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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
Published March IS, 1885,
CHAPTER $50.

AN ACT to provide for the election of JUS
tees OF the peace ia the city of Water
town.
The people of the State of Wisconsin, rem
resented an Senate and Assembly, do enact
as tolto0s:
SECTION /. At the annual election for
cily and ward officers in the city of Water
town, on the first Tuesday of April next.
there shall be elected by the qualified cleo
tors of each ward in said city, one Justice
of the peace, who shall hold his Office for
two years, and until his successor is elected
and qualified; provided, that in the wear
1876, the Justices elected for the first, third,
nth and seventh wards shall hold their
ofhces for two years; and the justices cleo
ted for the second fourth and sixth wards.
shall hold their Offices for one year. Every
year thereafter there shall be elected one
justice for each ward, who shall hold his
office for two years.
Sec 2. The said justices OF the peace,
when elected and qualified, shall be vested
with the like civil and criminal iurisd,c-
ton within the limits Of said city, and also
"llhln the county in which they may be
respectively elected as justices of the peace
IN the several towns. They shall also have
original Jurisdiction of all complaints and
actions for violations Of city ordinances of
said city. They shall also hold their Offices
In the respective wards for which they are
elected.
Sec. 8. All acts or parts of acts of the
city charter Of said city, conflicting with or
controvenlng any part of this act, are here
by repealed.
Sec. 4. This act shall take effect and he
in force from and after it's passage.
Approved March 10, 1876
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
Stop Your Cough +!

The wonderful results and immense s
Of HALE'S COUGH CORDIAL the b
season, ought 10 convince the most skier
cal; still we are going 10 continue the ga
liberal offer that we have made heretofd
VIZ: ANY person suffering with a co
cough or sore throat, who will call at FRI
} Schroeter's Drug Store and purchase
bottle ofHALES COUGH CORDIAL,
one half of it, and if they then conclu
that it is doing them no good, they can
turn the balance and receive back th
money. Who would not test this medicI
on such liberal terms? No medicine e7
sold in this vicinity that produced SD
magical results. All we ask is that y
will try 1t.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
The People Want Proof.

There is no medicine prescribed by d
sicians. or sold by Druggists, that car
such evidence Of its success and supe
virtue as Boschee's German Syrup for Sc
Coughs, Colds settled on the breast,
sumption, Or any disease Of the Throat
lungs A proof Of that fact is that
person afflicted. can gel Sample bo
for 10 cents and try its superior effect be
buying the regular size at Is cents. 1t
lately been introduced in this country f,
Germany, and its wonderful cures are
tonish ing everyone That use it. TIL
doses VIII relieve any case. Try ii.
by G. & Il. T. EberIe, K. Schubert, and
J. Schroeder
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
ATTEMPTS at Murder.

ort Atkinson had quite sensation last
rsday night, in the arrest CT George
Ely, of that place, for shooting man
led Thatcher, and threatening to shoot
father. Freely fired at Thatcher four
es, biting him but once. and that in the
d. Thatcher is not considered danger
ly hurt.
Freely has been considered a dangerous
-acter for some time. being subject to
nporary insanity, and at such times vio-
{. He has been known to threaten the
es of others repeatedly, yet nothing has
n done to prevent a tragedy of this
3D. and to-day the citizens of tie place
press great Indignation and many donbts
alteration of mind.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29

Modern chemistry is great power for
good in all departments of industry and art.
Nowhere has this power been used to bet
ter purpose than in the druggists labora-
tory. Through its aid, The Forest Tar Co.,
of Portland, Me-, are able to present to the
medical profession and the public. pure tar,
in such forms that the most delicate can
take it with pleasure end benefit. Ask
your druggist Mr.. Eberle, about the Forest
Tar preparations.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29

