Ozaukee County Newspapers

April, 1891

The Cedarburg News
April 1, 1891

LOCAL MATTERS

April 1st - All fools day.

Next Tuesday is election day.

School commenced last Tuesday.

The last session of the old city council was held last Tuesday forenoon.

Cedarburg will have two more saloons this spring.

Dr. KRAUS has removed to the place formerly occupied by Dr. S. S. LEONARD.

D. WITTENBERG Jr. of Sagola, Mich., visited his family here last Sunday.

A little boy came to stay at the home of G. A. BOERNER last Sunday.

Very high water is anticipated this spring when the ice begins to move on Cedar Creek.

Sheriff DELLES of Port Washington was in this city on business last Monday.
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Two young men were arrested last Monday for abusing a team of horses. Justice SCHROEDER fined $5 and costs.
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John DIETRICH of Hamilton purchased three full-blooded short horn cattle last week from a breeder in Dane Co.
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Miss Anna STETTLER of this city was married to F. ROSKA in the ev. luth. church by the Rev. STRASSBURGER. The will reside in Sheboygan Falls.
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Mr. Wm. BUCH of Hermansville, Mich. was in the city for a few days last week visiting friends and relatives.
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Mr. H. C. HORNEFFER of Milwaukee and Mrs. L. EGHART of Port Washington were in the city last Monday attending the funeral of Gesine RUEDEBUSCH.
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STRAYED -- A dark red cow about 10 years old with crooked horns strayed from my premises in the village of Grafton on Monday, March 16th. Notify the undersigned owner who will pay all costs. -- John FLIERL, Grafton, Wis.
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A standard screw machine of the latest pattern was placed in the Excelsior Shoe and Slipper Co.'s factory last week.
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Mrs. SAUER, an aged lady, died at her home in this city last Thursday after a long illness. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon and was largely attended, Rev. Wm. LANGE officiating.
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LOST -- a gold watch with the engraving "Kate Feb. 16 '91" in or near Cedarburg. Finder please leave at this office where will be rewarded.
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A number of passenger and freight trains were delayed here for several hours yesterday morning on account of the derailment of a portion of a freight train near Thiensville.
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Before you purchase buckwheat flour, buckwheat grit, pearl barley, shell peas or rye flour and you wish to have the purest, best and cheapest, call at the Cedarburg Wind Mills.
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BOYS WANTED -- Five or six good steady boys to learn basket-making, etc. Apply at the Rattan and Willoware Factory.
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At F. MEMLERS at Thiensville, and at SIMON's Grafton, Dr. W. H. SCHLAEGER, dentist, will be every monthly fair. Vitalized air. All other work done at Milwaukee lowest prices.
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"Ehriche Arbeit" did not draw a full house Easter, on account of the unsettled state of the weather. The play comprised three acts and was of a very comic character. In our opinion it was by far the best performance thus far given by our dramatical society.
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SALOON TO RENT
The well known saloon, kept therefore by Mr. CASSEL on the Cedarburg Plank Road opposite the Union Cemetery in Milwaukee if offered for rent from and after the first of May next. for particulars enquire at the office of the Schlitz Brewing Company in Milwaukee.
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The following gentlemen were nominated for the several town offices at a caucus held at John RINN's on the 28th day of March, 1891.

For chairman -- Thos. HALPIN
For supervisors -- F. KOHLWEY, Wm. JOCHEM
For clerk - H. SCHELLENBERG
For assesor - F. SCHEER
For treasurer - L. SCHROEDER
For justices - T. HALPIN, P. HEMLOCK, Wm. JOCHEM
For constables - Jac BECKER, John RINN, Jac ARMBRUSTER
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DIED -- At the residence of Mr. Jurgen SCHROEDER on Saturday morning last, Gesine RUEDEBUSCH at the age of 79 years and six months. Deceased was born on the 31st day of August in the year 1811 in the city of Hadden in the province of Oldenburg, Germany. Her parents died when she was but five years of age when she lived with an aunt until the year 1847, after which she emigrated to America, settling in the city of Charleston, S.C. In the year 1869, she made Cedarburg her home, with her relatives, Mr. and Mrs. Jurgen SCHROEDER, where she remained until her death. the funeral took place last Monday afternoon, many relatives and friends of the deceased attending.
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"OFFICIAL" PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Common coucil met pursuant to last adjournment on Saturday being the 18th day of March 1891 at seven (7) o'clock P.M.

Council called to order by the mayor F. W. HORN. Roll called. Present aldermen, ASCHE, HILGEN, LANGHEINRICH, TOLL and WEBER.

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

The following file of bills were then disposed of as follows:

SCHROEDER & TROTTMAN for flour furnished to Mr. NIEDERLEIN $1.35 allowed.

Bill of E. LANGHEINRICH for wood furnished to Mr. NIEDERLEIN $.50 allowed.

Bill of L. E. JOCHEM for groceries furnished to Mrs. HERZIGER, a city poor, allowed.

BILL of M. KAISER $14.67 for lighting street lamps up to date. Allowed.

Bill of F. G. SCHUETTE $7.00 for money advanced to Mrs. HERZIGER as per order, allowed.

Bill her Herman JAEHNERT $4.07 for meat furnished to Mr. NIEDERLEIN for month of March. Upon motion said bill was referred back to claimant for an itemized statement.

Bill of BOERNER Bros. for oil furnished to city to date $12.97. Allowed.

Bill of LUEDKE $1.00 for repairing plow. Upon motion said bill was laid over for further consideration.

Bill of Theo. KRAUSE $17.40 for jailing transient paupers. Allowed.

