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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
IMPORTANT
Commercial Travellers


Commercial Travellers who solicit orders
by Card, Catalogue, Trade-List, Sample or
other Specimen, also those who visit their
customers and solicit trade by purchases
made direct from Stock, and who travel in
any section, by rail or boat, selling any
class of goods, are requested to send their
Business and Private Address, as below,
stating class of goods they sell, and by
whom employed also those who are at
present under no engagement. The matter
is Of Great Importance Individually to sales
man of this class, or men soliciting trade n
this manner. 1t is therefore Especially de-
sired that this notice may meet the eye OF
all Commercial Travellers and Statesmen in
this eountr- and that they will at once give
it their attention. Those who comply with
above request will be CONFlDENTlALLY
treated aud duly advised of object in view
Please address, (by letter only COOPER.
ALTON, care Geo. P. Rowell h Co.,. Al
Park Row, New York. 37w4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Lightning Freaks.

During the storm which prevailed in
in this section last Sunday morning the
lightning played some queer freaks at tue
residence of Mr.. D. M. Aspinwall, in the
town Of Pennington, about II inc miles
from this city. The lightning struck the
cornice and passed through 10 the bed room
of Mr.. & Mrs. Aspinwell 10 the second story,
The fluid next passed into tie parlor below
and entered a Burdett organ standing
against the wall, playing havoc with the
bellows and iniuriRg other portions of the
instrument The lightning was also at
tracted to a large pic ture hanging near the
organ, and after running along over the
guilt portion of the frame left without dol ne
any damage other than leaving its mark
None of the family were shocked by the
visitation and their escape seems almost
miraculous. The organ was brought into
town on Monday for repairs. We saw it at
the Music House of Prof. E. c. Gaebler, and
it was quite curiosity to see the effects
the lightning had on it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Fort Atkinson.

A brakeman on the morning freight had
his hand severely smashed last Friday
morning at this place, while engaged in
coupling cars.
The Milwaukee Sentinel comments in a
fattering manner upon the essay upon
"Growth" readttat the State Teachers AS
ISOLATION in Madison last week, by NJ iss
Emma Jenkins. of this village.
The Rev. VIM. c. Schofeld, of Norwich,
Conn.,, will visit his friends here, and sup
ply the pulpit of the Congregational Church
during the time. He will preach one
week from next Sunday and the Sunday
following
Cornish, Curtis 4 Co., are building an
elevator at their lumber yard, with ca
pacity of storing 10000 bushels. They
will put in the celebrated Howe Scales, the
best in the world They intend to have it
ready for the new crop of wheat, having a
large force of hands at work pushing the
work along - Union
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Scientific Research.

The Jefferson Liberal Institute is fast
coming into the front rank as an institution
of learning. The department. of Natural
Science has begun SO well that it has been
recognized by distinguished men. It has
received two valuable collections, and has
begun one of its own The Professor OF
Natural Sciences is making collection in
Jefferson bounty, and invites the aid of
those living in the county. He wants a
specimen of every wild animal, reptile, in
sect, fish and flowers AS we'll as birds. A
specimen of e"ery kind of wood will be
kept.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Semi 0ocol.
w aterl0O.

Farmers have commenced harvesting
and the chintz bugs are beginning their
work Of destruction on the corn.
Mr.. Nash, late Of Fond du Lac has open
ed a cigar mandatory in this place.
When will the people of this village wake
up to the necessity of making some pro-
visions against the ravages of fire ?
Those lager beer concerts which are held
every Sunday at certain institution on
Monroe street are not very entertaining,
nor much to the credit Of the place.
The temperance lecture by Rev. H. Sew
ell, Of Oconomowoc, last Friday evening
was a success. 1t was not until few days
before that Mr.. Sewell was invited by Rev.
Mr. Miller, on the part of the Good Tenn
piars of this place, to deliver lecture at
that time, and not until Tuesday evening
was it known that Mr.. SewelI would COM
ply with the request. Notwithstanding the
shortness of the notice, the church was
well filled very soon after the arrival of
the train bringing the speaker. The church
choir was present and sang some very fine
temperance songs with good effect. Revs.
W. F. Milar and L. G. Catchpole, assisted
in the opening and closing service.-Jour-
nal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
real Estate sfers.

