Ozaukee County Newspapers

The Cedarburg News
December 4, 1889

LOCAL MATTERS

Plenty of wood is coming into our market, but prices are still very high.

Boys, you cannot be too careful about venturing upon the ice yet.

A warranted long filler Havana cigar for 5¢ at Tony ERTL's.

Two-thousand five-hundred dollars will be raised for the city tax this year.

Blacksmiths are now busy from morning till late at night, shoeing horses.

Two chimney-sweeps visited our city last Tuesday. They secured quite a number ofjobs.

The Cedarburg Band will have their first grand concert and ball the latter part ofthis month.

Mrs. TISCHER, mother of Mr. Chas. TISCHER, of town Cedarburg, died last Sunday atthe age of 82 years.

A number of horses fell down on our main street last Monday, the roads being veryslippery and icy.

Mr. MACHLHORN of Mequon was married to Lena JOST of town Cedarburg, in this city,by Justice BRUSS last week.

Our Port Washington, Waubeka and Belgium correspondents did not reach us this week.

Business is quite dull no doubt at present, but remember congress is in session forthe purpose of revising the tariff.

Don't break your limbs on these icy side-walks when a pair of ice creepers at C.W. LEHMANN & Bros. will save your limbs and costs.

Mrs. PERGANDE, an aged lady fell on the slippery side-walk Tuesday and broke herarm. Dr. M. H. HARTWIG is attending her.

The first snow storm visited our locality last Wednesday. Enough snow fell to makegood sleighing for a few days.

Clean your sidewalks of snow and ice. The street commissioner has received strictorders from the Council to clean the same and charge to the party who neglect todo it.
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Next Sunday, John LAUR, of the Apollo Hall, will have a bowling match for prizes. Six costly prizes will be awarded. Free lunch will be served.
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The Cedarburg Band and members of the Singing Society took a pleasure trip to Horn'sCorners last Sunday and spent a few pleasant hours among themselves.
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On Thursday of last week, the remains of Mr. Adam SCHAEFER, who died of a lingeringillness at the home of his son, Mr. Jacob SCHAEFER, on of the proprietors of theColumbia Mills, were taken to Milwaukee for interment in the Union cemetery.
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Dr. McGOVERN it is reported is confined to his bed the last few days as a consequenceof overwork. Dr. ALBERS of Mequon is attending to the doctor's patients.
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On Thanksgiving evening, a party was held in the Turner Hall, given by the youngladies of this city. Quite a number of the invited guests being present. At 12o'clock, an elegant supper was served, after which dancing was resumed until about2 o'clock a.m. All present enjoyed themselves immensely.
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DIED -- Mrs. HINTZE, a resident of the town of Cedarburg, last Tuesday, after a shortillness. She leaves a husband and five small children who mourn her sudden and untimelydemise. The funeral took place last Thursday afternoon.
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Mr. D. WITTENBERG Sr. has purchased a large and elegant monument of Toll Bros. ofthis city. The monument arrived here from Massachusetts last week and they are nowat work erecting the same on our cemetery. It cost over $1,000. Another one isexpected to arrive here in a few days for the late Mrs. G. PODOLL.
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Mr. John ROTH, while out on a rabbit hunt last week, received a scar on the noseand lost a tooth by the discharge of his gun. Both barrels of the gun dischargedat once, and the force knocked the gun back, striking his nose with the above result.
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Henry MEYER, who has been tramping around in this city for several months and notwishing to work, was looked up by our marshall last Sunday morning and held untillast Monday morning, when he was ordered to leave the city or he would be committedto the county jail for vagrancy. Nothing has been seen of him thus far and it isthought that he must have left the city. His parents reside here.
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"OFFICIAL" Proceedings of the Common Council

Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Saturday, being the 30th day ofNovember, 1889, at 2 o'clock p.m.

Council was called to order by the mayor, F. W. HORN. Roll called; present: AldermenBECKMANN, HILGEN, WEBER and ZAUN. Absent: Alderman FROEHLICH. The minutes (unreadablewords) ... was read by the clerk and approved.

Bill of J. FROEHLICH $8.00 for wood furnished to city poor was upon motion allowedin full account.

Bill of St. Commissioner for labor and expenditures from July up to date $61.41 wasupon motion allowed in full.

Bill of BOERNER Bros. for oil furnished $11.33 was allowed.

Resolved: That, whereas, Dr. McGOVERN being the lowest bidder for medical attendanceand medicine to be furnished to city poor from Dec. 1, '89 to May 1st, '90, for thesum of $20, whereupon contract was awarded to him.

The mayor presented a communication from Mr. H. L. COE in relation to the job ofplatting of the city, asking to extend the time for 90 days from the 26th day ofNov. '89, or return the money paid, which proposition for extending the time mentionedwas upon motion accepted by the Council and clerk informed to notify Mr. COE of thisresolution, which proposition was placed on file. On motion, Council stands adjourneduntil Tuesday, being the 3d day of December '89 at nine (9) o'clock a.m.
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SAUKVILLE
John SHOE who fractured one of his legs by falling from a ladder, is still confinedto his home and it will be some time before he will be able to be about.

J. M. MUELLER has purchased the farm of C. TUERK in town Fredonia and will take possessionof the same this week.

Charles HEISER of Milwaukee was here on a visit.

Frank BELL, son of Anthony BELL, was married to Josie TUERK last Thursday, Rev. MAYERofficiating.

A dance was held at T. GREEN's on Thanksgiving eve.
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GRAFTON
Every possible advantage was taken of the sleighing we have had, especially Sundayour streets were lively with the merry jingle of the bells.

A little girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. A. PFLOEGER last Monday.

