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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-22
EersOnaI.
temperate.

Mr.. D. N. Aspinwall, of Pennington. is
the oldest commissioned Postmaster in JEFF
ferson county, having presided over the
Pennington Post Office for the pas, twenty
years. Mr.. A. received his frst commission
from the Buchanan Administration, not
outstanding him and cold Buck" differed
materially in politics.
Mr.. William Grange. of GAINESVILLE, one of
the l847 settlers of Watertown, spent Sun
day in town visiting his friends and rela-
tives.
Mr.. D. G. Cheney, in charge of the tele-
graph office at Tomah, has been on a visit
of few days to his parents in this city.
Mr.. ". G. Fountain. one of the early resi-.
dents of Watertown, but now residing at
indianapolis, has been in town spending
short vacation from the cares of business.
Col. Elias Calkins, the old editor of the
Milwaukee Nescs dropped in upon his friends
here last week on purely business mission.
Mr.. George W. Bird, of the Jefferson
Banner, was In town one day last week
Look out for a Democratic convention
somewhere very soon.
Mr.. A. F. Ordway, OF Beaver Dam, has
issued neat and comprehensive circular
from the Republican Office explanatory of
his Middl;ngs Fuzz and Ofal Extractor, pa
tented by him September 28th, 1875.
Mr.. W. P. Bartlett, of Eau Claire, for
mer resident Of this city, was in town Mon
day.
Mr. Charles Wood is making arrangements
to remove to Unity, Marathon Co., on the
line of the Wisconsin Central Railway and
contem plates the erection Of steam saw
mill, taking with him from here his fire en-
CINE and boiler. Mr.. Wood will be greatly
missed here, in both business and social
circles
Mr.. c. Wheeler, special agent for the
Northwestern National Insurance Co. of
Milwaukee, and former resident here, was
in town Tuesday on bushes connected with
his company.
Mr.. P. P. Young Of Cincinnati, connected
with the Chesapeake and Ohio Railroad, has
been on visit in town for ia few days to
his friend Mr.. II. A. Wedemeyer
Mr. Thomas NJ. Knox and his brother
Sydney, of Milwaukee, both residents of
Watertown when boys, made US a pleasant
call Monday.
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Board Of Street Commissioners.

Proceedings of a Regular Meeting of tn
Board OF Street Commi ssiouers, held Aug.
10th, 1877.
Roll called Present. Aids. Goette, Ku-
sci, DIN, WILDER and Zickert-5 Absent,
Aids Finn and Maerzke, 9.
quorum being present, Aid Kusel was
chosen chairman, pro tenn
The reading Of the minutes Of the last
regular meeting was on motion of Aid.
WILDER dispensed With.
The following accounts against the City
General fnnd were introduced and under
suspension of the rules allowed, all the AL
dermen present voting in the affirmative,
to-wii: To William Bieber for three mouths
salary as Superintendent Of Schools to Aug
18th, 1877, US, to f. P. Brook for three
mouths of Council and Clerks rooms to
Aug. 18TH II. $25
Resolutions introduced-By Aid. WILDER:
WHEREAS, This city has been and is al
ways ready by lis fire companies TO accom-
modate the Railway Companies in this city
in distinguishing fires, and thereby being OF
valuable service to them in saving their
! property from destruction by that element !;
aid
WHEREAS The working and keeping IN
order OF those engines and hose are attend
| ed with great amount Of expense to tho
city, and this Board believing that when
this matter is properly presented to them
they will not hesitate to aid this city by
supplying the engines with five hundred
feet OF hose for each of the two Companies
the same being The quantity now needed ty
the engines, therefore .l. r.
Rgp1lyp6 That no bp al
they are hereby respectfully requested TO
oblige this city by supplying it with the
same.
ResoIued, That the Clerk be and he is
hereby directed to furnish each Company
with " copy of this resolution.
Resolution adopted.
BY Aid. Kuse:
WHEREAS, The citizens and tax payers of
the city OF Wa'ertown do wish he sire G IS
to be lighted by gas, and the same being
also peneht to the whole community of
this clty; be it thereto
Rosolced, That this Board cordially en-
dorses the wishes Of the people and agrees
that The Gas Company be paid three dol
lars per 1000 cnblc feet for gas consumed
Resotoed, That from after the adoption Of
this resolution the following time table
shall be strictly observed: At s o'clock,
+. 81 the lamps at the test metre and
other metres shall be lighted, then all 9th
ers as soon as possible. AT / J o'clock past
midnight the lamp at test metre shall be
eXtingushe and all OILERS as soon as posi-
bic afterwards. except on nights when the
moon is above the horizon, then no gas
shall be lit or continue to burn after the
moon is above the horizon
Reso}ped, That The Clerk be directed to
furnish the Gas Company with Il copy of
this resolution
On motion Board adjourned.
CHAS. BECKMAN, City Clerk.
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milwaukee, Markets.

