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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
A New Industry.

1t is not generally known that sumac,
or shoemake, as it is vulgarly called, which
grows wild on nearly every farm in this
section, has high commercial value. All
he finer qualities of leather are tanned
with sumac. Notwithstanding these facts
We annually import from Sicily and else
where thousands of tons of this article. If
some of our ex-hop growers would turn
their attention to sumac, new industry
could be started among US that would be
subject to less necessities than any product
depending on the season, or the caprice of
the people. So say an exchange
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
2fon,e l0offers
BREVIVIES

The village Of Lake Mills has &C ided
to grant licenses by small majority.
We learn that a water cure is to be
established on the banks of Rock Lake,
Lake Mills, by Isaac Atwood. Esq.
The several Ma sonic Lodges in the
vicinity of Lake Mills are invited to join
with the Lake Mills lodge in observing the
festival of ST. John on the gath of June
proximo.
1t is said that throwing dry -four up
on burning kerosene IN case of the break ing
of lamp or other accident, will extinvuish
it, while water will only add to the hanes
This is worth remembering
metropolitan airs ere very apparent in
the large sign board just placed over the
entrance to the Council rooms. on hich is
embazoned in letters of gold the words
''City Hail." The sign is handsome one
and the handiwork of Mr.. ]. B. Murphy.
Mr. Jacob Heiman, of the town of
Aztalan, recently lost two harms by fire
The buildings contained a reaper a seeder
and atout two hundred bushels OF whca,
and eats. Total loss about s. goo, no in
snrsne-- The fire is thought to have origi-
mated from Mr.. H's. pipe
The chute in til dam below the bridge
has been repaired SO as to stop the great
wastage of water aud the result is All in
creased volume of water for running Ma
chipery. A like improvement has been
made in the wat ter power at the Roug
and Ready Mills.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
Personal.

Mr.. Levi ScoGeld, for few wears
resident of this city, and now at Grand
Haven, Michigan, spent a day or so in town
last week.
Last Friday we had pleasant call from
Rev. L. Q. Thompson, pastor Of the Presby
terrain Church at Cottage Grove Dane Coru-
ty, who was here for the purpose OF bidding
goodbye to bis brother-in- law, DR.. T. G. Will
liams, who started last week for southern Cal
ifornia.
Peter Bertholf former resident of our
city, but now living in Michigan, spent
several days in our city last week.
Hon. S. J. Conklin, of Waterloo, was a
caller at the Republican Office Monday last
MIR. Henry Bertram, Street Commits
sio1er of the I'd Ward, has placed biz resig.
nation in the hands of the City Clerk.
Mrs. Frances Duffy started last Sunday
night for Colorado Territory, where she
will remain several months with her sons
John and Charles, who are making their
resi- ence in that country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
Minister AssOci tt On

The Methodist Ministerial A SIS oeiation Of
this (Jancsville) District has been in session
at the Methodist Church, of this city
since Monday last aad is largely attended
by minister of that denomination. Rev.
Mr.. Showers. of Whitewater, preached the
opening sermon on Monday evening. Tues
day was devoted to general criticism Of
church work with n mass Temperance meet
ing in the evening. The Association will
adjourn TO day Wednesday,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
w aterlOO.

Burr Robbins great circus and MENACE
RE exhibited here last Thursday. Tae day
was pleasant and the crowd large enough
to make any Snowman happy The show
was by odds the most sati sfacory that has
exhibited in this place or vicinity for many
years. In Robbins show everything is
well done.
The donation at the Baptist Church
Tuesday evening was we'll attended, and
the contributions aggregated more than is
common on such occasions in Waterloo,
pole lie held by the people of his church.
Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
County Grange Directory.

