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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Peck S Sun, published at Milwaukee,
Wisconsin, is the most humorous pa
per in America to-day. Geo. w. Peck,
its editor and proprietor, stands with
out an edual as u humorist. lie be-
lieves in making people happy, and no
one can be otherwise who reads his
most excellent paper. Our readers are
invited to read the prospectus of
Peck's Sun, in another column. Sam
ple codes mailed free to any address.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The Saltwater Gazette of last week
gives a somewhat sensational account
Of an elopement which recently occur
red in that city. The names of the
contracting parties are given as Jacob
c Harwick and Mary Katona. Mary S
father objected to the marriage of his
daughter to "the dear one of her
heart hence the elopement. The
groom is said to be son of the pro
prietor of the Union House at Pres
colt, and if this he true his name
should have been given as HarWell in
stead of Harwick. 4 young couple,
mutual friends of the ''elopers, who
accompanied them to Hudson to wit
ness the marriage ceremony also con-
cluded to marry and an impromptu
double wedding was the result.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The immediate delivery system of
the Post Oflice Department went into
effect last Thursday, and a special-de-
livery stamp costing ten cents affixed
to letter, in addition to the ordinary
postage, will secure its Immediate de-
livery upon arrival at the post-office
in any city of four thousand inhabi-
tants according to the census of 1880,
should the person addressed reside
within the carrier limits Of free de-
livery office, or within radius of one
mile from the post-Ollice at all other
special delivery offices. The special
delivery Offices in Wisconsin are as
follows, to-wit: Appleton, Beloit, Eau
Claire, Fond du Lac. Green Bay,
GAINESVILLE. Kenosha. La Crosse. Madi
son, ManitoNoc, Milwaukee, Neenah,
Oconto, Oshkosh, Portage, Racine,
Sheboygan, Stevens Point, Watertown
and Wausau. Special delivery stamps
have been received and are now for
sale at the post-otlice in this city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
Yours truly,
EVA M. 5 ALsTRo0I.


MANBAgo, Mimi, July 8, 1885.
N8asrs. Goldsberfy, Doran & Nelson.
SIRsi-After testing the National
Garment Cutter by cutting, | can
Faithfully say it is the most perfect
system | ever saw. 1t is easily learn
ed and correct, aud now that | have
tried it. / can conscientously recon-
mend it to all. Very truly,
Mss GERTRUDE WRIGs.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

TsIRCyIT COURT. FIERCE COUNTY. Eliza
I beth Laudes. plaiut.F yz. Emily Z. Ecker.
Henry r Icker Theodora Ecker and Frances
Ecker lis wife. defendants
The ate Of Wisconsin to the said defendants,
and each of them: ,,.--
You are hereby summoned to appear WITHIN
twenty days after service Of this summons eE-
above entitled action in The court aforesaid; ana
il case Of your failure so 10 do judsnent N.tl
be rendered erai}5st yo4 according - Iii5 ue-
1ssll4 of the complaint Of which a copy is here
with served upul you
SMITH VANSATTA & IAUGES,
146w Plaintiff Attorneys.
2, O. address, River Falls, Pierce Coz Wis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
The following bills were allowed:

The Street Commissioner was au-
thorized to procure pine stringers for
Junction Mills bridge.
The report of Marshal Bevans
showed collection of fines amount
ing to 1924.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

In contemplating the point at winch
10 strike for the purchase of the choic-
EAT meat to be found in the city do
not fail TO take into account the ne"
meat market recently opened oy 'Feo.
Pratt, next door south OF the po9l-oI-
flee A trial OF the goods dealt our AZ
this establishment is more convincing
than any adjectiyes we can employ III
sounding their praise. Give them d
trial,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

FoR RENT-A farm of 200 acres,
good house and barn, good well and
cistern, 1870 acres pillow land, balance
meadow and pasture. Or. will sell so
cheap you will be surprised. Apply
to Thos. Il. Tubbs. 23-2t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Weisend Bros. keep the largest stock
OF Mems and Boys Suits and Over
coats in River Falls and will give you
low prices. Give them call at their
Clothing Store opposite Lords Livery.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

A good farm of $50 acres with 70
acres well improved, large hay barn
and granary in a half mile of town
On it is an excellent opening for a
stone quarry. Terms Of sale made
EASY. T. n. MCYEAN.
Maiden Rock, Wis. 24-4t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
Lands for Sale.

