Celebration at Caledonia’s Glorious Fourth
A Caledonia celebration praised neighbors for lavish hospitality and civic effort. The event featured a delay in speeches by Professor Fallows, a prayer by Elder Vernon, and the Declaration of Independence read by D A McDonald. Martial music by Trempealeau and Galesville bands followed, with praise for Sabbath Schools and local military companies Wrempealean and Gale for their performance.
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Fallows
S. F. Harris
Msg
Vernon
D. A. McDonald
Caledonia
Trempealeau
Galesville
Judge Gale
Wrempealean
Gale
Gupt. I. Clark
Dth
George Batchelder
Union Guarda
Trompealean
Galeaville Graya
Clark
Decora Prairie Invitation Flub Repaired After Celebration
Readers are told a committee of arrangement for a military company caused an invitation mix up for Decora's Prairie event. The celebration is praised as a success while three articles rebut false charges about Hitler Vernon and university-related accusations.
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Decora’s Prairie
Caledonia
President's Message Aims At 400000 Soldiers And 400000000 Dollars
The President asks Congress for 400,000 men and 400,000,000 dollars. The call aims to quell partisan criticism of his stance toward the Rebels and signals a decisive wartime push.
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Congress
Skirmish at Falling Water Involving Wisconsin Boys
Four companies of the First Wisconsin Regiment repelled Rebels from an ambuscade near Falling Water on July 1. The Union reported one man killed, several wounded, and a severe Rebel loss while Wisconsin soldiers charged gallantly and held their ground under heavy fire.
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First Wisconsin Regiment
Wisconsin
Magee's Baying and Harvesting Tools Offered for Sale
D Tf Magee displays a fine assortment of baying and harvesting tools including cradles of approved style and workmanship. Shoppers are advised to examine the stock before abroad purchases.
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D. Tf. Magee
Petersons Ladies National Magazine read in August issue
Petersons Ladies National Magazine review notes the August number offers engaging reading with fashion plates patterns and useful receipts. The piece Nose out of Joint is highlighted as a relatable everyday life picture. Subscription remains $2 per year mailed from Charles J. Peterson 206 Chestnut Street Philadelphia.
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C. Petersons
Charles J. Peterson
Chestnut ‘St
Philadelphia
Teachers Institutes Notice Summary in State
Tax Educational Journal reports notices of Teachers Institutes held in various localities across the state.
Unnamed Accusations Stir Galesville U Debate
A local editor complains about rumors and false charges against Galesville University. He notes a country editor’s paragraph sparked hostility and calls for copying the article to spread anti-university sentiment. He questions the truth of the accusations and the student’s invitation to Eau Claire study plans.
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Galesville University
Eau Claire
Wisconsin Farmer May June issue promises timely regular publication
The June number of the Farmer arrives late but is valuable for farmers. Arrangements ensure future issues will be prompt and regular as the current publisher has too much business to manage the edition properly.
Dr Whitcomb Moves to Trempealeau Village Near University
Dr Whitcomb of Trempealeau has purchased a fine situation in our village near the University and has just moved into town. We hope the Dr may find his sojourn among us both profitable and agreeable.
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Whitcomb
Trempealean
University
Galesville University Exam Schedule and Trustees Meeting
The examination of the classes will occur Tuesday and Wednesday July 16 and 17, starting at o oclock each morning and ending at 1 P M. The public and friends are invited. The annual Board of Trustees meeting will be held at the University Building at 10 oclock A M on Thursday July 18.
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Galesville University
Norman Scooo Appropriations and School Divisions
The Normal School Board adjourned after a short session. Owing to swamp land forfeitures the total to be divided this year is 4 013 60. Prof. C. H Allen’s services are set at 1 000 per year. Divisions based on 25 per pupil passers include Lawrence University Galesville University Wisconsin Female College Platteville Academy River Falls Academy Milton Academy Allen’s Grove Academy Albion Academy Milwaukee High School Racine High School Fond du Lac High School totaling 1 825. Bautimann July 9. After scouring the steamer Chester and steamers Geo Weems Mary Washington, Government officers ordered them to return as a precaution against possible theft.
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Norman Scooo
Normal School Board
C. H Allen
Lawrence University
Galesville University
Wisconsin Female College
Platteville Academy
River Falls Academy
County Board Sets Districts For Supervisor Seats
The County Board of Supervisors met to equalize real estate assessments and redraw three Supervisor districts. Delavan Bunn was elected chairman. District 1 includes Trempealeau and Arcadia. District 2 Gale and Caledonia. District 3 Chase, Lincoln, Preston and Sumner. An appropriation of 234 dollars from the general and drainage funds funds will aid road work from Gatesville to Sumner under town chairmen supervision.
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County Board of Supervisors
Delavan Bunn, Esq
Trempealeau
Tlown
Arcadia
D. C. Dewey
Fa « Chago
BR. Davey
Galedonia
E. Batcheller
Gale
A. A. Arnold
Lincoln
M.S. Ingalls
Re “Preston
E.M. Reynolds
F “Sumner
HK. €. Fields
Tremp’ Leau
Delavan Bunn
Caledonia
Chase
Pres
Gatesville
Sumner
Preston
Interesting tents of Cheshire Light Guard captured from British
The Cheshire Light Guard of Keene New Hampshire attached to the Second New Hampshire Regiment were issued eight tents. Seven tents were taken from the British in 1812 and are now kept by Keene. All tents bear the mark G. B. and one also shows the Turner’s Bond Street London maker mark.
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Cheshire Light Guard
Keene
N. H
New Hampshire
G. B
Georgins
Turner’s
Bond Street
London
Course to Wisconsin
The New York Express reports Dr. R. Cabell long resident of Richmond and brother-in-law of General Winfield Scott obtained a pass to leave the state. He said he would go to Wisconsin and has lands there. It is not known if he will return.
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Wisconsin
New York Express
R. Cabell
Richmond
Winfield Scott
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