Whitewater Settlers Seek Homes In Wild Wisconsin
A 19th century account details early pioneer moves to the Whitewater area in 1837. Benoni Finch, William Barron, Joseph Nichols and others lead wagon journeys from Milwaukee, marking claims along Finch's Track and later establishing selective settlements despite land-law tensions and successive jumps of claims as emigrants seek fertile soil and water power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benoni Finch
Whitewater
Onch
Aaron Ostrander
Tox River
Joseph Nichols
Joseph
Finch
Maquanage
Round Prairie
Aueh Shiwaber
William Barron
Foster
General Atkinson
Soertoms Mills
Fort Atkinson
Finches
Barron Anw
Winchester & DeWolf
Wiliam Barron
Atvah Foster
Samuel Prises
Quaker Banker Triggers Rail Panic By Refusing Renewal
In a dramatic episode the Quaker banker declines renewal of the bank’s paper, prompting a roadwide panic as trains carry news of the Bank’s troubles. The railroad reacts by repudiating notes, the Quaker’s message spreads, and later the bank renews credit, calming the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petusylyvan
Ship Fever Tragedy Aboard New York Liverpool Packet
On a voyage carrying emigrants a ship fever outbreak struck. The carpenter died after comforting his young son who fell overboard. A shark later caught, then opened to reveal the carpenter’s grindstone and the boy’s body inside the fish. The crew tied the items and reported the grim sequence to the captain.
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My. L. Ca
New York
Liverpool
Grindstone
Bey
Observing Personal Walking Mannerisms Across Types
The text describes diverse walking styles tied to character types, from careful persons lifting feet high to avoid observation to wide awake individuals with swinging arms and jittery movements. It notes timid people stepping aside, strong minded folks marching with a straight front, and venturous types testing every path and climbing fences.
State Pair in Grounds for the State Fair Proposed in Marlisont Jamsal
A ground site three quarters of a mile from the Rail Depot and about one and a quarter miles from the Capitol is proposed for the next State Fair. The grounds include a mound with a central view, a mile track, good pasture, and space for a 40 acre enclosure. The site offers stock exhibition space, military encampment, tents, and grandstand seating with a commanding city view.
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Jamsal
Gepot
Truels
Ocean Telegraph Explains Last Tides and Delays
The report outlines causes of recent tides and a delay in the Atlantic expedition. Weather hindered progress near Queenstown and Cork, with directors considering fastest actions to renew the voyage. A side note mentions an elopement tale from Niscayuna and commentary on 1858 dress reforms, including views on hoops and female attire.
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Qhieenstown
London
Cyeus W. Pick
Atlantic
Esa
Ondens
Gorgan
Niscaxus
Troy
Niscaywna
Niscayuna
Demoiselle
Ann
Aruddy
Mas
Lomespun
Dickens Incompatibility Explained By London Correspondent
The London correspondent of the Springfield Republican on June 26 explains Dickens and his wife remain incompatible after years of marriage. He notes Dickens could not share domestic felicity with a non intellectual partner, leading to separation and joint custody shifts for their children. Also cited: an Irish domestic’s marriage to a Southern wealth holder and John Bowring’s critique of the Church of England marriage service.
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London
Springfield Republican
Dickens
Charles Dickens
America
Bickens
Parnival
Ar. Dickens
Mr. Dickens
Lovvér
New York
John Bowring
China
Church of England
Fragments from a Temperance Letter on Diet and Habits
A letter to Guionasi discusses lifelong abstinence from liquor, tobacco, and tea and coffee, recounting a 33 year temperance resolve after acne cure. It describes preferring vegetable diets, limits on meat, and a wish to avoid flesh in daily life, noting experiences on voyages and self restraint.
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Feely
Europe
Pew
Customs of the Turks in historic observer notes
A fragmented, period description outlines Turkish customs and social norms. It discusses manners on dress and footwear, language direction, seating, smoking, drinking, hair removal, sleep, punishment, views on shaving, inquiries about wives, housing, and mortality records. It notes religious practices, pork prohibition, dancing, mourning colors, and婚 death registrations.
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Ture Isa
Waninn
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Whitewater _Register
Clerzyner
Yeolumn
Trannicul
Veill
Usir Regia Bustacas
Business Directory
Brandit & Pratt
Pamity
Deliacry
Kr &E
Carver
Whitearater
M.il
Datier
Wadle
Stor
Whitecrater
Sud
Iid
Bewesy
Stationere
Werne Dry Croceriv
Cromdie, Francis & CO
Smith & CO
Malling
Warewater
Goms
William Birge
Jim Fer Vale
Tor
Flore
Offive
Gensel Bhink
Cutlen
Tetail Dester
Ursevery
Ageemarn
Confectionery
Kamil
Barselar
Main Street
Greeeviz
Seud
Stane Ware
Dev
Rewcomb « Co
Tlanik
Laan
Gellert
Wis
Postefler
M.S. Klern
Artilles
Metropallian
Gontor Treet
Wischester, Dewolf &6
Halfroad
Mor
Ime
Awhitewater Exchangt
ALY
Wiitewater
Wirveoip
Tusconse Fn
John Deichrean
Dini Chemical
Whitewat
Kellogg & Darkness
Gratian
A. H. Scoville
Young America Billiard
Center Street
S. W. Clapp
B. Clapp
Wien
Dangey
Walworth
Whiteweter
FPIE
Swallows
Aes
Elekteen
Alyah Foster
Brunetie Peu
Wienke
Tle
Waukeely
Sirge
Geneva Lake
Seation
Milon
Danvaville
Ldavin
Tro
Wiliian
Leanider Birge
Ebru
Milwaukee
Airgianigo
Mercham’s
Englox
Rufwe Clarke
Whitewater Prairie
Lira
Stephon Burtons
Lake Koshkonong
U Atkingon
Elim
Brew Grand Clocks
Brewer
Clarke
Norman Pratt
Jals
Freeman L. Pratt
Chapman & Ludington
Birge
Dean Williams
Rufus Dodge
Haying
Firraly
Fineh
Samuel Prince
Daly
Caly
Burron
Sayyor
Willia
Leander Binge
Edward Brewer
Tmenilen
White
Wilko
Tucklton
Whey
Surronading
Samuel Prines
Willian
Dejmar
Nornwin
William
Am Dann
Scettun
Pratts
Tsu
Whitewater Stove Foundry
Powers, Alley &Co
Amd
Albany
Amour
Noel
Tve
Ratiroil Street
Piow
Wretog
J. Clann
Tota
Opporlte
Wisconsin
Evers
Princoeiler
Enre Suman
Whitewater Hotel
THY & CO N.am
Lepgtlejoun & CO
B.f.mabbetyt & Edc
Edgerton
Smnagies
Gooll Avery
Joeqlers
Thaker
Br Owe Priews
Congar & Day's
Ceatey
Tima
Commonwealth Building
Tapia
Flowur
Plumes &c
Viemirr
Maynard
Wherewater
Ynel
Salwarkee
George W. Veeck
Sort
Altie Drug and Bookstore
Nmi
Adtaluy
Jefferon Co
Citieens
Congar & Day
Inne
Cornes I
Anon
Melvin Ott
Thuen
Fune
Bancing Academy
Roe
K. Lyon
Opey HI
Danil Cing Academy
Metropolitan Hatt
Collins
Shlighe
Uranch & Pratts
Gallan
the Ocean Telegraph
Courtlandville
Gerrit Smith
Peterburv
Gribbins
BFA
New England
West Indies
Oberlin
Jety
Greely
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