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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
IA Double Danger Averted.

The inhabitant of a malarious region is
threatened by double danger. He is not
only compelled to breathe miasma, but to
swalzoso it, since it infects not only the at
mospere, but the water. The aereal poi
son threatens his system through the lungs
and pores, tho liquid through the stomach.
Against this double peril there is but one
protection, and that is 10 invigorate the
entire body through the digestive organs.
Ordinary tonics usually fail to accomplish
this-Hostetter's Stomach Bitters never.
In the tropics, where the diseases origina
ted by malaria are of a far more malignant
type than those originated by the same
cause in the temperate zone, it enjoys i'm
mense and constantly increasing sales, and
there is no portion of this continent where
it is not the reigning specific for miasmat-
ic fevers and disorders of the stomach, liv
er and bowels, proceeding from malaris
and other causes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
Congressional Delegates.

AT the Republican convention of
the 1st assembly district of Jefferson
county, held in this city last Saturday, Mr..
Calvin ICheney and Mr.. S. S. Woodland
were elected del egates to attend the I'd
con gressional district convention at Maids
on. Thursday, August 3lst.
AT the Republican Senatorial Conven-
tion held at Jefferson, Monday August 2Stb,
j.. W. Ostrander, of Jefferson, and j. G..
Hill, of Pennington, were elected delegates
to the Congressional Convention at Madi-
son, Thursday, August 3lst.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
The Latest junction Robbery.

Watertown Junction is fast becoming
famous as "a rendezvous for confidence men
| and desperate characters generally. Hard
ly week passes but We bear OF some one
getting feeced cut of his pile. New and
then one makes fuss about his loss, but
the majority 60 on their way rejoicing,
perhaps wiser if not better men. A pecu-
liarly sad case Of robbery occurred at the
junction last Thursday, the victim being an
old man 7e years of age, resdiL in Fayette
county, Iowa, named John Bump He had
been on visit to relatives living near
Fond du Lac, and came down on the IL As
train on his return home. While waiting
| at the junction for the Madison train, be
stepped into this man Whalens saloon for
glass of beer. He was Immediately sur
| rounded by gang, whose business it lis to
be on the alert for victims, and urged into
back room, when cards were produces
and soon the game known as three card
monte was in full blast In less time than
it takes to write it, the ole, man was reliev-
ed OF $40, all the money he had with him
Mr. Bump did not propose to sit like Bump
on log and have his money quietly filched
from him, however, and the thieves to keep
him from squealing very generously gavehim
back $40 of his money, thinking he would
rather take it and go on, than to make
complaint and be detained here several
days. But the old man, while he took the
money, did not give up the ship in that way.
He sN ore out a warrant, which resulted in
the arrest of man who gave his name as
Martin Everson, the others escaping. Ev-
erson had his examination before Judge
Baird last SATURDAY., and was sent to iail
in default of $500 bail, to appear at the next
term of the Circuit Court. The complain
ant, we ere sorry to say, was also sent to
j all in default of bail to appear as witness
against the prisoner.
Last Sunday night, George Swift, an &C.
complete OF Everson in the Bump robbery.
was arrested in the house where the above
robbery was committed, and had his exam
inatiop before Judge Baird yesterday. He
too, failing TO procure bail was committed
to Jail to await his trial at the Circuit
Court.
Vest erday District Attorney Rogers en-
tered complaint against Andrew Urban fer
keeping gambling house. 1t is believed
that Urban is partner of Whalen, al
though he maintains that he is only Wba-
lens barkeeper, and therefore not respon.
sible pa rty. He is to have his trial to-day.
With Whalen in Jail at Waukesha with
a probability OF going to Waupun, and Ev-
erson, Swift and Urban in about the same
fix, we now seem in fair way of breaking
up this gang of desperadoes, which has so
long cursed this community, and made
Watertown Junction notorious as being
the headquarters of confidence men and cut
threats.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
Central Fair.

