Ozaukee County Newspapers

February, 1888

The Cedarburg News
February 1, 1888
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Our merchants are busy unpacking masks for the upcoming masquerade balls.

Lent commences Feb. 15th.

Attend the mask ball at the turner Hall next Saturday Eve.

J. H. WITTENBERG received a Jersey calf from Depere last Monday.

Our dramatical club is making preparations to give another performance in the nearfuture.

A slight change in the time table of the M & N Ry. at the head of our local columnwill be noticed.

The consumption of wood and coal has been enormous in the city during the last fewweeks.

A little boy made his appearance last week at the house of Theo. HARTWIG Jr.

A peddler’s team ran away on the plank road last Monday morning, coming through thiscity quite lively when they were stopped near this office. Nothing was damaged.

The Farmer’s Institute at Port Washington was held at the Music Hall in that cityyesterday and to-day and a very large number attended.

The roads on the plank road north of this city are reported to be in a very poorcondition owing to the large amount of snow and the soft weather, heavy loads beingimpossible to haul.

Mr. A. BARKHAUSEN of Thiensville returned from New Holstein last week where he wasattending the Farmers’ Institute, being invited to give a lecture in the German language.

Tickets for the Turners Masquerade can be had at BOERNER Bros., HENTSCHEL and JOCHEM,F. BECKMANN, Cedarburg Woolen Mills and W. P. JOCHEM.

Attention is called to the readers of the NEWS to the new advertisement of F. L.HARMS of Grafton. Read it and see what he has to say.

Our saloon and hotel-keepers are now busy at work cutting ice, for the summer’s consumptionand before the soft weather sets in.
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The stock fair held in this city last Monday was largely attended and live stocksold very readily. Many farmers from this as well as neighboring counties attended.
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Subscribers failing to get the NEWS at the postoffice may get it by calling at theoffice of publication. Occasional unavoidable mistakes occur in mailing or at thepostoffice.
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Talk about good sleighing is getting to be a chestnut, as well as the expression“it’s a very cold day.” These remarks are made when a fellow has nothing else tosay and feels that he must talk or bust.
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No one should fail to attend the Farmers’ Institute held at this city on the 14thand 15th inst. at the Turner Hall. Every farmer will profit by being present andeverybody will find it to be very interesting.
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Next Saturday evening the first mask ball of the season will be held at the TurnerHall in this city. The arrangements committee are making grand preparations and willundoubtedly select a fine programme. No one should fail to attend.
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The Cedarburg Band contemplates to give a grand concert on Easter Monday. This concertwill be held for the benefit of the band in order that they may pay their share holdersand other expenses.
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Prominent speakers will address the attendance at the Farmers’ Institute on the 14and 15th inst. from abroad as well as our farmers from this county. A fine programmehas been issued by the arrangements committee, and there will no doubt be a fullattendance.
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The new pastor of the St. Francis Church, Rev. Father RYAN was a welcome visitorat our sancturn last Monday. We hope that he will remain with us here for some time,as he is one of the most gentlemanly pastors we ever had the pleasure of meetingand conversing with.
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We had the pleasure of a call from Mr. Fred KIRCHOFF, the son of our old friend thelate Henry KIRCHOFF who was one of the first settlers of the then small village ofCedarburg. The son is now the owner of the old KIRCHOFF farm near Brown Deer on theCedarburg Plank road.
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Mr. Paul HAMMER, a well-known stock dealer of Milwaukee, was attending our fair lastMonday as usual, and bought several car loads of cattle. Mr. H. who is at presentin the saloon business at 504 Eleventh St., informs us that he will soon devote hiswhole time and attention to buying and selling of stock.
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Mr. J. LEHMAN left yesterday for an extensive trip through the south and west. Mr.F. WITTENBERG could not accompany him on account of the large amount of businessat present at the Woolen Mills. We are informed that Mr. W. will soon start for apleasure trip through the Southern states visiting all places of interest.
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There is no end to enjoyments, masquerade balls during this month are plentiful.The first one of the season takes place at the Turner Hall in this city next Saturday.At Ed. SIMON, of Thiensville and H. SCHELLENBERG of Horn’s Corners on the 5th. AtJ. B. SIMON of Grafton on the 11th. At the HILGEN’s Spring’s on the 18th, and atMequon’s Turn Hall on the 19th.
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GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr. August GRUELICH and wife celebrated their golden wedding at their residence inMilwaukee last week. The happy couple will please accept our most hearty congratulations,as coming from a friend who has known them for about forty-seven years out of thosehappy fifty of their married life.
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“OFFICIAL” PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

Common Council met pursuant to the last adjournment on Saturday, being the 28th dayof January 1888, at two o’clock P.M. Council was called to order by the Mayor F.W.HORN. Roll called. Present: Aldermen BRUSS, BECKMANN, HILGEN, WITTENBERG and WURTHMAN.

