Ozaukee County Newspapers

The Cedarburg News
December 1, 1886
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Quite a number of strangers were in the city last Saturday and Sunday attending the KALIEBE KORB wedding.

F. JAUCKE took advantage of the cattle fair last Monday to dispose of all his second hand furniture at auction.

Mrs. MULLENS of Milwaukee, formerly a resident of this town, died in the former place last week, and was taken here for burial last Thursday.

The first real snow-storm of the season struck us last Sunday. Soon the sleigh bells will be jingling merrily as ever.

Many friends gathered at the house of Mr. and Mrs. Fred ASCHE last Saturday to celebrate the silver wedding of the couple. All experienced a good time.
Mr. H. KUETHER is down with a severe illness that has troubled him ever since the commencement of the cold weather. We hope to see him about again soon.
The fair of last Monday was a large one. Farmers sold a good deal of their stock in order to have less on hand for the winter. Considerable business was done in all the usual departments.

Holiday goods of every description are being displayed by Boerner Bros. Don't fail to call at their store and examine their stock while the assortment is still complete. Make your purchases early as the prettiest articles will have been sold later in the season.
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The ball at Horn's Corners last Sunday, though it was not favored with very propitious weather, was quite successful. Most present were, however, from the immediate neighborhood, as the snow storm did not encourage any to come from a distance.
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HERZIGER's new saloon and butcher shop will be opened to the public next Saturday, the opening will be chiefly celebrated on Sunday. All possible comforts are provided for guests and arrangements have also been made for general entertainment.
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Thanksgiving Day passed here very quietly. The day was observed by service in the churches in the forenoon. The turkey was eaten in peace and quiet, and all day a Sunday-like stillness reigned in this city.
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Miss Lizzie KALIEBE of this city was last Saturday evening married to Mr. W. KORB of Milwaukee. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. E.G. STRASSBURGER in the Lutheran church. After the ceremony the festivities at the home of the bride's parents were prolonged far into the night.
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One of the most successful men in his line of business is Mr. G. WURTHMAN painter. He has been kept busy all the year in various parts of this and Washington County, and many fine jobs were done by him. He has just finished his work on HERZIGER's new building, and has given that a fine appearance. Any one wishes to have a neat, durable and artistic work done in any department of painting can do no better than to apply to Mr. WURTHMANN.
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ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE
The assets of the firm of H. SMITH of Grafton, having been assigned to me for the benefit of creditors on the 12th of November, 1886, I hereby give notice that the law requires every creditor of said firm to file within 3 months of that date, with the assignee or clerk of the circuit court of this county, an affidavit, setting forth his name, residence and post office address, and the nature, consideration and amount of his debt, claimed by him over and above all offsets. -- H.W. RAMIEN, Assignee
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AN EARLY SETTLER OF PORT WASHINGTON GONE TO HIS FINAL RESTING PLACE

Solon JOHNSON who together with Gen. Wooster HARRISON, Co. TEALL and one or two others first settled the place now called Port Washington about the year 1835, died at Butte City, Montana on the 19th of last month being then 77 years old. The old settlers who knew him will hear of his death with sorrow and regret as we do, having known him ever since our first coming here. He paid occasional visits to his old stamping ground, and it was during the last that we met him in Milwaukee on his return from Port Washington looking no older than he did thirty years ago. We did not learn the immediate cause of his death.
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DIED

Mrs. Dorothea RAAKE, widow of the late Theodor RAAKE, died at her home in Thienville last Friday and was buried on Monday last in the Mequon cemetery. The deceased was born May 19, 1800 and was therefore nearly 87 years old at the time of her death.

The family settled on a farm in the town of Mequon after arriving here in the year 1848 which they afterwards sold and removed to Thienville. The husband died in the year 1879. A daughter and grand daughter survive them. Mrs. RAAKE never had a day of sickness in her life and walked several miles a few days before her death for exercise, as we were told. She moved about the house even in the latter years of her life, as if she was a girl in her teens. We tender our sympathy to the remaining members of the family.

The Cedarburg News
December 8, 1886

LOCAL MATTERS

(OFFICIAL) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

Common council met pursuant to last adjournment on Monday the 6th day of December 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M. Council was called to order by the Mayor F.W. HORN. Roll called, present: Aldermen BOHRTZ, BRUSS, FRIEHLICH and ZAUN. Absent: Alderman WITTENBERG.

