The Cedarburg Weekly News
July 7, 1886
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Mr. J. Hunt and family were in the city last Sunday.

John Roth, Jr. of Milwaukee is in the city for a few days.

A little more humidity would be a blessing for us all now.

The firemen held their monthly meeting at KUETHER's last Friday eve.

Are the factories of this place economizing steam that they indulge in such abbreviated whistles?

There was no public fire-works on the fourth, but many private displays were given.

Gustave BOERNER arrived from Summerville, S.C. last week to take employment at BOERNER Bros.

Next Sunday, the 11th inst., a grand bowling festival will take place at the Apollo Hall bowling alley. Don't miss the fun.

Fred LIESENBERG and family removed to Postville, Iowa last Monday. He intends to make that his permanent home and will follow his old occupation there.

Burglars made an attempt last Friday night to enter the Union Hotel of Chr. KUHEFUSS. Fortunately, the loud barking of a dog awoke several of the family and the thieves, taking alarm, made off.

The Cedarburg Public School closed last Friday for two months. The children's picnic will probably be held on the Sunday before the commencement of school next fall.

DIED -- Last Wednesday, Henry GRONEMEYER at the age of 52 years. He had been suffering for a long time. The burial took place on Friday. The deceased leaves a wife of six children.

Last Saturday afternoon the class of '86 that graduated on Friday from the Port Washington High School, had a bus party to this place, stopping at the Springs.

The Lutheran Church gave its school children a picnic on the 4th inst. All the little ones in particular spent a gay time. The children sang several well rendered songs.

The Milwaukee Saengerfest will soon be at hand. All who can possibly go should make use of this grand opportunity for listening to a fine musical treat. Think of buying your tickets now, if you wish to secure good seats.
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There is a young man engaged in business in this city, whose eccentricities are a little amusing at times. Last Wednesday he, with his one employe, boarded an old concern called by courtesy a wagon, loaded on a few logs, and surmounted the whole by a painted stick which he was pleased to term the secession gun. To make it still more ridiculous, the fellows decorated their faces with hideous Indian masks, and succeeded in creating quite a sensation. Is there no room in Oshkosh for such vagrant fools?
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MEETING OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AND BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Both these bodies adjourned from Monday last the 5th inst. on account of it being a holiday on the 6th inst. Full proceedings of both will be published next week. It was decided to build a new substantial stone bridge near the Hilgen Mnfg. Co. and to construct a good six feet side walk from the depot.
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SCHOOL DISTRICT MEETING
The annual school district meeting held on the evening of last Monday was not very numerously attended. The report of the board with its recommendations and estimates of taxes was unanimously adopted, and the term of the director having expired, Mr. HORN was re-elected. The tax is something like three hundred dollars less than last year. The full report will appear in the next NEWS.
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Bids will be received for the building of a stone bridge across the mill race near the Hilgen Mnfg. Co. until Monday the 12th day of July 1886 at 2 o'clock P.M., at the Clerks office, where also plans and specifications may be seen. The successful bidder must be prepared to enter immediately into bonds for the construction and the finishing of the same until September 15th next and also for the lasting of the same for the term of ten years. The old bridge will be sold to the highest bidder at the bridge on the Monday aforesaid at 4 o'clock P.M. upon terms to be made known at the time of sale.
Dated July 6th, 1886 -- F.G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk
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TAKE NOTICE
The city marshal has received instructions from the Mayor that hereafter any and all persons who disturb the peace and good order in the city and especially at social gatherings, balls, etc., as also all others making night hideous with their yells outside the halls or saloons, will be promptly arrested and lodged in jail until disposed of by the Court of Justice in proper time. And any bystanders or other persons refusing upon being summoned by the Marshal, to assist him in the arrest of these persons will be duly prosecuted for punishment as provided by law and the charter of the city.
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The most ostentatious celebration of the fourth was that by the Cedarburg Band. On the evening previous the band repaired to Weber's hill, built a bon-fire that could be seen for miles around, and played some lively music, suitable for the occasion. During the night and the morning sounds suggestive of war disturbed ones usual Sunday rest, but none seemed to object to this breaking of their slumbers. The day was most unmercifully warm; but in spite of the great heat, the crowd in the Turn Hall Park, where the concert was given, was very large. The dance in the evening was also well attended though some of the young men seemed to be having more work than enjoyment, if one could judge from the fountains of clear crystal that were springing from their foreheads. Altogether, financially as well as otherwise, the celebration was a decided success.

