Election Notes and Socials in Sparta Town 1861
Local notices recount Republican Assembly District proceedings at Liberty Mall with county participants from Luma Greenfield Wilton Jefferson and others. Updates cover New Years party attendance at the Ta Tonse, sleighing conditions, school openings after holidays, tax collection, and calls for village fire precautions amid a period of community activity in Sparta County.
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Liberty Mall
Hon
S. D. Powers
Luma
Greenfield
Wilton
Jefferson
Livie Malls
Glendale
Wellinton
Adrian
Angelo
Eston
Leon
Sparta
Portland
Lafayette
Lingola
Ridgeville
Aid O
Randall
J. A. Chanler
A. Kendall
Mr .Tarr
Chandler
Kendall
Tarr
H. E. Kelly
D. W. C. Wilson
Dxvexsox
Chatman
Ta Tonse
Shorean
Asave
Gere
Mires
Delcher
Warner
Charney Goss
Old Boreas
Gill
D. Powens
Eacsu
Union School
H. B. Ketrey
Dixie
Selah
Sparta Captain Leads Recovery Squad in Wisconsin Dispute
A small volunteer squad under Captain Fisk of Sparta went to Viroqua to seize three men belonging to Captain Layne’s company. The episode involved tense encounters at the North Star Hotel and sparked criticism of Fisk’s tactics and letters. Local editorials call for adjustment by proper officers. The report also notes YMA lecture success, lodge installations in Sparta and Tomah, a Masonry Valentine, and a Oberon sword presentation to Captain Johnson.
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Fisk
Sparta
Viroqua
Layne
Fink
Ie North Star Hotel
Viroqua Limes
The
Dimes
Fis
Layse
Yine
la Marr
U.S
Wisconsin
Tomah
Masonic Lodge
C. BR. Johnson
Itia Lodge
Veckvon Co
Sparta census dispute sparks local reaction in Wisconsin
The Sparta area debates census figures for the village, arguing the population is much higher than a 700 estimate. Readers cite 1285 plus at least 600 added since a year and a half ago, noting wartime effects and local patriotism. Messages from The Expositor and The Herald discuss civic pride, postal changes, and upcoming events.
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Trz Sparta Lugle
Syreta
Zagle
Sparta
Fireagie Expositor
Wolfe
Wiseonsin
Proclamation for Special Election in Assembly District 1861
A special election is ordered to fill the vacancy caused by the death of D. Powers in the Assembly District comprising Moore County. The election will be held at the usual polling places, expiring with the term on the first Monday of January 1863. Done at Madison December 16, 1861. Signed by Governor Alex. W. Randall.
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Torah Lodge
Lodge
Co. G, Miller
S.D. Powers
d.Minti
Assembly
Moaroe
Madison
Alex. W. Randall
Sunure
Ordor
Sparta
Monroe Cov
Wis
Monroe
Wisconsin
D. Powers
A. D
H. Allen
Mosrea Coante
Materug County
Village of Sparta trustees pass sidewalk ice removal rule
The December 22 ordinance requires owners or occupants to keep sidewalks clear of ice and snow and to remove obstructions to ensure safe passage. Penalties include one dollar for each refusal to comply, with enforcement by village trustees.
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Sparta
Spar Sretlax
Pany Lot
J. A. Chandler
George E. Prat
Cork
Ihalg
Leah
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Sparta Eagle
Colug East
Lasre
Colug West
Milwaukee
Tore
Greeriuld
Acrive
le Dror
Edwin H. Goodrich
Mea Wellite
Sta Fur
Osice
Georch Directory
M. E
Waterlaw
T.C. Garpey
Elice
Ev. J. DeLaxay
Baptist Church
Ida Hall
B. EF. Mostaomery, Esq
la Grosse
Masonic
Sparta Chapley
RCA
Lal
Deceimber
M. Montgomery
Dt Heinill
Thomas LB. Tyler
Thomas Dutcher
A. H. Sham
PS. L
C. Morse
Walde
Gom
J.D. Condit
J. A. Walrath
F. Wells
Guard
Herald
Whall
Jerald
Bnt
Mherelt
Angela
Solog
Ridgevill
Angelo” O
Soton
Nadeun
Shy
Eve
Wenroe County
State OF Wisconsin
Srenerang
Danance
Asa Crowe
Trask
Ransan
Prica
D. Ransom& Co
Prostrietes
Eariville
Sparta Markets
Ty Gee Cora M. Laie
Provistos
Meer
Lequors
Liberty
Liberty Hat
Ork Cnd
Levi
Towner
Ayer
Buckley & Henry
Spartatron
Buckley & Henry, Tave
Dim & Steel
Berea
U's
Buckley & Menry
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Harvey's Saloon
Oprestin Raoz
al Endeaver
Tal Fresnel
Harvey
Dee
Shrerigte Salw
George W. C
May
Whit Hesst
Town
8Yange
Shuviil
Ome & Arin
Optwhor
J. HL. Allen
Anim
Ion Onesaid
Tito Dan
Aylaworth and i Teatse
Aylaway
Aenti
Ater Asia
Tillowel
W.W. Jackson
Boos, Shee & Gaiter
the Grand Army
Potomac
M.j.graves
J. M. Morrow
Mass Tean Ccost
Sary
M. T. Holcomb
Olump
Lalao Koopa
Morrow
Water Street
M.J. Graves
Tam
Ball & Winter
Birect
New York
Dunnen’s
Oak and
Water Streets
O.D. Randallis
Hardware Depot
Express
Binle Society DE Postiory
Fred
A. Lee
HE. Leonard
Warner House Saloon
Warner House
Maine Streets
Tweiniss
Leonard
Pete Oyster Saloon & Restaurant
Charles Goss
Goss
Majin
Monroe County Bayt
O Te Watt Ny Evans
Aldrice
SMITE
Annals of Trade
Northwest
Vto
J. W. Smites
Sheila
Arsoitutent of
Mill Skay Goons
Rostan
Milwanee
Rodma
OLN
Vets Kaewont
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Tucker
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