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The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-20

ONE HUNDRED years ago to-day the
people of Mecklenburg, North Carolina,
declared for "the independence of these
colonies"
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-20

What will they do one hundred years
from now for Q word TO express the Kind
of centennial that will bef Wepeter
forgot to make any such word as 'pl-
centennial
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-20
FOUND.

T Store, 199 Vine street, one door south Of
Fifth street, opposite the Fountain, ladies'
and children's, gents, boys and youths
custom made boots and shoes at astonishing
low prices. ap22-1m
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-20

Cuban currency y wQrth SIX cents on
the dollar
g--. ~,
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-20

YESTERDAY was pretty good day for
6res.
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-20

BALTIMORE AND OHIO, VIA rARKERsBURG.
Depot, Pearl and Plum Time, minutes fast.-
Baltimore Ex. daily. g0 M. 5:25 AM. 1920 M,
Baltimore lEx. Sat.) 1880 M. 100 M. l:60 NJ
Baltimore Er daily ll:l0 M. 600 M. l040 Pm.
BALTIMORE AND OHIO, VIA COLUMBUS.
Depot, Kigour and Front. Time, minutes fast.
Baltimore Ex daily. ZOO M. 1870 M. l0:20A.M.
Baltimore Ex...... 7lO PM. l0:35 PM. 1910 M.
DAYTON sHoRT-LINE AND CLEVELAND.
Depot, Pearl and Plum. Time minutes fast.
Cleveland Elk AM. 6:10 PM. $50 I'm.
New York Ex. daily. $40 Pm. 6:26A IN. 7:l0A.Ml
Springfield Ex....... $40 M. 400 IN. 1910 .M.
Springfield Ac...... $50 M. 1870 AM. 7:30 M.
Dayton Ac........... G:02 M. 745 N. 6:35 M.
DAYTON sHoRT-LrNE AND COLUMBUS. .
Depot, Pearl and Plum. Time, minutes fast.
Columbus Ex ........ $50 A M S:35 PM ll:50 A. M
Columbus Ex.......... $40 400 I'M. 440P M.
Columbus Ac........ $50 p M. 1890 PM lO0 !. II.
CINCINNATI AND sASDusKY.
Depot, Pearl and Plum. Time, minutes fast
Sandnsky Ex.. $40 AM. $40 Pm. TOO P.Ms
Sandusky Ex daily. $40 PM. 6:2OA.M. 500 A M
Kenton Ac..--,.- $3.50 I'M. l0:30 A. III. .l0:10 I'm!
The star. (Cincinnati [Ohio]) 1874-1875, 1875-05-20
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.

ATLANTIC AND GREAT WESTERN.
Depot, Fifth and HOadly. Time, 2 minutes fast.
Depart, Arrive, Arrive.
Cin'ti. Cinti. Dest'on.
New York Ex daily. 9:40A.M. 6:OOA.M. 7i2Or.M.
New York Elk daily. 9:50pM. 5:30r.M. 7:05A N.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
From Lake Mills.

4 tucien Cooper has purchased the house
and r.: owned BY DR.. ". P. Swee tland, and
intends moving his family to this place.
We understand the pr. intends removing
to California, but do not like the prospect,
as he is q citizen We cannot afford to lose.
Our obliging postmaster, J. b. Ches smore
and lady. have just returned from trip to
Iowa. Mr.. Chessmore leaves again this
week on visit to Vermont, much to the
disgust of some of our Teutonic brethren,
who cannot understand why Mr.. Black
should ask their names before. giving them
their mail. They say 'sshust hand himout,
Mr.. Shessmore never ask my nane."
Mrs. Stephen Faville has returned from
Chicago, where she has been for the last
eight or nine months, under medical treat
ment for tnmor. 44li
Mrs. Crumb nee Bishop, surprised
her friends by visit last week. She is
now residing in Indiana. 9a e
bishop and Fargo have picked their yard
OF early hops. They were very fine, and
some two weeks earlier than the common
variety. They claim this gives great adj
vantage in an earlier market and also by
complete exemption from the ravages CT the
hop louise. Hops are largely cultivated in
this vicinity, and with the exception of one
or two yards that have not been properly
worked, the prospect; never seemed better
for an abundant yield.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
Dramatic Attractions.

