Ozaukee County Newspapers

February, 1888

The Cedarburg News
February 1, 1888
Cedarburg, Ozaukee, Wisconsin

LOCAL MATTERS

Our merchants are busy unpacking masks for the upcoming masquerade balls.

Lent commences Feb. 15th.

Attend the mask ball at the turner Hall next Saturday Eve.

J. H. WITTENBERG received a Jersey calf from Depere last Monday.

Our dramatical club is making preparations to give another performance in the near future.

A slight change in the time table of the M & N Ry. at the head of our local column will be noticed.

The consumption of wood and coal has been enormous in the city during the last few weeks.

A little boy made his appearance last week at the house of Theo. HARTWIG Jr.

A peddler’s team ran away on the plank road last Monday morning, coming through this city quite lively when they were stopped near this office. Nothing was damaged.

The Farmer’s Institute at Port Washington was held at the Music Hall in that city yesterday and to-day and a very large number attended.

The roads on the plank road north of this city are reported to be in a very poor condition owing to the large amount of snow and the soft weather, heavy loads being impossible to haul.

Mr. A. BARKHAUSEN of Thiensville returned from New Holstein last week where he was attending the Farmers’ Institute, being invited to give a lecture in the German language.

Tickets for the Turners Masquerade can be had at BOERNER Bros., HENTSCHEL and JOCHEM, F. BECKMANN, Cedarburg Woolen Mills and W. P. JOCHEM.

Attention is called to the readers of the NEWS to the new advertisement of F. L. HARMS of Grafton. Read it and see what he has to say.

Our saloon and hotel-keepers are now busy at work cutting ice, for the summer’s consumption and before the soft weather sets in.
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The stock fair held in this city last Monday was largely attended and live stock sold very readily. Many farmers from this as well as neighboring counties attended.
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Subscribers failing to get the NEWS at the postoffice may get it by calling at the office of publication. Occasional unavoidable mistakes occur in mailing or at the postoffice.
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Talk about good sleighing is getting to be a chestnut, as well as the expression “it’s a very cold day.” These remarks are made when a fellow has nothing else to say and feels that he must talk or bust.
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No one should fail to attend the Farmers’ Institute held at this city on the 14th and 15th inst. at the Turner Hall. Every farmer will profit by being present and everybody will find it to be very interesting.
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Next Saturday evening the first mask ball of the season will be held at the Turner Hall in this city. The arrangements committee are making grand preparations and will undoubtedly select a fine programme. No one should fail to attend.
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The Cedarburg Band contemplates to give a grand concert on Easter Monday. This concert will be held for the benefit of the band in order that they may pay their share holders and other expenses.
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Prominent speakers will address the attendance at the Farmers’ Institute on the 14 and 15th inst. from abroad as well as our farmers from this county. A fine programme has been issued by the arrangements committee, and there will no doubt be a full attendance.
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The new pastor of the St. Francis Church, Rev. Father RYAN was a welcome visitor at our sancturn last Monday. We hope that he will remain with us here for some time, as he is one of the most gentlemanly pastors we ever had the pleasure of meeting and conversing with.
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We had the pleasure of a call from Mr. Fred KIRCHOFF, the son of our old friend the late Henry KIRCHOFF who was one of the first settlers of the then small village of Cedarburg. The son is now the owner of the old KIRCHOFF farm near Brown Deer on the Cedarburg Plank road.
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Mr. Paul HAMMER, a well-known stock dealer of Milwaukee, was attending our fair last Monday as usual, and bought several car loads of cattle. Mr. H. who is at present in the saloon business at 504 Eleventh St., informs us that he will soon devote his whole time and attention to buying and selling of stock.
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Mr. J. LEHMAN left yesterday for an extensive trip through the south and west. Mr. F. WITTENBERG could not accompany him on account of the large amount of business at present at the Woolen Mills. We are informed that Mr. W. will soon start for a pleasure trip through the Southern states visiting all places of interest.
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There is no end to enjoyments, masquerade balls during this month are plentiful. The first one of the season takes place at the Turner Hall in this city next Saturday. At Ed. SIMON, of Thiensville and H. SCHELLENBERG of Horn’s Corners on the 5th. At J. B. SIMON of Grafton on the 11th. At the HILGEN’s Spring’s on the 18th, and at Mequon’s Turn Hall on the 19th.
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GOLDEN WEDDING

Mr. August GRUELICH and wife celebrated their golden wedding at their residence in Milwaukee last week. The happy couple will please accept our most hearty congratulations, as coming from a friend who has known them for about forty-seven years out of those happy fifty of their married life.
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“OFFICIAL” PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

Common Council met pursuant to the last adjournment on Saturday, being the 28th day of January 1888, at two o’clock P.M. Council was called to order by the Mayor F.W. HORN. Roll called. Present: Aldermen BRUSS, BECKMANN, HILGEN, WITTENBERG and WURTHMAN.

