Cedarburg News
May 4, 1887
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Mr. H. NERO is building a stable on his property.

The Hamilton cheese factory is being opened at the beginning of this month.

Mrs. RUSSELL of Neenah was in the city last Sunday.

Mr. H. HENTSCHEL was serenaded on his birthday, last Friday, by the Cedarburg Band.

The Saukville cheese factory was opened a short time ago, and is now running to its full capacity.

Mr. A. KNNEPPLE has almost entirely recovered from his severe attach of rheumatism and is able to attend to his work again.

Messrs. LUEDTKE and Son have converted their old wagon shop that was moved down on the spring road, into a dwelling house.

The Music Verein sociable ought to be well attended to-night, as it is the first one we will have had for half a year. The program is similar to that of former sociables.

Theo. BRIETENBACH left last Saturday for Chicago where he returns to his former position as agent for a wool-buying concern.

Carl KRAUS died last Saturday of old age. He removed to Cedarburg only about a year and a half ago and built a new house just outside the city limits. The funeral took place last Monday afternoon.

The storm of last Monday had a very cyclonish aspect. No buildings are reported seriously damaged; but the trees in woods and orchards felt the effects of the wind.

A new hearse will soon be received by Ed. LANGHEINRICH. He owns a fine one now, but he says that the new one will far surpass the old in attractiveness and worth.

Mr. M. SCHROETER of the Milwaukee News Co. will come to this city and the neighboring towns from Saturday until Wednesday, May 10th, with a full line of new books, periodicals and papers. Also orders taken for book-binding.

Architect SCHNETZKY of Milwaukee was in the city last Sunday taking measurements for a plan to rebuild BOERNER Bros. store, which will be considerably enlarged during the summer.

John LAUR took charge of the Apollo Hall and saloon last Sunday. Mr. LAUR will have a grand opening on the 15th inst. with free lunch in the afternoon and a grand ball in the evening. The Cedarburg Band will furnish the music.

Notice the new ad of Mrs. J. ZAUN which appears in this issue. She is agent for the New Improved Howe Sewing Machine, which is generally considered one of the best now offered for sale. Call and examine these machines before you purchase elsewhere. You cannot fail to be satisfied.