Upon motion the sum of $5.00 was allowed to John DUNN for taking engine to fire. "BOHRTZ" residence.

Poor Commissioner F. LANGHEINRICH stated to the council that a Mr. Wm. NORTWIG, a resident of this city is in destitute circumstances owing to sickness and therefore, unable to maintain himself and family. Whereupon resolved. That the sum of eight dollars be allowed to said W. NORTWIG for such length of time as a monthly support, as the Common Council may see fit.

Complaint being made to the Council that Mr. Henry HACKFELD Sr. and John BROLICH, both residents of this city are by excessive drinking, liable to become a charge of the city. Therefore, resolved that the clerk be and the same is hereby instructed to at once notify the liquor dealers of this city forbidding them to sell or give away any intoxicating liquors of any kind unto the said BROLICH and HACKFELD.

Upon motion the clerk was instructed to issue the following city orders being balance due as salaries.

Theodor KRAUSE, City Marshal $25.00; Jacob DIETRICH, Commissioner of thistles $6.00; F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk $135.00.

On motion council stands adjourned until Tuesday being the 31st day of March 1891 at eight (8) o'clock a.m. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk
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MEQUON
The grippe has the best of several of our fellow citizens.

A town caucus will be held on Thursday of this week at the schoolhouse at Mequon.

Miss M. RUNGE of Helena, Montana, was a guest of Mrs. CARBYS a few days of last week.

Mr. Ernst ALTEN is disposing his stock of evergreens.

Mrs. MOHRHUSEN, widow of the late Mr. Theo. MOHRHUSEN of Madison, removed to Thiensville to make it her present home.

Our dealers in agricultural implements, Thos. FLYNN, and the firm MEMMLER & MAAS are busing soliciting orders from our farmers.

Among visitors here we noticed Messrs. Frank KOENIG, A. THIERMANN, A. EHLERS, J. MUELLER and Mr. and Mrs. Wm. MUELLER of Milwaukee and Mr. R. GOELLNER of Ashland County.

The remains of Wm. SIMON of Waubeka were interred here at the Mequon cemetery last Friday. Mr. S. was a former resident of Thiensville. Several Milwaukee relations of the deceased were present at the funeral.

Mrs. J. MARTH, daughter of our townsman, Mr. Diet. KOOPMANN, died suddenly at Milwaukee last week. Her husband who had just returned to their home in Lincoln County, Washington, received the sad news of his wife's death only a few hours after his arrival there. The remains were interred at the Mequon Cemetery in presence of a large number of friends of the bereaved family.

The Spring election is approaching. As yet candidates for the offices are few, the remunerative office of town treasurer being coveted only by Mr. John BRUNNER. The judicial election necessitates the holding open the polls in both precincts of the town as the holding of that election is under the provisions of the Cooper Law, while the election of town officers is held under the old law.

The scarcity of news here is the natural consequence of the preponderance of mud on our high-ways.
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GRAFTON
Easter Sunday was appropriately observed here.

J. W. WHITFORD left for Dakota.

Chas. STEWART of Minnesota is here on a visit.

The caucus last Thursday was well attended. There seems to be no opposition to the nominated ticket, except for the office of assessor, Mr. DONOVAN being urged by his friends to stump it against MUSBACH and break the record.

Now is the time to advocate the repair and building of sidewalks, which we are badly in need of, citizens wake see to it, that our streets and roads get the much needed gravel.

The Cedarburg News
April 8, 1891

LOCAL MATTERS

Who hasn't the grippe?

The delinquent tax-list appears in to-days issue.

Sugar has taken a fall of nearly two cents per pound.

Farmers are beginning to talk about their Spring plowing.

Get your chickory and sugar beet seed at ZAUN's elevator before the supply is exhausted.

