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Newspaper
Prescott Transcript
Location
Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1858
Page
3
The article describes the Prescott area industry with Meacham and others turning raw materials into goods. It details a principal mill project with machinery, outputs, costs, and power. notes on other mills, fire safety gear, and nearby improvements.
Council met after adjournment with Aldermen Dunbar Tieknor from first ward and Doe Oakley from second ward present. Minutes read and approved. On motion $300 appropriated. $12 to G M Oakley for labor on levee. $30 to Thos Quinn. clerk authorized to draw orders. Oakley to be released as overseer. Ticknor appointed in his place. Treasurer’s report accepted. Bid notices for rock placement on the levee authorized. committee to review grade of the city. An ordinance to protect Potts ferry and ward limits adopted. Petition to vacate land laid on table. Adjournment to one week. City clerk: Branson.
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