The new lodge of the Free Masons that has taken up its quarters in JAUCKE’s new hotel, gave an initial entertainment last Saturday evening. A number of young folks were invited, and the evening was spent in dancing and other pleasant recreations.
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FARM FOR SALE
Consisting of 80 acres, in Sec. 15, two (2) miles north of the city of Cedarburg. It is one of the best pieces of land in the town and will be sold cheap because I am not able to work it. Apply on the premises. -- Mrs. M. DUNN
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Messr. F. KLUEBER and ZWIZKER will soon open a knitting works in the old SCHROEDER and TROTTMANN mill-store. Both were formerly employed in the knitting works, connected with the Woolen Mills, that were lately removed to Milwaukee. We hope they will have a prosperous business.
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An “Alabama Slave Troupe” spread themselves at the Turner Hall last Sunday night. A street parade in the afternoon, led by drums, tried to attract an audience, but was not very successful. There were one or two good voices in the troupe, but the jokes had the taste of “chestnuts” and the whole performance was only ordinary.
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James MORGAN, Esq., the great dry goods merchant of Milwaukee, has returned from New York last week, where he has selected some of the best spring and summer goods for his establishment. Our folks have been dealing with Mr. Morgan more or less ever since he first started his business in Milwaukee to their satisfaction.
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We received a message from Mayor LYMAN at Port Washington about offering a reward for the apprehension and conviction of the murderer to TILLAPAUGH, to which we, as one of the county board consented, provided that the coroners inquest did not accuse any one as the probably perpetrator of the deed. We have heard nothing definite what the result of the inquest is upon our going to press.
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The Washington House, F. JAUCKE proprietor, was formally opened on May 1st. A large gathering among which many strangers were counted, was present during the afternoon and evening, and all seemed to have an enjoyed themselves perfectly. Mr. JAUCKE has labored hard to put up a first-class hotel, and the city must be thankful to have him for the imposing building he has erected. The music at the opening was furnished by the Cedarburg Band.
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Last Saturday night a number of brush piles were lighted some distance north of the city. There must have been between twenty and thirty of them, and they presented a very pretty appearance. A few large ones set on a higher level than the rest, looked like great lurid balls hanging in the sky. The persons lighting these fires were probably not aware of the fine sight they prepared for the few who were fortunate enough to view it from a distance.
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Old Solomon, an ancient Indian whose occasional visits have made him quite well-known here as an odd character, was in the city last Monday after an absence of about four years. He subsists on charity, though he is an exclusive kind of beggar. He only visits certain people, does a few trifling offices for them, and again departs, carrying with him a small donation. He is very old and sometimes talks pathetically of the former glory of his fallen tribe.
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Ned LYNCH, an old settler of this town, died last Wednesday at his home on his farm immediately north of the city. His death was caused by slight injuries received from a fall that told hard upon a system weakened with old age. He had lived on his farm for a large number of years, and now leaves in an excellent condition what was but a wilderness not long ago. A large number of friends followed his body to the grave on Friday.
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One of our citizens feels mad. A few days ago, having time hanging heavily on his hands, he journeyed down to the Milwaukee River, armed with spoonhook, floats, and other of the most approved fishing tackle. He anchored his floats above the most secluded lurking place of pickerel, and cast his spoon-hooks again and again, without any result. In the meantime, a couple of young men with an ordinary line and hook happened along and soon brought out three of the finest pickerel one could wish for. The disgusted citizen gathered up his fishing paraphernalia and turned homeward, convinced that, after all, there must be some peculiar knack in fishing for pickerel that he had not yet learned.
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Mr. Charles ZIMMERMANN, son of the late Wm. ZIMMERMANN Esq. of Thiensville and who has been in Milwaukee for some time, has gone to Germany on a visit to some of his father’s relations, among them is an uncle living at Ohrdroff between G? and A?, at which place he ordered the NEWS to be sent after him. We hope that he will enjoy his trip and return in good health. We should very much like to have a weekly correspondence from him, as it must be interesting to the readers of the NEWS how a young man of German parentage and born here, looks at matters and things in the old country. Try your hand, Charley, at corresponding, will you? Your numerous friends would enjoy it and it saves your writing to them.
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DEATH OF ADOLF SALZER
Many of the readers of the NEWS will yet remember Adolf SALZER, who came here at an early day and settled first on a farm on the east side of the Milwaukee river, a little above Thiensville. Later on he lived at Columbia Mills, removing from thence to Hamilton where he kept a little store after a sojourn of a few months in this city. He resided for the last few years in Fort Wayne with his son-in-law where he died last week. When on a visit here last year, he called upon all his old friends who were glad to see him and will no doubt regret his death as much as we do.
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A COLD BLOODED MURDER
Charles TILLAPAUGH Meets with a Horrible Death, Committed for Purpose of Robbery

Charles TILLAPAUGH, a farmer residing about three miles southwest of this city, was found about Thursday noon by a neighbor named SHUH and another farmer, lying near his kitchen door, with his skull crushed in, having been foully murdered by some parties as yet unknown. He was found about noon and had evidently been murdered some time during the night, the weapon being a blunt instrument. There were evidences of a fierce struggle. TILLAPAUGH was a most eccentric individual; was a bachelor, living alone on his farm, his only company being a dog, which was found lying beside the murdered man. He had been known to keep large sums of money in the house, being afraid to trust his entire wealth in the banks and the murder was committed for the purpose of robbery, as the house had been completely ransacked.

The skull of the murdered man was broken in by a blunt instrument, probably a hatchet. A dozen wounds disfigured the corpse. Finger marks are observable on the throat and many bruises about the body. There is a large hole in the back of the head.

A certificate of deposit lay untouched on the floor, as did his will. He evidently had no chance to defend himself, although an ax stood by the stove and a gun and a large club which he kept for that purpose stood in the corner. The instrument with which the deed was committed has not yet been found.

Sheriff DELLES, Under Sheriff SAUER and a party left for the scene of the tragedy, which is on an unfrequented road, in a house surrounded by woods. -- Port Washington Star
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[OFFICIAL] PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on the 30th day of April 1887 at 9 o’clock A.M.

Council was called to order by Mayor F. W. HORN. Roll called. Present: Aldermen BRUSS, BECKMANN, HILGEN, WITTENBERG and WURTHMANN.

