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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12
The Lake Pepin Convent.

EDITOR JoURSAL: There are few, in
the counties bordering on Lake Pepin,
who have not heard something of the
wonderful Convent being built upon
its banks. The writer had heard so
much of this building; SO much that
was vague and perhaps quite romantic,
that he naturally had a desire to visit
and see for himself, the wonderful"
He had heard so much of secret cells;
of cisterns that were not cisterns, bat
rooms communicating with other
rooms, that he was prepared to see
and believe most anything.
The building is situated on the Min
nesOta side and upon a gentle rise of
ground a little way back from the lake
shore and directly opposite the rock,
where, in days of yOre, the Indian
maiden took her tragic leap. The
site selected for the building is, to say
the least, a beautiful one; perhaps
more grand than beautiful. On the
south the land slopes gently to a small
rivulet that flows down through the
valley and adds its bright waters to
those of the Mississippi. On the OPP
posite side the land is quite level and
well suited for a garden or lawn. Trees
and shrubbery are not lacking, for
back and to the north are groves of
small oaks, and in front are several
large, noble oaks that might do credit
to forest. The Convent could not
have been placed in more prominent
position, unless 1T had been the sum-
NIT of one of the many bluffs border
ing the lake.
The building fronts on the lake and
to the rising sun. Its longest dimen-
sion. about 800 feet las near as the
writer is able to judge is from east to
west: and its width about so feet.
Its front is surmounted by tower
of some height, which in turn is
completed by a massive gilt cross.
which is said to have cost $500. From
this tower an observer can view the
entire lake to the south and to the
north until that bold promOntory OPP
posite the village of Maiden Rock
shuts Oft the view. The building in
GLIDING the basement is five stories
high. The basement is enclosed by
a massive stone wall, the masonry of
which Gdoes credit to a good mason.
AS the inner part of the building is
not yet completed little can be said of
it. On the second floor and occupying
the greater part of it is the chapel.
Numerous wide flights of stairs ascend
to the upper stories, and if visitor
would see the entire building he must
devote at least two hours. But what
surprised as, was the absence of
everything that partOok of secresy.
No wonderful secret cells; no eisterns
which were not cisterns: no under
ground apartments where, it was said
tie only entrance or exit was "a hole
in the top
We understand that the site was to
be dedicated to the religious society
that would first erect some building
thereon, and seeing that the Catholic
church was the first to take advantage
of the opportunity, let me give them
all the credit there is in it. If they are
trying to do a good work.
Such buildings as this are giving
Lake Pepin romantic appearance,
and person passing through the lake
on some steamer, might well imagine
| himself upon one of the steamers OF
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12
OTTMAN.

More snow fell last SUNDAY than in
any one day this year.
Andrew Thoner attended the Scan.
dinavian quarterly meeting at Center.
Vile last Saturday and Sunday.
Miss Florence closed four months
term of school near Glover's Station
last Fdiday, and is home spending a
weeks vacation before going to River
Falls Normal School.
There are not many localities that
can boast of family with as many
children that are school teachers as
this: John Powers has five, four who
have been teaching all at the same
time the past winter-Misses Matte,
Julia. Josie, and Mr.. Peter Powers.
Charley Johnston has purchased an
organ.
Jay Miller bought fine driving pony
of Mr.. Goodwin of Trenton recently
for $500.
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knoxville.

Peter Hager got his hand BADLY hurt
in the engine.
r, Hofstad from Minnesota was
here last week talking about putting
in a cream separator here this spring.
C. R. Schackt of Hagar was seen on
our street last week.
The grist mill started up again last
Saturday.
DR.. Charley Johnson has bought a
new organ.
John Riley went to Milwaukee last
week.
Mr.. Harris passed through our vii
lage last Saturday.
Travelling statesmen are plentiful
nowadays.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12
FARMHILL.

