County Convention Notes and Entertainments in Oshkosh
The Democrat reports the second County Convention held Saturday with limited representation from Clayton Vineland Utica and partial from Winnecona Rushford Ne speuakin. Judge Brown named delegate to the Waupan Convention and Messrs Mourer Weed Cronkhite chosen for a Judicial Convention. Entertainments feature Mr Winchell and Mr Horr performances and Dr Dickinson lectures on anatomy at the Court House.
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Clayton
Vineland
Utica
Winnecona
Rushford
Nespeuakin
Brown
Waupan
Messrs. Mourer
W.H. Weed
A. H. Cronkhite
Menasha Pail Factory shines with local progress
The article praises Menasha and its new Tub and Pail Factory led by Mr. Beckwith as a sign of regional improvement. It also comments on prison conditions, arguing a ten by ten foot cell with a hole would kill a healthy man, noting no intentional wrongdoing and the jail’s adequacy. It ends by recommending periodicals Trojan’s Dollar Magazine Arthur’s Home Gazette and Balden’s Magazine and provides publisher contact in Philadelphia.
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Beckwith
Menasha
Business Changes at Bastman Cottrill & Powers
The firm Bastman Cottrill and Powers is dissolved and Mr Cottrill continues the business at the old stead. W A Knapp & Co have added to their list. Weed & Gumner return to supply their customers with complete store offerings.
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Bastman
H. Cottrill
Edward Eastman
F. B. Powers
Peytown steamboat shows profit in first three months
The Peytown steamboat operation reports receipts of 5018 00 and net receipts of 3309 19 for the first three months, covering running costs of 9600 with a debt of 3600. The joint stock company, overseen by Capt. Estes, plans a new keel at Neenah while the Badger State and the D B Whitacre expand service on Fox and Wolf rivers.
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Estes
Neenah
Badger State
D. B. Whitacre
Fox River
Strongaville
Wolf River
Mukwae
Death at Jail After Delirium Tremens Tragedy
A longtime town resident, Rendall, who drank heavily, sought jail shelter to escape imagined ghosts. He was placed in a cell and died Monday from delirium tremens after a period of violent delirium. The report also notes Cabinet appointments including McKennan to Interior and Conrad to War.
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A. M. Rendall
T. M.f.mckennan
Pennsylvania
Department of the’ Interior
Charles M. Conrad
Louisiana
War Department
Foltlower
Daniel Webster
the Treasury
Thamgs Durwin
Interior
JT. M. T. MecKennan
Navy
Graham
N. K. Hall
J. 3. Crittenden
A New State Plan Splits Upper Peninsula from Michigan
The Green Bay dispatch reports UP residents push for a separate state. The Journal at Ste Marie backs the idea and predicts eventual success, arguing Lake Superior country should not be tied to Michigan.
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Green Bay
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Ste Marie
Lake Superior
Oshy Strong
Winneconna
Eske Powigan
Wiilaw Creek
Powegan
Blover Portage
Wisconsin River
Wisconsin
Bay
Madison
Information Wanted on Michael Donahoe Missing Brother
Bridget Donahoe of Fort Winnebago Wisconsin asks for any information on Michael Donahoe last heard of three years ago in Kentucky. It is believed he then went to Texas where he may currently reside. Please send details to Bridget Donahoe. Wisconsin Kentucky and Texas papers are asked to publish this notice.
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Michael ‘Donahoe
Exes
D. Wee
Kentucky
Texas
Bridget Donahoe
Fort Winnebago
Kilbourn Purchases Iron Locomotives for 55 Mile Rail
The Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad Company led by Byron Kilbourn reports acquiring iron and locomotives to equip 55 miles of track. The Sentinel is thanked for prior coverage and cautioned against crediting items to other sources that appeared later.
