davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
The Central Fair.

The Fair of the Central Wisconsin Agri.
cultur al and Mechanical Association is now
in progress on the fair grounds in this city.
At the present writing everything looks
favorable for having the best exhibition yet
given by the society. The list Of entries is
large, comprising splendid displays in the
agricultural, mechanical and manufacturing
departments. The show of stock will be
unusually large and fine. The buildings for
the display of the various kinds of goods are
in good condition and much improved in
appearance over previous years. The fastest
and best blooded horses ever seen on the
Watertown track are on hand to compe tie
for the liberal purses offered by the Associa-
tion The races each day of the fair will be
a marked feature of the exhibition With
good weather all through the fair we may
expect to see the grounds crowded each day.
There is already evidence OF larger attend
ance than ever before and we shall be dis
appoin ted if the country does not turn out
en- masse to see the exhibition.
Below. we publish the programme for the
last three days.
Wednesday, Sept. 26th-At 10 o'clock
A. NJ, prize base ball contest At o'clock
P N, trotting for gentlemen's driving hor-
ses to buggy. o'clock P. NJ. trotting race
for horses that have never bea ten $3.50.
Thursday, Sept. 27th-At l o'clock P. M.
trotting race far horses that have never
beaten $50.
Friday, Sept. 2sth-At 10 o'clock A. NJ.
trotting race for horses that have never
beaten 2:40. 2 o'clock P. N. trottng race,
free for all.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26

Additional evidence of the fact that the
Union League has swallowed the Democrat
ic party in this city is furnished by the re-
suit of the caucuses last Friday evening.
With hardly an exception, every delegate
elected TO the county convention is mem
Der of the League. The nominee for Clerk
of the Court, Mr.. Charles F. Krebs, was for
merly, and for aught we know, is now pro
minent in that organization, and identi6e ed
with its interests. 1t is not fair, perhaps,
20 charge that the Democratic party in the
county has espoused the cause of the Lea que.
although the fact is that it proposes to ele.
vate to one of the most responsible positions
in its gift, man who is in full sympathy
with that band of repudiationists and mall
contents, who delight in keeping the people
OF Watertown in constant turmoil and ex-
element. We are charitable enough to
suppose that many of the delegates were ig-
norant of the fact here stated and that they
would not knowingly have done anything
which looked ike giving aid and comfort to
the League. We DO not believe that they
would have conferred this nomination upon
Mr. Krebs, or placed themselves in a posi-
ton antagonistic to the tax payers of Wa
ter:owp, if they had fully comprehended the
situation.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
Fire.

Shortly before midnight, Monday, fire
broke out in the row Of frame stables be-
longing to Mr.. R. Schemmel situated on
Washington street, between I'd and Sd
municated to the frame stables Of Mr.. G..
Kruger adjoining the Schemmel stables, on
the east. A portion of Kruegers stabling
and the entire row of Schemmel's were
consumed before the fire was got I'M
der control. The flames extended to
the dwelling house of Mr. Schemmel close
by the stables, and the east side of the
building was entirely destroyed. The barn
of Dr. W. c. Spalding was also somew at
damaged by the flames and it narrowly es-
capped total destruction, Icing situated close
up to the stabling. Mr.. Schemmels loss is
from $1,000 to $4,000. Insured in the
Pennsylvania Fire, Mr.. H. jacob, agent.
Mr.. Krueger's loss will be about 81, 900. In
sured in the Milwaukee Concordia, Mr.. A.
Volckman, agent.
1t is the general opinion that the fire was
the work of design, these stables being the
third ones that have burned within a month
or So 1t is a fortunate circumstance that
through the efficiency of our fire depart
ment these fires have been got under con.
troll so well. and prevented from extending
to valuable SURF ounding property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
milwaukee Market.