About one-half of the employes of the Excelsior Shoe & Slipper Co. are laid up with la grippe.
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The marriage of Mr. W. MINTZLAFF to Miss A. SCHUDDEKOPF both of town Cedarburg, took place last Sunday.
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A teachers' examination was held at the school-house last Monday and Tuesday, quite a number attending.
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The ticket nominated in the town of Cedarburg at last Sunday's caucus was elected, there being no opposition.
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The marriage of Mr. Albert SPIERING to Miss Alvina RUEGNITZ took place last Sunday in town Trention. They will reside in this city.
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Chas. GOTTSCHALK has built an addition to his livery which will be used as a wash room for buggies, harnesses, etc.
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The black-birds have made their appearance and we may entertain reasonable hopes of milder and spring weather. Black-birds are good spring indicators.
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Wm. HESPE was united in wedlock to Miss Louisa MOLDENHAUER at the home of the bride's parents in town Cedarburg last Friday. Rev. E. G. STRASSBURGER officiating.
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The election passed off rather quiet here yesterday, there being no opposition for any of the offices except for street commissioner the tussel being between (unreadable name), the nominee and J. C. KUHEFUSS, Jr.
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Hay now commands nine dollars per ton with the prospect of an advance in the immediate future as the condition of the roads is such that farmers are unable to bring this commodity into town. Oats are also becoming very scarce.
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Jos. REICHERT, graduated with the degree of M. D. from the Rush Medical College. It is reported that he will go east shortly, where he will take a course in one of the medical colleges there.
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Horsemen do not forget, if you intend to breed any horses, that we have now the first full blooded Standard, and registered stallion in this city, and that he is standing at a very reasonable price. Jacob DIEDRICH's is the kind of horse you want to breed to as one stallion of this kind will do more good for the horse interest of a community than a hundred scrubs.
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FOR SALE!
HOTEL AND SALOON
The well known Eagle Hotel of which Anthony AHLHAUSER was, and William AHLHAUSER now is the proprietor, situated in the center of the village of Saukville, near the public square, and which is well patronized. Together with about four acres of land (in lots) is hereby afforded for sale at a bargain. On the premises is a hotel and saloon of brick structure, a large frame stable, horse sheds and many other buildings, all in good repair, also a large orchard. Here is a chance for a good man. For particulars enquire at the premises of their heirs of Anthony AHLHAUSER. -- Dated, Saukville, Dec. 3d '90
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Among the list candidates on our city ticket, which according to law had to be printed on a separate list, giving residence, occupation, and what party each belong to, appeared the name of Assemblyman W. H. FITZGERALD, a candidate for justice of the peace, as a republican. We know "Fitz" would not consent to that unless the republicans would adopt the democratic principles.
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In to-day's issue, will be found an answer to the article, which appeared in last week's STAR accusing Mr. M. BURKE of the town of Mequon attempted murder of Dan DINEEN of the town of Germantown. Mr. BURKE feels keenly this disgraceful attempt to ruin his character and brand him as a felon. His first intimation that an attempt had been made to take the life of Dan DINEEN, was when the sheriff arrested him on complaint of Dan DINEEN, who charges the crime against him. We have known Mr. BURKE for many years, being born and raised in this section, and has always born a character above reproach. He is and has always been an honest, industrious law-abiding citizen, and can say without fear of contradiction, that he has not an enemy in this county.
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The Woolen and Worsted Mills of this city are making preparations for an extensive change in the capacity of their plant, their present output being insufficient to meet their large trade, they have decided to double their working capacity, which will necessitate a corresponding increase of employes. The machines to be used are of the best English make, some of which have already arrived. The dye house will be enlarged by one story, to accommodate the increased output. All grades of woolen cloths will now be manufactured by that company.
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M. F. DOCKERY who has for the past two years, been a student of the Rush Medical College, graduated with high honors a few days ago with the close of this spring's term. He is also a graduate of the Chicago Eye and Ear Institute. Mr. DOCKERY has been employed as a school teacher in this and Milwaukee counties for several years past, and has been very successful in pursuing that vocation. He will doubtless make a success of his new undertaking as he is a man of excellent character.
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SAID BURKE SHOT HIM
Dan DINNEEN, who lives in the town of Germantown, Washington Co., we are informed, claims that early yesterday morning, hearing some one prowling around his home, he opened the door and found a man confronting him with a revolver, who shot him twice through the fleshy part of the arm. Our informant further says that DINNEEN alleges that he recognized a man named BURKE as his murderous assailant; an arrest has been made and the examination is being held before a West Bend Justice. Proceedings are not yet concluded, an adjournment having been granted. -- Port Washington Star.

The above item appeared in last week's issue of the Port Washington Star, and I feel it my painful, but urgent duty in announce to the public that the accusation, which is a most serious one, is utterly false and without foundation whatever. The man, who brought this charge against me is, as his neighbors and all who are acquainted with him can testify, without either character of principle and is literally so (unreadable portion) into the clutches of the law in order to obtain satisfaction for numerous wrongs he claims I have done him. It is almost out of place for me to speak of my reputation, in this part of the county, but will say that I have resided in town Mequon from childhood up and have always prided myself in bearing an untarnished name and in being an honor, and not a disgrace (as my accuser is) to my towns people. -- Michael BURKE
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DIED -- At this Englewood, April 4th '91, Harriet WOODEN, sister of the last John WILLETT and relic of Timothy WOODEN. The subject of this notice was born in Flushing, L. I., Nov. 28th 1806, came to Wisconsin in 1838, residing with her brother's family until her marriage with Timothy WOODEN in 1845.

In 1842, she settled with her husband in Grafton, when three children were born unto them, two of whom died in infancy. Her husband died in 1849. she continued to reside in Grafton with her one surviving child until 1874 when her daughter, having married D. C. TIBBITS, and removed to Englewond, Ill. She bid adieu to the scenes of many happy years and went to live with her until her death.

She was a woman of remarkable strength of character and mental capacity, besides being an exemplary christian. Her religious faith sustained her as long as consciousness remained, and we may reasonably hope that she has gone to the reward promised to those who remain steadfast to the end.

By her own request she was buried near her loved ones in Grafton, and was followed to her last resting place by her old friends and town neighbors.
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MEQUON
Mrs. HURST of Chilton is a visitor at Mr. H. KROEHNKE's.

Miss Lily and Mr. C. ZIMMERMAN of Milwaukee were guests of Mrs. CARBYS, last week.

Arthur MEYER of the Oshkosh normal school spent Easter at home.

John and Theo. BUBLITZ took a week's trip tot he northern part of Wisconsin, where they own an extensive tract of land.

Mrs. Wm. THIERMANN of Milwaukee visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. F. G. MEMMLER.

The real estate boom is coming. Mr. BAITEL, who lives on the lake shore, in the southeastern part of this town, sold a tract of land at $300 per acre.

A very sad death occurred in Thiensville last week. Mrs. STANGE, while visiting her sister-in-law, Mrs. W. VOLAND, died suddenly after an illness of only a few days. A serious attack of typhoid fever was the cause of her death. The deceased leaves two infant children whose father died but a few weeks ago and by this late bereavement, are left orphans. The family of Mrs. S. reside in S. Dakota. The remains were taken to Kiel for interment.

The Cedarburg News
April 15, 1891

LOCAL MATTERS

There are at present no vacant residences in the city.

Dr. M. H. HARTWIG of Port Washington was in the city last Sunday for a few hours.

The newly elected city officers took their oaths of office and filed their bonds yesterday forenoon.