The following is list of the jefferson
County Oranges organized up to this time
Jefferson County Council-M. G. Jones,
of Fort Atkinson, President; Sylvester Cobb
of Jefferson, Vice President; S. J. Conklin,
of Waterloo, Secretary; w. G. Palmer, OF
Hebron, Treasurer Charles Copeland, of
LETTERS on, Business Agent.
Waterloo Grange No. 92.-J. G. Leonard
son, w. M. !; X. P. Clark, Sec. Regular
meeting sast Saturday evening of each
month.
Landmark Grange, No. 293-J. H. Win
terling, W. NJ; Henry Haskell, Secretary.
Meets every Tuesday evening. P. O. JEFF
ferson
Jefferson Grange, No. 3.5.-Benjamin
Bodgett, W. NJ; George A. Williams,
Secretary. Meets I'd and 4th Sa turdays of
each month, at 1880 P M.
Koshkonong Grange, No. 354-M. C.
Jones, W. NJ; Francis G. Jones, Secretary.
Meets every Saturday at 2 P. M. P.O.
Fort Atkinson.
Mound City Grange, No. 356- Gardner
Spoor, W NJ; Jackson Jones, Sec. Meets
lst and Sd Saturday evenings of each month
P. O. Aztaian.
Hebron Grange, No. 42O.-Wm. G. Pal
mer, W. M. Charles Brown, Sec. Meets
Sd Saturday evening Of each month 20.
Hebron.
Sumner Grange, No. 424.-John Whitfield
W. NJ. J. D. Whitted, Secretary. Meets
lst Monday evening in each month. P. O..
Busseyville.
Prairie Grange, No. 424.--H. G. Ball, W.
NJ; Charles T. Sherman, Secretary. Meets
lst and Sd Friday evenings of each month.
P. 0. Palmyra.
Sullivan Grange, No. 433--C. S. Cart
wright, W. NJ. ; G. J. Collier, Secretary.
Meets the evening before full moon each
month. P. O. Palmyra.
Golden Rule Grange, No. 452.--J. G..
Hull, W. NJ; j. Hull Secretary. P. O.
Pennington.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
Paln1YrQ,

The Palmyra village election was held
on the 9Th inst. The issue made was upon
the question of license A license board
was elected throughout
We can verify the fact that Capt Wilson
has a wonderful spring upon his farm,
which is situated in the Northwest corner
of LAGRANGE, and about four miles south
west of our village. This spring is with :.
in few rods Of his dwelling house, and
affords water for all purposes. 1t is about
FIVE rods in diameter at the surface and
ffty-fve deep, according to the Captains
sounding, and so clear that the bottom can
easily be seen when the water is still on
the sur face. The sides Of this large hole in
the ground appears to be of solid clay all
the way to the bottom. His whole farm
(Which is big one) is well watered by
this spring. One popularity about this
water is that it never freezes in all its
windings through the fields Whoever
wishes to behold a novelty will find it in
this giant spring.
Mr.. A. Beamish of this town has return
ed from Ireland where he has been for the
last eighteen months. ..-
Mr.. D, S. Ewing, of this town, related
singular incident tn at occurred at his place
~
business he purchased a new milk can
with concave bottom. A few days ago it
was washed and placed on pile of wood
at the door to dry-resting at An angle OF
about forty-fve degrees inclined to the
north. After time it was discovered that
the action of the sun On the bottom of the
can had caused the wood to take fire, which
was seen in time to save disastrous conss
quences. Enterprise
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
GRNAD GIFT CONCERT.

A Grand Gift Concert for the benefit Of a
Public Library will be given in Oconomo-
VOC, July 4th, 1874. The price of the tickets
are $2,oO, and can be had from agents in all
towns in the state. Every ticket has gift
from $1,000 down. The gifts consist of
One Thousand Dollars Cash, Watches, Jew
elry, &C., and also one fine Rosewood Piano,
and Sewing Machines and Elegant Furn-
ture. The Jewelry can be seen at Ocono-
mowoc, and the furniture at 40 Spring
Street, Mil waukee, Wis. For particulars
sec agents and circn RS.
7 KENDALL, Manager,
Oconomowoc, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
$er,1i-local.


J. S. Pixley h Son, of Oakland, brought
splendid pair Of fat oxen into town
Monday which weighed 1910 pounds, and
were sold to Wilcox, Southwell 4 Co. for
$4.75 per hundred, amounting to $4,000.
The cattle attracted mach attention aud
admiration.
of this town, brought to this village for
| shipment, four steers. Three were Grade
Short-Horns, and one native. The four
were three years old and had received the
same care and treatment since they were
calves, yet the Short-Horns averaged 1875
| pounds each, and the native 1910.
Mr.. A. II. Porter, principal of the North
Side Grammar School, while spaling in
| his garden On Friday night, came upon a
small coffin containing the skeleton of a
small babe. 1t had apparently been buried
about two years. No knowledge of any
such burial exists in the minds of the peo-
pie living in that vicinity.
During the last summer we had in our
employ in this office printer by the nam .
Of K A. Taylor, who afterwards proved to
be a rascal. We have found where in sew
| eral instances subscribers had paid him
money in our absence on his represe ta-
| ton that-he was partner in the oncern,
he giving receipt but never accounting
| receipts are out, we do net know and
would therefore request such of our sub
scribers as have them to call and see u.s.
Union
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20

