Prescott Transcript in Prescott, Wisconsin

Renowned temperance speaker to tour county in June

Wr urans that S M Hewsett the famous Temperance lecturer will tour this portion of the country in June and visit this place. Hewsett is regarded as second to no lecturer, though some doubt the Court House site. A concert hall is planned for the public. Grand Jury discussions on building needs continue. Fourth of July celebrations are urged by Hastings Independent and regional towns Prescott Flastings Pt. Douglas seek a joint event. Burglars attempted entry to local shops, damaging a post office window. the assailants left with cigars. Congregational meeting condemns the American Tract Society over slavery and calls for careful contributions to other tract institutions. Joshua R. Giddings comments on recurring illness, noting last year’s attack was milder. Fruit crops in Pittsburgh region reportedly damaged, with many stone fruits killed.