Ozaukee County Newspapers

December, 1888

The Cedarburg News
December 5, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Snow has not made its appearance although winter has commenced.

Rev. STRASSBURGER, who has been quite low with inflammation of the lungs, is now in an improving condition.

A child of Mr. Wm. THIEL, while playing in the barn, accidentally fell and broke her arm.

Mrs. J. B. ZAUN and family, of Milwaukee, were in the city for a few days visiting.

Our new city baker has arrived and people will soon be supplied with fresh bread and rolls.

Mr. J. H. DEDERICK, of Missouri, was in the city last week attending the funeral of his son.

Misses Barbara and Susie BAEH, of Milwaukee, were in the city on Thanksgiving day to attend the leap year party.

Ed. LYONS will sell his stock and household goods at auction today. He will remove to Milwaukee where he intends to reside.

H. C. HORNEFFER and family, Walter HORNEFFER, Eugene GANNON and Geo. KUHEFUSS spent Thanksgiving with friends here.

Wm. MITCHELL rented his mother's farm and will remain in this town. He only disposed of a few articles at his auction last Saturday.

At Horn's Corner, a social dance will be held next Sunday for married folks only. Invitations have been issued and a good time may be looked for. The Cedarburg Orchester has been engaged.

F. G. WURTHMANN is busy at work painting the interior of the Turner hall. The fresco painting makes it loom up in a majestic grandeur. When completed, it will be the finest hall in the county.

The first performance to be given by our dramatical club will take place on Christmas and the rehearsals will soon be held. The Turner hall will be completed by that time.
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Residents on and near the Yankee Hill are of late at a loss to account for the miraculous disappearance of chicks, doves, wood and other movable property. Surmises regarding the identity of the rascal are freely circulating.
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The leap year party at the HILGEN's Spring park on Thanksgiving eve was a grand success and a pleasant evening was passed in dancing and social converse. An elegant supper was given at about midnight. The Cedarburg Orchester rendered the music.
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DIED -- at his home in town Cedarburg, on Thursday, November 29th, Arthur DEDERICK, at the age of 24 years of consumption. The remains were taken to Milwaukee for interment in the family lot at the Forest Home cemetery.
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"OFFICIAL" PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Tuesday being the 4th day of December 1888, at 11 o'clock a.m. Common Council was called to order by the Mayor F. W. HORN. Roll called. Present, Aldermen WEBER, WURTHMANN, ZAUN and HILGEN. Absent, Alderman BECKMANN.

The minutes of the last proceedings were read by the clerk and so approved.

Bill from H. A. HOWARD for flag stones $7.14 was allowed.

Bill from Northwestern Oil Company $23.29 was allowed.

Bill from Jacob ZAUN for sewer pipes $3.85 was allowed.

Resolved. That the sum of 4500 be raised as a city tax for general purposes for the ensuring year.

On motion, council adjourned until next regular session at 2 o'clock P.M. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk
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We have splendid weather here for the season of the year. It threatened several times for the last five or six weeks with cold weather or a snow storm, but against all expectations, the sky was clear again in the morning or the weather cleared off during the day after a feeble attempt of winter setting in. The weather clerk in Washington is out of the way very often with his calculations, and since old "weather MEYER" as he was called when at the head of the bureau in Washingt'n died, no great dependence can be placed upon the predictions and calculations of his successors, they remind us of the Canada prophet WIGGINS.
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CARD OF THANKS
I must give myself the satisfaction to thank in this manner Dr. Wm. P. McGOVERN of this city. Next to the good divine providence, it was by his prompt and skillful attention that I recovered so soon from an attack of the bad malaria fever and with inflammation of the lungs. -- E. G. STRASSBUGER, Pastor of Ev. Luth. Im. Church, Cedarburg, Dec. 3d, 1888
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We learn with much regret of the death of the widow, Mrs. CARBYS, the mother of our old friend William CARBYS of Thiensville, who died at the residence of her son a week ago last Saturday at the ripe old age of 88 yrs. It is only a few weeks ago that we had the pleasure of seeing her in good health, considering her great age, at her residence and had as usual when meeting her, a chat of old times. Her memory was a sound as ever and it was a real pleasure to converse with the old lady who had resided so long among us. Peace to her ashes.
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PASTOR DIEDRICHSEN
Died at his residence in Milwaukee last week, Pastor A. DIEDRICHSEN at the age of 81 years and seven months.

