Ozaukee County Newspapers

November, 1889

The Cedarburg News
November 6, 1889

LOCAL MATTERS

Cold and frosty mornings.

Mr. Henry GANNON spent Sunday with his relatives in this city.

Mrs. L. LUTZENBERGER of Milwaukee is in the city visiting her parents.

Mrs. J. SCHLEICH of Plymouth was in the city for a few days last week visiting relatives.

The County Board will be in session at Port Washington next Tuesday, Nov. 12.

Mr. W. MEYER, teacher of the Mequon village school, was here a few hours on Saturday.

Miss Mathilda BECKMANN will soon leave for Chicago where she will spend the winter.

A number of young folks had a very enjoyable time at a party at Apollo Hall lastSunday evening.

Mr. Albert BOETTCHER will start into business for himself, manufacturing cigars inthis city in a few days.

A team of horses belonging to Mr. SCHUMANN ran away last Monday evening, but werestopped before doing any damage.

Mr. H. TOLL and daughter, Agnes, Mr. Chr. SCHLEIFER, Mr. and Mrs. LEISER, all ofMilwaukee, were in the city Monday attending the funeral of Miss DIETRICH.

A. J. KREFTSER of the Port Washington Hill school has been appointed Co. Supt. toserve the unexpired term of J. REICHERT by the State Supt.

A number of our citizens intend to take a trip to Arizona in a few weeks where theyexpect to purchase valuable lands.

The long looked for rain came on Saturday last. Many cisterns had run dry and thewater in some wells was becoming scarce. Now everybody seems contented after therain.

Rev. GEORGII pastor of one of our Lutheran churches here, has received a call ofa congregation in Horicon, Wis., and has accepted. He will remove to his new homein a short time.

In putting up your heating stove for the winter, you will find necessary to placebeneath it an oil-cloth rug, you get them any size at BOERNER Bros. also oilclothby the yard, any width from _ yard to 2 yds., nice bright patterns.

The members of Rev. STRASSBURGER's congregation have not yet decided upon a suitablesite to be purchased and made use of as a cemetery.

SCHAEFER Bros. have started up part of their machinery and will be ready the beginningof next week after entirely remodeling the Columbia Mills, to do any kind of customwork for their patrons guaranteeing entire satisfaction.

Mr. John HOLLAND of town Cedarburg died last Monday of old age. He resided many yearsand up to the time of his death on his farm near Horns Corners. He was about 84 yearsof age.

SALTER and MANTLE are at work with their newly purchased horse-power well-drill boringthe well at S. S. LEONARD's property near the depot.
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Mr. Michael BURKE, of town Mequon, was married to Miss Agnes FAGAN by the Rev. F.C. RYAN, at St. Francis church in this city yesterday morning. After the ceremony,the young couple left for an extensive wedding tour to Illinois to visit relativesof Mr. B. They will return home Friday and their friends will tender them a receptionat the Apollo hall on the evening of their arrival. We wish the young couple a longand happy life.
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DIED -- At Hamilton in the town of Grafton on last Saturday morning at the home ofher parents, Miss Rosina DIETRICH, at the age of twenty-nine years of dropsy. Thefuneral took place last Monday afternoon from the Lutheran church in this city andwas largely attended by friends and relatives of the deceased; Rev. E. G. STRASSBURGER,of whose congregation she was an active member, delivered a very impressive sermonat the grave.
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"OFFICIAL" Proceedings of the Common Council

Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Friday, being the 1st day of November1889 at 2 o'clock p.m.

Council was called to order by the mayor, F. W. HORN.

Roll called, present: Aldermen BECKMANN, HILGEN, FROEHLICH, WEBER and ZAUN.

The minutes of last proceeding was read by the Clerk and approved.

The Committee of Poor reported having investigated the matter, related to Wm. HOEHNand find that he be allowed for the month of October $5.00 and the committee furtherrecommends that the sum of six dollars by allowed to said Wm. HOEHN as a monthlypayment for the next six months.

Bill of BOERNER Bros. for two barrels of oil furnished to City, $11.22; allowed.

Bill of L. E. JOCHEM for groceries furnished to Mrs. F. HERTZIGER, a city poor, $6.60;allowed.

Bill of Street Commissioner for labor and expenditures for the month of July $110.47;was upon motion allowed in full.

Bill of Ph. SOHRWEIDE, $6, for cutting weeds; allowed.

Bill of Henry HACKFELD Jr., $1, for assisting City Marshal last fair day in keepingstreets free from blockade; allowed.

Resolved. That bids will be received at the mayor's office until the 15th inst. Formedical attendance and furnishing medicine to city poor from Nov. 15, '89 to May1st 1890. And the Clerk be instructed to furnish a copy of this resolution to residentphysicians.

Alderman ZAUN offered the following: Resolved. That hereafter no place for the burialof dead, commonly called cemetery shall be established within the limits of thiscity without the consent of the Common Council; which was adopted.

Resolved. That the street commissioner be and the same is hereby instructed to coverwater tank and inlet near HILGEN Mnfg. Co. with saw-dust to prevent it from freezing;motion carried.

