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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

RATIFICATION MEETING A large
and enthusiastic meeting Of our citizens,
irrespective Of party, was held Mt Music
Hall. en- Saturday Evening last, for the pur-
pose Of ratifying the nominatio of Hon.
Daniel, Hall, as en- independent candidat e
for the assembly from this district. The
meeting was called TO ORDER by the election
Of Mr. H. J. Gallagher, as chairman. Mr.
Gallagher, in in few welI-chosen remarks s,
briefly stated the obj ect OF the meeting
Mr.. Theodore Prentiss followed in speech
Of some length, showing the great necessity
demanding the election Of Mr.. Hall at this
time, to again lock after the interests of the
city at Madison. Mr. Hall being loudly
| called for, came forward ard presented tc
his auditors O concise history OF the pres.
ent conditioned our bonded Indebtedness
and the aims ana pur poses OF the bond
holders he showed clearly the urgent de.
mand for q concert of action among our cit
liens. in relation TO the difficulties surround.
ing them, and the diligencesanG watchfunesi
required at Madison this winter to guard
properly our interests, and especially the
importance of proper legislative action to
defeat the unreasonable demands of tn e
parties holding our bonds Dir. c. B. Skin
ner was the next speaker, and showed to
the satisfaction of all present, thai he duty
.F "a,
stand by MIR Hall, the peoples candidate,
and thus show to the bondholders that We
were determined III the course adopted by
Mr. Hall for the settlement of our bonds.
After these remarks and amidst the best of
feeling, the meeting adjourned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
What Hon. Thad Stevens Thought
About Mtshler's Herb Bftters.

Mr.. William Lambert, First Assistant
Engineer, Us, N, writes to DR.. S, B. Hart
man Co., of Lancaster, Pa the follow
ing 'At the capture of New Orleans, was
wounded in the right leg by she'll The
wound healed up, but a bad sore broke out
near .smy ankle. Several doctors tried to
benefit me, but none succeeded. 1t was
then that the Hon. Thaddeus Stevens Mem
Der of Congress, saw me, and, on learning
the nature OF nv trouble, told me about
MlSHLeRS HERB BITTERS saying, sit is the
most wonderful combination of medical
herbs ever saw. | use it myself, and |
know that it will cure you in very short
period. Try it my friend, try it. will
have it sent to you The result fully JUS
tilted the high opinion of Mr.. Stevens re-
garding your Bitters, for its use was follow
ed by perfect cure" Sold by druggists
generally. Price one dollar per bottle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
Interesting to Ladies.

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1t is always high-toned, and its contri-
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Its Ladies Club affords valuable and in.
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It is the best magazin e for the utilities and
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It is the most enterpriSiug of all maya
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

New VoLUME.-With this number
the Rep PUBLICAN enters upon the eleventh
year of its career. Starting during the
stirring Presidential ampaign OF 1850,
which eliminated in the election OF Abra-
ham Lincoln, it has continued its course to
the present. The paper has experienc ed
several trying periods, and many vicissi-
tudes have crossed it's path, but we
think the Rubicon is now passed, aui the
| REPUBLICAN can De safely considered among
the permanent institutions Of Jefferson
county. How well and faithfully in the
past we have performed the duty assigned
Us we leave it for our readers to judge,
hoping in the future to merit their appro-
cation and approval
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

GRAND GIFT ENTERpRIZE.-Mes
Orvis & Canes, the enterprisng proprietors
of our popular Music House, are advertising
a Fifteen thousand Dollar Gift Concert, to
take place at Turner Hall, in this city about
the middle of February next, which
IN point of justice and liberality to tickle.
holders will eclipse anything of the kind
ever gotten up in the Northwest. Every
ticket costs 81, and every ticket draws a
prizes worth from 81 to $1,000 We have
examined some of the prizes, and find
them just as represented, and knowing this
firm to be among the most substantial ones
ia the city, we predict for them perfect
success,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
MAR RI ED.

MARSH-BLANCH ARD-In the city of
Watertown, WIS. November I'd, 1870, by
Rev. W. Il. Ryder, Rev. HIRAM MARSH, of
Neenah, to Mrs. LYDIA BLANCHARD, of this
city.
HANRAHAN-MALONE-At st. Pat
rick's Church, Beaver Dam, on the Sd inst.
by the Rev. Father Fusseder, Mr.. JAMES
HANRAHAN, of Watertown, aud Miss ELLEN
MALONE, eldest daughter of JohnMalone Of
Beaver Dam.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
DEATH OF MANAGER 3 IDDLEs.

