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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
Death OF Young Nrock.

The report in circulation that Edward E
Wenck had committed suicide in San Fran
cisco by shooting himself, r~euires correc.
ton. We get the following csxrect particu.
lars of his death from his brother, Mr.
Oh aries J. Wenck who resides in this city
Young Wenck was living at Oakland
CAL. where he had resided tor two years.
and had charge OF a drug store. On the
night of Dec. "a, while makiag his bed in
the rear of the store, pistol, which he had
laid under the pillow, discharged from the
conclusion, and the bullet with which it was
loaded struck him in the abdomen, killing
him almost instantly. Thus died Edward
E. Wenck. bright, active .eung man. at
the age Of FL years. Edward left this city
three years ago with apparently q brigh,
future before him to he suddenly cut off in
the sad manner above described
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
Dodge County Items.
JUNEAU, Jan. 9Th, 1878

JUNEAU, Jan. 9Th, 1873
The Greenback convention held here on
Thursday last, called out quite large G ath-
ering, mostly, however, Of people around
town. Il. ii. Bentley, late candidate for
Lieutenant Governor on the Greenback
ticket, made speech, mainly in defense Of
the Silver bill, ard full of the usual cate
phrases for farmers and aboring men, be
was followed by Hon. Lorenzo Merrill, of
Burnett A County Committee, consisting
Of o"e member from each town of the coun-
ty, was appointed; but as only five towns
were repl esented, the committee is far from
complete. Several prominent politicians of
the county have suddenly taken position
on the fence, waiting to see how strong the
new organization is going to be.
The ladies Of the Presbyterian Church
presented Hon. Eli Hawks with fine easy
chair, for New Years present
special school meeting has been called
for Thursday evening next, with view Of
organizing a Free High School in this dis
trict.
The Building Committee at its meeting on
Friday last, did but little business, owing
mainly to the absence of Messrs Barney,
Wheeler & Clark, leaving barely quorum
Another meeting has been called for Thurs
day next, when it is expected that the spec
ificatons of the architect, Mr.. Domhold,
will be finally adopted The contract will
be let on the Goth inst.
F. Fl. Lewis. Esq. Deputy Clerk OF the
Circui. Court has made several improve
men,s in his Office with view of faciliiat-
ing the search for papers.
Hon S. w. Lamoreux held his first term
as Judge of Probate, on Monday last. Mr..
A. NJ. Grout has been appointed his clerk +,
but MIR. Fribert will continue in the Office,
assisting the new Judge with his ripe ex-
perience.
The New Years ball was but SHINY at
tended, spare dollars being rather scarce in
this locality.
1t is reported that Rip Van Wrinkle, Joe
Jeffersons great play, is about being put on
the boards here. by an amateur company
Mr.. Herbert Miller is engaged in painting
scenery and drop curtain tor Congress Hall
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09

Drawn 10 serve at the next February
term of the Circuit Court for jefferson
County:
Aztalan.-G D Waterbury.
Concord -Thos. Niece
Farmington.-Wm. Schoonover, J. A. AS.
pinwall, Chas. Schumacher.
He6ron-W. F. Reynolds, Henry Car
man, J. D. Miner.
Izonia.-Metcalf Thayer.
Jefferson. Spsngler, Geo. Will
liams.
Koshkonong.-E. P. May, ". Soles, Milo
Jones. H Torrey.
Lake Mtls--Wm BretELrenz
MLord.-Kimbal Hoyt, Albert Demer.
it,.
Oakland-L. L. Stetsen
Pdtmyra.-Wm. Piper.
Waterloo.-Jscob Langlotz, Elijah Fa.
vile, Thos. Alexander.
Watertoun foaca--Thos Lewellen.
Gty.-Thos. Schilco1, Thos.
Baxter, Geo. F. Schempf, Philip G. Quent-
meyer, Chas. Walter. Louis Kehr, Chas
Hahn, Joseph Linden, MosesSchwab, James
McHugh, Philip Schmidt Carlos A
Sprague.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09