Emil HERZIGER presented a warranty deed to the city for a certain tract of land, for widening Cleveland Street, which was approved by the Common Council and the Clerk directed to issue a city order upon the Treasury accordingly for the sum of $75.

Alderman WITTENBERG offered the following resolution which was adopted:

Resolved: That the Charter of this City should be so amended by the legislature as to reduce the number composing the (unreadable section) . . . to five (5) towit;

The Mayor, Clerk, Assessor and one of the aldermen, the latter to be chosen by the Common Council and that no compensation shall be allowed to those members who are drawing a salary or are receiving fees, but that the President shall receive $4.00 a day and the member so selected from the Council $3.00 a day for each and every day actually spent in the performance of their duties.

Bill from Cedarburg Woolen Mills $47.54 for over assessment for the year 1887, was allowed by all members present.

On motion Common Council stands adjourned until next regular session. -- Fred G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk.
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SAUKVILLE
(From our correspondent)

The first mask ball of the season will be held at Wilsons tomorrow night.

Mr. B. LUTFRING who has been in the northern part of this state for some time is home again.

Mr. J. WARFLE of Argyle, Minn. is here on a visit.

Last Sunday being an exceptional fine day, has been taken advantage of by many. Judging from the number of stranglers that were seen on our streets with shining cutters and fleet foot horses; the livery business must have been booming for a day in the neighboring towns. The most noticeable were those from Cedarburg who made their headquarters at the Eagle Hotel during their stay. The ladies were conducted to the dining room where coffee was served them, while the gents amused themselves in another apartment better suiting their disposition and partook in another stimulant more congenial to their nature. After a short sojourn, the party left with the usual jollification customary among sleighing parties.
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THE DEFUNCT OZAUKEE CO. BANK

There are so many contradictory reports as to the probable outcome of this bank paying a certain percentage to the depositors, that it is idle to speculate on it at present. The receiver intimates that something like 70¢ on the dollar will be realized. Suits have commenced and if persisted in, the percentage remaining for depositors will be very small. We do not share the rosy views of the receiver CLAUSSEN, but from his own statement we should think that about 30 per cent is the best that can be expected if there is no litigation.

This is a hard blow to Port Washington; there is not a place in the state where the people have contributed more money in proportion to the population for private and public enterprizes, than they have done. From a private letter dated last Monday, we quote the following:

“The Supervisors will meet again February 2nd; they have not done anything except to send PORS & ALHAUSER with the rest of the state tax to Madison and to consult with the Attorney General etc. what could possibly be done in the matter. it is urgent on account of the penalties imposed on treasurer and County, if State tax is not paid February 10th, and because neither AHLHAUSER nor the sureties can be expected to make up the amount by that time. Our bank failure has worked an awful mischief all around. The statement of the receiver is looked at with suspicion by everybody.

After the meeting of the County board, we shall probably be enabled to state something more definite.

The Cedarburg News
February 8, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Mr. H. HORNEFFER, of Milwaukee, was in the city Wednesday last, on business.

Messrs. DIETRICH and HEIDKAMP of Port Washington were in the city for a few hours last Monday.

Attend the Mardi Gras at Milwaukee next Saturday, round trip tickets good to return Monday, only 92 cents.

The engagement of Mr. Wm. KLUG to Miss Bertha OTT, both of this city, is announced.

Our saloon, meat market men and others have nearly all laid in their supply of ice for the hot summer days.

A large number of outsiders attended the mask ball at Turner Hall last Saturday.

The mask ball held at Ed. SIMON at Thiensville was a grand success. Many strangers being in attendance.

Jno. B. SIMON's mask ball next Saturday the 11th, at his hall in Grafton. The Cedarburg Band furnishes the music.

BRUSS Bros. have received several car loads of farm machinery last week. Their delivery this year promises to be a large one.

Chas. GOTTSCHALK passed along Sheboygan Street with his road scraper last Friday and very much improved our streets.