Emil HERZIGER presented a warranty deed to the city for a certain tract of land,for widening Cleveland Street, which was approved by the Common Council and the Clerkdirected to issue a city order upon the Treasury accordingly for the sum of $75.

Alderman WITTENBERG offered the following resolution which was adopted:

Resolved: That the Charter of this City should be so amended by the legislature asto reduce the number composing the (unreadable section) . . . to five (5) towit;

The Mayor, Clerk, Assessor and one of the aldermen, the latter to be chosen by theCommon Council and that no compensation shall be allowed to those members who aredrawing a salary or are receiving fees, but that the President shall receive $4.00a day and the member so selected from the Council $3.00 a day for each and everyday actually spent in the performance of their duties.

Bill from Cedarburg Woolen Mills $47.54 for over assessment for the year 1887, wasallowed by all members present.

On motion Common Council stands adjourned until next regular session. -- Fred G.SCHUETTE, City Clerk.
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SAUKVILLE
(From our correspondent)

The first mask ball of the season will be held at Wilsons tomorrow night.

Mr. B. LUTFRING who has been in the northern part of this state for some time ishome again.

Mr. J. WARFLE of Argyle, Minn. is here on a visit.

Last Sunday being an exceptional fine day, has been taken advantage of by many. Judgingfrom the number of stranglers that were seen on our streets with shining cuttersand fleet foot horses; the livery business must have been booming for a day in theneighboring towns. The most noticeable were those from Cedarburg who made their headquartersat the Eagle Hotel during their stay. The ladies were conducted to the dining roomwhere coffee was served them, while the gents amused themselves in another apartmentbetter suiting their disposition and partook in another stimulant more congenialto their nature. After a short sojourn, the party left with the usual jollificationcustomary among sleighing parties.
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THE DEFUNCT OZAUKEE CO. BANK

There are so many contradictory reports as to the probable outcome of this bank payinga certain percentage to the depositors, that it is idle to speculate on it at present.The receiver intimates that something like 70¢ on the dollar will be realized.Suits have commenced and if persisted in, the percentage remaining for depositorswill be very small. We do not share the rosy views of the receiver CLAUSSEN, butfrom his own statement we should think that about 30 per cent is the best that canbe expected if there is no litigation.

This is a hard blow to Port Washington; there is not a place in the state where thepeople have contributed more money in proportion to the population for private andpublic enterprizes, than they have done. From a private letter dated last Monday,we quote the following:

“The Supervisors will meet again February 2nd; they have not done anything exceptto send PORS & ALHAUSER with the rest of the state tax to Madison and to consultwith the Attorney General etc. what could possibly be done in the matter. it is urgenton account of the penalties imposed on treasurer and County, if State tax is notpaid February 10th, and because neither AHLHAUSER nor the sureties can be expectedto make up the amount by that time. Our bank failure has worked an awful mischiefall around. The statement of the receiver is looked at with suspicion by everybody.

After the meeting of the County board, we shall probably be enabled to state somethingmore definite.

The Cedarburg News
February 8, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Mr. H. HORNEFFER, of Milwaukee, was in the city Wednesday last, on business.

Messrs. DIETRICH and HEIDKAMP of Port Washington were in the city for a few hourslast Monday.

Attend the Mardi Gras at Milwaukee next Saturday, round trip tickets good to returnMonday, only 92 cents.

The engagement of Mr. Wm. KLUG to Miss Bertha OTT, both of this city, is announced.

Our saloon, meat market men and others have nearly all laid in their supply of icefor the hot summer days.

A large number of outsiders attended the mask ball at Turner Hall last Saturday.

The mask ball held at Ed. SIMON at Thiensville was a grand success. Many strangersbeing in attendance.

Jno. B. SIMON's mask ball next Saturday the 11th, at his hall in Grafton. The CedarburgBand furnishes the music.

BRUSS Bros. have received several car loads of farm machinery last week. Their deliverythis year promises to be a large one.

Chas. GOTTSCHALK passed along Sheboygan Street with his road scraper last Fridayand very much improved our streets.

The mask ball at SCHELLENBERG's last Sunday was crowded. Those attending reporthaving enjoyed themselves.

