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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07
Choked to Death.

The last Jefferson Banner 81 ives he par
occurred in the town of Hebron. in this
County, on Christmas Day last, at the resi-
dence of Mr.. Edwards, resulting in the death
of Mr. Benjam Atkinson who resided with
Mr.. James Harvey, Of Palmyra. Mr. Ed
wards invited Mr.. Harvey and family to
spend Christmas with him. Mr.. Harvey
and Mr. Atkinson started out and walk ed
over to Mr. Edward 8, about FIVE miles distant
in the forenoon, arriving there about noon .
Dinner was served at half-past twelve. In
the meantime all the party had partaken
freely of liquors which had been dealt out
on the occasion, so that when the party
was seated at the table all were in stat
of enjoyment, though none were unda!y in
Atkinson was seen to lean forward and
place his hand on his throat as if choking.
He was Immediately removed to a sofa in
an adjoining room aad expired a few mi n :
utes after without utterug a word. The
next day, the 10th, an inquest WA held
upon his body. Doctors w. W. Reed and
Reed, of Jefferson, were summon ed on the
inquest. 1t was first supposed the canse of
his death was al affection Of tho heart SO it
was decided to take out the heart and ex-
anime it, The operation was skilliully
performed by DR.. F. Reed, but the organ
was found in healthy condition. The
windpipe and organisms connected there
with were taken out by Dr.. W. W. Re4S,
and the difficulty at once discovered. 4
large chunk of beef was found closely pack
ed in the back part OF the faucss, so rs en-
tirely to preyea. respiration and this the
Jury found to be the immediate cause of his
death.
On his person was found sum 4 money
which was taken charge of and safely depssi
ted in the Bank of Jeffersoa by Mark Cur
It's, Justice of the Peace, subject to the ad-
ministrator OF Atkinson's estate. The de-
ceased was properly buried in Hebron. Mr..
Atkinson was about forty years OF age, and
for seversl years past has resided alternate
IL in the towns Of LAGRANGE and Sugar
Creek, Walworth County and in Palmyra.
He bad no relations in this country, but is
represented to have left wife and three
children in England, his native country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07
CCincidental,

The Floyd County Iowa. Press has the
following item concerning Mr.. Holzheur,
a former resident of Milford, who 6gured
quite extensively in an arson case at the last
Circuit Court of this county:
A vacant house belonging tn Mr.. Helz-
heur, in the edge of Butter county, was de-
stroyed by fire on the morning of the Sd
inst. Suspicion rested upon Julius Boot
cher, neighboring farmer, and his hired
man who had passed the house while it Was
burning the man was arrested here and
Boetcher was caught at McJregor and
brought back. No evidence could be pro-
duced to show that they had anything to
do with it, and they were discharged. There
has been some trouble between the parties
and bitter threats had been thrown out on
both sides.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07
QHor1e y1loffcrs.
BREVITKES

-Tas Methodist Church SocSable will
meet Wednesday evening, at the
residence of Mrs j. Giles.
We learn there is some talk Of parties
buying the Hubbleton property belonging
to Mr.. R. P. Bronson with view of erect
ing Touring mill at that point.
Saturday nj ght last the weather took d
sudden change, aud severe snow storm
came up. the snow drifting as it fell, leav-
ing the roads in bad condition for traveli ng
esther on wheels or runners.
Rev. G. s. Habbs, of Lake Mills, viii
preach in the NJ. E. Church of this city,
Saturday evening and also Sunday morning.
aegt, in connection with the first Quarter
~ service of the year
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07

rather than pay 7 cents for a bottle OF
medicine that would cure them Dr. "A
Boschee's German Syrup has long been
known in this world, and the wondrous
cures astonished every one that try it. Ityou
doubt what we say in print call at your
Druggist Mr.. F. j. s. Shroe ter or K Schu-
bert, Watertown, Wis.,, and get sample
bottle free of charge, or "a regular size for Is
cents.
G. G. GREEN
Sole Manufacturer, Woodbury., N. J.
an, Schmt 4 Co., Milwaukee,
Wholesale Agents
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07
$Gen1i-Ioeal.
Fort Atkins son.

