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lent.


The holy Seasons appointed Ivy the
church will generally be found to take
Their rise from some circumstances in
the life of our Lord. Some event in
scripture history, or desire to keer IN
remembrance the virtues and piety OF
the saints who adorned the early
church. But the origin of the season
OF Lent, is not so obvious, though u is
usually supposed that Lent Is observed
in commemoration of our Savior's
temptation aud fasting of forty days
in the wilderness. 1t Is, most proba-
BILE that the Christian Lent originated
from regard to the words of our Re-
deemer, "The days will come when
the bridegroom shall be taken away
from tlsGnl, then shah they fast there
forty days. We learn from the his
tory of the church that the primitive
Christians considered that in this PASS
age, Christ alluded to the instit Hon
of a particular season OF fasting and
prayer in his future church. Accord
ingly, they in the first instance, began
this solemn period on the afternoon of
the day on which they commemorated
the crucifxion, and continued 1t until
the morning of that of the resurrec-
ton. The whole interval would thus
be only about forty hours. But by de-
grees, this institution suffered con-
siderable change, different however,
at different times and places. Fronc
the forty hours or the two days origin
ally observed, 1t was extended to other
additional days, but with great variety
in their number, according to the
Judgment of various churches. Some
tasted three days in the week before
Easter, some four and others six. A
little after, some extended the fast TO
three weeks and others to six, and
other churches appointed certain por-
tions of seven weeks in succession.
The result of all this was the even
tual fixing the time at forty days, conn
mencing on the "Wednesday in the
seventh week before Easter aud ex-
Guiding the interpediate Sundays. 1t
Is not, however, TO be supposed that
the church remained long In uncer-
tainty on this point, for 1t appears that
the Lent of forty days can be traced to
period very near that of the Apostles.
That. its,term of forty days was settled
at very early period, Is evident from
the writings Of. the bishops Of those
times, wno refer US In vindicasion OF 1t
to the example Of Moss Elias and
our Lord, all Of whom tasted forty
days. From all this, then, we arrive
ct the conclusion that though fasting
is frequently alluded to in the scfiP-
lures as Christian duty. yet the set
times for Il are to be referred solely 10
the authority Of the church. The
name applied TO this season is derived
from the time Of the year when 1t oc-
ours. The term Lent IN The Saxon
language sIgnifies spring. aud As used
Indicates merely the epriug fat, pre-
parsfcry 10 the rising OF Christ from the
grave.
The Lenfe8 last dos eoi embrace
eli tie days tncssded t->t~eeu Ash
"Wednesday aud Essses, for the esD-
days are % many dAys shove the s9B-
ker Of forty. TheT Ar exeandsd -
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which lime The eSteoaive dfy gods
emporium haa been llifonaed ffoin
morning 10 night with purchasers
awaiting themselves ~ tiie bafgalns of'
fefed IN blaoh sllke, colOfed silks,
6lack cashmerea, alpaccas, empf@s
cloth, delaines, Tycoon reps, llannels'
mcrinoee, blankeis, coveflids, sha"ls,
cloaks, knitted wooden jackeia,noiIons,
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AND oeNTLgMpN, TOO

will md In tie clothing department
beaver ovcrcoats, Melton overcoats,
beaver talmas, chlnchiIla talmas and
everything needed In the way OF un-
dcrclothlpg, business: suits, boots,
shoes, hats, etc. All Of these goods are
offered ut great reduction to make
room for spring stock, and VIII he
sold at prices to suit the times.
Remember the old established firm
Of Sanger Bros, Elm street.
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From sundays Daily Herald.l

The civil court is toiling at the mann
moth docket.
Corn brings ninety cents Egg ana
butter boil. a good price. 5.a. s'iso ESQ.
The Dallas and Wichita railway will
be permitted 10 change tbeiE, gauge to
a narrow one by the legislature .
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DR. TUJTT'S
vEGk7ETA A.hW
LIVER PILLS,