The mask ball at SCHELLENBERG's last Sunday was crowded. Those attending report having enjoyed themselves.

Don't miss the Farmer's Institute at the Turner's Hall on the 14 and 15th inst. Prominent speakers will be present and good music in attendance.

Street Commissioner, Chas. GOTTSCHALK, is busy at work opening the roads leading into our city, shoveling off the drifts and filling out the holes caused by the heavy bob-sleighs.

Jas. H. HILGEN is making grand preparations for his mask ball next week, Saturday the 18th inst. No one who wishes to have a good time should fail to be present.
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The quarterly meeting of the Fire company was held at their meeting room last Friday evening. Nothing of importance was transacted owing to the absence of the secretary.
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The street parade of the Masquerade characters last Saturday afternoon was quite a success, many of our citizens participating. The procession was headed by the Cedarburg Band.
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Mr. John DOBBERPHUL was married to Miss Bertha KRAUS last Sunday afternoon in the Lutheran church in this city by Rev. GEORGI. Both are residents of the town of Cedarburg, and their many friends wish them much happiness.
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The proprietors of the Cedarburg Stone Quarry have purchased the Lime Kiln near the quarry on the M & N Ry and expect to commence business this spring. They have already received a large amount of cord-wood for the use in their kilns.
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Mr. J. KURTZ, on the Cedarburg Plank Road, in the town of Mequon, will build a fine residence on his farm this spring. Contractor A. KNUPPEL of this city secured the contract.
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A new store will be built by Mr. E. G. WURTHMANN this spring, adjourning his building now occupied by T. ERTL. Mr. W. will keep in stock such as all kinds of paints, oils, glass, wall paper, etc. The paint shop will be on the second floor.
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Among those who attended the mask ball last Saturday evening from abroad we noticed Mr. & Mrs. F. L. HARMS, Mr. & Mrs. J. CRAMER, Mr. FLIRL of Grafton, Mr. Nic. ALTENHOFEN of Kewaskum, Messrs. H. WINNER and H. HENSEL of Milwaukee.
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We are sorry to learn that Mrs. SMITH, wife of A. J. SMITH Esqr., is very dangerously sick at her sister's, Mrs. SKINNER in Milwaukee. We hope for the better and that she will soon be in our midst again.
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The dramatical club will give another entertainment on the 26th inst. The play which will be produced is entitled, "Der Compagnon," or "My Partner," and has a cast of sixteen characters. As the play is well known, a full house may be expected.
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The firm of WEBER & SALTER, dealers in farming implements, has dissolved partnership. Mr. SALTER has rented a dwelling next to A. BOHRTZ's property, and will continue the business. At his machinery depot near his residence can always be found a large amount of the best farming implements. Call and examine his stock.
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Last Wednesday evening, the quarterly meeting and sociable of the Music Verein was held at the Turner Hall. After the election of officers, the band played a few well-selected concert pieces, after which dancing commenced until the usual time at 12 o'clock in the evening. Those attending report having enjoyed themselves splendidly.
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At the yearly meeting of the Cedarburg Music Verein, the following officers were elected: Jno. WEBER, Jno. BRUSS, F. W. SANDER and Frank TOLL, trustees for 3 years. D. WITTENBERG, President; E. LANGHEINRICH, Vice President; Chas. LAU, Sec'y; W. H. HORN, Treas. No other business of importance came before the meeting.
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The masquerade ball held at the Turner Hall in this city last Saturday, Feb. 4th, was a complete success, considering the fact that our people have been crowded with amusements for the last few weeks. The false faces numbered about seventy-five besides a large number of spectators. The masks were removed about 10:30 o'clock, after which a splendid supper was served by Mr. H. JAENERT, followed by a dance, which was continued until four o'clock A.M.
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DIED -- At the home of his parents in this city last Saturday afternoon, Frederick WIRTH, at the age of 16 years, of typhoid fever. He was taken sick in Milwaukee, where he has been attending the college, about two weeks ago, and was brought home last week having improved somewhat in health, until a few days ago, when a sudden relapse set in and caused his death. The funeral took place last Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and was largely attended. The remains were interred in the Cedarburg cemetery.
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THE MEETING OF THE COUNTY BOARD THURSDAY LAST
At the meeting of the County board, all members being present, the report from the district Attorney, Mr. PORS, who went to Madison with Treasurer, AHLHAUSER, was made verbally. By the laws of the state, the liability of the county to make up any deficiency in the state tax does not commence until 30 days after the County Treasurer has failed to pay it into the State Treasury. Thus, Mr. AHLHAUSER and his bondsmen have time to settle up until the 2d day of March. The board considered it premature to do anything in the premises until the liability of the County has commenced, and therefore, adjourned to the 2d day of March at 11 o'clock A. M. directing the Treasurer in the meantime to confer with hi bondsmen what they will or can do and report the result to the board at its adjourned meeting.

