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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
JUNEAU.

The public school is having its spring
vacation for week.
E. B.. Bolens, who published The Demo.
crat here some years ago. died Friday at
Port Washington, aged 55 years.
At a meeting of the monument COM
mittee of the G. A. r Posts of the county
held here last week, a sub committee
was appointed for procuring plans and
estimates of cost for suitable monument
to be erected at this place.
The proprietors of The Telephone have
finally concluded to come out il their
own defense, but to the complete disgust
OF all, the defense consists mainly in
abuse of the editor of The Independent
and private parties wholly outside of the
matter. From all parts of the county the
reports are to the effect, that the people
are fully aroused, and as a consequence
The independent is gaining hosts of sub
scribers.
Mr.. A. S. Vanalstyu, for the past ten
years one of our most active, energetic
and esteemed citizens. leaves this week
for his new home at Huntley, Ill, where
be has purchased property and will con-
tinue his mercantile business. The regret
at losing him is universal, still more so
as his successor will be sal0onist. Mr..
VS. family will remain here for q few
weeks longer.
During the past winter several new
buildings have been erected here, and are
now being made ready for occupancy.
It is reported here that soloon war
has broken out at Mayville, where for the
past six months the saloons have been
running without license Some of the
better class of citizens finally got tired of
this condition of affairs, and several
arrests were the consequences.
There is no material change in the
political complexion of the County Board,
but for all of that it is quite certain that
bills will be scrutinized very much closer
than has been the case in the past.
Hon. John Leslie, elected chairman of
the town board here last week, is dis
qualified from being member of the
County Board. he being member of the
present legislature, which increased the
per diem of members of that body.
Whether he can serve ss chairman of the
town remains to be seem
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
Personal.

Miss Nettie Clapp, of Fort Atkinson. is
a guest of Mrs. J. T, Moak.
ssThed" Prentiss has returned to town
after winters stay in Philadelphia.
]. Anes, superintendent of the water
works at Ishpeming, Mich, is a visitor
In town.
Mrs. d. w. Ballou returned Friday
evening from her visit with friends in
New York and Ohio.
VIM. Kelly and sister arrived home
Friday, from visit at Montgomery aud
Mobile, Alabama, all winter.
Miss Lottie Judd reached home Satur-
day, after visit of q few weeks with
relatives aud friends at La Crosse.
Josiah Fuller, of Cherry Greek. New,
is in the city on visit to his nephew S.
B. Fuller. Mr.. Fuller is good specimen
of New Hampshire Yankee stock and can
pleasantly entertain his friends not only
with matters of interest pertaining to
Nevada, but also of the Sandwich Islands,
where he passed Is years of his life,
occupying various positions, among them
that of school teacher. The king of the
Sandwich Islands, who now reigns, was
for some time under the tutorship of Mr..
Fuller, and he is well posted on the
inside history Of the present reigning
house.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14

counting Of the vote, the election board
was short one vote, and had an excess OF
one receipt. The receipt was handed one
John Buckley, neigh Dor OF Ruesch's, to
be delivered to Ruesch Buckley came
to town the day after the election for the
purpose of handing over the paper to
Ruesch. In that spirit of fun tor which
Buckey's countrymen are noted the
world over, be showed the would be
Democratic ticket to several parties.
Ruesch, feeling the ridicule, had Buck
ley arrested for larceny, and the case was
tried yesterday before Justice Beckman,
of the Sixth ward. The court discharged
the prisoner, Buckley. finding that the
case was malicious and without cause or
provocation, taxing the cost, amounting
to $500. upon the plaintiff.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
A Wolf In SheeD's Clothing.

Rey. |. 7. Koehler, pastor of the Free
Protestant church, suddenly left his
charge early last week, and the receipt of
letter from him written from Michigan
rendering his resignation and stating that
his intension was to go to Toronto, Can
ada, aroused the suspicious of his congre-
cation and led to discoveries that showed
up the fleeing pastor in the light of a
ministerial fraud. 1t was found that he
had heeced various members of his flock
out of sums of money varying from $25
to 5000 and amounting to about $500.
He got trusted in several establishments
for goods, and put on lots of style in fine
clothes not paid for. One of our jewelers.
trusted him for $45 gold watch, and in
fact his credit mobiher reaches consid-
cradle sum. The Sunday before his
departure he confirmed class in his
church in advance of the appointed time
so as.to be able to get away with the money
the class paid him for administering the
rite. He got into the good graces of the
people here to the extent of fully $500.
This was redeemiDg his time we'll, as he
came here from Manistee, Michigan, only
six months ago. If an example is wanted
OF one wearing the livery of heaven to
serve the devil in we have it in the
brief Watertown career of the REV" /.
Z. Koehler.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
Soldiers Attention!

A gentleman Representing the we'll
known firm of Government Claims At.
torneys, Milo B. Stevens & Co, of Chica
60 and Washington, will be at Jefferson.
Wis, on Thursday, April Is, 1886, and
at Madison, Wis, on Friday, April l6,
1886, to receive claims for pension. in
crease of pension, bounty, etc., which
interested parties may desire to have
prosecuted by said attorneys. The agents
whereabouts can be ascertained at the
County Clerks Office in each place. Nc
charge for advice and 10 fee required
unless successful.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
Obituary.

We have the sad duty in chronicling
the death this morning of Mrs. Mary
Hawkins, at her home in the First ward,
of general debility, aged SO years. De-
ceased was born in Queens county, Ire
land, the year of the memorable rebel
lion IN her country in 1898. Mrs.
Hawkins came to WATERFOWL 80 years
ago, but resided for some time in Fond
du Lac. She lived to a ripe old age, peace
full and happy and in the enjoyment of
all her faculties until few days before
her death. She leaves four children,
George, VIM. N, Miss Alice and Mrs.
Thomas Moore. Her funeral will be held
from St. Paups church, Friday afternoon
at 2 o. clock.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14

VIM, VoLKMANN,
VIM. +. QUENTMEYER,
Finance Committee.
WATERFOWL April 7th 1886.
The finance committee presented their quar-
terly report, which was on motion adopted and
placed on file.
The finance committee presented an estimate
ofthe taxes, necessary to be raised for school
pusposes for the ensuing year, which was on
motion adopted and the clerk directed to trans.
NIT copy of the same to the Common Council.
The committee OH rules and regulations and
course of study presented their final report
which was on motion adopted, and the superin-
intendent and clerk directed to have $50 copies
printed.
On motion Miss Ella Wilder was appointed to
teach in Union school No. during the absence
month.
On motion the teacher who may act as princi-
pal during SAID absence. shall receive $40 ad6i-
tionai salary per school-mOnth
The superintendent presented report on the
present enrolment in the schools, which was
accepted and placed on file.
On motion the president and clerk were au-
th0rjzed to enter into contract with the W:ScOn-
sin Telephone Co. on behalf of the board, for
the rent of five instruments to be placed in the
schools and clerks office, at the rate of SIS pei
month or SO per set. and the clerk was directed
to pay the bills monthly out of the tuition fund
all members voting in the affirmative.
On motion votes of thanks were rendered to
the Superintendent. president, clerk and the
outgoing members Volkmann and McCabe fol-
the efficient. satisfactory and courteous manner
in which each have performed their several
duties during the past year
On motion board adjourned
W. H, RoHR,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
HOME MATTERS.

