Ozaukee County Newspapers

October, 1885

The Cedarburg Weekly News
October 7, 1885
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Mr. Harry BOLENS of the Port Washington Star was in the city yesterday.

MARRIED
On Thursday, October 1st Hugo LAU of the town of Cedarburg to Miss Emma HAAS of Thiensville.

Mr. John FECHTER and Miss Kate BACH both of the town of Saukville were married Saturdaylast.

The new addition to the store of HENTSCHEL & JOCHEM will be completed in a shorttime; it will be the clothing, hat and cap department.

A large crowd visited the Palace Roller Rink at Hilgen's Spring Park last Sundayafternoon and evening, every pair of skates being engaged.

About fifty of the children of the public school of this city attended the Expositionat Milwaukee last Saturday. An extra train over the M. & N. R.R. ran for thebenefit of all those who wished to attend.

Last Sunday the annual harvest festival of Rev. LANGE's congregation was held in the church. The interior of the church was beautifully decorated.

Last Friday evening lightning struck the barn of Mr. ROSE, a farmer living in thetown of Grafton on the Port Ulao road, and was destroyed by fire. Nothing was savedby the stock, and a newly built grainery adjoining with all the grain was also destroyedby the flames. It was partially insured.

Dr. Y.S. TROYER and family left for Waupun last Wednesday where he has formed a partnershipwith another physician. During the doctor's brief sojourn in this city he had gainedthe esteem and regard of the people of this city and vicinity and will carry withhim the good wishes of all for success in his new field of effort.
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MARRIED
Tuesday, October 6th, Mr. KASTEN of Milwaukee to Miss Mary BELLEW of this city. Theyoung couple will reside in Milwaukee.

Wednesday, October 7th, Mr. John DALY to Miss HOLLAND both of the town of Cedarburg.
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One of the most tastely built houses, when fully finished, will be the saloon andresidence of Mr. WIESLER in this city. The architect who drew the plan, we understand,was Mr. Fred GRAF who also made the draft for the fine tower of the Fire companyin the city. He is at present in Grafton, superintending the erection of a fine dwellinghouse for Mr. LAUSEN near the mills, which will be an ornament to that growing village.Anyone wishing to have a convenient and good looking dwelling house or any otherbuilding erected, will do well to get Mr. GRAF to furnish at least the plans andspecifications for the same.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL [Official]

Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Monday the 5th day of October1885 at 7 o'clock P.M. Council called to order by the mayor F.W. HORN. Present: AldermenBOHRTZ, BRUSS, FROEHLICH, WITTENBURG and ZAUN.

On motion the bill of poor commissioner, C.F. GROTH for provisions furnished to KLUEBERto the amount of $12.00 was allowed in full.

Bill from C.F. GROTH for money advanced to the amount of 90 cents to forward transientpauper was allowed in full by all members present.

The street commissioner reported that he was unable to make report to council nothaving been able to procure several receipts, whereupon on motion, the chair appointeda committee of three, BRUSS, FROEHLICH and BOHRTZ to report at the next meeting regardinghis account.

John C. KUHEFUSS, city treasurer, handed in his half yearly report, showing a balancedon hand of $806.37. Said report was referred to a committee consisting of BRUSS,BOHRTZ and FROELICH, to report at next session of the council.

Bill of ZAUN for 88 load of gravel at 12 1/2 per load, amount to $11.00 was allowedin full.

The mayor was requested to draw up an ordinance to prevent fast driving and racingin the streets of the city; also an ordinance relating to the Cedarburg fire department.

Resolved: That the street commissioner be instructed to cover the road from CedarburgWoolen Mills up to HARTWIG with a coat of gravel, also cover stone bridge at CedarburgWoolen Mill with gravel.

On motion, Resolved: That an order of $50 be issued to Wm. LIESENBERG as his compensationin full for services as assessor for the year 1885, which was adopted by all memberspresent.

It was moved and seconded that there be paid out of the city treasury to each ofthe special policemen, engaged by the marshall the sum of $3 for services duringthe presence of the circus by an order to Chas. GOTTSCHALK and for livery hire, amountingin all to the sum of $14 which was adopted and bill allowed.

On motion council stands adjourned until Saturday next, the 10th October, 7 o'clock.-- F.G. SCHUTTE, City Clerk.

The Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
October 14, 1885

LOCAL MATTERS

Al D. BOLENS of the Port Washington STAR was in the city Saturday.

The Port Washington Zeitung completed its 30th year last week.

Mr. Fred HILGEN of Racine paid his many friends in this city a visit Thursday last.

A large crowd attended the concert and prize shooting for ducks, geese, etc. at theHilgen's Spring Park last Sunday afternoon. The ball in the evening was also wellattended.

The managers of the Palace Roller Rink will open a Rink at Grafton in John B. SIMON'sHall once every week, all other evenings it will be open at the Hilgen's Spring Park.
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DIED -- In the town of Mequon on Friday the 9th day of October, Frederick KLUMB,aged 39 years. The funeral took place last Sunday afternoon and was largely attended.He leaves a wife and eleven small children who mourn his loss.
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Michael ABEL, 77 years old, residing at Horns Corners, committed suicide by hanginghimself to the stairway on Tuesday morning, October 6th. He suffered many years froman incurable disease which seemed to be the cause of the rash act. As no suspicionof foul play was suspected Justice SCHELLENBERG did not hold an inquest.
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DIED -- At Hamilton, in the town of Cedarburg on Thursday evening the 8th inst.,after a long and painful illness, Doretta, wife of Helmuth TOLL. The deceased wasborn on the 3d day of March 1826 at Mero in Mecklenburg-Strelitz, Germany, and wasmarried at that place to her surviving husband on the 29th day of June 1851. In thefall of the same year the young couple came to the United States and have residedthe greater part of the time in Hamilton. Six children, four boys and two girls werethe result of their marriage who are all living and grown up. the deceased was muchesteemed by all who knew her, but suffering from an incurable disease it was perhapswell that death came at last to her relief. May she rest in peace.
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NEW ADDITIONS TO THE CITY OF CEDARBURG

There is an active demand for building lots in this city and to meet it, a few ofour land holders have concluded to lay out additions.

GROTH's and BRUSS' addition is located south of the quarter line road running pastthe old BOXHORN place and west of Sheboygan street as far as HERZIGER's butcher shopcontaining two blocks with twenty one lots.

J. SCHUETTE's addition consists of about twenty acres of his farm, east of the plankroad and will contain for the present two blocks with forty lots, and one acre lotswill also be offered for sale to suit purchasers.

James H. HILGEN and other's addition consist of part of the old HILGEN homesteadwith some twenty lots.

Now is the time for every mechanic and laborer to get a good and cheap homesteadin any part of the city.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL [Official]

Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Saturday, the 10th day of Octoberat 7 1/2 o'clock P.M.

Council called to order by the Mayor F.W. Horn. Present, Aldermen ZAUN, BOHRTZ, BRUSS,WITTENBURG Absent, Alderman FROEHLICH.

The committee on treasurers account reported that they have found the same correct.On motion the report was accepted and the committee discharged.

The committee on account of street commissioner report that they have examined hisaccount and reports accompanying it, except H.G. GROTH no receipt for $1.21 and MikeDALEY for $6.75 and found due to him including those two items of which there wereno receipts, the sum of $153. On motion the report was accepted and a correspondingcity order to be issued therefor. Adopted by all members present.

An ordinance relating to streets and alleys in the city of Cedarburg was introducedand passed by all members present.

An ordinance to compel the inhabitants of the city of Cedarburg to aid in the extinguishingof fires in the city of Cedarburg was passed by all members present.

On motion the sum of $5.25 be allowed to street commissioner for filling done ateast end of bridge, allowed by all members present.

A bill presented by Burghart WEBER for extra work on stone bridge of the amount of$233.16, and bill of William ENBRING to the amount of $30.50, said bills were referredto a committee for consideration. The following were appointed by the chair as suchcommittee: Aldermen BRUSS, WITTENBERG and ZAUN.

The contractor, Mr. B. WEBER reported the completion of the stone bridge and askingthe council to accept of the same under his contract. Thereupon the council resolvedto meet the contractor at 7 o'clock A.M. on the 12th inst., to act upon his statement.

On motion council stands adjourned until Monday evening the 19th inst., at 7 o'clockP.M. -- F.G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk

The Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
October 21, 1885

LOCAL MATTERS

John WEBER, the brewer, is building a large ice-house near his brewery in the villageof Grafton.

Mrs. P. FAGAN and daughter, and Miss Kittie DOOLY of Milwaukee are home, visitingtheir parents in Jackson.

F. MEMMLER of Thiensville wishes to inform his many patrons and friends that he keepsMiller's celebrated Bavarian and lager beer always on tap.

Albert, Augusta and Bertha BOETTCHER and Margaret FROEHLICH of Milwaukee were homevisiting their parents Sunday.

The roller rink at the Park is crowded every night it is opened. Hereafter it willbe open on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. At Grafton every Saturday.

The Cedarburg & Milwaukee Omnibus line has stopped running between this cityand Milwaukee last week.

A son of Mr. LEMKE, while working on the engine at the brick yard in this city, accidentallygot his hand in one of the cog-wheels and badly smashed it whereby he lost one ofhis fingers.

Last Sunday morning while Mr. Wm. WEBER was out hunting for squirrels near HornsCorners the gun exploded injuring one of his hands very badly.

J. LUEDKE & Son have commenced building their new buggy and wagon shop and expectto complete it in a short time. It will be one of the largest wagon and buggy manufactoriesin this county.

Charles GOTTSCHALK bought a splendid team of ponies last week. They are the moststylish and best match team in the county.

TOLL Bros. of this city will soon erect a very large and beautiful monument overthe grave of Mrs. Ida HILGEN. It will be one of the finest monuments on the Cedarburgcemetery and cannot be excelled in workmanship.
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL [Official]

The Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Monday the 19th day of October,at 7 o'clock P.M. Council called to order by the Mayor F.W. HORN. Present: AldermenBRUSS, FROEHLICH and WITTENBERG. Absent: Aldermen BOHRTZ and ZAUN.

The minutes of last meeting were read by the clerk and approved.

The committee appointed to examine extra work performed by Burchard WEBER on newstone bridge, reported the following:

The committee appointed by the chair at the last council meeting consisting of AldermenBRUSS, WITTENBERG and ZAUN, to examine the bills of B. WEBER for extra work, havemet (except Alderman ZAUN not present) and found an error of 3.63 cord of mason workas charged in bill amounting to $35.45 in favor to the city.

Also find on the bill for extra work on railings, amount of $8.50 of which amount2/3 is to be paid by B. WEBER and 1/3 by the city, deducting from said bill $5.67,making altogether a deduction of $41.12.

All of which is respectfully submitted. -- John F. BRUSS, D. WITTENBERG
The committee consisting of all the aldermen to examine the stone bridge, reportedas finished by the contractor, report that they met and agreed to employ an architectto inspect the work and have him report his opinion as to the work to which proposition,the contractor B. WEBER had consented, agreeing to pay $5 towards defraying expenses.

The committee selected H. KOCH & Co. of Milwaukee, from whom the Mayor presentedthe following communication:

Gentlemen:
In accordance with your request to inspect your new bridge erected over Cedar Creeknear Schroeder & Trottmanns Mills, we hereby, after a careful examination ofthe respective plans, specifications and the work, respectfully submit the followingreport:

The work and material in general and as far as visible and compared with the plansand specifications on said bridge is well done and is creditable to your HonorableBody as well as the builder who has done his work in a good workmanlike manner froma practical as well as theoretical point of view. It is a substantial and carefullybuilt structure whereof the city may be proud.
The only defect on said work is the top finish, which deviates from the plans andspecifications in the following points:

The upper course is only partly rock-faced and not as indicated on plans.
The incline from both ends is not 18 inches as called for, but is in no way a savingto the contractor; to the contrary it has taken more material and labor to do thework and in regard to utility full as good as intended in plans.
The sidewalk flagging is on several places not the kind and quality referred to in the specifications.

The gutters along each side are not in the position indicated on the plans but seemsto be more useful as made, although the material is only partly in accordance withthe specifications.

The estimated difference in the material is the following:

22 running ft. of damaged rock-facing at 15¢ - $22.50
22 running ft. of damaged and poor sidewalk at 76¢ - $16.50
104 running ft. of poor gutter stone at 20¢ - $20.80
Total am't - $50.80

Respectfully submitted,
H.C. KOCH & Co., Architects and Supts.

Whereupon on motion it was Resolved: That the two reports be accepted and adoptedand the several deductions as recommended by each of the two committees be made fromthe two bills for extra work. Adopted by all members present.

Resolved: That an order for the amount remaining due after the deduction being made,be drawn in favor of Burchard WEBER for the sum of $166.64 in full settlement.

Resolved: That the bridge be accepted by the city, after the deductions have beenmade as before stated. Adopted by all members present.

On motion council adjourned until next regular session. -- F.G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk

The Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
October 28, 1885

LOCAL MATTERS

Mr. Michael SULLIVAN of Chicago is in the city.

E.S. TURNER, Esq. of Port Washington was in the city last Saturday.

Fred HILGEN is off on a week's trip up north on business.

G. PODOLL of Milwaukee was in the city Saturday last.

Mrs. H.K. GANNON is in the city visiting friends and relations.

About twenty new members have joined the Music Verein, making in all eighty membersat present.

A car load of marble arrived here last week from Vermont for Toll Bros. of this city.

The monthly fair at this city last Monday was one of the largest fairs held for thelast four or five months.

A grand ball will be held at the Apollo Hall in the city of Cedarburg on Sunday the8th of November. Weber's Band furnishes the music.

Henry HAAS of the village of Thiensville will have a ball on the 15th of November.Weber's band furnishes the music.

Chas. LEMKE now has a steam engine in his brick-yard and is turning out several thousandbricks daily.

Gust. BANSE left for Wells, Minn. on Monday, to take a look at his new barn erectedon his farm recently by Albert KNUPPEL of this place.

Claus MEYER of the Apollo Hall is at work planting shade trees and laying sods forhis new Park adjoining the ball. After it is completed it will be one of the finestsummer gardens in the county.

Mr. Herman SCHELLENBERG claims that the old maid, at the convention held at the DimeMuseum in the city of Milwaukee this week, holding box 27 is the best looking andadvises all those attending the Museum this week to vote for her.
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A new boot and shoe maker, Mr. Wm. BECK, has opened a shop opposite the WisconsinHouse in this city. Mr. BECK does nothing but custom work which he can guaranteeto wear good; find hand sewed boots and shoes a specialty. Give him a call and convinceyourself.
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The Cedarburg Music Society will in future have social gatherings connected withtheir regular quarterly meetings. Only members of the society and their familieswill have admission, with the privilege of introducing outside friends. The firstof this series of socials will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 4th, in the Turner Hall.The members of the society will be duly notified of further particulars in regardto programme, entertainments, etc. An enjoyable evening may be expected by all participants
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WHO IS SHE?
The Milwaukee Journal of Monday last gives an account of the first day of the oldmaids convention at the Dime Museum. It says that there are two old maids on exhibitionfrom Cedarburg, and at the close of the article is the following:
"A Cedarburg girl, who claims to be 32 years old but is made up to appear notover 20, smiles on the passers by and acknowledges that she is after a husband."