The following report was received from the Cedarburg Fire Company:

HALF YEARLY REPORT FROM THE CEDARBURG FIRE COMPANY

May 1 - On hand cash - $139.88
July 2 - Received from H. WEHAUSEN, secretary for dues collected - $7.50
Sept. 3 - Received from H. WEHAUSEN, sec'y for dues collected - $5.00
Total - $152.38
May 3 - Paid to T. WENTWORTH & Co. for 14 ft. suction hose - $42.60
May 3 - Paid to B. MEYER for interest on note - $5.25
July 27 - Paid to LEHMAN Bros., for 1 pl Brass Fireman's lantern with express - $3.79
July 20 - LEHMAN Bros. for lightning rod and center pole on roof - $9.00
Aug. 6 - HILGEN Mnf'g Co. to am't as per invoice rendered of Nov. 13th - $2.12; pumping water to tank - $2.50; One hose rack - $2.25
Aug. 10 - 3 straps 3 ft. long 1 1/2 in. wide for suction hose - $1.10
Sept. 3 - Thos. WENTWORTH Co. 5 set 2 1/2 inch hose coupling and 5 set 2 1/2 in. hose bands - $10.90;
Sept. 3 - Paid to A. SWANTES for work on engine evener. and other repairs - $7.75
Total - $86.26
Nov. 1 - Balance on hand $66.12 -- E.G. WURTHMANN, Foreman, John WEBER, Treasurer

which was read and ordered to be placed on file. On motion it was.
Resolved that the sum of one thousand dollars be raised as city tax for the ending year.

Ayes: Alderman BOHRTZ, BRUSS, FROEHLICH and ZAUN.

Bill of Wm. LIESENBERG for extra work on bridge near Planing Mill to the amount of 9.75 was allowed in full.

Ayes: Alderman BOHRTZ, FROEHLICH, BRUSS and ZAUN.

Resolved: That each of the inspectors and clerks of last general election by allowed the sum of $4.

Bill of street commissioner in the sum of $9.08 was allowed by the following vote: Ayes: Alderman BOHRTZ, FROEHLICH, BRUSS and ZAUN.

Bill from Chas. WILKE, Justice of the peace, for holding curt sessions. 75¢ was allowed by all members present.

Resolved: The sum of $200 be allowed to the Cedarburg Fire Company for the purchasing of hose.

Ayes: Alderman BOHRTZ, FROEHLICH, BRUSS and ZAUN.
On motion the council stands adjourned sine die. -- F.G. SCHUETTE, city clerk
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The cold of winter is already beginning to hold fire.

Many took the air last Sunday on the fine ice.

Travelers express themselves highly pleased with the accommodations afforded by the new Washington House.

In a short time we shall have five butchers in this place; there will surely then be no dearth of meat.

The coming New Year will be ushered in by a dance on the evening of the 31st inst., at the Apollo Hall.

John SIMON of Grafton will have a grand ball at his hall on second Christmas day, for which the Grafton string band has been engaged.

Christmas toys of every description for your little ones and all kinds of candy toys for tree ornamentation are offered by Boerner Bros.' large assortment.
Frank HOFFMANN, butcher, began business in his new quarters last week. He has given the building an elegant and business-like front, and has converted the old house into a fine structure. He has excellent prospect for success.
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Emil HERZIGER's new saloon opened to the public last Sunday. A free collation was served up to all the guests of whom there were a large number both from this city and from the outside. The Cedarburg band graced the affair with its music.
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There will be a bowling match at the Apollo Hall next Sunday. A prize will be awarded to the best man throwing three ball, by Mr. Claus MEYER. The favor with which these bowling tournaments are regarded will certainly bring to this all of the local adherents of the game.
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A double wedding took place at Horn's Corners last Saturday in the hall of Herman SCHELLENBERG. The contracting parties were Mr. John MAAS and Miss SCHUBERT, and Mr. H. MUELLER to Miss MAAS. The wedding was enlivened by the presence of the Cedarburg Band.
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In Holy Cross, Town Belgium, fire last Friday morning destroyed Felix KRAUSE's shoe shop, Henry WERSTER's store, and a large barn owned by the latter. The fire originated in Mr. KRAUSE's shop, and receiving no check, quickly spread to Mr. WERSTER's buildings that adjoined closely. Only a few articles of furniture were saved. The loss will amount to about $3500, on which there is no insurance.
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According to the prediction of a certain Iowa professor (?) a most unparalleled snow-storm was to have begun last Sunday and continue for fourteen days. Doubtless most of these gentry who can peer so successfully into the mysteries of the future have some wondrous mechanism to aid them. It is impossible to state on what principle these machines may be made; but one thing about them can be considered as positively certain; they are all turned by a crank.
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ABOUT THE DOOR TO G. SONDER'S OVEN

