Ozaukee County Newspapers

The Cedarburg News
February 5, 1890
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Disagreeable weather.

February, and again no real winter weather to begin with.

There are still many cases of sickness in our city at present.

Mr. John VOEGENITZ of Milwaukee spent Sunday in the city with friends.

The upper department of our schools re-opened last Monday, Mr. LAU being well again.

Mr. P. McGOVERN of Chilton, visited his brother, the doctor, Saturday and Sunday.

St. Valentine's day will soon be here; cupids mottoes are on sale already at thedifferent stores.

W. P. JOCHEM is confined to his bed having the misfortune to break a small bone nearthe ankle of his foot.

Don't miss the masquerade ball Saturday evening. And don't forget to join the processionin the afternoon.

Wm. P. JOCHEM's masquerade ball at the Park takes place on Saturday, Feb. 15. Rememberthe day and date.

Some of our saloon-keepers and butchers have harvested their supply of ice, but themajority are waiting eagerly for the next crop.

The W. S. HANCOCK Post G. A. R. of this city will have a special meeting next Friday,Feb. 7 at 7 p.m. sharp for the purpose of installing the newly elected officers. Some prominent members of the order will be present at the occasion.
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James HULLAHAN was arrested by the city marshall last Thursday and locked up. Nextmorning, he was fined one dollar and costs by Justice SCHROEDER for being drunk anddisorderly.
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Almost every day tramps seek shelter at the city jail and most of them are youngand stout fellows. They should be put to work for the city and thus pay for theirlodging and breakfast.
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Messrs. W. H. HORN and F. TOLL returned Monday from a pleasure trip up north. Theycaught about one hundred pounds of fish, pickerel and pike, which they distributedamong their friends here.
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MARRIED - Mr. D. WITTENBERG Jr. to Miss Dora WIESLER on Saturday last at the homeof the bride, Rev. E. G. STRASSBURGER officiating. The newly-married couple areboth well-known young people of this city and enjoy the esteem of a large numberof friends who wish them a life of joy and happiness.
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Otto VOLKMANN, who resides with his parents on a farm in the town of Jackson, whilecutting feed at home last Saturday, his arm was caught in the machine and smashed. Dr. HARTWIG amputated the arm near the shoulder and the thumb of the other hand,which was also badly smashed.
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Next Saturday evening, the 28th annual masquerade ball of the Cedarburg Turn Vereinwill take place. The society worked hard to make this ball the most attractive oneheld thus far. A very large crowd will undoubtedly be in attendance if the weatherpermits. Tickets can be had at Wm. P. JOCHEM's at Cedarburg Woolen Mills and L.E. JOCHEM's.
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Among the strangers in the city, attending the WITTENBERG-WIESLER wedding last Saturdaywere: Messrs. WINNER, Fred. MEYER and wife, Mrs. Geo. BACH and daughters, and Mr.Otto BECKMANN of Milwaukee; Mrs. BECKERS, Miss Mathilda BECKMANN and Mr. W. H. C.WIESLER of Chicago and the Misses VOLAND of Kiel.
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Mr. Frank SCHUBERT, while trying to pull a large cake of ice out of Mud Lake, wherethey were cutting ice, fell into the lake and under the ice; he was saved by themen near, who pulled him out with the hook. A team of horses were also nearly drowned,the ice broke through with the heavy load, and the horses started to run before thewagon was too far down which saved them.
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PORT WASHINGTON
H. L. COE was out to SCHUE's on duty.

W. J. TURNER for DRUECKER Bros. and J. W. MEYER for Chas. TRUPP were in the cityThursday, taking testimony in case of TRUPP vs. John and Jos. DRUECKER. The plaintiffclaims to have invented a time burner and made models for defendants which he broughtsuit for pay. The defendant claims that plaintiff did not invent the burner, admitsthat he made models, but claims that they have paid him and the Western Malleable& Grey Iron Co. for whom plaintiff was working, for all work done by plaintiff.

Conductor O'BRIEN and C. W. CRAIG of Kaukauna were in the city. Who is the attractive?

Carl FEHLANDT, editor of the Zeitung, has been confined to the house nearly two weekswith the grippe.

Attorneys are busy preparing for the next term of court which commences on the firstTuesday in March.

Adolph HEIDKAMP was visiting friends and relatives here last week.

H. W. LYMAN made a business trip to Milwaukee and Chicago in the interest of thefoundry.

The factories at Port are running over time.

Mrs. John DIEDRICH who has been on the sick list for some ti9me is now rapidly improving.

H. W. BOLENS, of the Sheboygan Journal, was in the city.
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MEQUON
Mr. Ferd. DUWE Jr. of Milwaukee spent Sunday at home.

The cattle fair was largely attended and a good deal of trading was done.

Mr. August THIERMANN was confined to the house a few days last week under a slightattack of influenza.

Mrs. Ernst ALTEN had the misfortune to fall and sprain her knee. She is recoveringrapidly.

Mr. Robert MUELLER formerly teacher in this town and now photographer at Milwaukee,was here last Sunday.

A grand prize masquerade ball will be held at P. HAMMACHER's next Sunday and oneat FUCH's on Feb. 16.

We are glad to state that our Dr. H. A. ALBERS has recovered from his attack of thegrippe. The doctor is very busy attending to patients far and near.

The masquerade at Ed. SIMON's hall in Thiensville was a splendid affair. In spiteof the inclemency of the weather, a large attendance was drawn from far and near. A great variety of original characters were represented. The ball was in everyrespect a great success.

P. J. KIROEHNKE & Co's flour mill is still doing an immense business. They receivecarloads of wheat from the northern part of the state which they turn out into theirunrivaled flour which always finds a ready market in Milwaukee.

