Compiled by Joseph Back

35 Years Ago PRESCOTT JOURNAL March 13, 1986

County-Wide Test Planned March 16 through 22 has been set aside by the Wisconsin Division of Emergency Government as TORNADO AWARENESS WEEK. Pierce County will be holding a county-wide test on March 20 at 1:00 p.m.

55 Years Ago PIERCE COUNTY HERALD March 24, 1966

EHS Latin Club Holds Annual Roman Banquet (photo 1) EHS ROMAN BANQUET—View shows the table that featured chicken, dates and punch as the main foods. Many EHS Latin Club members said they enjoyed themselves immensely, but next year they’d not eat so much.

(photo 2) BANQUET— shows Jane Peterson, Charlotte Olson, and Barbara Swanson “floorside,” in togas.

Main menu items: onae, carolae, oliva, Clerae, panis et mel, Vinum Urae, Ficus, and Apricotae.

Live Coyote Captured Near Trimbelle (photo) WILD COYOTE— trapped by Don Deiss of Hager City, in an open field near his home last week, was unhappy about posing for her picture in a shed at his home. Don got behind the animal (which snapped rapidly), and shoved it into a sitting position for your photographer. The coyote was donated to the State Game Refuge at Poynette, Wis., after arrangements were made by Cons. Warden Maurice Black, Ellsworth.

(pictures on file at UWRiver Falls Archives and researchable for a small fee.)

70 Years Ago THE RIVER FALLS

JOURNAL

with which has been consolidated The River Falls Times and The River Falls Sentinel March 15, 1951 COMMUNITY NEWS NOTES Mrs. Vince Motl, Reporter Mrs. Chas. Huppert and children of Ellsworth spent Wednesday at the Joe Coblan (or Cobian) home.

Mr. and Mrs. F. Janovec spent Wednesday evening at the G. Fox home.

Mrs. N. Peterson called on Mrs. V. Motl Saturday evening.

85 Years Ago ELLSWORTH RECORD March 26, 1936

Caucus Results Town of Trenton Chairman—Enock Peterson, Allan Conners.

Supervisors— Elmer Flynn, Sidney Peterson, Robert Swanson, Albert Kind.

Treasurer—Robert Slothouer.

Assessor—Emil Kind, Ted Hilden.

Justice—John Kind.

Constable—Will Kruger, John Tomhave. Town of Oak Grove Chairman—L. G. Eichman, N. P. Stirrat.

Supervisor—Mike W. Huppert, John A. Meier.

Assessor—Theo. Heckel, Alfred Meier. Clerk—F. S. Stirrat. Treasurer—Byron Corcoran.

Justice—Fred Endorf. Constable—Ed F. Marks, John Most. Town of Hartland Chairman—Arthur Buettner and Theo. Swanson.

Supervisors—George Andrews, Fred Arndt, Ed Josephson, and Henry Larson.

Clerk—O. A. Paulson.

Treasurer—A. N. Peterson and Bert Esterby.

Assessor—Silas Johnson and J. H. Johnson. Town of Maiden Rock Chairman—C. L. Howe.

Supervisors— Minot McMahon and Paul Erickson.

Clerk—Chas. Julian.

Treasurer—Peter Swenson.

Assessor—Levi Nelson.

Justice of Peace—Thor Bergstrom.

Constable—C. M. Bjurquist and Paul Hoffman.

Escapes Serious Injury When Car Goes Into Ditch Irwin Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Anderson of this place, escaped serious injury Saturday evening when the truck he was driving was crowded into a ditch by a car traveling at a high rate of speed. Anderson sustained bruises about his left shoulder. Harold Frisvold of El Paso was in the truck with Anderson.

145 Years Ago THE RIVER FALLS PRESS March 23, 1876

TOWN AND VALLEY —Wheat $1.00 —Maple Sugar making will begin in a few days.

—We are now having the best sleighing of the winter.

—A new invoice—Spring Styles—Hats & Caps, at Burhyte Brothers.

—The vote on the City Charter will be taken on Friday the 31st inst. The printed copy of the law is daily expected.

