davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

Washington's Birthday, but no an
niversary festivities here.
Miss Foil has bought the village lot
and lumber for a building of William
Rowley.
The Cornet Band will give dime
concert and dance on Friday evening,
February Goth.
S. j. Fox has taken the post-oflice
and il is again in the old quarters
where it remained for Gig hit years at
one time. Since leaving there it has
been like Noah's dove-without any
permanent resting place.
A letter from Mrs. Haskell, dated
Feb. eth, and mailed at a point twelve
miles from Portland, says everything
is as green as In June and Strawberries
are in blossom.
Father James Miles died on the
18th inst, at the age of II years.
There was an oyster supper at the
house of Fred Noble, last Thursday
evening, for the benefit of Rev. A.
Hathaway.
The clover hullers and power wood
saws are kept busy these days.
Beverly Whites school closes on
Thursday of this week,
Miss Anna Whip is now able to
knit and sew little and sit up most
of the time.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

One of the features of last week
was "a procession of five thousand
school children who paraded from
Carnival Hall to the Palace grounds
Saturday.
The Burlington & Northern road is
pushing things in the work on Day
toms Bluff. 1t looks as though
Pierce county was going to have one
lively railroad.
The Ashland Press of late date says:
During the editors absence Rev. a.
5. Collins will have charge of the ed
itorial department of the Press. !"
The NJ f. Church of Ashland, which
was apparently on its last legs when
Rev. Collins became it's pastor, has
revived under his labors, and will
soon erect So 900 church edifce.
The noted Manufacturer store got a
scorching Tuesday, and narrowly es-
capped total destruction.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
Spring TaUey.

We learn that James Coon, of Olivet,
has rented the Hooker farm.
Another family is to occupy the
LouZier place.
Our highly esteemed and worthy
new mail carrier, whom Mr.. HOlbrook
engaged to carry the mail from Maiden
Rock 10 WoOdville, has quit the road.
He is now familiar with all the short
cuts aud knows just what point to
steer for, but it wasn't so the time he
started from here on the road to Eau
Gale Mills. His team wanted to take
the north route, but he pulled for the
south. lie was seen mile or two
below the city, singing the good old
hymn, There's One More River to
Cross but after crossing three times,
with more to come, and being asked
if the mail route had been changed he
began to think that he had better take
the advice of Horace Greedy: $50
north, old man, go north" Some
thought the carrier crazy, but we
know he only wanted to see the city.
They say that the party at ii. NJ.
Preston's Saturday night was a
success
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
UutOn.

The Hollow school closed last Satur-
day.
School in the Bailey district closes
next week.
III are invited to The oyster supper
at Clark Johnson's Friday night.
Norman l.. Knight was buried from
the residence of his son, JudsOn
Knight, last Wednesday. Father
Knight" as he was Familiarity called,
has lived among us for many years
and possessed the love and respect of
all who knew him. Quiet and unob-
trusive in his habits, and genial and
lovable in his disposition, he has
rounded out the full measure of his
days and passed away peacefully in IA
ripe old age.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

Mr.. Ben Ruche, who recently went
to California, was drowned week ago
Saturday. No further particulars of
his death have been reported.
Miss MOllie BjerBeng, who is attend
ing school at River Falls, was at home
over Washington's Birthday.
On account of bad weather the
dance announced to be given by Dr..
johnson and Ole Bunsness was post
poned indefinitely.
Mr.. Peter Bjerkeng will sooD start
for Dakota to look after his claim
there.
Mrs. Belle Hitchman, who has been
visiting NJ. f. Syness, returned to her
home in Delan0, Mimi, last Monday.
L. P, Bjerkeng has nearly finished
hauling grain to Red Wing.
Our merchants; particularly G. r..
Taggert & Co., are enjoying thriving
trade.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
y = n = = ---- - .
w. A. CALDWELL, Sec'y.

