Ozaukee County Newspapers

The Cedarburg News
October 3, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Oh, such chilly weather.

John ROTH Jr. is home on a visit.

The work on Henry ROTH's new hotel is approaching completion.

Miss Bertha REYNOLDS of Mequon and Miss Eva SOULE of Port Washington spent a short time here Sunday.

The exhibits at the county fair were numerous and good, many claim better than any previous year.

A democratic streamer with the candidates, etc. will soon make its appearance on our main street.

The cider mill is again in action and owners of such a press are anticipating a lucrative business as apples are plentiful this season.

Residents of this city, especially the businessman on Main St. are considerably annoyed by the dust raised by those frequent gusts of wind.

The lion share of the prize money as far as horses are concerned went as usual to Cedarburg. There does not seem to be a horse in this county to beat "Old Ormondo" yet.

The remains of Mr. Hugh BELLEW, of Minneapolis, who formerly resided on a farm in the town of Jackson, arrived here for interment yesterday morning. A large number of sympathizing friends attended the funeral.

The Cedarburg Music Band was greatly appreciated at the Fair and it was acceded by many to have considerably contributed to the hilarity of the day.
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Those that were fortunate enough to get a bite of the lunch served by Mr. John ROTH pronounced it most excellent. The game that John had a few days ago was prepared, as only a sportsman and his wife knows how.
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FARM FOR SALE
An improved farm containing 100 acres in town Cedarburg, Sec. 5, about 20 acres of which is timber. Good buildings on the farm. For particulars, apply to Patrick HEMLOCK, Cedarburg, Wis.
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Mr. Wm. GILOW replenished his mother's larder last Sunday in bringing home four geese and two turkeys, the result of very accurate shooting at Thielens, Mequon River.
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The ladies of Rev. E. STRASSBURGER's congregation held their first monthly meeting last Sunday, electing Mrs. J. ZAUN as President, Mrs. E. STRASSBURGER as Secretary and Miss Emma BOHRTZ as Treasurer.
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L. E. JOCHEM has secured the services of Mr. Nic ALTENHOFEN who was in the employment of HENTSCHEL & JOCHEM for some years past previous to going to Kewaskum. Mr. ALTENHOFEN is very popular with the people of Cedarburg and vicinity and his old friends will no doubt rally round him as of yore.
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A farmer residing near Freistadt met with a serious accident. While on his way to mill with a large load of grain, the end board of the box gave way, the bags suddenly disappeared beneath him, precipitating him between the horses where he was dangerously injured.
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WIRTH Bros. "Badger" made excellent time at the County Fair, coming in second in the "roadster" race. Gust. WIRTH was so elated at Badger's success the evening after the race, that he would have refused $500 for the horse had it been offered him.
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The funeral oration delivered by Mr. Ed. LANGHEINRICH at the grave of the late Alvin VOGEL was of a very impressive nature and exceedingly well rendered. Mr. LANGHEINRICH has the thanks of Mrs. VOGEL's friends.
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The concert given under the auspices of the Music Verein passed off very creditably indeed. The orchestra played some very nice selections, very ably assisted by Messrs. MUELLER and BREYMAN of Grafton. The principal part, however, were several violin solos by Prof. G. FISCHER, a very excellent musician , and one who would compare favorably with some of the best violinists of the day. Mr. LISTER accompanied Prof. FISCHER on the piano very satisfactory. The frequent applause bestowed upon the musicians and soloists was well merited. Mr. FISCHER also gives lessons on the violin and piano and should be encouraged, for a good teacher or master generally turns out a good pupil.
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DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION
We have not yet received the call for the democratic county convention which by a former resolution of the county committee is to be held on the 20th inst. t this city. In as much as the county also constitutes an Assembly district, we think that it is about as well if the chairman, Mr. BECKER, would distinctly state in his official call, that the same delegates elected to the county convention shall also act as delegates to nominated an assemblyman in order to avoid a similar contest as took place in the county convention at Mequon where a double set of delegates appeared from the town of Port Washington and were admitted, one to select delegates to the state and the other set to select delegates to the congressional convention, a proceeding which created a good deal of dissatisfaction. Let the delegates either act for both or select delegates for each in every election precinct. The latter way would be the fairer, as it would prevent combinations, trades and bargains. The Assemblyman is no county officer.
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THE LATE COUNTY FAIR
The County Fair at Saukville was well patronized, the weather being all that could be desired. The usual display of stock, vegetables, grain, horses, cattle, etc. was much larger and better than last year, showing that the institution is not losing ground under the able management of that old veteran farmer Hon. A. M. ALLING and of the other officers. We noticed some splendid stallions among the live stock and will publish at least the principal premiums obtained by our farmers on their exhibits as soon as we can obtain the list. A very pleasing feature connected with the fair was the marching of about one hundred school children of St. Mary's into the fair grounds with music by the band. They were headed by Father MEYER, pastor of the Saukville catholic church, the girls attended by one of the sisters. Fathers WILMES of Port Washington and RYAN of Cedarburg, as guests of Father MEYER, brought up the rear of the procession.

The anatomical collection of deceased bones with proper descriptions, exhibited by our Cedarburg veterinary surgeon, Dr. Wm. HENKELL, together with other matters relating to his profession and preserved by him during his long and successful practice, was quite a novelty and the subject of much comment and attention.
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GRAFTON
Mr. C. JACKSON and wife left for Missouri Monday. They intend to make that their future home.

Wheat has reached a fair figure now and if farmers have a good crop and a fair price, it most generally insures a good winter's trade.

One day last week, a worthy farmer and wife started for the Saukville fair on the word of their son-in-law, but when they came there, they found that they were a day too late. Don't do that again Bogle.

Several members of the Republican club attended a meeting at Mr. LAWRENCE's place, where Mr. TROTTMANN addressed the members in German.

The concert in the Cedarburg Turner Hall was fairly attended, everything passed off very smoothly and Mr. FISHCER did himself great credit, also did Mr. LISTER, the Cedarburg Orchestra and Singing Verein. Mr. FISCHER is unquestionably the finest violinist around and we hope he will have good support in Cedarburg.
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SAUKVILLE
Louis PRIESLER's case came before Justice SAUER at Port Washington last Wednesday. Nic. WILSON, proprietor of the Railroad House, settled with PRIESLER. PRIESLER paying the costs amounting to $37.91, also paying a certain sum to Nic WILSON for damages.