The Milwaukee produce markets yes err
day were less active, bat wheat ruled lal-
&c higher, under firm feeling in London
and Liverpool, together with good specu-
lative demand in the west. Sales were mo-
derately large, am bunting to about l,l00,-
900 bushels. at Liz Halle for No. spring,
l.ls Halle for hard, l.l4al.15 ] for No. 2
cash, i.l3 aal.l5 J seller September, LOT /
al.oe October, .o9al.oe for No and CSC
for rejected. Oats declined &c, and No. 2
sold at % &c, rejected at 81 &c, and white
at 27a29c. Corn was easier, and No. sold
at 42c and rejected at Ale. Rye declined lc,
with sales of No. J. at 55c, and No. at 53c.
Barley was weak. selling at 81 aae5c for
No. cash or seller September, CSC October
and 43a44c for No. 3.-SentineL 25th inst.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
Charter Election

Our semi farcica charter election was
held as duly announced, on the 2lst inst
Less than 200 votes were polled in the
whole city for mayor. c. Reubhausen, our
last spring mayor, was reelected. f. Site
low bore off the honors for alderman of the
Second Ward, and j. Alvart die likewise in
the Sixth Ward. A. K. M. Pickert recei We
nine votes far mayor, and L.W. Kruger five
votes for the same office, which was the on
ly opposition to Mr.. Reubhausen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
Dodge County Tro ubIes.

Great excitement prevails thr oughout
| Dodge County over the removal of the coun-
ty seat from Juneau to Beaver Dam. The
latter place for years has cast jealous eye
on Juneau as the capital of the county, and
on several occasions has manifested great
desire to see the county building brought to
her doors and the business of the county off
cez transacted with in her borders. The
destruction recently of the building at Ju-
neau, containing the treasurer's, county
clerks and registers Offices together with
the entire records of the county has been
taken advantage of by Beaver Dam to assert
her claims once more as the fit and proper
place for the county seat of Dodge. Very
bad bload has been stirred up on both sides
in consequence Of the re opening of the
vexed question. Some in the interest of
Beaver Dam go so far as to hint at the fire
being the work of design on the part of Ju-
neau to get rid of an old rickety building in
the hope of its being Seplaced by a more
substantial one thus giving permanence to
Juneau as the county seat. Juneau retorts
that the fire was only in the interest of
Beaver Dam as by the destruction of the
building the whole county seat question
would be re-opened by Beaver Dam This
point against Beaver Dam seems to be we'll
taken, for while the embers were yet smold-
ering Beaver Dam began to move on the
enemy's works for the removal of the couu-
ty seat. second special meeting of the
Dodge County Board ofSupervsors is called
to meet on the 2Sth of September when the
question of removal will probably be decid-
ed. Juneau has strong claims for the re.
tention of the county seat, being situated,n
the very center of the county and accessible
from all sides. The interest of the southern
portion of the county lies in keeping the
county seat at juneau and we think the
feeling in the 9Th and 9th wards of this city
is unanimously in favor of Juneau.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
Dodge County Items.

