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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26
Our Situation and Chance--A Letter
from q Pioneer

Editor.-Allow me small space in your
settler-as old as any now here-on our
present coalition. Our city is badly in
debt All business is parayzed in conse
quence, with a doubtful future before MS.
When we loaned our credit to build rail-
roads, We supposed and IN derstood that we
never should be troubled about the nav.
mFnt, and that the railroad companies
would lake care of the bonds We GU. ht
never to pay them. Now, after the lapse
OF twenty years, our debt is so large that if
we are compelled to pay it in full, it will
take every mans house and store to do il
| am informed that the Indebtedness can be
settled on terms by which we can save
some thing out of the wreck. |, for one
and find many others-tbink we had
better all mite and contribute in proportion
to our property 10 effect as favorable COM
promise as possible. As things now are,
our city is completely at stand still. |,
seems to me that all should see the necessity
OF coming forward and working together,
to save ourselves from the visits of the
United States Marshal. AS said before, in
equity, we ought not to pay these bonds,
the Courts say we must. Our bonds are
arded as commercial paper aud if this
is the law, there can be no halfway judg-
ments. The Courts will give judgment tor
the whole sum claimed. Cannot there be
business men enough found in our city to
take charge of this important interest, and
be tru sted with what money must be raised
for putting an end to this ruineus struggle
with our creditors g? 1t has been our trouble
all along, that for any one to talk on this
subject, he was instantly charged with hav-
ing bonds, or was going to make something
consider this, that if we had made move
ten or twelve years ago, we could have ta-
ken up and, retired our entire debt for less
thar half the amount we can now. All ap-
pear to be convinced that something must
be done, and that speedily. Why not come
together at once, like a band of brothers,
and rescue our city from certain destruction,
so far as the interests of its present inhabi-
tants are concerned. These are the sincere
sentiments of L. A.C.
March Gath, 1878.
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NEW
Sectional Map
OF WISCONSIN,
NEW

7 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 70
Jan, 1873.
I. II will contain the names of every
civil township in the state, with the present
boundaries off same.
II. The names and location of every post
Office in the State, the information mainly
fu rnished 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 aud 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, snd will far sur
pass any map of this or any other western
state every issued.
This Map is to be about SO 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, 800
sH~A canvasser will call upon you to
receive subscription.
SILAS CHAPMAN,
404 East Water ST., Milwaukee.
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POPULAR SCIENCE. -Some astron-
omical editor says: The planet Mercury
may be seen in the West during the eve
nlngs OF the present week twinklng with
pale rosy light. as a star of the third
magnitude. 1t is right under Venus and
about one third the distance of that staI
from the horizon, and quite plain by seven
. clock and for about an hour afterward.
The Zodiacal light will also be visible in the
west after sunset within the next ten DAYS.
1t is IN the shape of cone with its apex
rising into the sky. 1t can only be seen in
this latitude in the evening about the time
OF the vernal equinox
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

NURSERY STOCK.-The time is ap-
preaching for setting out fruit and crnamen-
tai trees, and we would therefore call the
attention of our readers to the vertisement
N, pr, p lie or, to be found elsewhere in this
paper. Mr.. Whelan's trees are hardy and
thrifty, and among his stock can be found
some of the very best varieties for this soil
md climate. Those in want of fruit trees
Tor their orchards, or ornam nral trees to
eaulfy their homes, will consult heir in
erests by purchasing AT the Watertown
Nursery.
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Omnibus Line.

r DESIRE TO ANNOUNCE TO THE
L public that shall run my Omnibus to
all night trains this winter. l will, if de-
81, ed 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 &
Co. have built for me commodious closed
carriage which VIII seat eight persons, for
the use OF families parties and funerals. es-
pee lai IN lnclement weather. This car
rage may be had at very reasonable rates
of the Proprietor the WATERFOWL Omnibus
Lime. a. F. MANNEGOLD.
N. B. II any fault should be found
with the drivers. please call at the proprie-
tor of the above Line,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

