Ozaukee County Newspapers

April, 1888

The Cedarburg News
April 4, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Everything is quiet after the election.

The ball at Ed. SIMON's in Thiensville last Sunday was largely attended.

Many former citizens of this city spent the holidays with their friends and relationshere.

A number of citizens of Grafton attended the theater at the Turn Hall last Mondayevening.

Job work of all kinds turned out with neatness and promptness at the NEWS office.

The higher class of pupils of the Lutheran School, Rev. LANGE's congregation, willbe confirmed next Sunday.

Mr. D. KLUEBER and family will leave for Hermansville, Mich. On the 15th inst. Whichplace they will make their future home.

A good fence around our cemetery would be a much needed improvement and at the sametime, an ornament to the city.

Theodor ABERWALD of Grafton will sell his stock, farming implements and some householdfurniture at public auction on the 11th inst. In the village of Grafton.

ANSCHUETZ & Co. will soon have a large and fresh supply of lime. They will soonhave a force of men at work at the quarry and kilns.
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E. G. WURTHMANN is at work with a gang of men digging the cellar for the large newstore he intends to build this spring opposite the Lutheran School in this city.
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We regret to learn of the serious sickness of Miss Ellen DINEEN of the town of Cedarburg. Dr. SENN was here in consultation with Dr. McGOVERN, the attending physician.
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Mrs. SIMON, of Grafton, the mother of J. B. SIMON, died last Thursday and was buriedlast Saturday. Aged 65 years. The funeral was largely attended many of our citizensbeing present.
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Schools were closed last Friday afternoon for a few days' vacation and were againopened today.
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Special Easter services were held at our different churches in this city last Sunday. At the Lutheran congregation, services were held both morning and evening.
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Michael HAYES of Jackson is proprietor of one of the finest dapple grey Norman stallionsin the north west, the horse weighs about 1700 pounds and is a stylish and fine builtanimal.
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The mail which was taken to Horn's corners, Salters P. O., Jackson and Kirchaynetri-weekly, by J. C. KUHEFUSS & Son, will now be delivered daily having receivednotice from the department at Washington.
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The special stock fair held in this city last Saturday was a success. Farmers aroundthis neighborhood were nearly all in attendance. Buyers were numerous and considerablestock changed hands for which high prices were paid.
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William KRUEGER was married to Fredericke BIRKHOLZ last Monday the 2nd inst., theRev. E. G. STRASSBURGER officiating. The young couple are residents of this city.
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If every one who owns property in this city would contribute his mite towards businesshere, the city would grow. Don't say "it's no use. We cannot grow until weget another railroad." It takes men to make a town; we have them, and all theyneed to do is to work.
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The theater at the Turner Hall last Monday was a grand success, the hall being crowdedwith people. Many strangers from the neighboring villages attended. The CedarburgBand furnished the music for the occasion.
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As far as we can learn, the county board will consist of the same members who servedlast year, with the exception of Mr. LYMAN from the city of Port Washington, whoseplace has been filled by Mr. SCHWIN. The vote throughout the county has not beenfavorable to relieve Treasurer AHLHAUSER and his bondsman from making up the deficiencyof the state tax lost in the VAIL institution.
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TURNER HALL
F. O. ROBERTSON, the Great Indian Medical Wonder, and his Famous Concert Co. willhold forth at the Turner Hall for ONE WEEK ONLY, assisted by Mrs. F. O. ROBERTSON,the most expert tooth extractor in the world, who will extract teeth free and withoutpain, by the famous cactus oil. Change of program nightly.
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102 votes were cast in this city in regard to the three propositions in the CountyTreasurer matter, of which number the
First received, 8; Second received, 35; Third received, 58; Scattering, 1, whichleaves the matter discretionary with the Mayor as afar as this city is concerned.

