The Cedarburg News
January 5, 1887
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS
The excitement of the holidays is past, and life in our city is again assuming the even tenor of its way.

For a few days, "Uncle Fritz" has been rather low in health. The weather seems to have knocked him under.

The dance at Apollo Hall on Sylvester eve was but moderately attended, the weather being very severe.

Saloon-keepers showed much liberality on Sylvester eve. We fear that many cases of dyspepsia were the result.

Last Sunday some of the members of the band took a drive to Port Washington. They had a very pleasant time.

The dance at SCHELLENBERG's on the evening of the 31st ult., was not as large as expected on account of the bad weather.

A lay of "The Ancient Bridegroom" would have been very appropriate in connections with one of last Saturday's occurrences.

Contrary to the established custom, the new year was not welcomed here by ringing of bells and shooting of guns. What was the cause of the omission?

Go to LUEDKE & Son for sleighs, logging bobs, farming bobs, light sleighs and cutters. You will find all a model for durability with prices as low as they can be made.
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MARRIED -- Mr. J.C. KUEHFUSS Sen., of Cedarburg to Miss NEHRBES of Hartford last Saturday. The marriage took place at Schleisingerville, and the couple arrived at their home here on Saturday. Strange to say no charivari signaled the unusual event.
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Some Milwaukee parties have a project in view of building an ice-house at some suitable location in the county in which to store Milwaukee beer for distribution through the county. Gettlemann's Milwaukee beer was on tap in Cedarburg last Sunday in some of the saloons.
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NOTICE!
The Ozaukee County Agricultural society holds its annual meeting for the election of officers for the oncoming year, and what other business that may come before the meeting, on the fair ground in Saukville, on Monday, January 10th 1887 at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. -- L. C. LARSEN, Sec'y of Ozaukee County Agricultural Society, Dated Port Washington, Dec. 21st 1886.
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With the beginning of the new year the weather changed completely. Though the cold was severe, the days and nights were very beautiful, and everyone who had a horse and cutter at his disposal made use of them. Many frost-bitten noses were to be seen, but that was only a slight inconvenience, connected with so much pleasure. A merry crowd gathered on the 1st at the Springs, and made the dance there about the biggest success of the season.
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NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS
Treasurer's Office, City Cedarburg, December 8th, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that I will receive the taxes due for the year 1886 at my office from Monday next, the 13th inst. for the ensuing thirty days. After that I shall proceed to collect the same by distress and sale of the goods and chattels of the persons charged, as provided in the charter of said city and the laws of the State. -- J.C. KUHEFUSS, City Treas.
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We had the pleasure of a visit from Ex-Senatory Major R. SCHLICHTING of Chilton on New Year's day in company with Mr. H.H. HAYSSEN of New Holstein. The Major is the same cordial good natured gentleman as of old, and we wish him many more years of happiness and prosperity. There are hosts of good fellows at Chilton and in Calumet County and the Major ranks A No. 1 among them. We shall be very glad to see him and others from that section pay Madison a visit this winter and promise to entertain them the best we know how. Mr. HAYSSEN is the nephew of our old friend Henry HAYSSEN of Thiensville, who has lived there ever since the year 1839 and is one of the few old settlers yet alive with whom we associated in many a frolic in our younger days nearly fifty years ago.
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We had the pleasure of a call from John H. WINNER Esq., of Milwaukee, President of the Hilgen Mnf'g. Company of this city, who was here on business connected with his company at the close of the year. He tells us the profits have been small last year, but satisfactory.

In the buying of lumber this company generally contracts for large quantities on the stump; it requires considerable outlay, but it pays better in the end than the purchase of lumber already cut into boards at the mills. Some two months ago we drew contracts for them with a northern lumberman for the stumpage of about five million feet and a cash outlay of about fifty thousand dollars was necessary before the first feet of lumber could be put on the board of the cars some time next June or July, for shipment to this place. The profit is chiefly in the purchase of the raw material in the woods, besides the advantage of having it cut at the mills just as the company desires to have it at the factory. The company is thus enabled to meet all competition from other factories in Milwaukee, and can afford to sell the best work from selected lumber at least at the same rate as the largest factory in the State.
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(OFFICIAL) PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Common council met pursuant to adjournment on Monday, the 3rd day of January 1887, at two (2) o'clock P.M. Council called to order by the Mayor F.W. HORN. Roll called: Present: Aldermen. For want of quorum council stands adjourned until tomorrow morning, nine (9) o'clock. -- F.G. SCHUETTE, city clerk.

Common council met pursuant to adjournment on Tuesday, the 4th day of January 1887. Council called to order by the Mayor, F.W. HORN. Roll called. Present: Aldermen BOHRTZ, BRUSS, FROEHLICH and ZAUN. Absent: Alderman WITTENBERG.

Bill from Cedarburg Weekly News for publishing proceedings, etc. $20.75 was allowed by all members present.

Bill from city marshall for jailing transient paupers and meals furnished $6.75, was allowed by all present.

On motion council stands adjourned until next regular session. -- F.G. SCHUETTE, city 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.

A. BARLING, Racine, Vehicle spring
H.A. BARNES, Stevens Point, Locomotive engine truck brass
E.K. OPHEIM, LaCrosse, Car coupling
H. BRAND, Sheboygan, Cage for supporting clap boards
P. HARVEY, Milwaukee, Tank operating device

The Cedarburg News
January 12, 1887

LOCAL MATTERS

Henry HAAS of Thiensville will have his masquerade on Feb. 6th.

The winter's ice crop is ready and brewers etc. are busy cutting and storing it.

Marriages show signs of becoming very common in this city during the present winter.
The sleighing is beautiful now. Many made use of the fine weather of Sunday afternoon to take a winter drive.

A discount of 10 percent is given by Boerner Bros. on overcoats and Beaver shawls.

J.S. WOOD of Menominee, Mich. has been in the city for the past week, drilling wells.

Children's, Misses' and Ladies' knitted wool leggings can be found in full assortment at Boerner Bros.

Business is in a rather torpid condition. It has not quite recovered from the reaction consequent to the excitement of the holidays.

Building operations are still in progress. Carpenters are found at their work in spite of the severe cold. This is surely a sign of prosperity.

J.C. KUHEFUSS Jr. of this city has been appointed deputy sheriff by sheriff DELLES. His occupation will fit him well for the position.

Wood is coming into the city in large quantities. Farmers are working at their full capacity, cutting and hauling, thus bringing the excellent sleighing to good account.

CANNED GOODS -- Peaches, Blue Berries, Corn, Early June Peas, Imported French Peas, Choice String Beans and other varieties are offered by Boerner Bros.
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The following board of directors were elected at the annual meeting of the Cedarburg Fire Ins. Company held at the Turner Hall on January 4th 1887: J.W. MILBRATH, F.A. WILDE and C.F. KENNEY, Mequon; John F. BRUSS, Thos. HALPIN, Cedarburg; John JAEGER, Carl ZARLING, Jackson; Burchard WULFF, Chas. F. MINTZLAFF, Grafton.
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Last Saturday night the proprietors of the Woolen Mills and the Hilgen Manf'g Comp. gave a sociable at the Turn Hall to their employees and families. A fine supper was served and all manner of refreshments were liberally distributed. Dancing was kept up to a late hour, and all joined in expressing their hearty satisfaction with the entertainment.
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J.C. KUHEFUSS Sen. and wife were serenaded on Saturday evening last, first by an impromptu organization with kettle drums and oyster cans, and later by the band. The serenaders were cordially received and royally entertained by the newly married couple.
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Mr. & Mrs. J. W. JOHNSON, F. MEYER and wife of Depere, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. BACH, Mr. and Mrs. E. HILGEN, Jr. J. H. WINNER and sons of Milwaukee were in the city last Saturday and Sunday. They took part in the sociable of Saturday.
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We are looking now for the usual "January thaw." It used to come formerly as regular as clock work but of late years there is no dependence upon it. If strong winds should blow, the deep snow will get drifted so as to blockade travel on railroads and on country roads. For more than four weeks we have not had the least thaw so as to settle the snow.
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AUCTION!
The undersigned will sell to the highest bidder, on the 24th day of January, at 11 o'clock A.M., at his residence on the Cedarburg plank road in the town of Mequon, his property, known as Wm. JAEGER's place. Terms will be made known on day of sale. -- Fred. BOESWILLIBALD
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The Ozaukee County Agricultural Association held its annual meeting on the Fair grounds at Saukville on Monday, Jan. 10. The most important officers elected were Pres. A.M. ALLING, Vice Pres. John REYNOLDS and T.E. RYAN, Sec'y D. McGINLEY, and Treas. L. SIEBERICH.

After a lengthy discussion on the Farmers' Institute to be held in Cedarburg, February 22nd and 23rd, it was decided that the officers of the association act as a committee to make all necessary arrangements.
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The Star announces with pleasure that Mr. Harry W. BOLENS, who has been its editor since the death of its founder, E.B. BOLENS, and who has shown marked ability in his journalistic career, will shortly begin the publication of a daily paper at Sheboygan. Material for his new venture has been purchased and is now on its way to Sheboygan. -- P.W. Star

The Cedarburg News
January 19, 1887

LOCAL MATTERS

Cranberries, apples and oranges can be had at Boerner's Bros.

