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The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-05-15

ers as we'll as Of our citizens generally. Mr..
Todd has been doing q good service for the
people of Anderson, and with the co-opera-
ton of the local boards of trustees will, as
far as it is possible to do so under the pres
ent public school system, make the instruc-
ton in the schools of this County thorough
and efficient.
The Ladies Sewing Society of the Baptist
Church will have Dime Reading on next
Tuesday evening, Goth inst, at the residence
of Rev. w. II. Strickland, which our citizens
generally are invited to attend. In addition
to the reading of fine selections, a choir of
accomplished vocalists will furnish music,
which, combined with the social feature of
the occasion, will conduce to render the
evening exceedingly pleasant. Our young
people especially will find the exercises
pleasant and profitable. The Evans Cornet
Band will be present, and will enliven the
occasion with martial music
The traditional "horn of plenty" which
was carried in the procession OH last Satur-
day by DR.. r. F. Diver, Deputy Grand
Master, and which contained the corn OF
nourishment, is elaboratcly engraved with
large number of Masonic emblems and
characters, and is quite al interesting object
for inspection The horn belongs to the
family of the late Andrew McLees, Esq,
and is moro than one hundred years old.
1t was purchased of an old gentleman in
Augusta, Ga, by Mr.. McLees many years
ago, who took great care in preserving it
from abuse and injury, and the engravings,
twenty or twenty-five in number, still re-
main clear and distinct.
1t was our pleasure to spend day and
night of last week in the pleasant neighbor-
hood of Storeyille. We were the guest OF
Mr.. z. Hall, an aged and highly valued
citizen of this county, and one for whom VIC
have very high regard and respect.
Though he is now in his eighticth year, he
possesses in remarkable degree the energy
and activity of man of middle age. He
was born and reared and has always resided
in the neighborhood of Storcville, and is
full of interesting "reminiscences of that sec,
ton of our county, which it is both pleasant
and profitable to hear him relate He has
The Anderson intelligencer. [volume] (Anderson Court House, S.C.) 1860-1914, 1879-05-15

wood work. Three weeks ago the ground
on this spot was broken, the foundations
have been laid and we are here to-day to
lay the corner stone.
have three articles, my friends. which
wish to deposit in that little vault, to
be preserved in perpetuity:
l. The first is a manuscript history of
the Presbyterian Church in Anderson,
compiled by the speaker, from the re-
cords of this Church, commencing from
the date of its organization on the 23d OF
September, 1887, ~ years ago, down to
the present. I have denominated it the
"Chronicles of the Presbyterian Church" i"
because it consists of the names OF all
who have held a place in this Church,
their times Of entrance and exit, its
leading events, together with its otlicia-
ting ministers and its ruling officers.
To this book of chronicles have appen-
ded the complete organization Of this
Church at the present moment, consist
ing Of, first: Its Pastor; it's Board of
Ruling Elders, in number six; its Board
of Deacons, i'll number six; its entire
adult roll, making Isl names; its entire
infant roll, 100 names-making total OF
25S; its Sunday School, consisting OF
Superintendent, Assistant Superinten-
dent, Teachers, Pupils and Librarian ;
its Ladies' Benevolent Society, and its
Juvenile Benevolent Society. This doc
ument we propose to place, as far as we
are able, beyond the reach of the tooth
of time, as memorial to succeeding
generations of the Anderson Church.
.. The second article which I propose
to deposit is one of the most remar kablo
books in the world, both for it's history
and its matter. 1t is the Confession ol
Faith of the Presbyterian Church. 1t
has existed throughout all ages and eH-
lists still within the lids of the Holy Bible
But it exists there in a state of nature,
like the original quarry from which the
stones of the editice are blasted, then
polished, then put in their place. 1t be.
gaa to take sha pc when in \. ID. 325, al
the first Council of Nice, in Bythenia1
the learned Eusebius, drew up brio
Syllabus. in something like logical order
the great elementary doctrines of Chris
tianity. 1t was more fully elaborated Us
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
PERSONAL.