If you have an old photograph or daguer
reotype of a friend or relative that is fast
wearing out, and the features will not be
distingushaole much longer, place it in the
hands of the Chicago Photographic and
Copying Company. and they will make a
good picture from it, bringing out the fea-
lures marked and prominent, and as large
as life size if desired. Mr.. John Miller is
che agent for the company in this city. The
copying rooms and studios are at 326 State
Street, Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
Taking time by the Forelock.

Messrs Sleeper and Canes intend to be
prepared fof the opening of the new race
course, having recently purchased fast nag
E'nich has reputation for speed second to
none in the state. The animal is beauty,
and Judging from appearances they have a
SPLENDID steed We wish them abundant
success with their fast trotter. The horse
may be seen at the Livery Stable of E. R.
Evans
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20

GOODNESS GRACIOUS "A Mrs.
Heath, of the town Of Wellington, in
this county, gave birth to four child
rem, three boys and one girl, one day
last week. Her neighbors assert posi-
lively that none got away. IF she pos
sesses the gift Of continuance she can
double the population of Wellington
without asking any odds of Der neigh
bors But oh the poor father 1t must
test his christian tortitude. to gaze up
Oh that group of little responsibilities,
and not swear like a Monroe
County Republican.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20

Mr.. S. N. Eaton is now prepared to fur
nish all who desire them some of those first
class Refrigerators which are SO necessary
to every well regulated household IN hot
weather. They can be obtained all sizes,
and are sold at low prices for articles of
the kind. A refrigerator pays for itself
twice over the first year it is used. No one
should be without one. Call at Eaton's
Soda Water Mandatory, on the west side,
and see them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
Catholic Y. 4. u. Convention.

Father Willard, President Of the Catholic
Total Abstinence State Union has
extended an invitation to the st. Ber-
nard'5 Temperance Society of this city to
attend the annua. meeting OF the Union,
which occurs at Fond du Lac on the 9th
day OF June, and the same has been accept
ed by the Society. The members will at
tend in body
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
Deed Of Darkness

Nearly all the posters put.out Monday eve
ming announcing Mass Temperance Meet
ing at the Methodist Church. Tuesday eve
ming, were torn down during the night.
Do the perpetrators of this act know that
they are liable for it under the law preserv-
ing posters and bills from mu,ilaton
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
Demand in Excess of the Supply

At the present time about double the
number of Carpenters, painters, bricklayers,
plasterers and laborers now in the city could
find employment here. There never was
time in the history of this place when
there was such demand for workmen Of
all kinds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
A Crusade.

For the past week our community has been
enjoying crusade on caicoes. None have
enjoyed the crusade more than the females,
although the merchants are far from being
out of humor over the attack made on their
print piles. For several days the streets
were fairly alive with the members of the fair
sex hurrying home with large quantities of
calicoes. To such an extent did this thing
rage that it became to be looked upon as a
curiosity to see woman without her arm
full Of prints and in numerous cases the
lords Of the mansion were pressed into the
service TO take home the purchases in this
line. It is safe to say that at the present
time WATERFOWL folks are the best calico
stock ed people in the state. The cause for
all this is that a portion of the dry goods
men ''got their backs up" and commenced
running one another so hard that they did
not stop until the best prints got down to sew
er cents per yard, and we believe that during
the excitement some good prints were sold
as low as FIVE cents per yard. So much
for having live merchants who are deter
mined not to be undersold. People may
rest assured that now is the time to buy
goods in Watertown whether dry goods or
anything else. Our merchants are pre-
pared for large trade this season, and are
determined to have it if keeping large.stocks
and selling on the lowest living margin will
do it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
Real E state Sale.