Don't miss the Farmer's Institute at the Turner's Hall on the 14 and 15th inst. Prominent speakers will be present and good music in attendance.

Street Commissioner, Chas. GOTTSCHALK, is busy at work opening the roads leadinginto our city, shoveling off the drifts and filling out the holes caused by the heavybob-sleighs.

Jas. H. HILGEN is making grand preparations for his mask ball next week, Saturdaythe 18th inst. No one who wishes to have a good time should fail to be present.
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The quarterly meeting of the Fire company was held at their meeting room last Fridayevening. Nothing of importance was transacted owing to the absence of the secretary.
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The street parade of the Masquerade characters last Saturday afternoon was quitea success, many of our citizens participating. The procession was headed by theCedarburg Band.
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Mr. John DOBBERPHUL was married to Miss Bertha KRAUS last Sunday afternoon in theLutheran church in this city by Rev. GEORGI. Both are residents of the town of Cedarburg,and their many friends wish them much happiness.
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The proprietors of the Cedarburg Stone Quarry have purchased the Lime Kiln near thequarry on the M & N Ry and expect to commence business this spring. They havealready received a large amount of cord-wood for the use in their kilns.
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Mr. J. KURTZ, on the Cedarburg Plank Road, in the town of Mequon, will build a fineresidence on his farm this spring. Contractor A. KNUPPEL of this city secured thecontract.
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A new store will be built by Mr. E. G. WURTHMANN this spring, adjourning his buildingnow occupied by T. ERTL. Mr. W. will keep in stock such as all kinds of paints,oils, glass, wall paper, etc. The paint shop will be on the second floor.
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Among those who attended the mask ball last Saturday evening from abroad we noticedMr. & Mrs. F. L. HARMS, Mr. & Mrs. J. CRAMER, Mr. FLIRL of Grafton, Mr. Nic.ALTENHOFEN of Kewaskum, Messrs. H. WINNER and H. HENSEL of Milwaukee.
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We are sorry to learn that Mrs. SMITH, wife of A. J. SMITH Esqr., is very dangerouslysick at her sister's, Mrs. SKINNER in Milwaukee. We hope for the better and thatshe will soon be in our midst again.
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The dramatical club will give another entertainment on the 26th inst. The play whichwill be produced is entitled, "Der Compagnon," or "My Partner,"and has a cast of sixteen characters. As the play is well known, a full house maybe expected.
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The firm of WEBER & SALTER, dealers in farming implements, has dissolved partnership. Mr. SALTER has rented a dwelling next to A. BOHRTZ's property, and will continuethe business. At his machinery depot near his residence can always be found a largeamount of the best farming implements. Call and examine his stock.
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Last Wednesday evening, the quarterly meeting and sociable of the Music Verein washeld at the Turner Hall. After the election of officers, the band played a few well-selectedconcert pieces, after which dancing commenced until the usual time at 12 o'clockin the evening. Those attending report having enjoyed themselves splendidly.
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At the yearly meeting of the Cedarburg Music Verein, the following officers wereelected: Jno. WEBER, Jno. BRUSS, F. W. SANDER and Frank TOLL, trustees for 3 years. D. WITTENBERG, President; E. LANGHEINRICH, Vice President; Chas. LAU, Sec'y; W.H. HORN, Treas. No other business of importance came before the meeting.
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The masquerade ball held at the Turner Hall in this city last Saturday, Feb. 4th,was a complete success, considering the fact that our people have been crowded withamusements for the last few weeks. The false faces numbered about seventy-five besidesa large number of spectators. The masks were removed about 10:30 o'clock, afterwhich a splendid supper was served by Mr. H. JAENERT, followed by a dance, whichwas continued until four o'clock A.M.
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DIED -- At the home of his parents in this city last Saturday afternoon, FrederickWIRTH, at the age of 16 years, of typhoid fever. He was taken sick in Milwaukee,where he has been attending the college, about two weeks ago, and was brought homelast week having improved somewhat in health, until a few days ago, when a suddenrelapse set in and caused his death. The funeral took place last Tuesday afternoonat 2 o'clock and was largely attended. The remains were interred in the Cedarburgcemetery.
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THE MEETING OF THE COUNTY BOARD THURSDAY LAST
At the meeting of the County board, all members being present, the report from thedistrict Attorney, Mr. PORS, who went to Madison with Treasurer, AHLHAUSER, was madeverbally. By the laws of the state, the liability of the county to make up any deficiencyin the state tax does not commence until 30 days after the County Treasurer has failedto pay it into the State Treasury. Thus, Mr. AHLHAUSER and his bondsmen have timeto settle up until the 2d day of March. The board considered it premature to doanything in the premises until the liability of the County has commenced, and therefore,adjourned to the 2d day of March at 11 o'clock A. M. directing the Treasurer in themeantime to confer with hi bondsmen what they will or can do and report the resultto the board at its adjourned meeting.