A mild aperient and gentle purea'
tive, recommended for the cure OF oil de-
rangements of the stomach ,liver.and bowels.
By their timely use much sickness Is pre-
vented. The testSof many years have prov
en- them to be the safest, surest and best OF
all the pills ever offered to the public. they
purify the blood, remove all corrupiions and
restore the diseased system to perfect health.
Az an Antidote 10 CiiiiIs ana Fever they
have no equal. For Dyspepsia they are
n Specific. For Sick Headache and Bill
iOus Collie they are a sure cure. For Con.
stipatiOn, rheumatism. Piles, Paipita-
ton of the Heart, Pain In the Side.
Back and LOins, Nervousness, a positive
remedy. For Female Irregularities,
without q rival. When one does not "feel
very well,"a single dose stimulates the stom-
ach and bowels restores the appetite, and
imparts vigor to the system. Sold every.
where. Office. Is Murray street, New York.
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TRUSTEES SALE

nv :. b. simr son 20 secure the payment Of
his proni lsosy, note for s2,03l S7-l0O in favor
of Murphy a Co. and Endorsed to and now
owned by Payne, Damerou Co. craving
Interest at 10 per cent per annum, dated
March "a, lgl, default having been made In
the raymenf OF said note, will sell, fol
cash in rand, TO the highest bidder, At the
court house door In the city and county Of
1875, between the legal hours for sale, the fol
lowing Described tract Of land; Situated In
DalIas county, state Of Texas. on Big Elm
creek, sbcuff miles nortn - deerees we.i
oer OF G. q. Band b LOO acre tract, thence eaei
~ varns. q corner. fhence porth go varae &c
ooxner; thence west 80 &-1o varss % corner,
wee. i91o SO vhrss corner. thence south f1s
vnr.s 20 northeast corner said survey. Is Va
~ 20 The beztnniuk ccntalnknE 30 scres-
3ivss. j. u. FAME. Trustee
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sTRAYED,

PROM The epdersaenet- about fez< veeks
eco, oEK Ban H0H8E. yeers cid. sbout u
kaods hieh, both hind fsel white, small ssaz
y 49, brs1dsd = &c r!sst shosiees; "
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slyfcc.

For information about the best Steel Gang
Piows, write 70 COLLINS q Co., the celebrated
axe manufacturers. ga Water street. New
York. Circulars free. iSs3m
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DIS As1EEs, lows, February "a
he ess works ezglotsd to-day. They
vess eenpls>sly estscTsd tee usp
~ ninih(,
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* A. Goa per day. Agents wanted. Ali
81 W CIV CLASSES Of working people OF both
rexes young and old, make more money &c
work lot Us. In their ewn iocallties. during
their spare moments. or all their Time, than
At any thing else We offer employ ment
that viii pay sanaso,neiy for ever hcurs
free Send us your address nj once Don't
delay. Now Is the tine. Don't iook for
work % eusiness siesuheTe, gnul you baee
Portland MaiDe W ewy
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DIR. TUFTS HAIR DYE
is easily applied, imparts a beautiful black
or brown, and acts like magic. The best in
the world. Sold by all druggists. Price, one
dollar bog.
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GONE Thirds sAVEp 3
NEW YORK TRIBUNE.

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
The Mind Dependent on the Body.

Hypoehondria is a tar more common
malady than is generally supposed. 1t has
it's degrees, it is true, progressing from
mental depression, or the "blues," to mental
hallusinatiou but they are all forms of
the same malady. 1t is a significant fact
that this mental ailment is Invariably ao-
complained by dyspepsia and nervousness,
and the fact that 1t readily yields to the
Alternative action of Hosteiter's Stomach
Bitters, which are peculiarly adapted 10
the eradication of indigestion and nervous
debility, proves that it originates in those
complaints. 1t will thus be seen how de-
pendent the mind is upon the body for the
preservation of a cheerful equilibrium, and
also how redily the causes OF mental gloom
may be removed. There is no surer or
pleasanter way of shaking off a fit of de-
preston brought on by indigestion. that by
swallowing a dose or two Of this agreeable
medicine. January.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
Dodge County Items.
Juneau, January 22d, 1876.