The following retail liquor dealers presented their bonds and receipts form city treasurer showing payment as such which were each severally approved by the council and license were ordered to be issued to the following: B. WEBER, E. HERZIGER, H. KUETHER, J. ROTH, H. ROTH, F. BECKMANN, J.C. KUHEFUSS & Son, J. SCHROEDER & Son, F. JAUCKE, J. LAUR, C. WIESLER.

Also the following wholesale dealers: BOERNER Bros., HENTSCHEL & JOCHEM.

Hugo BOCLO presented receipt showing payment of $10 as a registered pharmacist.

On motion, council stands adjourned until 2 o’clock P.M. -- E. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk

2 o’clock P.M.
Common Council met pursuant to adjournment at 2 o’clock P.M. In the absence of the Mayor, the Council was called to order by President J. F. BRUSS. Roll called. Present: Aldermen BECKMANN, HILGEN, WITTENBERG and WURTHMANN.

On motion resolved: That the Common Council hold its regular meetings every last Saturday of each month at 7 1/2 o’clock P.M. Motion carried.

On motion resolved: That the city marshal’s fees for jailing tramps do not exceed 75¢ for one night for every such tramp. Motion carried.

Resolved: That the proposition of H. L. COE in relation to the survey of the city be accepted and that same be placed on file, and said COE is hereby instructed to make such survey. Resolution adopted by all members present.

Resolved: That Theo. KRAUSE be appointed health commissioner for the ensuing year. Resolution adopted.

Resolved: That sealed proposals will be received at the next regular meeting of the Common Council, being the last Saturday of May, for medical attendance, and furnishing medicines for the paupers of the city for the year ending the 2d Tuesday in April 1888.

Resolved: That the sum of 75¢ be allowed in full of all claims to F. C. GROTH street commissioner of last year. Adopted.

On motion, Common Council stands adjourned until next regular session. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk.

Cedarburg News
May 11, 1887
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Ed. BOSTWICK of Port Washington was in the city last Sunday.

Mrs. SCHLAICH of Plymouth spent a few days in this city last week.

E. HERZIGER has put up a large ice-box in his meat market.

Mayor LYMAN and family of Port Washington were in the city last Sunday.

Aug. DOBBERPHUL and Miss Anna ZIEMER of town Cedarburg are soon to be married.

A new lot of Crockery and Glass ware at WIRTH Bro’s.

Samuel FRIEDBERG and wife of Milwaukee were in the city last Thursday visiting friends.

Some more new styles of Broadhead dress goods have been received by BOERNER Bros.

Mr. JOHNSON, a cigar manufacturer of Grafton, has sold his stock intending to remove to Milwaukee.

Note the new ad. of Jas. MORGAN, the enterprising merchant of Milwaukee. It will profit you to pay his store a visit.

Parasols in latest novelties and all the leading colors are to be found in large variety at BOERNER Bros.

Gust. SONDER, city baker, has bought another horse and wagon, his increasing business having made it necessary to provide greater facilities for delivery.

Hugh TURNER of Waubeka will have a dance on the 22d inst. in the new hall that was completed some time ago.

Golden Tincture, the Grandest Medical Discovery of the 19th century, sold by WIRTH Bro’s. only.

The blacksmith shop of E. KROHN, near the site of the old KAEHLER’s mill, is offered for rent.

J. C. KUHEFUSS Jr., of the Union House, “set ‘em up” for the boys last Monday evening, it being his thirtieth birthday.

Wm. NERO and Miss Barbara RAPPOLD, both of this place, were married on Sunday, last week. They have made their home on a farm northwest of the city.

Remember the opening of John LAUR at the Apollo Hall next Sunday. The afternoon will be spent as is customary on such occasions, and the evening will be devoted to dancing. WEBER’s Band furnishes the music.

Wm. JOCHEM, proprietor of the Northern R. R. hotel has just received a new counter, ice-box and shelves. He is having his building thoroughly renovated and his bar-room repainted.

The next ball at H. SCHELLENBERG’s will take place on Whit Sunday. The Cedarburg Band has been engaged for the occasion.

Ed. LANGHEINRICH received his new hearse last Friday. It is an expensive vehicle and correspondingly fine in appearance.

