Wyoming and Scotch Grove Pioneer Sketches in Iowa
Weegee recounts a spring journey through Scotch Grove and Wyoming in Jones County Iowa. He notes settlers from New York and Ohio, early families like Brainards and Pratts, a population around three hundred, local schools and a planned Female Seminary, churches led by Delavan Bronson and Holme, multiple general stores and trades, and community life including lectures, associations, and hotels. The piece highlights pioneer hardships, westward settlement history, and town characteristics.
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Weegee
Jones County
Bowen’s Prairie
Does
Burnright’s Mill
Mequokets
Wathesrpet
Beatch Grove
Scotch Grove
Maquokets
John
Alexanderoutherland
Ebeneser
Lord Selkirk
Red River
Juno Dth
Minnesota
Ratherland
Beotch Grove
Wyoming
Big
Little Bear Creeks
New York
Gertrude
England
Susquehanna
Campbell
B. K
J. A. Brandon
Wyoming County
Brainards
Pratts
Briggs
Ordena
Greens
Gilberts
Loomines
Fork State
Ohio
G. E. Delavan
A. Bronson
Horace Holme
Delavan
Niagara County
Prairies
J. A. Bronson & Co
Gilbert & Foote
Wilkins, Kelly & Co
D. I. Crakeates
W. Hl. Holmes
Wyoming poised to become a thriving village in Iowa
The prominent Jonas county citizen described as well known in Obeyeas welcomes Wyoming as a growing settlement. Located near the Illinois railway line and between Maquoketa and Anamo, it sits amid rich farmland with timber and stone nearby. Ten public roads converge here, suggesting future growth potential and a busy local hub.
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Green
Jonas County
Anamoen
Dubue
Lyons
Davenport
Muscatine
Maquoketa
Anamom
Wyoming
Jong
Debtors swap debts for goods in Iowa villages
Merchants Virgins Keith & Co and W. K. Co. shift old debts into tangible property, accepting hogs, cattle, grain, wagons, and implements from farmers in several counties. About 100 cattle fed and sold, nine thousand dollars recovered in six months, aiding liquidation beyond three years of prior efforts. Other Iowa merchants follow suit to ease financial strain amid evolving times.
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Botte Jon
Towa
Ware
Mears
Wirikixt
Kanx & Co
Metiqnts
Virgins
Keith & Co
EK. & Co
Thia
Murcaty
Gaanan & Go
Sisman & Soxs
Anamosa
Fugitive Slaves Case in ClecIebatian? Cincinnati Kidnapping Case
A Cincinnati kidnapping case unfolds over a Black man named Lewis who claimed freedom under emancipation papers. Witnesses in Virginia contested the documents, but the commissioner ordered Lewis returned to the claimants, sparking outrage over alleged lawless conduct and disregard for evidence.
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Cincinnati
Soustrage
Joazem Ronsupon
Buckakin Township
Ross Co
Ohio
Lewis Baaty
Gronas Eisroown
Cabell County
Virginia
Lewis
Sonmerzen
Quonas
Runcoum
Tims
Buckskin Township
U.S
Boisson
Knoown
Kiowa
Rosissom
Elwaya
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Tan Lecrons
Penrice
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D. Prennice
Louisville Journal
People’s Theater
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Congres
Wrath
S la Crowe
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Wistol
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Nashville
Tenn
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Exta Arerorn
Washington
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Post Office Department
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Gilson and
Holmes
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Danvers
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Miot
Jeno Ee
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Warveter
Pert
Bas
Taras Sre
Tows
Heap Thas
Qowrna
Mosteauma Republisan
Us Citiited County Journal
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Berrixawnis
Denhodratic Party
Adonina
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Tun Hamilton Freeman
Johnson County
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Iowa County
Iowa City
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Saya
Burlington
Expres
F. U
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Linn Co
Vinton
Egle
Vista
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Keokuk
Messrs
Menere & Pagnre
Clinton County
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DeWitt
G. W. Brindle
M. BE
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Hilding
Baghes
Congress
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House of Correction
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Boston Journal
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Iowa
Wisconsin
Kansas, &c
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N.Y
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Deas
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