I have received and paid already three bills from different manufacturers of one oven door in the bakery, who have been to work at it. If there have been some more firms engaged in its final completion, I would respectfully ask all claimants to present their bills before the close of this year, as I have not ordered the work to be done myself and knew nothing about it. -- A. BODENDOERFER
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Christmas is now approaching. The signs of the holidays are already to be seen on every hand. The fine goods that usually make their appearance at this season have been eliciting the wonder and commendation not only of the children, but also of older people. For those that wish to make their homes happy and their families contented, it is time to lay in their stock of Christmas goods now. We can hear children every day urging their parents to buy some of the beautiful things they see, for they are so wise as to know that if they do not come in time, somebody else will obtain the things they covet. Let parents take every opportunity to make this Christmas time happy and joyous.
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NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS

Treasurer's Office, City Cedarburg, December 8th, 1886

Notice is hereby given that I will receive the taxes due for the year 1886 at my office from Monday next, the 13th inst. for the coming thirty days. After that I shall proceed to collect the same by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of the persons charged as provided in the charter of said city and the laws of the State. -- J.C. KUHEFUSS, City Treas.
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A race-course has been a thing long desired by the people of Cedarburg, and various projects have been proposed heretofore but generally abandoned on account of too great expense. There is now some talk of making a course in which the latter consideration does not enter so strongly. It is proposed to widen that part of Sheboygan street from Frank GROTH's to Jerry SULLIVAN's, and plant willow trees on both sides. This would make an excellent course. The presence of a track in this city will bring many strangers here, and will be an impulse to some of our business organizations. Let those who feel particularly interested in the project take hold of it energetically and they will not fail to receive ready support from the people of Cedarburg.
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CORRESPONDENCE

Thiensville, Wis, Dec. 6th, '86

While sauntering through the village of Thiensville a few days ago, we found all the business men busy at their various occupations. Mr. DUWE, one of the first blacksmiths and wagonmakers Thiensville had, is still at his post and ready for a jovial little chat. Mr. HOEFT and MUELLER also have plenty of work to keep them busy all the time.

Mr. H. KURZ, the shoemaker, has the field all to himself and enjoys a good trade.
Mr. ENGLEHARDT's hotel which was built last summer, has added greatly to the looks of our place. Mr. ENGLEHARDT is the right man in the right place, and whoever has occasion to stop in Thiensville should not fail to make him a call.
Mr. MEMMLER also has his hotel in fine shape. In the two years of his existence as hotel keeper he has gained many friends. As a summer resort Thiensville is vying with Cedarburg.

THIERMANN's are having a big trade this fall, and customers indeed have a fine stock to select from. Santa Claus seems to have been extremely liberal in leaving so many of the nice things at the store, enough to make thousands of little hearts glad.

The mill is enjoying an excellent and growing trade. It is supplied with all the latest and best machinery and no work or money has been spared to put everything in first class order. The flour is equal to any made in the State, and sells aside of the best production of the Milwaukee Mills. The proprietor has many years of business experience and knows well that by serving his patrons interests best, he serves his own. If you have any grist to grind, be sure and give them a call, you will be fairly and squarely dealt with every time. Their flour cannot be beat.
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CORRESPONDENCE

Waubeka, Wis., Dec. 1st, 1886

Thanksgiving Day passed quietly. Only those ate their turkey who were so fortunately situated as to have one.

