Capitalization of names and locations has been added by the author.
Text contained in double-quotes is taken verbatim from the newspaper.
Text outside the double-quotes is abstracted by the author. Text contained in square brackets is parenthetical information added by the author. On Wednesday afternoon the Court divided the east ward into two wards or precincts. That part of the town north of Beau and east of Main street, will be known as Third ward. The Fourth Ward will be that part of town south of Beau street and east of Main.