Mr. J. BENTLEY moved into the house which was lately vacated by Mr. RIETZ.

Mr. Andreas WOLTRING and Miss Barbara KEISER, both of this town, joined in the holybonds of matrimony on Thanksgiving day. They were largely serenaded by several choirsin the evening. May peace and happiness attend them.

Rushing business at J. CRAMER our photographer last Sunday. Also at Paul KREUTZER's,our new liveryman who seems to make every effort to make his business a success.

The ice boat and a number of skaters were on the Milwaukee river Sunday.

The gentlemen of the Washington Club arranged a prize shooting on Thanksgiving day,which terminated in a bountiful turkey and oyster feast, which J. B. SIMON understandsso thoroughly to furnish.

A clique of young folks proceeded to a vacant building with the spoils of a charivarilast week, to indulge in a hop which ended rather suddenly. When Rob. USADEL, alad of 16 was seen meddling with a revolver, others attempted to take it away fromhim, whereby (unreadable portion) ... himself, the ball luckily struck one of hisribs, which otherwise would have been fatal to him. As reported, he is now doingfairly. Boys take warning and leave those revolvers at home.
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MEQUON
Sleighing was indulged in for a few days last week.

Mr. Carl ZIMMERMANN of Milwaukee was present on a short visit on Thanksgiving day.

Miss Lily KROEHNKE gave a pleasant party to her friends.

Mr. Oscar KLUMP, attending the German English Teachers' Seminary at Milwaukee, paida short visit to his parents last week.

Mr. and Mrs. P. J. KROEHNKE have returned from a week's visit at Gravesville, wherethey attended the wedding of a relative.

Mr. Louis KNOPP and Miss Bertha MARONDE, both of this town, were united in the holybonds of matrimony last Friday.

Miss E. ROSENTHAL of here, left for Los Angeles, Cal., last Saturday, where she intendsto remain for the winter.

The engine house of the Thiensville Fire co. has been removed to a vacant lot belongingto Mr. F. DUWE and which is situated opposite THIERMAN's store.

The many friends of Mr. B. H. MEYER were glad to learn that the principalship ofthe Port Washington High School was offered to him and accepted.

Last Thursday evening, Mr. E. GEORGE gave a recitation of humorous selections fromthe works of Fritz REUTER. The attendance was fair in spite of the inclemency ofthe weather and all present were highly pleased.

Ed. SIMON will have a ball on second Christmas day, Dec. 26.
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NOTICE
To the members of the Cedarburg Mutual Fire Ins. Co.

You are hereby notified that an assessment of 2 _ mills on the dollar has been leviedto pay the losses sustained by the above named Company during the year 1889, saidassessment shall be paid within 30 days from date of this notice.

Dated at Cedarburg, this 30th day of October A. D. 1889. -- C. F. KENNEY, Sec'y

The Cedarburg News
December 11, 1889

LOCAL MATTERS

Pay your taxes.

Mrs. H. GANNON and children left last Saturday for their home at Chicago.

G. PODOLL will sell all his store goods, etc. at public auction in a few weeks.

A dance will be held at the Turner Hall on the second Christmas day.

A little girl appeared at the home of Mr. Chas. BOXHORN last Monday.

F. KUETHER moved into A. R. BOERNER's new residence last Wednesday.

Several cases of scarlet fever are reported to exist in our city and vicinity.

A little boy arrived at the homes of Rev. Wm. LANGE and Chas. HEUER.

Dressed hogs are coming into our market daily; but very low prices are paid for porkat present.

Another cigar manufactory, making three in all in the city, will be opened in a shorttime by Mr. Paul LYRA.

The concert which was to be held the latter part of this month by the Cedarburg Bandhas been postponed.

We notice from the Plymouth Reporter that the Kickapoo Indian Company are visitingat that place.

The annual meeting of the Cedarburg Fire Ins. Co. is announced to be held in thebasement of the Turn hall Jan. 7.

The obituary notice of Mrs. Fred BEHRENS of this town will be f ound in our Graftoncorrespondence.

Mr. DAVIDSON, the dyer at the Woolen Mills will soon leave for his home in Philadelphiaon a visit for a few weeks.

Cedarburg, at present, is dead as a grain market. No. 2 barley is quoted yesterday(Tuesday) morning at 46 cts.

The remains of a little child of Martin CLARE of Milwaukee arrived here last Thursdayand were interred in the Catholic cemetery last Friday morning.
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Mrs. PATTENGE, who recently disposed of her personal property at auction, has removedto this city, occupying the house adjoining A. KNUPPEL's residence.
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We are sorry to announce that Mr. S. S. LEONARD is confined to his bed by sickness. We hope to see him around again and enjoy good health.
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Parents should keep their children from the ice while it is so warm. We have seenlittle fellows venture to the middle of the creek a few days ago.
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Dr. McGOVERN is again up and attending to his duties. His countenance still showssigns of the late presence of his recent attack.
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The whole plant of the Driving Park will probably be offered to the city to be submittedby a vote of the people and to be paid in five years.
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John VOLLMER's new residence is fast nearing completion and if the weather keepson as present for a short time, contractor KNUEPPEL will finish the same before thecold weather sets in.
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On Monday afternoon, the remains of Mrs. LEISERING, the mother of Mrs. H. LOELL,of the town of Grafton, were interred at the cemetery in this city. The funeralwas very largely attended.
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Mr. SCHIESSLE, the employee of Mr. H. BOCLO, is said to be an excellent tenor singer. He has taken charge of the Catholic church choir and rehearses with them on everyFriday evening and Sunday afternoon of each week.
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The weather of last week with its sunny and warm days does not seem suitable forthis season. Instead of thinking of the winter solstice in the near future, onemight well wonder whether the vernal equinox will not be at hand.
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Jos. CRAMER, Grafton's noted artist, has a fine crayon portrait on exhibition inBOERNER Bros. show-window. Xmas is at hand and such a present would be desirableindeed by anyone.
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The Port Washington Star reports that a party of persons strolling along the beachnear that city lately found a part of the remains of a corpse which it is impossibleto identify. The authorities buried it in the Potter's field.
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The R R Company lately placed a high "snow fence" along the western sideof the track north of the station for a considerable distance. Some years ago, theywere obliged to expend about $600 in having the snow removed which had gathered inthis "cut".
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Barnum BLAKE, a former citizen of Port Washington and father of the Hon. E. R. BLAKEof that city, died last week in California after a lingering illness. He was oneof the best and most successful business men of Port Washington, realizing quitea large fortune at that place when he left for Chicago.
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Otto HAFEMEISTER, who resides in this city and who very frequently imbibes in alcoholicdrinks, arrived home from Milwaukee last Monday morning after two-weeks stay inMcLAUGHLIN's "Hotel." He attempted to jump off the train before it stoppedat the depot here and broke his leg.
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"OFFICIAL" Proceedings of the Common Council