After several years of absence of switch lights at Thiensville, the M & N r.R. has at last ocme to the conclusion that it could afford to have them. Duringall this time, trains have been run through unmindful of the fact that the employesand passengers were thus hazardously exposed to jeopardy of life and limb.

The saloon-keepers in Thiensville have all laid in their supply of ice last week,and now Mr. August GERLACH, our brewer, is busy at harvesting his crop of the clearcrystal. He has engaged a large number of teams to haul the same to his capaciousice houses situated near the brewery. Mr. B. HERZIGER, our butcher, has also laidin his supply.

On Tuesday of last week, Mr. Oscar PETZOLD, a resident of the town of Granville andwell-known here, died. The deceased has for years been suffering from the effectsof a paralytic stroke, but the immediate cause of his death was a severe attack ofthe grippe. The remains were interred at the G. OPITZ Mequon cemetery.

We will not close however without some comments on the communication from Mequonthe the last number of the NEWS. When we undertook to send the correspondence tothis paper, we had the firm intention to gather all the news of the town and to giveit to the readers without any partiality whatever and, as we have always adheredto this principle, we sternly rebuke the insinuation of the correspondent. We recollecthaving once sent an article about a much spoken-of event, occurring in the villageof Mequon, but it was not published in the NEWS for the reason as we supposed, thatan editorial on the same subject appeared in the paper. Probably this omission hasengendered the wrath which the correspondent exhibits. We are much obliged for thebusiness directory and the list of the prominent men, as it might aid us as reporter. We would gladly reciprocate with a list of prominent men of Thiensville, but asour name would appear in it, modesty forbids us. We consider any attempt at revivingthe strife between the two villages the quintessence of foolishness. It has doneno good to either of them, therefore, let the hatchet remain buried. We wish thoughto correct the statement in regard to the post-office. The first post-office in the town of Mequon was not established in the village of Mequon, but at a place inThiensville where Mr. Wm. CARBYS now resides; hence its name Mequon River (PigeonCreek). It was taken to Mequon and in due time, returned to Thiensville. Now, touse the words of the correspondent of Mequon, “we are at a loss to know the motiveby which he governed” in giving this false statement. “It cannot be ignorance,”is it done to conceal his personality?
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GRAFTON
Mr. Peter LAABS is on the sick list.

Miss L. A. MUELLER, of Port Washington, principal of the public school of the townof Mequon, was in the village Sunday.

A little child of Mr. and Mrs. M. BESCH of this town died last Tuesday. The funeraltook place Thursday; the remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery.

DIED - Last Saturday, after a short illness, at his residence in this town, Mr. F.A. SCHEER, aged 48 years. The funeral to the Luth. Cemetery at Grafton took placeMonday. He leaves a widow, seven daughters and four sons who mourn his demise.

Mr. Wm. WEBER, our enterprising brewer, is about making preparations to tackle theice before it melts. Mr. W. has two breweries in good working order and furnishesan excellent quality of both brown and weiss beer. His weiss beer, we are well informed,is fully as good as the Milwaukee make and in consequence thereof, everyone shouldgive the preference to the good home-made article.

A select masquerade ball will be held at J. J. SIMON's hall, Saturday, Feb. 8.
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SAUKVILLE
Mr. Jos. MAERTZ and Miss Katie DICKMAN were married at the Catholic church last week. After the knot was tied, the party left for the home of Mr. M's parents where anelegant dinner was served. All present enjoyed themselves in dancing, games, etc. Success to ye.

Miss Susan BRENNER returned to her home in Minnesota after a short visit with friendshere.

Ice dealers of Port Washington are busy hauling their supply from the Milwaukee River.

The Mequon brewery is now furnishing beer to the saloon-keepers here.

It was rumored that Chas. SCHU, who recently bought the old TILLEPAUGH homestead,found $1200 in cash and a $200 note under the granary. The report spread rapidlyover the northern part of the county. Two (disinterested) gentlemen hitched theirRosinante and drove to the residence to inquire about the hidden treasure. Mr. S.was quite astonished when informed about his luck and told the gentlemen that ifhe should find any, he could made use of it himself. They drove home and discoveredthat an old gentleman near Port Washington had circulated the story to cause a sensation.

Last Saturday evening about 6 o'clock fire broke out at the residence of Frank ZIMMER,and burned to the ground. Mr. Z. sustained quite a loss.
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BELGIUM
A barn belonging to Mich. THEISEN of Belgium was destroyed by fire a few days agowith its contents. The fire started at noon, and Mr. T., being on his way to CedarGrove with his team, and only a mile from home, took no notice of the fact untilhe came back. A boy at work in the woods and a few neighbors came just in time tosave the cattle from a cruel death by cutting the chains with an ax. The loss isfully covered by insurance.

Mr. John ELLENBECKER, the store-keeper of Belgium station, has returned from a visitto his brother at Chilton. John will visit friends in Kansas and Dakota this springwith the intention to find a new business place there. Go west young man.

Will be married at (unreadable words) week. Mr. John FEIERSTEIN and Theresia ARENDTof Dacada.

Widow Johanna SCHUMACHER died at Belgium and was burned at Lake Church cemetery lastFriday.

All the saloon-keepers at Holy Cross were down with the grippe and in one case, aphysician had to be summoned.

County Supt. KRIETZER has been visiting the schools in Belgium last week.

Mr. BLONDELL, ex-principal of the Pt. Washington High school, was a Belgium lastweek selling a new reading chart which every district in the county should have.

Holy Cross church is locked at present and the congregation awaiting the pleasureof the bishop for a new candidate to fill the place. Business is very slow and saloonsvery lonesome in consequence.