Further resolved, that the commissioner be instructed to raise culvert near CedarburgWoolen Mills, and put in new plans if found necessary.

On motion, Council adjourned until the 30th day of November at two o'clock p.m.
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MEQUON
The cattle fair on Monday was fairly attended.

Mr. Wm. C. KOHNE of Chicago, was visiting friends here.

Misses Bertha REYNOLDS and Lizette MEYER left for Oshkosh to attend the Normal school.

Miss Lina HODANN left for Milwaukee last Saturday.

Henry TEGELER of Mequon will have a grand ball next Sunday.

Parties, sociables, etc. are busily attended by our pleasure loving youth.

We are informed that Mr. Michael BURKE of our town was married yesterday to MissAgnes FAGAN of Cedarburg.

Last Sunday the 50th anniversary of the existence of the Lutheran Evangelical TrinityLutheran Church at Freistadt was celebrated. A large congregation listened to thevery able and impressing sermon of Rev. WICHMANN.
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WAUBEKA
Mrs. Theresa BAUMGARTNER of Mayville is visiting her parents the WASSEEILLERS.

The marriage of Mr. Frank REICHAL and Miss Emma HARTMAN will take place Sunday.

Mrs. E. LEMMER and son, Henry, are in Chicago visiting. Henry will remain in thecity to work at the carpenter trade.

Joe WAGNER, Con. RETZER and John PAULIN left last week for the north.

Bertha BORCHERT left Monday for Milwaukee where she intends to remain some time.

The HEDDING family of Port attended the COOLEY-SCOTT wedding here last Wednesday.

Miss Fannie BROTT is at home again after a prolonged stay at Chicago.

Messrs. Frank KNEPPER and Wendel GRINNEL left for Oshkosh this week to attend theNormal School at that place. Both are promising young men and have the wishes offriends for future success.

Mrs. BELL and family of Eatonville, Minn. Are visiting her sister Mrs. Ed. LUTZEN.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Mike H. MILLER a boy.

Mr. Chas. GALL is building an addition to his house which will improve the farm housea great deal.

R. L. COOLEY came down from Oshkosh Wednesday where he has been attending schoolto witness the marriage of his brother.

Miss Maggie LUTZEN left Monday for Milwaukee.

The much needed rain came at last, "Better late than never."

Misses Ella RACE & Barbara HAMES left last week to attend the Oshkosh Normal.

Miss Ida CASSEL, the milliner, has a large stock of goods on hand. If in need ofa hat, call and see her.
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SAUKVILLE
Rain has come at last and farmers can now plow with ease.

But very little barley is coming into our market at present.

Mr. J. SENG has sold his property to John DOCTOR, who sold his farm to Aug. TANK.

The auction sale at Mr. KORKER took place last week. Everything sold well.

Mr. Wm. SEIBERLICH, a son of L. SEIBERLICH, residing at Kaukauna was here on a visit.

Mr. Wm. WECK, an old resident of this town, died last week and was buried last Thursdayat the Catholic cemetery. His two sons, one residing at Oshkosh and the other atBellevue, Iowa, attended the funeral.

LOCAL MATTERS

The County Board is in session.

Grand Ball at the Turner Hall on Sunday, Nov. 24th.

The steam fire engine was taken out for practice last Saturday evening.

Mr. Eugene M. GANNON is at home on a four-weeks vacation.

Mr. Theo. A. BOERNER of Milwaukee was in the city Monday and Tuesday.

Mr. A. SCHMIDT of Mequon will be married to Miss G. MUEHL of Seymour City on the21st inst.

Emil RUNGE will be married to Miss Lena MIELKE next Saturday. They will remove toSheboygan.

Mr. Hugo BOCLO, our druggist, has engaged Mr. SCHIESLIE, lately of Germany.

Mr. Albert WEBER, our music director, has recently purchased a horse and buggy. Mr.W. has several brass bands which he teaches in this vicinity.

There are a few cases of diphtheria in the city at present, but it is not prevailingto any great extent.

The President of the United States has issued a proclamation recommending Thursday,November 28th as the day to give thanks.

Mr. GERSERT's cider mill near the Columbia mills has not yet been closed but willbe run on the appointed days as heretofore for the next few weeks if the weathercontinues favorable.

Messrs. Conrad HORNEFFER and Henry HORNEFFER of Milwaukee and Samuel GEBHARDT ofPhiladelphia, were in the city on a visit last Sunday.

