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Newspaper
Western Times
Location
Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1856
Page
2
A destructive blaze struck a small town causing significant damage to residences. Residents report rapid spread and note the danger of poor chimney upkeep and careless stove use. Officials urge vigilance and preventive measures to prevent future fires.
Ms. W. A. Herron shares three sacks of potatoes described as large as possible, weighing up to two pounds each, labeled “Irish Grepa.” They were found in a bin and will be distributed by Badex.Co. donors, who invite more producers to join and acknowledge similar gifts yearly in Wisconsin.
Official vote tally shows Heel B. Hutchinson Republican 1086 ahead of Jake H. Tower Democrat 674 with a 413 vote majority. Precinct totals and turnout not fully listed.
Fragmentary state notes show a state senator official and a tally of votes with a majority cited. The text also requests flour and corn meal for a Western Times office and asks subscribers to return a missing issue No. 23, with promises of compensation.
A notice lists officers and directors chosen in Prairie La Crosse for the railroad venture. Key roles include President H. Lord and Vice President T. B. Stoddard with Theo Rudolf as Treasurer and J B. Hume as Secretary. The annual stockholders meeting is set for October after the second Monday, with quarterly sessions in January April July and October. The article predicts the road may be built within five years connecting Viroqua to a Mississippi-bound line.
A Kentucky court memo states that a Court Commissioner may solemnize marriage. It cites statutory provisions granting judges of record and probate judges powers, with 1850 session acts extending these powers to Court Commissioners. The legislature intended all judicial officers to solemnize marriage while clerks handle certificates.
The item lists CHARADE No I II and NL Tag with syllable clues and answers, claiming animal glue, electrical add-ons, and wind terms. It notes election results for the State Agricultural Society with officers J F Willard Q F Bartlett D J Powers and committee names, plus erratic text about ballots and tickets.
Morrison appointed to fill vacancy caused by Knowlton absence. Holton selected president and McIndoe secretary. John C. Fremont received all votes for president and William L. Dayton for vice president.
The Adriatic arrived at about noon with Liverpool dates of November 26. The Ania reached Liverpool on November 22. New York advices did not alter the Liverpool market, which remained weak as the steamer sailed. London market moved slightly faster. Bank of England bullion grew. money controls softening. Bank of France and continental rates mostly unchanged. Liverpool breadstuff markets stayed quiet with no material change. The piece also mentions Dodt Ayer s Cherry Pectoral and Cathartic Pills as preferred remedies and notes Wisconsin election results with Fillmore's vote total and Republican majority.
The article extols American ingenuity in vessels railroads and chemistry while criticizing slavery and calling for abolition of the slave trade. It notes Mississippi freezing at Dunleath and cites Dr F C Avens of Lowell selling Cherry Portoral and Cathartic Pill to allied armies in Turkey per A. City Times.
Prospectus of the Free Democrat for 1857 issued by editor and publishers notes. Contains spirited claims and political platform summaries aimed at appealing to readers of the period.
The notice outlines subscription costs for several publications including Mavriox Dany State Jovarat at 86.00 per sanum in advance Tar-Weeky Stars Jourmat at 83.00 per annum in advance with discounts for clubs and bulk copies Tri-Weekly aggregating Daily content Wiacoxgas Wersey Stare issued every Tuesday at 1.50 per year in advance with clubs of ten or more at 1.00 per year.
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