The Dodge Country Fair which closed
here on Thursday evening, is generally pro.
nounced to have been the most successful
fair ever held in this county. The number
of entries was about 700, or nearly one bali
more than the year previous. Among the
stock on exhibition may be mentioned the
Durham herd owned by James Webster &
Son, ofElba, the Devon herd, by Geo. Baker,
OF Hustisford, the Galloway herd by Pete
Davy of Ashippun, the Norman horses, by
Vim. Warden, the Merino sheep, by Jones
Bros, of Hustisford, and many specimens of
pure bred swine, poultry. etc. The ladies
department was unusually large, and COM
prised many excellent specimens Of haudi-
work, the finest being, perhaps, splendid
laprobe by Miss Lille German, daughter Of
Hon. G. German, of Beaver Dam. The fair
was favored by the very finest weather, and
the attendance was very large, that on the
second day being about 1900, and on the
The Citizens of Beaver Dam, not satisfied
with their defeat at the late extra session of
the County Board, have circulated a petit
ton said to be signed by one-third of The
voters of the county, asking for removal
of the County Seat, and have caused an ex-
ira session Of the County Board to be held
on the 2Sth inst, for the purpose Of getting
the Board to order an election on the ques-
ton. Their success is more than doubtful
During one of the nights this week burg
lars entered the cheese factory in this village,
but were frightened away by dogs, and also
the residence of Hoe. 0. F. Jones' where
they secured some $40 or So in money.
On awakening in the morning the mother
of Mr.. Jones found the drawers of her bu-
reau in her bed room broken open, and the
money distracted A number of matches
had been lighted, and as Mrs. Jones is gen.
orally light sleeper, it is supposed that she
was drugged. In the parlor large number
of half-burned matches were found. 1t is
only owing to the extreme vigilance of some
of our people that no further depredations
were committed during Fair week.
The games of base ball played during
the fair, was between the Ashippuns and
the Juneaus, giving The latter the victory
by heavy score, and one between the May
vile and Watertown clubs, giving the latter
the victory by a still heavier score.
The dances given by Messrs. Walther
Il Harvey during the fair were largely at
tel ded, and the music furnished by Sever
ance l. Williams band, of Milwaukee was
pronounced the best ever heard in this
neighborhood.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
Astonishing Success.

1t is the duty Of every person who has
used BocHEE's GERMAN SYRUP to let its
wonderful qualities beknown to their friends
in curing Con sumption, severe Coughs,
Group, Asthma, Pneumonia, and in fact all
throat and lung diseases. Ne person can
use it without immediate relief Three
doses wilIreieve any case, and we consider
it the duty of all Druggists to recommend il
to the poor dying consumptive; at least to
try one bottle, as 200 dozen bottles were
sold last year, and no one case where it
failed was reported Such medicine as
the GERMAN SYRUP cannot be too widely
known. Ask your Druggist about it.
Sample bottles to try sold at 10 cents. Re-
gular size = cents For sale by G. Il Il. T.
Eberle, J. II. schulz or <. Schubert.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
Do Not be Hum huge d.

Boots and Shoes is the cry, for now they
are needed. AS there was another large
failure in Chicago recently had an oppor-
tunity of buying very cheap, so that | can
not be undersold by those that buy Auction
goods, and what is claimed Bankrupt stocks
You will save money to call on me and see
for yourself, for they are goods of the best
Manufactures in the Country. Do not miss
the place-West of KusePs Hardware store
All sales strictly cash.
FRED BERTRAM.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
Donation.

The friends of Rev. W. A. Wan.ess, Pas
tor of the NJ E. Church of this city, pro-
pose to give him donation at the Parson-
age and Church, Tuesday evening, October
I'd, Mr. Wanless is an earnest worker in
the cause of religion, pleasant gentleman,
and is deserving of a liberal donation from
the hands of his many friends in this vicin-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
Eirem ans Dance.

In the line OF social events during the
fair the annual ball of the Phoenix Fire
Company at Turner Hall, this Wednesday
Evening must not be forgotten. The boys
have made preparations for one of the
best dances of the season, and their party
will doubtless be an enjoyable one. Prof.
Miller's string band furnishes the music.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26

The manner in which Hon. Walt. S. Greene
was sssquelched' in the Democratic Conv en-
ton at Jefferson last Saturday was not at
all fattering, and we should say would ex-
cite that geutleman's disgust. He desired
to go as delegate to the Fond du Lac con.
vention, but was defeated by Charles H.
Gardner. Thus the loyal and patriotic war
Democrat, who gave berally of his means
to help save the government when it was
threatened with destruction, was compelled
to stand aside for the confederate Major who
fought on the side of the rebels. George
W. Bird was one of the master spirits of the
convention, and with his little Ratchet aided
in the work of inmolation. Bird was not
only able to secure his own election as
delegate, but to secure the defeat of Greene
W HON Bird considers a political rival.
Birds determination to kill off Greene has
been shown before, and will likely present
itself whenever an opportunity is offered
Meanwhile the friends of Greene are won
dering what he is going to do about it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
j Jurors.

