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The Portland daily press., 1871-05-26
HON, IRA T. DREW,

Ira L. Drew of Alfred is a native of New
field, from which The emigrated in early life,
for the purpose of changing out his single"
at Waterborough Centre, otherwise knowa as
Carries corner. We believe he missed the adj
vautases of a collegiate education, and but for
an invncible determination to surmount all
obstacles and fit himself for the Bar, he might
now have been in no better condition than
Little Breaches" father. when he exclaimed :
The Portland daily press., 1871-05-26

The Advocate says Mr. Noah Decker of An.
son mysteriously disappeared on the goth of
March last. He stopped over night at Nc M.
Emery's, and left early ia the morning, saving
he was going to Mr.. Joel Flelcber's in Madi,
son, and has never been heard of since, No
fear that he may have dropped through the
Ice IN crossing toe river and drowned
YORK COUNTY.
The Biddeford Democrat saws a woman. Mrs
Mulligan by name, met with serious and
painful accident while at work i'll No. mill
on Tuesday. One OF her arms was caught in
tue machinery, tearing away large piece of
flesh from around the elbow.
The referees appointed by the Supreme
Court in the case of James M. Burbank ys,
Simon Mlliken for injuries inflicted ON plain
tff's daughter by defendants dog, have award
ed the plaintiff two hundred dollars and costs
OF referees ~ -.-E
A Erenchman FAMED Dennis Rouarye. who
had only arrived in Biddeford on Saturday
last, intending to go in the factory to work on
Tuesday, was drowned in the Saco river near
Smiths Corner, on Monday afternoon. as we
learn from the Democrat,
The grading of that portion of the Portland
q Rochester road between. Springvale and
Leoanon was finished a few DAYS since, which
about completes the grading of the entire line
OF the road. The company has now a force at
WI tuo TdtiS anu UallaStlDg the road
bed. The rails are already laid five miles west
OF hprinev vale, and it is the intention of the d.
Iectors to have the cars running to- Rochester
by July next.
The Democrat says last Sunday Biddeford
was again honored by visit from three Port
land sports They rode around through the
Princlnal streets, meanwhile waxing pretty
tight, and when driving near the corner Of
Alfred and Nam streets. the carriage came in
contact with stone post, breaking an axle
ana rouslng np the merry. occupants. They
gathered ur their traps with great CELEBRITY and
leis town as ssea as possible, fearing that they
might be invited to stop over night and con-
tribute towards paying the cty's expenses.
'A IN GENERAL.
PATENTS have been issued this week to Gilbert
L. Bailey, of Portland, for sash fastener: Al
bert e. Eaton, Portland, for reversible crib; T.
n M. ;Farrand, skowhegan, for folding or tuck
laying device for sewing machines: William
Heath, Bath, for invalid bedstead, Albert Ira
cey, Paris Hill, for damperi John j. Knowl-
ton, saccarappa, for tarbine water wheel.
The Portland daily press., 1871-05-26
York County Bar.
[Continued.I

This venerable gentleman lives in Parsons
field and was admitted to the bar in 1929 His
practice has always been limited, and but few
York county lawyers have the pleasure Of his
acquaintance, or even know him by sight.
The green hills of Parsonsfield and the tran
quill pleasures of rural life have proved more
attractive to his.unambitious soul than the fic
tons OF the law or the wrangles of the forum.
He has sometimes helped neighbor out OF
difficulty, but his connection with the bar has
been nominal rather than real r
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
BURLINGTON.

Leaving the Eass and arriving at Chicago
or indianapolis, how shall we reach the
West? The best Line is acknowledged to
be the c., B. s. O., joined together with the
NJ. Railroad by the Iron Bridge at
Burlington, and called the BURLINGTON
ROUTE.
The main line of the Route running to
Omaha, connects with the great Pacific
Roads, and forms to-day the leading route
to California. The Middle Branch, enter
ing Nebraska at Plattsmouth, passes
through Lincoln, the State Capital, and
will tbs year be finished to Fort Kearney,
forming the shortest route across the Con-
tinent by over 100 miles.
Another branch of the B. NJ, diverging
al Red Oak. falls into line running down
the Missouri through ST. Joe to Kansas
City, and all Kansas. Passengers by this
route to Kansas, see Illinois, Southern Iowa
and Missouri, and, by slight divergence,
can see Nebraska also.
Loves of fine views should remember
the Burlington Route for its towns ''high-
cleaning from afar" - its tree fringed
streams-its rough bluffs and quarries-its
corn oceans stretching over the prairies fur
Their than eye can reach.
Land buyers will be sure to remember it,
for they have friends among the two thou
sand who have already bought farms from
Geo. S. Harris, the Land Commissioner of
the B, & NJ. R. r. at Burlington, Iowa, or
among the four thousand home ST eaders and
pre-emptors who last year filed claims in
the Lincoln land office, where "Uncle Sam
is rich enough to give US all a farm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
Special eVGOEScess
WHY TRAVEL rHE ERIE.