Work has been commenced on the race course, Mr. Wm. F. JAHN having surveyed the landand staked out the track last week. The contract
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Mr. John BRANDEL of the town of Saukville was married to Mrs. Mariana SPERB of thetown of Grafton by Justice SCHELLENBERG of Horn's Corner, on the 4th inst.
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The marriage of Mr. Fred MOHRMAN to Miss Mary JAEHNERT, both of this city, took placelast Sunday. The young couple have a host of friends here who wish joy and happinessthrough life.
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The friends of Mr. and Mrs. Mich. BURKE tendered them a reception at the Apollo Halllast Friday evening. Those present had a very enjoyable evening. WEBER's band furnishedthe music.
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Mrs. Christian KASTEN who had been ailing a long time, died at her home in the townof Cedarburg last Friday at the age of 34 years. She leaves a husband and seven childrenwho mourn her untimely demise. The funeral took place last Sunday and was very largelyattended.
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Mr. Wm. WEHRLE has returned from Germany last week with his newly married wife. Theywill reside in this city. In the spring, Mr. W. will go into the soda water businesstogether with Mr. Nic. BECKER at HILGEN's Spring.
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The members of the Music Verein will receive an invitation to attend the quarterlymeeting and sociable which will take place at the Turner Hall on Wednesday, November20th 1889, at seven o'clock in the evening. It is the intention of the directorsto make a permanent organization of this society again and every member is earnestlyrequested to attend.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
A job of fencing the grounds of the Cedarburg Driving Association will be let attheir grounds Friday Nov. 15 '89 at 3 o'clock P.M. for particulars, apply at thePresident's office, Cedarburg Woolen Mills and at the Secretary, H. SCHELLENBERG.
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Mrs. STROECKER, mother of Mrs. Albert RIESMEYER, of town Jackson, died last week.The remains were interred in the Lutheran cemetery in this city.
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Last Sunday about midnight there was quite a disturbance in the vicinity of citymarshal KRAUSE's residence. Henry HACKFELDT Jr. assaulted Louis KEGELER and beathim in such a manner that his face and head will be badly swollen for some time.HACKFELDT was arrested and put in jail and fined the next morning by Justice BRUSSfor being drunk and disorderly. Costs amounting to $13.45. He left on the afternoontrain, fearing to be again arrested by KEGELER for damages. We learn however thata warrant has been taken out and should he show his face again will be arrested onseveral charges.
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MINSTREL SHOW
The Georgia minstrels, all colored artists, will give a grand performance at theTurner Hall in this city, next Sunday evening, Nov. 17th. They have a large numberof lithographs and hand bills distributed all over the city; we are informed thatthey showed in many cities and have always met with good success. Remember the dayand date.
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LOOKING BACKWARD
Is the title of a book written by Edward BELLAMY, which at present receives a greatdeal of attention from the public of all classes. It tells the story of a man bythe name of WEST, born in the year 1857 who in the year 1887 was mesmerized and didnot wake up until the year 2000. He then finds the solution of the labor questionhaving been accomplished during his sleep of 113 years in a peaceable manner. Dr.LEETE in Boston, in whose house the individual was resurrected from his trance, tellshim all that has happened since he went to sleep in the year 1887, showing him thecity of Boston as it looks in the year 2000. Mr. BELLAMY paints his age in glowingcolors showing that the time has come, according to his book, when the lion and lambdo peaceably lie together. There are no longer any grasping corporations, no trusts,no poverty and all which now agitates the public mind has been settled. It is thedream of a socialist, admirably written and should be read by everyone who can sparefifty cents for the book, which can be had in this city at Mr. John ARMBRUSTER'sin German or in English edition.
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PORT WASHINGTON

Register of Deeds, Walter ZASTROW, received from Pelican Lake a two-hundred pounddeer last Saturday. From what we heard, we should say it was rather a dear deer.

The new bank building is nearly finished.

N. J. DIEDERICH of Chicago was in the city over Sunday.

John GILSON and W. J. DIEDERICH were in Milwaukee on business Saturday, returningby way of Saukville, Sunday morning.

The Alvah Eaton is the name of the new tug bought recently by BIRKHOLZ Bros.

Atty. W. J. TURNER of Milwaukee was here Sunday and Monday.

The Rev. Francis WATRY of Minn. Who is a guest of Rev. WILMES preached an elegantsermon in English last Sunday t St. Mary's church.

Mrs. John BARTHEL is confined to the house by sickness.

Dr. SMITH has of late been a little under the weather.

John BERBENDER, a well-to-do farmer living in the town of Belgium was arrested lastweek for disturbing a religious meeting. On the trial he was found guilty and wasfined ten dollars and costs. This he refused to pay and was committed to jail fortwenty days. His wife, on hearing this, fainted and died soon after. Mr. B. is nowout on bail, having appealed. Thus ends another chapter in the trouble in the HolyCross congregation.

Thursday last, John BOSTWICK Jr. was arrested for illegitimate parentage. At thiswriting, he is under $500 bonds, pending examination.

John P. KNAFF of the Railroad H0use at the depot, who has been ill for some timeis around again.
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GRAFTON
Mr. Wm. MOSSMAN of Milwaukee, formerly of Grafton, has been here last week visitingfriends. Wm. is, as we know him to be, always in good humor.

Mr. Fred KOHLWEY Jr., also of Milwaukee, spent Sunday with his relatives in thisvillage.

Mr. and Mrs. HACKMAN of Aurora, Washington Co. spent a few days with their relatives,Mr. and Mrs. LORENZ of this village.

A baby boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. SIEBENS; also to Mr. and Mrs. M. BARTH. May theyprosper.

Miss Anna RATKE, daughter of F. RATKE of the town of Grafton, will be married nextThursday to Mr. LOSE of Milwaukee, where the young couple will reside.

Another wedding is supposed to take place in this village within a few weeks. Boysget your cow-bells and tinware ready, this time you must do justice to the occasion.