The sixth annual meeting of this associa-
ton will be held at Whitewater Wednesday
and Thursday, JAM % and "a. Papers up
on the leading questions relative to dairying
will be read, and the programme promises
many things worth hearing. There will be,
as usual, an exhibit of Try products, which
will be stimulated by the rich prizes offered.
We copy from the programme circular the
following description of a portion of these
prizes aud the articles for which they are
offered:
Geo. S. Hart h Howell, Produce Commits
sion Merchants 80 Pearl St, New York,
offer a prize. Silver Cup, valued at $500,
to he manufacturer of the finest quality OF
tull cream made cheese. Competition for
same 70 incude all makers of factory che ese
complying with the rules of the ASSOCIATION
Prize to be retained by the winner for one
year, then to be returned to the association
for renewed competition. The maker who
is award ed the cup on three successive sea-
sons to retain the same permanently. The
prize cup will be of sterling silver, satin
1ulSu, VIII SOlu pOIuel duN li"ibE. oPo'
one side Of it will be engraved the figure OF
COW, aud upon The reverse side there will
be suitable inscription. The above will
be enclosed in ar elegant satin lined case.
Messrs. y. w. Il f. w. Leggett, Produce
| Merchants and Wholesale Dealers in Butter
| and Cheese 80 Pearl and 70 Bridge street,
New York, offer the following cash prize:
$500 for the finest quality of full cream
factory made cheese. The winner of the
prize to present the cheese to Messrs. Leg
gett, New York, for exhibition, etc.
Chas. Blatz Wholesale Dealer in Butter
aud Cheese ID and / Is S. Water street, and
and Dearborn, Chicago, offer the follow
ing prizes: For the best full cream factory
made cheese, without color, So 90. For
the finest tub butter, $500 Both 10 be
made in the State of Wisconsin.
A. NJ. Gilbert & Co. s5-l0l, Lake street
General Western Agents for the Improved
Howe Scales. offer the following prizes ::
For the best two cheeses, made in Sept. and
October set Howe's 600 H., double beam,
dairymen's scales, $34. The winner to
present A. N. Gilbert Il Co., one cheese for
exhibition in their store etc. For the best
tub of butter, l set of Howe's Improved
Union, 240 fb. scales, SIS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09

Encouraged BY the improved condition Of
the weather the ladies of St. Bernard's
Church will hold their annual fair for the
benefit of their church fund, commencing
Monday next, Jan. 14th, at lower Turner
Hall. The fair will continue throughout
the week, giving all an ample opportunity
of visiting it aud making selections from
among the varied and choice articles that
will be offered for sale amid the blaudish-
ments and smiles of the ladies in charge of
the tables. We hope to be able to chronicle
the tair as complete success and source
of profit to the St. Bernards church fund.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
On To M adisOn.

That was jolly and good feeling lot Of
Republicans that made their headquarters at
the Water :own Junction House las, Monday
morning, awaiting the arriving of the in
auguration train from Milwaukee, which
should convey them to their political Mecca,
Madison. From Fort Atkinson there was
Maj. G. w. Burchard, whom Governor
Smith, with excellent Judgment had Sc &C.
ted for his Private Secretary; "Reub''
White, who ought TO have been elected
Clerk of The Court, but wasn't; Mr.. NJ Fl.
Ganong who reigns supreme in the Fort
Post Office; Hon. D. Curtis, the Grand
Sachem of the produce business in his To-
calitv, and, hy the by, no small potato as a
Member of Assembly Then, TO change the
location, there was Hon. John D. Bullock,
of Farmiagton, the sole representative of
his party from jefferson County this winter
in the legislature, but if the party can be
afforded only one member, it is right well
that the mantle should fall Oh so square
toed, affable and pleasant a fellow rs the
johnson Creeket. Colonel }. II. Reyes. of
the REPUBLICAN, mingled in the throng,
stsndiug in readiness to scan the latest re-
ports from the insurance companies doing
business in The common wealth of Wisconsin.
Mr.. VIM. T. Rambusch, of juneau, who EN-
bodies in his make up the qualifications
necessary for one of the best chief clerks
the Wisconsin Assembly ever had, and who is
not unwilling to discharge the duties OF the
Office this winter if the Assemblymen
should so elect. Hon. Eli Hawks, the pop
ular Member of Assembly from the Juneau
district of Dodge, was also quiet locker on
in Venice, but although undemonstratve
seemed to enjoy the situation nevertheless
Senator Reed, OF Jefferson, was also on
hand, and his tree and easy manner in
the crowd, showed that he had been pro-
perly brought up in his early politi cal
years. the effect of which had not worn
away. The train came along at half-past
ten. and in company with Governor elect,
William E. Smith, his family, hosts of
friends, the Sheridan Guards, of Milwaukee,
the Bay City Light Guards, of Green Bay,
the Evergreen City Guards, of Sheboygan,
this party of right good fellows were soon
witnesses of the Inauguration and circula
ting among the political msgcates of the
Badger State.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
Found Drowned.