DEATH OF MANAGER 3 IDDLEs.-
From the Minneapolis Tribune we learn
hat Mr.. J. Bidd!es the late manager
Of Biddie's Combination Troupe, died at
that city on Sunday the Both of October.
Mr.. Bidlles VISA an Engiishman By birth,
and 90 years ofage at tue time Of nis death.
He had been in his day a hvorite on the
London stage, and was a successful actor,
for many years, in the easter n cities OF the
United States. Mr. Biddie's troupe has
several times performed in this city, and
generally given good satisfaction. The
star sisters, Miss Amelia Watts and Mss
Mile Bridges, were daughters of Mr. Bid
dies, and ais wife also performed with The
troupe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

ALL RIGHT-Under the new man.
agement the Llndon House is improving
daily, and as a 6rst-class hotel we can
heartily commend it to the travelling pub
lie. Mr.. Bearup makes a gentlemanly aud
efficient landlord, and under his cont troll the
Lindon is in fourishing condition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

Davis & GAMES will sell at very
zo,O figures for SO down aud $40 per
mouth, until paid, the following second
hand instruments, all FIVE octave: One
Piano Case Melodeoa, one single reed Organ,
and one double reed Organ. These instru-
ments Just received and will be sold soon.
Pal ties in want of good cheap Instrumen;
will do we'll to call at once.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

Mr.. T. 0. Thompson has disposed
Of the Kilbourn City Nirror to Messrs. Da-
Wis, Wright & Davis, who hava assumed
control of the paper. The Dayises are from
our neighboring village of Waterloo, and
we offer our congratulations to the Doctor
and It's wife or their advent into editorial
life
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

A telegram has been received in
London from Shanghai, China, down to
the 18th of October The news con
tinues warlike. Four gunboats, carry
ing ten guns each, had been launched
at Shanghai. The Chinese were i'm
porting cannon, arms and ammunition
NO further 'outrages On foreigners had
been reported,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
VIM T.. NORRIS

INSURANCE AGENT Indemnity against
i loss by Fire and Death. So, So 900 rep
septed
Insurance Co. OF NORTH AMERICA.
capital and Surplus, ...-............s2, coo, 900
CRY FIRE OF HARTFORD.
Capital and Surplus, $500. 300, goo
NATIONAL LIFE ms. Co. OF THE U. S.
WASHINGTON, D. Q.
DaPtal, ............... ............'.. l,oo0,oVV
Policies issued in The above companies
on the most favorable terms. Office over
the Post Office.
WATERFOWL, Wis, Dec. 1st, 1869.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
DIED..

GRANGE-On the morning of Novem
Der lst, in GAINESVILLE, Wis, ANN B., wifi
dent OF Waterfowl, and formerly from the
city of Dublin, Ireland.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

JEwELRY.-HIr. W D. Sproesser,
the proprietor of the Jewelry establishment
in the corner store OF ]. ". Coles block,
makes an important announcement, in an
other column, of considerable interest to
those in want OF clocks, watches, al kinds
of silver ware. jewelry aud the best article
of spectacles now extant. Ir. Sproesser is a
fair and gentiemanly dealer, aud well deser
wing CT public Patronage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

THANKS. For the general election
news. published Elsewhere we are indebted
TO Dir. Z. L. Patch the gentlemanly and
popular agent Of the American Express
Company, in tlis city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

VIM c. Bryant, poet and editor,
reached his 10th birthday last Thurs
day, having been born in 1894 We
are happy to learn that he is still intel
.ectually vigorous and in excellent
health.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

LADIES boots, this season, are made
altogether upon the new Spanish last,
The curve of the sole is extraordinarily
high, raising the instep, and by supporting
the muscles, making possible tighter aud
shorter boot than has before been worn.
The Louis Quinze heel is considered more
stylish than any other. It's daring, dan
| gerous, coquetti6h lutte folly, measures two
inches, slopes very much, and is smoothly
! flushed. Brass plates are not used at ALL
A black kid boot undoubtedly makes the foot
look smaller than it is, and this year is
not at all elaborate save in artistic cut
The kid foxings are plain. simply stitched
| with silk matching the uppers in color.
| There's great deal in putting on boot
scarcely one woman in fifty knows how
| It should be drawn on as carefully and
| slowly as a glove, smoothed, and petted
and coaXed into lesthery good humor.-E1
LATE styles of fancy jet sets just re
| ceived, and sold a, reduced prices at Spr oes
| sar'Q lie Welry STORE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
Ionas nF,a sffecs.