lst. Because it daily runs Four First
Glass Express Trains through, Withhold
change, to New York from Cincinnati,
Cleveland, Duakirk, Suspension Bridge,
Niagara Falls, Buffalo and Rochester in d.
rect connection 1cith all EeStern lines, thus
atfording choice OF five different routes.
I'd. Because its passenger coaches, being
Of the broad guage pattern, and over foot
wider than those in use on competing lines,
afford the most commodious and pleasant
means of transit to and from the seaboard
Sd. Because its Drawing Room and Sleep
ing Coaches are provided with all the lux
urles and conveniences of n first class dwell
ing, and in sp!endor of outfit rival the
tabled gIories of Belshazzar's palace
4tb. Because it is The Short Line from
the principal Western Cities, via Niagara
Falls, to New York and carries the traveller
through scenery unsurpassed in variety or
grandeur by any on the American CONT
nent, giving him, en- route, a magnificent
view of the Grandest Natural Wonder of
the world.
9TH Because its hotel ssand eating saloons,
established at regular intervals along the
line. are the most spacious and the best
conducted in the world
9th. Because you couldn't persuade me
to go by any other line.
9TH. Because all you have to do is to ask
for tickets ''via Broad Gauge Erie Railway"
and you're always sure to find them for sale
at all principal ticket Offices and at the low
est current rates 34#
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
Real Estate Sales,

Sales of Real Estate in jefferson County,
during the week ending August 5th, 1871
Reported by H, Coonlus, Register Of Deeds;
Orvis K. Coe to Jos Hamlin & II Sleep
er, lot block 5, & hf of block 4, Prilch-
ards End add, lst Ward, WATERFOWL, $1,000
John @. Hull to Richard Barrett. IS a, t
Watertown, $1,000
Emily Crosby t 0 E G Dornbush, Isl a,
t Azfalan, $1,000
John A Fleury to Arson E Hayes, his
undivided interest to acres in Town Lake
Mills, $500; (l869).
Ansou E Hayes to Isaac Atwood & wife,
all his interest in & to the above 9 a. $500.
Hurlbert Lawrence to Bert Howe, lois 6
and 7, block 5, Lake Mills; $3.50.
Ann Nash to Robert j Barrie, west cf
of lot & southwest !. of lot 3, block /,
Fort Atkinson, $780,
There was an error in last weeks report
of Real Estate The last line reads Henry
P. Seibel to John and Ulrich uabheggar, his
undivided &c, instead of Henry P. Seble to
John Ulrich Habhegers' undivided, &c,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
Read the EFOEaOvvaEsg.

1t affords me much pleasure to give you,
in these few lines very sincere testimoni-
al for the Piano orteS of your manufacture.
We have now used the Patent Arion Pianos
in our Conservatives for a year, and have
had fair opportunity Of testing their du-
rability during that time. The Pianos
have been played upon almost constantly,
from morning till night, and a Piano must
indeed be go Cd one when it will bear
such constant use without showing signs
Of detection. As for remaining in tune, it
outrivals any Piano known to me.
Their peculiar sweetness Of tone in the
treble, as compared to other Pianos with
the ordinary metal agraffe arrangement,)
is so striking that | have had pupils re-
mark, while taking their lessons, that al
though they had at home what what they
supposed to be one of the best makes of
Pianos, still the treble was very wirey
toned compared with the Arion.
What makes them still more desirable is
their uniform volume oftone, which enabla
an artist to perform composition in its
trne character.
In total, | can conscientously endorse all
that is claimed by the Arion Piano Forte
Company for their superb instruments, as
consider them superior to any other make
Congratulating you upon the great sue
cess you have obtained in the manufacture
of SO perfect an instrument, remain yours,
Very truly,
HENRY SCHROEDER,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

