The Weekly Star
June 3 1882
Port Washington, Ozaukee County

Fourth of July is the next legal holiday.

Cattle fair in this city next Monday.

School meeting next Monday evening.

The planing mill has been running this week.

Wheat is quoted at $1.40 to $1.45 per bushel.

Fires and overcoats were enjoyable this week.

Sheriff WEYKER is putting a new floor in his barn.

The foundry gave its workmen a holiday last Tuesday.

The lumber trade has been quite lively this week.

A. W. YOUNG will soon go to Nebraska on a business trip.

Canal street has been graveled from the east end to the depot.

Considerable cord wood has been brought to the city this week.

A new pay car will soon be running on the Lake Shore road.

Lawyer JACKSON reports increased activity in the insurance business.

In spite of the city ordinance, ashes and other refuse are still deposited in the streets.

“When will the season begin?” is the question with summer hotel proprietors.

The corner stone of the new court house at Fond du Lac was laid last Tuesday.

The spike driver arrived this week, and will soon begin work docking the harbor.

The new comet is said to appear shortly after midnight and remain visible until daylight.

The scow, “Tenie & Laura” arrived Thursday evening with a lot of shingles for Crowns.

The DRUECKER Bros. have had their large lime works photographed, and artist HOWARD has done it exceeding well.

Town Clerk LARSEN moved the records of the Town of Port Washington to his residence in town last Saturday.

The schooner “Eliza” of St. Joseph, arrived last Tuesday with lumber for BJORKQUIST & Co. She departed Wednesday evening.

Notwithstanding the cold temperature, H. W. LYMAN believes in a liberal use of water and sometimes uses the harbor as a bathing tub.

The schooner “S. Morrison,” of Milwaukee arrived at this port last Tuesday morning and departed same evening with a cargo of hay.

The schooner “S. Thal” of Milwaukee arrived last Saturday evening with a cargo of lumber and departed Monday.

The ball held in KELLER's Hall in Saukville last Saturday evening was well attended. Quite a number of Port Washington boys attended.

The schooner “Midge” of Sheboygan put into this harbor last Tuesday evening and departed Wednesday evening with a cargo of oats.

Rev. Dr. COLEMAN of Milwaukee will preach in the M. E. Church tomorrow evening. Morning services will be conducted as usual.

The tug M. A. Gagnon of Two Rivers, which has been here some time past, engaged in Government work, departed for Two Rivers Monday evening.

A school exhibition, under the auspices of Mr. C. LAU, principal of the Cedarburg school, was held in the Turn hall at that place last Monday evening.
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At the meeting of the city council last Saturday evening but little business was done. Several bills were allowed and notice ordered to be given the receiver in the E. SCHUMACHER & Sons assignment matter to construct the dock opposite the premises under his control on the harbor.
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A quiet wedding took place at the residence of Hon. Lyman MORGAN of this city last Monday morning, the contracting parties being Mr. James B. HUFF of Tecumseh, Michigan and Miss Etta TEED of this city. They departed on a short wedding tour on the morning train. Rev. D. S. HOWES, pastor of the M. E. Church performed the ceremony.
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SCHOOL MATTERS
The annual school meeting in all districts in the state will be held next Monday, June 5. In the school district comprising the most of this city, and known as district number one, (and since the organization of the city as joint district number one.), the meeting will be held in the school house in the park, at seven o'clock P.M. Beside the usual business of electing school officers, levying taxes, etc., the question of establishing a High School will be voted on, notice of the pending of a resolution to that effect having been posted as required by law. The following is the resolution proposed:

“Resolved, By the qualified electors of Joint School District number one, of the City of Port Washington and town of Port Washington, that a High School be established and maintained in said district.”

