Clermont Dinner and County Seat History Summary
A reminiscence notes 1859 dinner in Clermont and a history of Fayette County Wisconsin. It covers origins in 1837, boundaries including Minnesota and Dakota areas, the 1847 redraw to twenty townships, and the 1881 election process for a county seat culminating in West Union beating Lightville, Clermont, and Anbury with West Union favored for central location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemont
Clermont
Fayette County
Territorial Legislature
Wisconsin
Mississippi River
Clayton County
Wisconsin Territory
Clayton
Mississippi
White Earth River
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Missour
White Earth
Lowa Ag Ad State
Centerville
Sightville
Volga River
West Union
Auburn
Lightville
Elvetion
Eudwin Montgomery
Sting A. Sawyer
D. A. Mahoney
Dubuque County
Be, RR
Binkford
Ghiyton Co
Eatal
Anbury
Des Moines Coal Strike Leaves City in Turmoil
Dus Morxen cites misery as the coal strike cripples industry and endangers safety as Des Moines miners walk off the job in solidarity with distant eastern workers, disrupting production while citing grievances and sympathy with allied unions. The unrest reflects broader labor tensions and the impact on local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dus Morxen
Ronka
Des Moines Mine Strike Sparks City Crisis and Memorial Observances
Des Moines coal miners face a two week strike with weekly earnings from ten to two hundred five dollars, threatening water works and fire safety. City officials resist emergency mining while unions in Des Moines and neighboring counties push for broader stoppages, harming other industries and livelihoods. Memorial Day and Civil War remembrance are highlighted to honor veterans and living workers alike, stressing equal credit for all soldiers and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
van Meter
Hille Hugade
Point Blink
Les Moines
Allie
Iabors
Grant
Sherman
Logan
Tanenek
Staeai
Neta
Lowhield
Clermont Correspondence Recalls Spring City Improvements
Clermont notes spring improvements and social events, praising the Parlor Opera House dance, Ervin’s Orchestra from Decorah, and the X Y Z Club for park work. Landlord Boyle earns praise at Clermont House. new meat market stock by Bakur promises high prices and quality. Local merchants Boyle, Schaefer, McKellar, and others are highlighted amid town progress and upcoming district W Y A L O meeting in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clermont
Titte City
Parter Opera Horse
Ty Boyle
Travis
Tie Neusie
Wryven
Ervins Orchestra
Decorah
D. E. Bakur
al FL
Schaefer
Jolly Will Crowe
Creed
Hotens
Ani
Business
Avery
Mehl
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Gus Gunderson
C. L. Freiburghaus
Deering
Iowa
C. W. Douglass
THE
Elgin Echo
Byth and
Norte Cuntory Town
Lesthr Ainsworth
Oich Ineerion
Adyan
Adyune HO
Adyane
Elise
Holy Fayette County
Artiolm XII
Chae General Merchant
Clermont, TA
Arbuckle’s
Jughland
John Leighton
Joe
Kelser
Klein, Wie
Oscar Kimball
Francis Robbins
Rufus Kingsley
Monona
Davenport Fruit Nursery
Formars
Johnson & Ber
Elgin Clothing
Petar MacKellary
Riley
Union Creamery
A. Peters
Tilyrta
Martin Kungiuin Jr
Mink Creek
Lewis Kling
Rist
Dell Chapman
Maynard
Gislt
P. Griffith
Weat Union
West School
Gine Place
Grand Meadow
Wil Junert
Fred Suhuity
Elin
Thais Memning Jr
Elkader
Webster
Chu Nelshborhoad
Stopperlin
Charlie Mey
Henry Kode
John Welze
Daniel McNeil
Adam Fisher
Loony
Far Sali
Mune Kolsor
DC. Lohan
Jay Bo
Bank
Eein Town
General
John Wolverson
August Benson
A. L. Rasmaaon
L. B. Mattoon
D. Jacobin
United States
Europe
Hans Keiser
C. L Freibughaus
Elgin
Tee Eo
Falb & Walters
J. Lehman
Lumber Yard
SABER
the Boss
Isa
H.J. Holstenson
Yea Or
Fayette and Gayton
C. Moser
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