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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
Steam Fire Engine,

Business and official circles are becoming
somewhat a9itated over the steam FIRE en-
CINE question, or in other words whether
we shall have a steamer OF not. The opin.
ion il well nigh unanimous that we need a
steam fire engine In fact our wants IN
this respect have been quite perceptible at
nearly every fire that has occurred in our
midst. Our present capacities for extin-
gushing fires are very poor indeed, as al,
will admit W no have ever seen our hand
engine work. Now, the matter Of OBJ.
tanning good steamer for the city. one
capable of doing competent work at fires.
rests with our citizens, and if it can be
shown to our Board Of Street Commission
ers that majority favor the purchasing OF
an engine, the Board will make the neces-
sary arrangements to secure one, and do
what is best tor the interests of the city in
making the selection. The Board have had
presented to them numerously signed
petition from the business men and other
taxpayers, asking for steam fire engine,
but as there is opposition to the project
from some quarters, the Board hesitate in
their &C ton To those Who withho Id their
consent mainly on account of the outlay,
we would say that the entire expense of the
steamer including sufficient hose to throw
W nj fbo hri6 g. D..
church, after an allowance of $500 for the
old engine, would be only about $500.
The cost of running the steamer we are in
formed, will not exceed $500 year, and
fully this sum, if not more, is obtained from
the per cent. tax from the fire insurance
compa lies doing business in the city. The
whole thing, therefore, is merely the payment
of the IS, 500 which would not be much Of
tax TO the city, compared With the bene-
hts that may arise from judie:ous outlay
OF the money on steamer that would do
effectual " ork in case of disastrous fire. No
town OF the size of Watertown in the State
is without steam FIRE engine; even our
neehboring village of Jefferson, with hard
ly fourth of our inhabitants, has fine
one, and on several occasions received di.
rect benefits from its service at fires Let
us not be penny wise and pound foolish in
this matter A steamer for place OF this
size and Importance, is an actual necessity
and it should be forthcoming
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
Stop Your Cough J!

The wonderful results and immense sale
Of HALES COUGH CORDIAL the past
season, ought to convince the most skepti-
cal; still we are going to continue the same
liberal offer that we have made heretofore,
viz: Any person suffering with a cold,
cough or sore throat, who will call At Fred.
J. Schroesers Drug Store and purchase q
bottle ofHALES COUGH CORDIAL, use
one,half of it. and if they then conclude
that it is doing them no good, they can re-
turn the balance and receive back their
money. Wholwouid not test this medicine
on such liberal terms?. No medicine ever
sold in this vicinity that produced such
magical results. AL we ask is that yoa
will try it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
The Maintenance OF Health.

The maintenance of health is often more
difficult thar its recovery. Vitlated con-
ditions of the atmospheric, unhealthy occu-
pations extremes OF heat or cold, and con
slant exposure to rough weather, are all SO
many provocations OF disease. There is but
one sure way of efectually guarding the
system when thus subjected to influences
prejudicial to health, and that is to estab-
ish, oy judicious tonic and Alternative med-
cation, vigor of the body and regularity Of
its functions. The properties of an invig
GRANT and corrective are happily combined
in Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, which, at
the same time that it infuses unwons ted vi
tally into the system, overcomes all ten
dency OF the stomach, liver bowels and uri-
nary organs to deviate from regularity in
the discharge Of functions upon which the
welfare of the entire physical organization
is dependent. Health cannot be more eff
fectually maintained than by using the
Bitters.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
New Proprietor.

