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Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
FIT 7 H EDITION
OUR RIVER BOATS.
Lively Time Between the whining
ton and the Mary Morgan,

Yesterday afternoon REPUBLICAy
scribe left the heated atmosphere of the
city and embarked on the steamer
FELTON, for ride up the river. The
boat was loaded with passengers, near.
ly all of whom were in quest of cool air,
but were sadly disappointed. What
have the desired effect and every one
was glad when Philadelphia was
IT ached.
The return trip was much n ore re-
freshing, and the gentle breezes, WAITED
from the noble Delaware, were quite
exhiarating, and an afternoons ride on
the FELTON, is luxury any one can en-.
Joy for the small sum Of % cen =. The
steamer Wilmington left Fourth street
wharf fifteen minutes ahead Of the Eel.
ton and steamed rapidly ont Of the
creek and up the river to the city Of
Brotherly Love, where she was enclos-
ed fast when the FELTON, passed by
The speed of the Wilmington is of no
mean proportions, and 1t takes "A smart
boat to overhaul her, as many persons
daily observe. The steamer Mary Nor.
gan, plving between Chester and Phlla
utIpIlI, lcII HtT HoDIllES uJ tAt ldIltT
place yesterday afternoon ahead of the
FELTON, and Wilmington. The FELTON,
soon overhauled her and glided rapidly
by.
The Wilmington did not leave until
fifteen minutes later, but caught the
Morgan just below Fort Mittlin, from
which point both boats came to.
wards. Chester side BY side, with
huge columns of smoke issuing from
the smokestacks and each vieing with
the other for first place. Neither sue
ceeded in gaining on the other until
within sight of Chester when it was ap.
parent that the Wilmington was about
20 pass her opponent when the pilot Of
the Morgan attempted 10 cut her olf
and drove her t. the wall.
The tavolite craft, however, was true
grit, and within about three hundred
yards chichester wharf, shot ahead oftl4e
Morgan and came in ahead amid the
cheers OF those on board, while her
competitor was compelled 10 lay out
in be steam until. the Wilmington
landed her passengers. This is almost
!. daily occurrence. and the Wilmington
comes out AHEAD nearly every time
The contest put the writer in mind OF
the old time racing of the Mississippi
steamboats,.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Prossrated With the Heat.

Yesterday afternoon Sergeant Nc.
Connell found a woman at the Railroad
depot entirely Frustrated by the heat,
She was in semi-unconscious state,
but after being taken to the police sta
lion and resto,atvts applied, she recov
cred sufficiently to give her name as
Mrs. johnson and her age so years.
She said sine had come here from En-.
gland, but could not recollect when. 1t
was finally at certained that she had a
son, Edward johnson, residing on Gil.
pin avenue near Rodney street, and
word was taken to him, when his wife
came to the hall and with the assist
ancc Of officers Mcbride and Pierson
removed the old lady to the sons reS!
dcnce last evening. She was reported
as being much better this morning, and
the probabilities are now, that she WILL
recover,
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06

TVXtUkSlDN.- tot LEI'S PD''I LAR
II and orderly excursion 10 New York the
Grand Brooklyn Bridge. brooklyn. t0ney
Island. Brighton and Manhattan Beaches ON
Thursday. July Zb. 1888 bid talr to be one of
unusual pleasure and sight seeing. tnpre
cedented attractions day and night: through
the day along the Pennsylvania Railroad
the great bridge uniting New York and Brook
lyn. with the parks and nuner"n' other at
fractions. Coney Islau'i. brighton and Man
haitian at night with their 5r.iilnnt illumina.
tions and magnificent works. win Gil
more : Band. 1tn Regiment Hand.t tUnJrUnr's
Band. and numerous other bands 70 tnliven
the already delighted cXcnrsonlsts. No
change Of cars ; seats all numbered. EXcur
sioIists can leave pier No ! at the Battery
any half hour they wish daring the day for
COncy Island. by showing their tickets H.
they 20 on any of the iron boats for C0ney
Island. The excursion will leave the r., w.
y b depot at O'Clock, a. M, sharp. return.
ing. leave COney sland at Top. m. Jersey
City, II 80; allowing l3 hours III New York
arriving in vii ingt N about a. III. Whole
tickets, S3 90: half SlAo. 3Oly3,1.1o.lll7.2l
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Blown Tn by a Boiler.

