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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
More Attempts.

From several attempts at HOUSEKEEPING
made within the past week it is evident that
the sneak-theves have not forgotten their
old tricks, and stand ready to renew opera
tions at every favorable opportunity few
nights ago the residence of Postmaster Moak
had visi .ation from one or more of these
gentry, who entered the basement as g. base
for operations but the vigilance of ser
want girl and the barking of a faithful
watch dog had a tendency to hasten their
departure before getting their hands on
anything, SO far as has been discovered.
The same night the house of Mr.. D. Platz,
on Main street, was entered and the thieves
helped Themselves to lunch of cold meat
and bread, not forgetting in their exit to
steal some clothes from the line in the yard
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
Railroad Collision.

Last Friday morning at o'clock a
freight train bound north on the Oh icago
Northwestern Railway ran into the Wa
tertown and Milwaukee passenger train at
the Junction in this city. The passenger
train was composed of two passenger and
one bag gage car, and had just pulled out
from the Junction for the depot on the east
side when the other train ran into it. The
passenger train was struck between the
passenger cars knocking them into bad
shape, and the Northwestern engine was
more or less damaged: Fortunately no one
On either train was injured. There was but
one passenger on board the passenger train
at the time of the accident. Had there
been the ordinary number of passengers on
the train the collision would probably have
been attended with more serious results.
Where the blame rests for the accident we
have not learned, but it is quite certain that
had tagman been on duty at the crossing
at the time the collision could lave been
averted. We think both companies show a
cupable neglect in not providing fae1nen
for Ibis point Oh their roads. They may
put off their plain duty in this respect until
it is too late. rs.s
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23

ming his wife became alarmed and Instituted
search for him. After looking for some
time bis clothing and dinuer pail were
found near where Bark river approaches the
ne W road, about a mile from town. hooks
were procured and the river dragged, which
resulted in finding the body, in aboas
twelve feet of water, ana only a few feet
from where he went in 1t is supposed that
the deceased feeling dusty and tired, went
in to battle and got beyond his depth AMI
not being able to swim, was dro wneI.
The amount of wool already purchased
aud stored in this village amounts TO nearly
100 900 pounds Of this amount Caswel,
May & Co., have purchased about 60, 900
pounds, Wilcox, Southwel l. CO.. 90 900
pounds, and the balance by Geo. Kline and
Others Union
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
l.. A. heller,

Milwaukee is more indebted to
her business men for her present degree of
growth and prosperity than to any other
agency. Foremost among the mos: enter
przng and successful merchants of Mil
waukee stands L. A. Wheeler, proprietor O f
the Mammoth Retail Dry Goods House, 1873
and 1875 Wisconsin street, and to " hose ad-
vertisement in another column we call the
special attention of our readers. What be-
tween fair dealing, the be st quality of goods
and one of the largest assortments to be
found in any concern in the West, Mr..
Wheeler never fails to suit LIS customers.
Just at this time Mr.. Wheeler is Offering
extra inducements in all the leading arti-
cles of dry goods, and we would recommend
those visiting Milwaukee to call at this we'll
known establi shment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
Dodge Co. Fair.

The officers of the Dodge County Agricul-
tural Soc iety held meeting a short time
since, at which it was agreed to hold the
annual fair of the society at juneau on the
18th, 10th and goth days of September next.
Provisions are made for one walking and
one running race for men sometime during
the fair, and for speed of horses there are
premiums offered for double team walk
ing race with load, two trotting, one run
ming and a sweepstakes races. In the la
dies department more attention than usual
has been paid, and the most liberal pre-
miums ever fixed in Dodge county are of
fered. The inducements proposed by the So
society should certainly insure success to
the fair this year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
The Bungard Affair.