Last Wednesday, very few entries were made at the County Fair on account of the cold and unpleasant weather. Thursday morning many entries were made, the exhibition was in general a good one and many people attended the fair from the surrounding towns, especially from Cedarburg, Grafton and Port Washington. Among the many visitors to the fair we noticed Hon. F. W. HORN, Hon. J. RACE, Messrs. GANNON, LYMAN, Charles MUELLER, Judge ECKHART and FEHLAND. The music of the band was good. In the evening, a ball was held at the fair grounds, also at Mrs. SCHARD. It seemed everyone enjoyed himself and everything went off quiet and peaceable.
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CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF
I hereby announce myself to the voters of Ozaukee county as a candidate for the office of sheriff, and ask the support of my friends. If elected, I will do my duty. -- Lothar SAUER
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To the Voters of Ozaukee County: Yielding to the requests of many friends to become a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court, I respectfully ask your support at the ensuing general election. -- James McCARTHY
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To the Voters of Ozaukee County
Please take notice that the respectfully undersigned takes leave hereby to announce himself as a Candidate for Sheriff at the next election and if elected, promises to perform the duties of the same in a true and legal way, as my experience allows me to do, since I have been heretofore elected to said office. -- Respectfully, J. P. WEYKER
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Thanking the voters of Ozaukee county for the trust which has been reposed in me, I respectfully solicit their endorsement by a re-election to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court at the coming election. -- John FITZGERALD
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"OFFICIAL" PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Saturday being the 29th day of September, 1888, at 2 o'clock P.M. Council was called to order by Mayor F. W. HORN. Roll called. Present: Aldermen BECKMANN, HILGEN, WEBER and ZAUN. Absent: Alderman WURTHMANN.

Alderman John WEBER filed the oath of office according to the specified time of his appointment, answered to his name when roll called.

The Mayor appointed the following named citizens as inspectors of elections for the ensuing year: John F. BRUSS, Henry BENDER and Edward LANGHEINRICH and as clerks of election for the ensuing year, G. A. BOERNER and F. G. SCHUETTE.

Bill from the WHEELER Reflector Co. for chimneys furnished $7.50 was allowed.

Bill from DAVIS Bros. for oil $16.09 was allowed and also $1.57 for freight on the foregoing.

Bill from Milwaukee Daily Journal $5.00 for publishing proposals for street lamps was upon motion allowed.

On motion received that the sum of $460 be allowed to F. ASCHE & Co. for extra work on the foregoing culvert was upon motion referred to Committee of Improvements, they to report at next regular session.

Resolved, that the sum of $50 is hereby appropriated to the commissioners of the poor for the purpose of relieving the widow of the late Mr. A. VOGEL deceased, with power to expend part of the whole for funeral expenses and support.

Resolved, that the commissioners of the poor be also authorized to allow to the widow Mrs. E. VOIGT, such sum of money during the next six months as they may deem reasonable for her support, but said sum not to exceed six dollars per month.

Resolved, that the street commissioner be directed to give notice to Albert SAUER Sr. to remove that portion of the sidewalk in front of his house and lot, being lot No. 7 in block 3, in the village of, now city of, Cedarburg, as laid out by HILGEN & SCHROEDER and others, within ten days after serving of this notice and if the same has not been made at the aspiration of said term, that the street commissioner be and is hereby directed to do said work of removal at once.

On motion common council adjourned until next regular session. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, city clerk.
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THANKS
Our colleague, Mr. BOLENS, of the Star, mentions our name as a candidate for re-nomination to the Assembly in very flattering terms for which he will please receive our thanks.

We are getting rather old and there is not so much work in us as we should like to render to a generally very generous constituency. Still if our people in the county think that we can serve them once more (in all probability for the last time), we shall feel highly honored and try "to do the best we know how." It may not be amiss to state here that we must stand upon our own bottom and will not enter into any combinations with candidates for county offices. We may have preferences but it would be unwise to express them at this time.

The Cedarburg News
October 10, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION
A democratic convention for the purpose of nominating county officers and a member of the Assembly will be held at Cedarburg on the 20th day of October, 1888, and commence at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.

The several towns and cities are entitled to the following number of delegates, and no more: Mequon, 5, City of Cedarburg, 2, Town of Cedarburg, 3, Grafton, 3, Saukville, 4, Fredonia, 4, Belgium, 4, Town of Port Washington, 2, City of Port Washington, 3. -- Dated, Fredonia, Oct. 3d, 1888, N. E. BECKER, Ch'm Dem. Co. Com.
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DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS
Mr. Hubert FLAGE, of Manitowoc, after speaking in German yesterday in Port Washington, will address the people today at Thiensville, Cedarburg tomorrow (Thursday) and Fredonia on the 12th. In Cedarburg, A. F. WARDEN of Plymouth will speak in English.

Hon. Geo. H. BRICKNER, our candidate for Congress and Hon. Andrew KULL, candidate for Lieut. Governor, will address the people of Ozaukee County at Cedarburg on the 22nd and at Grafton on the 23rd of October.

Local committees will see that proper preparations be made for these meetings. The notice in THE STAR is not correct; it puts these two meetings at Grafton on the 22nd and Cedarburg on the 23rd, when the reverse is the correct time.
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A number of citizens went to Chicago to see the sights.

Military week at the Milwaukee Exposition this week.

John WEBER, the brewer, is furnishing his front room in his dwelling house for an office.

A number of our young folks enjoyed a pleasant evening at the house of Mr. STEFFEN last Sunday.

Potatoes and grain are coming into our market in large quantities and high prices are paid.

Recently a horse owned by Mr. HEUER, a neighboring farmer, while left to itself for a brief time, took fright and ran off, completely demolishing the vehicle.

James HILGEN returned from a business trip to Depere bringing home a half a dozen plump partridges, whether he shot them himself, purchased or had them presented to him we are unable to state.

The two elevators are running in full blast. Grain is coming in abundantly and Mr. ZAUN's horses have to stick to their monotonous job into the small hours of morning.

Don't miss to attend the democratic mass meeting at the Turner Hall tomorrow evening. Two good speakers will address the people.

