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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-12
From Lake Mills.
Editor Republican i:

Seeing items in your paper from other
towns in the county, I propose to remind
your readers that there is such place as
Lake Mills. We are somewhat isolated, the
railroads passing through this section hav-
ing by some mistake 'gone by on the other
side; yet we are looming into note"
Chicago has heard of US as one of those
! places where the weary of the cities may
find rest and recreation, renewing life with
vigor that only the pure air of the coun-
try and the abandonment Of the cares OF
business and absence of the conventional
ties Of city life can give. Some of Milwau-
kee 5 ablest ministers, Rev. j. L. Dudley
aud Rev. Myron w. Reed, came last summer
and were conquered, the former fixing upon
1t as summer residence, and buying lot
of woodland at the north end of the lake.
He has already improved it and we hear
his no less noted wife is now here to per-
feet arrangements for the summer residence.
No cosier place can be found for months
residence and the daily communication by
stage with Jefferson as we'll as WATERFOWL
make it easier of access than heretofore.
Our citizens seem to be moved by a COM
mon impulse towards Improvements, in the
way or new fences, and setting out orna-
mental trees, etc. Foster + Sanborn have
set 800 arbor vitaes in their grounds c..
G. Smith has greatly improved the ground
above the mill and says he is going to do
more yet. Mine host of the Lake Side is
making needed Improvements, getting
ready for his guests. He says he has
number already engaged and will make it
pleasant for them if they will only find the
stamps. E. N. Harvey has gone east to
purchase carriages for his livery stable.
Healy is repairing and repainting his boats
and adding some of Tummy's best models
to his fotilla. He he's no lronclads yet,
but says he will furnish them TO all from
Milwaukee and Chicago if the same war
spirit continues as seems to be raging De-
tween the two Cities
Real estate moves livelier than for years
and we are in hopes that the improvement
has sure foundation. Spelling schools are
the order of the day here as elsewhere, and
from the attendance and improvement in
spelling we have great hopes for our ortho-
graphy. If have not tired you and your
readers too much [ will continue to send
you some items OF news as they come to
hand REPORTER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-12
A w ct Circus Day.

Is there anything that strikes such terror
and dismay into The hearts of the little
ones equal to wet circus Gay?n The
day that the "big tent" with its ring, wild
beasts and pare phernalia is to be raised has
been one Of ''great expectations" with them
for weeks before. And then to have the
circus come to town and pitch its tent quiet
" and dismally in the mud and slush,
without any parade or excitement, seems bes
yond what human endurance the young
folks possess. The vicinity OF circus tent
on rainy day is certainly one OF the sor-
REST and most doleful looking pictures i'm
aoinable and we cannot avoid partaking
somewhat of the feelings of the youngsters
on such occasions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-12

Workmen engaged in excavating the
ground for Jos. Fanholt'z new hotel on
Tuesday last uneartheda somewha at valuable
curiosity-an Indians War Hatchet. 1t is,
Of course, solid stone. and is the best and
most perfect relic we have seen in a long
time. 1t was found imbeded in solid clay
about four feet below the surface of the
earth, and may have lain there for hundreds
or even thousands of years. 1t is very true
and perfect in workmanship and the APP
pearance of being long in use by the ma
tives. 1t illustrates plainly the mode of
warfare and the weapon used by the Amer-
can Aborlglne before the settlement of the
country by white people
The election In this village for village
officers. on Tuesday last passed off very
quietly. There was no opposition to the
regular nominated ticket except in the first
district, or ward, Mr.. G. J. Smith, the
regular nominee, was defeated by Mr., Jas.
Gates by one vote, and in the second there
was tie between Mr. VIM. Stamm the
regular nominee and Mr. John Bienfang.
Chas. Stoppenbach received 1913 votes for
Supervlsor-no opposition, and Mr. Ira w.
Bird received the same number for Presi-
dent of the Village.
Mrs. Lydia Warren Howes, born Allis.
died at the home of her SON law, JUDGE
Bird, in this village on the 10th of April,
1875 An old and greatly esteemed resi-
dent has gone from among US. One whose
self sacrificing endeared her to her kindred
and won the love aud esteem of all who
knew her.-Banner.
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Hoo,re y1lofters.
BREVIVTES