years ago as exemplary. People have &C
tual'y removed and settled here on account
of our schools. Certainly there is yet much
to wish and hope for. When your cores
pondent states that only about half of the
scholars attened the City Public Schools,
please let me serve him with some sta
tiStics.
The number of children in the city be-
tween the ages Pf 7 and Is. which is the
average age OF children attending school
is l776, of which 1900 ere enrolled in The
Public Schools and 800 in Denominational
Schools. This shows first, that even more
do attend schools than those of average
age COLDER and your ger) and that good
share attend the Public Schools in SD te of
the most strenuous efforts By some denom-
inaiions to secure them for themselves.
His closing exclamation "when will
this increase of public expense cease" can
only be answered by-elect Mr.. N B
Board of Education and Superintendent OF
Schools. appoint inf ror eachers and drive
the children out of the Public Schools. do
not wish to occupy too much of the valua-
Bile room in your paper, but would say, that
my office is open every day from A. N. to
P NJ, Sundays excepted, and l shall be
glad to give any inforrati as regards the
Educational Department of our city.
Very Respectfully
WIN. H ROHR, City Supt. Schools.
N~-
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

ORAToRIo.-The first part of Hay
dn's Grand Oratorio, the Creation, vii,
be performed at Music Hall. next Saturday
evening, March 18th, b. the WATERFOWL
Musical Society, Concordia, under the d.
rection of Prof E. G. Gaebler. Ha ydn g
Creati on is one of the grandest musical con-
ceptions, and its performance among US ia
a matter of no little Importance to the music
loving portion of he comri unity. All
should avail themselves Of the opportunity
thus presented Of hearing it. The members
of the Hatertown Musical Society Concor-
dia, have spared no pains in arranging for
a fine rendition of this Oratoria, and
crowded house should greet them on the oc-
casion of its presentation, next Saturday
evening. See advertisement in another
column.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

WINTER WHEAT - From numer-
Gus inquiries we have made concerning the
prospect of winter wheat in this section,
we are of the opinion that the crop is seri
ously injured The thaw in January leaving
bare the ground in many places, and the
thawing and freezing weather since the
snow went off, have had serious effect on it.
This is bad news as the crop Proved so
good in this vicinity last year, that more
than the usual number of our farmers were
encouraged into sowing it last fall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

PENSION CHANGES The act re1is
ing and cons lidating the Pension laws
made important changes The Pension o.
fee has completed arrangements to act nu-
der the new provisions Persons who lost a
leg or legs above the knee, and bring So
disabled that they cannot use the artificial
eg, may receive twenty -four dollars month
ly, and persons who have lost both ears will
receive thirteen dollars month y Two years
are added to the Limitation withia which
pension claims may be established.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

ACCORDING to the decision of the
Apportioning Board consisting of Gov.
son and Oshkosh Hospitals for the Insane,
Jefferson County will be entitled to send
seventeen patients to the Oshkosh Hospital
for Insane.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

SowING.-We have heard of sever
al parties in this vicinity who sowed wheat
early last week, but the sharp cold wealth
er the past few days Las suspended al op-
erations of this character.
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THE SCHooLs.-The winter term of
our Public Schools closes Friday next. Ex-
aminations will be held Wednesday, Thurs
day and Friday of this week. At Union
Schools No. 2 and 8, examinations will take
place only n the afternoons. The Spring
Term opens April 18th.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26
GEORGE MCMILLEN

RECovERING.--We are glad to learn
that Prof. Theodore Bernard, Principal
Union Sch DOL No. /, who has been confined
to his house with sickness for some time
past, is so far recovered AS TO give his numer-
Gus friends reason TO expect that be will
soon be able to be out again.
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ATrGUsT WIGGENHORN,

TEWELER, has recently opened jew
D 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 Pa
ed Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
to repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
&c, and warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

The LAws.-We begin this week
the publication of the Laws passed at the
recent session of the Legislature. The copies
of the REPUBLICAN, containing them if plac d
on file, will be found quite convenient for
reference
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

Hon. A. SCoTT SLOAN, Of Beaver
Dam, the present County Judge of Dodge
County, announces his determination to
run for the same Office at the coming spring
aIection
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

DECLINATIoN-As my name has
been mentioned in connection with the Of
fee of Mayor at the ensuing city election,
| would say that l am not candidate, and
hope my friends will regard my wishes in
the matter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

