Prison pardon list from 1885 shows clemencies in Wisconsin
Milwaukee and Dane county records note Gov Ruth granted pardons or parolings to thirty two prisoners at Milwaukees jail and to twenty seven inmates before term expiry to restore citizenship rights. Names include Geo Wilson life prisoner for murder Margaret Cooley Rebecca Murritt Paul Barthel John Yateen Alonzo Austin Michael Sagslter Ole Thomas Peter Hayes Frank Shea and others with several pardoned at the Milwaukee house of correction including Pudham Toen nisen Klooler Chamberlain and Dolan.
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Milwaukee County
Geo. Wilson
Milwaukee
Margaret M. Cooley
Rebecca Murritt
Baraloo
Paul Barthel
Winnebago County
John Yateen
Alonzo Austin
Juneau County
Michael Sagslelter
Ole Thomas
Chippewa County
Peter Hayes
Douglas County
Frank Shea
Dana County
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Milwaukee House of Correction
John J. Pudham
Charles Toennisen
Robert Klooler
Harry Chamberlain
Andrew Dolan
A Cavrais's Fourux are Dis COVERY
A garbled news item notes Dr King’s New Discovery for coughing fits and consumption relief on a ship and at home. It mentions a free trial offer at Budge's drug store and reports on a proposed Milwaukee to Wausau rail extension being canceled after a Waupaca delegation inquiry.
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Budge’s
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Berlin
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Knowlton
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Wausau
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Confectionery Store Ad Adds War Oysters and Lunches
An 1857 Washington dispatch notes a Confectionery Store offering oysters by the dish or can, lunch served at all hours, plus fancy groceries and tobacco. The letter discusses Congress nearing adjournment, Lent customs, social season, and upcoming events including the National Competitive Drill and inauguration date changes, with focus on public expectations and political behavior.
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United States
House of Representatives
Wisconsin Senator Spooner Praises Gen Logan at Funeral
The New York Law pays tribute to Senator Spooner of Wisconsin for a powerful funeral oration on Gen Logan. It notes Spooner’s debate prowess and gentle demeanor in a sorrowful speech, compares him to Marc Antony, and mentions his possible future as a premier funeral orator at the Senate. Also covered are Special Anthrax reports in Chilton and local notices on stock disease and socialist writings.
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Art Trade Offer Promises Free Gold Plated Plaque
A Syracuse based MPO News CO. notice offers a 30 inch gold tinted plaque to buyers as a free gift upon receipt of a stated payment. The ad markets art and design pieces and mentions colored designs, suturing terms, and high value claims. It lacks clear contact details and seems promotional in nature.
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Avery Indy
Sanders
MPO News CO
Syracuse
A Greepy Man's Coat and a Tramp's Plight
A humor filled item describes a greedily dressed man wearing a plaid waistcoat to curb appetite and promote thrift. A tramp asks for a dime to buy bread or beer, and a sharp moral about economy and dignity follows. The note mentions Dr Bigger’s Huckleberry Cordial and references to W A Sexton. Also a riddle about a man overboard and a sales note for Taylor's Premium Cologne.
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W. A. Sexton
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