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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30

We doubt if any c ty in the West can
boast of a more efficient or better
working volunteer fire department than
Watertown This is very evident to all
who have witnessed the splendid effective
service our firemen have done on many
occasions similar to the one Sunday morn
ilg last. Time and time again have our
c tizens seen the wisdom displayed by our
CITY fathers in securing two fire engines
instead of one Both steamers move fine
~ and a manned by as gallant, lntelll-
gent and hard working boys as can be
found in any fire brigade in the country.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30

In his Portland speech Secretary
Sherman briefly touches upon the
favorite hobby Of the inhationists that
our currency was greater in 1865
than in 1873. This claim was based
upon the assumption that all the COM
pound interest notes and 73O treasury
notes were current money. But these
were no more current money than the
six per cent. bonds into which they
were converted. This is best evidenc-
ed by the fact that they were above
par in paper money, and were held as
investments and not as currency. Let
any business man receive $50 bill
bearing no interest and another $50
bill bearing interest, and which one
will pay out first? Evidently the one
bearing no interest. Self-lnterest de-
termines that question. Of two forms
of paper issues, one bearing interest
and the other not, the former will cir.
culate while the latter will be boarded.
The assumption of the greenbackers
that the interest-bearing treasury notes
of 1865 formed part of the currency,
was pure assumption, and is not borne
out by the facts of history.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30

BRICK POMERoY is chuckling
over the easy and handsome man
ner in which he captured and
managed the greenback convention
recently held in this city. He was
complete master of the situation,
debating all the nominations and
framing platform exactly to his
liking. Brick has reason to fe el
proud of his tact and shrewdness,
but not so much can be said for the
good sense and judgment of his fol-
lowers-especially those republicans
who. now find themselves playing
second fiddle to Pomeroy,whose dis
loyalty and treason to the govern
ment during the war they soseverly
denounced. Politics, indeed, does
make. strange bed fellows.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30

THE Ohio democrats have of late
ostentatiously paraded their poverty
of campaign funds. Facts of this char
acter which naturally would
be kept secret they have permitted to
fall into the hands of correspondents
of republican newspapers. This is be-
lieved to be shrewdly conceived, but
badly bungled scheme to mislead the
republicans and divert their attention
from the modes which it is proposed
to use the money. According to ad-
vices believed to be reliable there is
now ground for believing that Tilden
and Ewing have reached perfect
understanding that includes the most
liberal provisions of money for the
Ohio campaign by the Tilden crowd at
the east. There is to be, on the par t
of these eastern allies, outward oppo-
sition to the financial ideas of the Ew.
ing platform for the purpose of keep.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
OH Republirau.
The Fire Fiend After US.

Last Su 1day morning at the unscason-
able hour of O'Clock he alarm OF hre
was sounded on the streets and tiames
were seen issuing from the roof at the
rear of John w. Coles b ick Block, corn
er of Main and Second streets 2nd ward.
The fire seems to have got It's s-drt IN ihe
room on the End floor, occupied BY LOUIS
Bnlkie as a tailor shop. The he spread
rapidly and the flames soon communlcat-
ed 10 the office of the REPUBLIcAN on
the same floor. The fire was principal
lv between the ceiling and root situated
hard 10 reach and the density OF the
smoke made it most difficult task for
the firemen to work on the flames with
effect The constant streams that were
poured upon the building, however, and
the sp lendid working capacity OF our
two steame-s, 500 told on the fire and it
at length was brought under subsection
without doing further damage, the fury OF
the flames being Confined to the 2nd
floor, doing most injury to the ceiling
and roof only small portion of the floor
being d destroyed but making bad havoc
with the walls doors, widows,a castings.
So far 70. the effect of the fire on the
building. Perhaps there is no class of
property SO badly used up by a fire as
printing Office and to this general admis
sion the REPUBLICAN office bo.e COM
plete tes timony aser he fire was out and
fair view could be taken Of the path
way OF the flames. Thee stood the
presses, hard looking agents of ''the art
press:vative Of all axis smoky, begrim-
ed and warped, appearing as 4 injured
beyond all future movements; the type
scattered n all directions, racks, stan DIS,
cases, cabinets, either b u.ned up or bad
ly maimed; imposing stones bereft OF
frames, the card cutter busted, the proof
press sick, forms pieo just ready to lock
up, the most perplexing ching in life to
overtake printer ;the thousa nd and one
little articles incidental 10 a printing Of
flee gone up, to be no more seen forever,
and above all woe begone looking
proprietor gazing upon and musing over
the sadiscene o. deselation with numer-
Gus satellites in bond Of sympathy with
him, and we have picture well worthy
the study of an artist. All we have to
say, is no more fiery ordeal for us while
III the printing business at least. MIR.
Belkie lost all his effects saving only
sewing machine IN a damaged condition.
He counts his loss at about $500 upon
which there was no insurance. The RE.
PUBLICAN printing Office material was
insured in the Insurance Company of
North America, Philadelphia, VIM. L.
Norris, agent. The loss on portion of
the material was fully covered while on
other parts the insurance was not ade-
quate to fully indemnify.
Joseph Harvey, occupying the st floor
of the building as a sa'oon, sustained
some loss by the removal Of his goods
and by water Mr.. Harvey was uninsur-
ed. Mr.. Cole carried no insurance on
the building and his loss is therefore a
total one amounting, perhaps, to $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30

