Ozaukee Advertiser
August 16, 1877
Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

Last Wednesday was the assumption of the B.V.M. and was generally observed here as a holiday of obligation. The village was crowded to overflowing.

We are sorry to learn that the cisterns are not yet in proper shape for use in case of need. The first one sunk, the covering has caved in and the second had to be taken up because the excavation was not deep enough.

Parties desiring to announce themselves as candidates for Co. Offices must make special arrangements with this office for that purpose before any card appears, we have learned by experience that this is the only safe course, and more satisfactory to all parties concerned.
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The Dredge has cut through Canal Street and is now entering the swamp, notwithstanding the many accidents which the dredge has been subjected to it is making excellent headway and will soon reach Main Street, quite a crowd is attracted to the place to see the ponderous piece of mechanism working so handsomely, every thing in the way of the dredge is being removed lively.
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The Union House Bus is one of the most useful institutions in town, it is ready at all times to escort passengers back and forth from the depot, and having six trains per day, it is kept busy. John DOSEY is the gentlemanly driver, he has none of the characteristics of the common hack, John, he is on the contrary a well regulated young man.
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Revd. Philip SCHOLL, brother of Dr. SCHOLL, is in town visiting his brother, his mission is far away on the Kansas prairies where in discharge of his duties, he often times as we are informed has the broad prairie for his bed, quite a contrast to the snug birth of his brother Wilmas. They should exchange for a while - the novelty of the thing would be so refreshing.
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The Pioneer Engine Company of Port Washington met at Harmony Hall August 13th 1877 at 8 o'clock PM and elected the following officers for the ensuing year, viz: August MEYER, foreman, Mr. MEYER declined to accept the position, for the reason that business engagements at his store required so much of his attention to make it impossible to fill the position assidiusly. Ballots were then received, resulting in the election of Joseph MALBERBE for foreman, Frank SCHUMAKER and Henry PASTORET were elected as 1st and 2nd assistants, James McCARTHY secretary, Adam EVEN Treasurer, Herman GLEISBERG Engineer, Jacob BOLLINGER Hose Captain, Nic MOLLING and James MATHEWS pipe men, Joseph MALBERBE, Frank SCHUMAKER and Michael EVEN fire police.
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A destructive fire broke out here on Sunday last, about 2 o'clock in the afternoon the plaining and plaster mills of BJORKQUIST and INGERSOLL on the south side was discovered to be in flames, the alarm was promptly given and the fire department promptly on hand, the most strenuous efforts of the company could do nothing more than confine the fire to the building where it originated, the MORGAN property including the homestead and machine-shop. James HEDDINGS house and several other adjoining buildings, besides lumber and cord wood were saved by the exertions of the fire department. The building and stock was uninsured, the whole being a total loss of from $3,000 to $4,000. If the fire was not checked there is no telling what amount of property would have been destroyed, at the lowest calculation $10,000.

We believe it is the intention of the firm to rebuild immediately. The burnt building was that built by Mr. DORASS for a distillery some 15 years ago, which speculation turned out to be a failure and ruined Mr. DORASS.
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WAUKESHA ITEMS FROM THE WAUKESHA DEMOCRAT August 11th.

The DEMOCRAT has had the pleasure of a social chat with Lieut. F.M. GOVE, of the firm of Benton, Gove & Co., proprietors of the Northwestern Type Foundry, located at Milwaukee. Mr. G. has been rusticating at Waukesha for a few days as the guest of his cousin, R. L. GOVE, president of the village. He is a lively specimen of a go-a-head young Western business man. The firm of which he is a member deal with the “craft” on the square.

Hon. E.S. TURNER, of Port Washington, took a square look at the “Saratoga of the West” the other day, and expressed himself astonished at the growth and appearance of the place. It is not what it was when he came here years ago and gobbled up for a wife one of the most beautiful and accomplished girls the place had. Mr. T. is a successful lawyer and pleasant gentleman. He is a brother-in-law to R.L. GOVE, Esq.

Hon. R.L. GOVE, Burgemeister of Waukesha and the prince merchant of that Saratoga of the West, is on a visit here to his friends, leaving the cares of the business and the burden of official responsibility of the rest at our cool and invigorating watering place.

