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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25

REUNION AND CELEBRATION.-The
adjourned meeting of our citizens, who are
favorable to getting up a reunion of Wis
consn regiments and a celebration, on the
Fourth of July in this city, was held at the
Office Of Mayor Bertram, on Saturday eve
ming. Owing to the storm but few were
present, and the meeting adjourned to meet
again on Thursday evening, the Goth inst,
at the Engine house. At this meeting it is
hoped and expected that all who are favor
able to the celebration will be present. The
committee appointed at the first meeting
to find out the sentiments of our people
regarding the contemplated celebration is
expected to report at this meeting. Let US
have a gathering worthy of the occasion.
By taking hold properly we can get up
celebration and Reunion which will reflect
credit on our city and state, and it only
requires the united efforts of our citizens
to accomplish this end. The accessible 20
sition of Watertown makes it point most
desirable for large gathering, and We
trust that this attempt to bring about
rousing good time On the next anniversary
of our National Independence will receive
every encouragement. Come one anu nil,
next Thursday evening, at 8 o'clock, sharp,
and take the proper initiatory steps for
having the biggest kind OF a Fourth ofJuly
celebration.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25
TO SUPERINTENDENTs OF
SCHOOLS.

JASEsVILbE Wis, MAY I6. 1870.
The Wisconsin Teachers Association vii
hold its eighteenth annual session at Water
town, commencing Tuesday evening, july
18th, and closing Thursday Evening July
I4th, 1870.
me usual local arrangement have been
made for the accommodation of Teachers,
Inc citizens will entertain 300 lady teachers
iree. That each superintendent district in
Inc state may be represented in this enter
talnment, will please send me, on or before
June 18th. complete list of the names of
all the female teachers who will apply for
such entertainment from your district
Since the hospitality of the citizens of
WATERFOWL implies reciprocal courtesy,
viii you please send the names of none but
genuine teachers. Please retain duplicate
OF such list, presenting it with The request
Tor entertainment on the arriva | of the
teachers.
When received, the list will be consoli-
dated, and if the names are in excess of the
800 for whom entertainment has been
provided, the committee having the matter
in charge, will request the withdrawal of
sufficient names to make the aggregate
required
Superintendent will please keep these
necessary facts in view in arranging for the
attendance of female teachers, and thus
save themselves and their friends the embar
rasSment of going to Watertewn with more
teachers than can. be accommodated
The hotels will entertain guests at 81. 90
to $3.50 per day, and their capacity is
sufficient for all ladies and gentlemen who
will probably apply for entertainment.
Several private boarding houses will enter.
tain at $500 per day.
Teachers will take special notice.
That the Milwaukee & St. Paul Sheboy-
gan & Fond du Lac Railroad, and Western
Union Railroad will sell round trip tickets
from their stations, for fare one way, in
stead of selling full fare ticket to the place
of meeting and receiving the Association
pass for the return as heretofore.
The Wisconsin Division only of the
Chicago and North Western Railroad will
sell the ordinary tickets to Watertown, and
on presentation ofthe Certificates of member
ship Of the association, will sell tickets
from Watertown to stations north of Har
ward, at one fifth he usual rates.
These special rates upon railroads and at
hotels will continue from the 18th to the
Is of July inclusive. Railroads will carry
only upon regular passenger trains.
Any communication relative to the
Association will receive prompt attention if
addressed to
WARREN D. PARKER,
Prest. W. T. A.
GAINESVILLE, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25

MAD Doc SENsATIoN.-We had
quite mad dog excitement on Saturday
last A pet dog belonging to Mr.. J. Liv-
ingston, living near the Milwaukee depot,
gave evident signs of madness, biting n rs
Livingston on the foot, but not drawing
blood. The animal attempted to bite sew
eral other parties, and finally came upon
dog of Mr.. Jonas Sleeper, which it bit in
a most severe manner. An end, however,
was put to his career before doing any more
damage. Mr.. Sleeper, fearing that fatal re-
suits which might follow the bite caused
his dog to be killed also, which is very
sure method of preventing the spread of
hydrophobia. We have always been the
friend of the good dog, bat the fact is the
country is overrun with a collection OF
worthless wiffets which need wedding out
badly, and the sooner this is done the bet
ter for every com munity.
We would remind the owners of dogs
that there is an ordinance against the run
ming at large of dogs without muzzles, and all
SO found are to be killed. Let the owners
of canine pets axe notice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25

