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Newspaper
Sauk County Standard
Location
Baraboo, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1855
Page
2
Link Co Standard announces sale of its interest in the paper to Victor BE Peox and James J. Dennis who will take full control. After nine months of publication they report overcoming many difficulties and urge readers and advertisers to settle accounts before September first as the paper changes hands.
The piece notes flour has surged to four dollars per hundred and may rise further. It warns that farmers and merchants selling wheat abroad could leave the town facing high prices and limited bread if grain exports continue.
J F Brown peddles new goods at the Emporium with an extensive, cheap assortment. Pevenson’s and Harper’s Weekly advertise subscription offers with volumes, gifts, and clubs. A New York murder suspect is arrested on board a vessel near the Canary Islands and held for trial. Public notices discuss magazine issues, rail updates, and Turkish war news amid brief publisher notes.
Boston tale notes the Police Court ruling on the first liquor case under the new law with an appeal planned. Grand Jury probes enforceability as authorities press to validate the statute. similar action reported in New Bedford, Lawrence, Lowell, and other cities statewide.
A tornado in Marathon Township Das pier County on May 24 unrooted several houses, uprooted trees, and flooded a lake 40 rods wide by 50 long, leaving debris and near-dry water. One man severely injured and others injured.
Richmond dispatches and other Virginia reports say the Know Nothings lead. A rumored revolution on the Rio Grande is claimed with Vexien and Caravajal among leaders. About 1500 men crossed the river to Mexico.
The Racine Advocate reports that gas works have commenced and the city will be illuminated by mid October at latest. The article notes long discussion over two years and asserts confidence in rapid progress and full street lighting.
Despatches from Washington claim Wise has a 5000 to 10000 majority though totals are mixed. Counties heard from show Wise ahead by 7586 in 7 counties with statewide results suggesting a Democratic tilt in 1853. Augusta May 25 reports Maine Know Nothing State Council nominates Samuel C. Gagauf for Governor with 1000 delegates present.
On May 25 in Hoston warrants were issued by the Police Court against landowners including Mr. Stevens of the Revere House Mr. Rigo of the American and Mr. Parker of Court Square and other prominent landlords for violation of the new Liquor Law.
Four men Sylvanus Rich William Campbell Henry Jones were poisoned at a Juneau dancing party after champagne was poisoned and served from a box. They drank in the Moonlight at the Funenau House. Two may recover while the others remain in critical condition as medical aid arrived.
The George Law arrived with $1.824 million in treasure and 817 passengers. Legislature adjournment delayed. capitation tax on Chinese arrivals debated. Prison lease change and San Francisco city incorporation passed, but public concerns noted. Walker Expedition prep, gold discoveries in San Diego County, and Lynch law hanging reported. Church consecration in Mission Dolores noted. Forgeries tied to Swan Clifford firm investigated. A Californian robbed of gold dust in Aspinwall after depositing it at a hotel.
Last Sunday morning the Vulcan Iron Works owned by J. & Dutcher & Co. in Watertown burned, with losses estimated around 86000. The wooden building housed five large iron lathes and much machinery, with many iron and wooden patterns destroyed. A newly purchased lathe was saved, but most castings and tools for working were ruined, leaving the community hit hard by the disaster.
Citizens warned after a series of midnight burglaries last week. Homes of PS Morgan and Dr Tatentt were entered Wednesday, and ft H Bowman on Saturday, mostly stealing cash and a few coins. Stolen deeds and records later reported at the Janeau register office. volume N recovered, others missing. Cholera deaths rise in St Louis with seven in the prior week, signaling an urban outbreak on ships to Minnesota.
The America arrives at Halifax at eight in the morning. Reports note resignation over prolonging the war, Vienna Conference documents before Parliament, Pinoy’s execution for attempted assassination of Louis Napoleon, and Paris police uncovering a secret revolution. Sebastianopol dates to the tenth instant, 4000 Sardinian troops reported, Allied advances slow but certain, Russians suffering costly sorties, and Austria neutrality anticipated. American ships reported cargoes of rifles and revolvers en route to European ports. Austrian grain districts suffer inundation along the Thiess river.
A Watertown Democrat correspondent from Juneau reports a powerful June 21 tornado across Dodge County. The storm shattered windows at the Juneau House and American, uprooted a county fireproof office building near the square, and caused extensive glass damage with danger to passersby. Panic and damage valued around five hundred dollars, with little glass remaining unscathed.
Last Monday a processing of emigrants loaded with women children and household goods passed through our area heading west or north. Thousands of new settlers pour into Wise masin and the west, with many leaving homes for promised better prospects. Some lands remain untiled yet rich and valuable, awaiting occupancy. Nearby a boy about eight years old drowned in Rack river while turning logs near Rogan's Mill, with a companion racing to tell his parents. The Brownsville Flag editor’s own comments provoke strong local reaction about the paper and its owner.
At a May meeting the Sauk County Agricultural Society Executive Committee reviewed premium reports for 18515. The chairman J W Morley submitted a full list of premium categories across cattle, horses, sheep, swine, poultry, grain and vegetables, with transactions and certificates. The report was amended to include first and second best cows and second best pair of draft horses and then adjourned.
Fragmentary notice describes an accident in Clinton where Ole Christenson was jolted from a wagon and sustained a broken right arm. Dr Taggart treated the injury, and the arm was set and reported as fixed. The report mentions timing and local residents but lacks complete details.
Barrier and Wram report on the miss respecting local markets in Buffalo as Souk debates trade norms. The piece outlines social dynamics and regional attitudes shaping economic exchanges and cultural expectations.
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