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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
Condition OF the Crops.

We have conflicting stories as to the
prospect of grain in this vicinity, some
holding that the chinch-bugs are making
bad havoc in many fields of wheat, while
others claim that unless something unfore-
seen turns up between now and harvest
time, the crop of spring wheat will be
the largest in fifteen years. Our own opin-
ion is, that while the chinch-bugs are un-
doubtedly at work with bad effect in some
pieces, the proportion to the whole is but
small, and we think that full average
yield of wheat will be gathered. Corn
within the past two weeks has come
along wonderfully we'll under the influence
of the warm weather, and there is yet
so N uch time left for good corn weather
that an abundant crop need not be despair
ed Of. Win ter wheat IS now being harvest
ed about here, and we understand the crop
will be more than an average yield.
This week nearly all the rye and consid-
era Bile of the barley crop will be cut. Both
have yielded we'll. Potatoes lock well and
are not being much molested by bugs. Oats
are heavy aud promise finely.
In this section cherries are an almost
total failure, and there is scarcely an apple
to be seen in the orch ards, but there is a
plentiful crop of raspberries and currants.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
Ladies Attention.!

Fashions in the very latest Paris, Berlin,
and Vienna styles, adopted to the require
ments of the most fastidicus, are now ri &C
ed within easy reach of all through the
medium of ssSmith's illustrated Pattern
Bazaar" which is constantly importing new
foreign designs, and supplying them; each
with neatly made cloth model, showing
how the garment is made, and enabling an y
lady to complete her wardrobe without
other aid. The eBazaar' is published in
elegant form, every issue containing num-
erous well gotten-up fashion Illustrations
Subscription price only $l.lO a year, and
no postage to pay. For premium, every
subscriber receives, free, at their option,
$!.oo worth Of patterns, or the choice of
one from among a number of good chromos.
Secure the golden chance to save dressmak-
ers' bills by sending your yearly subscrip-
ton for this work to A. Burdette Smith,
8 IA Broadway, N. Y. P. o. Box 5O55.
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New Design for Cigar Stamps.

A new design for cigar stamps is prepar-
ed by the Internal Revenue Bureau. In
addition to the stamp now placed on the
outside of the cigar box, the stamp has
coupons attached, one of which is to be
placed on each cigar after it has been manu-
featured and before packing in the box.
The stamps and coupons are made for boxes
of twenty-five, fifty and one hundred cigars
The adoption of this des ign will effectually
prevent cigars from being packed in boxes
that have previously used and on which the
old stamps may not have been destroyed.
Each cigar, as we'll as each box, will bear
evidence OF having paid the tax, and AS
stamps and coupons are furnished with
consecutive and corresponding numbers,
any attempt at fraud will be readily detect-
ed. Commissioner Pratt has prepared a
circular for issue to revenue collectors, d.
recting them to present the new coupon
stamp to cigar manufacturers, and report
their opinion as to the practicability of APP
plying the coupons to cigars
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
The State Fair.

The Twenty-Second Annual Exhibition
of the Wisconsin State Agricultural Society
will be held in Milwaukee from the 9th to
the llth of September, 1875. The Execu-
tive Board has increased the liberal premi.
naas heretofore offered by the Society some
sl'6oo' and has largely added to the num-
Der of articles for which premiums are offer
ed in several of the classes.
In addition to the premiums offered BY
the Society, the Chamber of Commerce, the
pork-packers, the proprietors of the leading
hotels OF that city, and other enterprising
citizens have offered creditable special priz-
es. Also valuable special floral premiums
are offered by James Wick, Florist, Roches
ter, N. Y.
The ground will be in excellent condition.
track for trials of speed all that could be
desired, and buildings in the best possible
state of repair. Exhibitors acd visitors in
each department. will find ample accomoda.
tions.
All articles for exhibition must be entered
as early as one week previous to the Fair.
The total amount of premiums to Do
awarded is :7,62s.5o-a very liberal figure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21

