15 years ago

THE PRESCOTT JOURNAL

Aug. 7, 2008

UW-Extension researches foreclosure crisis

Program aims to inform, educate community

By Shalena A. Janis

In an attempt to inform and educate the public about the current foreclosure crisis hitting St. Croix and Pierce County, the UW-Extension hosted an informational meeting for city officials at the River Falls Public Library Thursday, July 31.

July 31, 2008

Quote of the Week:

“Most of the time the defendants (homeowners) do not have a case. The only questions I can ask are: Did you take out this loan and have you not made your payments?”

--Circuit Court Judge Robert Wing about the process of a foreclosure in the court system.

Gas prices decline

By Keith Hansen

Motorcycles are a hit in Prescott. They’ve always been a part of the town’s landscape….a gallon of gas, until recently, has hovered around $4 a gallon for regular unleaded. How has the price of gasoline impacted Prescott’s tourism?

25 years ago

THE PRESCOTT JOURNAL

July 30, 1998

Some headlines:

Financial officer approved by council

Council concerned about underage drinkers at event

Students with positive values have fewer risky behaviors

County Supervisor is found in violation of riverway ordinances

50 years ago

PIERCE COUNTY HERALD

Aug. 9, 1973

Interstate bridge between Hudson and the Twin Cities opened Aug, 8

Education post high school gets a boost with announcement by the Student Loan Marketing Association, otherwise known as “Sallie Mae.” A government sponsored private corporation, Sallie Mae was expected to be operating in time to help for 1973.

In related news, student loans had seen “steady growth” since arrival of the Guaranteed Student Loan Program in 1965.

85 years ago

THE RIVER FALLS JOURNAL

Aug. 4, 1938

Some news briefs:

Lions Club entertains Menomonie delegation.

Mickey Rooney in Hardy Family Film “Judge Hardy’s Children” at theater.

Unserviceable and unsightly rural mailboxes are sought for correction, with Aug. 1 designated “Clean Up Rural Mail Box Week.” Mail not exposed to elements among the expected dividends.

William Ray, 63, passes at the city hospital Aug. 3, with obituary in Aug. 10 edition.

Lost overboard: Elk Mound native Richard L. Brill, 18, is reported overboard from the U.S.S. Milwaukee.

Find a Grave Memorial ID 68377033.

130 years ago

THE WEEKLY PRESS

Maiden Rock

Aug. 8, 1893

The silver three-cent piece was first coined in 1851.

The Commercial Bank of Eau Claire failed July 29, with a capital of $50,000. It is stated that the depositors will not lose a dollar.

Locals

Hot and dry.

More rain is needed.

The Pierce County Fair takes place at Ellsworth Sept. 20, 21, and 22.

ONO community locals.

Born—To Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Martin, July 20, a son.

155 years ago

PRESCOTT JOURNAL

Aug. 7, 1868

Correction.

Mr. Editor:—A mistake occurs in your last “Notes”

In District No. 4, Hartland, Miss Lottie Wright is teacher, 22 pupils; wages $28 per month.

Miss Malinda R. Steiner teaches in No. 5, of which Guilford Hammond is clerk, 23 pupils; wages $35 per month.

1. L. Reed.

Obituary.

Died in Cavendish Vt. July 25th, of Consumption. Miss Miriam R. Wyman, aged 42 years.

Miss Wyman was an invalid, came to her sisters Mrs. Charles Bailey, in this city in October 1866, hoping to regain her health, but after spending two winters she returned to her widowed mother in June, where she lingered a few weeks and fell asleep to wake no more. The deceased was a patient sufferer, a kind and affectionate sister, always had a sympathizing word for all in affliction and will be remembered by many who formed her acquaintance.

We hope to meet thee

Where pain and terror will be no more.

Find a Grave Memorial ID: 100577832. Burial in Cavendish Village Cemetery.

Died in Oak Grove, Sunday, Aug. 1, Francis C. Teare, daughter of Wm. And Esther Teare, aged 14 years, 4 months, and 8 days.

Find a Grave Memorial ID: 104560113. Buried in Pine Glen Cemetery.