The ice harvest was begun and ended during the cold snap last week.

A baby boy made his appearance at the home of John B. KRIER's, the hardware merchantat Belgium station, last week.

The Belgium Mutual Fire Ins. Co. established five years ago, seems to be in a flourishingcondition. The losses of the company have been small and it has stood the test wellwith quite an amount of cash in reserve.

The Cedarburg News
February 12, 1890
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Work will soon commence on the willow-ware factory.

The mask ball at H. SCHELLENGERG's last Sunday was quite well attended.

Mrs. F. JAUCKE returned home last week after a week's visit with friends at Neenah.

Albert NERO has resigned his position as clerk at L. E. JOCHEM's. He will leavefor Milwaukee in a short time.

A little girl appeared at the home of Mr. Albert ARNDT, and Mr. Wm. ENBRING, anda boy at Mr. F. LIESENBERG.

The cold wave which struck our city early Saturday morning was successfully contendedagainst by all who took part in the parade.

Next Saturday a grand mask ball will be held at the Park Hall by Wm. P. JOCHEM. Don't fail to be present as a good time may be anticipated.

Of winter sports, hopes are entertained for none save for skating. The ice is ingood condition and a large number of young folks skated every evening last week.

A car load of furniture was received by L. M. HOEHN of this city last week. Callat his store at once and select from the large stock while it is unbroken.

Mr. A. BODENDOERFER's horse ran away last Wednesday afternoon through our main street. It was stopped however near H. NERO's residence before much damage was done.

Mr. Jacob ZAUN shipped another car-load of white clover seed last Monday. He reportsthe barley trade as more active than for some time past, though prices are not higher.
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Farmers are disposing of their produce quite freely at present that the hauling ofgrain may not interfere with their spring work with which they expect to be obligedto begin in the near future.
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Gustav FRENZ died at the home of his parents after a short illness, at Freistadt,last Friday at the age of 8 years. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon and waslargely attended.
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We are informed that another cider mill will be erected here next fall by one ofour business men, who is at work now on the machinery. It will be operated by steampower.
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Mr. HEISS, who will begin to erect his (unreadable words) … was in the city for afew days. He purchased two lots of Mr. J. ZAUN and will begin building on the south-eastside of Columbia street.
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Tuesday, Jan. 28, Mr. James O'BRIEN formerly of this city, but now of Milwaukee,was married to Miss Hannah LYONS, of town Cedarburg, Rev. F. C. RYAN officiating. They will reside in Milwaukee.
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Mrs. C. HENNIG of the town of Cedarburg, died at her home after a short illness atthe age of 63 years on Tuesday last. The funeral took place from the Ev. Luth. Churchlast Thursday, Rev. E. G. STRASSBURGER officiating, and was largely attended.
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Mr. and Mrs. Henry BOERNER of Saukville, Mr. Geo. KUHEFUSS, of Milwaukee, Mr. Wm.(unreadable name) of Thiensville, and a large number of young folks from Grafton,attended the grand masquerade on Saturday last.
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Mr. Ph. PFEIFFER of Grafton, who is an experienced cheese-maker, having operatedseveral factories during the seasons in the county, will erect a factory at the FiveCorners near Mr. T. HALPIN's farm. He has secured a sufficient number of cows tofurnish milk enough to run a good factory.
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It is very probable that within a short time, both elevators at the depot will bepurchased and run by a stock company, consisting of our leading business men, mostof whom have already given their consent to join the corporation. It is expectedthat they will soon build a large malt house.
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The 28th annual masquerade of the Cedarburg turn Verein was an entire success, bothfinancially and otherwise. The hall was crowded and all were very well pleased withthe presentation of the particular members which were given. The costumes of themajority of those masked, were tasty and elaborately gotten up.
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A teachers' institute will be held at Saukville, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and15. Profs. GILLAN and HARVEY will be urged to be present. They will please comeprovided with note books and with copies of the Manual. - A. J. KREITZER, CountySupt.
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Dr. E. R. MORAS, a graduate of Harvard University, Massachusetts, and for some yearsa practicing physician, has been in Cedarburg for the last few days and will stayhere until Dr. McGOVERN is well enough to attend to his patients himself. Dr. MORAScan be found at the old office of Dr. McGOVERN at the usual business hours; he bringsa good reputation with him and is highly spoken of by those who have had occasionto call on him.
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DEATH OF CAPTAIN KUNZ
Our people here will be sorry to learn of the death of Captain KUNZ who was in theemploy of Messrs. A. GREULICH & Son in Milwaukee, and who for many years visitedthis place regularly in the interest of his firm. He had been ailing for some time,and on his visit to West Bend to attend the funeral of the son of his old friend,Mr. HAAS, he was found dead in an outhouse at the Washington Hotel last Friday morning. He was taken down to Milwaukee for burial. Heart disease was the probable causeof his sudden death at the age of sixty years.
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ANOTHER OLD SETTLER IN MILWAUKEE PASSES AWAY
Daniel SCHULTZ, who came to Milwaukee in the year 1843, was born on the seventh dayof February 1816, and died on his birthday at his residence in Milwaukee at the ageof 74 years. Mr. SCHULTZ was also well known here as the general agent of the MilwaukeeMechanics' Insurance Company, coming here occasionally to attend to the matters connectedwith his position in the company. We met our deceased friend for the last time whilein Milwaukee a few weeks ago on the street in front of the office of his company;he looked somewhat feeble then and as old settlers generally do when meeting eachother, we compared our respective ages and found but six months difference in hisfavor. But we did not expect that this would be the last time we should shake handsand have a few words of pleasant conversation with our now departed friend. Mayhe rest in peace!
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GRAFTON
Has everybody had the Grippe?

