The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1880-07-15
COOPERSTOWN.

| Your correspondent has been waitins
patiently for some time, hoping sons
native scribe would relieve us of the ar
duous dnty of chronicling what tran
spires; but the responsibility devolve'
upon ourselves once more, in order Il
break the protracted silence.
Hsying has already commenced. Tbs
crop is unusually light; there viii be NJ
second crop cut this year as the clover
was nearly all killed by the frosts of las
winter. Our town has hitherto beer
foremost in the production of Glove,
seed. but this year scarcely any viii BE-
raised.
The grain crop never wore n more
promising appearance. But recent
showers followed by hot sun have had a
tendency to produce rust. However, no
serious damage has been done, except to
very late wheat.
John Mulquine, of Chicago, is spend
ing a few weeks with his relatives in this
place.
Frank Mona and Antonio Hobicka
were united in the bonds Of matrimony
last week. The married couple have the
best wishes of the entire community, and
it Is hoped that their paths viii never be
darkened by the shadows of misfortune,
but that the shades of bliss will ever ac-
company them in their conjugal journey.
Several new buildings are being erect
ed here this summer. Patrick Pagan
raised large frame barn to-day, James
Ready is preparing to erect stable,
Joseph Selinka has under process of
completion large hall 5ox4O. When
completed it will be one of the finest
halls IN the county.
The Fourth was celebrated in / rather
quiet way here until evening when the
inducements of Kellners's hall called
many away who might have enjoyed the
repose of nature. The building was lit
orally crowded, so great was the weight
that the floor of the hall broke down;
but luckily it was in the first story,
Joseph Suhowal has recently built an
addition to his grist mill by which he
is prepared to saw lumber. Since his
arrival in this town he has shown him.
self to be man of indomitable energy
and excellent business capacity. He de-
serves and should receive the patronage
of all who demand work in his line.
The catholic church at Cooperstown
has just received fresh coat of paint
which adds much to its former appear
ance,
The school in district No. 4 closes on
Friday, July 9th. Miss Lynch, the
teacher, has given entire satisfaction and
will haye charge of the school again dur
ing the fall term.
4 runaway occurred on last Monday
which was rather serious in its results.
a horse belonging to Patrick Maloney
was driven by boy who was taking Mr..
Pagan to his home. AS they were pass
ing the house of an eccentric individual
who is great lover of members of the
canine tribe, two dogs pursued the horse,
which being young was easily infuriated
The blackboard was upset and literally
dashed to pieces. Mr.. Pagan sustained
several slight bruises and scratches. The
horse was Sc badly injured that it will be
unable to walk for a month. The owner
immediately demanded PREPARATION for the
damage; but his opportunities were re-
garded with GOODNESS and indifference by
the parsImonious owner of the dogs who
peremptoriiy refused to make any iudem-
nifty. Litigation was the next resort; but
before the day for trial came the owner
of the dogs became apprehensive of the
draw that would come upon his plethoric
purse, and so agreed to pay for the re-
pairing of the broken vehicle.