Last week the Turkish Bath establish
nent. near Cady street bridge, passed out
o: the hands of Mr.. Harding, MIR. c. A.
Hascali, becoming proprietor. The present
owner contemplates making several changes
in the interest of the establish ment, one oil
which will be the fitting up of the building
for the accommo dotion of ten or twelve
boarders. Mr.. Hascall has already had con
siderable experience in the Turkish Bath
business, and by attending closely to the
wants and requirements ofall who need the
services of the bath, he hopes to merit the
patronage ofthe public. The advertisement
OF Mr.. Hascall will be found In another
column.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
0s,tside the citv
VIM. BIEBER, Supt. Schools

VIM. BIEBER, Supt. Schools.
The figures Of the above report shows an
increase in the number OF scholars enroll ed
of over one hundred, compared with the
same term of last year. The attendance
has also been quite regular, excepting such
cases of absences for sufficient reasons.
With few exceptions the general deport-
ment of the scholars was very good. The
progress made by large majority of pupils
in the several branches of study was salts
factory. A considerable number of pr ONO.
tons were made at the end of the term.
deem it my duty to call the attent ion of
your Honorable Body, to question that
will demand your early consideration. The
number of pupils attending Union Schoo |
No. l, is already larger than the capa-
city Of the school house admits Of aud is
still increasing. I was obliged to transfer
quite number Of pupils to other schools,
who by the present arrangement of school
districts, are entitled to seat in Union
School No. l. The whole number attend
ing said school at present is about 400, We
may by close management and by crowding
all the rooms to their fullest capacity, per-
haps, be able to get on as heretofore. for the
next two terms, although surely not to the
benefit OF the schosD but some measures
must DO taken before the beginning OF the
next school year to 6ni room for at least
one hundred or more pupils who will apply
fsr admission to Union School No. /, over
and Above tho number who can b accom- :
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
j. Harding.
column.

Harding, the former proprietor of the
Turkish Baths, absconded last week, leav-
the Oriental cleansing establishment to
take care of his debts, of which there
is quite settlement in this vicinity.
Harding was constitutionally opposed to
paying debt He somehow dislik ed 10
see money pass through his hands, and we
have yet to hear of a dollar that did.
He sold tickets for baths in this city
to the amount OF hundreds Of dollars,
and collected the money, but none
OF his creditors ever saw IA cent Of It,
Harding's way of making money is not only
sure but swift also, 1t, however, is attend
ed with the Inconvenience OF moving quiz 9
often, but Har ding haG rather .aove any
time than 10 undertake the disagreeable
task OF paying BIZ. We hope be has
gone TO country where payday never
comes, and where his sense ofre6nement
may never be disturbed by The presenta.
ten of bill. Harding bought exc lusively
on cheek, but sold for cash. He was very
close with the latter, but the way be squan
dered the former on our citizens was fearful
to behold We hear a great deal about an
inflated currency, but it is nothing COM
pared with an inflated cheek--Hardiug's
especially. n3 MS - e. asH I
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
Standard in its Sphere.

Moore's Rural has for the past Quarter
of Century been not only the Standard
Authority on all branches of Agriculture.
horticulture and Domestic Affairs, but
Choice, Pure and Uunexcep,ionabls Family
Paper. Its founder and Conducting Editor
has had over thirty years experience as an
Agricultural Journalist, and his Associates
possesses rare ability aud practical ana
scientific knowledge. The aim is to render
the issues OF the Rural tor 1875 superior 70
those OF any previous year-te make the
paper worthy the cordial support of al! ep-
gaged in rural pursuits, and also an accent.
able visitor te families in both Town ana
Country. II comprises over a dozen dis
tinct departments-Practical, Seiena1lc and
Literary, besides News. the Markets, &C..
all carefully and ably edited. thus giving .
greater variety Of useful information and
matter, intersperssd with il
lustrations, than any other American iopr-
nal. Indeed it is
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
Mu2tip1ex Teae9raphy.

There was successful experiment made
in Milwaukee last Saturday with Grav's
harmon &c system of naltiplex telegraphy
loop was arranged by way of Horizon to
Portage and back by way of WATERFOWL,
dis lance of zoo miles. Over this single
wire eight messages were sent and eight
received at the same time. The experiment
was witnessed by number of telegraphers
and representative of the press.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
Anticipated Stones.

Mr.. ". D. SproesSer has GU exhibition at
his Jewe.ry store some precious stones, dat
ing back to the Christian era and even to
an earlier period Of time They bear on
their face carving of very unique ashion,
and there is no doubt among antiquarians
of their extreme antiquity These stones
were picked up on the sites of old cities in
Turkey by resident o this county.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
signs of War.