The following are among the list of jurors
drawn for the October term of the Dodge
County Circuit Court: Clyman, Robert
Irving H. Winnehamer, VIM. Carey, }. Z.
Polifka, A. March, Frank Hughes. Water
town, 9Th ward, Charles Roth; 9th ward, A
Volkman. Hust isford, August Wagner,
Edward Hensky Shields, Fred Beneke.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
w all Paper.

A large stock and good assortment of
wall paper has just arrived at Caspar's store
on Fourth Street, near the Buena Vista
House. Paper hanging, Kalsomining,
granting, and all kinds of painting nearby
anc promptly done. He also keeps on
hand Ia large stock OF all kinds of paint,
varnishes, brushes, &C., and sells them at a
very low rate.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26

The cranberry crop in the vicinity of
Berlin will not fall short of 100000 barrels
this year. To get these berries picked will
cost SIC, 800 1t will cost Sl4, 900 to pro
vide barrels to put this crop berries into.
1t will cost 81 300 to haul these berries to a
place of shipment. 1t will cost 81, 600 to
clean and pack these berries. 1t will cost
$4,000 to ship the same.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26

ANN ELIZA You've has le-appeared
on the rostrum ia the East. She like
the other widows, entirely abstains
from wearing mourning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
There was failure in Boots and She

There was failure in Boots and Shoes
few days ago, and | am the only one of
this city that took the advantage of it, by
going there ON the cars (not as others did)
and have just returned from buying part of
the stock tor this place (and for my other
store in Beaver Danny of which facts all can
convince themselves by calling at the Bank
rupt Boot and Shoe Store on the Br idge.
When other dealers cry shelf worn goods
they had better first look at their own goods
and they will find goods bought in war
times for which war prices we're paid, but
even those will wear better than the cheap
made goods bought for the purpose of hang
ing them outside to compete with my prices
for good goods bought at half their value
VIM. f. SOMMERFIELD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26

The Wisconsin tobacco crop is pro-
nounced to be large in yield and excellent
in quality.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
To Rent.

"A barn in the First ward between Sd and
9Th streets, suitable for adouble team
For particulars inq uire at this office.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
TAKE NOTICE,

Who wants auction on old Shelf worn
Goods called Bankrupt Stock when you can
60 to the Champion Boot and Shoe House
kept by Koerner and Krause, and buy New
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26
WATERFOWL Market.

Corrected Weekly by TIL. Rack
Commission Merchant, Main Street
WATERFOWL
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26

LIST OF LETTERS remaining in the
Post Office, at Watertown, Sept. Is, 1877.
Patterson, Herbert Heney, Chas.
Bunker NJ. R. Hustee, b. R.
Burdick, Melvin W Ingram, A. A.
Donogon, Michael Welcher, Allen
Evans, Geo. A.
Persons calling for any of the above let
ters will please say "Advertised.'
J. T. MOAK, P. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1877-09-26

Wade Hampton having been SUNNI oned
to attend the President on his Southern
tour will not attend the Northern Fair at
Oshkosh
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
Photographed to the Rock Island Arqus1
TOO THIN AN EXCUSE FOR ROB-
Berry.
A Republican Ofice-HoIder
not Only Robs the United
States, but Robs the
Soldiers Home.
And he was a Loyal Man!
AND HIS BOND ISN'T WORTH A
CENT
And he was a Loyal Man!
And the People Must Make II up in
Loads of Taxes.

