Excursion of Wisconsin Minnesota Editorialists to Sparta
A gathering of editors from Wisconsin and Minnesota met in Sparta for a day trip, featuring speeches by Gov. Marshall and Gov. Fairchild, songs by the Hutchinson Family, a special race, and a group photograph. They toured Minneapolis attractions en route back to St Paul, with Harper’s Weekly set to publish images.
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New England
Lute Taylor
Snd
Dodgele
Sparta
Walrussia
Jean
Minneapolis
Lasicour
Wisconsin
Wea
Minnesota
Wlwankee
Chivazo
Indipital
Indiana
Cincinnnati
Camuier
Ohio
Cirus
Quay
Cleveland
Detroit
Michigan
Green Bay
Sinclair
Minnesota Association
Seymoi T
Pease
Montello Express
Col. Aldich
Gov. Marshall
Marshall
Seymour My
Seymour
Thutchinson
Industrial Song of Labor
Nnichiesons
Morrison
Bananat Hall
Mack
Gray George
Nicollatt House
Joarks
Janestilic
Wis
Iscousin
Minnehaha Falls
Joy Falls
Fourths of July Balls and local notices at the hall
Reports from the Fourth of July events include Halsted and others at the town hall and City Hall dances. Advertisements for New ton & Co druggists promote stock. Boots and shoes offered at half price by M. Dunlevy & Co after a freshet. Drowning of a seven year old boy near Beaver Creek and a German wagon accident discussed. A Le Grauss and Eagle Ball Club challenge sparks local baseball interest. Editorial notes on a Milwaukee convention highlight representation and future meeting city.
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Halsted
Tda Hall
Dunbar and Mall
City Hall
M. Dunlevy & Co
le Qrosse
Sparta
Eagles
Uie
Minter
Toineh
Milwaukee
Fond du Lac
Oshkosh
Meee
Democratice Press
Proctor
I. A. Moore
Wiedns’n
Attendanga
Syas
Chamberlain
G. ‘Evrenberg
Hie
Milwaukee Herald
Gourman
Trayden
Crandall
Italy
Ted Atorsi
Reading the Eloquent to Annual Seasion at Turir
A fragmented 1867 Wisconsin page notes an eleventh annual editorial gathering with references to Patrick Henry, flattery, and poetry. It includes local notices such as the Minshields RIVENBURGIL wedding in Sparta, and various village items crowded out for space.
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Wisconsin
Turir
Minshalds
Rivenburgil
Tey. E. M. Philips
My. Wa. E. Minstratt
Eamoine ML. Irven- Bergh
Sparta
Missnann
Avery Actien
Demscrat
Schaw—Crillendon
Rey
Walrath
Mr.No
J, Scuaw
Miss Sagar Chiutrs Pon
Celebration at Sparta for Independence Day 1867
A large Sparta meeting in the Council Room organized a July 4 celebration. S P B Greenman elected chairman with W Farnham secretary. Finance committee reported $150 raised. estimated funds of $300–$400 more possible. Committees on arrangements, artillery, music, prints, and more appointed for a full civic event with dozens of local residents named in the long roll.
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Sparta
S. PB. Greenman
Wim. IL. Farnham
W. LH. Farnham
Wesers
W. Kerrigan
2G. Jones
W. Gieves
Tyler
Grownuis
Chas W Pott
John Jones
Traphagan
Young Laidius
Allis
GM Masters
DG Jewett
Tady
Chas A Reetor
Pupena Holmes
F Bancroft
L ‘Meni
Geo Dunn
Lschulhof
Farr
F Brock
Kerrigan
Jasper Snow
W Newton
F Pratt
Accider
Rey
Aly Carmichael
Brainerd
di Puchardson
Fiales N. M. Montgomery
Chas
Farnham
WC Lesbo
Rufus Robertson
Caneg A Fisk
John Schaller
John Wumphres
Chas WcMillan
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Notweek
Iispon
Avébb
M. C. Cooley
Che Sparta Cagie
Jene
Adverentos
Newton & Co
Wii
Kamara
Beaver Creek
McClure & Molfaty's
Sie
Willie Kerrigan
Arevk
Pie
Jeile St
Lie
P. Leon
Lie-lesves
HLT
Tayden
Patrick Henry
Happy Land
Sain
Adan
Learning
Tudo
Bin
Sumaper
Phere Wyeet
Tauture
Abe
Naryvo
Moxroz County
Spirnas
Sid Villasre
Sdine
Spars
Rith
Kelueby
SF Conta Bt
Pela
Brook
Egins
Blake & Hill's Lot Wick
Casselmiag
Casselman
Insou
Btc
Bae
Condit & Tyler's
Tramrman
Adel
Dol
Dia
Gilman
Hall
Atin & Dammon
Kingsway
Nolan
Addirida
Dammuon
Lust
K. Gundwin
Sont
Godwin
Yan
Uwly
Siumge
Viseu
Feet
Allen
Smish
Water Street
Ring
Legon
Pioga
Viner
Atreel
Clinton
la Crosse River
Sxoutts' Rever
Red Street
TOD
Tsom’ Bros
McClure
Ager
BSB
Elon Water
Kingman & Danmon's
Wai Restreet
J We Smith
Rchants” Union Express Co
Phish
Hing and Abeidn Ay
Siseh Oeneee Oprosene Firss Eee Bank
Csparta, Avisconsin,geo. Ci Parngam
Agent
Adres
Warren Spacer
Ereickson & Blyson, Ngats
J. A. Warner & ‘Co
Boys
Childrens’ Boots & Shoes
Ubey
Ewe
Sitnic
Rrickson
Blyton
Spartayt
Potter
Grocer
Lax
Earth
Waters
W Is
Lao
Pamely
Crogeriss
Ww. Porter
Water St
Potter's Old Stand
Potyer & CQ
Samuel Uistzer
Seno Usthii
Pete Eerie
Aba
Hk Za
Ona Alten
Ladt Segar
J. Newton
J. Ls Mather& Oz
A. Asl
Sake of
Tolmes & Thompson, We
Fuss
Repudine Mascaler
Clarence Price
Sas
Spovia
Sparta Lagle
Bouger
Howe
Hagie
Crisalion
Jerusalem
Oconomowoc
Badger
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