Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1883-08-29

Dodge County is somewhat short on
apples this season.
Choice Kalamazoo celery received
every Thursday at J. G. Hat'ison's.
in the vicinity of Hubbleton barley
is a good crop. Winter wheat is not as
good as last year.
The public schools at the village of
Milford under the principalship of I'll. F.
Wieman, will open Monday, September
Sd.
Now is the time to buy wall paper.
Several thousand rolls will be sold very
cheap. All good patterns, At Straw
| & Murphy's. 45w2
-Ho, ye boys and girls that thirst af-
ter knowledge, for be it known t hat youc
summer play-spell is over and 'he city
public schools begin fer the fall to N
next Monday.
The yield of cucumbers in the vicin-
ity of Palmyra will not be as heavy this
year as it was last year on account of the
unfavorable weather. Carloads are be-
ing shipped daily, however.
"A Farmers picnic Will !, be held at
Rays Grove, Lake Mills, Saturday,
September 1. Prof. W. A. Henry, of the
University Farm at Madison, will be
present and address the gathering.
p. Hanley was the purchaser last
Saturday of the John @. Ford property
on Clyman street, comprising the hand
some new dwelling house and 2 lots.
Price, $4,000. Upon the south end of
the west lot Mr.. Hanley intends erecting
building to be occupied as saloon.
The Ladies' Blocking, for which FL.
J. Strauss is sole agent for,this city, is one
of the finest thiogs usCd TO the purpose
intended and those DESTROYS of making
kid shoes, no matter how old, look as
bright and good as new will find this
backing just what is needed. Try it.
See advertisement in another column.
The advantase of an elsil"gti crop
is that it makes the farmer Independent
of drought. Drilled CON or sugar cane
is rarely injured seriously by dry weather.
If the weight is slightly LESSEE ned it is so
much the richer, and the small bulk of
stacks will require nearly as much room
in the silo after being thoroughly press
ed.
Only a few weeks elapse before the
Central Fair opens and our business men,
manufacturers, artisans and all others
should lend their eneIgie from now on
towards the complete success of the exhi
bition. There should be fine display
on the grounds and to this end let everv-
body who can prepare something for ex-
hibition.
The yellows or CHAMBERS has made its
appearance amorg horses in several por-
tons of the state. At Beaver Dam we
learn that quite a number of animals
have been attacked with the disease,
several fatal cases occurring 1t would
be well for all owners of horses to exer-
else partic llar caution and care in this
matter and avert if possible the spread of
this dangerous disease.
"A successful melon grower has learn
ed that picking off the frst-formed fruit
cause the laier setting to grow much
larger. This is he me b. ado i in
growing the enormous specimens sent
from the South. and which every farmers
boy has at one time or another unsuc-
cess,ully tried to emulate. 1t is a good
plan TO pick off the first formed fruit of
any kind Of vine to increase It's product
iveness.
With ut the aid of the ladies what
movement can succeed? This idea is
suggestive of the assistance that is re-
quired from the ladies in order to make
the coming fair Of the Central Wisconsin
Association a success. Specimens of their
handiwork are always among the most
attractive features of any exhibition,
whether from their needle, brush and
palette, floral culture or what not Won't
the ladies be foremost this year in lend
ing helping hand?
Little Mamie Weeks, niece of Mrs. J.
L. Moak, gave lawn party to her youth
full friends last Saturday afternoon at her
aunt's residence and the crowd of iuve-
niles assembled enjoyed a most delightful
time in fun and frolick. The company
comprised the following: Blanche Webb,
Lydia Pease, Ina Sleeper, Lydia Sleeper,
Jennie Mentink, Celia Boyne, Lena
Moak, Anna Moak, Laura Skinner. An