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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

| in the power of every child just as
soon as possible after he enters
school, One great advantage of
written over oral work, is that writ
ten enables the teacher to get at and
develop the individuality of the child.
In oral lessons the answers of bright
children are constantly copied and inn
itated by others. Whereas, in written
composition each child must express
his thoughts for himself and by him.
self. BY means of the command of
writing, the child can be trained to do
great deal of busy work, thus keep
ing his mind and hand constantly en-
ployed. The third reason for teaching
writing very early III the course is,
that the work necessary to the CON-
mand of good legible handwriting may
be entirely finished; and the time
heretofore taken throughout the eight
or nine years for writing, may be rs
ed for something more profitable.
Writing may be kept in good coudi-
ton throughout the whole course if
the rule ''never allow any careless
work." be closely followed.
There are two things to be acquired
in writing: First, the forms of letters;
Second, movement with the pen. 1t
els great saving of time and work to
acquire these forms right at first so
they will never have to be changed.
as writing is purely gymnastic eX-
ercise, and, like all such exercises, po-
sition and movement should be aquired
by the greatest precision and accuracy.
The simple thing to be acquired in pen
writing is that a perfectly smooth line
may be made on the paper by both
nibs of the pen. Give very few d.
rections and follow them strictly.
Having secured an erect, easy, po-
sition, give great many simple eXer-
cises in movement. 1t is of little use
80 have one position and drill for these
movement exercises in writing. and
to have another and entirely different
one in the regular writing, compost
ton, ETC., of the pupils.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

A BRANCH of the Irish National Lea
que of America was formed in Mime
apolis last week. Eleven cities and
thirty societies were represented and
"a strong organization effected. The
professed objects of the league is to
unite all elements of the Irish race in
order the better to advance the CON-
mon cause of Ireland; to encourage
the importation of irish manufactures
into the United States; and by refus-
ing to purchase any article of English
manufacture discourage tradesmen
from keeping them on sale.
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Lodges.

Regular meeting every Thursday evening All
members should be present at the first meeting in
Syery month John SCOTT, NJ. W.
JAMES 81. TOZER. Recorder.
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Trenton

Business is brisk. Way & Boustead
are selling large quantities of goods.
J. H Barnes, school clerk, has Sc
cured the services of Miss Fannie Me-
TO to teach in Dist. No. | four months.
Mrs Elizabeth Barnes has sold her
wood land, near the Swede church, to
Emanuel Gilstrom for $3.50.
J. G. Arnold saw that the paper
said our town clerk sported a new top
buggy, and now our town treasurer
sp orts one also.
Fred Wheeler capsized with load of
lumber in Red Wing last week, and
was dangerously hurt. He is now do
ing well.
The river is again clear of ice and
we expect to see boats again.
We learn that the Illinois Central
railroad has possession of the survey
on this side of the river, and they in
tend to put road from st. Paul to
New Orleans.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

THE site of Minneapolis was govern
ment land in 1854. In 1856 people be-
gan to put up tents and houses. There
was but one mill there in 1855, on the
west side of the fails and that had no
mill-house, simply a shed of boards to
keep off the rain. She has now grown
to be city of over 100, 600 inhabitants
with "a score of mills, workshops,
churches and school-houses. 1t is pre-
iicted that next summer larger num-
Der of buildings for commercial pur
noses will be built than ever before.
All this has been brought about by her
citizens giving encouragement to the
building of manufacturing establish
ments, and rendering material aid TO
ali who manifested disposition to To-
cate such institutions among them.
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srx1na Lake.

