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The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

A SAFETY railing for Draw bridges has
lately been invented by Messrs Payran &
Meyer in Dayton, Ohio, which does its
service without any human aid. The
model of the invention can be seen in
Milwaukee in Nunnemachers Opera
House, and is constructed so that when
the bridge is closed It is entirely invisible
and raises only when the bridge is swung
open. As it can be easily applied to any
draw bridge, we would recommend to
our Council to have such railing con-
structed on our bridge, and to have the
bridge committee apply to Mr.. August
Richter, of Milwaukee, who is author
lied Agent for the sale Of the patent
right. We have already had so many
hair breadth escapes from sudden death
through our bridge, that we need not
say any more on the necessity of procur-
ing such safety railing at the earliest
opportunity.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

J. M. THORNTON, the enterprising
young merchant, makes his bow in to-
days TRIBUNE, giving notice of the COM
plction of arrangements in his new and
SPEEDILY furnished establishment, and
that he is now ready to wait on his m any
friends and all who favor him with a
call. to sell to them the best kind Of goods
at the lowest possible prices. That he
tells the truth, his store and the price list
in his advertisement ought to be suffi-
cient evidence to the most fastitious and
closest buyer.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08
PETIT JURORS.

A CHANCE TO MAKE A FORTUNE
We stated last week that Mr.. S. A. Ben
jamin offered his splendid farm for sale,
situated in the town of Cato, at very
low figure. We would also say that it
has the advantage Of most farms by its
good watering facilities, and large guam
titles of maple growing upon it. This
point-if we are not mistaken-was once
the property of the old railroad company
which they had INTENDED to make their
watering station. Mr.. Benjamin offers
this for sale because his extensive bust
ness in Brown County requires his whole
attention. This farm of 100 acres is
situated about one mile below what is
called the Cato Corners and is largely
improved. Anyone wishing to purchase
can gain information by calling at this
Office or at the -four store of P. 2. Smith,
in this city. 5-tf
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08
CARO-, June 4th, 1871


Ed. TRIBUNE In some time past
have not sent you any communication,
for the very valid reason that [ have had
nothing of sufficient interests to COM
municate; but it is we'll for us that the
phases Of human life and action do not
consist of an unbroken uniformity.
Now have something to say, for the
Ladies of the Presbyterian Church in
Cato haye very laudably exerted them
selves for some time, in taking up col
lections at the weekly meeting of the
mite society, for the better furnishing of
the interior of the church; and have
lately purchased beautiful new carpet
for the desk, in addition to other things
indicating their correct taste and chris
tain benevoience. P.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

FARMERS have been paid here up to
1925 for spring wheat, which is as high
as is paid in Milwaukee. This is one of
the fruits we are just beginning to reap
from our Railroad enterprise. Vessels
are here direct from Buffalo and ready
and anxious for return freight; thus en-
aiding our wheat buyers to ship direct to
Buffalo at as low, if not lower, rates as
can be obtained at any other lake port.
These advantages furnish to our farmers
surplus money enough in one load of
wheat, to pay for their increase of taxes
on account of our Railroad bonds.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

FIRE.-An alarm of fire was given
last Tuesday night, about II o'clock,
from Guyles' mill, the cabinet shop OF
Mr.. Wegfarth near by being discovered
on fire, which was first discovered up
stairs spreading rapidly. The Engine,
Hook & Ladder and Bucket companies
were soon on hand, and worked faith
fully but without avail. The whole build
ing with most of its contents was soon re-
duced to ashes. The origin of the fire
is yet unknown. Insurance 5000.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08
BENJAMIN'S MILL.
From the Green Bay Advocate.
j. D. G..


