The Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
August 1, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS
Several cases of typhoid fever are reported to exist in this city and vicinity.

We are glad to announce that Mrs. D. WITTENBERG is recovering from a very severe illness.

A new sidewalk has been laid from the residence of Mr. J.H. HILGEN to the Park. It is a great improvement.

The new sidewalks which are being built in this city are nearly completed. Carpenters are now at work finishing the walk to the cemeteries.

Mr. THIELE, proprietor of the wind mill, is at work repairing the mill. A new top and wings will be put up as the old ones were considered unfit.

Mr. Chas. POUL has secured the contract for repairing the Hamilton bridge. Work on the same was commenced a few days ago.

Gottlieb PFEIFFER, of this city, a member of the Grafton Rifle Club, was the best shot last Sunday, shooting 144 points, and Wm. WEBER 139.

Two Frenchmen were leading a couple of poor starving bears through our city yesterday. They should be prosecuted for ill-treating the poor animals in these sultry days.
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A gambler accompanied by three "pals" was ordered to close his gambling machine by Sheriff DELLES last Monday, (fairday). The machine was called the "Striker" and when the person, paying 25¢ would "strike", the knob was touched so that the indicator would point to blank. At the same time one of the gang would call around and strike; the indicator would point to $5; which was promptly paid in order to pull on the by-standers.
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DROWNED -- Joseph SCHEUBLE, a youth about 9 years old, while bathing in the Cedar Creek above the dam of the Woolen Mills last Sunday afternoon was accidentally drowned. A number of his companions were near by, but were unable to assist him, and before help arrived he was drowned. The body was recovered about an hour after the sad accident. The burial took place last Monday afternoon and a large concourse of sympathizing friends followed the remains to their last resting place.
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DEMOCRATIC CLUB -- A meeting of democrats was called to meet in the basement of the Turner Hall last Monday evening for the purpose of organizing a Cleveland and Thurman Club. F. BECKMANN, chairman of the city committee, called the meeting to order. The election of officers was next in order. W.H. HORN was elected as President; W.P. JOCHEM, Vice President; Wm. TOLL, Secretary; Wm. SCHROEDER, Corresponding Secretary; John ROTH, Treasurer; An executive committee of five were then appointed by the chair, namely: S.S. LEONARD, A.W. HORN, Frank TOLL, F. BECKMANN, Chas. MIELKE. It was resolved that the club purchase Cleveland and Thurmann hats and the contract for purchasing the same was let to Chas. TOLL. The meeting then adjourned.
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PERSONALS
Fred HORNEFFER and family of Milwaukee spent Sunday with friends here.

Wm. KALICHE and family were in the city last Sunday visiting relations.

Mr. Gustave GROTH and sister and Mr. GROSSKOPF of Milwaukee visited their friends and relatives last Sunday.

Wm. ZIEGLAFF and family of Milwaukee visited friends here last Monday.

Miss Emma KANNENBERG, of Milwaukee, is in the city for a few days visiting relations.

Frank DELLES, of Port Washington, visited this city last Monday.

J.P. WEYKER of Port Washington was in the city last Saturday.

Chas. LAU and John WEBER of this city were attending the meeting of the Grand Lodge of Sons of Hermann which was held at Neenah last week. Mr. LAU was re-elected Grand Secretary.

Geo. BACH of Milwaukee was in the city last Monday and Tuesday.
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GRAFTON
Mr. RAMIEN and family of Milwaukee are stopping at Simon's Hotel.

Last Saturday, Peter MILLER, an old settler of this town, while coming home from Milwaukee, was run over and killed by a train on the Lake Shore R'y near Humboldt.

The rifle association is now fully organized, and under the able management of Wm. WEBER, as president, and Jos. SPEHN, rifle captain there is no doubt left for its success. There are some very good marksmen among the members which was shown on last Sunday's shooting.
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SAUKVILLE
In my last correspondence I stated that Anthony DEMPSEY was very sick. Now I have to write that he was buried last Thursday. Anthony was a good, peaceable citizen of the town of Saukville.

Last Sunday's excursion train brought a good many visitors from Milwaukee to our place. Among them we noticed Jno. AHLHAUSER, J. HOFFMAN, Lewis SEIBERLICH and about eight more from Milwaukee were the guests of Lorenz SEIBERLICH.