The town of Cedarburg voted for the second proposition viva voce.
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DIED
At her home in this city on the 27th day of March 1888, Mrs. Chas. LEMKE. She wasborn on the 17th of July 1817, at Badene Mills near Dobberan, Mecklenburg Schwerin. In 1834, she was married to Joseph SCHMIDT, who died in the year 1850 leaving herwith seven children, four sons and three daughters. Four years later, she was marriedto her present husband, who together with the family, came to this country settlingat West Bend, Wis. Shortly after they removed to Port Washington after which theycame to this city. The funeral took place last Thursday and was largely attended.
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PERSONALS
Eugene GANNON of Milwaukee is home on a visit.

Mrs. J. HUNT and family of Milwaukee are in the city.

George KUHEFUSS of Milwaukee was home during the holidays.

Hon. Adolph ZIMMERAMNN of Mequon was in the city last week.

Mr. P. ANSCHUETZ, of Milwaukee, spent a few days at home last week.

John ROTH Jr. of Milwaukee was in the city visiting his parents last Sunday.

Theo. BREITENBACH, of Chicago, and Wm. BREITENBACH, of Milwaukee, spent the holidaysat home.

Mrs. J. B. ZAUN and family of Milwaukee were in the city for a few days last week.

Mr. Dan KLOOS and family of Port Washington was in the city Monday last.

Mr. Chas. KOWALSKI of Milwaukee was visiting his friends here last Sunday.
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CITY AND TOWN TICKET ELECTED
The following city ticket was elected yesterday there being no opposition exceptfor city treasurer:

For Mayor: F. W. HORN
For Aldermen: Fred BECKMANN, Jacob ZAUN, E. G. WURTHMANN, John F. BRUSS, James H.HILGEN
For City Clerk: F. G. SCHUETTE
For Treasurer: J. C. KUHEFUSS, Sr.
For Assessor: Albert KNUPPEL
For Street Commissioner: Jno. SCHUETTE, Sr.
For City Marshall: Theo. KRAUSE
For Justice of the Peace, 3 yrs.: Chas. WIRTH
To fill vacancy: F. W. SANDER
For Constable: Chas. LUTZ

The following is the town ticket elected yesterday. No opposition except for treasurer:

For Chairman: Thos. HALPIN
Supervisors: Louis SCHROEDER, Engelbert KROHN
Assessor: Ferdinand SCHEER
Town Clerk: Chas. McGINNIS
Treasurer: Martin BARTHEL
Justices of Peace: H. SCHELLENBERG, 2 yr.; John SHEEHAN, 2 yrs.; Theo KLEIFOETH,1 yr.
Constables: Jerry SULLIVAN, Fred. SCHUBERT, John BUCH
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MEQUON CORRESPONDENCE
Mequon, April 1st, 1888
Caucusday was very lively, five candidates running for town Treasurer brought considerablestir in the affair, all other offices were duplicated; Louis KIEKER as Chairman;Wm. CARBYS, Town Clerk were re-nominated; John DONAHUE nominated as Town Treasurer.

The County Treasurers relief propositions seem to meet with very little favor amongstour farmers.

Mr. Jacob BECKER, who lately bought Mr. TOLL's place in Hamilton, made a very efficientand liberal Saloon-keeper here, he can not help to do well in his new place of business.

The Thiensville Mills are doing a very flourishing business, considering the numberof teams bringing grists; consequently, mine hosts ENGELHARD, MEMMLER and SIMON setup their friendliest faces, largest schooners and biggest lunch to the grangers.

The Lumber yard, THIERMAN's Store, both Blacksmithshops, tinsmithshops and Saddlershopsare well patronized; it looks altogether like resumption of business.

L. C. WAGNER will not open his cheese factory this spring, he will occupy the buildingas a coopershop and employ three coopers all the year around, to manufacture his5000 or more barrels, half barrels and kegs requisite to ship his pickles.

August GERLACH is now sole proprietor of the Mequon Brewery having bought the interestof Franz ZIMMERMANN, deceased, he furnishes a splendid genuine article consistingof malt and hops without the modern doctoring in drugs and chemicals.
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HON. ANTHONY AHLHAUSER DEAD
On going to press, we received the sad news of the death of Hon. Anthony AHLHAUSERof Saukville. Further particulars next week.

The Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
April 11, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS
All material for the building of Henry ROTH's new saloon and dwelling house is beinghauled and work will soon be commenced.