when it is believed that the plea of insani-
ty will be set up in defence.
New RAILRoAD.-It is now stated that
the new narrow guage railroad from Pc
oria, Ill. to Fond du Lac, Wis. will touch
both at Neosha and at Hustisford. The
letter town has decided to give he COM
pany $4,000. On Saturday last vote
was taken at Williamstown on theauession
Of granting aid to this road, but so far the
number of foreigners were naturalized here
during The past week, so as to enable them
to vote or the question.
IMPROVEMENTS. Among the improve
ments in the village during the pre- sent
season is the building of fine residence for
Dr. Hallock, which is now fast approach
ing completion, and also the erection of
parsonage for the minister of the Metho-
dist Church. Juneau is growing slowly.
FARMING.--T severe storms of last
week did but little permanent damage to
growing crops in this vicinity, although in
the Northern part of the county, and still
further north the grain suffered severely.
the weather interfered badly with haying,
which is just in progress, but so far the
crop has been safely secured, and promises
to be very large one. Corn is growing
finely and promises well. Some winter
wheat will probably be cut during the
present week.
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Manufacturing Project.

We are informed from reliable sources
that parties representing capital are COM
ing here soon with view of engaging in
manufacturing at this point. Matters are not
yet fully matured in relation to the pro-
ject, but enough is known to make it al
most certain that factory will be started
in this city before the LIST OF next January.
for the manufacture Of parlor organs.
This is a branch of business that those
versed on the subject say would pay well
here, and the proposition is looked upon
with favor by several of our own capitalists.
Watertown has many advantages rs ma n
ufacturing point that capitalists will be
sure to regard with avor sooner or later
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w atertovvn Dairy Board.

The regular semi monthly meeting of the
Watertown Dairy Board of Trade, was held
at the rooms of the Association, Wednes-
day of last week. The meeting was the
largest yet held, buyers and sellers being
we'll represented; buyers from English,
Canadian and Western houses being present.
The offerings were from 10 cts. to l04 cts.
Several consignments were arranged. The
matter in dispute between S. Faville and
the Atwater factory was decided by the
Committee of Arbitration in favor OF Mr..
Faville being awarded ola centper pound
on 200 boxes of cheese in consequence of a
failure of contract by the factory. The
next meeting of the Board will be held
Wednesday, July %.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
The Methodist Excursion.

The Methodist Episcopal Sabbath School
Excursion and Pic Mic, from this city to
Madison, last week, was altogether remark
ably pleasant. The Capitol Park was in all
the glory of midsummer, and was highly
enjoyed by all. After dinner, about one
hundred of the company accepted the in
vitation, of Col. Bird, Gov. Taylor's private
secretary, to accompany him on a trip on
Lake Monona. This was delightful sur
prize. The party visited Lake Side and
Winnequah, both beautiful summer retreats
Late in the afternoon as the little steam e
was mid-lake, and headed towards our
beautiful Capitol, vote of thanks united
and hearty, was extended to Col. Bird for
the very generous manner in which he had
contributed to the enjoyment of the day
Ate: brief and appropriate response by
the Colonel, and three rousing cheers from
the company in his honor, all Joined in
singing "The Sweet BY and By,'' the last
words dying away as the boat touched the
pier. And SO ended this feature Of the ex-
cursion. After partaking of refreshments
in the Park and taking a last stroll through
the spacious halls of the capitol, the who lie
company started for the depot, where in
good time they were seated in the coaches,
and after pleasant run were landed safely
ct our depot, without anything having oc-
Cured during the entire day to mar the
nleasnre of the whole marty
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RuAa ways.

The past few days have abounded in run
away. Last Friday two horses harnessed
together came tearing down Main street,
running against VanAlstine's sign-post,
badly SCATTERING the old sign which has
withstood similar attacks for Is years or
more. 1t was an old fashioned tavern sign
such as used to greet the traveller in print
tive times, and has been familiar object
to many Of our citizens, now men grown,
since boyhood days. Hardly had this team
passed when horse, attached to buggy
standing at hitchjng post on Main street,
belonging to the Catholic Priest at Clyman,
thought he would takea hand in, and away
he few in the opposite direction. On
turning into Third street the vehicle was
overturned and damaged consider ably.
On Sunday fellow from the country,
having on Board liberal supply of forty
rod, enjoyed himself in practicing the hippo
drome style of driving on our streets, stop
ping now and then to add to his cargo of
spirits. The horses thinking that they
could do the business in better style with
less whisky behind them, started off at one
of his stopping places on their own hook,
at full run. They were caught near IN
ion School house No. l, with comparatively
little damage to the buggy, which by the
way was new one. The owner coming
up with his liquor ia a beautiful state OF
fermentation, concluded that those horses
wanted little more of the hippodrome
practice, and mounted the vehicle with
the assurance of Rarey. He had scarcely
driven two rods when the colts again took
affairs into their own hands, and dumping
our hero out, it did not take them long to
demolish the buggy and tear themselves
tree. The man was not hurt, but we opine
to the opinion that the fall destroyed the
effect CT his last drink.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
The Turnverein Reso1uti ons.