The following is list of the Tran sfers
of Real Estate in this vicinity from July
18th to July 18th inclusive:
John Geo Schliger to Jos Leitz, SO a t
of Pennington, $500.
John Schutt to Albert Gour, 80 "a Ixonia
652
John Schutt TO William Tescher, 20 t
of lxona 900.
Chas Jaeger to VIM Degner, I a Ixonia
SO.
Chas Jaeger to Chas Paeetz, 10 I1ouia
AGO.
VIM. Degner to Chas Jaeger, l a Ixonia
so,
N. S. Green to w. S, Green, pit of blk
t Milford Is.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29

Health is universally admitted to be this
most desirable of earthly blessings, vet it s
jeoparded as recklesslly as fit were Of no
value at all. Thousands who are mpelled
by their occupations and pursuits to breath
uawholesome air. to expose themselves to
VIOLENT alterations of heat and cold and to
brave other evils inimical to health and lite
utterlys.negle to fortify themselves against
the dangers which surround them by prop
er course oftonic treatment. For many years
1T has been public fact, undenied even by
the martinets of the medica! profession,
that Hostetter's Stomach Bitters is the best
anllcote to malaria and the finest acclimat-
ing medicine in existence IN fever and ague
districts, in tropical and other regio rs visit
ed by epldemics, and indeed in all localities
where the conditions are unfavorable to
health, this. ;amons.vegetalb nvigorant and
alternative has been found a potent safe
guard even to feeble constitutions and frag-
lie frames; while as cure for indigestion.
billiousness and all kindred complaints It ia
confessedly without rival. july
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Palmyra.

We are told that Messrs Wilson e. Thay-
er have already bought some 80, 900 pounds
of wool.
The corn crop in this vicinity promises a
heavy yield. What its prospect will be in
a month hence we shall not attempt to
predict.
At the McCutchan, Colburn q Co.'S
Cheese Factory, in the southwestern part
of this town, we'll was dug to the depth
of some forty feet, where the rock was
struck, and of course the usual mode of ex-
cavation was impeded No water being
reached the parties resorted to the drill and
on Saturday, after drilling few feet, wat.
err was reached and came in so fast that
they were forced to abandon their work
The well is now filed and running nice
stream over the top. The proprietors are
prepar ring to ascertain to what height the
water will rise by the use of pipes. The
we'll will be Invaluable to the owners.--En
terprise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Furniture,

The attention of orr readers is called to
the advertisement Of MIR. John Keck, Fur.
nltu-e dealer, which appears in this week s
paper. Mr. Keck keeps fall line of furni.
ture, aud those wishing TO furnish their
homes will consult sheir interest by calling
on him before going elsewhere. His assert
ment is complete and everything needed in
or the most costly residence can be obtained
from Mr. Keck.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29

Rev. W. 7. Ross. pastor Of the Universal
list church in this village, in company with
two or three other clergymen, are scamp
ing out'' at Devils Lake for couple of
weeks.
Mr.. E. Schwellcnbach exhibited a pair
OF male twin calves at the cattle market
yesterday. The calves are about ten weeks
old, of deep red color, large in size, and
of good breed; they are certainly the hand
soonest and best matched twin calves we
have ever seen.
We learn that grasshoppers are becoming
quite plenty in some portions of the coun-
ty, and, in some Instances, endangering the
growing crops. Mr.. H. Hart, who resides
about one mile from this village, informs
US that they are doing great damage on
his farm. They have entirely destroyed
his garden, and are now making serious
inroads upon his corn fields and other
crops. Onions seemed to be their favorite
dish, every particle being eaten up, they
even going into the ground after the roots.
Last Sunday the 10th inst, the German
Lutheran congregations of Jefferson, Fort
Atk inson, Pennington and Hellenville,
held their annual mission Meeting in Mr.
MI. Scherzers grove, near this village
Though the cloudy heavens threatened
rain in the morning much to the discom6t-
ure Of those wanting to attend the festivals
yet the weather became beautiful during
the day, and the attendance was quite
large. banner
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Preparing For the State Fair.

From the Milwaukee papers we learn that
President Eli Stilson, and Secretary W. W.
Field, of Bos cobel, officers of the Wisconsin
State Agricultural Society, arrived in that
city Friday, and are making arrangements
for the coming State Fair to be held at the
Cold Spring course on the 7th of September.
They state that the railroad companies
will transport PARTICLES and animals intended
for exhibition at the Fair, to and from
all parts of the state free of charge Passen-
gers Will be conveyed from all stations to
Milwaukee and return at 50 per cent. of the
regular rates. Special trains will be run
on all roads centering at Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Person