It is urged as a reason for the adoption of the above resolution that the district is now virtually maintaining a High School, but not being organized as such under the law regulating such schools, is not entitled to the aid given such schools by the state. If, at the next annual meeting which is to be held next Monday, the people will vote for the resolution establishing a high school, the district will annually receive $500.00 from the state without any more expense, or any change in the school system; but if they reject the resolution, the district will not get the $500 from the state, which it would otherwise be entitled to.
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Mr. MAMMER, of this city, was much astonished the other day, at the queer actions of one of his horses. In the morning, he went to the barn and fed his team as usual, but one refused to eat. After breakfast, he hitched up his team, but the same horse acted as if sick, refused to go right and danced about considerable. He also notices blood coming from its nose and mouth, which he was unable to account for. Finally the horse reared up quite frantically and gave a vigorous sneeze and cough, when out came from the nose an object which on examination proved to be a live mouse. The horse then quieted down and is all right again. The mouse was captured and killed. How it got into its queer prison is a mystery.
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For the first time, Decoration Day was observed in this city last Tuesday. For some reason, probably because no one took the lead, this day has always heretofore passed without any demonstration. This year, several citizens and especially court clerk RUPPERT, determined to have some sort of display and the move met with a response which was as surprising as it was gratifying. In spite of the unfavorable weather, the demonstration was a success. At two o'clock the procession began to form, but the rain interfered with the programme so that it had to be changed. The people who participated went to Singing Hall where appropriate prayers were offered by Rev. D. S. HOWES, and remarks by Hon. E. S. TURNER in English and W. A. PORS, Esq., in German, with good singing by a volunteer choir composed of Mesdames BLAKE, LATHROP and CONRAD, the latter presiding at the piano, and Messrs. KANN, W. J. DIEDRICH and W. H. LANDOLT. After these exercises, therein having ceased, the procession composed of ex-soldiers with badges, the firemen in uniform, a committee of young ladies with flowers and the pupils in the schools in charge of the teachers, headed by Prof. ZIMMERMANN's band, marched to the two cemeteries and decorated the graves of the soldiers (21 in all) and then dispersed.

Those who inaugurated this observance deserve much credit for the same, and it is to be hoped Decoration Day will hereafter be made a holiday here worthy the occasion and the place, and as is done in many places made a general thing, the decoration including every grave and every person who wishes participating. We hope to see a grand display of this character on next Decoration Day.
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LIST OF LETTERS
Remaining in the Post Office and not called for June 1st, 1882.

BELTON, Joe Capt.; CHARLES, Mrs.; DEMUTH, Mathias; DEMPSEY, Jennie M.; DICMA, Franz; FLEISHCMANN, Andreas; HAYBURN, Frank; RISCH, Peter; ROTTMAN, Hiram; ROTTMAN, H.; SCHMIDT, Johan; ULBRECHT, Katie; WARN, Simon.

In calling for these letters, please say they are advertised. -- H. L. COE, P.M.
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Last week a party of young men from Cedarburg hired one of Mr. GOTTSCHALK's livery rigs and started out for a good time. In the afternoon, the party left Saukville pretty “full” and of course did some reckless driving. They were met a short distance below Saukville by under-sheriff DELLES, who noticed that something was wrong with one of the horses. The driver also noticed it and put the team through as fast as possible so as to reach home before the horse became unable to go. Home was reached and when the team was unhitched, one horse fell over and was unable to get up. Examination showed that both hind legs were broken near the pastern-joint. The horse was killed and the legs being opened, the bones were found to be mashed up in a fearful manner. How it was done, or where, no one tell, further than that this disability was first noticed on the road between Saukville and Grafton. It is supposed the horse galloped, or rather, jumped along on these broken legs for several miles. Considerable indignation was expressed by everyone at such brutal conduct, and prosecutions talked of, but as yet none have been begun. It would seem that some punishment should be meeted out to such reckless persons. The horse is stated to have been worth $150.
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Maj. ROBERTS, the government engineer, located at Milwaukee, has about completed preparations for the work the present season on the harbor improvements in this district. The river and harbor bill now pending in Congress appropriates $17,000 for Port Washington harbor. If passed early enough, superstructures will be built partially over seventeen unfinished cribs at this port this season. This is independent of that now in progress under the contract of last year.
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Court Commissioner TURNER has been busy this week hearing the evidence and arguments of counsel in the suit of the town of Holland against the town of Belgium, which was referred to him at the last term of the circuit court. Mr. SEAMAN, of Sheboygan, represented the plaintiff and Mr. PORS the defendant.