WATERFOWL DRAMATIC CLUB.-Tbe
Watertown Dramatic Club have in rehears-
al the great drama entitled MIRIAMs CREME,
which they viii render to the citizens of
this place on Wednesday Eve, June lst., at
Turner Hall.
The playing of this club needs no encon-
mms from US. The members have many
times appeared before Watertown audiences
and have on every occasion given the
highest degree of satisfaction More than
the usual pains have been taken to make
the programme for Wednesday eve.. June
lst, the most attractive yet given by the
association, and it is only reasonable to sup
pose that our people will bestow that
patronage on them which their high claims
TO public favor deserve The WATERFOWL
Dramatic Club is worthy of every encourage
ment, and we mistake very much the
the feelings of our people if this announce
ment will not be responded to in the most
earnest manner by them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25
LETTER LIST.
HERE is an interesting iter

HERE is an interesting item
regarding the spouse OF the great mogul
lecturer, DR.. DaSilva which may not prove
undressing to many of our readers, who
are somewhat familiar with some of his
antics. We ale indebted to the Milwaukee
Sentinel for it
'..Mrs. DR.. DaSlva left Oswego as cook on
the steamer Riverside as means of reach
ing her home in Michigan. She married
the doctor against her wishes, but at the
urgent desire of her father, and had led a
very unhappy career with him, getting him
out OF Jail at various places by pawning her
wedding clothes and gifts, only to be de-
serted by the scoundrel at 0swego and left
penniless among strangers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25

BALLOON AsCENsIoN.-We learn
rom the Beaver Dam Citizen that Prof
Niebling, with his monster Balloon s'Great
Eastern, will make an ascension from the
fair grounds in that city Tuesday June 7th
De claims to have been in the business T
years, and never had a misfortune. II
required 700 yards of cloth in its manufac
ture, and is so feet in hight and So feet in
circumference. Is capable of holding 5000
cubic inches of hot air and gas
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25

The FIRE AT JEFFERSoN.-We
went to press too early last week to give
any OF the particulars of the fire which oc-
Cured at Jefferson, on Tuesday the 18th
inst. The fire was first discovered between
tive and three o'clock on Tuesday morning,
in the wood yard of the Chicago and North
western Railway Co, in which was piled
large quantity of wood considerable of it
being sawed and piled ready for use, and
near by was another pile of wood contain
in G about 400 cords belonging to Mr. Chas.
Stop enbach. The burning of the wood
placed the three grain elevators, the Rail-
road buildings, and number of other
wooden structure in great jeopardy.
The citizens of jefferson put forth their
strongest efforts to arrest the progress Of
the flames, but the only thing at hand was
couple of force pumps which were brought
into use, which ofcourSe were small affairs on
such an occasion. Our FIRE department were
notified of the fire, and were soon on their
way to the scene Of disaster, where they
arrived at about o'clock A. NJ, Mayor
Bertram and several of our principal bu ST.
ness men accompanying the fremen The
boys of our fire department soon checked
the progress of the fire. The steam fire
engine at GAINESVILLE was also sent Tor and
in due time arrived on the ground, mauned
by a sufficient number to run it with sue
cess. The united efforts of the two COM
panies soon succeeded in staying the fire,
and preventing its further spreading.
The Railroad Co. lost about l, 90 cords of
wood, and 100 cords were destroyed belong
ing to Chas. Stoppenbach, No other loss
occurred although the surrounding prop erty
was in great danger several times. Had
not the two fire companies been present, q
most series fire would have taken place as
a number of dwellings were in clio e prox-
unity to where the FIRE started.
The people of jefferson speak in high
praise of the work performed by our ire
brigade, and the promptness and activity
they displayed, one and all, in combining
the fire to narrow limits The people Of
Jefferson now see the necessity of procur-
ing a fire engine, and they will doub tless
have one before long
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25

AMUSEMENT, INSTRUCTION AND
ADsRNMENT. -Webster's New Unabridged
Dictionary is certainly a proud monument
to the literary and analytical ability and
industry of the country, and in this respect
its compilers and publishers deserve double
commentator. When we speak of it as
Dictionary alone, we hardly do justice to
that immense affiuence of topics, and full
ueSs of definition that makes it "the poor
mans library" of amusement, Instruction and
adornment. Solid as philosophy, exact as
mathematics, and exhaustive, in brief, as
series of abridged treatises on every subject,
it is at the same time as pleasant reading as
the latest work of fiction, with the adyan-
tage that it is all made up of facts. We
remember nothing in the world of letters
that has made such sensation in its way
as this valuable work.-NeW York Nercan-
tile Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25