J. C. KUHEFUSS Jr. was elected street commissioner for the ensuing year at the last election.

The heavy rains of last Thursday swelled the waters of the Cedar Creek considerable.

There was a light vote cast at the recent election, about 150 less than last spring.

HAY FOR SALE -- From eight to ten tons for sale. Apply at Joe AHLBRECHT, Saukville, Wis.

H. F. WEBER left last Thursday for Milwaukee having secured a position in a drug store.

M. G. BOHAN of the Advertiser was a pleasant caller at our office Saturday last.

Every day witnesses the arrival of machinery which is being placed in the Cedarburg Woolen and Worsted Mills.

The newly elected city officials have all qualified and assumed their respective duties.

Dr. McGOVERN, who was confined for a few days on account of the grippe, is around attending to his patients.

GIRL WANTED -- Good girl wanted for general house work. Enquire at Dr. J. J. KRAUS, in this city.

Everything indicates the coming summer will be the liveliest one in this city that has been experienced for many years.

The weather being favorable the past few days, a number of residences have been commenced by our contractors in various parts of the city.

The fact that most cases of the grippe in this city have affected entire families would indicate that it is of a contagious nature.
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Mr. H. C. NERO will open a saloon on May 1st, in his residence in the part lately occupied by John HOFFMAN's meat market. Mr. N. is an old resident of this city and has a large number of friends who wish him success in his new business.
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FARM FOR SALE -- A farm containing 80 acres of good land with no waste. Situated 1 mile north of Thiensville on Green Bay road. For further particulars inquire of the proprietor. -- John REYNOLDS
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Mr. Wm. BUCH, no of Hermansville, Mich., has purchased the property now occupied by his brother, Henry. He has leased the same to the latter as he will not take possession of it for some time.
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WYANDOTTES AND WHITE LEGHORNS -- Eggs for hatching from pure-bred Wyandottes and Leghorns, at reasonable prices. -- J. H. HILGEN, Cedarburg, Wis.
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A stranger in a printing office asked the youngest apprentice what was his rule for punctuation: He replied, "I set up as long as I can hold my breath, then I put in a comma; when I gape I put in a colon, and when I want a chaw of terbacker, make a paragraph."
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A large number of citizens gathered at the depot last Sunday afternoon, expecting that the Queenan-Kinnaird fight would come off somewhere in this neighborhood. After waiting in vain for the special train containing the two brutes, the crowd slowly wandered to their homes somewhat disappointed.
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OFFICIAL
Result of the County canvas of the judicial election held in Ozaukee County, State of Wisconsin, on the 6th day of April 1891, for Justice of the Supreme Court of said state.

E. H. ELLIS received 916 votes; S. U. PINNEY received 481 votes. Whole no. votes cast 1397. Dated April 13, 1891

Board of Canvassers: J. C. SCHROELING, Co. Clerk; L. EGHART, County Judge; L. LARSON, Justice Peace.
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The following named gentlemen were elected as chairmen of their several towns and cities and constitute the County board for the coming year: Town Belgium, Nic. PIERRON; Town Fredonia, H. BEGER; Town Port Washington, J. M. SCHMIT; Town Saukville, James HURLEY; Town Grafton, Peter SPEHN; Town Mequon, W. F. JAHN; Town Cedarburg, Thos. HALPIN; City of Port Washington, mayor C. A. MUELLER; City of Cedarburg, mayor F. W. HORN.
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TEACHERS MEETING
To be held at Port Washington, April 18.
PROGRAM
9:30 A.M. Music - General Discussion - What Shall the District Schools Teach Wells, Sherman's Campaigns -- Dan. E. McGINLEY; Our Schools - G. W. FOSTER
NOON
1:30 P.M. Music - Lessons from Pestalozzi - B. H. MEYER; General Entertainment
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LIEUT. CHAS. TOWSLEY
The many friends of Lieut. Chas. TOWSLEY regret to learn that impaired eye-sight has impelled him to ask relief from duty. Lieut. TOWSLEY passed the competitive examination in the Milwaukee court house twelve years ago, and was selected as cadet from this district to West Point academy, where he graduated in June, 1885. The last six months before graduation, his eye-sight had become so seriously impaired that he was not permitted to open a book, and kept up with his class only by the kindness and attention of his comrades, alternating in readings and explanations to him. He graduated with credit and was assigned to duty with the Second regiment U. S. infantry, stationed at Couer d'Aline, Idaho. After nearly two years' service, his regiment, under Gen. WHEATON, was ordered to Ft. Omaha, Neb. Some two years ago, while engaged in service upon the alkali plains, and superintending target practice through field glasses, a return of his former trouble was brought on. He has been treated by the best oculists in New York and the west with but slight relief. Nearly a year ago, he was ordered before the retiring board with Gen. (unreadable name) as president of the board. The board, with the intention to favor his retention in the army, declined to report his retirement at once, nor would they certify his ability for active service. For the past eight months, he and his family have been on the Pacific coast, his sight remaining permanently impaired, has been finally retired with the pay attached to his rank as a retired officer. Lieut. TOWSLEY contemplates building a residence, and engaging in business (unreadable words) Washington among his early friends. -- Milwaukee Sentinel Apr. 5th.
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GRAFTON
Beautiful sunshine last Sunday and Monday some sons shone beautiful.

Where are our humane officers? When such driving is allowed, as was witnessed on our streets Monday afternoon.

Mr. STOREY's lawn mower attachment will be manufactured in Milwaukee. It is a very useful invention, and no doubt will be wanted by every lover of a clean lawn.

A water bicycle is being built here, and will be ready soon for exhibition; when will the wonder of invention cease.