Sleighs and cutters were out full force last Sunday. The sleighing was excellent.

Choice buck wheat flour both self-rising and plain is offered by Boerner Bros.

Mr. A. BITTNER and family of Milwaukee were in the city for a few days last week, the guests of Mr. & Mrs. J. BUCH.

WANTED -- An experienced clerk for a general store. Address with salary expected this office, P.O. box 4.

Rumor has it that Gettelmann's brewing Co. will erect their ice house near the depot in this city. They also intend to lease the large elevator and buy grain etc.

The storm of last Monday has blockaded the country pretty thoroughly. There are few roads leading into the city that will not have to be shoveled before traffic can become possible.

Taxes in the town of Cedarburg are very high this year owing to the building of bridges, etc. We paid on our farm outside the limits of the city nearly one dollar per acre.
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In a few days the posters and programme of the Turner's Mask Ball will make its appearance. Everybody should prepare himself for the occasion and not forget to take part in the grand procession during the afternoon.
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Mr. John ROTH while at work cutting ice last Friday, accidentally fell into Cedar Creek. It was an icy plunge but he liberated himself without much trouble, and seemed to be little the worse for the cooling bath.
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At Jung's, Grafton, W.H. SCHLAEGER, dentist, will be every monthly fair. Vitalized air free. All other work done at Milwaukee's lowest prices.
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Mr. Albert KNUPPEL is suffering from a severe attack of rheumatism, probably caused by exposure while superintending building operations during the severely cold weather. We hope to see him on his legs again soon.
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Dr. A.W. KRAATZSCH, son-in-law of Mr. Jacob ZAUN of this city, who has for some years enjoyed an extensive practice in Plymouth, has removed to Cascade, Wis., where he will follow his profession. We hope that his former success will attend him in his new location.
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AN OLD SETTLER HEARD FROM
Those who remember Henry V. BONNIWELL a younger brother of Charles who yet lives in Mequon, will be glad to learn that he is doing well in Hutchinson, Minnesota, we having heard from him lately. The place has long been looking for a railroad connection and finally the C., M. & St. P. has extended one of its lines to the place. Henry is the stirring agent of the Minnesota Farmer's Mutual Ins. Association. We wish him all possible success, having known him here since 1840 when he lived with his mother and brothers in the "Bonniwell settlement."
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How bitter the cold these days and nights have now become. No one can discourse more eloquently or pathetically on those dreary wastes of snow, that sharp driving wind, and the still piercing cold, than the forlorn and wretched tramp, who is now to be found vainly appealing for shelter and protection, and anathematizing the hardness of heart that defiles him even a warm corner in a stable. A few of these worthies are occasionally accommodated in the city cage, but the place is not very congenial to their fastidious tastes.
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Mr. G. WURTHMANN, painter, bought the BOXHORN property last Monday from Chas. BOXHORN. We do not know what Mr. WURTHMANN's intentions are with regard to the newly acquired property. It would be an admirable place to which to move his business, as he would thus have a much more central location than he at present occupies.
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Our reporter in stating that at the festival of the employees of the Woolen Mills and Planing Mill held here lately, Mr. JOHANN was present, was misinformed. That gentleman happened to be here on a visit at the time and the local editor took it for granted that he was among the number of visitors in attendance at the banquet, not being present himself.
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LOST HER EYESIGHT
On Saturday morning last, Mrs. O.P. MELIN, a well known and highly respected lady of this city, had the sad misfortune to loose her eyesight. It came suddenly and without warning, when she awoke in the morning she found to her horror that she was totally blind. she lost the sight of one eye about fourteen years ago, and often remarked that some day she would lose the sight of the other, but as time passed on and she had no further trouble with her eyes this feeling passed away and was forgotten, but on Saturday morning last it became a reality. She is at present under the care of Dr. SCHNEIDER of Milwaukee, a famous occulist, with some hopes of recovering her sight. She has the best wishes of all who knew her for a speedy recovery. -- Port Washington Advertiser

The Cedarburg News
January 26, 1887

LOCAL MATTERS

A large assortment of masks can be seen at Hentschel & Jochem.

Hay is becoming a somewhat scarce article in this city and neighborhood, the demand being but barely met with.

Mr. Aug. TIETZ and Miss MOLDENHAUER of Town Cedarburg were married last week.

Carl BOETTCHER intends soon to reopen his place. He feels himself able now to bear the high license.

The work of cutting and hauling ice is still going on. It seems that a greater amount than ever before is being stored.

