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Newspaper
Sparta Eagle
Location
Sparta, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1867
Page
3
Last night a dance was held at the Ida. another dance is announced for Masters Hall on Friday evening. News notes Sparta crops look good with promising hay, corn, fruit, and berries.
An examination of Wells Boot and Shoe Store on Water Street highlights fashionable boots and shoes in stock and notes Dr. Wen as proprietor. The item also mentions local horseracing bets, agricultural fair plans, and community notices in La Crosse style journalism with interleaved ads and civic notes.
Preparations for the Eleventh Annual Editorial Convention of Wisconsin proceed this week. A committee seeks local hosts for one day visits and invites residents to report hospitality offers to the Jungle or Democrat offices. Gen. Atwood of the State Journal will speak at the Court House, with other exercises and a congressional and state attendance expected.
A village Editorial Corps meeting last evening appointed committees to organize the convention. Decoration of Hats includes PY Greenman J Llegemean Bissell Masters Wy H Bipton J B Reach Libbie Farnham Mrs Bissell Masters Kate Smith Mrs J R Skillman and Mrs By Conk Tie. Reception will be the Editorial Corps and interested citizens. Dance at Ida Hall is led by Dr A B Nichols C S Farnham Ed Owen EE Bell OW Northup. Committees are to act promptly for a smooth event.
A Sparta Eagle correspondent denounces village gossip as a pervasive nuisance. The piece criticizes dogged rumors about residents, urges communal reform at home, and cites Mary Jane’s remarks against malicious chatter. It mocks chronic illness ads and references Dr A Kin’s treatments as part of a broader critique of sensational local writing.
An 19th century column extols Whit H. Barnham s instant relief and permanent cure for asthma named Parham s Instant Relief and Permanent Cure. Marketed by Sparta Sagle Sparta Wisconsin and advertised alongside general health tips and pure chemical saleratus product references.
A promotional notice touts Ben Roy Olds saloon as a gateway to life’s pleasures and health cures. It markets Arza's Compound Extractor Sansararius as a blood purifier unblocking deranged functions and erasing indigestion headaches and eruptions. An accompanying travel ad highlights Crand Mayen Route steamship connections via Milwaukee and Sparta with through tickets and depots listed.
NIAS village records a Wed evening marriage of Trayaesa Nias Avotjate and Miss Many Gaaryasta of Sparta with Rev L O Brainerd officiating. The couple depart to celebrate, while well wishes pour in for a long and joyful life together. In Newton-Matier, Merwras wed Miss Bata Th Marven, both of Sparta, with public cheer and hopes for prosperity and happiness ahead.
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