There is an evident improvement in
business among the merchants.
Mr.. Henry Czech and Mr. Henry Hesse
and wives. started on trip to Fatherland
last Friday
Mr.. c. Block, an old business man on
I'd street, died last week. Mr.. Block had
been in failing health for the past ten years
Almost every household these days is
going through the paroxysm and irritation
of house-cleanlng
Mr.. l.. w. Kruger has broken ground
for business building on the old Cush-
man lot corner OF Main and 9Th streets.
The Ladies Mite Society OF the Con-
gregational Church will meet with Mrs.
J. 7 Moak, on Saturday Evening next
We publish this week an interesting let
{ er from correspondent in Lake Mills, who
promises to appear regularly in our columns
hereafter.
There is Saturday night mail now to
Milwaukee and Chicago from this city the
train on Sunday night by Milwaukee and
st. Paul road having been withdrawn
Mr.. Jesse Bennett employed in the
carpenter shops of the Milwaukee and St.
Paul Railway at the junction, had several
of his fingers badly cut by a circular saw
last Thursday.
Complaints are made that boys in
dulge in playing base ball on some CT our
principal streets interfering with travel
and making it dangerous for those driving
horses. This should be stopped before some
serious accident occurs
Hereafter regular week day services
will be held at St. PauPs Episcopal Church
Friday Evenings at y o'clock P. NJ.
The Parsonage Fund Society of St.
Paul's Church will meet Thursday Evening
of this week at the residence of Mr. P. V.
Brown.
The time of holding the June term of
the Circuit Court of Jefferson County has
been changed from the fourth Tuesday in
June to the second Tuesday in June
Members OF the Bar and all others interestep
will bear this II mind.
A boy living miles south of the city
caught IAN eel three feet long in Rock
River which he brought to town and ex-
hibited among the curious. 1t is now
pretty well established that cells do exist in
Rock River, several having been caught
within tie past few years.
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Death OF Rev. j. j. Miter.

Rev. DR.. J. J. Miter, father of Mrs. G. S.
Hawley, of this city, died at his residence
in the city of Beaver Dam, on Wednesday
May 5th, 1875. This announcement will
be received with sorrow by all the older
residents of the state by whom Dr. Miter
was known as an eloquent preacher, and
faithful and jealous minister of the gospel.
We copy the following relative to the life
and services of Rev. Mr.. Mter from the
Milwaukee Wisconsin,:
From l84l to 1856 DR.. Miter was the
pastor Of Plymouth church. He was the
first pastor th congregation had-and
when he took charge of it he possessed the
energy and spirit of youth, having been
from the Seminary but short time, which
he passed at Galesburg, I'll. When he as
sumed the Passionate, Plymouth congrega-
ton was worshiping in room ., er store
on the West Side. Through DR. Miter's
efforts a church on Spring street (after-
wards occupied by the Methodists, and
burned with the old American Housel was
erected, and finally in 1851 the congrega-
ton removed to the east side of the river
and erected the present Plymouth Church.
DR. Miter remained pastor until 1856, and
was compelled to resign on account of fail
ing health, being succeeded by DIR. Hum
phrey. His resignation was accepted with
great reluctance by his people, for he was
dearly beloved by all. Just before he went
away, the congregation donated him 81 600
| in gold-and through special effort OF
Asahel Finch $500 were added to the
| amount. The Doctor removed to Beaver
| Dam, where he has remained ever since,
| having charge of a church there.
He was an eloquent speaker, and In
| his younger days delivered extemporaneous
sermons, almost entirely. He was widely
known throughout the state and universal
| " esteemed His death is a sad blow tc
| the many who were proud to be called his
| friends.
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Real Estate ansfers.