Port is by no means new to Mr. G. as he resided here for some seven years during his bachelor period. Richard is the same genial, pleasant happy fellow that he always has been, prosperity hasn't spoiled him.

We copy the above from the ADVERTISER, published at Port Washington by Hon. J.R. BOHAN, an old veteran in the business. It is now about twenty-four years since Mr. GOVE founded the ADVERTISER. It was his first love. He was at that time the youngest editor in State, and astonished the old heads with the ability displayed in the columns of his paper. He was cut out for a newspaperman, but on the approach of war's alarms he sold out and entered the Calvary arm of the service. Since leaving the service he has been engaged as a successful merchant in this place. The Burgemeister is a man of more than common energy and a lively man in any position. He believes that if a thing is worth doing, it should be well done. His energetic administration of public matters this season has done much for the business interests of Waukesha.

Ozaukee Advertiser
August 23, 1877
Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

P.K. GANNON, Esq. will deliver a lecture during the session of the teachers institute Thursday evening next.
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It will be seen by notice that a change of firm occurs this week in the Ozaukee Stone Mill's firm.

Mr. BUCKLAND is a practical miller, has had charge as Superintendent of some of the largest mills of St. Louis, there is no doubt that the new firm are willing and able to fulfill its promises. At present, they are busy making improvements, but hope to get done by the 30th Inst. farmers ought to give them a fair trial, and we have no doubt but they will be satisfied.
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A County Convention for the County of Ozaukee to elect delegates to represent said county in the State Convention to be held at Fond du Lac on the 26th day of September 1877, will be held at the house of John SIMON in the town of Grafton on the 20th day of September 1877 at 2 o'clock P.M. Each town will be entitled to three delegates.

Richard MOONEY, William FITZGERALD, Charles SCHLOEGEL, Christian ROSSART, John MILLER, John R. BOHAN Chairman, Anthony AHLHAUSER, Secretary.
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The Teacher Institute at this place know in session will continue until the end of next week, under the auspices of County Superintendent HOOPER, it is well attended, and an unusual amount of interest manifested on the occasion by parents, guardians and citizens generally. The exercise is conducted chiefly by Professors LAU of Cedarburg and VIEBAHN of Manitowoc, the attendance of Teachers is large, and represents principally the youthful, but by no means premature or precocious talent as yet but partially developed in the rising generation. The Institute is about fairly commenced and so far bids fair to be quite a success and will doubtless reflect credit on Messrs. HOOPER, LAU and VIEBAHN.

A list of Teacher in attendance has been kindly furnished us by Mr. HOOPER, which will be found elsewhere in this issue.
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Proceedings of the Democrat County Committee --
At a special meeting of the Democratic County Committee held at the house of Mr. Anthony AHLHAUSER in the Village of Saukville on the 18th day of August, 1877, pursuant to notice by the members of the said Committee for the purpose of filling the vacancy caused by the death of hon. E. H. JANSSEN as member from the town of Cedarburg and also to elect a chairman of said committee. Meeting organized by electing John R. BOHAN Chairman pro term and Anthony AHLHAUSER Secretary. On motion, Wm. FITZGERALD was elected as a member of said County Committee for the town of Cedarburg, to fill vacancy, on motion John R. BOHAN was elected as chairman of the County Committee, on motion it was resolved that a County convention to elect delegates to represent the County in the State Convention at Fond du Lac will be held in the Village of Grafton at the house of John SIMON on the 20th day of September 1877 at 2 o'clock P.M. On motion it was resolved that each town be entitled to three delegates in said convention. On motion meeting adjourned.

John R. BOHAN, Chairman; Anthony AHLHAUSER, Secretary
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We beg to inform the public that under this date Mr. Henry PETERMANN rented his interest in the Mill to Mr. A.H. BUCKLAND which act dissolve the Co. partnership between the firm of PETERMANN & STELLING.

All debts due the old firm must be paid at once to Henry PETERMANN. Thanking our customers for the patronage which they gave to us, we kindly request them to give the new firm a like share of it.