Mr.. '. W Seely, Secretary of the Central
Wisconsin Agricultural and Mechanical
Association, has been busy during the past
week, mailing and distributing the premi-
um list of the next fair of the Society
which tax place in this city September
25th to 29th, inclusive. The Society have
been quite liberal IN the premiums the y
offer and present many extra inducements
to exhibitors this year. We trust the farm
ers of the surrounding country will take a
lively interest in the success of the exhibit
ton. With their hearty cooperation the
fair of the Centennial year can be made a
grand success. Below we publish the races
to come off during fair week:
Walking for double teams, hes, two in three
mile heats, in harness; three to enter,
two to start: money forfeited if the time
exceeds ..l24 minutes. Purse Sl5-hrst
money, $40; second S.. Entrance 10 per
cent OF purse.
tons as for double teams. Purse, $40;
uIst uOISC, w SCCOuU, pr.
For Gentleman's Driving Horses to buggy,
owner to drive; no horse to be eligible
that has trotted for money. Race to be
judged OH speed, style, ease of manage
ment. Five to enter and FIVE to start.
Purse $5O-125 10 first, SIS to second,
and Sic to third.
For horses that have never beaten $3.50,
best three in five, mile heats, in harness
Four to enter and three to go. Purse,
$5o-$25 to first, SIS to second, and $40
to third. 91 @
For horses that have never beaten three
minutes best 3 in 5, mile heats in har-
ness. -Four to enter and three to 20.
Purse $l00-$5O to first. $25 to second,
ID to Ghird, and $40 to fourth.
For horses that have never beaten 1850,
best IN 5, mile heats, in harness. Four
to enter and three to go. Purse $3.50
$65 to first, $40 to second, $50 to third
and $l5 to fourth.
For horses that have never beaten 2:40,
best in 5, mile heats, in harness. Four
to enter and three to go. Purse $3.50
$65 to first horse, $40 to second, $50 to
third and $l5 to fourth.
Free to all. Best in S, mile heats, in
harness. Four to enter and three to go.
Purse $l00-$50 10 first horse, $50 to
second, and $40 to third.
All entries in this class must be made III
sealed envelopes, directed to the Secretary,
and endorsed: a -
entry for--Race," including the
entry zee, with name of the horse and own
er. All entries will close at nine o'clock
P: NJ. on the 26th.s Entrance fee 10 per
cent of the premium. All races to be
judged according to the rules of the Ma
tional Association.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
In Limbo.

Lee Whalen, the keeper of gambling
hell at the junction, and leader of gang
Of confidence men, who have ma de this
their headquarters for year asst, was ar.
rested at Waukesha last Thursday for bur-
glary. and is now in Jail at that place
awaiting his examination, which takes
place next Thursday: We understand that
the testimony against him is such that be
will probably follow the delightful occupa-
ton of pecking stones at Waupun, for the
next year or two. The license for his hole
in-the-wall, which ostenslbly is saloon,
has been revoked, and the place is now
closed. We hope for the good name of the
city, that it will stay so, and that this gang
of loafers and dead-beats may he driven
from our midst.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30

The tobacco harvest has commenced in
the tobacco growing regions of Rock, Dane
and Jefferson counties, and much Of the
crop is already in the sheds. Crops which
are harvested and now ready for ''shed-
ding" are reported irst.cass as to quality,
but not as heavy in weight as they would
have been bad the showers been more fire.
quent. Buyers are taking up all they can
get, at from two to FIVE cen IS for the 1876
crop, the majority of which has been mar
keted. The shipments from Edgerton aver
age about 400 cases per week, and the bulk
of it goes to New York, although during
the past week several car loads have been
shipped direct to Germany.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
Important Announcer emit.
GEN. TICKET Dep. G. & N. w. R. W.
CHICAGO. Aug. 25th. 1875.

YEN. TICKET DEP. v. q IN. w II. w. !
CHICAGO, Aug. 25th, 1876. !
0. A. Potter, Esq, Ag't GAINESVILLE:
DEAR SIR:-I will instruct age nts be-
tween Harvard and Watertown, to sell to
Fair, to be held at your place Sept. 4th to
9Th; round trip tickets at one and one fifth
regular rates. Yours truly,
4. A. PHRALL.
We take great pleasure in publishing the
above, as it Will give our people an oppor-
tunity to visit GAINESVILLE with ample time
to look through her various manufacturing
establishments and other points of interest,",
attend the fair, and reach home in good
season in the evening at a trifling expense.
The Southern Wisconsin Fair has maintain
ed prom ne mt position in the past, and we
are assured by the management, that in
this, the Centennial year, the society have
added attractions that will make this the
best of any heretofore. We have not space
to enter into details, save only to say, that
the stock, machinery, horticultural, vege-
table and domestic departments will be i'm
mense. And as extraordinary attractions.
relay race of fifteen miles between trot.
ters and runners that will prove more ex-
citing than any heretofore attempted il the
West. And large collection of paintings
and statuary under the auspices of the
GAINESVILLE Art Association unequaIed for
variety, extent and beauty by any similar
organization. We would advise our read
ers to avail themselves of this opportunity
to visit our sister city and have a good
time. 9.<
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
Wisconsin N. e. Conference.