A despatch from Huntsville, Texas,
says that yesterday morning an explo-
sion occurred at j. f. kelley's saw mill,
owing to the carelessness Of the engi-
neer Dick Grant, colored, fireman,
and his assistant, john Barkful, con
vict, and ronvicts Scale and Jordan,
We're instantly killed. -Four other con
victs were seriously wounded. The
proprietor, his partner, Henry Miner,
and man named Harrington, were
badly scaIded.
The sid of "A trench for sewer in
Albany, New York, caved in yesterday
afternoon, burying tour men. David
Fuller wa. dead When dug out, and
James Burke seriously y injured.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Quarterly Meeting Notice

Rev. William Billingsley will, by di.
vine permission, hold his second Quar-
terly meeting, on Sunday next, III" Stll
inst, in th- church situated Oh French
street, between Twelfth and Thirteenth
streets. Strange ministers are expected
to he present. Services commence a-
follows: 1890 a. M, 2.30 and 1.3O .. III.
The sacrament of the Lord's Supper will
he administered at the afternoon SER
vice. All of the members of the sister
churches are cordially invited. Public
coil, cuions lifted during the morning
and evening. All friends Of chris'lanl-
ty are requested to assist MS in his, "nI
time of want, for which we will! ever he
grateful, and will reciprocate. Love
feast on Monday evening, the 9th inst
Doors open and close as usual. All
church members are welcome to the
same
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
AuOtherGOOll Cow.

The Chester Republican this week
states that Edward Worth, the noted
breeder of fine cattle, whose farm is
situated at Wawa, in this county, had
another of his cows-Lydia Darrach-.
tested by a committee consisting OF
Dr. H. Fl. Howe, DR.. Lewis NJ. Lusson
and William H. Miller, which was ap.
pointed by John NJ. Holly.
The milking began on the fourth of
May last, in the evening, and continued
until the morning of the llth, making
exactly one week and total yield OF
milk of 1857 pounds, which produced a
total yield of butter II pounds and IA
ounces.
The provender fed was daily the same
and consisted of cotton seed meal, corn
meal, shipstuff and cut hay. Our
friends, Whiteman and sow,len, out in
Mil Creek Hundred. will be left if they
don't look ont.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
A Preachers weak kness.

New York, July 5.-Application was
made to Judge Clement, in the Brooklyn
City Court to-'lay, for an order of arrest
on behalfof Samuel Harrington against
the Rev. Lewis Bundick, a Methodist
clergyman, who had been preaching
for some time in the little chapel in
Herkin"r street, Brooklyn. Bundick
is accused Of having led Miss Josephine
Harrington, 1G years of age, the daugh:
ter of Mr.. H., astrav. The pastor is a
good looking young man. He fire.
quently visited Miss Harrington at her
house. He was thought to be one of
the most moral and upright men in
the community The order of arrest
was granted, and the bail fixed at 81, 900.
Mr.. Bundick denies The charge.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Installation Ol Officers.

The following officers were installed
in Wilmington Lodge, No. l, A. o. l.,
w. last evening:
p. N. Wv. G. Robin.
NJ. W.-M. T. Danenburg.
Foreman-A. B. Jones.
Overseer-E. l.. Rice, Jr.
Guide-John Perry.
Inside Watch-James Reeve.
Outside Watch-Geo. Russell.
Medical Exn. DIR. L. &. Shortlidge.
Recorder-G. b. Underwood.
Financier-L. Il. Jarvis.
Recpiver-W. b. Gem.
Trustee--Jacob ButZ.
After the insta, lation +. i. Rice, Jr.
on the part of the Lodge. presented the
retiring NJ. W. William G..Rcblin, with
with solid gold P. NJ. W. badge, in
token Of respect for the impartial man.
ner in which the NJ. w. had presided
over the Lodge during the last term.
On the back is engraved
Presented to p. NJ. W., W. e.,
Robin, by members of Wilmington
Lodge, No. l, A. o. U. W., July 9TH,
1883.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
A temperance Man.