Benjamin mill is situated in Eaton
township on what is called the new Ke-
waunee road, eleven miles east of Green
Bay, in very fine body Of timber, owned
by Earle & Case. This is a small-sized
mill, but must be one of the best paying
in the county. 1t has a stock Of near
seven millions feet of logs. which will
average better than most mills In the
county. Owing to the protracted rains
and bad roads, stock of four millions of
shingles has accumulated in the yard.
These will be hauled to Bay settlement, a
distance of twelve miles.
Mr.. Benjamin, the proprietor, is a live
Yankee, pleasant gentleman, good
mechanic, and thoroughly understands
hisbusiness. His mill is so compactly
arranged, and so convenient as to econo-
mize time to the best advantage. He
has lumber saw, drag saw, bolter, one
valentine and hand mill the average
cut is from 80 to 100 thousand A shin
giles day. No liquor is allowed on the
premises, and a man has only to get
drunk once to secure his discharge.
Several families are settled here, and
school house is being built. Mr.. B.
takes pleasure in showing his mill and
stock, and the points of interest in and
| about his place, not the least of which is
his home We found him well posted
on all the topics Of general interest of the
day, and with all very pleasant com
panion. Mrs. B. made US feel at home,
and convinced us that home may be
made attractive, even beautiful, in a
wilderness, as we'll as in town.
In the vicinity of this mill, on the
stream that feeds its pond, are some O.
the most extensive remains of beaver
dams we have yet seen. Embankments
that look as though an army of men
might have been employed to construct
| them remain, and are now covered with
trees of large growth.
Should any of your readers desire to
spend day pleasantly and pro6tably, we
advise them TO visit Benjamin 8 mill.
Respectfully.
PEDESTRIAN.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

OxEN.-The best four animals for
furnishing a tender stake. or luscious
roast, that we have seen FOR long while,
were On exhibition in the front of the
Store of Fred. Seeger, last Monday morn
ing. hey really are beauties if they are
oxen, and we would advise Fred to give
public notice. whenever any of them are
to be served out to his customers what
is further worthy Of mentioning, is, that
they were all raised in this county by
Mr.. McAilister, the oldest and most ad-
vanced of the members of our excellent
farming community. The above was
crowded out last week.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08
MANITOWOC THE CHICAGO OF TEE
NORTHWEST.

THE following sensible remarks are an
extract from "a trip to Manitowoc," in
the appleton City Times:
Manitowoc is finely laid out in beau
tiful valley fronting on Lake Michigan,
and fanked by elevated lands, offering
fine Landscape views for villas and subur-
ban residences. The fine river running
through the city creates one of the best
harbors on the lakes, and which has
been so extensively improved as to make
it easy of access and perfectly safe at all
seasons Of the year. This port is about
200 miles nearer the eastern markets
than is Chicago, and consequently 200
miles less of dangerous lake navigation
over which to forward produce to Buffa-
10. Manitowoc must with reasonable
Railroad facilities, become the Chicago
of the Northwest, and with proper con
nections to the Mississippi River. and
with system of docks and elevators, so
far outside of RR managing rings as to
protect the interest of shippers. will Sc
cure reduction in present cost of trans.
portation from the great Northwest, equal
to handsome margin of profit, and so
make the Manitowoc and A. & N. L.
RR. one of the best paying roads In the
west.
Returning by way of Chiffon and
Stock bridge, we found the country along
the roads has been wonderfully improv-
ed within the past iewyear The log hous-
es and barns are giving away to fine frame
buildings. Many of the farms are en-
tirely cleared OF stumps and are we'll
farmed, giving unnistakable evidence of
industry and thrift. All along the
route inquiries were made by the people
respecting the Railroad, and they mani
tested willingness If needs be to make
any reasonable sacrifice 70 secure it,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

VIM. III. HORN advertises his new Pier
and Store al Clay Banks, Door County
and offers his residence here for SALE
This looks as if Mr.. Horn was about leav-
ing us for good, which we should be sorry
to see executed, for Mr.. Horn has been
a resident here for long time, has done
great deal of business and has secured
the confidence of his customers and the
esteem of his neighbors and friends in a
high degree: If he should conclude to
make his future home at Clay Banks, we
cordially recommend him to our friends
there and to all, as an honest man and
kind neighbor.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