Common council met pursuant to last adjournment on Tuesday, being the 3d day of December1889, at nine o'clock A.M. for the purpose of levying taxes for the ensuing year. Council called to order by the Mayor F. W. HORN. Roll called. Present, AldermenHILGEN, BECKMANN, ZAUN and WEBER. Absent, Alderman FROEHLICH. The reading of lastproceedings was dispensed with.

On motion, an order of $6 was drawn upon the treasury in favor of Wm. HOEHN for supportfor the month of December.

The Cedarburg Fire Company presented the following report which was read to the commoncouncil:

Hon. Gentlemen:

The undersigned has the honor of placing before you for your kind consideration thefollowing report taken from the books of the Cedarburg Fire Company, beginning May1st 1889 ending December 1st 1889.

No. of members December 1st 1889: 57
No of times practiced: 6
Cash on hand May 1st: $20.93
Incomes: none
Disbursements:
Sam. KANNENBERG, work: $2.80
George STEELE, oil, etc.: $.40
HILGEN Mnfg. Co., lumber: $4.06
Henry GROTH, repairs: $3.00
Albert KNUPPEL, work: $3.60
George STEELE, janitor salary: $4.25
Hoffmann & Billings, repairs: $4.75
Sam. KANNENBERG, repairs: $3.20
HILGEN Mnfg. Co., oil, mach. Work: $6.13
Cedarburg Woolen Mills, waste: $1.90
J. F. BRUSS, oil, etc.: $2.16
HILGEN Mnfg. Co., lumber: $5.43

Total: $41.68
Balance due C. F. Co.: $20.55

Respectfully, John ARMBRUSTER, Sec'y

whereupon an order was issued for $20.55 as per above report.

Bill of E. G. WURTHMANN for work on engine house $10.46. Allowed.
Bill of Jacob ZAUN for coal $6.75 was allowed in full.
Bill of Wm. LIESENBERG for building addition to arch bridge near Jos. TROTTMANN $78.58was allowed.
Bill of John VOLLMER for plastering engine house as per contract $37.50 was allowed.
Bill of SCHROEDER & TROTTMANN for flour furnished to city poor $1.75 was allowed.
Bill of A. KNUPPEL for building addition to engine house as per contract $39 wasallowed.
Resolved. That the sum of two thousand five hundred dollars to be raised as a citytax for the ensuing year and for the payment of debts now outstanding against thecity.

Resolved. That the street commissioner be instructed to enforce the cleaning ofsidewalks in this city if not done by owners, that it be done at their expense bystreet commissioner and returns made by the commissioner to clerk who shall assesssaid expense against said lot or lots. Motion carried.

On motion, council adjourned until next regular session, Dec. 28th at 2 o'clock P.M.-- F. G. SCHUETTE, clerk.
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TAX PAYERS OF TOWN CEDARBURG
The tax list is in my hands and I will receive payment for taxes at my office commencingMonday, Dec. 16, 1889 and will so continue for the next thirty days. -- W. P. JOCHEM,Town Treas.
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The prize bowling tournament last Sunday afternoon at John LAUR's alley in Columbia,was largely attended and consequently, the contest was a warm one. Six prizes wereoffered of which Fred MORANDE took first and James H. HILGEN the second and thirdprizes.
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NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS
The tax list of the city of Cedarburg has been delivered to me for collection andthat I will receive payment for taxes at my office for the term of thirty (30) daysand after the 14th day of December inst. After that time, I shall proceed to collectthe same by distress and sale of the goods and chattles of the persons charged. On all taxes collected by or paid to me prior to the second (2d) Monday in January1890, one and one-half per cent will be charged as collection fee, and three (3)per cent after the said second Monday.

Dated Treasurer's office, at the city of Cedarburg this 11th day of Dec. '89. --Conrad WIESLER, City Treas.
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GRAFTON
Mr. MOLE, an aged and well-known gentleman of this town is seriously ill.

Mrs. TIPLADY has returned home from Boston where she spent several months with herdaughter.

Mr. J. B. SIMON has been to Watertown a few days last week to visit his sick brother.

Our cheese factory which is successfully operated by Mr. Chas. GERLACH, has closedfor the season.

Santa Claus headquarters at Mrs. HABNICHT's confectionary store. Mrs. H. can suitthe demands of all in the line of toys, candies, etc.

Our general merchants have their stores well filled with winter and holiday goodsof every description. Best quality and lowest prices. Come call and convince yourselves.

Mrs. LEISRING, aged 64, died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. LOELL of this town. The funeral took place last Monday. Rev. WESERMANN of Grafton officiating.

Mrs. Ernestine BEHRENS, wife of Fred BEHRENS, died last Saturday after a long illness,in the 43d year. She is deeply lamented by her family, many relatives and numerousfriends in this vicinity. The funeral took place yesterday from her residence intown Cedarburg. The remains were interred in the Luth. St. Paul's cemetery in thisvillage.

A sad accident befell Mr. Nic SIMON, a former Grafton boy, who lately has been engagedin the livery business at Watertown, where he was badly hurt at a recent fire. Hiscondition is reported to be dangerous which causes great sorrow among his friendshere.

A fine Christmas present would be one of those beautiful albums Jos. CRAMER is sellingat cost. Must be sold as he wishes to close them out.
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WAUBEKA
Mr. Reinold BORCHART of Plymouth came home last Wednesday and will remain a shorttime.

The F.U.S.S. will give a musical concert Saturday, Dec. 14, admission 5 cents. Thereis a debt of $5.00 on the new organ and they expect to pay the amount with the admissionfees.

Two strange boys appeared at the homes of Ed. PARKS and John BOLSON.

Mr. Peter WELTER and son, Mike, of Grafton, Dakota, arrived here last Friday andthey intend to remain. Mrs. WELTER had lived here many years and three years ago,left for Dakota. She was gladly welcomed by her friends.

Misses Carrie URBAN and Barbara WAGNER spent Friday at Port Washington, the guestof Mrs. J. BARBENDER.

A grand birthday party will take place at the RUDOLPH residence Friday Dec. 13, itbeing H. E. RUDOLPH's birthday. Many invitations have been sent to relatives andfriends.

Justice CIGRAND spent Saturday and Sunday at Port Washington on business.

A very pleasant farewell party was held at the home of A. A. PATCH for Mr. John BRADLEY,Saturday eve. All the members of the F.U.S.S. singing society were present and singing,games, etc. were indulged in, at 11 o'clock refreshments were served. John leavesfor his home at Racine; he made many warm friends while here.

Miss Ruby HENDERSON left Tuesday for Milwaukee where she will spend the winter withrelatives.

Mr. R. KLESSIG and family of Milwaukee removed to our village last Monday and occupythe TIETGEN homestead.

Frank DELLES of Port spent a few hours here Sunday.

A few of our citizens attended the Kirmes, St. Nicolas day at Dacada.
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SAUKVILLE
Nic WILSON celebrated his name-day St. Nicholaus. Free beer was handed to all presentand enjoyed.

One of our young business men was gone on a business trip for one week. Some ofhis friends expected to see him return with a partner but were mistaken.

Last Sunday the patrocinium at the catholic church was celebrated and a large numberof people attended.

Our doctor cured one of our enterprising young businessmen by taking a large tapeworm from him.

Our cattle fair was well attended and all business houses did well.
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MEQUON
Mrs. W. F. OPITZ of Saukville is visiting at Mrs. E. ALTEN.

Ed. SIMON of Thiensville has a dance on 2nd Christmas day, and Gus. FUCHS of Mequonon Sylvester eve.

The cattle fair at Thiensville on the first of this month was well patronized.

Mr. A. SELLE received information of the death of his wife's mother, Mrs. LEISINGER,who resides at Grafton.

It is rumored that a post office will be established at Bartell's Station on theM L S & W Ry in the north-eastern part of the town.

The primary department of the Thiensville school reopened on Monday after havingbeen closed a few days on account of illness of the teacher, Miss A. ALTEN.

Uncle Tom's Cabin was announced to be on the boards at Simon's hall last Monday night,but for reasons unknown, the troupe did not make its appearance.

We learn from a trustworthy source that the train robber HOLZHAY who is now servinga sentence for life in the state prison has lived in this town for some time. Oneof our farmers employed a man last year for about two months who answers every detailof the description of the robber and who was recognized by him through cuts in thenewspapers. He had then assumed another name. Owing to suspicion aroused in thefarmer regarding the character of his employee, the same was discharged. Duringhis stay, he made a practice to carry with him a large knife, as a weapon, and beingquestioned as to his intentions with the same, answered: "It might come inhandy." The gentleman is very positive that it was HOLZHAY.

The Cedarburg News
December 18, 1889

LOCAL MATTERS

Christmas is one week from to-day.

Merchants in the city report a lively trade at present.

Mr. D. HOLLAND and wife of Milwaukee were in the city Friday last.

A few more warm days and the ice on Cedar Creek will again disappear.

Most of the schools will close next Friday for the usual holiday vacation.

Miss Mary LAU spent the greater part of last week visiting friends at Milwaukee.

Miss Lydia KRAMER of Thiensville, who is teaching a school a few miles (unreadableword) ... h-west of this city, spent Sunday (unreadable word) here.

The M & N train, which arrives here at 6:10 p.m. was a few hours behind timelast Thursday on account of the freight train running off the track near Hilbert.

Casper HILL of Dakota, formerly of Jackson, is in the city visiting relatives. Hebrought several large jack-rabbits along, which are very numerous in the West.

The Milwaukee Laundry has opened a branch office at Mr. L. E. JOCHEM and will bepleased to furnish the public with good work.

Mr. KIEKHAEFER, father of Henry KIEKHAEFER, a well-to-do farmer in the town of Mequon,died last Friday of old age. The funeral took place Monday and was largely attended.

A grand ball will be held at the turner Hall on the second Christmas day, Thursday,December 26. WEBER's Band furnishes the music.

Mr. F. KANNENBERG, of Kirchayne, Washington County, brother-in-law of Mr. Jac. FROEHLICHof this city, died last Wednesday at the age of forty years.

(Unreadable words) brother-in-law of Messrs. C. F. KENNEY, James KENNEY and M. DINEEN,of town Mequon, died at his house in Milwaukee last Wednesday morning. The remainswere interred in the Catholic cemetery.
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A grand New Year's dance will be held at HILGEN's Spring park hall on New Year'seve. W. P. JOCHEM has rented the hall and also engaged WEBER's orchestra to furnishthe music. Mr. J. invites all his friends and patrons.
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ANNUAL MEETING
Notice is hereby given that the ensuing annual meeting of the Ozaukee Co. AgriculturalSociety will be held at Jos. ALBRECHT's hall at Saukville, Wis. On Monday, Jan. 13,1890 at 10 o'clock a.m.

Dated Saukville, Dec. 14, '89, Dan. E. McGINELY, Sec'y
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In this week's issue, the new "ad." of C. E. WIEPKING, painter at Grafton,will be found. Mr. W. is a first-class artist and his work is both tasteful anddurable. He guarantees all work satisfactory, and of the very best material. Seewhat he has to say in his "ad."
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A very fatal disease has made its first appearance in this vicinity near Ulao stationamongst horses belonging to Louis HOEVENER a week ago. The attendant surgeon ofthis city, upon recognizing the disease, summoned Dr. T. J. TOUSSAINT of Milwaukee,who corroborated his diagnosis, although little can be done as to effect a cure. The predominating symptoms are an inability to swallow, either liquid or solid food,profuse perspiration, whilst the body is deadly cold, great nervous prostration,rapid emaciation and death - usually resulting from spinitis, which sets in duringthe last stages. The disease is infectious and it is feared by the local veterinariansthat it will spread.
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DROWNED IN THE MILWAUKEE RIVER
A Mother and her Three Children trying to Save each other

The village of Saukville was the scene of a terrible drowning accident last Tuesdayafternoon. Lydia AUGUSTIN, the wife of Claud AUGUSTIN, a mail carrier, and her threechildren all perished in the river. The house of Mr. AUGUSTIN is situated abouthalf a mile from the village above the dam. Mrs. AUGUSTIN noticed one of her children,John, a 6-year old boy, step upon the thin river ice, just above the mill dam, wherethe water is quite deep. She hurried to the shore, calling out to the child return,but before he could do so, the ice broke and the child disappeared in the water.

Without stopping to think of the danger, the mother plunged into the river afterhim. Her outcry attracted the attention of her 17 _ year-old daughter, Mary, whowent rushing into the river after her mother, and immediately behind the girl, camethe third child, a 4-year old boy named Charles. Within three or four minutes, allhad plunged into the river and they were struggling for their lives. There was nota living soul in the neighborhood to come to the rescue. After the lapse of aboutfive minutes, a neighbor, Chris NIESSESN, noticed the head of a woman above the surfaceof the water. He secured a pole and, at great risk to himself, tried to rescue her,but she was already dazed and could not take hold of the pole. She came to the surfaceseveral times, holding the little boy in her arms, but at length, she disappearedentirely. Neither the girl nor the other boy was noticed by NIESSEN.

Seeing the hopelessness of his attempts at rescuing the mother, Mr. NIESSEN ran tothe village and alarmed the people, but help came too late. After a thorough searchin the river, all the bodies were recovered. Mr. AUGUSTIN's grief is indescribable.

The funeral took place Friday from the Catholic church and was very largely attended. Requiem masses were said by Rev. RYAN of Cedarburg, Rev. JULY and Rev. MAYER.
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EDITOR NEWS -- I notice an article in last week's STAR by the Grafton correspondentwho in regard to Louis HOEVENER's horses, says amongst others -- "and has threemore sick with the same disease. Mr. H. even sent for the best veterinary surgeonsin Milwaukee, but they could not help the animals. The Milwaukee surgeon calledthe sickness diphtheria," etc.

I take the liberty to state that this statement is a mistake and entirely erroneous. It would be well if said correspondent would try and ascertain facts from the concernedparties themselves, instead of circulating street and saloon talk -- not consideringthe injustice he does to said parties by spreading such false reports. -- A VeterinarySurgeon.
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While this beautiful weather continues, work on the Driving Park is progressing veryrapidly. The large fence for which Frank ERNST has the contract, is nearly completed. Men and teams are busy at the track and if the weather continues as at present fora few weeks longer, the greatest part of the work will be completed.
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GRAFTON
Rob. USADEL is around again.

A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. RATHKE Saturday.

The marriage of Miss Anna SETZER to Mr. Wm. KNAPP of Milwaukee is announced.

In spite of all calamities, children are daily seen on the thin ice.

Mrs. STAAB has returned from Watertown where she visited her brother, Mr. Nic. SIMON,and reports his condition somewhat improved.

A number of our citizens attended the funeral of Mrs. AUGUSTIN and children at Saukvillelast Friday.

Mr. E. MOLE passed away last Tuesday at the age of 77 years and was buried on Thursday,the pastor of the M. E. Church officiating.

The Grafton Worsted Mill Co. and the Northwestern Mill Co., of Milwaukee, have beenconsolidated and the two mills will be run by one company. The consolidated companyhas a capital, all paid in, of $325,000. At the Grafton Mills, it is the intentionto manufacture the coarser grades of worsted, while the Milwaukee mills will makea specialty of Zephyrs and other fine grades.
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SAUKVILLE
A child of Mr. Chas. FEISTEL of Cedarburg died last week; the remains were interredin the public cemetery here.

Mrs. WARD, daughter of Mr. Jac. ULLMER, returned to her home at Waukesha last weekafter a few days visit.

Mr. SALTER of Cedarburg has drilled a well 36 feet deep for Mr. SIEBERLICH and isnow engaged at Ph. DOPPLES drilling. His work gives satisfaction.

A little girl brightened the home of Mr. and Mrs. H. LUTFRING last week.

Mrs. TOMPLER, daughter of Mr. H. SEIFERT, married last week and removed to West Superior,her future home.

MR. EDITOR -- When I commenced a few months ago to be your correspondent, I thoughtit was an easy task to write local news, but I find out that it is the contrary. One gets angry if you publish that a friend of his is visiting; another, becauseyou don't publish that his friend is visiting; another, because you publish he gotmarried; another, when you mention his occupation or profession; the other becauseyou announce the arrival of a girl at his home when he wanted a boy, and whateveryou write you cannot give satisfaction. Therefore, I lay down the shovel and thehoe, and hang up the fiddle and the bow, and you will have to look for another correspondent.
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MEQUON
An infant child of Mr. Bernard BLAUBACH died of scarlet fever last week.

Mr. Aug. HODANN served his friends and patrons a fine lunch of venison last Saturdayevening.

Miss E. ZIMMERMAN of Milwaukee, was visiting at Mr. and Mrs. CARBYS for a few dayslast week.

An elegant display of Xmas goods at THIERMAN's store attracts the attention of all. It speaks well of the taste of Mr. August THIERMANN who does the buying for saidhouse.

Many of our farmers who did not complete their plowing in fall are busily engagedat it now; the splendid weather offering every facility for the same.
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WAUBEKA
Miss Mary DOPPEL of Saukville is visiting her friends here.

Emil BRANIZ of Elkhart Lake paid his friends a visit here Friday.

F. KRUNHHOLZ is selling out his goods for cash. He will retire from business.

R. BORCHARDT returned to Plymouth after a few weeks stay here.
On Friday evening of last week, Mr. H. E. RUDOLPH celebrated his 41st birthday, entertaininga number of his friends. KRAUS' Cornet band furnished the music and a most pleasanttime was had by all present.

Miss Annie BUTZKE of Beechwood is spending a week with her sister, Mrs. G. A. HEIDNER.

Mr. DORSHAL of Chilton was here on a visit Thursday.

A large number of scholars from our neighboring schools are attending our publicschool. That speaks for itself.

A social party gathered at the home of Miss Katie SCHAUBLE last Sunday evening. Messrs. Wm. BRADY, John SHORT, and F. CAMPBELL of Fillmore were present.

Miss L. HEIDNER will spend the holidays with relatives at Cascade.

Frank KNAEPPLE, who was injured by falling from a chair while extinguishing the light,is again able to be around.

Mr. M. WESTER of Port was in town on business Monday.

Last Thursday, one of Mrs. J. B. SCHAUBLE's little boys ventured on the ice abovethe mill dame and broke through, the other one followed to help his brother and alsobroke through. There was quite a struggle before they reached shore. This willteach other lads a good lesson.

Fred GRINNEL of Dacota is home again.

Mr. Fred HUBBARD is at Plymouth visiting relatives.

The Cedarburg News
December 25, 1889

LOCAL MATTERS

A MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Mrs. Chas. HEUER is reported to be seriously ill.

All our business men report having done a good trade.

The snow has again disappeared by the recent heavy rain.

Mr. John KENNEY of Iowa is here on a visit to friends and relatives.

A new floor has been laid in the basement of the Turner hall.

Tramps are numerous; our marshall having several every night.

Mr. F. DELLES of Port Washington was in the city last Monday.

BECK & WERLE have already started to manufacture soda water, seltzer, etc.

Don't miss the dance at Turner Hall tomorrow evening the 26th inst.

Last Saturday, December 21st was the commencement of winter.

Next Monday the monthly stock fair will be held in this city.

Mr. Herman WEBER, a student at the University at Madison, is home on a visit.

Mr. Frank STIENKE of Horns Corners was married to Miss SCHMIDT of Newburg last weekFriday.

The public school closed last Friday for the holiday vacation and will be reopenedon Monday, January 6th '90.

J. C. KUHEFUSS Jr. was in Oshkosh last week contemplating to buy a new hack for hislivery business in the city.

A great number of people are ill with different diseases in and near our city andphysicians have their hands full.

An elegant monument was put up by TOLL Bros. for Mr. James SCOTT on the Jackson Catholiccemetery, near C. STAUSKE's.

Next Tuesday, Sylvester's eve, our saloon-keepers will serve free oysters to theirpatrons. That's the time to fill you "grub sack".

About an inch and one-half of snow fell last Friday morning. The roads are in badcondition, making traveling almost impossible.

Herman SCHELLENGERG of Horns Corners announces a grand ball to be held at his hallnext Sunday, Dec. 29th. All are most cordially invited and a jolly time may be anticipated.

A very large crowd of people alighted from the afternoon express train yesterday. They were mostly from Milwaukee who came here to spend the holidays with friendsand relatives.
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W. P. JOCHEM has posters out announcing a grand ball to be held at HILGEN's SpringPark on New Year's eve. WEBER's band has been engaged. Admission to the hall free,supper extra, and dancing will be 50 cents.
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City treasurer, WIESLER, and town treasurer, JOCHEM, report business lively in spiteof the general complaint of hard times. All tax payers are paying promptly and theyare kept busy making out receipts.
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Mr. W. H. WIESLER of Chicago is spending a few weeks with his parents in this city. From what we hear, Mr. W. intends to open dental parlors here soon and thus we willhave an addition to our list of professional men.
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Mix mustard with the white of an egg instead of water. The result will be a plasterwhich will "draw" perfectly well, but will not produce a blister, evenupon the skin of an infant, no matter how long it is allowed to remain upon the part.
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Don't throw away your old rubber boots and shoes, says an exchange. Save them forthe agents of the chewing gum manufacturies who are now buying them up in all partsof the country. Pulverized rubber boots and overshoes flavored with vanilla, strawberry,and other extracts make the nicest chewing gum. Fact, girls.
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Mr. M. F. DOCKERY, for the past few years a very successful and popular teacher inthis and Milwaukee country, is home on a visit. Mr. D. has been attending Rush MedicalCollege since September and intends to spend three years more at the institution.
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A number of young people enjoyed themselves at a party held in the Apollo hall onSunday evening last. People in the immediate vicinity complain about the noise thatwas made. Order is heaven's first law.
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All the Lutheran churches held services Christmas Eve. At Rev. E. G. STRASSBURGER'schurch, the music by the new band was one of the attractions. At the Catholic church,high mass was sung early this morning.
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The rain falleth alike on the just and unjust and the sun sheds its heat for thesluggard as well as for the toiler and it is owing to this wise dispensation of providencethat our sidewalks are now free from snow and ice and in a passable condition; butjust wait until the next snow storm comes.
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Mr. HINZ, a laborer, who resides on the north side, killed two hogs last week andupon taking the intestines out of one, it looked kind of suspicious; however, notmuch attention was paid to that until he dressed the other which possessed the samepeculiarities. He took a portion of the meat to the office of Drs. LEONARD &KRAUS for examination, who discovered that the hogs had trichina.
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LANDOLT IS FREE
His Second Trial in his Acquittal -- A verdict quickly reached by the Waukesha Jury

The following dispatch is from the Milwaukee Sentinel of last Saturday. The firsttrial has cost this county over five hundred dollars and we shall be glad if thelast does not amount to the same or even a higher sum. We believe that our distractattorney has done his full duty, but we told him while the county board was in sessiona few weeks ago, that LANDOLT would not be convicted and suggested to him and tothe board that the suit be dismissed to save costs under the circumstances, to whichMr. SCHWIN would not agree, although the board might have passed a resolution tothat effect if it had had the power to so instruct the district attorney. LANDOLThas been declared not guilty by a jury in Waukesha county. Does he believe so himself?

WAUKESHA, Dec. 20. -- "The second trial of Cashier LANDOLT, of the defunct VAILbank at Port Washington came to an end this evening and resulted in his acquittal. He was charged with the receiving deposits after he knew the bank to be insolventand as VAIL had fled, LANDOLT, who was considered by many a partner in the bank,while he claimed to be only an employee, alone remained to bear the brunt of theindignation of the many losing depositors. Feeling at the time run very high andevery one who lost by the bad collapse of the bank, agreed that someone ought tobe made to suffer. That VAIL was the real criminal no one doubted, but he couldnot be reached and LANDOLT, although he protested his innocence and few even thoughthe was in any way connected with VAIL's speculations, was arrested. Owing to theprejudice at (unreadable portion) ... where his other trial results in a disagreementof the jury. The second trial began yesterday and was finished today, the jury remainingout only a short time and returning a verdict of acquittal. The result is receivedwith satisfaction here.
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MEQUON
Mrs. H. HADLER returned from an extended visit at friends in Illinois.

The town treasurer, Mr. Wm. KAUL, will begin to collect taxes on Dec. 30.

Mr. A. J. KREITZER, Co. Supt. of schools, visited the schools in the eastern partof the town last week.

The public schools of our town will remain closed till after New Year.

Santa Claus brought a little girl to the home ¢of Mr. A. HILGER and a boy toMr. Herman KROEHNKE's. Truly nice presents. Herman feels so elated over his firstborn that a beaming smile lights up his countenance from one end to the other.

Mr. Chas. KIEKHAEFER, father of ex-supervisor, Henry KIEKHAEFER, died at the latter'sresidence on Friday, Dec. 13 at the age of 74 years. The old gentleman was haleand hearty until a short time before his death, when he contracted a severe coldwhich proved fatal. The remains were interred at the St. Johannes church cemetery. The funeral was largely attended. Rev. LEDERBUR conducted the service.
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PORT WASHINGTON

The city schools closed Monday.

Mrs. John BARTOLS is convalescent.

Mr. ZIMMERMAN was in Milwaukee Friday on business.

Sheet gossip has it that the Union House is about to change hands.

G. O. GERMANSON of the Union House went to Chicago Saturday.

C. F. COOLEY of Fredonia was in the city Friday.

Grant SMITH of Cedar Grove is studying dentistry with Dr. F. L. MORGAN.

N.C. HANNON of Waldo visited his son-in-law, Geo. INGERSOLL last week.

G. H. SMITH of Cedar Grove, the well-known fisherman, visited here last week.

Mrs. F. L. MORGAN is visiting her parents and friends in Chicago.

Mrs. D. M. JACKSON celebrated her birthday Sunday last.

The new cigar factory of SCHNEIDER & SCHMIDT is doing a thriving business.

Geo. Van ELLES, of the tug Maria H. M., and wife were in Milwaukee Wednesday andThursday.

Mrs. S. A. HOOPER of Milwaukee visited friends here Tuesday and Wednesday of lastweek.

A child of Mr. MUELLER, a farmer living about two miles north of this city, diedFriday.

Hart STATE is having an artesian well bored on his place.

