Counterfeit Bills and Bank Ventures Roil Madison Area
The Madison region reports a new bank commencing operations with capital of $50,000 led by President Smmox Mints, Esq, and a bank officer son of Bensantx Tuomas of Freedom. Counterfeit ten dollar notes circulated in Wellsburg and later in Reedsburg and Logansville, with a warrant issued and one suspect captured while the other fled. Thunder storms caused damage near the town, and local updates note a library fund drive, new notary appointment for Me, Buws, and community chatter about local businesses and goods including soda water and raspberries.
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Wellsburg
Northwestern Bank of Virginia
Thompson
Reedsburg
Logansville
Ty Trrenom
Obituary fraud and maritime progress in early 1860s papers
A reader account discusses alleged obituary fraud tied to spiritualist tricks, noting a dated letter and forged notices used to extract information. The piece then shifts to regional industry and transport: a proposed Madison paper mill, Kilbourn City depot work, and rail advances toward Portage, with implications for local economy and schedules.
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Itr. Thom
Paven Makixa
the Argus
Madison
Baraboo
Early State Settlement Records and a Fast Pennsylvanian Link
A historical appeal urges preserving early State settlement materials in archives for future generations. It emphasizes the Society's role in collecting and safeguarding records to illuminate the state’s formative years and inspire descendants. A note adds a rapid Pennsylvanian steamer passage setting a record by reaching New Orleans from St Louis in four days and three hours, thirty-two hours ahead of schedule.
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Reading Forge
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St.Louis
New Orlents
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