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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29
LucAS. ONT, Nov. 80, 1881.

IUCAN. Ont, Nov. 81, 1881.
JOHN T. WEST, ESQ. SIR: With reference
to your sons position here in our village,
who is styled by the London newspapers as
the notorious Francis Morrison West, anna
teur detective music teacher, believe him to
be steady, weil-disposed young man, and
that he has got the above record from keep
ing close company with one OF the supposed
worst gangs in Canada, which was neces-
sary for him to do 20 get into their confidence.
also believe that he has succeeded in bring
ing the gang nearer to justice than any other
detective who has ever encountered them;
and although they escaped punishment it
has not changed my opinion, aud with re-
gard to the evidence given by the so called
detective believe it to be true that he had
to work under very unfayorable clrcum-
stances to get into the confidence Of those
parties, and believe he did become one of
their well wishers, as it was plainly shown
in court, and as TO the Comments on the
young mans character in the London papers
they are utterly false To show you that
we appreciate what your son has done
for US We made application to the Attorney
General in his behalf asking him to grant I'M
lnunity to Jour son in all the charges pend
ing against him, which WAS kindly granted.
Believing as we do that he was not guilty
from any other motive han TO break up the
gang and bring them 20 justice, | have to
thank your son for the information given us
concerning the burning Of our mill, as we
believe il would have been destroyed.
WILLIAM STANLEY,
j. P. and Reeve OF Lucan, Ont.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29
Notice.

| will be at the Central House,
River Falls, Jan. 18th, to receive
taxes. Fees the same as in Dec.
j. G. WEST,
Treasurer of Clifton.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Hudson narrowly escaped serious
confagration last Wednesday night.
About 10 O'Clock fire broke out in
the upper story of t. F. Moss photo
graph gallery, in wooden row on Lo-
Gust street, and before it could be ex-
tinguished Groves and Moss build
ings were almost entirely consumed
and several other buildings with their
contents somewhat damaged, causing
a loss of So, $50, with an insurance of
only ST. 900. The origin of the fire is
unknown.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Miss Agnes Hosford, who has faith
fully served Eau Claire county as SUI
perintendent of Schools for the past
four years, has accepted position as
teacher in the Whitewater Normal
School.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

The Adventists will hold their next
quarterly meeting in their chapel at
this place, commencing Thursday
evening. Jan. 5th, and continuing
through the following week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Mrs. A. E. NJ. Pelton announces her
intention to organize a singing class
in this village. She is a competent
and thorough teacher. See notice
elsewhere.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29
Ell PAso ETcHING5.

FL. PAso ETCHISG5.
S. Anderson has moved TO his new
farm north of j. B. Meehan's.
Thomas Hurley came off victorious
in the two law suits with Thomas &
Co.
P. Cunningham sold pair of oxen
for $3.50 to a lumberman from Eau
Claire.
Mr.. Ed. Pratt, of River Falls, made
us "a pleasant visit recently. Come
again, Ed.
Theodore Amudson is home from ST.
Paul. He intends to move his family
to that city in few days.
j. J. Nelson has insured his house
and other property in the Farmer 5 Co.
j. B. Meehan took the risk.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Services will be held at Trinity
church hereafter every Sunday. Ser
vices will begin next Sunday at Io;5o
a. m. and on the following Sunday at
IN. m, thus alternating.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Mrs. James Spencer, of the Chaplin
Hall House, of Hudson, will receive
New Years calls and will be assisted
by the following named ladies': Mrs.
j. A. Kuykendall, and daughters,
Misses Addie and Maud, of the Com
mercial House, River Falls; Mrs. Dr..
Johnson, Mrs. David Humbird, Mrs.
J. A. Humbird, Mrs. Hosmer and
daughters, Misses Lizzie and Carrie,
Mrs. d. B. Taylor, Miss Stalnaker,
Miss Anna Starr and Mrs. Fulsom, of
Hudson,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Frank B. Smith has donated the use
OF fine Estey organ for the remain
der of the school year to Mrs. c. Smith
for use in the primary depar tment of
the graded school.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Mr.. Collins proposes preaching to
the young men next Sunday evening,
but states that all men will hear some
thing to their advantage if they will
attend.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