ANOTHER BURGLARY. = Another
burglary mas to be added to the long list
already commi tied in our midst within the
past few months The clothing store of
Fischer & Rohr, on Main street, was visited
by burglars on Monday night last and the
rascals succeeded in obtaining hfty-five dol
lars in money, ard three suits of custom
made clothes. This is all that has been
missed up to this time, although it is not I'M
probable that other articles may have been
ste len. The robbers gained admission INTO
the store through window above the door,
which was unfastened. The money
taken had been handed Mr.. Rohr for
other parties, during the afternoon and he
did not consider it worth while to place it
in the store-safe, thinking it wonld he
called for before the store was closed, and
consequently laid it away in a desk drawer
hich he locked. 1t, therefore, fell an easy
prey to the thieves, and the circumstances
would 90 to show that they must have been
well aware as to where the money was.
They did not iud much trouble in sci ecting
what clothing they desired, as many hand
some suits were lying around loose, and
after gratifying the If tastes, they unIocke ed
the back door and made successful exit
No clue has been obtained to the burglars
although we trust they may be arrested
before committing any more robberies.
These burglaries, occurring almost nightly
in our midst speak volumes in praise ofthe
efficiency of our present police officers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
THE August number of Rand. Nc

THE August number of Rand, Nc
Nally & Co.'s Railway Guide is at hand
In addition to the vast fund Of useful infor-
nation furnished, this number contains. as
a f1onlisp,ece, magnificent view Of Niaga-
IA Falls-fr0m the Canada side-which, fol-
a display of artistic taste and a sample OF
engraving, we have rarely seen eqraled.
This publication must, in the natural or
der of things, supersede all others. 1t not
only gives the time cards Of 500 railroads,
but in addition, the general situation OF news
papers, banks leading manufacturing inter-
ests, and hotels Of 5, 300 railway and river
towns. In advance of the published CEN
sus it is the best reference book now pub
Iished.
Sample copies will be mailed to any ad-
dress, upon receipt of Is cents and cents
postage. Address Rand, McNalIy & Co.,
publishers, 5 Clark St, Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

LIVING IN Luck W atertown, and
its section of country, seems to be situated
in a highly favored latitude, or at all events
has always been very fortunate in escaping
severe storms of all kinds. TIL fact has
been more noticeable this year than ever be-
fore, storms of great severity and very de-
structive in their paths ha5ing been expe-
rienced all around as, while with the excep-
ton of a few slight blows, a moderate
amount OF thunder and lightning and some
heavy fails of rain, we have remained I'M
scathed.
1t has seldom occurred that the crops in thi
vicinity have suffered much from excessive
storms of any description, and destruction
of property by the elements is exceedingly
rare. How to account for our remarkable
good luck is not easily explained, unless on
the principle that the favor is shown us as a
reward for the strict moral charac er of the
community, or some equally conclusive
reason. At any rate there is something
very comforting in the thought of being
settled in such safe position geographical-
ly, we would not dare say politically.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
DISTRICT CoNvENTIoN-We pub

DISTRICT CoNvENTIoN--We pub
lish this week the call for convention of
the Republicans of the First Assembly, Dis
trich of Jefferson county, to be held at the
WateItown House, in this city, on Saturday
August Goth, at clock P. NJ This con-
vention elects two delegates to the Repub-
licau State Convention, which meets at
Madison August 3Oth. Each town in this
Assembly District will be entitled to send
FIVE delegates, and each ward in this city
will be entitled to send two delegates to
said district convention.
Our republican friends in the Fifth nd
Sixth wards must not forget that by the
act of last winter. placing the city in one
Assembly district, they are en- titled to two
delegates each in this convention. Let US
have a full delegation from each town and
ward, and free expression on the choice
of delegates who shall represent US in the
State Convention,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

