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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
Jefferson County Members.

From the Legislative Manual for the
State Oh Wisconsin for the year 1873, COM
piled by Mr.. A. ]. Turner, of the Port,ee
Register, we find the following biographical,
sketches of the Senator and Assemblymen
from Jeff rson County:
Twenty THIRD SENATORIAL DIsrR1cT-Con-
sists OF the County of Jefferson, aud the 9th
and 9th Wards of the city of WATERFOWL in
Dodge County.
The Senator is Walter s. Greene Demo-
crat, OF Milford. He was born in Salisbury
Herkmer Co. New York, March 23d. 1884,
At ended The public schools and Beloit College
and the State University, each for one term;
is by occupation miller and lumberman
he came to W sconsin in la47 and settled at
Mi for IL resided in Prairie du CHEN from
1882 to 1854; has held various local offices,
chairman of the town B ,ari at various
times; county treasurer and was a member
of Assembly in 1862. He received 1888
votes agains, 2,572 for Luther A. Cole, Re-
publican.
FIRST ASSEMBLY DrsTRICT.-( The city of
WATERFOWL, Including the 9Th and 9th
wards thereof in Dodge county, and the
towns of Ixonia and WATERFOWL. The
member is Patrick Devy Dem of the city
OF Waterfowl. He was born in Castleco M
er, county Kilkenny, Ireland, March 20,
1914; received a common school education
is oy occupation cooper and farmer ; he
came to Ottowa, Canada, in 1888. where in
1859 be was elected councillor and school
commissioner for the township Of Hull !;
came 10 Wisconsin in 1864 aud located at
Watertown; was elected alderman of the
city IN 1853, 1869 and 1870, and member
OF the board of commissioners of public debt
IN 1871. He was elected to the assembly
over the caucus nominee of his party on a
local question relating to the bonded indebt-
eoness OF the city, receiving 9S8 votes
against GIG for D. w. Ballou Dem
SECOND ASSEMBLY DISTRICT. Towns of
Aztalan, Pennington, Concord, Lake Mills,
Milford, Oakland, Waterloo, and the village
of Waterloo.) The member is Casper Helm
rich Steinfort Glib. Rep), of Lake Mills.
He was born in the city of Dartmund,
Province of Westphalia, Prussia, December
I'll, 1914; received a common SC bool edu
cation is by occupation a farmer; before
leaving his native land he held the position
of superintendent in silk mauufactory for
several years; he came to the United States
and 1s4s and settled at Waterloo removed
to Lake Mills in 1857; was three years
chairman of the town board, and for four
years represented his assembly district in
the county board of supervisors, and has
held many otter local Offices. He received
|, Isl votes, against GAL for c. P. Mead
(Rep.)
THIRD ASSEMBLY DGsTRlcT.-( Towns of
Cold Spring, Hebron, Jefferson, Koskonong.
Palmyra, Sullivan and Sumner The MEM
bers is James W. Ostr.nder (Rep.) of Jetfer
son. He WAS born in The town of Clay,
Onondaqo county, N. Y. July 20, 1925;
received common school education is by
occupation II manufacturer of furniture he
came to Wisconsin i'll 1912, aud settled at
Jefferson was zlected county surveyor in
1916. county treasurer in l849, and register
of deeds in 1850. He received 1911 votes
against |, 1913 for W. W. Reed Lib
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

INV X. K THROUGH JEFFERSON
Co The Chicago and Northern Pacific
Air Line R. R. Company, is an aspi, ant for
the ST. Croix Land Grant, the disposal ,
which is now before the Legi stature of this
State. We understand this company pro-
poses to run road flom Chicago to Bay
field. on Lake Superior, touching at Geneva,
Whitewater, jefferson, Milford, Lake Mills
Waterloo anti Portage. Of course the por
liot OF jefferson County through viii il
is intended 10 build this road must BIZ large
" interested in It's success
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
GRAND MAsoUERADE.-Amo oul


new advertisements this week will he found
the announcement of grand masquerade
ball, which comes off at Turner Hail. mex
Saturday Evening, Feb. 18th The COM
mittee wing the matter III charge are
sparing no pains to make This occasion un-
usually attractive and entertaining. The
representations will be grand and imposing,
affording interest and pleasure for both par
ticipators and spectators. Among the at
fractions will be scenes from the opera, COM
ic pan mines, &c The costumes are ex-
pected 20 be the richest ever worn at any
similar entertainment in this city. Turner
Hall will doubtless be crowded with d gay
and happy Thong.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
SDiieo.