F.O. ROBERTSON, who claims to be a big medicine man is doing Cedarburg. He is thesame person that dispensed cactus oil in this city. He has made a great deal of money,but affected no cures.

Thos. FLYNN the well known machinery agent of town Mequon, informs us that he solda large number of binders and other farm machinery, and that his delivery this yearwill be larger than any heretofore.

The first thundershower this year we had last Wednesday night, and during that nightall the ice on the Cedar Creek went off, caused by the heavy shower and thunder.The water is still high but cannot be compared with the flood of last year.

It has been rumored that some sportsmen have been, and are still, going out and shootingducks on the Milwaukee river, of which here are quite a number at this time of theyear. They should be arrested and dealt with accordingly for violating the game law.
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PORT WASHINGTON -- Mr. COE was here late on Monday before the election and statedto us that there would be no opposition to the nominee for mayor, Mr. SCHWIN, andthat Mr. STELLING's friends would elect him as one of the aldermen. Upon this statementwe put Mr. SCHWIN down as having been elected instead of Mr. STELLING, who ran asan independent candidate, receiving a large majority.
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THE NEW COUNTY BOARD -- The new county board will consist of Mayor R. STELLING, PortWashington; Peter WATRY, Port Washington; Jas. HURLEY, Saukville; Nic. PIERRON Sr.,Belgium; H.F. BEGER, Fredonia; Peter SPEHN, Grafton; Thos. HALPIN, Cedarburg; MayorF.W. HORN, City of Cedarburg.

All the towns voted to have that the State tax money, lost in the Vail Bank collectedfrom the treasurer and his bondsmen except the City of Cedarburg, which left it tothe discretion of the Mayor. We have seen no returns on the propositions from Belgium.
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ANOTHER OLD SETTLER GONE TO HIS FINAL REST -- In our last issue, we briefly announcedthe death of Hon. Anthony AHLHAUSER, which had occurred early on the morning of Wednesday.As was stated in a former number, the deceased was stricken with paralysis on the17th of last month and hopes of his recovery were entertained. There is no doubtthat the trouble of his son William, our much respected but unfortunate country treasurer,hastened his death. The father of the deceased came with him and the rest of hisfamily from Germany and settled first in the early summer of 1845 in Mequon townshipwhere we sold him a fractional lot of land on the Milwaukee river a little aboveThiensville; hence we were one of the very first acquaintances of the deceased whowas then a boy 17 years old, being born on November 8th 1827. He was married at theage of 24 years to his surviving widow. Upon his removal to Saukville after the deathof his father, he started a country store with his brother and was engaged in thatbusiness some four years when the firm dissolved and he then purchased the hotelwhich he kept till his death. The deceased took an active part in politics, he wasa democrat of the old school and was elected to various town and county offices andserved with us one term in the Wisconsin Assembly in the year 1860. He held the officeof chairman of the town of Saukville for 12 years, thus showing the confidence hisfellow townsmen reposed in him. He held the office of past master at Saukville whenhe died. The funeral which took place last Friday afternoon was conducted by theFree Masons and was very largely attended.

To the bereathed widow and children we offer our since condolence.

The Cedarburg News
April 18, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Christ KLUMB of Mequon is in the city.

The picnic season will soon be upon us.

A. R. BOERNER has been appointed assignee of the NERO failure.

Mr. Nic. ALTENHOFEN, of Kewaskum, is in the city.

Remember the farewell ball at Mequon Turn Hall on the 29th inst.

Our streets have become quite dusty but the rain yesterday has settled the dust somewhat.

H. C. NERO, proprietor of a boot and shoe store in this city, made an assignmentfor the benefit of his creditors last Friday. Liabilities $7,000.

Mrs. KRUEGER of this city died last Thursday evening. Aged 91 years. The funeraltook place last Saturday afternoon.

The Hamilton Cheese factory will be opened on the 23d of this month. About threethousand pounds of milk are delivered at the factory daily.

Farmers are now busy on their lands sowing, etc. The warm days of last week driedthe land considerable, thus enabling them to commence work at once.

The shores along Cedar Creek are lined with men and boys with fishing tackle in abundance,trying to beguile the festive perch and the gamey bass.