State Of Observation-Disclosures County, Cir
emit Court--ss.
Jacob Langlotz, Plaintiff, against E C.
Avery, Avis P. Avery and Jane Fuller, De-
fendents.
BY virtue and in pursuance of judge
ment of foreclosure and sale rendered in
the above action, on the lst day of July,
1871, I Calvin B. Skinner, by said judg-
ment appointed referee Tor the purpose. will
on the l9!h day of August, 1871, at
o'clock in the afternoon,sat the front door of
the Bank af WATERFOWL, in the I'd ward Of
the city of Watertown in said county of
Jefferson, offer for sale and sell at public
auction to the highest bidder, the following
described mortgaged premises to-w1t: Lot
number seven (7) in block twenty-one en-
in The village of Waterloo, in the county of
jefferson and state of Wisconsin. Also
strip of land off the South side of lot num-
Der six (6), in said block: seventeen and
five-eights (l7S) links wide, and extending
the entire length of said lot sig (6). Also
the south half of lot number FIVE (5) in said
block, and also the south half of lot numbc r
four ~ in said block, the dividing line of
lots four a. and FIVE ~ shall be parallel
with the north line of said lots four { A al d
Ave (5).
Dated Watertown, Wis, July 5th, 1871.
CALVIN B. SKINNER, Referee.
HARLOW PEAss Plaintiffs Attorney.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

SUNDAY SCHOOL CONVENTION
The Wisconsin State Sunday School Con-
vention held its twelfth session at Portage
last week. There was a very large atten-
dance from different parts of the State. and
The exercises we're very interesting. embrac-
ing eloquent addresses by gentlemen from
this and other States, encouraging reports,
singing, and the interchange Of views and
experiences. The next meeting is to be
held in Milwaukee in May next. The fol
lowing officers were elected: President, H
j. Cowes, Madison Vice-Presidents, ",
T. Perry, Portage Rev D. Underwood,
of Wauwatosa; Secretary and Treasurer,
O. V. P ettibone, Fond du Lac.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

AccIDENT.-We are sorry to learn
that Mr.. VIM F. sonmerfeld met with a
painful accident short time since, while
travelling with Barnum's Circus Company
We copy from a late number of the Daily
Kennebec Journal published at Augusta
Maine:
"The French giant was not the only per-
son injured by the overturning ola carriage
belonging 10 Barnum's Circus Company, on
Winthrop street Saturday morning. VIM.
F. Sommeriield, Assistant Manager was
sitting in the carriage with several other
persons including the giant, aud had his
left arm broken by being thrown out, his
companion falling upon him. The arm
was broken very badly at the wrist, re-
ceving the worst possible fracture. Mr..
Sommerfield has good courage ard we be-
lieYe intends to follow the show
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
HENRY WEAVER.

CARPENTER AND JOINER. All kinds
~ ofcarpenter work done on the shortest
notice and at reasonable terms. Also doors,
sash and blinds made to or1er; old blinds
repaired and painted, and in fact all kinds
of Jobbing done in a prompt and work
man like manner. Shop-corner of ely
man and 18th streets, Watertow
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

Parker &c Stones Cold Water Soap
washes as we'll in cold water as any
other does in hot, thereby saving the
inconvenience of boiling clothes, by
It's use not only is all heat and steam
avoided, but labor, fuel and the wear
of clothes is saved. All who have
used it cheerfully recommend it as a
genuine and economical article. DO
not fail to at least try bar. For sale
by all principal grocers Of this city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
Chicago s. Northwestern
e ome Matters.
To RI7sinnss Men.

We have recently added to our jobbing
material, and have also on hand good as
sortment Of pape ., cards, &c, and are pre-
pared to execute all kinds Of Job Printing
in the best sty lie of the art, cheaply, neatly
and with promptness. We will devote
especial attention to circulars, bill-heads,
letter heads, posters, business, wedding and
visiting cards, handbills, sc &C., and war
rant satisfaction, both as to quality and
price. Give us call and examine speci-
mems and prices.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
Dr II & HARRISON

VETERINARY SURGEON. Office over
' Post Office, takes this opportunity of
announcing to the public and all hocsemen
that he is prepared at all times to preform
any snrg zeal operation, or treat any diseases
that horse is subjectto. Having had twenty
FIVE years experience in his profession, be
confident of effecting a cure whenever
poScihla
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