The body of Mr. Nicholas Jung, of Mil
waukee, was found in the Menouinee river
Saturday last. The surmise is we'll founded
that on the Wednesday night previous the
deceased walked of dock at the foot of
Broadway, it is supposed in a state Of be-
wildermsnt consequent on srccession of
fainting spells. Up to within a few years
ago Mr.. Jung had resided st Jefferson,
where be was engaged In merchandising
and banking, and was we'll knowa in this
city. To his relatives and many friends the
news of his sudden and untimeky death will
be received with deep regret.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
2Goo11c gCloffcrs.
BREVITIE :

The Dodge County Jail on New Year s
contained eight prisoners.
Mr.. A. Feurmann has rented the store
occupied by the Mr.. Theodore Rack and
will occupy it as saloon.
The case of Varoloid in the Third
ward, is now passed all danger; and after
this week, the friends need apprehend no
fear of catching the disease.
R. NJ. wIGGINTON, Health Officer
Last Monday morning at daylight the
thermometer registered fourteen degrees
below zero leaving an impression on the
noses and ears that there was no immedi-
ate danger of failure of the ice crop.
Mr.. Joseph Lindon has commenced the
pork packing business at his old pork depot
on West Water Street, Sd ward. This
means lots of business IN the Watersown
pork market this season.
The Slate Associate OF School Priacipals
elected the following officers for the ensuing
year: President, Samuel Shaw, Madison;
Vice President, j. H. Chamberlain, River
Falls; Secretary, E. R. Smith, Burlington;
Treasurer, J. Q. Emery, Fort A,kinsou.
The Right Rev. Edward R. Welles,
Episcopal Bishop of the Diocese of Wiscon-
SIN, Y ill administer the sacred rite OF Con-
frmatisn at St. Pauls church in this city.
Thursday morning, Jan. 18th. at l04 o'clock
A. N.
The January number Of the Monthly
Reader, published by John L. Shorey, Bos.
ton. proprietor of the Nursery Magazine, is
received. 1t is full of choice selections for
little enes. Fifty cents a year or cents .
copy. =
= Lebourveau's Academy of Individual
Instruction opened the winter term last
Monday under favorable auspices and Wit
larger attendance than last term. The
night school connected with the institution
is also we'll attended.
And now father time has brought
around again tie annual period for paying
taxes. and the city treasurer sits in readi-
ness to wait upon all who are disposed to
walk up to the captains Office and settle
their Indebtedness to the city, county and
state. Verify, death and taxes are sure to
come.
We are in receipt of printed list OF
the topics for 1878 of the second Presby-
terrain church at Peoria, HI Rev. Lewis O..
Thompson, formerly of this city, pastor
The list indicates there will be no ''slcthiul-
ness in business on the part of either min
lister Or congregation.
Monday last we had the pleasure of
looking through the hot house of Mr.. C. q.
Purple, aear the N. w. Depot in the 4th
ward, and found it filled with an endless
variety of house plants, fresh and thrifty
looking as in midsummer. His stock of
roses which will be ready for spring is un-
doubtedlg the largest and best west of Mil
Waukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
German syrup"

No other medicine in the world was ever
given such test Of its curative qualities A.
Boschee's German Syrup. In three years
two million four hundred thousand small
bottles of This medicine were distributed
free of charge by Druggists in this country
to those afflicted with Consnm ption, Asth.
ma, Group. Severe Coughs. Pneumonia and
other diseases Of the Throat and Lungs,
giving the American people undeniable
proof that German Syrup will cure them.
The result has been that Drrge SITS in every
town and village in the United States are
recommending it TO their customers. Go to
your Druggist, G. h H. T. Eberle, J. II.
Schultz or K. Schubert and ask what they
know about it. Sample bottles 10 cents.
Regular size IS cents. Three doses will re-
Heve any case.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09

We understand that an attempt will be
made soon to organize course of lectures
here this winter. Those who have tie pro-
ject in charge have not definite information
expect that the matter will assume shape in
a few days. If their efforts meet with a
sudscient amount of encouragement from
our eitizcns it is possible that rthe first Of
the course will be given the latter part OF
next week.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
Jack Langrisla-se