Fresh candies at Stallmann's.
Mixed paints by the pound or gallon
strav g. Nnrnhv's 26w2
st. Paurs parish guild meets Thurs
evening at the parsonage.
-Raue & Dobbratz mixed paint put
~ themselves of pure material. D
Raue & Dobbratz just received 5000
rolls of new and cheap wall PAPER,
5
A letter full of interest from j. G.
written at Salt Lake City, will be
en- the editorial page
remember that Straw & Murphy
e leaders ia good work and low
Gall ON them. SIS
red Behling, charged with stealing
from the person of nightwatch
landt, was discharged by Justice
to Straw & Murphy's for fine
ger and window shades. 26w2
house and lot belonging to the
estate on West Washington street
IN sold to o. T. Hughes, for
nting material of all kinds at
O suit the times at Straw &
5. 26w2
aplete line of lienn and silk hand
5, immense assortment of neck
dandy white stiff hats, nobby
loves, and everything in stylish
apparel for gents is to be had at
& Onentmeyer's. 81
;. Cole, of La Crosse, author o.
he Boy," "What the Bells said,"
.r Temperance songs, will speak
on the subject of Temperance
E. Church, next Saturday and
evenings, april 16 and II. All
ed. ss
II paper and window shades to
ry one in quality and price at
Murphy's. 26w2
J. Arthur D. Hall, as guardian,
sale the house and lot on First
lext south of Mr.. August Fuer-
ST., dwelling. This property is
well located. Call on Daniel
/ exquisite assortment of Linen
}, Silk and japanese handkerchiefs
en- received by Schiller & Quent-
26w2
asst Wednesday evening the revival
lgs at Pipersville, conducted by
D. O. Sanford, of the ME-. church,
closed. The meetings continued
weeks and resulted in class being
lied of 27, as well as Sunday
j, which will hold its first session in
.ipersyille school, house next Sunday
ing. with Mrs. E. E. Adams az
rintendent. Rev. Mr.. Sanborn will
ch in the same place every Tuesday
ing.
A new and fine stock of window
es at prices TO suit everybody, just
red at Raue & Dobbratz. o
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
Il CARD.

[ take pleasure of informing the ladies
living on the west side of the city, who
for the past ten years have been using
in their households the celebrated Pau
Bechtner compressed yeast, that such can
only be had genuine at the stores on the
west side of Becker & Thauer, W. n
Hawkins and the Fifth Ward Store. On
the east side it is for sale at the former
places. S. MEIER, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
Every one who has a carpet should
have good carpet sweeper, and the place
to find them is at Straw & Murphy's 2
Card of Thanks.

We take the opportunity of expressing our
heartfelt thanks to our fri ends and acQuaint-
ances for their kindness shown during the sick
ness and their attendance at the funeral of Cur
deceased daughter, Sophie.
DANIEL FL. KUsEL
and FAMILY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
An Expensive Democratic Vote.

Under the above head The Sentinel of
the 10th inst. contains the following
dated Watertown, April 9:
"The election Oh last Tuesday in the
town of Emmett bore an example of intel
ligent voting and reeulted in very novel
law suit. A man named Ruesch by mis-
take voted $3.50 receipt in place of the
Irregular Democratic ticket On the
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
Card of Thanks,

We take this method of expressing our thanks
to Ethose friends and citizens. who rendered
so many acts of kindness to our sister, Mrs. C.
H. Gerard during her late troubles.
j. G. HODGES,
J. J. HODGES
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
Board of Street Commissioners.

At the special meeting of the Board of
Street commissioners, held Thursday even
ing, the finance committee prepared the
following statement showing the con-
dition of the city general fund at the
close of business, March 81, 1886:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14

Philip Hackett. an old resident of this
city, died last night at his home in the
First ward, from stoke of paralysis
which he received only few days ago,
aged "a years. He was native of Ire
land, and his death is regretted by large
circle of friends
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14

If you want choice Kid. Mocha, Cas-
tor. Buck, or Oil Tanned Buck Gloves
in spring shades, Schiff1e: & Quentmeyer's
is the place to buy them. 26w2
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14

If you want good woskmen, good
work aad low prices cali On :. Jaw &
Murphy. 5x3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
Board of EdttcnfaO1t.