The deceased was one of the first German preachers who came out here regularly from Milwaukee as a preacher of the gospel and there are quite a number of old settlers who will remember him as far back as the year 1846, when he arrived from Schleswig-Holstein where he had been a professor at some religious college. In his vocation, he was indefatigable and it did not matter how bad the weather or the roads were, Pastor DIEDRICHSEN was always on hand at the appointed time for religious services or the baptism of children.

Soon after he married one of the daughters of the late Mr. KOOPMAN, who used to reside near Thiensville, after the death of his first wife, he was again married to a sister of his deceased wife. In old times, Pastor DIEDRICHSEN was quite a familiar figure hereabout as he was in Milwaukee in later years, where we often met him.
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PROGRESS OF MUSIC
It is a well known fact that the Cedarburg band has for sometime consisted of only 8 or 10 pieces, from a former membership of twenty-five. Judging from this, it is evident that an entire "breaking up" would eventually be the result, if no effective steps had been taken to prevent such an unwished for finale. It affords us great pleasure, however, to be able to state now, that we shall, in the near future, have an excellent band of music. An entire new orchester, consisting of fifteen members, have been formed and the instructions have already begun. This band will, of course, have separate rehearsals during the winter, and it is hoped that every member will avail himself of this opportunity and diligently practice on his respective instrument during leisure moments and, thus, aid in promoting musical progress. By next summer, this band is expected to join the present one, all clothed in suitable uniforms and by persistent perseverance of the participants, we can promise to our music loving community such music as may be enjoyed by all. It is Prof. G. FISCHER's earnest desire to furnish us with good music, and it is, therefore, well worthy of every good citizen's support.
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SAUKVILLE
Mr. SCHAAR lately employed at the cheese and butter factory, left this burg to go into business at his home in Kiel, Manitowoc county. Mr. SCHAAR is a fine young man and we feel sorry to lose a good citizen as he is.

Mr. BELITZ, our depot and telegraph agent, is busy day and night. He has two students with him to learn the art of telegraphing.

About a week ago, some boys threw in a window with stones in one of our public places. This comes when parents allow their children (from 12 to 15 years old) to be out at night till 10 and 11 o'clock p.m., standing around the corners, using bad language and doing other mischief. It is not enough to send children to school and Sundays to church. Parents must look after them and have some discipline at their home. Such parents, neglecting their children, will soon learn the consequences. It is also very wrong for saloon keepers to give children from 8 to 14 years old, liquor to drink. Such saloon keeper only cares to get five cents. Their license should be taken away. They will be the cause of high license.

Last Tuesday night a few young men created some disturbance in a saloon, and in consequence, they had to pay $23 the next day.
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GRAFTON
Boys bring out your skates and enjoy the beautiful sport of skating.

Mr. Wm. STORY and W. RAMIEN have constructed an ice boat which they intend to put on the river in a few days.

Owing to the priest being sick, there were no services in the Catholic church last Sunday. We did not learn what was the cause of his illness.

Mrs. WALKER from the East who has been visiting her relatives here intends going to Janesville this week.

Until further notice, the service in the M. E. church will be held twice on Sundays. In the morning at 7:30 and in the evening at 7 o'clock. A week from next Sunday, the pastor will discuss the interesting subject "Are the Planets Inhabited."

On Christmas Eve, the young folks will have an informal entertainment in the M. E. church. There will be an Xmas tree and everything will be done to make it an enjoyable time. Everybody is cordially invited.

The Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County
December 12, 1888

LOCAL NEWS
J.H. HILGEN left for Depere on business yesterday, he will return Saturday.

Hugo BOCLO, the druggist, had his poplar trees trimmed last week in front of his residence.

Ed. SIMON, of Thiensville, announces a ball on second Christmas day. A good time may be anticipated.

A grand hop will take place at Gust. FUCH's hall at Mequon on Sylvester ave. Prof. DUNKER's band of Milwaukee furnishes the music.

