Ozaukee County Newspapers

The Cedarburg News
November 3, 1886
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

All Soul's Day was appropriately celebrated by the catholics last Monday.

A child of Mr. CLEMENS died last Monday and was buried on Tuesday.

The election dust was slightly settled by the short shower of yesterday afternoon.

Mr. Walter ZASTROW of Port Washington was in the city last Sunday.

A former resident of this place, Wm. WEHRLE, has returned to the city from a visit to Germany.

Gustave DAMASKE, an employe of the Hilgen M'fg Co., had his hand badly mutilated in a machine last Monday morning.

Attend the prize shooting and bowling for ducks and turkeys next Sunday, at the Apollo Hall.

Claus MEYER will give another grand ball at the Apollo Hall on Sunday the 21st inst. The afternoon will, as usual, be devoted to prize bowling and other amusements.

The parents of John ARMBRUSTER, the jeweler, arrived last Monday from Germany. They will take up their residence with their son in this place.

Mr. SCHROETER of the Milwaukee News Co. will be at Cedarburg, Grafton, Saukville and Port Washington on November 6 to 10, with a full line of samples of Papers, Magazines and Books in German and English language.

The dance at the Turn Hall last Sunday was very well attended and perfectly enjoyed. Financially it was a marked success. There were one or two candidates for county offices present and their generous liberality was appreciated.
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MUSIC SOCIETY
The quarterly meeting and sociable of the Music Society has been postponed from today until Wednesday, Nov. 17.
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Mr. R.C. SPENCER, principal of the Spencerian Business College of Milwaukee, made use of the pleasant weather last Sunday to take a drive to this city.
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The town polls at Horn's Corners presented a much more lively appearance than the polls in the city. A good many of the voters remained at the place after they had cast their vote and took advantage of every buttonboiling ticket peddler to stimulate their interior. Before the closing of the polls the hilarity of the crowd had grown quite furious.
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TICKETS AT THE ELECTION YESTERDAY
The NEWS printed over seventy thousand (70,000) tickets for the different candidates for a voting population of 3000, if a very full vote has been polled. This gives nearly 24 tickets to every voter and a still larger number of tickets must have been printed at the three printing offices in Port Washington. There were at least twenty different tickets in the field!
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Mr. G.N. STEWART, a well-known resident of Grafton, will soon remove to Sharburn, Martin Co., Minn., where he has purchased a large farm. He intends to erect his house and farm buildings at his new place in the coming spring. His old farm at Grafton is now for sale. Mr. STEWART's family is at present still residing in Grafton, but will remove to their new home as soon as it is ready for occupation. A son of Mr. STEWART is the manager of the Ormsby Lime Co. of Grafton. In that business he has been very successful, the company having now a very extended custom.
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It seems a little strange now that the election is over. All the bustle and activity of the last few weeks is gone and those who have been kept in a fever of excitement by the assiduous attention of candidates, no feel themselves bereft of employment. Nothing being present to stimulate their lagging interest after the report of the election has been read, they will fall back into the usual rust, until another election again draws them forth.
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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.W. Patent Office, Washington, D.C.

C. ZIMMERMANN, Tomah, gold mining apparatus
H. SCHOENFELD, Baraboo, corn planter
J.W. GILMAN, Milwaukee, barrel lowering device
D. EISOLT, Milwaukee, extension chamber knife
O.J. BROWN, Madison, riveting machine
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THE ELECTION IN THIS COUNTY