The innocent and child-like simplicity
of some rural denizens is shown by the
story of Granger, described IN an Anoka
iMlun. paper, as follows: Gas William
Nogle, Esq, of this city, was on his way
% Minneapolis. last Friday, be overlook
IAN from Hennepin county with load OF
ay, on which were two large sized women.
short distance this side of Minneapolis,
lie hay man stopped his team, and Mr.. M
bserved that he was vigorously digging a
Die in the hay. Mr.. NJ. drove On and
assed him, and on looking back the women
eIe no longer visi lie. The two teams en-
red Minneapolis about the same time, the
ad of hay was driven at on ce on the scales
Id weighed, and as the driver bad turned
corner, the women emerged from their
treat. Somebody paid for these women
the rate of $40 per ton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
WELL DRILLING,

WISH TO NOTIFY THE PEOPLE
4 Watertown and vicinity, that have
Gently purchased New Well Drill, and
am prepared TO do every kind of work
my line, both in Rock and Dirt Wells, a
would be glad of Your atronage. r
further information enquire of
E. A. MENDENHALL.
Wa'ertown, Wis
Watertown, March l4'h, 1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
Published March IL, 1861
CHAPTER l6l


AN ACT authorizing the city of Water
town, by its board of street commission.
ers, to purchase steam FIRE engine and
necessary equipments at an expense OF
not more than eight thousand dollars
($s,00o.)
1he people Of the State Of Wisconsin, rep
resented in senate and assembly, do enact as
follows:
SEC. l. The board of street commission
ers OF the city of Watertown is hereby au-
thorized to purchase steam fire engine
and the necessary equipments therefor, a a
cost of not more than eight thousand dollars
($S,ooO.)
SEC. 2: This act shall take effect and be
in full force from and after it's passage.
Approved March 8, 1876.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
State Aid for Our schools.

We publish elsewhere communication
from Mr.. William Bieber, Superintendent
of Schools, calling the attention of the vot-
ers at the next Charter election, to the act
of the legislature, authorizing the estab
lishment and aid in the maintenance of free
high schools" Our voters have to GO
through mere matter of form il order to
entitle the city 10 the state aid, given under
the provisions Of this aci which will amount
to about 5000 annually. We hope the vot-
ers will give this matter their attention on
election day and vote tor the proposition.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
For Sale.

"OUSE AND THREE LOTS ON VIII,
IL er Street, LIST ward, known as Il
Weaver property; two story Frame Dive
ing House with Wing, containing nj
rooms. Good we'll OF water, large cister
good size frame barn, and variety of tru
Apply to G. B. SKINNER.
Watertown, March Goth, 1875 2lv
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
eiS OnnI.

II the Watertown lady who purchased in
February. set of Turquois aud pearl ear
drops at the store of Andrew Robinsos &
Co., Milwaukee, wishes to purchase the
Brooch matching the sans, and will ad
dress G., Box 324, Milwaukee, she will hea r
Of something to her advantage.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29

| Proceedings of a meeting Of the Water
town Citizens Association, held March Is,
1876. President Johnson in the Chair
The minutes of the previous meeting were
read and approved.
+. +, Brook moved that any member OF
members of the several committees, an.
pointed by this Association, should desire
not to act, to make such fact known.
Carried
The following resolution was introduced
Resolved That the committee consisting
of two from each ward, be and the same
are hereby appointed to co operate with
the executive committee appointed at the
last meeting OF this Association, namely:
First aoard-J. w. Canes, Louis Janeck
Second '0ara Fred. Stylow, John Muth.
Third aDard-Wm. Wilson, Ferd Schoeck-
art.
Fourth 'card-F. P Brook, S. S. Wood.
ard.
Fifth Ward-R. Reckner VIM Steinmann.
Saith aoard-Chas. T. Lott, VIM. Dobratz
SeuenM ward-Barney Cahoe, Thos. Nc
Gable,
Adopted.
On motion the nominating committees
were requested to meet at Lower Turner
Hall, next Tuesday. at 2 o'clock, P. M, Tor
the purpose of nominating candidate s for
the several city and ward offices, and re-
port to the association, at a general meeting
to be held the same day and at the same
place, at 7 o'clock, P. NJ.
Motion carried.
Mr.. Amos Baum read report showing
the amount of outstanding Railroad Bonds
against the city. Report accepted.
On motion of Mr.. VIM. Voss, it was re.
solved to get out. and to post up all over
the city, handbills for the purpose OF making
known that the Association will meet next
Tuesday night.
On motion the meeting adjourned
A. TANCK, Secretary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
A Great Discovery.