Rev. LANGE and F.L. GROTH last week visited Oshkosh to confer with a certain contractor and to take note of the structure of different churches.

Ms. Albert AHRENDT, who has returned from Iowa with his better half, favored his friends and relatives of this vicinity with a lovely Nach Hochzeit.

A new ax without a handle was lost by a farmer in this city last Thursday. The finder will be kind enough and leave the same at this office.

Cedar Creek is now entirely frozen and a few more cold days will make the ice in good condition for skating.
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DIED -- in this city on Wednesday the fifth inst., Henry LUELLEMANN, aged 21 years, of consumption. The funeral took place last Friday afternoon and was largely attended.
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Last Saturday Mr. D. MUELLER, of Jackson, while driving down Maine St. suddenly lost one of the front wheels of his buggy. Although Mr. M. was forcibly cast over board he received no serious injuries besides a few scratches to serve as a gentle reminder.
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MEQUON CORRESPONDENCE

Mr. W.C. KOEHNE, formerly of Indianapolis and now of Florida, who used to spend his summer vacations in this vicinity, is paying his friends a pleasant visit. He is representing a large leather belting manufactory of New York. We wish the energetic young man success.

A six year old daughter of Mr. Fred GEHM has badly broken her leg. We hope the little girl will soon recover.

Mr. John KIRCH, formerly of this town but now of Winona, Minn. is here and has paid us a pleasant visit.

Mr. Theo. DICK of Colorado and his brother Math. of Kansas are paying their aged parents here a visit.

A northern breeze brings to the village of Thiensville the sound of axes, of falling timber and the hum of the saw, while a shrill steam whistle, which can be heard for miles around, blows the hour. The woods of the old settler E.K. WOODWORTH, which have been sacredly kept by him as a relic of the primeval forest are doomed to destruction. The Julius Bruss Co. of Milwaukee, present owners, have let the contract for cutting to Mr. Geo. REICHERT who has erected a steam saw-mill on the premises with a capacity of 14,000 ft. a day. About thirty men are employed, while eleven teams are hauling timber to Milwaukee. With WOODWORTH's wood another land-mark is disappearing.

The Cedarburg News
December 19, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

A very merry Christmas to you.

The shortest day of the year, Dec. 21st is rapidly approaching.

H. K. GANNON, of Dubuque, Iowa, was in the city for a few days last week.

On New Year's eve, a grand ball will take place at the Hilgen's Spring park. A good time may be looked for.

Persons living near the "kilns" are no more in want of perfumery - furnished gratis by Mr. J. F. GROTH.

About $5000 have already been signed by members of the Trinity Church for the erection of a new building.

The dramatical club of this city has decided at a meeting held recently not to give a performance on Christmas.

Mr. H. C. BOERNER, of Saukville, will be married to Miss Helen BARELMANN, of Milwaukee, on second Christmas day.

Walter ZASTROW, of Port Washington, was in the city last Sunday, attending the meeting of the G. A. R.

On the second Christmas day, a grand ball will be held at the Turner hall. Refreshments of all kinds can be had. The Cedarburg orchestra will furnish the music.

Of the two boys drowned at Grafton last week, one was the son of Mr. Geo. KETTERER, and the other of Mr. Henry TILLMANN.