Co.'s LUMBER YARD.-The !um.
Der business of this city is becomi ing some
thing of an item, and among the yards do
ing large and thriving business, we must
mention that of 0. K Coe & Co., which is
under the management of our young and
enterprising friend, Mr. Henry Coe, Goes
yard is piled full of one of the choicest and
best selected stocks of lumber, lath and
shingles to be found anywhere in the city.
Henry is always found affable and agree
able and deals most literally with his Gus
toners, and is we'll prepared to furnish
lumber or anything else in his line on the
most favorable terms.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25

We the undersigned, make Oath that at
the time Of the last Fair of the American
institute, held in New York, immediately
following the French Exposition in Paris.
two Pianos made by Steinway Il Sons, one
Piano by Chlckering & Sons, one Patent
Arion Piano. made by G. c. Manner. aud
several other makers instruments were
tried against each other by order and under
control OF the officers of the Institute. to
decide which Piano on exhibition in com.
petition should receive the First Premium,
''as the best Square Piano known" To
OBTAIN an impartial trial, twice all of said
Pianos were covered with papers, so that
one Piano could not be distinguished from
another: During the absence of the Jutlgesa
and twice did they select one of said Pianos
as the best which, upon uncoverinr. both
times, proved to be the said Patent ARION
| Piano, awarding it 'tThe First Premium
| over all others for being the best square
Piano known to them" This trisl was after
Chickering & Sons Piano had received the
| Legion OF Honor and Medal, and Steinwav
" Sons, the Medal from Napoleon, And
the Judges of said trial were:
Edward Mollenhauer, Prof. of Music. Mu-
seal Director and Originator of the New
YORK and Brooklyn Conservatives of
Music "a
Charles Fradel, the eminent and favorite
Composer and Pianist, to his Royal High-
ness the Due GuStave of Sax Weinar,
Elsenach
Frederick R. Brandies, Professor of Music,
Teacher OF the highest school of Music,
&C., &c.
A. D Besmann, Organist at Cathedral Jer-
sey City; Pianist, &c.
julius Neuhardt, Henry Miller, August
Gruenbetg. Robert Rieger, Chas. Sold
Wedel o. Z. Manner, Inventor and Pa
tentee Of The Arion Piano For,e.)
Sworn before me this 22d day of July,
1859 g. 6. TAYLOR,
Commissioner of Deeds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25

KILLED BY THE CARs.-John Da-
ley, of GAINESVILLE, was killed on the cars
between Fl. Atkinson and jefferson, on
Friday last, the 10th inst: 1t is supposed
that he fell off the train, as no one saw him
when the accident occurred. His head was
completely severed from his body. He
leaves a wife and child.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25

Fl. NJ. Lewis, Esq, of Madison, the eff
Gent and courteous Internal Revenue Collec-
tor of this congressional district, was in
town Monday and Tuesday of this week,
collecting the revenue taxes assessed on the
annual tax list of 1870.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25
ERIE RAILWAY.
Luxurtes of Modern Travel.

The question which to-day most forcibly
presents itself to the prospective traveller is
not ''By what line can | earliest reach my
destination p (for running parallel with
each other, the competing lines make the
same average time between their Western
and Eastern termini) out, s"By which route
can | travel with the greatest degree of
comfort and Of freedom from those annoy
ances hitherto considered inseparable from
a journey of a thousand miles or more ?"
The inquiry is easily answered. Seated
in one OF the spacious and luxuriously fin
ished Drawlng-room coaches peculiar to the
broad gauge Erie Railway, running withou,
change from Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dunkirkr
Buffalo and Rochester to New York, the
traveller finds lacking none OF the comforts
and conyeniences CT his own home, Roomy
seats, neat Washing and Dressing rooms,
parlorS we'll ventilated and cool in summer
warmed by steam in winter, and Illuminated
by gas when night comes, attentive servants,
and q view of the grandest Of American see
merry all combine to transform the formerly
slow and tedious journey into an enhancing
panorama, the termination of which comes
only too quickly to the beholder. At the
Company's hotels along the line, the traveller
alights to refresh the inner man-eating
breakfast in Ohio, dinner in Pennsylvania,
supper in New York, yet faring sumptuous-
ly and with the same regularity as it at his
own hotel or residence at home.
Sleeping coaches, we'll lit and ventilated
and with clean, roomy beds, and all the
conveniences of the boudoir are attached to
each of the three daily Express trains, guar
anteeing the traveller, delighted with the
novelties of the daylight, nights rest as
untroubled as if in his own bed at home.
Prompt arrivals are made at all connect
ing points, and passengers en- arriving in
New York are delivered either down town
in the business center of the city, or up
town in the immediate vicinity OF the lead
ing hotels and the New York and New Ha-
ven Railroad
Tickets via this popular route can be pur-
chased at all Principal Ticket Offices through
cut the country,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25
VISIT OF THE STATE COMMISSION.

