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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18

Tuesday of this week, March l7th, was
SIZE anniversary of Saint Patrick, the Patron
Saint of Ireland, and the Irish residen IS of
this city and the surrounding country were
not unmindful of their duty on an occasion
dear to every lover of the Green Isle The
mists of the morning were di ssipated by a
bright and warm sunshine, rendering the
day of Il most suspicious and pleasant clar-
acter overhead, bit the streets " ere in q
very muddy condition from the rain of the
night previous. Notwithstanding this draw
back however things were quite lively about
town, and before the close of the forenoon
it was evident that large number of the
disciples of Saint Patrick we're astir and pre-
pairing tor the days observances. At noon
procession, composed ofthe members of ST.
Bernsrd's T. i B. Society and St. Bernard
Juvenile Temperance Society, headed by
the St. Bernard's Band, formed in the vicin
lty of ST. Bernards Catholic Church and
marched through the principa! streets to
Turner Hall, where sumptuous dinner was
in readiness for the throng. After ample
justice was done the meal the balance of
the afternoon was spent in mutual greet as,
fun, frolic, and general enjoyment ;
We go to press too early to render an ac-
count of the closing exercises Of the day,
but suffice it to say that the celebrate on has
been an entire success in every particular
Nothing has transpired to mar the harmony
of the occasion, and St. Patrick's Day 1874
in WATERFOWL will be held in pleasant
memory by every participant of the happy
event. ,t.#
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18
General Revival.

There n,ver was time in this city when
there was much demand for houses to
rent as at resent. Everything in the city
capable ofliying in is taken and the cry is
still for mce. a, general revi val is appar-
ent in all kinds of business and we believe
this springs to W illness a season Of gen ral
activity anrng our merchants and manu-
facturers. there promises to be a larger
number of Buildings erected in the city this
season than there have been for a long
time, which will give our mechanics and
laborng mo ample employment. This
general improvement in things hero is
largely due + the favorable shape onr NUM-
cpal matters have assumed through the
late decision favor Of the city by the
United StatesSupreme Court at Washing
ton. With he question of our bonded in,
dehtedness frnly settled no one can doc bt
that WatertoGn would take rapid strides
in prosperitylud growth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18
&eni-Goeal.
Waterloo.

Jos. Weiner, brother of 8. NJ Wener, has
been seriously i'll of lung fever tor the past
week, and is now very low.
We are authorized to state that the last
of the series of Odd Fellows socials will be
given on Tuesday evening, March Path. 2
There was Al error in the age of tie
late c. P. Mead. as published in the notice
of his death in our last issue, owing to
our not being correctly informed, His age
is SO years and months.
The fune raj services Ct the late c.. P.
Mead were held in the II. E. Church on
the 9th inst, and, notwith standing the day
was the most stormy and Indictment of the
season, the church WAS filled to its utmos,
capacity; and many were unable to gain
admission. The sermon, by Rev.J. Stone
Richardson, of Madison, was the best we
ever listened to On such an occasian. i.
After the services at the church, the body
was taken in charge by the members Of the
Masonic Fraternity, of which he was mem
Der, and at the grave the beautiful and i'm
pressive burial service of the order was read
by S. j. Conklin, present and past W. n. Of
the Lodge.-Journal
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18
Fire,

Lest Saturday night at Il o'clock the
frame building of Mrs. Agnes Hastings, near
the Railway Junction in the Third Ward,
aud occupied by her as d restaurant and
dwelling was destroyed by fire together
with all the contents, with the exception Of
a few household effects saved from the burn
ing building. The fire was not discov cred
uatil the flames had made considerable
Roadway on the roof, and Mrs. Hastings an |
her IL year old daugh er at the time asleep
in their bedroom. Three doors had to be
burs. open before they could be apprised of
their danger, and it was only through the
utmost exerton that the ir lives were saved
By the time the fire company reached the
scene the fire had made too much progress
for it to bs of any service, and the building
was soon mass of ruins. Mrs. Hastin gs
loss it ie estimated will amount to about
$500, AMI the most distressing feature of
the affair is that she did not have cent of
insurance on the pro perty destroyed. Her
case is very sad one under the circu m
stances aid calls for the charitable con-
sideration. of our citi zens.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18