THE City Council at their last session have appro-
priaed three hundred dollars for the celebration of
the next Fourth OF July. We cannot see how so
large sum can be properly expended Heretofore
half of that has been found all sufficient and the
financial condition of our City does certainly not
warrant such increase of useless expenditures
when we have to borrow the money to do it with
We hope that the Committee to whom the dsburs-
ment of the above is entrusted will use its best
Judgment in economizing this expenditure, without
detriment to the proper celebration of national
birthday and also that our City fathers will be found
liberal for necessary expenses, fol instance
fire bel as they have been for brass bands and gum
powder.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

IMMIGRANTS have arrived here in
large numbers this week, most OF them
being from Norway. These people are
already largely represented in our City
and county, and make as good settlers
as any nationality represented here.
May many more soon follow, for such
settlers our good citizens will certainly
try to find room, although We may get
crowded before long for as large farms
rs these newcomers generally want to
purchase.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

Our FARMING INTERESTS the
head of new advertisements in this paper
will DE found notice for meeting of
the farmers of our county, on next Sat-
urday for the purpose Of making some
arrangements to purchase a suitable
piece of land for our County Agricultural
Society. A tract of.land, about fifteen
acres, near this city is now offered for sale
at very reasonable rate, and we hope
that the Farmers of this county will pur-
chase it and thus become the actual own
ers of that land. There was law passed
few years ago. authorizing Agricultural
Societies to form stock companies for the
purchase and ownership of land such a
stock Company we hope to see organized
here and the fair grounds purchased and
o,oned by our farmers; chen will our
Agricultural Society be placed on a solid
basis and in few years our county will
be known abroad, as it really is at home,
as one of the best counties for Agricul-
tural as well as manufacturing purposes,
and our tilers of the soil as industrious
and enlightened people as there is any
where In this State or country.
OF other important matters which are
proposed to be discussed at that meeting
next Saturday, we cannot here give de-
tailed statement, but earnestly urge
every Farmer in this county to be in town
on that day. and take hand in the pro-
ceedings and subscribe literally to the
stock for the purchase of one of the
incest pieces of property in this City for
the Manitowoc County Agricultural So
cietu's fair grounds
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08
Aldermen 1st Ward.

PARMENE CAMP came very near being
killed last Saturday while working on the
pile driver the hammer unhitched un-
expectingly, and struck stick on the
pile which flew off and hit him on the
side of the head, cutting the scalp clear
through to. the bone. to the length of about
six inches, besides leaving another severe
scratch little farther back. Our old
friend has good cause to feel thankful
that he did not fare worse one inch diff
ference in the direction of the stick
which was hurled at his head would have
killed him on the spot.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

LOUIS SEEGER the most barberous
although the most peaceable Of our fell
low citizens comes out in a new card in
this issue, recommending his newly fitted
up establishment. We can only say that
if any man deserves public patronage it
is Louis Seeger, for the more he shaves
the people the more they are pleased with
him; and that can certainly be said of
but few of our citizens.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

YOUNG PILoT.-The June number of
this handsome monthly is at hand, con-
tanning its usual attractive full page Illus
tration, and freighted with pleasing and
instructive matter for young people in
their teens" Among the most note
worthy articles are VIM. Everett's con
tinuation of my "Uncle's Watch - Geo
A. Earnest's Romeo and Juliet; "a
Surprise Parry" by o. Augusta Cheney;
a pleasing narrative on Cats, by L. B.
Urbina How those Boys spent May
Day." and many others that we have
not space to mention. All those who
wish to take the Pilot on Il ial can do so
by sending SO cents before the first OF
july, and receive seven numbers up to
Januaay 1871. Send stamp for speci-
men copy. Address
FRANKLIN 81. TINKER,
Publisher.
6 and Farwell Hall,
Chicago, H.,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

THE Oldest and best of our family of
mith's-Perry P who generally can
see all he wants to, must have looked
ahead little too far last Monday morn
ing, for the step from the buttment to
the swing of the bridge proved little
too long for him. so he had to step into
the river As he always keeps cool, so
he did on this occasion coming up from
the bottom, he swan quickly to one of
the piles and held on until he was taken
on board by boat and safely landed on
the dock, perhaps not better, but GER
tainly a wetter man, than he has been
for long time.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

glory at the peace jubilee in our city
there was not town among those then
represented, that could come near them
in the beautiful display of their COM
pany. All honor to their good taste and
the impressive evidence theyvove us of
their love for the country that gave them
birth, and which they still more honor
by their noble conduct as American eiti-
gems
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