The last Jefferson Banner disposes Of the
Bungard-Lacy affair in the following man
ner:
The arrest of Lacy, of Hubbleton, charg-
ed with the murder of Bungard, found ~
ing on the railroad track between that burg
aud Waterloo, and the proceedings suisse
quent TO the arrest, was ridiculous farce
in serious affair. And the ignorant or
wilful blunderers, whoever they are, who
had charge of the prosecution, should be
held responsible by the public. A warrant
for Lacy's arrest was obtained from Justice
Spencer, of Waterloo village. Under re-
cent and well known decision of the Su-
preme Court this Justice had no iurisdic-
ton to issue the warrant but to cover this
defect as it would seem, the prosecution had
Spencer issue the warrant and make it re-
turnable before Justice Bruett of Jefferson,
who had jurisdiction to issue the warrant.
AS if a person having no authority to issue a
aoagraat could render his void warrant valid
by making it returnable before Justice
having full authority to issue. The pro-
ceedings before Justice Bruett as far as the
state was concerned, was IN keeping with
the beginning of the affair. There were
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
New Post Office

The Watertown Post office was reno we'd
last SATURDAY to the new Post Office Build
Ing of Mr.. F. P. Brook, corner of Main and
First Streets. The post Office is we'll located
for the accommodation of the public gener-
ally, and is much more commo-
dious and pleas ant than the one recently &C.
cupied. Postmaster Moak is sparing no
pains in arranging and improving the
furniture, and when all the work is complete
we shall have one Of the fastest and most
comfortable post Offices in the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23

about thirty to forty witnesses in attendance
some from Madison and other distant places
and large bill Of costs incurred. The attor-
ney for the defense made and argued his mo-
ton to dismiss the proceedings for the rea-
son that the Justice who issued the warrant
had no jurisdiction in the matter. The
state was then called upon by Justice Bruett
to reply, and the state did reply with the
very strong and impressive argument, 81
have nothing to say" And we think it
was about the most sensible argument the
state could have made considering the Ia
mentabie position in which he was placed.
Df course the prisoner was discharged, and
as natural consequence the costs were
taxed against the county. We understand
the Unfortunate termination of this proceed
has so shattered the State that it has con-
Guided not to proceed any further in the
matter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
John Dillon Coming.

We take pleasure in announcing that
John Dillon, the celebrated comedian, who
'tmany times and Off has amused our citi-
zens with bis side-spliting comicalities, will
make che appearance in this city at Turner
Hall, this Wednesday, evening, July 23d,
supported By one of the best theatrical
troupes now travelling. The bare announce
ment of this fact will be sufficient to fill
turner Hall to repletion. Remember, Dill
ion appears for only one night, and you
must procure you stock of fun on that soli-
vary occasion. For the evenings entertain
hient there viii be presented three laugha-
oie iarces' namely: The two Polts, The
Quie' Family, and Barney, the Baron
Prices OF admission, Hall, SO cents, Gallery,
Is.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23

We understand the Sharp-shooters of this
city are making great preparations for fes-
tival to be held here on the 2sth, 29th.
3oth and 3lst days of August. The festival
will consist of shooting match, in which
the societies Of Milwaukee, Watertown,
Madison, Monroe, La Crosse, Fountain City,
Oshkosh, Green Bay, Two Rivers. Mishcot,
Kewaunee, Rhine, West Bend and numer-
Gus other societies, and sharpshooters from
this and adjoining states will take part.
These societies mostly consist of Germans,
u nd as our German Sharpsooters have taken
the matter in hand in earnest we may ex-
pect not only good time, but also great
many visitors from all parts OF the state.-
Manitoyoc Pilot
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Personal.

We received pleasant call last Thurs
day from Rev. T. G Smith, of the Ist Pres
byterlan Church, Fond du Lac, who was
here on short visit to his friend. Mr..
James Mcpherson, while on his return from
the Red River Country of the North. Rev.
Mr.. Smith went to Manitoba on an,invita-
tion from the Governor of that Province.
who is an old acquaintance, and was wit
ness to the exciting scenes connected with
the attempted arrest of Lord Gordon,
an interesting account of which he favored
US with. 5ad
Mr.. Andrew Peterson, a somewhat tran
sient resident of Chicago for year or more
past, is at present on visit to his home in
this city, looking well, and arousing de-
sire on the part of his numerous friends
here to see him establish himself perma-
nently among US once more.
Rev. DR.. Boyd returned from New York
last Friday, and oficated at St. Paul's Epis-
copal Church Sunday. ft
Mr.. Nathan Nettleton, who left here for
Iowa some months ago, returned last week
intending to take up his residence among
US again. 9a.aI,
Mr.. John r. Buchanan, of Quincy, H..
former station agent of the Chicago & N.
W. Railway in this city, spent last Sunday
in town.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23

