Portage Water Power Promises Wisconsin Trade Rise
A fragmentary early notice extols hydraulic potential at Portage between two rivers. It outlines proposed investment of 200000 to develop water power, improve navigation on the Wisconsin and Pax rivers, and spur northern manufacturing. It argues the project could yield steady returns and wealth for Portage and surrounding county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bitharto
Iam
Wisconsin
Bealhaddyn
Portageia
Souse
Hynes
Lake Superior
Silver Lake
Fox River
Nurs Row
Portage
Nompany
Sam's Jarors and the Divine Deevieg Exhibition
The report describes an exhibition of “heads and shoulders” at several windows led by Martin's BYR starting Sunday during a march of “divine deevieg” and continuing yesterday. Spectators debated the wearing of a number of sponges under windows and the Sabbath, with questions about the value of a tiger and a libel on Uncle Sam. A sobering exchange centered on paying for a tiger and who owns the property, ending with a Protestant view that freeing a slave is for fun rather than justice.
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Sam
Martin
Sion
St. Paul's
Rustic
Milwaukee and Watertown Rail Extension to Columbia County
Directors of the Milwaukee and Watertown Railroad announce a planned extension from Watertown to Columbia County. Strong local support, with farmers and public subscriptions totaling 100,000 dollars, pledges rapid construction and expected passenger and freight growth.
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Mugnukea
Watertown B. B
Holmmbas
Milwaukee and Watertown Railroad Company
Tes
Entzulimbas
Columbia County
Mendenthalpola
Abc Goott Seccess
Colwabos
Portage Ciw
Lees
Watertown
Ain
Indicalas
Uae
Sines Ik
Reaper Cases Decided in U.S. Court for McCormick's Burnt
New York on April 13 reports that the Reaper cases were decided in the U.S. Court in favor of McCormick's Burnt. This ruling assigns the dispute case outcomes to the firm and marks a legal victory for McCormick's Burnt in the U.S. Court.
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New York
Reaper
U.S
McCormick
Disaster on Wisconsin River ferry injures and saves lives
In Baraboo on May 5, 1855, a ferry accident on the Wisconsin river endangered several aboard. Mr. G. B. Baker and his wife were saved after a heroic rescue and a struggle to reach shore as the craft tipped and the horses struggled. The ferry crew and families afterward recovered, while the community reflected with solemnity and humor in the days following.
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Theo Baker
Wisconsin
Mechnias
Ahie
Mate Riwly
Mr. Bulers
Geo 8
Bok
Baker
G. Baker
Walter
Shaw
Mrs. B
Ole Bond
Aléveneu
Ren
Teel
Newport visit and dam project plans near Mouriahing village
Report from Newport describes a visit to Mouriahing village, noting a large dam across Wish River to be built by contractor Mr Anderson with 80 workers. The piece promotes the town, mentions local supporters Megera Bowman and Nickerson, and advertises travel by Vars coach from Haribnown to Newport daily. It also praises the Republics and hints at local business activity and ads including Gen. Francs offering cash for chopping and clearing work.
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Newport
Anderson
Wish River
Gite
Megera
Bowman
Nickerson
Siiwart
Genny Abuaril
Vaiy
Haribnown Newsiort
Imkes
Political letters on virtue and public funding in Baraboo
A long reader correspondence laments party faction influence and public malfeasance, arguing for principled leadership. It critiques politicians, editors, and public funds tied to elections, calling out corruption and urging citizens to demand integrity from officials and media. The piece also mentions local stock gifts and bridge funding, and recounts a Baraboo school controversy involving a teacher and editor.
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Baraboo
Boveens
Majice Muriers
Hewmerdts
Afbaud
Camp
Shia Selinol Diag
Dare Anulies
Witten
Mies Navliaway
Kittes
Eilitwin
Smith
Nehemiah Aodaon
Sarre
Sora
Town A& Baraboo
Underscored discussion on nondescript civic matters and edits
Fragmented OCR notes reference Sumner House, Portage, and a Wisconsin state document. Mentions Wilson, Pat Miley, and various individuals with legal and municipal undertakings. Indicates editorial curiosity and a proposed company with navigation and river responsibilities.
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Wilson
Pat Miley
Pettibone
Faghydbury W. Honey
Lua AL. Munre
Harel
Delie Wan
Peter Testa
Cine “Iniaalin i
Enid Company
Wera
Wisconein
Singe
Portage
Columbia
Caiaby
Tealisin
Kenedy
Gru
Usast
Wensella
Denres
Wabstam AL Barstow
Wisconsin
Vonunnity
Madison
Fire sparks havoc as vessels burn in Boston blaze
In Havana spring, a great review sparks chatter of trouble lines and a vast conflagration in Boston. Reports detail ships on fire, high winds fanning the flames, and crews striving to combat the inferno as the disaster spreads. A separate Milwaukee trial concerns B S Gagnano vs Boot over a jail escape, with jurors unable to reach a verdict after two days of deliberation.
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Suny
Miller
Journal
Ty Hellew Sued Over Arrest Details At Sea
A garbled early 20th century dispatch alleges Ty Hellew faced legal action related to an arrest aboard a steamship operated by United Sites. The report mentions congressional activity, New York connections, and exiled individuals, with uncertain details about weights, charges, and the sequence of events aboard the vessel.
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Ty Hellew
United Sites
Fragmentary Union notice on attempted punishment
Fragmented OCR shows a dated Union notice referencing Washington April 29 and April 4. It mentions a march or act against a group, with phrases about a levy or action by authorities and potential consequences. The text is garbled, making precise names and events unclear.
Fragmented OCR Notice From Nashville Area River Event
A garbled OCR fragment describes damage and debris along a river area near Nashville with mentions of a crowd and observers. It references a public notice style and a dated event, but many words are indecipherable, leaving the core details unclear.
Local News Fragment From N Y Area Surfaces
Fragmentary OCR text from a New York area notice or column lists names, places, and prices amid garbled phrases. It references Thompson, Ashley, March, January, and a few monetary figures, suggesting a local item or notice with limited readable context.
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