Rev. Mr.. Railsbach, pastor of the Presby-
terrain Church at Juneau, is preparing to
remove to California.
Our former toWnsman, Mr.. Max Gebhardt,
of Cleveland, Ohio, is at present on visit
to his parents in this city.
Ex-Speaker Gabriel Bouck, of Oshkosh,
spent several hours last Saturday rusticat-
ing in the city while enloute from Madison
to Ills home.
Hon. S. Conklin, of Waterloo, Int rnal
Revenue agent, spent portion of Monday
in the city and paid his respects to tie Re-
PUBLICAN Office.
Mr.. Charles E. Ingalls,, Appraiser in the
New Orleans Custom House, has been spend
ing few days in town visiting his sister
Mrs D. W. Ballou. He left on Tuesday for
his post Of duty.
Mr.. Harlow Pease has gone east for visit
of few weeks.
We have had the pleasure of forming the
acquaintance of Mr. W. w. Hazard throug III
our old friend, Mr., E D. Coe. Mr.. Haz-
yards business is repairing all kinds of
Sewing Machines. He is a thorough me-
chanic and has this business reduced to y
science. He warrants all his work to give
entire satisfaction. All should improve
this opportunity of getting their machines
put IN first class order. He also furnishes
needles at 5 cents each and tuck ers and
rufflers in proportion
Mr.. Dwight Goodrich, some years ago a
resident of this city, is in town with his fam
lily stopping, with his brother-in-law, Mr.. J.
A. Chadwick. Mr.. Goodrich is Just from
| Florida, where be has resided for some time
hoping to benefit his health, which is still
quite feeble.
Rev. Mr.. Cummings of the Methodist
| Church, is expected to be home to preach
one week from next Sunday.
Mr.. s. F. Wright, OF Chicago, our regu-
lar summer sojourner, arrived few days
! ago from an extended trip through Mime
sofa. During his travels he visited the
grasshopper region of that state, and re.
ports the stories of the devastation made by
the grasshoppers On the crops to be very
much exaggerated.
Senator Matt Il. Carpenter has accepted
the invitation extended to him to deliver
the address at the next Jefferson County
Fair. This will be one Of the most at
tractive features of the coming meeting of
our Agricultural Society. Of course moth
ing but an able address can be expected on
the occasion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Getting a ~ ide-Sprend Reputation.


The ridiculous wording of the resolution
presented to the Board of Street Commiss-
toner's by Com. Mertzke, few weeks since,
imposing a fine Of ten dollars on every stall
lion cunning at large on our streets, &C.,
was commented upon by the jefferson
County Union, and that paper has the fol-
Lowing to say on the elevation of the s'reS-
olu tor to the position Of President Of the
Board, who is virtually mayor of the city:
The Union is acknowledged to have some
influence, but we have to record the soon
est exhibition yet known of its power to
raise the lowly TO their just deserts. Our
readers will remember our publication last
week OF the resolution of Commissio ner
Mertzke of the Wa:ertown Board Of Street
Commissioners relative as the old darkey
said ''to de masculine HOSE" 1t has now
transpired that the aforesaid Board struck
with the devotion of the Union 10 Commis-
sioRer Mertzke's fortunes have elected that
famous "resouter'' tc the Office OF Presi-
dent of the Board. For this the Union is
touched with the most profound gratitude.
Its rustling bosom heayes with exultant JOY
to see the grand apostle Of stallion taxation
elevated to position of trust aad honor.
"Leng live MerIzke." Down with the
ruthless stations who wit hout saddle or
bride would ravage our hearthstones, and
eat off the thatch from our palatal homes
A late dispatch says the constables are all
out, while the stations having smelled
Mertzke and "the battle afar off," are cloth.
ing their necks with thunder" and getting
out Of there.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Accidents.

Walter Lister, lad aged about l6 years,
clerking in the store of Mrs. K. Lloyd, on
the West Side, met with a severe accident
last Friday afternoon, by falling through
a cellar-way in rear of Mrs. LIS. premises.
Had it not been for beam which be struck
in his descent it is supposed he would have
been killed AS it was, although no bones
were broken, he suffered severe bruises in
ternally. A very strange and sad coinci-
dence connected with this affair is that
at about the same time this accident occur
red, the boys father Mr.. William Lister,
an employe of the Milwaukee 4 St. Paul
Railway Company, met with somewha t
similar mishap in the yard of the company
near the Junction. While assisting with a
cant-hook to lift large piece of timber on
to car, the hook slipped and Mr.. Lister fell
over striking on his back with considerable e
force laming him in a painful manner,
but fortunately not infictiag any danger
Gus INJURY. bOta 1atner ana son were tax
en- to their homes within few minutes Of
each other, and the feelings Of the wife and
mother may be more easily imagined than
described. We are glad to learn that Mr.
Lister has nearly recovered from the effects
of his fall, and hopes are entertained thai
his son will be able to resume business be.
fore many days.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Health for !! All Il !.