Mr.. John Langrishe, senior member o.
the firm of Langrishe and Atwater, the old
theatrical managers in the early days OF
Wisconsin, and we'll known in Waterloo n
is sketched as follows in rece Mt letter from
the Black Hills:
That man just passing, with large nose
a shutting gait, like Greedy, big-feet, puff
ing at pipe ia his mouth, with an IN tel
lectual bend in his shoulders. pressing for
ward, arms akimbs in the breast pockets OF
his overcoat, some what large in figure, look
ing straight ahead with thoughtful mood
that man is Lanerishe, the successor OF
Miller in the theatrical business, and gen
| uine actor, star, which would shine in
Chicago or New York, as we'll as at Dead
wood. Mr.. l.. is a zaan of superior powers
in his profession; has been upon the stage
many years, and is universal favor to-
After arriving in the Ellis be was editor OF
The Pioneer for some time, but Gnally
drifted into his old business, and to-day
there is not better conducted theater and
very few better actors, or more moral plays
Cr superior ones put upoa the boards than
| those under the superintendence of Mr.
| Langrishc. The old building has been &C.
modelled, and where were drinking and
Quarreling and shooting year ago, frat
cIass audiences now gather to see and hear
played some of the best pieces ever brought
before the public Mr.. Langrishe is a char
acter on the stage and off it. He is doing
much to elevate the standard of morality in
the HWls Personally have but passin G
| acquaintance with him-pubaicly l know
him we'll, and as public man, doing a pub
lie good, he will be remembered long after
the rouek and scum of the Hills have pass
I'D to the grave.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09

7hcpOEt duUpteu duU OIucIcu W ulc.
The Sup't also informed the Board that
the amount received from the State Treas
urer in aid of our Free High School for last
year was $66l.25.
The Committee on Buildings and Grounds
| reported that they insured Union School
House No 3 and contents at $4,000 for 3
years in the British America Assurance Co.
at 9Ocents on every 500 premium, said
company being the lowest bidder.
Report adopted.
The Committee on Text Books made the
following report, which was adopted and
ordered to be published with the proceed
ings.
To the Honorable the Board Of Education
| of the city of Watertown
Your committee on text books begs leave
| to lay before your honorable body the fol-.
lowing report:
The running number of your free text
books have up to date reached the number
1896
Having arrived al the end of the seco nd
term since the introduction of free text
books, and of the first term since the estab-
lishment of our rules, your committee have
found, by what little experience could be
gathered during that period OF time, that
the system works wellsbeyon expectation
From the subjoined reports Of the Principals
of our different schools it appears that the
books are kept by the pupils with uncom
mon care, that comparatively few books
have been lost or damaged, and the latter
have been paid for by the parents of the re-
spectve pupils without exc eption- $7.l9 is
the amount received by the Sup't for lost
and damaged books.
The greatest percentage by far, of the
damaged books, falls upon the younger pu-
pills. 1t would therefore be very disirable,
if the publishers would give their particular
attention to the quality of the paper and
the binding OF primers, and i"st and second
readers.
With regard to the covering of the books
experience has proved that thick paper is
preferable to calico or cloth, and that your
committee would therefore recommend that
70 of our rules and regulations be amended
to that effect.
E. G. GAEBLER, Chairman,
D S. CHADWICK, Com.
AUG VOLKMANN.
Watertown, Jan. 3, 1878.
The Supt. presented list of text books
needed for the high school depar time nt and
also for the lower grade of the public
schools, and on motion of Com. Gaebler it
was
ResOlred, That the Supt. is hereby author
lied to expend the sum of $50 to purchase
the necessary books for the High School
Department for next term and also to pro-
cure such text books for the lower grade Of
the several public schools as are needed for
next term.
Com. Ntzhugh, offered the following reso-
luton which was unanimously adopted.
RESOLVED. That the Committee on text
books with the Superintendent be requested
TO prepare revision of our present school
laws, and report to this Board at their next
meeting, amendments as in their judgment
may be necessary and proper.
The following accounts being duly exam
ined by the Com. on Finance were allowed
10 Hit.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09

The next legislature may take steps to
build an asylum for the incurable insane OF
our state Should this be the case it is
suggested that Watertown is the best point
in the state for the institution by reason of
her accessibility by railroad from all points.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09

The public schools began their winter
term Monday of this week, with large
attendance. The Northwestern University
opened its new term Thursday, the Sd inst,
with full average attendance. The winter
term of the College of the Scored Heart
commenced on the Sd inst, with good pros
poets for successful schoo year
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
Boots and Shoes.

Haviag received good offer to buy "a
large stock of boots and shoes VERY cheap
last week, bought them, and concluded to
sell them here. For THAT purpose have
removed to larger store, next door west
of Kusel's Hardware store, where shall be
glad to see everybody.
W. F. SOMMERFIELD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
JClorric0.

