Memoirs of a hometown and a visit to Paul Dillingham
The writer recalls fond memories of childhood and asks if this is real. He recounts visiting Sen. Paul Dillingham and his wife, noting health and Dillingham’s standing as a top advocate. Dillingham’s daughter Mat Carpenter and granddaughter visit for the summer. Crops are good except grass, money scarce, Western currency hesitation, wheat harvest awaited, hope for cash in market. The writer plans to visit Mount Mansfield.
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George
Sen
Paul Dillingham
Congress
Bin
Mat. Carpenter
Milwaukee
Dillingham
Mount Mansfield
Foreign Correspondence from Paris to New York Letters
The writer shares letters from a relative who started medical training in Paris after two years at Bellevue Hospital New York. He describes sea voyage discomforts, sea life, and contrasts with French travelers who chatter constantly, noting his isolation and coping addenda during the journey.
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Paris
Bellevue Hospital
New York City
Gronis
Watieng
Voyage Diary Through Atlantic Crossing
The writer describes seasickness and adaptation aboard a steamship crossing the Atlantic. He notes night watches, the captain’s caution, the crew's labor in tar and grease, and memory dreams of the Flying Dutchman and a melodramatic romance as the voyage continues toward the ice.
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Jersey
Bellevue
Neptune
Atlantic
Ges-Pups
Jill
Doing La Crosse Itinerary From a Republican Convention
The narrator recounts a midland trip to La Crosse for a Republican Congressional Convention and Mass Meeting. He travels by wagon with R Bunn and others, notes rain and mud, remarks on locals including Kiend Lottrings, attends speeches by L P Harvey and Gov. Randall, and describes a Torch-light procession of Wide-Awakes. The visit includes stops at Baron's Hall, the Turner’s Garden, and a dinner with A J Stevens and Frau.
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R Bunn
Piuf Fallows
J. Nicholls
W. A. Johnston
Bill and Jerry
Ilanrivarox
M. J
Silinincros
Ile
Barron’s
GuNus Momo
LiEve
Crawford County
Chandler
Oibent Hanker
L. P. Harvey
Gov. Randall
la Croese
Sparta
Main Street
Lincoln and Hamlin
Rara Avis
la Crosse
Brox
Brick
Turner’s
J. C. Hanibal
Metzger
Non- Stern
Nord Stern
A.J. Stevens
Bill
Jerry
Galesville’s University Under Judge Gale’s Support
A North Western Times notice from Trempeauleau County describes Galesville a village of 200 to 300 with two hotels two stores a court house and a university. Professor Fallows and Lady lead the university aided by Professor Wallows. the stone building sits on a tableland and is only partly finished. Prosperity is linked to Hon. George Gale the circuit judge and education.
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Galesville
Trempeauleau Co
Professor Fallon
Professor Wallows
Fallows and Lady
George Gale
James Hopkins Marries Ares Vansickis in Wisconsin Ceremony
An 1800 marriage notice records James Hopkins wed Ares Alice Angelino Vansickis at the Tirrde House. The couple's residence is listed as Preston, Tranpaitoag county, Wisconsin. The ceremony was performed by Father Stree.
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The
Tirrde's
Stree
James Hopkins
Ares Alice Angelino Vansickis
Preston
Tranpaitoag County
Wiscobaln
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