SAYs the Fond du Lac Common
soeozth: In the Greenback party no
one who does not belong to regular
ly chartered "club" eau be cand-
date for office. These club charters
cost money; the members are obliged
to pay fees, and dues as we'll as grand
lodge fees, and the whole is one Of ex-
pense. This is the only party in the
country which compels its members to
pay for the privilege of supporting is
own candidates. Oh, the Fiat party
is glorious institution-a grand in
vention for benefit Of the poor man!
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
Owing to the fact that our of

Owing to the fact that our of
flee was successively turned into a
furnace, smoke house and bathing
establishment last Sunday morning
we are compelled to issue half
sheet to our patrons this week. We
trust that our readers will overlook
our short comings for a week or
two until our office building can be
repaired and our presses and type
put in shape.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
Obituary.

Charles Redinger, brother of
John Redinger, Of this city,who left
Watertown some fifteen years since,
died last Wednesday, near Red
Wing, Minnesota.
Sunday morning last Mr.. & Mrs.
Charles Fuermann, of the I'd Ward,
lost their only child, a son years
of age, who died of diphtheria, just
one week after the death of their
little daughter, 81 years old by the
same fell disease. In their ever
whelming bereavement the deeply
afflicted parents have the sympathy
of the eutire commun ity.
VIM. E. Bath, one of the editors
of the Portage Democrat, died in
that city on Friday, July 18th, aged
IS years. Mr.. Bath had but recent
ly returned from Colorado. He
left Columbus the day before his
death, after bidding his friends good
bye. He was good printer and
fast taking rank as an editor. He
was brother of II. D. Bath, of the
Columbus Democrat and of Irving
Bath, of the Portage Democrat.
Frank Belrose died at his home
in the town of Shields Sunday, July
27th, 1874, aged about 81 years.
MIR. Belrose came to Watertown
from Canada in lS49, and resided
in this city until his removal to
Shields some fifteen years ago. His
funeral was held at St. Bernard's
Catholic Church Tuesday forenoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
The Juveniles.

The Juvenile Good Templars
elected the following officers for the
ensuing term at their regular meet
ing last Friday afternoon:
VIC. T. Myrtle Rundlett,
w. Vice G. T. Clara Rose,
w Champlain, Maud Norris,
w. Recording Sec. Ella Hardie,
w. Fin. Src'y. William Chappell,
w. Marshal Geo. Cooley,
w. Treas. Maria Mentink,
w. |. G. Emma Emerson,
w. O. G. Guy Clark,
w. Organist Leila Green,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30

Forty heeces Of wool were
stolen from the premises of Robert
Fargo, of Lake Mills, last Satur-
day. Notwithstanding a vigorous
search Mr.. Fargo has been unable
TO find any clue of the thief or the
property.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30