The north half of Section II and the
north half of the south east quarter
same section, in town q range II,
tTown of MartelD is for sale on easy
terms. SMITH & HAUGEN.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

/ have used the Boss Liniment for
the past three years and can cheerful
" recommend it as lirstclass linl-
ment for man or beast.
d. E. LEACH.
Trimbelle, Wis, Aug. Goth, s..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Rev. II. Dockham, The pastor of the
NJ. 2. Church of this place for the
past year, is packing his household eff
fects, preparatory to moving to Pres
colt, his new field, the last of this
week. Mr.. Dockham leaves many
friends here who were hoping for his
return, but the fiat has gone forth land
we bow, reluctantly to its mandates.
BY his straightforward, christian bear
ing and courtesy, and by his earnest,
honest ministry, he leaves an influence
here which Will not pass away from us
with his presence. We wish him a
pleasant home and a large success in
his new charge. We understand that
Rev. j. Evans, who comes here to take
Mr.. Dockham S place, is a worthy sue
cessOr to his pulpit.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Track-laying on the Ellsworth extern
sion will soon be completed and
regular trains will doubtless be put on
within two or three weeks. A gravel
train is now engaged in hauling ma
terial for ballasting and the road will
be put in shape for business before
very cold weather sets in. The work
of fencing the track is stillin progress,
and poles are being set for an early
connection of Ellsworth with the out
side world by telegraph. 1t is proba-
bic that the station agent at Ellsworth
will Jerk electricity" there.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Last Tuesday morning as j. Ii.
Critchitt, station AGENT and Albert
Krauth, messenger boy, attempted to
step from one freight car to another
the cars being uncoupled, parted, and
both fell to the ground. Mr.. Critch-
lit, striking on a tie received severe
bruises on the hip and thigh, and
young Krauth was bruised upon the
knee. Both had narrow escape from
being run over, but realizing their
danger rolled themselves aside 50 that
the car cleared them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The business men al Red wing.
Minnesota, who have for many years
enjoyed a large trade from the south
ern part of Pierce county, view with
serious apprehension the favorable
prospects for IN early construction Of
a trunk line OF railway mp the Mssis-
sippi River on the Wisconsin side.
The completion to st. Paul of the Chi
caco, Burlington & Northern, an i'm
portant line in the Chicago, Rurl!ng-
ton & Quincy system, means the build
ing up Of village in the town OF
Trenton which Will retain on this side
very considerable percentage Of
trade which now crosses the river, aud
we learn that the Railway Company
has purchased the seth Lyons farm
and also a farm adjoining for depot
purposes, which is a very sure indfca-
ton that there is where the village
suggested will be located. We viii
also venture the prediction that sone
Of the enterprising business men Of
Red Wing viii be among tue irst to
establish branches in this new Pierce
county trade center. The opening Of
this new line of railway cannot fail to
materially enhance the interests Of
the southern part or the county ana
we congratulate our neighbors down
there upon their encouraging outlook.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Edsall Bros, Phoenix Drug Store,
would specially recommend to the la
dies Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets. AS a
laxative they have no equal. They
are guaranteed to cure Chronic Consti-
patton, Dyspepsia, ana all diseases
arising from a deranged stomach.
With free use of the Tablets, Sick
Headache is impossible.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Mr.. 0. S. PoWell's sugar mill is run
ming full blast and, under the direc-
ton OF his son Harvey, is turning out
some beautiful samples of syrup, from
the amber cane. The quality of syrup
made this autumn equals, if it does
surpass, any other years production.
Mr.. Powell is meeting with good sue
cess in disposing OF his goods to all
lovers of pure, unauthorized syrups.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

When Raby vas sick. We gave her casoria,
When she was q Child, she cried for Castoria,
When she became Miss she chung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
MANKATo, Mimi, July ., 1883.

Msssrs. GotdSJerry. DordR & Nelson
DEAR SIRs:-After having polo
naise cut by the National Garment
Cutter, | can say it tits perfectly with
out any changes being made. The
Cutter. without question, is the best
one ever coming to ny notice. / have
used the Cornwelf Chart and different
others. but the National Cutter beats
them all.
MIS-. ELISA GFHERER,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

a. w. Lund has purchased of w. >.
Ensign the wagon and carriage shop
situated on the corner just south of
the Central House, for which he paid
81, 400. He has also bought, of ThOs.
L. Tubbs, the property adjoining, own
ed by that gentleman, the purchase
price Of which was 5000, making 49,
300 for the whole. This gives him &c
feet on Main Street by 2l5 feet on
Walnut Street, besides one lot a little
back from the latter street. Mr.. Lund
will build an addition thirty-siX feet
in length and two stories high to the
west end of the building purchased of
Ensign which will give him two
story building 24X96 feet, to be used
for the manufacture of wagons, car
riages, sleighs, etc. Mr.. Lund is one
OF our most industrious and enterpris-
ing young business men and it gives
us pleasure to note this evidence of
his prosperity.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

That people should continue to use
Teas exported in bulk Qr paper pack,
ages is only explicable on the supposi
ton that they are unacquainted with
the nature of the tea leaf. Experts,
however, are aware that this leaf is Of
the most sensitive character, and that
after a brief exposure to the air it de-
teriorates in quality and favor. Even
when packed in lead lined chests it
quickly loses its strength and aroma
after the lead is cut. "Faultless
Tea, sold only by the importer, F. j.
Burhyte, besides being pare Tea OF
superior grace. is packed only in per-
lection tea cans. and therefore cannot
part with either strength or flavor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
Proceedings Of Common Council.