Albert Henschel made a business
trip to Eau Gale and Arkansaw the
latter part of last week.
Tom Reinke and wife left for Me.
nOmonie last Friday on visit.
The surveyors have left this survey
and are now at Arkansaw. We hope
they will find favorable route before
long.
The Farmhill troupe will play 1.-The
Last Loaf here next week for the
benefit of the church.
Mr.. Fedderly is very sick.
The efforts of the Farmhill Ora.
matte Club promise to be grand sue.
cess. 1t will probably require two
churches to hold the patrons of the
entertainment.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12
Happv II oosiers

VIM. Timmons, postmaster of Ida
vile, Ind, writes: Electric Bitters
has done more for me than all other
medicines combined, for that bad feel
ing arising from Kidney and Liver
trouble" John Leslie. farmer and
stockman, of same place, says: Find
Electric bitters to be the best Kidney
and Liver medicine; made me feel like
a new man" J. W. Gardner, hard
ware merchant of the same town, says:
Electric Bitters is just the thing for
a man who is all run down and don't
care whether he lives or dies; he found
new strength, good appetite. and felt
just like he had new lease on life."
Only so cts. a bottle at C. K. Taggart's
Drug Store. .
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BRAsINGToN.

Mr.. and Mrs. X. Minder and Mrs
J Seeley visited in Red Wing the first
of last week.
Jack Baker has moved his family to
Warrentown.
j. f. Take returned last Sunday
from visit at home.
ole Bolang and VIM. Hanson went
to Lake City last Tuesday to purchase
land.
Mr.. Irish of Olivet visited his
daughter, Mrs. j. Preston, last week.
Work will begin in the veneering
mill as soon as the weather warns uI
little.
A new boy at Mrs. Sam. Tutors.
Last Saturday was lively day fol-
scalers and log-rollers in the yard.
Nothing but logs suitable for veneer
ing will be taken hereafter.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12
First publication March y, 1891
NnInE OF MnRIGsEE SALE.

TIRCUIT COURT, Pierce county. John Milton
u Oliver plaintiff, against Charles Hutchin-
son aud Nellie Hutchinson, defendants.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue Of and
pursuant to the judgment Of foreclosure and
sale rendered and entered in the above entitled
action on the 18th day of February, A. d. 1890,
| shall at the request of the plaintiff offer for
sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash at
the front door of the Post-ofiice in the city Of
River Falls, Pierce county, Wisconsin, on the
18th day of April A. D. 1891 at one O'Clock in
the afternoon of that day, the premises in and
by said judgment directed to be sold and
described as follows, to-wit:
The east halt Of the southeast quarter of sec
ton eighteen 1s) in township twenty-seven (27)
of range eighteen t1S) west and the southwest
Quarter of section seventeen (l7) in said town
and range; also the northwest quarter Of the
southeast quarter OF section seventeen 90 in
said town and range, all situated in Pierce
county, Wisconsin.
Dated this 10th day Of March, A. D. 1891.
ToHS MURPHY,
sheriff of Pierce County.
4T-6w BY Wa. Il. ToZER. Under sheriff.
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PLUM CITY.

Jos. Apmann of Highland, ILL.,, who
was here last summer, is seriously ill.
Mrs. Henry Kofel died on the Sd
inst after a short illness. She leaves
a husband and four children to mourn
her loss. The remains were inferred
in the town cemetery on the 9th.
w. Istas has given up the grist mill
and C. Moser will soon take charge of
it.
D. Ingli is still quite sick.
The new engine that was put into
the Plum City Lumber Co.'S mill re-
Gently has been taken out. as it was
not what it was represented to be.
Another new one will be put in.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12
Chamberlain's Eye and Skin
Ointment.

A certain cure for Chronic Sore Eyes,
letter, Salt Rheum, Scald Head, Old
Chronic Sores, Fever Sores, Eczema,
Itch. Prairie Scratches. Sore Nipples
and Piles. 1t is cooling and soothing
Hundreds of cases have been cured by
it after all other treatment had failed.
1t is pat up in 25 and so cent boxes.
For sale by C.. r. Taggart.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12
To Horse Breeders.

