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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-26

The Pacific Magazine Seattle: Lee Fairchild),
IL improving with every number since it came
under its present management. Ella Higginson
has joined the staff as associate editor, and her
services viii now be devoted TO its pages 1t Is
very fitting that writer whose pen is always
eager TO sxtol the picturesque scenery Of the
Pacific Northwest should be identified with
this peculiarly home periodical. The current
number is embellished with an admirable por-
trait of Agnes Rose Lane, aud the contents are
almost exclusively characteristic Of Puget
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-26

Residents of Madison street in the neigh
borhood of Eleventh and Twelfth streets
are anxiously inquiring what the sewer
men are doing with that street, why they
are doing il and by what authority2
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-26
THEY ARE EXEMPT.

PoRT BLAKELEY, June "a, 1891.
To THE EDITOR: I am under the impression
that the law exempts persons past so years Of
age from paying road and poll tax. viii you
kindly inform me in q coming issue Of the
paper IL am correct or not Yours truly,
SUBscnasER.
IAN persons over so years OF age ere exempt
from road and poll taxi
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-26
The Enviou. Bierce AGAIN.

Ambrose Bierce in San Francisco Examiner.
"Lee Fairchild" protests that he has done
nothing to offend me, further than to write
some verse;" That is not true; he has written
prose also, as can prove, for a dozen persons
have read it. By confessing himself to have ut
tered words calculated to provoke breach of
the peace he evidently hopes to escape prosecu-
ton for melting a riot
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-26
The Presidents Reception.

A balance sheet has just been prepared BY Mr
Douglas Young, secretary of the committee ap
pointed to prepare for the presidents reception
on May e. Ii shows that $3,07455 was collected
and the expenses were kept within that amount
at the close there were a few dollars left, whict
was paid to an accountant for q balance sheet
Several sums promised In case of deficiency
were not called for
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-26

Following his habit Mr.. Bagley speaks
right out in meeting concerning the repu-
diation of the retrenchment ordinance by
the Board of Aldermen. His analysis of
men and motives has at least the merit of
being vastly entertaining.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-26

Whether or not the recommendation of
the retrenchment committee were of the
visest, the Board Of Aldermen did a
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1891-06-26

Not an enamel or face bleach, but srus beau.
i1ss-Wisdoms famous Roessiiue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
HUStiSfOr0.

Thomas Baker last week sold part of
the old Nicholson farm, containing 155
acres, to julius Wiel. Consideration,
$1l 600.
The old George Baker farm has been
sold to Thomas Baker for $17, 900. The
farm contains 23S acres.
George Baker has purchased the A.
E. Hubbard farm, containing $40 acres,
all tillable land, in Oak field, Fond du
Lac county. Price, $2l 600. Mr. Baker
will remove next March.
Mrs. A. II. Bird and son, of Beaver
Dam, are visiting relatives here.
Mrs. Title Critic, of near Minneapo-
lis, Mimi, is visiting her mother, Mrs.
A. Creydt.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs. Z. w Baker, a
daughter, Thursday, November 10Th.
Adolph Creydt and Miss Modem
hauer, of Lebanon, were married at
the home of the brides parents, We'd
nesday, November 18th. He has the
the best wishes of his many friends,
and may happiness attend them.
B. S.. Randall & Co. put up steel
frame wind mill for @. H. Wilson last
week.
A very small congregation met to
hear Rev. T. Robertson at the Randall
school house, last Sunday Bad weather
and muddy roads were the cause.
Saw So
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
County Board Notes.