Persons afflicted with any disease, no
matter OF how long standing nor how COM
plicated, helped or not by others,-n mat
ter who you have doctored with from first
to last, may yet be cured by consulting,
without delay, either in person or hy letter,
the welt known and successful European
Eclectic and Magnetic Physician, DR..
BARTH, who has returned to Milwaukee
after an absence in Europe Of seven years,
and is now permanently located at his Of
ice, consulting and operating parIors, All
Broadway, Milwaukee, where be is daily
curing, after all else has failed, some Of the
most IMPLICATED and obs tinale diseases,
such as Catarrh, Cancer, Asthma, Dropsy,
Fis Rhematism, Govt, Fever Sores, Ulcers
Piles, (without the knife) General Debility
Nervous Diseases, Scrofula and all diseases
of the Blood and Nerves. Partial Deafness,
Noises and Discharges from the Ear, ? oly-
pus of the Ear, Mouth, Nose and womb
removed. Sore and infamed Eye Lids,
Blindness from Film, Cataract, Opacties,
all diseases Of the Eye Ear, Throat, Heart,
Lungs, Liver Kidneys, Bladder and Womb
receive attent ton. Many diseases treated
by letter. Ladies and others in delicate
health, requiring daily medical attendance,
outside the city, will be furnished pleasant
rooms and board at reasonable rates, All
letters for advice with one dollar enclosed
will receive attention. Descriptive circular
On Catarrh and other diseases sent free on
receipt of 3 cent stamn. DR. BARTHS
OPIUM HABIT CURE positively cures
Opium Habit The only sure cure known.
contains no Injurious drugs, entirely veg
etable. In writing for the cure state how
long the habit has been formed, how much
you now use per day, age and occupation
BsaF Tape worm removed. Consult in per-
son or address
DIR. BARTHs
No. All Broadway, Milwaukee.
DR.. Barth will be in Watertown, at tho
Linden House, On Thursday and Friday,
July 10th and 18th
Portage City, at Ellsworth House, Satur
day and Sunday, July 18th and 10Th, a.
bis Office in Milwaukee On and after tibet
Goth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
New Quarters.

Mrs. Kate Schubert has removed her
stock of drugs, &C., into the new building
she has just erected on the site OF her old
stand, Main street. Tkis is one of the best
arranged and most tastefully fms
buildings in the city and quite an orname Mt
ts the street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Sudden Death.

Mr.. Frank Sip, for several years engaged
in the commission business, died suddenly
at his residence in the LIST ward Monday
night last. For year or more he has
been hard drinker, and his death is the
result of his dissolute habits. He leaves
wife and several children to NOUN his
decease.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
For Sale,

4 HOUSE AND THREE LOTS, SITUA-
N ed on Wilder Street, about S minutes
walk from the Milwaukee + st. P. Depot.
containing rooms, a good we'll of wster,
cistern, barn, aud we'll fruited. For further
particulars apply 70 Il
l72m DIR. W. G. SPALDING1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
PIANOS AND ORGANS.

MASON & HAMLIN CABINET ORGANS
are the best in the world First premium
at Vienna, in 1873. Excels all others in
quality ond durability. Prices lower than
any other Organs rented with privilege
of purchase by instalments. Prices $55
to 81 900. Catalogue with prices and full
desert ption sent free
WM. F. SOMMERFIELD, A gent.
Corner Cyman and 9th Streets
Waterfowl, Feb. 2Sth, 1874.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Report of the Mil. e. St. Paul Ry. Co


Report Of the Mil. e. St. Paul Ry. Co.
The Annual Report of the Milwaukee &
St. Paul Paul Railway Company was pub
lished recently. The company now owns
400 miles Of road. The equipment of the
road may be stated in brief as follows :
Locomotive engines 1913. Passenger cars,
first class Ga; second class 30; and Sleep
ing IL baggage, mail and express cars 81;
box, freight and caboose cars 1884; fat
coal cars GIL and boarding cars g. Total
Of all cars 1921. During the year passen-
ger trains run l 1872, 1856; freight trains g.
376,299, wood and gravel trains ATT, SO,
miles. Total of all trains 5,2o5,8S8 miles.
The road carried passengers as follows /:
Eastward 1885, 1854; westward 4es,oo O.;
or a total of 667,754, of which 1882 were
through, and e47,l72 way passengers.
Passengers carried one one mile 81, 252, 55s.
Average fares 1858 cents per mile. The
freight business was ss follows: Freight
moved eastward 1858, 645 westward 49,
ls9 or . total Of l.7el ,504 tons. Freight
mo- we'd one mile 257,63s,5 32 tons. Aver
age charge per ton per mile 2.5 cents. The
receipts from pas ssnger traffic S. AL go !;
nail, express, elevators and other receipts
$767, 54l; making total of $s,e4e.l0o.
The expenses for the year were $6,694.560,
leaving an income frsm operations during
the year of 92.4El.563
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
2J1larrieo.