The Weekly Star
June 10 1882
Port Washington

SCHOOL MEETING
Last Monday evening, the annual school meeting for the city district was held as provided by law. Hon. E. R. BLAKE presided.

The annual report of the clerk oft he district was read and referred to Messrs. W. A. PORS, M. G. RUPPERT, M. WESTER, L. EGHART and J. N. BAER for examination, with instructions to report next Monday evening (June 12) and also to recommend the amount necessary for school purposes.

The meeting then proceeded to the election of a treasurer for three years, resulting as follows:

Informal ballot - M. FUERST, 19; E. R. BLAKE, 2; W. H. LANDOLT, 3; M. NEUENS, 1; H. L. COE, 2.

Formal ballot - M. FUERST, 31; SEATTERING, 9.

The meeting then proceeded to vote on the resolution to adopt a High School (R. C. KAUN and F. DELLES being appointed tellers) resulting as follows: For High School, 39; Against High School, 1; Blank, 1; For 2; In favor, 3.

The Board was instructed to employ a male teacher for the intermediate department.

It was ordered that school for the ensuing year be maintained for ten months, and that the primary department and three German departments be maintained for the year.

Adjourned till Monday evening June 12, at 7 o'clock.
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A few days ago, a bachelor citizen was setting in his office enjoying his cigar. In came a farmer and enquired “do you want any potatoes?” Here was a chance for some fun, so the bachelor concluded to have some. He told the farmer that he did not know, but that if he would go to the house and ask his wife he could find out. “Where do you live?” asked the farmer. A house in the near vicinity was pointed out, and to it the farmer went, rapping on the front door. No one answering the call, he returned to the office saying “no one is at home.” The bachelor insisted his wife was at home and could be fund by going to the back door. Away went the farmer again and found the lady of the house, saying her “man” had sent him to see if she wanted potatoes. The lady saw what was up and replied, “yes, how many have you?” The farmer answer “10 bushels.” He was told to bring them around and put them in the cellar. When done he was told to go to the office and get his money. The bachelor was, of course, surprised to see the man return and more so when asked for $14.00 that being the price of the potatoes. But there was no escape and the money was paid. The husband of the lady is a traveling man and had not been home for two weeks, so she knew some one was playing a joke and she determined to turn the tables on the joker, which she did most completely. How the matter was settled when the husband returned about two weeks after deponent saith not.
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On the hill near the light house in this city stands an apple tree which is in full bloom, and being very large, presents a beautiful appearance. Thursday morning a party of gentlemen were in he vicinity and while talking, took advantage of the shade offered by the tree. Soon the buzzing overhead attracted attention and a most novel and interesting sight was seen. The tree was literally covered with bees, both melified and bumbus, the latter being very large and humming birds. The bees seemed to be thousands in number, going and coming between the tree and their “homes” most industriously. As many as fifteen humming birds were counted at one time and many more must have been in and about the tree. Quite a number of persons have visited the place and enjoyed the sight.
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If we are to judge the superiority of agricultural implements by their popularity among our people, we are bound to say that the Triumph Reapers and Mowers are ahead of all others. The sale of these machines in this county during the past year has been without a parallel in that line. Up to this week, three car loads of Triumph Reapers and Mowers were sold in this county by Mr. OTT and Mr. KESSEL of West Bend and two car loads of Duerrwaechter of Germantown, making five car loads in all in this county so far this year. Mr. John GEORGE of Port Washington, the general agent for these machines can feel justly proud of the success of the Triumph. -- West Bend DEMOCRAT
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Monday night while the ten o'clock train was switching cars at the depot, Mr. Frank BOHAN attempted to cross the track on his way home, when he was struck by the moving cars and thrown about twenty feet. Fortunately, he was thrown from the cars, else he would probably have been crushed under the wheels. He was seriously hurt, although no bones were broken.
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We have been chronicling cold weather for about nine months. This week we can begin with warm weather and report Wednesday morning at eight o'clock at 82 in the shade.
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The cattle fair held in this city last Monday was the largest held here for some time. A great many farmers, from all parts of the county, were present and business of all kinds was good.
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As mentioned in last week's STAR, Rev. Dr. COLEMAN of Milwaukee was to preach in the M. E. Church, last Sunday, but owing to the severe rain storm failed to reach here. We are informed by Rev. D. S. HOWES, that the Dr. will be here on Tuesday, June 14th and will preach in the church in the evening at 8 o'clock. A full attendance is desired.
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Arrangements are being made for a celebration in GLEASNER's Harmony Park, on July 4th. ZIMMERAMANN's Coronet Band is to furnish the music.
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Decaying timbers on the north and south side of BLAKE's warehouse necessitates the placing of new ones. This will be done soon and things placed in good shape for handling the new crops.
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The schooner “S. Thai” of Milwaukee arrived last Saturday with a load of lumber.
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The Union League Bowling Club of Milwaukee will hold its first annual picnic at Hilgen Springs, Cedarburg, tomorrow. Music by ZIMMERMANN's Band, of this city.
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A small tug from Benton Harbor, Michigan was compelled to put into this harbor last Friday evening on account of the severe gale.
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Hon. Chas. G. MEYER, of Fredonia, Ozaukee County, was greeted by many old friends here last week while making a short visit to his cousin, Hon. C. H. MILLER. Mr. MEYER has only just returned from a pleasure trip in California and last Saturday started, accompanied by his wife and daughter, on a pleasure trip for Europe where they will remain until fall. Charlie manages to take in more of the pleasure of travel to foreign lands in a quiet way than any man we know in common life. -- West Bend DEMOCRAT