The Jefferson County Board of Su-
pervisors appropriated $500 of the
county funds to the Worlds Fair COM
mission.
A resolution was adopted for the
printing of the proceedings of the
board in all the newspapers of the
county at $50 each.
e. Fifteensthousand dollars was added
by the committee on equalization to
the assessed valuation of the city of
Watertown. This is in proportion to
the increased valuations of other por-
tons of the county.
j. 0. Perkins, county superintend-
ent, presented his report to the board
from which the following figures are
taken regarding the children of the
county: The reports of town clerks for
the year ending June 80, last, show
that in this county there are 9,671 chill
dren between the ages of and 20, and
4, 46S between 7 and IA. Of the latter
number 1882 attended the public
schools and 604 private schools. The
whole number that attended the pub
lie schools during the year was 1915,
and the average number of DAYS at
tendance for each child was 90. To
teach this large number of children, SO
male and 185 female teachers were en-
ployed at different times during the
year, and the average wages paid these
teachers were to males $54.77 and to
females $27.35 per month.
The board adjourned sine die yester-
day afternoon, the session being two
days longer than last year on account
of the funeral of the late W. S. Greene
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
jefferson.

Jackson Jones returned Tuesday,
after a several weeks business trip
through parts of Minnesota in the in
terest of his election booth.
A recent trip into the country dis
closed to US the fact that Volney Foster
is erecting one of the finest residences
on his farm there is to be found in this
section.
| A. E. Elmore, president of the late
State Board of Charities and Reform,
was in the city the latter part of last
week. At Friday mornings session of
the County board he was present, and
upon being introduced to the board,
made a few remarks, mplimenting
the county upon having such an ele-
CANT institution as their r-famed in
sane asylum. He pronounced it the
best in the state and unquestionably
| the best in the world.
J. M. Friedel, of this city, presented
claim against the county which was
! brought to the consideration of the
County board last Friday. He claims
damages in the sum of 81 $50 by reason
of the drain run through his land from
the insane asylum last summer. The
j board at its last session allowed him
| 500 damages by reason of the sewerage
from the old cesspool flowing onto his
land. Last summer, when the special
committee appointed for the purpose
ran sewer to the river, they paid him
$500 for the right to run through his
land. The 81 $50 damages now claimed
it is alleged, is not covered by the con-
tract made with the special committee
| Banner
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
Board of Street Commissioners

Meeting of the Board of Street Com
missioners Monday evening:
The bond of indemnity of Ephraim
Mariner, of the city of Milwaukee, for
the sum of one hundred thousand dol
lars, saving the city of WATERFOWL
harmless from the judgments or claims
settled by him November %, 1891, was
approved by the board and placed on
file.
The following accounts against the
city general fund were allowed: Geo.
Henze, sheriff, for fees in case of City
VS.. hoffman, $3.50; w. E. Jones, paint
ing road-scraper, SO; A. Zimmerman,
repairing $7.95; w. Blair, hauling hose
cart from Sprague's fire, 81; A. Con-
radt, hauling hose, 81.
The city clerk was authorized to ad-
vertize for bids for keeping holes open
in the ice at the engine platforms and
covers of the cisterns free from ice and
snow.
The offer of F. Prochazka to keep
the Plank road bridge free of ice dur
ing the present winter for $3.50 was
accepted by the board.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
The State Baking Powder Tests.

| State Food Commissioner Thorn has
been investigating the baking powders
on sale in Wisconsin, and finds by anal
ysis that they are mostly a disease
breeding and pernicious lot. The only
pure cream of tarter powder in the
| market is the Royal, and intelligent
housewives who have used it will have
no other. The 25-cent baking powders
are oil made up Of alum, starch and
acid-a com animation that sad expert
ence has proven to thousands of peo-
plefhas laid the foundation for diseases
and pains without number, directly
causing dyspepsia, rheumatism and
liver complaint. The analysis is still
going on, and Mr.. Thorn will soon send
out another list of the health destroy
ing stuff. If your grocer does not keep
the Royal baking powder, ask him to
get 1t for you. These remarks are not
paid for, and are printed without the
knowledge or consent of the Royal
Baking Powder company; bat the adul-
iteration of food articles is so common
that when a really pure article is
proven to be such we consider it our
duty to publish the fact.
Commissioner Thorn says that Prof.
Short, state chemist, made careful anal
yses of number of samples of the
Royal baking powder and found them
of high and uniform strength and puri-
ty, the ingredients all pure and whole
some. -DGrlingtOY Journal.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
Real Estate Transfers.