Died last Sunday evening after a brief illness, Mrs. Louise KOHLWEY, wife of Henry KOHLWEY at the age of 70 years. She was one of the early settlers of Grafton.

Another pioneer passed away on Tuesday morning, James CHAMBERS died at a very advanced age.
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WAUBEKA
Elected passed quietly. The old town officers of last year were elected, except John USELDING, assessor who was succeeded by Dan WITTLINGER.

Teachers examination was held in our village school on Friday and Saturday by supt. KREITZER. Several of those writing were applicants for a common school diploma from this town and the town of Saukville.

The weather at present is something springlike. Roads are improving and farmers begin to stir around.

A. FREDERICKS took an extended trip on Thursday last to several northern towns in behalf of the McCORMICK binders and mowers.

Several of our people when to Random Lake last Friday and Saturday to attend an auction sale on M. O'GRADY's farm.

The grippe is slowly disappearing and people are more than every convinced what a dreadful scourge it is and must not be trifled with.

A play in the form of a drama was given in the singer hall on Saturday by local talent. It was quite well attended and dancing was indulged in until a late hour.

Miss Amelia KRUEGER, who was employed at Dr. HEIDNER's during the past year, left last week for Chicago.

Paul KRUMHOLZ has returned to Milwaukee after spending some time with his parents.
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(Received too late for last week's publication)

Miss Mary COOK who has spent last three years in Chicago, surprised her brothers and sisters with an unexpected visit last Saturday. She will stay for a short time.

Dr. FUCHS, a former practicing physician of Fredonia, has returned from Ellensburg, Washington, where he has practiced the last three years. He intends to locate at Random Lake and continue his profession after which his family, which still resides on the Pacific coast, will follow him. Dr. FUCHS is considered an eminent physician and the prominent citizens of Random Lake endorsed a call which induced him to settle in their midst.

Bob COOLEY and D. J. RYAN, two staunch democratic pedagogues of this town, took a trip to Madison last Thursday to take in the legislature dance at the state capitol. They report having enjoyed a good time, some 3,000 people attending, of all political opinions.

The dance held at the Turner hall on Saturday evening was fairly well attended. All seemed to enjoy a good time. The same is said of Nic SHUMACHER's last "hop".

Mrs. B. BUNNELL is among the latest victims of the grippe having been suffering from its effects for some time. She is slowly recovering.

Miss McAVOY of Racine, is visiting at her grandparents and other relatives in this town.

Wendell GRINNELL and Dan J. RYAN left on Sunday evening at attend the Oshkosh Normal during the spring term.

William COOLEY is at present working with a double crew, preparing material for the manufacture of cheese boxes for the coming season.

Messrs. Ed LUTZEN and Philip SIMON are to open a co-partnership meat market in this town next summer, Mr. WADEWITZ removing to the station to continue in the business.

Mr. O'HARA of Adell, Sheboygan Co., spent a few days with his friends in town, and at the station. He was a former attendance at our village school, and had accumulated sufficient store of wisdom to wield the rod during the winter in that famous county of "school marms" adjoining us on the north.

Town election to-morrow. There are but few contestants for the same office, in consequence of which, politics have not the fiery aspect we are accustomed to confront with on election days. The scramble in this town as down in the Yankee Hill Castle District, in the southern part of this county.

Farmers are disposing of their remnants of barley stored up in their granaries owing to the recent rise in price, no. 2 selling for 70¢ at the station.

The firm of COOLEY & Son have received a new engine and saw-mill outfit, which they will take out towards Fillmore to saw up an amount of timber recently purchased, as soon as the roads are passable.

Miss Bertha WITT and Katie SCHAUBLE, of the station, made a visit to Milwaukee last week to stay a short time.

Frank KING of Iron Mountain, Mich. stopped one day in our town last week, on his way back to his home, from Chicago.
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SAUKVILLE
John JOST, an old settler of this town, died at the age of 73 years and was buried last Sunday. Many friends escorted his remains to their last resting place.

G. REIVESTHAL aged 79 years was buried last Monday.

Engelbert BLONIEN of the town of Cedarburg died at the residence of his son, Peter BLONIEN.

Louis AHLHAUSER was on the sick list, but is now out of danger and attending to his business.

Miss C. SEIBERLICH left for Milwaukee last Saturday.

At the spring election, a number of votes were polled. The following persons were elected: James HURLEY, chairman; J. A. ALBRECHT and Jos. NIESEN supervisors; John DEMARTH, treasurer; F. BRUNSLICK, assessor.

The monthly cattle fair was one of the largest fairs we had for a long time.

I have to narrate the following adventure, which may look to many of your readers doubtful, but is really true.-- Louis SCHREIBER of this town went out one day hunting and seeing a raccoon on top of a high tree, made up his mind to climb the tree and fire at the coon. He went up 60 feet on the tree and fired. The gun being too heavy charged knocked from his seat on the tree and he fell to the ground. He was laying senseless, having his skull fractured and one of his arms dislocated and broken. He is improving fast under the care of Mr. TOLAN of Newburg.

Joe ZIMMEL of the town of Cedarburg was married the 14th of April 1891 to Miss Annie LUTZEN, Rev. Theo. B. MEYER officiating.

The Cedarburg News
April 22, 1891

LOCAL MATTERS

This is very fine spring weather.

The legislature adjourns this week.

Farmers have commenced their spring work.

Frank TOLL is having his residence repainted.

Many of our business-men have put up their awnings.

Mr. Carl GERLACH of Iowa is in the city visiting his relatives and friends.

The city council met yesterday to issue applications for saloon license.