Mrs. c. Gilbert, of Milwaukee, form
er resident of Watertown, is visiting re-
latives and friends in town.
Mr.. &Mrs.J Joseph Hamlin have returned
from their trip to the Eastern States.
Mrs. Eugene Jones has gone to spend
several months with her parents and
friends at Pittsburgh, Penn
John Whyte and mother returned from
their visit to Scotland last week, both in
the enjoyment of good health They
had delightful stay with their relatives
and friends in Old Scotia. Their pas
sage across the Atlantic was pleasant
one, occupying twelve days.
John Toomey, who has been visiting
relatives and friends in this city and vici-
nifty for several months past, returned to
Jefferson Saturday to reassume work
with the Jefferson Boot and Shoe manu-
factory. s...:
William Ducasse, of Cleveland, Ohio,
an old Watertown boy, is spending a
short vacation from business among his
friends in this city.
Mrs. Rev. DR.. Boyd, of Waukesha,
made hasty visit to town this week, re-
turning home Tuesday morning.
-
Mrs. S. F. Wright, of Chicago, is on a
short stay with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
J. B. Van Alstine.
Joseph McCabe, the former telegraph
operator at the Chicago, Milwaukee and
st. Paul depot, now holding a like posi-
ton for the St. Paul and Manitoba Rail
way at St. Paul, was in town Monday
circulating among his relatives and num-
erous friends
Our former townsman, Jonas Hirsh.
now travelling for Brown, Marshall &
Co., Chicago, was in town Saturday see
ing his friends.
Hon. Hiram Barber, Congressman from
one of the Chicago Districts, and former
citizen Of Watertown, shook hands with
several of his friendsat theiJunction Satur
day while Oh his way to spend short va
cation with relatives at Chester station.
John Mullaney, of Ishpeming, Michi-
gan, appeared on our streets Monday
| looking well and fiouris hing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
FIRE.

The cry of fire was again sounded Sun
day morning at 2 o'clock caused by the
burning of a frame barn on the premises
of Charles Mink in the 9TH Ward. The
flames made quick work with the struc-
ture and the fire next communicated to
Mr.. Mink's 2 story brick dwelling
house situate a few feet south. Both
steamers were prompt in getting on the
ground but were powerless to be Of any
service on account of the scarcity of water
in the vicinity Had there been an ade-
quate supply Of water OR a sufficient
amount of hose to reach to the river, the
dwelling house might have been saved
before much of any damage was done to
it. AS it was the building completely
succumbed to the devouring element be-
fore the eyes of the fire department. The
dwelling was occupied by four families
who saved all their household effects.
The house was insured in the St. Paul
Fire and Marine for 500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
NEW DRESS.

The REPUBLICAN is laid before it's
readers this week in anew dress through
out, and presents, we think, handsome
appearance. Our office rooms are near
ly repaired and in a few days everything
will be as complete as before the fire.
The job of putting things to rights has
been long and tedious one, and one
such experience is enough fer a life time.
The Milwaukee Driving Park Associa-
ton has withdrawn from the western cir
cult and the races announced for the
August meeting are declared off. The
reason given for this action is bad faith
on the part of certain horse owners who
had assured the Association that they
would surely enter for the meeting, but
who have since received and accepted
higher bids elsewhere.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
SWITCHED OFF.

A story is told as showing how the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway
Company do not trife with employees of
its road who are not sound on the uues-
ton of sobriety. It appears few nights
ago freight conductor started out of
Milwaukee with his train, and it soon
got to the ear of train dispatcher Earling
that the said conductor was under the in
iuence of liquor. Taking the midnight
express train going west Mr.. Earling
overlook the freight train at Columbus,
and in the caboose stretched out lay the
conductor in deep sleep, evidently con-
-siderably cover the bay. Mr.. E. took
charge of the train and when it reached
Rio the caboose containing the disheart-
ened conductor was switched off on side
track and left, the train meanwhile pro-
ceeding on its way rejoicing in the hands
of its embryo manager. The conductor
de .jaue awoke from his reverie to find
dispatch awaiting him from Hub. Atkins,
asking him Glow in thunder he got to
Rio?" This forced an explanation, and
grand bounce followed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
THE CHOICE OF PRINCIPAL.