Mr.. Joseph Terbrueggen, of this city, one
o!the Wisconsin. Commissioners to the fiel-
ma Exhibition, has been heard fiom. In
letter received from him last week by Mr.. j,
]. Toussaint, we learn that he, in company
with Messrs. King, ,Muecke, Hooper and
Rosber, arrived safely at Hamburg, on the
the morning Of June 25th after a passage
across the Atlantic of Is days. The party
had delightful weather during the entire
trip, and continued in The best of health.
all being exempt even from the usual sea-
sickness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
Lecture ON Palestine.

The last lecture of the Congregational
course will be delivered by Rev. G. C. Cra-
gin. at the Congregational Church, next
Thursday evening, July Oath. Subject
"From Joppa to the Jordon. The speaker
having but recently returned from making
a tour of the Holy Land will be prepared
through observation to render his subject
highly interesting to his audience
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
The New Bridge.

AT the meeting ofthe Board of Street Com
missioners last Monday evening, several bids
for the building of Main Street Bridge were
received, but no definite action was
taken in regard to letting the contract
Three bids were presented from Chicago
parties, and four from Baxter and Finn, of
this city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
2Houe 20offers.
BR EvlTIES

New Potatoes are coming into mar.
ket freely.
-Blackraspherries are SO plenty here
abouts this season as to become almost a
drug.
-Currant bushes have born we'll this
year, while cherry trees have done better
than was expected.
A new post office has been established
at Hillsburgh, Dodge County.
Postal Cards will be passed into Cana
da by the addition Of one cen. stamp.
What blessed thing it is tc be able to put
on airs when the thermometer ranges from
95 to loo in the shade
Measles among children, in q some
what mild form, are quite prevalent in this
city at the presen. time.
All the leading periodicals and daily
news at 7. S. Clark's Book, Stationery and
News Depot, cor. Main and Sd streets.
Let it be recorded, that on last Wed
nesday, July 10th, the therm ometer regis
tered lO2 degrees in the shade, in sew eral
cool places in this city.
The semi-mo nthly meeting of the
Watertown Dairy Board Of Trade, takes
place at the rooms of the Association, Nc
Aillen's Block, to-day "Wednesday July
23d.
Dodge county is now the banner
Grange county in Wisconsin. 1t has
more oranges than any other, there being
now Is oranges in the county. Prepsra-
tions are being made to organize two more
A car load of insane people, who were
being transferred from the Hospital for In
sane at Madison to the North ern Insane Asy-
lam st Oshkosh, passed through this city
last Friday.
The artesian we'll on the corner of
Main and Second streets, which has been
out of order for several years, is again being
overhauled for the purpose of placing it in
running condition
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
Brewers Convention.

The Brewers of Milwaukee alarmed at
quarters ooking towards mitigation of
the evils of in.emperanee by legislative en-
Actment, have issued call for conven-
ton Of Brewers and Masters of Wisconsin,
to De held in the city of Milwaukee, on
Tuesday, the 9Th day of August next.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
How to Detect Them.

The counterfeit fifty cent notes which are
in circulation can be detected by holding
the notes to the light, when one can see
there is no silk fbers in the paper, but 1t is
simulated by irregular scratches on the
plate, which gives the surface impression.
The red treasury seal s also printed in ink
person dampen his finger and passes 1t over.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
~ Gather Houses.

To know all about the weather 60 to
Straw & Murphy and get one oil Lovejoy's
Improved Metallic Weather Houses. They
are sure iudics TOR OF the weather, show
ing the approach of storms for some time
before they come, have a epirit thermome-
ter attached, and are very o, namental.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
ProStratiON

A iaborer named Joseph Mnhozcr while
ut work on = sewer on Second street, last
Thursday. was Frustrated by something like
sunstroke and was obliged to be carried to
his home. At last accounts he was recover
.ng from the effects Mulhozer is only a
few weeks from Germany,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23

Mr.. E. B. Bolens, Secretary, has issued a
call for special meeting of the Dodge
County Convention Of Oranges, to be held at
Beaver Dam, Thursday, July oath, 10
o'clock A. M, for the purpose of consulta-
ton, and considering such matters AS may
be brought before it's members. Each
Grange is entitled to three delegates.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
Crops

The barley in this section is all harvested
This crop was considerably killed out last
winter, but what remained has yielded
finely. large portion of the rye here
abouts is also cut an1 the crop is one OF the
heaviest ever gathered. Next week many
of the farmers will be cutting their
spring wheat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23
Semi Soeol.
Jefferson.