Our brewer is busy putting in his supply of ice.

Co. Superintendent KREITZER was in the village Monday.

For a good substantial harness go to our harness-maker Aug. PFLOEGER.

Clothing merchants are sighing over their great stock of winter clothing.

Mr. and Mrs. ANGEL of Milwaukee are spending a few days with friends here.

The youngest child of Mr. H. WHETSTONE is seriously ill, we hope however that itwill soon recover. Mr. S. LEITNER is also very sick and reported in a dangerouscondition.

Our station agent, Mr. L. METCALF, went to Black River Falls for a few days.

Mr. J. HUEBECHEN, our saloon-keeper, has been very sick during the past week, butis now gradually gaining his usual good health.

Mr. J. JANSSEN, our former liveryman, who finds housekeeping without a wife veryuncomfortable, took his family with him this week. His dwelling will again be occupiedby Mr. BUSACK.

Mrs. BODE, mother of our townsman, Mr. F. BODE, died on Monday afternoon of old age. Her husband preceded her to eternity but a few months ago.

The masquerade ball which took place last Saturday gave perfect satisfaction to all,and everyone speaks of having had an enjoyable time.

Mr. Ed. MUELLER, our general store-keeper, who also deals quite extensively in theline of furniture, keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of household furnishinggoods. From corner brackets up to parlor sets can be obtained at such low figures,which entirely corresponds with the hard times we now experience.
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SAUKVILLE
A child of Mr. B. HASELBARTH died last Tuesday. Aged 4 months.

Peter DOCTOR and wife returned after a week's stay with friends at Campbellsport.

A son of Ed. LUTZEN got married last Tuesday.

Mrs. T. SCHLAICH of Oshkosh and Miss B. SCHLAICH of Milwaukee are visiting at PeterSCHLAICH.

Quite a number of persons were reported to be on the sick list. Mr. Mich. GOUGHwho had two ribs broken improving rapidly, as is also P. THELEN.

A large number attended our cattle fair Monday and trading and selling of stock waslively. Everything passed off smoothly except towards evening, a little disputearose between some parties.
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WAUBEKA
Paul KRUMBHOLZ of Chicago is here spending a few weeks with his parents.

Mrs. D. FISCHER and niece, Mrs. E. POTTER of Baraboo are the guests of Mrs. K. YOUNG.

The marriage of And. LUTZEN and Kate SERRES took place on Thursday last in the Catholicchurch, Rev. KORFHAGE officiating. After the ceremony, the young couple and a fewintimate friends gathered at the bride's home.

Born to Mr. F. WITZIG and wife on Thursday morning, a girl.

Mr. Ernst WITTIG of Fillmore spent Monday here.

Mrs. John ROELL, a aged lady here, accidently fell and fractured her arm.

A bouncing boy brightens the home of Mat. HAAN and wife.

The marriage of Mr. John HENSE of Newburg and Miss M. LUTZEN of this place took placeTuesday morning at the Catholic church, Rev. KORFHAGE officiating. The bride isthe youngest daughter of Ed. LUTZEN and was highly respected here. The groom isa well-known young man of Washington Co. having resided in that place for many years. Many friends gathered at the bride's parents and all enjoyed themselves.

Mr. LANDWEHR of Green Bay is visiting at the KNAEPPLE residence.

Dime Society was held at Mr. H. E. RUDOLPH on Tuesday.

The Cedarburg News
February 19, 1890
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Lent begins to-day.

Juvenile Comedy Company at the Turner Hall to-morrow evening.

Mr. J. H. WINNER of Milwaukee spent Monday in the city.

Ed. BIRKHOLZ and F. VOLLMER are attending college at Sherwood, Mich.

A branch of the Wisconsin Humane Society will be organized here.

A little girl appeared at the home of Mr. G. BRUSS last week.

Mr. A. BITTNER and family of Milwaukee were in the city last week visiting.

A raw wind distributing colds gratis has been prevalent during the last week.

Messrs. Jul. FRIEDMANN and Jeff KUEHN of Milwaukee were in the city last Saturday.

The mask ball at Geo. WOLLNER's at Deckers Corner last Sunday was well attended.

A number of young folks gathered at the Apollo Hall last Sunday evening and enjoyeda few pleasant hours.

Mr. Jacob BECKER of Hamilton has placed a new ice box in his saloon, built by Mr.A. MEYER of Grafton.

Mr. D. WITTENBERG Sr. purchased the tract of land of the Ormsby Lime Co., situatedin the northern part of the town containing about sixty acres.

Our businessmen who make use of the clear crystal in the hot summer days have nowlaid in their supply for the season and feel contented.

The Cedarburg Woolen Mills received an order last week of 161 cases of blankets eachcase containing fifty blankets.

Samuel KANNENBERG, our blacksmith and wagon maker, is busy at work at the machineryfor the new cider mill he intends to erect next fall.

Next Saturday the sectional teachers meeting will be held at the Cedarburg schoolhouse and all teachers who can possibly attend are asked to be present.

Frank ERNST & Co. secured the contract for building the new willow ware factoryand are busy at work building the same.

Mrs. E. HOFFMANN of town Mequon has purchased the property near the depot of Mr.JOOBS, now occupied by Mr. W. H. FITZGERALD. She will remove to her new home ina short time.

Mr. Jos. WINGER has leased the soda water factory of Mr. H. RITTER and wishes toask his friends and patrons for a liberal share of patronage. Look at his ad inthis issue.

Coming. Juvenile Comedy Company with a select lot of artists, will be at the TurnerHall to-morrow (Thursday) evening. Don't miss it. Admission 25 and 35 cents.

The ice is disappearing fast by such warm weather as we had last week. On Saturdaylast several boys broke through but were saved from drowning by their companions.
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A son of Mr. KIRMSE of this city, while throwing rocks on the ice and standing atthe shore near a high bank, had his head badly smashed last Saturday by a big rockrolling down and striking him on the head.
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Every hour during the day, trains are passing this station going and coming fromMilwaukee. They are mostly freight trains hauling ice and iron ore from the north. As many as twenty-eight trains pass here in a day.
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To-morrow the auction sale of D. CALLAHAN of town Jackson near FRANK's store, takesplace. And one week after this, another sale will be held at Mrs. E. HOFFMANN onthe Green Bay road in the town of Mequon.
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All trains were delayed for more than five hours on last Monday morning on accountof the wreck of a freight train between Grafton and Saukville. Ten cars are saidto have been derailed and partly demolished.
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The masquerade ball given by W. P. JOCHEM at the Springs Hall last Saturday eveningwas largely attended. The greater number of costumes were fine and were a creditto the makers. The music was excellent.
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Mr. John DALEY Jr. was married to Miss Charlotte DUTCHER at St. Francis church inthis city on Monday morning last, Rev. F. C. RYAN officiating. Both young peopleare residents of this town and have the best wishes of their many friends here. They left for a short wedding tour the same day up north.
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We notice that every year when spring commences, from three to fur hundred crowsarrive every evening, for several weeks, and roost during the night in the woodsof the Hilgens Spring Park. They have already made their appearance this year andthe chances are that we may have an early spring this year.
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THE NEW FIRM
Attention is called to the change of the card of Messrs. COTZHAUSEN, SYLVESTER &SCHREIBER. Mr. COTZHAUSEN not only retires from the firm, but also from active practice. The other two gentlemen are well known here to many citizens; they will continuethe business of the old firm. Mr. SCHEIBER especially is almost as well known inOzaukee and Washington counties as any of our resident lawyers. All business entrustedto these gentlemen, we are satisfied will receive the best attention.
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On Thursday evening last, Mr. D. WITTENBERG's Sr. heavy black imported Norman Stalliondied of inflammation of the bowels. He purchased this fine animal only but a fewyears ago of Capt. Fred PABST, president of the PABST Brewing Company of Milwaukeefor the sum of $2000. It was the general opinion of all who have seen him to beone of the finest horses in the State, having received first prize at the State Fairsbut a short time ago two years successively.
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The teachers' institute, held at Saukville last Friday and Saturday was attendedby more than fifty teachers. Prof. HARVEY was absent the first day and Mr. B. H.MEYER presented an exercise in arithmetic in place of the one the former was to present. Prof. HARVEY's talk on the “Sanitation of School Houses” was thought particulargood. The following resolutions were adopted by the institute:

We, the teachers of this institute desire to express our sincere thanks to Mr. DanE. McGINLEY for labors spent in decorating his school-room and the pains taken tomake our reception here agreeable.

We are also indebted to the citizens of Saukville for the use of furniture etc. Mr. Wm. AHLHAUSER deserves special recognition as having contributed much to thepleasantness of this meeting by granting the gratuitous use of his piano.

Last but not least, we wish to express our obligations to Profs. HARVEY and GILLAN,through whose able efforts this institute was made both interesting and profitableto all participants.

J. B. SCHREINER, Geo. F. ZAUN, J. Otto CARBYS, B. H. MEYER, Committee
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“OFFICIAL” Proceedings of the Common Council

Special meeting of the Common Council was held on the 4th day of February 1890 at7 o'clock p.m. Meeting was called to order by the mayor, F. W. HORN. Roll called,all members present.

The following preamble and resolution and preamble were adopted:

Whereas, Frank HEISS, of Milwaukee has made a proposition to the Common Council ofthe city of Cedarburg to the effect that he will as soon as may be, establish a factoryof willow ware within the city of limits of Cedarburg, employing therein at leasttwelve hands, on an average for the term of five years, provided the said city ofCedarburg will aid in the said undertaking by a donation of fifteen hundred dollarsto the said HEIS, therefore,

Resolved, by the Common Council of said city that the said offer of the said HEISSbe accepted provided he will secure the city for the faithful performance of hisoffer and that the city will make a contract to that effect with the said HEISS accordinglyas soon as he will furnish the said security. Which were adopted by the followingvote: Ayes Aldermen HILGEN, BECKMANN, WEBER, FROEHLICH and ZAUN.
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GRAFTON
We had a lively cattle fair last Monday.

It has proved itself that sending valentines is not always delightful as it is aptto terminate in law suits.

Mr. John HOLT and daughter of Milwaukee spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. COULSONof this village.

Mr. Nic SIMON of Watertown who has quite recovered from his recent accident, spentthe latter part of last week with his relatives here.

Mrs. P. DOPPEL and Miss B. BACH of Saukville, spent a few days here last week withtheir parents.

Mr. F. KOHLWEY of Milwaukee was called to his home here last week to visit his motherwho was seriously ill with internal inflammation. She is at this writing improvingsome.

Mrs. C. KLAUSING of Milwaukee, formerly a resident and highly respected lady of thisvillage, was here last week to attend the funeral of Mrs. F. BODE.

Miss Helena KRATZSCH of Milwaukee spent a few days with her sister, Mrs. C. E. WIEPKING.

Mr. and Mrs. J. B. SIMON and Mrs. STAAB went to Milwaukee to attend the funeral ofMrs. T. SIMON last week.

A number of our young people were pleasantly entertained at the home of Mr. and Mrs.W. COULSON Tuesday evening.

