Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-29
Chairman Dist. Com.
BREVITIE s

Prairie CHICKENS are reported to be
very scarce in this section, and our sports
men are correspondlngly respondent.
1t is the general opinion that we shall
not need any more rain around here for
some time to come
Teachers examination for the First Dis
trict of Dodge county will be held at Ju-
neau Sept 18th and l4th, Lowell 10Th and
2Cth aud Redwood 2lst and I'D.
The stock of Jonas Hirsb, who made
an assignment short time since, will be
sold at auction at the old stand, the sale
commencing to-day Wednesday,
The GAINESVILLE Common Council has
organized chain-gang for her tramps; the
system works well, and should be generally
adopted throughout the state.
The Capt Masters homestead a: Jeffer-
son. OF 40 acres has been recently sold for
$4,000, to Mr. Brandon.
The Parish Aid Society of ST. Paul's
Church will meet Thursday evening at the
residence of Mr.. Isaac Kohn.
A new harness shop has been opened by
Mr.. R. Holman in McH ugh's frame building
IN the west side next to O'Byrne's drug store
Mr.. w H. Foote is making some fine i'm
provements on the residence of the late
Jesse Craven on Sixth street.
A sword swallower gave exhibitions
among the saloons last week 1t was amaz-
ing to see the amount of steel be would
swallow in gulp.
Our mecrhantsare daily receiving goods
TO meet the wants of the fall trade which
promises TO be lively, especially if wheat
brings a fair price.
While Mr.. Jonas Sleeper and Mr.. VIM.
Schultz were out hunting last Thursday,
swamp south of the city, vita seven rattles.
The Northern Wisconsin Spiritual Con-
Omro, Sept IA, Is, and le. ". F. Jameson
and c. ". Stewart are the principal speak
ers announced
Prof. O. R. Smith, Principal of the High
School at Sparta, and formerly of James
vile, was accidentally killed by the dis
charge of gun in his own hands, yester-
day.
The excursion from this city to Kill
bourn and the Wisconsin DeIls has been in
definitely postponed. The excursion was
to have come off about the First of Septem
Der, but the project had to be given up be-
cause the Railway company could not spare
the cars.
-Oconomowoc is agi tating the question
OF purchasing fire steamer. Last week a
Silsby engsne gave three exhibitions with
perfect satisfaction. Two other engines are
to be exhibited there this week, and now
look out for a muddled Common Council
in our neighboring city.
Elsewhere Mr.. E. R. Evans ann oun ces
that he will offer his block on the corner O.
Main and Washington streets, and two
building lots adjoining. for sale at publ,
auction, on Tuesday, Sept. 18th. This i.
desirable property, and those interested
should not fail to attend the sale.
Prof LeBourveau's AcademyIwill oper
on Monday, Sept. Sd, in the Welsh Congre
gational Church, on Second street. Stu
dents intending to attend this school are
requestedto be present on the opening day
The public schools will commence AGAR
next Monday, Sept. 3. Parents should sent
their children promptly on the first dav
possible, 10 receive their seats. Scholar
who commence at later period may not b,
able to find room in the schoolhouse t.
which they belong, and M ust not complain
If they are assigned to another.
The Milwaukee CoEvoca ton will meet
at Christ Church, Delavan, Tuesday, Wed
nesday, and Thursday, Sept. 4, 5, and 6
Among the prominent members of the Epis
copal Church in this state who will be pre-.
sent during the meetings are Rev. E. R
Ward, Rev. Dr.. Boyd, of Waukesha Mr.. j
ID. eigart, of Beloit; Rev. Dean Royce, O
Madison Conyocation; Rev. Richard T
Kertoot, Rev. S. K. Miller, Rev. DIR. Cole
president of Nashotah House, and Rt. Rev
Bishop Welles.