1t has been discovered by thousands of
housewives in all sections of the country
that D. B. DeLand & Co.'s best chemical
saleratus is the only saleratus that will
produce uniform re 'uIt, and give perfect
satisfaction every time. If once you try
it, you will always buy it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
pke Coming Election.

At the election Tuesday, of next week
April 4th, the folio wing offices Will be
voted for:
Circuit Judge Qor Jefferson County J,
Mayor, City Treasurer and Two Assessors.
In the odd numbered wards, the follow
ing officers are to be elected
Two Aldermen, the lst senior.
Three Supervisors.
Justice Of the Peace.
Constable.
In the even numbered wards, the follow
ing officers are to be elected:
Two Aldermen, the LIST senior.
Three Supervisors
Justice of the Peace.
Commissioners of Public Debt.
School Commissioner.
Constable.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29


EDITOR REPUBLlCAN:-The Legislature of
1875 passed an act, "to authorize the estab-
lishment and aid in the maintenance of
Free High Schools By the provisions of
his act, any town, village or city who es-
taolishes and maintains Free High School
II accordance with certain conditions set
forth in said act, is entitled to State aid |,
amounting to half the amount actually ex-
pended for instruction IN the said free high
schools, provided that the majority of the
legal voters shall at the annual meeting
vote in favor of establishing and maintain
ing such free high school.
Since the course of study and other ar
engagements of our high school are such, as
10 comply with all the conditions of the
above act, all that remains for us to do in
order to be entitled to state aid amount
ing for our city to about $3.50 to 800 an
nually, is to vote in favor Of it at the COM
ing city election No extra expenses are
required 10 comply with the law in other
respects. Being aware that but very few
Of our citizens are acquainted. with the
above named act, dee med it my duty to
lay the question before them in this man
ner. WIN. BIEBER,
Supt. Public Schools
Watertown, March 9th, 1876,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
SDiien.

In this city, Wednesday, March 22d,
1876, Peter Bodine, in the list year of his
age.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
Piano for Sale.

A First-Class New Piano for sale very
leap, terms easy. Enquire at this Office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
WatcrtOWn Market.

Corrected Weekly by Tn. Rack
Commission Merchant, Main Street
WATERFOWL.
WEDNESDAY, March. Goth. 1867
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
Nonuc 20ioffers.
REVITIES

A-The next Sunday evening lecture at
ST Paul's church, will be on the subject CT
sHeresies of Christian Antiquities
After an absence of two weeks, the
Robins and Blue Birds are with US once
more.
-Wa,ertown has an ink mandatory
Mr.. John ShipIey, formerly of Oshkosh, be
ing its proprietor. Shipieys ink is said to
be frst-cass article by all who have US ed
it.
-.Nowack Brothers, furniture callers,
have purchased the entire underwriters
stock of Mr.. G. Schroeder, aud will occupy
the store building of Schroeder and Schmut-
zler, corner Main and Fourth streets.
Examination of classes will be held at
the Northwestern University, Thursday and
Friday, the 30th and 3lst. Parents and
friends are invited to be present. The next
term Will open the 3D. of April
The Baker family 90 from Beaver Dam
70 Portage City, and will present the Cour,
of Babylon to the citizens of that place.
Samples of Wal! Paper for the spring
trade, can now be seen at any time, by
calling at Str & Murphy's. 22w2
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
New Dry Goods and Clothing Store

Messrs. J. Butscher b Son have opened
in the store formerly occupied by Mr. j.
Butscher, as furniture store, on north side
bran new stock Of Dry Goods and ready
made clothing, which they propose selling
at the lowest possible figures. Their stock
has been selec ed with great care, and they
feel sanguine in being able to suit all who
may give them call The advertisement
of Butscher & Son will be found in another
column.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29
Real e state.