G. d. Ferguson's Imported French
Percheron stallion, VALIANT, will
stand the coming season at River
Falls, Beldenville, and surrounding
townships. Terms, SIS TO insure colt.
Valiant is years old, weighs 1925 lbs,
coal black with one white pastern.
Also, his French Coach stallion, COCO.
Coco is a mahogany bay with three
white feet, and weighs 1900 lbs. He
is a good stepper-in fact is too well
known to require comment. Terms,
SIS to insure.
c. D. FERGUSON, Proprietor.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

The Best Salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers, Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores. letter, Chapped
Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles,
or no pay required. 1t is guaranteed
to give perfect satisfaction, or money
refunded. Price 25 cents per box.
For sale by G. r. Taggart, Druggist,
River Falls, Wis. 5O-ly
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MARTELL.

Business is lively and there is talk
of another store.
The meat market will soon be open
ed by G. Clementson.
II. Hagestad is going to West Supe-
rior to look for employment.
Miss Henrietta Reed is home from
Hudson.
Andrew Henrickson is home from
Red Wing on business.
Lautin Peterson is clerking at G.
Thompson's.
Miss Mary Nelson has returned from
Washburn, where she has been visit
ing her father and brother.
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EsDAILE

G. T. Stillwell will give an exhibi.
ton at the close of his school.
Mrs. A. Amundson is visiting
at Pepin this week.
A. l.. Thompson was in town last
week.
Bony Lusk of Wildwood is visiting
his parents at this place.
The mill yard is fast filling with
plank,
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12

The new Grenadines will take the
place of Fishnet and Lace fiouncing
this season. The designs of the Gren-
adines are in plain, striped and bro
caded. Also a big line of lace en-
broideries worked with black and
coIors are now ready for inspection at
the New York Emporium.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12

GILMAN.
Plenty of snow and still it falls.

Plenty of snow and still it falls.
The report from Rock Elm, in last
weeks issue, that small pox was rag
ing at the iron mines, was mistake,
as are numerous other reports that
have originated in that part of the
county, concerning bankrupt firms,
etc.
Jackson's crew will soon finish
banking the timber on section II on
the X. II. track at the iron mines.
A large party of young people from
Wildwood gave Peter Amerson's folks
a pleasant surprise last Saturday eve.
Miss Lena Vanasse made her par
ents in st. Croix Co. visit the first
of this week.
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SPRING LAKE.

Miss Augusta johnson of Maiden
Rock is visiting friends at this place.
X. w. Jennings saw and feed mill
were destroyed by fire on the morn
ing of the 9th inst. Mr.. F. went into
the work room of the feed mill in the
morning and built "A fire, then went to
the house TO breakfast as was his hab-
it. When they started for the mill to
begin work, it was all in flames.
Nothing was saved but two rotary
saws. We understand there was no
insurance on the property.
Rev. Peterson has been retained by
the F. w. Baptist society on Cady
Creek for another year.
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Notice.

The Imported PercherOn Stallion
SANS0NNETT will stand for the
coming season at the farm of A. w.
Stiles, = miles west of this city.
TERMs.-To insure a live colt. $50; to
insure mare with foal, SIS; for the
season, SIS; for single service, $40.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12
State Normal School,
Winter Term Opened Jan. 5, 1891.
RIVER FALLS, WIS.

This school offers special advantages to
those who desire 10 prepare 20 teach.
Three Courses of study are offered: Ele-
mentary, Advanced and One Year Pro-
tessiOHal Tuition Free to those whose
qualifications entitle them to admission TO
either Of these courses. Tuition in Pre-
parat5ry Classes will be 40 cts. a week;
Grammar Grades, 20 cts. a week; Inter
mediate Grades, - cts. week; Primary
Grades, 30 cts. q week Attention OF pa
rents is invited 70 the thorough and ex-
cellent training afforded by the Model
Department.
For catalogue containing information as
to courses of study, terms of admission,
expenses etc. apply TO
j. y. EMERY, President.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12

Itch on human and horses and all
animals cured in 80 minutes by Wool
ford's Sanitary Lotion. This never
fails. Sold by r. S. Freeman. drug
gist, River Falls. Wis.
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SuffO1lx Trust Co., Transfer Agent
pa W.sSREyG TON STREET BOSTO.T. .u.ass
The PROPERTY OF THE COMPANY CONSISTS OF

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Germany, or England or Scotland, and
gazing upon one of those ancient
castles, or perhaps the old convent in
ScOlt's "MaTmlOn. G. w. b.
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Rare California Views.