Port Washington, Wis. Aug. 14th 1877. Respectfully, PETERMANN & STELLING
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On the decision of the above announcement we call attention of the public of Port Washington and vicinity to the fact that we shall carry on the same business only in a larger scale under the firm name and style of BUCKLAND & STELLING.

We shall do our best to give entire satisfaction, and hope that all the old and a good many new customers will give us their patronage.

We shall always have a stock of flour and all kinds of feed on hand, which we will sell at bottom figures for cash. Under no circumstances shall be allowed more than 30 days credit, all bills must be settled by the first of every month. For Wheat, Rye and Corn, we shall pay the highest market price.

Port Washington, Wis. Aug. 14th 1877. Respectfully, BUCKLAND & STELLING
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The following persons are enrolled as members of the Institute which is now being held in this place:

Conductor, C.F. VIEBAHN, Manitowoc; Assistant, Chas. LAU, Cedarburg; Supt. S.A. HOOPER, Port Washington; John E. CORRIGAN, Cedarburg; Selma CASSEL, Fredonia, Mary O. COOLEY, Fredonia; Wm. J. DIEDERICH, Port Washington; Fred W. DODEL, Thiensville; Charlotte EGRY, Thiensville; Will M. FOSTER, Port Washington; Nicholas FREY, Port Washington; Thomas HALPIN, Cedarburg; Louise HEIDKAMP, Port Washington; Helen O. HOYT, Fredonia; Albert KREUTZER, Grafton; Richard LEWIS, Fredonia; John W. LYNCH, Cedarburg; Lawrence MOONEY, Cedarburg; Lottie MOORE, Port Washington; Mary O'BRIEN, Cedarburg, Eleanor O'BRIEN, Cedarburg; Mary O'MEARA, Port Washington; F.H.J. OBLADEN, Port Washington; Eleanor OSGOOD, Port Washington; Michael PENTONY, Mequon; Emil C. PORS, Port Washington; Josie PUTNAM, Fredonia; Richard REICHSTEIN, Port Washington; Emma RUHMER, Fredonia; Hermine RAAKE, Thiensville; John J. ROCK, Port Washington; John F. SCHROEDER, Cedarburg; Hannah SHEHAN, Cedarburg; Francis SMITH, Fredonia; Frank W. STEWART, Port Washington; Daisy M. STEWART, Port Washington; Ida TEED, Port Washington; Etta TEEL, Port Washington; Emma TURNER, Port Washington; Chas. TOWSLEY, Port Washington; Johanna THIERMAN, Thiensville; Elizabeth THIEN, Port Washington; Nellie VIOLET, Port Washington; Mary B. VAIL, Port Washington; Adele ALTEN, Thiensville; Sarah GERMANSON, Port Washington; F.X. KLOETY, Grafton; Alice A. MONTGOMERY, Fredonia; Ophelia MONTGOMERY, Fredonia; Celestine MEYER, Belgium; Arno W. KRATZECH, Newburg; Mary HALPIN, Cedarburg; Fr. E. TOENISSEN, Newburg; John W. COTTER, Saukville; Carrie MELIN, Saukville; L.C. LARSEN, Saukville; John C. BROGAN, Cedarburg; John H. KESSELER, Port Washington; S.B. KRIEN, Belgium; Alphnesus TROELLER, Friestadt; Olive FOX, Port Washington; Mary F. FLANIGEN, Grafton.
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ESTRAY NOTICE
Taken up by the subscriber on his premises on sect. 33 of the Town of Mequon on or about the 6th day of August 1877. One milch Cow, about ten years old, dark brown collar, the ends of the horns cut off.

The owner is requested to prove property, pay charges and take the same away. -- J.P. JUNG.

Ozaukee Advertiser
Port Washington, Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
Thursday, August 30, 1877

Hon. W.H. RAMSEY, ex. Ex. Bank Compiler is just now in town looking after his malt and brewer interests. KEMP & Co.'s beer in which firm he is incorporated would tempt KNAUS himself.
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The Dredge has passed the Rubicon (Canal Street) and has pierced into the swamp and is renting and ripping at a terrible rate, Main Street will soon be reached and then all travel and traffic from SCHUMACHERS foundry must come around by the post office on Washington Street.