Mr. J. A. SMITH was in the city Saturday last. He informs us that the Saukvillecheese factory has been opened and for this time of the year, it is well patronized.

WANTED -- A smart young man who wishes to learn the watchmaker and jeweler trade. Apply at John ARMBRUSTER's Jewelry Store.
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John RINN, of Decker's Corners, who recently sold his property to George WOLLNER,will have his farewell ball on the 29th inst. He invites all his friends to attend.
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On the 29th inst., John LAUR, proprietor of the Apollo Hall of this city will havea grand ball at his hall. During the afternoon, a free lunch will be served andalso a bowling tournament will take place.
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Chas. GOTTSCHALK passed along the plank road down to Brown Deer with his scraperlast Saturday, making the road as smooth and as solid as if it were paved. Mr. G.is one of the main stockholders of the Plank Road Company.
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MARRIED - In this city last Thursday evening, Mr. Robert KRIEGER, of Milwaukee, toMiss Anna ZAUN of this city. The young couple left for Milwaukee last Monday, whichplace they will make their future home.
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As it has often been talked of by our citizens to employ a good musician to instructour band and at the same time give lessons to new beginners, we learn that a first-classmusician and leader from Milwaukee will come here every week, provided he can securea certain number of pupils. For further particulars, apply at John ARMBRUSTER, managerof the Cedarburg Music Band.
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There are but three silver dollars of the coinage of 1804 in existence. Two of theseare accounted for, the third is somewhere in circulation about the country. Thevalue of this missing dollar of 1804 is quoted in the last numismatic circulars is$800. It is natural, then that this coin should be much sought. Let us all go downinto our trowser pockets and try to find the missing link of 1804.
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CAUCUS
Notice is hereby given that a Democratic Caucus for the city of Cedarburg will beheld at the Saloon of John ROTH on the 21st day of April, 1888 at 7 _ o'clock p.m.,for the purpose of selecting 2 delegates to represent said city at the DemocraticCounty Convention to be held at the house of the late A. AHLHAUSER in the villageof Saukville on the 25th day of April 1888 at 11 o'clock a.m.

Dated April 18th, 1888
By order of Dem. City Committee
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A CORRECTION
The statement of Mr. COE made to us in relation to the probable outcome of the PortWashington city election, published in the NEWS two weeks ago, was correctly givenin every particular as he made it to us. The time, however, when the conversationoccurred was erroneously stated and it should have read, Monday week beforeelection, instead of Monday before election. We don't see that it makes any differencewhen this statement was made, as it is of no importance, but only alluded to by usto show how the error occurred that we reported Mr. SCHWIN as having been electedMayor.
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DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION
Notice is hereby given that a democratic convention will be held on the 25th dayof April, 1888, at 11 o'clock a.m. at the house of A. AHLHAUSER in Saukville, forthe purpose of electing four delegates to the democratic state convention to be heldat Madison on first day of May next. The several towns and cities of this countyshall be presented by the following delegates: Belgium, 4; Fredonia, 4; Saukville,4; Grafton, 3; Mequon, 5; Town of Cedarburg, 3; City of Cedarburg, 2; Town of PortWashington, 2; City of Port Washington, 3.

Fredonia, April 9th, 1888
By order of the County Committee, N. E. BECKER, Chairman
P.O. Random Lake
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MEQUON CORRESPONDENCE
April 16th 1888
This week I have to report the sale of Mr. Herman HERZIGER's Saloon with two acresof land for 2500 dollars situated two miles east of Mequon village, to a young man,BARTH with name, grown up in that neighborhood.

Mr. Henry RIEMENSCHNEIDER of Mequon sold his saloon with park in the rear, in alltwo acres of land, if report is true for five thousand dollars to a Mr. FUCHS, WORLFor some other ferocious name. Mr. RIEMENSCHNEIDER will continue to live in his cottagenearby, his son, William and family will go back to Milwaukee.