MITE SoCi ETY.-The Ladies Mite
Society of the Congregational Church, will
meet with Mrs. Henry Coe the resen
week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
S. S. GREEN,

w ATRRT0WN Marble Works. Mr.
w Green is Manufacturer Of and Dealer
in all kinds of Marble Monuments, Head
Stones, Mantel pieces &C., also Cut Stone
tor Building Purposes. Shop on First ST.,
enc Block south of Main street. Watertown
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
Il AIs 9E RS.
GRITZNER BRO,

FASHIONABLE Barber and Hair Ores
ser, in the Middle of Main street
idge, WATERFOWL, Wis. The best Of Hair
ys used, warranted to hold colcr for eigh.
eeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
Special Notices.
WORDS OF WISDOM.
FOR YOUNG MEN

= VIN 4 OUANU 1UbAN3
On the Ruling Passion in Youth and Early
Manhood with SELF HELP for the Erring
and unfortunate. Sent in sealed letter en-
velopes, free of charge. Address, HOWARD
ASSOCIATION, Box P, PHILADELPHIA, Pa.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

New SPECIES Of MUsKRAT.-A
muskrat Of a light grey color, was purchas-
ed last week by Rack Brothers. The ami
NAL was trspped on Bark river in the east
ern part of the county, and several old trap
pers and hunters who have examined it.,
pronounce it the only one OF the kind that
has ever come under their observation. In
ordinary muskrat, aud the change in its
color is evidently not the result OF old age
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09

. SCARCITY OF GAME.--The most
doIeful accounts are given by sportsmen,
regarding the great scarcity Of game here
abouts. For several years past prairie
chickens ana quail have been very scarce;
but occasionally cartridges were 10 be met
with IN our timbers lands, and rabbits were
quite plenty, somewhat repaying the hun
ter for his trouble. But nov, we under
stand, the cartridges have become almost ex-
tinct, and rabbits nearly IS rare as hen s
teeth, leaving no crumb Of comfort to the
Sportsmen Of our vicinity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
DENTISTS.
G. p. SOUTH w ELL,

fRGEON Dentist, having permanently
located himself, would respectfully IN
, the Citizens Of Water,own and vicinity
he is prepared to dc al kinds of Den
Werk. Office on Main street, over Post
q. All work warranted to give entire
Ifnctian
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
MIS CE LII NECUS.
". HUMPHREYS.
LANES HANRAHAN

Il EANUFACTURER of Lumber Wagons,
w Open and Covered Buggies, Sleighs
and Cutters. Custom work promptly at
tended to, and executed in g worhmanlike
Aanne-.
shop On Third Street, one block south
1t Main, Watertowa, Wis 44yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
Chicago 6, Northwestern.
NORTH,

NORTH. SOUTH
Nail, ........ 4:30 p. II. Mail, .....1 :05 P. NJ
Night Ex... 11:40 p. NJ Night Elk :35 P. NJ
Freigh;,.... SIS A. NJ. Freight. 81 A. NJ
do ..... 5:45 AM do :. 4:3 P. NJ
II. A. FAMOUS, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
Furniture Store,
PETER MAY & GO,
Main Street, in Mays Brick Building.

Main Street, in Mays Brick Building.
Watertown,
WE take this method of informing the
w public of this city and the surround
lug country, that the furniture esta blish-
ment lately owned by Phillip Heinrich, has
been filled with new and elegant stock
of goods, and the business will henceforth
be continued under the name of Peter May
& Co.
We keep a large supply of Furniture on
hand; warrant cur work az all times, and
are selling at prices that defy competition.
Our stock consists of goods of our own
make as we'll as those of Eastern manufac-
ture, which are noted for their elegance and
finish.
The Workiugman, the Farmer, the Rich
and Wealthy will find everything suited to
their taste.
Come and examine our
Chairs, Sofas, Be9steods, Narasses,
Bureaus, Looking Glasses, etc.
And convince yourselves of the cheapnesss
and elegance of our goods. We combin e
with our business large
Steam Turning Shop.
And are always ready to Eli orders prompt
| and cheap.
Bedsteads of our own manufacture we can
| sell to dealers by the dozen or car load as
cheap as Can be bought at any place; also
cradles, hairs, etc.
p. NAY 4 co.
P. NAY, PI. HrINRrcH.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
PExaICIkNS.

DR.. Ii. II. BARBER,
LTCTIC Physisiaa ana Surgeon. Office
over A. Patarsoa's store
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
y HEYMANS, GEORGE McaILLE
j. HEYMANN & co.

I IMPORTERS and dealers in Foreign and
Il Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
man ufacturers of choice Cigars.
The purest California Wines and Bran
dies cons family on hand.
Nntertown, Aug. s, 1870.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
LUMBER YARDS.
0. K. COE.

iALER in Lumber, Single and Lath
corner OF CIyman and Fourth Streets
rtewn. Wis
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
NEW LUMBER YARD

IST opened at WATERFOWL by J. and A
@. Streeter Co., west OF the river, =
.lzs south of Linden House, opposite G..
Lewis Sash aud Blind Factory. Where
' will sell all kinds OF lumber, Lath and
ng!2s, at very low prices.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
STRAW & MURPHY

DAINTERS and Dealers ia Wall Paper,
i Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Yarnish,
Glass, Putty, Brushes, &c. One door wesi
Of Wisconsin National Bank, Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
n. SLEEPER & j. HAMLIN.