at the surface until we reach the region Of
the Alleghanies. Their position is there
fore favorable
The chief question then relates to the
fountain -head7 Is there sufficient reser-
vior? Has it sufficient elevation.
II We follow back the line Of the dip to
where the several formations appear at the
surface, We shall be led to Dane and Column
ba Countiep, and shall find an extensive
collecting area, collecting an abundant and
reliable supply of water. .e
Has it the requisite elevation 2 e4
The most reliable indication Of the true
elevation of the supposed fountain head is
to be found in the height at which the
water stsnda in the so-called artesian well
in the public park at Madison. In this
we'll the waters rises to within 35 feet OF
tho surface and perhaps to an equal distance
ADORE the track at the depot of the NJ. &
St. P railroad at that place, whose eleva-
ton is given in Vol. !. Geology OF Wiscon-
sin, as 274.45 feet above Lake Michigan.
The elevation at the GAINESVILLE depot is
given at $40 feet, the difference being 34.5
feet. We are probably safe then in con-
cIudlug that the water in the well at Nadi-
son stands 70 feet higher than the railroad
track at Jan.svile depot.
The surface of this formation to the vest
on Rock River is but little more than 200
feet above Lake Michigan. At Ripon il
rises to about 325 feet or about rs feet
above the we'll at Palmyra. 1t is difficult
then to imagine foun tain head for this
well whose elevation shall exceed IS feet
above the surface at Palmyra, and PEN
dant calculation would make it less.
The elevation of the five wells at Water
town, calculated from the U. S Survey Of
Rock River,f lis about 23o above Lake Michi-
gan. The flow here likewise origin a.es in
the st. Peters sandstone aad is strong and
vigorous The magnificent flow at Mr..
ildss well, Fond du Lac, also takes its
origin in the same formation and has been
carried upwards of SO above the surface or
to an elevation of 2l5 feet above Lake
Michigan i.
The distance of the fountain-head from
the we'll must also BE- considered, for VIII lie
theoretically it makes no difference, prac-
tically it must not be ignored. The evi.
dent rule is that the greater the distance,
the higher the elevation ust be. Tue air
line distance frCm GAINESVILLE TO Madison is
80 miles. The fountain head Of the Pal
myra well is distaSt probably from 40 to
50 miles that of the deep WATERFOWL wells
from 20 to 40 miles that of Wid's foun-
tain, Fond du Lac, 5 TO rs miles; and
that of the well at the insane hospital from
29 to 80 miles. J.#.a II. s.,- fEE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18

Captain Ernst Of, Sheriff of Jefferson
County, died at his residence in the village
of Jefferson, on the morning of Monday
last, March 10th, 1874, after severe ILL
ness of several months. Mr.. OFF was a ma
tive of1Lichtenstein, Wurtemberg, and the
early part of his life be spent a. Sedan, a
place now memorable in the annals of the
of the late war between Germany and
France. He came to America in l94o v hen
young man of II years Of age and spent a
few months in Virg inia. In company with
his associate Mr.. Charles Stoppenbach, of
jefferson. he arrived in Watertown in 1850
and continued to reside here until removing
10 Jefferson in January 1873 to take charge
of the Sheriff Office. In early years Mr.. Of
held position in the French service and
he always felt strong attachment for Mill
tary life. IN 1861 be enlisted in the Sd
Wisconsin Cavalry, known as "Barstow' s
Calvalry," and received a commission as
Captain of Co. K. He served in the regi-
ment until the close of the war, and was
mustered out of the service in February
1865. -
Before his enlistment Mr.. Off held the Of
fee in this city of City Marshal, and on his
return from the army was again elected to
the position, holding it until sassum-
- IF ho fn
which Office he was elected in the fall of
1872 Mr. OFF made prompt and vigilant
officer always discharglng his duties with
faithfulness and care. Personally he was
a great favor;te in the circle in which be
moved, and his death will carry sorrow to q
large number of friends and acquaintance.
! In his family he was kind and afectionate,
and his loss will be deeply felt by his wife
and three children, two sons and daugh-
ter, Who have the sympathy OF our entire
community in their sad bereavement.
Sheriff Of was in the SD year of his
age at the time of his death. The
funeral of Mr.. cF will take place from his
late residence in eTerson to-day (Wednes-
day. and mis- remains aiken to this city for
interment. The remains will arrive here
by the P. N. train on the Chicago l. North
western Railway, and will be met by the
Watertown Masoni, Lodge, of which Mr..
| OF was a member, squad of soldiers of the
late war, and frienls of the family.
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Seeder Trial.

