This is a transcription of a list of Cheshire County, NH newspapers from New Hampshire As It Is by Edwin A. Charlton; Part II: A Gazetteer of New Hampshire by George Ticknor, Tracy and Sanford Publishers, Claremont, N. H., 1855.
NEWSPAPERS
“The New Hampshire Sentinel” was established in March, 1799, in Keene, by John Prentiss, and was managed by him as editor and proprietor until the close of the year 1847, a period of 48 years. In January, 1848, John W. Prentiss became proprietor, and conducted the paper until June, 1853, when it passed into the hands of Albert Godfrey, who is the present editor and proprietor. The Sentinel was “federal” in politics, and advocated the doctrines of Washington, the elder Adams, and John Taylor Gilman, and maintained its character as a federal paper until the period of Monroe’s administration, when party names fell into disuse. It supported John Quincy Adams, and has been devoted to the interests of the whig party since its formation to the present time.
“The Cheshire Republican,” a democratic paper, published in Keene. It was first established in Walpole, about 30 years ago. Horatio Kimball editor.
“The Oasis” was established in January, 1843, by O. D. Murray, and A. I. Sawtelle. During the same year Mr. Sawtelle sold his interest to Horatio Kimball. In 1849 Mr. Murray was succeeded by J. R. Dodge; and in 1851 Mr. Kimball retired, giving place to S. H. Noyes. Since January, 1851, it has been conducted by Dodge and Noyes. It early attained the largest local circulation as an independent family journal, and commands a respectable and increasing patronage.
“The American News,” published in Keene. Devoted to temperance, education, agriculture, and general miscellany. In politics, republican. S. Woodward editor and proprietor.