One part of the buildings destroyed by fire this fall is already rebuilt. Fred GROTELNESCHEN has rebuilt his blacksmithshop and in the place of his burnt dwelling house he has erected a fine residence, framework, veneered with brick. Nothing is known yet, whether John MUELLER will rebuild his hotel or not.
A new and spacious hall is now in course of erection by Mr. Hugh TURNER. Its dimensions are 40 by 65 feet. Herman E. RUDOLPH has the contract, and according to the stipulations agreed upon he must have it completed by next Christmas, when it will be opened with a grand ball.

A valuable horse belonging to Mr. C. H. WITT at Fredonia Station had to be killed last Monday evening, another horse in an adjoining stall having kicked it and thereby fracturing a hind leg. Only a short time ago Mr. WITT was offered $175 for the animal, but on account of its docility he would not dispense with it. -- MORE ANON.

The Cedarburg News
December 15, 1886

LOCAL MATTERS

After a few days of spring weather, winter has again assumed full sway.
Mr. Ernst FROEHLICH of Canova, Da., was in the city last Friday visiting friends and relatives.

On account of the rain last Sunday, the bowling at the Apollo Hall has been postponed until next Sunday.

The schools in several districts to the south of us have been closed on account of the prevalence of contagious diseases.

The public of Grafton and vicinity should take notice that dentist W.H. SCHLAEGER of Milwaukee, will be at that place every fair-day.

A ball was to have been held at H. HAAS', Thiensville last Sunday. On account of bad weather on that day, it has been postponed until next Sunday.

John B. SIMON will have a dance in his hall at Grafton on Christmas, the 26th inst. The Grafton band will furnish the music.

MEYER & ACKERMANN, hardware dealers at Port Washington, pressed by creditors, made an assignment last Friday. Liabilities and assets are not ascertained at this writing.

The Mequon Turn Verein will go from the old year to the new in a ball to be held on Sylvester eve. Those living in that vicinity will not allow this to pass unnoticed.

The ball at the Apollo Hall on Sylvester eve will be the only one held on that date in this immediate neighborhood. All conveniences will be found in readiness.

A large assortment of ready made clothing arrived at HENTSCHEL & JOCHEM. If you want a good and cheap overcoat or a suit of clothes, you will do well by giving them a call.

There is going to be a grand ball in the Turn Hall on Sunday, the 26th inst. being second Christmas day. The music will be furnished by Weber's band. Balls at this season are generally affairs of some pretension. Prepare for the coming one.
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HOLIDAY PRESENTS

At John ARMBRUSTER's Jewelry Store can be seen an elegant stock of all kinds of Jewelry. Watches, Clocks, etc. for Holiday Presents. Don't forget to call and take a look at them.
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Miss Maggie BARTH, sister-in-law of Mr. John B. SIMON of Grafton, died at that place last Sunday, and many friends followed the remains to the grave. The deceased had been spending some time in Chicago, having returned from that place only a few (unreadable section).
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Candy toys and all other kinds of ornaments for Christmas trees can be found in largest assortment at BOERNER Bros. Stick candy 8 ¢ per lb. Royal mixed candy 10¢ per lb., cherries and apples 15¢ per lb., all other candies in same proportion.
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Marshal KRAUSE sustained painful injuries from a runaway in Grafton last Friday. The horse, which was driven by S.S. LEONARD, became unmanageable, and the occupants of the buggy were thrown out in colliding with another team. The marshall will be laid up for some time.
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Last Thursday three men from Kirchhayne were arrested and arraigned before Justice WILKE on the charge of pulling pickets off the fences and being drunk and disorderly on the previous Sunday night. They pleaded guilty. Their fine with costs amounted to about $21 a piece.
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To persons wishing to attend the Am. Opera Company concert to be held at Milwaukee, from Dec. 20th to 22nd, inclusion the M & N R.R. will sell excursion tickets from this station and return for 92 cents. Ticket sales to commence Dec. 20th, close Dec. 22nd, good to return Dec. 23rd.
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DEATH OF CHR. PREUSSER JR. OF MILWAUKEE