Music HALL.-A short time since
we referred 20 the Improvements being made
at Music Hall The work of rearranging
aud beautitying the hall is now complete
1t has left the artists hands in highly
finished and beautiful condition, and its
embellishments and ornamental display are
Of the finest and most elaborate character.
We shall not attempt at this t me full dis
cripfion of the fine work that has been done
in the bali, but would recommend all to go
and see the building for themselves. Such
is the high finish it has undergone, that 1t
shows off to much better advantage IN the
evening than by daylight. All should en-
brace the opportunity OF seeing the improve
meu,s made in Music Hall by attending the
Oratoria next Saturday evening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

A RECENT advance in the price of
pork has taken place in New York, owing
to the heavy demand from the larger and
weather. countries of Europe, for pork to
he converted into bacon for army foed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

A MEETING OF the signers of the
Watertown Debt Association will be held
at the Office of c. NJ Ducasse, next Thurs
day evening.
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T. Fl. KlERKE E,

RCHITECT. Plans aud Specifications
a furnished for public and private bu ID
ings. VIII superiHtend the same when de-
sired. Orders by mail solicited, once "A
Pinckney street, Madison, Wis; z. y. BOX
400 44yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

MRS. VAN Corr sill preach in the
First NJ. E. Church, at GAINESVILLE, from she
18th to the 26th of May.
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v,uMBER YARDS.
SLEEPER & J. HAMLlN.

T H. SLEEPER & j. HAMLlN'
yTATERToWN Lumber Yard: Lu'hu nd
w of every description Latin "a anI
Shingles constantly on hand ad Tor sa.e q,
he Lowest Market Plice, at the milwaukee,
Depot Watertown, WIs.
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City Treasurer.

At the request of several of my friends
here, hereby announce most respectfully
to the public that | shall be an independent
candidate for the Office of city treasurer at
the next municipal election
CASPAR PETER.
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BfISCEELAN EOUS.
A GRTTZNER.

QUESTIONABLE Barber and Hair Dres-
ser. in the Middle of Main street
Bridge. Watertown, Wis. The best OF HAIR
Dive used, warranted 10 hold color for eight
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To the People.

respectfully announce to the public,
that shall be a candidate for re election TO
to the Office of City Treasurer ut the next
municipal election. If elected, shall seek
hereafter, as heretofore, to discharge my
official duties to give the most general salts
faction FRED. MEYER.
March 5th 1874
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HOUSE and LOT
For Sale CheQas

THE UNDERSIGNED offers for sale his
Il commodious House and II acres OF
land, situated in the 9th ward, near P v
Browns residence, at bargain The land
will be sold altogether or in lots 10 suit
purchasers. For terms apply to the sub
scriber on the premises.
JOSEPH OBERLE.
WATERFOWL, Feb. 18th, 1878.
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ohm P. Rose, resi-
dent of this place since 1874, died at his
residence in the LIST Ward, Thursday, March
Goth, aged 81 years. Mr.. Rose was an
honest upright man, and his loss will be
keenly felt by his family, and large circle
of acquaintance. His funeral took place
last Sunday, and the large number of Friends
who followed his remains to their last rest
ing place testified the favor be was held in
by the comm unity.
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City Treasurer.

hereby announce myself az a candidate
for the Office of city treasurer at the ensu-
ing municipal election, subject to the de-
cision of the Democratic city convention.
Is. O'BYRNE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

RUBTNsTEIN drew better houses at
Milwaukee, than he did al Boston.
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The Election.

