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Prescott Transcript

Location

Prescott, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Nov 21, 1856

Page

2

The Foreigner at Nightfall and a Fatal Reunion

An unnamed narrator recounts a chance encounter with Annie, the wife of a man now dead, revealing a life of betrayal, hardship, and addiction. Annie’s confession clears the narrator of blame but dies soon after, leaving the narrator to lament lost love and prepare a quiet future in a city street filled with memories.

Antil Denih Chet Eyher Charity Annie Eglu Deroanus George Mme Dauranisera Whey Gollas Peters Lackland Anie Ian Wen Mas Peters Systema Sheel ‘ der Lacklind Nan Oime Yriston Earth Ham

Independent paper planned at North Pepin by Mr G Shaver

Mr G. Shaver formerly editor of Haleon North Star announces a new paper to be published at North Pepin. The Independent will be issued mid December with Shaver described as a clever gentleman and wished success for the venture.

G. 3. Shaver Haleon North Star North Pepin The Independent Shaver

Prescott to North Pepin Road Proposal Seeks Local Support

The Prescott Transcript reports plans to build a winter road from Prescott through Trimbelle and Isabel to connect with a North Pepin route. The project aims for completion by January, needing about $200 from Prescott and $150 from Trimbelle and Isabel, with subscriptions to be circulated and contributions of money or labor urged to benefit trade with back-country regions and ease spring travel.

Prescott North Peein Calwins St Irimbvile Isabel Pepin Janary Uctson Seeley Lake Pepin Minnesota Preacott Trimbelle

Prescott and Eau Claire State Road Progress Note

Commissioners complete survey from Prescott to Dunn county and authorize final three miles. Eau Claire residents push for early connection, with BeF River Station road advancing to join Prescott by winter. Wisconsin election result hailed as Republican triumph over the Forty Thieves era in state government. Washburne Potter and Billing Warst reelected, with a Republican colleague likely to join the U.S. Senate.

Prescott and Bayl Claire State Road Prescott Dunn County Amlihe Board of Supervisors Eau Claire Beef River Station Ouy Wissonsin Eh Anstaly Washburne Potter Billing- Warst Legislatura U.S. Senate

Eau Claire Village Founded as New County Seat

Eau Claire, seat of a newly formed Eau Claire county separated from Chippewa, sits at the Eau Claire river and Chippewa confluence about eighty miles east of Prescott. The village, in a fertile farming region, has grown to a population of three or four hundred in the last year, with travelers praising its inhabitants.

Eau Claire Chippewa Prescott

Road from Beet River Station to Prescott

County Board to adjourn at Concert Hall west Wednesday. Circuit Court term to commence at the Court House at lap teen next Monday. The road plan connects with the Prescott and Eau Claire State road near the east line of Pierce county due east of Prescott about thirty miles.

County Board County Board of Supervisors Concert Hall Circuit Court Court House Judson Warner James M McKee Falkenburg Eau Claire State Road Truman Field J. McKee Board of Supervisors J. Olive L.otis James M. Baily L. Otis A. D T. Otis W. IL Moore Andrew McKee Eau Claire Road P. ¥. Wise Prescott William Lowes Pierce County

Bible Society Meeting in Prescott Organizes Local Agents

The Pierce County Bible Society Executive Committee met at Young & Coe's Prescott office to appoint local distributing agents for county wide Bible distribution. Rev TB Wall was named chairman, with appointments across Prescott Diamond Bluff Wrenton and nearby areas and new agencies planned for Clifton Limbible and Rush River. River Falls Academy described as a promising new seminary attracting strong community support and patronage.

Bible Society Pierce County Bible Society Young & Coe Prescott TB. Wall Chas. E. Young Diamond Bluff Enoch Quimby Wrenton and Vicinity Frederick Ilyatt Jug. A. Stirrat Dumont's Mill

Fire destroys block at Hastings town center

A Sunday evening blaze at Hastings destroyed the entire block south of the City Hotel, wiping out several stores and vast goods. No injuries reported, and local firefighters battled the flames into the night to prevent spread.

Lastings Iotel

Annual meeting of Pierce county Board of Supervisors

The Pierce county Board of Supervisors convened with an afternoon session to review assessments and a detailed tax treasurer report for 1855. Deliberations included equalization of town assessments, a partial road petition, and approval of numerous county expense items and salaries.

THE Board OF Supervisors Pierce County Wisconsin Greenwood Ayrhs Dept

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