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Contains information garnered from the notes of local historian, Lois Barland in the writing of her local histories.
Viewing Records: 5,601 to 5,700 of 6,111
| Note Date | Subject | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1862-05-31 | Chippewa Valley | Ran into a stump. Good story. |
| 1862-05-31 | Chippewa Valley | Now working independently, only wants 10 cents cwt for freight. |
| 1862-05-15 | Civil War | Richmond falls. Merrimac blown up. Wounded in battle of Pittsburg Landing arrived in EC. 6 of Captain Wheeler's Co. killed in battle of P.L. and more wounded. |
| 1862-05-15 | Weslyn Seminary | History of Seminary in this issue. |
| 1862-05-08 | Chippewa Valley | Henry Slingluff acting as clerk. |
| 1862-05-01 | Civil War | New Orleans has fallen. About 1,200 prisoners arrived at Madison, several hundred more expected, under charge of Lieutenant Colonel Whipple of 19th Regiment. |
| 1862-05-01 | Weslyn Seminary | Laid corner stone of seminary building. |
| 1862-04-24 | Weather | Spring backward . Water so high ferry not running. CF ferry broke away and came down stream. |
| 1862-04-17 | Flora Temple | New boat, Captain Stone, arranged to bring freight from Prairie du Chein. |
| 1862-04-03 | City Growth | Town meeting passed off as pleasantly as a village sociable. It was the most quiet one we have ever had. Is it not possible for this village to have at least one sidewalk on each principle street? |
| 1862-04-03 | City Growth | The difficulty of obtaining dwelling houses is an encouraging sign. |
| 1862-03-31 | Civil War | EC Eagles march from Camp Cairo, Illinois to Point Pleasant, Missouri in 8 days. Number of volunteers in service, EC 104, West EC 11, North EC 26. |
| 1862-03-31 | Chippewa Valley | Run from here to Mississippi with CF. Makes regular daily boat from EC. |
| 1862-03-31 | Chippewa Falls | Run from here to Mississippi with Chippewa Valley making regular daily boat for EC. |
| 1862-03-31 | County School System | Public examination of teachers wanting certificates. Each teacher brings a slate and pencil and 1/2 quire paper. |
| 1862-03-13 | East Side Schools | Meeting at Presbyterian church which resolved that graded schools should be established. |
| 1862-03-06 | Weather | Great snow storm rendered roads impassable. Streets full to window sills. County fences under to top rail. Business suspended. Scarcely a team astir. Occassional pedestrians waist deep. |
| 1862-02-01 | Amusements | Washington birthday party at Reeds Hall, quadrille band, Oyster supper by EC House, $1.75. |
| 1862-01-30 | Weather | Snow 20" deep on level. |
| 1862-01-30 | Civil War | More than 60,000 people have left St. Louis, business at a standstill. |
| 1862-01-30 | Civil War | More than 60,000 people have left St. Louis, business at a standstill. |
| 1862-01-26 | Civil War | Has summary of war. |
| 1862-01-13 | Civil War | Describes uniforms of Lieutenant John Taylor in town looking for recruits. |
| 1862-01-01 | Agricultural Society | Society reports 2nd building built to ladies at Fair Grounds. |
| 1862-01-01 | Fourth of July Celebrations. | No celebration, group went to St. Paul by steamer. |
| 1862-01-01 | Post Office | Daily mail to Sparta on a 24-hour schedule. |
| 1861-12-31 | Civil War | Captain Whipple came into camp at Madison, best dressed man of the seasion. Saluted by boys as Lieutenant Colonel. |
| 1861-11-30 | Civil War | Captain Perkins of 8th Regiment died of wounds received at Farmington. William Archer killed at Shiloh. Ben Avery took up collection for Mrs. Archer. |
| 1861-11-30 | Civil War | Captain Sherman's men at Helena, Arkansas need 25 cotton shirts and drawers, jams and jellies. EC County sent 80% more than her quota of voluntary enlistments. |