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Byron Kilbourn
Milwaukee and Mississippi Railroad Company
Short Hand and Phonetic Reform Publications Promoted
Cincinnati publisher Longly & Brother releases the first number of the Sup plement to the Phonetic Advocate in Phonography on Short Hand. Charles M. Lord revives the Anglo Saxon with half printed in Phonography. Subscriptions: 1.00 yearly or 2.00 for both papers. Lord address 223 First Avenue N.
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Longly & Brother
Cincinnati
Phonetic Advocate
Charles M. Lord
New York
Char M. Lord
First Avenue
Scientific American prospectus and praise for reform speech
The notice touts Scientific American as a superior weekly on arts and sciences affordable to artisans and philosophers alike. It notes Senator Walker's very able speech on Land Reform receiving praise and promises to publish it next week.
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Walker
Governor Doty’s Duty Plan Surges Through Senate Action
Washington letters praise Governor Doty for advancing the Omnibus and Boundary bills through the Senate to the House. The plan saves time, avoids protracted debates, and preserves the main aims while prioritizing national interests over personal political goals.
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Doty
Senate
California
Utah
Gov. D
Gov. Doty
House
Noaruman
Judicial Candidate Tallmadge Letters on Fourth Circuit Judge Race
Ex Governor Tallmadge responds to a request about candidacy for the Fourth Judicial Circuit seat. He argues judges should be chosen without party influence, awaiting the people’s unprejudiced choice. He notes Chief Justice Stow declines re election and states supporters may use his name, pledging to perform duties to the best of his abilities if elected.
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Tallmadge
Fosa
Porwern
Justicie Stow
Strong's Landing Growth Record Reflects Local Progress
Population surged to 700 from under 200 in a year. The town adds two hardware stores six groceries two drug stores three smith shops two wagon shops and two cabinet shops. Also notes science figures on river falls from Scientific American for Sacramento, Jordan, Tiberias, Dead Sea, Mohawk races.
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Scientific American
Sacramento
Jordan
Titerias
Dead Sea
Mohawk River
Description of Oshkosh and Winnebago region growth
The writer extols Oshkosh near Winnebago and nearby towns as a thriving forthcoming commercial hub. He notes a new trail from Oshkosh to Fort Winnebago, a river bridge, and growing industry with multiple mills, stores, and factories. He urges readers to visit to verify the town’s rapid progress and beauty.
Benton's Plan for New Power From Electro Magnetism
The letter claims Congress appropriated 20 000 to fund experiments in a new electricity driven power source. De Bagé asserts power can be produced at far lower cost than steam, with less fuel and no boiler weight. Benton touts vast economic and safety advantages and seeks further funding for tests.
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Benton Meade
Béaate
Congress
Cha
G. Page
Nim
de Bage
al ‘Benton
Ias
Rees
Col
Bentén
Debating Cheap Subscriptions and Notable 19th Century News
The item discusses the Saturday Evening Post and club subscriptions, urging advance payment and offerings like four dollars for a bundle including Graham’s Magazine or similar titles. It lists readers, postal terms, and notes various 19th century items from Milwauke e Bank deaths to Atlantic routes, canals, and early American notices with several named places and figures.
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Saturday Evening Post
Graham
Gorley
Sartain
Mit
Dean & Peterson
South Third St
Philadelphia
Congressional proceedings August to August notes on land grants
Senate actions include petitions against slavery and land grants for the Nashville and Chattanooga Railroad, passage of the California Bill, and land cession debates. House rules reforms precede Civil and Diplomatic appropriation discussions, with ongoing debates on territorial governance and the Fugitive Bill through August 20.
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Senate
Hale
Lande
Nashville and Chattanooga
Douglas
California
HOUSE
Committee On Rules
Walker
Committee On
Mason
Uunter
Butler
Barnwell
Lurney
Soule
Davis
Atchison
Morton
New Mexico
Chase
Fragmentary obituary notice with bracketed names
In this village on the date not shown a woman age 21, Mani AxtoinerTr, wife of Dr J G Jenckes, daughter of the late John Bailey Esq of Tlinois is described in a damaged eighteenth century notice.
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Mani
J. G. Jenckes
John Bailey
Tlinois
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