Next Tuesday, April 1st, the annual
spring election occurs. The city ofhcers
to De chosen are Mayor, Treasurer. two
Assessors, an Alderman in each Ward, ana
in the Second Ward two Aldermen, q su-
pervisor in each Ward, Bond Commits
sioner in each of the odd numbered Wards,
and a school Commissioner in each OF the
odd numbered wards. In connection with
the election OF city and town officers, there
occurs in each county of the state IN cleo
non for County or Probate Judge The
electors of the State are also called upon to
choose an Associate Justice of the Supreme
Court in place of Hon Orsamus Cole, and iii
some districts Judges of the Circuit Court.
These important tfices to be filled make
the spring election this year of more than
of the state at large, and it behoores the
voters to exercise their best judgment and
discretion 10 seiecting men to fill the severat
positions. Ii especially becomes imperative
on us as city Mt this particular time, when
an honest effort is being made to rid US OF
our lffcuties, to select men for our NUM-
cipal offices in whom the community can
have the utmost confidence, and who
will discharge their duty for the benefit of
the entire people and in the best interest
of the city. None others should be elected
The present is no time to experiment with
ing and integrity. Letevery voter act hon.
estly in this matter, and all will be we'll
Our New PLAN OF SETTLEMENT -
We gladly give the necessary space to the
communication of al. A. G." which we
| publish elsewhere, urging our citizens to
adopt the new plan of settlement now I'M
der consideration, believing that its accept
ance is the only escape from our present
| bonded ENHANCEMENT. Every tax payer
must see the necessity of taking ac-
ton in this matter before all is lost. We
are July convinced that the time has now ar
rived when we can settle our railroad indebt-
edness on the best possible terms. and all
that is required to bring about this result,
SO much desired by every true lover of the
city, is united action among our citizens
in favor of plan that is at once as equita.
BILE and as little burdensome t, the tax pay
ers generally as any scheme for our anchor
alton that can possibly be devised.
Within the past week letl er' have been
received from several parties holding our
| olds who seem quite anxious to effect a
settlem ent with the city for cash This is
IA heathful indication and shows bow
| much more effective we can go on with
| The work CT settlement with he money in
| hand than through any other means. Let
Us all, then, as one man rally in favor of the
| plan adopted by the Waer:own Debt Asso-
citation, and by 50 doing add to the growth
aad prosperity of the city. Even the steps
ready taken have given a fresh impetus
to business relations, and many have recon-
sdered their determination of removing
from the city, hoping that something like
settlement will now be accomplished.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

The Union League candidates for
CITY officers are as follows: Mayor, Geo.
McMiIlen Treasurer, VIM. Schultz; AS
SCISSORS, Francis O'Rourke, August Volek-
man.
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Cfone Slloffers.

THE maple sugar season hereabouts
h NOT been ia success thus far.
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Independent Candidate for County
Judge.

To the uoters of Jeftrson County,:
In response numerous invitations, an
nounce m, self Il candidate for the office of
County Judge at the election TO be held on
the LIST Tuesday of April next.
Dated Watertown, March 10th, 1873.
HARLOW PEASE
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PLY SICIAN s.
w c.. SPALDING,

nHYsICIAN AND SURGEON, and E1
aiming Surgeon for Pensions. ONE
n Johnson's Block, corner of Main ana lS'
streets.
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STR AW a. MURPHY.

PLANTERS and Dealers in Wall Paper,
Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Varnish,
Glass, Putty, Brushes, &c. One door west
Of Wisconsin National Bank, Watertown.
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County Judge.

COUNTY Judge.
At the solicitation of citizens in different
towns, have concluded to be candidate
for County Judge of jefferson County at the
election next April. If chosen to that re-
sponsibe Office by the people, it will be my
purpose to discharge its important duties
with diligence, fairness and fidelity.
G B. SKINNER.
Watertown, March Sd, 1873.
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LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the

Persons calling for any of The aboye let
ers will please say advertised d"
J. T. MOAK, F. n.
THE candidates for County Judge
thicken. The last man on the track is Mr..
Nelson Bruett, of Jefferson.
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PERsoNAL.-Mr. 0. K. Coe has es-
tabished himself in the Pitch and Grave
Roofing business at Indianapolis Ind.
Among the gentlemen appointed BY Gov
Washburn as commissioners to the Vienna
Exposition from Wisconsin we find the name
OF William Zohrlaut, of Jefferson.
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w God = ard

THE Subscriber is now prepared to furn
Il ish on short notice all kinds OF sea on
sd Ere wood on reasonable terms. delive- e.
!usmalI or large quantities to any part o
the city tree of charge. Leave orders at th.
Office of 35m2
ga. c. STREETER & co.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-26

BOOT and Shoe business,
on the north side of Main street, d door east
from 4th street, where will be found at all
times an extensive and well selected stock
of all sizes and styles consisting of Gentle
mems, Ladies Misses and Childlen's wear.
His goods are all of the finest and best
quality, elegant and substa ntial, and every
artieal that be ma nufactures and sells is
warranted.
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!. HEYM

IMPORTER and dealer in Foreign and
4 Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
manufacturers of choice Cigars.
The purest California Wines and Bran
dies constantly on hand.
Watertown, Feb. 8, 1872.
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E. r. EVANS.

-v AND BOARDING STABLE,
S1 1st ST., WATERFOWL, Wis
Horses and Carriages always on hand Tor
the Accommodation of The Public.