'Fair week. in this city will be also
Theatrical week" with our citizens, as the
Langrishe and Atwater theatrical troupe
perform for SIX consecutive nights at Turner
Hall beginning Monday evening Sept. goth.
The presence of this celebrated company
during the cor tinuance of the Central
Wisconsin Fair will be no ordinary at
traction, and we doubt not large number
from the surrounding country will avail
themselves of the opportunity that will
thus be presented of seeing this fine troupe
in their popular dramatic represe cations.
The company has been reinforced by sever
al leading actors and actresses since their
recent visit here, making it the best dra-
matte organization west of New York
Look out FOR attractive programmes from
Laugrishe and Aswater during Fair week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
The Concord Poisoning Case.

The examination of Mr.. Isaac Frank, O;
Concord, for the alleged poisoning of his
family by putting Paris green in their tea
was held before Justice Peck, of Fort At
hkinson, last Friday, and resulted in Mr..
Frank being bound over to the next term
of the Circuit Court in the sum of So, 900.
The prose cution was conducted by District
Attorney Rogers, Mr.. G. H. Gardner, of this
city, appearing for the defendant The evil
dence on the part of the prosecution reveal
ed some mysterious things that possibly
may be satisfactorily explained at the tria
1t is evident from the facts presented at the
examination that poisoning was attempted,
but it was not very clear who the guilty
parties were. The revelations expected to
be made on the trial Will be watched with
great interest by the community. Mr..
Frank had not ct last accounts obtained the
necessary ball.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
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The Central iscOnsin Fair.

The fair of the Central Wisconsin Agri :
cultural & Mechanical Association which
takes place on the fair grounds in this city
from Sept. Goth to oath inclusive promises
to be highly successful in every particular
The Association are sparing no pains to
place their grounds in the best possible con-
dtion, and projects are on foot for the erec-
ton of additional nuildinge for the accom-
mediation of exhibitors A large amount of
space is already taken Notwithstanding
there is yet considerable time befor.. the fair
comes off. This portion OF Wisconsin
has been highly favored with an abundant
yield of the products ofthe soil, and it is
reasonable to expect an exhibition from
the husbapdmen worthy Of this rich region
OF country. -. s,rIs.froe sff r..
In manufactures there should be hne
showing, and there will be If the manufac-
turers of Central Wisconsin are true to
themselves. In no better way can the
manufacturers show to the people what they
are doing than by placing their goods on
exhibition at the Central Wisconsin Expo
sition. Judging from present indications
nothing but bad weather car interfere with
the entire success of the exhibition, both in
the display of all kinds and the number Of
visitors to the grounds. The Association
have provided for races every day of the
fair which with the other amusements and
attractions contemplated will go to make
up an unusually Interesting time tor every
body in attendance, There should Do
general concert of action by the citizens OF
the surrounding country in favor Of TIE
success of the Central Wisconsin Fair, and
by the proper efforts it can be made the
largest and most successful interior fair
held in Wisconsin this year. -
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
Green's August Flower.

1t is natural for people suffering with
Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint or any de-
engagements Of the digestive organs, such as
Sour Stomach, Sick Head ache, Habitual
Costiveness, palpitation of the Heart, Heart
burD, Water-brash, gnawing and burning
pains at the pit of the Stomach, Yellow
Skin, Coated Tongue, and disagreeabIe
taste in the mouth, coming up of food after
eating, low spirits, &C., to put off from day
to day buying an article that they know
has cured their neighbour, friend or relative,
yet they have no faith in 1t until it is too
late. But if you will go to your druggist IS,
(. Schubert, G. Fl. T. Eberlee or F. ].
Schroeder, and get bottle of Green's Au-
gust Flower your immediate cure is as GER
tain as you live. Sample bottle of this
medicine can be obtained for 10 cents to try
its superior virtue.
Regular size IS cents. Try it, two doses
will relieve any case
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
GDur 21ciehbors.
Dodge County Items.