Theo. BOERNER from Cedarburg is visiting his brother Henry.

LOCAL MATTERS
A little child of Mr. & Mrs. Alvin VOGEL died last Wednesday. Aged 3 months.

The new director of our music band, Mr. Gust. FISCHER, arrived here last Wednesday from St. Paul.

A rifle club has been organized in this city, composed of about twenty-five members.

Seventy-five members have already joined the Cleveland and Thurman Club. Double that number are expected to join by next week.

Mr. Robert SCHNEIDER will walk a tight rope and slack wire at a picnic at Newburg on the 12th inst. in Schumann’s Park.

At Simon's Grafton, Dr. W.H. SCHLAEGER dentist, will be every monthly fair. Vitalized air. All other work done at Milwaukee's lowest prices.

A concert by the Cedarburg Music Band will be held at the Hilgen's Spring Park next Sunday. A grand ball will be held in the hall in the evening.

Very large and beautiful hand-bills are out announcing the date on which our County Fair at Saukville will be held, September 25th and 26th.

Herman SCHELLENBERG of Horns Corners will have his annual picnic in D. BARELMANN's woods next Sunday the 12th inst. The Port Washington Band has been engaged to furnish the music.

Prof. Gustave FISCHER, our music director will give extra lessons in music on any instrument to those desiring. Piano, violin or any brass instrument. Call on him personally at the Washington House.

The annual Institute for our teachers is in progress this week at the school house in this city under the conductorship of Prof. S.A. HOOPER of Milwaukee, and Supt. Richard REICHERT. The attendance of the teachers is very large.
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A meeting has been called for the purpose of forming a Republican Club for the city and town of Cedarburg, on Monday, Aug. 13th. The place of meeting has not been definitely determined, but will probably be in the Turner Hall.
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At meeting of the Fire Company held last Friday the 3d inst. it was unanimously resolved to attend the picnic of the Saukville Fire Department on the 19th inst. All members of the Company are requested to participate. The Cedarburg Fire Co's Band will accompany our department. At 12 o'clock M. is the time set for departure and no one should fail to attend.
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A Republican Convention of the County of Ozaukee will be held at the house of Joseph ALBRECHT at Saukville on the 18th day of Aug 1888, at 2 o'clock P.M. for the purpose of electing a delegation to represent the said county at the Republican State Convention held at Milwaukee August 22. -- William CARBYS, Chairman Co. Com.
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A number of well known Milwaukee gentlemen with their wives, members of the Ten Pin Club came up on the excursion train last Sunday and had a very enjoyable time at Hilgen's Spring. A fine string band which they had engaged in Milwaukee entertained the party with delicious music. The day was fine and the dancing was kept up until the time the train called for returning. Among the gentleman we noticed Ex-marshal FINK, Chief RIES, Messrs PORTH, Frank BEST, Ernst HILGEN and many others.
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We are under obligations to Post Master PAUL of Milwaukee for promptly investigating the complaints made to us by some of our Milwaukee subscribers for not getting the NEWS regularly. The fault was not with the letter carrier but with the clerks or members of the family who in the absence of the “boss” took the papers and forgot to place them where he would be likely to find them on his return to the office or house. Before complaints of the kind are made to this office, it is perhaps as well to inquire at home in the first place.
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Some Port Washington gentlemen with their wives and daughters visited Hilgen's Spring on Sunday last. We had just returned from the Lake Shore picnic when we heard of it and immediately drove over to the Springs to greet our friends among the party, but on arriving were at once surrounded by the merry crowd from Milwaukee when the two omnibusses from Port Washington drove up and the party left without our being able to bid them at least a good bye. We hope that our Port Washington friends will excuse us, the more so as they must have noticed our capture from which we could not escape in time. Among the visitors were Judge EGHART, Mayor STELLING, Messrs PETERMAN and MUELLER, representing the Port Washington “scat-club”. They had without doubt a very pleasant time, but whether they partook in the dance with the Milwaukee friends after the fine music we are unable to say but do not think they could have withstood the temptation.
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SONS OF HERMAN
The Grand Lodge of the Order of the Sons of Herman, closed its annual session at Neenah and designated Pt. Washington as the place for holding the next meeting some time in July 1889. The Lodge made some changes in their system of life insurance so that hereafter it will not be kept separate, but the Grand Lodge will attend to the business.