Juneau, January 22d, 1875.
One Of the great wants of this flourish
ing village il about to be filed it will at
last get good hotel. The American
House has been rented to Messrs. P H.
Lewis and George Griffin, who have taken
personal charge Of the same and will we
are assured, conduct it in good style. The
house will be re.furnished throughout at
once, and completely renovated as soon as
the weather will permit.
Nothing IS so much needed here as
good tin and hard ware store, and a tailor
ing establishment | feel confident that
those undertaking to establish such trades
here would meet with great success.
Everybody feels the annoyance of being
obliged to 60 to Watertown or Beaver Dam
TO attend to matters which could as well
be done at home, if we only had the men
to DO it,
The new Sheriff, Mr.. Charles End. has
removed his headquarters to the County
Jail, and his hou,e is we'll patronized Jeffer-
son county being we'll represented among
the inmates
In religious m a tiers there has been quite
stirring up IN late years. The Presby terrain
Chuch with Rev Mr. Railsback as its pas tor,
is inavery Furnishing condition, many hav-
ing joined his church since he commenced his
mi nistrstions. The Methodist Church is
also prosperous; the Roman Catholics have
erected large church in the North end of
the village Il will open it for religious SER
vices in the spring a German Church and
School has been built and is in operation
and Episcopal services are held every Tues
day evening by Rev. DR.. Miller, of Beaver
Dam. Seven years ago it was all one
church could do to keep its congregation
together and maintain services.
DR.. J. P. Barber, one Of the oldest and
best physicians in this region of country,
is lying quite i'll at his residence, suffering
from general prOstratiOn.
The building near the depot, known as
the Brick Mill and Cheese Factory, is offered
tor sale at cheap price and easy terms. The
building is almost new, and could be ad-
vantaeeously used for grist mill or facto-
ry of some kind There has been some talk
that the Changers intend to purchase it for
warehouse, but we are inclined TO think
that they would serve, the agricultural in
terests better. if they sought to establish
some mandatory that would furnish them
with home market. This is the key to
true success in agricultural meters in our
State.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
Old Settlers Meeting

A rousing Old Settlers Meeting was held
at the Universaist Church, Fort Atkinson
last Thursday, January 2lst, 1875. The
meeting was argely attended by the old
and tried pioneers of Jefferson County. and
general good time was realized by all
present. Scenes and incidents of the early
days in this country were recounted by the
old settlers present from the different points
OF the county, and the best of feeling and
good cheer were manifest throughout. The
meeting was presided over by Mr.. Milo
Jones, of Folt Atkinson, who came to Jeff
erson County in primitive days. Instea d
of the regular address, by Hon. l.. B. Cas-
well, who was absent owing to illness, DR..
Willard, of Fort Atkinson, made some in.
teresting and appropriate remarks. Toasts
and responses thereto occupied the attention
of the gathering for several hours. Mr.. H.
II. Wilds, Gen. L. A. Cole, and others made
short addresses, telling their story of pio-
neer life. The dinner furnished The old
settlers by the Uniyersalist Church Society,
D. o.. AtA.uoon, WAS "onll e &c
sired ia the interest OF the inner man, and
full justice was done the bonn..fully sup
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27

Lent will begin this year on the 10th of
February, much earlier than it as done
since 1862 This will bring the high festi-
val OF Easter on the 18th of March. which
is within six days of the earliest period upon
which it can possibly occur On some years
Easter falls as late as the 25th of April.
Some years there are as many as nine Sun
days between Epiphany and Ash Wednes-
day, but this year there will be only FIVE
Sundays intervening between the jubilee of
Epiphany and the solemn feast of Lent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27