Harper's Magazine for March opens
with graphic description of Krupp's
gun making establishment at Essen by
Moncure d. Conway, effectively and
amply illustrated. The subject is one
of exceptional interest because this is
the largest. manufacturing establish
ment under private management in
the world. employing over 10000 men
and owning 574 mines; because of the
social features connected with Krupp's
provision for the comfort of his work
men and the education of their
children; and because the attention of
all nations is now especially directed
to the manufacture of heavy ordi-
nance. The article takes its place
naturally in the series begun by Nc
Clellan's article on 1.-The Militia and
the Army" continued in Sir Edward
Reeds on 1.-The British Navy" and
to be still further extended in future
contributions.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25


c. III. Lewis has brother from ILL
nois visiting him.
The dairymen of the valley are
busy hauling ice.
Miss Minnie Knowles closes her
school next week.
John Cograve intends to go to Wash
ingtOn Territory in the spring, and if
it suits him he will settle there.
Abel and Robert Reynolds are max
ing preparations to go TO Dakota on a
prospecting tour in the spring. We
predict their speedy return.
Emma Algeir, little miss ten years
of age, has repeatedly carried off the
honors in the weekly spelling schools
given here, although contested by
lawyers, doctors, teachers. Normal
School students, etc.
Robert Little was agreeably surpris-
ed last Friday evening by five sleigh
loads of young people bent on making
a night of it. They brought their own
provisions, and tripped the fantastic
till "the wee sma' hours ayont the
twal.''
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
Remarkable Remuneration.

ID. NJ. Ferry & Co, the well-known
Seedsmen of Detroit, Mich, announce
that they are on their feet again, and
ready and anxious to receive orders
for seeds from every one of their old
customers, aud from as many new
ones as feel kindly disposed toward
them. They are in condition to fill
promptly every order with new seeds
of the best quality.
On January LIST their immense ware
house was destroyed by fire. 1t was
filled with probably the largest stock
Of assorted seeds ever gathered under
one ROOF. Their books and papers
were all saved, and every person who
had ordered seeds of them will be
supplied with his usual stock. They
had large quantities of seeds in their
warehouses on their seed farms, in the
hands of their growers and not yet
delivered and on the way from Europe,
which, together with their fully
stocked branch Seed Store in Windsor,
Ontario, close at hand, and the free
and vigorous use of the telegraph and
cable, enabled them to secure new
stock in remarkably short time.
Before the fire was subdued they
had secured new quarters and were
devoting all their energies to their
customers interests. In thirty days
ON the fire they were in perfect
working order again.
When we consider the magnitude of
their business, the appalling destruc.
ton of property at the most unfortu-
nate season of the year, we doubt if
the annals of history furnish case of
such rapid recuperation. Such ener-
gy deserves success.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

The Dramatic Club of this place
will present 1.-THE Initiation of a Can
didate'' IN the Hall this week for the
benefit of the Ola Fellows, and in
about month drama entitled THE
Drunkard's Warning" for the benefit
of the Band Boys.
There Will be a public euchre party
in the Hall in the near future.
4 private Masquerade Hall will be
given here Friday night. a large
number of invitations have been
issued.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
THE
River Falls Journal,
Published Every Thursday,
Rfr Fails wisconsin.

THE JOURNAL is pre-eminently LOCAL
PAPER and as such has gained wide and
enviable reputation. Ii enjoys the proud
distinction of being in the lead IN the
matter of Local Correspondence" and Is
the wonder of its contemporaries rs the
only paper which has successfully main
tanned, undIuInIshed, the interest of its
large number of local contributors in it's
welfare Because of its superiority as
disseminator of local news 1t Is widely
read without regard TO the political, relI-
giOus OF other affiliations of those who
wish To obtain information Of local ma
ture, and this Is a fact worthy the careful
consideration of advertisers.
The pay in advance system upon
which THE JOURNAL is published long
since ceased To be an experiment, and we
fiud II much more satisfactory to cur sub
scribers, as well As ourself, Il an The old
method. The especial attention of our
subscribers is directed 10 the following
OBSERVATIONS:
l. Subscriptions, in all cases, are pay
able in advance.
> The date on yellow label shows the
time u which each subscription Is paid.
3. When money Is received the date
on label Will bc 80 changed a to include
the time for which IL paws, and no sub
SCrl5eT should allow his date 10 be wrong
without calling our attention to the mat
ter, that any possible mistakes made may
be corrected.
l. The paper Is discontinued at the
expiration IF the time for which subscrip-
ton Is paid, and failure to renew before
OF promptly nj such time is regarded by
Us as notice that the paper is no longer
desired.
5. Subscribers changing their post-of-
fee should promptly notify US, giving
former as well as present address.
Is. Prompt renewals in all cases are
most respectfully solicited. and subscrib-
ers who DO not wish to miss a single num-
her should have their renewals entered
before the publication Of the issue next
succeeding expiration Of subscription
subscription Sl.5O Per .fnnIsni.
c. r. MORSE, Publisher,
River Falls, Wis
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