Willard d Vickery have for long time
missed several articles from their store in
a way which tended to arouse their suspi-
cioRs. One day last week the wife of John
Matthias living in the town of Hebron, came
into the store and remained for some time
Size was induced to step into another room
to look at some goods and while there her
basket was overhauled and found TO contain
& stolen piece of goods. She was arrested
aud search warrant placed in the hands
sf Marshall Preston who proceeded TO her
he use where quite an amount of stolen
goods were found belonging to the different
merchants Of the village. Some of the
goods still bore the private mark of the
merchan Is and could easily be identified
She seems to have been doing quite sue
cessful business for soene time.
Conrad Hold, a welEto- do German farmer
living in the west portion Of the town of
Jefferson left his home one day last week
to 60 to Jefferson village for the purpose OF
paying his taxes. On his retnrn he found
his house smoking heap Of ashes, it having
taken fire during his absence. His wife and
family were also absent, The loss IS est-
mated to be about 81, 900 as there was moth
ing saved. We did not learn whether
there WAS any insursace or not.
During the progress of the squirrel hunt
on Wednesday Of last week, Geo. Ottowa, a
brother-in-law of Stephen Kemp, was Sc
verely injured by the accidental discharge
of his gun. He was leaning against a
fence and Oh pressing back one of the rails
slipped and struck t.so hammer of the gun
which was instantly discharged. The charge
struck his right cheek bone and tearing his
face in fearful manner He was taken to
Mr.. Kemp's and Immediately attended by
Doctors Davis and Bicknell of this place
who pronounce him beyond danger. 1t
was close escape from instant death
Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07
9Narrieo.

At the residence of the Brides parents in
tie town of Watertown, Thursday evening,
January LIST, 1874, by Rev. F. W. Boyd, D..
D., Mr.. GEORGE w. EVANS, of the city
of WATERFOWL, aud Miss HATTIE GRlF-
FIFTH. aal.l.z
At the residence of the brides parents in
Hustistord, December 25th, 1878, by Rev.
E. B. Cummings, CHARLES W. FETCH
Err and ABBIE A. RYDER.
In this city, January 1st, 1874, by Rev.
e. B. Cumminss, JAMES COOLEY and
JENNIE GREEN.
Married, December 30th. 1873, in Oak
Grove, by Rev. A. Moore, Mr.. WILLIAM
HENRY HESKITH, of Schleisingervile
Washington Co., to Miss SARAH BIRD, of
Lebanon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07
Fire.

Wednesday night of Last week, December
5lst, the barn of Joha Pinger, ia the town
Of Milford, about = miles fro this city,
was destroyed by fire, together with a large
amount Of contents, consisting OF hay and
grain. 1t is not known as to how the fire
originated, but it is supposed to have caught
from light that had been used short
time before ia the barn. The entire loss is
about 5000, with an insurance of $500, in
the Madison Mutual, represented by Mr..
s. G. Roper, of this city.
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Taken Up.

TAKEN up by the subscriber in the town
i of Ixonia, on land owned by him in
said town, to wit: section IS, Township 8,
Range l6 East. lots and on or about the
22d day of November, 1873. Three calves
about six months old. Oae steer of a brin-
die color With small white spot ON fore
head nearest the left horn, also some white
on brisket, belly aud legs, also on the under
side Of the tsil iOne red with some white
on belly. The bull is OF a brlndle color.
WIN. P. OMEN.
Dated Ixonia, this 18th OF Nov. 1873. !!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07
Newspaper ChnAge.

III ". D. Hoard has purchased the inter
est Of his partner, Mr.. q. H. Fullerton, in
the Jefferson County Uaioa, and is now
sole proprietor of the papeS- The retiring
editor has our best regards for his future
success, while to our worthy co-laborer 10
the Jefferson County vineyard, we wish the
most abundant prosperity, and trust the
Union will continue to flourish abundantly
in his hands
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07

Tuesday night of last week, man named
Harvey Nlckerson, residing near Kellogg S
Corners, in the town of Concord, met with
q severe accident on the corner of Fourth
street, by being thrown frsm his wagon,
which had come In contact with large
stoae on the edge OF the sidewalk. After
failing the wagon ran over him, breaking
one of his shoulders, aud injurin his head
SEVERELY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07
The FouHt n.