We give the returns as far as received on going to press. It was one of the most exciting elections ever held in this county. Four "stumpers" had come out against the regulars, Fred W. HORN for the Assembly, Wm. A. PORS for District Attorney, Walter ZASTROW for Register of Deeds and Joseph REICHERT for Superintendent of Schools; they did not combine, but every one ran on his own hook with the motto: "may the devil take the hindmost." However as the republicans had made no nomination and generally voted for the stumpers, the latter had a good "starter." In our case, it will be seen that we received the solid republican and labor votes.
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GRANGER MEETING IN THIENSVILLE
On Thursday last a meeting of the local Grange took place at the hall of Mr. HAAS in Thiensville. The occasion was a visit from the Master of the State Grange, Mr. S.C. CARR of Milton Unction and from the Secretary, Mr. H.E. HUXLEY of Neenah. The latter after being introduced by the Hon. Wm. CARBYS, Master of the local Grange, delivered a lengthy address upon the duties of farmers to organize so as to make their influence felt in the State and National Legislatures. He was followed by Mr. CARR in an eloquent speech, showing how the interests of a class who formed a majority of the voters were often neglected and put back in the interest of corporations; that an agricultural college should be built, and how the bill to that effect was defeated in the last legislature by members who claimed to be farmers themselves. He urged the Grange to be careful of the interests of the farmers and workingman ad to send no one to the Legislature who was not friendly to the cause they expressed. The attendance was not very numerous but consisted of some of the best farmers of the town of Mequon and a few others from the outside.
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ELECTION RETURNS OF OZAUKEE CO.

City of Cedarburg
For member of Assembly, Fred W. HORN 225; H.B. SCHWIN 5.
For Supt. of Schools, Jos. REICHERT 160; M.F. DOCKERY 33; P.K. GANNON 30.
For Register of Deeds, Walter ZASTROW 212; Bern. FRANZEN 20.
For District Attorney, W.A. PORS 112; D.M. JACKSON 112.
For Sheriff, Frank DELLES 215; J. SPEHN 13.

Town Cedarburg
For assembly, HORN 228, SCHWIN 28.
For Supt., REICHERT 175, DOCKERY 79, GANNON 3.
For Register, ZASTROW 179, FRANZEN 90.
For Dist. attorney, PORS 162, JACKSON 96.
For Sheriff, DELLES 229, SPEHN 23

Town Mequon
HORN 445, SCHWIN 59.
REICHERT 330, DOCKERY 188.
ZASTROW 405, FRANZEN 95.
PORS 314, JACKSON 192.
DELLES 454, SPEHN 44.

Town Grafton
HORN 261, SCHWIN 30.
REICHERT 162, DOCKERY 122, GANNON 3.
ZASTROW 221, FRANZEN 75.
PORS 175, JACKSON 109
DELLES 150, SPEHN 140.

Town Saukville
HORN 192, SCHWIN 134.
REICHERT 204, DOCKERY 108.
ZASTROW 106, FRANZEN 220.
PORS 227, JACKSON 100.
DELLES 313, SPEHN 14.

Town Fredonia
HORN 140, SCHWIN 165.
REICHERT 199, DOCKERY 95, GANNON 7.
ZASTROW 16, FRANZEN 284
PORS 204, JACKSON 98
DELLES 296, SPEHN 8.

Town Belgium
HORN 3, SCHWIN 263.
REICHERT 72, DOCKERY 152, GANNON 45.
ZASTROW 12, FRANZEN 253.
PORS 120, JACKSON 145
SPEHN 27, DELLES 239

Town Pt. Washington
HORN 56, SCHWINN 136
REICHERT 130, DOCKERY 52, GANNON 3.
ZASTROW 203, FRANZEN 115.
PORS 132, JACKSON 179.
DELLES 256, SPEHN 65.

For Governor we have not received the full report. (Unreadable portion)
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(OFFICIAL) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Monday being the 1st day of November, 1886. At 2 o'clock P.M. council called to order by the Mayor F.W. HORN. Present: aldermen BOHRTZ, BRUSS, WITTENBERG & ZAUN. Absent: Alderman FROEHLICH.

The city clerk was ordered to make out an account of money expended by the city for the taking care of transient paupers and tramps. Mr. ZAUN presented a bill for cash paid for Railroad freight and sewer pipes amounting in all to $11.20; said bill was allowed by all aldermen present. Two bills of city marshall for taking care of tramps and returning an insane pauper, $6.70, also $1 for killing and burying a dog. Said bills were allowed by all members present. Bill from Aug. BOHRTZ for a new grate on culvert $1.75, allowed.

