Madison to Fall River rail line eyed for Mississippi route
A Wisconsin transport firm pushes to complete a line nearly to Fall River to the Mississippi. Chief Engineer Ware reports a favorable gradient from the Wisconsin River to Devil’s Lake and toward Lodi. The plan promises shorter routes to Milwaukee Madison and Chicago, with significant distance savings and rapid, straight communication.
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Madison, Ford du Lac& Michigan Railroad Company
Fall River
Mississippi
Mattera
Finee
Ware
Wisconsin River
Devil's Lake
Warr
Lodi
Dane County
Madison
Portage
Milwaukee
Merrimac
Besiver Dam
Lodi Creek
Madigan
Chicago
Dellton and Nearby Villages Described in 1857 Visit
A mid nineteenth century account details Dellton on Dell Creek near the Wisconsin River with about five hundred inhabitants, its flouring and saw mills, new academy, stores, hotels, and central location near four counties. It notes Newport and Kilbourn City nearby, mentions Judge Baxton and Dr. Witper, Webster's Prairie, and local politics including a Buchanan voter. It also cites mail delays from Manston Star, postal service discussions, and weather affecting crops and fruit.
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Dell Creek
Wiseconsin
Agus
Newport
Kilbourn
Wisconsin
Denton
Dolltén
Lect
S. Baxton
Brapway
B. A. Witper
Reedsburgh Herat
Denlton
Baraboo
Webster's Prairie
Anon
Dellton
Joux C. Frenont
Les
Pendulum Curtain Fixtures Boost Local Furniture Store
The Bend in names and a bustling village scene showcase Mr. Purpy’s furniture establishment offering the Pendulum Curtain Fixtures, praised as an improvement on the old style. Watermelons are praised for ripeness and flavor as villagers note regular Baptist meetings and a county wood-house contract near the courthouse. The Sauk County Agricultural Exhibition is planned for the 24th and 25th, with Mrs. Cooley, principal of Mary Lyon Seminary, highlighted for her credentials and future impact.
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Burg Herald
Purpy
Fiim
Sauk County
Mary Low Smanvany
Cooley
Mount Holyoke Seminary
Massachusetts
Miss Lyon
Wisconsin
Mary Lyon Seminary
Newport
Badger State
Fitch Barker
Spring Green
Sauk
Oswego & Fayetteville
Hla
Peck’s
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Wells
Remy
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Manston
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Pioneer
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H. Loaay
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Delton
Herae
Wood
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Vorth
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Fure St
Bitaboo
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WW. Warblin
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Molasus
New Orleans
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Freedom
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Ak Food
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Williams
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Vilage
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Moore
Western Hotel
Moore & Sa
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New Turk
Avery
Dri Kane
Perkins
Siath Authority
Thes Insurance Company OF
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Gulf of Mexico
Loken
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Marie Greene
Ghrema
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Heofland
Wright
Yetl
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H. A. Peck
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J. W. Eddy
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Allen Gibson
Wikconain
Jacaah
Tienda End Mottrepes
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Anthleopsy Tock Company
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