The old officers were reelected and much praise has been given them for the efficient and faithful manner in which they have discharged their respective duties. We congratulate them all and especially our fellow townsmen Mr. Chas. LAU, Mr. Victor SCHLITZ of Milwaukee and Mr. R. STELLING of Port Washington who secured the selection of that city as the next place of meeting.
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PERSONALS
Mrs. J. MULLANEY and sister of Milwaukee were visiting friends here for a few days last week.

Miss Bridget DEEGAN of Milwaukee was in the city last Sunday visiting friends.

Mrs. A.W. KRATZECH of Cascade was in the city for a few days last week visiting her parents Mr. and Mrs. Jacob ZAUN.

Miss Augusta BOETTCHER of Milwaukee is home on a visit.

Mr. and Mrs. Adolf PARADIES of Milwaukee were in the city last Sunday.
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SAUKVILLE
Henry GOEDER's barn was struck by lightning Thursday morning, about 5 o'clock and burnt down. About 25 tons of hay, farming utensils and a threshing machine were lost by the fire. Said property was insured in the Heckls Ins. Comp.

On the same day, lightning struck the house of Mr. HELNEN in the town of Fredonia. No great damage was done, only the chimney was destroyed.

Miss Lena HEISER of Milwaukee, is visiting her grandpapa, Mr. John SENG.

Mr. and Mrs. HOFFMAN, from Milwaukee were on a visit here. The guests of Mrs. FRITSCH.

Farmers are busy taking home their grain. A good deal of barley was spoiled by the last rain.

Business men complain of hard times. No wonder everybody is hard at work, and will not spend any time for trading.

Mr. Joseph ALBRECHT Jr. was in Milwaukee last Saturday to see the elephant.

Two young men from Port Washington driving toward Port, collided with another buggy last Sunday and had a break down. Their buggy was damaged considerable. Some say it was their own fault.
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GRAFTON
Mrs. Frank SIMON and children of Milwaukee are the guests of Mr. J. SIMON.

Mr. H. REYNOLDS brother of Mr. Wm. REYNOLDS (deceased) is here from Brockton, Mass.; he says he likes this part of the country very well.

Last week Mr. W. RAMIEN was bit by Mr. J. HEUBACHEN's dog. We were glad to learn he shot both of his dogs and wish there were more who would do the same, as the dogs here are a perfect nuisance.

About eleven o'clock Monday morning we were surprised to see quite a large crowd congregated on the banks of our river and on inquiring the cause, learned that the little eleven year old daughter of Mr. J. KOENIG had attempted suicide by drowning. She had been watching her father's cow, and it having got out of her sight, she was afraid she would receive corpal punishment at the hands of her father, therefore she attempted suicide, and if it had not been for the timely assistance of some of our towns people she would have drowned.

The Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
August 15, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS
The carpenters were at work last Saturday raising the new house of Phillip ROTH's. It will soon be completed.

The rain of the last few weeks has done a great deal of damage to the crops in this vicinity, especially to barley which has been greatly damaged.

The republicans of this city held a meeting in the basement of the Turner Hall last Monday evening for the purpose of forming a club. They adjourned until next Monday evening when they will organize.

The C. & T. club numbers 96 members today of which number 50 wear the C. & T. plug hat; come on boys we are going to make "Rome howl" this campaign. Leave your name with the Secy Wm. TOLL.
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DIED -- In this city on Thursday last the 9th inst. Mrs. Martin FINDLEY at the age of 21 years. The deceased was a daughter of J.P. SCHROEDER of Kiel, Wis., to which place the remains were taken last Friday afternoon.
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DIED -- In the town of Mequon two miles south of this city on the Cedarburg Plank road, on the 10th inst. Patrick DOYLE at the age of 24 years. The funeral took place yesterday forenoon and was largely attended.
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A concert at the Park under the direction of our new leader, Prof. Gust. FISCHER, last Monday was a success. Excellent music was discoursed during the afternoon and the band was frequently applauded by the many visitors. A ball was held in the evening and was largely attended.
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PERSONALS
Ed. STALLMANN of Chicago was in the city last Wednesday on a visit.