The Milwaukee produce markets yester-
day were buoyant and higher, and wheat
improved 3a4c, under the influence of rainy
weather in the Northwest and a better feel.
ing in New York and Liverpool. Sales ag-
gregated about 1900, 900 bushels, at @ Gal
10 for No. and hard spring, LOCAL .08 for
NO. 2 cash, .O4 l-4al06 rs seller August,
96a99 IL September, 96a97 IL October,
l02 IL for new and 97c for old No. 3 and
96c for rejected. Oats improved lie, and
No. 2 sold at % lie. Corn was lal 3i8c
higher, and sold at 43 Sc for No. 2. Rye
Was steady, and No. in good demand at
81 lie. Barley was firm for old, and lc
higher for new, CSC being bid for September
delivery % inst.
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Prohibition Ticket.

The ProhibitioniSts of Wisconsin met in
convention at Ripon, August lst, and put IN
nomination State ticket, as follows
For Governor-C. F. Hammond, of Ripon.
Lieut.. Governor-W. E. Arnold, of Ripon
Secretary Of State-H. NJ. Webster, of
Menasha.
Treasurer-M. j. Alhouse, of Waupun
Atty Gent Eli Hooker of Waupun
Supt. ct Public Instruction-Rev. J. W.
Carhart, of Oshk osh.
The Convention then appointed a fina7-
cial Committee of five, consisting Of J. B.
Boynton, ofOshkosh; j. W Stowe, OF Ripon;
A. II. CowleS of Baldwin: c. r. Willard,
of Depere; E. Wilcox, of Trempealeau
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-22
Dodge County Items.

JUNEAU, Aug. 2Ist.
A sad accident occurred last Saturday
evening near Oakfeld, the freight train
arriving here at $50 P NJ, running over a
man on he crossing of the Narrow Guage
The man was brought into the caboose, but
expired in few minutes, after giving his
name as John Reardon from Illinois, The
deceased is supposed to have been harvest
hand who was attempting to steal a ride.
Mr.. Eugene O Conner, Clerk of the Court,
has appointed Mr., Edward Lowth as his
deputy, in the place of Hon. John Lowth,
deceased. The new deputy brings to the
| office several years experience, and the ap-
pointment is generally considered good
one
Gentlemen Of the light fingered per sua-
ton attempted to pay Several of our citizens
visit last Saturday night. On Sunday
morning the musquito netting in windo VS.
nth pair of scissors, but in only one in
stance did the thieves effect an entrance,
at the house of Mr.. Breitkreutz, where they
carried off piece of muslin.
Hon. E. S. Bragg, NJ. G. elect, will de-
liver the Grafton at our county Fair, Sc pt
10Th
Horse races and matched game of base
ball will be the order of the day on the Fair
grounds next Thursday; the order of the
night will be Harvest Home dance at
Congress Hail.
Mr.. Henry Kellerman has been troubled
with attacks of rheumatism for several
weeks past, and is only just able to be out
doors, moving about on crutches.
Mr.. e. c. Hawks has commenced extern
Improvements on his house.
militia company has been organized
here with the following officers: Captain,
F. W. Lueck; lst Lieut., A. H. Mich OILS; I'd
Lieut.. G. Van Shaick The company num-
bers now 40 members, and as soon as the
requisite number of IS has been reached,
arms will be furnished by the state.
a building "a x 60 for exhibition pur-
poses will shortly be erected on the Fair
grounds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-22
A New Departure in Stealing.

Our merchants who are careless after dark
about seeing that the means of egress are
cit off in the rear of their stores while they
and their clerks are enjoying the fresh air
at the front door, are suffering for the pri-
vilege they take by having money stolen
from their money drawers. The thieves
watch their opportunity and while the pro-
prietors and employees are engaged on the
sidewalk the sneaks crawl in behind the
counter and rife the till of its contents.
This kind of business occurred one evening
last week at the stores of John Habhegger
and I. Rack, in each case the thieves being
rewarded with some money for their bold
ness.
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II he Tobacco CrOD.