The Common Council met at 7:30
Tuesday evening, all members being
present.
A resolution was passed authorizing
the purchase of twenty-five hats and
belts for the use of the Fire Com
MANY
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
As to Mrs. Grundy.

This potent parsonage has been al
lowed to rule too despotically in the
feminine world. and the ladies say
that it is time her tyranny received a
check. But not even Mrs. Grundy
has dared to speak against the value
of Browns Iron Bitters as strength
ening tonic for ladies who suffer fro m
debility. It enriches the blood and
restores failing health. Miss Sallie l..
Paules, Wrightsyille, Pa, was cured
by Browns Iron Bitters of back-ache,
kidney trouble, and liver complaint.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The River Falls Hook and Ladder
Company No. l has its Constitution
and Bylaws neatly printed in PAM
phlet form. The work was executed
in the Job. Printing Department of the
JOT-RNAI, office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Now is the time to buy your carpets.
Prices the same rs last summer. Fac
tory prices higher. Call at Burhyte's
and see them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The River Falls Pioneer Hook and
Ladder Company No. 1, was out for
drill last Monday evening. The boys,
with little more practice, expect to
be able to "get there" in good shape
should fire break out.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Prof. Jay R. Hinckley, formerly of
this city, has removed from Tomah to
Portage where he has established the
Portage Weekly Herald, the first num-
Der of which has reached our ex-
change table. 1t is a 6-column quarto,
Democratic in politics.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

It is said that two hundred saloons
are wide OPEN at Leavenworth,
Kansas, i'll defiance or the prohibitory
law of that state, and that public sen.
timent there sustains court decisions
favoring the saloons in cases that
have been brought to close them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

River Falls still continues to grow
in quiet, steady way, and many i'm
provements are every day observable
that add to the city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Edsall Bros. Phoenix Drug Store,
wish to state that they have at last
found an article they can sell on its
merits. 1t is with pleasure they guar
antee to the public Acker's English
Remedy as a sure and never failing
cure for Asthma, Coughs, Whooping
Cough, Group, and all Lung Troubles,
1t is the standard remedy for Con
sumption. They have never found its
equal.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Edsall Bros, Phoenix Drug Store,
wish to make an assertion, which they
can back with positive guarantee.
Ii is all about Acker's Blood Elixir.
They claim for it superior merits over
all other remedies Of its kind, and
guarantee for it positive and sure
cure for Rheumatisrl, Syphilis, and
all blood disorders. 1t frees the skin
from spots and disease, and leaves the
complexion clear. ASK them about it..
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

WANTED. "A girl for general house
work. Must be competent.
A. ABRAHAM.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The culture of tobacco is making
rapid strides toward becoming the
leading industry in Dane and Rock
counties in this state. and prompted
by the success Of farmers there in
growing this product filters OF the sol
in other localities are turning their
attention to tobacco. We shall not be
surprised if within the next FIVE o.
ton gears Pierce county shall become
conspicuous for her tobacco product.
T. NJ. Barrett has opened a Laun-
dry at tile Hansen House, corner of
Walnut and Fifth Streets, in this city,
where he is prepared to do all work in
his line promptly and in Tie most sat
isfactory manner. A lady will take
charge of all ladies' wearing apparel,
and goods will be called for and deliv-
ered. orders may be left at Abra-
ham S One Price Clothing House. Mr.
Barrett has had years of experience in
this business and feels confident Of
his ability to please his customers.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Tubs Family Remedies are as
good as a doctor III the house. Elixir
of Life and Bilious Mans Friend are
Indispensable. 23'2t
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The fact that Saltwater contains
the Minnesota State Prison seems to
have no terrors for burglars as long as
they are outside the prison walls, and
they have recently made number of
raids in that city, but made no very
heavy cash hAnls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