Chas. HACKBARTH and Alex. EHLERT of Milwaukee were in town last Sunday on a visit.

Mrs. L. HORNEFFER and Miss G. ZIMMER from Milwaukee are in the city. The guests of Mrs. W. LEHMAN.

W. ZIMMERMAN and wife of Chicago, Miss E. ZIMMERMAN and Mrs. A. MEINEICKE Jr. of Milwaukee were in the city for a few hours last Monday.

Otto BECKMAN, student of the Valparaiso, Ind. College is home visiting his parents.

Rev. Theo. FINK and family of Shelby, Wis. were in the city on a short visit.

Mrs. A. BITTNER and family of Milwaukee were in the city last Monday.

Misses Bertha, Augusta, Anna and Mr. Anton BOETTCHER, of Milwaukee were in the city visiting their parents.
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OBITUARY -- Died in this city on Monday the 13th inst. at 7 o'clock in the evening Margaret WITTENBERG, wife of Diedrich WITTENBERG in the 49th year of her age. For a week or more before her death there was but little hope of her recovery from a severe attack of inflammation of the bowels and the family of the deceased were not entirely unprepared for the sad event which has cast a gloom over our whole city when it was announced last Monday evening. She was a loving wife and a kind mother and time alone will heal the wound thus inflicted upon a loving husband and children. The entire community among which she has resided ever since she was four years old, sympathize deeply with the bereaved family for it may well be said that a more esteemed wife and mother has not departed from our midst in this place.

She was born at Charleston, S.C. on the 5th day of September 1839, a daughter of the late Frederick HILGEN and wife. She came to Milwaukee with her parents in the year 1842 who through the loss of two children previous to the birth of Margaret, concluded to come to a healthier climate. Soon after, the family settled here in the then small village of Cedarburg, where the deceased was married to her surviving husband on the 11th day of December 1858. Thirteen children were born to the couple, of which four have preceded her into eternity, while of the remaining nine, the youngest, a boy, is but five years old.

The funeral will take place this afternoon at 2 o'clock from the family residence.

The Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
August 22, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS
A democratic convention of the County of Ozaukee will be held at Mequon on the 28th day of August 1888, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon, to elect four delegates to the democratic state convention, and also four delegates to the democratic congressional convention. The several towns and cities shall be represented by the following number of delegates: Belgium 4, Grafton 3, Fredonia 4, Mequon 5, Saukville 4, Town of Cedarburg 3, Town of Port Washington 2, City of Cedarburg 2, City of Port Washington 3. N.E. BECKER Chairman Dem. Co. Com.

A democratic city caucus will be held at Jno. ROTH's saloon on Friday Aug. 25th for the purpose of electing two delegates to the county convention. Caucus will be called at 8 p.m. -- By order of the city committee.

In less than three weeks the sound of he school bell will again be heard.

A number of young folks had a party at the Apollo hall last Saturday evening.

On the the GOLONGA Bros. will walk the slack wire and tight rope at the picnic at Kirchayne next Sunday.

The annual harvest festival of John SIMON of Grafton will be held on Sunday, Sept. 2nd. The Cedarburg band furnishes the music.

Farmers are actively engaged in the harvest field just now hauling in their grain as long as the weather remains pleasant.

John HUEBACHEN of Grafton will have a grand picnic and ball at his Park next Sunday.

Very little enthusiasm is evinced here thus far in political circles over the probably outcome of the coming election. Both parties have organized a club.

H. RIESMEYER of Kirchayne will have his annual harvest festival next Sunday. The full Cedarburg band has been engaged for the occasion.

The home of Mr. & Mrs. John VOLMER of this city, has been made happy by the arrival of a pair of twins, a boy and girl, one day last week.

Our fire department attended the picnic of the Saukville fire company last Sunday. They were well received by the citizens of Saukville and all enjoyed themselves splendidly.

Tramps entered the M & N depot in this city last Sunday night through a window while the night operator was out for a short time. They broke open the money drawer and secured about five dollars, all coppers, besides a ticket punch.