The annual meeting of Greenwood
Cemetery Association, for the election
of officers and the transaction OF 9th
or business, will be held at the JOUR-
NAL office next Saturday at 2 o'clock
n m
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Last Friday morning just as W.
Burnett. of Clifton, was ready to start
for River Falls his team took fright
and ran with great speed the entire
distance Of six miles to this village,
bringing up against an elm tree in
front of G. NJ. Lowell's residence.
Parts of the wagon were scattered
along the road, that vehicle being
quite demolished. The horses Were
considerably bruised and completely
tired out with their long race.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Rev. w. d. Atwater returned last
week from an extended business trip
to Duluth and Superior.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Small pox seems to be on the in
crease in nearly ali parts of the North
west. Chicago and northern Illinois
are specially afflicted. At Mount Car
mel the mayor issued an order that all
services in churches should be stop
ped. One church disregarded the or
der and held festival, whereupon
the State board telegraphed the mayor
to compel obedience and order out
the State militia if the common Off
GERS were powerless, and to have all
the persons vaccinated who had at.
tended the festival.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

The rate per cent. of taxation in this
town this year is 1921 on 500 In
other words it takes one forty ffth of
all property to pay taxes.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

S. G. Evans will sell his entire stock
If lumber at auction next Saturday,
commencing at 10 o'clock a. m.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

LosT.-On Main street, between
Cameron's bakery and the post-office,
Monday evening, Dec. %, black seal
skin muff-somewhat worn. The
finder will be literally rewarded by
leaving the same at this office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

The st. Croix county board refused
TO allow claims amounting to $500 for
hunting the Williams brothers IN the
Eau Gale woods.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Miss Kelsey CIapp ex-Supt. OF St.
Croix county, will teach the winter
school at Warren.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

The fact that w. F. Kellogg is con-
stantIy crowded with work speaks vol
umes for him as an artist. 1t you
want a good photograph call at his
cralI nrv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29
For Rent.

The undersigned offers for rent his
dwelling house-containing ten well
finished rooms, with a good cellar.
There are four lots, upon which is
good we'll of water, a barn, l6x2S, and
a fine variety of shrubbery. Also
grounds on Main street, 100 feet
square. with good two-story build
ing, 20x4o, opposite the JOURNAL
office, the upper story finished for a
hail. S. G. EVANS.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

The II. E. church has been suppl
ed with hymn and tune books. SO that
congregational singing will be urged
hereafter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29
RDR.H..
.H.gRREED.

BUTLER. in River Falls, Dec. 26, 1881. Z
Mr. and Ms. =. P. Butler, son.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

n. f. Burns and A. Dupree have
formed copartnership for the sale
of sewing machines.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29
Post master Flint is circl

Post master Flint is circulating a
petition, the object of which is to have
the mail carried between this place
and Hudson in the old-fashioned way
by stage. Our railroad does very well
for hauling wood and flour, but it is
too slow for the u. S. mails.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

1t is the height of folly to wait until
you are in bed with disease you may
not get over for months, when you
can be cured during the early symp-
toms by Parker's Ginger Tonic. We
have known the sickliest families
made the healthiest by a timely use
of this pure medicine.-Ob Observer. Cat
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

The boys about the village ''chip-
ped I'M and gave a handsome Gona-
ton to Rev. W. ID. Atwater, ON Christ
mas eve. Some 500 in cash, besides
flour, turkey, and sundry other good
things were contributed.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Geo. Mcintyre, of the Minneapolis
Medical School, came down to spend
the holidays with the folks at home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

DIR. G. II. Crary has purchased the
running horse, Gypsy Boy" OF Il
p. Smith, of Hastings. Considera-
tinn $3.50.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29
EsDAILE EcHoEs.
Vacation this week.