The Weekly Star
June 17 1882
Port Washington

Warmer weather this week.

Workmen are busy making cribs for the harbor.

The rain last Wednesday was good for growing crops.

Justice SCHWIN's court was running all day yesterday.

Fishing with hook and line is the fashionable past time now.

The scow, “Tenie & Laura” arrived last week Friday with lumber.

The schooner “S. Thai” arrived last Saturday with a cargo of lumber.

The schooner “Eliza” of St. Joseph, arrived Thursday with lumber.

Thursday the thermometer indicated 102° in the sun and 82° in the shade.

The number of scholars attending the public schools of this city the past year was 439.

Next Saturday evening the Thalia Opera Co. will give an entertainment in Music Hall.

J. B. ADAM is making arrangements for a grand celebration in his park on the Fourth.

It is rumored that the brickyard on the south side of the harbor will be “opened up” soon.

MEYER & ACKERMAN had an oil stove in operation in front of their store Wednesday. It was a success.

H. W. LYMAN has erected a new picket fence in front of his residence and otherwise improved the premises.

Of the 439 scholars attending school the past year, 203 attended the English department and 236 the German.

The tug, “Kitty Snow” of Manitowoc arrived last Sunday evening with a scow load of timber for the harbor cribs.

Wednesday morning the dwelling of Mr. Andrew QUERLE on the section line near LARSEN's school house was burned. We have no particulars.

The steam barge “Daisy Day” of Manitowoc, arrived last Friday with a load of lumber for BLAKE. She departed Saturday loaded with wheat.

Henry OSWALD indulged in a drunk and promiscuous buggy ride Thursday night which cost him a ten dollar fine and the costs.

Business of all kinds in Port Washington seems to be increasing considerably. The most careless observer can see it.

Married on Wednesday, June 14th, 1882, by Rev. D. S. HOWES, at his residence, Mr. Wm. MEHRING Jr. to Miss Mary EGLE, all of Port Washington.

A two-thirds interest in the propeller “Daisy Day” recently loading and unloading t this port, was sold last week for $9,000 to Mr. John JACOBS of Chicago.

Work has begun on the German Lutheran Parsonage. The building will occupy the ground on the south side of the church and will be a pleasant location for the pastor.

Last Sunday was “Children's Day” in the M.E. Church, and was observed by a profuse and beautiful floral decoration of the sanctuary and especial service for the little ones.