The Cedarburg Elevator at the depot will soon be repainted, the old coat of paint having been washed off and faded by rain and sun. The work is to be done by E. G. WURTHMANN.

The M & N R.R. has contracted to haul 5000 cars of iron ore from Iron Mountain to Chicago. This will make 200 trains of 25 cars each, shipping began last week.

Last Saturday evening Mr. H. TIMMERMANN and wife celebrated their silver wedding. All present enjoyed themselves. A number of their friends from Kiel and New Holstein were present.

The Music Verein sociable last Wednesday evening was very well attended. A short but excellent concert was given by the band, after which the dancing began, and continued till 12 o’clock. All present thoroughly enjoyed the evening.

The personal property of the late Mr. TILLAPAUGH of Port Washington was sold on the fair grounds at Saukville last Monday by H. L. COE, administrator.

Dog licenses must be paid between the 12th and 31st of May. Public notice will be taken of those who fail to comply. -- Theo. KRAUSE, City Marshall.

The hot, moist weather of the past week has, with astonishing rapidity, clothed the bare woods in a dress of bright green.
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The Cedarburg Fire Comp. held its yearly meeting last Friday, the following officers were elected for the ensuing year: E. G. WURTHMANN, chief; A. SCHWANTES, 1st assistant; Ph. ROTH, 2nd assistant; W. H. HORN, hose capt.; W. P. JOCHEM, assistant; F. TOLL, hook & ladder capt.; G. BRUSS, assistant; John WEBER, treasurer; H. WEHEUSEN, Jr., secretary; Robert PFLEGER, trustee 3 years.

It was resolved to purchase hats for the entire company to be used on parades or whenever the engine is taken out for trial. All those members who were not present at the meeting are requested to call at once on J. ARMBRUSTER, who has contracted to furnish the hats, in order to have their measure taken. Next Saturday precisely at 7:30 P.M. the engine will be taken out for trial, the first time this spring.
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PORT WASHINGTON (from the last Star)

George PIFFER was taken to jail yesterday afternoon, arrested on suspicion of committing the act. The jury adjourned until this morning when it is thought their labors will be finished. The facts upon which the suspicion is based have not been made public, although it is supposed the rumor on the street to-day is about correct. It is to the effect that PIFFER purchased a revolver in Milwaukee; that he had fired it off in the presence of witnesses with whom he had talked and suggested the killing of TILLAPAUGH; that the pin that holds the chambers of a revolver in place, fund in the room where the murder was committed, fits exactly in the weapon, in which this pin was missing; that the bullets, imbedded in the target fired at, were found to fit the revolver in his possession; that when questioned about the matter he first denied ever owning a revolver and that he had not purchased one, afterwards admitting that he had bought one and thrown it into the harbor, and when conducted to the spot where he claimed to have thrown it in, he confessed that it was at home; that on going there, the officers found the weapon in the cook stove, with the handle burned off and the pin missing; that the party who sold him the weapon positively identified him as the one who bought it.

The heirs of the late Charles TILLAPAUGH, with the . . (unreadable words) . . Jane MENTOR, to whom the bulk of the estate has been left, will contest the will on the grounds of mental incapacity and under influence, Eugene S. TURNER has been retained by them to push the matter.

Cedarburg News
May 18, 1887
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

A daughter has appeared at the house of J. C. KUHEFUSS Jr.

The engine was taken out for trial last Saturday evening.

Miss Louisa WURTHMANN has left the employ of BOERNER Bros. where she has been clerk for almost four years.

Mrs. BIRKHOLZ of Milwaukee spent a few days here last week, the guest of her brother, Mr. GRUNDKE.

The bath houses at Hilgen Spring Park will be re-opened for the summer next Saturday.

The blacksmith shop of E. KROHN, near the site of the old KAEHLER’s mill is offered for rent.

The large daily receipts of machinery by BRUSS Bros. give promise of making their sale even larger than it was before.

The dance on the occasion of the opening of John LAUR’s saloon and Apollo Hall was quite well attended last Sunday.

There was a game of base-ball here last Sunday between a Cedarburg and a Hamilton club which was won by the later with the score of 14 to 15.

Mr. HOEHN has begun to build an addition to the building he recently bought for a furniture store.