Reports from Edgerton say the harvest is
compile ted in good order. Threshing has
commenced, and a good yield of small grain
is reported. The corn and tobacco crop has
suffered for the last ten days for the want OF
rain, but fine rain recently has altered
the appearance much. With few days of
fair weather these crops will be fair. The
amount of acreage Of tobacco in eight
townships, of which this is the head center.
is 1000 acres. This includes the southern
part of Dane to the northern portion of Rock
counties. -
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To Pensioners.

The biennial period for the examination
of pensioners begins on the 4th Of Septem-
Der next. All army pensioners, except such
as are exempt by the terms of their cersifi :
Gates, are required TO undergo an examina-
ton before they can draw their payment in
September. Examination of army pension
ers occurs in September of the odd numbered
years. as 1877, 1879, &C.; that of the navy
pensioners comes in September of the even
years, 1878, 1880, &c &c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-22
Ask Yourself these Questions.

Are you respondent sufferer from Sick
Headache, Habitual Costiveness, Palpitation
Of the Heart? Have you dizziness of the
head IS your nervous system depressed
Does your blood circulate badly? Have
you cough Low spirits? Coming up
of the food after eating? &C., &c. All Of
these aud much more arc the directs oil
Dyspepsia, Liver Complaint and Indiges-
ton. GREENS AUGUST FLOWER is now &C.
knowledged by MI druggists to be positive
cure. 2,400, 600 bottles were given away
in the Z. S through druggists to the PEG.
pie as a trial. Two doses Will satisfy any
person of its wonderful quality in curing
all forms of Indigestion. Go to your drug.
gists G. & Fl. I. Eberle, j. H. Schulz or K
Schubert and get a bottle for rs cents and
try it. Sample bottle 10 cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-22
NiilVYaWkee's Scandal.

Milwaukee has the big sea ndal case OF the
day. The son of Hon. Alexander Mitchell.
the millionaire and ex-Congressman, and his
wife have had a falling out each accusing
the other OF habtual Drunkenness For
some time, after having separated the wife
has been trying to regain possession of theIr
only child-a little boy, who is in the keep
ing Of The husbands mother Failing in
this, she has now formally Instituted suit
for divorce on the grounds Of aaultery, ha-
bitual drunkenness, cruelty. etc. 1t is "a sad
and Gisgraceful case of moral AID domestic
recklesSness in high social life, and the sad
dest feature of the whole matter is that. al
though the wife claims that she has now
reformed, both husband aud wife have for
some years been openly and VIGOROUSLY in
temperate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-22

Dir. Editor-We n office in your paper of
August 10Th short article signed "Next"
drawing the attention of the Board of
Health to certain nuisances. We are sorry
that Mr.. Next is not fully aware of the ex-
istence of such board. We would advise
this party and all others, to learn that there
is Board of Health, and al office where
their complaints can be made known. 1t
strikes US that this would be much better
than to attack US through the columns of
paper. We hold ourselves ready to obey
any call, if properly made, for the benefit
of the health of the city. We would take
this opportunity, also to inform "Nexr
that less than one dollar week will not
insure daily visit of this city by the
Board OF Health. M. WIGGENTON.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-22
2Hoea,c glloffers.
RREVITIE