The icy condition of the roads last Saturday produced quite a stir among horse owners. All directed their steps to the blacksmith who met them with a genial smile.
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NOTICE
I wish to inform the citizens of Cedarburg and vicinity that I have opened a new bakery in this city, and am prepared to furnish bread, rolls, etc. on short notice. -- Henry BECK
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CARD OF THANKS
To our friends, who so kindly assisted and consoled us in our late bereavement, we desire to tender our heartfelt thanks. -- Mrs. P. K. GANNON and family
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The large number in attendance at the funeral of the late P. K. GANNON clearly demonstrated the elevated position he occupied in the minds of his fellow citizens, friends and relatives. Our public school was closed Thursday, A. M. to give the teachers an opportunity of paying their last respects to the deceased.
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The expensive and elaborate changes entered into by Mr. J. F. GROTH, regarding the production of lime, are now completed. At present, Mr. G. is experimenting on but one kiln; should the results prove satisfactory as it undoubtedly will, his other two kilns will be altered similarly at the beginning of the lime season next spring.
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Several veterans of this city and neighboring places, held a meeting at Henry ROTH's last Sunday afternoon for the purpose of organizing a G. A. R. post in this city. We are informed that they have organized and will soon have another meeting when all the veterans of this county are expected to be present.
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TAX NOTICE
Take notice that the tax roll and warrant of the city of Cedarburg has been delivered to the undersigned city treasurer for collection and that I will receive payment for taxes at my office in said city for the term of 30 days, ensuing the date of this notice. If the taxes are not paid in that time, I shall proceed to collect the same by distress and sale of the goods and chatels of the persons charged. -- Dated, Cedarburg, Dec. 19th, 1888, J. C. KUHEFUSS, Sen., city treasurer.
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IMPROVING STOCK
We learn that Mr. D. WITTENBERG has lately purchased of Capt. PABST of Milwaukee, some fine Norman mares and another valuable imported stallion paying, therefore, in the neighborhood of four thousand dollars. This will be quite a benefit to our farmers who may wish to improve the breed of their horses. On account of the great value of these stallions which will be kept on the old SULLIVAN farm, Mr. WITTENBERG has decided not to send the horses on a circuit for mares, but they will be kept for service on his farm only. The stallion purchased of Capt. PABST has received the first premium in St. Louis, this year and also in Milwaukee.
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The funeral of the late P. K. GANNON Esq., which took place last Thursday, was largely attended by citizens of this place and neighborhood. Among those from abroad in the procession to St. Francis church, where the funeral ceremonies were held by Father RYAN and a very impressive oration delivered by him, we noticed the following persons:

Judge L. EGHART, John FITZGERALD, Pt. Washington; Hon. Thos. LYNCH and wife, Mrs. P. HIGGINS, Antigo; Mr. H. C. HORNEFFER, Miss Mamie DURNIN, Milwaukee; Mr. D. DONAVAN, Appleton; Mr. W. HUME and wife, Mr. P. O'BRIEN, Chilton; J. R. DADY, Waukegan, Ill.; Mr. Jos. ALBRECHT, Saukville; Miss Helen MEYER, The Misses NOLTING, West Bend; Dr. PFEIFFER, Newburg.
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A MUSICAL TREAT
We are glad to announce a very pleasant "treat" consisting of a fine musical soiree, for the coming Christmas celebration. It will be given by our newly organized mixed chorus, under the able director, Mr. FISCHER, and will take place at Hilgen's Spring hall, Tuesday, December 25th at 3 o'clock in the afternoon; the following selected programme, (appropriate to the holiday) will be rendered:

1. "Die Ehre Gottes" L. V. Beethoven (Mixed Chorus and Orchester
2. "Christmas at Home", G. FISCHER (Quartette for 3 Violins & Viola)
3. "Flower Song", G. LANGE (Orchester)
4. "Fruehlingslied", L. DUMACK (Mixed Chorus)
5. "Sounds from Home", J. GUNG'L (Violin Solo)
6. "Wasseerfahrt", L. DUMACK (Mixed Chorus)
7. Romanze From the Cp. King Jerome, ZIEHRER (Orchester)
8. March, "The Return Home" UNRATH (Orchester)

Special attention may be called to the number "Die Ehre Gottes" (by Beethoven) for mixed chorus with orchestra accompaniment which will be performed by thirty persons. A composition by Mr. FISCHER, entitled, "Christmas at Home," for string quartette also constitutes one of the numbers. To this Christmas soiree, the music loving public is cordially invited. Tickets to be had in advance from active members as well as the following places: L. E. JOCHEM, BOERNER Bros., Wm. P. JOCHEM, Cedarburg Woolen Mills, John ARMBRUSTER, Fred. BECKMANN and Con. WIESLER. Admission only 15 cents a person.
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MEQUON
H. THIERMANN's displays a very fine assortment of Christmas goods.

The jolly days of Christmas are approaching, but at the same time, the odious tax-collector makes his appearance.

Mr. And. SCHROEDER, a building contractor of Chilton, is visiting at Mr. H. MOHRUSEN's at Thiensvile.

