Neighborly settlement over land dispute ends feud
Mr Gray prevents a farm boundary quarrel with a neighbor by offering to buy five acres at a set price, choosing compromise over law. Tompkins yields, friendship replaces enmity, and both men adopt a wiser path, guided by Mr Gray’s example and restraint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Gray
Tompkins
Caln
Harmer Tompkins
Elo
Mr. Clay
Sam
Empkins
Farmer Tompkins
Northwest Wisconsin Angling Notes and Trout Decline Concerns
A northern Wisconsin piece extols abundant fishing in Lake Pepin area waters, listing trout, pike, bass, and sturgeon as common catches. It warns of destructive acts by some German-descended youths near Plum Creek threatening trout streams, while praising local sport for educated anglers and noting illegal fishing claims and varied species in Bogus Creek, Plum Creek, Roaring River, and Pine Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plum Creek
Wisconsin
Gentlaman
Pepin
Bogus Creek
Roaring River
Pine Creek
Host Creek
Lake Pepin
Lady Questions Nephew’s Behavior at Catharine Hall
An old lady asks a Cambridge man about her nephew’s conduct. He replies he is brave and sticks to Catharine Hall, though she fears he favors the girls. The passage notes a husband seeking his wife’s help in tough times, such as sewing a button.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Catharine Hall
Railroad plans may shape Alma region and future travel
The article discusses the Trempatean and Prescott Railroad project and a Milwaukee report claiming grading on the line from La Crosse toward Winona will nearly finish by winter. It argues the road will pass through the village, prompting suggestions for an early wagon road from Alma across Chippewa Bottoms by ferry to the route, with notes on benefits to Pepin county farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isa Crosac
Trempatean and
Prescott Railroad
Milwaukee
la Crosse
Winona
Mississippi
Alma
Chippewa Bottoms
Chippewa River
Pepin County farming growth and road opens markets
Discussion notes Pepin County farmers plan expansion as land under cultivation rises and surplus products grow. The proposed road construction will open winter markets, linking grain to Milwaukee prices. Rev James Gurley bought the Hesperian Institute claim and will oversee repairs for winter use of the building noted as a fine, ornamental village asset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pepin County
Milwaukee
Pepin
James Gurley
Hesperian Institute
Village Note Demands Action Against Nuisance Hogs
A brief village notice urges swift abatement of a nuisance described as numerous long nosed hogs that outpace horses and climb fences. Without an ordinance for distrainment, residents are urged to adopt a double barreled ordinance to protect gardens.
Money Market Stricture Eases Locally After Six Months
Bee The Mau Claire Pree Press notes the money market here is stricter than ever seen in Pepin over the past two years. It also reports improvement over the last six months, now described as quite easy for borrowers and lenders alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Mau Claire Pree Press
Pepin
Owever
Large potatoes from California garden impress village
Wave Dr. Mr. Tathrop presents two exceptionally large California potatoes. One measures about 8 inches long and 3 inches in diameter, smooth and well formed. Also notes that Judge Dunn, Governor Dewey, and some three hundred other Democrats in Grant County will vote for Breckinridge and Jane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Tathrop
California
Fox
Grant County
Merald
Dunn
Dewy
Breckinridge
Jane
He Alexander Guthrie Presents Cluster of Tomatoes
He Alexander Guthrie Esq of this town reported a cluster of eight tomatoes growing from a single stem with a total weight of 54 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Guthrie, Esq
Bee We Are Under Obligations to the Clerk of the Steamer Wenona
A brief note expresses gratitude to the Clerk of the Steamer Wenona for late papers, noting such favors never offend the paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bee
Wheat Shipment From Village On Wenona Steamer
A large quantity of wheat was shipped from the village aboard the steamer Wenona last Wednesday, advancing local trade and transport activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenona
Spanish Fleet Patttern on Mexican Coast Raises Alarm
The Spanish fleet lingers along the Mexican coast with a belligerent posture as officials grow suspicious that the old mother may be waiting for an opening to strike at her younger nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Birth Announcement for Mrs C. M. Seifert’s Son
In this village on Friday evening August 31, Mrs C. M. Seifert welcomed a son into the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Seifert
New York Republican State Convention Nominates Likely Ticket
Syracuse reports the New York Republican State Convention nominated E. D. Morgan for Governor and Robert Campbell for Lieutenant Governor, with 8. H. Barnes as Canal Commissioner and James K. Bates as State Prison Inspector, plus 35 electors. Sam Houston withdrew. the party appears united while other states' parties show disarray. International and domestic notes cover California fires, Oregon and California crops, Texas violence, slave issues, and global affairs from Peru to Italy.
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New York Republican State Convention
Syracuse
E. D. Morgan
Kings County
Robert Campbell
Monroe
H. Barnes
Chenango
James K. Bates
Democratic Party
Bell and Everett Party
Sam Houston
Italian political crisis and Garibaldi move debated
Leaders of his party express confidence in electing a majority to back dissolving the King's authority and inviting Garibaldi to join a new government under Victor Emmanuel. France and England accept popular sovereignty as legal. Naples suspects the outcome, Turin notes Austria may side with Naples, uncertainty grows over Garibaldi’s landing and Austrian help.
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Garibaldi
Victor Emanuel
France
England
Turin
Paris
Austria
Sardinix
Naples
Francis II
Douglas National Democrats Meet in Durand 1860 Pepin County
At a mass meeting in Durand on Sept 1 1860 the Douglas National Democrats elected Benjamin Allen as chairman and D C Topping as secretary. A county central committee was formed with one member from each town and resolutions declared loyalty to Stephen A Douglas and Baltimore Platform, rejecting Breckinridge Buchanan and Lincolnites. Allen was named chairman and D Yorriyc secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglas National Democracy
Pepin County
Durand
Benjamin Alen
D. C. Topping
Bear Creek
J. F. Barker
Chm
Waubeck
I. W. Russell
Lima
Godfrey
Albany
J. Silvernail
Waterville
Solomon Benton
Frankfort
B. G. Stevens
Stockholm
Eric Peterson
Pepin
Philip Pratt
Pepin County Press
Madison Patriot
John C. Breckinridge
Ju. Lane
Breckinridge
Buchanan
Stephen A. Douglas
Jersehell
Douglas National Democrats
Shanghais
Allen
D.C. Yorriyc
Pepin Democrats Name Officers At 1860 Meeting
At a meeting of Douglas National Democrats in Pepin on September 5 1860 Philip Pfaff was chosen Chairman and James A Dunn Secretary. A three member committee was appointed to nominate a town committee for the year with J A Dunn Fr Seplar and F Darlington named. Delegates to the County Convention were elected B Allen J A Dunn F Clark. The delegates may attend the County Convention to nominate county officers and add others if representation allows.
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Douglas National Democrats
Pepin
Philip Pfaff
James A. Dunn
J. A. Dunn
Seplar
F. Darlington
A. Dunn
Fred. Stahl
Pearl Roundy
Conventius
Assembly
B. Allen
F. Clark
Philip Pfrafa
J. A. Duss
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Eden
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Luther Hanchett
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Wiss
Overland Mails
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Union
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Texas
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Magdalena
New Granada
Viga
Vecco
Peru
Chili
Spain
Prussia
United States
Warris
Jeddo
Japan
Asiatic
Europe
Pacific
Italy
Venetia
Tie
Douglas Mehvings
Hoya County
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