Services in the Congregational Church
next Sabbath morning and evening.
The Ladies Sociabe of the Congregation
al Church meets Thursday evening at the
residence of Mrs. G. B. Skinner.
The Parish Aid Society of st. Paul's
church will meet Thursday evening at the
residence of Mr.. ". H. Clark. ~
Mr.. :. B. Bennett sold his last steam
threshirg rig last Saturday. This speaks
we'll for Mr.. Benefits seasons business.
Miss Josie Kern has received the ap-
pointment of teacher in the Inter mediate
Department of the Sun Prairie high school.
The doors of the grocery and dry goods
store of Mrs. K. Lloyd on the westside were
closed last Wednesday. The liabilities and
assets of the establishment are not yet an
nounced.
The Milwaukee Juvenile brass baud
will give an entertainment at Turner Hall,
Saturday evening, Sept. Sth. Forty must
clans will appear and fine concert may be
expected
Mr.. Samuel Baird has determined to re-
move from WATERFOWL to Appleton, where
he has formed a co partnership IN the law
business with Mr.. g. T. Thorn, formerly
senator from jefferson county.
The trial of the parties that undertook
to remove George Reason from west side
saloon where he was making disturbance
on Sunday, August 18th, occurred last
week Friday before Justice Ambrose. The
Jury failed TO agree after delibersting over
the case four hours. The case comes up
for trial again on Saturday next.
Last Wednesday Mr.. Charles Ferreys
team OF colts ran away near the Beuna Wis
ia House throwing Mr.. F. and his partner,
Mr. S. G Roper, out of the carriage. Mr..
F. was severely bruised by the accident, but
fortunately Mr. R. escaped without any in
jury.
No more competition in the Geographic
business of this country the. two existing
companies having ceased 10 be rivals. The
Western Union and the Atlantic and Pacific
Telegraphic Companies were consolidated
by their head managers in New York last
night Now look out for an advance of rates.
MIR. John Hall and Mr.. 0. A Reyes of
"Halrs A B. C. Railroad Guide, are in the
city for the purpose of compiling it for
Wa.ertown. This guide fills want long
felt by the travelling public; so plain that
s'he who runs can read" and understand
that wherever he wants to 60; what route
to take and at what time to leave.
If the young man who is doing the
local page of the jefferson Banner SO nicely
these days does not hang on to bis letters
little closer the outside bar barians will be-
come familiar with the true inwardness ex-
listing between himself and his Lake Mills
lady-love. The aforesaid young editor has
recently visited Watertown, evidently
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-22
KNIGHTS of Pythfas.

The Supreme Lodge of the Knights OF
Pythias which has been in session TIE past
week at Cleveland, Ohio, adjourned at late
hour, Saturday might, to meet in Indiana
polls the fourth Tuesday Of August, 1878.
This meeting of the Supreme Lodge has been
very pleasant and harmonious, and large
amount of business has been transacted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-22

Last Sunday night the cry of fire resound-
ed through our streets and flames were seen
issuing from the row of frame stables be-
longing to Mr. H Sebe in the rear Of his
saloon. The Ere was almost Immediately
communicated to the frame stables belonging
to Mrs. kroni,z, running parallel and about
20 feet west of the Sebel stables. Mrs
Kronitz's frame dwelling house and small
brick building, occupied by Mr.. w. Lenz as
flour and feed store, ard the frame boot
and shoe store of Mr. A. Schumacher. were
the next to become enwrapped in flames and
the almost total destruction Of all the build
ings mentioned was the work of only shors
time. The frame dwelling house of Mr.. h.
Wollering closely exposed by by Seibel's
stables had a most narrow escape from de-
struction, but was saved suffering only a
partial damage in the rear and the loss of
window glass in different parts of the house
occasioned by the hasiy removal of the con
tents from the premises The fire compa-
MES with their two steamers were promptly
on the ground but were somewhat DELAYED
about getting into action. When they got
to work, however, it was with consider
able effect, the steady streams they threw
combining the fire to its original
Bounds and preventing its spreading to a
great deal of valuable property exposed to
the flames The largest proportion Of the
contents Of all the bull2 ings burned were
saved, so that the loss in this particular will
be paratively light. On the whole our
city was fortunate in not having greater
loss to bear. Had the wind been high there
is no knowing where the fire would have
stopped.
The entire loss by this fire is about S. 600
a portion of which is covered by insurance
Mr. Sebel'S stables were insured in the Mil
waukee Mechanics for 5000. Mr. Schumach-
er's insurance on building is $3.50 and on
stock $500 Mrs Kroni,zs buildings were
all nsured but for what amount we have
not learned We believe Mr. Lenz's loss is
not covered by insurance $
While the attention of the fremen and
citizens was occupied with this fire an at
tempt was made 10 start a Ere in
the Post Office block, u man having been
seen in the very act OF setting fire to The
small frame stable OF UIrch aud Lehr n the
rear Of their meat market on I'd street
Seeing the FIRE Mr.. Lehr rushed into the sta
bic to get out the horse and man dashed
by him with something like kerosene can
in his hands The timely application of a
few pals of water put out the fire and per-
haps saved the block from destruction
There was strong smell of kerosene on the
floor and every thing indicated a clear at
tempt at incendiarism. 1t is reported that
several other attempts of similar kind
were made in different parts of the city at
the same time showing concerted plan to
burn the city. If the above is correct little
doubt can be entertained that our Sunday
night fire was the work of an ncendiary.
1t behooves our citizens to keep a sharp
lookout nights. Our force of watchmen
should be increased for some months to
come and the entire guarding of the city not
left to few men who would be powerless
to stop even ordinary lawless proceedings.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-22