Mr. E. HERZIGER had his saloon fitted up in a very tasteful manner. Mr. WURTHMANN doing the paper-hanging and decorating in his usual artistic style.

We are glad to announce that Mr. F. L. GROTH has so far recovered from his injuries as to be able to move about again.

DIED -- At Mequon last Wednesday, October 3rd, Mrs. HODANN at the age of 84 years. The funeral took place last Saturday and was largely attended.

The silence of night is frequently broken by the rumbling of the lumber wagon heavily laden with farm products, bound for the metropolis.
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The HILGEN Manfg. Co. is busy at work filling the numerous orders that are arriving daily. From two to three car loads of material are shipped every day. The employees are busy at work every evening and Sunday in order to fulfill the many orders.
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City baker, A. ALBERS, and Rob. SCHNEIDER, the cigar maker and ropewalker, have left the city for parts unknown. Quite a number of citizens mourn their loss, that is, in a financial way.
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The democratic street banner has arrived and will soon be stretched across Sheboygan street. It is a very large and beautiful banner with the portraits of both candidates. Several hundred torches have also arrived and a grand torch-light procession will be held in the near future.
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The Republicans and Democrats of Mequon held mass meetings at C. EHLEY's and J. BARTH's respectively. Mr. J. R. F. TROTTMANN delivered an address at the republican meeting.
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Two bakers have already made application to A. BODENDOERFER for the lease of the building opposite the NEWS office. By all appearances our citizens will soon be supplied with fresh rolls every morning.
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Quite a few young ladies and gents, of this city and adjacent towns, tendered Mr. B. REICHART a surprise party last Saturday Eve. The ejaculation, "Oh you've missed it" of several participants suffices as conclusive testimony of their "delightful time."
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Rev. E. G. STRASSBURGER is out taking subscriptions from members of his congregation to assist in erecting a seminary at Dubuque, Iowa, the citizens of that place having presented the Iowa Synod a site in that city with the stipulation that work on the institution is to be commenced in spring.
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Mr. FREEMAN, an employee of the M. & N. Ry. who happened with a serious accident some time ago, is rapidly improving and already able to move about on crutches.
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Householders should keep their sidewalks in better repair, for it is not unfrequent when walking two blocks to be three times in danger of breaking a limb. The consequences would not usually rest with the property owners as a few nails "in time" will save trouble and expense.
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The Cedarburg band will give a grand concert at SIMON's Thiensville next Sunday. The Maenner Choir will participate and help to make it a success. The special features of the concert however will be a number of violin solos by Prof. G. FISCHER, Mr. LISTER presiding at the piano. The people of Thiensville and vicinity will have an opportunity of hearing Mr. FISCHER and his work will be no doubt an inducement for some who are interested in music to take lessons with Mr. FISCHER, who is an expert on the piano as well as violin. He can give lessons on either instrument at reasonable terms.
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THE COUNTY FAIR
The executive committee met last Saturday and we hope to get the premium list before going to press. If not, we will bring it next week.

The result of races was as follows:

Foot Race -- 1st, Andrew LINK, $3; 2nd, Frank SCHLAICH, $2.

Sack Race -- 1st, Johnnie PLONIEN, $1; Max KOENIG, 50 cents.

Trotting Race -- 1st, Chas. GOTTSCHALK's stallion "Ormondo," $10; 2nd, WIRTH Bros. "Badger," $7; 3rd, E. J. SMITH's bay mare, $3.

Farmers' Race -- 1st, C. F. KENNEY's "Daisy," $8; 2nd, Jas. O'BRIEN's "Cleveland," $5; 3rd, John MALONE's "Buckskin," $2.
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THE COUNTY CONVENTION
The county convention for the nomination of County Officers will be held at Cedarburg on the 20th day of October inst. at 10 o'clock a.m. The representation will be the same as heretofore. At the same time, the Assembly district, composed of Ozaukee county, will also select an Assemblyman. We presume that thee will be but one delegation for both from each election precinct, unless the caucuses to be held, determine to send two separate delegations which ought to be settled BEFORE any selections are made and not afterwards, so that the first question at the opening of the caucus proceedings will be: Shall two separate delegations be sent or not?

After the foregoing was put in type, we received the official call, which will be found at the head of the locals.

The words "and no more" contained in the call are doubtless meant, that but one delegation to the convention shall be chosen and that both the Assembly man and the county officers shall be nominated by the same delegates. We think that this is the better way unless two distinct conventions had been called.
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PERSONALS
Mrs. Wm. VOGENITZ paid several of her friends a visit last Friday.

F. W. SANDERS yesterday departed for Chicago where he intends to pass a short time.

Miss Lulu A. MUELLER, Prin. Of Dist. No. 5, Mequon, has spent Sunday in this city, guest of Miss Louisa SCHMIDT.

Mr. Wm. LAU, of Manistee and Theo. BRIETENBACH were in the city visiting their parents.

Mr. Nic. GROSSER, of Dacada, was a welcome caller at THE NEWS office last Monday.

A. G. WIESE, of Sheboygan Falls, was in the city Monday on business.

Herman PUCH left for Chicago last week.

Mrs. Chas. KROLL, of Bismarck, Da., is in the city on a visit.
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GRAFTON
Our store keepers have received fresh oysters so now we can indulge in one of the delicacies of winter.

We understand that the contract for the new iron bridge was left to Milwaukee parties for $2800 and that they took the old bridge for $100 as part payment.

Last Sunday as some of the boys from across the river were returning home from Grafton, they might be heard using the most vile (unreadable words) streets. This is something that is punishable by law and we know that if those parties make a repetition of it, they will be punished.

Quite a large amount of apples has been shipped from Grafton the past week but owing to the abundant crop, they do not bring an over good price.
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SAUKVILLE
The monthly cattle fair was well attended in regard to the number of persons, but not much stock was exchanged. There were at least ten stands where boots & shoes, clothing, notions, etc. were sold. These men selling goods take away a good deal of money out of this county and leave at the place no money whatever. We think it is about time to protect our merchants and the supervisors should raise the license at least to $10, while the license now is only $3.

At the fair grounds was a man selling or trying to sell sewing machines. The gentleman was asked for his state license. He said it was nobody's business if he had state license or not, he was arrested and taken before Justice SAUER at Port Washington and dictated $50 fine and costs. Another agent without license promised to take out his license the next day.