The rainy weather may prove a blessing to the farmers living near the lake shore, where by the severe draught during this fall the wells were mostly dried up. The farmers were obliged to haul the water for several miles.

P. J. KROEHNKE and company, the millers, are doing a flourishing business. By prompt and reliable work and fair dealings, they have re-gained the trade which the mill enjoyed during its best years.

Honesty has not yet died out. Last week, a farmer of this town found a pocket-book containing one hundred dollars in cash. He promptly brought the same to H. THIERMANN's store, from whence it was returned to the owner.

A grand ball is announced at SIMON's in Thiensville, on second Christmas day and one at FUCH's in Mequon, on Sylvester eve. A good time is expected at both places, and all should attend and enjoy.

Taxes this year are exceptionally high this year. The leading citizens of this town are very indignant at the action of the County board, in regard to the raising of the assessed valuation of the town, and that, too, at the time when the deficiency in the County treasury has to be paid up. They say that the price of valuable timberland, sold last year in this town should not be taken as the average value of the land. They call it an evident injustice, and say, that, without doubt, the people of this town, will at the next annual meeting, resolve to take legal steps to appeal in the matter.
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SAUKVILLE
Mrs. BINS, the wife of J. BINS, died last week and was interred at the Catholic cemetery.

New rollers were put in at our flouring mills and Mr. LEU, the proprietor, furnishes now excellent flour to his customers.

Dennis McCARTHY, being badly hurt two weeks ago by being thrown out of his buggy, is out of danger and able to be around again.

Our amiable depot agent went to Chicago to see his parents and bid them farewell. They are moving to Lower California.

Storekeepers are complaining on account of slow sales of their Christmas goods, clothing, etc. The good, fine and warm weather is the cause of it.

In your last week's issue, I stated that Jack O'HARE was arrested. The complaint taken out against Jack was for being disorderly and drunk. Justice HEDDING fined Jack $1 and costs. The costs amount to about $21, not including the witness fees on Jack O'HARE's part. Lucky for our county, a friend of Jack paid the amount or else Jack had to go to the county cooler and the county would be the loser of about $50. I am not much acquainted with Jack O'HARE, but so far as our acquaintance goes, it would be very difficult for me to tell if Jack is drunk or sober, when he delivers one of his philosophical speeches. It is not more than right for any officer to see that the peace is kept and have the offenders arrested, but to arrest everybody who talks nonsense is rather too much of a good thing, and I am afraid if this rule would be enforced, that men in high positions (even deputy sheriffs) might get in the same fix.

The Cedarburg News
December 26, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

We wish all "A Happy New Year."

Lock your smoke houses.

Everybody is going to the dance this Eve at the Turner Hall.

Many strangers are in town during the Holidays.

Drummers will not be so very numerous until after the holidays.

Appropriate services were held at our Lutheran churches on Christmas Eve.

Although this is not seasonable weather, it suits a majority of the people.

Several car-loads of Christmas trees passed through here last week on the way to Milwaukee.

Some people hereabout think that we ought to have snow; they are getting lonesome without it.

But very little wood is coming into our market now-a-days, owing to the pleasant weather we so far enjoyed.

The monthly Turner meeting will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 2nd, 1889, as Tuesday will be on New Year this year.

Skating is the chief pastime of the young folks just now and the ice is in an excellent condition.

Our monthly stock fair will take place next Monday, a day before New Year. It will undoubtedly be a very large one.

The public schools in this city closed last Friday for a two weeks vacation during the holidays.

Our merchants report having a very lively week before Christmas and having sold nearly all of their Holiday goods on hand.

The regular monthly meeting of the Cedarburg Fire company will be held on Jan. 4th 1889. Let every member be present.

Last Thursday the wind whirled and eddied the dust around with all the reckless abandon of a mid-summer cyclone.

Much credit is due Mr. E. G. WURTHMANN for the elegant and tasteful manner in which he painted the interior of the Turner Hall.

Tramps are not so numerous in our city this year as in former years on account of the cold reception they get from our city marshal.

Edward LANGHEINRICH, the undertaker and furniture dealer, has received a new lot of furniture. Call and examine his new stock and prices and you will surely buy.

