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Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17

WOULD keep better hours, says T. j.
Field. if / were boy again; that is, I
would 60 to bed earlier than most boys do
Nothing gives more mental and bodily
Slgor than sound rest when properly ap-
piled. Sleep is our great replenisher
and If we neglect to take it regu larly in
childhood, all the worse for us when we
grow up. five sit up late we decay
ana sooner or later we contract disease
called insomniai allowing 1t to become
permanently fixed upon us, and then wa
oeg'n 10 decay, even in youth. Late
hours are shadows from the grave.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17

MEssRs. MUTT & Newman have in
vented "a new cone centering chuck fur
formers" Although we haven't the
widest idea what this "chuck" may be,
we have often wondered why some gem
ius didn't invent such thing. Like the
sixth paper in a small town, it fills a
long felt wont. Noy1Tst0Ww Herald.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17

De world owes nobody muffin. De man
dat's spects to git long and hav sutin' to
cat and place to lie, has got to bounce
aroun an left de world onerstan' dat he e
on de gi:. II any we'll man, no matter
what de euler, walks dis town wild an
empty stomach, hit am his own fault, an
! hisn't gwine to fiji hit fur him. Now
let de proceedings proceed. .-Brothe,
Gardner.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17

STILLwATER's first walking match
came off last Sunday evening. A young
man walked out of front yard, on Gov
ernment Hill, just in front of the father
of young lady who resided there. The
old gentleman walked with a square toed
movement, and wore No. Is boots. The
young man wore sad and perplexed ex-
preston of countenanc g. No cards.
Saltwater Lum6eTmdn.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17

A PROFESSOR examining student in
bible history, asked him why Moses was
buried in such secret place that the
lsraelites could not find him. The youth
replied that he supposed it was for fear
they would dig up his body and stuff it.
This stddent was son of Snowman.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17

NO MAN shall ever kiss me except nv
future husband, she said, as he was abont
leaving her at the gate. "Suppose agree
70 be your future" "Why, then. I,l
kiss you" she replied eagerly, aud she
did. Her mother was informed that he
had proposed, and the old lady called
round to fasten matters, and before he
knew 1t he was entirely booked. 1t was
mean advantage, but bird in the hand is
worth two on'a front gate, Bmg6amp-
ian Republican.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17

JUST now the farmer CRATES up What
few turnips he has left in his cellar and
inveigles the housekeepers to buy it for
"pure horse-radish" at ten cents small
neasureful. In this case the farmer is
smarter than the horse sh.-Ne~
HdVen Register.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17

WHEN dog snaps at fly that has
been fooling around him four or five
hours and misses it, he feels just like
the girl who peurs the full tide of her
affection over young man and sudden
ly discovers that it won It soak in.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17

"No, THANK you, 1 never waltz. Ma
says IL any Of the young men want to
hug me, they mist do it on the sly; she
won't have them mussing my dress up,
and leaving finger marks on my white
waist, So long as she does the washing
and has to support me-"
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17

TONGUE cannot tell the words or
the astonishment of the crippled soldier
IN Connecticut, who awoke to find his
wife was using his wooden leg to pound
beelsteal for breakfast.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17

THE story is told of an Iowa man that
he has been married four times, and has
all four of his mothers-in law living with
him in one house. Well, by George we
believe that story about Daniel now
Rochester Express.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17

To HE interesting a speaker should be
full OF his subject, unless he happens to be
speaking against liquor. .-New Orleans
Ptcayune.
Weekly Trinity journal., 1879-05-17
THE EYES THE EYESl
DIR. E. III. PARDEE,
OculiSt and Aurist.
A FTER A PROTRACTED BLINH