Mr.. NJ. G Dow, accompanied with eigh-
teen of her largest pupils, visited the Pal
myra, Public Schools on Wednesday last.
This visiting of Schools by teachers and pu-
pills is an excellen idea. School district
Boards are wise in encouraging such plan,
and should willingly allow them the time
Prof. T. F. Lewis, Principal Whitewater
Union Schools, gives US word that we may
expect visit soon from that quarter.
The Sabbath School Conference in Con-
vention with the public Christian Denomi-
nation for the Palmyra Circuit was held at
Sloan, Jan, 9th, 1875. There was pretty
good attendance most of the schools on the
circuit being represented by their respec-
tive Superintendants Teachers.
Number of pupils names enrolled this
term, liz. Fort Atkinson is the only
school ahead of us in number, and we some
what doubt that they have now. More
chairs and tables is the constant cry En-
terprase.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27

Prof. A. Ernst, of the Northwestern
University, in this city, who has of late
lectured in Milwaukee, on several occa-
sions, has been solicited by . number OF
our influential German citizens, to deliver
a lecture in this city. We understand this
gentleman has accepted the invitation and
will speak in German, on the evening of
February 9Th, in Music Hall, on the
interesting subject of "Creation or Sponta-
neous Generation" thereby refuting Dar-
winism and other kindred topics from a
scientific points of view.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
Personal Mention.

The condition of Mr.. Charles Stoppen
bach, who has been lying seriously i'll at
his residence in Jefferson, is reported more
favorable, and his speedy recovery is now
looked for
Rev. E. B. Cummings, former pastor of
the Methodist Church in this city, has been
spending few days in town, and made rs
a pleasant call last Monday. We probably
have no right to dub the gentleman s.Revn
as he has become connected with the firm
of S. ". Serl & Co.. Clinton Junction. Wis
consin, in the grain and feed business. Mr.,
Cummings is looking well and reports bust.
ness with him as flourishing, both of which
facts we are glad TO note in his case.
Mr. L. H. Joslin, General Agent of the
Victor Sewing Machine, who formerly re.
sided here, has taken up bis abode among
US once more. Mr.. Joslin finds living in
Watertown very convenient for his bust
ness, this point being one of the best in the
state to circulate from owing to our superb
or railway connections We are always
gla to make a note of such accessions to
our citizens as Mr. Joslin.
John R. Decker, of the Columbus Re-
publican, was caller at the REPUBLICAN
Office, last Monday.
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yDieo.

In the town of Pennington, on Tuesday
the 18th inst, after a protracted illaess,
GEO. RAUSCH, aged "a years and 4
months.
In Portland, Wis, Jan. II, 1875, Mrs.
Dr. Soper, in the 74th year of her age.
The deceased has been an invalid for years.
Nov. 22nd, 1874, she fell, breaking one OF
Ler lint, since which time she has endured
very great suffering. but has borne 1t all
with wonderful patience and resignation
Waterloo Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
Health for ALI.

Persons afflicted with any disease, no,
matter of how long standing nor how CON.
pllcated, helped or not by Others, no mat
ter who you have doctored with from first
to last, may yet be cured by consulting,
without delay, either in person or by letter,
the well known and successful European
Eclectic and Magnetic Physician, DR..
BAkTH, who has returned to Milwaukee
after an absence in Europe of seven years,
and is now permanently located at his Of
hce, consulting and operating parlors, All
Broadway, Milwaukee, where be is daily
curing, after all else has failed, some of the
most com 2licated and obstinate diseases,
such as Catarrh, Cancer, Asthma, Dropsy.
Fits Rhematism, Gout, Fever Sores, Ulcers
Piles, (without the knife) General Debility
Nervous Diseases, Scrofula and all diseases
of the Blood and Nerves. Partial Deafness,
Noises and Discharges from the Ear, Poly-
.pus of the Ear, Mouth, Nose and womb
removed. Sore and infamed Eye Lids.
Blindness from Film. Cataract, Opacities.
all diseases of the Eye, Ear, Throat, Heart.
Lungs, Liver. Kidneys, Bladder and Womb
receive attention. Many diseases treated
by letter. Ladies and others in delicate
health, requiring daily medical attendance,
outslue the CITY, Will De furnished pleasant
rooms and board at reasonable rates, All
letters for advice with one dollar enc osed
VIII receive attention. Descriptive circular
on Catarrh and other diseases sent free on
receipt Of cent stamn DR.. BARTH'S
OPIUM HABIT CURE positively cures
Opium Habit. The only sure cure known.
contains no injurious drugs, entirely veg-
etable. In writing for the cure state how
long the habit has been formed, low much
you now use per day, age and occupation.
Wg Tape worm removed. Consult i q per-
son or address
DIR. BIRTH.
No. All Broadway, Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
Mrs. Van COtt's Meetings.