Mr. F. L. HARMS is improving his place of business very much in having several coatsof paint put on the entire exterior of his store. The front is adorned with imitationred brick, divided by a neatly drawn white line. Mr. T. WOLTRING is doing the paintingand is quite an artist. Those having ornamental work to do will do well to give hima call.

A man and a ladder slipping from the side of a building the other day, caused a horseto run away; after several graceful sweeps through the village, it was captured withoutdoing any damage.

Mr. MURGETROY's family arrived from Philadelphia a week ago Saturday and . . . (unreadablewords) . . . Woodword's house, Mr. and Mrs. W. recently left for Mississippi.

Mrs. BARNETT, who suffered a severe fracture of her leg a few weeks ago, is improvingnicely under the treatment of Drs. HARTWIG.

Some of our prominent farmers have been seen hauling monstrous loads of grain towardsthe north. Someone must be paying good prices up that way.

We are glad to announce that Mrs. WHETSTONE has entirely recovered from her severeand lingering illness.

Mrs. LETTOW, who has been very sick during the past week, is rapidly recovering underthe treatment of Dr. W. P. McGOVERN.

Several of our citizens have brightened their homes with new organs. Mr. WHETSONEand Mr. KELLEY are among them.

Miss Sidonia P. KRATZSCH safely arrived at Bremen on Oct. 22nd after a few days stayin Liverpool. The voyage has been very pleasant.
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SAUKVILLE
Weather is fine and farmers are busy at work.

John BRANDL was married last week Wednesday to Mrs. SPERB of Ulao.

John DOCTOR's auction took place last Thursday. Mr. D. bought 16 acres of J. MAYERfor the sum of $1400.

The property of J. WAMBOLD was sold at sheriff's sale for the sum of $1400. F. ZINKEwas the purchaser.

Mrs. WECK of Bellevue left for home after spending a week with relatives and friends.

Nic WILSON bought the hay-press of Mr. CROWNS. Nic pays $6 for timothy and is keptbusy at work.

The cattle fair was well attended by people. Horse trading was the main business.Four peddlars were present selling boots and shoes, and all those that heard themhollering and howling thought they were lunatics who escaped from the Oshkosh Asylum.

Rumor has it that our village will be blessed with another saloon. It is indeed verybadly needed here.
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MEQUON
Mrs. P. FLEISH, formerly of this town, paid a short visit to the Misses ROSENTHAL.

Mr. W. J. MEYER, teacher of the Mequon school, spent Saturday in Milwaukee.

Mr. Henry MORHUSEN, who has been in Pipestone, Minn. for some time, has returned.

Several cases of measles are reported to exist in our town.

On Sunday morning, Nov. 10, Mr. Henry POMPLITZ, son of Mr. Wm. POMPLITZ, died athis residence in Mequon. The deceased was 35 years of age and leaves a widow, butno children. Mr. POMPLITZ was highly esteemed by his fellow citizens and the bereavedfamily has the sympathy of the entire community. The funeral will take place todayat 2 o'clock p.m.
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WAUBEKA
C. F. COOLEY Jr. and bride arrived home from their wedding tour last Wednesday.

Anton CALTEAUX has sold his farm to J. HURAS of Kohler for the sum of $2,200.

Mr. R. BORCHARDT of Plymouth spent Sunday with relatives here.

Mrs. M. KENDALL left Tuesday for her western home after a few months stay.

It is rumored that Mr. Fred GRINNEL of Dacota will again spend the winter with us.

Miss Angeline PESH of Port Washington spent Sunday here.

It is a little difficulty at school in the primary department about changing booksfor the scholars. The teacher wishes to change and our director will not give hisconsent as the books have only been changed a short time ago.

Dime society at C. H. WITTS was well attended last Thursday.

Prof. J. B. SCHREINER spent Saturday and Sunday with his parents at Dacada.

Mr. John RETZER of Kohler is visiting his daughters at Chicago.

The lottery of J. KRUMBHOLZ was played out last Sunday. Among the lucky numbers wefind Jim BRADLEY a ladies' gold chain, Frank MEYER a gold locket, Nic SCHUMAN a gent'sgold chain.

The wedding of Mr. Frank REICHAL and Miss Emma HARTMAN occurred Sunday, Rev. FRANKofficiating. The bride wore a dark blue ladies' cloth dress with a lovely bouquetof myrtle. Only the nearest relatives of both parties were present. They receivednumerous presents. May their path be strewn with sweet flowers is the wish of themany friends.

Willie BRADLEY, John SHORT and P. REILLEY of Boltonville spent Sunday in our village.

Miss Annie WASSWELLER and sister, Mrs. S. BAUMGARTNER spent Thursday at Port.

LOCAL MATTERS

Cranberries at BOERNER Bros.

A ten cent cigar for a nickel at ERTL's barber shop.

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

Wm. LAU of Manistee, Mich. Was in the city on a visit last Sunday.

Santa Claus has made the different stores his headquarters.

Miss Mathilda BECKMANN left for Chicago last Friday.

The engagement of D. WITTENBERG jr. to Miss Dora WIESLER is announced.

