Ozaukee County Newspapers

August, 1887

Cedarburg Weekly News
August 3, 1887
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Miss Mary KREMBS of Milwaukee is in the city the guest of M. LEHMANN.

Ernst TISCHER of Kirchayne, aged 19 years, died last Monday.

Mr. SCHACK and wife of Cleveland, O. spent a few days with friends here last week.

The Milwaukee weather prophet is dead. Meteorology has lost a powerful factor.

A little daughter of Mr. James HURLEY of Stiles, died last Monday in this town.

Such a tramp -- long, limp, lean and lank, the like of him was never seen beforein this fair burg!

Seven passenger coaches crowded with people, passed through here on the excursionto Elkhart Lake last Sunday. Only a few stopped off here.

A number of Milwaukee people made use of the splendid weather to take country tripsin carriages through this part of the country.

Mr. SCHROEDER’s hay scales at the north-east corner of the market square is beingremoved a few yards further west so as to be outside of the street line.

Mr. COE of Port Washington has nearly completed his accurate survey of this city.He is now beginning to make his map.

Mr. P. K. GANNON is confined in the house on account of sickness. We hope to seehim about again soon.

BRUSS Bros., finding their old accommodation too small for the rapidly increasingbusiness, are now building a large addition to their machinery warehouse.

Messrs. Chas. LAU and Jno. WEBER of this city attended the Grand Lodge of HermannSons at Appleton last week, as delegates from the lodge of this city. At the electionof officers, Mr. LAU was elected Grand Secretary of the order.

Gustave FROEHLICH of Milwaukee was in the city for a few days last week, spendinga short vacation with friends and relatives. He is employed in a shoe store on Chestnutstreet.

A number of guests are registered at the Washington House for the hot season. Visitorsfrom Milwaukee and Chicago pronounce the hotel accommodations of this place to bevery fine, considering its size.
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The first harvest festival of the season will be held at J. B. SIMON’s park and hallin Grafton next Sunday. an afternoon picnic in the Park and evening dance in thehall will be such as can be thoroughly enjoyed by all.
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The concert at the Park last Sunday afternoon was visited by many, as was also thedance in the evening. during the summer months, there is no finer place to spendthe hot afternoons than the Hilgen Spring Park.
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The Music Verein will have their annual picnic at the lake shore next Sunday. Theplace chosen this year is directly east of Ulao, town Grafton, the same ground visitedseveral times by the children of the public school on Ascension Day excursions. Allshould attend and make this trip if possible at least as successful as the one oflast year.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Bids will be received by the undersigned clerk of Joint School Dist. No. 5 of Mequon,Wis., for the building of a new school house, until August 27, 1887. Plans, specificationsand details can be seen at the clerk’s office. The board reserves the right to rejectany or all bids. -- Albert SELLS, Clerk
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WISCONSIN STATE FAIR
Will be held at Cold Spring course on Sept. 13, 14, 15 and 16, 1887.

Prepare to attend the same. The trains stop at the Cold Spring.
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We had a pleasant call from J. C. LUDWIG, Esq. of Milwaukee, Saturday last, who washere on legal business connected with the John BARRETT estate. Sorry we were engagedon the board of equalization so that we could not pay more attention to the gentlemanby showing him our city office.
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TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE
Teachers’ Institute for Ozaukee Co. will be held at Port Washington, Aug. 8-20 conductedby Prof. HOOPER.

Examinations will cover work done at Institute, and teachers will find it to theiradvantage to attend.

Examining will be held at Port Washington, for the towns of Saukville and Port Washington,August 22 and 23.

At Waubeka, for the towns of Belgium and Fredonia, Aug. 24 and 25.