Cedarburg Weekly News
July 14, 1886
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

Frank VOGENITZ and Louis HORNEFFER and wife of Milwaukee were in the city last Sunday.

Some stir was created here last Sunday by the advent of a yellow rose brigade.

Mr. Chas BORNEMANN and family of Milwaukee were in the city last Sunday.

A son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert WEBER died last Saturday morning, aged six weeks.

Mr. John GILBERT and family of Milwaukee were in the city last week, visiting friends and relations.

Mr. R.F. COLLINS and family of Grand Rapids, Mich., were in the city for a few days last week.

While at work in WEBER's soda-water factory, of which he is foreman, John FELZ had his arm severely cut by the bursting of a bottle and was, in consequence, under the weather for a few days.

Work on the new meat market of E. HERZIGER has commenced, the contract having been secured by Alb. KNUPPEL. Mr. KNUPPEL is at present also busily engaged in erecting F. JAUCKE's new hotel.

John ROTH returned home from Milwaukee last Sunday, after having been absent a week, taking Turkish baths in treatment for rheumatism. His condition was much improved by the application.
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HOUSE AND LOT FOR SALE
I will sell cheap for cash or on time my house and lot in Wittenberg and Johann's addition to Cedarburg. -- Jacob LANDFRIED
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The Scandinavian Benevolent Society of Milwaukee has instituted an excursion to this city for next Sunday. The excursionists will stay at the Park, and will be accompanied by their own band. As the society numbers over 500, we can expect a large excursion.
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Last Saturday night a fire consumed the dwelling house of James PRYLE, in the vicinity of Horn's Corners. the fire originated near the chimney and, being beyond control when discovered, destroyed the entire building. The family had time however to save most of their household goods.
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Last Thursday the children of the Grand Avenue Baptist Sunday school of Milwaukee enjoyed an excursion to this place. They established their headquarters for the day at the Hilgen's Spring Park, and seemed to be well leased with the taste of the country.
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RUMBLE OF AN EARTHQUAKE
On the afternoon of the 25th ult., residents along the lake shore, from Manitowoc to Port Washington and at a point about fifteen to twenty miles west from the lake shore, were startled by a rumbling sound over-head, that passed from north to south, like unto thunder. The sound lasted only a few seconds, but on hearing it, horses and cattle rushed from the woods to the open fields and tore about in a frightened manner. There are various reports of buildings and their contents trembling at the same time the sound was heard, and the strange freak baffled those who witnessed it. The only reports we have heard of where anything strange was seen in the heavens, came from the vicinity of Cedar Grove, where several report having seen something resembling a ball of fire with a sort of tail, pass rapidly in a southerly direction. There was also a report current that a round body fell from the heavens and exploded on Math. TERNES' land, about three miles south of Cedar Grove, but we were unable to verify that report -- Sheboygan Falls News
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The rumbling sound above described was distinctly heard here, our boys made a rush out of the office to see what was the matter. Mr. A. BODENDOERFER of the Hamilton Concordia Mills states that he saw the body fall down on or near the North line of the Town of Mequon, near the Milwaukee river. So the Cedar Grove story of its having descended near that place cannot be correct.
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On Tuesday evening of last week two strange men offered to sell a fine horse and buggy to Chas. GOTTSCHALK for $100. As things looked suspicious, Mr. GOTTSCHALK telephoned to the Milwaukee police and was requested to hold the men. Detective BURNS and Sergt. KRANICH arrived here late in the evening and secured the prisoners, whose names were Ed. PRIMROSE and G.H. TAYLOR. the men had hired the rig from the stable of John HARRIMAN for a short drive. The detectives were on the lookout for another stolen team and fortuitously discovered this one.
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The disturbance that took place at the Turn Hall on the night of the Fourth has developed into an interesting case. Herman BUCH, the party assaulted, sued the assailants, John KALIEBE, Leander HERZIGER and Emil HERZIGER, for assault and battery. The case was tried before Justice GOETZ of Port Washington and was begun last Thursday. Through the instrumentality of the lawyers, the cases were prolonged and complicated to a degree unlooked for by the opposing parties. An adjournment was taken until Monday. On that day the affair was partly settled, the defendants having to pay heavy costs. John KALIEBE paid about $40 and the others correspondingly large amounts. There is talk of some more litigation on the matter, but it still remains uncertain what action will be taken by the contestants. After this the young men of this place will not be quite so bellicose.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Monday being the 5th day of July 1886 at 2 o'clock p.m. Council called to order by the Mayor, F.W. HORN. Roll call: present, Aldermen BRUSS, BOHRTZ, FROEHLICH, ZAUN and WITTENBERG. This being a legal holiday, on motion council stands adjourned until to-morrow at 8 o'clock. -- F.G. SCHUETTE, Clerk

TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1886
Common Council met pursuant to adjournment on Tuesday being the 6th day of July, at 8 o'clock a.m.

Council called to order by the Mayor. Present: Aldermen BRUSS, WITTENBERG, FROEHLICH and ZAUN.

A deed was presented by Mrs. E. STALLMANN to the city of Cedarburg for 7 1/2 feet of lots in the city of Cedarburg. Deed approved and an order ordered to be issued, and further ordered that said deed be placed on record.

Resolved: That Theo. KRAUSE be appointed Pound Master for the ensuing year. Adopted by all members present.

Bill from H.G. GROTH to the amount of $4.35 for sundries. Allowed.

Bill from Chas. HAHN for tending a sick person. Allowed.

Bill from City Marshall for jailing two tramps $1.50, May 29th and June 12th. Allowed.

Resolved: That the account of the Street Commissioner of $260.71 be allowed and that he is hereby required to file receipts for the various expenditures with the clerk as soon as may be.

The city treasurer presented his quarter yearly report showing a balance on hand of $1024.28, said report was referred to a committee of two, consisting of Aldermen BRUSS and ZAUN and to report at the next regular meeting.

Resolved: That a stone bridge be built across the race near the Hilgen Mnfg. Co. Adopted.

Ayes: Aldermen BRUSS, FROEHLICH, WITTENBERG and ZAUN. Noes: None.

On motion council stands adjourned until Monday the 12th day of July '86 at 2 o'clock p.m. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, Clerk
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MONDAY, JULY 12TH, 1886
Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Monday the 12th day of July at 2 o'clock p.m.

Council called to order by the Mayor. Roll called. Present: Aldermen BRUSS, BOHRTZ, FROEHLICH, WITTENBERG. Absent: Alderman ZAUN.

Resolved. That the contract for building the stone bridge near the Hilgen Manfg Co., is hereby awarded to Wm. LIESENBERG according to plans and specification on file in the city clerk's office. Said bridge to be completed on or before the 15th day of September next for the sum of $1140.00 to be paid in installments of $640 on or before the 1st day of January, 1887, and the sum of $500 on or before the 1st day of May 1887, without interest, and that said LIESENBERG enter into an undertaking in the sum of $500.00 to complete said bridge according to contract and at the time above mentioned. Also to execute a bond for the sum of $1500, conditioned that said bridge will stand in good order for at least the term of ten years, and that said bonds to be approved by the Mayor.

Resolution adopted by the following vote: Ayes: Aldermen BRUSS, BOHRTZ, FROEHLICH and WITTENBERG.

Bill from Wm. LIESENBERG to the amount of $40 was allowed by all members present.

On motion, council took a recess for one hour to sell the old bridge.

At the aspiration of one hour council reported having sold old bridge to John F. BRUSS for the sum of $22.

On motion council adjourned until next regular session. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, Clerk.
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OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF REVIEW

The board met according to notice and charter on Monday the 5th day of July 1886 at 9 o'clock a.m.

