City Cemetery Debate and River Navigation Prospects
A long derailed 1854 letter discusses the Milwaukee area cemetery plans, river improvements, and a envisioned downstream rail and canal network. It weighs Upper Mississippi navigation, Lake Winnebago access, and Madison Madisonian railroad schemes while noting local commerce, immigration, and press interest. The piece ties to Beav er Dam celebrations, rail charters, and the broader question of connecting Chicago to Atlantic markets via new waterways and roads.
Adams County Oration Deliverance by City Marshal
A fragmented notice states that D. J. Peupse Beg of the city will deliver the oration at Orin Mare house in the presence of President and Marshal Garrison. The text is garbled but indicates an official civic event with speakers and local dignitaries.
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Nebraska
Hudale Canmereint
New York
Thas
Nebrasat
Apou
Visley
Hetillar
Uae
Ayer
Manaley
Christian Chronicle
Steber
Mra. Steber
Gonaty
Adams County
Om Houethoft
D.J
Peupse Beg
Orin Marehouse
Ant Dr LF
Unclear OCR fragment hints at car race wager and timing
Fragmentary text references a bet on a car run from the Station House Oakfield to town with 15 minute goal. Mentions a bus, speed, and an asserted reliable report, but the snippet is garbled and untrustworthy as a standalone item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakield
Miners Claim Pure Native Silver Ore in Local Mines
The Minas operatives report striking a vein worth a fortune in pure native silver. Witnesses confirm ore quality and the absence of any bow or flaw. A Rev Mr Cummings cites a biblical destiny belief, contrasting with calls for humane treatment of natives. local editor laments past abuses and condemns a long history of cruelty in the name of democracy.
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Laka Gaperior
Mr. Cummings
Virginia
American Bible Society
Linwal
Agnosha
Proceedings of the Common Council January 5 19th century
The council discusses street openings and property matters on Canal Street and Emamet Street. It notes committee reports on city finances and street improvements, adjourns without rancor, and records damages claims and local ordinances, with votes and officials named.
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Common Council
Bisspay
Jane
Tigheter
Armstrong
Jaekern St. Pilea
Thomas Christophar
Sameard Mevreisan
Torlee EL
Moure— Sze
Canal St
Dient Dempary
Robert Hunter
Ondiennes
Ordinance Proposes Street Opening and Pork Management Policy
A Portage City ordinance outlines opening a street from Wise Lowely to Howard with plat corrections by Joashur J. Gup pey, recorded in Columbia County 1854. It also declares penalties for swine running at large, impounding procedures, pound costs, and fees to owners, with enforcement by city authorities and pound keeper records.
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Clark
Plata Portage Uy
Wise Lowely Street
Howard el
Medery
Patel
Portage City
Brovcun
Joahur J. Guppey
Columbia County
Jaas i
Deeda
Pawel Jone
Pupta
Lerge
Portuge du
Pertege
Aueh Place
Mariage
Cane
Puytye du Arden
Jane
Ardisdinee
Portage
Kinowrand
Clark Steens
Wieronsia
Canal Street
Mid Street
Wisconsin Street
Wittsh Street
Eaid
Columbia
Jolumphia
Teoaiki
Hum
Shern
Anil
Persis Shell
Ateatinis
Remadia
Theo
Ponage
Abel Fortinvith
Mayer and Comune 'Council
WM. Sylveater, Mayer
City ordinance details impound pork and open streets
The document outlines penalties for impounding swine and governing street openings in Portage. It includes fines up to twenty dollars, jail terms for nonpayment, and duties of pound keepers to report to the city treasurer. It also details enforcement for blocking streets and removing encroachments with specified penalties and annual publication.
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George Wall
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