Will the Road Pay for the Baraboo Rail Line
A historical opinion piece debates the viability of a proposed Beaver Dam to Baraboo railroad toward the Mississippi. It weighs land wealth, timber demand, and geographic drainage, arguing the route could pay even if truncated at Baraboo, with strong prospects if extended, based on surrounding agricultural and timber regions and traffic toward the State Capitol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaver Dam
Baraboo
Mississippi
la Crosse
Ana
Bonyev Diva
Mga
Rowl
Fall River
Wisconsin
State Capitol
Reedsburg
Proposals for a Northwestern Rail Line and La Crosse Link
A long passage outlines a proposed midwestern rail route aimed at cheaper freight from the upper Mississippi. It discusses connections near La Crosse, river transport savings, and a 20 percent share arrangement with La Crosse Company. The piece argues the line would outperform existing routes and hints at future updates on subscriptions and financing.
West Wisconsin Conference ends at Mineral Point with seminary plans
Rev W H Trossox reports the West Wisconsin Conference met at Mineral Point for its second annual session July 17. Appointments included district pastors B Young resting Bledepis and others. Mineral Point Seminary is under construction with walls completed and three stories planned, aiming to open in fall for the next term. The building is expected to be a leading school facility in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.H Trossox
Owr
West Wiscons Co Inference
Gharchyadjanmed
Mineral Point
Bhat
Yooung
Bledepis
Wells Portage
Oxford
Taz Nani
Joie AG. Cooley
Pisinfield
Molvoib
Rochia Po
Neogda
Mauston Tranton -Revdsburgh
Touse
Belton
Wilbourn Tinvaboo
Apie
Roster Tustitee
H.C
Woon
Eyipa . Kuv
W. Wilcox
Mintral Pelt
ded-Rey
W. E. Thomid
N ‘ Point Seminary
Mintral Point Seminary
Witter
Serson
Tata
Portaga
Fragmented Wisconsin newspaper fragments on marriages and politics
A jumble of clipped notes from Wisconsin papers quotes wedding chatter and political events. It mentions a marriage tale, railroad plans across a river, and civic meetings in Baraboo with Bartholomew as secretary, plus reference to a new constitution and Republican majorities in Henry County.
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Avoik Weat
Wigan
Phe
Fond du Lac
Jounal
la Crosse
Gav
Sae
Kosl
Manchivs, Bey
Henry
Cotcata
Conatitr Ion
Ted
Debates on Franchise Extension At Reedsburg Meeting
Local report notes a spirited assembly discussing the bill to extend the right of franchise to African Americans and other groups. It mentions Hon. Conxs Base, Rev Warren Ceturnis, Mr Buchanan’s origins in the slave-fegt era, and a tense exchange over presidential influence shaping policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reedsburg
Sailenge
Warren Céturnis
Iliseusa
Buchanan
Fragmentary curio section reveals varied 19th century notes
The page compiles scattered items from a 19th century newspaper including political commentary on slavery, counterfeit money cases in Janeaville, oblique social notes about prison, editors, and local curiosities. It mentions investigations into poison accusations, a novel umbrella with a gutter, and population shifts in Hastings.
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Savannahis
Europe
Erie
Janeaville
Champaign
Ander
Bibeinon
Es ‘Hia
Farbor
Vermions
Tye
Shana Smitha
Stich
Journal Public
Ashburne
Fitius
Rayham
Bristol
North Annleven
Mass
Hastings
Mississippiy
Trish Patrot
Towns authorized to issue bonds for railroad through Sauk County
Wisconsin towns including Barab, New Buffalo, and Reedsburg in Sauk County may issue bonds to finance a railroad through their jurisdictions. Bonds up to specified sums with interest not exceeding eight percent may be issued upon voter approval, secured by mortgage on railroad property, with state oversight and annual tax levies to service debt.
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Heilresis
Bro. Wisconsio Board
Baralingebaly
Hpsons
Kgeonneid
Bandenay
Aeenyding
Wieaupergien
Battin
Aed
Painy Difnicipal
Inter¢ Ag
Towin
Jeagh
Cominis
Julien D
iPresi
Senate
Zakari
State seal certifies enrolled act copy from 1887
The document records certified copy of an enrolled act with the Great Seal affixed at Madison on August 20 1887 sworn by D W Jones Secretary of State. It notes concerns over copying errors in 1867 laws and cites a commentary on department mistakes and accountability. Also mentions Republican nominations for Governor Ralph P Laws and Orin Faville with assorted seasonal pricing data and obscure terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witnness
Madison
Anguat
D. W. Jones
Stave. Nors
Tate
Wisconsin
Betretatye
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Hia
Vaidale
Onder
Amustrater
Upper Mississippi
LaCrosse
du Chiton
la Crosse Company
Gree
Tventy Per. Dent
West Wisconsin
GM. Olomew
O. Baroy
L.rose
J. M. Tohnzon
A AL Brayton
Ali
Todi
Wrene Bartlett
J. B.dwinnell
Eaton
GM. Bartholomew
Sole
Foote
Ruywonns
Mason
Ite
Eonteags Journ
Ralph P. Laws
Lee Co
Orin Faville
Mitchell Co
Oura
Wood
Tne Sista
St.Louis
Roaqmnton
Warnep
Bininoo
Fay Onxeny
Uld
Guexx Prav
Harie
Oprnante—fc
Cirioxxe—Devesed
Tunuryse
Siigenera Prrasanis
Bener Ib
Rie Ene Ee
Cochran
Husay Bean
Migs
Sana Carnes
Greefold
Saukcoon
Hav
Wi Cochran
Vises Broeeroad
Thamann
Sixon Waanravax
Miss
Newport
Deltona
A. Dwinnell
Beedaeburg
Hinaw
Jones, Eng
Eden
Erie Oo
Min Mawara Tromragy
Rav
Wi Fin
Aimadi
Candor Bay
W. Coobran
Sauk
Adelin Buthwell
Moreh
Said
Said Dee Seagold
Sauk Caumby
Sauk County
Aula
Jesse Bushnell
Guardian
Salles
Abe Dem
Aine & Co
Swith Ey
BDF
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