There is already an endless litigation commenced in consequence of the bank failure. One party who represents over $15,000 claims against the bank including the CountyTreasurer, have commenced attachments here and in New York and will try to set theappointment of the receiver aside. If they succeed, these claims will have to bepaid first. How much may remain after costs etc. are paid to be divided among themcan not be stated. But it is safe to say that in such case, those who have servedattachments will take all there is available, leaving nothing to the rest of thecreditors. If the courts uphold the legality of the appointment of the receiver,a dividend of less than 25 per cent may be realized for all creditors. We give thelatter result as our private opinion merely. The lawyers in Port told us that thelitigation may last for one to two years and anybody who has ever had the misfortuneof having been engaged in suits of this kind, will readily agree that the costs andlawyers fees will absorb most of the assets.
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THE FARMERS' INSTITUTE AT PORT WASHINGTON
The Farmer's Institute held at Music Hall in this city on Tuesday and Wednesday ofthis week was a success, and was largely attended both days. Many prominent andsuccessful farmers from abroad were present and talked on different subjects pertainingto farming, conveying much valuable information to their hearers. Although the attendancewas large, there were a number of farmers who remained away and by so doing, lostthat which would have been of the greatest of help to them in their work on the farm. These Institutes are a grand thing for the farmer and in our little Co. especially,there is no excuse for the farmer who does not attend, as there are two Institutesheld, the one which took place here, and one to be held at Cedarburg on Tuesday andWednesday, Feb. 14th and 15th, while in many counties twice as large as this, thereis but one held. All who did not attend here should make it a point to be at Cedarburgon the 14th and 15th. During the Institute here, Prof. ZIMMERMANN's Cornet Bandenlivened the occasion between times. -- Ozaukee County Advertiser
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GRAFTON
Grafton is having a revival.

Our merchants report trade good.

Jack Frost, after an absence of several days of soft weather, has appeared again,but not so bitter as here-to-fore.

Our roads are all opened and judging by the number of teams on the streets daily,they must be in good shape, our town always has very good road overseers.

It is rumored that some of our young men are making arrangements to start a publiclibrary of a thousand or more books. We hope it will be a success.
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SAUKVILLE
A large number of Saukville farmers attended the Institute at Port Washington lastweek.

The masquerade dance which took place last Thursday at WILSON's hall was a very pleasantaffair, many outsiders being in attendance. Maskers were few. The crowd being aquite orderly one, the evening passed by smoothly with the exception that some partiesat the bar became rather noisy after midnight, but did in no way impede dancing whichwas kept up to an early hour. The mask ball at SCHARDTs Hall on Saturday was a tameaffair, only a couple of ladies were masked and not many more gents. In spite ofthe small attendance, it was kept up until daylight.

The masquerade which will take place at ALBRECHT's hall next Saturday will be theevent of the season. We hope that Mr. ALBRECHT will have able officials appointedfor the evening to quell the roudyism which is very likely to occur. Thus givingothers an opportunity to enjoy themselves.

The Cedarburg News
February 15, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Yesterday was St. Valentines day.

26 below last Thursday morning.

A boy arrived at the house of Mr. Anton FISCHER last Thursday.

Mr. Wm. KLUG was married to Miss Bertha OTT last Saturday, the 11th inst.

J. Fred WITTENBERG left this morning for a pleasure trip through the South.

Mr. A. BODENDOERFER bought the farm of Mr. Chas. MIELKE about one mile west of HALPIN'sCorner last week.

The rehearsals of our dramatical club have commenced and the play entitled, "MyPartner" will be produced soon.

Mrs. O. KOENING and Miss M. KOENING were in the city last Sunday, the guests of Mrs.J. C. KUHEFUSS.

Mr. A. HARTWIG, foreman brewer of the Mequon brewery, was in the city last week ona visit.

Tramps are numerous in this city at present. Our City Marshall has one or two guestsdaily applying for a night's lodging.

Next Saturday evening the grand masquerade ball of the season will be held at HILGEN'sSpring Park. No one should fail to attend. The Cedarburg Band furnishes the music.