Mrs. Agnes Leavitt, nee Michael,
formerly of this place, is visiting in
town.
Miss Sadie GOodelI closed her school
at Forestyille last Friday.
A number of our young people will
attend the Longfellow entertainment
at River Falls Saturday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Heserman. of
of Red Wing, were i'll town the first
of the week.
Mrs. McManus, of Zumbrota. Mimi.
is visiting her son, Rev. j. II. Nc
Manus.
Coughs and colds are booming.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

The Donation at this place last week
was a financial success, the receipts
of the evening being $2S rs.
Mrs. S. J. Hill and Miss +. \. Frye
went to Ellsworth last Friday.
Il. L. Hawn and wife are in town.
lie will start up his mill soon.
Mrs. Geo. Steever is improving
very fast.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
Report of Teachers association held at Prescott,
FEB. 20, 1885.

Report of Teachers association held at Prescott,
FEB. 20. 1885.
Association called to order at 10:40
A. NJ, by President McAndrew. The
first topic was School Discipline, by
w. A. Caldwell, in the form of a pa
per. The principal points brought
out were that government should be
administered 10y the eye rather than
by the tongue. The core of successful
school discipline is in the silent infiu-
ence of the teacher. Two rules should
be made and those thoroughly enforc-
ed. Thoroughly discussed by Messrs.
Murphy, Hazard, McAndrew and Cad
well, and Mrs. Postlethwaite. A rec
itation, "Washington's Tomb" by
Mrs. Sigourney, was excellently rem
dered 10y Charlie Cotton.
The meeting was adjourned till l
O'Clock.
The afternoon session was opened
by the song, Columbia" by Mrs.
Postlethwaite and Misses Gregory and
Butterlield.
Each member of the Association
repeated a quotation, brief and ex-
pressive. An exercise in Numbers
was presented by Mrs. Postlethwaite,
she using the members of the Associ-
alton as class. Mrs. Postlethwaite' s
method is an original and very COM
mendable one consisting largely of
rapid blackboard combinations of
numbers by the teacher, to be solved
quickly and mentally by the scholars.
The topic was discussed in a spirited
manner by the members of the Asso-
citation. Physiology and Hygiene"
was presented by the County Superin-
tendent. Mr.. NJ. made the recent law
passed with reference to narcotics and
stimulants the basis of his remarks.
lie would teach the topic as general
exercise in the district school rather
than as a special study. Good venti-
latiOn was insisted on by the Superln-
tendent. ''Civil Government" was
presented by Prof. Hazard as class
exercise. Mr.. Hazard used an original
and ingenious diagram to represent
the three branches of government.
The subject was thoroughly discussed.
ON motion the meeting was adjourned.
T. j. MCANDREw, Pres.
" A CAr,tu1-rr Sacsv
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
The Gulf Coast of Florida.
The most eleyat : ocean front lands in the
State
General Grants
Opinion Of Florida, aFteg. a
visit Orsl- tire STATE.

Extract from The Philadelphia LEDGER
at IS capable Of supplying all the oranges,
lemons, Pineappies, and other selui-trupicai
fruits used in the United states; 100, OOU, 600
dollars OF sugar nov imported; material tor
rope, tagging, coarse mating, etc. The de-
posts oi fertilizer under it and above il are
sufficient tor many generations. 1t only
wants people and enterprise, both OF which
It Is rapidly obtaining Florida to-day af-
lords the best opening IN the world for young
men OF small means and great industry 1
shall probably have more TO say on this sub
jet when get home
Very truly yours,
L. ;. GRANT,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
Pres. pro TEN. G. Div.

Manager Nc A ndrew, of the Prescott
Reading Circle, reports, 1--WE have
finished Theory and Practice and are
now booming History and Physiolo-
gy." They expect to complete the
entire course by Spring. AL teachers
who have jOiued the Circle should at
tempt to complete the course this
year, as we hope to take the advanced
course next year. Where Circles are
broken up by change of location of
teachers the course could be complet-
ed by individual members during the
summer months.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

We handle the famous Bradley d
Metcalf Boots and Shoes at this point.
Each and every pair warranted-buy
them. f. j. Burbyte.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
~sSe~-
Diamond Bi,tH.