By reference to the proceedings of the
Dodge County Council it Will be seen that
he manufacturers of seeders are invited to
,xhib;t and uy their machines on the farm
f Joel Rich adjoining the village of Juneau
thursday, April Sd, 1874. Competition IS
pen to all and it is hoped every machine
nade in Wisconsin Will be brought on the
rounds for trial. All Of the best farmer;
# Dodge county will be. present and this
ear 5 sales will largely depend upon The
esult of this trial as well as the price asked
Or the machine. Dodge Co. Democrat
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18

Mr.. B. F. U Underwood, o. Boston, who as
a lecturer is great fAvorite with portion
of ouv citizens, will deliver two lectures in
Good Templsus' Hall, Tuesday aud Wednes-
day evenings of next week, March Gath and
25:h7 on the following subjects: "The
truraphs OF Liberal Thought and the duti es
of Liberal Minds" 1.-THE Cosmic Conception
of tie Universe These lectures are on
topics to watch Mr.. Underwood has given
considerable study, and being a ready and
afable speaker he will! be able to treat them
in ga interesting AMI Instructive manner
Ambulance is free to these lectures.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18
Biographical.

The following sketches of the members
OF Assemblysrom the 1st and I'd Distr lets
of this county appear in the Legislative
Manual for 1874:
FIRST DIsrRrT.- The city of WATERFOWL,
Fincluaipg the 9th and 9Th wards thereofin
Dodge county, and the towns Of Ixonia
and WatertoHn) The member is Char es
Beckman {Ref Dem. of the city of Water
town. He was born at Goershagen, Prus-
STA. Aug. l6, 1873; received common
school education is by occupation farm
er NOW justice of The peace); he came 10
the e. S. in l843, AID to Wisconsin in
Ils45 and settled at Emmett, near Water
own; was supervisor tci three years; al
derman for eight years; school commission
er for two years; city treasurer one year; as
SCISSOR six years justice of he peace nine
teen wears: was elected mayor of the city OF
Wstertown in 1868. He waselected to the
assembly as an independent candidate, re-
ceiving S24 votes, against 1853 for Patrick
Devy. DEM
SrcoND DISTRICT. - Towns OF Aztalan,
Farmineton. Concord, Lake Mills, Milford,
oakland. Waterloo and the village of Water
,ooA The member is Austin Kellogg
Dem of Concord, He was born at New
hartford conn of Litchheld, Conn, Oct.
|, 1914; received an academic education
is by occupation a farmer; he came e. !" is
consin IN 1874 and settled at Concord was
| member of the assembly in looc; was
| elected sheriff of the county in 1907 anc
again in 1868 represented the town IN olf
county board for several years. he recers
ei 842 votes, against AGO for Stephen "a
] vile (Rep.)
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Artesian w ellis.

In an article furnished the Janesville Ga
zette by Prof. I. C. Chamberlain, Of Beloit,
we find tho following information regard
ing artesian wells with some remarks cor.
corning the fountsins in Watertown:
The term artesian may be applied to any
we'll from which the water flows, whatever
its depth. The majority of the artesisn
wells of our state, which number perhaps
two thousand, are less than one hundred
feet deep and-are usually termed Glowing
wells or fountains" f...r. .a =.
The necessary conditions are the follow
ing, briefly stated: There must be an i'm
pervous stratum at the bottom to hold the
water. = porous stratum upon this, through
which the water may flow, and anothe r
impervious stratum upon this to prevent
the water from escaping above. These
must dip, and be so arranged that there
shall be no adequate outlet for its wafer at
lower level than the location of the well
Tnis usually occurs when the strata are so
arranged as to form q basin. 1t matters
not how extensive this basin may be. In
the present instance the farther side is to
be found in the Alleghaney mounta ms,
There must also be sufficient natural reser-
voir connected with the porous stratum and
al a sufficient elevation to form a suitable
fountain head. 7A sz ~ IS @aH
The character of our strata has been tes:-
ed by actual trials at several points. At
PALMYRA, Watertown and Fond du Lac a
copious flow of most excellent water has
been obtained from the St. Peters sand
stone showing that the strata above and
below are PRACTICAL imperv ious. 1t is an
interesting fact that the magnificent foun-
tain belonging to Mr.. Hunter, of Fond du
Lac, as well as Others elsewhere, derive
their flow from the Trenton limestone, EN-
onstrating that that formation alone may
furnish all the necessary conditions. Th e
we'll at the Northern Hospital for the In
sane, near Oshkosh, obtains its flow from
the Po:sdam sandstone, probably near its
center showing that this also may furnish
the requisite conditions. Whether flow
at this we'll from some point in the Lower
Magnetism limestone or at the surface Of
the Potsdam sandstone could not have
been obtained, is left undecided, as no
proper system of tubing was employed.
And it may be here incidentally remarked
that nearly $4,000 was expended upon this
well after securing a flow of $4,000 gallons
per day-which was not sufficient for future
needs-and when the probabilities were
diminishing, and more than one half of the
amount after the geographical conditions
were altogether unfavorable. In other
words the state wasted more, in this one
matter, for the want of suitable informa-
ton than the entire field expenses of the
geological party in this portion OF the
state for the summer campaign.
The strata beneath US here dip gently to
the east or south and do not reappear again
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18