At Cedarburg, for the towns of Cedarburg, Grafton and Mequon, August 26 and 27.
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Among the visitors at Hilgen’s Spring Park last Sunday, was A. PARADIES, Esq. ofMilwaukee who on his trip combined business with pleasure. He, like many other Milwaukeeans,expressed surprise that so beautiful a place had not been taken up by a capitalistand converted or rather extended into one of the finest summer resorts near Milwaukee.There is a chance for good boating on the river, over 40 acres of thick wooded naturalpark and 20 acres with larger trees. All the Springs want is a good manager or hotelkeeper and his fortune is assured in a few years. Since the death of Mr. Fred HILGEN,this property is for sale at a bargain as the surviving brother has too much otherbusiness to attend to and is not qualified for a landlord as such place requires,for there is not one in a thousand that knows how to keep a hotel.
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[OFFICIAL] PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Saturday, being the 30th day ofJuly 1887, at 7 1/2 o’clock in the afternoon. In the absence of the Mayor, councilwas called to order by the President, John F. BRUSS. Roll called. Present: AldermenWITTENBERG and HILGEN. Absent: Aldermen BECKMANN and WURTHMANN.

City Treasurer, Conrad WIESLER presented his quarter yearly report to the councilshowing a balance on hand July 6th of $1055.83. On motion received that the reportbe accepted and ordered to be filed.

On motion resolved that an order be issued in favor of the Hilgen Manufacturing Co.in the sum of $300 as part payment for lumber furnished.

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

The steeple of the Lutheran church is receiving a new coat of paint. The job is in the hands of G. WURTHMANN of Cedarburg.

Henry LUTFRING moved into his new hardware store last Saturday. He is a first-classworkman at his trade, and enjoys a flourishing business.

Messrs. ALLING and McGINLEY, president and secretary of the Ozaukee Co. AgriculturalAssociation, are at present busily engaged in preparing for the yearly exhibit ofthe society at the fair grounds in this place. The fair will take place on the 27thand 28th, Sept.

Messrs. SMITH & EASTMAN are doing a brisk business at their cheese factory. Theyreceive about 7000 lbs. of milk daily.

John AHLHAUSER of Milwaukee was seen in Saukville again for a short time after along absence.

Ed WINKLER, who has a farm half a mile east of this village, boasts of the finestfield of ensilage corn in this vicinity. The corn averages about twelve feet in heightand is still growing rapidly.

A slight accident happened to the south-bound freight at the depot last Friday. Theengineer, while coupling cars, lost control of his engine and crashed into the trainwith terrific force. A flat-car was completely demolished, though no other materialsdamage was done.

Last Monday and Tuesday evening the people of Saukville were treated to an excellentlittle show of magic and conjuring connected with a marionette performance. Martin,the principal performer, was very well received and appreciated.

Farmers here have now nearly finished cutting and binding grain, and generally reportthe harvest good thus far.

Cedarburg Weekly News
August 10, 1887
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

BOERNER Bros. have received a large assortment of new styles in wall paper.

The Cedarburg Elevator Co. shipped ten carloads of wheat to Appleton last week.

The engine will be taken out for practice next Saturday evening. All firemen be onhand.

The baker’s team performed quite a gymnastic feat at the lake-shore last Sunday.

Some new Fall styles of Calico are shown by BOERNER Bros. also some very pretty stylesin Persian Gingham.

Threshing machines are now in full operation.

W. LIESENBERG, while building a house on the Holstein road, fell from a scaffoldingand sustained serious injuries. He may be confined for a long time.

Straw hats and parasols can be bought very cheap at BOERNER Bros. If you want anythingin that line, now is the time to buy.

A pile-driver was in operation all last week, making a solid foundation for the scalesthat is being built on the M & N track by the Cedarburg Elevator Co.

Died on Tuesday, August 2d, Ruby, the youngest c hild of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. KUHEFUSSJr., aged 3 months, of summer complaint. The funeral which was largely attended,took place on Thursday.