Mr.. John Helmet is erecting very SUBJ
stantial building at his tannery grounds on
the Traction" The new building is to be
of brick, 25x3O feet and two stories high
The brick work is being done by Mr..
Adam Spanger.
Work was commenced, last week, on the
water tanks on the depot grounds in this
village. The tanks are to be the patent tub
set upon substantial stone walls. Between
oo and 10 car loads of stone will be requir-
for the Foundation Of both tanks. The
stone are taken from :quarry near Rock :
ford, On the kcnosha & Rock Island Rail :
road, and brought to this place via Harvard
Junction. About 30 car loads of stone have
already arrived.
There are in our village from SO to 90
persons employed In the manufacture Of
brick, and in good weather about &c, 900
brick are manufactured daily. and from
this amount our local demand is supplied
ard the balance shipped by rail to other
places.
Prof. Chase returned Monday from a short
and hasty trip in the interests Of the
Institute, and made report of his doings to
the Trustees. By this report it appears he
had visited but seven places, in some Of
which he had spent only a few hours.
Wherever be went he found friendly and
anxious feeling existing toward the In
stitute, all being DESTROYS that il should
be re opened on solid foundation, and
willing to contribute Of their means to &C.
compish that end. In the seven places
visited, Prof Chase secured reliable and
guaranteed subscriptions to the amount of
eight hundred and FIVE dollars annually for
i've years, payable in semi-annual INSTALL
ments. The whole sum required to be sub
scribed to insure the re-opening is only
fifteen hundred. More than half has been
raised IN few places visited; and there
can be no doubt that the remainder, and a
great deal more, will be raised in the 9TH
er places the Profes sor is to labor in. The
re-openng of the Institute about the 10th
OF september next is an established fact
Teachers are being engaged and the neces
sary dispositions made to open with
strong and able force of instructors. The
details will be made known in circulars and
cards now being printed
The Chicago & N. W. Railway will COM
mence this week to run a special Butter
and Egg car to Chicago every Tuesday and
Friday, leaving jefferson at $3.50 P. M.
reaching Chicago at 5:lo every Wednesday
and Saturday mornings Shippers having
butter and eggs to ship will! please deliver
the same at the depot by P. NJ. on Tues
day and Friday. The car will receive the
first attention at Chicago and be unlo AIDED
soon after A. NJ. on day of arrival. Butter
and eggs consigned to Eastern and South
ern lines will be delivered same morning
by team transfer at drayage charge not
to exceed FIVE cents per hundred pounds
Rate on butter in 6rkins and tubs As cents
per hundred pounds Jefferson to Chicago:
when shipped in crooks, strictly at owner's
risk, same rate will be charged. Eggs in
boxes and barrels, As cents per hundred
pounds; in carriers, 80 cents per hundred
lbs.-Banner.
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91lnrr1e0.

At Fort Atkinson, Wis, July IL, 1873,
by Rev. E. j. Montague. ANDREW O.
Snort, of Neillsyi!le, Wis, and JENNIE
KENNEDY. of Oakland. Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23

DIR. j B. Kicks, former resident of this
city, and father-n- law of Mr.. Q. Willis for
many years conductor on the Milwaukee
ST. Paul Railway, died in Milwaukee
Wednesday, July 9Th. aged e6 years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23

is done with the greatest neatness and
punctuality, and every care taken to give
entire satisfaction. He thanks The public
Tor the liberal patronage he has heretofore
received, End solicts all to call and give
his goods thorough examination, as he is
conndent he can please both as to quality
and price F.W. KURZWEG
Watertcwn, SEPT. 10th; 1870.
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CHAs. F. Voss
FRED. SPECHT
CHAs. WILDER
Com mittee

