Ozaukee County Newspapers

July, 1883

The Cedarburg Weekly News
July 4, 1883
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Mr. August LORCH and family of Chicago, are here visiting. They are the guests ofMr. Wm. LEHMANN.

Mr. Louis HELWIG, has been engaged as clerk in the store of HENTSCHEL & JOCHEM.Louis is a gentleman and no doubt makes a good clerk.

Our public school closed last Saturday for eight weeks vacation. No one feels happierthan the little children and their teachers.

Mr. D. WITTENBERG, president of the Cedarburg Woolen Mills, has purchased an elegantchariot while in Milwaukee one day last week.

Two little children of Mr. MILLER of the town of Mequon died of diphtheria last week.The bereaved family have the sympathy of all for the early and sudden demise of theirbeloved children. Another lot of Texas ponies came to Cedarburg last Saturday afternoon,but were all purchased by Mr. Chas. GOTTSCHALK. Now is your chance to buy a ponycheap.

DIED -- At Cedarburg on Monday, June 25th 1883, after a long and lingering illness,Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. GUST. Aged 20 years. She was the pet and pride ofher family, and the favorite of large circle of friends. Her untimely death castsa gloom o'er the family circle which time alone can lighten.

Quite a storm passed over our town last Monday morning, which tore down trees andblew down several chimneys on the south end of our village. The dust on the roadwhirled in the air like clouds and it sometimes seemed as if it would turn into aheavy cyclone. We believe it was a part of a cyclone which must have raged terriblyin some part of the state.

Last Thursday while Mr. KUHEFUSS's hostler was hauling sand from near the lime Kilnof Leonard & Co., and seeing the train approaching, he was of the opinion thathe could cross the track before the train passed, but the engine struck the latterend of the wagon and threw the wagon box and driver several feet in the air. Thedrivers shoulder was dislocated and the wagon smashed to pieces; otherwise on damagedone.

We are informed by Post Master JOHANN that he has made arrangements by which theexpress morning train arriving here at 8:32 A.M. will bring up the mail from Milwaukeefor this place. Call at the post office for your morning papers about 9 o'clock,- if you will notice to the publishers previously.
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FIRE
Last Friday afternoon our peaceable citizens were startled by the alarm of our fire-bell.On coming to the scenes, it was found that Mr. KANNENBERG's barn was on fire, whichwas standing only about five feet distance from his large blacksmith shop. Owingto the prompt action of our fire-men, the fire was extinguished before any furtherdamage was done. The fire started through the shooting of fire-crackers by the littlechildren who were playing about the building. No insurance.
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Mrs. W.L. SPENCER of Clinton, Iowa, the only child of our Dairy Editor, and his wife,has come to Cedarburg with two children, to spend the summer months, with her parents.
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Reports come from Port Washington that last Monday's cyclone done considerable damagein that town. Roofs of houses and barns were torn off, and three fishermen who wereout on the lake are reported to be missing. The church at Holy Cross, a little villagein the town of Belgium, is also damaged to a great extent, its steeple and roof beingblown off.

Later reports show that over 200 buildings were destroyed in the towns of Belgiumand Fredonia, and it was the worst storm that ever visited this section, J. SOULE,G. HOLLANDER, and C.C. FRENCH were drowned.
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DIED--In the town of Jackson, Washington County, Frank SALTER, on Monday July 2nd1883. He died very suddenly, being sick only for about three days; he was a well-to-doand enterprising farmer. He leaves a large family, who mourn the loss of their belovedfather.
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The Rev. William J. HALPIN of Meath Diocese, Ireland, a student of the widely renownedEcclesiastical College of Maynooth, and at present Professor in the Seminary of DubuqueIowa, has been spending a few days with his uncle Mr. Patrick HALPIN of this town.During his stay he officiated in the Church at this place, giving a very touchingand eloquent discourse on the parable of the "Loaves and Fishes." On thefollowing Sunday July 2nd in Waukesha county, whither he went to visit his aunt Mrs.McMONIGLE, he held early and late service in two different churches, Menominee andBrookfield, five miles apart, preached from different texts, and so attracted hisaudience in Menominee that all followed him to the Brookfield church where they werestill more effectively entertained. Father HALPIN is a young man of more than ordinaryzeal and ability, and cannot fail to make his mark in the ministry. He was accompaniedby a nephew, Mr. W.J. KELLY, a student of the College where his uncle is Professor.being on vacation, they left here Monday July 2nd to visit relatives in Boston andCanada intending to return to Dubuque by the first of September. At the request ofthe Pastor of Brookfield and Menominee churches, Father HALPIN promised to lecturethere on his return.

The Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
July 11, 1883

LOCAL MATTERS

Miss Paul WILKE is home for a few days.

Mr. John WINNER, of Milwaukee was in town last Monday on business.

Miss Alice SCHMIDT is in town visiting friends. The guest of Mrs. H. NERO.

Mrs. HANSEN and daughters of Milwaukee are in town visiting. They are the guestsof Mrs. E. BLANK.

J.J. DURNIN, a compositor of the Evening Wisconsin spent the fourth with his brother,Father DURNIN, of this place.

Remember the ball at H. HERZIGER on Sunday the 22nd inst. Every one should attendas you may expect a good time.

George C. TEITJEN, with the firm of Stilwell & Biered Mnf'g. Co., of Dayton,O. was in town on business last week.

Mr. Ernest FROEHLICH, clerk at the Golden Eagle Clothing House, was in Cedarburglast Sunday visiting friends and relatives.

Mr. Arthur BOERNER, went to Bismarck, D.T. last week, where he expects to stay fora few weeks.

Mr. Fred HILGEN of Hilgen Bros. has gone to Chicago yesterday to make arrangementswith guests who wish to inhale the fresh country air.

Mr. Michael REILLY of Milwaukee and Miss Bridget BELLEW of Jackson were united inmarriage by Rev. Father DURNIN on July the 3rd inst. The young couple went East ontheir wedding tour. We wish them a bright and happy future.

A new shoe store will be opened in this town by Mr. J. FROEHLICH. He intends to enlargehis present store and keep only the best stock at the cheapest prices.
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TOWN MEETING
A special town meeting will be held in the Cedarburg Turn Hall, on Saturday the 14thinst., for the purpose of raising money to rebuild the bridge across the Cedar Creeknear the Columbia Mills.
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A bus load of young ladies and gentlemen from Port Washington were in Cedarburg lastMonday, picnicing at the Hilgen's Spring Park. They were welcome callers at the NEWSoffice.

The following are the names:
Misses Celia GOETZ, Mary and Katie KEMP, Susie and Rosie YOUNG, Minnie and LouiseNEUNS, Ida and Matie RUBLY, Flora and Helen BOERNER, Ida and Adelia EGHART, Maryand Delphine NAGAN, Mary POULL, Mr. Math. GEORGE and Prof. J. KOEHLER.
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Last Saturday afternoon a team belonging to Mr. G. RANSE, ran away, but were stoppedin time before any further damage was done.
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This year the Fourth of July was not forgotten altogether in Cedarburg, as it hasbeen the last few years. Early in the morning the roar of the canons could be heard,which was kept up until about nine o'clock. At about half past 9 o'clock a processionwas formed at the Engine House, consisting of Firemen, Turners and the Hook and Ladderboys; they marched up and down our main street, thence toward the Park where a veryenjoyable time was had. The crowd in the afternoon was very large and all seemedto enjoy themselves. In the evening a grand ball in the hall, which was the windup of that day; the hall, was crowded and it was impossible for any one to dancewithout being pushed or knocked about.
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The annual school meeting of District No. 2, of this village was held, pursuant tonotice, on Monday evening July 2nd.

In absence of Mr. HORN, Director of the school board, Mr. E. LANGHEINRICH was chosenchairman of the meeting. After transacting the usual routine business, such as readingof proceedings, reports, etc., the board submitted to the meeting their estimateof the current expenses for the next school year, and recommendations to raise thenecessary funds by tax. These were unanimously adopted. An appropriation for theerection of a spacious wood-shed was one of the wisest measures recommended by theboard, especially in view of the fact that some of the school-wood, lying on theyard unguarded, does not find its way through the stoves of the school-house, butgoes elsewhere. The following officers were elected: D. WITTENBERG, treasurer for2 years; F.W. HORN, director for 3 years.

It was further agreed upon to open the school next fall with three departments again,instead of four, provided, however, that if the increased attendance of pupils towardwinter, should render it necessary, the board is authorized to hire a fourth teacherfor part of the year.

The question whether the dilapidated fence in front of the school-yard be substitutedby a new one, or whether it be removed and the yard be left entirely open, withouta front fence, met with quite a difference of opinions. The sentiment at last prevailedto have a new fence built at present and the board was instructed to have the oldfence removed without expense to the district.

The teachers engaged for the next year are Chas. LAU, R.E. MINAGHAN, and Marth GANNON.

The Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
July 18, 1883

LOCAL MATTERS

Mr. Michael LYNCH and family, from Chicago are in town visiting; the guests of Mr.and Mrs. GILBERT.

The wife of Rev. STRASSBURGER, who has been visiting her parents in Waverly, Iowafor the last two months, returned to her home yesterday.

Our former teacher of one of our Lutheran schools, Mr. C.F. BURGWARDT, arrived herelast week from Detroit, Mich. He left for that city with his family last Friday.

The new hotel of Mr. J.C. KUHEFUSS will soon be completed, and from appearances willbe the nicest hotel in the town.

At the town meeting held in the Turner Hall last Saturday it was decided to builda new bridge across the Cedar Creek near the Columbia Mills.

Mrs. J. HUNT of Milwaukee, was in town last Sunday visiting her parents, Mr. andMrs. John ROTH.

The new addition to the Cedarburg Worsted Mills is completed and most of the machinesare set up. Work will soon commence if things are pushed as lively as now.

MARRIED -- At the residence of the bride's parents, July 15th 1883, Miss Selma POHLEto Mr. Louis TRAUTZSCH, of the town of Saukville. The ceremony was performed by Mr.H. SCHELLENBERG of Horn's Corners.

Mrs. Henry HORNEFFER, of Milwaukee and family were in town last Sunday visiting friendsand relatives.

A school picnic of one of our Lutheran schools was held in Mr. Frank GROTH's gardenlast Sunday. The children felt happy and spent the day in playing different gamesand listening to a concert given by the church band.

Hiram SMITH, of Sheboygan Falls and his wife visited the family of our dairy editorlast Friday and Saturday.

A.R. BOERNER has returned from Bismarck, D.T., and reports that DIETRICH Bros., formerlyCedarburg boys, are doing a very good business and running a first class meat marketthere. We are glad to hear that the boys are doing well.

Capt. J.W. JOHANN has returned from his northern trip having purchased considerablelumber in Spencer, Wis.

Mr. Wm. CORRIGAN, compositor of the Evening Wisconsin of Milwaukee was in town lastSunday.
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The following is the report of the last prize-bowling held at the Apollo Hall bowlingalley from June 17th until July 15th 1883.

1st Prize - Phil. ROTH, Cedarburg
2nd Prize - Frank LINEMAN, Milwaukee
3rd Prize - E. HILGEN, Milwaukee
4th Prize - J. LEHMANN, Cedarburg
5th Prize - C. SCHWAN, Milwaukee
6th Prize - J. LEHMANN, Cedarburg
7th Prize - Fred HILGEN, Cedarburg
8th Prize - J. LEHMANN, Cedarburg
9th Prize - C. SCHWAN, Milwaukee
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DIED
At Cedarburg, on Saturday the 14th inst., at 4 o'clock A.M. after a lingering illness,Minna, wife of Fred. W. HORN.
Of the ten children she bore her husband, four have preceded her into eternity, whilethree sons and three daughters were left to mourn her loss.

The Cedarburg Weekly New
Ozaukee County
July 25, 1883

LOCAL MATTERS

Farmers report that the heavy rains last week spoiled most of their crop, and thosehaving hay on the fields is entirely spoiled.

Mr. Frank VOGENITZ, of Milwaukee, was in town last Sunday, visiting parents and friends.

