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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
Jefferson County.

From the Annual Report of the Commits
sioaer of Immigration of the State of Wis
consin, for the year, ls72,,,we find the follow
ing information as to the resources of JEFF
ferson County, written by Mr.. Henry Colon
ius, Register of Deeds 4
Jefferson county is an interior cou nty in
the state, not exactly central as regards ter
ritory, but nearly SO as to population. It's
SUI face is gently rolling or undulating, in
terspersed wi woodlands pruirIes and OPEN
ings, with no deep valleys or barren hills
but abundantly watered with lakes, rivers,
creeks and springs, and thckly covered
with heavy forests, containing choice va
riety of timber sufficient not only for fuel
but for manufacturing purposes Soil rich
and we'll adapted for wheat barley, rye,
oats, potatoes, fruit etc. There are So $40
acres of land in the county; about two
thirds of all lands are under cultivation,
about three-fourths of the balance is capable
of cultivation. Nearly all lands are owned
by actual settlers, and held at an average
price of thirty dollars per acre Owned by
the state are 4, 800 acres located in the GEN.
trail part of the county. Jefferson county is
one of the best counties in the state so far as
respects facilities for water POWER. Brick
are manufactured from clay beds of excel
lent quality and color, comparing favorab ly
with the cream brick of M lwaukee. Sew
eral streams and rivers run through the
county, none, however, navigable. But lit
tie game is found. Railroad facilities are
good, and future prospects encouraging.
Various kinds of manufactures diversity the
pursuits OF the different classes of society,
giving remunerative employment to CAPT
tai and labor. We may add that they are
several mineral springs, possessing medical
qualities. located at Waterloo and Water
| town
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
REAL ESTATE SALES.

Sales of Real Estate from Febr nary "a, to,
March 1. Reported for the Jefferson County
Union by H. Colonius, Register of Deeds:
Leonard W. Bennett to Heinrich Aug.
Petig, 90 acres, town Milford, $4,000
Gottlieb Splettstoeser to Ludwig Pode-
wells, as a, town Pennington, 1000.
Rachel M. Jenkins to Fred Thiede, 40 a,
town Hebron, $1,000.
Heinrich Petig to Heinrich Trachte, 35 a,
town Watertown, $500.
Heinrich Petig to Aug. Helpap,, 20 a,
town Watertown, $1,000.
Barbara Kump ct al to Phil Becker, %
7O-lOO a, town Sumner, $500
Gettlieb Splettstoeser to Fried. Miller,
20 a, town Pennington, $1,000.
Reuben ]. Tiff to Gottlieb SpIettstoesser
80 o, town Pennington, $4,000.
Heinrich Petig to Fried Babbach, 10 a,
town WATERFOWL, $500
Chas. Il. Converse to James Sheppard
q a, town Koshkonong, 800.
Margaret Fraser to Dav. G. Fraser, 40 a.
town Lake Mills 1925.
S. G. Cerow to Melissa Hall. Lots and
6, blk 81, Dwight Fosters Addition, For
Atkinson 5000
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

SUGcE ssFUL BUSINESS MAN.-The
Chicago wholesale hardware house of Will
liam Blair & Co.. has received Mr.. o. A.
Hall as a partner. This bit of intelligence
will be pleasing to the numerous friends OF
Mr.. Hall, who formerly resided in this city
and for years occupied the responsible posi-
ton of head-mau at the hardware house of
Nazro & Co. We congratulate the firm of
our sister city upon so valuable an acqusi
ton as that of Mr.. Hall, whose large ac-
quaintance throughout the Northwest and
excellent business capacity cannot fail to
add largely to the transactions of their
house MLaoaukee Sentinel, l4th inst
Mr.. Hall is a son of Mr.. j. A. Hall, CT
this city, and former resident here. His
many friends in Watertown will receive
the news of his promotion and good fortune
with pleasure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
NEW
Sectional Map
o. WISCONSIN


T 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 to
Jan 1878.
J. II will contain the names of every
civil township in the state, with the present
boundaries of the same.
IT. The names and location of every post
office in the State, the information mainly
fiji rnisbed 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 fmany
streams and lakes which have never hereto
fore appeared on any map, and will far sur
pass any map of this or any other western
state every issued.
This Map is to be about 50 by 60 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
BsagHA canvasser will call upon you to
receive subscription.
SILAS CH4PMAN,
404 East Water ST., Milwaukee.
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COUNTY JUDGE NOMINATION. =

COUNTY JUDGE NOMINATION. -
Last Saturday the Democratic Convention,
held at Jefferson, for the purpose of select
ing candidate for County Judge, noninat-
ed Mr.. Aaron Rankin, of Fort Atkinson,
for the position. The other candidates be-
fore the convention were Justice Ducasse
and Mr.. P. Rogan of this city, AMI Mr. j.
A. Allen, of Palmyra, who represented the
"Liberal Republican" element of the county,
and whose defeat at the hands of the Demo-
cracy must have discouraging effect up
on the membe of the Liberal party
hereabosts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