Vatertown Sportsmen's Club have
ived case of fire arms for dis,ribu-
)ng the members. The armorer of
!, johh Canes, supervised the matter
ag the guns in hands where they
do the most good among the SPUR
other game in this vicinity. Arm
with these weapons. and
arms that 60 with them, our Wat
sportsmen will be dangerous fellows
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
A Useful Cow.

Last Tuesday being Fair day about the
usual number of p.ople congregat ted in the
city Among its incidents to be recorded
is the case of man who had become quite
inebriated--some people call it drunk
and who could not have reached his home
in safety without the aid of his cow BY
leaning on to her he succeeded in reaching
his destination without other assistance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
FrseLectures.

lrse of Sunday evening lectures de-
20 counterfeit the skeptical tenden-
the time, will be delivered in ST.
Church, by the rector, Rev. S. <.
The first Lecture will be on Sun
xt at P. NJ, subject-"Man Natural
igious
Sc lectures have been delivered with
last two years to large and interested
aces in Milwaukee, Oshkosh and other
!. The citizens of WATERFOWL and VIZ
are cordially invited to attend them.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12

The Soclable OF the IethodlSt Cnurca
will meet this (WedneS day evening, with
Mrs Marshal, Woodland.
The Parsonage Fund Society of St
Paul's Church will meet Thursday evening
of this week at the residence of Mr.. D.
Jones.
Water crosses for sale on our streets
these DAYS picked from the garden IS an
evidence of the sineularly open winter we
are enjoying.
-"Cheap john has removed from his
headquarters Oh tue West Side to Van AL
tines store cast of the Exchange
The Langrishe l. Atwater Theatrical
troupe, opened for an engagement of sew
eral weeks at the Opera House, Madison,
Monday evening, January 10th.
The ladies who conducted the tables at
st. Demands Fair, wish to return their
Acere thanks to the merchants and friends
the city and country, who donated so
literally.
MIR. n W Pierce has broken ground
for his hew hote. building at the Junction
Of the Milwaukee an ST. Paul and the
Chicago and Northwestern Railways in this
city. Mr. Pierce expects to have the build
ng we'll under sey by early spring.
This "wednesday evening, the Social
,aneing Party, announced IN our columns
.st wee k, takes place at Musc Hall From
ae preparations made for the occasion, i,
i'll doubtless prove one of the most enjoy
Die events of the season.
The attention of insurers is called to
lsurance Company of North America,
Philadelphia, the oldest and one OF the
u reliable FIRE Insurance companies in
.lerica, with SIS 900, 600 assets
There was a fair attendance at Prof
ussrfs concert at the Methodist Church
Saturday evening and the little folks
big, whom be had in training for
Elk or more, sang sweetly and jovously
Ter the animated leadership of the Pro-
Tor
the Fort Atkinson furniture factory is
De removed at once to Seymour, Outa-
.e county. This will prove a large and
liable addition to the business OF that
lady important village, as we'll as de-
ble change to the proprietors Apple
Crescent.
Our open winter weather closed mp its
,unts with the public last Saturday
lay afternoon an inch Of snow or more
ccomranied by strong wind from the
and By daylight Monday morning the
lometer sank to about degrees be-
g crop will not prove failure the
Mt season.
Che social party at the American House
'riday evening given by its new pro-
r, Mr.. Hitchcock, although not larg
ended, was pleasant and agreeable
and well enjoyed by those prese0t.
'ntsful supper was served, indicating
he American House boarders will be
rovided for.
fessrs. S. S. Woodland Co. seem to
ng quite safe business potw ithstand-
es hard or soft times, whichever Gu
10 call them. Last week this irn
two fire proof safes in business
here, each weighing $500 pounds
them went to the Singer Sewing
lie rooms of Mr.. S. B. Fuller, and the
% the Agricultural Store of Ferry T.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
PERSONAL.