If you need any yarn buy the best;
you will find the Appleton yarn, the
Cedarburgh yarn, German Worsted
yarn, Spanish yarn and Saxony yarn.
the best qualities in the leading col
ors, at APP Roberts store.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The new railroad bridge across Lake
st. Croix at Prescott will be built
where She lake is the narrowest and
consist of four spans of one hundred
feet each
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

r. n. Jensen has an elegant stock of
Cloaks, and every lady who intends
buying should not fail to see them.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Robert Bonner says. MY success is
owing to iiberalty in advertising. .
The business men of River Falls
should copy after Bonner in this re-
spect and reap success by liberal adj
vertising in the JOURNAL.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

y special conyocation of River Falls
Chapter, R. A. NJ, Saturday evening,
Oct. 10. Work in Royal Arch Degree.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Parties intending to SOW barley next
season will do well to secure some of
Manshidy Bailey for seed. Ap Rob
erts has a limited quantity. 1t is
taller. has sitter straw, aud yields
about twenty per cent. more than the
common variety.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

f. B. Bracket has gone to Cincin'
natl, O., and Richmond, Va, on a Wis
it to relatives, and will be absent sew
eral months.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08
Mrs. II. II. MAYNARD.

MANKATQ, MINI, July 8, 1885.
Wessya. Go!&s5syfg, Doran i Nelson.
StRs:-I never attempted to cut a
garment by measurement. until pur-
chased the National Garment Cutter.
After few minutes instructions | cut
a basque pattern, and it was q perfect
fit. 1t is very easy to learn and per-
fectlY correct. 1 think il is just the
system that should be in every family
where there is cutting to do for men,
women and children.
YourS truiV
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Those fine suits just received at
Weisend Bros. are in fact the best fit
ting suits ever brought before the pub
lie. They are made up in the very
latest styles, and fit just as good as
Snit made to order.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Before purchasing your fall supply
of Clothing, underwear, flannel shirts,
&C., call at Weisend Bros. and get
prices.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Hon. E. IL. Ives, OF the Prescott
PlaindeaIer, was in the city on Tues
day and shed the beaming light OF his
benign counteuance abroad in our
Sanctum.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

R. n. Jenson's stock of dress goods
is larger than ever and cannot be sur
passed by any in the city.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

J. d. Putnam & Co. received sever
al car loads of hard wheat from Dako-
ia early in the week to be converted
into flour at Prairie Mills.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

J. A. Martin, chairman of the town
of Spring Lake, was in the city last
Monday on business for the town
which he has the honor to represent,
and while here paid his respects to
the JOURNAL Office.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

J. Montefore, formerly of the Bald
win Bulletin, has fallen heir to Fl, 600
by the will of Sir Moses Montefiore.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

For SALE. team of horses,
weight 1850. Inquire of Peter Thorn,
south part of town of Clifton, on Pres
colt and River Falls road, five miles
from Prescott. 200
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

G. A. Goldsberry, of the National
Garment Cutter Company, accompan-
led by Mr.. j. l.. Clark and wife, are
in the city in the interest of the Com
pany which they represent. The
office of the Company here has been
removed from its former location to
the Central House parlors, and en-
couraged by the success which has at
tended the introduction of this system
in this vicinity those in charge of the
work will push it forward withrenew-
ed vigor. Mrs Clark has charge of
the instruction department and our
lady readers wishing to become famil-
lar with this system should call upon
her at the Central House parlors.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Go to Ap Roberts for ladies' under
wear and mems underwear. If you
prefer to make it you can also find
there cotton flannels and wool flannels
at bottom prices.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Elsewhere we publish letter from
A. ounggren who has extensive farm
ing interests in the Red River Valley.
In private note Mr.. Younggren in
forms us that he has seven hundred
acres of ground ready for crop next
year, four hundred acres of which he
has plowed twice, narrowing it once
after each time blowing.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

In Blankets of all kinds, colors and
prices, you viii find the best assort-
ment at Burhyte's.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Please bear i'll mind that r. n. Jen-
sons prices or 1annels are the lowest
that can be had.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The Congregational Sociable held at
the pleasant and commodious resi-.
dence of Allen P. Weld on Friday
evening last was an enjoyable occas-
ion. The guests were made to feel the
object of the assembly was for a good
time in social way and imbued with
this spirit the party could not fail to
prove a gratifying success. The Sc
ries of sociables to be given ny this
society during the winter months will
be characterized by an absence of col
lections Of cash for church purposes,
their object being purely for social
enjoyment.
o .
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

Mishler's Herb Bitters is prepared
by a physician and chemist of the
highest repute, not only in the com
munity in which he lives, but abroad
as well. Mshler's Herb Bitters is an
absolute cure for dyspepsia, liver com
plant, cramps in the stomach and ev
erv form of Indigestion, and affords
almost immediate relief in dysentery
collie, cholera morbus and diseases of
the kidney or bladder.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1885-10-08

The new County Insane Asylum for
La Crosse county has been located
near West Salem. on the Chicago,
Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway.