Ozaukee County Newspapers

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

LOCAL MATTERS

The dance at Osborne's Sunday night was largely attended.

A little son of James HILGEN is in Milwaukee for treatment of a diseased eye by Dr. SCHNEIDER.

John HUEBSCHEN will have a grand erntefest picnic and ball at his hall and park near Milwaukee Falls. The Grafton band furnishes the music.

The undersigned submits his name to the voters of Ozaukee County as a candidate for the office of sheriff -- Frank DELLES

Frank HOFFMANN has bought the house formerly occupied by Mr. O'BRIEN. He intends to build a new butcher shop.

During the disturbance last Monday evening a little boy fell in the street and was run over the head by a passing buggy. His skull (unreadable words), for he sprang up immediately and ran off, apparently unhurt.

There will be an Erntefest and ball at the Turn Hall in Mequon next Sunday, Sept. 5th. All living in that vicinity should not forget to attend, as everything possible will be done for the entertainment of the guests.
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The democratic caucus for this city was held at Henry KUETHER's last Saturday evening. The following delegates were elected to represent the city in the county convention to be held at Mequon, Sept. 4th. Alex W. HORN, Henry HENTSCHEL, and S.S. LEONARD.
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A little son of Mrs. Geo. SCHMIDT, daughter of Anton GRAEF of this city, while fishing near the creek, fell into the water, and came very near meeting his death. He worked himself out towards the middle of the stream when his mother tried to get him out with a pole, but not succeeding, she sprang into the water and rescued him.
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Mrs. Hannah MURPHY will sell all her farm machinery and household utensils at public auction on the 11th inst. Most of the articles to be put up for sale are in excellent condition and will do the service of entirely new goods. The terms of the sale will be made at the time.
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All railway lines of the state having adopted a greatly reduced rate for people desirous of attending the Milwaukee Industrial Exposition this fall, all can afford to visit that institution, which is to be made more attractive than in any former year. The opening day of the great event is September 1; to continue for forty days.
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TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN
Notice is hereby given to all persons who have furnished material or labor for the new stone bridge between sections ten and eleven in the town of Cedarburg, and as yet have not been paid by the contractor of said bridge nor have filed their claims against him with the clerk of said town will do so on or before the 10th day of September 1886. By order of the town board of Supervisors of Cedarburg. -- Dated August 30th, 1886
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The children of the public school have been so long waiting in vain for their picnic, that their surprise was certainly great to find that they were really going to have one now. It will be held at the Park on Sunday, Sept. 12th. This is a very late day for it, as the weather has become perceptibly colder; yet its entire omission would be quite a disappointment for the children who will perhaps think with the proverb, "Better late than never."
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Some animation was given to life at the Park last Sunday by the arrival from Port Washington of a number of ladies among whom were the following: Mrs. GIERCH of Chicago, Mrs. SIEVERS, NIESEN, SCHUMACHER, CONRAD, BAER, POUL, HEIN, HAMES, FEHLANDT, KORN, HEDDING, OERLINGER, KOENIG, GENGLER, ELLENBECKER of Port, besides some little children. The day looked rather gloomy, but they all had a good time nevertheless.
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The first harvest festival of the season in this neighborhood will be held at Herman SCHELLENBERG's Horn's Corners, next Sunday. The Cedarburg Band will give an open air concern in the afternoon and will furnish the music for the dance in the evening. This being the opening festival and being held in the midst of the farming district, a large assemblage can be expected if the weather is at all favorable. A free bus will run from this city to the grounds.
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A few men at the fair last Monday seemed to have determined on a time of "colossal proportions" for that day, and tried to gain their end by taking liberal potations of spirits. Of course their equilibrium was soon disturbed, and an officer had to step in to restore it. The offenders resisted, and force Marshall KRAUSE to call for assistance. One of the men, Henry BUBLITZ, was manacled before he could be taken to the lock-up, but was allowed to go out on bail. On Tuesday morning the culprits were arraigned before Justice FITZGERALD and were fined each one dollar and costs. Frank HOFFMANN and Henry DENGEL paid $4.50 each, while Henry BUBLITZ's bill amounted to $7.75. It is said that there will be some more complications in the case, another suit for assault and battery being contemplated. It is to be hoped that the colossus was big enough this time.
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SAUKVILLE TRAGEDY
One of the most deliberate murders that has ever occurred in this county was committed at 9 o'clock last Monday night in the town of Saukville, two miles from Newburg. Peter DEGAN and a man named Theo. SMITH, the latter a tenant on one of the former's farms, quarreled over the disposition of a load of straw. DEGAN became greatly enraged and turning to his 16 year old son, ordered him to go into the house and load a shot gun. The boy obeyed, and the murderer deliberately shot SMITH in the abdomen and fled. Neighbors went to Port Washington and gave the alarm and at 10 o'clock the sheriff and district attorney left for the scene of the tragedy. Both men have families, and DEGAN is well known throughout the county as a bad character, having frequently engaged in quarrels and brawls. At last account, SMITH was still alive, but no hopes are entertained that he will recover.
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The monthly cattle fair last Monday was quite large and lively in more than one sense. Considerable live stock changed hands. Many farmers are beginning to think of disposing of some of their horses and cattle now that the harder part of their farm work is almost done.
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There are but a few remaining days before the annual exhibit of the Milwaukee Industrial Exposition for 1886 will be opened, Sept. 1 being the date set therefore. Special attraction, in addition to those of the regular departments, are to be provided during the 40-days existence of the Exposition. Chief among these and one which no resident of the Badger State can afford to miss seeing, is the famed Japanese Village with its score of curious shops, old-mannered workmen, queer-appearing women, playful children and cunning little babies. They will all be at the Exposition building, ready to receive their visitors on the opening day, Sept. 1, and remain for 2 weeks. To miss seeing them is to lose an opportunity of a life-time.
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We had the pleasure of a call from Hon. D.W. MAXON accompanied by friend John R. HOHAN. We assured Mr. MAXON that as far as we were concerned, he should have our support for the Senate as stated in the last issue of the NEWS, if he could bring his own county to endorse him.

The Cedarburg News
September 8, 1886

LOCAL MATTERS

The Public School opened last Monday with an attendance of 160 pupils.

Mr. E. KROHN of Horn's Corners left last Saturday for a few weeks visit to his brothers in Illinois and Iowa.

We learn that the new iron bridge across the Sauk Creek in Port Washington has been completed and that it gives general satisfaction.

Mr. P. FAGAN has been urged to allow his name to be used as candidate for the Assembly from the southern district of Washington County. Mr. FAGAN however positively declines to allow his name to be used in that connection.

We had the pleasure of a call from Mr. P.W. HARNS of West Bend, one of the patrons of the NEWS, while on his return from putting up a monument over the grave of the late Charles DENEEN at the catholic cemetery. He wants every one to take a look at it as a fine piece of workmanship.
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We learn that Judge PORS will be a candidate for district attorney at the coming election. Mr. PORS has held the office in former years and performed its duties to the satisfaction of the people. Mr. JACKSON, the present incumbent, will probably be his opponent.
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Mr. PAHL, who lives in BUECHELE's millinery store, died last Monday, Aug. 31st. He was buried on Wednesday, the hearse being taken from F. DELLES of Port Washington, the one at this place being in use.
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The picnic at Horn's Corners was favored with exceptionally good weather and was quite well attended. A large number of teams went up from Cedarburg and considerably swelled the number already gathered from the immediate surroundings. All had an excellent time.
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DELEGATES ELECTED TO THE CONGRESSIONAL AND STATE CONVENTIONS

Messrs. SCHELLENBERG, LYMAN and RACE were sent to Green Bay and Messrs. HENTSCHEL, KLUMB and BLAKE to Madison. No one seemed to be particularly anxious to serve; the gentlemen were selected by proposing the names one after the other, without opposition, "first come, first served."
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The children's picnic for the public school will take place at the Hilgen Spring Park next Sunday. The children will leave the school-house in procession headed by the Cedarburg Band. The latter part of the afternoon will be devoted to dancing for the children, who will again leave the Park at about 8 o'clock. This will be followed by a general dance. This afternoon the ladies interested will have a meeting in the school-house for the purpose of making arrangements in regard to providing refreshments for the children.
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Theodore SCHMIT, who was shot by Philip DEEGAN last week, died of his wounds last Wednesday. The funeral took place on Saturday, and was the largest ever seen in Saukville, showing the great sympathy of the people with the deceased. There were some threats expressed of lynching the murderer, but as he was known to be strongly guarded, the attempt was not made. A preliminary trial of DEEGAN took place at Fredonia, but the case will doubtless be decided in circuit court.
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TO THE VOTERS OF OZAUKEE COUNTY
I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County Superintendent of Schools. If elected I will attend faithfully to the duties of the office. -- M. DOCKERY
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LOW RATES -- Sept. the 12th and 18th inclusive, excursion tickets will be sold by the M & N Ry from all their stations to those wishing to attend the Inter State Agricultural & Mechanical Exposition at Madison, Wis. at one fare and one-fifth for the round trip. Tickets good to return on the 19th. Also to the Wisconsin State Fair to be held at Milwaukee, Sept. 20th to 25th, tickets good to return Sept. 26th, and to the Chicago and Milwaukee Exposition, now open and to continue until Oct. 16th in both cities. For further information apply to your local ticket agt.
We also understand that the train will stop both ways at the fair grounds for passengers.
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NOTICE TO THE LADIES OF SCHOOL DIST. NO. 2

The ladies of the above district are kindly requested to meet to-day (Wednesday, Sept. 8) in the School House at 4 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of making arrangements for the School Picnic, to take place next Sunday at Hilgen's Spring. -- Respectfully, Charles LAU
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WANTED

5000 bushels of merchantable apples in exchange for goods. No small or inferior stock wanted. The highest market price will be paid for good apples, as also for 1000 pounds of dairy butter per week and for all other saleable farm produce. -- C. L. DICKERMAN & Co., Grafton, Wis.
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At a Republican County Convention held at Saukville, Sept. 4, 1886, Wm. CARBYS of Mequon was chosen as delegate to the state convention to be held at Madison, Sept. 8, 1886. The following resolutions were unanimously adopted and the sec. was instructed to furnish copies thereof to the newspaper of the county for publication:

WHEREAS, the present Governor of Wisconsin, Jere. M. RUSK, has performed the duties of that office in a manner highly creditable to himself and to the commonwealth; has by his prompt and fearless action in the suppression of the late riots in Milwaukee, endeared himself to all loyal and law-abiding citizens; and has in many other ways shown that he is one of the best governors that has ever ruled our state; and
WHEREAS, our present Secretary of state, Ernst G. TIMME, has proved a most efficient and exemplary public servant; has filled that office in a manner that deserves recognition, commendation and reelection, and:

WHEREAS, both of the above named gentlemen are veterans who threw themselves into the breach, in the hour of our country's greatest peril, and fought to sustain our Union and our flag; both returning from the war with proud records; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that we, the republicans of Ozaukee Co., in convention assembled, do hereby instruct our delegate to the Republican State Convention, to use his best endeavors to secure the nomination of both of the above, named officers for a third term. -- Wm. CARBYS, chairman
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(OFFICIAL) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Monday being the 6th day of September at 9 o'clock p.m. Council was called to order by Mayor F.W. HORN. Roll called, present: Aldermen BOHRTZ, BRUSS, FROEHLICH, and WITTENBERG. Absent: Alderman ZAUN.

The minutes of last proceedings were read and approved.

Bill from Hugo BOCLO for medicine furnished to Mrs. OHST $2.40 was allowed. Also $20.75 for medicine furnished to Fred MIELKE.

Bill from Dr. W.P. McGOVERN to the amount of $2.00 for medical attendance upon Mrs. OHST a transient sick. Also $5.00 for attendance upon Mr. Fred MIELKE, poor patient. Allowed by all members present.

The Mayor presented a communication to the council appointing Henry WURTHMANN, Arthur BOERNER and H. BENDER as inspectors and L.E. JOCHEM and Alex W. HORN as clerks of election, which nominations were severally confirmed by all the aldermen present.

On motion bill of G. NEHLS to the amount of $4.90 for mason work performed at culvert near his house, was allowed by all aldermen present.

The city marshall was upon motion authorized to purchase 2 pair of hand cuffs.
Mr. Frederic JAUCKE appearing before the council asking to be remunerated giving to the city a sidewalk formerly occupied by his premises, which was upon motion of alderman FROEHLICH laid over until next session.

On motion council stands adjourned until next regular session. -- F.G. SCHUETTER, City Clerk
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A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT TO COME OFF THIS MONTH AT SINGER HALL, PORT WASHINGTON

The "Ladies Aid Society" announce their intention of given a Musical and Dramatic feast for the Lovers of Art, in the interests of the Methodist Church of this city in September.

The best amateur talent is already engaged for the occasion. Names of the artists from abroad and at home, with particulars connected with the character of the entertainment to be given, will be announced later. -- Advertiser
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33d SENATE DISTRICT

A democratic Senatorial convention comprising the counties of Washington and Ozaukee will be held at the village of Newburg on the 25th day of September 1886 at one o'clock P.M. to nominate a candidate for Senator.

Each ward of the several cities, each incorporated village and each town (except the town of Mequon) in said counties, is accredited with 3 delegates in said convention. The town of Mequon is accredited with four delegates. By order of the senatorial committee, D.W. MAXON, S.F. MAYER, C.H. WILKE, Peter SPEHN, H.J. SCHWINN
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I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of County School Superintendent for Ozaukee County. If elected I will do my utmost to further the Interests of the schools of the County. -- J.E. REICHERT
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HOW TO PACK APPLES FOR MARKET

The advertisement of Mr. DICKERMAN gives the occasion to tell farmers how to pack their apples. In barrels so as realize a good price. Apples not packed in that way will get injured by transportation and when opened will present a bad appearance. After you open the barrel, select your apples as they will average through the barrel and lay them down carefully at the bottom with the stems down and as close together as possible. Put two or three more layers like the first one upon top of the first and then begin to fill the barrel by putting in about half a bushel at a time; shake them gently especially at first so as not to displace the layers below, but keep shaking until they are well settled. After the barrel is filled about two inches over the stave, put on the head and press down the apples with your hand press until they will permit the putting in of the head. Put some nails in the hoops and line both ends of the barrel. Mark the apples on the end where you have placed the layers, because they will be opened where marked, and will then present a fine appearance. And finally never cheat by putting poor apples in the middle, it is soon found out and will not pay; you may select some of the best however for the first layers. Apples packed in that way will not get injured by rolling and will bring almost double the price than those just thrown into the barrel.
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COUNTY OFFICERS

In our local columns will be found the announcements of several candidates for county offices. We presume that they will remain in the field as is usual in this county, until after the election because the so-called regular nominations have become more or less a farce for years back and as a general thing, are made up by a combination of the smartest and most active candidates at the caucuses.
As there is no danger of electing anyone else except a democrat, there seems to be no harm in letting the few republicans and the people generally have some chance of deciding at the polls between two or more candidates, then in the field. As far as we can learn there are at least two candidates for every office in the county, most of them hailing from Port Washington, the county seat. This is to be accounted for from the fact that Ozaukee County is too small to pay big salaries so that it would not pay for any outsider to move to the County seat and hold office. Hence it is by reasonable that Port Washington citizens should be preferred.

But there are other offices which might well be placed elsewhere in the County, such for instance as the Senator, yet Port Washington has held it now for the last thirty-three years. The Assembly member has also hailed form the north for the last four years and it would be no more than just to have a little change in that respect. Members of the legislature now get $500 for two years service if an extra session should be called. Deduct $200 for expenses and boarding, this would leave $150 for about three months services each year away from home. It is the poorest paid office, except coroner, but is much sought after on account of the great honor (?) attached to the position and the free railroad passes, which enable the member to travel over the railroads free, to and from their private business.

In such cases it will pay to be under obligations to the railroad. A former senator from this county must have saved from three to four hundred dollars yearly in this way traveling over Wisconsin, Iowa, and Minnesota on private business. It is a good place for a drummer, emigrant or railroad land agent and has been of some help to the present member in his business travels we presume for the last four years.

The Cedarburg News
September 15, 1886

LOCAL MATTERS

There was a large number of strangers in the Park last Sunday.

Mr. E.S. TURNER of Port Washington was in the city last Monday.

Miss L. NOELTING of West Bend was in the city for a few days last week.

There was a meeting of the directors of the Cbg. Mut. Fire Ins. Co. here last Thursday.

Mr. PETERMANN of Bellaville, Ill., who has been visiting here several weeks returned home last Tuesday.

Gus. BOERNER, who has been spending several months here left last Tuesday for his home in Summerville, S.C.

Round trip tickets to the state fair will be sold all next week by the M. & N. Ry. at 90¢ from this station; the same low rates from all their stations.

An Erntefest and ball will be given by John SIMON in his park and hall at Grafton next Sunday, Sept. 19th. It will be a good place to spend a pleasant afternoon and evening.

For fine gold fillings and teeth without plates go to W.H. SCHLAEGER, dentist, 95 Wisconsin St., Milwaukee, Wis., or at F. JAUCKE's, Cedarburg

Do not forget to take part in the bowling at Claus MEYER's next Sunday afternoon. The victors in the game will have the delectable pleasure of regaling themselves on nice plump ducks that figure as prizes.

Messrs. J.C. VOGENITZ, G.A. FROEHLICH and Miss C. LINDAMANN of Milwaukee and Miss H. STEIN of Brown Deer were in Cedarburg last Sunday.

Mr. W.H. Wiesler, who has been taking a ten weeks' term at the Valparaiso, Ind. University, has returned home to Cedarburg for a short time.
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TOWN CAUCUS
for the town of Cedarburg will beheld at the hotel of W.P. JOCHEM on Saturday the 18th day of Sept. at 4 o'clock P.M. for the purpose of choosing three delegates to the Senatorial convention. -- By order of the committee
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Mrs. HAFEMAN of Horn's Corners, who was last year, stricken with blindness, died on Sunday Sept. 5 from a continuation of the same nervous affection that caused her blindness. She was buried here last Wednesday. Her early death, she being only thirty-three years of age, is deeply lamented by all her friends.
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County Superintendent and our fellow townsman SCOTT has resigned and is going to study medicine. We had a pleasant call from him day before yesterday to bid us farewell. There are a great many candidates in the field for the vacant place, but it is our opinion that if Mr. SCOTT had remained and become a candidate again, he would have been reelected. The little "unpleasantness" we had together some two years ago is forgotten, and we wish him abundant success in his future calling.

From his known energy and the love he seems to entertain for his new vocation, we should not be surprised if he would in time turn out one of the most successful practitioners.
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CANDIDATES FOR ASSEMBLY

Mr. H.B. SCHWIN, ex-mayor of Port Washington, announces himself as a candidate for Assembly. We also learn that friend RACE of Fredonia claims a third term or would accept a nomination. Advices from Port Washington say however that both these gentlemen "hunt in couples," that is to say each will strive for all the delegates he can bring into the convention and if there is any opposition, both will unite their forces to nominate either SCHWIN or RACE. This puts us in mind that the editor of the NEWS was unanimously nominated four years ago to the Assembly and while absent in the northwest fighting PRICE and prohibition after being nominated, a scheme was put successfully on foot to accomplish our defeat and that both these gentlemen who are candidates, were the most active to bring it about. This shows what regular nominations here amount to. As far as we were concerned we never found much fault, but supported Mr. RACE two years after for the same office. Perhaps we may take a hand in of becoming a candidate before the people, also having been "urged by many friends" as every candidate is, to do so.

So voters hold your horses and don't make any hasty promises until all candidates are known. There is another candidate in the field who hails from Mequon in the person of Thomas FLYNN Esq. He might answer the purpose of getting the chestnuts out of the fire for some one. The same game was played with success four years ago, but Tom couldn't be fooled much.
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OZAUKEE COUNTY FAIR

The twenty-eighth annual exhibition of the Ozaukee County Agricultural Society will take place on the fair grounds in the village of Saukville on Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 5 and 6, 1886. The first day, as is usual, will be entry day, but the second day, Wednesday, will be the grand day for general attendance, and should be attended by every citizen having the material welfare of the county at heart.

Several changes have been made in the premium list, the premiums having for the most part having been increased. The usual trotting, running and foot races will occur, which will be open for participation to any citizen of the county.
This year being also a political year, the customary collection of good, bad, rare and curious politicians will be present to admire the mammoth pumpkin and country squash, and to enliven the occasion by the patriotic indulgence in the bucolic bug-juice of unholy cussedness.

The officers of the society are bestirring themselves to make the coming exhibition the most memorable in the history of the county, and for that purpose will spare no pains for the accommodation, pleasure, comfort and edification of those desiring to attend the fair.

Probably the most important feature of the fair is the fact that the subsidy received from the State enables the association to pay all premiums in cold hard cash and without the accompaniment of a 90 per cent discount.
The premium list will be issued from the press next week, and every farmer or exhibitor should obtain a copy from the secretary. -- P.W. Star
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The long anticipated public school picnic came off last Sunday after the school had already been in session for one week of the new term. The day was bright and clear, but somewhat cool. A high wind was blowing all day, which was the cause of numerous little laughable incidents to the children while on the march. It was difficult for those in the procession to keep their feet steady and the cloud of dust raised by the many little feet and then taken up by the wind was perfectly blinding. Arrived at the Park the children soon dispersed to enjoy themselves. Supper was served in the afternoon, the material being furnished by the ladies of the district. The ladies were kept quite busy most of the afternoon waiting at the table, for fully five hundred people, young and old, partook of the supper. Early in the evening the dance for the school children was opened by a grand polonaise, after which the young folks had the floor until eight o'clock when they returned home tired, but satisfied and happy. The Ernte-fest dance was then begun and kept up until three o'clock in the morning. The number of dancers was very large and Uncle Fritz's heart felt glad.

The Cedarburg News
September 22, 1886

LOCAL MATTERS

A little child of Mr. KRAMER of Hamilton died last Saturday and was buried last Monday.

A child of Frank GROTH died last Sunday a week ago and was buried last Wednesday.

Mrs. T. CRUICE and son Elroy, of Milwaukee were visiting Mr. and Mrs. BROGAN of this city on Sunday last.

Mrs. P. FAGAN and daughter Lizzie of Milwaukee were visiting her parents last Sunday, Mr. and Mrs. W. DOOLEY in Jackson.

The last opportunity to take a warm bath at the Hilgen's Spring Park next Saturday and Sunday. Don't miss it.

MARRIED -- In this city by Rev. E.G. STRASSBURGER on Sunday the 19th inst., Mr. D. RINTLEMANN of Hamilton to Miss BAUER of Milwaukee.
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The property of Mr. LIESENBERG opposite to the NEWS office, has been bought by Mr. A. BODENDOERFER, who is now at work fitting it up for occupation by our city baker, Gus. SONDER.
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Mr. HERZIGER's new building is fast approaching completion, all that is left to do being the inside work. With all this building, the city is assuming a very prosperous look.
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There was a good attendance at John SIMON's picnic at Grafton last Sunday. A few were present from this place and say that they spent a very pleasant afternoon and evening there.
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It will not be long before Mr. JAUCKE's new hotel will be completed and opened to the traveling public. The building will be not only very large, but it will attain some eminence in point of beauty, as it will be an ornament to the city.
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We have been told on reliable authority that Mr. Henry SMITH of Grafton is a candidate for the office of county treasurer. Mr. SMITH is a man of ability, and if elected would certainly do justice to the office.
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The Wisconsin State Fair is held this week at the Cold Spring Park near Milwaukee. Do not forget to attend, for there will be an exhibit never before witnessed in this state. Round trip tickets on the M. & N. R.R. will be sold at 90 cts. during the continuance of the fair.
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Last Sunday the last excursion for the season ran over the Milwaukee & Northern R.R. The day was rather too cool for spending a day out in the open air, but many availed themselves of this final opportunity for visiting their friends along the road, quite a number stepping off at this place.
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DEMOCRATIC CAUCUS

Will be held at F. BECKMANN's Hotel on Friday next the 24th inst. at 7 o'clock P.M. to choose 3 delegates to the Senatorial convention to be held at Newburg from the city of Cedarburg. -- By order of the Com.
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The Washington County Fair will be held at West Bend on the first three days of October. These fairs have always a great deal in them to interest farmers and others from this county, and many will doubtless be present.
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Be at the Park next Sunday and take part in the prize shooting and bowling for duck.

You may possibly, if you have a steady eye and hand, be able to carry off a few fat birds to grace your next Sunday dinner.
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Miss Louisa QUADE has opened a dress-making store in Mrs. BUCH's residence in this city. She has had considerable experience and will doubtless have a good custom. A few handy girls are wanted to learn the trade and help in the work generally.
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The next Ernte-fest near this place will be held at the Apollo Hall and garden on Sunday, Oct. 3d. With the usual picnic, amusements will be joined that of bowling on Mr. MEYER's splendid alley. This will undoubtedly be the last harvest festival of the season, and all should make a point to attend.
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The well known play, Uncle Tom's Cabin, will be given at the Turner Hall on the 30th of this month. As the Co. is an old one and of good standing, the people need have no fear that there will be any humbug about the show. All should show their appreciation for a good play by patronizing the troupe.
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On Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 5th and 6th, the annual fair of the Ozaukee County Agricultural Association will be held at Saukville. Extra efforts have been made to have this fair something above the general average. The premium list has been so increased as to offer additional inducement to all agriculturists to come up and exhibit their wonders of stock and farm produce. The most important day of the fair will be on Wednesday, as all exhibits will then be in order, and the races will take place. A deep interest should be taken in the fair by all in the county, and the good work of the officers of the society should be crowned with success.
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One of the most popular establishments in Milwaukee is the Department Store of Mr. H. HEYN 103-107 Wisconsin St., whose ad we bring in our present issue. Last year Mr. HEYN decided to make a Department Store of his establishment, for which purpose he formed a combination with some of the largest houses in Chicago.

The success has been immense and all what is wanted them constantly, is more room which will be forthcoming next May, as Mr. HEYN has rented the store adjoining which will then give him a frontage of 75 feet, the largest in the city.
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Early last week a one-legged nigger announced the coming here of the great (?) William's combination, under the management of Prof. Dave WILLIAM, of one-leg fame; the rest of the company being engaged in an enormous price, so said the posters. They arrived here Saturday all ready to begin operations, when it was discovered that they could not scrape together enough to rent the Hall. After much delay Dave secured a public minded citizen to go security for him, and opened the place of amusement. No audience appeared, however, and the renowned “William Combination” (unreadable words) disappeared without waiting for the second performance. How all the noted minstrels kept themselves until they were able to escape on the morning freight is a matter of some speculation. Rumor hath it, however, that some of them spent the night in the barn of the same public minded citizen above mentioned. We hope this will be a salutary check to all snyde shows in this place.

The Cedarburg News
September 29, 1886

LOCAL MATTERS

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION

A democratic County Convention for the purpose of nominating candidates for the different County offices including a member of the Assembly, to be supported at the next general election will be held at the house of Anthony AHLHAUSER at Saukville, Oct. 16th at 11 o'clock A.M. sharp. The representation will be the same as at the last convention. The question, to change the mode of representation according to the number of votes given on or at the last Presidential Election will be brought before the convention for consideration. -- Dated Sept. 27th 1886, Adolph ZIMMERMANN, Chairman of the Dem. C. Com.
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P.K. GANNON Esq. of this city has received the appointment as county Superintendent to serve for the remainder of the term of Mr. SCOTT resigned. Mr. GANNON has held the same office in this county before and given general satisfaction while attending to the duties of the same.