The members of the Milwaukee Bowling Club, with their families enjoyed a picnic atthe Hilgen’s Spring Park last Sunday. This club holds the championship of all thebowling clubs of Milwaukee. They enjoyed themselves splendidly.
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Died at his home in Thiensville, on Friday, Aug. 5th, Henry HAAS, at the age of 38years. He leaves a wife and one child. He was generally known and well liked. Manyfriends and sympathizers followed the remains to the grave on Sunday.
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Next Sunday, Aug. 14, the yearly harvest festival will be held at the Hilgen SpringPark. There will be a concert in the afternoon by the entire Cedarburg Band, anda dance in the evening. The German Maenner-Chor of Milwaukee will arrive with theexcursion to picnic in the afternoon. With the special attractions provided, thereshould be a large attendance at the Park, bo th afternoon and evening.
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Mr. A. KNUEPPEL had his day of pleasure at the lake shore spoiled by an unfortunatetermination. While driving up the steep road, his horse stumbled, fell, and brokeits neck, dying immediately. Mr. KNUEPPEL had to secure a horse from a neighboringfarmer in order to bring his family home. The lost animal was valued at $150.
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The teachers’ institute for this county is now in session at Port Washington, beingconducted by Messrs. HOOPER and BLONDEL. Prof. STEARNS of the State University willlecture to the teachers at the Music Hall next Friday evening.
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The Cedarburg Band has purchased a new set of instruments and to defray the expensethus incurred, has formed a stock company, and sold shares at one dollar each. Thecompany has been incorporated under the laws of the state of Wisconsin with a capitalstock of $300.
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The quarterly meeting of the Cedarburg Fire Company was held last Friday evening.The reports of t he treasurer, secretary, and the committee of the last picnic wereread and accepted. Upon motion, it was then resolved that the chief and janitor takecare of the firemen’s caps, and are authorized to buy new ones if the number is insufficient.It was ordered that every fireman must return his cap to the engine house immediatelyafter a parade or practice. There being no further business, the meeting adjourned.
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Last Monday evening while the way freight was passing through the Milwaukee riverbridge between Fredonia and Saukville, a brakeman was struck by the bridge and knockedoff a boxcar. The injured man was brought to this city and Dr. McGOVERN summoned;no bones were broken but he received several severe scalp wounds which were sewedand dressed. He was taken to his home at Green Bay on the night passenger.
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Fire totally destroyed the house, barn and other buildings on the farm of P. DAMPFlast Saturday. The fire started at about 3 P.M. in the wood-shed, from where thewind quickly carried the flames forward to the house and finally to the barn. Everythingwas exceeding dry and burned like tinder, leaving no possibility of saving any ofthe buildings. The stock and some machinery was rescued from the fire. The loss isabout $3500. Stock and building were insured in the Cedarburg Mutual Insurance Co.for $2700.
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The yearly meeting of the Turn Verein was held in the Turner’s Hall last Tuesdayevening, Aug. 2d. The yearly reports were read, and committees appointed to examinethe books of the various officers. The election of officers for the ensuing yearresulted as follows: Chairman, Jno. WEBER; Ass’t Chairman, W. H. HORN; Secretary,F. G. SCHUETTE; Asst’t Secretary, W. P. JOCHEM; Turn director, E. G. WURTHMANN; Assistant,F. BERGMANN; Treasurer, Jno. ARMBRUSTER; Ass’t Treasurer, W. TOLL; Janitor, Theo.KRAUSE; Trustee for three years, Jno. WEBER. It was then resolved that the Vereinhold its yearly Stiftungsfest on the 18th of September, to cons ist in an afternoonconcert in the Turn Hall Park and an evening dance in the hall. Upon this, the meetingadjourned.
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Last Sunday the members of the Music Verein had their yearly excursion to Lake Michigan.The place chosen this year was east of Ulao, where the remains of an old pier arestill to be seen. The spacious terrace below the bluffs was filled with people, andevery available shady spot served the purpose of a dinner table. One want was feltby all that had prepared themselves to serve coffee, lemonade, and other like drinks;there was no drinking water to be had. All the wells in the neighborhood were dry,and the high surf made the lake water unfit for use. Other standard picnic beverageswere, however, to be had in plenty. Excepting a few accidents that happened to horsesin climbing the steep road, everything passed off pleasantly. The Cedarburg Bandfurnished the music for the day.
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YOUNG CHARLEY GOTTSCHALK COME TO GRIEF
Charley though of trying to see h ow the world looked outside of Cedarburg, and lefthis paternal home for Chicago. By the following narrative it seems that he came togrief immediately after his arrival in Chicago, believing no doubt that the restof the people were all as honest as the citizens of Cedarburg from which place, wherehe was born, the poor boy never went any distance. This lesson is a good one to Charley,and worth more than the four dollars he invested. He will look out the next timewith whom he is playing dice or better still he will quite such games altogether(unreadable words) . . Cedarburger’s if he should return. Boys ought to be in betterbusiness than loafing abut bar rooms, playing for the drinks or for money.
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PLAYED WITH LOADED DICE
Charles GOTTSCHALK, a young man of 20 years, a trifle unsophisticated, landed atthe Union Depot yesterday afternoon from Cedarburg, Wis., to visit with friends andrelatives in the city. He put his hands in his pockets and walked about the sidewalkbefore the depo t until his bronzed face and countrifield look attracted the attentionof a "steerer" who beckoned to him from the opposite corner. He crossedthe street and was asked where he was going and gave the place at which his friendslived. "all right, come right along," said the friend, who led him to JohnnieKEEGAN’s place where he was given breakfast and taught how to play with loaded dicefor a total of $4, all in almost as many minutes. Constable SETTIG went with theboy to identify his partners at dice, after which a warrant was sworn out for KEEGAN’sarrest. The young man’s father is a well-to-do business-man in Cedarburg.
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SAUKVILLE
(from our correspondent)