For the week ending November Ia:
WATERFOWL, city-Lot 10, blk 3, LIST
ward, L. R. Cady's add, Oscar Rose to
Carl Krebs, 1915.
Farmington-S Z, sw /, sec 81, go
aero S, John Riess to j F. Ross, So, 800
Watertown, city w }, lot s, blk 5, I'd
ward, Prentiss' add, A. Zautner to G. G.
Gleichman, $780,
Ixonia-A part of J of sec 25, 81
acres, F. Will to G. Butschke, $1,000.
Milford IN J, J, NV sec 8, 40 acres,
Thos NeWcomb to j. Newcomb, 500.
Watertown, city-Lots l and 2, blk l.,
LIST ward, Hahn's add, III. j. Strauss to
III. E. Kohls, $500
Farmington-353 rods off end of sw
/, NV !, 10 acres, j. Sellnow to F. Har-
mack, 81 200.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
Juneau.
DEATH OF JOHN NELSON.

John Nelson died at his home here
on Thursday afternoon last from quick
consumption, aged 48 years. The de-
ceased was born in Norway, and came
to this country when about IL or Is
years old; in 1861 he enlisted as pri-
vate in Company K. 29th Wisconsin In
fantry, and served with his regiment
throughout the war. He returned to
this county, where for some years he
worked on farms in this town and Bur
nett, and later in the lumber yard of
John w. Perry, at Minnesota Junction.
About 1875 be purchased the yard, and
about ten years ago also purchased
George Clapp's lumber yard; he car
RED on the business successfully and
acquired very large trade, even from
distant parts of the county Fair and
honorable in ali his dealings, farmers
seemed to prefer to trade with him
rather than with parties in the same
line OF business nearer their homes;
true and steadfast as the mountains of
his native country, he gained many
friends, who greatly esteemed and re-
spected him. In 1886 he was elected,
though strong Republican, county
clerk, and served in that office for two
years; he was also at the time of his
death city treasurer. Last winter he
had an attack of the grip, which left
severe cough, and finally developed in
to quick consumption. During the
early part of the fall he spent two
months in Colorado in hopes of regain
ing his health, but on his return, three
weeks ago, though still able to be out
doors and quite bright and cheerful, it
was evident that he had lost strength
Not until last Tuesday was be obliged
to give up and take to his bed, but after
that time he failed very rapidly, the
last twenty-four hours entirely uncon-
scious, but sleeping quietly, and so he
passed away without any pains. His
funeral took place on Monday, largely
attended by Free Masons, Odd Fellows
and Grand Army comrades, together
with many friends from different parts
of the county. He leaves a widow,
daughter of S. Y. R. Haughton, Of this
place, and two children, a boy about s
years old and little girl only about
months old, two children having pre-
viously died in infancy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
Saved NV ChiId's Life.

J. S. Weaver, secretary Iron Steam
boat company, New York, says: wish
to say to the public that | had child
about 4 years Of age lying at the point
of death with summer complaint (di-
arrhea), the doctor and all of us hav-
ing given up hope. The doctor, how
ever, advised us to get some of Speer's
Port wine and give her little at a
time-very little, but often. AS a last
resort we did SO, and [ say that Speer's
Port wine saved her life. She is my
only child. had never seen Mr..
Speer, but with tears of JOY [ went and
told him that his wine had saved the
life of my only child.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
JAMES WHAkEN .

oTATE OF WISCONSIN-CoUNTY COURT FOR
y JEFFERSON CoUNTY-In Probate.
Notice is hereby given that at special term
of the County Court, to be held in and tor said
County, at the Court House in the City of Jetfer-
son. in said County, on the third Tuesday OF
December, being the 18th day of December, A
D.. 1891 al il O'Clock in the forenoon, the fol-
lowing matters will be heard and considered:
In the matter of the estate of
JONAS H. SLEEPER, deceased.
The application of S. A. Sleeper. eXecutrix CT
the last will and testament of Jonas H. Sleeper.
late of the City of WateTtown. in said County,
deceased, for the eXamina ton and allow ance of
her final account of her administration of said
estate; and the assignment of the residue thereof
according IT, law and the will of said deceased.
Dated this 18th day of November, A. D., 1891.
By order CT the Court:
HENRY COLONIUS,
iva County Judge.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
What Was 1t. John,