A. R. BOERNER of Milwaukee was in this city on business Saturday last.

The work of building the Chicory Factory has commenced.

Miss Mary SCHWANTES left for Chicago where she intends to remain.

Walter HORNEFFER left for Milwaukee last week to attend college.

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

A number of young men of this city left for a pleasure trip Tuesday to northern Michigan.

D. WITTENBERG, Jr. returned to Sagola, Mich. yesterday after a few days stay with his family here.

Nearly all of the machinery for the Woolen & Worsted Mills have arrived and are being placed in position.

Making a garden seems to be the occupation of a great many of our citizens just at present.
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Mrs. John HUNT and family and Mrs. BITTNER and family of Milwaukee spent Sunday with relatives in this city.
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Grain and other farm produce are scarce articles here. Whatever is brought to this market is readily bought up at the highest prices.
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This city and vicinity are afflicted with more than its share of sickness at the present time and the doctors are worn out attending their patients.
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The lot owners of our cemetery near the wind mill should form an association. A new fence and a general cleaning up are badly needed.
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Mr. H. NERO is busy at work fixing up the interior of his new saloon. The ice box, counter and shelves will be placed in to-day and everything will be in order by May 1st.
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THE COMING SAENGERFEST AT MILWAUKEE, WIS.
The fifteenth biennial Saengerfest of the Northwestern Saengerbund, which will be held at Milwaukee, Wis. from July 8th to 12th, will be one of the greatest musical gatherings ever held in the West.

Forty-two Societies, located in different parts of Wisconsin, Illinois, Iowa and Minnesota, will participate.

Chicago alone will send 500 Singers and the entire strength of the grand mixed chorus will be about 2500 voices
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Revs. JULY, MEYER and O'LEARY assisted Rev. F. C. RYAN conduct a "thirteen hours devotion" at St. Francis church last Wednesday.
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A bunch of keys was lost by a young man of this city, between E. HERZIGER's and BOERNER Bros. Finder please leave them at this office.
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The coming summer gives promise of being the most prosperous this city has every enjoyed. During the coming season a large number of fine residences will be erected.
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During the last week a number of sports have been trying their skill as marksmen by shooting at a loon on the creek above the dam at the Woolen Mills. As loons are great divers they can easily escape the hunter.
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Messrs. OBERMANN, HUCHTING and several other gentlemen from Milwaukee were in the city last Wednesday. We are informed that some parties from Milwaukee intend to start in the saloon business here. The more the merrier.
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Our dramatical society is making preparations for a pleasure trip to West Bend about May 10th. They have engaged Schlitz hall, and will give a performance at that place. They have selected the play: "Mein Leopold" for the occasion.
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Dr. E. R. MORAS of this city left for Chicago last Friday, where he will be married to a young lady of that city. They are expected here this week, and will reside in the residence opposite the Wisconsin House. We wish the young couple a happy and prosperous life.
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MILLER Bros., photographers of Milwaukee, who have a large gallery on Third St., in that city, will open a branch gallery in this city, opposite this office, in a few days. The gallery will be painted and entirely remodeled as we are informed.
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Every farmer should plant some acres of Chicory and sugar beets, this year. The seed can be had at ZAUN's elevator. It pays well for every farmer and at the same time the new factory will have at least a full year's supply on hand, when they are ready to start up. Encourage your neighbors and give the raising of these roots a trial.
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Louis BERNHARD, and old settler of town Grafton on the lake shore, died last Sunday of old age. Many of our citizens will probably remember the "old warrior" with his bass drum, accordion, etc., at the picnics that were held at his place by our Music Verein on the lake shore.
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Last Thursday afternoon while Mrs. MIRANDO was walking along the bank of the Cedar Creek at her home, she became dizzy and fell into the water. Her cries were heard by her oldest daughter who tried to rescue her mother by jumping into the creek and catching hold of her dress with one hand while she saved herself from drowning by holding on to a small cedar tree. Their cries for help aroused the neighbors, who after some difficulty, landed them safely. The bank at this place is very steep and the depth of the water is estimated at ten feet. Both mother and daughter were confined to their beds for several days after the accident.
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THE END OF THE PRESENT LEGISLATURE
Both houses will adjourn this week. We have been quite unwell for the last three weeks with the grippe and intended not to return when we reached home last Saturday. But a friend of ours, Col. CHAPIN, whom we met at Madison last week, counselled us to use some grains of quinnine with whiskey 3 or 4 times a day, which we did and remarkable to tell, we got better for the time of using this medicine. We publish this recipe for the benefit of our fellow citizens similarly affected with this miserable disease. We write this Sunday morning and if the improvement lasts, shall try to be at Madison again by Monday evening, so as to be "in at the death" as the fox hunters have it.
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"OFFICIAL" PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL,
April 14, 1891

The last meeting of the old Common Council was held on Tuesday the 14th inst. Present Mayor F. W. HORN.

Roll called, present, aldermen ASCHE, TOLL, HILGEN, WEBER, absent, LANGHEINRICH.

There being no business before the Council.

On motion, Common Council adjourned Sine Die. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk

The City Clerk presented the official returns of the last city election by which it appeared that the following named persons were duly elected:

Mayor, F. W. HORN. Aldermen, F. ASCHE, August BOHRTZ, Ed. LANGHEINRICH, John ROTH and John WEBER. City Clerk, F. G. SCHUETTE. Treasurer, Frank TOLL. Street Commissioner, John KUHEFUSS Jr. City Marshall, Theodore KRAUSE. Constable, Henry VOIGHT. Justice of the Peace, William FITZGERALD for 2 years, John F. BRUSS, one year. Mayor-Elect, F. W. HORN, then took the oath of office.