The fourth "aard Tines sociabe takes
rlace at the Linden House, Friday evening
aext, January 9th. Preparations are in
progress for rendering this the pleasantess
Of the series, and the prompt attendance Of
aM the members is desired.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07

The gentlemen who supported Father EtscE-
mann are entitled to the admiration and
thanks of all for the iiberality and generous
enthusiasm with which they acted Messrs.
Pease and Terbrueggen conducted the cleo
zion in dgnifed, impartial and gentleman.
ly manner
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07

1R1 q r. MERCHANTS and MANU-
IHIViF ACTURERS Will best insure
tuI..\ their shipments to their destinad
lHt ltion by using Dennisoas'
Ii NVPatent Shipping Tags
Over Two Hundred Millions have been use
within the past ten years, without com
plant of loss by Tag becoming detached
All Express Co.'S use them Sold by Print-
ers and. Stationers every where.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07
PERSONAL.

Mr. John A. Ruel, for several years a
resident Of this city, has gone into the
Grocery and Com mission business at Jeaer-
con.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07

On Christmas evening, two men named
Frank Hess and Edward Hammond. broke
Jail in this village. Some time since large
hole was made in the back part of the jail
for the purpose of taking in the new iron
cells which had been ordered, aud the hole
had been closed only by placing up COM
mon board wall or door, and it was through
this wall that the prisoners escaped. Welearn
that it is the practice Of the jailor to keep
the prisoners locked in their cells, while the
Jail is in this insecure condition although
on this occasion it appears that the turnkey
did not attend strictly to his duties, as he
left the prisoners in the halls while he was
attending to other matters. and it was while
thus left alone that they escaped by tearing
down the wooden wall. A reward Of S. Q
has been offered for their arrest.
We are informed that Mrs. J. B. Medlar,
Of Hebron, in this county, slipped down and
broke an arm, one day las. week.
A man WAS found in freight car that
was standing on the side track, at the de-
pot in this village, about O'Clock on Friday
morning last. AS he refused to give any
satisfactory account of himself he was arrest
ell and tax an to jail by Deputy Brown.
Mr.. A. Knight, Mayor of the city of ST.
Peter, Mimi, made US very pleasant and
agreeable call last week. Mr.. Knight was
formerly resident of this village.
The Annual Ball of the Eureka Engin
Co., which took place at Mueller's Hall on
Friday evening the 26th inst, was unques-
tonably the largest gathering of the kind
known in Jefferson for long time.
A Farmers Grange was organized about
three weeks ago, at Haskell School House.
1t has II or Is members, and meets every
Tuesday evening Joe Wisterling, Master;
Henry Haskell, Secretary.
We understand that new company has
been formed under the name Of the Farmers
and Merchants Bank of Jefferson, composed
of some 81 or % stockholders from this vii
lage and surrounding coun try, and elected
their officers. The capital is $4,000, and
the stock is all taken. The new firm will
commence business about the first of Feb
ruary, in the new bank building built by
Mr.. "A. Grimm, and now nearly completed.
Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07

The following is list Of names drawn as
jurymen to serve at the next tern of Che
Jefferson County Circuit Court to be held ct
the village of Jefferson, commencing Moa-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07

Corrected Weekly by TIL. Rack
Commission Merchant, Main Street
Waterfowl.
TI1rCnAv Ion G 1874
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07
Strange hut True.

There is no person living but what suf.
fers more or ess with Lung diseases, Coughs
Collie AMI Consumption yet some will die
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07

day, February I'd, 1874:
David Curtis Frederick Butler
L FL Burkson E I Perkins
Charles Crump Andrew Reid
Daniel Whitehead w w Wcodman
Harvey S Nicker.on Daniel Schlender
Christian Staut l. 4 Wooster
Jacob Harsh II D Sprague
Ernest Hensey Henry Griesel
Peter Boe'chec r Schwellenbach
William Frisch e 3 Simmons
Theodore Engsburg Louis Harberman
Christian Violin Seymour Hagen
Earl Newton James McGnness
George Bauer John Landgraf
James H Knapp E R Adams
Edward AuIsbrook Gustave Wagner
George Trucks D b Capin
James Aanville Michael Kohnayer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07