The annual meeting of the Wisconsin
Conference is to be held in Waupaca, be-
ginning on Wednesday, October 4th. Dur
ing the session, which will continue one
week or more, daily paper is to be issued
from the Republican Office, giving full re-
port of the proceedings each day. The
eoitor will be assisted by Revs. DR.. Steele.
7. G.. Wilson, G. G. Haddock, H. c. Tilton,
Fl. Stone Richardson and Others. This is a
guarantee that it will be made lively and
entertaining newspaper. 1t will be pub.
lished each afternoon, and mailed the same
day, to all subscribers, for Twenty live
Cents for the session. Subscribers are re-
suested to order papers before Conference
meets Address the Republican, Waupaca,
Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
A Denial.

AS will be seen by the following, M
Atwater takes exceptions to portion Of
our article on the Roscoe swindle. We give
him the benefit of the denial by the inser-
ton of his letter:
GENEVA, Aug. 23d, '7e.
Editor Watertown Republican:
DEAR SlR:-In your article on the CAT
water and Allen Comb nation" which by
the way should have read, "Roscoe Star
Com bination," you have made assertions
not in keeping with the facts of the case
therein referred too.
ssRoscoe" was not known to me as vii
laln-in TACT, he was rot known to me at
all. | saw him for the first time a few DAYS
previous to his visiting your city. did
not interfere in his behalf, that he might
escape the clutches of the law, nor did |
ssbail" him or become responsible for his
bail, for any crime or supposed crime, he
might or might not have committed. Your
informant is vicious liar. Will you
please do me the justice to correct the state
ment. Respectfully.
J. B. ATWATER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30

The second grand excursion to Kill
bourn and the Dells of the Wisconsin River
takes place from this city next Saturday.
September I'd. The most thorough and
this excursion, and all who attend may re-
ly on having charming time in the midst
of scenery of surprising wildness and beau
ty. The train of passenger coaches leaves
the Milwaukee & ST. Paul depot at Z o'clock
A. NJ, and returns at 10 P. NJ, givin ample
time to steamboat through the Dells and
visit all the principal points of interest
which abound in this romantic region
With such scenery as presents itself in the
Dells, lying within so short a distance of
US, it is marvel that any should deny
themselves of the privilege of seeing it,
especially when a favorable opportunity
like the one under notice is presented. This
will be the last excursion Of the season, and
verybody should embrace this rare chance
to see Kilbourn and the Dells. Tickets for
the round trip, including steamboat fare
through the Dells, $3.50. A fne band of
music will be in attendance, adding to the
interest and liveliness of the OCCASION
Train leaves Cconomowoc $50; Watertown
700; Redwood us; Reesville 7:25; Col
umbus 7:45; Fall River 7:55; Doylestown
sos; Rio s:l5: Portage $50. Tickets for
sale at the Milwaukee and St. Paul depot.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
The American People.

No people in the world suffers as much
with Dyspepsia as Americans. Although
years of experience in Medicine has failed
to accomplish certain and sure remedy
for this disease and its effects, such as Sour
Stomach, Heartburn, Water brash, Sick
Headache, Costiveness, palpitation of the
Heart, Liver Complaint, coming up of the
food, low spirits, general debility, ETC., yet
since the introduction of Green's August
Flower we believe there is no case of Dys-
pepsia that cannot be immed lately relieved
10000 dozen sold last year without one
case of failure reported. Go to your drug
gist, G. & 81. T. Eberle F. J. Schroeder or
K. Schubert, and get Sample Bottle for
10 cents and try it. Two doses will relieve
you. Regular size Is cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30