The first meeting of the newly elected Council took place on the 14th day of April after the adjournment of the old Council.

Present: F. W. HORN, Mayor; Aldermen ASCHE, BOHRTZ, LANGHEINRICH, ROTH and WEBER.

On motion, alderman Edward LANGHEINRICH was elected president of the Common Council and he is also authorized to appear at the County Board of Supervisors in case of the absence or inability of the Mayor to attend the meetings.

The following resolutions were then offered: Resolved, that the bond of City Treasurer be fixed at $8000.00; that of the City Clerk $500.00; City Marshall $500.00; Street Commissioner $500.00; Assessor $500.00; Constable $200 which was unanimously adopted.

The chair appointed the poor Commissioners, aldermen ASCHE and BOHRTZ.

Committee of improvements LANGHEINRICH and WEBER.

The following city officers took the oath, offices and presented their official bond which were each severally approved by the Common Council. City Treasurer, Frank TOLL, City Clerk, F. G. SCHUETTE, Street Commissioner, John C. KUHEFUSS Jr., Assessor, John SCHUETTE Sr., City Marshall, Theo. KRAUSE.

On motion, Common Council stands adjourned until the 21st day of April 1891 at nine (9) o'clock a.m. for the purpose of receiving application for saloon license. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk
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TO THE PUBLIC
I am prepared to make until further notice, first-class cabinet sized photographs at $1.50 per dozen. Remember I seldom advertise, but by working quietly and diligently, and turning out more pictures than any other photographers in the county, people seem to appreciate my efforts.

I am also prepared to make the new Golden Aristo-Type picture, samples of which are out. -- Chas. PROPP, Cedarburg, Wis.
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GRAFTON

Grafton beats the world on lime kilns they have men working for them.

Rev. WESEMAN's mother-in-law died last Monday morning.

The beautiful spring has at last come to stay as it seems, and farmers are busy plowing and seeding.

The fair last Monday was well attended not withstanding the drizzling rain in the forenoon.

A few vacant dwellings here caused by the removal of factory employes, are being occupied again by laborers and capitalists. Grafton is a good place to locate.

I observed an article reflecting on the many tramps that infest this place and county, and must say this is true to some extent, but the number is a trifle exaggerated unless you judge by the appearance of persons; but what else could be done with them than to give 'em a night's lodging and let them go; or should they all be sent to the county jail. If only those who live from the toil of the mortgage or paid their rightful share of taxes the amount paid for a night's lodging on account of tramps would not seriously cripple our treasury. All good citizens and taxpayers should see that this is done.
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WAUBEKA

Some one has begun to pain the town red.

Miss WEISS of Pt. Washington was a visitor in our burg last Sunday, a guest of Mrs. KNEPPEL.

Thirteen children were confirmed at the Luthera n Church by pastor FRANK.

A dance held at HILGEN's hall at the station, which, however on account of the almost impassable condition of the roads, was not well attended. This will probably be the last of the Easter Monday dances.

An entertainment will be given by the F. U. S. S. and the U. and I. societies combined in the singer hall, which promises to become a grand affair, next Saturday evening. Refreshments will be served by committee. Admission 25¢; children 15¢. Whiskey bottles, cigars, and other fire-arms will not be tolerated within the hall.

The general store of Mr. KRUMBOLZ has received a new coat of paint; so also the turner hall. Work is being done by "Bernard the painter", and Mr. KREITZ.

CRAMER, our photographer, is kept busy now on Sunday since nice weather has set in. Quite a number of the fairer sex took a standing last Sunday in order to see what material improvement was noticeable since they had been there last.

Farmers have begun their spring sowing. According to the present outlook, the season will be a favorable one.

A sociable was given at Mr. FINTZEN's last Sunday to his friends. Many guests responded to the call, from the village and the station.

One of the last modern improvements of our thrifty little village is a lamp post erected on Main St. in front of KLESSIG's store, which serves as a guide to nightly stragglers.
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SOMETHING NEW!
J. CRAMER, the Grafton Photographer, wishes to inform the public that he will make Cabinet Photographs for the small price of $1.50 per doz. and all other work in proportion as low, until further notice. Remember a dollar saved is a dollar earned, so do not delay but call in time.

He also makes the New Golden Aristo Type picture, which is very beautiful and much ahead of the old style photographs. Please call and see them, I am sure you will not go home without having them. Samples of the same can be seen at BOERNER's store Cedarburg and at all principal stores in the county.

The Cedarburg News
April 29, 1891

LOCAL MATTERS

Next Friday, May 1st is Arbor day.

H. NERO opens his new saloon May 1st.

Cleaning up yards now seems to be in order.

Mr. Jacob FROEHLICH is having a new roof put on his residence.

Farmers have nearly completed their spring sowing.

Dr. E. R. MORAS and wife arrived home last Saturday.

$2620 license money will be paid into the city treasury to-morrow.

Our dramatical society are making preparations to go to West Bend May 10th.

The annual meeting of the Cedarburg Fire Company will be held next Friday evening.

Miss Mary HARMS of the town of Trenton, will be joined in wedlock to John GENGLER on May 6th.

John GILSON and family of Port Washington were in the city last Sunday visiting relatives.

A. R. BOERNER and family of Milwaukee spent a few days with relatives here last week.

WANTED -- A hired man on a farm to do general work. Good wages. Enquire at C. A. HICKEY at Horns Corners.

Since the weather has become milder the city lock-up is not so frequently occupied by tramps.

Last Monday was a day when a sprinkler was badly needed. Is there no show of getting one this summer?

