspondence of tho Kingston NJ
 FSesnaa.l
 The case of Mrs. Edward Meyers, of Rom dout, New York, furnishes an apt illustra- tion of womans power of endurance. This lady had been trented for months in the usual way for Erysipelas of the hand with out benefit Not until her hand had become mass of purified flesh, did she turn to Dr. kennedv, proprietor of the Favoriss Remedy" for help.
 He .nfoirn her thet 1t was ir1pos.ibIs to save the hand-it must be a1nrut.ted. She received this terrible iuiellirenco quietly, declined 10 take ether. stipulating merely to hold her husband hand during the operation, and underwent the painful process without moving muscle or utter- ing groan. Dr. Kennedy then gave .Fa- vorite Remedy freely to cleanse the blood and prevent the return Of the disease. and Mrs. Myers now lives and rejoices in her great deliverance
 Dr. Kennedy's "Favorito Remedy" is fast becoming trusted household friend in all eases of Female WeakJess and dis eases of the blood, Kidney and Liver Com plaints, and Constipation of tie Bowels. t6) aus4-it
The Newtown bee., 1880-08-25
Tax Collectors Notice.

Notice is hereby given to the Taxpay- CTS of the town of Newtown that the Col lector will meet them to receive the taxes on the list of 1879, of said town of New town, as follows, viz. At the store Of Ambrose Blackman, Hawleyville, We'd nesday, Sept 18th. 1880, from 9 to 12 o'clock; in Sandy Hook, at the store of Glover, Warner $ Clark, from till p. m., on same day: Thursday. Sept. 18th, at the store of Richard Shepard, in Dodg- ingtown, from 3 a. m. to 12 m.: also on same day at Horace Gilbert's store in Huntingtown, from 2 to 3 p. m. I will aI- so meet them at the Town Clerks Office, in Newtown, every Saturday, beginning Sept 18th, until Oct. 9th, from a. III. till 4p. nj.
 All taxes remaining unpaid after the 18th of Oct. will be subject to an addition of nine per cent. per annum from the tino when said taxes became due, and the lawful fees and charges for col lection.
 GEO. H. BOTSFORD, Collector.
 Aug. 25th, 1880.
The Newtown bee., 1880-08-25
' ' hey aaE sing It
THE TUNE CHANGED.

here's one thing I'd have you to know, Whether dwelling in palace or shed, That for pleasure and comfort below, Much depends ol the style of the he'd. If you're clinging to slats or to ropes. And thinking from these to find rest; ,; Be assured thatin vain are your hopes, The Branchville Spring Bed is the best. Tn the gloom of the dark midnight hour When tho tolls Of the day are all past, How delightsome Chat mag eal power, That locks all our senses at last But your sleep to be healthfnl and sweet, And refreshing from toes to yourhead, Must be free from those terrors that
 greet
 All who use not the Branclyille
 Spring Bed.
 Now, if nightmares and ghosts you'd defy And dream of the bliss that's to come, The Branchville Spring Bed you must try It will bring joy and peace to your
 hone.
 You may try them month fyou choose. Just to find out how nicely they lie, Then to buy them you cannot refuse, And you'll dream of the Sweet by
 and by
The Newtown bee., 1880-08-25
For hc NeWto,ea Bee.

Mn. EDITOR :--I did not mean to be un-
 derstood as promising anything more un-
 der the heading of Supplementary to
 the History of Reading" but as the tQpes
 have misrepresented mo II lise to ex-
 plain. The Rev. John Read named the
 tract of land purchased of the Indians
 Hometown Manor" which became the
 estate of his eldest son, Col. John Read.
 The sufferings of the Rev. John Read for
 consciences sake in Stratford could not
 have been unknown to his eldest son and
 his daughter, who was married to the
 Rev. Mir. Hum, the first Presbyterian minister of the town or parish. The Christian correspondence between father and son afterwards shows that there was mutual love and fellowship between the churchman and his Presbyterian children. and, as John Beach, fifty years Episcopal minister in Reading, often testified in his reports that his parlshioners lived at peace with the ''Presbyterians" and sIn- dependents, it is but natural to conclude that the "Rev. John Read, ]" alias .sJohn Read, Gent.,' though he is not entitled to the honor of having been the "pllgrim father of the settlement, nor the found- CT of civil or religious liberty therein. did nevertheless exert an influence in favor of toleration. To his personal influence, doubtless, we owe something for the toI- erant spirit of religionists in Bedding ever since TIA. The process of punish- ment he endured from his people at strat- ford need not be dwelt upon. Tn all es- sential particulars it is we'll known in the present century.
 There are different opinions as to the proper orthography of the name of our town. John Beach, from 1732 to 1782, wrote it Reading" Now, if it wns de- signed thus to honor John Read by incor- his name in that of the parish and town, ought tho Independent or car pricious spelling or pronunciation of an earlier or of later generation to deprive him of the deserved honor
 The historian of Reading says Ip. 75] ssThe Congregational church was the first religious body organized in the town."s This may be explained by reference to page 92. Tho Congregational, or Presby- terlan was the first legally organized body. The laws of the colony did not permit any other organization, or recog- nize it as legal Yet in 1727 there was an Episcopal church or parish on Reading