The melon colo days have come, the
sickest of the year.
Remember that the Kilbourn excursion
train, leaves the Milwaukee and St. Paul
depot at o'clock A. NJ, instead IF 1880
NJ, as we published it last week.
The Philomsthian Society will meet
Tuesday evening, Sept 9Th, with Miss Lena
Skinner. A general attendance of the
members is desired.
The Ladies Aid Society of St. Paurs
Church meets Thursday evening of this
week with Mrs. NJ. E Parker.
Capt. Dean will deliver one of his soul
stirring temperance lectures at the H. E.
Church, on Thursday evening of this week
Full attendance requested. Illness preven-
ted him from filling his engagement of last
week as advertised.
"A choice invoice O f fine leather Goods,
consisting of Pocket Books, Autograph AL
buns, Photograph Alb ums, Pocket Photo
SIdpu atUuuS, McmOIduuuu DCohS also
some very rich Velvet Banner Frames, at
T = Clark & Co., booksellers and station
ers, cor. Sd and Main streets.
The friends of Mr.. George Evans gave
substantial evidence OF the sympathy they
felt for him, in the loss he sustained last
week by fire, by contributing SCI 90 for his
benefit In this kind work Mr. Marshall j.
Woodland and Mr.. Charles Fl. Ferry took a
prominent part, and Mr.. Evans takes this
method of returning grateful hanks. to
them and his other friends for this token of
their esteem and friendship in time of need
At a special meeting held last Wedpes-
day, the Board of Education made the fol-
lowing changes in the appointment of leach
ers since Mr.. J. D. Stack had declined to
accept the position as teacher of the First
Grammar Grade, in Union School No. l.
First Grammar Grade, Union School No.
Miss P. Vos
Second Grammer Grade, Union School
No, l.-Miss R Bernhard.
First intermediate Grade, Union School
No. miss L. Sweeney.
Miss Cora Bradbury was appointed to the
Second Primary Grade in Union School
No. 2, in place of Miss L. Sweeney.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30

Thursday afternoon last the frame resi-
dence of Mr. Griffith Griffith, in tie 5th
ward, opposite the residence of DR.. N. N
Barber, was almost totally destroyed by
fire, together with nearly sll the contents
Our two steamers were on hand promptly,
but the dry condition of everything and the
rapidity with which the flames spread, left
the fremen little to do exceptto keep the fire
from spreading to dwelling houses which
were close by. The timely arrival of the
fire companies no doubt saved the residence
of Mr.. George Evans under erection, and
the dwelling of Mrs. Marshall, both in
close proximity to the burning building,
from destruction. This alone showed the
benefit of an efficient FIRE department with
machines that can do effective business. So
quick was the work of destruction that but
few of the household effects were saved,
making severe loss to Mr.. Griffith and
Mr.. George Evans his .son-in-lsw, who was
temporarily residing in the house. Mr..
Griffith had an insurance of $500 on the
house in the Madison Mutual, Mr.. S. G.
Roper, agent, but had no insurance on the
contents. Mr.. Evans was without one cent
of insurance, and the loss of his furniture
and clothing, saving nothing to speak Of
falls particularly hard on him. His loss
will probably not fall much short of $500.
With the destruction of his household
goods, Mr.. Evans also had $43 in money
burned up. The fire is supposed to have
caught from bundle of shavings lying
near the kitchen stove which ignited from
some sparks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
The Democratic County Convention

AAO DoMOCTatlc COunCy convention.
The Democratic County Convention for
the nomination of Senator and County
Officers from Sheriff to Coroner, will be
held in Jefferson next Saturday, September
I'd Some are expeetant of squally time
among the pure and innocent s'refo rmers,;
but we have no idea that the proceedings
will be ruffled by any unpleasant feelings.
The ring have formed strong combinations
and we think will succeed in nominating
ticket, that for all their purposes, will be as
clay in the hands of the potter. King eau
Gus has ever been potent with the demo-
cratic forces Of Jefferson county, and we
have no reason to suppose it will be any
different this year. But as an atonement
for party s!avishness the people suffer with
increased taxes, and those differing from
the ring in the management Of county at
fairs are treated as if they had no rights
that the Jefferson county democratic ring
sters were bound to respect. And as for
Republicans having anything to say, they
should be despoiled and driven from the
land. The soil of Jefferson county is held
scored in the inter est of few, and woe to
him who deigns to find fault with the ex-
listing condition of things, for 10, the
"chosen" Reformers are immacul ate, and
being not human it is impossible for them
to err like the rest Of US poor miserable
sinners and republicans. Meanwhile let US
tervently pray that too much wrath will not
be showered down upon US by the action of
the Democratic County Convention next
Saturday in this Centennial year of the
country!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
Public Schools.