The youngest son of Mr. Geo. KLUEBER of this city had his fingers smashed in a cutting machine a few days ago. Lockjaw has set in and the boy is in a very critical condition.

The mild and pleasant weather that we have been enjoying thus far has enabled the farmers to get their fall work done and give them an early start next spring.

On Sylvester Eve, our hotel and saloon keepers will serve their friends and customers with a free oyster supper. There will no doubt be a large attendance where the bivalves are served.
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Don't miss the dance at the Park on New Years Eve. Grand preparations are being made and a pleasant and enjoyable evening may be expected. The Cedarburg band will furnish the music.
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There was a collision on the M & N last week between a passenger train and a freight train, near Chilton, Thursday. A few of the freight cars were wrecked, otherwise, no damage was done.
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A prize bowling tournament will be held at H. ROTH's saloon next Sunday afternoon. The first prize will be a clock, second an accordion, and several other valuable prizes.
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TOLL Bros. have secured the agency for the well known Champion binder and mower. Wm. TOLL of the firm, will be constantly on the road selling for both businesses, machinery and marble. Repairs for the above machine will be kept constantly on hand.
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The yearly meeting of the Cedarburg Mutual Fire Ins. Co. will be held on Jan. 8th 1889, for the purpose of electing directors for the ensuing year. The meeting will be held in the basement of the Turner Hall.
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This evening the grand Christmas ball in the Turner hall takes place. No one should fail to be present and have a good time. The hall has been entirely renovated and makes a fine appearance. It is worth while to attend and take a look at the fine paintings by gaslight.
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KRESSIN & MANTLE have recently purchased a horse-power well-drill from Aurora, Ill. They have already commenced work and are prepared to do all work in hard and soft clay, or rock. Their price per foot is lower than any other firm and satisfaction guaranteed.
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T. A. BOERNER of the University and G. C. GROTH of the Oshkosh Normal are home spending their vacation.
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By request of school Supt. REICHERT, the teachers of this town were to meet here last Saturday to discuss several questions of importance to them. The attendance was not as might have been expected, due probably to the nearness of the Holidays.
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MEQUON
A Happy New Year to all.

The Milwaukee river affords splendid skating and the youth is fully enjoying the sport.

There will be a ball at Ed. SIMON tonight and at Gust. FUCH and C. EHLEY on Sylvester Eve.

Mr. Fred. HOFFMANN, on the lake shore, sold his farm of 114 acres to his neighbor, Mr. Henry KIEKHAFER.

The newly married couple, Mr. and Mrs. William MUELLER, of Milwaukee, are spending the holidays with their parents here.

Mr. Jacob FRANK died on Wednesday, Dec. 19th. He was one of the old settlers of this town.

Dr. H. A. ALBERS sustained a very painful injury while in Cedarburg Sunday. He had his hand caught in a folding chair and severely hurt.

Mrs. Theresa HARZ died after a long illness, Wednesday morning, Dec. 19th, at the age of 79 years. The deceased was a widow of the late Jacob HARZ, brewer at Thiensville. The remains were interred at the Mequon cemetery.

Our jovial hotel-keeper, Mr. Gustav FUCHS, was very much surprised one morning last week on finding his summer kitchen occupied by two young men and a horse, hailing from your town. The spirits of the boys ran high but their funds low and they had to take their leave minus horse-blankets.
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SAUKVILLE
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all.

Mr. BELITZ, our depot agent, returned from his trip to Chicago and attends to his business as usual.

Mr. EASTMAN, our jovial cheesemaker, went on his visit to his folks and to spend Christmas amongst his friends.

A child of J. BODE was buried last Sunday at the Catholic cemetery.

A son of Mr. F. SCHULTZE died last week, aged seven years. The remains were interred in the public cemetery last Monday.

The supervisors of our town are to offer a reward for the discovery of the person or persons who have been damaging their sidewalks by breaking loose the planks, etc. This has been generally done every Sunday night, especially on the sidewalk towards the depot by throwing the planks into the road. This makes it very dangerous to travelers at night time and in case some person should get hurt, it is very likely the town would be responsible for the damages sustained. If the rascals keep on doing such mean work without being found out, it will be better for the supervisors to take up the sidewalk entirely.

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