A son of Mr. BUEHRLE of this city died last Wednesday and on Friday was buried in the Catholic cemetery.

The new bank building of Co. Treas. NEUENS was completed Saturday last. The German-Americanbank moved into it Saturday.

Lieut. TOWSLEY, wife and daughter arrived here last week to spend the winter. Theymoved into the residence of Mrs. SOULE, mother of Mrs. TOWSLEY.

Mrs. GIERSEN of Chicago, who was well acquainted and had many friends here, diedat Chicago last Friday. Rev. WILMES attended the funeral.

WITTMAN's new hall over his brewery is nearly completed. It is supposed that manyan enjoyable time will be had there this winter.

Ed. LUTZEN of Fredonia and D. M. JACKSON of this city were in Milwaukee last Wednesdayon business.

Deputy sheriff MUELLER and constable BRADLY of Waubeka were in the city Saturday.

The hardware firm of NOTTING and KESSLER, which has been doing business here fora long time, was dissolved last week. Mr. NOTTING will continue the business atthe old stand.

Mr. CASE, engineer of the tug Eaton, who has been living at Sheboygan, has movedwith his family to this city.

The mayor and council having for a long time have been preaching economy. From thecondition of Franklin and Canal streets, we should judge that they had been practicingtheir preaching.

John DIEDERICH, traveling salesman for J. WELLAUR & Co., is home for the holidays.

The trial of Wm. LANDOLT, late cashier of the defunct Ozaukee Co. bank, resultedin a verdict of not guilty at Waukesha last week. Mr. LANDOLT was informed againstfor receiving money as such cashier knowing the bank to be insolvent. About thirtywitnesses from here attended the trial.
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SAUKVILLE
MR. EDITOR -- To comply with your wish, that I may send to your worthy paper thelocal correspondence of our town, I will try as long as I have ample time, to domy best.

There is a multiplicity of rain and mud and a carcity of news.

Our roads are in such a condition that it is impossible to go from one place to anotherand the consequence is no business whatever. Merchants are complaining of hard timesand slow sales.

Saloon-keepers are making sour faces and their beer will soon get sour if this weatherkeeps on another week.

In spite of all the hard times and the sour beer, a young unmarried man made applicationto our honorable Board of Supervisors for the sale of intoxicating drinks, and ofcourse, supervisors are merciful (to reap in money) and granted license. We nowhave six houses and seven saloons in our village. What will be the consequence ofall this?

There is a gang of young boys around here, from 12-18 years, who you can see standingaround at the corners for hours and hours, by day and night, insulting persons passingby. The owners of the property should not allow it. Last Sunday, they insulteda young lady by mean, filthy expressions. Boys look out.

Last Sunday night, some of the above described sort of boys, commenced trouble ina saloon, abusing the saloon-keeper. The consequence was, a warrant for their arrest. I understand the case is settled.
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GRAFTON
Mr. Jas. KELLEY has gone to Burlington to spend Christmas with a friend.

Mr. E. WILLET of Baraboo has been visiting his relations here.

Our school will close on Tuesday for Christmas vacation. On Tuesday afternoon, declamationexercises will be held by the scholars of Miss M. WHITFORD and Mr. EDWARDS.

Miss Ida KRUETZER will be married to Mr. BODE of Milwaukee at that city on Tuesday.

The Worsted Mills have closed for a few days, as an estimation of stock is beingmade. A number of the employees are devoting their vacation in hunting.

Mrs. PAGE has arrived to visit her son, Mr. NOBLE, who some time ago had to resignhis position as station agent. Mr. N. is still in a serious condition.
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BELGIUM
The Rev. Wm. J. FRANZ has resigned at this place. He is now officiating at New Cologne,a place west of Milwaukee.

The Rev. H. STEMPER of Lake Church is now in Milwaukee. Rev. Louis PESCHONG of NewCologne has taken charge of the congregation.

Jacob MERTZ, the oldest saloon keeper in the county, will have a grand ball on the26. All are invited.

Grand ball at Joe HILTGEN's Fredonia Station on New Year's eve. Joe will spare nopains to prepare for a pleasant evening.

Peter MISCHEL, a jolly fellow, better known as "Bonus" is jubilant overa sum of money which he will get from Europe. Peter is the heir of a rich uncle.

The cheese factories at and around Holy Cross closed last week. Considering otherproducts, cheese has brought a fair price this year.
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WAUBEKA
Messrs. Frank BOLD and his cousin L. BOLD of Viroqua, Wis., returned home after abrief visit with relatives.

Mr. Jake MERTS, the Holy Cross merchant, was here Thursday on business.

A baby girl arrived at the home of Carl PETERSON last week.

Mr. Chas. BORCHARDT and sister, Bertha of Milwaukee are at home visiting.

The Board of Supervisors met Saturday at the home of Fred KNAEPPLE for examiningthe tax roll, which was made by B. FRANSEN, our town clerk, and was all correct. It was stated that our taxes are 50 per cent less than last year.

Dr. Peter J. CIGRAND of this place has opened a dental office at 718 S. Halsted St.Chicago.

Geo. TIETGEN took a trip to Milwaukee Monday.

Misses Maggie LUTZEN and Mattie BROTT of Milwaukee are at home.

R. L. COOLEY, D. RYAN, N. USELDING, Ella RACE and Barbara HENSAS, all of this placewho attend the Oshkosh Normal returned home Saturday for a two-week vacation.

A grand oyster supper will be held in the SAENGER Hall Dec. 28.

Mr. P. SCHUMAKER of Grand Ford, Dakota, is visiting his relatives here. Mr. S. lefta few years ago for that place and is well satisfied there and says he would notcare to live in Wisconsin again.

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