The Mequon Mask Ball will be held at their hall next Sunday evening the 19th inst. The Germantown Band is engaged and a good time is expected.

Jacob ZAUN has just received a car of Northern Wisconsin barley-seed, also ensilagecorn for seed.

We are informed that Mr. John F. GROTH, proprietor of the Lime Kiln, will also opena stone quarry near his kiln next spring.

Remember that the monthly cattle fair at Thiensville is held every first Monday ofeach month and at Mequon every last Saturday of each month.

Wood is beginning to get scarce in this city, farmers are unable to haul heavy loadson account of the poor condition of the roads.

Tickets for the masquerade ball at HILGEN's Spring Park can be obtained at WoolenMills, HENTSCHEL & JOCHEM and at W. P. JOCHEM.

Judging by the number of freight trains that pass over the M. & N. R'y, the companymust be over-crowded with freight. As many as six trains are running daily.
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FARM FOR SALE
A fine farm situated in Sec. 3, Range 21, town Cedarburg, Ozaukee Co., containing79 acres of which 25 acres is heavy timber, and the balance good cultivated land. Also good buildings, orchard, etc. For further particulars, apply to farm of JohnHICKEY, Cedarburg, Wis.
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FOR RENT
A dwelling house about one quarter of a mile from the city limits, a good stableand about one quarter of an acre of land. A family without children preferred. Call this office.
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Mr. Albert KALIEBE, contractor and builder, has sold his residence near the depotto Mr. Claudius SCHMIDT, formerly living on a farm a few miles west of this city,a week ago for the sum of $1200.
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John GROTH, who resides on his farm one and one-half miles from this city on thePlank road, will sell all his stock and farming implements at public auction on the14th of March next. Mr. G. has rented his farm, being unable to work it himselfon account of ill health.
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When the NEWS went to press yesterday afternoon, the Farmers' Institute had justcommenced. There was a large attendance at the opening, the weather being very favorablefor persons coming from a distance. We shall refer to the proceedings in the nextnumber.
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FARM FOR SALE
WITTENBERG Bros. offers their farm for sale, formerly known as the old SULLIVAN farm,situated one mile north of the city limits. They have lately improved the farm verymuch by draining all the low lands, repairing all the fences, building two largebarns with four silos which cannot be excelled, also a number of sheds, etc. Itwill be sold on easy terms. Apply at the Woolen Mills.
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Attention Farmers -- The Cedarburg Elevator Co. has now on hand a large lot of GroundFeed which will be sold at a bargain for the next 30 days to make room for theirlarge receipts of grain. Milwaukee prices will always be paid for Wheat and Barleyand other farm produce.
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The following we clip from a Chicago paper of the 10th inst. Mr. MITCHELL was formerlya resident of this town.

MITCHELL -- Feb. 10 at 1 a.m. Mrs. Mary MITCHELL, aged 88 years, wife of Dennis MITCHELLand sister of Bernard and Patrick McGUIRE, native of Athboy, County Meath Ireland. Funeral Sunday at 12 o'clock from late residence 287 East Kinzie St., to Churchof the Holy name, thence by carriages to Calvary. A light from our household gone,A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled.
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Last Sunday night burglars entered the mill of The WEHAUSEN Co. effecting (unreadablewords) ... by breaking several panes of glass and raising the window. The thiefmust have evidently cut his hand while breaking the window-panes, as blood was tracedfrom the place where he entered to the cash drawer in the office. It was certainlysomeone who was well acquainted with the premises as no other drawer was disturbed. As one of the proprietors was in Milwaukee the day before collecting money, thethief surely expected a big haul, but he must have been greatly disappointed whenopening the drawer which only contained 25 cents.
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FAREWELL GIFT TO FATHER DURNIN
Last week, the members of St. Rose church of Racine presented to the Rev. F. H. DURNINan elegant gold watch valued at $117. Father DURNIN has been in charge of St. Roseparish for over two years, and has been successful in building it up from almostnothing to an important place in the churches of Racine. His removal to Merrillpark, Milwaukee, is a sad disappointment to the St. Rose people. The new parishat Merrill's park will be in good hands and cannot fail to prosper with such a leader. Father DURNIN was stationed at St. Francis Church in this city before he left forRacine, and all the people here with whom he was connected or acquainted are gladto hear of his success.

The Cedarburg News
February 22, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Dr. A. FUCHS of Fredonia was in the city last Tuesday.

Woolen hosiery are selling at exceptionally low prices at BOERNER Bros.

Fresh pretzels from Milwaukee, steam bakers, at HENTSCHEL & JOCHEM.

Farmers from all over the county attended the Institute last Tuesday and Wednesday.

A little girl appeared at the house of Mr. Wm. WEBER, of Grafton, last Sunday morning.

Snow has settled down some during the latter part of last week and sleighing is ratherimproved.

A little grandson of ours made its appearance early last Sunday morning in the familyof Charles TOLL of Hamilton.

Another blizzard last Monday. The song , "Beautiful Spring" has to takeanother rest.

Messrs. WINNER, HILGEN and BACH of Milwaukee were in the city last Monday in theinterest of the HILGEN Mnfg Company.

The soft weather of last Sunday was knocked out by Jack Frost the following day.

Wood is coming into the city more frequently than last week, farmers having openedthe main roads leading into the city.

A large crowd attended the masquerade at the Mequon Turn Hall last Sunday. The GermantownBand furnished the music.

Tramps are arriving every day prowling around until dark, waiting for the city Marshallto give them a night's lodging in the city jail.

A large crowd attended the masquerade ball at HILGEN's Spring Park last Saturdayevening. All those attending report having enjoyed themselves. The Cedarburg Bandfurnished the music for the occasion.

The mask ball at HILGEN's Spring Park last Saturday evening was a complete success. A large number of outsiders being present also. The Cedarburg Band furnished themusic.
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Mr. John AHRENDT has sold his farm, two miles west of this city, to his neighbor,Jochiam LUEDERS. Mr. AHRENDT will sell all his stock and household goods at publicauction on the 7th of March. He will remove into this city.
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The dramatical performance at the Turner Hall will be held on Sunday, March 4th. The play, "Der Compagnon" is an excellent one and will no doubt draw alarge crowd.
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Look at the change of the ad of H. MEYER in this issue. He offers 15 percent discounton all the drain tile on hand, thus giving those in need of tile an excellent chanceto buy cheap. Remember this offer holds good until all tile are sold and the percentageis only allowed on lots of 1000 or over.
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We had the pleasure of a call from Mr. J. H. WINNER, of Milwaukee, on Monday last,who visited our city on business in connection with the HILGEN Mnfg. Comp. whosepresident he is. Mr. WINNER is always a welcome visitor and we like to spend anhour or so in pleasant conversation with him about old Milwaukee times and formermutual friends, some of whom have joined the silent majority. Mrs. WINNER sent ussome of the finest crab apple jam we ever tasted; it was made from apples raisedin our orchard. Our best thanks.
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The latest news of the defunct Ozaukee County Bank at Port Washington is that theCashier or Partner, Wm. LANDOLT, has been arrested on a criminal warrant and procuredbail for his appearance by a Milwaukee party. VAIL has been "shadowed"and will be arrested as soon as his whereabouts are ascertained. Requisition papersare in the hands of the sheriff if he can be caught before reaching the Canada line. Let there be a thorough exposure of the swindle by which so many people, and amongthem, those who had trusted their all to the bank, have been the victims of misplacedconfidence.
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No paper can be published without home patronage says a discriminating exchange,and every man is interested in keeping up a home paper. If a railroad or a factoryis wanted, the newspapers are expected to work for it. If a public meting is wantedfor any purpose, the paper is called on for a free notice. If the charitable societieshave a supper or a social of any kind, the newspaper is always expected to give allthe necessary notices, and to puff it after it is over. The newspaper must puffthe school and do everything else to advance the interest of the businessmen of theplace, and then given them al handsome notice when they go to heaven. And yet someof them do nothing to keep up a paper.
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LIST OF JURORS
For the March term of the Circuit Court:

Belgium - John F. WEYKER, Peter JONES
Cedarburg - Louis SCHROEDER, Patrick HEMLOCK
Fredonia - N. E. BECKER, M. T. NEUENS, Richard LEWIS
Grafton - Michael BESCH, Jacob BLANK, Fred. SCHUMACHER, Theodore NORMAN
Mequon - John O'LEARY, M. BURK, Albert SELLE, James RODDY, Chas. ELSLEY, John GUIDINGER
Port Washington - Wm. GURN, Joseph SMITH
Saukville - Louis MILLER
City of Port Washington - Adam EVEN, Mich. WESTER, H. MAECHTLE, R. C. KANN
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SAUKVILLE
A little girl called t the residence of Mr. HAZELBERTH on a bitter cold night oflast week to stay.

