Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Western Times in Viroqua, Wisconsin

We have 8,601,093 pages in Wisconsin

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 12 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Western Times

Location

Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1857

Page

2

Prairie du Chien notices and product ads from June issues

The dispatch mentions a Willow Creek mill owned by Mr T C Ankeny turning hominy into paddage and various foods. announces a new patent shingle machine in June. notes Prairie du Chien Courier enlarged to eight columns signaling growth. reports the Badax Circuit Court adjournment before noon on Saturday with forthcoming coverage.

Vetioto T. C. Ankeny Willow Creek Prairie du Chien Prarie du Chien J. W. Allison Wm. J. Scott Badax Scientige Princi Hess D. Allison Nia Aptisax Virogui Badax County Wig

Advance payment plan adopted by multiple papers in 1860s

The LaCrosse National Democrat and Prairie du Chien Courier embrace advance payment. They pledge to stop delivering to delinquent subscribers after paid periods lapse and urge timely renewal. The Times reiterates pay-before-delivery and plans to expand to a larger sheet once 509 county subscribers are current.

LaCrosse National Democrat Prairie du Chien Courier Tata Rien Lcrosse Democrat Hall Times

Rail link between Chicago and St Paul debated

The railroad project to connect Chicago and St Paul directly has been discussed for months. Two routes remain: Mineral Point, Muscoda, Orion, Richmond, Viroqua, LaCreme or Janceville, Maison, Baraboo, LaCreme. A communication on the subject will appear in the next issue.

Chicago St. Paul Mineral Point Muscoda Orion Richmond Viroqua LaCreme Janceville Maison Baraboo

Hog Nuisance and Destructive Pigs Frustrate Residents

A fragmented report complains of hogs damaging homes and property. Citizens urge action against a “worthless breed” to protect their farms and livelihoods amid ongoing nuisance.

Leon

Hog at Large Sparks Warnings and Local Complaints

A letter to the editor describes hogs roaming a village yard and attacking a dog, lamenting authorities’ inaction on sick beasts. The author notes past incidents including a child grabbed by the arm and urges enforcement against roaming pigs and animal cruelty, referencing strychnine misuse by neighbors and local officials.

Porker

Puzzled Reader Seeks Opinion On Local Paper Fitness

A man who reads the paper with his first coffee cup questions the paper’s merit and topographical content while considering a private project to revive his own journal. He seeks candid feedback from friends on this proposed venture.

Post Office List Snapshot From Allen to Ravensbury

Fragmented OCR listing names and partial affiliations appears to catalog individuals such as Allen, Joseph, Boston, Andrew Black, Amy Boles, Bristol, E G Christman, Daniel Hill, Ravensbury and others. The legible items show scattered personal names and unclear abbreviations with no cohesive event or notice.

LEI Allen Joseph Boston Andrew Black Whee EB. Boles Amy Britten Alex Biswick Wrs Barnum Sarah Barton Westey Bristol E. Ti. Cwrustock E.G. Christman Daniel Hill Flu Thisbrouck Sany

Mob Seizes Prisoners in Jackson County Incident

A mob from Jackson County demanded two prisoners from Sheriff Buelman, restrained the jail, and took the men in wagons to an unspecified fate, despite weak resistance from townspeople. Local authorities faced a charged scene as the mob asserted vigilante justice amid unrest.

Enrrons TrrrescoWe Cour Anil Dale Bueluuan Shariff

Great Fire in New York Destroys Bonded Warehouse

The New York Times notes a major blaze in a bonded warehouse owned by Mr Baxter in New York City. Property valued around 100000, tied to Moses Taylor Seacraft Co and others, burned with sugar and molasses loss among insured goods. Pertain to Fulton, Security, Canton, and others.

The New York Times Baxter M. Baxter Moses ‘ Paylor, Seacraft

Slaver Capture Reported Off Sanitary Hook

The schooner Maitland, believed to carry enslaved people, was captured this morning outside Sanitary Hook by the cutter Washington. In other news, New Hampshire factions vote on the U S Senate election with Daniel Clark leading on joint ballot amid tight race.

New York Maitland Sanly Hook Washington U.S Boston New Hampshire Daniel Clark Manchester U. S. Senate J. E. Wella

Fire devastates Prairie du Chien area stores and homes

A Prairie du Chien fire destroyed multiple businesses and residences with extensive property losses. Johnson Puller and Powers Millinery reported heavy insured damage, while a Webster painter lost his tools. The blaze triggered emergency responses as residents faced uncertainty and a local Republican paper plans to cover the town. Harry Hubbard of Charlestown New Hampshire is reported dead.

Iit Renroof Faeni Daey & Pur Doe Adiess de Adams Foy Ware Powers Johnson & Paller Apts Brusn Mesars Johnson &Puller Power Wobster Madison

Stray Oxen Found Near Subscriber Enclosure in 1657 Announcement

A stray pair of oxen described as light brindle with white tail end near the subscriber’s enclosure on June 16 1657. They are about three years old and well matched with a stag color. Owner must pay charges to claim.

Pier Koy Canty County Litica Crayford Co Wis Masi Soluettos Marib Beter Stephen Stepeth Decar Tecoutaiz

Also Mentioned on This Page

Oqus Baznad Mey Ahrney Railroads Liem PERN Dane Ravensuyl W. Morsay Dainia Tiavhel Shey Sistas Utherkined Iowa London Atta Liver Pool Tha HL J. Sanford al- Oot Payne's Edi Gillard Narborne France Mr. Gillard Farner Iran Conrier Dee Etats Care Breaux Rome Rita Malone Frasidin Co Tardy Westville Cives Lesshan Nile Lis Beim Tribo Smal Theronie Arestr Isa Tyaiee Uiandy Yeas Civil Iota Clare Aly Tardy Dawn Llestrox Ayer Bist Asa Bernie Wwe Riese Thad Waupeed Seth Cede Anay Rhine Lreanet— & Norwerin Andrew Anderson Wallone Semerhine Daroa Virinka Buchanan New Parer Republican Sin Win Hill Prairie du Ghien Ee Deata Harry Hubbard Charlestown N. H Padax Ghunty Clromee i Sinanda McGyteh William Cayton James Gall Wikconsin Te Eeaig Grenakr Garx Circuit du Lee Sixth Judicial Circuit Beate OF Wiscon SIN John Brittag Alfrad Davis Circuit Court Bedax County J. M. Reax John J. Cole Dana County Giles White Firoquain Rexx Badax Co Wis. Ua State OF Wisconsin Badax Circuit Court Phebe Edward Cox Norris W. Saxton Louisa M. Saxton Nour Abip No J M. Resx Vivogue Sheriff Badax Co Terhune & Cole Attys Susan Schisler Susann Straight Reading Louisa Schigler Paul Schisler Martin Schisler Susann Schisl Rerry Susan Strait Nathaniel Strait Perry County Paul Virequa Badax Couaty Courl Ssr Williams George H. Williama Art Williama T Vael Williama Coun Apo George Esid Court Westrrn Tisres Badass Teanowx North Star Hotel Wade DeSoto Grand Jury Roden Sourt House Meirogud Aidsrsie Slinens Beavere Jeg Vietre Bedi Gounte Henry Wage Springvills East N. Ki Vais Iesac Springville Wy ‘Kf Heaver Othy Cailoame Wm.c. x Michael Carcof Court Square Virogua Wistouaia B.A. Maarix Endex County WMFL Geblers Orse Rai
Search Courier

Search the Western Times Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Western Times?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication