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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-11-05

The Witt FUND.-We have re-
ceived from the Central Committee
of the Wilt Fund, in New Orleans,
a memorial and subscription list, for
the purpose of soliciting donations
to the fund now being raised for the
relief of the widow and children OF
the late Governor Wilt. The COM
mittee, in their circular, say:
It being the desireof the commit
tee to give our whole people an OPP
portunity to join in this practical
testimonial CT love and esteem for
our late lamented Governor, Louis
Alfred Witt, subscriptions, how
ever small, the few pennies of the
poor, as well as the dollars of the
rich, will be received and acknowl-
edged with equal gratitude.
All subscriptions to this fund will
be published. and copy of the
list, containing the names of all
donors, will be sent to each con-
tributor. The following sub-com-
mittee has been appointed for the
parish of st. Talnmany: Maxine
Cousin. W. Is. Cook, G. II. Cause,
A. w. Weems and w. G. Kentzel.
All sums left with any Of the above
named gentlemen will be promptly
forwarded 20 the Central Committee.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-11-05

The Lynch Family gave several
performances ia Covington this
week. Mi. Lynch is very good
actor himself, and with the assist.
ance of the other members of the
troupe, gives quite an acceptable
entertainment. We understand
that the company will proceed from
here to Franklinton. Shady Grove,
and other points in the country,
and We take pleasure in recon-
mending them to the public.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-11-05

Mr.. Milton Burns informs us that
be has been kept very busy lately
ginning cotton He will probably
commence grinding cane in a week
or two. Chubby Hill il one of the
most boomingest places in the
parish.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-11-05

Mr.. Oscar Martha, citizen OF
Covington, and cooper by trade,
died last Saturday evening.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-11-05

The Committee on improvements
OF the Town Council are baving the
streets and cutters cleaned, bridges
repaired, etc. And the cash is in
the treasury to pay for the work as
soon as it is done. That's the kind
OF city Covington is.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-11-05

Sherifs sale at the Courthouse
to-day, case of Richard Flowers &
Co. VS.. VIM. Badon.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-11-05

The Tar-Paysrs' Organ, of New
Orleans, says:
The st. Tam many FARMER. aud all
other farmers should know that the
prosperity of New Orleans means
the prosperity of st. Tammany, Of
Covington, jacksonville, Mande-
vile and all the region round about
1t means ready market at good
prices for all the bricks, sand. shells.
lumber, wood. coal, rosin. eggs and
poultry, vegetables, fruits, cattle,
hogs, sheep, wool, butter, cheese,
venison and pine knots which st.
Tammany and all other saints and
sinners over there can produce. 1t
means q railroad to the Northeast
through the pine woods, swamps,
hammocks, over the rivers and
creeks, to wake up the alligators and
to develop the resources of a really
rich section of country that is now
IN almost terra incognita TO the
rest of mankind. When the foun-
tain head is full, the streams are
necessarily so also, and thus make
everything fruitful and beautiful.
When the central oagan is sound and
active, the extremities of the body
are vigorous and healthy. There
should be no foolishness between
town and country.
We admit that the prosperity of
st. Tammauy, and all the other
parishes in the State, depends, to a
certain extent, upon the prosperity
of New Orleans, upon the same
principle that "when the central or
gan is sound and active, the ex-
tremities of the body are vigorous
and healthy But taking the State
as body. and New CLEANS as the
central organ, is the latter Sound
and active?" A tin horn is full of
Sound" with an active" boy at
the small end of it. A large city
like New Orleans is good thing to
have in the State. 1t is very handy
for trading purposes, or for amuse-
ment but when it comes down to
supporting the government. we
think the city ought to shoe its
own row." and try to manage its
municipal affairs without necessi-
tating session of the Legislature
every year, about tax-paying time,
fer the purpose of relieving the
city of some of the burdens of gov
eminent. As long as the city boasts
of its thousands of delinquent tax
payers, under an assessment that is
far below what it ought to be, and
then cries for an extra session to
relieve it of its financial distress
like the boy who killed bis parents
and then asked the Judge to hare
mercy on a poor orphan-we shall
contend that the activity of the city
runs in he vroLg direction
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-11-05

Judge Thompson will proceed to
Port Vincent next Monday, for the
purpose Of sitting in judgment on
the sinners and litigants Of Old Liv-
ingston.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-11-05

Council MEErINa.-The regular
monthly meeting of the Town
Council will be held next Wednes-
day evening, at z o'clock sharp.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-11-05

This is fine weather for sugar
cane.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-11-05

The New Orleans Daily States
says the Governor will call an extra
session of the Legislature. to meet
early in December. If this is true
we hope the session will be held at
Baton Rouge. and that the business
will be confined strictly to the
formation of a new revenue bill.
If the subject of new charter for
New Orleans is considered, we may
look for six months session, which
will result in nothing but u lavish
waste of time and money. At the
last session of the Legislature the
members prepared a new charter
for the city. which proved to be SO
Objectionable that the Governor
vetoed it. Nothing better can be
expected from the present members
OF the Legislature. What we need
is . new election, and until that
time comes, New Orleans had bet
ter let we'll enough alone, have all
dishonest or incapable officers re-
moved, turn over a new leaf by pay
ing up all taxes, and not seek to
hamper the State by a useless, ex-
pensive and embarrassing wrangle
over their petty tribulations. But
If the thing is persisted in, we may
look for call for an extra session
Of the Legislature every time the
citizens of an incorporated town
get the notion into their heads that
they must have a new charter. u
Somebody pass around the hat for
the benefit of poor New Orleans!
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1881-11-05

Frost yesterday morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
II Satpe777atoatS Storm.

Saturday this section was visited by an
other fall OF snow accompanied by
high gale which blew fercely from the
northeast At first. the temperature be.
ing high, the snow melted as it fell but
as the mercury lowered the snow accu-
mulated and was blown into heaps after
the old fashion. The storm became a
genuine blizzard towards evening and
its severity continued all through the
night the snow finally ceasing to fall
and the wind going down Sunday morn
ing. The streets and roads again suffer
ed from the promiscuous distribution of
the beautiful snow and travel of all
kinds became correspondingly outrageous.
For the fourth or fifth time within six
weeks the railroads were completely
blockaded, all the trains on both the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul, and
the Chicago & Northwestern Railways
being suspended at noon Saturday, leaving
another dearth in the receipt of mails un-
til the clearing of the roads yesterday,
an interval of four days without
news or communication from the outside
world. A number of farmers who came
to town Saturday morning were compel
led to abandon their teams here and walk
home, so seriously did the storm effect the
roads. Some of our citizens allured away
from home fol a brief visit to friends
abroad by the lovely character of the
weather on Friday were obliged to length
en- their stay until the railroad blockade
was raised, placing their friends in
condition. perhaps, to be "twice glad"
as the saying goes. At this time of the
year when the farmers ought to be pre-
pairing to sow their spring crops, storms
of the character of Saturdays blizzard
become serious matter. We are now
within one week of the first of April, with
snow covering the ground to the depth
of about two feet on the level, and every
thing held as yet in winter firm embrace.
There is certainly the most discouraging
outlook for spring ever known here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23

"A cheese maker in want of situation
will find something to his advantage by
consulting our new advertisements.
Senator Paul's bill providing for n
new state seal and legal heraldic sign, or
coat-ofarms, has passed the senate by q
unanimous vote. 1t is more than prob
able that the measure will pass the As
sembly, as the old great seal of the state
is SO nearly worn out as to be almost en-
tirely useless. : =
The census of 1880 gives the whole
number of foreign-born persons in the
United States as 6,677, 1850 to 43, ATE, 5D6
natives. Wisconsin has 4O5, All foreign
born to 910,063 natives of the United
States. Thus the foreign-born compose
nearly one-third of its population. The
foreign-born element is slightly greater
in Minnesota than in this state.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
Personal.

l.. S. Boughton is out again after
long spell of sickness.
F. G. Haddock, formerly pastor of the
M E. Church..of this city, and subsequent
ly minister of the Congregational church
at Waupaca, has been admitted to the
bar.
Hon. Gerrit. T. Thorn state senator
from this county in 1867, afterwards a
resident of Fond du Lac, and then of
Appleton, is now dividing his time be-
tween the practice of law and farming
somewhere in the Republican Valley,
Nebraska.
Our former townsman, Hiram S. Man
vile, and more recently resident of Mil
waukee, has been on visit of some days
to Mr.. and Mrs. w III. Clark His stay
in town was longer than he expected on
account of the snow blockade. Mr.. Man
vile is now engaged in ep-farming in
Wyoming.
Charles j. Lamfrom, travelling sales
man for the Clothing House of A. L.
Singer, of Chicago, passed the late stermy
period at his home here.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
Rescued from Death.

The following statement Of William 7.
Coughlin, of Sommerville, Mass, is so re-
lnarkable that we beg to ask for it the at
tention of our readers. He says: "In
the fall of 1876 I was taken with vio-
lent bleeding of the lungs followed
severe cough. l soon began to lose my
appetite and flesh. l was so weak at one
time that could not leave my bed. In
the summer of 1877 I was admitted to the
City Hospital While there the doctors
said had hole in my left lung as big as
a half dollar. | expended over hun
bred dollars in doctors and meolcines. I
was so far gone at one time report went
around that I was dead. I gave up hope,
but friend told me ofDr. Halls Balsam
for the lungs. l laughed at my friends
thinking that my case was incurable, but
got bottle to satisfy them to my sur
prise and qualification, | commenced to
feel better My hope, once dead, began
to revive, and to-day feel in better spir-
its than | have the past years.
II write this hopingsyou will publish it,
so that ever one afflicted with Diseased
Lungs will be induced to take DR.. Win.
Hall Balsam for the lungs, and be con-
WINGED that consumption can be cured. |
have taken two bottles and can positively
say that it has done more good than all
the other medicines / have taken since
my sickness. Ny cough has entirely dis
appeared, and shall soon be able to go to
work Sold by druggists.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
COUNTY NEWS.
JEFFERSON.

In order to show outsiders the average
per cent. of growth of this city, we will
enumerate the buildings that have been
erected within the last two years: Stop
penbach's packing house and store room,
German Methodist church, Lutheran
school house, Catholic school house,
Bayer,s block, Mrs. Muck's block. be-
sides numerous brick and frame barns,
improvement upon old buildings, and the
construction of a $4,000 court house.
There may be some that we have not
mentioned, but we think this shows a
pretty good increase.
It appears that Mr.. A. E. Jackson,
who was sojourning in this city and Lake
Mills, about four weeks ago, claiming to
be an agent for musical instruments, and
who married Miss Cooper, of Lake Mills
is thorough william. He has four other
wives living in Iowa and Minnesota, all
of whom have been heartlessly deserted
after short siege of matrimonial debauch.
His last victim is not an exception to his
rule of desertion, but it is probable that
the disgraceful roue will receive his just
deserts before many days, as officers
throughout the northwest are watching
for him-Bdr1ner.
FORT ATKINSON.
Three weeks since our Christiana cor
respondent gave an account of Mr.. Lars
Lear losing his way while going home from
this city, and being exposed to cold in a
deserted building in Oakland, for over
Sc hours. It transpires that he was more
severely frozen than was first supposed.
The physicians have been obliged to am
putate one foot, part of the other, and
one hand.
Four deaths occurred in this city and
town last Saturday. They were Will III.
Bowen, Ernest Ward, Mrs. Benham, and
Mrs. Sowles. The mortality during the
past winter has exceeded anything ever
before known.
The wagon trade is quite heavy at the
Northwestern works. The company nave
received large orders of late, and every
thing is active in that as well as all other
departments.
Chas. Eustis, of Oakland, WHO'S among
the largest cane growers of the state, in
tends to plant 80 acres this season. He
thinks there is money in it, and is show
ing his faith in his work. Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
St. PGtrick'S DuU.

The Irish people had a beautiful day
for the observance of the anniversary OF
their patron saint last Thursday. On
account of the bad roads very few were
able to come in from the country and
consequently the homage to St. Patrick
was rendered chiefly by our own citizens.
The celebration partook altogether of a
religious character with the customary
services for St. Patrick's Day at St.
Bernard's Catholic church in the morn
ing, and in the evening high mass with
an eloquent lecture on the life of Ire
lands immortal saint by Rev. Father
Fairbanks, of Whitewater.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
Facts that We. Know.

# you are suffering with a severe
Cough, Cold, Asthma Bronchitis, Con-
sumption, loss of voice, tickling in the
throat, or any affection of the throat or
lungs we know that DIR. Kings New
Discovery will give you immediate relief.
We know of hundreds of cases it has
completely cured, and that where all
other medicines had failed. No other
remedy can show one-half as many per
manent cures. Now to give you salts
factory proof that DIR Kings New Dis
covery will cure you of Asthma. Bron-
chitis Hay Fever, Consumption, severe
Coughs and cold Hoarseness Or any thr Ga
or lung disease, if you will call at K
Schubert & Sons drug storecaniyou zge
a trial bottle free of COST or reg ular etd
bottle for SI.O0.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
The Size of Books.

The size of books is not generally un-
derstood. The folio is paper twelve
and half by nineteen inches; quarto
(4to) is nine and half by twelve
and half; octave (Svo) six and
a quarter by nine and a half; duo
decimo Q2mo) four and three quarters
by eight and quarter; 16mo is four and
three-quarters by six and quarter.
Preserve this, and when you see book
advertised you can tell the size of its
leaves.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
Important t. Consumptivss.

Rev. DR.. Cass, while medical mission
airy to the East Indies, had placed in his
hands the formula for simple vegetable
remedy for the speedy and permanent
cure of consumption, Bronchitis, Catarrh,
Asthma, and all Throat and Lung Affec-
tons; also a positive and radical cure for
Nervous Complaints, Debility, etc. After
having thoroughly tested It's wonderful
curative powers in thousands of cases, he
feels it duty to make it known to his
suffering fellows. The Recipe will DO
sent FREE OF CHARGE to all who de-
sire it, with full directions for preparing
and successfully using. Address, with
stamp, (naming this paper,) DR. NJ E.
CAss, 1857 Washington St., Boston,
Mass 1w6.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
PROBATE ,TatdOe.

The democratic county convention
held at Jefferson last Wednesday renom-
mated Henry Colonius for County Judge
over Judge Bird by vote of As to %.
The size of Judge Birds vote was COM
plete surprise to everybody as it was
supposed that Mr.. Colonius was to have
what is called a-walk-away. AS it APP
pears now had Judge Bird entered the
field earlier and more determinedly Judge
Colonius would have found it difficult
matter to secure the nomination.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
NeUer too tate to Mend.

Thos. J. Arden, William Street, East
Buffalo, writes, your Spring Blossom has
worked on me splendid. l had no APP
petite; used to sleep badly and get up
in the morning unrefreshed; my breath
was very offensive and I suffered from
severe headache; since using your Spring
Blossom all these symptoms have vanish
Ell and I feel quite well. Price SO cents,
trial bottles 10. For sale by K. Schubert
& Son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
Cough, Cold, Or q Sore Throat.

should be stopped. Neglect frequently resultsia
an ncurable Lung Disease or Cons u mp
CHES are certain to give relief I'm As
thma, Bronchitis, Coughs, Oatarrh,
COnsumptive and Throat Disease. Foe
thirty years the TrochPs have been recommend
ed by physicians. and always give perfect salts
faction. They are not new untried but h&y
ing been tested by wide and constant use 70
well-merited rank among the few staple rene
dies of the age Public speakers and
singers use them to clear and strengthen their
Voice. Sold at twenty-five cents box every
where. 50 yr LIZ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
flbitHOrY.

W. 2. Williams, of Oconomowoc, died
last Thursday evening, at the residence
of his sister, Mrs. Robert Lewis, in this
city, of consumption, aged 40 years. The
deceased had been in failing health for
about two years and came here some ten
days before his death to visit his sister,
but sank SO rapidly that he could not be
removed to his home. Mr.. Williams re-
sided in this city previous to his removal
to Oconomowoc some nine years ago. He
was a painter by trade, but of late years
had carried on a paint, oil and wall
paper store, doing very successful bust
ness. Quiet and unassuming he was
popular with all who bore his acquaint-
ance and in his death his family have
suffered great loss. He leaves a wife
and II children to mourn him. His re-
mains were taken to Oconomowoc by
the 1920 A. NJ. train Friday for inter-
ment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
Mothers Mothers! Mothers

Are you disturbed at night and broken of your
rest by sick child suffering and crying with the
excruciating pain of cutting teeth? IF so. go at
SOOTHING SYRUP. 1t will relieve the poor IiIn
tie sufferer mmediately-depend upon it; theia
is no mistake about it. There is not mother ON
earth who has ever used it, who will not tell yo
at once that it will regulate the bowels and give
rest to the mother, and relief and health to the
child operating like magic. 1t is perfectly SAFE
to use it in all cases, and pleasant to the taste
and is the prescription of the oldest and best fe
male physicians and nurses in the United Stat AZ
old every where. % cents a bottle. 81
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23

Last Saturday while Lewis Lewis,
of Ixonia, was engaged in a game in one
of our saloons he was robbed of note of
$500 and $4,000 in money. No clue to
the thief.
At the meeting of the Watertown
Fire Department held at Turner Hall
last Monday evening, William Schultz
was elected Chief Engineer and William
J. Emerson Assistant.
"A girl baby at the home Of Mr.. &
Mrs. Robert Jones and boy baby at the
residence of DIR. & Mrs r. NJ. Wiggen-
ton, are among the latest arrivals in the
city. Congratulations to the happy
parents are numerous.
Yesterday, August Henschell, a
prominent farmer of Lebanon, Dodge
county, aged 50 years, was killed while
chopping down tres, one of the limbs of
which split off and fell upon him crush
ing in his skull causing instantaneous
death. He leaves wife and four chill
dren to mourn his terribly sudden death.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
Bncklen's Arnica Salye.

The best salve in the world for Cut.
Bruises, Sares, Ulcers, Salt Rheu1n, Fever
Sores, letter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains
Corns and all kinds of skin eruptions.
This salve is guaranteed to give perfect
satisfaction in every case or money re-
funded Price rs cents per box.
l7y1. For sale by K. Schubert & Son.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
MARRIED

At the residence of the brides parents IN the
town of Emmett, Wisconsin, Wednesday even
Waukesha. Mr.. DAVID E. OWEN, of Ixonia,
Wisconsin and Miss LIZZIE A. WILLIAMS, daughter
of Thomas Williams.
The marriage ceremony was performed in the
presence of large number of the friends of the
contracting parties and the happy couple were
the recipients Of NUMEROUS choice AMI appgopri-
ate gifts.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23

Go to K. Schubert 4 Son tor Mrs.
Faeenam's NeW National Dyes. For
brightness and durability OF color are
unequaled. Color from 2 to 5 rounds
Price15 cents. 42yI
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23
The voItaic Belt Co., Marshau,. nish

Will send their celebrated Electro-Vol-
taic Belts to the afflicted upon 80 days
trial. Speedy cures guaranteed. They
mean what they say. Write to them
without delay. I'VE
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1881-03-23

The railroad blockade of four days
was raised yesterday afternoon by the
arrival of through trains from the east
and west on the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railway. The Northwestern
will be opened this afternoon. The Madi-
son road is still closed.
Elsewhere in this paper Charles J.
Noack announces himself a candidate
for the Office of city assessor at the COM
ing charter election Mr.. Noack has
held this Office for several terms and has
discharged its duties in most satisfactory
manner.
Parents in buying children's shoes,
ask for those with A. S. T. Co. Black Tip
upon them. They will outwear any
shoe, adding to the beauty Of even the
finest. A. S. T. Co. stamped on tip.