The following is a list of the transfers of
Real Estate in this vicinity from April %,
to May s, inclusive:
H. E. Deming to Pat McDermot 80 a,
village of Johnsons Greek, $4,000.
Frances Duffy to Anton Weissel 8, blk
"a, lst Ward, Watertown $3.50.
Edwd. Mason to Thos Shinnick, SO a. t
Watertown, $1,000.
August Rather to VIM Mainz, 80 a, t
Watertown, $4,000.
VIM. J Fitch to Jos Whitman, 1900
a, t Watertown, $3.50
Pat Mcdonald to Jh D. Mantz III a. t
Pennington, 81 1000.
II. Kuchhahn to G.. Sawall, lot and 2
blk 2, G. Vesty's add. Watertown $1,000.
Ferd. Pagel to Ludwig Harder, 80 a, t
Aztalan, $500.
Thos. Baxter ct. al. to Watertown Driv-
ing Park Ass. % a, Sd Ward, WATERFOWL,
$l76O.
Luther May to John Ford, lost 8, 9 and
Il, blk Pritchard's add. WATERFOWL, 1925.
Friedrich Machmueller to A. Carl Kruger,
lot 8, blk 8, L. r. Cady's add. WATERFOWL,
$500.
Fl. G. Montgomery to Jos. Hamlin, pit OF
blk 4, Pritchard's I'd add, Watertown S2lO.
Newell Watson ct, al. to VIM H. jacob
4, blk Ii, Boomers add. Watertown $500
John Cory to James Cory, | 4, blk So
Sd Ward, and other iotsin 7th Ward Water
town, $1,000.
Geo. NJ. Needham 10 Jane Fuller pit o.
| 9, blk 8, Waterloo $500.
Il. Mnert to Gottlieb Broennimann pr O.
IA, blk 60, I'd Ward Watertown, 1926.
Heinz. Rausch to Anton Kriese, l, L
Bruggers add. I'd Ward Watertwn, 500.
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Accepted the Call.

Rev. W. A. Hendrickson has accepted the
call of the Watertown Congregation al
Church to become its pastor, and entered
upon his duties last Sund ay.--Will remove
his family as soon as be can buy or rent q
place there. His salary at present is fixed
at ST. 800 per year. Columbus loses good
minister, and Watertown gains one, in this
change.-No one has as yet been engaged
to fill the place made vacant by the remov-
al OF Mr.. Hendrlckson from Columbus CO.
Zum6us Republican.
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Beard OF Education

Regular meeting of Board Of Education,
May 9TH. Present CONS F. Specht lst
Ward D. Kehr, I'd ward j. Mowder, Sd
ward; j. Weber, 4th ward W. Herbs. 18th
ward; q. Habbegger, 9th ward; NJ. Sulll
van, 7th ward On motion Com. J. Weber
was elected President of the board for the
ensuing year. The board proceeded to elect
a Superintendent Of public schools for the
ensuing year, and VIM. Bieber having re-
ceived all the votes cast was declared duly
elected Sapt. of public schools.
The minutes Of last meeting were read
and approved. The oup't. was authorized
to purchase for the use of the public schools
SO cords of good hard maple wood at a
price not to exceed $3.50 per cord. The
wages of the Janieors were fixed as follow.
for the present year:
For Union School No L.. 5000 0e
For Union School No H. ...... 10000
For Union School NJ III 100 0(
To be paid in monthly installments.
On motion Board adjourned.
WIN. BIEBER, Clerk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-12
Dyspepsia.

Dyspepsia is the most dscouraging and
distressing disease man is heir to. Ameri-
cans are particularly subject to this disease.
and Its effects: such as sour stomach, sick
headache, habltual costiveness, heart burn,
Water-brash, gnawing and burning pains in
the pit OF the stomach, coming up of the
food, coated tongue, dsagreeable taste in
the mouth, impure blood and all diseases
of the Stomach and Liver Two doses of
GREENS AUGUST Flower will relieve you at
once, and there positively is not case in
the United States 1t will not cure. If you
want this GO to your druggist, K. Schubert,
F. j. Schroeder or G.. ~ H. T. Eberle, and
get sample bottle for 10 cents and try it.
Larger size rs cents
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a Good Cause Poorly Sustained.

The WATERFOWL Turner Society perform
ed 1.-The DEVILS Mill on the Vienna Hill"
at Turner Hall last Friday evening tor the
benefit OF the Oshkosh sufferers. Out of
regard to the feelings OF cur citizens we
will not state the sum realized for this
worthy cause by the entertainment. Suf-
fee it to say that the audience was very
meagre one, although the performance was
splenddiy rendered, and deserved. of itself
an overlooking house. 1t looks as if Wat
ertown would be far behind her sister cities
in the assistance she renders to the stricken
people OF her northern neighbor.
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The Prospect for Crops.