The house of John BLONIER on the road leading to Cedarburg burned to the ground onFriday night. It was formerly occupied by Mat. ROOS, cigar manufacturer, but wasstanding empty for some time the origin of the fire is unknown.

Parties from Sheboygan county are making ample preparations for building a cheesefactory on the Cedarburg line road near the Cold Springs and work on the buildingwill commence as soon as the weather permits. The flow of milk is great in thatsection and there is no reason why it should not prove a success.

John FRITCH, an old resident of this village, died at his home on Friday morningof a disease he had suffered with for several years. He was German by birth, cameto America at an early day and settled in the town of Mequon, this county. He hasbeen a resident of Saukville over twenty years. The funeral took place last Sundaymid a large concourse of friends and relatives; the Fire Department too, accompaniedhis remains to the last resting place.

J. F. LUTFRING spent Sunday in the city.

The Cedarburg News
February 29, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

20 below zero last Monday morning.

At Turner Hall next Sunday, "Der Compagnon."

Livery men report business in their line rather slow, owing to the poor conditionof the roads.

Wood is getting scare by many residents of this city and farmers are unable to haulit on account of the roads.

Messrs. GERLACH of Mequon and HAUSBURG of Elgin, Ill. Were in the city Monday last.

Get up early enough in the morning to see Venus, the morning star. It is brighterthan ever seen to any man now living and nearer the earth than it will be again in340 years.

The snow storm of last Saturday blockaded most of our country roads and farmers areunable to come into the city before opening them.

The raffle of H. BUCH's horse, cutter, harness, robe, etc. will take place at JohnROTH's saloon next Sunday afternoon. Everybody holding a ticket and anxious to knowwho will draw the prize should attend.

The roads in the country have been quite bad for the past month, but since the lastthaw and the subsequent freeze, they have been even worse than before.
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Next Sunday evening, March 4th, our dramatical club will give another entertainment;the play "Der Compagnon" being well known will no doubt draw a full house. It is a very interesting play and having a cast of sixteen characters. No one shouldfail to attend.
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The monthly fair in this city last Monday was a failure, not many farmers being present. Several head of cattle which were brought in on sleighs, were bought up by the numerousstock dealers from Milwaukee before they arrived to the market, for which good priceswere paid.
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Last Saturday morning, Mr. John MAAS, of the town of Cedarburg, received a dispatchfrom Wausau, Wis., announcing the sad news of the death of h is daughter, Mrs. C.GUENTHER. The deceased was married about three years ago to Mr. G., then a residentof this town; after their marriage, they removed to Wausau. The remains arrivedhere last Tuesday and the funeral took place this afternoon a large concourse ofsympathizing friends following the remains to their last resting place. Besidesher parents, three sisters, two of whom are married and reside here, Mrs. H. SCHELLENBERGand Mrs. H. MILLER, and one brother also married, are left to mourn her early demise.
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The job room of THE NEWS office has turned out more than double the work during themonths of January and February this winter than during the corresponding months oflast year, and yet it has been a pretty dull winter. But the people are gettingto like good work at reasonable figures, and they have had it demonstrated that theycan get it at this office.
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WISCONSIN MARINE & FIRE INS. BANK
Attention is called to the card of the Wisconsin Marine & Fire Insurance Co.Bank, the oldest institution of the kind in the whole Northwest. We can rememberthe time very well when the bills in that bank were the only paper currency in Illinois,Wisconsin and the western territories.

The millions of dollars of paper then outstanding for which there was really no securityat all, except the honesty of the last Mr. Alexander MITCHELL, were promptly redeemedat par when the National banks were instituted, the terms of the act forbidding theissue of state banks through the heavy tax put upon circulating notes.
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The ground was unprecedentedly dry at the beginning of winter; and the heavy snowfalls from the start prevented the frost from going very deep into the ground. Forthese reasons, the soil is in shape for and will receive an immense amount of moisturewhen the snow melts; the farmers will be able to get their crops in early; and, witheven less than an average rainfall during the summer, the indications are that immensecrops will be harvested next fall. And when the farmer is prosperous, so are allother classes. That "there's a good time coming" admits of hardly a doubt.
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DEATH OF MRS. J. A. SMITH
The sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. J. A. SMITH, which occurred at the houseof Mr. Archibald SKINNER in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, February 20th, reachedus too late to notice the same in last week's NEWS. The alleged cause of her deathis said to have been cancer in the stomach. The body was conveyed to Sheboygan Fallswhere the funeral took place from the residence of Mr. H. K. LOOMIS on Thursday afternoonlast. During the years that the deceased resided here, she made many friends whodeeply sympathize with the surviving husband and daughter, Mrs. SPENCER of Clinton,Iowa.
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THE DEFUNCT OZAUKEE COUNTY BANK
The assets of the Bank as published by the assignee or receiver and by the statementof Mr. LANDOLT, are somewhat over 134,000 dollars; leaving a deficit of only aboutseven thousand dollars due to creditors. This is a glorious showing; if that amountcould be realized, but we don't see that there is more than about $12,000 in thewhole assets; the rest is only for show! The meeting of the County board will takeplace next Friday at Port Washington, to decide what steps shall be taken in relationto the state taxes deposited with the bank by our county treasurer, who is not likelyto get much out of the wrecked institution and will have to make up the balance.