Mr.. Wilcox has gone south for the
purpose of laying in stock of Goods for
his new store adjoining Mr.. Thornton $.
on York Street. Mr.. W. has resolved
to sell no more Liquor, and, what is still
bstter. not to drink it himself. We
heartily congratulate this brother, his
family, friends and our whole community
to this noble resolve: may his bright ex-
ample be soon followed by the many
others who are as near the brink as he
was. although they may know it not.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08
Two RIVERS. June 5th, 1871,

Ed. TRIBUNE The potato bug has
commenced war on the potato vines
again and in such numbers that it is
rather doubtful whether there will be
many potatoes raised this summer. Citi-
zens have planted oats and wheat in place
of potatoes.
Mr., Franz Kaufman is building a
new blacksmiths shop, and Mr.. Suettin-
ger new store
The weather has been very warm the
past week, q rain storm would be accept
able. =.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

PERSONALLY. M. Goodrich our
former townsman, who was here on a
visit with his family, gave US friendly
call last Monday. He looks hale and
hardy, and reports his business in Chi
cago, during his absence under the d.
rection of ''Russ''l as satisfactory, and
improving steadily. Mr.. G. has our
best wishes for continued success s, but we
still should prefer to have him and his
respected family here, than in Chica-
go.
Mr.. Shimonek from Fond du Lac call
ed for his paper at our office. being on a
visit here to see his many friends, and
for the improvement of his shattered
health. We wish him the fullest en-
joyment while here, and happy return
to his family when restored.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

The F7eetwing also full of r. R. iron
arrived this morning and the
Ethan Allen, with like cargo, very
shortly. IF this does not satisfy our
croakers, that we are to have Railroad
to Appleton, we certainly do not know
what will.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

GROWTH OF VEGETATIoN-DuIng
the past fortnight the warm weather and
frequent rains have hurried vegetation
forward with a rapidity somewhat re-
markable. In two weeks we have pass
ed from spring to early summer, and
trees which few days since had but
minute buds are now covered with
dense foliage.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

One of our best lady gardeners has de-
stroyed the potato bugs by a mixture of
common plaster with Paris green, taking
half a bushel of the former to a pound of
the latter. She tells US thu. shortly after
the application there did not seem to be
q live bug left.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

FOG has been the order of the day for
the whole of last week, either on the land
or on the lake, and sometimes all over.
1t may be doing some good but we pre-
fer a good strong rain to all the other
means Of irrigation in our neighborh God.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

A YOUNG girl was nearly squeezed to
death yesterday morning, being caught
between the end of the arch and the rail-
ing on the buttment, by the swinging of
the bridge through the force of the wind
Although proper lock has been ordered
by the Council some time ago, there is
nothing done yet, to keep the center part
of the bridge in its proper position at all
times.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

The meeting our citizens for making
arrangements for the proper celebration
of the next FOURTH has been adjourn
ed until Tuesday evening. June 18th,
at Khgholtz Hall,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

Mrs. T. G. SHOVE was the lucky win
ner of of hundred dollars at the Mil
waukee Musical Society Gift Concert.
We are glad to hear it, for it will be only
an other incentive TO the exercise of her
beneYolence.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

Mr.. j. E. PLATT kindly presented to
rs bundle of Asparagus some Of whom
were four inches In circumference. We
don't think Mr. P1att can be beaten in
this community for the production of
flowers or Vegetables
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08
$4,000 ACRES OFLAND
IN PROBATE.