Notwithstanding the backwardness of the
season there is a good prospect for wheat
and other grain What little winter wheat
has been sewn IN this vicinity has come
through the winter in good condition and
promises well. Spring wheat is begianing
to come up and shows a healthy appearance.
Grass is coming along very well. Fruit
trees appear to be all right, and take it all
around there is nothing at present to dis
courage farmers.
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Gem. wis. A gr'l. and M ech Association

Gem. wis. A gr'l. and M ecn. Association.
At a meeting of the Central Wisconsin
Mechanical and Agricultural Association
held May 9Th, considerable business of i'm
portance was transacted and active opera
tons begun for the holding Of races and
the annual fair the coming season
Mr.. G. H. Ferrey's resignation as Secre-
tary was accepted and Mr.. Y. W. Seely elect
ed to fill vacancy. Also the resignation of
Mr.. S. e. Randall as Treasurer was cept-
ed, and j. T. Moak elected to fill vacancy
The committee on BYLAWS made their
report and The Association ordered two
hundred copies OF the constitution, By
laws AID Rules Of the course, printed for
the use of the Society.
Much interest was manifested by the
stockholders, and a determi nation on their
part to make the coming season one of
pleasure and profit to the citizens of this
city and to the whole OF Central Wisconsin.
Enquiries are being received almost
daily, from parties owning horses, who are
DESTROYS to send them here to be trained.
owing to the popularity of the track and
the gentlemanly treatment of the Associa-
ton.
A committee was appointed to correspon d
with different Agricultural Societies as to
The time of holding their fairs, in order
that ours may in no wise conflict with
them, thus giving to the people of Central
Wisconsin the opportunity of contributing
their influence in making ours one of the
best fairs ever held in the state.
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Chees sc Factory.

The cheese factory Of Mr.. Stephen Fa-
vile on the West side, which has been in
operation for the past two seasons, will re-
sumo business in a few days with an in
creased number of cows Farmers in the
vicinity will find it to their advantage to
become patrons of the factory. They may
depend upon good square dealing from Mr..
Favilie every time. We hope that the
Watertown Cheese Factory will be placed
on firm paying basis the present season.
There is no better cheese in market than
that made By Mr. Faville.
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The Business Outlook.

Matters in real estate are quite lively
here at present and a large amount of
property is changing hands. Evidences of
thrift, prosperity and growth are apparent
on every side Notwithstanding the cry of
hard times and ssringency in money mat
tiers heard al over the country. We be-
HeVe the present season will witness larger
number OF improvements in the city than
IN any year for long tine. With conf
dence fully restored among our business
men and every prospect for solution of
our bonded debt, nothing can prevent
WATERFOWL from taking a new start and
continue to increase in population and i'm
portance.
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Another New Business Building,

Mr.. Silas E. Randall, the extensive dealer
in farming implements and agricultural
tools on the west side, has commenced the
erection ola fine building for the use of his
business on the site of the old Norton build
ing, corner of West avenue and West
Water Street, Fourth Ward. The building
will be 22z90 feet, 3 stories high. The
main entrance will be from the corner, with
stairway on the outside TO the I'd and
Sd stories. The I'd floor will be fttei nm
for Offices and the Sd floor will be finished
off for a hall. Judging from the plan we
have seen the structure will be among the
handsomest in the city. Watertown cream
colored brick viii be the material used in
the construction Of the building.
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CeCe1ian Glee Club.

Something is being done by the College
Of our Lady of the Sacred Heart to Guilt
vate musical tastes in our midst. Recon tlv
an association called the ''Cecelian Glee
Club" was organized having for its object
the cultivation OF vocal music. The fol-
lowing are the officers of the society:
Drector-Rev. E. Lilly.
Presid EMIT a. McCullow.
Vice President-D. W. Gallagher.
Secretary-H. Brooks
Treasurer--T Kinney.
Censor--W. Diedrich
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Personal Mention.