This is a pretty hard case for Mr. AHLHAUSER and no reasonable man can blame himin the least under the circumstances and there ought to be some relief given himif possible.
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GRAFTON
Business must be good judging by the number of drummers that besiege this place.

And now we are to have another club, there is already A Washington Club, A Skat Cluband several others not named.

How about that fire brigade, the only time the people think of a fire comp. is aftera fire; it seems that our citizens ought to feel more interested on the subject thanthey do; wake up ye dwellers of Dream land and come to life.

We have observed the announcement of another "syndicate" in our town andhope it will be crowned with more success than the one organized about a year agoto build a dam across the Milwaukee River.

Why don't some of our Capitalists form a syndicate and improve the idle water poweron the Milwaukee River, even if you do not see a positive 7 percent, it will comeall right.
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SAUKVILLE
It has been said of late that some resident of this village contemplate buildinga saloon and Hotel in Saukville the coming spring. This kind of improvement willadd greatly to the appearance but will be of very little benefit to the village,as the saloon element is already too large, for the small population it has.

The cheese factory at Hubbords Corner some three miles north of here was sold toMr. KLESSIC of Waubeka, who will run under his supervision the coming season.

Our local amateur musical club gave a free concert here last Thursday night whichwas well attended. "Keep it up boys."

Jno. SCHOMER will rebuild his barn next spring which was destroyed by fire last fall.

A number of farmers living near Newburg passed through here to attend the funeralof Mrs. DELLES in Port Washington last Sunday.

Messrs. A. KNUPPEL, F. BERGMANN, G. WURTHMANN & Jno. ARMBRUSTER of Cedarburg,left a little of their superfluous cash in this village one day last week.
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"OFFICIAL" PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Saturday being the 25th day ofFebruary 1888 at 2 o'clock P.M. Council called to order by the Mayor F. W. HORN. Roll called. Present aldermen: BRUSS, BECKMANN and HILGEN. Absent aldermen: WITTENBERG and WURTHMANN.

The minutes of last proceedings were read by the Clerk and so approved.

Resolved. That when the Council adjourns, it will adjourn to the 24th dayof March next at 2 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of receiving and actingupon the Annual Report to be made under "Sec" 44 of the City Charter andthat the Clerk and Treasurer are hereby requested to submit the necessary statementsto the Council. Which was adopted by all members present.

Resolved. That the Clerk be instructed to information Mr. H. L. COE to havethe job for the survey of the City completed on or before the 24th day of March 1888so as to enable this board to make a full report of their doings for the fiscal year. Which was adopted by all members present.

Bill from J. SCHROEDER & son 60 cts. For crockery was allowed in full also billfrom Street Commissioner $33.38 for opening roads blocked with snow and that theReceipts for labor be filed with the Clerk on or before the 24th day of March 1888by said Street Commissioner.

On motion Council adjourned. F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk
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PORT WASHINGTON
We learn that Rev. E. C. F. ERNST has been honored by a call from a large congregationin Buffalo, N.Y. which he will probably accept. We feel assured that he acceptablydischarge the duties of any position which may be called upon to assume, and friendshere will rejoice while they regret that they may have to lose him.

The foundry does not seem to have been seriously affected by the recent bank failure. It is running full hours with a full force and has a large number of orders to fill. We are glad to note this evidence of the stability of Port's largest manufacturingestablishment and wish President LYMAN all possible good fortune.

One of our citizens, Wm. A. PORS, we are informed, has secured and had paid to himfrom the First Nat. Bank of Chicago, the sum of $1,046 out of the assets of JamesW. VAIL & Co. This is pretty good for him, as it will leave him after a saleof the cows and machinery that he had levied upon, very little if any loss. Friendsall congratulate him on his good luck.

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