Ozaukee County Newspapers

July, 1883

The Cedarburg Weekly News
July 4, 1883
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Mr. August LORCH and family of Chicago, are here visiting. They are the guests of Mr. Wm. LEHMANN.

Mr. Louis HELWIG, has been engaged as clerk in the store of HENTSCHEL & JOCHEM. Louis is a gentleman and no doubt makes a good clerk.

Our public school closed last Saturday for eight weeks vacation. No one feels happier than the little children and their teachers.

Mr. D. WITTENBERG, president of the Cedarburg Woolen Mills, has purchased an elegant chariot while in Milwaukee one day last week.

Two little children of Mr. MILLER of the town of Mequon died of diphtheria last week. The bereaved family have the sympathy of all for the early and sudden demise of their beloved children. Another lot of Texas ponies came to Cedarburg last Saturday afternoon, but were all purchased by Mr. Chas. GOTTSCHALK. Now is your chance to buy a pony cheap.

DIED -- At Cedarburg on Monday, June 25th 1883, after a long and lingering illness, Mary, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. GUST. Aged 20 years. She was the pet and pride of her family, and the favorite of large circle of friends. Her untimely death casts a gloom o'er the family circle which time alone can lighten.

Quite a storm passed over our town last Monday morning, which tore down trees and blew down several chimneys on the south end of our village. The dust on the road whirled in the air like clouds and it sometimes seemed as if it would turn into a heavy cyclone. We believe it was a part of a cyclone which must have raged terribly in some part of the state.

Last Thursday while Mr. KUHEFUSS's hostler was hauling sand from near the lime Kiln of Leonard & Co., and seeing the train approaching, he was of the opinion that he could cross the track before the train passed, but the engine struck the latter end of the wagon and threw the wagon box and driver several feet in the air. The drivers shoulder was dislocated and the wagon smashed to pieces; otherwise on damage done.

We are informed by Post Master JOHANN that he has made arrangements by which the express morning train arriving here at 8:32 A.M. will bring up the mail from Milwaukee for this place. Call at the post office for your morning papers about 9 o'clock, - if you will notice to the publishers previously.
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FIRE
Last Friday afternoon our peaceable citizens were startled by the alarm of our fire-bell. On coming to the scenes, it was found that Mr. KANNENBERG's barn was on fire, which was standing only about five feet distance from his large blacksmith shop. Owing to the prompt action of our fire-men, the fire was extinguished before any further damage was done. The fire started through the shooting of fire-crackers by the little children who were playing about the building. No insurance.
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Mrs. W.L. SPENCER of Clinton, Iowa, the only child of our Dairy Editor, and his wife, has come to Cedarburg with two children, to spend the summer months, with her parents.
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Reports come from Port Washington that last Monday's cyclone done considerable damage in that town. Roofs of houses and barns were torn off, and three fishermen who were out on the lake are reported to be missing. The church at Holy Cross, a little village in the town of Belgium, is also damaged to a great extent, its steeple and roof being blown off.

Later reports show that over 200 buildings were destroyed in the towns of Belgium and Fredonia, and it was the worst storm that ever visited this section, J. SOULE, G. HOLLANDER, and C.C. FRENCH were drowned.
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DIED--In the town of Jackson, Washington County, Frank SALTER, on Monday July 2nd 1883. He died very suddenly, being sick only for about three days; he was a well-to-do and enterprising farmer. He leaves a large family, who mourn the loss of their beloved father.
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The Rev. William J. HALPIN of Meath Diocese, Ireland, a student of the widely renowned Ecclesiastical College of Maynooth, and at present Professor in the Seminary of Dubuque Iowa, has been spending a few days with his uncle Mr. Patrick HALPIN of this town. During his stay he officiated in the Church at this place, giving a very touching and eloquent discourse on the parable of the "Loaves and Fishes." On the following Sunday July 2nd in Waukesha county, whither he went to visit his aunt Mrs. McMONIGLE, he held early and late service in two different churches, Menominee and Brookfield, five miles apart, preached from different texts, and so attracted his audience in Menominee that all followed him to the Brookfield church where they were still more effectively entertained. Father HALPIN is a young man of more than ordinary zeal and ability, and cannot fail to make his mark in the ministry. He was accompanied by a nephew, Mr. W.J. KELLY, a student of the College where his uncle is Professor. being on vacation, they left here Monday July 2nd to visit relatives in Boston and Canada intending to return to Dubuque by the first of September. At the request of the Pastor of Brookfield and Menominee churches, Father HALPIN promised to lecture there on his return.

The Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
July 11, 1883

LOCAL MATTERS

Miss Paul WILKE is home for a few days.

Mr. John WINNER, of Milwaukee was in town last Monday on business.

Miss Alice SCHMIDT is in town visiting friends. The guest of Mrs. H. NERO.

Mrs. HANSEN and daughters of Milwaukee are in town visiting. They are the guests of Mrs. E. BLANK.

J.J. DURNIN, a compositor of the Evening Wisconsin spent the fourth with his brother, Father DURNIN, of this place.

Remember the ball at H. HERZIGER on Sunday the 22nd inst. Every one should attend as you may expect a good time.

George C. TEITJEN, with the firm of Stilwell & Biered Mnf'g. Co., of Dayton, O. was in town on business last week.

Mr. Ernest FROEHLICH, clerk at the Golden Eagle Clothing House, was in Cedarburg last Sunday visiting friends and relatives.

Mr. Arthur BOERNER, went to Bismarck, D.T. last week, where he expects to stay for a few weeks.

Mr. Fred HILGEN of Hilgen Bros. has gone to Chicago yesterday to make arrangements with guests who wish to inhale the fresh country air.

Mr. Michael REILLY of Milwaukee and Miss Bridget BELLEW of Jackson were united in marriage by Rev. Father DURNIN on July the 3rd inst. The young couple went East on their wedding tour. We wish them a bright and happy future.

A new shoe store will be opened in this town by Mr. J. FROEHLICH. He intends to enlarge his present store and keep only the best stock at the cheapest prices.
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TOWN MEETING
A special town meeting will be held in the Cedarburg Turn Hall, on Saturday the 14th inst., for the purpose of raising money to rebuild the bridge across the Cedar Creek near the Columbia Mills.
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A bus load of young ladies and gentlemen from Port Washington were in Cedarburg last Monday, picnicing at the Hilgen's Spring Park. They were welcome callers at the NEWS office.

The following are the names:
Misses Celia GOETZ, Mary and Katie KEMP, Susie and Rosie YOUNG, Minnie and Louise NEUNS, Ida and Matie RUBLY, Flora and Helen BOERNER, Ida and Adelia EGHART, Mary and Delphine NAGAN, Mary POULL, Mr. Math. GEORGE and Prof. J. KOEHLER.
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Last Saturday afternoon a team belonging to Mr. G. RANSE, ran away, but were stopped in time before any further damage was done.
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This year the Fourth of July was not forgotten altogether in Cedarburg, as it has been the last few years. Early in the morning the roar of the canons could be heard, which was kept up until about nine o'clock. At about half past 9 o'clock a procession was formed at the Engine House, consisting of Firemen, Turners and the Hook and Ladder boys; they marched up and down our main street, thence toward the Park where a very enjoyable time was had. The crowd in the afternoon was very large and all seemed to enjoy themselves. In the evening a grand ball in the hall, which was the wind up of that day; the hall, was crowded and it was impossible for any one to dance without being pushed or knocked about.
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The annual school meeting of District No. 2, of this village was held, pursuant to notice, on Monday evening July 2nd.

In absence of Mr. HORN, Director of the school board, Mr. E. LANGHEINRICH was chosen chairman of the meeting. After transacting the usual routine business, such as reading of proceedings, reports, etc., the board submitted to the meeting their estimate of the current expenses for the next school year, and recommendations to raise the necessary funds by tax. These were unanimously adopted. An appropriation for the erection of a spacious wood-shed was one of the wisest measures recommended by the board, especially in view of the fact that some of the school-wood, lying on the yard unguarded, does not find its way through the stoves of the school-house, but goes elsewhere. The following officers were elected: D. WITTENBERG, treasurer for 2 years; F.W. HORN, director for 3 years.