Present: F.W. HORN, Mayor; Wm. LIESENBERG, Assessor; J.C. KUHEFUSS, Treasurer; F.G. SCHUETTE, clerk.

On motion heard adjourned until tomorrow morning at 9 o'clock. -- F.G. SCHUETTE, Clerk

TUESDAY, JULY 6, 1886
The board of equalization met pursuant to last adjournment on Tuesday the 6th day of July 1886 at 9 o'clock a.m. Board called to order by the president, F.W. HORN. Present: Wm. LIESENBERG, assessor; J.C. KUHEFUSS, Treasurer; F.G. SCHUETTE, Clerk.

On motion board adjourned until tomorrow morning at 8 o'clock a.m.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 7, 1886
Board of Review met pursuant to last adjournment on Wednesday the 7 day of July 1886 at 8 o'clock a.m.

Board called to order by the President, F.W. HORN. Present: Wm. LIESENBERG, assessor; J.C. KUHEFUSS, Treasurer; F.G. SCHUETTE, Clerk.

The following alteration was then made in the assessment of personal property. Mrs. BEHNISCH from $1500 to $3000. And the following in Real Estate: Mrs. BEHNISCH from $1000 to $800.

After several corrections being made and nobody appearing, Board resolved to adjourn sine die. -- F.G. SCHUETTE, Clerk.

Cedarburg Weekly News
July 21, 1886
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

Mr. James TROTTMANN is home from Madison for a few days.

Mrs. RUSSELL of Neenah was visiting in the city last week.

JAUCKE's new hotel is beginning to assume some shape.

Mr. E.A. GELTCH and family of Random Lake were in the city for a few days last week.

Mr. PETERMANN and family of Port Washington were visiting in the city last Thursday, at J. SCHROEDER's.

Last Thursday the Grand Avenue Methodist Sunday School of Milwaukee had an excursion to the Hilgen's Spring park. Eight coaches were filled with the lively crowd.

Work has begun on the new stone bridge near the Hilgen Manufacturing Co's Mills. The bridge will be completed some time in September.

A team belonging to Mr. HELBERT of Kirchhayne ran away last Thursday forenoon, throwing the occupants of the wagon to the ground. No one was hurt, and no great damage was done.

Some farmers have begun to cut their grain last week. The crops in this part of the county seem now to be in a much better condition than has been expected by the most sanguine.

A bus-load from Port Washington made things look lively at the Springs last Sunday afternoon.