From glance at the proceedings of
the School Board published elsewhere, it
will be seen that the vexed question of
appointing principal of our High School
in the place of the late Prof. T. Bernhard,
has been settled by the selection of Prof.
W. b. Stroetzel, of Orange, New Jersey.
Prof. Stroetzel is the choice of majority
of the Board and with this majority must
rest the responsibility of this action. The
selection was made from among num-
Der of applicants well recommended. A
great many points were brought forward
against Prof. Stroetzel, which if true
would 60 to show that his election to the
principalship was not wise one These
things may be charged, however, to the
influence Of undue excitement and doubt
less the wisest course to pursue is to wait
andlhave the new principal judged by
his works after fair trial. If he does
not prove the right man in the right
place then must follow the condemnation
of the four commissioners who were in
strumental in calling him to position
he was untitled for. If, on the other hand,
he displays the proper qualifications and
discharges the duties Of principal with
credit to himself and the schools then we
dare say the entire community will be
willing to come forward and render the
proper credit where it belongs At any
rate it might be well enough to await
further developments in the case.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13

party; a good dinner at the Lake View
Hotel; pleasant trip on the steamer; all
these combined made it day of which
all present could say; '1t was good for
me to be there
Henry Lohmiller says that he has cut
100 tons timothy hay, and will cut about
125 tons of marsh hay.
From little less than two acres of
ground, Mr.. Milo Morrison threshed So
bushel of Clawson wheat.
The steamboat Dexter wicked boys
call it the Roaring Gimlet,'') has been
undergoing repairs, moving the boiler so
as to give more room for seats. The cry
seems to be give us more and larger boats,
and our people are beginning to realize
the fact that Fort Atkinson is bound to
become favorite place for summer re-
sort.
Rev. G. Caverno, of Lombard, Ill,
who is spending his vacation in this por-
ton of the State, has consented to fill the
Congregational pulpit of this city for
three or four Sabbaths in the present
month. His first sermon was preached
last Sabbath morning Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
OBITUARY.

Godfried Rohr died Thursday evening
at the residence of his son, VIM. H. Rohr,
in the LIST Ward, aged 6S years. The de-
ceased has been a resident of Watertown
for many years and had the confidence
and esteem of large circle of friends.
Henry Emerson, Familiarity known as
the "Old Broommaker,' died at Streets
boarding house near the St. Paul depot,
Thursday, aged 73 years. The deceased
has been a resident of the city off and on
for the past twenty years, living for a
long time near the residence of J. A.
Hall.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13

Com: McGolrick moved that the report be
amended by fixing the salary of the teacher of
the first Grammar Grade at $50 per month.
Adopted by the following vote;
Ayes-Coms. Wiggenhorn Gaebler, Soiday.
Sweeney and McGoIrick.-
Noes-Com. WILDER and Ruebhaussen
Com. Ruebhaussen moved that the report be
further amended by fixing the salary of the LIST
assistant i'll the High School at $50, per month
Amendment Al adopted unanimously.
:, Inc adoption OF the report, being then before
tne Board, the report as amended was adopted
Com. Gaebler moved that the salary of Mr.
Stroetzel Principal of Union School No /, be
fixed at $1,000 per annum.
Com. Solliday moved as an amendment that
IL pc fXed at $1,000 per annum.
Amendment lost.
The original motion, fixing the salary at $1,000
per ,annum, was then adopted
The chairman on Com. on vacancy presented
Dill OF expense, SO so, which the Sup't incurred
at the request of said Com. and recommended
that the same be allowed out of the Tuition
Fund.
Com Ruebhaussen moved that the rules be
suspended and the account allowed
Inc rules were SO suspended and the account
allowed.
On motion of Com Gaebler a committee of
three Com, to be appointed by the chair, were
instructed to assist Sup't in making arrangements
1or the teachers Institute to be held in this city
and authorized to incur the necessary expenses
y me chair appointed as such committee CONS
Gaebler, Ruebhaussen and Wiggenhorn.
Com. Solllday moved to adjourn.
Motion lost.
Com. WILDER offered the following resolutions:
WHEREAS, Miss Josie Ruebhaussen has server
ed her connection with our public schools by
resignation.
Resolued, That we express our sincere regret
at the loss of such well qualified faithful and
e1!clent teacher, who has filled her position
win great credit to herself and our schools dur
ing the time she devoted her attention to the
same.
ResoIaed, That the thanks Of this Board be
ana they hereby are rendered to Miss Ruebhaus-
sen for herr faithful services, and that our sin
cerest wishes for her future veal accompany her
Resotaed, That the clerk be instructed to en-
ter these resolutions on the Journal, and for
Ward copy OF the same to Miss Ruebhaussen.
On motion of Com. Gaebler adopted
On motion Board adjourned.
G. F. NINMAN, Clerk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
GRAND CONCERT.