The Cedarburg Elevator Co. is selling barley at 27¢ per bushel.

C. B. CARSTENS and wife of Milwaukee were in the city last Monday.

A grand ball will take place at the Turner Hall next Sunday evening. Everybody iscordially invited to attend.

Tony ERTL has put up a cigar stand in his barber shop. He keeps only first classcigars.

E. G. WURTHMANN, our painter, has placed a new sign across the sidewalk in frontof his store last Monday. If in need of wall paper, paints, oils, etc., call at hisstore.

Grain is coming in very slowly at our elevators on account of the low prices beingpaid.

Herman BUCH, of Milwaukee, was in the city last Monday; he left the same day forGrand Rapids, Wis., where he will open a meat market.

Those desiring a fine turkey for Thanksgiving should leave their order at H. BUCH'smeat market.

To-night the first quarterly sociable at the Turner Hall. Grand concert. Com all.

Mr. Wm. F. HILGEN was in Milwaukee during the whole of last week, in the interestof the HILGEN Mnfg. Co.

The business of the HILGEN Mnfg. Co. is booming at present, a number of the millhands working after supper.

No. 2 barley has reached 50¢ in the Milwaukee market and it is considered probablythat it will soon be still lower in price.

The Georgia Minstrel Show, which was announced in our last issue to take place atthe Turner Hall last Sunday, did not "show" up.

A little child of Mr. and Mrs. Richard SWEETMAN, about three months old, who resideon a farm about one-half miles west of this city, died last Saturday morning. Thefuneral took place last Monday afternoon.
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Several weddings will soon take place near the city: Gustav HINZ will be marriedto Miss ROLOFF, of town Germantown. Mr. UHLIG will be married to Miss Alma HETZEof this city.
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One week from Thursday is the day set apart by proclamation of the President, asa day of National Thanksgiving for the blessings that have come to us as a nationduring the past year.
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SCHAEFER Bros. have run their mill to full capacity since its completion and manufacturea very high grade of flour equal to the best. They solicit patronage for custom workand guarantee the best of satisfaction.
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This evening the regular quarterly sociable and meeting of the Music Verein willtake place at the Turner Hall. The directors have decided to reorganize this societyand it is to be expected that every person interested in the advancement of thissociety and our music band will be present. Let no one fail to be in attendance thisevening.
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OUR NEW RESIDENCES
Among the many pretty and attractive features of our city, we must mention the buildingsand private residences, as every year we add more substantial, comfortable and beautifulhomes to our number. One of the most elegant homes ever erected in this county wasput up lately for Mr. A. R. BOERNER, senior member of the firm BOERNER Bros., whichoccupies a very important lot in the heart of the city and affords a splendid viewof the picturesque surroundings. The exterior of the structure may be classed bywhat is called "modern American style" and displays good proportions aswell as tasty design. The interior is all that can be expected for a model housearrangement, containing all possible modern conveniences with special reference tolight, ventilation and heating apparatus. A visit to the house will convince anyonethat, without a doubt, it is a most desirable home for a cost in the neighborhoodof $3,000 and worth at least $4,000 in a city like Milwaukee. For want of space,we will not give a detailed description of the interior. The carpenter contractoris Mr. Frank ERNST, who has saved no efforts to perform his parts of the work infirst-class style. The woodwork, inside hardwood finish and stairs, as furnishedby the HILGEN Mnfg. Co., show us that this firm turns out fine work. Mr. E. G. WURTHMANN,the painter, deserves credit for his tasty workmanship as all will admit who haveseen it. The design for the residence was made by our architect, Mr. W. F. HILGEN,who also superintended its construction. Through his efforts mainly, we owe the fineappearance and convenient arrangements of our (unreadable word) . . edifices to whichbelong, Mr. F. JAUCKE's hotel, Mr. E. HERZIGER's building as well as the residenceof Messrs. John F. and Gotfried BRUSS, F. ERNST, F. LIESENBERG, H. ROPETER and others.
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THE COUNTY BOARD
The County Board met at Port Washington last Tuesday and will be in session duringthis week, adjourning perhaps next Saturday. The organization took place by the unanimouselection of Fred W. HORN as chairman. The usual committees were appointed and a numberof bills disposed of. A resolution was adopted for meeting again after the closeof the present yearly meeting on January 15th 1890, to receive a communication fromthe attorneys of the late Treasurer AHLHAUSER, relating to the probable payment ofthe deficiency. But upon second consideration, this adjournment was revoked, becausethere was nothing definite and certain about receiving any sum of money, and thatthe board would have to raise the whole country tax again before adjourning, hencethe unnecessary expense of such meeting in January. We think that the board wouldhave been disposed to settle on very favorable terms with Mr. AHLHAUSER, if his attorneys,as they first intended, had made a cash offer so that if it had been accepted, thatmuch less county tax would have been saved from being levied. As the money is notneeded in January, nor indeed during the whole year after the tax is collected, theboard will probably await outcome of the suit against AHLHAUSER and his bondsmenbefore a settlement is made, if any.