AN EsCAPE.-We came near hav-
ing a genuine case of drowning last Satur-
day. A number of boys were amusing
themselves by sailing on floating ice below
the dam, and one of them, Henry O'Brien,
a lad, abouG IA years of age, installing
some foam which had gathered in the cur
rent, for ice, fell into the water where it
was quite deep. He was carried down the
current and would undoubtedly have drown
ed had it not been for the timely assistance
rendered by those who had witnessed the
affair. Since the river has began to open
we have noticed boys venturing out on
fragments of ice, and placing themselves in
imminent danger OF drowning. Before it
is too late they should cease from such dam
gerous amusement.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
FIRE.-Last Wednesday afternoo,

FIRE.-Last Wednesday afternoon
tie dwelling house belonging to Mr.. P
DeVy, situated near his residence in the
Third Ward, took FIRE, during the absence of
the family occupying it. The fire depart
ment rendered timely assistance, and the
flames were got under control, but not before
The roof was entirely destroyed, and the
west end of the building badly damaged.
The contents were saved. The loss is cover
ed by insurance n the Insurance Company
of North America PhIade iphia.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

A New THING A new principle
in jurisprudence was inaugurated in this
before justice of the peace for examina ton
on charge of burglary, by the consent of the
district attorney were allowed to plead guilty
to the charge of petit larceny, and the pris-
oners discharged by paying small fine
This is fine precedent to establish in our
criminal code
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

CLoTHING.-We would call the at
tention of our readers to the advertisement
of Messrs Fisher h Rohr,i the extentensive
clothing merchants of thisscity, which will
be found in another column. They have
constantly on hand a large and well selected
stock of cloths, ready made clothing and
Gents furnishing goods. In then custom
work department they guarantee the best of
satisfaction both as to quality of goods and
style of make. Give Fisher & Rohr call
when you want anything in the Cloth ng or
Gents Furnishing line.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
County Judge.

towns, [ have concluded to be candidate
for County Judge of Jefferson County att the
election next April II chosen to that re-
sponsibe Office by the people, it will be my
purpose to discharge its important duties
with diligence fairness and fidelity.
C B. SKINNER.
WATERFOWL, March Sd, 1873
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

To BE CONTINUED Last week
Postmaster J. T. Moak, was confirmed as
Postmaster of this city for another term
This could not very we'll be otherwise, since
no one has ever discharged the duties of the
position with more satisfaction to the pub
lie than the present incumbent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

A CORRECTION We have been
informed by relative of the deceased, that
the person spoken of in the REPUBLICAN last
week as having died from excessive beer
drinking really died from. an apoplectic tit.
In our item we certainly did not
intend to make any Misrepresentation, but
told the story as it was told US. We are
glad, however, to have the opportunity of
correcting the error we then made.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

ASSAULT AND BATTERY. - Last
Fair Dav. the llth inst, August Fritz and
q. Splitstoesser, both of Pennington, had an
alteration on our streets, resulting II Fritz
making complaint against Spltstoesser for
assault and battery. The case was brought
before Justice Ducasse and the defendant de-
manded jury. A verdict was rendered
against defendant who was fined So, 90 and
paid costs to the amount of $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

REMEMBER THE STAMPS. Drug
gists and Others dealing in proprietary med
icines and preparations, perfumeries and.cos
metics, are reminded that the revenue tax
has not been abolished on articles of this class
under Schedule G AS before, a one-cent
stamp is required for every twenty-five cents
and an additional cent for every fraction OF
twenty-five cents. The fine for infraction of
the law is five dollars for every box or pack
age found without the stamp, the seller be-
ing liable to pay the penalty,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

AN INSANE WANDERER.-The JEFF
ferson Banner states that a handsome and
respectable young lady, Miss Mary Thoma,
formerly of Watertown,. but more recently
from Milwaukee, was brought to that place
last Friday, by deputy sheriff Giles, sufici-
emily heart-sore and wandering to need care.
but not madly insane, and was placed in the
female ward of the Hotel-de-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

THEY ARE HERE.-The robin and
blue bird, those winged. harbingers of spring,
are here making things cheerful with their
merry notes After winter of such length
and severity as the one just closed they are
more than thrice welcome.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

PERsoNAL.-Mr. A. L. Pritcbard.
President of the Bank of Watertown, and
for many years Secretary and Treasurer Of
the Chicago & N. W. Railway, has just re-
ceived the appoin tment of Treasurer of the
Northern Pacific Railroad, headquarters in
New York city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
AUGUsT WIGGENHORN,