Jack frost sent us rather severe
reminder OF what we may expect dur
ing the coming winter. Ice formed
five inches thick in this town.
i. a. MISSY is at home again, hav-
ing finished threshing with Keller &
Go.
A. L. Holcomb returned few days
ago from Grant Co., OAK, where he
had been spending the summer. He
brings favorable report of that coun-
try and thinks of locating there next
spring.
Rumor has it that our little widow
and old bachelor have formed a life
partnership. Pass around the cigars.
Mrs. Mollie S. Holcomb has gone to
Wabasha, Mimi, to visit friends.
Oiivet is now splendid location for
a hardware store and tin shop.
Mr.. E. Hawn will soon have his mill
in running order. NERO.
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~ How is it intended that Ortho-
epy shall be taught in our common
schools so as to narmonize with the
Course of Study!
In reply we would say that Orthoe-
Ply may be taken up in the First Form,
very properly, so far as marking the
vowels and consonants in monosylla-
bleS and accented syllableS, and giving
them the proper sound indicated by
such marks. is concerned. In Middle
Form, the sounds of vowelS in unac-
cented syllables, should be considered
with the laws which control such pro-
nunciation. In Upper Form, any good
textbook may be taken up and the
subject completed.
~ In our district it is the wish
of the majority of the people to hold
religious exercises in the school house
on Sunday, there being no other place
in the district tn at is suitable, but
there is one person, a voter in the dis
trict, who is opposed to it, and says
he shall order it closed if any attempt
be made to Use it for the purpose
above named, and he also asserts that
the school board has no right to open
it against his protest. Isit true that
any one has such unlimited power in
the school district!
Section 435, page AZ Of the School
Code of Wisconsin, reads as follows:
1.-The district board shall have the
care and keeping Of the school-house,
books, apparatus and all other prop
erty whatsoever belonging to the
district, except that specially contided
by law to the clerk. They may
grant leave to any responsible inhabi
tant or inhabitants of the district ap-
plying therefor, to occupy the school
house for such public meetings as
will, in the judgement of the board,
aid in disseminating intelligence and
good morals: any such licensee, and if
the school house be so occupied with
out there being such responsible IL
censee aDswerabIe, then the district
board, SHALL be personally liable to
the district for any injury done the
property and for any expense whatey-
er incurred by, at, or in consequence
of any such use of the school-house. .
The State Superintendent, i'll com.
Jnenting on this section says: 1.-THE
! board has exclusive control Of the
property of the district, including the
school house, unless it shall be especi
alIy confided to the clerk. 1t has long
been customary to allow the school
house to be used, at proper times, fol
religious, literary. and other meetings
and so long as no injury is done to TIN
property. and school-house it is unob
iectionable. IL is often the only placl
in the neighborhood in which an.
kind of a public meeting can be held
and the board will not usually b.
blamed for allowing discrete use t.
be made of the building. They ar
authorized to do this, as the law nov
stands, but as a matter of prudence
may if they prefer, grant the leave +
some responsible inhabitant, who is t
be answerable for the proper care o
the house, etc. If majority of tn
tax payers are opposed to having th
| school house used for any other thai
school purposes, it may be better TO
the board not to allow the house to b
opened.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

One case of scarlet fever, SO our DR..
says.
j. j. SchultEess is off surveying
nowadays.
Mrs. Budzwitz is visiting friends in
the vicinity of Prescott.
Mr.. HUM and j. j. Schulthess were
in st. Paul ordering goods recently.
j. Oberding furnishes the brick-40.-
000-for our school house, at So, so per
NJ. He also furnished the brick for
veneering a school house in district
No. 5, Maiden Rock.
F. NJ. Purdy and wife returned from
their eastern visit, Oct. goth.
The school seats are in place, and
are fine specimens of school furniture.
School opened the 18th inst. with +.
II. Terry as tutor.
A turkey shoot took place at Jno.
Harrison's on the Sd inst, at which a
fine dinner was served. Parties from
the Rock, this place and elsewhere
were present.
Plum City now has a No. saw-mill
nearly ready to be put in operation.
Let the logs be forthcoming.
j. Oberding has parties carting
charcoal to Lake City.
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Rockville.
Warm and very pleasant weather.