Last Wednesday was Assumption day, a great day in the Catholic church. It brought numerous people of that religious persuasion to town to attend church services; and they, together with those in attendance at the teachers institute, gave the town a lively appearance.
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The republicans of this city and vicinity organized a club last Monday evening. The following officers were elected:

President D. WITTENBERG, Vice Pres. J.F. BRUSS, 2nd Vice Pres., Fred BEHRENS, 3d Vice Pres. Louis SCHROETER, Sec'y L.E. JOCHEM, Asst. Sec'y Willie WIESLER, Treas. Jas. HILGEN.

Executive Committee: D. WITTENBERG, J. BRUSS, L. JOCHEM, J. HILGEN, J. ZAUN.
Finance Committee: J. LAUTERBACH, John HAEMANN, F. WITTENBERG.
Arrangements Com: J. GRUNDKE, F. KUETHER, G. PFEIFFER, Amon KAISER.
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A brakeman on the M & N Ry. named Martin McCABE, whose folks reside at Menasha, came very near being killed last Saturday evening. He was employed only for a short time on the road and was evidently not well acquainted along the road. While the train was passing through the trestlework near Schwartzburg, he mounted one of the high barrell-rack cars (which are about six feet higher than an ordinary car) and struck the bridge, knocking him down. He was brought to this city as soon as possible and medical aid was summoned; when Dr. McGOVERN arrived it was found that several ribs and his leg were broken, besides a large hole in his forehand, where he must have struck the trestle. He is now at the residence of our city marshal and attended by his folks who arrived last Monday.
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PERSONALS
Mr. Chas. WILKE and wife of Milwaukee were in the city last Wednesday.

F. MEYER and family, of Milwaukee spent a few days with friends here last Week.

J.W. JOHANN and wife of Nicolette, were in the city Wednesday last.

Sheriff DELLES, of Port Washington, was in the city last Monday, summoning the jurors who are on the list from this city.

Mr. LUENZMANN and wife, of Milwaukee, were in the city last Wednesday, attending the funeral of Mrs. D. WITTENBERG.

Miss Lulu BARELMANN of Milwaukee, is in the city on a visit.

Miss Kate BACH, of Milwaukee, was in the city last Sunday visiting friends.

Miss Clara LUENZMANN, of Milwaukee and Miss Hattie STEIN, of Brown Deer, were in the city for a few days the guests of Miss Sophia ROEBKEN.

Mrs. GAVIN and Miss CONLEY, of Chicago, were in the city last Sunday visiting friends.

Mrs. D HOLLAND of Milwaukee, was in the city last Sunday visiting her parents.

Mrs. J.B. ZAUN and family of Milwaukee are in the city on a visit.

Mr. Louis HORNEFFER and family, of Milwaukee, paid their numerous friends in this city a visit last Sunday.

Mr. and Mrs. J.H. WINNER of Milwaukee were in the city last Wednesday.

Fred HILGEN, of Racine, was in the city last Wednesday.

Mrs. E. HILGEN and family of Milwaukee, are in the city visiting.
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GRAFTON
Some of the farmers are complaining that their grain is sprouting.

Another young wool sorter (?) made its appearance at the house of Mr. R. RILEY; but it was a girl.

Mr. J. CRAMER, our enterprising photographer is making some very beautiful changes in his house and yard. He has moved his fence and disclosed a fine lawn and with painting his house has unquestionably made great improvements.

A republican caucus was held last week Friday and Mr. HARMS, MOSMAN and FLEICHMAN were elected as delegates for the county convention.

We had been entertained this week a series of concerts. The players being some of our smaller town boys. The instruments were a hand organ and bass drum. The concerts start every few minutes and so does the machine, as the man raked in the nicles on the merry-go-round.

The Washington Club, an organization that has been running about three years, met on Saturday for the election of officers; but there was no change made the old officers retaining their places. Mr. H. KEMPEL was elected as librarian and we must give him credit for the systematical way he arranged the books.

Sunday we noticed quite a number of the Cedarburg Fire Co. pass through our village. Is it not a shame that Grafton situated as it is cannot have a fire company. Was not the burning of Mr. TRUPKTE house enough to rouse every able bodied man to take some step in the matter. (unreadable)
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SAUKVILLE
Big Fritz and two other clerks of Boerner Bros. from Cedarburg were in town Thursday. They are jovial young men.