Street commissioner, G.F. GROTH presented his report for work performed up to date amounting in all to $84.78. On motion, report was accepted by all members present. Bill from Hilgen Mf'g Co. for lumber furnished $36.59 allowed, also bill from H.G. GROTH $3.00 Bill from Cedarburg Weekly News for printing proceedings, etc. to the amount of $9.20 allowed. The following resolution was then introduced:

Resolved: That the sum of $_____ be allowed to Fred JAUCKE for the granting to the city of a piece of land in front of his new hotel and formerly occupied by the old building, in consideration of his executing a deed for the same to the city. Said piece of land to be used as a side walk so that the gutters in front of the stores of Boerner Bros. and Hentschel & Jochem meet on a straight line and of said JAUCKE's constructing at his own proper cost and expense, a good and substantial side walk, said sum to be paid upon the delivery of the deed and the completion of said side walk.

Then it was moved by alderman WITTENBERG to fill the blank stating $200, which was adopted by the following vote:
Ayes: Aldermen BOHRTZ, BRUSS and WITTENBERG. Noes: Alderman ZAUN.

The question recurring on the adoption of the resolution as amended was adopted by the following vote:

Ayes: Aldermen BOHRTZ, BRUSS, WITTENBERG & ZAUN.
The following resolution was introduced:
Resolved: That the sum of $6 be allowed to J. BRUSS for the use of timber by the building of the new stone bridge allowed by all aldermen present. The council then proceeded to inspect the new bridge upon being informed by the contractor, Mr. LIESENBERG, that the same being completed. Upon motion council stands adjourned until next regular session. -- F.G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk

The Cedarburg News
November 10, 1886

LOCAL MATTERS

H. B. SCHWIN of Port Washington was in the city last Monday.

BOERNER Bros. opened their new store at Saukville last Monday.

Mr. A. BARKHAUSEN of Thiensville was in the city last Tuesday.

The County Board is in session at the county seat in the city of Port Washington.

Lando HERZIGER left for Milwaukee last week where he intends to work at the butcher's trade.

Bring your clover seed to the elevator at the depot. Mr. ZAUN, the proprietor, pays the highest market price.

The pictures of children of the public school, taken by a Racine photographer a few weeks ago, have arrived here and give good satisfaction.

Gustave H. SHAPE, of the firm of VORCHTING & SHAPE, bottlers of Jos. Schlitz Brewing Company beer, died at Zurich, Switzerland after a brief illness.

John HEISS,, proprietor of Wolff's Hotel on 4th street, Milwaukee, the stopping place of GOTTSCHALK's bus, died at an early hour last Tuesday morning from blood poisoning.

Frank HOFFMANN's new meat market is fast approaching completion. The ancient building in which he took up his quarters if beginning to assume quite a modern look.

The dance at Apollo Hall on Sunday, the 21st inst. promises to be a big affair, taking place just before Thanksgiving. The afternoon will be spent in bowling, the alley coming into greater favor continually.

Mr. Chas. McELROY of Norway, Mich., son of Hugh McELROY of this city, was in the city last week. Mr. McELROY bought a team of heavy draft horses which he shipped from here to his home in Michigan.