Last week Mr.. P. Bertholf sold the va
cant lot between Schwab's clothing store
and the Post Office building, to Richard
Jones and 7. D. Evans tor $4,000. The
lot is 40 feet wide on Main street. 1t is
the intention Of the purchasers to erect on
the site two handsome stores.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

MASON j. HAMLIN CABINET ORGANS
are the best in the world First premium
at Vienna, in 1873 Exctls all others in
quality ond durability. Prices lower than
any other. Organs rented with privilege
of purchase b. instruments. Prices S55
to 81 900. Catalogue with prices aud full
description sent free
WIN F. SOMMERFIELD, Agent.
Corner Clyman and 9Th Streets.
Watertown, Feb. 28th, 1874.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20

Nearly all diseases originate from Inda-
geston and Torpidiy of the Liver, and re-
lief is always anxiously sought after. If
the Liver IS regulated in its action, health
is almost invariably secured. Want of ac-
ton in the Llver causes Headache, Constspo-
tson Jaanadlce, Pain IN the Shoulders, CouqA,
Chalis, Dizziness. Soar Stomach, bad taste an
mouth, bilious attacks pozpitation of the
heart depression Of spirits, or The blues, and
hundred other symptoms, for which Sim
mons L,Ver Regulator is the best remedy
that has ever been discovered. 1t acts
mildly, ef1ectually, and being simple
vegetable mFound, can do no injury In
any quantities thatit may be taken 1t is
harmless in every way f; it has been used
for 40 years, and hundreds of the good and
great from all parts of the country viii
vouch for its being the purest and best.
Simmons Liver Regulator or Medicine
Is harmless,
Is no dastric violent medicine,
Is sure to cure if taken regularly,
Is no intoxicating beverage,
Is faultless family medicine,
Is the cheapest medicine in the world,
Is gwen with safety and the happiest results
to the most delicate infant,
Does not interfere with business,
Does not disarrange the system -"'~
Takes the place of Quinine and Bitters =
every kind.
Contains the simplest and best remedies.
For Sale byIaU Druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20

The Ladies 0! the Congregs ionsi Chur ch
will give tea party at the residence OF
Mrs Daniel Hall, on Thursday evening,
the 2lst inst. Supper Is cents-served at
6P-L
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
The 29th Reunion.

The annual reunion of the old goth Wis
consin Regiment was held in this city last
Saturday, May 10th, being the anniversary
of the battle of Champion Hill, Mississippi
fought May 10th, 1868. Although the at
tendance was not large, there was an in
teresting gathering of the old survivors OF
the regiment The boys came together in
the office of Dr.. W. g. Spalding, the old
surgeon of the regiment, and many Of the
trials and incidents of the campaigns were
recounted. Especially were the details
connected with the battle of Champion Hill
brought back to the memory through the
stories related by these present who had
fought on that holly contested field Those
who responded to the roll call at this re I.
union were,
Col. G. r. Gill
Surgeon w G.. Spaldiug
Capt. W. X. Barney
Adjt., II. G. Hadley
Lieut.. Chas. Wood
Lieut.. Norman Humphrey
Lieut.. VIM, Wilson
Hospital Stewart, W. F, Sommerield
S.rgt. J. N. Bartlett
Drum Major John Weissert
Corp. j. b. Keyes
Corp. Allen Melcher
Corp. Wm., Fitch
Corp. John Moore
Private Miller
Private Michael Murphy
Several Of the citizens assisted in making
the occasion happy aud pleasant one for
The boys and the best of good feeling pre-
vailed throughout. The boys adjourned to
meet again on the 10th of May next year in
Watertown, this city having been made by
general consent the place for holding all
coming reunions of the regiment. May all
the members of the regiment who assembled
at the reunion this year live to witness the
recurring meeting of the old comrades next
May.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
Frost.

Qui tie a severe frost, nipping many things
in the gardens, occurred last Sunday night.
Fortunately fruit buds were not far enough
advanced to be injured by this vista ton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20

LIST OF LETTERS remaining the
Post Office, at Watertown, Wisconsin May
II, 1874:
Cochran John Fender VIM
Duffy D G Mead Daniel
Esseltyn Mrs Nellie NJ Wilson Henry G
Persons calling for any of the above let
tiers will please say "Advertised."
j. T. MOAK, P. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20

A noticeable feature of Decoration
Day in Madison will be the strewing
of the graves of Confederate soldiers
with flowers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-05-20
WatcrtOWRN Market.