J. H. WINNER Esq., president of HILGEN M’fg Comp., was in the city last Monday.

Tony ERTL, the barber, has now removed into his new shop, adjoining the city drug store.
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The Grafton Falls Park will be opened for the season on Whit-Sunday. There will be an open air concert in the afternoon and a dance in the evening in HUEBSCHEN’s Hall, newly erected on the grounds.
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The new addition now being built to John B. SIMON’s hotel in Grafton will soon be completed. The addition will be fitted up neatly, and will be used only for purposes of a bar.
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The Cedarburg Fire Company is now in a flourishing condition. It has a membership of sixty. The new hats will soon be here and we may soon expect to see the firemen sport them in a parade.
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It seems that the feed of many of the farmers near Cedarburg has given out, for some are daily seen at the elevator of Jacob ZAUN, laying in a stock of baled hay. This is a result of the continued drought of last year.
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Grafton expects soon to be released from the daily invasion of two foreign bakers. A baker is at work building an oven in that village and will soon be ready to commence business.
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H. L. COE of Port Washington began his work of surveying our city last week and is now found busy at it almost every day. The city can feel confident of an excellent survey.
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On Whit-Sunday there will be a concert and ball at the Park. The concert will be given by WEBER’s full band. This will be the regular spring opening of the grounds.
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Orchards are now filled with a glory of blossoms, and, though the trees do not bloom quite so profusely as last year, there is still a large fruit harvest in prospect.
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BOERNER Bros. will soon commence to rebuild their store. The work will begin as soon as the plan has been completed by the architect.
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Last Monday John DINEEN sold one of his fine horses to Mr. BRADLEY of BRADLEY & MEDCALF, Milwaukee, who had already bought one of him last fall. He says he received $300 for it.
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James TROTTMANN, attorney of the firm of TROTTMANN & MAY, Milwaukee, has rented an office in the VOGENITZ building where he can be found every Monday. Mr. C.F. KENNEY, who has hung out is sign as notary public has his office in the same place.
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The Cedarburg Woolen Mills last Monday received several car-loads of wool. The neighboring country is not very productive of wool, and the company have to get a good deal of their raw material from a distance.
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Mr. SCHELLENBERG, father of Herman SCHELLENBERG of Horn’s Corners, died last Monday evening of old age. For the last years of his life he has lived with his son, Herman, besides whom there were several children, all of them married; residing in Illinois and in Minnesota.
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The alarmingly dry weather of the last week has made a few of our farmers somewhat despondent. They are already seeing visions of a protracted drought and a possible famine in the land. In general, however, no great fear is as yet expressed for the crop.
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The mosquito has again arrived to make life miserable for the unfortunate mortals exposed to his attacks. We have never yet heard of a patent exterminator of this blood-thirsty creature; which seems rather surprising in this inventive age. Why does not some enterprising inventor turn benefactor of mankind and free us from the incessant war we must wage against the mosquito?
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GOTTSCHALK’s bus line between this city and Milwaukee will again be opened. The first trip for the season will be made on Monday, May 23d. The bus will run three times a week, as usual, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The fare for round trip will be $1.00. Information in regard to time of running etc. can be obtained from the handbills.
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A horse belonging to Peter CONOPHY ran away in our streets last Monday morning. It became unmanageable and Mr. CONOPHY jumped from the buggy to escape injury. The horse was stopped in front of BOERNER Bros. store by running against a hitching post, and the buggy sustained considerable damage from the shock.
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PIFFER, the murderer of TILLAPAUGH, has been removed to Milwaukee jail for safe keeping until his trial which will take place at the September term of the Court.
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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 Offices, Washington, D.C.

G.L. ROBERTS, River Falls, trunk
E.C. BOWER, Milwaukee, cell case
G.W. BURCHARD, Ft. Atkinson, scale for indicating butter value of milk
F. HATCH, LaCrosse, nut lock
F.G. MANDT, Stoughton, vehicle axle
U.D. MIHILLS, Fond du Lac, label cabinet
N. H. MOSHER, Eau Claire, artificial stone
Geo. POPPERT, Milwaukee,
E. SCHANDEIN, Milwaukee, box fastener
A. WAHRS, Milwaukee, buckle.

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