It was further agreed upon to open the school next fall with three departments again, instead of four, provided, however, that if the increased attendance of pupils toward winter, should render it necessary, the board is authorized to hire a fourth teacher for part of the year.

The question whether the dilapidated fence in front of the school-yard be substituted by a new one, or whether it be removed and the yard be left entirely open, without a front fence, met with quite a difference of opinions. The sentiment at last prevailed to have a new fence built at present and the board was instructed to have the old fence removed without expense to the district.

The teachers engaged for the next year are Chas. LAU, R.E. MINAGHAN, and Marth GANNON.

The Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
July 18, 1883

LOCAL MATTERS

Mr. Michael LYNCH and family, from Chicago are in town visiting; the guests of Mr. and Mrs. GILBERT.

The wife of Rev. STRASSBURGER, who has been visiting her parents in Waverly, Iowa for the last two months, returned to her home yesterday.

Our former teacher of one of our Lutheran schools, Mr. C.F. BURGWARDT, arrived here last week from Detroit, Mich. He left for that city with his family last Friday.

The new hotel of Mr. J.C. KUHEFUSS will soon be completed, and from appearances will be the nicest hotel in the town.

At the town meeting held in the Turner Hall last Saturday it was decided to build a new bridge across the Cedar Creek near the Columbia Mills.

Mrs. J. HUNT of Milwaukee, was in town last Sunday visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John ROTH.

The new addition to the Cedarburg Worsted Mills is completed and most of the machines are set up. Work will soon commence if things are pushed as lively as now.

MARRIED -- At the residence of the bride's parents, July 15th 1883, Miss Selma POHLE to Mr. Louis TRAUTZSCH, of the town of Saukville. The ceremony was performed by Mr. H. SCHELLENBERG of Horn's Corners.

Mrs. Henry HORNEFFER, of Milwaukee and family were in town last Sunday visiting friends and relatives.

A school picnic of one of our Lutheran schools was held in Mr. Frank GROTH's garden last Sunday. The children felt happy and spent the day in playing different games and listening to a concert given by the church band.

Hiram SMITH, of Sheboygan Falls and his wife visited the family of our dairy editor last Friday and Saturday.

A.R. BOERNER has returned from Bismarck, D.T., and reports that DIETRICH Bros., formerly Cedarburg boys, are doing a very good business and running a first class meat market there. We are glad to hear that the boys are doing well.

Capt. J.W. JOHANN has returned from his northern trip having purchased considerable lumber in Spencer, Wis.

Mr. Wm. CORRIGAN, compositor of the Evening Wisconsin of Milwaukee was in town last Sunday.
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The following is the report of the last prize-bowling held at the Apollo Hall bowling alley from June 17th until July 15th 1883.

1st Prize - Phil. ROTH, Cedarburg
2nd Prize - Frank LINEMAN, Milwaukee
3rd Prize - E. HILGEN, Milwaukee
4th Prize - J. LEHMANN, Cedarburg
5th Prize - C. SCHWAN, Milwaukee
6th Prize - J. LEHMANN, Cedarburg
7th Prize - Fred HILGEN, Cedarburg
8th Prize - J. LEHMANN, Cedarburg
9th Prize - C. SCHWAN, Milwaukee
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DIED
At Cedarburg, on Saturday the 14th inst., at 4 o'clock A.M. after a lingering illness, Minna, wife of Fred. W. HORN.
Of the ten children she bore her husband, four have preceded her into eternity, while three sons and three daughters were left to mourn her loss.

The Cedarburg Weekly New
Ozaukee County
July 25, 1883

LOCAL MATTERS

Farmers report that the heavy rains last week spoiled most of their crop, and those having hay on the fields is entirely spoiled.

Mr. Frank VOGENITZ, of Milwaukee, was in town last Sunday, visiting parents and friends.

