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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1857
Page
3
Local officers listed with offices in Bailey’s building and concert hall, Prescott voters to choose first mayor in April. Editorial urges Dr. Maxon as preferred candidate but doubts party, notes building activity, dentist Horn praised, partnership ad for brick lumber line, and requests for real estate notices. Weather: cold, clear. sleighing good. spring thaw expected.
Revival services have filled the brick church for a fortnight with strong attendance. Many attendees report spiritual guidance and progress along their stated duties.
Notice dated February 18th from Madison states an official action under the seal. Signed by D. W. Jonas Secretary of State and James H. Eanes Sheriff's Pierce County. Amount listed is $857.
The Pierce County Wisconsin Board of Supervisors sets off town boundaries for Diamond Bluff Perry Oak Grove Clifton and Prescott area districts. First elections will be held on the first Tuesday of April at designated local sites including Mont Comstock Danl. Filking Pleasant Grove and A B Manning homes with the Prescott city limits defined by a recent incorporation act.
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