Mr. STEWART, manager of the Ormsby Lime Company at Grafton, was seen on our streetslast Monday.

Mr. John PETERMANN, merchant of Charleston, S.C., is in Cedarburg visiting friendsand relatives. The guest of Mr. A.R. BOERNER.

The new bakery of Mr. Albert SAUER has been opened for business last Thursday. Mr.SAUER is an old and experienced baker from the old country, and fairly understandshis trade.

It is rumored that Herman SCHELLENBERG of Horn's Corners will have a picnic and ballon the 12th of August. Herman always manages to have a good crowd.

The Cedarburg bus owned by Chas. GOTTSCHALK is still making its tri weekly trips,and is doing a good business. Considerable travel is done between this place andMilwaukee.

Hilgen Bros. have purchased three more boats, and "launched" them intothe river which runs alongside the park. If you desire a boat ride on a moonlightnight call at the Hilgen's Spring Park.

Messrs. PODOLL and LUEDTKE have purchased the patent right of an improved drag forWashington, Milwaukee, and Ozaukee Counties. They claim it to be the best drag everinvented as it will do the same service on a rough piece of land as on a level piece.We wish them success in their undertaking.

Mr. R.E. MINAGHAN, one of the teachers of our public schools who sent to Chiltona few weeks ago to spend vacation was in town last Sunday attending the picnic ofthe children of that school.
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Last week Saturday, while the storm and thunder shower was gathering, Mr. Wm. CORRIGANof the town of Mequon, sent his hired boy into his woods to get the stock beforeit would commence to rain. While the youth was passing along side of a tree in thewoods, a stroke of lightning came down and struck the tree near which he was passing,from which he was shocked and completely paralyzed. On account of his long absence,Mr. C. began to feel uneasy and went in search for him, and upon coming to the woods,he observed the boy crawling along on his hands and knees toward the house but notable to walk not speak. Mr. C. carried him into the house and Dr. McGOVERN was summoned.The latest reports are that he is on a fair way of recovery.
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Another child of Mr. H. MILLER, of the town of Mequon, died last week of diphtheria,making three in all which died inside of one month, and the fourth is reported verylow. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of all, for the great loss theymuch suffer.
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Mr. George PLANT and son, formerly of this place but now teaching a high school inChicago is spending his vacation in this village.
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The annual picnic of our public school was the all absorbing topic in our villagelast Sunday. The forenoon looked rather unpropitious for a picnic but the sun brokeforth and dispersed heavy rain-clouds, the joy returned to many a little heart, fornow the event of the day, the grand march through the village could take place. Headedby the full Cedarburg Music Band about 300 children paraded the principal street,the whole procession presenting a gay, lively appearance. The weather was extremelyhot; nevertheless, the march seemed to fill the little ones with the usual, unboundedpleasure. The welcome coolness of the Turner's Hall and its shady grove in the rear,then received the thirsty crowd, who now began to indulge themselves in copious draughtsof delicious lemonade.

About 3 o'clock the afternoon repast consisting of coffee and cake was served up,two tables in the dining hall being loaded almost to breaking with cake, and piesof almost every description by the liberality of the ladies of the district. Thesight of 300 children feasting away on all those dainties with might and main isan indescribably one.

Meanwhile Jupiter Pluvius had in some way or other got wind of the enjoyable timewhich the people of Cedarburg and their children had and the sour old fellow, beingan enemy of all human out-door enjoyment, suddenly about 5 o'clock burst upon uswith tremendous storm and rain-showers. All sought retreat in the spacious apartmentsof the Turner's Hall and the progress of the festival was in no wise materially interrupted.

The dance for the children was opened with the usual Grand Polonaise, conducted byour jovial childrens friends, Mr. D. WITTENBERG. Until about 9 o'clock the dancingfloor was occupied by merry children, whirling away in gay medley, in all kinds ofpossible and impossible dances, when they had to make room for more experienced feet,and a dance according to regement was kept up until about one o'clock.

We are told by the committee that the expenditures will exceed the receipts by about$25 to $30, but this shortcoming is fully covered by the fund on hand from last year.

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