The following is a correct list of the
transactions in real estate in Jefferson
County in this vicinity, as returned tc
the office OF the Register of Deeds, up to
Saturday, March 18th:
G. Q. Ralph to Fred Mertelmeter, p!. It,
4, blk, 6, Fort Atkinson, $3.50
Elias belong to c. Dobratz, ITO q, tn Of
Concord, 5000.
S. f. Hoisiugton to August Buske, ll15
a. town OF Pennington, $4,000.
Ernest Hartmann to . H. Roberts, 90 a
Ixon:a, $495O.
Geo CLAIR to c. Piper, 1t 2, b.. 6l, Wa
tertown, 5000.
Michael Owens to c. Smith, Its 6, 7 & S.
J blk. 80, Sd ward, WATERFOWL. $4,000.
Fred kroniz to Franz Habormann, 6 a.
town of Watertown, $3.50.
A. Horse to Aug. Stiehlow, a. Milford,
$4,000.
Reuben Brockway to Adelia Harris, Its
and 5, bA s, Palmyra, SIS.
Evan Evans to Evan Davis, 95 a Ixonia,
$4,000
John Fisher to Joe Ucher 1t. 6, blk: 2,
4th ward, Watertown, $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-03-29

We clip the following in regard to the
x-Commissioner of Pensions from the Fee
ming Wisconsin of Monday:
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-05-30
Democratic and Conservative State
Convention.

,,,HE DEMOCRATIC AND CONSERVA-
TIVE party Of West Virginia, are re-
ores,ed TO appoint delegates TO meet In
the city OF Charleston, on Thursday. the
90, dsy of June, at 10 o'clock A. NJ, for
,h. nurpose of nominating candidates for
ana offices of Governor, Auditor, Treas
urar Attorney General, State Supsrinten.
1snt of Free schools, and three Judges OF
the Court of Appeals. Also for the pur-
nose OF appointing two Delegates from
aoch Congressional district OF the State,
and four Delegates from the State al
large 10 represent West Virginia In
the Democratic National Convention 10
10 held In st. Louis on the 9th day OIL
lime for the nomination of candidates Tor
President and Vice President OF the United
states. the selection ofan Electoral i1cKet'
aud the transaction of such other proper
,rs,rass rs NAV come before the said Con-
vention.
All Democratic and Conservative voters
n, the state, without regard to past ponti-
cal differences, who are opposed TO pollt~
"a, corruption in high places, are cordially
invited to participate in the meetings
called to appoint said Delegates.
ALEX. CAMPBELL, Chairman.
J.W. GALLAHER, sec'y.
Democratic papers OF the State please
copy.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-05-30
Presbyterinn General Assembly.

New YORK, May 29.-The Presby-
terian General Assembly to-day took up
the report and resolutions of the Com
mittees ON Home Missions aud Sustenta-
ton. The first and second and the reso-
luton in regard to the sustentation
scheme were adopted. Also the pro-
posed rules for the guidance of the Home
Mission Board.
A motion to adopt the report as q
whole having been made, it was alleged
that part of the resolutions had been mis-
understood by some of the members.
1t was then moved to recommit the
report, and after an animated debate the
motion was carried.
Tie reports of the Committee on
Synodical Records, so far as made, re-
commend the approval Of the records,
though the writing and spelling of the
records of the Synod of Cincinnati were
spoken of as open to criticism. All the
reports were adopted.
The report of the Committee on
Correspondence was read by DR..
Prime, who said that the north
ern and southern churches were
about to be united over the overtures
made on Friday last to the Southern AS
sembly, has been met in spirit becom-
ing gentlemen and Christians. Loud
applauae.)
z THE resolution passed by the Southern
Assembly at Savannah was received and
read with applause.
The Doctor then said that the question
was now settled, the days of separation,
sorrow and division are passed, and fra
ternal relations are again established.
Dr. Prime then read the Southern reso-
luton, or one modelled by 1t, and said
the committee recommended that some
resolution declarative of the spirit in
which this action was taken be adopted,
and show n disposition on our part to
remove all seeming hlndrance to friend.
ly feeling. The Assembly explicitly
declare that, while condemning GER
tain acts and deliverances of the Southern
Assembly, no acts or deliverance Of the
Northern General Assembly, or of his
torical bodies, OF which the present Cen
eral Assembly is successor, are to be con-
strued or admitted rs impugning in any
way on the Christian character OF the
Southern General Assembly. The reso-
lation was received with loud applause.
Judge Strong then moved the adoption
of the resolution which was adopted by
a standing vote amid great applause.
A report of the foreign missionaries
was adopted.
The Assembly then took recess.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-05-30