THAT most bourbonish of bour-
bon sheets, the Appleton Crescent,
comes out in favor of the Ewing
platform of Ohio, and the nomina-
ton of Gen. Bragg for governor in
this state. This will greatly please
the republicans and we hope the
Crescent will see its wish gratifed
as to the policy and candidate of its
party. Bragg can't come within
ten thousand of an election on any
platform.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
AuGIIsT WIGGENHORN,

rEWELER, has recently opened Jew
u elry Store in Johnson's block corner @
Mai, and .st streets, where he will keep
constantly on hand large stock =, OF
Watches Clocks. Jeweiry, Silver and Pa
ted Ware, &c. Particular attention pa'o
to repairing Watches, Clocks. Jewelry, &C.,
and warranted to give satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30

r. c. Simpson, of Fall River, a
resident of Watertown 80 years ago,
is in town spending a few days with
his son, H. E. Simpson, of the Chi
cago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail
way.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
-Messrs. PritzIaff and Betz are

-Messrs. Pritzlaf and BetZ are
erecting an elevator near the depot
of the Chicago and Northwestern
Railway, Third ward, in prepara-
ton for the fall campaign in grain.
In the hands of these enterprising
gentlemen this means business IN
the grain market.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30

The Watertown Gas Company
have taken down the old wooden
coal house connected with the Gas
Works and have commenced the
erection O f su ubstantial brick build
ino on the site for the stor age of
coal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30

INFORMATION received from South
Carolina would indicate that the demo
Gratis do not propose to allow republi-
cans to belong to secret societies.
There is secret society Of colored
people there, organized for benevolent
purposes, called the Good Samaritans.
The Andersonville Is. CO. Intelligent
Ger, in oharacterizing this society as
organized for political purposes, makes
the following threat:
We take this occasion, to urge our color
ed friends in this county not to organ
ize Or sustain secret political society, for
it will certainly result IN no good for those
who participate in it. Our. people are on
the alert for just such schemes, and they
will not only come to naught, but those
who seek to establish them will be remem-
bered and shown that they cannot expect
to tofament dscord between the races, and
then receive substantial kindDess and assls-
tance from the white people.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
European Crop Prospects.

LONDON, July 21.-Last nights storm
greatly damagedthe fruit trees, ,cropsand
cut hay, and a great quantity of the
latter is floating about the fields, which
are flooded in a terrible manner. There
is little hope that any of it will be saw
ed, because it is rottening rapidly. The
Times says: GAS the returns of wheat.
hay and potatoes seem small. there is
no doubt now but The excessive rain
and the absence OF sunshine has done
much damage, and the only hope now
is that the deficiency may be minimiz-
ed yet by a little seasonable weather.
The prevailing opinion, both in France
and Germany, is that the wheat-crop
will be short, both countries, like onr-
selves, having suffered from heavy
rains. Southern Russia and America
seem to be the only corn growing coun-
tries where any abundant supply can
be locked for"
Reports show that such food has
not been known In fifty years. The
TlH6E UdukS duu AArouy oSAS0 oA 6iao0
and corn are submerged. Large guam
titles of hay have been swept away.
All railway traffic between Ipswich aud
Yarmouth has been stopped by the
floods; two bridges have been carried
away by the torrent. Heavy rain bas
fallen at Berwick on Tweed almost in-
cessantly for four daya, and the conse-
quences are exceedingly disastrous to
agriculture, because the hay is unmade
and the wheat rotting in the fields.
ST. PETERSBURG, July l2.-The
most favorable reports concerning the
growing crops throughout Russia have
been received, especially of the wheat
crop. The weather has been good
throughout the season, and an early
harvest is expected.
LONDON, July pa correspon-
dent at Pesth telegraphs that the har-
vest in Hungary is an utter failure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
HAMLIN & FORD,

.y.TERTOWN Lumber Yard. LUMBER
w of every description; Eatn 'Iu
shingles constantly on hand ana lot r.,a Sale a
the Lowest Market Price, at the M'i"uA
Denos. Watertertown, WIS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30


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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
Eugene GOeldnel
@~yE DENTIST,

ECoND DOOR EAST OF POST OF
- fee, watertown, Wis. Teeth extracted extra ',
without pain. Artificial teeth inserted mrs s,oa oa
gold, silver aa rubber plates. Iee,n Il lleo
With oold and silver, and all work "ar-
ransed to give entire satisfaction.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
A. GRIFFIN ER.