JUNEAU, Aug. 18th. 1875.
FINANCIAL ExCITEMENT.-The sudden de-
parture of Mr.. Hobkirk, the banker of
Waupun, has been the chief topic of inter-
est for the past week. Many farmers in
the towns of Chester and Burnett lose their
entire savings without any hope of ever re-
ceiving cent back. All his real estate
was a few days previous to his departure,
transferred to his sister, however, without
the signature of his wife who was absent
in Chicago. Notwithstanding this the
real estate has been attached, in favor of a
private deposition, who holds claim of
$4,000, and in favor of the State that is in
terested to the amount of about $4,000.
No exact report of the situation has as yet
been made, but it is believed that the en-.
500, 900. Eot3gor ba a
TIE Observation-Disclosures the un-
settled condition of the weather, farmers
are getting along finely with the harvest.
All the grain, with tho exception of . few
oats, has been cut. and stacking is now in
progress. Of wheat and oatsthe crop will be
good, the former averaging probably as high
20 10 2b bushels to an acre. with q
very large yield Of straw. Some fears are,en-
tertained of the corn crop, which, owing TO
the cold weather has made but little head
way, and is setting ear but very poorly.
A week or two Of warm weather, which is
still hoped for, msy however bring slat
crop around il better shape.
THE PooR FARx,-or as it ought to be
called the County farm. deserves some
mention on account Of the splendid con-
dition In which it is kept. Cleaner and
neater than many hotel, the inmates are
receiving the best and kindest Of care from
the hands of Mr.. and Mrs. A. B. Hitchcock,
than whom no better Ssperintsndents
could possibly be found. A visit to the in
stitution will well repay the trouble, and
ve doubt il any better or more careful
~ managed institution Of tho kind can be
found in the State.
Minor IrExs.-The cheese factory in this
village has already disposed of two cargoes
OF cheese during the present season, both
Of which go to England the price realized
is about 10 cents. The wheat elevator of
Eastman + Co. is finished. and ready to re-
ceive the new crop ofwheat that will short
~ pour into it. Owing to the busy times
in the grain fields, business id the village
for the past two weeks has been extremely
dull. sfz3f e f,4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
The Premium List.

The Premium List of the Cd Animal Fair
of the Central Wisconsin Agricultural and
Mechanical Association, printed at the of
ice OF the REPUBLICAN, is now out and read Y
Tor distribution. The Association are Offer
ing premiums largely in excess of last year
and the liberality of The Society in this par
ticular will doubtless be duly appreciated By
exhibitors and prove strong incentive with
many to place things On exhibition. The
Premium List is interspersed with advar-
tisements of our business firms, and to the
people of the surrounding country, it will
be complete business guide for them when
visiting the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
Barnum 3 Hippodrome.

P. T. Barnum's Great R man Hippo
irome, with its acres of widespread can
vas, and the largest amphitheatre in the
world, will exhibit in Milwaukee, giving
tive grand ? erformances each day, Friday
and Saturday, August 9th and 18th. This
is the best opportunity that will be present
ed to the citizens of Watertown and vicini-
ty for them to witness this unparalleled great
show, and its army of men, women and
children; hundreds of thoroughbred horses;
glittering paraphernalia and historical
pageant of the Congress of Nations, with
other attractions almost bewildering to
think of. Don't forget the time and place
of this immense universal exposition, next
Friday and Saturday in the city OF Mil
waukee. See the advertisement elsewhere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
Jefferson Fair.

meeting of the Executive Committee
of the Jefferson County Agricultural So
ciety was held at the Village Hall, in this
place, on Tuesday last, The attendance
was not full, owing, perhaps, to the heavy
rain dnring the fore part of the day; but
still there was goodly number present.
The utmost harmony prevailed, and all
were unanimous in their opinion that the
fair next month will be great success.
The Secretary in forms US that already con-
siderable room has been spoken for by mar.
ufacturers and others, and The probability
is that more buildings and sheds will
have to be erected in order to accommodate
exhibitors. AS the present season is rather
prosperous one to the farmers, the agri.
cultural department. will necessarily have
to be enlarged also. 1t was decided to
whitewash the old buildings and sheds and
otherwise Improve the appearance OF the
ground. The following resolution was
adopted by the committee:
Resolved. That the Jefferson County Ag-
ricultural Society accept from the village
of Jefferson the 5000 appropriated by the
said village in accordance with resolu-
tion o f its Board of Trustees passed June
I'd, 1874, and upon the terms and con-
ditions expressed in said resolution OF ap-
preparation.
The Office of the Treasurer having been
declared vacant Mr.. Scion Brown was, on
motion, elected to that position
A purse of $50 will be offered for a trial
OF Steam Fire Engines. Also champion
Belt to the best base ball players.
The posters and programmes will be
issued next week Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18