The closing meeting Of Mrs. Van Colts
revival services at the Methodist Church In
this city was held last Sunday Evening,
the church being crowded to excess with
eager searchers after Gods's truth. AT the
mo rnlng service many new converts were
admitted into the church on probation.
and in the evening four persons were ad-
mitted into the fold of the church by bap-
tism. Mrs. Van Colt left on the early
Monday morning train for New York city
intending to return to Chicago in time to
open a series of revival meetings in the
Centenary and Clark street Methodist
Churches, next Sunday.
Meetings will be continued through TIE
present week at the Methodist Church.
The interest in religious work in our midst
see, - - 8, ol,".ad
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
Stop that Cough i!

Many persons hesitate to try remedy
for disease, on account of the expense,
connected with the uncertainty of its ben
citing Them while at the same time, had
they confidence in that remedy, the expense
would be the least objection. With this
fact in view, we make the following pro-
position Any person suffering with cold,
cough or sore throat that will call At F. J.
Schroeter's Drug store and purchase a
bottle OF HALE's CoUGH CORDIAL, use one
half of it, and if they then conclude that it
is doing them 40 good, they can return the
bottle and receive back their money
No medicine ever sold in this vicinity,
that produced such magical results Don't
tail to try it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
2Hone 20offers.
BR EVITIES

The village of Oconomowoc is asking
the legislature to incorporate it as city.
Regular services, morning and evening,
will be held at St. Paurs Episcopal Church
next Sunday.
The next meeting of The Wisconsin
State Teachers Association is to be held at
Eau Claire, July 9Th, 7th and 9Th, 1875.
Wheat from Sparta, is being shipped
to this city and thence to the Milford Mills,
of Ms Green Il Son.
There is some prospect of an English
Odd Fellows Lodge being organized in this
city before long.
u. W. Mentink has formed co-part-
nership with A. A. Samuels AMI the new
firm will carry on general grocery and
-four and feed business.
There W Ill be divine service at St.
Paul Episcopal Chusch next Friday Even
ing, at o'clock. Rev. Mr.. Miller, of Bea-
yer Dam, will oficiate.
Last Monday, January 25th, was the
one huudredth and fifteenth anniversary
of the birthday of the poet Robert Burns,
an anniversary held dear by every Scotch
man.
The Comus dance last Tuesday Eve
ming, was glorious affair and greatly en-
;oyed by all in attendance. Some pleasant
accesssons to the company were received
from Oconomowac, and all went merry to
the close of the evenings entertainment.
= The first number of the Watertown
Collegian, monthly paper published by
the College of the Sacred Heart, will be
issued about February lst. The college
feel quite encouraged over the prospects of
their journal, and the future success of the
Colzegian is well assured.
The cards are out for the marriage cere-
mony of Prof A. w. yesterday, of the
Northwestern University, and Miss Matte
E. Williams to take place at the residence
of Hon. NJ. B. Williams. at Indianapolis,
Indiana, Tuesday Evening, February I'd,
1875.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1875-01-27
Useful and OrnAme

Mr. John ". Canes has obtained the
agency of the Wooton Desk Company, of In.
dianapolis, Indiana, manufacturers of the
most complete business desks and secre taries
in the world. A beautiful specimen of the
Anew Patent Cabinet Office Secretary"
manufactured by this company, can be seen
at the Office of Canes Music Store, Main
Street. For an article combining the useful
with the ornamental, it caunot be excelled,
and should be seen by all who have an eye
for choice article OF Office furniture.