Last Saturday Mr. Louis LOESER, while whitewashing Mr. BAER's saloon, met with a severe accident. The step ladder upon which he was standing gave way, throwing him with much force onto a box.
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Thursday night a couple of fellows got to quarreling and concluded to settle the dispute by a fight for which they went to KANN's lumber yard. While pommeling each other, they were arrested. It cost them several dollars each after interviewing the j. p.
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The total school income the past year was $2,869.77, expenditures $2,591.85, leaving balance in the treasury of $277.92. At the end of the present school term, there will be due the teachers $235.00 so that when everything is paid, the balance in the treasury will be $42.92.
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The approaching completion of the harbor is beginning to have its influence upon the future prospects of Port Washington. Evidences of this are given almost daily by the appearance of strangers on the streets looking the city over, making inquiries as to the business of the place, the value of property, and the probability of the purchase of eligible locations on or near the harbor. Recently parties have been here interested in manufacturing reapers and harvesters looking over the ground, with a view to moving their establishment from a town in the interior of the state to this city. It is gratifying to state that such of our citizens as were consulted by these visitors showed a spirit of interest and liberality which was both commendable in them and encouraging to the visitors. That our people are alive on this subject, and fully appreciate the necessity and advantages resulting from the establishment of manufacturing industries here is not to be questioned. Nor is it in the least doubtful that any good business man desiring a location for such establishments immediately sees the eligibility and conveniences offered by Port Washington.

All the advantages possessed by other places in Wisconsin for shipment either by rail or water is here, and over and above all other places most desirable locations for erecting necessary buildings can be had at almost nominal prices compared with the cost in other cities. But there is no necessity for elaboration on this subject as it is so patent that he “who runs may read.” That these facilities will in the near future be turned to good advantage is beyond doubt and the only question to settle is who shall be the lucky men to secure them.

Capitalists looking for locations for profitable investment in manufacturing establishments of any description should not overlook Port Washington. The industries already here are doing well, having all the work they can do, and in one the demand for enlargement is getting so strong as to compel additions soon. We have heard recently several visitors express their astonishment at the size and capacity of these establishments, especially that of the malleable iron works, a visit to it only increases their astonishment, not only as to its capacity, but as to the character, variety and quantity of goods turned out. As it is with the factory already here, so it will be with many more when started, as the advantages are not monopolized by any means yet. Come and see us gentlemen.
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THE ADJOURNED SCHOOL MEETING
At the adjourned meeting held last Monday evening, the following proceedings were had.

The committee, to whom was referred the clerk's annual report, and the matter of tax levy, reported that the examination of the books and papers, shows the same to be correct. The committee recommend that the sum of $1,400 be raised for school purposes, which together with the amount to be derived from the city school tax and the state will be sufficient to pay current expenses including teachers' wages and $150 for new seats in one German department and treasurer's fees.

The committee recommended the adoption of the following resolutions:

Resolved, That this meeting raise the sum of $1400 for the support of the common school of this district, and such sum is hereby raised.

Resolved, That this district furnish school seats to be used in one school room of the German department.

Resolved, That the treasurer of this district be allowed five per ct. of all tuition money paid during the ensuing year by outside scholars with the treasurer or clerk, for his fee in collecting and keeping account of the same.

Resolved, That the clerk during the ensuing year, receive a compensation of $25.

Which were adopted.
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At the last meeting of the city council, it was determined to let the contract for graveling the street from J. B. ADAM's corner north to the city limits at the next meeting, which is to be held June 19th at 7 1/2 o'clock p.m., at Judge EGHART's office.
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Mr. William SCHROEDER, one of the pioneer settlers of Ozaukee county, and for many years a prominent business man, died at his home in Cedarburg last Tuesday, aged about 70 years. A wife and one daughter survive him.
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The state school fund was apportioned this week, the amount given Ozaukee County is $2,517.12.
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Port Washington, in common with other cities, has its sensation this week. To be sure it is not a strike for higher wages as in other cities, but it is a strike for the privilege of raising geese and ducks on the public streets. The sensation was caused by the arrest of a number of these violators of the city ordinance. When the officer attempted to corral the geese and ducks, he found running at large he was met by such opposition on the part of owners as to cause him to fall back in good order for reinforcements. So during the night, the pound maser enlisted the city marshal into service and at an early hour Wednesday morning, the attack was renewed and victory crowned their efforts. The city pound was never so filled with feathers before. During the day, the pound master was engaged in giving notice to the several owners as required by law, and receiving their left-handed blessings, which the law does not provide for.

