Ozaukee County Newspapers

Ozaukee Advertiser
September 6, 1877
Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

Mr. John REMLINGER is about to open a new saloon in Robert MARTINI's late stand.

The examination of teachers took place here Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday. It commences at Cedarburg to-day, and lasts until Saturday inclusive.

Mr. Peter RIES has put up in his new addition a new combined billiard and pool table of the finest quality it is already being well patronized.

Mr. Peter RIES was re-elected almost unanimously at the late election, Chief of the fire department. Pete is deservedly popular, he knows his real friends and they know him.

The following officers were elected at the last fire meeting: Peter RIES, Chief; Michael WESTER, 1st Asst. Chief; Michael EVEN, 2nd Asst. Chief; Jacob N. BAER, Treasurer; Nic. G. POULL, Secretary.
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Burr JOHNSON of Saukville was found yesterday evening one half mile this side of Grafton lying prostrate on the road in a dying condition, bruised, battered and maltreated apparently, last evening fears were entertained for his life, his horse reached home unhurt, the supposition is that some parties who owed him a grudge pounced upon him and intended to kill him, his watch and pocket book were left untouched, no further particulars at present.
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The examination of Peter DOCTOR for the shooting affair mentioned in our last is progressing before Justice SCHWIN, before we go press we will be able to give the result whether bound over or discharged We are willing to give items and keep our readers posted on local matters, but will venture to hazard a remark that may be considered prejudicial to the accused, the case is in competent judicial hands. Bound over.
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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, Committee.
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We, the teachers of Ozaukee Co. have been greatly benefited by the Institute which is about to close, and desire by the following resolutions to express appreciation of the same. Therefore:

1. Resolved, that we extend our sincere thanks to Superintendent HOOPER for the earnest, faithful manner in which he has labored for the welfare of our schools.

2. Resolved, that in Profs. VIEBAHN and LAU, our conductors, we recognize true men and eminent educators. Our best thanks are sincerely theirs with the hope of again profiting by their instruction.

3. Resolved, that we extend our heartfelt thanks to Profs. WHITNEY and GANNON for their valuable lectures, which gave us new inspiration and zeal for our work.

4. Resolved, that the Port Washington Quartette and Concordia Singing Society are entitled to our thanks for the excellent music furnished us at our entertainments.

5. Resolved, that in union there is strength, and that the conditions our public schools demands more united endeavors on our part as teachers to secure the ends and aims of a true education.
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SMITH & HAMM keep a saloon at the Belgium Station in this County. There is no other business at that point so far, but wheat speculation, but it is a very fine centre for business, and in the course of time may be quite a place.

SMITH & HAMM are both business men if they had business enough to do, they are what Yankee's call “white.

Ozaukee Advertiser
September 13, 1877
Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

Mr. William VOGENITZ of Cedarburg is an unconditional candidate for Register of Deeds.

Mr. James McCARTHY is in the field for Clerk of Courts. Mr. McCARTHY is well qualified for the position.

The Madonna came into the new harbor with a cargo of coal for SCHUMACHERS foundry on Tuesday.

Mr. John GENGLER will have fresh oysters by the can or plate, hereafter, commencing next Friday, at his saloon on Pier Street, the old stand.

Peter DOCTOR is in jail awaiting his trial, but refuses to be bailed out and it is said that his family is suffering. Peter is quite stubborn and won't listen to reason.

The Hop House of Mr. Wm. F. OPITZ was burned last night with a quantity of grain and hops, the loss must be heavy, we have no information in regard to insurance.

We saw a team for lumber here last week from the town of Polk near Schleisingerville in Washington County, Port Washington is the best lumber point now on the west shore of Lake Michigan.

The County Fair and State Convention happens on the same day, the 26th Sep. this is rather unfortunate for some would like to be present at both, couldn't our committee postpone the fair a few days?
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Mr. Joseph LAUF late of Chicago, merchant taylor, has rented the store recently occupied by N. YOUNG as a drug store, next door to John NEUNS saloon, and will open there next week with an extensive stock of goods. Business card will appear next week.
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Anthony GREEN who stole money from the Washington House in Cedarburg about one year ago and who was out on bail at Fond du Lac, his place of residence, where he kept a hotel for some time past, has been surrendered up by his bails, and Sheriff MALHERBE had a sharp time in capturing him. Jo. can't be easily fooled when he gets track.
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The Republican Convention at Madison on Tuesday nominated the following ticket: Governor, Wm. E. SMITH of Milwaukee; Lieut. Gov. J.M. BIMGHAM of Chippewa; Sec. State, Hans B. WARNER of Pierce; Treasurer, Richard GUENTHER of Winnebago; Atty. Genl., Wm. E. CARTER of Grant; State Superintendent, W.C. WHITFORD of Rock.
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County Clerk, Maj. John C. SCHROELING gives us the following for publication: Exempt property from Taxes in Ozaukee County: Town of Mequon - $12,725; Town of Cedarburg - $12,420; Town of Grafton - $4,975; Town of Saukville - $6,125; Town of Port Washington - $17,210; Town of Fredonia - $10,550; Town of Belgium - $1,175; TOTAL - $65,180

Ozaukee Advertiser
September 20, 1877
Port Washington, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

Hon. Charles E. CHAMBERLIN is a candidate for re-election as Clerk of Court, his qualification for the office is unquestioned and unquestionable.

The Scow Quickstep loaded with cord wood for Milwaukee collided with the Schr. Two Katies of Racine, a little north of here on Monday last. The Quickstep ran in here for repairs, there was no great damage done to either vessel.
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The loss of Mr. Wm. F. OPITZ in the fire mentioned in our last will be about $1500, only 4700 insurance on the building alone, but no fire can destroy his beautiful farm, although misfortunes of this sort may embarrass, but not crush him.
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Mr. John DIEDRICH met with a severe accident some weeks ago, which was at the time considered of no account, a piece of casting fell on his foot bruising it severely, but now it is so bad that he is confined to his house, and it is thought necessary to remove a small bone from the instep which must prove a painful operation.
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On Sunday evening about 9 o'clock a lurid glare became visible in the horizon from this place in the direction of Cedarburg, it lasted about two hours and was evidently a fire of some magnitude. Next morning it was ascertained that the barn and some sheds of Hugh POEL about 1 1/2 miles west of Cedarburg was consumed, the building was insured for $800, loss not very heavy when insurance realized.
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DIED -- After a brief illness, Cornelius MURPHY, aged 67 years of billious diarrhea, on Monday 3d inst. Mr. MURPHY lived on Walnut, 8 miles from town, and was a gentleman who was highly respected by all who knew him. He came to this county, from Wis. a year ago. he leaves a family of grown children, and his death is mourned by a large circle of friends.

The above is taken from the “Inland Tribune” Great Bend, Kans. The deceased was one of the oldest settlers of this town and County. The obituary notice does his memory justice and we cannot although an old friend and acquaintance do more than to say that the tribute from the “Tribune” was deservedly bestowed and leaves us little room for amendment or addition.

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