The following are the resolutions passed
at the meeting of the State Turaer Societies,
held at Appleton on the 10th INST:
Resolped, That we consider our free
school system as the foundation of our re-
publican government. and that we there
fore should watch over them with Jealous
vigilance. and that we should keep from
them, with all determination, any and
every influence to give them a sectarian
character, and that we also should contend
against all efforts to division of the school
funds, and especially will not vote for any
candidate who is not of this opinion, and
who after election would have any influence
in regard to this matter.
Resolued That notwithstanding all the
Turnvereins of Wisconsin were furnished
with blanks last fall containing petition
to the Legislature, favoring an equal taxa
ton of all property, this has not received
proper affection, and that we admonish the
Turner'S that whenever such questions come
up, it is .helr duty to the best of their
ability to support and carry through such
principle of law and equity, and that we
there count on thorough agitation to this
end. The Turner's in their respective cleo
ton districts should inquire of their candi-
dates for the Legislature before election
whether or not they are in favor Of abolish
ing all exemptions of taxation, and espec-
tally church property.
Resolved, That we are in favor of
the enterprise of establishing a German
American teachers seminary, to provide
thoroughly educated teachers for our public
schools, who shall act as pioneers in the
German AT of education as laid down by
Pestelozzi, Diesterweg and Frnbel.
Resolved. That we will make our best
efforts to have q law passed which shall
provide for the obligatory attendance of all
children at school.
Resolued, That the Turn Societies, al
though all politics shall be kept aloof from
them, shall throw all their influence with
that party whose platform and whose cam
didates come next to these resolutions pass
ed by the Turn Societies and the Bezirk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
Fort Atkinson.

Augusta Heman, girl who lives in the
town of Pennington, while at work for
Walter Church, of this village, last week
stole some notes from another hired girl,
amounting to $420, and after obtaining
some goods from May & Sons under false
pre.ences she left for home. She was ar
rested and after exami nation before Justice
Peck, remanded to jail for trial at the next
term of the circuit court
Quite an excitement occurred at the es-
adjustment of the Foundry and Machine
Co., one day last week, when it was d;scov-
cred that the roof of the building was on
fire in number of places, caused by Gin
ders from the cupalo.
At the school meeting on Monday night
L. B. Caswell was reelected Treasurer 1t
was voted to expend 81 SEQ in building an
add ition to the north side school house.
The sentiment of the district is full and
strong for the most thorough and energetic
CuuUUCt VI our SCuOOlS duU y llUSTdI 6MOuuL
was voted for such purposes.
Harry Long who is now one of the in
mates of our county Poor House, says that
he was the first Dutchman that was at Wa
tertown. He visited that place 80 years
ago. He says that Mr.. Cole then kept store
there. Mr.. Long was born in Bcrks county,
Pennsylvania, in 1880, and is now 95 years
of age. He looks fresh and has an excel
lent memory and affable disposition. Geo.
Washington once staid with his friends
over night, and Mr.. Long then youth OF
16 years, received so cents for saddling his
horse the next morning. This was when
Washington was upon his inspection tour
from Mount Vernon to Boston, He was
drafted in the war of 1912, and was men,
Der of Rifle company. His SON was in
the Mexican war, and while in the service
was drowned Union -
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Personal.