Mr. STEWART, manager of the Ormsby Lime Company at Grafton, was seen on our streets last Monday.

Mr. John PETERMANN, merchant of Charleston, S.C., is in Cedarburg visiting friends and relatives. The guest of Mr. A.R. BOERNER.

The new bakery of Mr. Albert SAUER has been opened for business last Thursday. Mr. SAUER is an old and experienced baker from the old country, and fairly understands his trade.

It is rumored that Herman SCHELLENBERG of Horn's Corners will have a picnic and ball on the 12th of August. Herman always manages to have a good crowd.

The Cedarburg bus owned by Chas. GOTTSCHALK is still making its tri weekly trips, and is doing a good business. Considerable travel is done between this place and Milwaukee.

Hilgen Bros. have purchased three more boats, and "launched" them into the river which runs alongside the park. If you desire a boat ride on a moonlight night call at the Hilgen's Spring Park.

Messrs. PODOLL and LUEDTKE have purchased the patent right of an improved drag for Washington, Milwaukee, and Ozaukee Counties. They claim it to be the best drag ever invented as it will do the same service on a rough piece of land as on a level piece. We wish them success in their undertaking.

Mr. R.E. MINAGHAN, one of the teachers of our public schools who sent to Chilton a few weeks ago to spend vacation was in town last Sunday attending the picnic of the children of that school.
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Last week Saturday, while the storm and thunder shower was gathering, Mr. Wm. CORRIGAN of the town of Mequon, sent his hired boy into his woods to get the stock before it would commence to rain. While the youth was passing along side of a tree in the woods, a stroke of lightning came down and struck the tree near which he was passing, from which he was shocked and completely paralyzed. On account of his long absence, Mr. C. began to feel uneasy and went in search for him, and upon coming to the woods, he observed the boy crawling along on his hands and knees toward the house but not able to walk not speak. Mr. C. carried him into the house and Dr. McGOVERN was summoned. The latest reports are that he is on a fair way of recovery.
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Another child of Mr. H. MILLER, of the town of Mequon, died last week of diphtheria, making three in all which died inside of one month, and the fourth is reported very low. The bereaved family have the heartfelt sympathy of all, for the great loss they much suffer.
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Mr. George PLANT and son, formerly of this place but now teaching a high school in Chicago is spending his vacation in this village.
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The annual picnic of our public school was the all absorbing topic in our village last Sunday. The forenoon looked rather unpropitious for a picnic but the sun broke forth and dispersed heavy rain-clouds, the joy returned to many a little heart, for now the event of the day, the grand march through the village could take place. Headed by the full Cedarburg Music Band about 300 children paraded the principal street, the whole procession presenting a gay, lively appearance. The weather was extremely hot; nevertheless, the march seemed to fill the little ones with the usual, unbounded pleasure. The welcome coolness of the Turner's Hall and its shady grove in the rear, then received the thirsty crowd, who now began to indulge themselves in copious draughts of delicious lemonade.

About 3 o'clock the afternoon repast consisting of coffee and cake was served up, two tables in the dining hall being loaded almost to breaking with cake, and pies of almost every description by the liberality of the ladies of the district. The sight of 300 children feasting away on all those dainties with might and main is an indescribably one.

Meanwhile Jupiter Pluvius had in some way or other got wind of the enjoyable time which the people of Cedarburg and their children had and the sour old fellow, being an enemy of all human out-door enjoyment, suddenly about 5 o'clock burst upon us with tremendous storm and rain-showers. All sought retreat in the spacious apartments of the Turner's Hall and the progress of the festival was in no wise materially interrupted.

The dance for the children was opened with the usual Grand Polonaise, conducted by our jovial childrens friends, Mr. D. WITTENBERG. Until about 9 o'clock the dancing floor was occupied by merry children, whirling away in gay medley, in all kinds of possible and impossible dances, when they had to make room for more experienced feet, and a dance according to regement was kept up until about one o'clock.

We are told by the committee that the expenditures will exceed the receipts by about $25 to $30, but this shortcoming is fully covered by the fund on hand from last year.

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