In this city, on the 7th inst, of Heart Dis
ease, PATRICK MCHUGH, aged SO years.
Mr.. McHugh had been a resident Of this
city during the past % years, coming here
from the state of Maine. His funeral took
place last Monday from ST. Bernard Catho-
lie Church, and was largely attended.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
WoNDERS NEVER GEESE.

The Mexican Evercure Bitters are Veg
etable Compound, contain no liquor and are
pleasant o the taste. 1t cleanses the blood
cures Dyspepsia Indigestion, Consumption
Caterrh, Rheumatism, Jaundice, Scrofnla
6. min Il Weakness. Female diseases and
e, ~ disease the human race is subject to
is a,,J all diseases of the skin, blood, liver
bladder stomach and kidneys and are mild
sathartis. For sale by all Druggists
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
ON MARRIAGE.

Happy Relief for Young Men from tie
effects OF Errors and Abuses in early life.
Manhood restored Nervous debility cured.
lmpediment5 to marriage removed. New
method OF treatment. New and remarkable
rer'edles. Books aud Circulars sent free
in called envelopes. Address Howard AS
ISOLATION, No, South Ninth St, Philadel
pnia, Pa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

FATAL EFFECTS FROM SKATING
A son of Nj. Thomas Duffy of the 7th
Ward, aged about II years, went skating
one week ago last Sunday, and overhead
ING himself he laid down on the ice to cool
off. In few days he WAS attacked with
muscle fever from the effects of which he
died last Friday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
WATER COMMISSIONERS -

WATER COMMISSIONERS. i. A.
Lapham, of Milwaukee, A. T. Ordway, of
Beaver Dam, and Theodore Prentiss, of this
city, have been appointed by Judge Congsr
commissioners OF the water power in this
city. The Commissioners will make AUST
and equitable division of the water among
the several claimants and will have the
power to Sc, tie all difficulties heretofore ex
listing between the owners of our water
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

The early settlers must not forget
that the annual reunion of the Old Settlers
at Jefferson, Wednesday next, February 18TH
We understand that large gathering of
the old pioneers of Rock River Valley is
expected to be present on the occasion, and
the meeting will no doubt be interesting
and pleasant.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

DIsoRDERLY - John Eckert, for
dsorderiy behavior and getting drunk at
An unreasonaby early hour, about O'Clock
in the morning was taken before Justice
Ducassr on the 9th inst, ana hned s5.oo
and costs, amounting to 1851.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

FROM the "W Wisconsin LENS IN the
Mlu aukee Neos, we clip the follow ng
Sape rinttndent Craig reports The schools of
Jeffe rson County in fourishing condition,
with Two exceptions. In one case the teach
er hugs the glrIs in the oher hugs the boys.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

T H SLEEPER & j. HAML1N.
xVy8TERTOWN Lumber Yard. Lumber
w of every description Latin anu
Shingles constantly Oh hand Ior safe al
he Lowest Market Price, at the Milwaukee
Depot, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
AUcusT WIGGENHORN,

TEWELER, has recently opened jew
U elry Store in Johnson's block, corner
Main and lst street. where he wilt keep
constantly on hand large stock OF
Watches, Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pla-
ed Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
10 repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry
SC, and warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

SPRING BED.--To those in want of
a good spring bed, we would refer them to
The advertisement of Mr.. Horace Mute IN
another column. Mr. Mute has the agency
of this vicinity for the Otis Spring Bed,
said to be equal, and in many respects su-
erior to any spring bed now in use. They
are sold at the low price of $3.50. Mr..
Mute has strong testimonials from number
of our citizens who have used these favorite
beds Try them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