Mrs. YanCott is to hold grove or camp
meeting at hartford, commencing Thursday,
July 22d.
City Surveyor, Judson Prentice, ESQ.,,
will act as County Surveyor of Dodge
County, until a successor to the late W.
N. Morse lis made by the Dodge County
Board of Supervisors, at its meeting in
November.
1t is now sstated on reliable authority
that the Rev. J. S. Shipman, recently elect
ed Episcopal Bishop of the Fond du Lac
Diocese, has decided not to accept the posi-.
tion, which will involve the calling of an
other Council of the Church, for the cleo.
ton of Bishop.
Mr.. Isaac Kohn was the delegate from
the Watertown Turner Society at the meet
ing of the State Turner Fest, at Appleton,
last week. a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
Wisconsin Cheese.

The dairy season in Wisconsin has been
very successful thus far. All of the old
factories report large increase of milk
over las. year. The feed has been splendid
and the weather cool, enabling the factories
to make well ;fasored cheese Ind cure
them evenly By comparison with Illinois
prices it will be seen that Wisconsin cheese
is well up in its standard and if anything
improving. Advices from New York state
that Wisconsin cheese is much sought for
there for the best home trade as we'll as for
Tipping purposes
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
g1Narriico.

By the Rev. W. H. Window, at the Lin
don House, in this city, July 18th, JONA-
THAN E. WAIGHT, Esq, Of Hampden,
Wis, to MRS. LAURIE A. ANDERSON. of
Medina, Dane County, Wis.
At the residence OF the BRIDES parents,
by Rev. ]. q. Brockman. July goth, Prof.
DIR. F. W. A. NOTZ to Miss JULIA F.
SCHULZ. All of this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
The People Wants Proof.

There is no medicine prescribed by Ply
sicians, or sold by Druggists, that carries
such evidence of its success and superior
virtue as Boschee's German Syrup for Sew
ere Coughs, Colds settled on the Breast,
Consumption, or any disease of the Throat
and Lungs, proof of that fact, is that any
person afflicted, can get a Sample Bottle
for 10 cents, and try its superior effect be-
fore buying the regular size at Is cents.
1t has lately been introduced in this coun-
try from Germany, and it's wonderful cures
are astonishing everyone that use it.
Three doses will relieve any case. Try it.
Sold by K. Schubert, G. h a. T. Eberle, F.
J. Schroeder.
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2Honec ,2JHoffers.
BREVITIE =

The NJ E. Church Sociable will meet
with Mrs. VIM. T. Moak, on Wednesday eve
ming.
Tue Episcopal Theological Seminary,
at Nashotah, will be closed until September
10th.
The meeting Of the Wisconsin Turner
Societies next year will be held at Ply
mouth.
The fall term of the Private School of
Mrs. 81. 81. Gallup, will begin early in Sep
opening will be given hereafter.
The Ladies Mite Society, of the Con-
gregational Church, will meet on Thurs
day evening with Mrs. j. H. Reyes.
The entire population of Dodge Coun-
ty according to the census returns just
completed, is 1894. Five years ago the
population was ,O35. This shows gain
of l 1859 IN FIVE years.
Five, ten, twenty and twenty-five cent
pieces will soon be coined for the purpose
of redeeming the fractional currency in cir
culation. Then we shall have money that
we can make noise with
Ex-senator Matt II. Carpenter has been
retained by the city of New York to pros
eeute William Nj. Tweed in the Sc, 900, 600
civil suit, which will probably be tried the
latter part of this month. 1t is said, if he
wins, he will have fee OF 100000.
The demand for postal cards is on the
increaee. 1t is estimated that during the
present fiscal year the consumption will be
125,000,o 900. They are So very convenient
that monure should be raised in Capt.
toll Square in honor of the father OF the
Postal Card.
The 23d Annual Session of the Wiscon-
sin Teachers Association will be held at
Eau Claire, commencing July 28th and
closing on the 3Oth. There will be reduced
fare on all the railroads to delegates attend
ing.
"A party of excursionists, consisting vf
Ho Il. Sam. D. Burchard, of Beaver DAM
member ofCengress from the 9Th district,
Rev. Myron W. Reed, of Milwaukee,
and Rev. Mr.. Sheret of Omaha, and others
are off on an excursion trip to the Neepi-
gon aud other points ofinterest on the north
shore of Lake Superior. Portage Register.
The walls OF Mr.. S. E. Randalls new
brick building, corner of Main and West
Water streets, are up, and the other work
on the building is fast being completed
When finished this will be one of the finest
and most substantial buildings on our bus
mess streets and an ornament TO the city
st Demands Church is fast getting en-
closed and the timbers of the roof can be
seen from all parts of the city. The work
on the building is being pushed rapidly for
ward the present season, and before winter
sets in considerable towards the compile
ton of the massive structure will have
been DONE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
Change of Business.