Rev. John b. Quigg, who is stationed
at Laurel, Sussex County, writes to til"
Conference Worker, as follows ! want
nav name in the list of voters who are
willing to ignore party allegiance for
the sake of Prohibition. This movement
meets my hearty approval. | have been
for some time convinced that nothing
ran be done in our State unless the tenn
perance men COmbin" TO make their
will felt at the ballot box. Greatly re-
GREETING this necessity, yet believing
this question more traught with the
veal and woe Of society than any other,
l am ready to join hands with the vo.
ters who have already pledged them,
SelYeA.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
EDITION,
Dots.


The bed of Ninth street, between
Franklin and Broome, is being graded
by Patrick Carberry.
Work is rapidly advancing on the
: ew Rodney street Presbyterian Chapel,
the slate roof being about completed.
The State Board Of Pharmacy will
meet this afternoon at the Clayton
House.
The new Windsor ship now being
constructed by the Harlan & Hollings-
worth Company will be launched in
about two weeks.
The ferry boat Pennsylvania, which
has been rebuilt by the Harlan u Hol-
lingsworth Company, will leave to day
for Philadelphia.
The sale of the stock of the Globe
five cent store, No. 4O6 Market street,
was continued last night by Drake 4
Co., auctioneers.
A two story brick house is being
erected on West street, between Eigh-
teenth and Nineteenth, by Beeson Il
Jones, for George H. Williams.
The works OF the Mccullough Iron
Company, which have been closed for
several days making repairs, will start
up again on Monday.
The ST. Pauls Camp Meeting Asso-
citation have decided to attend the Bran
dywine Summit camp, which begins on
August Ii.
The sunken schooner Mary and
Emma which has been lying in a snnken
condition opposite Orange street wharf,
was raised yesterday.
Six passenger coaches for the Chicago
and Atlantic Railroad are being finished
off to-day at the jackson & Sharp car
works, preparatory to shipping to-mor-
row.
A blind horse owned by Adam Grnbb
& Son, coal dealers in the Ninth ward.
walked into the Hrandywine creek yes
terday, aud was rescued with difficulty.
Thirtv-eight carloads of berries, veg.
etables ard peaches were shipped from
points ON the Delaware Railroad yes
terhay.
The schooner +. A. Server, loaded
with lumber for tie Delaware Lumber
company, IL aSI'''iht vi ln' WHAT VI
the j. Morton Poole Company, and had
not been got Oft atan early hour this
morning.
Register Biggs yesterday granted let.
ter> of administration to Samuel "A.
Stewart on the estate Of Clara Stewart,
late Of Wilmington; and also to Henry
G.. Douglas, administrator of the estate
of James Hamilton, late of Appo4uini-
mink Hundred.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
III Treating Their Children.

JUlln DOughtrty and his wife had
hearing before Judge Cummins last
evening on the charge OF cruelty to Their
children. The evidence showed that
both the parties were in the habit Of
getting drunk and allowing their chill.
dren to be without food or proper atten,
ZION, and the Judge imposed a fine OF
s. and costs on each. There are eight
children, who with their unnatural par
ents, were locked in the hall last night
and will he transferred to the almshonse
to day, while it is probable the father
and mother will be taken to New Cas-
Tie iail.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
A GhastDy Find.

This morning boy saw the remains
of man floating near Market street
bridge in the Christiana creek, which
upon examination proved to be the
body Of Barney Hawkins, who former
ly lived at Front and King streets.
The bridge-tender made the body
fast and notified Undertaken Palmer
who removed it TO the morgue, where
an inquest will be held.
There is an ugly bruise over the righ1
eye, and the body is very much decoln
pOsel.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
ExcursiOn 10 Reading.

An Association called the Working
mems association, composed of colored
men, who have, united themselves to
gether for mutual benefit, will give All
excursion to Reading on Thursday
July 18TH. They promise good order
Iy excursion, which, with the magniti
cent scenery around Reading, SHOULD
induce a large number to avail them
selves of an opportunity to visit thai
large inland city.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Before the j uSlge.

Harry Mcdaniel was before Judge
Cummins this morning to answer
a charge of drunkenness. He
plead guilty, and was fined the usual 80
cents and costs.
William Rawlins, colored, was
charged with committing an assault
and battery on colored woman, but
as she was not present the hearing
was postponed until tomorrow morn
ing,
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Three Rows Attack ed.