tore long.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07

tainment and executed their part of the
progra NINE in so elitable manner as to
elicit applause Of which the most talented
and distinguished vocalist might justly feel
proud The so.os of Miss Lille Barry and
Miss Sawyer showed that those ladies had
cultivated their magnificent voices until
they became the ne plus ultra of vocal training
Prot H. 7. CorbY sang the tenor solo in
such way as to justify the widespread
reputation which he has attained as vocal
ist. His singing showed careful vocal
training W hich adds ,great brilliancy to his
naturally beautiful voice: The Bass solo
clown among the Dead Men, by Prof. G.
s. Hawley, challenges US to give expression
adequate to the praise which we feel that
that gentleman is en- titled to. What seem
ed to be the most interesting and exciting
scene in the entire programme OF the fair
was, the contest for the gold headed cane
donated by Mr.. Joseph Sallick. This was
to be awarded to the one oftwo candidates
Fathers Corby and Etschman) who should
receive the greater number of votes. After
the adherenta of the Rev. Competitors, ha
canvassed all the votes they coulc possibly
obtain, the polls were closed at lo4P. N.
and Father Corby, amid loud reclamation,
vas proclaimed the successful candidate.
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BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1874-02-11

en- este pals primeramente el triunfod
Ia .ibertad sobre ell escandalo, de la
moralidad sobre el despilfarro y de Ia
justicia sobre ell nepotismo; la cohe-
sion espontanea de todos los elemen-
tos esparoles que entire nosotros ha
Han vida, desde aquellos legislatures
que nos recuerdan las Cortes de Ca
diz hasta ell eminente tribune de la
moderna democracia; simboliza la tre-
qua de las mezquinas validades que
nos separaban antes de setiembre;
ell advenimiento de una epoca en- que,
q favor de faciles deslindes, iuchemos
abrazados al santo labaro de nuestra
regeneration contra las feroces hordas
de la demagogia.
Vosotros, pues, los que vivfs fuera' de
la luz que irradia la nobleza de nues-
tras confesiones; los que os agitais en-
tire tinieblas, temerosos dequevuestros
mismos proselitos os desprecien, We
mid nuestro seno 81 es cierto que
trabajais en- favor de la verdadera IL
bertad porque somos liberales; acudid
sin escrdpulo 4 nuestro lado 81 tratais
de borrar las huellas de la esclavitud
porque nosotros hemos probado ser
en- Puerto-Rico abolicionistas: refu-
giaos q la sombra de nuestro estan-
darte 81 anhelais honrar los tfmbres
escarecidos de vuestros ascendientes
pOrque con nosotros esta la progenie
de Colon y Pizarro q la que dcbeis
vuestra existenca en- este suelo, por-
que nosotros guardamos la cuna que os
dado ell apellido.
Y, entendedlo bien y De esta vez
para siempre: 81 no acu1is nuestro
fraternal llamamiento; 81 continuais
urdiendo cobardemente inicuos pla
mes atentatoros a la honra inlegridad
de nuestra patria; 81 prosegufs en- esa
peiigrosa senda no alceis bandera al
guna nj pretendais calumpiarnos con
ell achaque lie un ilusorio EXCLUSIVES
mo.
Os hemos tendido los brazos invo-
cando ell sacrosanto nombre de la pa
tria: ique iuvocareis vosotros cuando
81 hasta para maldecirnos necesitariais
de nuestro idioma?
I4n nuevaX.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1874-02-11