THE regular monthly cattle fair held
here Tuesday of this week, WAS largely at
tended, and good line of stock was on sale.
New mich cows were in good demand and
brought fair prices. There was little de-
mand for horses.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

The Dodge County Democratic Con-
vention. for the nomination of a candidate
for County Judge, is called at Juneau, Feb
ruarg 28th. The election occurs 10 April,
but the present incumbent, A. Scott Sloan,
holds until Jan. LIST, 1874. Among those
mentioned for the nomination are L. T.
Fribert of juneau, j. B. Hayes, of Horizon,
and E. Elwell, of Beaver Dam.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
Omnibus Line.

I DESIRE TO ANNOUNCE TO THE
l. public that shall run nv Omnibus to
all night trains this winter. | will, if de-
sned wake travellers at the proper time and
take them to and from the depot in closed
carriages Furthermore, should like to
inform the Public, that Messrs Welsert Il
90 have oui for me commodious closed
carriage which will seat eight persons, for
the use OF families parties and funerals. es-
ciaily IT inclement weather. This car
rage may be had at very reasonable rates
OF the Proprietor fthe WATERFOWL Omnibus
Line. A. F. MANNEGOLD.
N. b. IT any fault should be found
with the drivers please call at the proprie-
tor of .he above Line.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
NEW
N EW
Sectional Map
OF WISCONSIN,

SHALL SOON PUBLISH A NEW AND
Il complete Sectional Map of the State Of
} Wisconsin, from the Government SURVEYS
and other local and authentic information,
making it complete in all its information 10
Jan 1878.
l. 1t will cOntaiu the names of every
civil township in the state, with the present
! boundaries of the same.
II. The names and location of every post
office In the State, the information mainly
furnished by the postmasters themselves.
III. Every Railroad accurately laid down
in all cases the location copied from the
plats Of the railroad companies.
". The exact location of every railroad
station. In case the station and post Office
have different names, both names are given.
V. The names of every place IN the State,
and the true boundaries of cities and incor-
porated villages given.
vi. The names and location OF trading
and stopping places in the northern and un-
settled part of the State
VII. The information of the Northern
Peninsula of Michigan will be as full and
complete as that of this State. The whole
of the peninsula west Of Little BAY de
Noqu, embracing all Kewenaw Peninsula
will be shown, including the Mineral Ranges
and the Mines.
The Map will contain the names { many
streams and lakes which have never hereto.
fore appeared on any map, ard will far sur
pass any map of this or any other western
state every issued
This Map is to be about 50 by so inches,
the scale being six miles, or one govern
ment township to an inch.
Price, mounted in the best and most SUBJ
stantial style, $500
BsA canvasser will call upon you to
receive subscription
SILAS CHAPMAN,
404 East Water ST., Milwaukee,
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ANOTHER ORD RESIDENT GONE.

ANOTHER OLD RESIDENT GoNE.-
Mr.. Louis Srallman, resident of this city
since lS4s, died at his residence in the 20
Ward, Wednesday last, February 5th in
the 10th year of his age. Mr.. Stallman was
elected city treasurer in 1868, and reelected
to the same office the year following. He
was a quiet and unassuning gentleman and
his loss will be severely felt by his family
and friends. Mr.. Stallman was native OF
Germany.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

POSTAL CARDS The Postmaster
General has issued advertisements for bius for
the hew penny postal cards. 1t is the in'en-
ton of the department to have cards ready
for issue by the lst OF May. The Postmaster
General has already received orders for new
cards in such numbers AS TO lead him to be-
lieve that TO- 900, 90 of them will be used
the first year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

SPECIAL ELECTION "A special cleo
ION will be held in the First w ,rd, Tuesday
the 18th inst, for the purpose OF eleeting an
Alderman to fill the vacancy caused by the
resignation of G. Mayer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

PEAT is being used more extensive
~ in Fond du Lac than ever before, both
in Offices, residences and for making steam
Should the price of wood C ntnue TO adj
vance, We think the numerous peat beds in
this vicinity would be heavily drawn upon
for fuel purposes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
Y0arrie0.