Warm and very pleasant weather.
The new R. X. from Woodville (call-
cd the w. & w. w. r. r. ito Wildwood
is progressing finely.
C. Fertig and family attended
church at this place last Sunday. We
believe DIR. Fertig is now residing at
Temples mill, this town.
The Protestant Methodist Quarter
ly Meeting held at the church last Sat-
urday and Sunday was largely attend
ed. The Rev. Mr.. McChesney officiat-
ed. He preached an able sermon.
Mr.. Allan and his brother-in-law,
William Sweet, have moved into the
house that w. r. Sweet built at this
place.
Mr.. and Mrs. Stewart, parents of
Jas. Stewart, have moved from Mani
toba to this place to spend the winter
with their son--and daughter, Mrs. A.
Smith.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

WISCONSIN has a Swiss settlement
called New Giarus. 1t was founded
in 1916 by 10S persons and now has a
population of 1900, who hold fast
their integrity of race, language and
customs. The original purchase con.
sisted of two square miles. Before the
colonies left Switzerland they were
given to understand that every man
who went to New Giarus should re-
ceive a farm of twenty-five acres rent
free for ten years, of which he was
then to attain absolute ownership at
So, 50 per acre. The plan worked sat
isfactorily, and Wisconsin gained an
industrious and well-behsved commun.
ity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

THE Old Bay State is no sooner rid
of one insidious foe than another come
to the surface. The state house is
menaced with myriads of white ants,
which threaten it's very foundations.
These creatures not only eat the libra
ries, but they honey-comb the timbers
and thus destroy entire buildings. A
few years ago railroad bridge at
Cambridge was destroyed by ants, and
other depredations are reported.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

Erwin & Benedict Patent Lawyers
at Milwaukee, Wis, report the follow
ing patents issued to Wisconsin inven-
tors; Swinging bridge for saw-arbors,
D. j. Murray, Wausau; sash-holder,C @.
E. Steller, Milwaukee; fountain-brush,
J. Stevens, Neenah; spring heel for
boots and shoes, G. Il. Swan. Beaver
Dam; window-screens, j. Watson,
Marinette; furnishing machine for
boots and shoes, S. A. West, Racine;
vehicle spring attachment, j. B.
Whitcomb. Beloit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22
Thanksgiving is almost at hand.

Thanksgiving is almost at hand.
Wheat is selling at prices varying
from IS to 90 cents.
Good, sound, old corn finds ready
sale at 60c. per bushel.
The streets on Saturday last present
ed an appearance resembling old times.
Broad street was literally thronged
with teams.
There has been some good ice on the
river and the young folks have been
making the most of it. On the dam
opposite Prescott, the ice formed a
considerable thickness, but the warm
winds of Saturday and Sunday made
it rather unsafe.
Miss Lillian Beardsley returned on
the 18th inst. from Warren, Mimi,
where she has been spending the sum-
mer with her sister, Mrs. A. Z. Flint
Frank Murray is in the employ of
VIM. Leseman. He is keeping the
books of the boot and shoe establis, n
ment.
Lee Ravens was in Prescott agar
last Saturday.
feed the hungry public. He has new
goods coming every day. and proposes
to keep his establishment stocked
with all thaG the best of restaurant.
can boast of.
Cord wood is beginning to come intc
town and it finds ready sale at fail
prices.
The accumulation of ice in the rive
at PIT. Douglas made ferrying impracti
cable. consequently. the fat-boat wa
off duty the greater part of last
week; but they put the boat lower
down on Saturday last and travel
was once more resumed.
There was an evening service in the
Congregational church last Sabbath
There will also be one next Sunday
night.
We had farewell hand-shake witt
d. ID. Proctor in st. Paul last week, a.
he was about to depart for California
| his future home.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

THERE is serious trouble in the Iowa
Pool and good prospect of another
war ON railroad rates. The trouble
grew out of a difference of oppinion as
to percentage on east-bound freight
from Omaha and Council Bluffs. The
Milwaukee & st. Paul road has CIV
en- notice of its withdrawal in thirty
days if the trouble is not adjusted.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22
LIVE AGENTS WANTED.