EsDAILE Echoes
Vacation this week.
The Christmas tree was success.
Joe Sweeney is visiting friends in
saltwater.
Only three logs have been hauled to
the mill this winter.
Last Monday was observed in this
place as legal holiday.
VIM. Mcdonald is now clerking in
the store of G. Betcher & Co.
4 boy of tender age is now stopping
with Ed. Hoover. He does chores for
his board.
The road near Mr.. Monroe 5 house is
now fixed in a manner that renders it
safe for persons to pass along without
danger of running off the narrow
bridge.
KINNIcKINNIc X INDLINGs.--
Hank Nichols recently lost valu-
able horse.
Chas. Mapes is now at Roberts Sta
ton studying telegraphy.
Lutte Dodge left for Keokuk, Iowa,
last Tuesday to attend school.
Mr.. and Mrs. Rogers left for their
home at Clear Lake this week.
VIM. Gray, who has been attending
school at Beloit, came home to spend
the holidays.
Mr.. Van Meter, of Hudson, is spend.
ing short time with his sister. Mrs.
G. A. Williams.
Fred Barnett is now at Chippewa
engaged in scaling logs and will re-
main during the winter.
Mrs. NJ. w. Wilson, who has been at
Clear Lake with her daughters family
during their sickness, has returned.
The Christmas tree at the NJ. E
church was a grand success also the
one at the Deyarmond school house.
Mrs. III. S. Baker and Miss Whedor
came over from st. Paul to spend tllt
| holidays. Mr.. Baker was detained tC
care Mr.. j. Ii. Williams, who is laid VI
with a broken arm, but is expected
during the week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Joseph NJ. Smith was presented
with handsome silver tea set at the
close of the bazaar and festival of
Trinity church last week, he having
been voted the most popular old bach
elor in town.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Rev. A. S. Collins met with a serious
and painful accident last Monday
night, which will lay him up for sew
eral weeks. He was enroute for the
scene of the fire, when he slipped on
the post office steps and fell headlong
on the frozen ground, bruising his
hand badly and wrenching one of his
ankles so that crutches will be in order
with him for some time to come. He
claims that where there is will there
is a way, and if he can't stand and
preach, chair shall hold him while he
gives the gospel to his hearers. Hence
preaching as usual at that church.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

The barn of Louis Olson in the rear
of his blacksmith shop was burned
last Tuesday morning, about two
O'Clock. The entire contents, belong
ing to f. Hathaway, the draymau, and
consisting of two horses, l pair light
hobs, 8 harnesses, hay and feed, was
burned. The barn was valued at $3.50
to 5000, and was insured for 300.
Mr.. Hathaway's loss was about $l75,
on which there was no insurance.
Tuesday, Joseph Stephens circulated
a paper among our citizens and over
800 were subscribed with which to
purchase Mr.. Hathaway another out
fit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Winter is the best time to paint
buggies. Leyings uses none but the
best material to be had in the market.
To use an inferior quality of varnish
is worse than none at all. Shop over
Lund's wagon shop. 35-4t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

The week of prayer will be duly OBJ
served in the Methodist church.
There will be services every day and
evening next week, and will probably
continue for some time. The harmo-
nv Of the church is quite noticeable
and the extra work contemplated will
doubtless result in great good.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

The Christmas tree at Trinity church
Monday evening was well attended and
everything passed off very pleasantly.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Pres. w. ID. Parker is spending the
holiday vacation in the southern part
of the State.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

At the Congregational church OhrlSt-
mas eve the children were delighted
to see a a tram of cars, loaded with
Santa Claus and his gifts come in from
the lecture room and halt il real rail
road fashion by the side of a J,tc simlle
of modern depot, when presents were
given out with a lavish hand. 1t was
gotten up for the children and was a
success, as all The entertainments of
that church are.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

We are under obligations to Secre'
tary of State, Warner, for copy OF
his annual report.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

A very destructive fire visited Du
rand last Sunday afternoon, destroy
ing the entire business portion of the
village, SO that there is not single
store or shop left standing. The fire
origininated in the Eckler House and
marched up one side of the street and
down the other. The loss is estimated
at $50 900 with $50, 600 insurance.
As the origin of the fire is unknown
special attention has been called to
the letter from "Voice of Justice
written soon after the hanging OF Ed.
Maxwell and dated "Pepin, Wis,
Nov. 90" in which the writer threat
ened to ''burn the county seat, court
house, Jail, and every building that
shelters one of the alleged mob" I'M
less the Governor of Wisconsin pun.
ished those who murdered Ed. Max
we'll.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Deserving articles are always appre-
ciated. The exceptional cleanliness
of Parker's Hair Balsam, makes it
popular. Gray hairs are impossible
with its occasional use. 36-4t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