The pile driver is working on the
railroad bridge at II. Shanks.
Il. w. and Archie Hope are hauling
bridge lumber from Lake City to
Maiden Rock.
A. r. Nero and ID. n. Wethern are
raising a large number of horses.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

The death of Ex-Governor Horatio
Seymour, following SO quickly that of
Generals Mcclellan and Hancock
leaves MIR. Tilden the last living of the
unsuccessful democratic candidates
for the presidency.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
Educational.

Communications fOm Teachers and those
interested in EIucat on solicited. Address all
Communications 10 the Editor at Ellsworth,
Wisconsin
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
state Institute ana Teacher, Examinations.


A State Teach srs' Institute will be
commenced at Ellsworth, March J.,
10 continue one week. 1t will be con
Quoted by Prof. j. b. Thayer, of River
Falls Normal, which fact alone Will
he sufficient to warrant its success.
An evening lecture will be had if pos
sible. The spring examination will
be literally based upon work done at
the Institute. Every teacher should
attend. Board can be obtained in pri-
vate families and the hotels will take
Institute members at reduced rates.
The examination of applicants for
teachers certificates for the spring of
1885 will be held as follows:
PrescOtt-March %, %, II.
River Falls-March 25, 90, 81.
March, 20, 30, 81.
Maiden Rock-April |, ,, 3.
Olivet-April 5, 6, I.
Ellsworth Supplementary-April 10,
Is, II.
Applicants for diplomas of gradua-
ton from the Course of Study will
write at the teachers examination.
In each instance candidates will be
required to write i'll their own dis
tricts.
Neither licenses nor private exam
nations will be granted.
Finding it necessary to preserve on
file the examination papers and in or
der to facilitate this, / have prepared
paper with printed heading which
will be sold to applicants at cost prices.
Candidates will furnish pens and ink.
Sessions will begin promptly at nine
o'clock each day and close at noon of
third day. j. A. MURPHY.
Co. Supt. of Schools.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

Balmy Breezes, Charming Scenery, Tropical
fruits and Flowers III bloom every month of
the year, Winter Vegetables and Tropical
Fruits OF all kinds paying S4nO to 500 per
acre No KILLING FRosTs ar NALARtA
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
The Gulf Coast of Florida.

the Worlds Sanitarium, with its Ocean
highlands, Salt and Fresh Water Lakes,
TIDE Water Rivers, Sponge, Oyster and 9TH
er Fisheries, Mineral Springs and
IINEOlIAII CLIMATE
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

The price of drapery has gone up in
Washington. Secretary Manning re-
ports the expense of draping the
Departments on the death of General
Grant as 81, 442. But TO drape them
for Hendricks cost S4,475. Possibly,
however, the administration wore its
mourning twice as thick for Hendricks
as it did for Grant.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

Mr.. j. l. Steele has resigned his
school on account of ill.health, and
will soon return to Dakota. L. h.
Barnard takes his place.
Mr.. and Mrs. r. l.. Nero visited
their daughter at Maiden Rock last
week.
Mr.. Thos. Fisher closed his school
last Friday.
Mr.. J. D. Hunter is at Maiden Rock
hauling timber for the railroad.
Mr.. E. X. Barnard closed his school
in district No. ., Trenton, the 10Th
inst. He is very well satisfied with
the school.
Our fine weather has taken a bad
cold.
Railroad work is progressing rapidly
as possible, the bridge across Wind
creek being completed.
Mr.. F. Niles is employed as cook in
Truax's camp.
Mrs. leighton has returned from
Eau Claire.
Some of our citizens went to St.
Paul to see the Ice Palace.
The NJ. E. Quarterly Meeting will
be held here next Saturday and Sun
day. Rev. Evans, of River Falls, is
expected to preach in place of the
Presiding Elder.
The f. b. Sewing Society met at
the residence OF L. L. leighton last
Thursday.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

Opening Singing. Quotations.
Primary Reading-Annie Spalding.
Arithmetic-C Ii. Crownhart.
Language-A. l.. Thompson.
Physiology-E. X. Barnard.
Geography-Sarah Darlington.
Constitutions-B. +. Gilman.
Pupils and school patrons are III
vited.
& I BREWER
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

PROGRAMME ron TEACHERS ASSOCIATION.
To be held at Esdaile, Feb. 27, 1885.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

The LOngfellOw Entertainment TO
be given in Brackets Hall next Sat
urday evening by our local Dramatic
Club is awakening widespread
interest both here and elsewhere.
Sleigh loads of pleasure-seekers are
coming from Ellsworth, TrImbelle,
Clifton and other neighboring towns,
and the occasion promises to be one
of the pleasantest of the season.
Tickets Is and % cents.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

Ellsworth, Feb. Is.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25
F Id R | D A.