A FTER A PROTRACFED RLINH
IA ness of more than five years, DIR. Pards.
has made himself thoroughly and scientihcal-
ly acquainted with all Diseases of tho Eye
and is now practicing with success not sur.
passed in the United States.
All operations performed, such rs Strabise
mus, or cross-eye, Cataract by linear extraey
tion, Depression or A bsOrption, Pterygium, c.
heshy membrane growing over the eye, Redue,
ton OF Staphyloma, or bulging out of the eys
Artificial Pupil, Fistula, Lechrymalis, or clio -
ing of the tear p'ssage, and all deformities Of
the Lids, etc.
Artificial Ey, inserted without the leas,
pam, and possessing all the movements and
constantly on hand and for sale at reasonable
prices. Tho Doctors Eye Bath for the treat
ment and cure Of all nervous diseases is used
all over this coast
Thankful to those physicians who have cent
MN cases for operation, he hopes that his uni
yersals success will warrant D. continuation Of
! their confidence. His celebrity AS an operator
is co-extensive with his success, as patients
are presenting themselves, for treatment and
operations, from New York and Boston, almost
monthly. Many patients can be seen at the
Doctors Office daily, in different stages of re-
cOvcry.
OFFIcE-62I Clay Street, (Over the Cla,
Street Savings Bank, San Francisco.
TAKE NOTICE." Il Lfar fs NOT
be bsifsUsd though he sp. aEs the frSfh
Reports are in circulation through the upper
country that have retired from business that
| have gone to the Atlantic States, that am
in Europe. Nc, &c. 70 those interested will
! say that the report has been cotton in circula-
tion for the furtherance of other parties, who
are trying to obtain, illegitimately, an oyo
practice. The report has been started by an
itinerant mOuntebank, and without the least
| truth, as am at my Office daily, and attending
to about sixty daily patients.
IL. III. PARDEE, OcuIIst,
G2i Clay Street,
my25-ly. SAN FRANCISCO,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19
1t is True.

A Democratic paper (The Jefferson Ban
ner) lately declared, that the Democratic
party contained more fools 10 the square acre
than any other political organization in
the world. thought then it drew some
what on its imagination, but since the
frantic appeals of the Democrat to the
Democracy young and old to come to the
rescue and elect none but Democrats to the
city Offices; am inclined to think the
Banner was about right, and that the
Democrat is ofths game opinion, or 1t wou Id
not be using such twaddIe, to sensible men,
for the pu rpose as it is we'll known, to get
another pull on the city Treasury. Let
me say to it, that it will wait long while;
before it will find anot her Council like
that of last spring, so subservient, so will.
ing to violate the plainest provisions Of the
city charter, for the purpose of giving it
the public printing at cost to the city
of five times what others were willing TO do
the Same work for. s
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19
Why VIII You

Allow cold to advance in your sys.
tenn and thus encourage more serious
maladies, such as Pneumonia, Hemorr
hsges and Lung troubles when az imme-
diate relief can be so readily attained
Buscheee German Syrup has gained the larg
est sale in the world tor the cure of Coughs.
Colds and the severest Lung Diseases. 1t
is Dr.. Boschees famous German prescrip-
ton, and is prepared with the greatest care
end no fear need be entertained in admins
tering it to the youngest child. as per d.
rections. The sale OF this medicine is IN
precedented. Since first introduced there
has been constant increasing demand and
without single report Of a failure to do its
work in any case. Ask your Druggists as
to the truth Of these remarks Large size
IS cents. Try it and be convinced.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19

Mr. Frank Kemme.er of Jefferson, son Of
the extensive brick maker, Mike kemmeter
was in the city yesterday, with Mr., Fred
eriok Heger, of Fort Atkinson They are
IN akiue arrangements 10 supply this mar
ket with brick. by bringing them down
Rock River with a small steamer as tug
for scows. The boat will be constructed
so as to pass nuder any bridge that crosses
the stream, and the only thing that pre-
vents their audIng their cargoes in Jaues-
vile, is a lock at the Indian Ford dam.
THIS they think could he constructed with
out any damage to the dam. at nominal
expense, say tu or three hundred dollars.
II this could be done 1t would be Of im-
mense advantage TO GAINESVILLE. and all the
places up to Wa,ertown -Janescille Gazette
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19
You must Cure that Couxh,

With Shiloh's Consumption Cure you can
cure yourself. 1t has established the fact
that Consumption can be cured, while for
Coughs, Bronchitis, Whooping Cough, As.h-
ma, and all diseases of the Throat and Lungs
it is absolutely without an equal. Two
poses will relieve your child Of Group, it is
pleasant to take and perfectly harmless to the
youngest child, and no mother can afford
to be without it. You can use two ghirds
OF bottle and if what we say is not true
we will refund the price paid. Price 0 cts.
scots. and 5 100 per polite. Ifyour Lungs
are sore or chest or back lame use Shiloh's
Porous Plaster. Sold BY K. Schubert l.
Son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19
Personal.

