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Sharp County record., 1888-02-02
SOUTHERN AGRICULTURAL
The Preparation of the Land tor a
Corn Crop.

Because of the great variety of soils.
location and conditions of lands, ana
the pre-concciycd idea Of the great
multitude of corn raised, it IS very
difficult for any writer to lay down
fixed plans for all TO follow IN Inc
preparation and cultivation OF that
very important crop. viz: corn Were
we asked what time is best to begin
work to insure an abundant harvest,
VIC would answer: on lands that hau
been long in cultivation, at least TWO
seasons before planting The sc0u
corn, our first season we WouIu rs
carly as May, SOW that wonderful
land restorer, the corn pea, broadcas
which in about eight or ten weeks
would have made sufficient growth to
cover the land; turn this entirely
under with n good. two horse ploW
and re-seed the land with rye even
as early as Angus 15 to September
/. This will provide late fall and
winter pasture enough to more tnan
pav for all labor and cash expended
for seed. Let the stock be taken Oil
the land two or three weeks before
breaking up for spring planting you
will then have another green crop TO
turn under before planting. BY all
means do not break the land while
it is wet; witch for dry
spell in early spring plowing, and
break deep with two horse plows; let
the land lay n few days to dry out, then
follow with large steOl-tooth harrow.
Now you have land in suitable con-
dition for seeding with the planter,
which is always preferable to plant
ing b. hand, because the seed is
dropped at regular distances, planted
and covered at proper depths, the
rows straighter, and consequently
cultivation very much facilitated.
HID the land TO be planted been
cropped the previous season, then be-
gin work as early the fall after crop,
either corn Or cotton, is gathered as
quick as possible Take nothing from
the land as some do, by burning stalks
and other trash, but chop them up
with u good stalk cutter where they
stand, and follow the stalk cutter with
such two-hcrse plOw as will turn
them under where they rot during the
winter months, thereby benefitting the
soil, saving the labor of pulling aud
burning stalks, putting them out of the
way of cultivating to a purpose, and
thus treated, will be ly for plant
ING much earlier than if left TO care
for itself until spring work pushes the
cropper, in which case something must
be neglected On all bright days
during the winter let the Dragroad
scrapcr be kept at work
cleaning up stock lots, gin house
lots. the sediment from ponds and
creek bottoms. This accumulation
thrown into heap, with stable
manure and surplus cotton seed, and a
small proportion of bone meal and
forkel over once or twice, will supply
an inexpensive and invaluable fer
tiiz2r. Open your drill and apply
400 o 500 pounds Of the above com
post per acre. By all means plant
mono but sound, select seed corn, and
we feel assured at harvest time you
will say, surely l am paid many fold
for my trouble by the great increase
in my yicll Of corn. Letter. time per-
mitting, we will make few notes on
the cultivation Of corn. - I'eStcrB RU-
raj.
Sharp County record., 1888-02-02

The people of Syracuse, N. Y, are
Indignant over General f. w. Leaven-
worih's will. 1t ostcnsibly left to the
city $500, 900 for park improvements,
pubic fountains. monuments and a
seminary for young women, besides
bcquesls to Yale, Hamilton and
Syracuse colleges and number of de.
pendens. 1t is said the property is SO
cntailod as to make the bequeSts prac-
tically deIus:ve and of no avail. Con-
sequcntly many pledges publicly made
by the deceased are violated. Parks
and avenues were named in his honor
with the unders, anding that he was to
contribute to their Identification.
Sharp County record., 1888-02-02
An Extraordinary Suggestion

Mr.. Edward Weston, the electrician,
SAYS: at is we'll known that the
nitrate of amyl possesses the power OF
causing insens;bility very quickly in a
human being breathing its fumes. The
effect is equivalent temporarily to a
paralytic stroke. Now, nitrate of
amyl is very cheap and plentiful. l
propose 10 fire shells filed with this
chemical instead Of gunpowder. 1t
will not be necessary TO penetrate a
ship. A few gallons Of this nitrate
dashed on the deck of war ship
would render her crew helpless. The
most powerful ironclads would be
even more vulnerable than the light
cruisers, for they would be sucking
down great draughts of air through
their artificial vcntilatorS, and the
odor would thus rapidly penetrate the
whole ship. The whole crew being
rendered helpless for an hour or two,
the ship could, of course, be towed in
TO a safe spot, while the captors ven-
tiIated her and removed the insensible
men. "-L0ndon Times.
Sharp County record., 1888-02-02
IMPECUISIOUS ARTISTS.
A Brace of Excellent Anecdotes from tho
Pacific Coast.

1llPIt WIS ptICJ ~ WI S0'''''N'
of painters in the city. There is still
genial band of them, and you have to
give the signal at the door OF the
stulio before you can get in-juSt as
it always has been. The well-known
artist was always in debt and
in trouble with the sheriff. Once
he was in the next studio to his own'
with a brother artist, when there came
q knock at the door. 1t was not The
SIGNAL, so they knew it must be a
stranger. They paid no attention
until the knocking grew loud, and the
brother artist went out to the door. A
severe looking. inartistic man stood
there.
as Mr. - IMP
The artist thought it would be we'll
TO lie careful. He had seen such men
himself.
81 don't know l guess he's not,
since he doesn' answer.
"When will he be imp
81 don t know"
"All right, I'll wait for him. and
he prepared himself to sit down on the
steps.
"Do You know Mr.. -"
No. But I've got to wait for him."
An ''inspiration' entered the artists
head.
you'd better come in here and
wait You'll hear him when he comes
back"
He marched the man into the studio
and gave him a seat. The two artists
went on talking. An hour passed.
The man was still there. Mr.. - did
not dare to move INTO his own studio,
although his hat was there, and the
other wanted to see the fun out. 1t
cot TO be dusk, and still the stranger
sat gIoomily. At last he got up and
said:
Say is that fellow ever comin'P l
am sheriff's officer, and I've got to
take charge of thas studio of MS, and,
dangme, I'll break his place open
It was no use. The sheriff officer
had to get his work III.
A friend of mine was on &c invited
to dinner at the house of another we'll
known impecunious artist. He was
hims If bohemian, not unaccustomed
TO pnches, and it was not a surprise
to him, when, after struggling through
mud and rain and storm, he reached
the house, TO find the artist and
another friend in q room with little
bit of fire, in very depressed condi-
ton. There was no sign of dinner. or
any thing that bore the appearance of
dinner. With very little difidence the
host spoke up
"The fact is we haven't got any din
ner, and we haven't got cent How
much have YOU got?"
Fifteen cents" said the Bohemian,
feeling in his pockets. That was not
enough.
"Try the landlady."
mo go. We've tried her,"
"Havcn'tyou got any credit"
'Ail gone. Not a cents worth of
credit anywhere in the neighborhood,
Hold on! Old Jones has ordered a
picture from ne. I've only had fifty
on account Let's go and see if he
won't pay up some more. "
But Jones lives at the other end OF
town."
"We'll take the car Your fifteen
cents will do and we'll go to French
restaurant and have royal dinner
They started. and after long ride
came to Jones' house. Jones and his
entire family were out. Sadly they
turned away and wandered down
town. Finally they met fellow they
knew, who was quite glad to get them
out of their difficulty, and in about
fifteen minutes they had forgotten all
about being hard up, and were as
happy as the proverbial clam at the
proverbial condition of tide. San
Francisco Chronicle.
Sharp County record., 1888-02-02

Wives of great men all remind us
they are not altogether happy with
great men, by the weary look they
wear Teas SUHngS.
Sharp County record., 1888-02-02

"A Georgia newspaper tells Of
slender delicate, and sweet young
woman who went TO a sugar boiling
the other day. She remained twenty.
four hours. during VIII ch she ate four
teen stalks of sugar cane and drank
ftty-scven glasses Of cant Juice
Sharp County record., 1888-02-02

"A German tourist has just encir-
clcd the globe at Il cost of flS0, and
the voyage took 1856 DAYS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
CLYMAN.

Mrs. Leo Bub visited friends and rela-
tives at Milwaukee last week.
The Misses Belle and Tessie Collins and
Rose Walsh visited friends at Oak Grove
one day last week.
Mrs.E O'Connor has been seriously i'll
with lung fever for the past two weeks.
Mrs P Ready, of Summit, Fond du Lac
county, daughter of Michael Kiefer, Wis
tied her parents here last week, returning
home on Thursday.
Miss Mary Callaghan is home from
Milwaukee for short visit.
Mrs. James Duffy and daughter Stella
visited few days with friends in Beaver
Dam last week.
0. McCollow, postmaster at Oak Grove
visited here on Sunday.
Mulcahy Manning and William Kalla-
han visited friends in Beaver Dam few
days last week.
Al. Sutton and Chas. Better joined the
excursion on Tuesday. Kearney, Neb.,
being their objective point.
The Misses Mary and Kittie Robinson
Tessie Collins, Rose and Charles Walsh,
visited with Miss Lizzie Tracy at Rich
wood on Sunday.
Miss Blanche Coler has commenced a
five months term of school in district No
2, town of Lowell.
L. Damp has purchased nine acres Of
land from S. Y. r. Brockway. Consider.
alton 800.
Mrs. George Morse, of Juneau, visited
friends in this vicinity on Friday last.
Mr.. and Mrs. O. F. CLARK went to JEFF
ferson On Thursday.
Miss Lizzie McGivern and Miss Katie
Robinson visited in Juneau few days
last week
Robert Anton, of Hustisford has leased
the farm Of j. L. Walsh for a term of five
years, at an annual rent of $3.50 and
highway tax
Miss Annie Walsh arrived home on
Saturday after two weeks visit with
friends III Chicago.
William Caughlin, fireman on pay-car
b, is home for few days. T.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
REDWOOD NOTES.

j. G. Smith, of Milwaukee, is here at
tending to bis farm produce.
s Miss Sarah Driscoll, W ho has been Wis
iting her sister, Mrs. Jas. Egan, returned
/ to Chicago, Saturday.
BY the unexpected arrival ofa brother
from the sohth at the home of F. F. Duffy,
OF Fond du Lac, Mrs. Duffy, who had
come 90 visit her, parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
K. Ryan, vas obliged to shorten her visit,
leaving Friday for her home.
John Egan has been stationed here bv
S. r. Sleeper, of Watertown, 10 handle
the barley business this fall. Business
commenced Monday with d. Griffin as
boss and buyer, and Egan, elevator man.
Thursday, John Slight, of Watertown,
was seen going through here towards Mud
Lake with his camping outfit. No reports
heard as to what success.
St. Joseph's church is being reshingled
and is to be reseated before long, as sixty
new seats have been purchased and are
on the way.
Eddie Schneider, an 8-year-old son of
AudIh ASHHCiICI, 10 lHC Ddppy OWHeT Ol
a new velocipede, which article takes u
all the attention of all its owner,
Emil Peters is home from Milwaukee,
the carpenter shop in which he was work
ing having shut down on account of dull
ness of the season
Henry Volkert has secured position
as carpenter for the Chicago & North
western railway comapaDy.
Corn cutting has begun around here.
DR.. F. G. Moulding, was called to
Thomas P. Sullivan's Wednesday, by the
indsposition of son, James, who had a
hard cold
Emil Uehling drove to Oconomowoc
Sundoy to see his wife, who is unier
treatment of DR.. Voje. A rapid recovery
is now expected as she has undergone an
operation.
Mrs. Francis Uehling and her guest
Miss Hattie Guentber, of Cleveland, Ohio
went to Oconomowoc Monday. j.
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from which disease she has suffered for
the past two years. Deceased was ia her
10th year, and leaves host of sorrowing
friends.
J. II. Schofield and family spent SIN.
day with Oconomowoc relatives.
De Witt Wilcox had narrow escane
from fire last Friday aftern Don. His lit
tie girl, spying her fathers vest, which he
had hung up in the barn while at work
therein, child-like began searching the
pockets, and finding some matches in a
short time had blaze started in some
loose hay on the barn floor. But for time
ly aid, the barn with its contents would
have been destroyed
The chief topic OF some of our people
about here at the present time is whether
there is law looking to the observance
of order and decency in postnffices. Sell.
ing cider that intex cafes should not be
tolerated in a postoffice thlt is supposed
to be open for the accommodation of the
public, and especially when il is under
stood DO license has been obtained to sell
liquor.
A few of our Republicans attended the
Hoard speech at Rome last Monday even
ing. r
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
School supplies of all kinds at Car.
rolls, Watertown.
JUN EAU.

At the late Democratic convention the
leaders fixed upon the following county
ticket: Sheriff, A. E. Hart, of Horizon !:
treasurer, Gustav Mesner, Ashippun,
register, VIM. Schwefel, Lebanon county
clerk, BAF. Sherman, Beaver Dam; dis
trict attorney, w. E. Kelley, Beaver Dam !;
with an open race between Geo. w.
Morse and [. F. Hemmy for clerk of
courts, and the necessary orders were
given to the subordinates to see to it that
delegates favoring the proposed ticket
were duly elected With single excep-
ton every man on the ticket has ia times
past held Office or been candidate for
office under the old "ring," and thus the
same old gang proposes to assume control
The convention will probably be held on
October 10th.
T. ii. Lewis and Albert Smith started
for Columbus, o., on Sunday evening to
attend the National Encampment of the
G. A. Il at that place.
A magnificent night-blooming cereus
with two blossoms was on exhibition at
the Insane Asylum on Sunday evening.
belonging to Mrs. Wiggins, the matron Of
the asylum.
Although the outcome of the Democratic
congressional convention to be held at
Mayville On Wednesday of this week is
as much of conundrum as that of SINH
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WATERLOO

E. P. Humphrey begins student life as
q freshman at the State university this
week.
Prof. Bollinger, of Sharon, who takes
charge OF the Waterloo High school for
the year, arrived Monday night.
G. S. Johnson, of Milwaukee, visited
his uncle, T. S. Hayhurst, and family,
leaving Tuesday for Burlington, where
he has employment in the railway ma
chine shops in that city.
From the report of the clerk of the
school board, A j. Roach, we learn that
the total number of male children between
the age of 4 and 20 years is IA; total
number of female children is l39; total
number between the ages above named is
2S3.
Hunters were out early Friday, the day
on which the law expired, searching fol
coveys of chickens. Very few birds, how.
ever, were killed, as they were so large
that when once driven from the ground
their flight was strong and long continued
so far that the watchful sportsmen were
unable to note their allghtipg ground
Ii the present law should continue in
force for several years, we may look fol
a large increase Of birds.-Journaz
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
.IEFFERAON.

A little son Of Mr. and Mrs John Lindl
died on Thursday of last week, aged six
months.
S. B Weaver and wife leave to-day for
Watertown, where he has accepted po-
sition in the new shoe factory.
j. w. Ostrander will depart next Sat
urday FOR Los Angeles, Cal !, to attend the
session of the Sovereign Grand lodge, /.
O.. 0 F.
On Friday of last week the farm build
lngs of Peter Blankenheim, residing two
miles southeast of this city, were destroyed
by fire, together with their contents and
nearly 1000 bushels of grain tnreshed
and in stack. The steam thresher of John
Freldel had been at work during the fore
noon, and the men had just seated them
selves at the dinner table, when a cry of
fire. from two of those near the engine,
called all outside. In some manner the
straw stack had become ignited, and in
an instant was all ablaze. Ia a few Sec
onds the barn was afre, and then the
house, making the conhagration general.
banner.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
Reduced Rates to Milwaukee,

For the Milwaukee Industrial Expo
sition, September 9th to October 20th.
the Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Company will sell Excursion tickets to
Milwaukee and return at one fare for the
round trip, vito 25 cents added for ad-
mission to the Exposition; and for the
Wisconsin State Fair, to be held at NIL
waukee, September 18th to 21st, the
Northwestern will sell Excursion tickets
for one fair for the round trip to Mil
waukee and return, with so cents addet
for admission.
For tickets and full information rela-
tive to dates of sale, ETC.. apply to agents
of the Chicago & Northwestern Railway
Company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
FARMINGTON.

A. E. Goodrow, of Renvana, Neb., is
visiting his brother Ephraim.
A. J. Blanchard, of Elkhorn, left for
his home the fore part of last week, after
a few days visit with his cousin, 81. E.
Hungreford.
A young gentleman from Pipersville
came over to see young lady friend of
his in this burg, one evening last week.
and had the misfortune to lose his false
teeth. Come again, Ed, but hereafter
carry your teeth where they belong, in
stead of in your pocket.
Miss Tena Denhardt died last Wednes-
day at her parents home, of consumption,
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FORT ATKINSON.

Cary Brown left Monday for Pueblo
Col, on account of his health.
q. Jaycox, of Cove, Ore, visited his
sister, Mrs. S. A. Bridges, over Sunday
A. H. Downing received word Friday
last Of the death of his father the day
previous, at his home in Hartford, Vt
He was in his 85th year
Two of our best sprinters ran a 100
yard race yesterday at Jones grove, Lewis
Brown and Walter Vickery, the latter
losing by about foot.
The Northwestern Manufacturing com.
pany shipped, Wednesday, two carloads
of their various goods to the Minnesota
State fair, to be held at ST. Paul mex
week. Onion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
Harvest Excursions

Will be run by the Chicago &Northwest-
ern railway to points in Iowa, Minnesota,
Dakota (including the Black Hills(, Ne
braska, Wyoming and Colorado, for which
tickets will be sold August 2lst, Septem-
Der 11th and 25th, October 9th and 23d,
at half the usual rates, one fare for the
round trip. These Excursions will enable
those desirous of locating on free govern
meDt land or of purchasing cheap rail-
road lands to look the ground over care
fully and judge for themselves of the
wonderful fertility of the soil, which is
fully demonstrated by the bounleous har-
vest of the present season. For full in
formation regarding rates, tickets, etc,
apply to any agent of the Chicago &
Northwestern railway.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
Special Harvest Excursions.