Mrs. Widow MUELLER, part owner of the Cedarburg Plank road, is reported to have soldher 80 acres near the toll gate to a R. R. combination for 65,000 dollars, greatworkshops, round house, etc. are to be erected thereon, employment will be givento hundreds of workmen. Lands and lots will consequently be in large demand in thatvicinity, a new village will be created.

The real estate boom is coming nearer and nearer to our place, should not wonderif our farms will be sold for two hundred dollars an acre in a few years. Smallland owners near the city such as day laborers and small gardeners who had to paddlehard for a living, who used to haul the swill and manure from the city with a 3 _legged old hobby, harnesses tied up with ropes and some of them, who used to livewith their hens and pigs under one roof, are now worth from 10 to 20,000 dollarsnot so much through their intelligence or industry, than through the increase inreal estate.
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The M & N R. R. Comp. sustained a heavy loss last Wednesday at Thiensville bya wild freight train running into another ready to leave at that station, wreckingeight cars to splinters and demolishing a locomotive. Fortunately there were nolives lost, conductors, brakes-men and engineers jumped off the trains, without injury,before the collision occurred. It was a terrible sight to behold, cars drove intosuch other like a telescope and some on top of each other. It may be imagined whata horrible misfortune it would have caused if the accident had happened to the passengertrains. The real cause of the accident is so far unknown.
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"OFFICIAL" PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Organization of the Common Council at its first meeting on the 10 day of April 1888.

The Clerk presented the official returns of the last City election, by which it appearedthat the following named persons were duly elected:
Mayor: F. W. HORN
Aldermen: F. BECKMAN, Jno. F. BRUSS, Jas. H. HILGEN, E. G. WURTHMANN, and J. ZAUN
City Clerk: F. G. SCHUETTE
Treasurer: J. C. KUHEFUSS ar.
Assessor: Albert KNUPPEL
Street Commissioner: Jno. SCHUETTE ar.
City Marshall: Theo. KRAUSE
Justice of the Peace for 2 years: Chas. WIRTH
Justice of the Peace to fill vacancy: F. W. SANDER

The Mayor elect took the oath of office, which was placed on file.

F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk, took the oath of office which was also filed.

Aldermen BECKMAN, BRUSS, HILGEN, WURTHMANN and ZAUN took the oath of office.

Common Council was then called to order by the Mayor, F. W. HORN.

Present: Aldermen BECKMANN, BRUSS, HILGEN, WURTHMANN, and ZAUN. All Present.

The following resolution was then offered:

RESOLVED: that the bond of the City Treasurer be fixed at $8000.00, of the CityClerk 4500.00, of the City Marshall $500.00, of the Street Commissioner $500.00,of the Assessor $500.00, of the Constable $200.00 which was adopted unanimously.

RESOLVED: that the Common Council having failed to fix the Compensation of the differentofficers elected, in the month of March, previous to the last election, said officersand each of them shall receive the same compensation as their immediate predecessors. Adopted unanimously.

The chair appointed J. F. BRUSS and F. BECKMANN overseers of the poor for the ensuingyear.

Committee of improvements, Mayor, HILGEN and ZAUN.

RESOLVED: that the Common Council will now proceed to the election of President,who shall also be authorized to represent the City on the County board in the absenceor inability of the mayor to attend its meeting.

The roll being called, Alderman BECKMANN voted for John BRUSS. Alderman BRUSS votedfor Alderman BECKMANN, Alderman HILGEN voted for Alderman Jno. F. BRUSS, AldermanWURTHAMANN voted for J. F. BRUSS, Alderman ZAUN voted for Alderman BECKMANN. Mr.BRUSS having received the majority of all the votes cast, was thereupon declaredpresident of the Common Council for the ensuing year.

On motion, Council stands adjourned until 4 p.m. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk

4 o'clock P.M.

Common Council met pursuant to adjourning at 4 o'clock p.m. Council was called toorder by the Mayor, F. W. HORN. Roll called. Present: aldermen BECKMANN, BRUSS,HILGEN, WURTHMANN and ZAUN.

The minutes of this morning's meeting were read by the Clerk and so approved.

J. C. KUHEFUSS Sr. took the official oath as City Treasurer, also presented his officialbond, which was approved by the Common Council. All present voting in the affirmative.