In the City of Madison, Feb. 7th 1873, by
Rev. C. H. Richards, Mr. JOIN D. SKIN
NER. of Milwaukee, and Miss MARY A.
WILD r, of WATERFOWL.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
MISCELLAN ECU 9.
8 GRI1XNER,

EASHIONABLE Barner and HAIR pres
4 ser in the Middle of Main stree
Bridge, WATERFOWL, Wis. The best OF HAIR
DYE used, warranted to hold color for eight
weeks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
T. H. KLERkE,

A RCHITECT. Plans AID Specifications
n furnished for public and private bu i'd
ings. Will superintend the same when de-
sired. Orders by mail solicited once a
piuckney street, Madison, Wis; P. y. BOX
400 44yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
WANTED We '. n will . give , sns's''

BUSINESS that will Pay
from "a to So per day, can be pursued in
your own neighhorhood, aud is strictly hon
oraole. Particulars free, or samples that
VIII enable yon to go to work at once, will
be sent on receipt of two three cent stamps.
Address J. LATHAM & CO,
292 Washington ST., Boston, Mass.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

The BANKRUPT LAw-The repeal
of the Bankrupt law will be sad news to
marshals, deputy msrshals and other officers,
whose privilege it was to transact business
under its provisions. The pickings were
30 rich that seldom anything was left for
creditors. Our Senator's were instructed
by he last legislature 10 favor its repeal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
1000 Cords Of Wood

XNANTED-We will Ipay the highest
w price in cash for 1000 cords OF wood
delivered on our Brick Yards, between now
and the lst of april next
CHADWICK b PEICE.
WATERFOWL, Oct. 81 1872. 5Om3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

The Wisconsi State Da.yrmen' $
Association is holding its annual meeting at
The City Council Rooms in this city. A
number OF the dsi ry men from the different
port ions Of the State are in attendance.
We go to press too early to give any of The
proceedings
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

THE next meeting of the Jeffersor
County Dairymen's Association will be
held at Pennington, Saturday, February
2Zd.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
HARLOW PEASE,
c. b. SKINNER,
PLY SICIANS 8.
W. G.. SPALDING,

u1HYsICIAN AND SURGEON, and Elk,
aiming Surgeon for Pensions. On1e
Johnsous Block, corner OF Main ana Isl
streets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

In the new Legislative Manual Of
Jack Turner, Portage city is made as
Chicago. Jack knows where he belongs
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
7 HEY Nj ANN,

IMPORTER and dealer in Foreign and
Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
manufacturers Of choice G gars.
The surtst California Wines and Bran
dies cons family on hand.
WAtertown, Feb. 8, 1872.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

THE Congregational Mite Society
meets Thursday evening, of this week, with
Mrs. NJ. B. Williams
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

THE Social Of the Methodist Society
will meet his Wednesday evening with Mrs.
j. @. Hull. Sleighs will leave at 6 N.
prompt. from Mr.. Morrison's for the West
Side, ami from the Parsonage for the East
Side. Supper % cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
Chicago g. Northwestern
2Gonue 01laffers,

OLIVE LOGAN lectures in Madison
on the 18th inst, on Successful People"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

MINISTERS of the gospel, justices of
the peace. etc, who at any time perform a
marriage ceremony, are required by law to
file certificate to that effect, with Regis
ter of Deeds of their respe ctive counties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
STRAW 4 MURPHY

PLANTERS and Dealers in Wall Paper,
Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Varnish,
Glass, Putty, Brushes, &c. One door west
If Wisconsin National Bank, Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
YeaSurer'S Notice

NUT-CE is HEREBY GIVEN that the
~ paying of Taxes has been extended for
30 days. All Taxes on personal property
must be paid by the 22d OF Feb. 1873.
F. MEYER
January 28th. 1873. City Treasurer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
J. G. HULL.
J. KOENIGSTElN

