Vocal Music Announcement in The Democrat Oshkosh
Os combine a concert by Mr Brooks and Lady at Griffin's Saloon on Thursday evening. The couple are famed singers and promise refined music of superior style. Mr Andrew J Dickerson must call at the undersigned office to settle by Jan 1 1851. G I Kern Justice of the Peace. Oshkosh Dec 19 1850.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Densmore
Oshkosh
Dousexs
Brooks
Griffin’s
Anprew J. Dickerson
G.I. Kern
Young Men's Association Formed For Science and Self Improvement
A Young Men’s Association is formed to promote science literature and self improvement. Officers chosen include J. D. Hyman as President R. P. Brenne Vice President E. R. Ballowin Secretary D. C. Blodgett Treasurer A. N. Barstown Librarian L. P. Crarr E L Burraree and J Jackson as Directors. The first lecture by J. D. Hyman on Polite Literature is set for the 30th instant.
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Ieet
J. D. Hyman
R. P. Brenne
E. R. Ballowin
D. C. Blodgett
A. N. Barstown
L. P. Crarr
E. L. Burraree
J. Jackson
J. D. Figman
Psy
The
Republican
Brooklyn House Changes Hands in Brook lyn
Messrs Tinsbrook and Otis sell the Brooklyn House to Messrs Nelson and Heath of Liberty Prairie who take charge and begin new duties. The town welcomes Nelson and Heath and hopes for their success. Their card promises all that good hosts can provide and should fulfill it.
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Messrs
Tinsbrook & Otis
Brooklyn
Nelson & Heath
Liberty Prairie
Nelson and Heath
Weather Report notes mild cold and travel conditions
The last weeks have been moderately cold and pleasant with hard roads and good travel. A light snow Wednesday night barely created sleighing, though bells were heard in streets. Lake traffic to Fond du Lac and Neenah is common but dangerous after yesterday’s accident where a Fond du Lac whiskey team broke through ice in the river. horses escaped without injury.
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Fond du Lac
Neenah
Bridge at Algoma Nears Completion and Opening
The Algoma bridge is nearly finished and already crossed by teams. It will not be fully completed until spring opening. The structure honors the town and builder, surpassing the county’s own wooden crossings. Algoma residents show a firm pace with neighboring towns in improvement.
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Algoma
Oshkosh House Expands With Large Public Hotel Addition
Mr. Griffin completes a three story addition to his Oshkosh Hotel calling it the finest public house in the county. It offers ample accommodations for many guests and features a splendid upper story ballroom noted as one of the best dancing halls in the area.
Anti Pugitive Slave Law meeting in Metomen note
Proceedings of a Metomen gathering opposing the Pugitive Slave Law arrived too late for this week's issue.
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Metomen
Plank Road Opens From Omro to Liberty Prairie
Omro citizens completed a prime road project to Liberty Prairie with 700 subscribers in town and strong support along the line. The plank road crosses marshes, creating one of the best roads in the county and expanding trade to the southern part of the county.
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Omro
Liberty Prairie
Oshkosh Business Improvement Brightens in Hard Times
Citizens complain of hard times yet observe rapid growth in Oshkoshwith new buildings rising and steady improvements. Cold weeks gave way to better roads and bustling streets as farmers and others arrive to sell and trade, underscoring a surprising prosperity in the town despite adversity.
Water Power at Ceresco Growing as Industrial Center
Ceresco property including water power and mill is bought by Messia Northrup Brockway and Dellinger. The Flouring mill operates well under Dellinger guiding. Ceresco and Ripon form a connected, growing village with quarries and brickyards, poised to become a regional center of production.
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Messia, Northrup, Brockway, & Dellinger
Dellinger
Ceresco
Ripon
Intercat
Social Parties for Holidays Spark Local Gatherings
The article lists upcoming Cotillon Parties across towns: Hollingsworth at Fox River House Omro, Mills at Eagle Hotel Algoma, Griffin at Oshkosh House, Burroughs at Burroughs Hotel Menasha, and Nelson & Heath at Brooklyn House Oshkosh. George at City Hotel Omro hosts January 8 for New Orleans battle anniversary. Clarke and Jones run dancing schools at Oshkosh House.
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Mr. Hollingsworth
Fox River’ House
Omra
Mr. Mills
Eagle
Algoma
Griffin
Oshkosh House
Mr. Burroughs
Burrough’s
Menasha
Messrs
Nelson & Heath
Brooklyn House
New Orleans
George
City Hotel
Qmro
Clarke
Mr. Jones
Prospectus of National Era Praised for Anti-Slavery and Broad Coverage
The Prospectus is described as liberal comprehensive and dignified offering balanced hearing and kind language. It centers on anti slavery yet covers profound literature and general information. The paper aims to present a candid Washington history with democratic aspirations and broad subject matter.
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Tts
Washington
The New Albany Slave Case and Fugitives Romance
The Wedger reports on the New Albany slave case drawing national interest. It chronicles murder, captivity by Indians, escape to Arkansas, enticement to a slave state, a steamboat voyage south, rescue by Caseyville citizens, free status ruling by Kentucky magistrates, recapture, and ongoing public and legal scrutiny as counsel volunteer to defend freedom claims. Washington County population listed as 1819,400.
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Hastera
Arkansas
New Albany
South
Caseyville
Kentucky
Black Mail and Lumber Confiscation a Wisconsin Affair
The piece denounces Marshal Cotton for seizing logs and lumber in the name of the United States without due process. It condemns the abrupt two week sale, questions lawful authority, and argues the action risks private loss, public trust, and state industry. It warns of despotism and urges public response to protect the lumber trade and broader prosperity.
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Cotton
U. S. Marabal
Wisconsin
United States
Marsha Cotton
Post Master General's Report and Budget Proposals
The report outlines postal metrics including 6598 mail routes totaling 178,672 miles, 4760 contractors, and 46,541 miles of annual transportation. It notes 18,417 post offices, 141 new offices, 309 discontinued, and a gross revenue of 985,452,971 with expenditures of 85,312,953. It recommends reducing inland letter postage to 3 cents prepaid and 5 cents nonprepaid, lowering California and Oregon rates, and setting 23 cents for single-letter postage to the Eastern Continent, with one cent newspaper postage and one cent per ounce for pamphlets. The extract explains substantial savings from lowered printed matter postage and discusses revenue deficits, franking privileges, and funding options. It also mentions proposed postmaster commissions, and notes a Wild Man case in Waukesha and Kentucky emancipation bills, plus Oberlin College enrollment.
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Post Office Service
Department
California
Oregon
Treasury
Congress
City in the West touted after generous church gift
A governor’s generosity funds a new church site in Menasha, with $200 subscription and pledge to assist other congregations. The note lauds Menasha’s rapid growth and industry including mills and factories. It mentions various dated items from politics, transport, and local projects, reflecting mid-19th century concerns.
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Menasia
Rosmas Catholic Church
Doty
Farindoch
Allen
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