Drainage Fund The State Commissioners report tjat only $40 are due the county from the sale of Drainage Lands and receipts from all sources pertaining to said fund from last year. Under the providions fo Chapter 537, Laws of 1865, I have apportioned said funds to the towns of Richfield and Rome, each $20. --A.O. Holm, County Clerk, July 5th, 1878 Married EDWARDS - JONES At the Congregational Church, in Friendship, July 7th, 1878, by Rev. P.R. Staples, Mr. Adelbert Edwards, of Lincoln, to Miss Ella M. Jones, of Jackson. HILL - MAJOR Also at the same time and place as above, by the same, Mr. Charles L. Hill and Miss Alice M. Major, all of Friendship. To All Whom It May Concern: On and after the 17th of June, 1878, my charges for crossing the Petenwell Ferry will be 30¢ each way for two-horse team, 25¢ for one-horse teams, 20¢ for horse and rider, if paid then. But if I have to make charges it will be 10¢ extra per fare each way for charging. Take due notice and govern yourself accordingly. E. Knight, June 17, 1878. Cheese Shipped: Over five tons of cheese were shipped from the Big Spring factory on Wednesday of last week. The factory is a success, and we expect to hear that the cheese made by it has taken a high rank in the eastern market. Sample Wheat: On Wednesday Mr. F.M. Filkins, of Monroe, left at this office a small bundle of wheat, the heads of which average over six inches in length. Now we are ready to hear from "the rest of mankind." Two Girls Drowned: From Mr. G.F. McEwen, of Plainville, we learn that on Friday of last week, two daughters of Hugh Thompson, near Werner, at Smith's Ferry, on the Wisconsin River, were drowned. Their names were Alice, aged 16, and Edie, aged 9 years. They were bathing in the Wisconsin River, and it is said undertook to swim across when Edie appeared to be sinking, and Alice went to her help, and was grasped by the former, and in the struggle both sank. Another sister, Rosa, aged 12 years, returned to the bank and was saved. Search was made for the drowned girls but at last accounts only one had been found. A Pleasant Affair: The Congregational Church, last Sunday, was the scene of a very pleasant and interesting affair. It was whispered about town on Saturday that the next forenoon there would be a wedding in the church, and the report drew an audience that filled the edifice to overflowing. The morning services, including the administration of the Lord's Supper, were proceeded with in the usual order, and at the close of the services the officiating clergyman, Rev. P.R. Staples, announced that the ordinance of Marriage was about to be observed; and that Mr. Charles L. Hill and Miss Alice M. Major of this place, and Mr. Adelbert Edwards of Lincoln, and Miss Ella M. Jones of Jackson, were duly married. Miss Jennie Hill and Fred Webster acted as bridesmaid and groomsman for Miss Major and Mr. Hill, and Miss Clara Vrooman of Jackson , and Mr. Thomas A. Zoller, of Douglas, Marquette County, rendered same service for Miss Jones and Mr. Edwards. These young people, thus happily joined, are among the most highly respected in this community, and the Press joins with their many other friends in the congratulations of the occasion and in wishing them all bon voyage through life. Big Spring Items The Ladies Aid Society of the Big Spring Congregational Church, at one of their meetings, resolved that they would get up an entertainment for the Fourth of July. Accordingly it was announced from the desk in the church there would be a celebration of the Fourth in the woods of Mr. S. Wilber, and that dinner would be furnished for 25 cents for adults and 10 cents each for children, and a stand for refreshments, the avails to apply on the parsonage debt. Long before the appointed hour the people began to arrive, with the Big Spring Union Band in full uniform, gotten up for the occasion. In the absence of Mr. D. M. Hatch, who had been appointed President for the day, Mr. Josiah Keith acted as President. The first thing in order was singing by the choir, followed with prayer by Rev. D.A. Campbell. Next, singing and music by the band. Rev. D.A. Campbell delivered a short address on the Need of Education for the People, and also advocated a better education for the ministry. Mr. Keith and others made a few remarks. J. Russell, Esq., was called on, and offered the following toasts...a song by Mr. Dean, of Briggsville, came next, with other music. Mr. F. Ottman, marshall of the day, marched the company to the table, where there was enough, and some to feed those who had no means to buy tickets. The whole number counted was 200. The following