Corinne Walworth and Allan Rutledge in Bramford Courtly Life
The excerpt sketches the entangled social courtship in Bramford with Norman Price watching Corinne Walworth while Allan Rutledge courts her via refined evenings at the library and garden strolls. Corinne wavers between affection and social expectations as suitors vie for her hand in a town of wealth and status.
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Sigis
Miss. Walworth
Ile
Salem
Norman Price
Walworth, Rutledge, & Co
Allan Rutledge
Mr. Walworth
Corinne
Norman Pries
Norihan
Placi
Freehold
Boyhond
Iria
Meéevean
Clustege-Steem
Thom
J Joureny
W&h
Fourth of July Patriotism and Subscription Push
The Western Times urges readers to renew subscriptions as part of Fourth of July patriotism and warns against crowding the poor. It notes subscribers who pay a year ahead may receive their 52 numbers by July 1857 and mentions a butter premium reduced from 20 to 5 pounds.
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Times
Republican Mass Convention Held in Milwaukee
The Milwaukee gathering was led by Hon. Charles Durkee with ten vice presidents and several secretaries from surrounding counties. Gerrit Smith and Mr. Davey of Newport spoke among others as the party aimed to rally support. The report notes active participation and plans to publish a fuller transcribed record later.
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Charles Durkee
W. D. McIndoe
Marathon
Jas
Tinker
Racine
Densmore
Walworth
C. F.thempson
Green
J. C. Cover
Grant
J. A. Smith
Fond du Lac
G. W. Parker
Fondu Law
A. Eaton
Portage, Ger
Almaara Cobb
Iowa
BR. A. Deming
Kenosha
Harrison Reed
Winnebags
W. H. Watson
Milwaukee
Gerrit Smith
New York
Davey
New Port
Imade
Convention of the craft at Portage City in July
A call for united action among state press conductors urges attendance at a Portage City convention on the ninth of the month. The note appeals for fair terms to place printers on an equal footing with other wealth producers and invites reasonable arrangements.
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Portage City
Juty
Genttlemen
Investment offer promises 590 percent return for merchants
Advertisers are urged to put money into Courier Prairie du Chien advertising to draw large trade to the town. The Merc gnte and Pesces Men of Prairir du Chien claim 800 percent returns fromWestern Time ads and expect lower freight costs and cheaper goods for Prairie du Chien.
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Prairie du Chien Courier
Merc Gnte
Pesces
Prairir du Chien
Pree du Chien
Cooda
New Advertisements Highlight Local Trades
The first page features new cards for Jaros Buck M D of Viroqua C W Pitchers Freak lin House Baday S W Green M D and Henry Bausman of Viroqua an excellent boot and shoe maker among miscellaneous cards.
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Jaros Buck
M.D. Viroqua
C. W
Freaklin House
Baday
S. W. Green
M. D
Henry Bausman
Viroqua
Western Wisconsin Railroad Company Organized Yet to Survey Route
The Western Wisconsin Railroad Company is formed by directors from Crawford and Grant counties. The line aims to run 105 miles from Danieleth to LaCrosse via Prairie du Chien, seeking a shorter Chicago to La Crosse route. A survey will begin once subscriptions open.
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Western Wisconsin Railroad Company
W. E. Parish
A. Clark
B. F. Foy
J. Chase
B. E. Hutchinson
Crawford Co
Nelson Dewey
J. Allen Baker
Dan
R. Burt
Simon E. Lewis
Albert E. Emery
W. P. Dewey
Grant Co
Danleith
LaCrosse
Prairie du Chien
Chicago
Galena
Galena Advertiser
Teatvikos Ns
Muscoda and LaCrosse RR
Jamesville
Fond du Yap
Galensey
Citizens Meet in Sourt House for July 4 Preparations
A Citizens gathering at the Court House on the eve of the 17th formed a committee of arrangements. Ns Winters chaired with D P Allison as secretary. Members include J M Ruck J A Somerby Nelson Wintus C W Pugher Wm Claywater and others from Lokharen Readstown DeSoto Harmony and nearby locales. They planned a Martin Music band and a cannon display and will reconvene July 27 at 2 PM. The Court was postponed to accommodate R B communications.