VIM. K. Bragg, son of Gen. Ed. S.
Bragg, was the successful candidate at q
competitive examination for appointment
as cadet to West Point from the Fifth Dis
trict, held at Fond du Lac, on the 5th inst.
he will therefore receive the appointment t
from Congressman Sam Burchard.
Professor j. N. Sprague. professor of
classics in the New Berlin New York;
Academy, has been spending several days
in town with his cousin, Mr.. Y. W. Seely.
Mr.. J. R. Buchanan, of Quincy, Illinois,
a former resident of Watertown, has been
on visit Of few days in the city, looking
happy and appearing to enjoy life as we'll
as W hen he was one Of rs.
Prof. A. Lebourseau, for half dozen
years or more teacher in the Public
Schools, of this city, but now in the drug
business in Chicago, is in town spending q
few days among his old friends, who are
glad to meet him once more, and rejoice to
know that he is prosperous and happy in all
relations of life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
FIT. Atkinson.

bon. l.. B. Caswell and wife left on
Tuesday morning for a short period of rus
| tication on Lake Superior 81
J. j. Waltol has shown us a murder
Gus looking insect which resembles an
Asiatic locust. " WIS one of vast cloud
he saw flying over several weeks since.
Quite serious accident occurred on the
base ball grounds at the close of the match
game between the Phoenix and Lake Mills
Clubs on Friday last. A young horse
driven by Robert Kirkland, Of Jefferson,
was frightened at the cheering of the clubs,
and became unmanageable throwing Mr.
Kirkland out of the buggy with such force
as to render him insensibe for several min
utes. The Lorse after creating consider
able fright among the other teams, ran
from the ground with the buggy down
the Hebron road crossing the Damuth
bridge over Rock river where it turned to
the right and was stopped by man near
the Bark river bridge. Neither horse or
buggy were injured to any appreciable ex-
tent. 1t was narrow escape however for
Mr.. Kirkland.
The examination of Ernest ma Diocese, of
Concord, before Justice Porter, on charge
of poisoning the family of Isaac Frank of
that town was held in this village on We'd
nesday and Thursday. The poisoning took
place on the 10Th Of July. The family
that morning and at noon drank tea re.
sulting in the sickness of Mrs. Frank, Mrs.
Quner, John and Frank Quiner, and
young boy living in the family. Mr.. Frank
and the de PENDANT who was the hired girl
were not taken sick. I. was found on the
Sunday night following that the tea in the
tee canister had been mixed with Paris
green. These facts caused the arrest of the
girl and her examination as above stated.
Six witnesses was sworn, resulting in the
girl being held to bail in the sum Of 81, 900 for
trial at the next term of the Circuit Court
In default of bail she was committed to
Jail. Isaac Frank was then arrested and
as we 60 to press his examination is going
on before Justice Peck for the same offense
The affair occasions considerable interest
aud large number of the citizeus of Con-
cord and Pennington are present at the
trial. Union o
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
Business Prospects.

The merchants of the city are preparing
for lively fall trade and we are of the
opinion from present appearances that
their anticipations will be fully realized.
w atertown is situated in a usually highly
favored region of country and this year has
all kinds have yielded largely and with the
good prices which are sure to be obtained
for produce of every description there will be
large amount of money in circulation Civ
ing strong impetus to all branches of in :
dustry. So look out for brisk season.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
Jefferson.

Jefferson.
The first load of new spring wheat was
brought to town yesterday, and was pur-
chased by Messrs. Crist and Waterbury at
$l.2o per bushel. I0 o
As there seems probability that our
City Fathers will impose license of $50
on pool tables in our village. we under
stand that the owners of tables contemplate
raising the price of tickets to 10 cents.
We learn that Mr. Ernest Schwell en- bach
has sold ten acres Of his farn. in the east
part of this village to stranger, who has
already moved here and will directly COM
mence the erection of q new dwelling on
the same. 4g
1t will only require from two to three
weeks time to complete the steeple OF
st. Johns Church.. The cross hes been
placed in position on the top, and can be
seen for masy miles away. The workmen
report that WATERFOWL could be seen quite
distinctly from the staging. The cross is
eight feet high from the commencement of
the gliding, and the ball Is three feet thick
in diameter. The Rev. DR.. Joerger is de-
serving Of much credit from our citizens for
the very abba manner in which hs has
brought about this enterprise. Banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18

+. : y
The Rev. ]. T. Brese Of the Mariners
Temple Of Chicago, preached at the Metho-
dist Church last Sabbath in the interest of
the Bethel Home.
Last week Mr.. Ola Lean an employee in
the machine shop was engaged in moving
one Of the Harvesters when by some means
bis hand was caught in the sickle and near
~ cut of.
We understand that s.. S. Reyes ESQ. of
Lake Mills will locate in Waterloo whore
he will engage in the business of House,
sign and ornamental painting.
Twelve Fire Extinguishers have been
purchased by our business men within the
last week. 6. 9fH
The cutting of wheat is nearly finished
in this vicinity and tho yield is expected to
be very large.-Jox,nal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
Failure OF the Dodge County.