Albert KNUPPEL took the oath of office as Assessor, also presented his official bondwhich was unanimously approved by the Common Council.

F. G. SCHUETTE presented his official bond which was approved by the Common Counciland ordered to be filed with the City Treasurer.

John SCHUETTE Sr. took the oath of office as Street Commissioner, also presentedhis official bond, which was approved by all members present.

Theodore KRAUSE took the oath of office as City Marshall and presented his officialbond which was approved by all members present.

Chas. LUTZ took the oath of office as Constable and presented his official bond approval,which was approved by all members present.

Chas. WIRTH and F. W. SANDERS duly elected Justices of the Peace, presented theirofficial bonds, which were each severally approved by the Common Council.

On motion Council stands adjourned until Saturday next at 2 o'clock in the afternoon.-- F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk

Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Saturday being the 14th day ofApril 1888 at two (2) o'clock p.m. Council was called to order by the mayor, F.W. HORN.

The City Clerk not being present, therefore Resolved to adjourn until 7 o'clock p.m.same day.

7 o'clock P.M.

Council met pursuant to adjournment. Council was called to order by the mayor, F.W. HORN. Roll called. Present Aldermen BECKMANN, HILGEN, WURTHMANN and ZAUN. AbsentAlderman BRUSS

The communication of the Str. Commissioner was received and referred to Committeeof Improvements, with direction to order necessary improvements to be done.

RESOLVED: that the Clerk be directed to issue orders for the payment of the Clerksand Inspectors of last City Election.

Bill from Cedarburg NEWS $17.00 for printing, etc. Was on motion, allowed by allmembers present.

RESOLVED: that a side-walk be built under the direction of the Committee of Improvementfrom the HOEHN & BARTLET's corner to the bridge across Cedar Creek and that thecontract be led to the lowest and best bidder. Also from J. BRUSS' store to theCemeteries under the same condition. Also from BARTH's corner on the east side ofHilbert street to Spring street.

RESOLVED: that the crossing from HOEHN & BARTELT south, be made of flag stones,and that the committee shall let the hauling of the stone to the lowest bidder.

RESOLVED: that the license for retail liquor dealers be fixed at 4200, and alsothe same sum for wholesale license and when this council adjourns, it will adjournuntil Tuesday being the 17th inst. At nine (9) o'clock a.m. to receive and act uponapplications for license, and that the clerk be directed to give the necessary noticeto saloon keepers and liquor dealers of the time of the meeting.

On motion, Council then adjourned. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk

The Cedarburg News
April 25, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Coal fires are still very acceptable.

Street lamps will soon be erected in this city.

P. K. GANNON's residence in this city is being renovated.

Doc. F. D. ROBERTSON is paying Port Washington a visit.

Dr. W. F. SCOTT of Stockbridge, was in the city Wednesday last.

Herman and George WEBER of Milwaukee were home last week visiting their parents.

If it were not for the exceedingly cold winds, one might almost believe that summerhad come.

Mr. LEWIS and family of Ashland are in the city. The guests of Mrs. L's parents,Mr. & Mrs. J. LUEDTKE.

The mason work having been completed last week on E. G. WURTHMANN's store, carpentersare now busy erecting the building.

Mr. Phillip ROTH will erect a new building in place of his old one. Work of tearingdown the old residence has already begun.

Last Saturday evening, Helmuth TOLL of Hamilton, served his numerous friends andcustomers with an excellent free lunch.

Remember the farewell dance at Jno. RINN's Decker's Corners and at the Mequon TurnHall next Sunday. Don't fail to attend.

Fred BERGMANN Jr. removed with his family to Sheboygan last week where they willreside. He sold his residence here to Mr. KROENING of this city.

