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Newspaper

Western Times

Location

Viroqua, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Sep 23, 1857

Page

2

Assembly District Convention Nominates GOP Candidate

The Republican Convention to nominate a candidate for Assembly District met in Mt Sterling at the Vows of We MeAuler. Delegates from multiple towns were apportioned and called to assemble at 2 o clock on September 25 to elect a standard bearer for the district. Delegates are urged to send representatives to the meeting with reports due by the hour and place announced by the organizing committee.

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County Republican Meeting Set for County Convention

A note announces a Republican county convention to be held at the courthouse in Georgia on Friday October 7 at 7 PM. Delegates for various districts will be elected and town committees named, with county committee arrangements to be discussed at the meeting.

Cour Hmoute Iogia P. M Forties Vaaseus Bray C. McMicrann Central Premitioe Norogue

Framing of the Atlantic Cable venture questioned

The Somiers critique the submarine cable project noting it is a bold, unprecedented enterprise beyond the reach of any prior generation. They argue scientific feats fall short of experience and warn the vast length and costly losses bode poorly for success.

Somiers

Cable Laying Prospects and Ocean Depths for Transatlantic Link

The report asserts no obstacle to laying a telegraphic cable at five miles per operation and confirms deep water feasibility between Ireland and Newfoundland. Improvements to cable handling and favorable weather could yield ultimate success, with preparations for safe submersion and weather timing emphasized. Also notes a New York business periodical offer and a maritime disaster at Central America with heavy losses and survivors.

Chancean Ireland Newfoundland

Inventor issue highlights Avery Bridge and Lex adoptions

No. 1 volume for September of the Inventor features Avery's Segmental Truss Bridge and Marks Improved artificial Lex with fine illustrations. Godes's Lady's Book for October arrives in good season with fashion plates and sisters illustrated.

Avery Godes

Fair Delivers Great Weather and Attendance at Exposition

The Fair reports excellent weather and strong turnout with between two and eight thousand attendees. The Agricultural Society raised funds to cover premiums and expenses. exhibits of oats, cattle, fine equines, and a plowing match impressed attendees. A fall report will follow next week.

Agricultural Society I. Tates

Barstow Party Platform Outlined in Wisconsin Speech

A. T. Gray reports Democratic platform resolutions for Wisconsin previews. The text denounces nullification, opposes extending suffrage to new races, and calls for cautious state economy and restraint from monopolies, with emphasis on loyalty to federal law and national Democratic principles. A large Democratic gathering followed in the Second Ward saloon of Mr. Bastz.

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Wisconsin Democrats Address Barstow Faction Rift

Report from a Wisconsin Democratic meeting criticizes the State Convention and Barstow supporters. Delegates discuss alleged corrupt means in selecting nominees while Schurz is highlighted as Republican lieutenant governor candidate.

Terrible Storm Hits Weopopian Wisconsin Town

A hurricane swept Weoopian Wisconsin at 6 pm destroying most houses except the water station. Station agent Mr Fox was killed when freight cars rolled onto him. Three cars toppled onto a wood pile, two toppled elsewhere. Two women were severely hurt. a boy wandered into the woods and was found uninjured. Telegraph lines and tracks suffered damage but repairs were planned before trains resume.

Weoopiann Wis Fox

Morrad’s Lip Pills and Phoenix Bit Irres

Advertisement for Moffat medicines offering cures for common colds and digestive symptoms. Text claims shaking fits fever heart burn and flatulence can be treated. Mentions Pr orictor at 335 Broadway New York as seller.

Morrad Phoenix Prorictor Broadway New York

Burdell estate decision voids widow claim

Surrogate Bradford renders a lengthy decision in the Burdell estate holding Mrs. Cunningham is not the widow of Dr. Burdell and authorizes letters of administration to his next of kin. Also includes an unrelated note on a Curar Paint formula claiming ease of use and odorless properties.

New York Bradford Burdell Orton

Wisconsin notes and county items including forger arrest and bridges

Wisconsin clippings report Perry the forger arrested at Galesburg Illinois and Bayfield on Lake Superior growing sparse with population around 400. A revering claw bridge is planned across the Wisconsin River at Sauk City. Dodge County faces worthless bank rag debris. Madison Capitol stone to come from Prairie du Chien. Wayland University new building due September 10. Beta Female Seminary term begins September 9. Oliva Adams of Illinois found wandering in Reedsburg. Telegraph to Prairie du Chien expected in six weeks. Sabbath school attendance estimated at 7,000,000 children. US Sabbath schools total about 3,000,000. Masonic Order in US numbers 800,000 with many notable men. John Thompson arrested in $15,000 bail by Metropolitan Bank suit. still in custody. Dr Adam Craix abstains from pork and tobacco. Mocking note about onions and liquor breath. Exyesota Bexctron election October 13 under new Constitution to choose state and federal officials.

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