Since the arrests, the general topic of conversation all over the city is the successful raid upon the geese and ducks. These discussions become very animated sometimes and afford considerable fun. Some of the owners have told the officers in response to his notice that he “could keep them - they were not worth two shillings.” A large auction sale may therefore be soon expected at the city pound.

But, seriously, this action of the pound master is commendable and it is to be hoped he will continue these arrests until a stop is put to this open violation of city ordinances. He must not be partial, however, and if he has made clean work of the geese and duck nuisance, he should turn his attention to chickens. Almost any hour in the day, he can find these depredators on the streets, especially the east end of Pier and Washington streets, and judging from the localities occupied by the chickens, they belong to city officers.
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School district clerk SCHWIN has completed the enumeration of the scholars in the city district, and reports as follows:

Whole in number: 530; Males: 258; Females: 272; Residing in the city: 486; Outside the city: 44.

The Weekly Star
June 24 1882
Port Washington

Cattle fair at Cedarburg next Monday.

German theatre in the Singing Hall tonight.

The planing mill was running part of this week.

The fire company will parade on the Fourth of July.

The public schools closed yesterday with exercises by the scholars.

O. A. BJORKQUIST, of Milwaukee, formerly of this city, was here last Monday on business.

The fourth of July will be celebrated in this city at both ADAM's and GLEASNER's park.

Daniel James HEMLOCK, of Cedarburg, graduated from the State University law class this week.

The city council will meet again next Monday evening in Judge EGHART's office.

Thursday was delivery day to the purchasers of Triumph reapers at this place. Quite a number were delivered.

The scow “Tenie & Laura” arrived last Saturday evening with lumber and departed Monday morning.
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J. A. HEIN recently put in a stock of dry goods in his new store, and is now prepared to furnish everything usually found in a general store. He takes butter and eggs in exchange for goods.
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The editor of this paper will probably start for Iowa next Tuesday, going as far west as Council Bluffs, on a business trip, and will be gone from three to five weeks. He will be accompanied by his wife and daughter who go to visit relatives, and particularly to minister to the comfort of an aged mother who, surrounded by children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren, is gradually peacefully approaching the end of a long and well spent life.

The route taken is the popular and well managed “Northwestern” stopping over for a day or two at Tama City, Iowa where they resided.
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The members of the Thalia Theatre Co., of Milwaukee, will given an entertainment in the Singing Hall this evening under the auspices of the Singing Society. The play will be rendered in German.
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The city council at its last meeting, held Monday evening, awarded the contract for graveling the street from Adam's corner north towards Knellsville, to H. SCHRECK for 60 cents per cubic yard for the part of the roadway within city limits, and 65¢ for that portion beyond the limits. But two bids were received, the other being 70 cents. The explanation of work being done outside the city on this road is that in the settlement between the city and town, a balance of road fund and other items fell to the city which it was agreed should be so expended. This fund amounts to about $100.00 and so much of the road beyond the city limits as that sum will gravel will be done.

The street commissioner was instructed to widen so much of the street east of the depot as is not of the proper width.

Several bills were presented and allowed.

No ordinances were passed.
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The manufacturers of the Eagle Plow, GILSON & Son, of this city, have been for several months perfecting improvements on their celebrated plows and this week finished an improved plow, which we had the pleasure of inspecting yesterday. The Eagle is acknowledged to be the best plow in the market for the soil in this part of the state, and is fast growing in favor with all good farmers, who will be glad to learn of improvements.