A SUCCESSFUL j UMPIST.-Just as
the night train coming west on the Milwau-
kee & St. Paul Railway, on Monday of last
week, had crossed the railroad bridge
east of the city, man was seen to jump
from the train while it was running at y
rapid rate Of speed Search was at once
made for him, but no trace could besfound.
Renewed efforts were made to the same
purpose on Tuesday with the same result,
and the matter got to be considered a very
mysterious affair: No definite theory could
be formed as to the cause thai compelled the
man to thus endan niger his life, and whether
it was murder or suicide no one could de-
termine. But the great mystery was clear
ed up by the appearance Of the person hin--
selfin the city on Saturday last. His name
is James A. Wood, formerly employed as
an engineer on the Engleman line of steam
ers running between Milwaukee and Chlca-
90, Tie fellow claims that ne was robbed
on the train, of between $500. and $500.
together with watch and some gold studs.
ami in his bewilderment jumped from the
train, thinking it had arrived at station.
It is almost miraculous that the man es
capped without severe injuries Nothing sat
i:factory can be ascertaned as to where or
how he spent his time since he left the cars so
suddenly. He returned to Milwaukee on
Saturday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

Demorest's Monthly Magazine for
August is replete with literary gems, val
liable full-sized patterns aid designs for
ladies' underwear, and other matters too
lorg to catalogue here The information
contained in one issue of this valuable pub
LEGATION is worth many hundred times its
cost of $500 per year. Published at 939
Broadway, New York.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
RARRERS.
GRITZNER BRO,

Barber and Hair Dres-
u ser. in the Middle of Main street
Bridge, Watertown, Wis. The best Of Hair
Dye used, warranted to hold color for eight
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

SINCE the completion of Nunne-
maches's Grand Opera House, Milwaukee
can boast of one of the finest opera houses
in the country. Tie house will be opened
on Thursday next. the 18th inst, as per
manent institution for legitimate frst-class
amusements.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

TEA PARTY The ladies Of the Con
gregational Church will givea tea party at
the residence ofMrs. G. A. .Sprague, Thursday
evening. An invitation is extended to the
public. Supper % cents; served from to
Up NJ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
s. s. GREEN

NATERTOWN Marble Works. Mr.
w Green is Manufacturer of and Dealer
n all kinds of Marble Monuments, Head
Stones. Mantel ieces &C., also Cat Stone
tor Building Purposes. Shop on First ST.,
one Block south of Main street, Watertown
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

VIoE-PREsIDENT Colfax passed
through here on his way to Winona. Mimi,
by the train on the Milwaukee and St. Paul
RY.. Friday NIGHT last
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
NEW LUMBER YARD.

TUST opened at Watertown by J. and a.
eJ c. Streeter 4 Co., west of the river, 2
blocks south of Lindon House, opposite G..
B. Lewis Sash and Blind Factory. Where
they will sell all kinds of lumber, Lath and
Shingles, at very low prices.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

THE Grand Lodge of I. O. g. T., of
Wisconsin. meets in this city on the 5-h of
September next. The convention will
probably convene at Good Templars Hall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

Laces and the finest fabric are
washed by Parker &c Stones Cold Wa
ter Soap without rubbing and wishout
injury Try bar
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16
J Ohm HGYMANN, GEORGE MCMILLEN
J. HEYMANN & co.

IMPORTERS and dealers in Foreign and
i Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
man ufacturers of choice Cigars.
The purtst California Wines and Bran
dies cons family on hand.
Watcrtown, Aug. 8, 1870.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

DARING BURGLARY.-Early on Fri
day morning last the residence of Mrs. J. A.
HadIey, on Second street, was entered by
burglars and two gold watches, gold chain,
handsome card holder, and some articles Of
iewelry were carried off by the hearl!ess
thieves. The robbers got into the house
through pantry window and helped them
selves with so much ease and deliberation
that it would seem they must have been
quite familiar with the premises and well
posted regarding W here things are ke:st.
Just as the robbers were about to decamp
Mrs. Hadley was awakened by the rascals
making demonstrate ons around her bedside ;
and getting up, gave the alarm, but the
scamps succeeded in getting away with out
being discovered.
The bedroom of Mr. W. c. Fountain, who
occupies a portion of the house, was also
visited, and the pockets of his pantaloons
searched, but the robbers failed in procuring
anything fronl him. Thisis the most agra
waiting and heartless, as well as the most
successful burglary yet committed in the
city, and it Is to be hoped that the perpetra-
tors of the deed will be unprecedented and
brought to justice.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1871-08-16

Ask your grocer for bar of Parker
& Stones Cold Water Soap. 1t saves
you labor and fuel many times its cost.