We announced last week that Mr. L. J. METCALF had gone to Black River Falls for afew days. He returned last Friday wearing a bright smile, as Mrs. METCALF was accompanyinghim. The newly married couple took possession of Mr. F. MUSBACH's house. We wishthem a happy life.

A surprise party was given to Mr. J. KELLEY last Saturday eve in honor of his birthdayby a large number of our citizens who were all welcomed and entertained.

The funeral of Mrs. F. BODE which was largely attended by relatives and friends tookplace last Wednesday to the Luth. Cemetery. The deceased had reached the 79th year.

Mrs. W. STORY went to Sheboygan last week to visit a sick relative.

Mr. S. LEITNER, who has been very sick the past two weeks, is at this writing verylow.

The M & N freight train going south Monday morning, wrecked half a mile northof this village, which caused quite a panic as the north and south bound passengertrains were delayed here and at Saukville over four hours. The accident was causedby a truck breaking under a car which was loaded with iron ore and cost considerablework before the broken cars were removed and the track repaired.

The news of the death of Mrs. O'RAGAN which occurred at Milwaukee last Wednesdaywas received with sorrow by her many friends here. After spending nearly 40 yearsin her home in this village, she left it only a few years ago to spend the rest ofher life with her children. She was known to the community as a true Christian,a faithful mother, kind and helpful neighbor and friend to everyone. May she restin peace.
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MEQUON
The warm weather has rendered skating a rather dangerous sport here.

Mr. August GERLACH, our brewer, has secured the trade of four Saukville saloons andis now regularly supplying them with beer.

Nearly all the teachers of our town attended teachers' institute at Saukville lastFriday and Saturday and report their time profitably spent.

A grand masquerade was held at FUCH's hall at Mequon. Thee was a very large attendance,the weather being fine. A number of original and comic characters were representedand some fine costumes were to be seen. The first and second ladies' prizes wereawarded to Miss Lena EGERT and Miss Maggie KOPP respectively. Those of the gentlemen,the first prize was taken by a party of Cedarburg, and the second by Mr. RichardSEYFERT.

Mequon, Feb. 13 - Quite a pleasant affair to all who participated took place on the11th inst. at the house of our liberal and much respected townsman, John DONOHOE,Esq., who celebrated the 15th anniversary of his wedding. A large assemblage offriends, relatives and neighbors from near and far were in attendance, lots of thegood things were indulged in an epicurean of the first class would have been satisfiedto his heart's contents; not to forget the abundant gifts of Bachus and Gambrinuswith Terpsichore reigning till daylight. May jack live with his amiable wife tocelebrate their golden wedding in happiness and health.
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SAUKVILLE
News is scarce.

Mr. EASTMAN, our cheesemaker, went to Columbus to attend the Dairymen's Associationand returned Monday.

Mr. SPARTS and Rosa BELL were married by Rev. MAYER last week at the Catholic churchhere.

The school board intends to plant shade trees in the school grounds.

A teachers' Institute was held here on the 14th and 15th Feb. Profs. HARVEY andGILLAN were the conductors. About 50 teachers attended.

Mr. James CASSIDY is now owner of the fine horse formerly owned by Mr. BURHOP ofGrafton.

The masquerade ball held by Jos. ALBRECHT was well attended.
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WAUBEKA
The Saengerhall mask dance was largely attended. 225 tickets were sold. Many handsomecostumes from Milwaukee were sent to our citizens; it was the grandest affair thathas taken place for many years. Fillmore brass band furnished music for the occasion.

Otto WADEWITZ took a brief trip to Milwaukee Thursday.

Mr. Geo. URBAN returned Saturday after a prolonged stay with his son at Baraboo.

Mr. Geo. TIETGEN is at home again from one of his business trips through the state.

Mr. P. KRENTZ of Kewaskum visited with the WITZIG family Sunday.

Valentine's day many valentines went through our post office. The tendency seemedto be toward selecting pretty tokens of regard rather than the comic affairs thatare so discreditable to the sender.

Miss Mary LAUTREES returns to Milwaukee again this week after a brief visit withher relatives and friends here.

Miss Bertha GALL of Rodgers Park, Ill. Is visiting her parents here.

Miss Mary O'HARA of Adell is visiting with her friends here.

Mrs. C. H. WITT spent a few days in her old homestead at Fillmore last week.

Mr. Christ. MOU and brother spent Sunday here, the guest of Mr. Aug. BORCHART andfamily.

Last Sunday, the children of Mr. HAAN and Mr. WITZIG were christened.

Mr. Geo. BACH of the Station is very low with pneumonia.

The Cedarburg News
February 26, 1890
Cedarburg, Ozaukee County

LOCAL MATTERS

No more cock-fights?

Several inches of snow fell here last Wednesday.

Mr. H. K. GANNON was in the city Sunday visiting his relatives.

Auction at Mrs. E. HOFFMANN on the Green Bay road tomorrow.

Attend the sociable at the Turner Hall tomorrow evening.

A brass band has been organized in Mequon by Prof. A. WEBER.

A girl baby appeared in the home of Peter LANDFRIED in this city.

Keep your sidewalks clear of snow and ice and thereby save trouble and expense.

Cutters as well as sleighs were seen in the city for several days last week. Sleighinghowever was very poor.

Miss Carrie LYNCH of Antigo is visiting in this city, the guest of her aunt, Mrs.P. K. GANNON.

The parochial school, formerly taught by Rev. GEORGII but closed since he left Cedarburg,was reopened last Monday.

On account of the snow and subsequent cold weather, no work could be done on thewillow ware factory building the past week.