The Methodists are razing the old structure on the corner of Washington and Milwaukee streets which was erected in 18(unreadable date) and are about to raise in its stead a good substantial wooden gothic building with brick veneering, this is a much needed improvement that old church being a disgrace to the village, pending the building of the church, service will be held in the Court House. Revd. Mr. PARSONS is the mover in the new improvement.
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Nic ELLENBECKER has just raised a new frame for a plaining and plaster mill on the northwest corner of Mr. VAILS lots near the Union House. Mr. ELLENBECKER is a man of enterprise and deserves an encouragement, we understand now that Messrs. BJORKQUIST & INGERSOLL will not rebuild but have made arrangements with Mr. ELLENBECKER to do their plaining. One good plaining mill can do the work for this place at present.
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Mr. M.G. RUPPERT is positively a candidate for Clerk of Courts, his friends have called on him to come out as such and they claim for him that he is an invalid soldier who went into the service at an early age and contracted a disease which renders him unable to do any heavy manual labor, these facts we know to be the case, he is an excellent penman and needs only a little experience to make a good clerk, Mike has hosts of friends who would be glad to help him to make a living and under the circumstance, we honor them for it.
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CANDIDATE FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS
To the voters of Ozaukee County:
The undersigned by request of many friends in the County has consented to be a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds at the ensuring election, and if elected will endeavor to discharge the duties of the office to the satisfaction and safety of the citizens of the county to the best of my ability as heretofore I have done.
Saukville, August 30th 1877. A. AHLHAUSER
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It will be seen by this issue that Mr. Anthony AHLHAUSER is a candidate in earnest for Register. Well we have already spoken of Mr. AHLHAUSER's claims in a previous issue, but on another ground namely location Saukville has special claims to consideration on the county ticket. The town of Saukville has always been sound on the vital questions and are an intelligent class of voters whose claims cannot be prudently set aside. Mr. AHLHAUSER has been Chairman of the town for a number of years and it cannot be denied but that he is a fair representative of that corporation.
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A serious shooting affair occurred on Saturday night last in the town of Saukville near the burnt Mill, three young men named respectively CRONIN, HAGGERY and ROBINSON in company with Peter DOCTOR, had some difficulty and blows were exchanged freely, it is now claimed that the belligerents made the matter up and drinked together, it is also claimed that DOCTOR assisted the boys in hitching up the tram, but when they were ready to start, two in the buggy and the other in the act of getting in a shot gun was discharged into the group wounding ROBINSON seriously in the abdomen and CRONIN in the arm, ROBINSON life it is said is in danger, DOCTOR was arrested and is now in Jail waiting examination, the thing looks silly in some respects and yet the result is dangerous and needs investigation, shooting is becoming too frequent, it should be checked by law.
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The people of Ozaukee County generally, and Port Washington in particular had a rich literary treat served up to them during last week and the present, exercises in the School House every day conducted by Messrs. LAU and VIEBAHN were really interesting to teachers and visitors of which latter class there were many.
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In the town of Mequon in the southern part there has been quite an excitement last week. An old man of some means, a farmer, had a couple of attacks of cramps and died on the second attach, Now this old man whose name is J. BRUNDEL, had a wife much younger than himself, he being about 65 and she being about 45 years. There was in the house a hired man, whom it was supposed the wife of the deceased was rather intimate with, the neighbors surrounding the locality got a notion that foul play was used and sent for District Attorney PORS who called on Sheriff MALHERBE who in conjunction with Justices A. & W. ZIMMERMANN and Drs. SCHOLL, SCHWEICKER and another Dr. from Thiensville had the body exhumed, the stomach was then taken out and sent to chemist BODE of Milwaukee who has the subject still under investigation, since then the supposed paramour of the woman has been shot by shot guns in the hands of some young men and is severely wounded in the head and posterior, he claims that one of the boys was the son of the deceased and another friend, he was out coon hunting when he was shot, he is here now seeking justice which of course he will get, but at present there is a prejudice against him on account of his supposed complicity in the taking on of the old man.

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