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Newspaper
Wisconsin Argus
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1844
Page
3
Murky river floods and gale damage described across New York and surrounding harbors. Vessels Ashland Emerald Julia Palmer Shambonta and Indian Queen endure wrecks and near wrecks while relief committees mobilize aid. Citizens praise Captain Pitman and crews for courage as the city plans bridges, beacons, and funds for sufferers.
The text notes many families have been turned out of their homes with almost no belongings except night clothes. It urges donors to provide any usable clothing for children, women, and men, stressing even small contributions are valuable during the current need.
Charles A. Wickliffe argues against adopting Britain’s penny system for the United States. He cites sparse population, long distances, and poor roads, warning such a change would not yield enough revenue. He critiques a Senate bill tied to weight-based rates and franking costs, urging revenue safeguards and noting the bill’s $1.5 million shortfall.
Notice to all creditors of Aston Briggs insolvent debtor to appear before Judge David Ervin at Rock County Court House on the fourth Monday in April 1845 to show cause why Briggs estate should not be assigned and he discharged of debts. Also public auction notice for Mineral Point Lots to be sold January 27, 1845 at 10:00 AM by Simeon Mita, court clerk, with lots and numbers listed.
A cryptic 19th century OCR reads long sequences of land lot numbers and values in Third Class listings. It mentions outlot names, Land fifty six, Land forty two, and many numbered bids in dollars and cents, with scattered references to “Receives” and a date of October 18. The fragmentary text implies a public land sale or auction with detailed lot identifiers and monetary bids.
Public sale of the undivided one half of the south east quarter of section 14 township one 7 range one 4 described as the property of Sage Geert held by Jeremiah Lawrence and Geers H. W Hartel authorized by the county sheriff H. G. Dodge. Sale at the front door of the Santa House Mineer al Point on December day between 10 AM and 4 PM to the highest bidder for cash. Under sheriff L. P. Monntson to conduct the sale post and date listed.
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