APRIL 7th, 1875,
Regular meeting of the Board of Education.
All members present except Com. Benkendorf.
President May in the chair.
The minutes were read and approved.
petition of Miss Minnie VoSs for Il leave of
absence during one or two months, on account
OF i'll health was presented and OH motion the
same was granted
Several accounts were presented and referred
to the finance committee.
The finance committee made the following re-
port, which was on motion adopted and the &C
counts therein contained allowed, all voting in
the affirmative. +.
To the Hon. Board of Education.
GENTLEMEN:-Your finance committee would
respectfully report that they have examined the
following accounts and recommend their allow
ance as fellows:
Alice Dervin, teaching .., ... ,............. 25
VIM l.. Norris, publishing notice-...... l go
w. Moore, :" g ........... l so
j B. Selby & Co., ink II so
c. M. & St. P. R. R., freight. rs
VIM Schoppe supplies ....................... IS So
E. Riemann carpenter work .............. . Is so
Respectfully submitted.
UnT INN
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14

Mrs. Susan Lathrop, mother of our
former resident Mrs. M. Cummings, died
in Chicago Friday last. of paralysis, II
her Gath year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14

A little daughter of Mrs. Fl. Burandt,
of the First ward, died last night of diph-
liberia aged 8 years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
Board of .SnDer3,iS0rs.

The Jefferson County Board of Super
visors as far as elected are as follows:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14

The home made mixed paint made
by Straw & Murphy is as good as it is
posi- BE to make it. 5*3
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14
FINE STOCK FOR SALE

few choice, finely bred Bull calves. ca n bs
bought at reasonable prices, by calling at my
place one mile north of the city. These calves
are all fit for service, and sired by my splendid
thoroughbred, prize bull of imported stock
Parties who desire to improve their stock, have
now rare chance to 90 so. Call or write
DAVID FEAVIN,
26w2 WATERFOWL. Wig
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14

The city OF Fort Atkinson, 3, and the
villages of Palmyra and Lake Mills, l
each, are yet to elect. The board is
likely to stand Is Republicans and ID
Democrats
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14

Mail closes at the WATERFOWL Post ONCE as
.ows:
A. NJ.
st......S:l5 Madison.....S:45 South......10:2O
p. NJ.
st......1245 North - :30-930.. West 4:35-9;30
Olson --'''''o' on
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-04-14

irect connections by No. from WATERFOWL
n Madison & Galena Express for Baraboo
ria. Winona and all points west in Minneso-
md Dakota also or Waukesha, M1lW aukee
l all points east
CHAs n. WILDER.
Train No. % makes direct connection at JEFF
son Junction for Madison, Elroy, st. Pau
4 intermediate points.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-01-28

when her imitators of to-day enter a
salon with weeds in their mouths and
swing through the stable yard, talking
in loud, rough voice of dogs with
good strain" Ouida has given pict-
ure of an ideal life as an existence of
mingled poetry and passion, blending
every refinement of mind and sense, a
life of love so precious, such as the fsnd-
est fancy, the widest dream of earliest
days of the softest romance never ex-
pected to win. The name of Ouida is
an infantine corruption Of her baptis-
NAL name, Louise, just as Boz was of
Charles the first name-of Dickens. She
began her literary career by writing
short stories for the English magazines,
and was glad to get FL page for them.
Her first novel, Held in Bondage" at
tracted the attention of Mr.. j. B. Lip
pincott, who was struck by its vigorous
style and strong characterization and
repubiished the book. The name was
not good one, the public mistook it
for work on slavery, and only 800
copies were sold. Mr.. Lippincott, how
ever, had faith in Ouida as a strong
writer. although he did not know at that
time whether she was man or woman,
and when her next novel appeared he
published it and it proved to be great
success, upon the strength of which he
brought out new edition of Held in
Bondage" under the better title of
'Granville de Vignen This was the
beginning of Ouida's success as novel
ist. Her English publishers give her
81, 900 for every book she writes.
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-01-28
Specimen English Voters.

A poor aged agricultural laborer resid-
ing at Birdlip, in the County of Glouces-
ter, was canvassed a few days ago.
"Will you give your vote to Mr.. Yorke,
Johnp" kindly inquired gentleman.
mo shan't gle my voat to noa' body.
HUI be the fust voat as iver l had, and l
shall kip un vor myself" 'Now, john"
continued the gentleman, Il am sure
you will give your vote to Mr.. Yorke.
''No'ah noah, tells ee straight it be
the fust voat as iver l ha' had gid to /,
and shan't gle un away to anybody,
but shall kip un vor myself" In an
other parish the squire has issued a
little leafet to the 'nodge family head
ed ''Vote for your friends" The leafiet
then tells them how they can discover
their friends by the answer those sup
posed friends may give to the test ques-
tons. What with tracts, leaflets, lectures,
books, and orations Hodge is perplexed,
teased, and confused, A farmer said to
his carter, when he brought in the keys
of his stable, "Well, Bill, who bist a
gwan to vote for?'' "Well, mayster."
replied Bill, II ha' read the Squire's
sarmont, and be gwan to take his
advice, and to voat vor me friends. -
"And who be um, Billp' Bill scratched
his head, looked remarkably cute, and
exclaimed: .'Well, mayster, I can't ex-
sctfy say, but you be one on um."-
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-01-28
A Wooden-Legged Mans Joke.