When our town caucus will be held nobody knows. Everything is held so secret this year, that we do not know what to make of it.

The Cedarburg News
October 17, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION
A democratic convention for the purpose of nominating county officers and a member of the Assembly will be held at Cedarburg on the 20th day of October, 1888, and commence at 10 o'clock in the forenoon.

The several towns and cities are entitled to the following number of delegates and no more: Mequon 5, City of Cedarburg 2, Grafton 3, Saukville 4, Fredonia 4, Belgium 4, Town of Port Washington 2, City of Port Washington 3.

Dated, Fredonia, Oct. 3d, 1888, N. E. BECKER, Ch'm Dem. Co. Com

Otto BECKMAN has returned from Valparaiso

The days of oratory with their eloquence and beauty have come.

Concert at Thiensville last Sunday was quite well patronized.

Frank SCHELLENBERG, of Chicago, is home on a visit.

ENGAGED -- Mr. Chas. HEUER to Miss Annie KROENING. Both of this city.

Mrs. F. BECKMANN returned home last Saturday from a few days' visit with friends at Chicago.

A little girl arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. William TOLL last Wednesday.

Do not trust your houseplants out doors any longer if you wish to keep same. Jack Frost might steal them.

John FROEHLICH left for Manistee, Mich. Last Saturday, having received a position in the office of Mr. RUGGLES.

Democrats should remember the 22d inst. Come out in full force and join the torchlight procession at 7 o'clock p.m.

Mr. Walter GANNON, having been engaged to teach a district school in the vicinity of this city, Minnie has again assumed the duty as Post Mistress.

The democratic town caucus will be held at W. P. JOCHEM's Northern R. R. Hotel this afternoon to elect three (3) delegates to the county convention.

A very large number of our citizens attended the shooting tournament at F. ENGELHARDT's last Sunday and carried home with them a good share of the prizes.

Next Sunday another bowling and shooting match will be held at Apollo Hall. A grand free lunch will be served in the afternoon.
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The democrats opened their wigwam in Mr. Nero's store and have it neatly decorated with pictures and flags, a large sign on the outside of the building will show you the way.
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Readers, do not fail to look over the advertisements of our merchants in the columns of this paper. Any and all of them have bargains to offer. We only recommend them for it is evident that those who do not make known what they have by the aid of the NEWS do not caire for your patronage -- do not force it upon them.
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The concert last Sunday at Thiensville was very well attended, and much appreciated by all Mr. MEMMLER kindly given the use of his piano. Prof. FISCHER and Mr. LISTER played as usual in their masterly style. The ball in the evening was also a success financially. We are pleased to state that quite a number of our citizens were present and assisted the band in their efforts to secure a full house.
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TEACHERS' EXAMINATION
A supplementary examination will be held at Port Washington on Saturday, Nov. 3rd 1888 for the accommodation of teachers who could not attend the regular fall examination, and those who are attending the summer term at Normal schools. Work will begin at 9 a.m. sharp.
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MARRIED
Mr. Ed. B. BOSTWICK and Miss Adele A. EGHART, daughter of Judge EGHART, were married on the tenth inst. at Port Washington. The young couple are now on a wedding tour and will return home on the 12th of next month. We tender our congratulations to them hoping that they will realize all they expect to find in married life.
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THE CLEVELAND AND THURMAN CLUB of this city procured at great expense a splendid flag stretching across Main Street from SCHROEDER's store to HOEHN & BARTELT's. It contains the portraits of the candidates, Cleveland and Thurman, with their names. It was made in Chicago and is an ornament to the city as well as a credit to the gentlemen composing the club.
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DEMOCRATIC CITY CAUCUS
A democratic city caucus will be held at F. BECKMANN's Wisconsin House on Friday evening October 19th, at 7:30 p.m., for the purpose of electing two (2) delegates to the county convention to be held in this city on Saturday, Oct. 20th 1888.
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DEMOCRATIC RALLY
On Monday next the 22d inst. a democratic rally will take place in this city. A grand torch light procession will take place, headed by the Cedarburg Band. All democrats are respectfully invited to join. After the procession, speeches in the English and German languages will be delivered by the two gentlemen mentioned elsewhere in these columns. The procession will start from the democratic wigwam at precisely 7 o'clock.
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Excursionists to Chicago should provide themselves with lunch if they do not want to buy a meal on the train, which is somewhat high priced but good. There is, however, a hotel about half way between Milwaukee and Chicago where one can purchase sandwiches at 10 cents a piece. But "beware ye hungry ones," for they are noted for their almost entire absence of butter, their extremely diminutive proportions of ham and their extraordinary thinness of butter. One of our friends (unreadable words) having partaken of them complained of a faint sensation in his stomach, very much like the feeling a hungry man experiences.
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TWO MORE DEMOCRATIC MEETINGS
Besides the meeting which was held (unreadable words) Hall last Thursday, two more gatherings of the friends of low taxes will be held in this city under the auspices of the Cleveland and Thurman Club. The first is to take place on the evening of the twenty-second of this month (Monday) when Mr. And. KULL and probably Theodor KERSTEN will be present to deliver addresses to the people. Mr. BRICKNER will probably not be present because he had made arrangements previously to be in Brown and Calumet counties, but he has assured us that he will attend the last and grand mass meeting of all the clubs in the county to be held on the evening before election in this city when a torch light procession, music, etc. will enliven the proceedings.

Be prepared then to turn out in full force on the 5th of November next in the evening for the great and last demonstration.
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Mr. BRICKNER, our candidate for Congress, paid this city a flying visit on Friday forenoon. He regrets having been unable to call on many of our business men irrespective of party on account of the limited time at his command, promising to be here at the last meeting on the 5th. Mr. BRICKNER went from here to Grafton, Saukville and Port Washington, from whence he returned to Sheboygan.

At the last meeting, Messrs. McMULLEN of Chilton, spoke in English and Mr. Hubert FALGE from Manitowoc in German. We were unable to be present, but learned that everybody who attended was well satisfied, and if our republican friends, who were present in goodly numbers, were not convinced of the error of their positions, they gave the gentlemen who spoke at least the credit of fair statements and of avoiding all personalities.
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LOOK HERE
Dairy farm of 460 acres. 220 acres improved, balance good pasture and valuable timber; fertility of soil unsurpassed. Water good, two good houses, barns, granary and Cheese Factory. Just the place for a family of boys who are not afraid to engage in the dairy business. Price of land sure to increase. A good investment, profit certain if well managed. Can be divided to make several farms. Cows, teams machinery will be sold with the place if desired. Terms easy. Long time if wished. Correspondence solicited. -- Address, C. G. WITT, Symeo, Waupaca Co., Wis.
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ANTI PROHIBITION CLUB
During our absence from home, Mr. Emil COURT, state lecturer and organizer of the anti Prohibition Association visited Cedarburg and commenced the organization of an anti Prohibition club in this city and town. Several citizens have joined the club already and it is expected that a large number will be added. Mr. COURT is expected soon to be here again to complete the organization. We have not the least doubt that a strong effort will be made this winter in the legislature to raise the minimum license to at least five hundred dollars per year, and it is necessary that the friends of personal liberty will not only cast their votes for such men as are in favor of a just nd reasonable license law, irrespective of parties, but also of men who are fully capable of meeting the enemy in argument, men of standing and influence who can command respect and can control more than their own individual vote in the next legislature.
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AN OPEN BALLOT
That is what the people have been demanding everywhere and it is now adopted in all National, Congressional, State and County conventions of the different parties. One of the exceptions is made yet in this county and it must be abolished at once. The people will not stand it any longer. Show your hand if you mean to represent your party honestly. The secret ballot at conventions is prima facie evidence that somebody is to be cheated and that the delegate is afraid to answer to his constituents for his votes.

Ozaukee County must join in the march of progress and reform.
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REPUBLICAN MEETING
There was quite an attendance at the republican meeting here on Monday night and the speeches of Messrs. TROTTMANN and FINK were very creditable efforts. If friend FINK would skip some hard words, he would receive more credit. The irrepressible bloody shirt got a slight airing from Mr. FINK as a matter of course. Both speakers failed to give reasons why the high war taxes should be any longer collected in the interest of monopolies from the farmer, laborer, mechanic and smaller tradesmen on the necessaries of life.
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About a half dozen of our citizens returned from their trip to Chicago last Saturday. At every station between Milwaukee and Cedarburg they were noticed peering cautiously out of the window fully expecting to see a delegation sent from Cedarburg to welcome them home, but station after station was passed without having their wishes gratified. When Thiensville was sighted, however, their countenances lit up with a smile for a little group was noticed on the platform, headed as it seemed by Mr. LUTZ's familiar figure. When they reached the "little group" turned out to be farmers waiting for the delivery of trees and Mr. LUTZ was simply there on his way home from a business trip to Thiensville. Another incident of an amusing nature happened to one of the gentlemen. The news boy, as he is called, was selling among other nice things one can buy on the train, some very choice apples. He sung out 6 for 25 cents, the 20 in the most dulcet tones possible and the 5 in stentorian voice. The gentlemen being a judge of fruit, considering them cheap at 5 cents, resolved to invest a nickel for 6, being one of each of the party. After having tendered his 5 cent peice, the agent handed him one apple and went on his way in double quick time in quest of another victim. The expression on our friends face was ludicrous.
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GRAFTON
Mr. HENNING and family and Mr. FITZGERALD, two of Grafton's former residents have returned.

The Rev. Wm. CLARK will remain on this charge.

Operation was commenced on the bridge last Monday. The contract for the stone butments was let to Mr. GENTER.

Owing to the inclemency of the weather, the fair was not overcrowded and there was not a great deal of cattle, but as usual, plenty of buyers.

The concert given in Thiensville by Cedarburg Music Verein was well attended and judging from the applause, was very favorably received. We hope to have a concert from the same source here soon.
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TO THE VOTERS OF OZAUKEE COUNTY
Please take notice that the respectfully undersigned takes leave hereby to announce himself as a Candidate for Sheriff at the next election, and if elected, promises to perform the duties of the same in a true and legal way, as my experience allows me to do, since I have been heretofore elected to said office. -- Respectfully, J. P. WEYKER.
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CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF
I hereby announce myself to the voters of Ozaukee County as a candidate for the office of sheriff, and ask the support of my friends. If elected, I will do my duty. -- Lothar SAUER
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CANDIDATE FOR SHERIFF
Mr. Joseph SPEHN, we learn, has announced himself as a candidate for Sheriff also. Mr. SPEHN has served as sheriff one term some years ago, and has given general satisfaction we believe.
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TO THE VOTERS OF OZAUKEE COUNTY
Yielding to the requests of many friends to become a candidate for Clerk of the Circuit Court, I respectfully ask your support at the ensuing general election -- James McCARTHY
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ANNOUNCEMENT
Thanking the voters of Ozaukee County for the trust which has been reposed in me, I respectfully solicit their endorsement by a re-election to the office of Clerk of the Circuit Court at the coming election. -- John FITZGERALD
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CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY TREASURER
I hereby announce myself as a candidate for re-election to the office of county treasurer and respectfully ask your support. -- Wm. AHLHAUSER
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CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY TREASURER
Thomas Halpin, Esq., chairman of the town of Cedarburg, says that he is a candidate for County Treasurer and that he will not only bring the necessary bail promptly forward, but that he will attend to the office in person if elected.
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CANDIDATE FOR COUNTY TREASURER
The undersigned respectfully announces to the people of Ozaukee County that he will be a candidate for the office of County Treasurer at the approaching election and that he will, if elected, attend to the duties of the office according to the best of his ability. -- Frank DELLES

The Cedarburg News
October 24, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Miss Kate FAGAN is home on a visit.

Eugene M. GANNON was visiting his parents Sunday.

Mr. COE was in this city Saturday surveying.

A little child of Mr. John VOLLMER but few months old died last Saturday.

A little girl baby arrived last week at the home of Mr. Jacob BECKER at Hamilton.

We are sorry to announce that Mr. Thos. BROGAN of this city is quite ill. We hope to see him around soon.

Mr. KUSTERMANN of Green Bay, the republican candidate for Congress of this district was in the city last Saturday.

A committee of democratic citizens were to the depot last Monday to receive the visiting speakers.

Last Saturday eve, our Columbia Social Club tendered its first reception. Arrangements are being made for an early reception.

Mr. HUME of Chilton, one of the editors of the Chilton Times, was in the city for a few days; the guest of Mr. and Mrs. P. K. GANNON.

Henry ROTH has moved into his new saloon and the opening will take place as soon as everything is completed. The bowling alley is in order and open to all lovers of that game.

The shooting tournaments at LAUR's and at A. HODANN at Mequon came off as usual, the best shots carrying home the largest number of prizes.
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Well drillers were at work last Thursday and Friday boring a well at one of Mr. HOEHN's houses and are now doing the same in Mr. Chas. GOTTSCHALK's yard.
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Otto BECKMANN, one day last week, lost a wheel on his buggy and had great difficulty in stopping his blooded horse. But for the excellent horsemanship of Otto's, he might have come to grief.
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Messrs. EPPLE and Julius HENNIG looked the old machinery over at present in the ruins of the dilapidated chair factory at the Grafton falls, but think it doubtful if any part can be used again.
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In the course of three weeks, John F. GROTH proposes to have completed all necessary arrangements for the manufacture of lime, substituting raw kerosene oil in place of the common fuel.
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Residents at the foot of Yankee Hill are daily considerably alarmed by hideous shrieks. Upon investigation, it was determined that swine suffering under the miseries of "High Tariff" were the cause of it.
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The proprietor of the wind mill, Mr. THIELE, has rented the bakery opposite the NEWS office and intends to sell flour and feed for the present and intends to open the bakery again. Our citizens will soon be supplied with fresh bread and rolls.
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Mr. HINTZ, a peddlar in butter and eggs, team broke down in front of the Turner Hall one day last week, the center pin of his wagon coming out and spilling his ware on the street, he was also thrown from the wagon. Mr. H. went into Mr. ARMBRUSTER's jewelry store to ascertain the extent of damage done to his person but aside of a few bruises, was not seriously hurt.
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C. W. LEHMANN & Bros., our hardware dealers, are agents for the well known Palace Queen Furnaces. They have just closed contracts with Messrs. BODENDOERFER and SCHUMANN to put furnaces into their dwelling houses. They have also received a large lot of the very best heating and cooking stoves. It will pay you to call and look at them before you purchase elsewhere.
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MR. J. B. RUSSELL, the landlord of the RUSSELL House in Neenah, has been nominated by the democrats to the Assembly. The Neenah City Times commends him very highly. Mr. RUSSELL pays Cedarburg once in a while a visit and is, therefore, acquainted with a number of our citizens. He is a true friend of the interests of the laboring man and we predict that he will be elected by a large majority.
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In spite of the most unfavorable weather, the torchlight procession last Monday evening reached dimensions of which the democrats of Cedarburg can be proud. The procession started at half past seven o'clock headed by the Cedarburg band, marched as far as the Catholic church, turned about face marching down Main Street as far as the Woolen Mills. Great enthusiasm was manifested in the ranks, even ladies showing their loyalty to the democratic cause by loudly applauding the procession as it passed their windows. Six marshals on horseback added to splendor of the spectacle, some of our country friends coming 4 or 5 miles unmindful of the rain. The procession then wended their way back to the Wigwam and with the exception of a few, gave up their torches. The club, preceded by the band, called on the speakers of the Union Hotel and escorted them to the Hall.
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REPUBLICAN MEETING AT GRAFTON MONDAY NIGHT LAST
One of our Grafton correspondents has taken a vacation for a few days visiting relatives and we are, consequently, unable at the time of going to press to give particulars; all of our office people remaining here to attend the democratic meetings held on the same evening. We learn, however, that our young friend, Mr. James TROTTMAN, who spoke at the Grafton gathering, acquitted himself well and that he made the most out of the cause that favors high taxes.

James never forgets the gentleman when he is talking to the people and abusive language towards the opposing party he carefully avoids.
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DEMOCRATIC RALLY AT CEDARBURG MONDAY NIGHT LAST
Notwithstanding the rain weather, there was quite a turn-out of the boys and the procession with torch lights extended over half a mile, headed by the Cedarburg Band. The speakers at the hall were Judge ROSE, of Milwaukee, who made a very telling speech in English, followed by Mr. KULL, the candidate for Lt. Governor in German, who did equally well. Our candidate for Congress, Mr. BRICKNER, was also in attendance and concluded the speech making by a few timely remarks.

All the speakers were highly applauded and none dealt in personalities but confined themselves to facts proven from the records.

This is as it should be; abusive language towards an opponent may tickle and please some of the crowd, but it will not pay as it contains no argument and will not convert a single man.

There were many outsiders present and, but for the weather, the Hall would have been insufficient to contain the people. Friend SCHELLENBERG came with a wagon load of anxious listeners from Horn's Corners through the rain and mud; they must have been pretty well soaked through before getting home.
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SAUKVILLE
About a week ago, Mr. BRICKNER, the democratic candidate for Congress, paid our village a visit.

A few days ago, a young man being captured by Amor, entered a house to see a young lady. The lady seemed not much paying attention to his conversation and as the young man thought to pass his time playing with a dog lying near the young lady, and took hold of the dog's tail, but to his astonishment, even the dog felt not very friendly towards him and bit the young man in the hand. The young man at once disappeared and swore to take out a warrant against the ______ dog. We will report of the trial when going on.

Some of our republicans of the town went to Cedarburg last Tuesday to the republican mass meeting. It seemed they all enjoyed themselves.

Mr. KUSTERMAN, republican candidate for Congress, was here to see the voters in general.

Mr. Thos. WESCOTT, a son of John WESCOTT, a former resident of this town, is visiting Mr. & Mrs. A. M. ALLING.
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THE ASSEMBLY AND COUNTY TICKETS
The tickets nominated by the democrats will undoubtedly be duplicated by democratic stumpers as usual. The republicans can only master at the best about 700 votes and have no chance whatever to elect one of their own men. Therefore, they have not made any nominations for the last six or eight years, although some ambitious men wanting to figure on the ticket we were told, insisted upon a "straight" republican ticket giving as the only reasons that one democrat whether nominated or not was as bad as another and that such ticket would be more apt to keep the party together.