No person csn use Boscbeas German
Syrup without getting immediate relief and
sure. We have the first case of Coughs,
Colds or Consumption, or any disease of
the Throat and Lungs, yet to hear from
that has not been cured. We have distrib-
uted every year for three years over $780,
900 sample bottles GREE OF CHARGE by
druggists in all parts Of the United States.
No other Manufacturer Of Medicine ever
gaze their preparations such test a s this.
Go to your'Druggist Mr.. F. J. 5. Shroeter or
K Schubert, Watertown, Wis, AMI get a
bottle for IS cents and try 1.-two doses
will relieve you.
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2Honne g0loffers.
BR EVITIES

The Coopers of Watertown have been
u a strike
The Georeis Minstrels give a perfor-
nance in this city April 9th. A rich treat
nay be expected . -
The different Oranges in this county
re preparing to establish a county coun-
Ill.
The Methodist Church Sociable will
meet this wednesday, evening, at the
residence Of Mrs. Marshall j. Wooasea.
New fashioned wedding cards are long
and rarrow, and have the initials aud
nonograms in the left hand corner.
AT the Eighth Annual Commencement
IF the St. Leafs College of Pharmacy. held
asst week, Ne. Joseph OByrne, formerly of
this city, graduated and received g diploma
Hebron Grange was established March
9Th, by the Hon. Adelmorn Sherman, state
deputy. 1t starts off With Al members
'. G. Palmer, Master; senas Folts, Over
ees, W. Geant Lecturer. "a
Young Cemmens who lost an arm by
falling from thr cars near the Junction in
this city or the St h inst, is reported to be
getting along favorab ~ and expects to be
about again shortly.
-The g.sdies' Tea Party of the Congre-
yattepsl Church will be eiseu this week
at the residence Of Mrs. Amos Bennett.
Tickets IS cents. Supper served from e
to 8 O'clock P. N.
-The baby famine Of seventecn years, IN
The household of Doctor William c. spal-
ling. has at length beea broken by The
advent of bouncing boy into the family
early on the morning of Friday las,
March 18th. Moral: Never despair
The next census taker will find ample
employment, when be goes the rounds
On Secend street, 1st Ward. We are re
minded of this by the arrival of alittle
heigcSc at the mouse Ot M. anu ihTs. L.
Davis, Such is life On Second Street.
There was no service at the Methodist
church last Sunday on account of the con-
inued ILLNESS of the pastor. The improve
ent in Mr.. Cummings health warrants
evacuation that he will be able to &C.
ov his pulpit next Sunday.
The ice in the river here went out Last
yr March l4th At the corresponding
d. this year ice TWEEN ty-one inches thick
wacut for the icc-hsase OF Mr.. W. Buch-
he This is little singular in view O
theaaL winter we have had. Sis .sa8.
In the show-waadow Of Mr.. J. n
Schl1's drug storemay be seen crysta
self acting Table F0sntain which play:
p'rfmery or any lisxid put into 1T fol
ahrt two hours by once starting it.. Th
ban is glass ard the ornaments bronze
Altogether it is one of the handsomes
thing for the parlor we have seen for
long e. Call and see it, IN sfI9e
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18

The number OF Oranges in Wisconsin is
reported Secretary H. E. Huxley, of the
State Grange, TO have increased 10 3sS
tron 34e at the Getting in January last.
When the organization of those that have
applied for recognition is complete there
will be 43o Oranges.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18
watertown Cheese Factory.