G. F. Fletcher, of Ellsworth, favor
ed us with a call yesterday morning.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

d. J. Thompson, of Waverly, stop
ped in town last night while on his
way home from a visit to st. Paul and
Minneapolis.
Made from harmless materials, and
adapted to the needs Of fading and
falling hair, Parker's Hair Balsam has
taken the first rank as an elegant and
reliable hair restorative. 35-4t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29
The Old Reliable Sioux City Line.
Besides it is the ONLY LINE TO the Southwest,
Through the Screen Great Cities
OF the populous Missouri valley, namely:
Sioux City, Council Bluffs, Omaha
st. Joseph, Atchison, Leaven-
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AT ST. PAUL, close connections are also made
with lines for Duluth, 81 ainerd, Fargo, Winnipeg
and all points in the Northwest.
WHEN YOU GO South West, be sure aud go
over this Line through st. Paul and THROUGH
THE BIG CITIES, and when you 90 Wost
or North West also 90 THROUGH ST. PAUL.
THE GREAT RAILROAD CENTRE OF the Great
Northwest.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

st. Croix county paid over 50, 900 to
convict Rounds and Shea of the muir
der of Garrity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Thos. r. Tubbs has first-class
worth $I50-which he VIII sell
very cheap for cash or good paper.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

GIRL WANTED.--To help take care
of children and do sewing. Inquire
of Mrs. G. p. Burnett. River Falls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

r. w. Wilkinson left yesterday
morning for weeks visit in the Gen.
trail and eastern part of the State.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

$500 per year can De easily made at
home working for E. g Rideout & Co., 10
Barclay Street, New York. Send tor their
catalogue and iull particulars. 26-ly
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29
River FALLS Journal.
LOCAL AND MISCELLANEOUS.

Prof. Barns went to Kenosha to
spend his vacation.
Arthur Morrison. of st. Paul, was
in town last Monday.
Miss Bessie Wells IS spending her
vacation at Galesville.
Congress has granted Mrs. Garfield
the Thanking privilege.
The first train arrived at Superior
City Saturday, Dee. 18th.
All the principal places of business
in town were closed on Monday.
Albums and picture frames of the
best quality at w. f. Kelloggs'.
Dunn county pays $3.50 for publish
ing proceedings of county board.
Mrs. Taylor, of Maiden Rock, is in
town visiting her daughter. Miss Bee
Albion Burr came home from the
State University to spend the holi-
days.
Emil Rasmussen, of Baldwin. spent
a few days in town the first of the
week.
| W. F. Kellogg keeps fine stock Of
picture frames and albums for salt
cheap.
Rev. Haw and wife, of Augusta
spent short time in town the first o
the week.
All departments of the River Fall
State Norml School will open on Tues
day, Jan. Sd.
st. Croix county paid over S4,0Oo u
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

The Christmas entertainment at the
VI. E. Church, Saturday evening, was
of a high order, and reflected great
credit on the managers. The service
was entitled 1.-The Drama of Bethle-
hem,' the entire school participating
in the rendering thereof, which con.
tinued upwards or an hour and a half.
AT the close ''Santa" came in through
the window, and with no meager hand,
distributed candies, oranges and nuts
to the school. Rev. Mr.. Collins, the
pastor, had gone to his home thinking
that the exercises were through with,
but was called back ON some pretense,
when. in a few well chosen words, W.
T. Burnett, on behalf of the Sunday
school ard church, presented him with
a fine lot of silver-ware, which was
acknowledged in few words only, as
his breath was exceedingly short about
that time.
The Supt.. r. T. Lang. was also
presented with fine picture and easel,
the gift of the S. S. and church, which
made him own up beaten" The fol-
lowing is the report of the s. 5. for
the year past: Total attendance for
year, 4,4s7 average, IS. Collection
for year, $3.50; average. Sl.l0. Aver
age attendance first half of year, 50;
collection, SO. Average attendance
last half of year, "a; collection, Sl.46.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

W. D. Atwater left for Brainerd,
Mimi, last Monday morning. He ex-
poets to be absent some time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29
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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

All departments of the River Falls
State Norml School will open on Tues
day, Jan. Sd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

r. 5. Burhyte and wife have gone
to New York to spend the winter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1881-12-29

Rev. Haw and wife, of Augusta,
spent a short time in town the first OF
the week.