Again has the grim destroyer death entered into the family of one of our earliest friends Christian PREUSSER, whose son, a hopeful young man, of 26 years named after his father, died on Friday last at the residence of the family. Not hearing any reports since his dangerous sickness was first announced, we had hoped that the young man was out of danger. If the deepest sympathy with the afflicted father and family can be of any consolation to them, we fully render the same herewith.
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A FORMER OLD SETTLER OF OZAUKEE COUNTY

M.G. RUPPERT, Esq., who on account of a lung complaint had to seek the more pure air of the Western plains, has settled for some years back at Denver, in Colorado. His many friends here will be glad to hear that he is improving in health. We extract the following from one of his late letters:

"I am getting along quite well, I don't suffer as much with the asthma as I did back East, although I am unable to do steady work. We had quite a lively election in the State of Colorado; we elected a Democratic Governor, an old Wisconsin boy by the name of Alva ADAMS of Pueblo County. We also elected 3 out of the 8 members of the lower house in our district and 1 out of the 2 Senators, elected the 2? county commissioners and the democratic county Judge. In the State the democrats gained a few members in the lower house, the balance of the State officers are republicans. The weather is very nice, times are very good; there is a lot of building going on in the city. Real estate is way up; the city is growing and the country is settling up very fast, there are some very good farms in Colorado now under cultivation."

Friend RUPPERT thinks that we are growing younger every day to judge from the picture contained in the NEWS lately, and that many old Wisconsin settlers who knew us here and to whom the cut was shown, had said the same. But we must confess that the photo from which the cut was made, was taken some 5 years ago, and the "artist" was over-careful to wipe out the lines indicating old age, although the picture may pass for a good likeness yet. Friend RUPPERT will please give this explanation to our friends in Denver. We have often wondered whether there is a place in the West where we haven't a friend or former acquaintance living?
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DEATH OF JUDGE SHELLEY

John SHELLEY, formerly of West Bend and so well known by the older settlers of this County is dead. The West Bend TIMES contains the following concerning the deceased:

John SHELLEY died suddenly from heart disease at his residence at Hartford, at two o'clock last Saturday morning. He was in his 69th year having been born in Manchester, York county, Pa., Feb. 1, 1817. He was a graduate of Pennsylvania college at Gettysburg; studied law at York, Pa. and was admitted to the bar in 1840. He came to Wisconsin in 1853, residing one year in Milwaukee and then coming to West Bend, where he formed a law partnership with F.O. THORP and was elected county judge in 1857, which office he held for twenty-four years in succession. When the village of West Bend was incorporated in 1868 he was elected its first president, and was re-elected the second year. He was married three times, his first wife being Miss Henrietta DONALDSON who died in 1849. In 1860 he married Mrs. Helen GEORGE, whose death occurred in 1868, and in the year following he married Miss Helen BARNETT, who survives him. On leaving West Bend three years ago, he went to Racine and engaged in the practice of law with F.O. THORP, his former partner with whom he continued one year and then went to Milwaukee, where he remained until last spring and then went to Hartford. He leaves no children. He was a member of the Masonic fraternity and the members of that order had charge of his funeral, which took place on Monday.

The Cedarburg News
December 22, 1886

LOCAL MATTERS

A ball will be held on Sylvester eve at the Mequon Turn Hall.

The directors of the Cedarburg Fire Ins. Co. held a meeting here last Thursday.
The dance at Henry HAS last Sunday having the weather in its favor was quite a success.

The annual meeting of the Cedarburg Fire Ins. Co. will be called at this city on Tuesday, January 4th, 1887.

A ball will be given by Herman SCHELLENBERG at his hall in Horn's Corners on Sylvester eve. The Cedarburg Band will furnish the music.

We have enough balls here during the next two weeks to satiate the most inveterate lover of the dance, were he to attend them all.

John SIMON will have a ball at Grafton next Sunday which will without doubt receive its usual large attendance from that place and the near neighborhood.

Ever since the beginning of the cold weather, a congress of cats has been holding its sessions in the basement of the school house.

Mrs. ROBPETER of Horn's Corners died last Monday evening after a short illness. The burial will take place today.

The Christmas dance at the Turner Hall will take place next Sunday evening. It will be the first of this season's balls in this vicinity. A pleasant evening can be assured to all that attend.

