Portage City Announces Independence Celebration Plans
Citizens of Portage gather Wednesday evening June 1 to form a General Committee for the approaching Independence Day celebration. M J Pettibone and many others named to chair and organize subcommittees including subscriptions, oration, ordnance, reception, printing and dinner with Abbott as secretary and Abbott as chairman of the General Committee. Additional appointments cover various towns, with invitations extended to Columbia and neighboring counties to join the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portage
Coo di Ree Wre
M. J. Pettibone
A.B. Bennett
C. Meer Fal
W. S. M. Abbott
Alva Stewart
I. B Moon
J. Bendwell
J. C. Cluck
Ac Morehouse
EH. Bolting
L. W. Bardon
M. Alvort
Dore
M. Fl. Pattibone
A. P. Bennett
J. Brickwell
Cy Cbertel
Alg
Baker
Orator
Recuder
J. TY. Clack, Jr
Guppey
EW. Muiery
L. W. Barden
M. Uart
Ordnance
B. Burch
We 5
Ae Crywtin
Va Winter
EE Carpenter
Wisi
O. Ward
T. T. Norton
Bal Pargo
F. Winny
C. Brunohler
Steber
Botting
U. F. Lowi
Uenierson
Ye. Prentice
John Condon
W.looney
Abin Stowner
al Morehouse
J. Arnold
Th. Dm. Loop
Dawl Bughanan
Bay
Jour TV
MaCtrxvon
Bse
Arlington
Nethan Unser
Touda
Wy I. Bradley
Calumlug
Drake
Weat Poi Tons van Nean
Hoaupiton
Jilu
Javcob Low
Loh
Wma Ayer
Dekyrra—d
Marian Olaego
T. J. Minyth
Fountain Prairie
Carr
Pacife—S
UY. Wood
Calwfonia—A
McDonald
Wyocena
J. L
Colin
Springtale
Robert Cross
Courtland
John D. Jones
Norport
An Steenmuck
Vawidon
John Ewing
Yort Winnebago MT
Keegan
Marcellon
Bonney
Scott
Marcus Banton
Ranielph
George Knowles
Marshal of the
Mito T. Perrinone
Yasker
Exsons Tallen
Bess
Williams
Dass
C. D
Columbia
Jang Cth
WS. M. Abbott
J. Mc Dory
Sucretacy
Arrival of the America Reaches Halifax After Close of European War
One week after departing Europe the steamer America arrived at Halifax on a Wednesday. Reports say no battle occurred and Austro-Hungarian ports have mostly fallen to French forces as fleets maneuver. Rumors suggest Austrian and Prussian movements toward Paris with potential European alliance shifts, amid locked channels to Venice and light political outcomes from English elections.
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America
Halifax
Liverpool
Daton
Austria
Majurite
Mildix
Paviog
New York
Europe
United States
England
Jerigren
Governor declines land grant deeds in favor of railroad roadwork
The Madigan papera reports the Governor Ravvana refused land grant certificates, insisting the statute and state interest require the railroad company to start building from Madison to Portage City and to assist farm mortgagors. Also notes broader debates on naturalization and immigration trends, with prospect of increased western settlement and economic activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madigan Papera
Ravvana
Madison
Columbua
Portage City
Emperor Louis Narotrox lands at Genoa after Marseille voyage
The narrative describes Emperor Louis Narotrox leaving Marseilles on the 110 and landing in Genoa on May 12 1859. It cites a grand reception, elaborate military display, and the emperor’s orders to troops marching toward Mondovi Marengo Louis Castiglioni Arcois Rivoli, urging discipline and vigilance against enthusiasm. Also included is a separate note on Rev J C Ricasown's pulpit sermon at St Pauls Church Milwaukee criticizing local vestry folly.
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Louis Narotrox
Marseilles
Genoa
Aids de
Europa
Sonosers
Cavsa
Rome
Mondovi
Marengo
Loui
Qastighioni
Arcois
Rivoli
Via Sacra
Ataly
Nazoreon
J. C. Ricasown
St Pauls Church
Episcopal
Milweuker
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Alain
Auvero
Nate
Mina Bibbers, &c
Europe
Ghouk
Aron
Destructive tornado hits Jacksonville area with fatalities
A severe tornado struck Calhoon County near Jacksonville causing widespread destruction from Manchester northward for about 12 miles. At least 11 deaths are reported including Mrs. Ronte and Samuel Brown, with roughly 38 homes and barns destroyed and many injured. A windmill was toppled and a three pound stone carried 60 feet. The report also notes emigration mentions and various local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Calhoon County
Ronte
Geo
Vanzant
Samuel Brown
Mr. Kitt
Jonathan Carlysle
Jacob Sample
Shaw
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