The food tide Of C3ai@rGEfCm
Is turning fOiCGT6 FF0fidG.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1886-02-25

No Stormy win ct enters here
It's jay, us pFi- < through all tie year.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-07

ORKNEY SPRINGS, SHENAN.
~ DOAH COUNTY. VA..-tbe larvesi aJi
most fashionaoie resort in the mountains 4
virginia: the Hotels aLd Cottages b,8r,i.
fully painted aud papered thro7 gin H3'.
Latest closets, with entire new system ~
drainage: greatest variety " m'lrHi
yeters OF any resort 'n the United State-.
Rooms newly furnished, new Eair-rhat.
treeSes, with woven ~!Fe-spriuss; hot,
cold, and shower baths table unpyreiled;
frst-claSs livery NJ connection with the
hotel: full braee- and siIlug- laLi. lrscrp-
tive pemphleis can be obtained AZ ile ~.
nee OF the Richmond aud All,gAany rail-
road. gIs east Nan street. CHESAPEAKE
and Ohio offices. A. ". CARRIERS. Il. y Cab
eli. Jr.s Third end Yain, Purcell, Ladd q
Cos, OW els n Minors.
II. CABEI.L MADNpX. Proprietor.
h q. brRkE, chief Clerk. my Z3-ju
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-07
Personal.

Mr.. John X. McLean's summer-house
ut Saratoga is only two doors from that
of the Hon. Levi p. Morton. The
peighbors are on good terms. Mr..
McLean's marriage has been q most
happy one, his bride having wealth. So
oial position, fine womanly qualities,
ability, and education. They have a
boy baby which is the " living image Of
its father"
Lady Maud Ogilvie, daughter OF the
late Earl Of Airlie, is soon to marry an
American. Since the death of her IA
Their Lady Maud has spent the summers
in Estes Park, Colorado, with her bro
Their, who owns immense tracts Of land
in the West, purchased by the late Earl.
The marriage is to take place in this
country snd the dowager Lady Airlie
viii come from England to be present
on the occasion.
Mr.. Henry Matthews, Q. c., who
was 60 pitiless in stoniEg Sir Charles
Dixie for his sins, was himself Co
respondent in . celebrated divorce sui
twenty-five years ago. This was thu
Chetwynd case, and it caused almost .,
much scandal at the time ~ tho Dixie
Crawford trial has recently done. Mrs
Chetwynd was the wife Of Sir Gsorg,
Chstwynd and the granddaughter o
the Earl Of Shrewsbury. The Mr.. Henri,
Matthews who Was "her guilty idol An,
god" has just become Home Secretar,
in the new Tory Cabinet.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1886-08-07
ATIEaPr TO ROB A TRAIN.
A Baggage. Master Shot by the would
be Thief.

A Louisville (Ky.) special Of August
5th says: Another attempt to rob the
express train on the Louisville, New
Albany and Chicago railroad was made
early this morning, When the north
bound train was about two miles south
Of cambridge Baggage Master John
p. Winchester and Exprsssmsn
Frank O. Perkins were sitting in
the express and baggage-car half
dezing. A rap was heard at the door.
Winchester, thinking it was the con-
ductor, opened the door, and IS be did
SO q stout stranger, with pistol in
each hand, thrust himself into the oar
and began firing upon the baggage-man.
Almost at the same moment Perkins
sprapg forward, and with his revolver
answered the shots of the desperate.
The latter turned suddenly as il hit,
and lsaped from the train without 80
curing anything.
wINCHEsTER BADLY WOUNDED.
At the same instant Winchester stag
sered back in the car and sank into q
chair. Perkins ran to him and found
tho blood pouring from wound IN the
breast near the right side. The ball
had passed entirely through the body
and camo out just under the right
shoulder-blade. Whether II pierced
the lung Perkins could not toll
positively. The appearance oiths wound
showed, however, that it was from ons
Of the shots AIRED by their assailant,
Winchester was left ct Logansport fol