TEWELER, has recently opened Jew
u elry Store in Johnson's block, corner
Main and 1st street, where he will keep
constantly on hand a large stock of
Watches Clocks, Jewelry, Silver and Pa
sez Ware, &c. Particular attention paid
to repairing Watches, Clocks, Jewelry,
go, and warranted TO give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

III. SLEEPER & J. HAMLlN'
WATERFOWL Lumber Yard. LUMBER
w of every description Latin anu
Shingles constantly on hand and for sale al
The Lowest Market Price, at the Milwaukee
Depot, WatertoWn, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
RAILWAY EARNINGS

RAILWAY EARNINGs.-The gross
earnings of the Milwaukee and St Paul
Railway for the month of February were
1923 Tie, against 1887, 1856 for the same
mouth in 1872, and since January LIST $685.
433, against 1854, $50 for the corresponding
time in 1872.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

PROFESSOR LIEBIG, the great Ger
man chemist, says he is convinced the time
is coming when American beer will drive
German beer from the market
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the
Oieo.

In this city on the afternoon of the l7tl
of March, 1873, of congestion of the bla n,
after IN illness of only one day, HANNAH,
daughter of Hugh and Bridget L. MuIpht,
aged Il years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
f. Fl. KLERKE,

A RCHITECT. Plans AID Specifications
r furnished for public a1d private bu ID
ings. Will superiRtend the same when de-
sired. Orders by mail solicited. once a
Pinckney street, Madison, Wis., Z. U. box
asa 44yl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
City Treasurer.

hereby announce myself as candidate
for the office Of city treasurer at the ensu-
ing municipal election, subject to the de-
cision of the Democratic city convention
O'RYRNE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
To the People.

respectfully announce to the public,
that shall be candidate for re election TO
to the office of City Treasurer at 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 9Th 1879
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
lConne y0offers.

The celebrated Newman Spring Bed
can hereafter be procured at the Grocery
Store of Matt Smith, on the West Side
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

THE SENTINEL. - The Milwaukee
Sentinel has been changed by its proprieto s
into quarto form, and in some other respects
the paper is improved, all giving evidence
Of its increasing popularity and success.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
A PLAN OF SETTtENENT-A

A PLAN OF SETTLEMENT "A So
ciety entitled ''The Watertown City Debt
Association" is now in course of formation
among our citizens, having for its object the
settlement of our city bonded Indebtedness
The Association held it's first meeting last
Saturday evening at the office of Justice c.
NJ Ducasse, and was in every respect
success. The Association has adopted what
is known as the 'tKenoSha plan, under
which the citizens Of that place has been
working out of their embarrassment with
great success, and with but little burden to
the people. We think the best interests of
the city demand united action among our
citizens in favor of the method of liquida-
ton called for under this plan, and we hope
will be met with favor by all our tax
payers.
Books for membership will be open for the
present at the Office of Grossman Il Tank.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
MISCELLANEO US.
griffin FIR.

FASHIONABLE Barber and HAIR ORES
ser. in the Middle of Main street
Bridge, WATERFOWL, Wis. The best OF HAIR
DYE used, wsrranted to hold color for elght
weeks
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

SPINAL MENINGITIS OR Spotted FEVER
This dreadful disease is creating no small
amount of terror and excitement in various
portions of the country. 1t is extremely
fatal. Out of the 79O persons attacked in
in New York last year 607 died. DR.,
Meredith Cymer, of Philadelphia, has pub
lshed a valuable treatise on this disease
and its causes. Thorough investigation
proves the cause to be filth, oYercrowding
and bad ven tilation. There is one sugges-
tive feature connected with this disease. 1t
RACES mostly in the winter, when our houses
are badly ventilated and the cellars especial
ly are filled with vegetables partially de-
cayed, banked up and with no ventilation
save through the cellar door into the kitchen.
Wherever the disease appears, and whether
appears or not, the cellars should be
cleansed and with the whole premises thor
oughly disinfected. Use disinfec taats
about your premises literally. 1t may
save lives.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
WafcrtOWHl Market.

Corrected Weekly by TIL. Rack
Commission Merchant, Main Street
Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
PLY SICIANS.
W G. SPALDING,

nHYsICIAN AND SURGEON, and Elk
amining Surgeon for Pensions. onSe
Johnson7s Block, corner Of Main and Isl
streets.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
DEATH OF JOHN P. MCDONNELL.