On Aug. 21st, Sept / 1th and 25th, Oct.
9th and 23d, the Chicago, Milwaukee &
St. Paul Railway will have on sal land
excursion tickets to different points in
Iowa, Minnesota, Dakota, Montana, Ne
braska, Kansas, Colorado, Tennessee,
Mississippi, Louisiana, Aarkansas, Texas
and the Indian Territory. Rate for the
above tickets will be fare one way for the
round trip, return coupons good for 20
days. For particulars, etc., enquire of
G. w. WEBB, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
OUR NEIGHBORS.
LAKE MILLS.

Baya.d Mills has severed his connec-
tion with the Lake Mills postoffice, and is
taking rest at Whitewater.
George Reynolds voted for "Tippeca-
roe and is a staunch supporter of the
eminent grandson of "Tippecanoe," who
is leading the Republican column.
The colored people of Lake Mills will
have grand barbecue Sept. 25. There
will be speaking by Charles Anderson, of
Madison, and James Ellis, of Fort Atkin-
son. There will be prize contest be-
tween the Madison and Lake Mills col
ored choirs. In the evening fine con-
cert will be given, 70 be followed by a
grand ball.-Leader.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12

For National Encampment Grand
Army of the Republic to be held at Col
umbus, Ohio, September 10th to 18th.
the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Rail-
way company will sell excursion tickets,
September 7th TO 9th inclusive, good to
September 2lst, for 1886 fram Water
town. G. w. WEBB, Agent
The Republicans carried Maine Mon>
day at the state election by majority of
10000, a gain OF 5000 since 1885, wheI
the Republicans had 10000 majority. A
like ratio of gain would give New York
to the Republicans by over $4,000. Fare
well, Grover.
The Milwaukee wheat market YES
terday was weak, and &c lower, closing at
8634c for No. 2 spring, 86Ic September
8624c October and $3.50 December. Flour
was steady. Barley closed at 69c, rye at
55c, corn at 44c and oats at 29c. Hegs
were steady, at $6.10(0625.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
Minnesota State Fair,

For the State Fair to be held at ST..
Paul Sept. 10th to 10Th, the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St Paul Railway will sell
excursion tickets at fare one way for
the round trip, with so cents added for
admission coupon to the Fair. Tickets
on sale Sept 18th to 18th inclusive, return
coupons good until Sept. 18th.
G. w. WEBB, Agent.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12

lar conventions of previous vears, good
many prominent Democrats feel confident
that the nomination will fall to Judge S.
w. Lamoreux. of this county, claiming
that such has been the understanding
with the Fond du Lac delegation for some
time. W.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12
The Net Profit S1475O a Year.

Dan Voorhees, charges it as crime that
for nineteen years the Republic party
has caused the people to pay the manu-
facturers at least $100000,0O0 year in
consideration of the tax paid by he man
ufacturer to the government. II this esli-
mate be correct $3.50 per capita have
been paid on a presumed average of forty
millions of people Now, the wages of a
workman in England are about one-hsl1
of what are paid to operatives in this
country-that is, $780, in England or $500
In this country Per annum. Under a pro-
tective tariff, therefore, according to Mr..
Voorhees,, by paying 50 SO per annum
tax, our employees insure an excess of al
most 100 per cent. in wages over the
amount paid workmen in Great Brita n
That will do! Our workman and his
family can well afford to be robbed of
$3.50 per annum if he makes nearly $3.50
by it.-Cincinnati Commercial Gazette.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12

Low prices for school supplies at NJ !.
j. Carfoll's, End door east of Post office,
Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12

Don't fail to call at Carrol's book
store. Watertown, for your school books
and stationery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12

vT7A ED-A responsible party employing
w travelling salesmen and engaged in the
manufacture or sale of mechanical supplies. to
handle on commission the Pail System of arc
and incandescent lighting in Watertown and
vicinity. For particulars address BALL ELEC-
TRIO CO., Is Cortlandt St., New York City.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-09-12

The best school books and stationery
Can be found at Carrolls, two doors east
of Post Office, Watertown.