| 1861-11-30 | Civil War | $90 reward for arrest of 3 deserters. 15 or 20 new volunteers raised here in last few days. |
| 1861-11-30 | Civil War | Note from battle of Corinth: "The finest thing I ever saw was a live American eagle carried by the 8th Wisconsin in place of a flag." Description follows. |
| 1861-11-30 | Civil War | Concert given on Saturday evening last by the amateur singers of this village for benefit of Ladies Soilder's Aid Society was a most creditable affair in every way. |
| 1861-11-30 | Civil War | Andrew Chambers died of wounds received at Shiloh. Whitney A. Wilcox died of stomach tumor in Captain Whipple's Co. Andrew Chambers not dead; wounded in both eyes. Returned to EC. Fancy dress party by ladies raised $62. |
| 1861-11-30 | Civil War | Captain Wheeler on leave to recuperate. J. G. Thorp commissioned by Governor. |
| 1861-11-30 | Telegraph | EC now connected by telegraph with all important cities of world including Hong Kong and Fiji Islands. |
| 1861-11-30 | Telegraph | EC now connected by telegraph with all important cities of world including Hong Kong and Fiji Islands. |
| 1861-11-30 | Chapman and Thorp | Late flood subsiding. Chapman and Thorp's big boom on Eau Claire River at mouth of Otter Creek broke away and let loose ten million feet of logs. Many forced by wind into bayous of Eau Claire River and can be recovered. Dam suffered some damage. |
| 1861-11-30 | Agricultural Society | Society reports second building built [for] ladies at Fair Grounds. |
| 1861-11-30 | Newspapers | New paper EC Harold expected next week. (Democratic) |
| 1861-11-30 | Newspapers--Free Press | Free Press office in Masonic Temple. |
| 1861-11-30 | Stages | Two daily stages, one to Sparta, one to Durand and Wabasha. |
| 1861-11-30 | Stages | Daily stage from Sparta brings Milwaukee papers 33 hours after publication. |
| 1861-11-30 | Immigrants | In last two days twenty two immigrant wagons crossed ferry. Mostly Germans from southern part of state. |
| 1861-11-30 | Immigrants | A number of Minnesota settlers who have recently fled from ravages of Indians arrived in town and are going to settle in this and adjoining counties. |
| 1861-12-19 | Civil War | First death in ranks of EC Eagles. Vernan from Bridge Creek died of measles. |
| 1861-12-01 | Banking and Currency, see also: Depression for Ban | CC Spafford opened new banking & exchange house on Exchange Block on Barstow opposite Post Office. |
| 1861-10-31 | Dole, Ingram and Kennedy | Steam mill burned to ground - $15,000 loss. |
| 1861-10-01 | Johnson's Hall | Wesleyan Seminary held here before their building ready. |
| 1861-09-30 | Civil War | Ladies want to donate 100 pair of wool socks for Eagles. Leave donations with Mrs. J. C. Calahan. 1861 Charles Whipple, Esquire commissioned Lieutenant Colonel of 19th Regiment. |
| 1861-09-30 | Weslyn Seminary | To open in Johnson's Hall (Water St.). Reverend SA Hall a graduate of the State University will open school November 11. Board for students $1.75 to $2 per week. Board, room, fuel, light and washing $2.50. Academic year in 3 terms of 14 weeks each. Tuition English branch $4, natural sciences $5. Higher mathematics and languages $6. Class of more juvenile character $3, in charge of female assistance. Miss JS Hall teaches modern languages and English Literature. |
| 1861-09-12 | Civil War | Stella Whipple left at noon last Friday with Badgers, made run of C. that night. Co. formed in front of EC House at 10. Marched to boat accompanied by friends. A. Meggett made speech of farewell. Reached Prairie du Chien by Sunday and Madison next day. Changed name to EC Eagles at Madison. |
| 1861-09-12 | Stella Whipple | Left at noon last Friday with Badgers & made run of the Chippewa that night. |