Call on John ARMBRUSTER for jewelry of every description. His goods are first class and prices as low as the lowest.

Try gold dust meal; it makes the finest kind of corn cakes; sold by Boerner Bros.
For a few days after the rain, everything was clothed in ice and presented a brilliant appearance in the morning sun.

Some of the Sons of Herman went to Port Washington last Sunday to attend the funeral of Mr. GRAUER, a member of their order.

The mask ball at Henry HAAS in Thiensville, which had been announced for Feb. 6, has been postponed to Feb. 12. The Cedarburg Band has been engaged.

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

Day laborers are complaining of lack of employment and are picking up all possible odd jobs to keep themselves and their families in provisions for the rest of the winter.
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MARRIED
Last Sunday evening, Mr. Tony ERTEL and Miss Lizzie BECKER, both of Cedarburg. The knot was tied by Justice FITZGERALD. We wish them all possible happiness and good fortune.
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The sudden thaw and rain of last week, though it caused considerable inconvenience to some, was welcomed by many housekeepers in this city, whose cisterns had run dry.
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The opening of F. JAUCKE's saloon takes place next Sunday, Jan. 30. WEBER's band has been engaged for the occasion, and everybody is invited to attend.
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The mask ball at John SIMON's Hall, Grafton, will be held on Feb. 12th. The full Grafton band has been engaged for the occasion. Grafton people will find this their best opportunity by celebrating the carnival.
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As is prettily well known throughout the county, a Farmer's Institute will be held in Cedarburg on the 22nd and 23d of Feb. At its annual meeting the Ozaukee Co. Agricultural Association appointed a committee for the completion of arrangements, that will meet in this city next Saturday. The occasion will be one of great consequence to farmers and business men as well for the deep interest that has been shown in these institutions in other parts of the state will certainly be repeated here.
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From the extensive preparations that are being made by the turn Verein for the coming masquerade, it seems that the splendid masquerade of the last year will be even surpassed by the one to take place on the fifth of next month. The Verein is not sparing any pains to make both the afternoon procession and the evening masquerade a perfect success in every way. the posters outline a programme which, with its many variations in amusements, will produce enough fun, frolic, and foolishness to bear out the whole Lenten season with. This opportunity for the enjoyment of a bit of rare sport should not be missed by any.
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LET US HAVE CLEAN NEWSPAPERS

In regard to the attitude which the newspapers of our land have taken in reference to the publishing of scandals in high and low life, in this, and foreign countries, no little comment has been passed.

The profligate and degenerate character of the so-called spicy developments, of which the columns of our great journalistic successes have recently been filled, are a burning disgrace, and their eradication will prove of great beneficence to the community at large.

Can it be possible that, in this enlightened age, the pen of journalism must descend to such a degree of baseness that nothing other than the publication of scandals will prove remunerative; or is that the majority of our reading public have, from force of habit, contracted an appetite for news of such tone, and the papers in order to gratify their cravings, search the world over for news of that nature?

Is there a home to which the newspapers of the day may with safety be brought without endangering the morals of our young? Is there a father or a mother that would willingly allow their son or daughter to listen to conversation of such degraded tendencies as are daily portrayed in our newspapers, and yet the newspapers of our day, filled as they are with news of such a filthy and abominable nature, find their way into our homes.

Is it not time that this growing evil should be checked, or are we going to allow it to proceed at a risk of the mind or morals of young and old? There is but one way; flee from them as you would from a venomous reptile, for the Good Book says: "He that loveth danger shall perish therein."

There are fathers who would knock down any man uttering an improper word before this children. These same fathers think nothing of putting (illegible word(s)) . . . them pirated sheets of filthy details. Why does a bit of gossip or scandal become less immoral by being printed in a newspaper?

Pure hearts and pure homes cannot exist where impure literature is admitted. Tons of impure literature in the shape of enterprising newspapers go into millions of homes that should be guarded sacred from the intrusion of evil (illegible word(s)) . . . a pure paper pay, if it will. The press reeks with divorce abominations because the public want these abominations. The very man who would consider his daughter lost and his son corrupted if they looked inside the cover of Smollett's or Fielding's novels, takes into his family public prints weltering in indecency, to which the sensuous frankness of the earlier English novelists is purity itself.

When fathers begin to see that they are responsible for their children before God, we shall perhaps have a "boycotting" of indecent daily sheets.

See that your family are provided with a good high-toned paper, and they will find in its columns nothing that might prove detrimental to the greatest of all virtues, morality, but on the contrary, while containing all the news of the day, they may be sure to find good advice to their further advancement in Christian virtues.

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