The fair last Monday was comparatively small; buyers were very scarce, and stockof all kinds was at a discount.

Thos. FLYNN, the veteran reapter agt., was in this locality on Friday and Mondaylast.

On last Wednesday evening, a party of Port girls of the Y. P. M. B. S. met for asocial gatherine at KARKER’s farm, a few miles north of this village.

The violent rain storm of last Thursday disturbed some of our farmers at their harvest,but was generally thought a great blessing.

A force pump was put up at ALBRECHT’s by H. LUTFRING for the purpose of wateringhis newly laid out park adjoining his hotel. The drought had killed some fine shadetrees planted in the park this spring.

BELL Bros. threshing machine is in full blast, the whistling of the steamer can beheard at a distance.

The whooping cough is playing sad havoc in this vicinity; two deaths are alreadyreported. The disease was brought here from Milwaukee.

Last Sunday, while James BROPHY was turning the corner forward the depot, the backseat of his new buggy gave way and its occupants, Mrs. SCHUH and SEIFERT of thisplace and Miss SEIFERT of Chicago, were violently thrown to the ground. The lattertwo were quite seriously hurt.

Nic WILSON will hold a harvest festival at next Sunday in his park near the depot.
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PERSONALS

Frank and John VOGENITZ we re in the city last Sunday.

Ernest HILGEN and family of Milwaukee were visiting here last Sunday.

Mr. F. BARELMANN of Milwaukee spent last Sunday with friends and relatives in thiscity.

Miss Minnie WALDECK and Miss Jennie MAYER of Milwaukee are visiting in the city.

Oscar KOENIG and wife of Saukville were in the city last Thursday.

Wm. AHLHAUSER and wife of Saukville visited Cedarburg last Thursday.

Misses Martha and Paula MEINECKE of Milwaukee with Misses Adel and Nellie BOSTWICKof Port Washington visited friends in this city last Saturday.

Misses Bertha and Ida HAUSEN of Milwaukee were in the city last Friday attendingthe funeral of Mr. KUHEFUSS’ daughter.

H. K. GANNON of Milwaukee spent a few days last week at his old home.

Messrs. Chas. KARSTEN of Mequon visited at Dr. HARTWIG’s last Sunday.