That made your face so free and clear
from pimples, said his sweetheart.
Why, don't you know, Eva? For over
a year | took everything could think
of without helping me, then | bought
two bottles of Sulphur Bitters, and now
I haven't one pimple on my face. 1t
is the best blood cleanser / ever saw.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
Dwelling Houses for Sale

1 will sell on terms to suit purchasers
my two houses corner Fourth and JEFF
ferson streets, north of Turner hall,
and my residence corner West Madi-
son and Washington streets. For par
ticulars enquire of JESSE STONE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
Firemen Attention!

A special meeting of the members of
Watertown Fire Department will be
held at City Hall, November 80, 1891,
at 7:3OP. NJ. Every member is requested
to attend, as business of Importance
will be presented for consideration.
F. E. WooDARD, Pres.
WATERFOWL, November IS, 1891.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
Another Steinway Sale.

w. D. Sproesser, local agent for the
very fine instrument last week, from
VIM. Rohlfing & Sons ware-rooms to
Emil Seibel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
Lots For Sale.

Lots three and four, in block two, G.
Schmutzler's addition to the First ward
time. d. G. WHITE.
Enquire of DR.. w. F. Whyte. 80
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
John, have you seen that woman

IdL6Iy
John, IN establishment, What woman?
That woman in another column pick
ing grapes for Speer's Wines, and read
about it; the wines are found by chem
lists to be absolutely pure and the best
in the World. The Boards of Health in
Large Cities and leading Hospitals have
adopted their use where wines are
needed
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25

Minnie, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs
Ferd. Voss, Of the town of Shields, died
at her home Friday last, of typhoid
fever, aged II years. She came from
Janesville.sick one week previous to
her death. Her funeral was held from
St. Marks Lutheran church, Monday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
WATERFOWL NURSERY.

Fruit and Shade Trees, Raspberries,
Strawberries, Grape Vines, Silver Maple,
Ash Leaf Maple and Black Poplar, fine
Red Cedar and Arborvit8 Hedge Plants
Nursery east of Plank Road bridge,
First ward. 25y1
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25

Mrs. NJ Fries, nee Miss Linda Hub
bard, and little daughter Mary, of Pur-
cell, Indian territory, are visiting rela-
tives and friends in this city Union.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25

Henry Engel, an old resident of the
town of Watertown, died suddenly of
heart disease, Tuesday Of last week.
His age was IS years. He leaves a wife,
one son and three daughters. The
funeral was held Friday from the
Evangelical church and the body buried
in Oak Hill cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
Obituary.

Elizabeth, wife of Thomas Spencer,
died at her home in the Seventh ward,
Sunday evening, November %, aged rs
years, of paralysis, from which she had
been suffering the past six years, her
sufferings being intensified the last few
years of her life. Mrs. Spencer was
born in London, England, and emil
grated to the United States in 1882
Her father was soldier in the English
army and fought under the Duke of
Wellington at the celebrated battle of
Waterloo. A loving wife and mother,
and kind neighbor and friend has
been called from this world to meet
her reward in the life beyond the grave.
Deceased leaves HUSBAND, four daugh-
ters and two sons, one daughter and
one son being by 81 former husband.
One child, A. L. Spencer, resides here.
Mrs. Spencer's funeral was held from
st. Paul's Episcopal church this morn
ing, Rev. Fred. S. Jewell officiating.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25

The Methodist society gave a very
successful fair at the City hall, Wednes-
day evening, the receipts reaching the
fine sum of $50
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-11-25
Fort Atkinson.