There is already an endless litigation commenced in consequence of the bank failure. One party who represents over $15,000 claims against the bank including the County Treasurer, have commenced attachments here and in New York and will try to set the appointment of the receiver aside. If they succeed, these claims will have to be paid first. How much may remain after costs etc. are paid to be divided among them can not be stated. But it is safe to say that in such case, those who have served attachments will take all there is available, leaving nothing to the rest of the creditors. If the courts uphold the legality of the appointment of the receiver, a dividend of less than 25 per cent may be realized for all creditors. We give the latter result as our private opinion merely. The lawyers in Port told us that the litigation may last for one to two years and anybody who has ever had the misfortune of having been engaged in suits of this kind, will readily agree that the costs and lawyers fees will absorb most of the assets.
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THE FARMERS' INSTITUTE AT PORT WASHINGTON
The Farmer's Institute held at Music Hall in this city on Tuesday and Wednesday of this week was a success, and was largely attended both days. Many prominent and successful farmers from abroad were present and talked on different subjects pertaining to farming, conveying much valuable information to their hearers. Although the attendance was large, there were a number of farmers who remained away and by so doing, lost that which would have been of the greatest of help to them in their work on the farm. These Institutes are a grand thing for the farmer and in our little Co. especially, there is no excuse for the farmer who does not attend, as there are two Institutes held, the one which took place here, and one to be held at Cedarburg on Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 14th and 15th, while in many counties twice as large as this, there is but one held. All who did not attend here should make it a point to be at Cedarburg on the 14th and 15th. During the Institute here, Prof. ZIMMERMANN's Cornet Band enlivened the occasion between times. -- Ozaukee County Advertiser
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GRAFTON
Grafton is having a revival.

Our merchants report trade good.

Jack Frost, after an absence of several days of soft weather, has appeared again, but not so bitter as here-to-fore.

Our roads are all opened and judging by the number of teams on the streets daily, they must be in good shape, our town always has very good road overseers.

It is rumored that some of our young men are making arrangements to start a public library of a thousand or more books. We hope it will be a success.
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SAUKVILLE
A large number of Saukville farmers attended the Institute at Port Washington last week.

The masquerade dance which took place last Thursday at WILSON's hall was a very pleasant affair, many outsiders being in attendance. Maskers were few. The crowd being a quite orderly one, the evening passed by smoothly with the exception that some parties at the bar became rather noisy after midnight, but did in no way impede dancing which was kept up to an early hour. The mask ball at SCHARDTs Hall on Saturday was a tame affair, only a couple of ladies were masked and not many more gents. In spite of the small attendance, it was kept up until daylight.

The masquerade which will take place at ALBRECHT's hall next Saturday will be the event of the season. We hope that Mr. ALBRECHT will have able officials appointed for the evening to quell the roudyism which is very likely to occur. Thus giving others an opportunity to enjoy themselves.

The Cedarburg News
February 15, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Yesterday was St. Valentines day.

26 below last Thursday morning.

A boy arrived at the house of Mr. Anton FISCHER last Thursday.

Mr. Wm. KLUG was married to Miss Bertha OTT last Saturday, the 11th inst.

J. Fred WITTENBERG left this morning for a pleasure trip through the South.

Mr. A. BODENDOERFER bought the farm of Mr. Chas. MIELKE about one mile west of HALPIN's Corner last week.

The rehearsals of our dramatical club have commenced and the play entitled, "My Partner" will be produced soon.

Mrs. O. KOENING and Miss M. KOENING were in the city last Sunday, the guests of Mrs. J. C. KUHEFUSS.

Mr. A. HARTWIG, foreman brewer of the Mequon brewery, was in the city last week on a visit.

Tramps are numerous in this city at present. Our City Marshall has one or two guests daily applying for a night's lodging.

Next Saturday evening the grand masquerade ball of the season will be held at HILGEN's Spring Park. No one should fail to attend. The Cedarburg Band furnishes the music.

