Tragic death and dual murder attempt at Wigh Trook cottage
Report details the discovery of a man found strangled at his brother’s Wigh Trook house in Teinns-AWhernanovered. The same fire incident left a body in the basement, with the deceased previously linked to insanity and spiritualism. Neighbors describe eccentric behavior, a concert tour, and a long history of mental-health concerns.
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Wilron Uutaliison
Wigh
Jill
John
Judson
Tho
Insana
Jesse
California
Ifo
Hi Lynn
Ling
Free Democrat
Dong Smen
Han
Himadli
Boston
Clerk's Report Shows County Finances Improve Despite Higher Expenditures
The Amass Report of the County Clerk notes improved finances with a year end balance of 35,406.70 despite higher expenditures and taxes. Remitted illegal taxes exceed prior years, criminal prosecutions cost more than last year, pauper costs fall, and remaining orders and taxes are outlined with hopes the county will settle debts before the next Board meeting.
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Wilkbashnast
Gold discoveries and stock troubles ripple through the West
Pike's Poste reports gold finds beyond prior claims with varying certainty. Mrazor River and Australia show gold potential but seasonal or climatic limits hinder access. California remains risky for prospectors. La Crosse road president Stanton criticizes stock failures as bonds near mortgage foreclosure. Local notices urge readers to subsribe to the Free Democrat. a Sauk County attorney breaks an ankle in a fall.
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Australia
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Ely
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la Crosse Road
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New York. Times
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Memorials and bills described in early legislature session
A memorial from E Topping and others seeks Personal Liberty. Memorials for Prohibitory measures are noted. A bill to replace County Supervisors with County Commissioners is introduced along with bills on debt payment, oversized taxes, and clerk duties. A measure to empower the State Treasurer to approve bills is also considered.
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Congress
Tronton Foundry Reports Heavy Pig Iron Trade
The Manston Star notes Joxas Tower of Tronton handling a large pig iron shipment from Franton. Over 26 tons at the depot with more trucks and sleighing planned, road work to ease spring transport, and growth in local industry linked to the new road and river-area developments. Nearby Reedsburg is praised for growth, church dedication, and public-spirited enterprise.
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Baranoo RR
Watertown
Waterloo
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Lodi
Thid
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Columbus
Peace Restored in Kariens Despite Voluntary Surrender
In Lantusworth on January 20, Montgomery reportedly surrendered to authorities to await trial on charges of complicity in local troubles. Brown has left the territory and no further trouble is reported. A separate note mentions a Mexican national, age 28, linked to a separate incident.
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Ereby
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Said County
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Antil Tawy
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Railroad and County Finances in Early Wisconsin
A review-like item covers Sauk County Clerk and Board finances, tax certificates, and county treasurer entries for 1858, detailing remittances, outstanding warrants, and town dues. includes notes on a Watertown Madison railroad line, earlier government debates, and a brief transcription of local legal notices and a distant copy.
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Wisconsin Muskrat Predicts Mild Open Winter
Meexnatsaxn Wisconsin paper notes early December talk of a gentle season. Observations on muskrat burrow heights shift from high mounds to riverbank digs, warning that a harsh winter may follow if nests rise again. Fellow items report pardons in Michigan, a Wisconsin representative ill, and legislative notices amid varied scraps.
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