The National Saengerfest in Milwaukee begins to-day. It will be the grandest musical treat ever offered in the North-West. You will surely regret it if you do not take advantage of this opportunity.
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After the departure of the excursion, a dance was held at the Hilgen's Spring Park, a portion of the Cedarburg band supplying the music. Though there was no previous announcement of this, the dancers were quite numerous and spent the time agreeably until after midnight.
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Dr. Y.S. TROYER, now of Waupun, formerly of Cedarburg, has identified himself with the labor movement in politics. At the Labor Convention in La Crosse on the 13th inst., he figured as permanent chairman.
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At the run-away here the other day, the driver was thrown to the ground. The shock caused a revolver to protrude from his pocket. Fortunately for him, there was no police officer in sight or he weapon might have caused the driver some trouble.
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Some of the young ladies with last Thursday's excursion must have been laboring under great restraint in their city homes, if one could judge from the extent to which they allowed their decorum to relax while no vigilant eye watched their actions.
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One of the children with last Sunday's excursion while playing on a swing in the Park, slipped and fell, breaking an arm. A surgeon who happened to be near took the case in charge. We could not ascertain the name of the child.
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last Wednesday a little son of Mr. POSING living in the north part of the city, while playing on the road, was run over by a wagon loaded with hay. The wheels passed over one of his legs, and narrowly missed crushing his head. The leg was broken and some bruises were received on the head. Here is a lesson for those who allow their children to run at wild in the streets.
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In the shower of last Friday lightening struck the house of Mr. PERGANDE. The walls of the house were damaged slightly, though the inmates escaped unhurt. They were pretty thoroughly frightened however, and created some commotion by precipitately leaving the house during the heavy rain.
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The excursion to this place of the Scandinavian Benevolence Society of Milwaukee last Sunday was participated in by a large number. The society was accompanied by Kretlow & Lindewirth's band who furnished some good music during the day. The excursionists found perfect enjoyment in the Park and returned home in the evening certainly well pleased with their day in the country.
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There will be a grand picnic at Horn's Corners to be given by Herman SCHELLENBERG in BARELMANN's woods on Sunday the 25th inst. The full Cedarburg band is engaged to give a concert in the afternoon. In the evening a dance will be held outside if the weather permits. If the weather should be unpropitious, the dance will take place in the large new hall. Free bus during the day from this city to the grounds.
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Last Wednesday night burglars entered the Wehausen & Co's. flour mill and opened the safe. They did not find anything to carry off except a revolver. After that they entered Schroeder & Trottmann's mill, where their efforts were just as futile, as the firm have their ready cash deposited in a safer place than the mill.
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We have the pleasure of a call from our old fellow townsman, G. PODOLL, Esq. who keeps himself now chiefly in Milwaukee were he is extensively engaged in the photographing business, employing quite a number of assistants. He has two atteliers in the city, one at 333 Third Street and the other at 364 Mitchell Street on the south side; the latter being a branch office, the principal keeping himself chiefly at the former office. Mr. PODOLL has been in the business for a good many years here in Cedarburg and for the last two years in Milwaukee, where he met with such unexpected success by reason of his experience in the business, that we are afraid we shall see him not very often at his old place here, which he yet keeps up. We are glad of recording the welldoings of our Cedarburg friends at all times.
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ANNUAL SCHOOL MEETING OF SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2, JOINT OF THE CITY AND TOWN OF CEDARBURG

Meeting was called to order by the president, F.W. HORN.

The minutes of last proceedings were read by the clerk and so approved. The annual report for the year 1886 was then read by the clerk. On motion report was accepted.

On motion resolved: That Fred W. HORN be elected director for the next 3 years. Motion carried.

On motion adjourned sine die. -- F.G. SCHUETTE, Clerk.
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ANNUAL REPORT OF SCHOOL DIST. NO. 2

Board met according to law on Thursday being the 1st day of July 1886, and agreed upon the following report. That they have examined the accounts of the treasurer and find the same correct as follows:

Receipts from all sources during the year:
Balance on hand: $1404.15
Jan. 6 County school money: $223.37
Jan. 21 Dist. school money: $1796.33
July 3 state school money: $521.20

Total: $3945.05

Disbursements:
M. GANNON teachers salary: $400.00
M. GANNON order of last year: $80.00
M. LAU teachers salary: $200.00
Chas. LAU teachers salary: $1000.00
T. BOERNER teachers salary: $400.00
Mrs. BREITENBACH janitor fees: $80.00
Mrs. BREITENBACH cleaning yard: $15.00
F. SCHUETTE tak'g school census: $6.00
Zaun & Beck 1 ton coal: $7.50
A.H. ANDRES 1 set charts: $16.55
Cedarburg W Mills wood: $9.50
Jacob ZAUN 16 ton coal: $100.80
Hilgen Manfg Company: $55.97
Cedarburg NEWS printing rep't: $3.50
A. KALIEBE carpenter work: $21.00
H. MORMAN school fence work: $5.00
E.G. WURTHMANN painting: $14.40
Lehman Bros. supplies: $5.31
Chas. LAU supplies: $15.79
Boerner Bros. supplies: $3.56
Chas. LAU supplies: $8.00
Unpaid order: $40.00

Total: $2452.95

Balance on hand: $1452.95
Estimate (unreadable word(s)) State: $700.00

Total: $2152.95

Estimate expenses to remain in Treasury for balance of year: $1000.00
Teachers wages: $2200.00
Janitor wages: $80.00
Coal and Wood: $175.00
Cleaning in and about school: $20.00
Incidental: $152.95
Planting trees: $50.00

Total: $3677.95
Deduct am't in treasury: $2152.95
Total: $1525.00

Leaves that amount to be raised this year.