Enclose stamp for catalogue.
Sample of views will be sent upon re-
ceipt of twenty-five cents.
California Art Gallery. Santa Rosa,
California.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12

Great reduction in prices on shoes
at Jenson's.
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Monuments and Marble Work.

Those who desire to purchase mOnu.
ments should do so at once, as under
the terms of the Mckinley bill large
duty will be charged on all imported
stock (which will have the effect of
increasing the cost of monumental
work at least twenty per cent.
Pm. Peterson has laid in a large
stock of marble and granite monu-
ments in anticipation of the passing
of the bill. which he will sell at the
old prices for a short time.
Any person DESTROYS of procuring
memorial tablets or monuments for
departed friends will do well to send
their addresses at once to
2. Y. PETERSON,
saltwater, MINI.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12

ATTEND the Northwestern Business
College, Madison, Wis, for Business
Course. Shorthand, Typewriting or
Academic Course. Send for Catalogue.
r. n. Jensen keeps the finest and
best fitting clothing in the city, and
don't YOU forget it.
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5IA
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BUSTERS
ARE THE BEST.
100 styles, prices to suit all.
WIN AYREs & Sons, PHILADELPHIA.
Sold by all dealers.
The Local Market.

CORRECTED WEEKLY.
Following are the prices paid by River
Falls dealers and merchants for farm
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This offer Of these shares 1888 will only continue until March %
will be advanced This offers splendid
tunity 20 those having but a small amount to invest
Orders for Stock may be placed with ANSW0RTH River
Falls Wis, who will show prospectuses and circulars
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1891-03-12
DR.. Hcker's English Pills

Are active, effective and pure. For
sick headache, diSordered stomach,
loss of appetite, bad complexion and
biliousness, they have never been
equaled, either in America or abroad.
For sale by C. R. Taggart, druggist.
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To the Farmers.

To the farmers and citizens of River
Falls and vicinity who desire to pur.
chase specialties in the way of small
fruit plants, plum trees, ETC., raised at
Lake City, Mimi, by the Jewell Nur.
sery Co., we desire to announce that
Mr.. Lester Griffin has been appointed
as our agent, and is now prepared to
take orders for spring delivery. Or.
ders may also be left with Mr.. p. G.
Johnson at the fremont House, River
Falls. The JEWEL NURSERY Co.
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G., ST. P, M. & 0. Ry.

The Ellsworth train leaves st. Paul at
i0,i5 A. \. and 5-O5 P. NJ
- Trains no y Tor St Paul connects at Hud-
son for al points on Lake superior. also for
Green Bay. BIlls River Pals, Eau Claire and
Mcuom1uic. also .sith daylight train for Chi
cagO, Milwaukee aud Madison.
s5-Traiu No ID connects at Hudson with
vestibulr train for Chicago and Milwaukee, also
with fast 5raIu for Duluth, Superior, Ashland
and all I.sse superior points.
Coupon Tickets ~ sale all principal points
fl the United states.
F.P. AINswORTH. Agent.
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THE BURLINGTON"
G. ,. g. N. r. r.
49, IL n -+.,r.. nF Lin - precrntt

Arrival and Departure Of Trains at Prescott.
GOING NORTH
Vesgihutd Expires daily .--..---.....- .. IS m
Express except Sunday % m
Ac 0mm0.iati1n. except sunday. ? % p II
GOING SOUTH.
yes,ibg Tel Express, Iaily................. s2S m
ENpres except sunday I6 a IN
Aecomm0 latiDn. daily except Sunday Is m
For rates uckeiS time tables. etc. apply to
MI BURNS. Agent. Prescott, Wis.
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TESTIMONIALS.