The new plow now turned out possesses all the good qualities of those heretofore made with the substitution of a steel beam in place of a wooden one, and so put up as to offer the least possible obstruction when in use, thus rendering it the easiest running plow made and yet strong.
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Notice is posted for the meeting of the Board of Review in this city next Monday. Section 57 of the board shall meet “on the first Monday of July in each year, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon.” How is it, then, that notice is given for a meeting next Monday? The members of the board are J. W. VAIL, L. EGHART, Adam EVEN, and J. B. PEFFER.
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The schooner “Spartan” of Sheboygan, arrived last friday evening with lumber for Kann. She departed Monday morning.
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The scow “William Finch” of South Haven arrived last Wednesday with lumber.
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DIED -- At his home in the town of Grafton, on Friday night June 16th, 1882, Hon. Wm. F. OPITZ, in the 67th year of his age.

Mr. OPITZ was a native of Saxony, Germany, born in 1816. In 1839 he emigrated to the United States settling in the town of Mequon in August of that year. He bought here from the government 160 acres of land, to which he added 146 more purchased from owners who had made partial improvements. This tract of land is half a mile south of the village of Thiensville. With him came his wife, father, mother, sister and brother-in-law, Hon. Adolph ZIMMERMANN. This was when all the country round was known as the “town of Washington” Milwaukee County, and embraced all of Washington and Ozaukee counties as now organized. The town of Mequon was incorporated by an act of the territorial legislature in January, 1846, and the first town meeting in the following April. The whole vote case was 140, and Mr. OPITZ was one of the officers elected, that of Collector. In 1848, he was elected Pound-keeper. In 1857, in partnership with Mr. ZIMMERMANN, he built the Mequon Brewery, and was connected with the same until 1859.

In 1866, he purchased a farm of 200 acres in section one in the town of Grafton, about one mile south of the village of Saukville, to which he moved and where he resided until his death.

In 1860, he was elected Member of Assembly and with William H. RAMSEY represented the county in that branch of the legislature. In 1862, he was elected Sheriff holding the office for the years 1863-4.

In 1868-9 and '72 he was elected chairman of the town of Grafton, and during the latter year, acted as the member of the County Board from his town, the present system having supplanted the old commissioner system.

In 1873, the Old Settlers Club was organized and Mr. OPITZ elected President of the society. In September, 1874, he delivered the annual address which he closed with the following sentiment:

“We all have now arrived at the age when we may safely say that we no longer look with an ardent hope into the future. This is the exclusive enjoyment of youth. When we were young we looked to the future, but now our lives are all made up in the recollections of the past, and in this is the very charm of our gathering to relate to each other to the listening young generation our enjoyment as well as our hardships and adventures in first settling this part of the country. May you all live long to enjoy future meetings of this group and this mutual story telling. Too many old settlers have left us already for, it is hoped, a better world where no chopping or clearing away of trees or getting stuck in the mud with teams ought to be our lot, for we had plenty of it here below.”

In 1876-7-8, he was elected one of the Vice-presidents of the Co. Agricultural Society, in 1881 its treasurer, and at the annual meeting last January, one of the Executive Committee.

Mr. OPITZ was a Mason, his membership being with the lodge at Cedarburg, which with members from other lodges, attended his funeral, and buried him with the solemn and impressive ceremonies of the Order at Mequon.

Mr. OPITZ was a vigorous, pushing, persistent, plain, blunt, outspoken, impulsive, honest man, positive in convictions and their advocacy, active and prompt in what he undertook and for these very qualities respected and honored by his fellow citizens. For the past year or two, he gave evidence of breaking down, and last winter, this fact was so apparent that everybody, himself included, could see the end coming. Nearly the whole winter he was confined to the house with rheumatism, but in the spring recovered sufficiently to get about again, and was in this city only a short time before he died. His last illness was short, but quick in its work. Thus has passed to the beyond one of the earliest pioneers of Ozaukee county, whose departure is regretted by all who knew him.
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Dr. Pierre HOSCH, son of Dr. J. HOSCH, of Fillmore, died at Escanaba, Mich. last week.
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Mr. M. TIBOR, of this city, left last Monday for the Lake Superior country. He will be gone several weeks.
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Monday evening, Richard HOLT, a lad nine or ten years old, fell off the end of the south pier into the lake, and would have drowned but for the help of his companions. After he had gone down the third time, one of them succeeded in getting his fish pole under the drowning lad and keeping him afloat until another was enabled to grasp and pull him out.

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