The prize shooting and bowling at the Apollo Hall last Sunday was a good success. About 60 ducks and 30 turkeys were carried off by the victorious marksmen and bowlers. Those tournaments at the Apollo Hall have always been looked upon with great favor.
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The new cider mill of Huson Bro. is in as full operation as it ever was before the fire. A large amount of cider is daily turned out for people in this vicinity. the recent great loss that the firm sustained does not seem to have crippled the business in the least.
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The outside of JAUCKE's new hotel has now been finished and work in the interior will not take up much more time. The building presents a fine appearance and gives the centre of our city a much more business like look than it enjoyed previous to the change.
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After having so long enjoyed the unusually mild autumn weather, we must feel resigned at the change which seems to have come now. It grew steadily colder all last week until there was a light fall of snow on Saturday evening. Although the most of this disappeared next day, the cold has remained so uniform that it will be well to prepare for the serious commencement of winter.
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A FATAL ACCIDENT
At the Saukville cattle fair last Monday, a team of horses belonging to Mr. RAU of Newburg frightened and ran away. A son of Mr. RAU, who was driving the team, was thrown from the wagon and fell down on his head before it. Immediately after, one of the hind wheels passed violently over his neck, fracturing it. He died in a few minutes after the accident. Dr. QUINLAN of Port Washington was in attendance, but medical help was unavailing. He was about nineteen years of age. The parents and friends of the deceased have the sympathy of all that knew Mr. RAU in their sudden affliction.
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In about a week, the Meat Market and saloon of E. HERZIGER will be opened to the public. The building which requires only a little touching up in the interior to be completed looks very fine. As a hotel it will doubtless receive some patronage.
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The quarterly meeting of the Music Verein will be held in the Turn Hall a week from today. After the meeting the customary sociable will be given. The committee of arrangements for this sociable has introduced some novel amusement for this gathering, the exact nature of which will not be developed until the proper time has arrived. There should be a complete attendance to make the success of the entertainment certain.
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A good many persons have during the recommencement of the cold weather been attacked with severe colds some cases being so serious as to confine persons afflicted to the house for a few days. Reports of an alarming spread of diphtheria were immediately spread and created much alarm among apprehensive folks, who were not reassured until they saw the stories refuted by the appearance, alive and well, of the parties most nearly concerned.
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THE COUNTY SUPERINTENDENCY
Mr. Thomas FLYNN, the champion of Mr. DOCKERY, one of the defeated candidates for county Superintendent, takes exceptions to the language used in the Port Washington ADVERTISER in giving the result of the election:

"Mr. REICHERT made a splendid run for Superintendent and many old politicians claim that had he been nominated at the convention instead of being "sold out" that the entire straight ticket would have been elected."

He wants us to say that as far as he is concerned, he had nothing to do with the "selling out" or buying of any delegates, and that if Mr. REICHERT had been nominated, Mr. DOCKERY would have beaten him on the stump, if the republicans had put him on the ticket as they did REICHERT as a stumper, and that Mr. COE would have beaten them both, if he had remained in the field.
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CAPT. PHILLIP HORWITZ
Phillip HORWITZ, a pioneer German resident of Milwaukee, died at his home on East Water street Monday morning. The cause of his death was disease of the kidneys. he was a soldier in the Mexican war and marched into Mexico under Gen. SCOTT. At the breaking out of the rebellion he enlisted in the Twenty-fourth Wisconsin regiment as a private, and served four years, ranking as captain when the war closed. He also served in the Prussian army. Mr. HORWITZ was a member of the German Veteran soldiers' association, the Turnverein Milwaukee and Robert Ghivas post G.A.R. These societies will attend his funeral in a body. - Mil. SENTINEL

Mr. HORWITZ was well known in this city where he has a large number of friends, besides being a resident of this city for a short time a few years ago.
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NOTICE TO CLAIMANTS AGAINST THE COUNTY
The Board of County Supervisors now in session passed on yesterday a resolution that no bills against the County will be received or considered from and after Monday next the 15th inst.
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SPECIAL ELECTION IN SAUKVILLE
A special election was held in the village of Saukville on Thursday, Nov. 4th, for the purpose of voting on the question of raising money to carry on the Weber & Jonas bridge suits, which will go to the supreme court. The proposition to raise the necessary money was carried by a vote 174 to 34. By the time this bridge questions is permanently settled the town of Saukville will have spent more than the amount required to build the bridge.
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West Bend people are talking of building a sash, door and blind factory to coast $10,000 thinking it will give employment to forty or fifty men. Port Washington has a $31,000 factory and it does not employ half that many hands. If the West Bend people are smart they will keep out of a little 1 x 2 factory, which would at most employ nine or ten men. It would prove more profitable and agreeable to buy one of these large cistern tanks to soak their heads in.
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People in the rural districts are being swindled by a young woman who sells clocks on the installment plan and collects $2 at the time of delivery. A confederate follows and claims the clock was stolen, giving its number and proof. The victim loses the clock and two dollars.
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Our intelligent voters would never suspect that the ubiquitous candidate had anything but a solicitous, tender regard for the welfare of the citizens enjoying the privilege of the franchise, yet the friend who met you but yesterday with a pressing handshake and an anxious, questioning gaze, knows you not to-day.
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Five hundred feet of Eureka hose was received this week by our fire department. This makes 1300 feet of new hose now owned by the city, and 400 feet of old hose. -- Port Washington STAR

The Cedarburg News
November 17, 1886

LOCAL MATTERS

Mr. C. CROWLEY of Shawano is in the city on business.