hereby certify that in the year 1880 l bought
some fruit trees from the Jewell Nursery Co, at
Lake City. Mimi, and found them all to be
what they were represented to be, and among
the order was also a Weaver plum tree, which
for many years has given good fruit. In the
year 1890 my hired man. w. Olson, exposed the
fruit of said plum tree at the Pierce County
Fair at Ellsworth, Wis, and received the first
premium for the plums j. MAGNY.
Hager City, Pierce Co, Wis, Jan IA, 1891.
w. Olson received first premium on the Weav-
er plum at the Pierce County Fair, 1890, as
shown by the books of the society.
G. II. CRowNHART.
Ellsworth, Wis, Sept. &c, 1890.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-09
THE Los ANGELES HERALD MONDAY MORNING 1891

stockbreeders in that section of the
state. He leaves handsome fortune
accumulated in very short time, solely
by strict application to proper business
methods. Mr.. Robinson was a gentle
man of large views and brainy man in
every respect. His loss to his family is
only equalled by his loss to the state"
Greenleaf, the bay gelding, by Sim
mons, now being trained at Agricultural
Park, is to be campaigned in the east by
Budd Doble. Greenleaf has 4-year-
old mark OF 2:221s. Schultz will take
the little black demon, West Wilkes,
through the Blue Grass circuit. Mr..
Schultz expects to leave Los Angeles for
Kentucky with the Abdallah Park
string some time next month.
Subscriber: Old Echo is still alive.
He is owned by ]. B. Haggin OF the
Rancho del Paso. Echo, 462, has a
record of 2:371a. He was by Hamble-
tonian 10, dam Fanny Felter by Mag
nolia. The old horse is no longer of any
use in the stud.
There is bay yearling colt at Edge
mont Park that should sell for a good
round figure. He is by Red Wilkes,
sire Of thirty-six $50 performers, and
out of Lady Goats, by Kentucky Prince,
the sire of Guy, 2:1034, and other fast
ones.
The last number OF the Breeder and
Sportsman contains a tabulated pedi-
gree of Rosemeade, the first thorough
bred colt foaled at Rosemeade. The
breeding of the youngster is gilt edged,
as glance at the tabu]ation will show.
An Australian newspaper man writes
me that Musket, the sire of Carbine,
and Chester, the sire of Abercorn, are
the stations most thought OF in the col
onies.
William Lyang now has charge of the
trotting end OF the Breeder and Sports
man. Mr.. Lyang is we'll posted, and is
a most accommodating gentleman.
Conrad and Peri will in all proba-
bility be the Los Angeles candidates in
the Pacific derby, to be run at San
Francisco next month.
The New York Turf, Field and Farm
says that the bay gelding Richmond,
Jr., in James II. Goldsmith's string, is
looking we'll and should be bread
winner. Richmond, Jr., halls from
Southern California, and has now
mark of 2:211s
Conrad was worked mile on Satur-
day at the track in AZ.
Kilrain and Corbett have been saying
unkind things about one another. Cor
bett says that Godfrey will whip Kilrain
easily. Kilrain says that Peter Jackson
will punch Corbett full of holes and cut
him into ribbons, Muldoon, in CONVEX
sation with Chronicle reporter, said /:
"Corbett is blatherskite. He always
mentions Kilrain's name in connection
with bis own to bolster himself up"
Muldoon's little speech is certainly
amusing to say the least. just as if
Kilrain could bolster up anything but
dufer. DAGwoRTH
Los Angeles herald., 1891-03-09
DR.. Darrin's Place of Business.

Dr.. Darrin can be consulted free at
Hotel Ramona, corner Third and Spring
streets, Los Angeles, from 10 a. m to
8p. m. daily. They treat all curable
diseases OF the Eye, Ear, Nose and
Throat, Rheumatism, Asthma, Con-
sumption, Catarrh, Dyspepsia, Indiges-
tion, Constipation, Scrofula, Female
Weakness, Deafness, Sexual Diseases,
Lost Manhood, Malaria, Urinary
Troubles, Piles, Bowel Troubles, or any
other durable disease. Low charges,
within the reach of all, combined with
the best medical skill. The worthy poor
treated free from 10 to II a. m. daily. A
friendly talk may save you thousands of
dollars or years of suffering, and, per-
haps, your life. Young, middle-aged or
old men suffering from the effects of
follies and excesses restored to perfect
health, manhood and vigor. Each Wis
itor seen privately, and all communica-
tions received in sacred confidence.
Most cases can receive home treatment
after visit to the doctors office.
Inquiries answered and circulars sent
free. parties writing will please mem
ton paper.)