-ATERTOWN Lumber Yerd Lumber
Of every description Lath and
giles instantly Oh hand a. d for sale al
Lowest Market Piice, ct the milwaukee
It, Hatertown, Wis.
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fHFER LIS =,

List of letters remaining in the Post Office
WATERFOWL, Wisconsin, Nov. 5, 1870:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
AUGUST WIG GENHORN,

WELLER, has recently opened jew
lry Store in Johnson's block, corner
and lst street, where be viii keep
antly on hand large stock OF
hes, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pa
Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
-spairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
md warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
A. SOLLIDAY.
fSuecesser to VIM. II. Shulze,) J
- DENTIST.

- DENTIST.
uH eMse ever Bank OF Natertown.
,tura! Teeth put in the best state O.
.rvation. Artificial teeth inserted on
|. Porcelain ard Vuleanized Rubber
s. Close attention given to correcting
rularities in dentition and ell diseases
be mouth. Teeth Extracted without
Satisfaction guaranteed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
JEW ELERS.
JOSEPH SALICK,

DEALER In Clocks, Watches, Jew-
4 eLy, eta. Watches and Jewelry
Y repaired. He. CT Main Street, First
block east side OF bridge, Watertown
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-11-09
gJND Err AKER
EYE ARID AR.

From the Missouri Republican March 9, 1850
We have examined various testimonials
in the form of letters, extracts from, foreign
and and home journals, and certificates of
cure from persons of wide reputation, which
have been shown us by DR.. ]. B. Walker,
and they give strong testimony in favor of
the Doctors skill in treating diseases of
the Eye and Ear DR.. w. has held an ap-
pointment in one of the largest London
Hospitals, and is in every respect literally
educated man, and his references are of the
highest character.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1870-10-31
a B0Y'S FILING LEAP.
A Young Brushmsker has . Brush with his
Father, and Fails from the Roof Of n

House Marvellous Escape from Death.
IL having been reported that q boy had been
driven to jump from iae roof Of four story house
TO escape punishment from bis parents, suN re.
porter to learn tie truth OF the story The
boys name Is Ferdinand Dorm. lie lives at 30i
Second street. On inquiry at the dirty little cigar
store Oh the grouui floor he was answered by a
swarthy Tuscan with eItravagant gesticulauon:
Non capisco, sigGori; boy don't know me.
sir.rr, can't tell"
sldtternly female. In an uncarpeed room OF the
second floor, made answer to the question:
Reporter should ike to ascertain -
feinole-Wirra, sure YES REPORTER |
don't know al all about 1t, yes can find out no
stairs.
SO up the dirty stairs went the inqusitive scribe
and Knocked at the oOor o. the back room; 1t was
opened by man wearing no Goa, he was about
my, and his gray hair was tIin. On being interro.
gated he SAID
e ia, tells you all bout EN-; der. boy, he cause
me much troubles; he was In the brushnakiLg (:
on stanton street gcN orkt only not so much as he
oug1t While ago he runs away; sometimes since
stayed away one or two nights and spend all MS
money init some iO1icr-.'
Reporter-Did you ever punish HIM
no times nit sticks.
The mother corrOborated this, and said he had
been bad and passionate boy
Father-wel, den, spoken init him dnday when
he comes here, und he tttig ON de table yust by de
window, and make proposal dat be shall pay TOUR
tholers week board. You see I couldn't support
MIN ior noNnK all tlmesi und wen, ne tell me - 1
don't care a dam, got boarding blaze BY LeVent
street, ind 20 dere." Und so right out de window
he chums, und run Offer der TO II, uLd didnt see de
alley and tails into 1t.
here he addressed the boz, lying In the bed in a
seven BY. nine room, a hne-looking young fellow,
with fair complexion and curly red hair.
"Eh, Ferdinand, SOY"
"1aas, that's 80; / was only running away, and
he was not trying to lick me-"
II appears that the youth forgot tue slleyway or
overlooked it, On account Of low wall on the edge
OF the urst roof, aud so fell lie affair made no
disturbance, and he was pronounced not much hurt
by TIC doctor in attendance The neighbCis say
That tie athCr Is an honest and harG-woTkny man.
with six children, and that the boy has b en- given
10 bad courses, AMI II serves him right to suaer a
little.
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