| 1861-09-05 | Civil War | Badgers leaving for Prairie du Chien by boat. First mention of Old Abe going with Badgers. |
| 1861-08-31 | Civil War | Military Ball at Reed's Hall for EC Badgers. Captain Perkins, Lieutenant Wolf, Sergeant Pierce and Mr. Woodworth dressed in uniforms. |
| 1861-07-31 | Civil War | New war Co. being filled. Already has 65 men. Pay $15 per month, $2.40 per month clothing, 2 suits per outfit, $100 bounty at end of war. |
| 1861-06-07 | Banking and Currency, see also: Depression for Ban | Stone for Moon's new bank cellar taken from bank of EC under Chapman & Thorp mills, both upper & lower. |
| 1861-06-07 | Cemetaries | Editorial bemoaning location of Forest Hill. |
| 1861-06-07 | Ferries | Free ferry across Chippewa River near Dole, Ingram and Kennedy mills. Road graded down. |
| 1861-05-17 | Civil War | EC Badgers gone into camp at County Fairgrounds west side for 3 years service. Contributions of food needed. 1861 Notice to Badgers to reassemble to be mustered into service. Old members entitled to 1 month pay. Those with families $5 per month extra. |
| 1861-05-10 | Civil War | EC Badgers Co. full. Captain John Taylor, 1st Lieutenant A. S. Bostwick, 2nd Lieutenant Henry Hunter, 3rd Lieutenant Oscar Sargent, Orderly Sargent A. G. Ellis. Captain Taylor left for Madison to tender the services of his Co. to the Governor. |
| 1861-05-03 | Weather | 1 1/2" snow fell. |
| 1861-04-30 | Stella Whipple | 200 people watched launching. Towed by Maquoketa City to Hastings for machiner. Built for freight. Same size as CF, draws 19" water. Built under direction of Taylor Stevens for Captain Charles Whipple. |
| 1861-04-30 | Liberty Pole in Eau Claire | Flag at half-mast for Senator Douglas' death. Pole on corner of Farwell and Barstow. (Impossible) |
| 1861-04-26 | Civil War | There will be a meeting of the patriotic citizens of EC and vicinity at Reed's Hall on Monday evening the 29th to get up a company to fight the battles of our country. Speakers and singing may be expected. |
| 1861-04-12 | Ferries | Upper ferry broke away on Monday evening while some dozen persons were attempting to cross river. The ice crowded it near the shore and persons jumped ashore. The boat floated down and smashed up against the boom near Smith and Buffington's mill. Ferry in full ballast of successful operation. Repaired, and works well. Rates are lowest ever -- no credit. |
| 1861-03-31 | Stella Whipple | Captain Whipple building new boat at EC to be named Stella Whipple. Third boat built at EC. |
| 1861-03-31 | Ferries | A card of thanks to Mr. Gans for passing ministers free of charge in 1861. |
| 1861-03-31 | Maquoketa City | Knapp, Stout & Co. owner with Captain Hale. Faster than any boat on C. Draws only 14" water. |
| 1861-03-31 | Chippewa Valley | Arrived with 150 tons of goods, 100 for this river. Left with 2,000 bushels of wheat. |
| 1861-03-31 | Chippewa Valley | Arrived with 150 tons of goods, 100 tons for this river. Left here with 2,000 bushels of wheat. |
| 1861-03-31 | Chippewa Valley | Again loading at Huyssen's warehouse. Tuesday left west side at 8 am with 4400 bushels of wheat & arrived La Crosse same evening in time for cars. Passengers arrived in Milwaukee 26 hours after leaving wharf. |
| 1861-03-31 | Chippewa Valley | Brought up 137 passengers. |
| 1861-03-31 | Chippewa Falls | Captain Tainter; undergone repairs, now draws 4" less water. Left 3600 bushels wheat. |
| 1861-03-29 | Weather | Ice gone from Chippewa. |
| 1861-03-14 | Amusements | Lyceum convened Monday. More. |
| 1861-03-04 | Chippewa Valley | Letter from Captain Moon says CV will commence running from this place & La Crosse tri-weekly in connection with La Crosse Railroad as soon as ice is out of river. A. Huyssen Esquire is freight agent here. |