But better counsel among the more prudent and liberal minded republicans always prevailed for the reasons that they had it in their power to make the best selection among those democrats in the field as to capability and honesty. It must be admitted that this small number of republicans consists of some of our very best and substantial citizens whose monied interest in the county amounts to at least double of what the same number of democrats on an average represent. Hence, it is foolish to contend that they have no interest in the selection of county officers and that one regular democrat is as bad as a stumper and vice versa when they have it in their power to choose whom they support in a body.

In a party sense, they are also the gainers, especially at presidential and state elections; it will not draw out a full vote, for to every republican, staying at home four or five democrats will not come to the polls.

Now as for the other reason advanced that it will keep the party together, there is at this election, the presidential nominees, the State officers and the Congressman on the ticket, enough in all conscience to "keep the party together" without making nominations for county officers, by which they may help men into office who may be a positive damage to every tax payer.

We for one have expressed the wish many a time that parties in this county should be more equally balanced, because the democrats and republicans would each be forced to nominate only their best men if they wanted them elected. As it stands now, the republicans have only the veto power on some democrats in the field, which is a power after all for them to exercise as tax payers, or to throw away their votes on a straight ticket of their own.
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THE DEMOCRATIC COUNTY CONVENTION was called to order by N. E. BECKER, chairman of county committee, Oct. 20 at 10 o'clock A.M. at the Turner Hall in Cedarburg.

Upon motion, the Hon. Wm. H. FITZGERALD was chosen chairman and H. SCHELLENBERG, Secretary.

Upon motion, the Chair appointed P. WATRY, Belgium; Peter SPEHN, Grafton; H. A. ALBERS of Mequon as committee on Credentials.

Upon motion, the following named delegates on organization and order of business: John W. LUTFRING, Saukville; U. S. PIERON, Belgium; M. B. MUELLER, Fredonia.

On resolution: Peter SPEHN, L. C. WAGNER, N. D. SCHUMACHER.

A recess was then taken until 11 o'clock a.m. At the expiration of which, the committee on credentials submitted the following report:

We find the following named delegates entitled the seats in this convention: Town Belgium - M. L. PIERRON, Jacob MAERTZ, Frank GONEWAY, F. OBERS; Town Cedarburg - James D. NOLAN, H. SCHELLENBERG, W. P. JOCHEM; City of Cedarburg - Chas. GOTTSCHALK, Wm. H. FITZGERALD; Town of Fredonia - M. P. MILLER, J. N. USELDING, John FINTZCH, N. D. SCHUMACHER; Town Grafton - Peter SPEHN, John DONAVAN, Joseph SPEHN; Town of Mequon - L. C. WAGNER, Dr. ALBERS, 2 votes, C. PINHERT, M. SIEBERLICH; Town of Port Washington - P. WATRY, C. F. MELTON; Town of Saukville - John W. LUTFRING, Jochem HORN, Joseph NIESON, James BROPHY; City of Port Washington - John B. ADAMS, Martin ZIMMERMANN, Michael WESTER.

Said report was upon motion adopted.

The committee on organization then reported as follows:

That the temporary officers be the permanent officers of this Convention and that the nomination be made in the following order:

1 - Member of Assembly; 2 for Sheriff; 3 for Co. Treasurer; 4 for Register of Deeds; 5 for District attorney; 6 for Clerk of Circuit Court; 7 for Co. Clerk; 8 for Supt. of Schools; 9 for Co. Surveyor; 10 for Coroner.

Your committee recommends further that the votes for the different officers be taken by ballot and that the chair appoints 3 canvassers to receive and count the same. Upon motion, report was adopted.

Committee on Resolution reported as follows:

1. Resolved that the democratic party in this convention assembled, heartily approves the administration of President Cleveland and hereby promises its cooperation in his endeavors to lessen the tariff tax on the necessaries of life.

2. That we heartily endorse the principles laid down in the platform adopted by the last National Democratic Convention of St. Louis.

3. That we are in favor of personal liberty and are opposed to any attempt to infringe upon the same, be it from the general, state or local government.

The resolutions were unanimously adopted.

The convention then made the following nomination:

Member of Assembly, F. W. HORN; Sheriff, John P. WEYKER; Co. Treasurer, Wm. AHLHAUSER; Register of Deeds, B. FRANZEN; District Attorney, H. SCHWIN; Clerk of Court, John FITZGERALD.

On motion, it was resolved to nominate the balance of the ticket by acclamation with the following result:

Clerk of Co. Board, J. C. SCHROELING; Co. Surveyor, L. TOWSLEY; Supt. Schools, J. E. REICHERT; Coroner, J. W. LUTFRING.

The chair appointed the following Co. Committee:

Chairman, N. E. BECKER, Fredonia; P. WATRY, town Port Washington; A. BOLENS, city Port Washington; J. W. LUTFRING, town Saukville; P. SPEHN, town Grafton; H. SCHELLENBERG, town Cedarburg; F. TOLL, city Cedarburg; Chas. FERGE, town Mequon; Frank OBERST, town Belgium.

After giving three cheers for Cleveland and Thurman, the Convention adjourned. -- Wm. H. FITZGERALD, Chairman, H. SCHELLENBERG, Sec'y

The Cedarburg News
October 31, 1888

LOCAL MATTERS

Election day next Tuesday.

Walter HORNEFFER left for Milwaukee last Friday to attend college.

Street commissioner SCHUETTE is busy repairing the sidewalks in the city.

The Hamilton school will soon be opened with Mr. Frank FAGAN as teacher.

Paul GROTH has left for Milwaukee where he intends to pursue a course in book-keeping.

Many democrats of our club attended the torch-light procession and mass meeting at Grafton on the 23d inst.

Miss Ida ROESLER of Milwaukee spent a few days in this city, the guest of Mr. and Mrs. F. W. SANDER.

Hugo KIRMSE, a young man, had his feet badly scalded last Thursday while assisting to butcher some hogs.

A republican mass meeting will be held at Thiensville Nov. 2. James TROTTMAN and Paul BECHTNER will address the people at SIMON's Hall.

J. Fred. WITTENBERG bought the trotting horse "Black Prince" at H. D. McKINNEY's sale at Janesville last Thursday.

Our popular jeweler, Mr. John ARMBRUSTER, reports trade brisk just now; owing no doubt to the number of marriages contracted this time of year.