TN the matter of the Guardianship of-the minor
/ heirs ofKDud Knudson Sofus.
On reading and filing the petition of Toof Knud-
SON Guardian of said minors representing among
other things the said wards seized of certain
real Manitowoc County, WIS., and that IT II
NECESSARY that all the should be sold, and pray
ing for license sell the and it appearing 10
the Court said petition that II is necessary That
the said sell the said real estate, ii Is
directed that the next of kin to said wards,
and all persons interested in said estate appear be-
fore me- on Monday, the 10th day Of Jnly A. D. 1871,
at ten O'Clock A. NJ, al the P.o-
bate Office in said county then and there to show
cause (if any there be- why license should not DO
granted for of said real according the
prayer of said petition And it is further ordered,
copy OF this order shall be published for four
successive weeks prior said day of hearing in the
HMANITowoc TRIBUNE weekly newspaper printed
at Manitowoc in the said county.
Dated at Manitowoc, the Seventh day of June A. D.
1877. WV. WALDO.
e-4t5.d.m County Judss.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

Mr.. KosToMLATsKY after having built
a fine stone cellar, has moved his Store
on his own lot adjoining the Empire
Saloon, where he is now fixing up for a
large trade, which will certainly not fail
him
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

LAKE SHORE r. R.-Messrs j. D.
Markham, Of Manitowoc, and Henry
Mann, of Milwaukee, were elected Di-
rectors in that Company, to fill vacancies
at meeting in Sheboygan last Mou-
day.
A meeting of the Stockholders of said
Company will be held in this City next
Tuesday.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08
SECOND WARD SCHOOL

The FIRST grade for the past month in
cludes only those scholars of the hi CHER
department who, on scale of one hun
dred, have attained standing of eighty
five in each study, and of ninety-seven in
department. Heretofore ninety-fve is
all that has been required in the latter.
Their names are.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

DIVINE SERVICE will be held in the
Norwegian Lutheran Church an English
at the usual hour by member of the
German, Ev. Lutheran Synode, now in
session in this City. All are invited to
attend
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

The bark Carlinatord also with anoth-
er cargo Of rails, reached here TuesG ay
night. Both vessels are now discharging
cargo,
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

The horse of Father Fessler, ran away
from the Catholic Church yesterday morn
ing and broke the buggy all to sphntsrs.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08
WEEKLY MARKET REPORT.
WHEAT-Winter,1 3G cts a ,40cts
.

WHEAT-Winter, 13G cts al ,40cts
Spring LIZ ,23 cts
RYE.-S5M90
OATS,-50cts
BARLEY70cts@S0cts
PEAS,-S5cts
BUCK WIIEAT-60GS50cts
BEANS-S1. O0@l,25
TIMOTHY SEED-S2, so "a, 90
RAPE SEED-Sl.T5
FLAX SEEDS, 50@1,75
POTATOES-40@50
EGGS, pei dozen-lO@11cts
BUTTER, per tb-12@1Scts
FLOUR, winter, per bl.-S6,5097.0
spring-s575,a 6,25
MEAL. per cwt-S1 .40@I.G0
WOOL per fb-35@g37c
SALT per 5rl-S3.o0
PORK, 5O0liye cwt-S696.00
dressed-sT00@T.5O
BEEF on foot Ii. % 5 IA
dressed 800 40 600
SHEEP per head-S3,O0
WOOL, per b-35@45cts.
WHITE FISH, hlf brl-$7,00
BIDESr greeu-Sd9cts
y-1S6g2Octs
HAY, perton-stas1O s11.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08

THE prospect of an abundant hay crop
fstter1ng than at the present time.
The Manitowoc tribune. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1866-1878, 1871-06-08
7-3O GOLD LOAN

JAY COOKE & CO. are now selling at par,
the First Mortgage Land Grant Gold Bonds Of the
Northern Pacific RAILROAD Company, bearing
and hree-tenths per cent gold interest and secured
by first and only mortgage tho entire Road and
equipments, and on more than
$4,000 ACRES OF LAND
to every mile of track 500 of land to each
$1,000 bond. There is other security in the mar
ket more safe profitable.
The highest current price will be paid for o 3.
FIvE-TwENTIES and all otherlmarketabls Securities
received in exchange. Pamphlets, Maps and full In
formation furnished On application. For sale by
JAY COOKE & CO.,
Philadelphia, New York and Washington
Also by FIRST NATIONAL BANK, Manitowoe
LUNT, PRESTON KEAN, Bankers, Chicago; sole
agents for Illinois, Wisconsin, Minnesota and north.
Indiana. 1S-1-131