The following resolution formerly intro
duced by Com. Baum to wit;
RESOLVED, That hereafter no days be gran
ted as Holidays by this Board except such
as are recognized as Legal Holidays by laws
of the State. .r
Was taken from the table and after some
discussion, being voted upon, WAS lost all
Commissioners present except Com. Baum
voting against it. Whe reupon it was NOV
ed by Com. Specht that the authority to
grant Holidays, besides those sanctioned by
the laws of the State, should be left with
the Superintendent, which motion was
adopted, Com. Baum voting against it.
On motion of Com. Specht, committee
on Teachers wages was appointed by the
chair consisting of Com. Specht, Will
Der, Weber, Voss and Benkendorf. The
Superintendent was requested to be pres
ent at the meetings of said committee On
motion Board adjourned.
tn. BERNHARD
Clerk
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IDiieo.


At Bussyviile, Mon lag, July IA, OF ty-
phoid fever, GEORGE BICKLE, son #
George Bickle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23

BOOT and Shoe business,
on the north side of Main street, I'd door cas-.
from 4th street, where will be found at all
times an extensive and we'll selected stock
OF all sizes and styles, consisting of Gentle
mems, Ladies Misses and Childrens wear.
His goods are all of the finest and best
quality, elegant and substantial and every
artical that he ma nufactures and sells is
warranted
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Fort Atkinson.

Lieut.. Gen. Phil. Sheridan was the guest
OF Mr.. Bingham last Saturday. He was
accompanied by Gen. Arson Stager, P. A.
Hall, and Samuel Johnson, of Chicago. The
party came to enjoy days fishing on Lake
koshkonong and returned on Monday
Miss Held, who was injured at a railroad
crossing near Shopiere, died on Wednesday
of last week. She never ragained her con-
seriousness. At last accounts Ida Jones
was better, end hopes are entertained OF her
permanent recovery.
The steamboat is being remodeled in
many particulars. The engine and boiler
have been turned around which makes the
boat set better on the water. It is to be
geared with cog wheels instead of belt
and the paddle wheels made over. When
it is finished we predict there will be
great improvement in its running qualities
Mr. Drake deserves success for his persever-
ance and energy in this enterprise, and we
hone he may receive it Herald
On Thursday morning the body of Will
liam Gasker, German living about three
miles from this village, in Bark river woods,
was taken from Bark river, about mile
from town. The circumstances of his death
as near as can be learned, are as follows:
The deceased was employed as shoveler
on the railroad. After six o'clock OF We'd
nesday afternoon, as usual he started for
home but did not arrive. Thursday NOR.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-07-23

Honorable body my report for the Spring
term commencing April l4th. ending July
4th, 1873.
Number of scholars on first day of
term T80
Number of Boys 4l6
'' " Girls 364
Average of Scholars 10
Scholars on the last day of term 672
Whole number belonging as $50
Withdrawn during the Sd month
of term aN 2lO
Average daily attendance $50
Percentage of attendance "a
Tota. half day attendance l06.38S
Total cases Of hardness 1920
Amount in Tuition Fund $122,I2
On account of the early setting in Of very
bot weather and Of epidemic disease Meas
les) the attendance was somewhat lower
than usual in Spring terms. In scholar
ship and department our schools furnished
as fair and as encouraging record as ever
before, owing to the zeal and ability Of our
teachers and let me acknowledge here
specially the dutiful and kind endeavors of
all the tea cheers OF Union School No. who
struggled hard to make the absence caused
by my sickness as little felt as possible. Ali
OF which is::respectfuly submitted.
TIL. BERNHARD
Supt. of Public Schools.
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MI E RIO A n

The following reasons are given why this is the
best family machine to purchase
Because it will do everything that any machine can
do sewing from the fnestto the coarsest material,
nemming telling, cording, brading, binding gather:
ing and sewing on at the same time ruffng, quilt
ing, etc., better than any other machine.
because the best mechanics pronounce it the best
hnishe and made the best principle ofany machine
manufactured, 1t has no springs to break, nothing
to get out of order.