Miss Mary TROTTMANN and Mrs. G. A. BOERNER spent a few days with friends at Plymouth.

Messrs. Chas. LAU and H. SCHELLENBERG are in Milwaukee attending the Grand Councilof the American Legion of Honor.

Cedarburg Weekly News
August 17, 1887
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

G. SONDER, the baker, uses a new horse while disposing of his wares.

Sheriff DELLES of Port Washington was in the city Wednesday last.

The hay scales at the corner of the square has been removed further west. The jobwas done by Ed. LANGHEINRICH.

Mayor LYMAN and Hon. E. R. BLAKE of Port Washington were in the city last Tuesday.

The M & N excursion last Sunday was small. Only three or four stepped off here.

On the 28th inst. there will be a harvest dance at the Mequon Turn Hall. The CedarburgBand furnishes the music.

Farmers complain no longer for want of rain. Some even grumble at the too generousamount received.

Miss Agnes HERZIGER, for the last few months with friends at Neenah, returned homelast week.

The new act of mourning fly-nets purchased by HOEHN and BARTELT show good taste andmake an excellent appearance.

Mrs. Fred DOPPERPHUL died last Thursday at the age of 65 years. She was buried lastSunday afternoon in the Lutheran cemetery, s ervice being held in Lange’s LutheranChurch.

One of the Kichapoo medicine men in camp at Port Washington, was here last Saturdaydistributing announcements regarding the wonderful curative properties of their medicine.

Mr. WOOLCOCK of Mineral Point has been engaged by the school board to teach the 2nddepartment of our public school.

The contract for building the Hamilton school house has been given to John WEBERJr. of this place. Mr. WEBER is quite successful at his occupation.

A few evenings ago the city was disturbed by a tremendous commotion growing out ofa family quarrel, but no serious results are reported.

The Cedarburg Band will make an excursion trip to Silver Creek next Sunday, beinginvited to join in a picnic given by the Silver Creek Band. They expect an excellenttime.
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The engine was not taken out for practice last Saturday evening on account of theunpleasant weather. It will be taken out next Saturday, weather permitting, and allfiremen should take note of the fact an d be present.
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The old Hamilton dance hall, long used as a grain elevator, will again be fittedup for its former purpose. Mr. BODENDOERFER will reserve the basement for grain storage,but will convert the upper floor into a spacious dancing hall.
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Rain all day long last Sunday hindered the concert at the Park. It was postponed.The Maenner chor of Milwaukee, however, was present, and enjoyed themselves thoroughlyin spite of the unfavorable weather. They left for home in their bus at 6 o’clock,tolerably well satisfied with their excursion.
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Posters have been distributed here for the annual exhibit of the Ozaukee County AgriculturalAssociation. The management promise a larger line of attractions than ever before,and are confident that the fair this year will prove a grand success. The exhibitwill occupy two days, September 27th and 28th.
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TEACHERS’ INSTITUTE

The Institute now in session at Port Washington is as successful as any yet heldin t he county. At the end of last week the enrollment had reached sixty, and anincrease was expected for this week. The exercises are conducted by Messrs. HOOPERand BLONDEL, and Supt. REICHERT. On Friday evening the teachers and others were addressedat the Music Hall by Prof. STEARNS of the State University. His subject was, "OurTeachers." He spoke namely of the important reforms that have been and are stillgoing on in the profession. His words on the moral obligations of teachers are worthyof careful consideration. The city and town of Cedarburg were well represented atthe Institute.
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SAUKVILLE

The village is a resort for tramps.

Con. LENTZEN lost a three year old stallion valued at $300.

The Kickapoo Indians who have a temporary wigwam at Port Washington, were in thisvillage last Saturday, distributing advertisements of their famous medicines.

During a recent storm, lightning destroyed a barn belonging to Geo. BRATH, a fewmiles north of here together with his stock of hay, gra in and farming utensils.It was partly insured in our local insurance Company.