The Mequon Mask Ball will be held at their hall next Sunday evening the 19th inst. The Germantown Band is engaged and a good time is expected.

Jacob ZAUN has just received a car of Northern Wisconsin barley-seed, also ensilage corn for seed.

We are informed that Mr. John F. GROTH, proprietor of the Lime Kiln, will also open a stone quarry near his kiln next spring.

Remember that the monthly cattle fair at Thiensville is held every first Monday of each month and at Mequon every last Saturday of each month.

Wood is beginning to get scarce in this city, farmers are unable to haul heavy loads on account of the poor condition of the roads.

Tickets for the masquerade ball at HILGEN's Spring Park can be obtained at Woolen Mills, HENTSCHEL & JOCHEM and at W. P. JOCHEM.

Judging by the number of freight trains that pass over the M. & N. R'y, the company must be over-crowded with freight. As many as six trains are running daily.
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FARM FOR SALE
A fine farm situated in Sec. 3, Range 21, town Cedarburg, Ozaukee Co., containing 79 acres of which 25 acres is heavy timber, and the balance good cultivated land. Also good buildings, orchard, etc. For further particulars, apply to farm of John HICKEY, Cedarburg, Wis.
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FOR RENT
A dwelling house about one quarter of a mile from the city limits, a good stable and about one quarter of an acre of land. A family without children preferred. Call this office.
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Mr. Albert KALIEBE, contractor and builder, has sold his residence near the depot to Mr. Claudius SCHMIDT, formerly living on a farm a few miles west of this city, a week ago for the sum of $1200.
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John GROTH, who resides on his farm one and one-half miles from this city on the Plank road, will sell all his stock and farming implements at public auction on the 14th of March next. Mr. G. has rented his farm, being unable to work it himself on account of ill health.
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When the NEWS went to press yesterday afternoon, the Farmers' Institute had just commenced. There was a large attendance at the opening, the weather being very favorable for persons coming from a distance. We shall refer to the proceedings in the next number.
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FARM FOR SALE
WITTENBERG Bros. offers their farm for sale, formerly known as the old SULLIVAN farm, situated one mile north of the city limits. They have lately improved the farm very much by draining all the low lands, repairing all the fences, building two large barns with four silos which cannot be excelled, also a number of sheds, etc. It will be sold on easy terms. Apply at the Woolen Mills.
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Attention Farmers -- The Cedarburg Elevator Co. has now on hand a large lot of Ground Feed which will be sold at a bargain for the next 30 days to make room for their large receipts of grain. Milwaukee prices will always be paid for Wheat and Barley and other farm produce.
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The following we clip from a Chicago paper of the 10th inst. Mr. MITCHELL was formerly a resident of this town.

MITCHELL -- Feb. 10 at 1 a.m. Mrs. Mary MITCHELL, aged 88 years, wife of Dennis MITCHELL and sister of Bernard and Patrick McGUIRE, native of Athboy, County Meath Ireland. Funeral Sunday at 12 o'clock from late residence 287 East Kinzie St., to Church of the Holy name, thence by carriages to Calvary. A light from our household gone, A voice we loved is stilled; A place is vacant in our home, Which never can be filled.
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Last Sunday night burglars entered the mill of The WEHAUSEN Co. effecting (unreadable words) ... by breaking several panes of glass and raising the window. The thief must have evidently cut his hand while breaking the window-panes, as blood was traced from the place where he entered to the cash drawer in the office. It was certainly someone who was well acquainted with the premises as no other drawer was disturbed. As one of the proprietors was in Milwaukee the day before collecting money, the thief surely expected a big haul, but he must have been greatly disappointed when opening the drawer which only contained 25 cents.
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FAREWELL GIFT TO FATHER DURNIN
Last week, the members of St. Rose church of Racine presented to the Rev. F. H. DURNIN an elegant gold watch valued at $117. Father DURNIN has been in charge of St. Rose parish for over two years, and has been successful in building it up from almost nothing to an important place in the churches of Racine. His removal to Merrill park, Milwaukee, is a sad disappointment to the St. Rose people. The new parish at Merrill's park will be in good hands and cannot fail to prosper with such a leader. Father DURNIN was stationed at St. Francis Church in this city before he left for Racine, and all the people here with whom he was connected or acquainted are glad to hear of his success.

The Cedarburg News
February 22, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Dr. A. FUCHS of Fredonia was in the city last Tuesday.

Woolen hosiery are selling at exceptionally low prices at BOERNER Bros.