He wishes to say that he will be a candidate before the people at the next election.
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A meeting of the county board of Supervisors has been called at Port Washington for Monday the 4th of October next at 11 o'clock A.M. at the County Clerk's office to "take into consideration the salary of the newly appointed superintendent of schools, and to transact such other business as may be necessary."
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Mr. Peter LOCHEM of Newburg was in the city last Friday, looking after his political interests.
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A young child of Mr. RAHLOFF, a farmer of this town died last Sunday of diphtheria.
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A child of Gottfried BRUSS of this city died last Sunday at the age of ten years, and was buried on Monday.
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A little child of Mr. Ernst GOLLNICK of the town of Cedarburg died last Thursday of diphtheria at the age of four yrs. and was buried here last Sunday.
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The attendance at the fair last Monday was rather slim as the day was cold and wet, a fine, drizzling rain falling most of the forenoon. Less business was done than might have been expected at this time of the year.
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The Ernte-fest and bowling at the Apollo Hall next Sunday should not be missed, for it will be a final autumn festivity before the weather becomes too cold for outside enjoyment. All possible conveniences have been prepared to further the comfort and pleasure of the guests.
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Mr. Wm. BUCH of this city will be married to Miss Emma THESFELDT of Mequon next Sunday, October 3d; the wedding will take place at the home of the bride's parents.
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The Uncle Tom's Cabin Company seems to turn out a fizzle after all. They performed in Port Washington last week to a crowded house, and did not give anything creditable for the money they received. They are not likely to come to this place as was given as their intention last week. If they are no good they may as well stay away, for we can welcome only such troupes as can give us an honorable and creditable entertainment.
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MARRIED -- Last Tuesday Miss Mathilda ROTH and Mr. Jacob BECKER, both of this place, by Rev. WRYNN. The couple are well known here and all their friends wish them a happy and prosperous life. They will set up their domicile in this place.
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Witnesseth, the end and final consummation of the purpose of the renowned William's Combination of Minstrels. The manager of the concern, the noted one-legged nigger Dave, has commenced a sojourn of 30 days to the house of correction, consequent to stealing a razor. He has left his memento in the shape of a grip-sack in the Turn Hall.
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Last Saturday night while driving home from Grafton, Fred HILGEN was run into the dark by a heavy farmer wagon, and thrown out of the buggy. He was seriously injured internally, but is said to be improving now. The Park was empty Sunday afternoon, nothing coming off as advertised on account of Fred's mishap.
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Louis KEGLER, tailor, being found on the street last Wednesday evening, was arrested by Marshall KRAUSE and locked up. The following morning he was arraigned before Justice WILKE, who imposed a fine of $10 and costs for being drunk and disorderly. Shortly after Justice FITZGERALD, to avoid the recurrence of the disgrace and to save the city from the expense of supporting the man's family, caused an order to be issued to all saloon-keepers, forbidding the sale of intoxicants to KEGLER.
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Diphtheria has again appeared in our midst, and a few red placards have announced the presence of the dread disease. There are but few cases within the city limits, but among the farmers of the neighborhood there are a number of cases and several deaths. One of the Lutheran schools in this city, that is attended mostly from the outside, has been closed on account of the prevalence of the disease.
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Canadian Prophet WIGGINS has stirred up apprehensive and superstitious warnings of a great disturbance from the earth's interior to materialize today. though we are here far distant from the predicted scene of the upheavals, the event has been awaited with some trepidation. WIGGINS himself is reported to be going out on diver's little excursions, seeming to be not at all disturbed by the approaching partial dissolution of the earth. He doubtless turns his prophecies out by a crank.
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CANDIDATE FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS

I hereby announce myself a candidate for the office of Register of Deeds, and if elected will attend faithfully to the duties of said office. -- Bernhard FRANZEN
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CIDER MILL

The undersigned have built a cider mill near the Columbia Mill, Cedarburg and are ready to do custom work. We use the celebrated BOOMER & BOECHERT Press and the Rack & Cloth system and will get all the cider out of your apples. Price of making, 75¢ per 32 gallons. Come and get some good cider made. -- HUSON Bros.
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At the caucus held at the Wisconsin House last Friday night, W.H. FITZGERALD, Chas. GOTTSCHALK and W. WEBER were elected as delegates to the senatorial convention at Newburg last Saturday.
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PETER LOCHEM ESQ. OF NEWBURG NOMINATED FOR SENATOR

The convention at Newburg last Saturday nominated Peter LOCHEM Esq. for Senator from Washington and Ozaukee counties over Hon. D.W. MAXON on the first ballot by twenty-six majority. If the latter had succeeded in getting his own county by a respectable majority, Ozaukee County, following the old custom, would have sanctioned the choice. But when there was but one or two majority one way or the other, it was proper for Ozaukee Co. to take a hand in and its 28 votes went solidly for LOCHEM. Messrs. KENEALY and SCOLLARD spoke in favor of giving Mr. MAXON the nomination, he having it was said two majority in Washington county, which was opposed by Messrs. W.H. FITZGERALD, Dr. FUCHS and Ph. SCHNEIDER, the latter an old ex-Senator from Washington county.