A humane society has been organized here with John F. BRUSS as president, Anton ERTLas secretary and J. J. KRUAS as agent.

Mr. Chas. BOETTCHER of this city wishes to dispose of his property. It's a goodbusiness location and can be purchased at reasonable terms.

Washington's birthday on the 22d inst. was duly observed in this city. Some of ourbusiness places remained closed and the stars and stripes were seen waving in allparts of the city.

The Milwaukee & Northern railroad's earnings for the second week in Februarywere $24,900, being an increase over the same week in 1889 of $4,080.

George Washington was born February 22d 1732; just 158 years ago inst. Saturday. He died December 14th 1790 and it took three weeks to convey the news from Mt. Vernonto New York.
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Dr. McGOVERN's many friends will be pleased to hear that he is able to be up andaround. He spent last Monday at his office, the first day that he spent there forover two months.
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MUSIC VEREIN SOCIABLE
On Thursday evening (to-morrow), the quarterly sociable and election of officerstakes place. No special invitations have been issued and everybody is invited. Bring your friends and neighbors with you, in fact, tell everybody you meet to attendthe sociable.
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The Lutheran congregation of which Rev. E. G. STRASSBURGER is pastor, have purchasedseveral acres of land of Mr. G. HESPE on the Hamilton Road, which will be used astheir burying ground, the one near the Wind Mill's being filled and the land adjoiningcould not be purchased. Consideration $500.
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Every day since about a week, the Milwaukee & Northern R. R. has run upwardsof twenty-five trains through here. Most of these were ice trains from Random Lake. On Tuesday, another wreck happened near Saukville, several cars ran off the track.
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The cattle fair last Monday was quite largely attended and considerable trading wasdone. We understand that the law requiring peddlers to pay a license will be morestrictly enforced henceforth than it was heretofore and so the number of gatherersof live-stock is expected to be reduced.
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A boom has struck our city which has long been looked for. Some of our businessmen are contemplating to buy the elevators and erect a large malt house, the willowware factory is being erected, and work will soon commence on the wire nail factory. All of these new enterprises will employ a large number of men.
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No final action in regard to the movement among business men to consolidate the interestsof the elevators at the station into a stock company, has as yet been effected. Since the business in that line is very slow at present, it was thought best to waitfor a short time until some other affairs could be settled and the market in themeantime become more active.
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Another humbug of a troupe called the Juvenile Comedy Company tried to entertainour citizens at the Turner hall last Thursday evening by dancing, singing and crackingsome stale jokes. Our people have been humbugged too often and are not very aptto attend those entertainments en masse. The troupe consisted of thirteen members,all of them remaining at the depot during the night, as the receipts were too smallto pay for a night's lodging. They left for Plymouth where they showed Friday evening.
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Tramps, though not nearly so numerous this winter as they were other winters, occasionallypay our city a visit. We noticed one in deep meditation on corner Sheboygan streetand Portland Place Monday afternoon. The school children would say they thoughthe must be making plans or wondering where he would repose during the coming night. Marshall KRAUSE generally is very liberal in helping them to solve the problem.
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ATTENTION FARMERS!
The undersigned having started a willow ware factory in Cedarburg, is prepared tofurnish farmers and lot owners with scions of the best willows at $2.50 per thousand,and will give the necessary information as to planting. The raising of willows willpay better than any other thing a farmer can cultivate; they will grow on high andlow lands equally well. - Frank HEISS
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Supt. KREITZER found ten teachers present at the teachers' meeting held at the school-housein this city Saturday last. Miss Jennie REYNOLDS was the only representative fromtown Mequon and Miss Maggie WHITFORD from Grafton. Cedarburg lying nearly midwaybetween Grafton and Thiensville seems to be the suitable place for holding thesemeetings in this part of the county. At any rate, arrangements should be made sothat the meetings may be held alternately at Thiensville and Cedarburg. A full attendancefrom each of the three towns would insure excellent results without a doubt.
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A VALUABLE PURCHASE
Messrs. J. H. PAULY & Son, the well-known Milwaukee firm, have purchased of theheirs of the late Fred HILGEN of this place, the property on River St. consistingof three lots and the south part of Martin St. vacated and at present occupied byMessrs. FETTE & HAERTEL as a coal and wood yard. The price paid is $20,000. The purchasers intend to use the lots to extend their business now at the cornerof Oneida and River St., from and after July 5th next week when the lease of Messrs.FETTE & HAERTEL will expire.
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A circular relating to public school libraries issued by State Supt. THAYER, andgiven to teachers at the late institute for their perusal contains some excellentuses the books, a list of which is given in the same pamphlet, may be put to. Allschool officers should interest themselves and aid the teachers in securing the amountof money due them for this purpose. They should also suggest to the town clerk andCo. Supt. Just what books they desire and which will be of most value for their particularuse. Remember, the books are furnished by the State and cost the district nothing.
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The NEWS should be found in every home. No child will grow up ignorant who can betaught to appreciate the home newspaper. It is a stepping stone to intelligencein all those matters not to be learned in books. Give your children a foreign newspaperwhich contains not one word about any one person, place or thing which they eversaw or perhaps ever heard of, and how can you expect them to be interested? Butlet them have the home paper and with places with which they are familiar, and sooninterest is awakened which increases with every daily arrival of the local paper. Thus a habit of reading is formed, and those children will read the paper all theirlives and become intelligent men and women, a credit to their ancestors; strong in the knowledge of the world as of to-day.
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LIST OF JURORS DRAWN FOR THE MARCH TERM OF CIRCUIT COURT, COMMENCING ON MARCH 4TH'90

Mequon: Theodor BUBLITZ, Martin BARTHEL, Philip SCHLEGEL, Emil SCHMECHEL, HenrySEIBERLICH, Fred LINDEN.