To sell Dr.. Chase'S Recipes; or information for
everybody, in every county in the United states
and Canada Eniargcd bg the publisher To Gas
pages 1t contains over 100 household recipes
Ti il shifted to all classes and conditions OF So
cietv, Awouderful book and household neees-
sitv Ii sells at sight Greatest inducements
ever offered to book agents. sample copies sent
Nv rnsiI POSTPAID, for 500. Exclusive territory
given. Agents more than double their money.
Address Dr. Chase's Steam Printing House. Ann
49, Nfirbirsu Is-Sm
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

Boisterous Teaching distracts the
Attention Of those studying. Teachers
and pupils should speak in low or me-
dunn tones. We want energy, but
not noise. Study to be quiet as well
as earnest.-Bak9foin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

James Youmans and family spent
Sunday visiting relatives here.

James Youmans and family spent
Sunday visiting relatives here.
Chas. Swanstroun, of Red Wing,
formerly employed as clerk in the
company store, was among old friends
here on the 18th.
Al. Allan has moved from his farm
on the bluff and taken j. Gillespie's
house for the winter in this place.
Vet. Hill has been hired to drive
team Tor the Company and will move
his family here from Red Wing the
first OF the week.
B. Borrisson while coming home
from Red Wing last Thursday evening
lost a pocket-book containing sixty
dollars, and yet has heard nothing
from il.
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EcIanm CONSUMPTION Cure.

The greatest lung medicine ever
discovered. Overwhelming testimony
accompanies every bottle, proving it
to be the greatest medicine ever Of
ferred to the public. AS an expec-
torant it has no equal. Eclegm Con-
sumption Cure invariably cures
coughs, colds, Group, hoarseness, and
is indispensable to orators and vocal
lists, because it strengthens the lungs
and imparts to the voice fullness and
clearness of tone that cannot be at
tanned otherwise. The Eclegm is
purely vegetable, and is natures best
assistant in curing throat troubles.
Price so cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

An epidemic prevails at Madison
which the doctors term winter collie.
Over twenty persons are already pros
trated. The disease has all the SYM
toms of poisoning, the victims vomit-
ing, purging and being effected with
cramps. Nothing like it has ever be-
fore been experienced. So says late
dispatch.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

Ben. BUTLER processes to see in his
defeat an omen of Democratic success
in 1884. He is a good deal like the
boy who got walIoped for making
faces, by hoodlum smaller than him.
self, and said, eff cant whip you, just
wait and I'll send my brother Bill"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22
The rcienm Rheumatic Oil.

most reliable remedy for the
sneedg and permanent cure of rheu-
matism. neuralgia, stiff Joints, pain
in The side. back and loins, sprains,
bruises. sore throat. ehilblaius, FROST
ed feet. soft corns, chapped hands,
soreness and pains in the legs, feet
and Joints, and in all cases where
there is pain or distress of any kind
Price so cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

The women suffragists have scored
another victory in Washington Terri
tory. A bill granting them the right
of suffrage passed the territorial leg
islature last week and only awaits the
sanction of the governor, who is
friendly to their cause, to become a
law
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

The farewell orders of Gen. Wash
ington and Gen. Sherman to the army
were issued on the same day century
apart-Nov. /, 17S3-1883.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

A HOPEFUL bourbon says the one
thing needed above all others by the
Democratic party is courage. We
presume he means "votes." Demo-
cratic politicians never lack courage to
seek for office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

THE population of St. Paul is said to
have doubled since 1880, and about
will be expended next year
in business blocks and residen ces.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

Low water and anchor ice has great
ly interfered with milling operations
in Minneapolis. Only three of the
mills running last week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

THE cold wave of last week extended
it's icy crest far to the southwark. At
Des Moines the river was frozen over
in one night. the like of which had not
before occurred for thirty live years.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

BALDWIN wants a cheese factory. 1t
would no doubt prove profitable in
vestment for surplus capital.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

The framework of the new Third
Ward school. house in Hudson was
blown down by the gale of Nov. 10th.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22
Educational.
A. RosENBERGER, Editor.
coUSFY SUPERINTENDENT.