Last Sunday night some tramps broke in the depot, at Saukville, but they must have been disgusted in not finding anything worth taking along. They must have started off from there with the night passenger train to Thiensville, where they also broke into the depot.

Last Sunday the firemen of this village held a picnic at Wilson's Park. Invitations had been sent to the Cedarburg, Port Washington and Newburg Fire Companies. The Cedarburg and Newburg companies responded to the invitations and were present.

Last Saturday the republicans of this county held their convention at Saukville to elect a delegate to the State convention. I was informed by my friend Omega that all the towns except Belgium were represented. Mr. Wm. CARBYS was chosen as a delegate.

The Cedarburg Fire Dept. arrived here Sunday at 2 o'clock P.M. They marched, headed by their own band, to the engine house where they were welcomed by the Saukville Company. A procession was formed and the companies marched through the village to the picnic grounds. The Saukville Co. had engaged the Port Washington band. It was a fine aspect to see these companies marching, all fine good looking men. By this time the Newburg Fire Co. arrived. The Cedarburgers may with right be proud of their music band. I noticed that everybody present enjoyed himself and the festivities were not disturbed by any row or disorder. Everyone seemed to understand that he came here to have a good time. The Saukville boys may be thankful to their Cedarburg and Newburg friends that they can report of having a good time and also a financial success.

Among the visitors from Cedarburg at the picnic ground I noticed the imposing figure of Hon. F.W. HORN. I was astonished to see a man at his age (over 70 years) walking around as straight as a Prussian Grenadier and conversing and enjoying himself like a young man.

Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
August 29, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS
The sidewalk to the cemeteries is nearly completed.

A little boy arrived at the home of Mr. Philip ROTH, in this city last week.

The public school in this city will be opened next Monday.

A large number attended the pic-nic at H. RIESMEYER, at Kirchayne last Sunday.

An election was held in the town of Cedarburg yesterday for the purpose of building a bridge across the Cedar Creek.

L.E. JOCHEM, of the firm of HENTSCHEL & JOCHEM has purchased the formers interest in the general store kept by the firm in this city.

Another grand concert will be held at Hilgen's Spring Park on Sept. 9th. This will be one of the grandest festivals of the season and no one should fail to attend.

John B. SIMON of Grafton, will have his harvest festival next Sunday. The Cedarburg Band will give a concert during the afternoon.

Last Wednesday the ladies of the Cathedral of Milwaukee had an excursion to the Park in this city. They all enjoyed themselves splendidly.

The monthly fair in this city was but slightly attended. Farmers being busy hauling in their grain as long as the fine weather remains.

The wind mill of which Mr. THIEL is proprietor, in this city, has been entirely renovated and is now ready for business.

The delegates chosen to the Dem. Co. convention at Mequon yesterday from Town Cedarburg were: Messrs. James NOLAN, W.P. JOCHEM and Chas. TOLL.

We learn that Mr. D. WITTENBERG is slowly recovering from a great prostration of his nervous system consequent upon the loss of his wife. We trust that we may soon see him around again as usual.

The friends of Dr. Wm. SCHLAEGER, dentist, of Milwaukee, will be glad to learn that he will attend to his business again, having entirely recovered from his recent illness. He will as usual be in this city next fair day; he is at present on a journey with his mother through this state for the benefit of his health.
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PERSONALS
Miss MEYER, of Philadelphia, sister of Mrs. Dr. LYNCH, of West Bend, has been spending last week in the city, the guest of Miss Martha GANNON.

Dr. PFEIFFER, of Newburg was in the city last Sunday.

Mr. H. VOLLMER & family of Milwaukee, were in the city last Sunday visiting.

Mr. LUITINK and Miss KEUKEMA, of Milwaukee, were in the city last Sunday. The guests of Mr. & Mrs. F.W. SANDER.

Mr. Wm. GRAEF and family, of Milwaukee, were in the city last Sunday. The guests of their parents.