On the Fourth Of Juy George Dutch
er, Dr., Harvey Bowden and George
Carmichael, three young boys went out
to the Scheutzen Park to practice with
their parlor rifles. When they started
for home they We're attacked by nine
other boys, whose object was to steal
the guns, hut yonng Carmichael seized
the guns and fled, while the other two
We're compelled to battle with their OPP
ronents for awhile. Bowdcn WAS Sc
verely cut and bruised about the face
while butcher was more or less injured
before the rough urchins let them 60.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06

To Illyalitia,

DR. Dartnuu is ready to receive the
calls of all persons wishing medical adj
vice at his office, No. 500 Market street,
Notwithstanding the hot weather. His
long experience in treating diseases
enables him to understand at glance
the trouble Of the afflicted and he can
generally afford relief if not effect Il
permanent cure. His stay will be linn
itpd as he is anxious to find cooler
hrrezeS ard sniff something more ex-
hilarating than the best herbs that ever
grew ON the face Of this earth.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Another Market street Improve
llpUl.

Solomon Staats, the enterprisng
notion and variety dealer, 405 Market
street, has increased his trade to sn"h
an extent that he is under the nece, it'
of running his store back twent five
feet more 10 Shipley street, with an
entrance from that street. He il a ,Ont
commencing the work and finds aim
self with more goods than he knows
what to do with during the time he is
making his repairs. These he will sell
off at greatly reduced prices, and will
take all the trade dollars he can get in
legitimate trade.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Storm Items.

The Lew residence of Ira r.
Cummings, near Middletown. New
York, was CONSUMED by lightning on
Wednesday night. Loss, $4,000.
The mos, destructive storm ever
known at Brattehoro, Vermont, visited
that place on Wednesday night. Great
damage was done TO the crops and the
roads were washed out.
Yesterday morning, during shower,
two heavy landslides occurred on the
Portland and Oglensburg Railroad
near the Portland House, on the White
Mountains. One of them covered the
rails, delaying trains.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
struck With . Bar.

A young man named Howard Coyler,
employed on the dredging machine
Ajax, which is operating in the Della
ware river near Cherry Island, was
seriously injured yesterday by being
struck on the head hy an iron
bar attached to the machinery
He was taken as soon as possible to his
residence, No. 4ls East Second street,
where his injuries We're attended to.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Personal.

George Harper, President of Murrays
Senate, returned last night from Il visit
to his former home in Baltimore. he
stated that he had good time and upon
his arrival at the Senate last night, NOV
French street, the boys gave him .
warm reception. A large amount OF
red fire was set off, and Murray's soda
water fountain was taxed to its utmost
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Church improvements.

The Trustees of the Union M. f.
Church have commenced an improve
ment by digging he cellar in the church
deeper for the purpose of putting in
heaters. The present heaters are in the
lecture room where they are frequently
in the way, and besides, the opening
through the second floor admits all the
fetid atmospheric air to the main audi,
ence chamber above. The repairs Will
cost about 500.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
DnraNnal.

Joseph Barnard, for many years in
the employ Of the p W. K b. Railroad
Company at Grays Ferry, and who had
his foot amputated some time ago, was
in this city to-day visiting his old
friends. He is now stationed at Havre-
de- Grace, Nd, and has an artificial
limb, which works nicely.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
LOCAL TINT. TABLE.
Corrected June 4. 1883.


