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Newspaper

Weekly Jeffersonian

Location

Jefferson, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1860

Page

2

County Convention Likely in September Aims at Wise Nominations

The article outlines preparation for a county convention in September with caucuses to select delegates from towns. It argues delegates must nominate capable men to win a majority, urges disciplined meetings, and warns against disaffected elements affecting the party. It notes a second assembly district convention in Jefferson County and announces a new Democratic daily in Janesville supporting Douglas and Johnson.

Nees Yue Klest Eeey Rani Denon Agrainion Clor Jefferson County Yond du Lac A. H. Warpe Gerard T. Tuors Gustavus Sciunxasse Cayas, Iemstein Ahs Wanvo New Parks Janesville Douglas Johnson

Wisconsin Convention Moves From Madison to Beaver Dam

The General Convention of Presbyterian and Congregational ministers and churches in Wisconsin shifts its next annual meeting from Madison to Beaver Dam. Ministers and delegates should notify their attendance by mid September to George E. Reddeld at Beaver Dam. Delegates on arrival will check in at S. K. Crown Book Store for assignment of seats.

General Convention of Presbyterian and Congregational Ministers Churches of Wisconsin Madison Beaver Dam George E. Reddeld S. K. Crown Commie

Sudden Death in Beaver Dam Man Dies on a Stump

A 60 year old man named Butler died suddenly while sitting on a stump in Beaver Dam on Monday. His grandson left briefly and returned to find him on the ground. authorities suspect a fatal fit after a struggle. Other notes include indictments for R B Lynch delayed, a Sauk Prairie tornado doing garden and crop damage, a poison sting remedy, a fatal shooting in Shellsburg, a drowning of a thirteen year old in Janesville, a barn and wheat fire in Oak Grove, a Baraboo Western Wisconsin Annual Conference, Rochester census population, and Minnesota State Fair dates at Fort Snelling.

Butler Beaver Dam Eld R. B. Lynch Treasury Mallory Sauk Prairie Edward Fisher Shuilsburgh Wis Bennett Fisher Point Charles K. Bennett O. K. Bennet Janesville Oak Grove Horicon Argus R. Smith Western Wisconsin Baraboo Rochester N.Y Minnesota Fort Snelling

Political opinions clash in early campaigns from Albany to Chicago

A Albany Argus correspondent predicts Douzalas will win Wisconsin and Indiana by large margins while Lincoln carries Wisconsin. Illinois and November are warned as misestimates. Reports recount Breckenridge delegates in Davenport, Breckinridge Lane support in Chicago, and Cass praising Michigan and Ohio for Douglas. Syracuse convention notes praise for Maine Douglas marriage dispatch earns cheers.

Albany Argus Chicago Douzalas Tminvis Indiana Lincoln Wisconsin The Argus Illinois Tue Keokuk Journal Davenport Breckenridge Iowa Chicago. Times and Herald of the Sith Washington New York Herald Cass Michian and Ohio Albany New York Syracuse Bangor Maine Douglas Doglas

Fusion politics shift across states roil campaigns

The Douglas and Bell camps gain rivals as pro Bell Everett coalitions claim spread nationwide. New England Angles remain anti Lincoln while speakers like Cassius M. Clay and local Republicans endorse Breckenridge and Lane. Citizens in Indiana Michigan and Illinois report notable party realignments and rally attendance.

Douglas and Bell New York Herald New York Breckenridge Union New England Boston Courier Bell Everett Lincoln Tor New Albany Ind Ledger Charles Reemlin Ohio Breckenridge and Lane Cassius M. Clay Marshall Mr. Lincoln Cassius Sink Buayseruasser Ar. M. Rose Port Haven Mich Douglas Johnson Pope Huron

Last Mayberry Victim Mayberry Murder Case Tragedy

Suspicion shifts as Mayberry, once jailed for Alger murder, is believed innocent after mob lynching. The report details the 1254 case involving McComb near Rockford and the Ottumwa crimes, with a reward offered for McComb’s arrest.

Mayberry Janesville Dane Peth McComb Rockford Innesville Alver Mayberre Dimmelf Dooliile McCombs McCombay Alger Laura d. Harvey Young Lawrence Ottumwa Iowa Neihorhood Madison Argus & Democrat

Arrival of the City of Baltimore and distant world news

The City of Baltimore arrival is noted with boarded news yacht details from St James. Reports from Naples and Calabria mention Garibaldi meetings and sieges. Liverpool cotton market, bread and grain prices, and provisions are summarized with a WNW rail extension to Oshkosh Appleton. Green Bay seeks further rail reach.

St. James Baltimore Associated Calabria Garibaldi Naples Austria Ville Kranen Liverpool Queenstown Wim B. Ogden Chicago & Northwestern Railway Oshkosh Wis Appleton Green Bay Shar

Fort Atkinson High School Advertisement and Denial

An early notice advertises Fort Atkinson High School innong, with details on tuition, board, and instruction starting September in a new building. It promises competent teachers and liberal patronage. A separate item discusses Denial Surgery and dental offerings using Gundr's patented materials, urging examination of samples and asserting superior results and comfort.

Fort Atkinson Crasstean Soreytiic Troy Tur Terx de. Stattock Jan Spectra Gundr

Liver Pills and Family remedies urge relief from ailments

An 19th century style medical notice touts liver pills as a cure for fever headaches, coughs, and aches. It urges families to take two or three pills at night to aid sleep and states the remedy is prepared by a Pittsburgh provider.

M' Lane Avery Leon Leo Pittebaret Fleming

Sewing Machine Magic Promises Lighter Labor Say H

A reader extols a sewing machine claiming dramatic labor reduction in fabric work. The text argues the device nearly eliminates manual effort, praising its speed and efficiency. It references a Democratic newspaper promotion and hints at broader benefits to households and work.

Wheat market notes from Milwaukee yesterday

The Milwaukee market report lists Winter Wheat at 63, Spring Wheat at 63, oats at 19, potatoes at 16 and batter at 11. The data appears from yesterday’s papers with scattered OCR errors in the source text.

Milwaukee

Madison extends welcome to Life Members and families

A club notice invites life members and their families to a September event with entry fees of 1.00 for members and 1.00 for singles. The secretary urges attendance to close the month with joy and friendship.

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General Election Notices From Various District Offices

Formal election notice listing terms expiring for state and county offices. Details include terms ending January and March, with districts and towns named such as Concord, Sumner, Oakland, Palmyra, and Watertown. Officials referenced include sheriff clerks treasurers and judges with dates of expiration in 1861.

Pidiaxau Asuate Sereitor Senwie Detferwim Amiabin I. Mills Oakland Sumner Koshisamiaig Spring Lebren Sullivan Patliavea Paracaton Concord Sagerson Masters Dhumary Ameanhey de Catily Palmyra Sullivany Concord Konaington Helwon Cold Spring Orion Whey Aftica Kushkonoe Kon Jettison Karaquiet Ofer Janary Tof Felterson Qoaky Watertows Svenis Waterton Malford Delerson Enouen Siields Lortlind John Sutton Joseph Giles Haatary I Franel Gustavus pSchagsa Dhaniarg Fra Wed Dintcies Harlan Pease R Lene Danmary Lest P. Gilbert Shorit Teffers Josep Giles Sheriiflo, Co Darius F. Jones Pire

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