10 years ago

THE PRESCOTT JOURNAL

Nov. 27, 2008

Quote of the Week:

“I guess longevity has its rewards.” —Malone Elementary School Principal Dr. Scott Halvorsen, commenting at the school board meeting Wednesday night on his 25-year anniversary of being a school principal in Wisconsin.

25 years ago

THE PRESCOTT JOURNAL

Nov. 26, 1998

Prescott residents are still paying less in property taxes than five years ago

Any R. E. Herman

Now that all levies have been set, the next property tax bill can be determined and will soon be in the mail (as usual just in time for the holidays).

This year’s tax bill will contain something added (or subtracted, if you are looking at your bank balance).

For the first time since 1992, the mill rate is going up. The 1998 adjusted mill rate (after subtracting the school levy tax credit) will be $23.93 per $1,000 of assessed valuation, an increase of 6.9 percent.

50 years ago

PIERCE COUNTY HERALD

Nov. 1, 1973

Holding its centennial at Plum City, the St. John the Baptist Catholic Church held special services with a 10 a.m. centennial mass, being joined by Bishop F. Freking of La Crosse, with homily offered by the Rev. L. Steiber, described as a retired pastor who had served until 1972.

The “first Catholic worship” was read at Plum City by a missionary called from Red Wing in March 1867, called to minister to the dying man named Joseph Helmueller, the grandfather of one “Jac. Helmueller,” who still lived on the family homestead. Missionaries had followed for irregular visits to pioneer homes from then on, with pastors of “outlying churches” taking Plum City as a mission, the church building of 1973 being 70 years old, built of stone and brick for $10,000 under the Rev. Joseph Greiveldinger in 1903. Pastor at the time of the centennial was Rev. Henry Hoerburger.

85 years ago

THE RIVER FALLS JOURNAL

Nov. 24 1938

Coming in for news from 1938, a less than ideal deer hunt meant bringing home “meat” was diminished. Among the confirmed successful hunters were Skimmie (Claude) Roberts, Barney Yanisch, L. H. Dawson, Gerald Quandt, and Harold Baker.

Also in River Falls news, Shirley Temple was to appear in “Just Around the Corner” at the Falls Theatre. Temple was then the nation’s favorite screen star, with Charles Farrell, Joan Davis, Brent Lahr, and Bill Robinson starring alongside the popular actress.

Obituaries.

19. R. Lagerstedt, former River Falls barber, at Gettysburg South Dakota on Nov. 19.

Apparent Find A Grave ID 114288491.

James D. Morley, 22, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Morley, being swept away as he broke through ice while crossing a stream at Grand Rapids, Minn. Formerly of River Falls but Brainerd at time of death. Apparent Find A Grave ID 106724735

130 years ago

THE WEEKLY PRESS

Maiden Rock

Nov. 17, 1893

The “Good Times” Promised

The people last November, decided on a change; they give the ________ a show, our finances to arrange,

“Protection isn’t just the thing, We’ll give Free Trade a show.”

Up with a rush the might mass for Cleveland straight did go…after the offices were all taken after the hard times had come, after all the promises were broken, after all were on the bum, Grover he went a fishing—don’t you admire his gall? We’re all cutting the bait—after last Fall.

—Unattributed

Nov. 11, 1893

A.B.C. Asthma, Bronchitis, and Consumption results from a neglected cough or cold. Don’t neglect but cure promptly with a few doses of Begg’s Cherry Cough Syrup. Sold by J. E. Stevenson.

Word etymology:

Bombast was once the cotton plant, then the cotton padding with which garments are filled out, then any padding or stuffing, lastly idle bragging.

Pamphlets owe their name to Pamphela, a Greek lady, who left behind her a number of scrapbooks, containing notes, recipes, anecdotes and memoranda.

155 years ago

Pierce County HERALD

Nov. 12, 1868

VICTORY!

“Let Us Have Peace.” —Grant

Grant and Colfax Ahead!

Our National Honor Saved and Prosperity Secured.

The great work is done; the election of Grant and Colfax secures reconstruction and peace shall reign under the rule of Grant, from North to South, from the Atlantic to the Pacific.

All the Northern States except New York and New Jersey for Grant and Colfax. Nearly all the Rebel states for Seymour and Blair. Grant’s majority over 300,000. Majorities for Grant: Illinois 69,000; Wisconsin 15,000; Minnesota 10,000; Michigan 25,000