Town of Cedarburg: John BUSCH, Fred BEHRENS, James NOLAN, Fred SCHLEIFER, Fred KOHLWEY,Thomas SAVAGE, Fred SCHEER.

City of Cedarburg: Henry WURTHMANN, Juergen SCHROEDER.

Grafton: Nic. AHLERS, August KLUG, Fred MILLER, John BURNS, William WEBER, JosephHAHN, John KRAUSE.

Saukville: John HUETHNEN.

Town of Port Washington: Alfred LARGE, Franz KARLS, Nic. SCHANEN, John BALLBACH.

City of Port Washington: R. C. KANN, Nic. PETER, A. D. BOLENS.

Belgium: Nic. THOLL, Peter KRICK, Math SCHOLL.

Fredonia: Frank O'NEIL, Martin KOHLER, N. E. BECKER.
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A NAIL AND SCREW FACTORY
The general progressive spirit at present so manifest in our city is certainly worthyof great praise. All of our enterprising citizens are working hand-in-hand to furtherthe interest of the city and the vicinity in general. Messrs. John WEBER, E. G.WURTHMANN, Henry WURTHMANN and Fred KUETHER last week purchased the property of thelate WEHAUSEN Mill Company. It is just about a year since the Excelsior Mills burntout and it seems strange that some wide-awake firm did not sooner take advantageof the excellent opportunity for calling into life some new enterprise. The presentowners after repairing the building, intend to fit it up with machinery necessaryfor the manufacture of wire, wire nails and wood screws. They will employ quitea number of hands after the factory will be in running order. The new business hasbeen incorporated under the name and firm of “The Cedarburg Wire, Wire Nails andScrew Company” with a capital stock of $30,000. We wish the new company abundantsuccess in their enterprise.
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GRAFTON
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. J. BENTLEY last Saturday.

Miss Ottelie LAUSEN of Watertown is visiting relatives and friends here.

A number of our residents are still sick with influenza and other causes. Mr. andMrs. WHITEFORD we are glad to announce are convalescent after a few weeks illness.

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. F. TILLMAN was buried last week.

We are sorry to announce that Mrs. Geo. ANSHEUTZ of this town has for some time beenseriously ill and small hopes for her recovery remain.

Mrs. FRICKE, the aged mother of Mrs. F. L. HARMS, died last Friday morning and thefuneral took place Sunday P.M. from the residence of Mr. HARMS.

Mr. S. LEITNER died on Friday last aged 74 years. The funeral took place Monday.

It affords us pleasure to be able to recall the statement we made concerning Mrs.O'RAGAN, as the intelligence has been received here that the lady is recovering somewhat. The information of her death that was brought and spread here was erroneous.

The son of Karl JAGER, a resident of our village, is awaiting his trial in the PortWashington jail for burglarizing the express station here, to obtain articles hehad ordered C.O.D. and which he was not able to pay for. The Express Co. had forsome weeks been searching for the pilferer. Parents can not too deeply impress uponthe minds of their children that honesty is the best policy, as such an occurrenceis very lamentable and grieving to the latter.
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MEQUON
Mr. John STEIN and wife of Baraboo are visiting friends here.

Messrs. W. LETTOW, C. ZIMMERMANN and A. EHLERS of Milwaukee were here on a visitfor a few days.

Mr. Theo. BECKER, son of Mr. Fred BECKER of our town, was painfully injured sometime ago by a team of runaway horses. We are glad to state that the young man isrecovering.

Mrs. Ph. DAUM who, as we stated some time ago, placed herself under the treatmentof Dr. SENN and had such a difficult operation performed on her has to the joy ofher family and friends, returned entirely recovered.

Hon. Adolph ZIMMERMANN celebrated the 76th anniversary of his birthday last Saturday. The old gentleman looks hale and hearty and his friends wish him many returns ofthe day. Mrs. C. KLUMB, daughter of Hon. Z. residing at Hayton, was here for theoccasion.

The event of the season came off on Saturday, Feb. 22. The Thiensville Minstrels,an amateur organization, produced themselves for the first time at Morhusen's Hall. A large attendance was drawn. The audience appreciated he performance and commendedvery creditably upon it. Much of the success is due to the accompaniment on thepiano so artistically rendered by Miss e. GOLTERMANN. The young men received suchencouragement that they probably will give another performance in the near future.

Last Tuesday the father of Mr. Carl WILLE died. The deceased formerly lived nearThiensville.
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WAUBEKA
The Misses Clara and Emma SCHIBE of Plymouth were the guests of Miss Bertha WITTat the station last week.

Mr. J. H. KLESSIG is shipping considerable clover seed at present.

Mr. Ed. BACH of Beloit spent a few days at the bed side of his brother, Geo., lastweek.

Quite a number of our people attended the private dance at Fillmore. They reporthaving a good time.

Miss Gusta BORCHARDT spent Sunday at Fillmore.

DIED - Mr. Geo. A. BACH at the Station, aged 21 years, of pneumonia caused by thegrip. He was a member of the cornet band at this place. George was a good man ofgood habits and was a great favorite of all who knew him having lived here sincea youth. He was the youngest son of Henry and Caroline BACH. The funeral was heldlast Saturday and was largely attended. Rev. FRANK preached the funeral sermon.

On Tuesday last, Mr. John KREIG of Port and Miss Angeline PESH, formerly of thisplace, were married at Port. Rev. H. WILMMES officiating. May happiness attendthroughout their life.

Miss J. LAU of Milwaukee is the guest of Mr. and Mrs. Chas. LAU.

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