The gentlemen last named all conceded that if Washington county had come into the convention with any kind of respectable majority for their candidate, the old custom aforesaid would have been upheld; but when there had been a bitter contest going on which resulted in a nearly equally divided delegation, then it was eminently proper for Ozaukee county to make a choice between the two rival candidates from Washington, especially when its democratic majority is greater. We counseled Mr. MAXON while calling on us, to look after his own county and not spend his time and money here where he would not get a single vote.
Mr. LOCHEM is an intelligent and well to do farmer living a few miles north of this city. He appeared before the convention when informed of his nomination, accepting the same in a very appropriate little speech.
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THE PICKLING ESTABLISHMENT OF MR. LOUIS WAGNER IN MEQUON AND HIS CHEESE FACTORY

Last week we had occasion to call at the above mentioned establishments and found the proprietor, Mr. Louis WAGNER, at home. We did not stay long enough to enable us to give such description as the undertaking deserves on account of a thunder shower coming up, which compelled us to leave sooner than we intended. But what we saw and heard is about as follows:

The buildings, out-houses, etc. of these factories occupy considerable ground on the section corner, exactly one mile west of Mequon village and the pickling department will produce before the season closes some two thousand barrels of pickles from cucumbers alone besides a large quantity made from cauliflower, beans, onions, tomatoes, etc. We had occasion to look at the various stages of preparing them all for market before and after undergoing a process of steaming; the cauliflower and yellow wax beans looked particularly delicious. In one new large building we counted eight large vats filled with cucumbers which were undergoing a process of salting; each vat containing one hundred barrels. In other buildings quite a number of other vats, not measuring quite as much were found, some for finishing the process, others used for steaming.

The distance to Milwaukee being only thirteen miles, Mr. WAGNER considers it cheaper to send his produce to Milwaukee by team than by rail, the depot of the Northern's R.R. being about 1 1/2 miles from the factories. Two heavy teams are constantly passing over the road to and from Milwaukee and it is a pity that the railroads charge or are obliged to charge a rate of transportation for thirteen miles that would carry the same amount of freight on an unbroken road many hundreds of miles. There is a fault somewhere, inasmuch as the loading and unloading for short distances, given as an excuse for these high charges, is not quite sufficient because that is done here as well as in Thienville by the owners of the goods exclusively, while the unloading is only done by the railroad people.
Upon our questioning Mr. WAGNER, how he gets these many cucumbers, etc., he told us that the neighboring farmers supply him and that every year more and more of them go into the business of setting apart a small portion of their farms for the raising of cucumbers, etc. The immediate neighborhood contains more farms of twenty acres and less than can be perhaps found in any portion of this county and Mr. WAGNER intends to increase his already large establishment with the supply furnished him.

To encourage people in growing cucumbers, etc., he has this year offered two premiums for the two most successful raisers, that is for those who deliver the most produce to the factory, consisting of $50 and $25 in cash respectively. We were told by him that one of his near neighbors had been paid by him over $150 for cucumbers raised thus far during this season, on one half of an acre of ground. There are many householders around with only a few acres, who are earning more money than others who cultivate a forty acre farm. Before Mr. WAGNER started this factory, all these small farmers had hard work to meet both ends at the close of the year, but they have now a surplus of cash from the sale aforesaid, while with the rest of the produce raised on their land, they cover the ordinary expenses of their household.

Cannot we get a similar benefactor to our small farmers and householders with only two or three acres here in Cedarburg to start a similar institution?
"There is money in it" if rightly handled and as the beginning naturally must be small, until the people begin to raise the vegetables, the capital or first outlay need not be a great deal.

Cheese factories have been so often described that we will merely mention that the one of our old friend, WAGNER, is as complete and in a successful operation as any other in this county. We saw a very large lot of cheese in the warehouse for curing and shipment, looking as nice and inviting as any friend of that article might wish to see.

There is no need of wishing Louis success, for he has already accomplished it; we will merely express the hope that he may go on extending the capacity of his factories, which we understand is dependent upon the supply of the produce raised by the farmers.

At present, Mr. WAGNER pays about one dollar per hundred pounds of good sound cucumbers, which is a good price to induce land owners to plant all they can attend to with those vegetables needed in the factory.

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