Wm. BREITENBACH, who has been at home for some time, left last Monday for Milwaukee where he is engaged as a carpenter.

A grand ball will be held at Herman SCHELLENBERG's, Horns Corners, on the 28th inst. WEBER's orchestra has been engaged to furnish the music. Herman invites his friends and patrons to attend.

ARMBRUSTER jeweler is daily receiving new goods for the coming Holidays trade. Don't forget to call early if you wish to have first pick.

FOUND - The man who lost a blanket last Friday near the bridge of the Planing Mill in Cedarburg can have it by calling at this Office, and paying for this notice.

Mr. VOLBRECHT, living near and M & N Ry track near the Hamilton road, died last Thursday and was buried on Saturday. He was 70 years at the time of his death, and leaves a daughter to mourn his loss.
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Do not fail to attend the Apollo Hall next Sunday as that will probably be the last of the season on which the lovers of manly exercise can engage in a prize bowling tournament for ducks, turkeys, etc. The evening will be spent in dancing. Remember that this is the last chance this year, and Thanksgiving is approaching.
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Now that the cold weather has been sojourning in the night air a somewhat unpleasant experience, tramps, the free gentry of this great free country, are again at a discount. To be apprehended and sent for three months to the House of Correction would be a godsend to most of them.
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The sociable at the Turner Hall tonight promises to be a grand affair. All the latest (unreadable portion) . . . to come arrayed in calico fineries, bringing in a sealed envelope a rosette made of the same cloth with their dresses. What is to be done further will be explained by the fest committee when the sport is to begin. Let there be a good attendance of all who are concerned with the Music Verein, as a good time will be assured to all.
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A FORMER CEDARBURG CITIZEN SUED FOR SLANDER
NEENAH, Wis., Nov. 13 Miss Christina WEBER of this city, has brought suit for $10,000 damages against Ald. Louis HERZIGER and wife for alleged slander. A short time since the plaintiff alleges that Mrs. Louis HERZIGER called her a nymph du pace and thus the reason she sues for damages.
Such heavy damages claimed in slander cases generally result in a verdict of 6 cents, and we should not wonder if from the nature of the suit as indicated in the dispatch, that the matter is not very serious.
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The only daughter of Mr. Wm. H. RAMSEY of Grand Rapids, Mich., well known in Port Washington society, died in Grand Rapids on the 5th inst. at the age of 22 years. The remains were brought to Port Washington and interred there on Tuesday last week. Mr. RAMSEY was a former resident of that place and was well known in Cedarburg years ago. The deceased is mourned by many friends in the former place.
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GRAFTON FLOURING MILLS MAKE AN ASSIGNMENT
On Friday evening, Messrs. H. SMITH & Co. of the Grafton flouring mills made an assignment for the benefit of their creditors. We learn that the total liabilities are put down at $23,000 and the offsets at $28000. We hope to see the matter soon settled and that the gentlemen composing the firm may be enabled to (unreadable word). . . business again.
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(OFFICIAL) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

The common council met pursuant to the following call form the mayor at 7 o'clock P.M. on the 12th day of Nov.

To the City Clerk:
You are hereby requested to notify the aldermen of the city that I have called a special meeting of the common council to be held this evening at 7 o'clock P.M. Dated, Mayor Office, Nov. 12th 1886. F.W. HORN, Mayor

Council was called to order by the Mayor, F.W. HORN. Roll called: present, Aldermen BOHRTZ, BRUSS, FROEHLICH, WITTENBERG and ZAUN.
The Mayor stated the object of the special meeting of the common council to the appointment of one of the aldermen to represent said city at the county board in the absence or inability of the mayor to act. Whereupon the following resolution was adopted unanimously.