Corresponds nee, discussions, etc. are desired
from the TEACHERS and the FRIENDS of EDUcA-
TON in this county. Address all commHnica-
tions to the Editor. at Ellsworth. Wis.
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MRi1IAa

It has been truely remarked that
writing is the second great means of
expression" and SHOULD be placed in
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22
JEEE'ELRA.
+ p. PETEkSON & SON,
WATCHmAKERS and JEWELLERS,
RTVER FALLS, WISC0NINSIN.

Dealers in Fine Jewelry, Watches, Clocks,
ana nIsted ware Sole agents TOR the Ceie-
brated Rockford Quick Train Wstebes. AL
kinds Of Repairing neatly executed, sno al
rrnrk wsrrantPd.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

JoHN FLEMING, of "Fund w" fame,
has been arrested at Winnipeg.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

MORRISON, Kasson, Cox, Carlisle and
Randall are in Washington working
for the speakership of the next House.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22
PERSONALS.

Miss Sarah E. Darlington is teach
ing No. 2. Hartland.
School in No. 4. Gilman commenced
on the 18th with Miss Edith Caldwell
as teacher
Mr.. NJ. Bailey began work in No. 5,
Spring Lake. on the 5th inst. for three
Mr.. v. G. Knight has returned to
No. 2, Spring Lake, for three months
term.
Mrs. Anna O'Toole re-entered the
school in No. 2, Oak Grove, for four
months at $40.
The school in No. 4, Ellsworth, is
under the supervision of Miss Ida
George at $35.
The school in No. 5, Trimbelle, will
begin work on the Sd prox. with Miss
Ida l.. Moore as preceptress.
Mr.. B. III. Corcoran went into No. 7,
Oak Grove, on the 5th inst, at $40.
Miss Mary F. Towey is teaching in
No. 4, Oak Grove, at $40 per month.
This is her second winter there.
The Plum City school opened on the
18th inst, with Mr.. Francis A. Terry
as teacher for five months term.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

The building association of Stillwa-
ter has loaned $500, 600 to persons since
its organization in 1877.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

CIRCurr Court for st. Croix county is
in session at Hudson this week.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

Is A PURE distillatioR from the grape. and
stands uurivaiied ia this Country for medicinal
purposes IL has peculiar favor, similar 10
that of the grapes from which il is distilled.
See that the signature of ALFRED sPEEk,
PaSsaic y. J., is over the cork of each bottle.
SOLD BY II. ). FREEMAN.
An RN nRL-aAr-Ts ENERNNuERE
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Program of the Joint Teachers Association to be
Held in Hudson, st. croix Co., Saturday.
Dec fst, 1883.
R. J. Hennessy-The Teachers In
fiuence.
A. T. Churchill-School Libraries.
Miss G. Childs-Class Exercise in
Reading.
Miss Ida Burk-Paper, "Little
Things in our Work.
j. N. Childs-Grammar in our Dis
trict Schools.
E. P. Misunderstanding in our
Teaching
Miss Ida Martin-Class Exercise in
Geography.
r. B. Calesthenics.
Miss Ella Bradley Exer-
cises, Paper.
G. II. Keyes-Teaching of Penman-
ship.
Dominic Schuler-"Pest2.l ozzi.'
NJ. J. Baird-The Divisions of the
United States.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-11-22

Coy's Boss Liniment, for cuts, gals,
sores, etc, Is unsurpassed.
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SPEER'S PORT GRAPE WINE!
FOURYEARS OLD.
MIC AND STRENGTHENING
DPnp EP rTES

THIS CELEBR ATED WINEis the pure juice q
1.-The dead ripe 0pOrtO Grape, raised IN Speer
vineyards. Its invaluable.