Fresh pretzels from Milwaukee, steam bakers, at HENTSCHEL & JOCHEM.

Farmers from all over the county attended the Institute last Tuesday and Wednesday.

A little girl appeared at the house of Mr. Wm. WEBER, of Grafton, last Sunday morning.

Snow has settled down some during the latter part of last week and sleighing is rather improved.

A little grandson of ours made its appearance early last Sunday morning in the family of Charles TOLL of Hamilton.

Another blizzard last Monday. The song , "Beautiful Spring" has to take another rest.

Messrs. WINNER, HILGEN and BACH of Milwaukee were in the city last Monday in the interest of the HILGEN Mnfg Company.

The soft weather of last Sunday was knocked out by Jack Frost the following day.

Wood is coming into the city more frequently than last week, farmers having opened the main roads leading into the city.

A large crowd attended the masquerade at the Mequon Turn Hall last Sunday. The Germantown Band furnished the music.

Tramps are arriving every day prowling around until dark, waiting for the city Marshall to give them a night's lodging in the city jail.

A large crowd attended the masquerade ball at HILGEN's Spring Park last Saturday evening. All those attending report having enjoyed themselves. The Cedarburg Band furnished the music for the occasion.

The mask ball at HILGEN's Spring Park last Saturday evening was a complete success. A large number of outsiders being present also. The Cedarburg Band furnished the music.
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Mr. John AHRENDT has sold his farm, two miles west of this city, to his neighbor, Jochiam LUEDERS. Mr. AHRENDT will sell all his stock and household goods at public auction on the 7th of March. He will remove into this city.
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The dramatical performance at the Turner Hall will be held on Sunday, March 4th. The play, "Der Compagnon" is an excellent one and will no doubt draw a large crowd.
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Look at the change of the ad of H. MEYER in this issue. He offers 15 percent discount on all the drain tile on hand, thus giving those in need of tile an excellent chance to buy cheap. Remember this offer holds good until all tile are sold and the percentage is only allowed on lots of 1000 or over.
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We had the pleasure of a call from Mr. J. H. WINNER, of Milwaukee, on Monday last, who visited our city on business in connection with the HILGEN Mnfg. Comp. whose president he is. Mr. WINNER is always a welcome visitor and we like to spend an hour or so in pleasant conversation with him about old Milwaukee times and former mutual friends, some of whom have joined the silent majority. Mrs. WINNER sent us some of the finest crab apple jam we ever tasted; it was made from apples raised in our orchard. Our best thanks.
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The latest news of the defunct Ozaukee County Bank at Port Washington is that the Cashier or Partner, Wm. LANDOLT, has been arrested on a criminal warrant and procured bail for his appearance by a Milwaukee party. VAIL has been "shadowed" and will be arrested as soon as his whereabouts are ascertained. Requisition papers are in the hands of the sheriff if he can be caught before reaching the Canada line. Let there be a thorough exposure of the swindle by which so many people, and among them, those who had trusted their all to the bank, have been the victims of misplaced confidence.
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No paper can be published without home patronage says a discriminating exchange, and every man is interested in keeping up a home paper. If a railroad or a factory is wanted, the newspapers are expected to work for it. If a public meting is wanted for any purpose, the paper is called on for a free notice. If the charitable societies have a supper or a social of any kind, the newspaper is always expected to give all the necessary notices, and to puff it after it is over. The newspaper must puff the school and do everything else to advance the interest of the businessmen of the place, and then given them al handsome notice when they go to heaven. And yet some of them do nothing to keep up a paper.
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LIST OF JURORS
For the March term of the Circuit Court:

Belgium - John F. WEYKER, Peter JONES
Cedarburg - Louis SCHROEDER, Patrick HEMLOCK
Fredonia - N. E. BECKER, M. T. NEUENS, Richard LEWIS
Grafton - Michael BESCH, Jacob BLANK, Fred. SCHUMACHER, Theodore NORMAN
Mequon - John O'LEARY, M. BURK, Albert SELLE, James RODDY, Chas. ELSLEY, John GUIDINGER
Port Washington - Wm. GURN, Joseph SMITH
Saukville - Louis MILLER
City of Port Washington - Adam EVEN, Mich. WESTER, H. MAECHTLE, R. C. KANN
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SAUKVILLE
A little girl called t the residence of Mr. HAZELBERTH on a bitter cold night of last week to stay.