Lieutenant Governor Bingham, of Chippe-
are making arrangements for a speedy trip
to Hot Springs, where they 60 seeking
health and pleasure.
Benjamine Mute, of the Interior Depa, t.
ment ut Washington, has returned to town
on a short visit.
1t is highly gratifying to The friends
of James Casey, formerly of Emmett.
and for several years employed here
in Schulz's drug store, to learn that he
recently received the prize medal for pass
ing the best examination in the Chicago
College of Pharmacy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19
Obttu ary.

Dr.. Samuel Paine TbornEill died at Aus
lin, Minnesota, of hemorrh.ge of the stom-
ach, Sunday, March oh aged SO years.
DR.. Thornhill will be RENE N bered by
some of our presaat citizens vs. resident
of Wa.ertown about % years ago, pracucing
his profession. The Milwaukee Sunday
Telegraph contains the following sketch of
the deceased:
DR., Thornhil! was a resident of Wisconsin
for many years. having resided AZ nj OLA n.
ME, In Dane County, having large prac-
ticein ALL that neighborhood, and atterward
inthe Northwestern pat of the state He was
surgeon of the Eighth Wisconsin regiment
With which be served during the early years
OF the war. He afterwards removed to
Minnesota where he died as stated. DR.
Thornhill was man of un usual gifts of
genius; he had thorough knowledge OF
all the things requisite in his professio
and be was possessed OF many accomplish
ments. The partiality of personal TREND
ship for the deceased cannot ,eglect the
mention of one unfortunate ha bit which
impaired his professional reputation aud
caused him and his great domestic unhap.
plness He had good heart and an insp,l ed
and cultivated mind, and many ofthe traits
which win esteem, popularity and eminence.
His old trends have seen but lutte of him
during late years as be has removed from
place to place IN the Northwest. If he had
oeen better friend to himself, be would
have had many friends to soothe his las,
hours and smoothe his pathway to the tomb
AS it is, only the best of him will be re-
membered by those Tho loved him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19

On February IA. at hartford, Wis, Mrs
Susan Hyer, aged 80 years aud IL months,
passed on to higher life. Her years Of use
fulness on earth have been many; numer.
Gus friends will long remember er devotion
as friend, wife and mother Her constant
endeavor seemed to be to fulfill every duty
pertaining to every department of her life.
Susan Brooks was born in New Marl-
borough. Massachusetts,, March 2sd, II 90.
Her father emigrated with bis family about
the year 1909 to what was then considered
the west and settled in Westmoreland !, On eida
county, Il. Y. In 1887 she accompanied
her sister (the late Mrs. Mute of Watertow }
and family to Wisconsin they he:ng among
the earliest settlers of Jefferson county. In
1888 she was married to Walter s. liver
who also was among the pioneers in the
settlement Of Azralan and vicinity. He was
the original claimant, preemptor and SUBJ
sequently purchaser of the farm in the
town OF Milford, now owned by r. Il II. $.
Howell. Mrs. Hyer became widow in
1914 and continued to reside in the town
Of Milford until 1856 when she was mar.
ried to David Hyer, cousin of her former
husband and one of the FIRST settlers Of
Madison, Wis. Immediately after their
marriage they removed to Dartford, Wis,
where they resided twenty-five years
She who had nursed Walter and David
through protracted and painful illness. to
the last, with the patience and tender care
of an affectionats wife, yielded up he,
breath, after brief illness of ten days.
She expressed herself to her friends tha,
she was glad to 60
"Into the silent darknes
Into the unknown deep;
Over the silent river.
Pass We and neSer weep!
Oh! on the shore there's waiting,
The loved to clasp thy hand;
And joys Of the hereafter,
| Are in that morning land"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19

Notwithstanding the chilling winds il
seIiom falls to the lot Of the Sons of Erin
to have finer day for the celebration Of
the anniversary of their patron saint than
last Monday the 17lh OF March day sacred
to all Irishmen. There was no formal de-
monstrai ion adopted here for he observa nee
of the day but yet 1t was evident it was not
passed UNDECIDED by our Irish fellow citizens.
tiIu HAS VAS celebrated at s, Bernards
Church where an eloquent discourse on the
life OF ST. Patrick was de ivered by Rev. P.
J. Colovin. In the evening the students OF
the Sacred Heart College rendered literary
and musical exercises at Turner Hall, in
ending the delivery Of an address appro-
pirate to the day by l.. Halton, after which
the historical play o. Major Andre was pre-
sented with good effect the performances
concluding with the farce of :sCherry
Bounce"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19
w hat have our City Fathers done:

