2BeloitNovember 4, 1847A freshman class of four (within a week increased to five) was admitted at Beloit College, after examination by Mr. Merrill and the trustees; other passages state a small Freshman class was organized in November and that Merrill taught the first freshman class in 1847.
2BeloitNovember 6, 1847A mass meeting was held at the Stage House to consider a project for a railroad to Chicago.