CHICAGO, Feb, 26-The failure and
detaication of Postmaster Macarthur is
the subject of much comment and univer
sal regret. MIR. Macarthur held a high
business and social standing in the commu.
nifty, and has hitherto been considered one
of the staunchest and most reliable of
Chicago's citizens He first became in
volved to the amount of about $4,000 by
the failure of the Cook County National
Bank, two years ago, and, Though the
government assumed half of the respon-
sibility, which amount, it was supposed,
would be covered by the assets Of the
bank, Mr.. Macarthur has never beer
able to replace the sum. Besides this he
became involved in the unsuccessful oper-
ations Of his large iron foundry
on the north size and he
took money from the general
post Office department to tide matters over
until loan could be negotiated from some
Scotch capitalists. He expected also to be
enabled to dispose favorably of some por-
ton of his foundry, but in all his schemes
for replacing the money he was unsuccess-
full and consequently filed his petition in
bankruptcy late Saturday afternoon, The
matter was kept profoundly secret until
yesterday evening His petition shows to,
tai liabilities about $4,000; assets
| 100000,
OF the debts $50, 900 are due the U, S
government and 81, 500 to the Illinois Sol
diers' Home, of which he is treasurer.
The secured debts are $4,000,
The assets consist chiefly of the Iror
foundry property,
1t is believed that the government vii
lose nothing, being amply secured by tn,
| bond
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
DEAF AND DUMB INSTITUTE BURNED
IN IOWA.
No Loss of Life.

COUNCIL BLUFFS, Ia, Feb. 26.-Yester-
day morning the deaf and dumb institute
some miles from this city, was destroyed
by fire, which caught probably from the
gas. Before water could be applied by
the hose about the building, the fire had
gained control of the upper portion a2d
compelled occupants, teachers, officers and
the untortunates to leave the building
There was no loss OF life and all of the
1853 pupils escaped without serious injury
and with most of their effects Some of
the employees lost everything. Some build
ings belonging to the institution remain
and will accommodate about half OF the
children. The total loss is estimated at
100000. No insurance. The distance
of the building from the city renders the
getting of information very difficult.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
LOCAL COLUMN.
CONSERVATIVES TAKE NOTICE !!


Every moment of delay makes your cure more
hopeless, and much depends on the iudicious
choice of a remedy. The amount of testimony in
favor of DR.. Schenck's Pulmonic Syrup, as a cure
for Consumption, far exceeds all that can be
brought to support the pretensions of any other
medicine. See DR.. Schenck's Almanac containing
the certificates of many persons of the highest
spectability, who have been restored to health af
ter being pronounced incurable by physicians
of acknowledged ability. Schenck's Pulmonic
Syrup alone has cured many, as these evidences
will show; but the cure is often promoted by the
employment of two other remedies which D.
Schenck provides for the purpose These addi-
tional remedies are Schenck's Sea Weed Tonic and
Mandrake Pills. By the timely use of these medi-
cnes, according to directions, DR.. schenck certi-
fies that most anv case of Consumption may be
cured.
DR.. Schenck is professionally at his principal Of
flce, corner Sixth and Arch streets, Philadelphia
every Monday where all letters for advice must be
addressed.
The daily Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-26
A Bill in Relation to Vacancy in the
Presidential Chair.

A bill in Relation to a Vacancy in the
Presidential Chair.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 26.-1he majority
of the house committee on privileges of
the house will report a bill to provide for
the temporary filling of any vacancy occur
ring in the office of president in the event
of there being no constitutional decIara-
ton of election before the commencement
of the regular term The bill provides
that if the senate be in session at the
commencement of a new term the pre-
siding officer shall act as president of the
United States until a president shall be
elected and qualified in accordance with
the constitution and existing law. but It
the senate be not 10 session the presiding
officer last elected by that body shall be-
come president of the United States, to
serve until the vacancy shall be regularly
filled d-provided that such last presiding
officer shall not have ceased to be mem
Der of the senate on the 4th of March,
and provided also that be be possess
ed of the constitutional qualldca
ton as to age and nativity
The bill also provides that in tht
possible contingency of there being NJ
such presiding or ex-presldlug otflcer o
the senate, that the speaker OF the house
shall act as president The bill looks to
new presidential election next November
and in the event of.any temporary occu
pant being installed he would be entitled
to continue in office, under the provisions
above referred to. until the 4th of Marcl
1878.