Our musical loving citizens will re-
joice to learn that Mr.. Daniel Reichel
bass and opera singer, celebrated as an
opera performer, and member of Strak-
osch's, Maretzek's, Grau's and Growers
Opera Troupes' will give grand concert
at Music Hall, Thursday evening, Aug.
18th, assisted by Prof R. Hardege, the
noted violinist, and some of our best
home talent Admission to this brilliant
musical entertainment is placed at the
low price of % cents. Doors open at Z
O'Clock. The mere announcement of
this musical treat ought to be sufficient
to fill the hall to its utmost seating capac-
ity. We hope to see a large audience
present
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
THE STRASBURG CLOCK.

Many citizens of Muscatine who have
been in the old Alsatian city and seen the
famous Strasburg clock, are enthusiastic
over meeting it again in this city in the
superb model now On exhibition. Travel
ers on the Rhine and the Rohne, by thou
sands, have made the detour to Stras-
burg at great expense to see this miracle
of human ingenuity, and this week it is
brought before us all for the insignificant
charge of ten cents. We feel that we are
doing the kindest service to our readers
in urging them not to miss this opportun-
ity of seeing this automatic wonder Get
the notion of a Connecticut clock, or
"Grandfather' Clock" or in fact any
thing like o'clock" out of your head in
debating whether you shall take the fami-
ly. 1t is picture of mediavel art in
wood and machinery. One of the grandest
cathedrals of the old world is used as cas-
ket for this gem. Its moving figures of the
zodiac, of our solar armament, of Time, of
Grecian classics, of the Savior and his
twelve apostles, of the four ages of man, OF
cherubs, of angels, of the Growing cock, land
of old Satan himself, are something never
oqudIeu ny Huliidu dIC anu Ingenuity
Instead of the tick of the pendulum, we
hear the silvery notes of the harp. 1t is
the great Strasburgh clock itself, with
all its wonders and beauties, and no man,
woman or child in Muscatine should fail
to see it.-Muscatine Tribune.
This wonderful clock will be on ex.
hibition all this week in store east end OF
Main street bridge, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
DODGE COUNTY.
JUNEAU, August 18th, !

JUNEAU, August 18th, 1879.
The 2Sth annual fair of the Dodge Co.,
Agricultural Society will be held on the
Fair Grounds in Juneau, Sept. 16, II
and Is. The premiums have been raised
considerably over those of last year, and
great efforts are being made to make the
fair complete success. One of the most
attractive features will be two balloon as
tensions on Sept. II and Is by Prof. j.
N. Fisk, of Galesburg, ILL.,, noted aero
naut, who performs on the trapeze while
up in the air.
A fire in Oak Grove one night last
week damaged the store Of J. c. Isham
to the amount of $75, while the stock of
goods of J. T. Lees occupying the store
was badly damaged by smoke. The
former was insured in the Milwaukee
Mechanics Insurance Company and the
loss promptly settled.
A barn belonging to T. Spiegelberg in
the town of Clyman about 3 miles south
east of here was completely destroyed by
fire on Thursday evening of last week,
together with large quantity of hay and
farming implements.
Fine showers visited this locality last
night after severe drought of nearly
five weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
SERIOUS ACCIDENT.

Carl Shane, resident of the town
of Ixonia, was seriously injured last
Thursday, while threshing near his
farm. A pitch fork fell from a grain
stack under which he was standing, the
tine running into his skull at the temple
and out near his eye. Shane was able to
withdraw the fork, but Immediately fell
unconscious, and received medical atten-
ton as soon as possible. At last advices
he was recovering.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
HARVEST HOME FESTIVAL.

Bishop Welles urges a general observ-
ance of the Harvest Home Feast in these
words: "The Bishop would call atten-
ton to this service, so beautiful and ap-
propriate, in view of a bountiful ingather-
ing, and express the hope that in every
parish and mission the feast may be
kept, the church and chapel made brigh
with fruits and flowers, and an offering
made all through the Diocese for Saint
Johns Home.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
GRAND PICNIC.