| VISIT OF THE STATE COMMISSION
ERs.-The State Commissioners appointed
| by the last Legislature to select site TO,
the new Insane Asylum arrived in our
city on Monday last and Immediately pro.
| ceeded to their work of visiting the
points available for the building. Several
of the positions most sui table for the loca-
ton of the Asylum were visited during
Monday afternoon, and the Commissioners
sll seemed highly pleased with what they
had seen. In the evening, the hospitality
Of the city was extended to our guests by
the Mayor and Common Council, in the
form of supper at the Exchange, which
was gotten up after the inimita6le style of
J. B. Van Alstine, who bears fine repu
tation as caterer to the inner man
number of our prominent citizens sat down
with their guests, and a most happy con-
The following members of the Board of
Commission were present:
l. Wyman Spooner
3 Ii. H. Giles
3. Il. w. Young.
4. H. W. Smith.
5. P. Sample
Supt. A. S. McDill.
A fter doing The utmost justice to the we'll
spread tables, toasts were given and respond
ed to by Mayor Der tram, 1t. Gov. Spooner,
Theo. Prentiss, Hon. D. Hall, Supt. McDnl,
Speaker J. NJ. Bingham, Senator Clark, H.
h. Giles, DR.. Cody, J. R. Buchanan, E. W.
Young, and H.E. Smith. The company
then dispersed in the happiest state of
feeling.
Tuesday was devoted to looking over
other slightly and appropriate points not
visited on Monday, and at P. NJ the Com
missioners left for Oshkosh aud other places
IN the northern portion of the state. AS 10
the probabilities of Watertown being Sc
ected as the place for the Asylum, we
know nothing definite, but of one thing we
are convinced, the Commissioners have so
far visited no town which comes so near
their view as proper place Nfor the build
ing. They. acknowledge that we have some
advantages Superior to any other locality
yet seen, and we have every reason to
expec; that ultimately this will be the tav-
ored place. We are led to believe that the
several members of the Board will be gov
erned in their choice by what they consider
10 be for the best interests of the state at
large, and in any event, our citizens will
submit cheerfully to their decision.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25
CLARK & FOUNTAIN heo leave

CLARK & FOUNTAIN beg leave to
call attention to their table of shelf-worn
books-some of which are very slightly
maged-which they propose to sell at
half the publishers price. Call and see
them, and if there is anything in the COL
lection which you would like to read now
is your time 10 buy cheap,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25

VULCAN IRON WoRKs.-We had
the pleasure of looking through this estab-
lishment one day last week, and were quite
surprised over the evidences of business and
prosperity apparent on every side. These
works have recently changed hands, Messrs.
Smith Bennett, late of Milwaukee, being
now the proprietors, and under their able
management, things are assuming a new
shape. They turn out all kinds of castings
OF the most approved patterns and make
the manufacture of improved threshing ma
chimes and wood cutting machines, a spec
ialty. They also make fine round hal
row, which is the incest thing we have seen
in the farming implement line for a long
time. Messrs. Smith s. Bennett are deter
mined TO make their establishment one of
the foremost of the kind in the State, and
they are certainly deserving of every en-
couragement necessary to enable them to
carry out their designs.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25
WM. L. NORRIS,

INSURANCE AGENT. Indemnity against
Il loss by Fire and Death. 50, 80 600 rep
resented
INSURANCE Co. OF NORTH AMERICA.
Capital and Surplus, ..."...........S2, 600, 600
Cry FIRE OF Hartford.
Capital and Surplus, ...... ........- 500, 600
NATIONAL LIFE KS. Co. OF THE L. S.
WASHINGTON, D. c.
NdpiJal, ..'ss.ssss'.s' l,VOo;UoO
Policies issued in the above companies
On the most favorable terms. Office over
the Post office.
"atertown, Wis, Dec. ist, 1863.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25

Personal Friday last we were
favored with call from Hon. j. VI. Bing-
hgm, of Palmyra Speaker of the Assembly
last winter, and one of the ablest represent
tatives in that body. Mr.. Bingham is a
candidate for Congress, and his friends re.
gard him as a strong one
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25
AUGUST WIGGENHORN,

Weller, has recently opened a Jew
Try Store IN Johnson's block, corner
aud lst street, where he wilt keep
antly on hand large stock OF
hes, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pla-
Mare, SC. Particular attention paid
repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
and warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25
DIVORCES.