Mr. James K. Chappell, of Rochester, N.
Y, is in town on short visit.
We are pleased to learn that at the re-
cent annual meeting of the Indianapolis
Gnd. Fire Insurance Association Our old
friend Henry Coe was reelected Secretary
and Surveyor, positions be is well qualified
to FILL
We received q call on Tuesday from Mr.
Harvey Crandall, of Waukegan, Illinois, a
former old and we'll known resident of this
vicinity
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-12
Som e1hing of a Lemon.

Mrs. D. Goodrich, who has made Florida
her home for several years past, presented
US few days ago with specimen of Flori-
da lemons measuring thirteen inches in
circumference, and weighing one pound
and q quarter. To Us living in this north
ern cline it is marvel to think that such
fruit can be raised within the dominion of
Uncle Sam
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n ew Physician.

DIR. G. R. Muzzy, homeopathic, occu-
pies the old Office of DR. T. H. Wesley, in
the Post Office building. His card will be
found in another column. DR.. Muzzy comes
among US we'll recommended in his line Of
the profession, and VIII no doubt succeed IN
obtaining large practice in our conmu-
nifty.
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Gravel Roofing.
+ or Sale or 4 Trade.

a FARM consisting of 100 acres of land,
N well fenced. A good house, stables
and granary, So acres under the plough,
the rest good meadow Situated in Harri-
son county, Iowa, s miles from Missouri
Valley Junction. on G. 4 n w. Railway.
miles from Modale on Sioux City and
Pacific Railway. Will sell or trade for
property in Watertown or vicinity.
Enquire Of G. A. Brickell, engineer Mil
waukee and St. Paul Railway yard, Water
town.
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IN y -
'DroO.

At the residence Of her son ia Koshko
nong, Sunday, April 25th 1875, of cancer,
Mrs. PHEBE, widow of Ira Foster, aged
76 years.
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CroqUct.

Full sets (eight balls and eight mallets)
neatly painted and put up in boxes for the
low price of ST. per set, just received and
for sale at T. S. Cark's Bookstore
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Dodge County Items.
Juneau, May lid, 1876.

EPISCOPAL SERVI CES.
A letter has been received from the Right
Rev. Bishop Welles to the effect that the
Rev. Mr.. Trimbell, in Deacons orders and
a member of the senior class of Nashotah,
will commence his years ministrations
at this place on Whitsunday, the 10th inst.
continuing the same every Sunday, NOR
ming aud evening The amount subscribed
for the maintenance OF these services is
about 5000. The Bishop has appointed the
following officers of the mission: Warden,
p. Roper; Treasurer, A. Harrington Sc
cretary, w. T. Rambusch.
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az afertOyyRa Market

Corrected Weekly by Tn. Rack
Commission Merchant, Main Street
WATERFOWL.
WEDNESDAY, May 18th, 1875.
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AGRICULTURAL.

Notwithstanding the backward season
have generally succeeded in getting in their
spring crops. Corn planting will be next
in order, but unless the weather gets W arm
er, so that the soil can become more heated.
it will be useless to attempt this at pre-
sent. A large amount of tree planting has
been ACCOMPLISHED this season.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-05-12

The officers of Watertown Lodge No.
81 !. 0. of G. T., were duly installed last
Friday evening for the current term as fol-
lows:
w. G. T.-Chas. Hall.
w. Y. T.-Mrs. N. A. Carpenter.
R, H. S.-Miss Lila Spencer.
l.. Fl. S.-Miss J Price.
w. R. S.-Frank NJ. Eaton.
w. A. S.-Miss Emma Mute.
w. f. Crawford WILDER.
W. T.-Mrs. J. A Hall.
P. w. G. T.-Chas. W. Rundlett.
W. C.-Rev. W. Window.
w. M.-Henry James.
W. D. M.-Miss Cassie Reinhardt.
W. |. G.-Miss. Ella Spencer.
w. Q. G.-Jno. McAdams.
Organist-Miss REGINA Weissert.
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accomplished this season.
OLD SETTLERS CLuP.

At the meeting held on Saturday last an
association of old settlers was formed to
consist of men who have resided in Dodge
County not less than 25 years. The follow
ing officers were elected: President Hon
Sat Clark; Vice President Hon. John Lowth;
Secretary, Hon. E. c. Lewis; Treasurer,
Charles End. 1t is intended that this Asso-
citation shall form central club for all AS
sociations OF similar character in Dodge
County