The Dodge County Mutual Fire Insurance
Company has been forced into bankruptcy
through the absconding of the President,
Mr.. Hobkirk, Of Waupun, who took all the
funds of the Company with him, leaving no
assets except the notes given the company by
the insured. Immediate steps is to be taken
for the collection of these notes, and in nine
cases out of ten, those who pay them
will be paying for something they
never had. But this is not the only bad
feature about the matter. Many, very
many, of the insured in the Dodge County
Mutual were also depositors in the Waupun
Bank, owned by Mr.. Hobkirk and are thus
made the. losers in two ways. Mr. Hobkirk
in the course he has pursued Ger tainly leaves
behind him in the Sta te Prison at Waupun,
a number who deserve hanging great eeaI
less than he does. The more matters are
inquired into in relation to bis failure and
sudden departure, the more Infamous AID
dastardly the transaction, becomes. We
trust there is day of reckoning not far OF
Tor Hobki9k and others like him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
Real e state.

The following. is a correct list Of tie
transaction in real estate in this city
and vicinity:
Emile Raaba to Gotti, Meyer, l.13, blk
5, 18th Ward, Watertown, 1926.
Wn. H. Jacobs to Jno. Saunders | 4,
blk IL, Boone r's add, Watertown, $500
Nenian Ross to Chas, Wish, It's II to 10,
blk 2, Pritchards add, 9TH Ward, Water
town, $1,000. a3
P.V. Brown to NJ. Martch, a. in the
4th Ward, Watertown, 1915.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
0Jeff" j eHers0n.

And now the officers Of the Jefferson
County Agricultural Society have extend
ed an invitation to Jefferson Davis, Presi-
dent of the late Confederacy. to be present
and address them at the coming County
fair. 1t is not likely with the Rock ford
experience in the same direction staring
him in the face that "Jefr will be caught
in such trap again. 1t is safe to presume
he won't come e
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
of the Peoples Remedy.

When skillful and cautional medical men
give over their own signatures a favorable
opinion OF the soothing and vitaliztng ef-'
1ects OF preparation, the public does, not
hesitate to believe them. The voluminous
and emphatic professional testimony in ia
vor OF Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. as
specific for all disorders of the stomach and
bowels, for liver complaint, intermittent
and remittent fevers, and the thousand Ills
that wait upon dyspepsia, must convince
the most skeptical. Aside, however, from
the testimony of the faculty, there is a
large mass Of evidence from patients in
every walk OF life, all showing that this
great preventive and restorative is of ines.
tlmable value to the sick and the deblita-
ted. The btters are suited to all climates
and are universally endorsed as prevent
i've of disorders caused by miasma and inn
pure water
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
gNarrico.

At the residence Of the brides father, in
Jefferson. On Sunday the 1st inst. by the
Re-. John Meyer, Mr.. VIM, MUCK 70 Miss
BARBARA MARGARETH SEIFERT, all
of Jefferson. $500
3 A new bridge is to be built across the
Scuppernong, on tbs road leading from
Palmyra to Hebron. Probably within a
few weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18

The firms of g. S. & l.. Schempf and G..
F. Schempf & Sons have consolidated, and
they are now refittlng their stores on Main
street into a fine double store. These firms
are among the heaviest in the city in the
dry goods and grocery business, and under
the new order of things will undoubtedly
command large and extensive trade,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
Old and New.

Mr.. Benjamin Mute, short time ago par-
chased the lot on the corner of Third Street
and Western Avenue, l5s Ward, containing
the first brick house ever erected in Water
town, built twenty-eight years ago by Mr..
T. B. Basford, now of Austin, Minnesota.
Mr.. Mute is building a fine addition to the
original structure, and when com pleted will
have comfortable residence.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-08-18
More Room for Exhibitors.

At a meeting of the Society last evening,
it was resolved to build a new exhibition
building, the same size as the one built last
year, so that exhibitors at the Central Fair
this year, will have plenty of room in
which to arrange their samples. Now then,
fill the buildings