Speaking of wooden legs, there is an
old soldier employed in the Government
Office in this city who has had some ex-
perience with an artificial limb, his
meat one having been taken off at the
knee. Among the most amusing was one
with sleeping-car porter. This pam
pered railway tyrant rarely earns his
quarters II round by his pretense of
blacking shoes and Tipping dust from
his victims back, but it is the habit of
this wooden-legged man to utilize the
darky in taking off that leg and making
him earn his hire. On one train he
struck an uppish sort of porter-a
brother to the insutferable swell who
sings out, ''last call for dinnah in the
dining cahr' That darky stood around
with languid dignity that would make
a street-corner dude sick at heart.
The man with the wooden leg made
up his mind he would wake that Mig
ger up before he Clipped in his quar-
ter.
He told a couple of men in the car his
purpose, and they joined in with him.
He wears his shoe firmly fastened to the
wooden leg, having no need to remove
it, and having fallen once from
loose shoe After his berth had been
made up he went to the dressing-room
and unstrapped his leg, keeping hold of
the strap, and then got to his berth.
Then he called the porter. I've got
rheumatism and can't bend over" he
said, land 1 wish you'd pull off that
she" The porter united the shoe and
tried to pull it off, but it wouldn't come.
Pull hard" said the passenger. The
darky gave it another pull. ''Oh, brace
against the berth and pull" said the
passenger. The porter had blood in his
eye. He put his foot against the berth
and pulled like dentist. The passen-
ger let 90 the strap, and the darky fell
back with the shoe and the leg. ''My
God! you've pulled off my legr' shrieked
the passenger. The porter dropped it,
and with his eyes bulging and his teeth
chattering, he broke from the car. He
concealed himself in corner of the
baggage-car, and pretty soon the two
other conspirators came in, pretended
they didn't know where he was, sat
down on a trunk and talked over the
awful condition of the man whose leg
had been pulled off, and about the PEN
atty the darky would have to suffer if he
should be caught. The porter was of no
service to anybody that night, even after
they explained the joke to him.-MiI-
aDaukee Sentinel
The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1886-01-28
On Lake Titicaca.

The shallow banks of the lake are
covered with thick growth of tall
rushes, out of the material of which the
Indians construct their bolsas. These
rush thickets are very lively with thou
sands of waterfowl. On very sandy
beach in small inner bay / saw good
many scarlet-plumed famingoes and
rose-colored spoonbill cranes, all of
them keeping entirely aloof from the
crowd of other birds. Strange to find
these creatures, which generally live in
warm climates, here in this cold alti-
tude. At no other place on the lake
wherever | passed did encounter them
again.
Toward nightfall we got under way,
and steamed slowly out into the vast
sheet of water which glittered like silver
in the moonlight. 1t was bordered on
our right (the opposite banks are not
yisible) by sterile rocks and hills of red
dish porphyry, trachytes, and clayish
states, rising nearly all abruptly out of
the lake to height of from one thou
sand to twelve hundred feet
All about 10 o'clock A. M, the fine
panorama of the immense snow-capped
range of the eastern cordillera gradual
ly began to rise on the horizon, from
the gigantic Illampo Sorata, 21,2O0 feet
high (set down in good many older
works as the highest mountain of the
American continenD, and the sharp
cut pyramid of Huania Potozi, 2O,20O
feet high, to the magnificent three
peaked Illimani. -OCerldnd Montlly.