Resolved: That alderman John F. BRUSS is hereby appointed to represent the city of Cedarburg in the county board of Supervisors in the absence of the mayor, F.W. HORN to act as such representative.

Ayes: aldermen BOHRTZ, FROEHLICH, WITTENBERG and ZAUN. On motion the council stands adjourned until next regular session. F.G. SCHUETTE, city clerk
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A TERRIBLE ACCIDENT TO HON. JOHN R. BOHAN KILLING HIM INSTANTLY ON SATURDAY EVENING LAST

While on his way home from the city, Mr. John R. BOHAN in crossing the railroad track on Saturday evening last was run over and instantly killed, the wheels passing over his neck and part of the head. He was very short-sighted and by reason of an accident in Milwaukee whereby his spine got hurt, could move but very slowly so that he must either not have seen the train approaching or had no time to get out of the way when discovering its nearness.

Mr. BOHAN was born in Ireland at "College Hill" near Templemore, Tipperary County on the 7th day of Dec., 1824 and therefore had nearly completed his 62nd year. he had received a good school and seminary education at home, and when 22 years old he came to the United States with his parents, first settling in Hartford in Washington County in this State.

In the year 1852, he was elected clerk of the board of supervisors of old Washington county and after the county division in 1853, remained in the same position at Port Washington as the clerk of the board of Ozaukee County to which office he was in 1864 and 1866 reelected. He served as a member of the Assembly in 1859 and 1872 and was elected to the Senate in 1862. he was elected clerk of court in 1865 and 1867 and held various other local offices.

He purchased the Ozaukee County ADVERTISER some 30 years ago and transferred the paper to his son, Michael, in 1884. His health was broken by an accident happening to him in Milwaukee where he fell down from the side walk into a cellar over ten years ago. His sight was poor, he having but one eye, but the place was carelessly left open and the city would have been liable for damages if suit had ever been brought, but the poor success of E. Fox Cook in a similar action, deterred him to prosecute his claim for damages. A brother of the deceased, Michael BOHAN, Esq. and well known in the State, now resides in West Bend. We shall miss our old friend, John, very much and always made it a point to see him when at Port Washington, receiving many visits from him in return. He leaves a widow and two more children besides the oldest son, Michael, who now publishes the ADVERTISER. The family have our deepest sympathy in their sudden bereavement. May the earth prove a light covering over his remains.

The Cedarburg News
November 24, 1886

LOCAL NEWS
A new sign adorns the city bakery of Mr. Gust. SONDER opposite the NEWS office.

A little daughter of Mr. Phillip ROTH, a few weeks old, died last Monday.
Invalids find this changeable weather a very trying experience.

Hentschel & Jochem will page 12 cts. per pound for beech nuts. Boys don't miss the chance for making money.

It is said that Mr. Andrew TILLMANN, formerly a butcher of this place, intends to return here and engage in business in his old trade.

H. ROTH sold his billiard table last week and put in its place a brand new pool table. John ROTH also had his pool and billiard tables put in good trim.

The prize bowling at the Apollo hall last Sunday was quite well attended, most of the devotees to the sport carrying off something. the dance in the evening, considering attendant circumstances, passed off quite well.

Last Sunday a lot of fool hardy young fellows risked their precious little lives by venturing out on the barely frozen ice. Parents ought to be a little more careful with their children in this respect just now.

To-morrow is the day set aside by proclamation of both president and governor, for offering up thanksgiving for all blessings the year has brought us, and for sacrificing to our mortal comfort the much abused thanksgiving turkey. Do not forget the duties of the day.

A ball set for next Sunday at H. SCHELLENGERG's will doubtless be a large one. All possible conveniences will be provided for the comfort and enjoyment of the guests. The music will be furnished by WEBER's band.

