Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-08-27

squad of the Rifles, left this morning for
the Milwaukee encampment. The bal
ance of the company leave tomorrow.
The numerous friends of John d.
Stack will rejoice with him that fine
bouncing boy has entered the portals of
his home at Bathgate, Dakota, as per-
mant boarder.
George Baker & Son, of Hustisford,
are in town this morning with II head of
their fine blooded Devon cattle for ship.
ment to the Minnesota State Fair at
Minneapolis, via the Chicago, Milwaukee
& St. Paul Railway.
"A few days ago by means of false
key some thief entered the residence of
Alexander Moore on End street, and stole
small box containing 40-dollar gold
watch and chain, a gold breast pin and
fifty cent silver coin. No clue to the
thief.
The Milwaukee wheat market yes
terdsy was higher, closing at 7731c for
No. 2 spring, 1890 seller September and
803sc October. Flour was dull. Oats
closed at 261ac, corn at 5211ac, rye at SOC
and 6214c for September barley. Hogs
were dull at SIS so at $40. Products
were quiet-Sentinel, 81.
The Ladies' Missionary Society of
the Congregational church, will celebrate
their 10th, anniversary with a Lawn
Party given in the Fourth Street Park,
Thursday evening, August 2Sth. To add
to our Missionary fund Ice Cream will
be served from 5 o'clock to s P. M. All
are cordially invited.
E. Nichols, Secy.
VIM. Weber & Co. were the lowest
bidders among our hardware dealers for
supplying the new High School Building
with the necessary heating stoves. The
nine STOVES they have received to place
in the building are the Hub Heaters,
manufactured in Boston, and are not only
beautiful in appearance but substantial
in make. It. is well worth visit to
Weber & Co.'S establishment to see them.
WIN. Fl. Rohr's Custom Tailoring
department is now under the manage
menti of r. I. F. Wasika. Professor of
Cutting from New York. The most
fastidious, young, middle aged or old
gentlemen will be suited if they will
favor him with their orders. The best
imported and domestic goods are on ex-
hibition to select from. Call early and
avoid the rush usually later in the sea.
son.
AS a preliminary to the Teachers
Institute, President J. w. Stearns, of
Whitewater Normal School, delivered
lecture at Turner Hall Monday evening
on the subject of Learning to Read"
The speaker handled his subject in an
able and entertaining manner and elected
marked attention from the large audience
present. The institute opened yesterday
morning in the new High School Build.
ing with large attendance and under
the direction of Prof. G. F. Viebahn. A
portion of the exercises yesterday were
conducted by Superintendent Graham.
The institute continues throughout the
week and promises to be very pleasant
and profitable educational gathering.
AGAIN VICTORIOUS. " terday a de-
cision was rendered by Judge Bum in
favor of the city in the bond suits argued
some weeks ago in the United States
District Court at Madison. The question
OF the running Of the statutes of limita-
tons being involved in these cases the
decision carries great weight with it, and
the result is hailed by our people as the
most significant victory yet achieved
over the bondholders. Messrs. Daniel
Hall and George w. Bird are entitled
to great praise for the substantial triumph
Watertown has gained.
BURsINGER's BREWERY SoLD-Satur-
day last the City Brewery owned for
many years by Joseph Bursinger, was
sold by j. Ell. Sleeper, assignee of the
property, to Messrs. Hartig & MANI, for
the sum of $4,000. Hartig & MANI are
practical brewers and will run the estab-
lishmeut to its full capacity. Our city is
to be congratulated that this property has
fallen into the hands of practical and
enterprising business men. Mr.. Hartig
has been connected with the Schlitz
Brewing Company, of Milwaukee, and
Mr. Manz is an old resident of Schles-
ingerville, this state. We hope both
gentlemen will find their business rela-
tions among US satisfactory and pleasant.
Personal.