All of which was respectfully submitted. Dated July 1st 1886. -- F.W. HORN, Director; D. WITTENBERG, Treas.; F.G. SCHUETTE, Clerk.
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PATENTS GRANTED
Patents granted to 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.

J. MOELLER, Manitowoc, table
C.L. WOOD, Oshkosh, duster
J. WOLF, Milwaukee, box fastener
I.W. JOHNSON, New Richmond, mortising machine
R.I. KNAPP, Plattville, pump
C.A. BEGGE, Rice Lake, lock
E. DEDERICK, Milwaukee, car starter and car coupling

Cedarburg Weekly News
July 28, 1886
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

Dance at Clarkin's Sunday next; come and have a big time.

William DOOLEY of Buffalo, N.Y. is visiting friends in Jackson.

Mr. August ARNDT and wife of East Sagmaw, Mich., were in the city last Friday visiting friends.

The other evening a dog, probably in a fit of despondency climbed a fence and hung himself on a picket.

Mr. Max BERGMANN and wife, and Gust. BERGMANN and wife of Toledo, O. are in the city on a few days' visit.

Geo. D. PLANT and son of Chicago are in the city for another stay. They have visited here (unreadable words) years in succession.
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Last Tuesday morning a son of Mr. FELIX had four fingers of his left hand cut off while at work in the planing mill of the Hilgen M'fg Co. Surgical help was immediately obtained.
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John ARMBRUSTER has removed his jewelry store into the building formerly occupied by Albert WEBER and the Cedarburg Band. The place is more adapted to a business of the kind than his former store, and with improved facilities he can expect his patronage to be still more enlarged.
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Remember the excursion of the Music Verein to the lake next Sunday, in which all members are invited to take part. All are requested to procure their own conveyance and supply their own victuals. Other refreshments will be provided for by the society.
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On the 8th of August Claus MEYER will have a grand picnic. he will open his garden to the public for the occasion. In the evening there will be a dance at his hall. All that attend can be sure of having a good time.
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LOOKED UPON WITH SUSPICION
We do not know whether any of the justices of the peace at Port Washington before whom parties from this town or city are bringing suits against their neighbors, in preference to their own justices at home, are looking with suspicion upon the plaintiffs cases or not, but it strikes us that we would be somewhat prejudiced against anybody from Port Washington coming here to bring suits against one of their fellow townsmen with such justices to serve them as Messrs. GOETZE, SCHWIN and others. The justices of this city are Messrs. FITZGERALD, WILKE and HENTSCHEL and if the two latter lack somewhat in experience which is only gained by practice, we are sure that every one of the three gentlemen will act impartially in deciding a case. It is wrong to make unnecessary costs to a neighbor with whom one has to live together after all when the trouble is over. In some cases snits of that kind have been brought out of spite to make heavy costs and if such could be proven plainly, actions for vexations suits might be entertained against parties.
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SILVER WEDDING
A very pleasant entertainment was had at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Henry STEIN in the town of Granville, on the Cedarburg plank road, last Monday. The occasion was the celebration of the silver wedding of the happy couple to which a number of friends had been invited, a large portion of whom had been present at their nuptials on the 26th day of July 1861. A number of the best musicians of the Cedarburg Orchestra furnished the music. The guests to the number of about fifty assembled at 7 o'clock p.m. and sat down to a splendid supper at 8 o'clock. A place had been prepared on the grounds surrounding the residence for dancing, which was kept up until morning. It was beautifully lighted with innumerable Chinese lanterns and all passed off in the most happy and agreeable manner, which will be long remembered by those present. Many and very valuable presents were bestowed upon the couple. May they be enabled to celebrate their golden wedding in good health and contentment. This is the wish of the editor of the NEWS, who takes this occasion to make his apologies for not being present, having suffered much from the heat at the Saengerfest and he was consequently a little out of sorts. Mrs. STEIN, the daughter of one of our earliest friends, the late Henry KIRCHHOFF, resided with her parents during many years in this place and the old friends from here were all represented at the festival. The WITTENBERG family was among the number, also Mr. and Mrs. F. HILGEN, Mr. and Mrs. J. BARTH and some others. Quite a number of Milwaukeeans were also present.