A resolution was passed by the county board last Monday, unanimously, to the effectthat if ex-treasurer AHLHAUSER and his bondsmen will pay one-half of the sum duethe county with costs of suit by next Saturday noon, such payment will be consideredin full of all demands. This offer did not arise from any fear of the result of thesuit, because the bond and the securities are good and must pay eventually the wholesum, but from the fact of the ex-treasurer being considered blameless in causingthe loss through the VAIL bank and everybody has pity with him. A further considerationof the offer being made was the fact that without a cash settlement at present, thewhole county tax would have to be raised, while the payment by AHLHAUSER would savethe raising of that much tax this year. It was generally understood that if thisliberal offer would not be accepted, no settlement would be made until judgment beobtained against AHLHAUSER and his securities if then, except paying the full amount,because the money would not be needed for a whole year after the people have paidthis year's tax.
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MEQUON
A box car loaded with lumber was ditched on the Lake Shore R. R. near Mequon stationlast week.

A shooting tournament at John THIELEN's in Mequon proved a success. It was largelyattended the weather being splendid.

A slight snowfall last Thursday wrapped the earth in a beautiful sheet, but fierySol would not tolerate a premature visit of winter and quickly reduced this splendorto nothing.

The funeral of Mr. H. POMPLITZ was largely attended by our citizens and those fromother places. Mr. G. DAEUMICHEN spoke a few words of condolence at the grave.

An accident happened on Thursday of last week which might have turned out a greatdeal more serious. Mr. F. ROSSIN, returning from the cheese factory, lost controlover his horse near the Mequon R. R. crossing, and seeing the freight train comingin and nearing the crossing, jumped from the wagon. The horse went on and jumpedinto the moving train where it was soon metamorphosed into boarding-house hash andthe wagon reduced to a wreck. Mr. ROSSIN, by jumping from the vehicle, broke a rib,but we are glad to learn is now improving rapidly.
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GRAFTON
Mr. FLEISHMAN of Milwaukee spent several days among his friends here.

Messrs. BIERING and BIRNS of Chicago are spending this week with relatives in thistown.

Mr. STOPPEL of Racine had a delightful time with his young friends of this villagewith whom he spent several days last week.

Mr. J. JANSSEN, our prominent livery man, will leave us this week with the intentionof making Milwaukee his future field of action. Joseph understands his business andwe all wish him success. Paul KREUTZER will succeed him in business here.

Mr. J. CRAMER, our artist, always bound to make improvements, has put a show windowin the front of his art gallery to better display his work.

Our cattle fair on Monday was well attended, but stock seemed to be somewhat scarce.
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WAUBEKA
Mrs. N. D. SCHUMACHER is at Chicago visiting her daughter.

Mr. BACH and family moved to Beloit, Wis. Thursday, where he intends to find steadyemployment.

Oswald MUEHLBURG moved on his farm last week, the old OSANG homestead.

The Misses SCHAUBLE's spent a few days at Milwaukee, returning Friday.

Miss Bertha WITT and aunt, Miss A. JAEHNIG, visited at Milwaukee.

A surprise birthday party was tendered Edward NEUENS, who reached the age of 24 years,at the residence of his father.

The marriage of Mr. KOLLER and Miss Theresa FISHER is announced.

Mr. Oswald SCHEINERT of Silver Creek, spent Sunday here with friends.

Born to Mr. and Mrs. Christ. KELLER, a boy.

Mr. A. F. DALE, of Cascade, was here on business Saturday.

Rev. GEORGII, pastor of the Ev. Luth. Church at the Station held his farewell sermonon Sunday. He has been pastor of the above named congregation for the last 8 years,and was highly respected by his people.

Mrs. M. SCHAUBLE spent Tuesday at Port on business.

Miss Louisa EIMERMAN returned Friday from Port, after a week's visit with her parents.

Miss Kate SCHAUBLE left Sunday for West Bend to spend a few weeks with relatives.
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SAUKVILLE
John SCHU, a well known resident of this town fell from a ladder while painting theresidence of Mat. ROOS. Dr. SMITH of Port Washington was called. Although Mr. SCHUreceived no internal injuries, he will be unable to work for several weeks.

Early last Saturday morning, fire destroyed the barn of G. INGERSOLL of the townof Port Washington. Insurance $600.

Miss BATHKE was baptized last Sunday noon at the Catholic church.

Mr. N. WILSON is buying an enormous amount of barley daily. Nic pays high pricesfor grain.

A little child of Frank KIRSH died at Milwaukee and was interred in the Catholiccemetery here.

Mr. Peter MUELLER was married today to Miss BATHKE. Rev. MAYER officiated.

Mr. ALTEN of Thiensville was here last Sunday visiting relatives.

Mrs. H. BOERNER returned from a visit to Milwaukee.

Mr. G. FLEISCHMANN of Milwaukee was a visitor at P. BACH.

LOCAL MATTERS

Lo! The poor turkey.

Tomorrow is Thanksgiving.

Work is progressing rapidly at the new race course.

Mr. Fred. R. KUETHER will move into the BOERNER residence soon.

This week the first correspondence from Belgium appears in THE NEWS.

Mr. Fred. LIESENBERG's new residence is nearing completion and will be occupied beforewinter sets in.