-.cuJaS.RJE Barber and Hair Dres-
Il ser. Shop ia Salirk's basement oa .ne
Bridge, Waterfowl, Wis. The best OF mar a.
Dive used, warranted to bold color ior eign'
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
BUSINESS Goros.
.r, c.E. SKINNER
HALL & SKINNER,

rToRNEYS and Counselors at Law
n and Solicitors in Chancery. ii"ve
a coompete abstract OF the reeo,us s,+.ta "
II, titles and membranes On [en' es'a.e
in Jefferson county. Office over Wisconsin
National Bank, at the former ofhce OF
Enos & He'll
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
Good Templar officers.

The following were elected Off
GERS of Watertown Good Templar's S
Lodge at the regular meeting held
last Friday evening:
Wet. I'd. Kanouse
w. V. T. Miss Annie Shellcox.
w. Sec'y. J.J. Moulding.
W. F. Sec y. H. B. Quick.
w. Treas. Mrs. J. J. Moulding.
w. Chap. Rev. w. A Hendrickson
w. Marshall w. E. Evans.
w. Guard Miss Ada Wood.
w. Sentinel H. K. De Moe.
w. Pianist Miss Lizzie Griffith.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
W. G.. SPALDING.

.>pysIcTAN ANDSURGEON and Ex-
aiming Surgeon for Pensions. ofice
oror Rank of " atertown Building, up STAIRS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30
NJ N g. F. A. BARBER

DHYSTCIANS AND SURGEoNo vi,
fee: door west OF w. II. hour > ~
floor. Office hours from s to IL a. NJ.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1879-07-30

Thomas Wicks, of Milwaukee,
many years ago resident of this
city, dropped in upon his friends
here Friday.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-09
Kansas and Texas.
THEDIRECT ROUTE.

Il Is to the interest 81 psrsons going tc
Kansas OF Texas 70 select one Of the direct
souies By which quick time IL made
through cars run, and comfortable accom-.
modations provided. Among these the
Pan. Handle Route" stands pre-eminent.
Following Is time OF Daily Express
trains via Pam Handle Route: -
Leaves Newafk-5,10A. M'-2,18 p. M.
Arrive Indianspolis--12,55 p NIL. p M
a" 1T. Louis-9,O0 p. M.-7,30 A. NJ
Kansas City410,12 A. .M.-i0,15 P NJ
Connections are made 1T Union Depots
at indianapolis, ST. Louis and Kansas City
for all points West and Southwest.
To accommodate families emigrating
arrangements have been perfected TO run q
Through Coach Wednesday of each week
from Newark To Kansas City, via "Pan-
Handle Route" with but one change, in
Union Depot st. Louis. Thisear is com
fortsbly upholstered. and will be run or
reglar Express train, leaving Newark al
$40 A. M. every Wednesday.
IL you are unabls 70 procure through
tickets 10 poiDss in Missouri, Arksnsas
Texas, Kansa., COLORADO or the Northwest
by the direct and popular "Pan- Handle, >
at your nearest Sailrond station, call on ]
M. Msylone Agent, PAn-Handle Depot
Foot Of Friend 81. Newark, Ohio, OF ad-
dress w. l.. O'BRIEs, General Passenger
Agent "Pan.Handis Route" Columbus
Ohio. e.. .-IifI.I .gIss usr
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-09
Nothing Short of Unm1stakable Benefits

Conferred upon tens of thousands of suf
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Liver complaint, Female Weaknesses and
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and preserves the health, and imparts Wig
or and energy. For forty years it has been
in extensive use, and is to-day the moe
available medicine for the suffering sick
anywhere. For sale by all dealers. 1y.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-09

