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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1860
Page
5
The article weighs East versus West living in New Kingland States and Wisconsin, noting happiness as the aim and debunking claims of Western inferiority. It argues West offers opportunity, less aristocratic pretensions, and genuine talent, with little fever or ague except in select locales, and highlights ambitious youths finding posterity in the West.
The account extols clear springs and wells in the locality while contrasting New England’s evergreen peaks with Western landscapes. A stop in Srempealeau notes promising crops, dull business, a brick school house foundation, and fine gardens of George Batchelder and Charles Utter. The editor Booth, though weathered, keeps the machinery moving amid duties.
The committee seeks accreditation for starting a hand of instrumental music in the village. They stress the need for a permanent institution to lead the celebration with fife, drum, and local talent, urging energy and enterprise to uphold the town’s reputation.
A local reflection praises Galesville for success in business when residents stay united. It warns that natural advantages fade in a quarrelsome town where neighbors oppose each other. The piece argues harmony costs little, needing only consideration and forbearance among individuals.
In the Representative issue the editor applauds Trempealeau while noting elements for a celebration. He accuses Judge Gale of attempting to corrupt their incorruptible drummers and hopes for their presence at Galesville on the 4th to vent patriotism.
A large amount of lumber and shin gies spilled on the fourth, swept over the falls and estimated at five thousand dollars. Bridges between the Falls and Neillsville were carried away, including the Black River bridge six miles from Neillsville. Melrose plans a Fourth of July celebration with Judge Price delivering the address. Scarlet fever cases, two fatal, are reported along the North-algo route.
Schools from Trempealeau Caledonia Tam Arack and Galesville met at Wrights Grove on Saturday June 16. The day had fine weather good attendance ample fare and speakers pleased with remarks. Speakers included Rev D Wing Rev Mr Gross Rev Mr Rice Rev S Fallows Rev J M Hayes Rev D O Van Slyke and D W Gillfillan.
Publications of A. S. Barnes and Burr praised as leading educational texts for schools academies and colleges. Adopted by our University and increasingly replacing other series in common schools. Advertises New York retail sales and offers a free descriptive catalogue on request at 51 & 58 John St New York.
The June issue of the Educational Journal and Musical by Smith Woodman & Co. of No 596 Broadway New York focuses on Educational Intelligence and the interests of schools, teachers, and pupils. The publication promises value and attention for readers involved in schooling and educational progress.
Patronage of all who are interested in educational progress and improvement. There is to be a Cotillon Party at the Parker House in this village on the evening of the 4th of July. We learn that neighboring towns will attend the fourth. Vermont note from Rutland Herald: forty hands work at the Plymoth diggings and are doing well. Agricultural meeting called for on the 8th page.
Fragmentary verse reflects a longing to remain lovers as life unfolds with hills and deserts ahead. The speaker vows devotion, finds solace in a beloved shrine like a heart, and envisions shared joy as they journey together through uncertain times. Names and clearer details are obscured by the damaged text.
The article recalls cheerful aged individuals who retained youthful vivacity, sharing stories of old times and excentric characters. It laments modern music reusing old tunes with new words, and honors venerable parents as needed to keep society connected to cherished memories.
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