The Watertown Good Templars Lodge
hold grand picnic on Concordia Island
Thursday afternoon of next week and a
general invitation to the same is extend
to all their friends. Supper served on
the grounds from 6 to SP. NJ In the
evening the Island will be brilliantly IL
Illuminated and the festivities close with
social dance.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
On and after this date there will be
or sale at the Ticket Office of the Chica-

On and after this date there will be
for sale at the Ticket Office of the Chica-
go, Milwaukee & St. Paul railway at
WATERFOWL Junction Station, Excursion
Tickets to Kilbourn City and the Dells
and return to parties of not less than five
(5) at time for three dollars and forty
five cents (S3 45) each including ride on
steamer. This favorable opportunity to
visit the Dells at so small an outlay will
no doubt be embraced by many here
abouts.
We assure our democratic friends
that types which have told so many re-
publican truths and exposed so many
democratic frauds in the REPUBLICAN,, will
never more do either again. They have
gone the way of the departed with a con-
sciousness of having done their duty.
After passing through fiery crucible,
similar to the one which awaits all dem
ocrats, they will appear in a new form,
perhaps to advocate under another man
agement the very frauds which they have
been instrumental in denouncing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
We publish by request the following
letter which explains itself:

DETROIT, Mich, Aug. 18th, 1879.
DIR. A. SOLLIDAY;.
DEAR SIR:-YOur kind letter
was duly received, l cannot sufficiently thank
you and Messrs. WiggenhOrn and McGolerich
for the interest you took in my case.
With reference to your opponents finding any
thing derOgatOry to my character, shall be hap
ply to aid them in any way [ can in their at
tempts to do SO. Of course, | do not claim to be
perfect either a teacher man. but have
no objection to having my past history or record
examined by friends or foes. give below sew
eral names of men in responsible positions in
Canada who know me there, and who, am sure
will be happy to say what they know of me.
Hon. Alex. McKinzie, late Premier of Dominion
of Canada, Ottawa, Ont; Hon, Thos., Moss, Vice
Chancellor, Court of Chancery, Canada Toronto,
Ont; D. H. Liars, Judge County Court, STRAIT
fore, Ont; d. A. Robertson, Mayor Of Marys,
Out. Any number of others.s
With many thanks, am, yours truly,
d. JUNIOR.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
COUNTY NEWS.
FORT ATKINSON.

FORT ATkINSON.
Mr.. and Mrs. Robt. Fargo, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. S. Green, Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Griswold, Mr.. and Mrs. B. Howe, Mr..
and Mrs. J. Myers, Mr.. and Mrs. w. R.
Harvey, all of Lake Mills, were the in
vited guests of party from this city last
Friday, spending the day at Lake Kosh-
konong. A pleasant day; sociable
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
Northwestern j University
WATERFOWL, WIS.

The fall term of this Institution will open the
9th of August, 1879. The vacancy in the facul-
ty, caused by the resignation of Prof. Brohm,
has been filled by Rev. Thomas Snyder, of Liver
pool, N Y, a graduate of Tale College and post
graduate of Harvard College This Institution
offers special facilities to young men desiring a
thorough education. For particulars apply to
the President.
40W4 AUG. +. ERNST1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13

Frank Kicker, of St. Louis, has on
exhibition at Kusels hardware store the
Boss coffee pot. Mr. Kicker demon
strated to number of spectators Tues
day that so per cent. can be saved by
using this pot, and a much better quality
of coffee secured. No eggs or other clar-
flying substances are used with this pot,
and all the rich aroma of the coffee is
retained. 1t produces coffee as clear as
wine and is simple and cheap.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13

-Theo. d. Kanouse has purchased a
lot 60x1O0 feet on the northwest corner
of the Manville block, of Mr. Bo yne for
5000. Mr. Kanouse will commence at
once the erection of residence for him
self similar to the ones owned by Messrs.
Bradbury and Chappell. We congratulate
friend Kanouse on his pleasant location
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-08-13
Do You Believe 1t.

That in this town there are scores of
persons passing our store every day
whose lives are made miserable by indi-
gestion, Dyspepsia, Sour and distressed
stomach Liver Complaint, Constipa-
ton, when for Is cts. we will sell ther.-
Shiloh's Vitalizar guaranteed to cure
them. Sold by K. Schubert & Son.