DIED -- In this city last Tuesday afternoon, Ella, the five year old daughter ofMr. and Mrs. Burchard WEBER. The funeral took place last Friday afternoon.
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Two street lamps have arrived and already been erected for trial. If they provesatisfactory, the city authorities will order the amount needed in the city.
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Next Sunday a grand ball will be held at the Apollo Hall. During the afternoon,a bowling tournament will take place and free lunch served. The Cedarburg band furnishesthe music.
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A ten year old son of August KLUG of Hamilton, while attempting to climb A. BOEDENDOERFER'swheat wagon last Saturday, was caught in the wheel and had one of his legs brokenand the other badly bruised.
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Mr. D. WITTENBERG has purchased the well-known trotting stallion, Hewlet, of Mr.M. O'GRADY of Random Lake. He also purchased an elegant iron-grey heavy Norman draftstallion of Capt. F. PBST of the Ph. Best Brewing Co.
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A sleight-of-hand performance was held at the Turner Hall last Saturday evening byMilwaukee parties. They were greeted with a very slim house and did not cover theirexpenses.
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A number of Grafton's young folks will give an entertainment on Saturday May 5th. The play is entitled, "Cantata," has a very large case of characters andwill undoubtedly be very interesting. Let no one fail to attend.
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We learn that the old windmill near the cemeteries in this city has been sold. Mr.MACHLEITH of Thiensville, being the proprietor, has sold the same to Milwaukee parties,who will operate it.
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The MEYER Bro's of the Brown County Democrat, whose establishment was latelyburned out, will soon be alright again and the paper will make its appearance asusual hereafter, although it was impossible to issue more than half a sheet lasttime. Success to you gentlemen.
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At the democratic caucus, held at John ROTH's saloon last Saturday evening, J. C.KUHEFUSS Jr. and W. H. HORN were chosen delegates to represent the City of Cedarburgt the County Convention at Saukville today. Fred BECKMANN, John ROTH and Chas. MIELKEwere chosen as the democratic city committee.
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Friends will be shocked to hear of the terrible death of Gustave BOERNER, of Summerville,S.C., who spent several months at Cedarburg two years ago. On Saturday the 14thinst., he fell from a moving train on which he was employed and was instantly killed. He was an estimable young man and the news of his death is as painful to his friendsas it was sudden.
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A daughter of Christ. KASTEN of town Cedarburg was found dead at home on the returnof the family from attending church in this city a week ago last Sunday. As therewas suspicion that she might be in a trance, the remains were kept until Sunday lastwhen they were buried in the cemetery in this city. The funeral was largely attended.
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A member of the ROBERTSON troupe became temporarily insane yesterday and went onan exploring expedition on the roof of the Union House, in his night clothes. Hewas induced to descend from his lofty perch, and for the safety of himself as wellas others, was placed in the lock up until he recovers from his spell. It is claimedthat his trouble was caused by excessive smoking of the deadly cigarette. Dudestake warming. -- Port Washington Advertiser
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DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION
Notice is hereby given that a democratic convention will be held on the 25th dayof April, 1888, at 11 o'clock a.m. at the house of A. AHLHAUSER in Saukville, forthe purpose of electing four delegates to the democratic state convention to be heldat Madison on first day of May next. The several towns and cities of this countyshall be presented by the following delegates: Belgium, 4; Fredonia, 4; Saukville,4; Grafton, 3; Mequon, 5; Town of Cedarburg, 3; City of Cedarburg, 2; Town of PortWashington, 2; City of Port Washington, 3.

Fredonia, April 9th, 18888
BY ORDER OF THE COUNTY COMMITTEE. -- N. E. BECKER, Chairman
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MEQUON CORRESPONDENCE
April 23rd 1888
It is astonishing and to be regretted that a town like Mequon, the largest and oneof the wealthiest in the State, with such an intelligent population, can not boastof a High "School" yet. Those wishing to give their children a bettereducation are obliged to send them, with great expense, to Milwaukee or other places,while we could have a good school right at home, with children under the supervisionand control of their parents. Our Thiensville folks ought to take the initiativein this matter; they will find sufficient supporters outside the village, as themost suitable and accessible place, having a good two story school-house already. Thiensville ought to be selected. A good High School would give our children over14 years old a good chance of finishing their education and be a preparatory schoolfor any mercantile, agricultural or professional pursuit. A great many of our citizenswould avail themselves of the opportunity to give their especially gifted childrena good education.