The house of John BLONIER on the road leading to Cedarburg burned to the ground on Friday night. It was formerly occupied by Mat. ROOS, cigar manufacturer, but was standing empty for some time the origin of the fire is unknown.

Parties from Sheboygan county are making ample preparations for building a cheese factory on the Cedarburg line road near the Cold Springs and work on the building will commence as soon as the weather permits. The flow of milk is great in that section and there is no reason why it should not prove a success.

John FRITCH, an old resident of this village, died at his home on Friday morning of a disease he had suffered with for several years. He was German by birth, came to America at an early day and settled in the town of Mequon, this county. He has been a resident of Saukville over twenty years. The funeral took place last Sunday mid a large concourse of friends and relatives; the Fire Department too, accompanied his remains to the last resting place.

J. F. LUTFRING spent Sunday in the city.

The Cedarburg News
February 29, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

20 below zero last Monday morning.

At Turner Hall next Sunday, "Der Compagnon."

Livery men report business in their line rather slow, owing to the poor condition of the roads.

Wood is getting scare by many residents of this city and farmers are unable to haul it on account of the roads.

Messrs. GERLACH of Mequon and HAUSBURG of Elgin, Ill. Were in the city Monday last.

Get up early enough in the morning to see Venus, the morning star. It is brighter than ever seen to any man now living and nearer the earth than it will be again in 340 years.

The snow storm of last Saturday blockaded most of our country roads and farmers are unable to come into the city before opening them.

The raffle of H. BUCH's horse, cutter, harness, robe, etc. will take place at John ROTH's saloon next Sunday afternoon. Everybody holding a ticket and anxious to know who will draw the prize should attend.

The roads in the country have been quite bad for the past month, but since the last thaw and the subsequent freeze, they have been even worse than before.
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Next Sunday evening, March 4th, our dramatical club will give another entertainment; the play "Der Compagnon" being well known will no doubt draw a full house. It is a very interesting play and having a cast of sixteen characters. No one should fail to attend.
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The monthly fair in this city last Monday was a failure, not many farmers being present. Several head of cattle which were brought in on sleighs, were bought up by the numerous stock dealers from Milwaukee before they arrived to the market, for which good prices were paid.
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Last Saturday morning, Mr. John MAAS, of the town of Cedarburg, received a dispatch from Wausau, Wis., announcing the sad news of the death of h is daughter, Mrs. C. GUENTHER. The deceased was married about three years ago to Mr. G., then a resident of this town; after their marriage, they removed to Wausau. The remains arrived here last Tuesday and the funeral took place this afternoon a large concourse of sympathizing friends following the remains to their last resting place. Besides her parents, three sisters, two of whom are married and reside here, Mrs. H. SCHELLENBERG and Mrs. H. MILLER, and one brother also married, are left to mourn her early demise.
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The job room of THE NEWS office has turned out more than double the work during the months of January and February this winter than during the corresponding months of last year, and yet it has been a pretty dull winter. But the people are getting to like good work at reasonable figures, and they have had it demonstrated that they can get it at this office.
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WISCONSIN MARINE & FIRE INS. BANK
Attention is called to the card of the Wisconsin Marine & Fire Insurance Co. Bank, the oldest institution of the kind in the whole Northwest. We can remember the time very well when the bills in that bank were the only paper currency in Illinois, Wisconsin and the western territories.

The millions of dollars of paper then outstanding for which there was really no security at all, except the honesty of the last Mr. Alexander MITCHELL, were promptly redeemed at par when the National banks were instituted, the terms of the act forbidding the issue of state banks through the heavy tax put upon circulating notes.
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The ground was unprecedentedly dry at the beginning of winter; and the heavy snow falls from the start prevented the frost from going very deep into the ground. For these reasons, the soil is in shape for and will receive an immense amount of moisture when the snow melts; the farmers will be able to get their crops in early; and, with even less than an average rainfall during the summer, the indications are that immense crops will be harvested next fall. And when the farmer is prosperous, so are all other classes. That "there's a good time coming" admits of hardly a doubt.
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DEATH OF MRS. J. A. SMITH
The sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. J. A. SMITH, which occurred at the house of Mr. Archibald SKINNER in Milwaukee on Monday afternoon, February 20th, reached us too late to notice the same in last week's NEWS. The alleged cause of her death is said to have been cancer in the stomach. The body was conveyed to Sheboygan Falls where the funeral took place from the residence of Mr. H. K. LOOMIS on Thursday afternoon last. During the years that the deceased resided here, she made many friends who deeply sympathize with the surviving husband and daughter, Mrs. SPENCER of Clinton, Iowa.
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THE DEFUNCT OZAUKEE COUNTY BANK
The assets of the Bank as published by the assignee or receiver and by the statement of Mr. LANDOLT, are somewhat over 134,000 dollars; leaving a deficit of only about seven thousand dollars due to creditors. This is a glorious showing; if that amount could be realized, but we don't see that there is more than about $12,000 in the whole assets; the rest is only for show! The meeting of the County board will take place next Friday at Port Washington, to decide what steps shall be taken in relation to the state taxes deposited with the bank by our county treasurer, who is not likely to get much out of the wrecked institution and will have to make up the balance.