Air Line to St. Paul Opens Route via La Crosse
The Western Times argues for a direct Chicago to St Paul railroad via La Crosse and Madison, proposing a 65 to 70 mile segment and claiming it would unlock vast Minnesota trade, with Chicago seeking control of Wisconsin routes and a strong rail empire.
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The
Western Times
ST. Paul
Chicago and
la Crosse
Prairie du Chien rail line push urged to connect Chicago
Local citizens argue the Minnesota trade route favors a rail link from Prairie du Chien to La Crosse via Muscoda and Mineral Point, claiming one or more direct paths to Chicago will spur rapid construction. Backers urge examination of routes between Viroqua and La Crosse to ease opposition and unlock railroad access to the Mississippi. ELN, fF.
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Chisago
Galena
Tulinoia
Muscoda
la Crosse
Prairie du Obien
Minesota
Prairie du Chien
la Creme
Sleepy Hollow
Minnesota
Mineral Point
Chicago
Madison
Viroqua
Chicago _ Railroad
Mississippi
Lacrosse
Silk dress prize and judge panel in agricultural society
The Vermont Agricultural Society offers a silk dress to the maker of the best bi-plant, judged by bachelors and widows. A drunken man tries to drag a watchman into arrest. Milwauk shows new seaboats under construction from Grand River to Chicago, boosting Central to Northern Wisconsin trade and travel. Byron and Ogden are praised for leadership.
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Byron Kien
Ogden
Milwaukep
Grand River
Chicago
Central
Wisconsin
Chicago Ledger
Topeka Legislature Debates Immediate Government Change
In Topeka the Kansas legislature convened but with no quorum. A secret session discussed immediate organizing and operation of a new government. On June 9 the Senate elected W A Phillips as US Senator. The body largely backs the Topeka convention and urges admission to the Union under the Topeka constitution. Adjourned.
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Kansas
Topeka
Athens
Toth
Immediate 5
Iméc
Senate
W. A. Phillips
United States
Lane
Dtc
Dee
Ong at a Tree and Cuba Policy
A Washington letter explains the administration stance on Cuba through Jefferson Davis's speech summary. It notes Buchanan’s reaction, saying Cuba must wait as Central America and New Granada issues take precedence, with Old Buck insisting on “one at a time.” The anecdote closes as Buchanan returns the document.
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Washington
Cuba
Jefferson Davis
Vickshung
Buchanan
Vie
Old Buck
New Granada
Cubs
Mr. Buchanan
Outrage by an Indian Near Sparta
News of an attempted rape by Winnebago Indian Apprimpt near Sparta ten miles north of the town. The assailant grabbed a woman washing outdoors, tried to choke her, but she alerted her husband who pursued and helped subdue him before authorities arrested him for the next court term.
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Sparta Freeman
Warrant Service and Guard Evade in City Park Incident
June 16 New York reports a warrant served and a sheriff’s surrender to a commissioner. National Guardsmen stood armed for an hour in the Park before release to join the Boston Bunker Hill celebration. Metropolitan police clash leaves Dilks badly beaten. prognosis doubtful.
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National Guards
Arma
Boeton
Bunker Hill
Arras
Dilks
New York
Ae Prcene
Wood
Gherif Millett
Fudpe Hoffman
Conover
Potter
S Ik
Moody
War
Tr Hall
Eluba
Polieg
Runny Ok Tines
Bilis
European and New York steamship and public event notes
Reports describe steamships Venton North America Europa and others arriving in Liverpool and New York from Southampton and Boston. A Russian Grand Duke Constantine privately visited Queen Victoria at Osborne amid naval salutes. A Wisconsin storm claim and a New York park riot, mayoral arrest attempt, and General Walker’s arrival and welcome are noted.
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Whilem
York
Europa
Baston
Liverpool
Constantine
Queen Victoria
Osborne
Churburg
Susquehanna
Wan
Gravesend
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