TRAINS LEAVE I.MlNiTON FOR
PHILA.-2 q. - $50 $40 7OO-7.50
IS. -S.lN-Sl6-9. .OO-9 939--9. 10. 2o- O.30 90
IN - l2OOt m :--l2. 54-2.30+-
4O0-6. l7*-5.30t 81 .3S*-7 20 = 7.30+-955s
p. m.-
NEW YoRK 2.oOs-2 23*--d3 3o--9.5s- n.53
.54--5.l 6.3st-7.26 pm.
BALTlMoRE-l.O .O5*-l 42*-4. 5l*-S. 9I*
a. m.-l227-1 O0--l.OO- 500 - 800 - SIS; -
II 1.O4* p. m.
WAsHINGToN-l 42+--4. 5l*-s.05*-9.l7a a. IN
l.O9-5. .0o--657--li.oi p. n.
BALTIMORE AND INTERMEDIATE STATIONS
l.O5*-9 la. N -. .Oo--5 .0o--6.00 p. III.
Trains running both daily and Sunday
Trains running only on Sunday.
DELAWARE X. R.-G.00s-9.l0 ii. nj :: Lob
3.OO*-4 .O0--6.25t p. m. No Sunday trains.
For New Castle only.
t For Harrington and intern ediate sta
tions
WILMINGTON Il NORTHERN RAILRoAD--7.20
q. m :l.W-5. l2-6lhp p. m.
DELAWARE WESTERN RAILRoAD--7.05--l0 80
a. m ;--53O p. IN.
TRAINS ARRIVE AT WILMINGTON
FROM
PHILADELPHIA--l2 45t-l 0O.--l .32+--4.4'*-
745--S. .O2*--9 Oj--8. .12--l0. .l0t-1l.3h am. 1925
.O7-23 304 --3 80 .. 3D. 4.3O-455-- j32
o.Ao~o'7o- i'''S Ao'"'
p. IN.
NEW YoRK--l .32*-4. .4T*-8.0 .02s - 9.12* a.
Id 7-4.55-6.4 4s*--lo.5stp IN.
BALTIMoRE-1 5l*--2 1879. .34-9.5 .5l-ll. .43 q.
m m;-l2.38-l. .5l-,5. lift. .30#-7.2a*-9.4 49* p.
II
WASHINGTON .5l*-2 l3.--l1.43 a. III -.
IL. --l.5l--5 ll*--6 3O*--7H* y. IN.
Both daily and Sunday.
On Sunday only.
DELA WARE EkAILROAD--H.60--9.50 50#-l0l Is a.
u. ;l2 U5-5. 5.O5t-6.50 p. IN. No Sunday trains.
From New Castle only.
WILMINGTON Il NORTHERN RAILRoAD--64s
S.38--ll. 40 a. m; SAG p. III.
DELAWARE WESTERN RAILROAD 500 In.
-2l5p. IN.
TRAINS LEAVE FOR WILMINGTON
PHILADELPHIA-BR
STREET STATION
12.30s-3.55s- 6.30-7 2Os-s. .OtL--S. 2lt-s.Sjf-
10. .l6-1l .30--ll b. 80 a. IN. m.:-l2.2G-lOht-l 81
3.Oi-.3 Id. .O2-4 25-5. .O5-5.2U--5 55- G.Djt -
36--S. .30.-9 30--lO 0O+--ll. .32' p. IN.
NEW CAsTLE-s. .33-4. .35-lO .r.--ll Az a. III. :
i. .40--8.35 p. III.
Daily aud Sunday.
On Sunday only.
A train will leave Wilmington Ior Newark,
and way stations, Sundays excepted, nj 7.+S
a. IN. Returning. leave Newark at SIS Il m,
| tor Wilmington and way stations.
HD-The black fig ures denote the
Limited Express TratHs+aN
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
special Notice.

N. L. Janney, 30l and 3O3 King
street, has on consignment lot Of g"ou
old Rose potatoes, which the shipper
wants cleaned up, so he offers them
at 20 cents per bushel, on Monday
Tuesday and Wednesday. All not sol"
by that time will be shipped back.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
New Parsonage.

The members of the Christiana M. ~
Church are about finishing the erection
of a parsonage for their pastor, KEY.
Mr.. Green. 1t will be opened and the
pas'or and his family will move into ~
some time next week A pleasant,
social time is expected at the ho'ise
WARNING.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Whining tOnlans at Rell lObOth,

The Rehoboth Record, July 4th, says
the following Wiimingtonians are oc-
cupying their respective cottages
Capt. George X. johnson, James Brad.
ford, Mrs. j. NJ. Poole. Thomas Drein,
Mrs, NJ f. Walraven, Rev. G. w.
Pretty man, j. G. Yates, r. Heisler, B.
G. Pearce aud K. S. X. Butler.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Selling OF.

l.. w. Stidham 4 Son, auctioneers,
have been employed to sell a lot of fur
niture at No. A22 Jefferson street, on
Saturday afternoon, at 9 2o'clock, sharp.
All who wish bargains should be on
hand at the hour, as the lady is about
disseminating housekeeping.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Myrp Furniture,

The Committee on Public Buildings
have, in addition to the desk mentioned
in yesterday, REpUBLicAN, purchased
hand dsOine walnut bookcase for the
Municipal Court. 1t is provided with
glass doors aud two large dra "erS, and
will be used for the purpose Of holding
the locketS, books and various papers
required by the court.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
sunday Afternoon Temperance
Mpp1inK

A temperance meeting will be held
by the Good Templars III the First NJ.
r. church, seventh stree near Walnut,
on Sunday afternoon at , o'clock, to
which all are cordially invited. Good
speakers will he on hand, and also the
church choir, which will render some
select pieces.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Summer Dress Goods Reduced,

and decided bargains offered at Vain.
wrights, 3l2 Market street. Victoria
lawns 10, 12H, 10 cts. India linens
10, II, 20, % cts. Parasols and fans at
half price.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Storek eepers Look TO your Inter.

have received another fine lot OF
fresh cr"a cry butter. Come to Gar.
tens stalls in Second street market, ,and
save mouey
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
The Heat.

At half past o'clock this afternoon
the thermometer in the shade at the
REPUBLICAN Office was 92 degrees. At
Rockland at the same hour it was SO.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Summer Dress Goods Reduced.

and decided bargains otfereI at VAIN
wr gtts, 3l' Market street Victoria
Ln"nS, 10, ~, 10 and India Linens,
h., lS, 90 and ) cents. I'arasols aud
fans hL nal price"
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Ladies'.

Call and see those fine pebble button
CATERS, $l.75, former price S2.25, at
Babcock's, 2O6 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06

See the Smith American organ and
you will want no other. All prices
and styles at Robelen's, No no Market
street.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06

500 Emerson piano, 1925 $500 square
grand piano, 1926. Those looking for
bargains can see them now at Robelen's,
7l0 Market street.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
Magic AtOiulizpr.

For the throat al'I perfume, throwing
continuous spray Sold by Taylor &
Fullerton, 70, &'2 KHG ,uar'.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06
- -
p1I SHI

If you wish 10 keep cool 90 to Bald
win and get plate Of Burkc's ceebrat-
ed ice cream. Stand at the northeast
entrance of Third street market house.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06

Greatest bargains ever offered. 5000
Nose Il Son square grand piano, S225,
perfectly new. II. +, Robelen. 10 Mar
het street.
Daily Republican., 1883-07-06

DUBLIC SALE--WlLL BE SOLD AT
l Public Sale. Mt No 422 Jefferson street
on Saturday afternoon, at o'clock. good
hair cloth sofa, dining table, good mat res
cs dozen cane seat chairs, pictures. II Of
books and other articles. ly52
TJU NTRY BOARDlNf-h FEW FAM.
" lilies can be accommodated with board
at farm house near ELAN Address "a.
w.. ~ El9n Delaware Co., ia. y .itt
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-01-18
FSTRAY NOTICE

Union, Dec. ed, 1882.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-01-18
Prescott.

Travel on the roads has commenced
again.
There is some talk of having club
dances here.
John Kempf, of saltwater, was Wis
iting here last week.
W. ii. Hickok is up again and tend
ing to the duties of his school.
Mrs. G. W. Redmon, of Mapleton, D.
T.. is spending a few weeks with rela-
tives here.
The week of Prayer was observed
here in the NJ. E. church. A goodly
number attended every evening
Last week was the coolest of the
year, the thermometer registering 80
and 40 deg. below zero almost every
night.
The NJ. E. Social was held at the
residence of ?. d. Freese on Wednesday
afternoon and evening. a good num-
Der attended.
The River Falls mail did not get in
last Friday on account of the bad
roads. The JOURNALS came in with
the Monday mail, which arrived here
about 5 p. m.
The Prescott Dramatic Company will
render an entertainment in Gray's
Hall, on Friday night of this week.
The proceeds of the are to go toward
the prescott Library Fund.-
The hauling of wood had to be sus-
pen led for about week on account
of tee roads being so poor, but now it
il resumed again and wood teams are
beginning TO become more numerous.