A number of the city marshall's friends gathered in the Turner hall last Friday to assist in celebrating his birthday.
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The bowling season opens next Sunday, when John LAUR will have a grand prize bowling match at the Apollo Bowling Alley. He invites all of his friends to give him a call.
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BRUSS Bros. received a lot of farming machinery last week. They have a large and excellent stock to select from.
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The brick-yard is now in full blast, work was begun last week. Charles LEMBKE, the proprietor, will have to hustle in order to fill the large contracts he has secured this year.
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The monthly fair held in this city last Monday was not well attended. Farmers are busy doing their spring work and besides the day was a very disagreeable one.
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This will be a busy summer in our city in building. The Trinity church, the ev. Luth. Immanuel church, the Chickory factory and the many private residences that are in contemplation, will make it a busy season and a prosperous time.
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MARRIED -- On last Sunday afternoon, by Justice SCHELLENGERG of Horn's Corners, Henry ANSCHUETZ of the town of Grafton to Miss A. HARTWIG of the town of Cedarburg. We wish them abundant success.
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Mr. Louis HOFFMANN, the genial landlord of the American House of Pt. Washington, will leave that city May 1, to take possession of the Central House at Chilton, for which he paid $8500. We wish Louis success.
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NOTICE OF A SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
A special meeting of the Common Council of the City of Cedarburg is hereby called for the 30th day of April (Thursday) afternoon next at one o'clock, for the purpose of issuing a license to those liquor dealers who have made application for the same heretofore. Parties must be prepared to exhibit the proper bond and the receipt from the City Treasurer of the sum to be paid for such license for the ensuing year, commencing with the 1st day of May 1891. Other business that may be presented to the council will also be acted upon. Dated April 27th 1891. Attest: F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk, F. W. HORN, Mayor.
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A CASE OF INFANTICIDE
What is doubtless a case infanticide came to light at Thiensville last Sunday. The dead body of a newborn baby was floating in the river at that place. At the coroner's inquest held over the body, Dr. ALBERTS testified that the child was alive when thrown into the river, and that death resulted from drowning, and that it had lain in the river from 4 to 7 days. This is murder of the worst kind, and in the eye of the law, it is as great if not a greater crime than homicide; for in this case, the victim was unable to defend itself, and was murdered for illegitimate birth for which the murderess is responsible. We hope that the law will take its full course in this case, and that the murderess may be given the full penalty. Circumstances throw suspicion upon a certain young lady of that place, and she will be closely watched.
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DELIRIUM TREMENS
Some months ago a young man named Herman SIEDENBERG of Iowa, came on a visit to a Mr. GEORKEN who resides about half a mile south of Hamilton. He was smitten by the charms of a certain young lady, but sad to say, his amours were unsuccessful. All hope gone, he determined to drown his great sorrow in the flowing bowl, and to judge by the amount of bad whiskey he got away with, there was not only enough to drown his sorrow but him with it. At last continual drunkeness and lack of food brought on delirium tremens (more commonly termed "the snakes.") His sufferings were horrible to witness, and in his wild delerium twice attempted to hang himself but failed; he then called on the spectators to end his misery, and to destroy his pursuers which his diseased imagination saw. His ravings endangering the lives of himself and his family, Mr. GOERKEN resolved to have him put in custody, he complained to the authorities and our love sick friend was brought before Justice JAHN, who after hearing the testimony, thought that thirty days in the county cooler would be the best remedy for diseases of that kind.
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MEQUON

Last Monday, April 20, at a small graveyard in the eastern part of our town, in the presence of a large number of friends, the remains of Wenzel BERNHARDT, one of our pioneer settlers were laid to rest. Mr. B. was born in 1810 at Hartenberg, Bohemia and came to this county in 1845 and has resided in our town ever since. He settled on a farm near the lake shore. For a time, he was engaged in dealing in lumber and built the once well known BERNHARDT pier, which thought, after being out of use has long yielded to the waves.

Through all his life, Mr. B. has been in enjoyment of the best of health and even a few weeks before his death though 81 years of age, was still hale and healthy. His widow, a brother and a sister survive him. With him our community loses a man of sterling character whose memory will be cherished by all who knew him. Requiescat in pace!
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KIRCHAYNE

Saturday evening, April 18, Mr. & Mrs. HAFEMEISTER of this place were surprised by hearing a number of voices singing in front of their residence and upon opening the door, found a large number of friends and relatives from Milwaukee. When they were through singing, one of the gentlemen stepped up and gave a short address in which he stated that they came for the purpose of celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of their wedded life. Sunday the anniversary of the wedding, they were again surprised to see two carriages and a number of rigs in front of their house, containing friends and relatives from Cedarburg, Cascade, Milwaukee, West Bend and Freistadt, besides many friends and all the neighbors. The couple received many presents all of silver. The recipients gave their heartiest thanks for the presents, and also for the honor which was shown them. We hope to meet again at their golden wedding.
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WAUBEKA

Misses Maud KURTZ and Louise EIMMERMAND of Port Washington were visitors in our burg Saturday and Sunday.

Aug. FREDERICKS, after spending Sunday in town, left for Portage City Sunday Eve in the service of the McCormick Harvester Company.

David YOUNG of Champion, Mich. is spending a short vacation at his home in town.

Mrs. Conrad RETZER is reported seriously ill with slight indications for the better.

Mr. TRAUTSCH has removed his household articles to his farm where he will live in the future. His home in the village was sold to Mr. KREITZ.

Now that the legislature has adjourned, republican editors will be at a loss as to the material to be selected, from which to further cultivate their intentive faculties or to further enlarge their wonderful power of imagination.

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