a e. TO THE qsq +
WHEELING REGISTER.
Associated Press Report. BY Western
Union Line, office Northwest cor.
~ Of Main and 18th Sts.
DOMESTIC NEWS.
Pittsburgh Boilers.

s. PITTSBURGH, May 29.-Committees OF
the iron manufacturers and Boilers
Union had several conferences last week
on matters. relating TO the price of boil
ing. The boilers ask five dollars per ton
for pudding at two and half card
rate, every one-tenth advance being equiv
alent totwenty cents advance IN the price
of pudding. instead Of ten cents ad-
vance, as proposed by the terms of the
old scale These terms to be binding for
one year. This proposition WAS refused
by the iron mems committee, which in
turn offered to pay "a 30 at two
and hall cent card, every one tenth
advance calling for ten cents extra
in the price. This was refused by the
boilers. After meeting of the two COM
mittees on Saturday, a meeting OF the
boilers union was held, and the matter
was then discussed at length. The prop
osition OF the manufacturers was rejected,
and the committee was instructed TO meet
in conference again and give netice that
if their (the boilers) proposition was not
acceded to, they woald not work after
Wednesday next. Several mills closed
this morning. The conference committee
will meet again to-day.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-05-30
The Centennial.

PHILADELPHIA, May % Until
further announcement the concerts BY
Theodore Thomas orchestra have been
suspended. The compensation for the
present week being guaranteed, it seems
to-day that new arrangements will soon
be made and the concerts continued.
Decoration Day will be observed to
the usual extent and with more than
commonly imposing ceremonies.
The weather to-day is delightful and
the attendance at the Exposition grounds
is very large.
Krupps monster gun has arrived on
the grounds, and to day preparations
we're commenced for putting it in posi-
tiOn.
Tomorrow the Bankers and Brokers
building, east of the Art Gallery, is to be
formally opened with appropriate cere-
monies.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1876-05-30
ANSWER TO CHARITAS.
Has Patriotism Swallowed Up Char
ftyf

ftyf
Editors of the Register.
As "Charitas" in yesterdays REGISTER
not seems to be familiar with the pro-
ceedings OF the Centennial Committee,
permit me to say few words for expla-
nation. The pecuniary results of the
Centennial Volksfest, as it was planned a
few months ago by our German-Ameri-
can citizens, are, according to resolu-
tion unanimously adopted, devoted to
charity at home two parts, and one part is
to be given toward national enterprise,
The National Teachers Seminary, which
is to be endowed with $3.50, 900 to $500, 900,
and offered as grand birthday present
at the Nations Centennial Anniversary
of the Declaration of Independence.
That is to say, one part of the profits will
be offered to the Children's Home, one
part to the North Wheeling Asylum,
and one part to the National Seminary.
As to the attention Of the admission of
the native or Irish element in the So
ciety. ("Has the admission Of the ma
tive or Irish element into the society re-
suited in resolve to ignore the first
blessed impulse7') The writer is at loss
to discover its meaning. We do not ex-
pect to commemorate this memorable
epoch In the history of America, the
glorious Fourth, as Irish natives or Ger
mans, but as Americans, as we only as
such enjoy the blessings and
benefits of that Declarations; that
these United States are and of right
ought to be free and independent States.
In order that the coming Fourth might
be more properly solemnized as patri-.
otism demands it, with pomp, shows,
games, guns, bells, bonfres and illumina.
tions, as John Adams fervent eloquence
gives it, all societies, clubs, manufactur-
ing and commercial establishments in the
city are urgently invited to unitE in
observing the Centennial
Fourth. CENTENNIAL