Mr.. Stephen Faville, of Lake Mills, last
week in formed US that he intended to re-
ew operations in his WATERFOWL Cheese
'actory the present Spring. Last years
FORK was not very profitable owing to the
mall number of patrons, but if promises
an be relied upon Mr.. Faviile expects the
apply of milk to be largely increased this
son. We trust the Wateftown Cheese
actory will be well sustained In future.
he farmers in the surrounding country
djacent to the city we think will hnd Ii te
aeir interest to patron;ze it. Mr.. Favilies
etrons last year were well satisfied witt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18
Spring.

This week was heralded in by the clarion
notes OF the robin and the sweet song of the
blue bril-, generally sure indication of
Spring, but whether these winged harbiagers
are abe I'd of their time this year or not, r.
mains tobe seen. We trust, however. that
they have come to stay, and spring weather
with them.
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90larric0.

At Oakland, March Tth, 1914, by Rev 3
D. J. Montague, JAMES V. N. sONN and
SARAH NJ. BOWEN, all Of Fort Atkinson.
At the residence Of the brides parents
in WATERFOWL, Wis, March l4tll, 1874, by
Rev G. G. Cragin, FRANK A. POWERS,
OF Clinton, Iowa, and Miss EMMA NJ.
GRIFFITH, of Watertown. -...-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18
City Treasurer.

The Subscriber respectfully announces
himself as an independent candidate for re-
election to the off &c of City Treasurer. If
again honofed with the confidence Of the
people, it will be his purpose hereafter as:
heretofore, to discharge his official duties
with promptness and fidelity that will be
satisfactory to the public.
RI. WILLIAM shuttle.
Watertown March 10th, 1874 . 20
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18
Discontinued.

The Madison accommodation train from
Milwaukee on the Milwaukee L St. Paul
R. r. which reached this city from Mil
waukee at noon and returned from N addison
at 4r NJ was tsken off last Thursday. Those
wishing to go and come from Madison dug
ing the legislature found this train of great
convenience. .----- - IL .--.-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18
PArcnoIogic Journal.

Ws publish in another column the pros
pectas of Wells chronological Jo,vaeS pub
lishsd in New York city, one of the lesaing
scientific publications in the country art a.
ways we'll filed with interesting aud useful
Knowledge, The,illustrstions are isst-class.
Tie chronological Journal should be found
ia eve~y family, and we invite attention to
it's prospectus. ..s .#...f ....
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18

tive and ::men,orable by a perfect show r
Of silver and good dishes.
Tho Foundry Company are turning out
n newly invented grain seeder, which is
pronounced by good judges to be the most
perfect thing yet produced. They are ctr-
,ainly very fine machines and we advise
our farmers to call, and look at them
Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18

Last May the farmers Of Oakland organ :
lied an insurance company for mutual
protection. The company now has paid
up stock Of SIC, goo, and is carrying seven.
ty-three policies on buildings il the town.
ship: 1t assumes risk at one fourth of one
per cent. ~Al, -4 a.. G-.t .-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18
For the Needy.

: Last Monday, Mr.. J. W. Mathes, of the
Bay State House, and Mr. N. w. Pierce, of
the Milwa ukee and st. Paul Railway, inter-
ested themselves in behalf of Mrs. Agnes
Hastings, who had her home destroyed by
FIRE last Saturday night, and succeeded in
raising contributions among our citizens
amounting to about one hundred and thir-
ty dollars. Good.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18

We are indebted to Hon. W. S. Greene,
tae popular Senator from jefferson County,
fer u cony of the Legislative Maan@l for the
State o. Wisconsin, 1874, for whioh we ten !.
Ger our thanks. This usetu! book is com
piled by Mr.. A . J. Turner, aud published at
the office of Atwood and Culver, Madison.
siner it is invaluable .- M .s8 d.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-03-18
Con cert.

Next Saturday evening, March 2'st, a
Little Folks Concert will be given at Il e
Welsh Presbyterian Church, 4th Ward,
under the direction Of Mr.. J. T. Rowlands.
Apleasant time for the young folks is ex-
pected. 9at
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Earnfngs of the n. 81 st. z. X. Il.

The earnings OF the Milwaukee & st.
Railroad for the month Of February, 1874,
amounted to 1861, 5 90, against S424, 2O8 for
the same month lastyesv, being an increase
of 1892, 81 Since the beginning OF the
year sthe earnings have been Sl,3ll, 900
against $50, 43l for the same time last
wear, an Increase of 1852 400.