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SAENGERFEST
The twenty-fourth Saengerfest of the North American Saengerbund was held in Milwaukee last week. The preparations for this festival were made on the grandest possible scale, and its extraordinary success not only realized but far surpassed the expectations of the most enthusiastic. During the first few days of last week most of the roads leading into Milwaukee ran a number of special trains. Those were filled to overflowing when they arrived, but generally left the city comparatively empty. the number of strangers that thus remained in the city was unprecedented, and it seemed impossible for all to obtain suitable lodging. On Tuesday and Wednesday some society arrive on almost every train. The strangers were invariably met by a band at the depot, and were thence paraded through the principal streets to the quarters provided for them. Almost every saloon or restaurant of any consequence in the heart of the city was denominated as the head-quarters for some society; for to have quartered all these visitors in hotels would have been an impossibility, and would, if it could be done, have entailed a great expense. it is to be taken for granted, however, that the German songsters found themselves more agreeably placed in close proximity to their favorite beverage, than they would in hotels where stiff conventionalities reigned and where eccentricities of behavior wee not tolerated. How all other strangers obtain lodging is a question of some mystery, for though the hotels were opened to their full capacity, they could certainly not accommodate the immense crowd present in the city. The members of the reception committee made great efforts to do their duty, and they (unreadable words). All the buildings along the principal streets were profusely decorated, the U.S. flag fluttered everywhere, and the word “Welcome” greeted one's eyes from every direction. In Market Square an immense triumphal arch gave evidence of the greatness of the occasion while a number of smaller arches graced the streets in various places. the hall of the Exposition Building was fitted out with a maze of chairs, over two thousand of which were designed for the singers. At each of the seven concerts, and at that of Friday evening in particular, the immense auditorium was alive with an audience of thousands. Outside at all hours of the day and late into the night a surging mass of humanity made traffic on the streets a slow and laborious affair. Tanks to the praiseworthy efforts of Director Catenhausen, the concerts were a great success. The director possessed excellent command of the chorus, and swung his baton with power and effect. A number of the distinguished soloists appeared, among whom were: Frl. L. LEHMONN, Miss C. GOLDSTICKER, Frl. M. BRANDT, Herr J. von WITT, Mr. A. PAULET, Mr. J. BENEDICT, Herr J. STAUDIGL and Mr. M. HEINRICH. Of the ladies Miss LEHMANN seems to have met with the most favor. R. JOSEPH, the great piano virtuoso, also took part in the concert and delighted the audience with some beautiful solos. Perhaps the greatest feature of the whole concerts was the prize cantata, “Columbus,” composed especially for the Saengerfest by C.J. BRAMBACH of Bonn, Germany. Some doubts were entertained as to its probably success, but these were dispelled before the production was half rendered. The festivities were suitably closed by a picnic at National Park on Sunday. Almost thirty thousand people were present and by their hilarity made the hearts of the finance committee feel relieved. The members of the press were banqueted in the afternoon; they made things lively in the tent they occupied. After dark a display of fireworks kept up the enthusiasm of the masses until a thunder shower caused a rush for the gates. All through the festival the police seemed to extend the freedom of the city to the members of the visiting societies, and allowed them without molestation to enjoy themselves, though their mirth did at times wax furious and their actions did occasionally stray from the star'd bounds of sense. Altogether the fest was a great success and one that Milwaukee will not forget for a long time to come.
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PATENTS GRANTED
Patents granted to 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.

J.T. KING, Madison, Exhaust Steam heating apparatus
F. PRINZ, Milwaukee, Cockle machine
E. REYNOLDS, Milwaukee, Steam generator & radiator
C.F. RICHARDSON, Milwaukee, Valve
T.H. BOLTE, Columbus, Smoke stack
J.P. SHEA, Waupun, Shoe
F.W. THAL, Milwaukee, Cravat retainer
N.F. LEVALLEY, Milwaukee, Drive chain

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