Notice is given elsewhere that the fall
term of our public schools will commence
next Mon day. Sept 4th Parents and
guardians are requested to send their chill
dren from the very beginning of the term
if possible. Those who neglect thus to
secure seats, may afterwards: in case of one
of the grades in any of the schools becom-
ing overcrowded, have to submit to being
apportioned to some other school than the
one to which they otherwise would belong.
The attention of parents ls also directed to
the action OF the Board by which the high
school department has been re-organzed so
as to make it accessible to the largest pos
sble number OF youth, and de sirable to at
tend even for those who do not wish to pur.
sue studies strictly scientific. To the old
English and Scientific courses, third one,
a commercial Or business course has been
added wherein thorough instru ction will be
given in penmanship, business, compost
ton, commercial, arithmetic and bookkeep-
ing, thus saving our parents the trouble
and expense Of sending their children to
one of the Commercial Colleges of Milwau-
kee or Chicago. The Normal department
which has flor many years proved so eff
cicnt, to those pupils who wished to
prepare themselves for teaching in the
public schools, will be as vigorously attend
ed to as before, and nonresident pupils are
cordially invited to partake of the advan-
tages thereby offered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
Not So.

The report has been around on the street
for the past few days that Eaton's ice house
was near empty, and consequently the city
would be obliged to do without ice the bal
that there is no truth in the story. He has
ice enough to supply all his customers with
as much as they want the entire season,
and tons to spare beside.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
EARLY Closing of Stores.

The Dry Goods Merchants of this city,
have agreed to close their stores on and
after September, LIST, at 8 o'clock, p NJ.
This is done for the purpose of giving the
clerks little more time to themselves, and
it is hoped that this respite, from business
will be of benefit to theni. Customers will
govern themselves accordingly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
NOTICE.
j. B. ATWATER.

TINE Public Schools of the City of Wat
Il eftown, will be opened for the Fall
Term, on Monday Sept. 4th, next. Par
ents are requested to send their children
punctual on the first day of beginning of
school, to secure their seats.
WIN. BTEBER.
Supt. Public Schools.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30

TIME undersigned desires to inform the
: citizens of Watertown that he has loca-
ted permanently and is now prepared to
furnish all who desire it Pure Uadusterated
Milk all the year around at 5 cts per quart.
Twill warrant my milk to bestricely pure
and clean. As many may not know, [
would state that the quality OF milk much
depends on the qualify o. food fed the cows
feed my cows with the best food, corn
meal, &C., mo swiftly and guarantee you
will get no swill milk from me. Give zoe
: trial. Orders by postal card will receive
prompt attention Respectfully,
Nv. lxTON.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
The Lecture of Capt. r. j. Dean.

+
We are requested by Mr.. Kanouse, to
publish the following, clipped from The
Christian Statesman, of Milwaukee, il rela-
ton to Capt. Dean, who lectures at the NJ .
E. Church, in this city, on Thursday even
ing. this week:
"The meeting at Temperance Hall last
Sabbath evening, was rendered more than
usually interesting by the address of Capt
Fred. J. Dean, of Chicago. He recited his
own typical experience OF twenty three
years in subsection to strong drink, and re-
counted his reform, largely due TO the tenn
perance ladies OF Chicago. His eloquence
drew tortysix men into the ranks of tenn
perance. Those who ridicule the se-called
crusade, will here find another instance of
lis benefcent work. God speed them more
than any other human power of the present
day, have the women of America furthered
the cause.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1876-08-30
Northwestern University

Mis- Institution offers excellent facili-
L ties for education at moderate rates
1t has q corps OF seven experienced instruc-
tors and all necessary appliances for in
struction. Prof. Deibert, a graduate of the
State Normal School, of Kingston, Pa, has
been called to fill vacancy caused by the
resignation Of Prof j. E. Smith. Also.
Prof Klapprotb for some years teacher
IN Prussia, and who has taught in Am eri-
ca one year, has been added to the faculty.
1t ls hoped that students who expect to
enter the academic department will present
themselves promptly at the beginning. as
some changes will be necessary in this de-
partment. The next Collegiate year will
oeg'n September lst, 1876. For special in
formation apply to the President or any
member of the faculty.
AUG. F. ERNST, Prest