COMMERCIAL HOUSE BARN, rear of
W Post Office. New Stock of elegant
Buggies just arrived in town from Ciucjn-
natti to be solo cheap for cash. Farmer
Wagons, Platform Wagons, Phaetons, Bar
onches, Extension and Standing Top, Garry
Ais, Jump Seats, Side Bar Buggies and
anything in that line gotten up to order
al work warranted as represented, All
purchasers unanimous in their praise of
work already SOLD. If any one should have
doubts rs to what we keep please call and
be convinced by your own eyes. Let no
silly prejudice, or idle gossip prevent you
from seeing fer yourselves. The time is
gone by when sensible people will be de-
TERED by malicious competi' ors, and loose
tonged gossip hinder people from 'uying
where they can get the best goods the
cheapest. " neither intending TO buy or
not all are invited to see. Very Truly,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-22

The wheat crop of Iowa, Wisconsin and
Minnesota, is estimated al Sc, 600, 900 larger
than that of last year, which at the low
price of one dollar per bushel, would realize
got, 100000 more than that of last year.
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o the 1. aides.

I WOULD respectfully inform dressmak-
Il ers and The public generally, that am
Sole Agent for Watertown and vicinity for
CROMWELL'S SELF-FITTING CHART
for cutting Ladies', Misses and Chil1ren's
Dresses and Garments Of ever description.
CAROLINE GARDNER,
255 Hustisford ST.. WATERFOWL, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-08-22

Tweed's daughter, who:married Ma
ginnis in 1870, and whose wedding
presents cost 500 600, is pow living in
absolute poverty. the bridal presents
and finery having all been sent to tie
pawnshops.
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Sores, Rheumatism, Neuralgia, Pain in
the Bones, Side and Head, Female
Weakness, Sterility, Leucorrhoea, arising
from internal liberation, and Uterine
disease, Syphilitic and Mercurial dis
eases, Dropsy, Dyspepsia, Emaciation,
General Debility, and for Purifying the
Blood.
This Sarsaparillai combination of
vegetable alternatives - Stillingia, Man
drake, Yellow Dock with the Iodides
of Potassium and Iron, and is the most
efficacious medicine yet known for
the diseases it is intended to cure.
It's ingredients are so skilfully COM
bined, that the full Alternative effect of
each is assured, and while it is so mild
as to be harmless even to children, it is
still so eHectual as to purge out from the
system those impurities and corruptions
which develop into loathsome disease.
The reputation it enjoys is derived
from its cures, and the confidence which
prominent physicians all over the coun-
try repose in it. prove their experience
of its usefulness.
Certificates attesting it's virtues have
accumulated, and are constantly being
received, and as many of these cases are
publicly known, they furnish convincing
evidence of the superiority of this Sar-
saparilla over every other Alternative
medicine. So generally is its superb
GRITTY to any other medicine known, that
we need do no more than to assure the
public that the best qualities it has ever
possessed are strictly maintained.
PREPARED BY
DR.. }. c. AVER & co., Lowell, Mass,
Practical and A,aaIyticaI Chemists.
SOLD By ALL DRUGGISTS EvIRYWHER1.
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UNAVAILABLE LETTERS,

The following letters are either held for
postage, not properly addressed or are de-
tanned for some other cause, and will be
sent to the Dead Letter Office in one week
if not reclaimed by the writer:
Crowly, Miss Anna, l4-96 Wemvarth ave.
Chicago, Ills.
ID. Harten, Ebblesville Wis
M. Sausen.
Persons calling for any of the above let
tiers will please say advertised"
J. T. MOAK, P. NJ.
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Sarsaparilla
Ayers

For Scrofula, and all
scrofulous diseases, Erysi-
pelas, Rose, or St. Antho-
ny's Fire, Eruptions and
Eruptive diseases of the
skin, alterations of the
Liver, Stomach, Kidneys,
Lungs, Pimples, Pustules,
J Boils, Blotches, Tumors,
letter, Salt Rheum, Scald
Head, Ringworm, Ulcers,