There never was such really good sub
stantial, satisfactory, and rapid and selling
first class Lock Stitch Sewing Machine Of
fered go low as the "NEw FAMILY SHUT
rLE," reduced to only $25; more complete
with equipments. and lower in price than
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its work and fulflls all the requirements
of every family as a helper. Thoroughly
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ever did, or can do; equally "a rapid, cor
rect, smooth, neat, and strong Has all the
late Improvements. ia easy 10 learn to man
age, is serviceable, don't wea. out, always
ready, and never out Of order ent c. Cd.
an where with privilege of examination
before payment of bill. Agents make
money rapidly, supplying the great de
mand for this the Cheapest Machine in
the world. Territory free. Address for
descriptive books, &C., Family Shuttle
Machine Co.," 755 Broadway, New York.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-09
Trovinger's Delivery Wagon is failure

What do the voters Of Perry county
think of Curtis Trovinger's record during
the last Legislature? He sent petitions to
this place and other points in the county,
which were signed by our best citizens,
headed by such men as w. E. Finck, ST.,
and when those petitions were sent up to
him he voted against them, thus destroying
one Of the best temperance laws ever pro.
posed. We are satisfied that Messrs
Greiner and Murray would have been
strong advocates for this bill which was &c
shamefuliy treaetd by Trovinger.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-09

We are on the eve of one of the most ims
postant elections 10 the taxpayers that has
Q -ef occurred in this county. For mary
years back, and up TO the present, the great
proportion of our county Offices have been
held by men who have paid no heed TO the
pocket of the Taxpayer, by men who have
made politics and intriguing their life
study; BY men who boast that the county
owes them living. and by men who open
ly declare that no one bus they or their
own particular circle shall hold office.
These declarations are not only made, but
they have been fully demonstrated. Mi.
chael Crosbie, man who is worthy of any
position in our county, was beaten last fall
because he did not belong to their ring.
Isaac Weaver. one of the best working
Democrats Of the county, and one who
stands above reproach, was also beaten, SO
as 10 make room for q man who had al
ready been holding three terms of county
Office, and whose incompe.ency is conceded
ny all in the county, but fortunately be is
one Of the leaders of this ring. The con-
trolling elements of this ring are men who
have concentrated all the abilities they
possess to acquire and hold the county Of
ices. and they have held them so long
they now defy the voters to turn them out.
They feel secure in their power. Any
talk about their unlawful expenditures or
their misdeeds they turn into rIdicule.
They say at is your duty to pay the taxes
and not grumble. 1t is our duty to draw
the salaries and perquisites; and what are
you going to do about it? We are masters.
You are slaves. You are incapable Of max
ing a change. We dare you to try it."
Their success and long continuance in Of
fee have made them independent They
now defy you. Are you willing to submit?
II 30. you deserve what you get. Are you
willing to kiss the hand that is robbipg
you? II SO, you are not worthy of the
rights of q freeman. Do you want a
change? Ifso, now make it. The web is
being wove aronnd you, and each succeed
ing year it is Tightening. Break it before
it gets too strong. Awake, throw off this
apathy! Be men,-freemen! Claim your
right; exercise it fearleasly. Hurl from
power this clan who are robbing your
pockets and laughing at your cowardlce.
Cast your ballots on next Tuesday for hon
est, competent men, and all will be right,
the victory will be complete, and the re-
suit glorious triumph.
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-09
OBITUARY.

Mra. Sarah Lenhart who departed this
life near lSomerses September the 10th
1879, was born in Aelance county, Ohio,
April the 25th, 1908, making her age II
years, months and rs days. Her husband
Isace Lenhart to whom she had been mar.
ried some fourty five years ago was seper'
ated form her by death some five years
since. Six children, three sons and three
daughters survive.
For ffty seven years the deceased was 9
follower Of Christ. holding membership
with the M. E. Church
She was q patient and..enduring christair
In her death the children loose devot
ed mother. community a good neighbor
and the Church of Coda faithful witness
..sssas M, ].
The Somerset press. [volume] (Somerset, Ohio) 1873-1977, 1879-10-09

Clark's o. N. T. Machine cotton scents.
Brown muslin cents; Bleached muslin
7 cents; Colord shirsing 81 cents; Ginehams
Ct cents; Linen crash cents; Canton fan
mel 81 cents; Calicoes AZ cents; Linen
towels 124 cents, Ladies hose 81 cents;
Linen handkerchifs 81 cents; and:all other
goods proportionAlly cheap at the One
Price Store.