report of the Financial Committee will show the result: Whole number of 25 ct tickets sold, 83, $20.75 Whole number of 10 ct tickets sold, 35, $3.50 Profits from refreshment stand, $9.33 Total, $33.58 Signed, T.H. Marshall, S.F. Sweet, Committee The Ladies of the Aid Society of the Big Spring Congregational Church return their sincere thanks to all those who assisted them in the entertainment of the people. By order of the Society, Mrs. M. Smith, Pres't and Mrs. L.J. Russell, Sec'y Report of Big Spring School for the Month Ending June 28 Number of scholars enrolled, 44. Number of scholars not tardy during the month, 33. Neither absent nor tardy: Ina Russell; Vina Stowell; Zella Vliet; Jesse Stowell; Willie Pierce; Clarence Russell; Bertie Campbell. Deportment, scholarship and attendance, on a scale of 10: Jessie Morse, 9.1; Lella Pierce, 9.8; Katie Campbell, 9.3; Eva Marshall, 9.2; Lena Pierce, 8.8; Edith Stowell, 7.5; Myrtle Sweet, 8; Carrie Clark, 8.9; Beulah Powers, 7.3; Clinton Ramsey, 7; Irvie Wells, 7.1; Birnie Landt, 7. --Esther A. Hanks, Teacher Teacher's Report of School for the Month Ending July 5 Number of pupils registered this month: 24 Percent of attendance: 80 Number tardinesses: 6 Number not tardy: 17 Number not absent: 7 Number parents visiting school: 3 Names of those neither absent nor tardy during the month, Bertie Atcherson, Bertie Hutchison, Nellie Jones, Jennie Rearden, Fred Staples, Theo Townsend, and (tardy once by permission) Myrtle Hutchison. During the term four were neither absent nor tardy: Bertie Atcherson, Bertie Hutchison, Nellie Jones, Theo Townsend. Names of two standing highest in the term's examinations: Fred Staples, Nellie Jones. The perfect attendance and punctuality of the pupils named are worthy of note. Some people are apt to think that a day or two, or a week of absence during a term makes but little difference in a pupil's progress. The error of this way of thinking is easily perceived by any noting the superior discipline of those who make a point of being present every moment of school. Parents should encourage their children to withstand all temptation to be absent, and a little enthusiasm manifested by them in school matters, other than finding fault with and thwarting the best plans of the teacher, would not be out of place. There is little danger that the health, mental or physical, of the pupil of the present day will be injured by the teacher's severity of discipline. There is far more danger of injury in that laxness which leaves the pupil with habits of thoughtless disorder and idleness. --E.F. Hatch, Teacher, Plainville, Wis., July 5, 1878 ADVERTISEMENTS (some, not all in this issue) S.W. Pierce, publisher, Friendship Wisc., Terms $2.00 a year; $1.50 if paid strictly in advance. Rates of advertising: $4 per first inch per year and 25 cents per additional inch for advertisements running less than 6 months. No advertisement inserted for less than $1. Special notices in editorial or local columns will be charged 10 cents a line. New Millinery Rooms! Over J. Hill & Son's Store. Mrs. M. J. Hawkins take pleasure in announcing to the ladies of Friendship and vicinity, that she has opened Millinery Rooms...with an entirely new stock of goods of fine quality and the most fashionable styles. Genuine Hair Switches, in a great variety of colors and shades, at prices surprisingly low even for these times. Bonnets, Hats, Ribbons, Trimmings, Laces and everything in the trade at lowest prices. Call and see for yourselves, Friendship, Wisc., April 10, 1878. Dressmaking...Mrs. Lou I. Ware...also plain and fancy needlework and wax work. Samples may be seen at my residence. Friendship, Wisc., June 20, 1878. Singer Beats Them All..Prices Greatly Reduced on New Family Machine!! Over $8 worth of attachments, Gratis: Ruffler, Tucker, Binder, Corder, Embroiderer, etc...all machines fully warranted. J.W. Perkins, New Chester, sole agent for Adams county. Waterman's: 9lbs A sugar, $1; 10 lbs white C sugar, $1; 11 1/2 lbs yellow sugar, $1. A geat saving in the price and quality of boots and shoes, etc., Stoneware, 9 cents per gallon at Waterman's. Official Directory of Adams County
| HARRISON J.B. | County Judge |
| MERRIMAN H.A. | Sheriff |
| PERKINS L.S. | Register of Deeds and Notary Public |
| HAMILTON F.B. | County Treasurer |
| HOLM A.O. | County Clerk |
| SCOFIELD D. | Clerk of Circuit Court |
| PIERCE S.W. | District Attorney and Att'y at Law |
| WISE Zenus | County Surveyor |
| CADY C.A. | Ch'n County Board |
| HIGBEE J.M. | Co. Sup't of Schools |
| HILL A.J. | Coroner |
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