pero tambien es grande y glorioso el
laurel que guarda Espafla para los
hijos que deponen en- el altar bendito
del patriotismo todas sus aspiraciones,
sacri6candose por eleyarla 4 aquel
grado de esplendor que tuvo en- otros
tiempos que eclipse con su brillo el
esplendor dc todos los pueblos del
mundo.
La federal, especie de volcan, ha
vomitado de su encendido seno ell
fuego asolador que todo 10 talaba, re-
duciendo q escombros nuestros mas
preciosos monumentos sociales. Con-
citando los odios contra todos los que
no profesasen sus anarquicas ideas
ha tornado ese sangriento semillero
de disensiones, fuente fecunda del
malestar de los pueblos; ha predicado
ell derecho de insurreccion, orfgen
primordial de nuestras desgracias y
de nuestros desastres; ha roto las
bases fundamentales sosten de tcdo
buen gobierno, dando lugar con este
q perdurables convulsiones.
Esta es la triste herencia de tan
decaptada teorfa, este es, como no
detna esperarse otla cosa, ell fruto de
la revoIuciones, este ell estado de
abatimiento en- que Sc encuentra Es-
pana y que ell nuevo gobierno ha en-
contrado, proponiendose con vigor sa-
cara a dc este dedalo de infortunios.
al menos ell resultado de sus prime
ros actos no pudo ser mas satisfacto-
rio, mereciendo ell APPLAUSE universal,
y ell agradecimiento de los buenos
patricios que no ven va en- ell hori-
zonte polftico los negros crespones de
la demago2ia.
ala nacion entera, dice uno de los dig
nos miembros del Poder eiecutivo, ha
saludsdo con alegres presentimientos al
nuevO gobierno, que viene unir la pstria,
a restablecef ell 6rden, & salvar la integridad
del territcrio levantar el credito, mora
liar la a1ministr 9cion, proteger am
parar todos los derechos, inspirar con =
tianza q tojas las clases y partidos, y muy
especialmenta defender Ia existencia del
el6rclto espailol, salvador de la patria en-
Madrid, escudo de la libcrtad en- las pro-
vincias, y en- todas parties custodio de la
dignidad y de la honra nacional."
Dios ilumine a nuestros gobernan-
tes, y derrame el sol de ventura sobre
nuestra desgraciada patria abatida por
tan inceSanteS des6rdenes, desangra-
da por tan continues revoluciones.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1874-02-11
Ell NUEV0 P0DER.
H.a nueva x.

Ell manifesto que ell gobierno cons
tituido acaba de dar 4 la Nacion no
puede ser mas patri6tico nj puede
llenar mejor las aspiraciones de to
dos los buenos espanoles que buscan
en- ell seno del 6rden 10 vitalidad que
tanto necesita nuestra adorada patria
desangfada por tantas revoluciones y
ahatida nor tan innumerabIes catas
trofes.
La federal tan decantada por los
oradores revolucionarios ha sido CO.
mo una emanacon que no vic ell pue-
bio hasta que Sc convirti6 en- tenn
pestuosa tromba, en- negra nube que
amenazaba hundrlo en- ell abismo de
la degradation y de la miseria.
Ante este inminente peligro nues-
tro valiente ej6rcito, timbre glorioso
y honra de la patria, tom6 el timon
para salvarla de entire los enriscados
penascos 4 donde la impericia de los
federales la haban conducido.
Y que porvenir seflalaba en- lonta-
nanza esta forma de gobierno sino la
desolscion y la ruinas SQue ha sido la
federal sino una perniciosa Medea
que sembr6 6dios para recojer san
grientos motines9 iY que adelanto
podia esperarse de ese cometa polfti-
co que, ensangrentando su 6rbita,
vuelve q esconderse en- su sitio en-
sef1ando al pueblo su rastro atetra-
dor9 Un eminente orador federal 10
ha dicho: la vergiienza. Preguntemos
ahora al Sr: CASTELAR,, al tribune que
di6 vida a la Repdblica con su arre-
batadora paIabra, preguntemosle sque
es la federal' y nos contestant como
en- su 1ltimo patri6tico discurso: "Una
idea que divide la sociedad en- peque-
nos cantones con un Contreras a la
cabeza."
Siendo este asi, viendo al borie
del caos la Nacion espafols, con-
templando al astro rutilante de su
grandeza extinguiendose entire aque
La atm6sfera infecta, y al torrente de
la demagogia invadiendolo todo ique
recurso quedaba al patriotismo sino
ell de estrechar dicha sociedad en- un
cfrculo de hierro que la defendiese
de tan encontrados enemigoss ique
81 no hacer trizas la depravada ense-
ia roja, puesta en- parangon con ell
bendito labaro de Castillo que esmal-
Is la sangre de tanto martir, que
abrillant6 la gloria de tanto hereof
No lie quedaba otro recurso, y los
dignos miembros que componen hoy
ell gobierno nacional, inspirandose So
10 en- los medios que exigian la hon
ra y la salud de la patria han derro-
cado un poder que simbolizaba la de-
cadencia nacionai, un poder h,tando
en- un mar de sangre que 81 habia
derramado, azotado por la tempestad
de las pasiones que el habia promo.
vido y que, por las obras de sus pri-
meros actos, era el hacha fatal que Sc
cernfa sobre el va endeble tronco do
nuestra sociedad, tan yilmente ultra