Lawrence CORRIGAN of the firm of J. C. CORRIGAN & Son, wood and coal dealersof Milwaukee, was here last Monday on business.

Owing to the unfavorable weather last Sunday, the picnic to be held at Nick WILSON’spark did not take place. A small crowd attended the dance in the evening, composedmostly of villagers, the only outsider being Mr. O. H. BECKMANN of Cedarburg.
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STATE FAIR

The 34th Wisconsin State Fair to be held in Milwaukee, September 13, 14, 15, 16,1887, offers $25,000 in premiums and purses. Each day a special attraction.

The grounds and track have been refitted, 200 feet added to the main exhibition hall,making it nearly 1000 feet long. forty roomy box stalls have been built to betteraccommodate the trotters and pacers.

A poultry house 40 x 150 feet, officers’ headquarters, baggage room for the checkingof parcels and baggage, a 1/2 of a mile of track graded around the Judges stand,allowing th Ée visitors to view from the spacious amphitheater (seats free).

One of the most attractive features of the fair, the parading of horses and cattlearound the ring under the eye of expert judges.

Butchers’ combination and equestrian gymnasium, thoroughbred and Arabian horses andworld renowned trapeze performers, performing their daring feats in midair, whilethe horses are being driven around the track at break neck speed.

Professor Hensler’s celebrated Juvenile Band, consisting of 30 musical prodigies,has been engaged to furnish music during the Fair. During their visit to Washingtonlast winter, the press paid them extravagant compliments and Mrs. CLEVELAND sentthe Professor a beautiful bouquet. Speakers of national reputation have been engaged.

A cordial invitation is extended to the public to attend the fair. The executiveboard promises consideration possible to make this Åfair the most enjoyableand profitable pastime of the year.

The Railroad companies sell round trip tickets for half fare, and return all exhibits(except race horses) free of charge.
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NOTICE

Is hereby given that in the matter of the voluntary assignment of C. L. DICKERMAN& Co., of Grafton, Wis., for the benefit of their creditors, an order has beenduly made by Hon. A. Scott SLOAN, Judge of the Circuit Court for the county of Ozaukee,in the State of Wisconsin, for the sale of the balance of the goods, wares, and personalproperty, and a list of said notes, dues and accounts, have been duly prepared inwriting, and are posted up for public inspection on the outside of the post officeboxes at the post office in the village of Grafton, in said county of Ozaukee, thatat the store lately occupied by said C. L. DICKERMAN & Co., in said village ofGrafton, on the 27th day of August 1887, at ten o’clock A.M. of said day, the undersignedwill sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder therefore, and subjectto confirmation by said court, all of the balance of said stock goods, wares, andpersonal property, remaining in his hands as such assignee, in bulk, and togetheras one, and a collective sale, unless it shall then be made to appear to the undersignedthat a much greater price will be obtained for such balance by selling the same thenand there by items. At the same time and place the said dues, accounts, and notes,will be sold at auction by the undersigned as one, and a collective sale. And thata copy of the other authorizing said sale, may be seen as posted up with this noticeand said inventory and list, at the post office boxes of said post office at Graftonas aforesaid; said sales will be for cash down at the time of said sale.

Dated August 10th 1887
Jos. ALBRECHT, Sen., Assignee

Cedarburg News
August 24, 1887
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL NEWS

Al. BOLENS of the Port Washington Star was in the city last Saturday.

Mike BOHAN of the Port Washington Advertiser was here on business last Friday.

A new lot of half gallon, plain and engraved glass Pitchers are sold very cheap atBOERNER Bros.

There will be a dance at the Mequon Turn Hall on the 28th inst. Let all who livein that neighborhood be present.

Next Saturday, Aug. 27th, Frank LUEDKE and Clara WIRTH, both of this place, willbe married.

Mr. Chas. LYONS, superintendent of schools for Washington county, was in this citylast Saturday.

Messrs. Wm. BIMINGHAM and Andy KEGELMEYER of Sioux City, Iowa are in the city visitingfriends.