A, Otisvile, Iowa, lst inst, at he resi-
dence Of the brides Brother, by Rev VIM.
Gates, Mr.. HIRAM Il. PARKHCRsT, of Maren-
90; Iowa, to Miss EMMA GRAVES, OF Gus
Vile No Cards
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09

The Good Templars Dramatic Club will
render the play of the "Last Loaf to be
followed by farce, at Good Templars Hall,
Thursday evening. Jan. 18th.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
Board Of Education.

Regular meeting OF Board of Education
Jan. the I'd. 1873.
P1esent-Coms. Specht, Gaebler, McHugh
WILDER, Vokmann, Chadwick and Sup't
Bieber. .Prest. Specht in the ch.ir. The
minutes of last meeting were read and ap-
proved.
The Sup't read to the Board the following
report OF the condition OF the public schools
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
list OF LETTERS remaining in the

list OF LETTERS remaining 10 the
Pcstoffice Watertown; Wis, Jan. 8, 1878:
Chamberliu j NJ Kcgan
Cross E H Parry w
Colby S S Stevenson Fanny
Dorsey Cornelius Smith A S
FIske q h Co Thunder Indian King
Gardner G w
Persons calling for any of the above let
tiers will please say "Advertised."
J. T. MOAK, P. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
New Spring Bed.

I AN MANUFACTUR RING the Browns
4 patent Bed spring, and am selling them
on trial If after one or two weeks trial
You are not satisfied with them YOU can re-
turn them to me and your money will be
refunded. These springs have many advau-
tages over other springs, one Of which is.
each spring is seperate and independent Of
the other, and they require no Stats or net
ting on the top of the springs. They can
be PIT in any bed without any extra frame
other than the Stats that are in the bedsteaa.
trial will satisfy you more of their merits
than can be said here Give them trial.
Price$5.00.
l refer you to the following parties who.
have hem in Watertown
G. b. Skinner q. B. Lewis,
Joseph Giles, Jas. Fornecrook
Thos. Solan, G. l.. Wheeler.
Thos. Q. Jones, J. d. Reyes,
American House, W. l.. Norris,
Commercial Hottie and many others.
S. NJ. EATON
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09

Query-"Why will men smoke con :
mon tobabco, when they can buy Marburg
Rros. Seal Of North Carolina at the same
rrice?' lOYl
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
Person al.

Mr. Fred Miller has lumber of admiring
friends who are pressing him closely tor
passes on bis Rew railroad.
Hon. L. B. Caswell M. C. from this dis
ton party to Madison at the Junction Mon
day morning.
Mrs. D. Davis and her sou Morgan. took
their departure on Thursday for Florida, in
tending to remain there during the winter
Morgan hopes to find aeneft for his failing
health from the genial climate of that state
Mr.. L. q. Sanborn, Station agent of the
Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway at Necedah.
passed Sunday with his relatives and friends
here
Judge II. Colonus took possession of the
Judge of Probate office, of Jefferson Coun
ty, on the 1st inst
Mr.. J. Il. Lightbody, formerly of this city
and now engaged in the manufacture of
gents furnishing goods at Madison. is in
town taking orders among his friends.
The Granite Monthly, magazine publish
ed at Dover, N. H., contains in a recent
number, biographical sketch and likeness
of Rev. George B. opalding, pastor of the
First congregational Church, at Dover,
being its 22d minister, the first minister of
the church having been installed in 1893,
245 years ago. Rev. Mr. Spaldiag is a
brother of DR.. W. G. Spalding of this city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
FROM TIE GENERAL FUND.

FROM THE GENERAL FUND.
ID Il F. Knse hardware II 80
kunert Bros repairs. .......... 3 80
G. Meyer, s,ormsash etc. ...... IA 43
A. Volk mann, Insurance . IS 90
Lyon Il Hea.y, Song books ....... &c so
J. McGolrick. ren,.............~ Is 90
Sterling Furniture Co., desks. 1912 90
j. Weber & Son, brooms g.. 90
H. weder, hardware... IA IS
FROM THE TUITION FUND.
Mrs. N. s. Minor, ink for last
school term. ................... 80
W. D. Sproesser, repairing
clocks & etc. 4 20
On motion Board adjourned.
WIN. BIEBER. Clerk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09
SW1tGs'tOy WEI Market.

Corrected Weekly by VIM Buch-
heit, Commission Merchant. Third
Street, WATERFOWL
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1878-01-09

The barn of Mr.. John Keegan, on his
farm, in the town of Shields, Dodge County,
about four miles from the city; was des-
troyed by FIRE last Sunday night, and
fur horses. ten ton of hay, sleighsi
reaper seeder and drag burned, involving
loss of about $500 on which there was
no insurance. The origin of the FIRE is
unknown