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Newspaper
Galesville Transcript
Location
Galesville, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 25, 1861
Page
5
Fragmentary notes discuss camp sales and circulated reports but provide no clear information or verifiable details. The writer seeks information and indicates uncertainty about the situation and timing.
A summary of the Trempeateau Co Agricultural Society Trempeateau Sed Annual Fair held on October 16 17 outlines premiums awarded in many classes from cattle and horses to poultry and produce. Notable entries include best oxen stallion and trotting horses, with premiums denied to items not produced within the county or current year. A bed quilt by a late child’s heir and fine apples from Gilfillan are highlighted as curiosities.
Dispatch from October 22 1861 describes Union forces under Gen Plummer routing a 5000 strong Rebel force led by Thompson and Lowe near Frederickstown. Four heavy guns captured. Lowe killed. Maj Wayatt and Capt Hyman of Indiana cavalry killed. Union generals Stone and Baker engaged near Edwards Ferry with heavy enemy reinforcements, Baker killed, Stone ordered to assume command. Maryland side remains blocked as McClellan shifts HQ to Barretts near Falls Church.
Citizens of the Supervisor Diet No 2 Trompealeau County met at Galerville Court House on Saturday the 19th for choosing a candidate for Pupeevien. Gev J Tl Stith was elected Chairman and Ed Barnard Secretary. A T Wyman led with a majority first ballot and was renamed nominee E Basawann, G TEITH secretary.
A candidate offers to run for the office of County Superintendent of Schools in Trampealeau County. The notice states the election date and urges voters to support the candidate, asserting readiness to serve and asking for the people’s suffrage.
A candidate proclaims intention to run for County Superintendent of Schools and asks for support at the upcoming November election. The message emphasizes public service and solicits votes and endorsements from constituents.
Cary BD O VanSlyhe proclaims a bold pledge to Trempealwan Yo voters in the upcoming election. He defies the superintendent of common schools and promises a tested, hearty service, urging quick gratification of his desire through the vote.
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