Mr. Frank ERNST has secured the contract for building the fence around the fair ground.

Tonight E. H. G. GEORGE will lecture at the public school house in this city. Admission15¢.

The dance at the Turner Hall last Sunday evening was largely attended. Those presentall seemed to enjoy themselves.

Mr. Albert AHRENDT has returned from Chicago. He has been employed by BOERNER Bros.as sewing machine agent.

On Sunday afternoon, a child of H. JAEGER of this city was interred in the city cemetery. Rev. E. G. STRASSBURGER officiated.
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The cattle fair last Monday was the largest that was held here for a long time. Business was very lively though prices for everything ranged extremely low.
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A car-load of donkeys arrived here on the freight train Monday morning and were offeredfor sale at the fair. The salesmen found no demand here for equine flesh of thatquality. Shortly after noon, they took them northward.
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Herman SCHELLENBERG will sell the PATTENGE farm, located 3 _ miles west of this city,and also all farm and household articles at public auction next Tuesday, Dec. 3,at 9 o'clock a.m.
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W. P. JOCHEM, proprietor of the Northern R. R. hotel, will serve his customers witha fine turkey lunch tomorrow (Thanksgiving) afternoon. Next Sunday, he will servea bear lunch having received about 50 pounds from the north.
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Mr. D. WITTENBERG Sen. had sold two of his half-bred Norman colts to some party ofFreistadt last Monday for the sum of $325. Mr. W. keeps nothing but first-classstock and those desiring a good team can do no better than calling on him beforepurchasing elsewhere.
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The quarterly sociable of the Music Verein took place at the Turner Hall last Wednesdayevening. Quite a large crowd were in attendance and a very enjoyable evening washad. It will be the object of this society to send a committee to each former memberto sign the list of membership and it is to be hoped that everybody will aid thenewly organized society by paying their regular quarterly fees.
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Mr. and Mrs. N. BECKER and Mr. and Mrs. J. ZAUN attended the funeral on Sunday ofMr. Henry BERKES, one of the members of the firm of hardware dealers, C. O. SCHWARTZ& Co., Milwaukee. For a number of years previous to his career as salesman forWm. FRANKFURTH & Co., he was business manager of Wm. ZIMMERMANN's general storeat Thiensville, where he was well known and highly esteemed by all.
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A law suit, the result of a horse trade, came off at lawyer TROTTMANN's office lastMonday afternoon. Mr. WEISNICHT, a farmer, traded his horse with a Milwaukee horse-trader,giving him ten dollars in the bargain. When Mr. W. took his newly traded horse tothe Wisconsin House barn to hitch him onto the buggy, he began to kick and demolishhis vehicle. He immediately sent under-sheriff GOTTSCHALK after the horse-trader,who overtook him somewhere on the plank road. WEISNICHT paid the costs, less his$10 but got the horse back; so the trade cost him $28 to recover his own horse.
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To the Editor:
I noticed an article in last week's STAR from the correspondent of this city, referringto "our jovial watch-maker being on the war-path, etc." mentioning no name. If the correspondent can not express himself more definitely, he had better discontinue.-- John ARMBRUSTER
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Last Sunday morning, Rev. GEORGII preached his last sermon before the congregationin this city which he served for more than ten years, he was also rector of a parishat Fredonia Station. Having received a call from a lutheran congregation at Horiconsome time ago, he accepted and left with his family on Monday morning's train forhis new home. We wish him success and hope that he will meet with as many friendsas he left here.
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NOTICE FOR THE PURCHASE OF A PIECE OF LAND
The undersigned committee, appointed at the last session of the County Board, inviteproposals for the sale to the county of Ozaukee of a suitable and centrally locatedpiece of land of about 40 acres. Land without any buildings if otherwise suitablewould be preferred. The purchase will be conditioned upon acceptance by the board,and those having such land for sale will please send descriptions and terms to theundersigned chairman of the committee, before the 1st day of January next, addressedto Thiensville, Wis. -- W. F. JAHN, chairman; H. BEGER; Mr. J. SMITH.
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THE COUNTY BOARD
The County Board of Supervisors adjourned on Saturday last after being in sessioneleven days. The most important matter transacted by them was the settling of theAHLHAUSER suit and taking preliminary steps of providing for the purchase of a pieceof land for a poor farm for which purpose a committee was appointed to report atsome future meeting of the board. The committee consists of Messrs. W. F. JAHN,Herman BEGER and M. J. SCHMIT, who, it will be seen in another part of the NEWS,invite proposals for the purchase of a suitable piece of land. Our poor cost theseveral towns and cities about $3000 per year and a much larger sum we pay for keepingof the insane at Manitowoc and at the State hospitals. The purchase of a piece ofland will also facilitate the building of an insane asylum for this county as soonas we are able to (unreadable section). . . should be done gradually. All that moneypaid for keeping the insane goes out of the county and might as well be kept here.
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WAUBEKA
D. M. YOUNG of Chicago spent a few days visiting his relatives.

Mrs. Nic CIGRAND spent Thursday and Friday with her sister, Mrs. M. BUECHER at HolyCross.