Absolute Divorces legally obtained in
New York, Indiana, Illinois and other States.
for persons from any state or Country. legal
everywhere; desertion, drunkenness, non
support, etc, sufficient cause; no publici-
ty; no charge until divorce obtained. Ad-
vice free Business established fifteen years,
Address NJ. HOUSE, Attorney,
No. rs Nassau Street, New York CITY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25
Linden House Arrivals,

For the week ending May 81, 1870.
Monday, May Is.
James Payne, Aztalan.
A. A. Mason, Chicago
DR.. A. Clark and Sister, Beaver Dam.
W. X. Barney, Madison.
VIM. A. Brown, New York.
j. S. Sanborn, Milwaukee.
I T. Mofith, Cleveland, 0.
Paul Fox, Green Bay.
Tuesday, May II.
7. Merker, Chicago.
f. Willard, Lake Mills.
a. Il. Hart, Jr., New York
Il. L. Johnson and lady, Fond du Lac.
l.. P. Harper, Sparta.
{. S. Moran, Chicago.
e. A. Walkup, do
Thos. Hill Columbus.
o H. Morgan, Chicago.
r. VI. Wells, do
Joseph Fisher, Milwaukee.
l. S. Judson, do
VIM. II. Sutton, Chicago.
Wednesday, May Is.
R P. Lundy, Chicago.
FIR. Hoffman,, do
e. \. Mulhouse, Milwaukee.
f. Martin, Chicago.
a. w. Kenkey, do
Charles Wiener, do
JAS. II. Walker, Milwaukee,
e. Z. Bradford, Providence, R. l.
a. Retteg, Chicago.
Thursday, May 10.
Tangle McCracken, Milwaukee.
j. Hammond. New York.
A. Gorenson, Milwauk &c.
j. NJ. Bingham, Palmyra.
r. A. Collins, Chicago.
Chas. Mitchell, Milwaukee.
Joseph Fisher, do
L. a. Sampson, Chicago.
G. Peck, Omaha.
S. Sax, New York.
VIM. H. Sutton, Chicago.
Alf. L. Dorr, do
Friday, Ns 20.
J. j. Cook, Sterling.
NJ. r. States, Madison.
F. A. Cornes, Milwaukee.
j. Ferguson, Portage
Sat. Palmer, do
Jas G Ogden, Milwaukee.
]. W. Robinson, Boston.
W. D. Hoard, Lake Mills.
A. Rhoda, Oconomowoc.
H. G. Reader, Fond du Lac.
VIM. Graham, Delafield.
VIM. Wilkinson, do
Edwin Hillyer, Waupun.
jas. Spafford, Rockford, III.
B. Swarchild, Chicago.
Saturday, May 81.
II. S. Orion, Madison.
Miss Heron, Lowell.
DR.. Luther Buxton, Oshkosh.
P. Sample, Shawa, O.
H. S. Reader, Fond du Lac.
A. E. Smith, Beaver Dam.
A. L. Spafford, do
John Little, Horizon.
Martin Beozel, Milwaukee.
VIM Palifka, Lowell.
E. Hosford, Chicago.
A. w Berham, New York.
G. W. Kreiss, Appleton.
ROBERT S. PERRY, Proprietor,
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Sasecssgg Notices.
7 H E

THE
CONFESSIONS of an INVALID.
DUBLlSHED for the benefit of yousq men
Il and others who suffer from Nervous De-
bllity, etc. supplying the means of self-cure
Written by one who cured himself; and sent
free on receiving postpaid directed en-
velope. Address,
NATHANIEL MAYFAIR BROOKLYN. N
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25
DE NTISTS.
q p. SOUTHWELL.

.GEON Dentist, having permanently
Gated himself, would respectfully in
he Citizens of Watertown and vicinity
is prepared to do all kinds of Den
ork. Office on Main street. over Post
All work warranted to give entire
elton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25
JAMES HANRAHAN.

MANUFACTURERS of Lumber Wagons
VI Open and Covered Buggies, Sleighs
and Cutters. Custom work promptly at
tended to, and executed in workmanlike
manner.
chop on Third Street, one block south
OF Nam, WATERFOWL, Wis. 44yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1870-05-25
BARRIERS
GRITzNER BRO,

EASHIONABLE Barber and Hair Ores
1 ser in the Middle of Main street
5ridge, Watertown, Wis. The best of Hair
Dye used, warranted to hold color for eight
week