Madison Visit Reflections on Government and Society
A letter from Madison Wisconsin dated Oct 28 1879 describes the capitol and state house as symbols of orderly government. The writer visits churches observes the Woman's Congress and notes local educational institutions along with views on temperance and moral instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Madison
Hood
Sidney Stith
Jong Fifa
W. W.hall
Dr. Johnston
Capitol
Pnc
State House
Washington
Us T
United States
Washneton
Virginia
Badger
Old Dominion
Norwegia College
State University
New Haven
Eley
Congressman Bletne
Hps
Supreme Court
Seat of Learning
Woman's Congress
Winfield voyage notes show rail boom and prairie growth
J. A. Rupp writes from Winfield Cowley County Kansas describing the arrival of the first passenger train, crowded streets, new road projects including L. and G. to Wellington, booming wheat trade at $1 per bushel, abundant orchards, and rising rents with heavy loan rates. He mentions farms, fire guards, and local humor about Uncle Joe and a girl mispronouncing a request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Republican
Vernon, Cowley Co
Kansas
Cnan
Neck O' Woods
Whitefield Corners
Winfield
Wichita
Streats
Walnut River
Aboo
Alleghany Mountains
Amoko
Farindei
Joe
Wellington
Atock
Henry
Chicago
Marshall County
Maus
J. A. Rupp
Demise of Mr Robert Davis in Texas
Obituary chronicles the death of Robert Davis of Lacon born October 31 1816. After a long career as a successful investor and farmer with vast land holdings in Illinois and Iowa he died in San Antonio Texas while seeking relief from illness. Survived by daughter Maria and sister Mrs Jones, will determined disposition of remains.
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Robert Davis
San Antonio
Texas
Maria
Charles R. Jones
Flint National Bank
Wales
Robert
Thomas
America
Waverly
Ohlotha
Marshall
Putnam
Livingston
Lasalle
Sonmate
Henry
Iowa
Council Bluffs
First National Bank of
Davis
California
Jones
Slater
Elateer Oitty Lacon
C R Jones
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Benep
George Burt, SR
AF & AM
Henry Lodge
Regulator Building
C. F
Marsheall
City Bakery
Marshall Encampment
Otarton Lopes
Sparland
al Ape
C. Bnydhr
Geo Motter
JR Pam
Ill
C M. Baker
John Kilne
Richard Street
W EK Jones
Regulator
Edwarda Street
J. C Kalb
Dr Kalb
Main Street
L. B. Martin
Berane
Omco
Burt
Western Avenue
Depot
Daly
R T Allen
City Hotel
Bronday
H. Tesmer
M. D
Whitefield Corere
J Fieldhouse
Gabatoga
Illinois
Fred
Potte
Jorney
Law
Ofice
Cormar
Cormar Edwardes
Perley
Siorney
LAW and Notary Publig
Edwards Street
Cc C Jones
Tiorney
Edwin T. Disosway
Og Gatice
OF the Phraoh
Bot Healse Estate
First Pra Insurance
Wais
R. H. Waterfall
A.M. Pool
C.bedwards, Jr
Ehcon Selon
Aramini Lacon
Agency OF the
Paria
Yiger
Joseph Schick
Edwards & Third Streets
Frank Bers
Paskel
H. W.mateer
Alwayakoops
Edwards St
Paskell House
New
Algo
L & E Jenkins
J H.jonda
Watches & Clocks
Destmanner
Graham
Riley & CO
Henry, I
John Will
Mabie
Kayzki
V. Becker
Third Street
Times
R. E. Hiuus
Crockery
R. E. Hills
Baggegist
Henry, Lll
Everett's
Gerry Republican
Heress
Lyman Beecher
Cincinnati
Henry Ward Beecher
Dewitt Talmage
Brooklyn
Paul
Jesus
An, Stadison, Wis
H. Jameson
Chillicothe
Oheo
Pasko
New York City
Obiilfco
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