J. B. KNEPPER and wife of Dacada were welcome callers here Tuesday.

The F. U. S. S. singing society opened last Friday after a short vacation and willbe held every Friday. An organ has been purchased of a Chicago firm and will arrivethis week. Mr. A. A. PATCH was chosen Pres. And teacher Misses K. M. CIGRAND, sec'y,and M. A. FINTZEN organist.

Mr. M. BUECHER of the station returned Thursday from a trip to Appleton where hewas visiting his daughter, Mrs. Peter WATRY.

Misses Bertha WITT, Alma and Agnes RUDOLPH spent Sunday at Fillmore.

A baby boy arrived Geo. GAHN's home last Wednesday.

One of John HOLWICH's boys sprained his ankle which wrestling at school.

Carl TRUNE, aged 80 years, died at the home of his son-in-law, Mr. Thomas KIRCHOEFFER,on Thursday last. The deceased came to this country and settled in our village 17years ago. A widow and four grown up children survive him.

The friends of B. H. MEYER are glad to learn that he has been tendered the Port Washingtonschool.

Henry GROTULUESCHEN has his fish pond almost done and has already purchased somefish of Mr. GRUHLE.

The Misses Annie WASSWEILLER, Gusta BORCHARDT, Katie SCHAUBLE and Katie M. CIGRANDspent Sunday at Kohler.

Don't forget the Thanksgiving dance at Hugh TURNER, dancing free, supper $1 per couple.
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BELGIUM
Lock your doors at night.

Last week a tramp got into the house of Theo. WELTER, a farmer living one-half milessoutheast of Lake Church, Town Belgium, and hunting the cupboard for something toeat, accidentally grabbed the pocket book of the old man, which was hidden in oneof the dishes. WELTER's son found the tracks of the tramp on the lake shore thenext morning; but as the tramp forgot to leave his name, they are at a loss wherethe twenty dollars which the pocket book contained are deposited.

Will be married at Holy Cross next Thursday, Peter KLUHNER, of Town Port Washingtonand Miss Caty WATRY of Holy Cross.

Rumors are spreading that Rev. Father FRANZ will leave this place in a short time.
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GRAFTON
Get your turkeys ready for Thanksgiving.

Jack Frost is making himself quite observable.

It seems that pigs are made substitute for the Thanksgiving turkey to judge by theirsquealing.

Miss Nellie DICKERMAN has returned from her extensive visit to Menominee Falls.

Prof. B. H. MEYER, principal of the Port Washington high school, has been in thisvillage last Sunday.

Mr. Wm. BODE passed away last Friday evening after a short illness in the 79th yearof his life. He had been a resident of this town over 30 years and was highly respectedby everyone. The funeral took place Monday afternoon and was very largely attendedby his friends from far and near. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. WESEMANNof the Ev. Luth. St. Paul's church, of which the deceased had always been an activeand beloved member.
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MEQUON
The cheese factory operated by Mr. Geo. ROETHEL closed for the season.

Most of our farmers have completed their plowing and fortunate they are for the indicationsare that the ground will soon be frozen. Although the last rains rendered plowingconsiderably more easy than at first, the farmers were complaining of great difficulties.

A gang of men are at work on the Lake Shore R. R. in this town to replace the boardson the fence by wires. The boards are utilized for building of snow fences, whichhave proven by experience to be very valuable for protecting cuts from being drifted.

On Thursday, Nov. 21, Mr. Henry BERKES, formerly of here, died after a short illnessat his home in Milwaukee at the age of 34 years. He leaves a widow and two children. The sad event called forth a deep feeling of sorrow among our citizens. Mr. B.whose father lives in this town, has been employed at ZIMMERMANN's store in Thiensvillefor about 15 years and was widely known in the town. He married a daughter of Mr.A. KICK and removed to Milwaukee in 1883, where for the last two years, he, in partnershipwith Messrs. C. O. SCHWARTZ and Carl ZIMMERMANN had a hardware store. The remainswere interred at the Calvary Cemetery in Milwaukee, Sunday, Nov. 24. Requiesentin pace.
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SAUKVILLE
What splendid weather, cool nights and sunny days.

Last Thursday, Mr. J. KIKMANN was married to Miss L. BODEN at the Catholic church,Rev. MAYER officiated.

W. STOPPER of Racine, a former resident of this village, was here on a visit.

B. HARRINGTON of Milwaukee is here selling fruit trees and other shrubs.

August SCHILLER is selling fruit trees for a New York nursery.

Rev. J. NICKEL of Milwaukee made a short visit at his old home Saukville.

We have a new doctor in our burg, we needed one badly. He is a specialist for tapeworm. I did not have the honor to get introduced to the doctor, but understand heis called McELROY. By jumbo, success to him.

Widow MURPHY, a daughter of Pat McCARTIN, died last Monday of consumption and wasburied at the catholic cemetery today.

The bondsmen of Mr. Wm. AHLHAUSER, ex-county treasurer, have paid last Friday thesum of $5126 as settlement for money lost by the Ozaukee County Bank failure.

Last Sunday we had a grand stereopicon exhibition of the Johnstown flood. Many peoplevisited the entertainment.

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