New Orleans impressions and Mammoth Cave journey notes
The writer reports on southern Louisiana and New Orleans, describing land, levees, and a contrast between thriftier northern areas and a city dominated by a foreign French influence. He tours Lake Pontchartrain and famed cemeteries, praises Gov. Cable’s literary impact, visits a casino and restaurants, and recounts a Mammoth Cave excursion with vivid cave details and pure air.
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San Antonio
Texas
Howston
Loulaiang
Louisiana
Wes
Mississippi
New Orleans
America
Canalstreet
St. Charles
Americfn
Freeuh
Causa Street
Custom House
Cosmopolitan
Lake Pontchartrain
Canal Street
Upper St. Charles Street
Esplanade
Clairborne Street
New Ouleans
Gov. W. Cable
Cust
Prieur Street
Richling
Mary
Wisconsin letter recalls Marshfield and grim Junction City scene
A Wisconsin traveler writes by the train from Unity to Stevens Point recounting Marshfield’s growth into churches and schools amid a thriving business landscape. He contrasts Junction City’s sorrowful sight of a dead child in a saloon with French crowds and intoxication, lamenting the cruelty and asking how long such abuses will endure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi
Trempealesa
Unity
Wisconsin Central Railroad
Steven's Point
Portage City
Denas
Thi
Marshfield
Junction City
Madison Line
le Crosse
Chicago, Milwaukee & G. Paul
Tala
Remson
Stevens’ Point
Portage County
Asid County
Pacific Coast Tour of the McGibeny Family Choir
The article chronicles the McGibeny family’s extensive voyage across the United States to perform music, praised by audiences from San Francisco to Denver and Minneapolis. It notes invitations to teach music in city schools, their ties to California friends, survivals from past calamities, and strong suppport from communities who filled concert venues and sent letters of gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gard
de. Stone
Stebbins
de. Jewell
Alan
McGibeny
San Francisco
Bolander
Avery
Philadelphia
California
Oregon
Ovary City
Pacific
Nevada
Utah
Denver
Iowa
Minneapolis
Minn
Winona
Pacific Coast
Roy
Portland
Maine
B.s.driggs
Clevelan Merald
TOE Musical McGibeny Family Sketch of Child Artists
A historic sketch extols the McGibeny family of about eight or nine child performers. It traces James B. McGibeny and Hansa Starrett from Alfred University to Minnesota’s Winona State Normal School, their impact on vocal and physical culture, and their move to Oregon. The writeup highlights their teaching, concerts, and influence on early childhood musical education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gromteest
James B. McGibeny
Alfred University
Hansa Starrett
Pennsylvania
Minneapolis
Minn
Audi Sohetes
Winona
Wm. F. Phelps
Froebel
Mark H. Danyell
Atete
Minnesota
Pacific Coast
Oregon
Portland
Dofgr
Common Council Proceedings February 11 1834 and 1884 notices
City council reports approve several bills including Edgerton Co. and Mills payments, and Marshall Heating and Ventilating Co. The recorder extends tax collection to February 29 1881. A lamp name legibility measure is sent to the street committee. An adjournment to 7 p.m. is set, with thanks note from Marshall dated February 14 1884 for social visit and gift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wagner
Gardanier
Cluf
Mic
F. Edgerton & Co
R. Mills
W. E. Bosley
John Hanchen
Marshall Heating and Ventilating Co
Moport
Joy
Committee On Fairgrounds
Agricultural Society
Recorder
Fisher
Ald
Watson
Winsor
Telegram
John Whalen
Ly Marshall Gas Co
M. Dedrick
T. Phelps
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Nashville
Louisville
Indianapolis
Toledo
Marshall
Columbus County
Aince
Mable
Chicago
Portage
la Crosse
Hairy
Wisconsin
Common Council
Maraball
Lestex
Ladies’ Library Association
Bslaveo In
Treas
Nnbperiptons Ei
Soryees
Gab Om
Richard Butler
Central Michigan
Stone
Tremont House
Cook & Donovan
Undertakers
Spicer
N. Devereux
Hulett’s Jewelry Store
H. C. Hulett
the Marshall Statesman
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