| 1861-03-01 | Northwester Hotel | Morsbach & Hruk bought Ulrich hotel. |
| 1861-02-28 | Weslyn Seminary | Meeting decides to establish Weslyn Seminary. |
| 1861-02-14 | Organizations and Entertainments | Spelling class meets at Mr. Graham's. |
| 1861-01-10 | Ferries | William Gans applied for license to river ferry from Gibson St. to near Ferry St. Runs from sun rise to 9 P.M. Charges .03, one person one way; .04 on person round trip on 1 day; horse and 1 person 1 way .06; .10 round trip on same day. Sheep, cattle and swine .02 a head. No other ferry to be run within 1/4 mile. |
| 1861-01-01 | Amusements | Meeting to promote temperance. More. |
| 1861-01-01 | Banking and Currency, see also: Depression for Ban | Advise holders of WI currency not to sacrifice too much in attempt to get rid of it. |
| 1861-01-01 | Banking and Currency, see also: Depression for Ban | Businessmen vote confidence in DR Moon of Hall & Brothers Bank & recommend he will make good. Call for more security & get his currency reinstalled. |
| 1861-01-01 | Banking and Currency, see also: Depression for Ban | Bank of EC & Hall & Brothers banks discredited & taken by Chapman & Thorp at 20% discount. |
| 1861-01-01 | Bridges - Chippewa River | Bridge built by J. Frost, Esquire does not answer the purpose as many teams have already broken through. |
| 1861-01-01 | Fourth of July Celebrations. | Resolve to celebrate in old time style. |
| 1861-01-01 | Clark & Ingram Bank | CC Spafford in 1861 began banking business & in 1866 firm became Spafford & Clark continuing for seven years when it changed to Clark & Ingram & some years ago made 1st National Bank, corner Kelsey & Barstow. Capital stock $100,000. President OH Ingram, Vice President William Carson, Cashier WK Coffin. |
| 1861-01-01 | Post Office | We want daily mail & the stage to come through from Sparta in one day. Post Office moved to Burgar's Block. |
| 1860-11-30 | Civil War | EC Rangers Cavalry Co. will leave for winter quarters in Milwaukee first week in December. Captain A. M. Sherman. Chippewa Valley sent 400 men to war already, more than every 5th man over 18. |
| 1860-11-30 | Street Improvements | Pathmaster Buell giving good service on roads. Hill on Gibson cut down. Chapman & Thorp had contract to improve & plank hill south of town. |
| 1860-11-30 | Fires | Fire in west side building owned by John Ingle. Loss $800. No insurance. Completely enflamed in 10 minutes. |
| 1860-11-30 | Chapman and Thorp | Many logs have come down. One of Chapman and Thorp's mills running; others ready to start next week. |
| 1860-11-30 | Chapman and Thorp | The Eau Claire River now nearly at low mark. All of Chapmand and Thorp's mills running--rattling out lumber in fine style. Rafts commencing running on the Eau Claire River for past week. Fires raging in woods. |
| 1860-11-30 | Chapman and Thorp | Chapman and Thorp building a dam across Eau Claire River two and a half miles above bridge. Foundation is rock. Ledges of rock rise perpendicular on either side of shore. Length will be two hundred forty feet; gives a fall if fifteen feet. Built of large sized trees. Dam is fine one and reflect credit on skill and energy of Wm H Todd who had contract to build it for $5,000. |
| 1860-11-30 | Odds and Ends | Fifth pair of twins. |
| 1860-11-30 | Library | C.H. Howard resigns as librarian. More |
| 1860-11-30 | Organizations and Entertainments | I.O.O.C. #64 meets every Saturday evening. |
| 1860-11-30 | Chippewa | Formerly owned by H. S. Allen & Co. blown to atoms on Mississippi by 237 kegs of powder. |
| 1860-11-30 | East Side Schools | Average wage paid male teachers $21.20, females $15.30. |
| 1860-11-30 | East Side Schools (District #2) | Notice by teachers urging children be on time. |