Who is that girl alluded to that could not get a husband here, and who is the otherone? Let us know their names and we will give them an extra puff next week in theNEWS of which they may feel proud to the end of their days.
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WHAT IS IT?

To the Hon. Mayor and Common Council:
For some time past the peace and quiet of this city has been and continues to bedisturbed to such a degree that longer submission to it is out of the question. Everymorning between the hours of five and six an unearthly noise, as of some wild animal,is heard along our streets, at intervals of one-half a minute, seriously interferingwith peaceful repose. It has been all along expected that the City Marshal, HealthCommissioner or some minor officer having charge of the city's health or morals,would attend to the matter and call on a posse to turn it down if a wild animal,or deal with it according to city ordinance if it is the work of a human being. Aclass more affected than others by this hooting or hollering, or bellowing, or blowing,or whatever it is, are our public caterers, whose disinterested generosity and carefor the public, cause them not only to pay our taxes, but also to sacrifice themselvesby keeping their places open to unscansable hours for our special accommodation,and in consequence need a little extra repose in the morning, and who therefore callloudly on the authorities for protection against this unmitigated nuisance.

Signed by,
All the Men, Women & Children, Dated October 26, 1885
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JOHN BECHTEL

We were very sorry when learning of the death of John BECHTEL Esq. proprietor ofthe Mansion House of Milwaukee, who passed away after a short illness on Friday lastand was buried at (unreadable portion) yesterday. The deceased was born in HesseDarmstadt and came to Wisconsin in the year 1847. He was sixty-three years of ageat the time of his death.

We were acquainted with him when he first took charge of the old Mansion House atthe corner of Chestnut and Third Streets where we used to say and put up our horseson coming to Milwaukee. Not long since while calling to see him and talking overold times when he commenced, as bar keeper at the hotel, he reminded us of the timewhen we once gave a favorite mare in his charge at the hotel while proceeding toMadison with the strict injunction to let nobody use her during our absence. As illluck would have it, he said, "you returned from Madison a day or two soonerthan expected and wanted to go home immediately. I had given the mare to a friendfor a drive in the town and such a scolding you gave me, I never had before nor since."This incident had passed from our mind and we both had a hearty laugh about it asit was told in the presence of a number of old settlers. We ordered at once glassesall around from his self imported wine of which he always kept the very best, asan atonement for our scolding without pleading the Statute of limitation of a lifetime having passed since. We presume that his son will keep up the reputation ofhis "Bainde" as he used to call it when producing an extra good kind, butwe shall never have the pleasure of touching glasses with him as of old. Anotherold friend and settler has gone; may he rest in peace.
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MRS. CUDAHY'S SHAWL
Under the above heading, the Chicago Times has an account of the theft and recoveryof a shawl of the value of $600 paid by Mrs. CUDAHY for it in Paris. It seems thata "gentleman of color" stole it and gave it to Mrs. POWELL, his wife, andof the same complexion, but who knew nothing of the shawl being stolen but wore itto the envy of all the other ladies of color. The thief was held for trial but thewife discharged.

The following is the closing of the account as given by the Times.

"Can we have the shawl?" asked the plaintiff's attorney. "Certainly,"said the court; "turn it over to Mrs. CUDAHY." But Mrs. CUDAHY did notwant it, and with a smile said: "Please hand it to the servant girl."

It is doubtful if Mrs. CUDAHY will ever wear the costly garment again knowing thatMrs. POWELL has been the envy of her colored neighbors at her expense.
Just think of the little barefooted girl we used to know here as one of the daughtersof an old settler, the late John SULLIVAN, now the wife of a triple millionaire ofChicago, Mr. CUDAHY. The mother of Mrs. CUDAHY still resides here, but sold out theold homestead of 120 acres last Saturday where the family had resided since 1847and where a lot of boys and girls, 7 in number, were born. All the children of theold couple were remarkable for their good looks and are all doing well with the exceptionof "Black Jack," as he was called here, a son who is hard to work in WashingtonTerritory.

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