The opening of JAUCKE's new hotel will take place in a few weeks. The carpenters are still busy fixing up the interior of the north wing of the building and the hotel will be formally opened as soon as that work has been completed.

Hilgen Bros. will have a ball at the Springs on New Year's eve. There have been no special occasions of festivity at the Springs for several months for which reason this opportunity of spending a pleasant evening there should not be allowed to pass by unimproved.
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The M & N trains now run into the new St. Paul depot at Milwaukee. Last Monday morning a number of the officials of the road came out on the first train to leave the depot, and took the down train here, which was the first of this road to enter the new depot. The timetable has been slightly changed so that now both express trains meet at this place.
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A CRACK HOTEL

In Waldo, Sheboygan county, is the one kept by H.E. JORDAN. We counsel every one who has occasion to stop at Waldo on the M. & N. R.R. line a few miles south of Plymouth to take a square meal at Jordan's Hotel and to get a good bed and comfortable room if he wishes to stay over night.
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DEATH OF JAMES MARKLE A FORMER OLD CITIZEN OF GRAFTON

On December 13th 1886 Mr. James MARKLE of Waukesha died of paralysis aged 65 years. Old settlers here will be sorry to learn of his death.

The deceased was born in Marbleton, Ulster county, N.Y. July 30, 1821. When 7 years old his parents removed to Van Buren county, Mich. where one year later his father died. With three elder brothers he resided in Michigan until 1842 when he removed to Kenosha. One year later he removed to Grafton, Ozaukee county, where he remained until November 1860, when he settled in Waukesha which has been his residence until death. Eight children have been born to the family, four of whom, with the widow, survive. One of the sons is the well known reporter of the Milwaukee Sentinel.
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PATENTS GRANTED

Patents granted to the citizens of Wisconsin during the past week and reported expressly for the NEWS by C.A. Snow & Co., Patent Lawyers, opposite U.S. Patent Office, Washington, D.C.

W. BECKWITH, Geneva, Wagon and gate
E. ELLINGEN, Mineral Point, Wash board
S. BICHTNER, Milwaukee, Net for horse
H.M. HARDGROVE, Fond du Lac, washing machine
W. LOEFFLER, Sheboygan, Lubricator
D. MURRAY, Milwaukee, street sprinkler

The Cedarburg News
December 29, 1886

LOCAL MATTERS

Sleighs have appeared in full force.

A fine assortment of New Years Cards can be found at Boerner Bros.

Do not forget the dance on Sylvester eve at the Apollo Hall. Claus will serve up a free lunch during the initial hour of the New Year.

H. SCHELLENBERG's dance on Sylvester eve will bring out the surrounding country in force. An excellent time can be assured.

Boerner Bros. have a choice stock of canned goods, peaches, blue berries, Early fine peas, string Beans and others, try them if you want something nice in that line.

Mr. Joseph E. RICHERT, Superintendent of Schools elect, who had been gone ever since election, has returned in readiness to assume his duties.

At JUNG's, Grafton, W.H. SCHLAEGER, dentist, will be every monthly fair. Vitalized air free. All other work done at Milwaukees lowest prices.

There will be a dance at H. STEIN's on Plank Road next Sunday, Jan. 2. The afternoon will be devoted to bowling and shooting for turnkey, and to other amusements.

Rabbit hunters are now in their glory. some fair catches have been made though to the majority of hunters the sport is bootless.

The cold, crisp air will give us an excellent appetite for the New Year's goose.

Mr. James BURNS, a former Cedarburg boy, but now of Denver, Colorado, is spending the holidays here with his numerous friends.

Mr. M. DEMPSEY has sold his farm in the town of Saukville. It is his intention to move to the west to try his luck in a newer country. We wish him success.

The valuable stallion of S. LEONARD, Rob Roy, died last week of the mad-staggers. The animal was a fine one and Mr. LEONARD will have some trouble in replacing him.

To those who wish to pass from the old to the new in wakefulness and jollity it will be of some interest to know that some of the hotels and saloons will serve free oysters on Sylvester eve.

The dance at the Turner Hall last Sunday was very largely attended in spite of the cold and inclement weather. The dancing was kept up long after midnight. All seemed to be enjoying an excellent time.