Our agricultural agents, Mr. Thomas FLYNN and Wm. POMPLITZ & Co. are doing arushing business, they can hardly provide sufficient pulverizers, drags and seedersfor the immediate wants. Our farmers can get all from a sewing machine needle toa steam threshing machine at a cheaper rate, than they can be bought for from thefactories.

Our saloon keepers took out their town licenses last Tuesday, there were 12 licensesgranted at $100 each.

A sparring contest is to take place in Mequon, the exact date of which, for obviousreasons, is unknown yet; four noted pugilists from Milwaukee participate, it willnot be a tame affair for show only; some old questions as to who will be settled. The Milwaukee sports will attend.

Chas. H. FERGE was appointed Thistle and Weed Commissioner by the Board of Supervisorsof this town for the ensuing year. Charley is quite a good natured and social fellow,but "by virtue of my office" farmers must be on the alert, as he meansbusiness this time and will make it hot for trespassers.
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AN INCIDENT OF FIFTY YEARS AGO IN THE WISCONSIN LAND MINES
About fifty years ago, Southwestern Wisconsin was having what the northern portionof the state is now blessed (?) with -- a mining boom and the country was settledby a queer conglomeration of miners, gamblers, adventurers and honest men. Amongothers (it is not necessary to say to which of these classes he belonged) who madethe lead mine "a city of refuge" was an odd genius whom I will designateas Lorenzo DOW, who usually carried with him the sobriquet "Frenchy". He was very superstitious and his nervous system, never very strong, received a shockin St. Louis, where he had an argument with a steamboat engineer, armed with a monkeywrench. Frenchy conceded the point at the time, but procured an old horse-pistol,loaded it with rusty nails, and returned to the charge. The engineer thought thatas Frenchy had retreated once, he would do so again, but to his disgust, he receivedthe nails in his stomach, while Frenchy meandered up the river to the lead mines.

In those days, shooting episodes were common, newspapers uncommon, and Frenchy thoughthe never heard the result of his shot, had no doubt that the engineer had been killed. By him and saw his ghost every night in his dreams. The result was that Frenchylost his appetite, grew very nervous, and became so wrought up by the pangs of conscience,that he had almost decided to return to St. Louis, give himself up, and stand trialfor the murder he supposed he had committed. About the time he had reached this conclusion,he made the acquaintance of the village doctor and one night when they were on asociable drunk, he told his companion what was troubling him. The doctor, hopingto relieve Frenchy's mind, told him that a great many people had received woundsin the stomach and recovered, notwithstanding that lead is a poisonous metal. AsFrenchy's victim had received a charge of nails, the chance for his recovery, becauseof the well-known toxic properties of iron when taken into the stomach.

"Why," said he, "I often fire iron into the stomachs of my patients. Don't fret about that fellow, for I am sure he is all right."

Frenchy's fears took a new turn after that. He was afraid that the engineer wouldfollow him up, kill him out of revenge. To his excited imagination, every bush lookedlike an am-bush. In the house, he could not be induced to sit with his back to adoor or window and if he was obliged to be out at night, he was always possessedwith a mortal terror. If a stranger came to town, he would lock his cabin and barricadethe door until he discovered whether the stranger was the engineer in disguise ornot. Even the word "steamboat" would make him turn pale, and the soundof a steam whistle would throw him into a "cat-fit."

But the worst scare he ever had was one cold morning in December, 1839. He startedjust at daybreak to go to the mines, carrying his dinner in a tin pail, and a bottleof hot coffee in his breast pocket. He was passing a clump of trees when he hearda quick report followed by a burning pain in his breast, with something running downhis side underneath his clothing that he was sure was blood. For a second, he stoppedcompletely paralyzed with fear. Then a frosty tree popped with a rifle-like reportand French ran. No, he flew. The time he made for two miles until he reached themines has probably never been beaten by any living being in Wisconsin. On reachingthe shaft, he had hardly strength to gasp: "That engineer has fixed me,"before he fainted dead away.

His partner, in his effort to revive him, found that the cork had popped out of thecoffee-bottle in his breast pocket, and that the hot liquid had saturated his under-clothingand run down into his boot.

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