There have been a few complaints among householders here about night prowlers, disturbing their rest and making it dangerous to be out late in the evening. As we have, however, heard of no acts of violence or theft being committed, there seems to be but small foundation for fear.
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The weather that we have been treated to during the last few weeks is truly remarkable. We have been accommodated with so many sudden and unexpected changes, that we can almost consider our weather to have acquired the versatility with which Mark Twain credits the renowned article in the new England states. Perhaps a spur line has been thrown out form the latter section of our country, and is playing havoc with our former staid Wisconsin arrangement.
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The cold weather has now come again, and it is natural that we should look about ourselves to provide well for our comfort during the long winter. About the most important article to be considered as necessary is a stove. Of these a fine assortment can be found at Lehman Bros. embracing all the best makes, both for the kitchen and parlor. If you are need of a good stove, call and examine the stock.
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ASSIGNEE'S NOTICE
The assets of the firm of H. Smith & Co. Millers 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 2 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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The Music Verein sociable of last Wednesday evening was a complete success in every respect. The whole day had been wet and stormy, and the roads were in a miserable condition; yet the number participating in the party was unusually large, some even coming from a distance to attend. The ladies with a few exceptions were dressed in calico, and the corresponding rosettes, after they had been unearthed from the mysterious basket, proved to be masterpieces of ladies' handiwork. the grand polonaise, with which the dancing began, created a great deal of amusement, for the fateful rosettes had made partners for the dance indiscriminately among young, old, and middle aged; married and unmarried. After the polonaise, the dance was kept up until 12 o'clock when, according to the established rule of the Verein, the festivities of the evening closed. All present say that they had a most excellent time.
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GRAND OPENING!
E. HERZIGER's saloon and meat market is now almost completed, and he will celebrate its opening with a grand entertainment on Sunday, December 5th. Guests will be hospitably provided for both as to bodily needs and other requirements. The day will be enlivened too by music, WEBER's Band having been engaged to furnish that. Do not fail to take part in celebrating the opening.
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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.W. Patent Office, Washington, D.C.

F. A. RUSSELL, Milwaukee, Boiler water purifier
A. McAVOY, Racine, cart
N. JENSEN, Milwaukee, Derrick
W.A. HOLBROOK, Milwaukee, blind
W.F. FELTON, Merrill, Drive well point
J.R. DAVIS, Bristol, Wagon end gate
F.W. ANDREE, Milwaukee, spool holder
M.H. BALL, Madison, Heater
D.W. BOVEE, Richland Centre, Hay loader and fodder
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EDUCATIONAL

Teachers who have adopted their calling for life take pride in attaining a high degree of excellence in their work, and in this they are generally sustained by a love for their occupation. But there are circumstances under which even a good teacher, who has the welfare of his school at heart, may feel indifferent. This is the case in many communities where little or no interest seems to be manifested in the work of the school room, and the people appear to be entirely unconcerned about the quality of the training and education their children are receiving.

The case is somewhat antagous to that of a certain private secretary who began to perform his duties in a careful and conscientious manner. His employer, however, never examined his work, and the clerk, for want of proper appreciation, became listless and inaccurate. The result was that both he and his employer were at last involved in serious difficulties on account of a trifling oversight in an important matter.

The training and instruction of children is a work of inestimable importance, and should not be allowed to languish for want of a little encouragement. Though a teacher, from a natural inclination to the work, be ever so conscientious in the performance of his duties, yet the feeling that his praiseworthy efforts are considered unworthy of notice by the community, will naturally tend to the decrease of those efforts; the teacher will not be encouraged to make more than ordinary exertions to fill the requirement of his position.

But a little interest manifested by the people of a district would do a great deal towards raising the school above the general level. An occasional visit from a resident would not only stimulate a teacher to greater exertions, but would also animate the public; the knowledge that their work may be directly inspected by those whose praises they value and whose displeasure they fear, is a strong incentive to increase their exertions for excellence in their studies.

Such visits should also be made in justice to the teacher; for where there is no such direct intercourse between the teacher and the community, unjust criticians are very liable to be made, that will then be sure of obtaining credence, simply because none are well enough acquainted with the facts of the case in question to be able to refute such charges.

It should then be considered a duty on the part of the people of a district to show more apparent interest in the concerns of their school, and to do all in their power, not to cripple a teacher in the performance of his work, but to render him material assistance in it.

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