Much fear that they and the tax payers
may sincerely regret In the first place
they refused all bids for the public print
ing and gave it to favorites costing five
times as much as if they had complied with
the charter. They levied the five mill tax
but the indignant tax payers threatened an
injunction and they were obliged to rescind
1T. They have created offices asst.
MarshaI) unknown to the city charter
costing the people hundreds of dollars in
consequence. They have allowed the As
SCISSORS $3.50 tor what the charter declares
shall not cost over $3.50 in any one year.
No wonner the Assessors are clamorous for
re-, lection. They have allowed the Gas
Co, to violate its contract with the city at
an extra expense to the Treasury of from
5000 to $500 per year and there is not sufi
ent firmuess IN the Council to call for an
investigation of the matter. They have
no reports from Wards of their Financial
matters. There is one honorable exceptions
the Third. There have been several thou
saud dollars expended on streets and
it would puzzle the best of fnanciers to
tell where $1,000 has been properly aud
Judiciousiy expended. Ward funds arr
exhausted, ward orders AT discount and
men Who have labored and received them
for their services cannot pay even their
taxes with them. Fortunately there is
Gay Of reck oning soon at hand and the
unfdithfub servants of the People will be
spewed out like nest of unclean birds.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19

II was most agreeable surprise to our
citizens to learn that Mrs Scott Siddops
the beautiful and accomplished Tragedienne
and most gifted Of living dramatic readers.
would give one of her celebrated recitals at
Turner Hall this Wednesday, evening
An opportunity so seldom presented Of
hearing world renowned talent will be
certain to be embraced by all levers of
literary merit in our midst and q crowded
house to greet Mrs. Siddons may be expect
ed. Mrs. Siddous renders scenes from
several OF shakespeare's plays. including
The Sleeping Walking scene from Macbeth.
A scene from Sheridan's School for Scan
dial, Tennyson's May Queen and other pieces
Of equal interest," are also down on the pro.
gfamms for this evening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19
Justice of the Peace--First
District.

Moth withstanding, that M office q
Justice of the Peace IN and for the county
OF Jefferson under the duly election of the
vo.ers of the first ward of the city of W ater-
town held on the I'd day of April 1878,
does not expire before the next year /
announce myself as candidate for Justice
of the Peace for The first district of this citv,
consisting of the LIST, I'd and 7th wards. In
the past year have Always endeavor.d 10
be just and impartial, to every one and
will surely follow The same principles in
70 the future. Respectfully,
CHARLES ARNOLD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19
TO LET

To parties who desire TO quarry stone. or
to erect lime kiln and burn lime | off :
to rent or work on shares my quarry ituat-
ed near my residence across the county
line bridge Second ward This is favor
able opportunity to those wishing TO engage
in business Of this kind she quarry being
situated convenient TO The city and the
dePots. The terms will be made reasonable
L. S. BOUGHTUN,
Watertown, March l8, 1879.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19
Sorghum CoventioH.

The sugar cane growers and manufac-
turer's con ention held in this village on
Thursday and Friday last was well attend
ed considering the weather. There were
present about dozen manufacturers who
with the cane growers present seemed
earnestly engaged in the work. Sever raj
topics pertaining TO the growing and man
ufacture of sugar cane were quite extern
svely discussed. Although difference
of opinion prevailed to some extent among
the growers aud manufacturers, still every
thing passed of tremendously. This cou-
vention resolved itself into an Association
for the further advancement of the inter
est in cane growing. Said Association is
hertaiter to be known as the Southern
Wisconsin Cane Growers and Manufac-
turer's Association
Mr.. .. P. Dow was unani mously elected
President.
The following gentlemen were elected
Vice Presidents: 5. Hanson, OF Whitewater;
s. B. Cbai6ed, Of Troy; w w. Babcock. OF
Palmyra; Chas. Eus,is of Oakland; John
Ward of Sullivan, R. Williams of Paimy ra.
Mr l.. B. Green of Hebron was elected
Secretary, and John Ward was elected
Treasurer .-Palmyrd Enterprise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19

The Milwaukee produce markets yester-
day were moderately active, and wheat was
steader, closing At s6ac for No. spring.
CSC for bard, e03c for Ne. ,, 79c for No. 8,
734c for No. 4 aud 644c for rejected. Flour
and millstufs were dull and neglected.
Course grains closed at 24c tor No. 2 oats.
32ac for No. corn. 45c tor No. rye, and
l4c tor No. and 42e for 3 bar!ey.-Stnsi-
mel l8.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19
Rescue Temple Anniversary