Thompson Prentice, son of Mr.. Jud-
,utice, who has made California his
&c for a few years past. has been
short visit at the nome of his
in this city. He starts this week
.eturn to the Golden State.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
SDiea.

In the city OF Waterfowl, Wisconsin,
Sunday morning, January 9th, 1876, of
Scarlet Fever, IN the tenth year of his age.
ELTON ESSELSTYN, son of C. b. and
Frances NJ Skinner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12

The following is a list of the merchants
who hare entered into an agreement to close
thelr respective places of business precisely
at clock, P. n. Eight strokes from the
Engine House bell, rung by the merchants
night watch, every night excepting Satar-
day, will signalze the time for closing,
when it is expected that every Dry Goods
Merchant and Clothing dealer will drop
their curtains, belt their doors ani all bust
ness cease for the day. Customers will OBJ
serve in order to buy goods, they will have
to do their shopping early in the eveaing, as
the agreement is to be strictly adhered too.
WATERFOWL, Jan. sth, 1875.
We the undersigned Merchants OF the
City of Watertown. in consideration of the
extreme dizziness of evening trade, aod tie
unnecessary expense incurred ia keeping
our business places open to late hour, do
hereby solemnly and severally agree to close
our respective establishments precisely at 8
o'clock, p The time for closing to be
conspicuously placarded in each store, to
inform customers To avoid trouble, it is
suggested to have the time annouaced by
eight strokes from the engine house bell
rung by our night watch man. This agree
ment is to take eject, Monday evening", Jan
10th, 1876.
NJ A. Hirsh Tcelke & Beurhaus.
Rack Jones' GOetsch Bro 4 Co.
Hlrsh Brothers. M B. Schwab.
G. S. Schempf l. Co. j. F. Schwarz 4 Son
Platz Braudt. Fischer 4 Rohr.
Henry Wollering. H. Bel.sck.
F. G Kreugert j. Habbegger + 90.
II. S. Howell 4 Co. P. V. Brown.
Semi-Aanual Report
Of the Bank of Watertown, Monday,
January Sd, 1876. A Banking Associa-
ton organized (lS54) under An Act of
the Legislature of the State of Wiscon-
sin.
RESOURCES.
Loans and Discounts. 754 SO
Overdrafts. ..................... 3ll 95
Specie 544 43
Cash Items, Checks & Drafts 500 80
Real Estate, including bank
fixtures =. ................. 1861 70
Bills of Solvent Banks, includ-
ing U. S. Legal Tender. 26,322 90
Due from Banks ........... 1892 81
$242,l9o As
LIABILITIES.
Capital ...... ..-............-.....S 10000 %
Due Depositors on demand. 1918 80
Due to others, including Sur
plus ......... .............. 39,472 OF
s242,lso As
L.R. CADY, Vice President
w. H. CLARK, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn too before me, this
It'll day of January, 1876.
AMOS BAUM, Notary Public.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
Barns for sale.

TIVE shed barns, situated on the premises
leased By the Undersigned, win be ssld At
sacrifice. on account Of e...Ar business n
Suirs On premises. GEO. p. kATHES.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-01-12
Nothing Like It.

It is cause of regret that any person
will persist Ii using adulterated Baking
Powder and cheap saleratus, thus injurng
their health, when they can save money
and health, by using D. B. DeLand 4 Co.'s
best chemical saleratus. The manufactur
ers, a. A. DeLand h Co.. are public bene
factors, and they warrant best chemical SAL
eratus to be always uniform, pure, health.
full and far ahead of any other article for
cooking purposes. 1t has never failed to
give satisfaction. Try it, and be happy.
The best method of healing .Catarrh
and Lung diseases is by inhalation, but for
thu want of proper inhalants, the highest
results of direct application have never
bean attained. Tar has long been known
AS the best article tor this purpose. although
little used IN its crude and impure state.
This difficulty is new overcome, and For.
st Tar Solution" (being pure tar) is offered
- the best inhalant in the market. rhe
"Forest Tar Book" explains the applications
and the uss-aPply 70 Ebssle. s'n 5s.sAs