In tina city, at st. Beraard's Catholic
Church, Thursday, July 23d, by Rev. Faith
er Corby, Mr.. JAMES HIGGINS, of
Shields, to Miss MARIA MULLEN.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Old Singer Machines.

Can be made new by applying to Mr.. Haz-
card, at the Linden House. He has fuckers.
eorders, wide Hsmmers, needles, oil, &C.,
Of the best quality atsthe lowest price.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29

Wheeler g. Wilson Sewing Machine.
The agent is at the Llndon House and
wants to see all that needs any repairing.
He has all the new improvements which be
can apply to the old style Call on HIM.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
sVatcrtOvVM Market.

! Corrected Weekly by Th. Rack
Commission Merchant, Main Street
WATERFOWL.
TUESDAY, July %, 1874.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the

LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the
Post Office, at Watertown, Wisconsin, July
%, 1874:
Arnold Miss Carrots VIM
Barrett Jno Kelley VIM
Burke Mrs Mary A Loomer G w
Fitzgerald Jno Nation Amanda
Findly Mary Waterhonse Sarah
Grimm Miss Wilson Kite
PERSONS calling for any Of the above let
tiers VIII please say Advertised"
]. T. HOAK. P. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29
Florence Sewing Machines.

If there is a Florence Sewing Machine
out of order in this vicinity, bring it to Mr..
Hazard at the Linden House. He is re-
pairing them. He also has the best need
les, oil, wide hemmers and tuck workers
for sale.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-07-29

Sum tota of the assessed valuation of
real and personal property in the city is
$l,2Ol,4 0S. This amount is e58,s6s more
than the assessed valuation of last year.
This increase arises from the new build
ings erected and improvements made
throughout the city within the ;past year,
and is a. very fattering showing for the
place. The property in the city exempt
from taxation, such as Churches, Universi-
ties, Railroad tracks, and land owned by
railroads, &C., amounts to over half mill
ion dollars.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-03-19
THE March number of Woou's House.

THE March number of WooD's House.
HOLD MAGAZINE is . capital one. I.
opens with IN interesting story entitled,
The Guiding Hand" BY Mn. II. g.
Rowe; following this Joseph Snider
gives his Experiences in the City," %
an article which for its simple truth the
youth Of the land should resd to their
profit My Prayer :" is not . religious
sketch. ss one would suppose from the
title. but is . most touching story told 10
the sincere manner and rough speech of
. railroad hand. The Weekly Diaboii.
@l," b. Ksrk Ksse; aims . sharp .ad
timely blow ut sensational literature.
The Kaiser Frederick" is o Of Mary
Hartwelrs entertaining stories. In the
installment Of Misery J~ippeau," H. v.
Osborne raps tho knuckels Of tho fash
ioaabls olerxywaa. and bariss Rasy
Pct from sight. There ais sssesal other
articles Of merit, and some choice poetry.
The Magazine contains cir i~luserstiona
including . 6ps design for . Couatry
Sehool Houss. Terms Only one dollar .
year-vith chrome YosExIrE sedollar
and . half Subscriptions may begin
with any nunbes. Addres.
WOODS HOUsHaOLD MAGAZINE,
Newbalsh, n. Y.
The Red Cloud chief., 1874-03-19

A LAWSUIT vas held at tho Court
House on Monday last. It Vas 40 action
brought by r. P. Reed against L. F.
Munsell for trespass Of cattle in Reeds
corn6eld last summer. Three arbitrstors
were elected to decide the question; W.
N. Richardson, L. B. Smith, and z. p.
Earl and the 8 was argued before
them. Our lawyers argued the case with
. great deal Of skill and very discreetly.
At the conclusion the referees gave their
decision granting Reed fifteen bushels Of
corn, and Munsell to pay the cost Of
court, which was fifteen dollars