The members of Rescue Temple celebrat
ed the 81 anniversary Of the institution of
their lodge Monday evening at their hall.
Iuitia ton ceremonies Rotations, readings,
singing and other interesting exercises oc-
cupied the hours of the Evening, together
with coffee lunch served up after w. N.
Hawkins best style for the edl6cation of
the inner man.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19


TIE Central Wisconsin Agricultural and
Mechanical Association held its ANIMAL
meeting tor the election of officers at Aug.
Fuermann Restaurant on Monday even.
ing March l7th, 1879. The attendance WAS
large aud the best of feeling prevailed.
All the old officers were reelected,
unanimously, as follows:
President:--Jesse Stone.
Vice Pres It's G. Roper.
Secretary:-F. P Brook.
Treasurer:-Jos. Sallck.
Directors:-J. Il. Sleeper, VIM. Schultz.
J. P. Slight, q. Wiggeuhorn, J. B. Bennett.
The following resolution was unanimously
adopted: Resolved, that this Association
hold its Fair for 1879 at WATERFOWL, on
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
and Friday, Sept. 22d, to Goth, inclusive
that the President aud Secreta ry
be authorized to investigate the legali-
ty of the four hundred dollar appropriation
by the County Board in aid of the Jefferson
County Agricultural Society, and if said
appropriation shall have been illegally
made to take all necessary measures to have
the money returned to the County Treas.
ury; also that committee of ten be ap.
pointed to solicit aid to make the Exhibi-
ton of 1879 great success, and superior
TO all previous efforts. The committee are
as follows: Messrs. J. II. Sleeper, S. e.
Randall, NJ. J. Woodland, A. Soliday, J..
Lindon, F. Kusel, c. Wiggenhorn, Gust.
May, F. P. Brook, Q. Cheney:
On motion Messrs F. Kusel, s G. Roper
and P. G. Quentmsyer were appointed a
committee to settle with the Secretary and
Treasurerand to report to the Board of Di-
rectors.
The Board of Directors were instructed
to make thorough revision ofthe Premium
List, in order to give the most perfect
satisfaction.
On motion the Secretary was requested
to prepare an address setting forth
the::objects Of the Association, aud the
benefits derived from its Exhibitions, by
city and country, and publish the same in
the city papers,
On motion adjourned.
F. P. BROOK, Sec'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19

If $500 printing steal, aad other
crooked actions on the part of the common
council, are to be avoided next year, the
people must take care that they elect
the right kind Of aldermen next month
The Democrat is nervous lest it may lose
it's grip on the city treasury. No one OBJ.
jects to its being awarded the city printing
provided the business is sra ght forward
aud manly. But lax payers are opposed TO
paying it six times as much for services
rendered as other parties stand read, to do
the same work for. To prevent transactions
Of this kind, and to establish better sys-
tenn in the conduct OF public affairs it if
desirable that ma orly II the common
council should be of different material th an
is usually elected We showed last week
thai the Democrat was paid last year 1929.
Il for what under our proposal would not
have cost the city $50. The difference
between these two amounts sjust so much
money taken from the treasury BY democrats
and thrown as sop to the democratic organ
20 keep it up in tune.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19

Unquestionably, in purity and healthful-
ness, DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
takes the lead Of any other in the United
States. Messrs. Steele h Price, the man
ufscturers, believe that all articles used in
food should be strictly pure and whole
some.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19

An infant son OF Mr.. and Mrs. R.
Spinbeck of Palmyra was choked while eat !.
ing bis supper last Friday evening, by
partly swallowing some lard substance
that could not be disloged, though medical
aid was Immediately summoned, aud died
at one o'clock Saturday morning, after
great suffering.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19
CITY Treasurer.

tor tie Office of CITY Treasurer at the en-.
suing municipal election, and If elected 10
he position, it vi II he my aim to discharge
the duties 10 the satisfaction Of the publ ic.
LEONARD JAEHRLING.
WATERFOWL, Jan. I'D. 1879.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-03-19

The WATERFOWL Musical Society, Con-
cordis, have sgLifie their intention Of at
tending the next festival Of the Northwest.
ern Sangerbund at Milwaukee in June with
IS members TO compete Tor PRICES.