160 Years Ago PRESCOTT TRANSCRIPT March 16, 1861

FORT SUMTER TO BE EVACUATED!— Late telegrams inform us that this fort cannot be held much longer, as the supply of provisions is about exhausted, and therefore by the advice of General Scott, the garrison is to be withdrawn and the possession of this stronghold given over to the rebels. This course is adopted by the administration from necessity, possibility of reinforcing the fort having gone by two months ago (when troops on an unarmed merchant vessel sent by President Buchanan were shot at and so retreated).

Maj. Anderson and his men have been supplied with fresh meats and vegetables from the Charleston markets, and now his bread and salt provisions being exhausted, they are obliged to see the piratical palmetto supplant the stars and stripes, with no power on the part of the American government to protect its own flag, over its own men, in its own fort, on its own soil. It is at least the next step to acknowledging a peaceable dissolution of the Union.

For the Transcript The County Seat Question Editor Transcript:—As the time draws near for a vote to be taken on the removal of the county seat, it seems as if the interest in regard to the matter is diminished instead of increasing. The Bill authorizing a vote on the removal passed the Senate some time since, and has doubtless ere this passed the Assembly. The point designated is one section, composed of the contiguous quarter sections of sections 17, 18 19, and 20, in the town of Perry. At the April election we are to decide whether the county seat shall be located there or remain at Prescott.

This point is very near the geographical center of the county, for the sake of giving equal facility of access to all the people of the county, is of itself too weak to demand notice. The most commodious point, is the business center; and that point has been, and (unless railroads shall work a complete change) will be Prescott. We take it for granted, that Prescott, being the commercial capital of the county, is the most natural and commodious place for the county seat, and this is a strong argument in her favor.

On the other hand, there is a large tract of timber in the county, sparsely settled, yet easily cleared, and with a rich soil, and it is certain that whatever will draw emigration from this land and necessitate the building of good roads through it, will greatly add to the wealth and prosperity of the whole county, and it is claimed that the location of the county seat in the town of Perry will do this. There is somewhat of truth and reason in this argument, and it is a question whether Prescott would not gain more by the impress given to the internal improvement of the county by the removal (as county seat), than she will by the comparatively small amount of business drawn to her by the retention of the county seat. The question is: How much influence, will the removal of the county seat have in improving and settling up the timber? A correct answer to this question would decide the matter for or against removal. Some men and some places can be benefitted by a removal to this point or to that, yet none of these men or places can bring enough influence to bear to decide the matter except in accordance with the judgment of those not specially interested.

Let us have a full, intelligent vote on the matter, and when the point is indicated, let us have county buildings built and paid for. This county has been scared long enough with the phantom of a big tax. Let us have what we need, and raise taxes that will place the county currently at par, and enable it to purchase whatever it may need at cash prices, instead of issuing orders at about 50 to 75 cents and redeeming them at par. L. A. T.* River Falls, March 13, 1861.

*Matches the initials of the River Falls man who would purchase the Transcript from Charles E. Young when Young enlisted with the federal volunteers after Lincoln called for them. A mere ‘initial observation’ only. No proof known to compiler.

(editorial comment on River Falls correspondent view) WASHINGTON, March 11.—The rumors about fort Pickens being given up are entirely unfounded. This fortress can be reenforced and it will be. An extra session of Congress is likely to be called soon to supply the omission of the last, and enable the Administration to asset the authority of the government. The policy will probably be to repeal the laws making the ports of the seceding States ports of foreign entry, and to station national vessels thereat., to prevent foreign importations. The forts at Key West and Tortugas cannot be given up, because they may be easily reenforced, and are of national importance in a military and commercial aspect. Fort Sumter involves a point of honor only.

Reports prevail of the contemplated evacuation of fort Sumter, but up to tonight the President has given no order for that purpose. Gentlemen of prominence, however, say that they have information which satisfies them that such a course will from necessity be pursued.

NEW YORK, March 13 Col. Ellsworth has been appointed a Lieutenant in the (Union) army.

The Herald correspondent says: In reply to the dispatches putting the authorities on their guard, Gen. Beauregard commander of the southern troops at Charleston, telegraphs here today as follows: ‘We are prepared at all points to defy them to reenforce Fort Sumter.