A new lot of dress Buttons at 10 cts. a card, (2 doz.), can be found at BOERNER Bros.

At JUNG’s, Grafton, W. H. SCHLAEGER, dentist, will be every monthly fair. Vitalizedair free. All other work done at Milwaukee’s lowest prices.

Mr. Chas. LAU Sen. left last Sunday for Schlesingerville where he is conducting theteachers’ institute for Washington County, this week and next.

The new railroad scale at the Cedarburg Elevator is now completed. The work was doneby the elevator and railroad companies in connection.

Vitalized air free for painless extraction of teeth. Call at JAUCKE’s new hotel andJUNG’s, Grafton, every cattle fair, or at Milwaukee, 95 Wisconsin St.

Mr. P. DAMPH, whose house and barn were burned two weeks ago, is already busily engagedin erecting new buildings.

Next Friday and Saturday, August 26th and 27th, the regular yearly teacher’s examinationswill be conducted in the public school building of this city.
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FARM FOR SALE OR RENT

A fine farm 3 1/2 miles west of the city of Cedarburg, containing 40 acres will besold cheap. For further information apply at the farm. -- Daniel CROWLEY
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BOERNER Bros. new store is approaching completion. We are informed that it will befitted up in elegant style and the firm intend to make a big display of Fall andWinter goods upon entering the new building.
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The fire engine was taken out for practice last Saturday evening to the grounds ofthe Hilgen Mfg. Co. About 1000 ft. of hose was used, the water being obtained fromthe well of the planing mills. The practice resulted quite satisfactorily.
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Many Cedarburgers enjoyed an outing last Sunday. Several family parties drove outto a little lake north of this city armed with all necessary fishing paraphernalia.Whether they made a big haul can not be definitely stated owing to the usual unreliabilityof reports on such occasions, but an excellent time was enjoyed by all.
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The local reporter of the NEWS had occasion a few days ago, to visit the drain tileworks of Henry MEYER situated several miles south east of this city. Work was progressingsteadily and gave indications of a risk business. The tile manufactured are of thebest quality as Mr. MEYER is fortunate in the possession of a deposit of fine clayground. The enterprise gives every evidence of proving a prosperous one.
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Mr. Henry BEHNISCH has just received a large amount of patent neck pads. They wereonly invented last March and seem to give good satisfaction to parties using themfor their horses.
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Many old friends will be pained to hear of the death of Mrs. E. KNAUTH at the BrownDeer tavern which she conducted for so long a time. She died last Sunday eveningat the age of 59 years. Her death was sudden though she had been ill for some time.She was well known and liked by all travelers on the plank road, having lived atBrown Deer for a period of nearly 40 years. She leaves her husband and five daughters,three of whom are married. The funeral takes place this afternoon at 2 o’clock.
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The picnic at the Park next Sunday will be given under the auspices of the MusicVerein. A procession headed by the band will move down to the grounds at about 2o’clock. The afternoon will be enlivened by music, instrumental and vocal, and byother amusements. The evening will be devoted to dancing in the hall. All shouldattend this picnic, the proceeds of which will be appropriated to the payment ofthe new instruments lately bought for the band.
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SAUKVILLE

A boy baby arrived at the residence of John KURTZ last Monday. Mother and child aredoing well.

MARRIED -- Miss Paulina GOETTER of this place to Mr. LABERSTEIN of Fredonia. We wishthem well.

J. A. SMITH spent the past week at his cheese factory here, testing milk with thecelebrated oil test churn.

A horse stolen of Aug. BECK last week, a few miles south of here, has been sincerecovered near Kenosha. The whereabouts of the thief are not known.

The Rev. J. FRIEDEL who has been rector of the Catholic Church here, preached hisfarewell sermon last Sunday. He intends going to Janesville this state.

The dance held at Mrs. SCHARTS Hall last Sunday was well attended.

An intelligent boy who wants to learn the trade can find employment at the cheesefactory here, liberal wages are paid.

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