"AS just received a full assortment of
IL Homeopathic Medicines and Family
Medicine Chests. All persons using HON.
oso pathic medicines will find it TO their
Interest to give him call. Main street.
enc door west of L. Prentiss' office, between
Sd and 4th streets. 33m6
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

Corrected Weekly by Tn. Rack
Commission Merchant, Mai Sire ct
WATERFOWL
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the
Post Office, at Watertown, Wisconsin, Feb
ruary llth.
Bashaw Nelson Jones Mary
Burke Joanna Jones Anuie
Burke p. Murphy James
Carmady Catherine Morgan David
Curley John Mcclure Kate
Coudon J j. Smith Erastus Rev.
Dali A fred Snider John Il.
Davis Thomas Traynor Mary
Gaubol Michael Wait Sophia
Persons calling for any of the above let
ters will please say advertised.
T. J. MOAK, P. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
New SAW Mill

New SAW Mill. - Mr. Herman
Benter, Las recently erected portable steam
saw mill on his farm north of the city limits
in the town of Emmett The farmers in
The vicinity have hauled a large namber of
ogs 10 it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
LITTLE WANDEREn-A lit

A LITTLE WANDEREG-A little
girl about Il years of age, giving her name
as Lilly Porter, and representing herself to
be the daughter of John Porter, of Winona,
Mimi, was placed in charge of the conduc-
tor of the ST. Paul train, last Sunday night,
and taken to her home. In the vicinity of
the Junction in this city, for week OF 80
previous, she had been wandering from
house to house begging for money, and tell
ing very conflicting stories. At times her
conduct was such as to give rise to the be-
mind 1t was apparent from her manner
and statements that trouble with her PAL
ents had had something to do with her be
coming an outcast from her home
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

The tobacco growers of Wisconsin
are making move towards the formation
of Tobacco Growers Association, having
methods of cultivation aud better market
facilities
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
DP NJ n BARBER
LUMBER Z ARDS

ELECTIC Physician and Surgeon. omce
Il over A Peterson store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12

HORRIBLE ACCiDENT.-O Friday
forenoon last our communl was mortified
by the occurrence of dreadful accident
which happen on the track OF the Chicag O
and North "es,ern Ra.iw y near the Il. poi
in his city. Mr. john lessen, for the past
years an employe Of the Company in III is
city, was assisting in masking up the freight
train for the north. and was attending to
coupling and uncoupling cars, although
IN was no part Of his special business but
WAS performed by him only through his
accommodating disposition. acase whe
it became necessary 10 act with great rapi1ity
Mr. lessen went telweeu the Cars 10 I'M
couple, and after taking out the pin hurried
to get out of the way Of the moving
train, but his foot caught between the
guard and the rail. which are placed
near all switches, and thus the unfortunate
man was held firmly. and fou4d it impos-
sible TO exiricate himself hefore the train
ca me upon him The train could MOI be
stopped DpIOFe lne WneelS OF seferhI CATS
had passed over his body, crushing and
mangling it in fearful manner and literal
iy cutting il into three parts. 1t was :.
most distressing md heartrending aft ,tr,
AMI created intense feeling
Mr.. lessen was German By birth, ana
was 38 years old at the time he met bis sud-
den and melancholy death. As before stated
he had been ia the employ of the company
during The past six years, and was a faith
full and industrious man and popular with
all who knew him. He leaves wife and
seven children. who would be left in rather
poor circumstances. but for the fact that
only three weeks before, Mr.. }. 5. George,
the agent Of the Northwestern here, per
suaded Mr.. lessen into becoming member
of one of the cooperative Life and Accident
Insurance Companies in vogue among Rail
road employees, and from which about ooo
will be realized 10 the family ofths deceas-
ed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
E. R. EVANS.
-v LIVERY AND BOARDING STABLE

cxSA @
0 1st ST., Watertown, Wis
Horses and Carriages always on hand for
The Accommodation of The Public.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-02-12
The Republican.
RAILROAD DIRECTORY.
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HENRY WARD BEEoHER lectures in

Milwaukee on the evening of March LIST.