BY referring to our advertising columns,
to the business heretofore carried on by
McCabe and Boyne, on North side of West
Avenue, near the Northwestern depot. Mr..
McCabe is a fine practical marble worker,
and tunes out some of the best marble and
stone cutting work at his shop, to be found
anywhere in the state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
GDnr 21ciehbors.
From Lake Mills.

Our drought was broken last Saturday by
little drizzling rain, just enough to spoil
the sport of the Watertown picnic party,
which had just arrived at Phillips woods.
We hope they will not vote Lake Mills
scenery hoax and picnicing a bore, but
try it again better day.
School meeting passed off quietly. c. a.
Phillips was reelected Treasurer. The
present disposition Of the Board seems to
be to make little or no change in the corps
of teachers. .
The water N Rock lake is falling to the
low level of the last two seasons. Since
the outlet was deepened nothing less could
be expected. 1t seems strange that the
owners of the water privilege cam OF see
.aat by lowering the channel they loose so
much head of water. Instead of helping
their power they draw the lake so much
lower. There is a project on foot to ditch
the marsh northwest and drain IN the lake.
Also to cut channel from Rice lake in or
der to raise the water to its old level; but
such work can be of little use so long as
the outlet remains as il is. It is pity to
mar the beauty of the place for the sake of
power which will not half do its required
work after all.
Died at Lake Mills, July 18th, Mrs. JUL
anna Atwood. aged So years and months.
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Palmyra.

1oX" yI0s
The eastern bound train freight train,
due at this place at about 10 o'clock A. NJ,
on Monday last, was thrown from the track
when within II miles of this town, and
some eleven cars loaded with wheat and
-four, were literally smashed to pieces and
piled up mass of ruins, and hundreds of
bushels Of wheat and large quantity of
-four were scattered in all directions. As
good fortune would have it no one was SER
iously injured. The cause of this catas-
trophe we learn to have been the breaking
of an axle.
The Clipper Corn Cutter, invented by Mr..
James Parker of this place, and now Owned
by the Clipper Corn Cutter Co., without
doubt stands ahead of any other corn cutter
yet invented. From what we have seen
of.the working of this machine we have no
hesitation in saying that man with this
cutter can cut and pat in the shock four
acres of ordinary corr per DAY, and per-
form the labor as easily as he could cut and
put up two acres with the common hand
cutter.
Some complaint has been made by some
citizens on account of the water in our mill
ponds being lowered to that extent that a
dsagreeable stencil follows as the result
Enterprise.
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\. Dodge County Fair at Columbus.

The last number of the Columbus Repub-
lican says that word having been received
from O. H. Crowl, Esq. that if $500 and the
use of the grounds were donated the Dodge
County Agricultural Society would hold the
annual fair at Columbus this year. The
subscription has been started, and the
amount will undoubtedly be raised. 1t
would seem as if Dodge County could find
a nook or corner somewhere within her
own borders for her county fair, or else she
must be terribly crowded for room.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-07-21
New Business stand.s

Mr.. M. Boyne has rented the new Kohl
metz building, on Main Street between
4th and 9Th streets, and will occupy it as
Marble and Stone Cutting Works. Mr..
Boyne is now receiving large stock of the
best q. aterials to be found in market, and
will be prepared to suit the demands of all
in want of anything in the marble and
stone utting line.
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Dodge County Items.

JUNEAU, July 10, 1875.
ExcITEMENT.-C Considerably excitement
has prevailed in the neighborhood of Min
Iesota junction and at otherplaces in the
county relative to the crime committed at
the former place on Sunday last, and some
fears cave been entertained that an attempt
to lynch the prisoner might be made. So
far, however, no demonstration has been
made, and the Sheriff is fully prepared in
case any attempt should take place.
None of the balls have as yet been extract
ed, owing to the condition of the wounded
person, she being two or three weeks in her
confinement. One ball has lodged imlue-
diately under the nose, and the Others in the
feshy part of the arm. The examination of
the prisoner takes place on Thursday next,