Corrected Weekly by TIL. Rack
Commission Merchant, Main Street
Watertown.
The Placer herald., 1874-11-14
SnEKsFFS SALE.

NOTICE is her by gwen that by virtue and
N III pursuance OF i'm order Of snie now in
NY hnnds. issued out Of the d strict Court
,ne Fourtee TIA Jul.cal d Str ct of the State of
California, IL and ior the county OF Placer. on
,he l2th day Of November A D, Is 4, upon Il
judgment oil foreclosure, rendered N said court
on The 9th day OF November 1874, III favor
Jf the Marysuile Savings Bank, and ugainst j
L Nick rson Ct ais, Tor the sah OF twenty-five
thousand, nine hundrtd, fory-tNo and 10y
ave one-hundredtha (a22 9i2,55), dollars, wltn
.egat mt rest thereon, from the dite of 81 Il de
olte, together wnh the mlther sum OF two
thousand, Two hundred. eighty-three and fifty
one hanIredth (S3253.5Dl dollars, counsel fees,
as PROVIDED by said mortgage and allowed b}
aald court; aisO tie further sum ct thiuy-ont
an tnlftl ave one hundredths (S3l.35l dutais.
ods Of aatt, all IN solt com Of the United
STAT Is.
Now therefore, have levied upon and will
sll Ut puoi az ctiuu, to the highest bldler fOl
5oll com OF the Unit States, On
MONDAY, DECEHnEg 7;h, a. D., 1874.
Il the hour ol II o clock NJ, of htt day, ut the
.esldence Of Il Nickers1n about four miles
Northerly from the town Of Lincoln Township
No 10, Placer c0uaty, California, the following
'!escnocd property Jo-wit:
All those ccitaln pieces or parcels Of Ian Sit
aate lying and beng IN the county of Placer.
''t'S "a NttttAtt4ts ttilti NtliN llrt
ls follows, w Tie No.theast quarter. anu
south htit ct tht O.tnNest quarter oi Section
taltiy-sil (j6l, ana also. tie Southeast quartei
ud about e,shi % mr,s Of the South,aster J
pait oi the Northeast quarter Of Section thrtl-
ave (Jo), all l. township thirteeu (l3) North
OF Range SIX CO. East, Mount Diabio tase anu
meridian the description OF the above men
toned eight acres is rs follows Commencing
At the Southeast corner OF the Northeast quar-
ier OF Sect on thirty-ive t35) in Tawnship ihir
teen I'D North, OF Rtuse SIX (6) East: rum i.
shento N a due North line oHe hundred ano
n'ty (loU)yarls, more or less, to Il certain l,,
oak tree, about two feet in Il Ametrr: theme
West, a little South, Sxty-six (6i) rods to i,
large rock, near the rsvine, mar&ed with tw,
large bou.der holes or indian mills; thence
tcioss Doty' Rayine, a little West of South t,
where 7 Ahart fence now terminates; theme,
due East to the place of beginning. aud cont ,in-
ing eight (S1 acres of hand, more or less: also
Inc South half of Section thirtv-sx (35) IN
Township til hrtern (l3) North ot Range six 6
East, Mount Dilhlo base aud Meridian, tosrthrl
NtH all and H. -N5r the al purttnanc and i'm
erovelnents thereto longing t. said above de
,crhed pIoperly, or IN anywiso appslginn
utrtto.
All OF the above described property l will sci
IS aforesaid, to satisfy slid Judgment, interest
counsel fees costs, acernng costs and expenses
II sale. JAS. MCCORMICK,
Sheriff Placer County.
Sherif's office, Auburn, Nov ii, 1871. [ull-tl
The Placer herald., 1874-11-14

II amnses us to see the "tool', anger
iise because we expose its fAlsehoods We
never yet mad ut the cool, no matter what
It says We know what it is vainly lahorine
for ms well ms it knows itself and we know
we stand in its way. Because we stand there
IT gets mad, and snys we are malignant
But then we don't rehufe it. Its own consc
ence-if Il has anv--will do TINT in calm
er moment. If it possessed true manhood It
would not get angry with ns either. bnt, on
the contrary. it would respect us for our op-
position, Our duty ia TO guard the interest
Of the people. and our fithfulness should
command respect. Its duty is TO promote the
political interests Of its owners. md in as
much ns it is faithful TO that end we respect
it, but despise the end A