This is a pretty hard case for Mr. AHLHAUSER and no reasonable man can blame him in the least under the circumstances and there ought to be some relief given him if possible.
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GRAFTON
Business must be good judging by the number of drummers that besiege this place.

And now we are to have another club, there is already A Washington Club, A Skat Club and several others not named.

How about that fire brigade, the only time the people think of a fire comp. is after a fire; it seems that our citizens ought to feel more interested on the subject than they do; wake up ye dwellers of Dream land and come to life.

We have observed the announcement of another "syndicate" in our town and hope it will be crowned with more success than the one organized about a year ago to build a dam across the Milwaukee River.

Why don't some of our Capitalists form a syndicate and improve the idle water power on the Milwaukee River, even if you do not see a positive 7 percent, it will come all right.
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SAUKVILLE
It has been said of late that some resident of this village contemplate building a saloon and Hotel in Saukville the coming spring. This kind of improvement will add greatly to the appearance but will be of very little benefit to the village, as the saloon element is already too large, for the small population it has.

The cheese factory at Hubbords Corner some three miles north of here was sold to Mr. KLESSIC of Waubeka, who will run under his supervision the coming season.

Our local amateur musical club gave a free concert here last Thursday night which was well attended. "Keep it up boys."

Jno. SCHOMER will rebuild his barn next spring which was destroyed by fire last fall.

A number of farmers living near Newburg passed through here to attend the funeral of Mrs. DELLES in Port Washington last Sunday.

Messrs. A. KNUPPEL, F. BERGMANN, G. WURTHMANN & Jno. ARMBRUSTER of Cedarburg, left a little of their superfluous cash in this village one day last week.
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"OFFICIAL" PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Saturday being the 25th day of February 1888 at 2 o'clock P.M. Council called to order by the Mayor F. W. HORN. Roll called. Present aldermen: BRUSS, BECKMANN and HILGEN. Absent aldermen: WITTENBERG and WURTHMANN.

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

Resolved. That when the Council adjourns, it will adjourn to the 24th day of March next at 2 o'clock in the afternoon for the purpose of receiving and acting upon the Annual Report to be made under "Sec" 44 of the City Charter and that the Clerk and Treasurer are hereby requested to submit the necessary statements to the Council. Which was adopted by all members present.

Resolved. That the Clerk be instructed to information Mr. H. L. COE to have the job for the survey of the City completed on or before the 24th day of March 1888 so as to enable this board to make a full report of their doings for the fiscal year. Which was adopted by all members present.

Bill from J. SCHROEDER & son 60 cts. For crockery was allowed in full also bill from Street Commissioner $33.38 for opening roads blocked with snow and that the Receipts for labor be filed with the Clerk on or before the 24th day of March 1888 by said Street Commissioner.

On motion Council adjourned. F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk
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PORT WASHINGTON
We learn that Rev. E. C. F. ERNST has been honored by a call from a large congregation in Buffalo, N.Y. which he will probably accept. We feel assured that he acceptably discharge the duties of any position which may be called upon to assume, and friends here will rejoice while they regret that they may have to lose him.

The foundry does not seem to have been seriously affected by the recent bank failure. It is running full hours with a full force and has a large number of orders to fill. We are glad to note this evidence of the stability of Port's largest manufacturing establishment and wish President LYMAN all possible good fortune.

One of our citizens, Wm. A. PORS, we are informed, has secured and had paid to him from the First Nat. Bank of Chicago, the sum of $1,046 out of the assets of James W. VAIL & Co. This is pretty good for him, as it will leave him after a sale of the cows and machinery that he had levied upon, very little if any loss. Friends all congratulate him on his good luck.

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