Father DURNING, of Milwaukee, paid his numerous friends in this city a visit last Sunday.
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The democratic caucus for the city of Cedarburg was held at John ROTH's saloon Friday evening of last week, for the purpose of electing two delegates to the County convention. Caucus was called to order by Fred BECKMANN, with Wm. FITZGERALD elected as chairman and F.W. SANDER as secretary. The names of Fred BECKMANN and Wm. H. HORN were proposed and seconded as delegates for said convention and unanimously elected.
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The numerous friends of our townsman Jake DIEDRICH, after caucus adjourned last Friday, decided to help him mourn the loss of this thirty-first birthday at the Hilgen Springs. The members, to the number of twenty, arrayed in their white Cleveland hats, marched in a body to the residence of their comrade. They were most welcomely received and friend DIEDRICH regaled them right royally. The many good things put before them vanished quite rapidly. By toasts and after dinner speeches the evening passed like mist before the sunshine. The talent of addressing an audience by some of the participants we did not even suspect. Before leaving for their homes, all pledged themselves to call again in a year's time for a repetition of that night's joviality.
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GRAFTON
To Mr. & Mrs. THORPE, a boy.

Mrs. USADEL had a cow run over by a train one day last week.

Owing to a breakage in the Grafton Worsted Mills they were compelled to stop for a day or two but have resume operation again.

Mr. J. KELLEY having finished his apprentice-ship, entertained a few of his friends at his home. A very good supper was enjoyed and his many friends wish him success.

The picnic at J. HUEBACHEN's Park Sunday, was well attended and everything went off very quiet and peaceable.

The Republican club met and elected officers on Saturday evening. Mr. H. WHITSTON was elected as permanent chairman and Mr. H. HEMPEL as Sec'y. What's the matter with our democratic friends, they they don't start a club.
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SAUKVILLE
Henry BOERNER and Jos. ALBRECHT Sen. attended the republican convention last Wednesday.

The contract of building the school house at this village was let to Christ. NIESEN for the sum of $1740.

Threshing has commenced in our neighborhood. You can hear the hum of the threshing machine all over. Farmers say in general that grain turns out good. Very few complain.

Last Tuesday, Jacob BECKER was married to Miss Martine HERBERT at the Catholic church. Jac. was born and spent his boyhood here, afterwards he worked for Heiser & Seng at Milwaukee as butcher. He now resides at Hurley and has a business of his own. We wish the young couple success. On the evening of their marriage the boys made a chivary and Jac as a liberal young man offered the boys a dollar or a pony of beer for their services. But the boys would not accept the offer (a matter which happened often lately) and insisted to have three dollars, which demand was refused. Some boys entered the house and made disturbance. I would like to ask the Editor of this paper, is there no law to arrest such fellows without a commitment or warrant from a justice of the peace?

Last Saturday Hon. F.W. HORN was seen in our village and a short time after the Honorable left, Hon. J. RACE and our congressman Hon. T. HUDD made their appearance. What is going on?
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Saukville, Aug. 28th, 1888
Mr. Editor:
In connection with the firemen a picnic held at this place on the 19th inst. it must be noted that the accounts of that affair in the county papers were insufficient, inasmuch as they either omitted entirely or passed over slightly several circumstances of much importance. With all the apparent good humor that pervaded the place, one could not help being made aware of an undue degree of preference given to one of the tow bands on the grounds. Of course the more favored band well deserved the attention it received; yet the other was not without merit that under the circumstances would surely have been more readily recognized. It seems that the main cause of the cool reception of the Port Washington band lay in the fact that, while both the Cedarburg and Newburg fire companies were present in nearly full force, the former hiring its own band, Port Washington was represented by its band alone, which was hired for the day by the Saukville department. Why so few made their appearance from Port Washington is but known to the fire department of that place; and perhaps we of Saukville may have no right to expect the notice of our near and more powerful neighbor. Still from the results already attained, it must be seen that such little unions as that of the 19th tend to the growth of a strong community of interest not only among the members of the different fire companies, but also, and perhaps to a greater degree, among the different towns themselves. In view of these facts the attitude of Port Washington in taking no notice at all of the picnic, naturally caused some surprise and brought out so uncomplimentary remarks from the visitors on the aristocratic bearing of the absent company. Port Washington is larger, indeed, than any other place in the county, thought 9it is a question whether it can, on that account, look down upon the smaller cities and villages. The prestige it now enjoys may be taken from the place. -- An Observer.

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