The music box raffled at Hentchel & Jochem's on Christmas was won by Mr. CHRISTIAN. The old gentleman will doubtless receive some solace in his loneliness from the prize, but the other ticket holders look upon the result with some disgust.
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Christmas was spent here in about the usual manner, in the churches and at home. Not much life was seen on the streets on account of the snow storm. The young folks have recovered from their excitement by this time, and are again ready to reenter the usual routine of their lives.
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Next Tuesday evening, Jan. 4th, the regular meeting of the Cedarburg Turn Verein will be held. All members are requested to attend, as committees are to be appointed and arrangements to be made for the coming masquerade ball, which is to be even grander than last year's.
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Among those who came home for Christmas were Theo. and Herm. BREITENBACH, G. FROEHLICH and sister, John and Frank VOGENITZ, Louis BERGMANN, Ernst ROEBKEN, G. SCHOEPPERLE and sister, H. BUCH, J. TROTTMANN, Albert and Anton BOETTCHER, Misses Augusta and Bertha BOETTCHER, Misses Paul WILKE and Anne BENDER, E. GANNON, George KLUEBER, A. ARNDT, Christ. SCHUETTE, H. HORNEFFER and family, J. HUNT and family, H.K. GANNON and family.
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John BROGAN died in Milwaukee last Wednesday and was buried here last Friday. The cause of his death was disease of the stomach which has been upon him for some time, and his last summer was spent at home trying to recuperate. He was formerly one of our most successful teachers. His loss is mourned by many friends in this city and county.
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TIRED OF LIFE

Mrs. PENTZ committed suicide by hanging last Thursday. Her husband is an employee in the Columbia Mills. he had been gone from home for several days and returned last Thursday with a stock of Christmas presents, when he found his wife hanging in the barn. According to the jury, who held an inquest under the direction of Justice Wm. H. FITZGERALD; the deed was done in a fit of insanity brought on by continued illness.
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NOTICE!

The Ozaukee County Agricultural Society holds its annual meeting for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and what other business that may come before the meeting on the fair ground in Saukville on Monday, January 10th 1887 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. -- L.C. LARSEN, Sec'y of Ozaukee County Agricultural Society, Dated Port Washington, Dec. 21st 1886.
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EDUCATIONAL

To one whose life is devoted to the work of education, the present condition of many of our country schools is very unsatisfactory. Few scholars of average ability leave these schools with that proper training that will fit them to cope immediately with the problems of life as practical and self-reliant persons. The fault of this cannot well be ascribed to any lack of ability on the part of the teacher, but can be directly traced to an evil that is almost fully as serious as the incompetence of an instructor. This is the want of permanency in the teacher's position. In city and village schools changes in teachers are not so frequent, but in the country districts they are, with few exceptions, made every year.

The evil effects of this are quite apparent. With every new teacher there will be introduced new systems of work and methods of teaching so that a scholar attending that school for seven or eight years will have received this instruction on as many different plans. Under such circumstances, unfortunately of too frequent occurrence, it will require minds of more than ordinary natural brightness not to come out in the end with their knowledge hampered with a large amount of uncertainty and doubt.

This is an undesirable condition that it requires some exertion to avoid. to secure the permanency of a teacher's position must be the aim of those who wish to have their children receive a practical education.

There are several causes that lead to this lack of permanence. It is an almost universal practice among the school boards of the country districts to exercise a very rigid economy in all matters relating to their schools, thus offering but little inducement to a competent and experienced instructor to remain in his position for a longer period than one term. He may have a sincere desire to continue his work for the benefit of his scholars, yet he cannot feel himself morally obliged to sacrifice himself to principle of false economy when a place affording a more liberal salary is waiting for his occupation.

The people of the district must bestow proper attention to their children's need of a sound, practical education and must let their actions in concerns of the school tend in that direction. They should guard against lowering the profession of teaching by imitating the custom that is rather general in building: that of awarding contracts to the lowest bidder. If such a course if pursued in engaging teachers, the place will usually be taken by some person entirely new to the work, who, after he has gained a year of experience, will justly consider himself entitled to more than would be given to inexperience, and will then given place to the next untried teacher who bids lowest. Were such cases of less frequent occurrence, common education would have attained a much higher standard of excellence than it can boast of today.

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