It is reported that several wolves
have been seen near Rose Lake. Now
is the time for hunters to show their
skill.
Died, at the residence of J. A. Emery,
in this city, November IA, Jacob Wit
ting, aged SO years, 1O3 months, of
paralysis.
Tho MotIndiot nnnint,r orn,rn q Worry
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-16

The recent political disturbances in Brazil
have excited regret and solicitude. The in
formation we possessed was too meager to en-
able us to form satisfactory judgment of the
supreme power by President Fonseca, but this
government did not fail to express to him its
snxious solicitude for the peace of Brazil and
for the maintenance of the free political insti-
tutions which had recently been established
there, nor to offer our advice that great moder
alton should be observed in the clash of parties
and the contest for leadership. These coun.
sells were received in the most friendly spirit,
and the latest Information is that constitu-
tional government has been reestablished
without bloodshed.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-16

The government and people Of Spain propose
to celebrate the four hundredth anniversary of
the discovery OF America by holding the exposi-
tion at Madrid, which will open on the 18th of
September and continue until the 3lst of De-
cember, 1899. "A cordial invitation has been
tended to the United States to tSke part in this
commemoration, and, as Spain was one of the
first nations to express the intention to par
ticipate in the worlds fair at Chicago, it would
be very appropriate for this government to give
this invitation its friendly promotion.
The Democratic press. [volume] (Ravenna, O. [Ohio]) 1868-1901, 1891-12-16

The annual report OF the Marablme Cana1
Company, of Nicaragua, shows that much cost
ly and necessary preparatory work has been
done during the year in the construction OF
shops railroad tracks, harbor piers and break
waters and that the work of canal eonstruc-
tion has made some progress. deem it to be
a matter of the highest concern to the nited
States that this canal, connecting the waters
OF the Atlantic and Pacific oceans giving US a
short water communication between our ports
upon those two great seas should be speedily
constructed and at the smallest practicable
limit of cost The gain in freights to the peo-
pie and the direct saving to the government OF
the United States in the use of naval vessels
would pay the entire cost of this work within
short series of years. The report OF the secre-
tary of the navy shows the saving In our naval
expenditures which would result
If this work is to be promoted by the usual
financial methods and without the aid OF this
goyernmeut the expenditures will probably be
twice the actual cost. This will neoess1tate
higher tolls and constitute heavy ana need
less burden upon our commerce and that OF the
world Every dollar Of the boRds and stock Of
the company should represent dollar ex-
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-15
FINANCE AND TRADE.
EXCHANGE REVIEW.

NEW YORK, August 14.-The stock market
today was monopolized by Changers and west
ern stocks, and one of the most encouraging
signs OF the times is the appearance of these
favorite stocks, although none of them pres
ent are specially prominent dealings. Union
Pacific is less prominent in the dealings today,
being firmly held in the neighborhood of 35.
The inference is its prominence for the time
being and its deterrent effect upon speculation
is over for the present. The movement OF grain
to market, together with heavy exports encour-
age bullish feeling. Northern Pacific Pre-.
ferred scored handsome gains for the day, not
withstanding statement showing a loss in rs
earnings. The market closed dull bat firm at
about highest figures.
Government bonds steady.
MONEY QUOTATIONS.
NRw YORK. August 14.-Money on call easy;
closed offered at 2 per cent
Prime mercantile paper, 5s4071I per cent.
Sterling Exchange : Steady; 6O-day pills,
M.S41a; demand A.s6H.
LONDON. August Ia, p. m.-Closing consols,
money 961%; do account, SO 3-16: u. s. Is,
n19L do AVS, $102b.
Money-14@1aper cent
BAR SILVER.
NEW YORK, August l4.-Bar silver, per o.
99sSc
LONDON, August 14.-Bar silver, 45ISd. per
ounce.
SAN FRANCISCO, August 14.-Bar silver, 99L
@9913c per ounce
SAN FRANcIsCo, August 14.--Mexican dollars,
78@781ac.
Los Angeles herald., 1891-08-15
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