DEATH OF JOHN P. MCDONNELL.
Intelligence has been received in this
city of the death of Mr.. John P. Mcdonnell
who died at Lebanon, Missouri, February
Sd. Mr.. Mcdonnell came to this city
some Is years ago, and was contractor on
several of the raj roads then being built IN
this vicinity During the war be enlisted
in the Sd Wisconsin Cavalry, known as
BsrstoW's Cavalry, and served until The
regiment was mustered out of service
He received the appointment of Cigar In
spector and General Inspector of Spirits
for this district under Presidents Johnson's
Administration, which positions he held
for nearly one year, when ne was succeeded
by w L. Norris. he left here some five
years ago, and resided in Kansas until TAX
ing up his residence in Missouri a few years
since. Al the time of his death he was
engaged in working a silver mine, but with
what success we have not learned. Mr.
Mcdonnell was man of fine presence, and
pleasing address, "a nd possessed of a most gen.
erous and kind hearted nature. He was
native of Glengarry, Canada, and about so
years of age at the time of his death.
ST. PATRICK DAY.-The anniver
sary of Ireland's Patron saint, which &C.
CURED Monday last, was duly observed in
in this city by our Irish fellow citizens, who
turned out in large numbers to do honor
to an occasion so dear to every true lover of
Irelu nd The procession consisting of the
St. Bernard Temperance and Benevolent
Society, headed by their fine brass band, and
the st. Joseph Temperance Society, of Rich
| through our principal streets and made
cred table appearance. The exercises at
| Turner Hall were largely attended, and the
| fullest Justice done to the ample preparations
| which had been made for appeasing the ap-
| petltes of the VASE numbers who partook Of
/ dinner. The Watertown Quartetts Club
Prof. Corby rendered several beautiful songs
which were well received. The lecture of
Rev. P. j. Coilivan is highly spoken of by
all no listene to it. The speaker handled
his subject W 18th great eloquence and car
nestness, and the hearty applause he met
with showed that h is words had stirring e..
| feet upon his hearers. The exercises closed
with the best of feeling and the general
impression was that pleasanter St. Pat
rick's day was never spent in Watertown.
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the
post Office, at Watertown, Wisconsin, March
is, 1878:
| Briggs Deborah Lewis Annie Mrs.
Barrett Nelson Laps VIM.
Denning 4. G. Moore Thomas
Dyer Mary A. Race R. c.
| Hall l. Maltley Wescott Lucy
Holbrook w, f. White Frederick
Persons calling for any of the above let
e:s will please say Advertised -
j. T. MOAK, P. M.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
wv God Yard

TNHE Subscriber is now prepared to furn
4 ish on short notice all kinds of season
ed FIRE wood on reasonable terms, delivered
10 SIN all or large quantities TO any part OF
the city free OF charge. Leave orders a the
Office of 35m2
J.&A. C. STREETER & co.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
Omnibus Line,

T DESIRE TO ANNOUNCE TO THE
Il public that shall run my Omnibus to
all night trains this winter | will, if de-
sired 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 Weisert &
Co. have built for me a commodious closed
carriage which will seat eight persons, for
the use of families, parties and funerals, es-
pee ial IN Indictment weather. This car
riage may be had at very reasonable rates
OF the Proprietor fthe WATERFOWL Omnibus
Line. A. F. MANNEGOLD.
N b 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, 1873-03-19
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.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

ENOUGH AND 70 SPARE Our
Mills have more Water than they require.
and their machinery is spinning along at a
rapid rate of speed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
Independent Candidate for County
Judge.

To the Ooters Of jefferson County:
In response to numerous invitations, an
nounce myself a candidate for the office of
County Judge at the election to be held on
the lst Tuesday of April next.
Dated Watertown, March 10th, 1878.
HARLOW PEASE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
DID Nj NJ RARRER
LUMBER YARDS.

ELECTIC Physician and Surgeon oh0e
II over A. Peterson store
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19

THE Wisconsin Welsh Musical I'm.
o., will hold its annual convention in
Milwaukee, during the present week. Two
grand concerts will be given on the evenings
of Thursday and Friday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
r. r. EVANS.
STRAW & MURPHY,

PLANTERS and Dealers in Wall Paper,
Window Shades, Paints, Oils, Varnish,
Glass, Putty, Brushes. &c. One door west
Of wisconsin National Bank, Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1873-03-19
J. HEY NJ ANN,

IMPORTER and dealer II Foreign and
Il Domestic Wines and Liquors, and also
manufacturers of choice Cigars.
The purest California Wines and Bran
dies cons family on hand.
Watcrtown Feb. 8, 1872.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1873-07-08
The Fourth.

The Fourth was generally OBJ
served in this city, and business
mostly suspended for the day. In
the forenoon the steamer Huron
gave an excursion to Ossineke, car
rying large number of excursion
lists, and returned about three
o'clock in the afternoon, after hav-
ing had very pleasant time. The
steamer Marine City started on an
excursion trip at two o'clock in the
afternoon, with q good load of pas
sengers, but the lake being very
rough they returned in about an
hour and q half. AS is usual in
this section the wind went down
with the sun, and the Marine City
gave q moonlight excursion in the
evening, and very pleasant time
was had by all on board.
There was o dance at the Flet-
cher House in the evening, and our
dancing people made lively times
till near morning.
There were various little excur