Epistle from Rev J Winn on Wisconsin trip to Madison
A letter from Rev J Winn dated Oct 1 recounts a trek from Rural to Madison Wisconsin in three days covering 114 miles. He describes sandy soils to Berlin, cranberry sheds near Sacket’s Marsh, Beaver Dam with a Baptist college, Ripon as a tourist rail stop, Sun Prairie’s legend of the sun, and a Sabbath sermon contrasting woman’s rights with traditional roles.
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J. Winn
Henry Republican
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin
Berlin
Fox River
Anise
Norwers
Sacket
Print
Pine River
Aurorahville
Beaver Dam
Algo
Baptist College
Erapal
Rippon
New England
Columbus
George Waehlratons
Christopher Columbus
Sun Prairie
Dian
Beast
Woman's Congress
Lyman Beecher
Dewitt ‘Salmage
Such
Grave
Assembly Chamber
Major Butler
Milwaukee
Jenking
Young America
Wedding of Horace F. Ketchum and Phebe Jones in Chicago
A quiet evening ceremony took place at J L Jones residence on Western Avenues with Rev J S Chamberlain officiating. The couple, Horace F. Ketchum and Miss Phebe Jones, were wed in Episcopal rites in front of a large gathering. The event featured a generous reception and many gifts listed to the couple, who plan to reside in Chicago before settling down.
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J. 8
Chamberlain
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Charles R. Jones
Sopia Kilne
Ketchum
Jonea
Atore
Ia Brido
Tado
Ifa
Brial
Chicago
J. L. Joges
Mother
Charine
Dr. Jones
Humphrey
G. Guyer
F Osborn
L. M. Culver
T. Mactosh
J BR. Paskell
W.L. Lundy
G. Gray
J. Orr
B. Kline
L. Brotherhood
E. J. Murphy
W. 0. Gould
Astral Lamp
G.W. Kline
Allver
Crystal Fruit High
Harry L. Gregory
Alloe Ellsworth
Lily Papertero
Dolla H. Harrington
Kiva
Nerva
W. W. Heath & Son
C. M. Baker
A. J. Matter of
Galva
E. Bag Lawranca
Edithe- Hodge
W. B. Kotoham
Baker
C Snyder
T Onnyaon
Ann Alb
Lucy J. Matesi
Nelle Marsh
G.G. Guyer
Nettie Culver
Jonkina
Jenulo McPaddon
Lou
Kino
Edna Kalb
Henry
Quincy
Laura
A.J. Ma
Edith BP
Hodge
Wisnnnae
Castleton
Rev la Oervi
Ogton
Aupa
Wright -Gmutonr
Grane
From Texar to The Henry Republican letters chronicled
Harrison Gregory reports drought in Texas and supplies in San Antonio. He notes irrigation ditches from San Pedro Springs, cattle movements toward the North, and plans to stay within 20 to 75 miles of home until spring. The piece includes health updates on a visit to Mr Davis and Miss Maria, plus a note about Larned Kansas society, and the death of Joseph Bennington, pioneer of Barnington township.
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Texar
Wdttar
Henry Republican
A. P. Maltborger
John BR. Clawson
Goln
Henry
Harrison Gregory
Joseph Bennington
Barnington Township
Allssouri
Marshall Count
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Henep
Henry, Marshall Co
Eorge Burt
Cody Atanthees
Ans
Marshall County
Perlina
Adance
M_—Henry Lodge
Diory
Marshall Lodge No
City Bakery
Marshall Encampment
Clarron Lopge
Sparland
Erry
Svehing
Wu Ip
C. Snyder
Dentiot
Geo Motter
Heory
M Baker
Toro
Jobo Hint
Richard Street
W H Jones
Regulator
Edwards
Ross Homestead
Thaity Drug Store
Charles Davis, MD
Uy Oon
Wea and Residence North Aide
J C Kalbecan
Burgeon
Balbuil
Malti Street
L B Martin
Jacob Matthews
Western Avenue
R T Allen
H. Tesmer
Sparland, Ill
Henry Reader
Whitefield Corners
Ofice
Saratoga
Illinois
Fred
Potter
Edwards and
Second Sts
Perley, Tiorney
Notary Public
Edwards Street
Ilen
Tasha Seeciantics
Kentideaat A Risse
CO. C. Jones
Marshall
Colles
Offic Ptly Reed Wies
Edwin T. Disobway
Gjustice
THE
PHACE
Stat
Weis
K. H
Joseph Placher
Olice Magistra
Compan
Baslemm
Na Peoria House
Gaeettaranatth
Olea
Yara Henry Tl
J. H. Jones
P. S
News Room
Blanka Books
Specialty
Hoory
John VII
John Wilt
Whis
Dealen Lh
Vasner
Chickerine Haines Bros
Reed & Hous
Wilcox & White
Munto
Ce Weis
Thomas Duke
Orpoaite Paskell
Bates
Msyletf Thomas Duke
East Park Row
Agency OF the
White Elk Vineyard
Keokuk
Iowa
New
Murimen
Oor
the Misses Jenkins
Joseph Schick
Corner Edwards & Third Streets
H. H. Kirchman
Paskel
Henry, Il
H. W.mateer
Edwards &J
Graham
Yale
Byley & CO
Larned
Kan
Agricultural Society
H M. Ball
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