Grand shooting tournament at Henry STEIN's at Brown Deer on Sunday, Nov. 11th, for fowl and also for a fat heifer, the best marksman taking the prize.
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On Thursday last, Mr. John KUHEFUSS sold another fine horse to the fire department of Milwaukee. The fire department as well as express companies of the city of Milwaukee have been purchasing from Mr. K. for a number of years.
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The Grafton Rifle Association have posters out announcing that they will have a grand ball on Nov. 4th at SIMON's Hall. Let no one fail to attend as a jolly good time may be expected.
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Purposing to follow a collegiate course of instruction, John WEBER Jr. has last week departed for the Valparaiso Normal School.
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The weather last fair day was indeed favorable for outdoor business transactions and the multitude present gave our streets quite a lively appearance.
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We are sorry to hear that Mr. Ed. CONLEY, teacher at Hamilton during the past two years, has joined the innumerable caravan -- another victim of typhoid fever.
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Mr. Chas. SCHULTZ, manufacturer of the cloth shoes', reports a very lucrative business and ready sale of that footwear on fair day.
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Owing to the lack of rain, but little fall plowing has been done by our farmers, and scarcely any winter grain sown.
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The democrats of Mequon had a grand rally last Saturday evening, a very large number taking part in the torch-light procession.
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Married last Tuesday at St. Francis church, Mr. John MITCHEL of town Cedarburg to Miss K. CLERKINE of town Jackson. A great many friends being present at the ceremony.
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A worm doctor honored the people of Cedarburg and vicinity with a professional visit one day last week, selling some never failing medicines and informing parents in general that their children looked sick and were sadly in need of his drugs.
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NOTICE
This is to notify some of my friends who seemingly take such zealous interest in my welfare that I will apprise them as to the exact time and hour of my departure. -- F. W. SANDER
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Six days more and we have election day and the great excitement will cease. We hope every democratic voter will walk to the polls and deposit therein a straight democratic ticket. If every democratic voter will do this, we will carry Wisconsin as sure as fate.
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The democrats of this vicinity will have another grand mass meeting and torch-light procession on November 5. Many outsiders are expected to participate and it promises to be the largest turn-out of the democrats in the county if the weather permits. Two prominent speakers have already been engaged for that evening; Messrs. RITCHIE, of Racine, in the German language and O'MEARA of West Bend, in the English language. All democrats are cordially invited to be at the democratic wigwam at 7 o'clock p.m. sharp.
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We understand that in the event of Mr. James MORGAN being elected Governor of our State, his brother, Mr. Thos. MORGAN, who has been financial manager of the business ever since its inception, will have full charge. Like his brother, James, he is a highly respected man, is President of the Milwaukee St. Andrew's society -- the highest office his friends can give him in that city -- and President of the North American United Caledonian Association -- the highest office which Scotchmen can give on this continent. With such a manager, the business could not fail to continue to prosper.
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"OFFICIAL" PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL
Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Saturday being the 27th day of October 1888 at 7 o'clock p.m.

Council was called to order by the mayor, F. W. HORN.

Roll called, present: Aldermen BECKMAN, HILGEN, WURTHMAN and ZAUN.

Absent: Alderman WEBER

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

The mayor presented receipts for payments of bills to wit:

Davis Bros. for oil, $16.00.
Wheeler Reflector Co., $7.14.

which were each severally read to the council and ordered to be filed.

The proposition from BOERNER Bros. for furnishing oil for street lamps which had been accepted by the committee was laid before the Council, read and so approved, and the Clerk directed to enter into contract with BOERNER Bros. according to said proposition.

A proposition was received from Dr. Theo. HARTWIG for medical attendance and furnishing medicine to city poor for six months commencing Oct 1st for $15 was accepted.

Bills from BOERNER Bros. for 5 bbls of oil $26.20 and also oil and matches $8.88 were each severally allowed by all members present.

On motion, Resolved, That the clerk be directed to issue an order in favor of Thos. KRAUSE of $25 being _ year's salary as city marshall.

Leopold JOCHEM produced a receipt from city treasurer of $(unreadable amount) for wholesale liquor license for the term of 7 months commencing Oct. 1st also bond, was laid over until next regular session on account of informality of bond.

Bills from street commissioner for labor and expenditures during August and September $69.19 and also during Oct. $90.30 were each severally allowed, as recommended by Committee of Improvements.

Bill from F. ASCHE & co. for extra work on culverts $45 which was laid over from last regular session was upon motion allowed.

Upon motion, resolved that the clerk be directed to issue an order in favor of F. ASCHE & Co. for $125 being payment in full of all demand for the erection of culvert near Mrs. MICHEL's land.

On motion, council adjourned until next regular session. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk.
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REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
The republicans of Ozaukee county met at Grafton yesterday afternoon in convention for the purpose of nominating candidates for the county office:

For Member of Assembly, A. M. ALLING, of Saukville.
For Sheriff, Frank OPITZ, of Saukville
For County Clerk, Albert SELLE, of Mequon
For County Treasurer, Jacob ZAUN, of Cedarburg
For Register of Deeds, Dan. E. McGINLEY, of Saukville
For District Attorney, E. S. TURNER, of Pt. Washington
For Clerk of the Circuit Court, F. L. HARMS, of Grafton
For County Surveyor, John BURNS, of Grafton
For Coroner, H. BURRELL, of Fredonia
For County Supt. of Schools, H. L. COE, of Pt. Washington

It must be conceded that the ticket is a very respectable one. Mr. ALLING has served in former years in the New York and in the Wisconsin Legislatures; hence, he is an "expert" like ourself if he could be elected, of which there is not the ghost of a chance. He has the "age" of us too, being 83 or 84 years old, but is yet of "sound mind and memory," but we hold the highest pair in the game and the "age" does not count. Ques: Would the republicans have made such respectable nominations if they had as big a majority as the democrats and would not the same curious and disgusting proceedings here taken place in their convention as were enacted in the late democratic gathering in Cedarburg? We are one of those that are unwilling to concede all the respectability to the republican party and think that under certain circumstances, they are no better than their opponents.
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THE COUNTY TICKET
"There were those whom we would rather have had nominated at the county convention last Saturday, but now that the ticket has been selected, let all true democrats turn in and support and elect it. Doubtless had the viva voce rule in making nominations prevailed, the result would have been different, and it is to be regretted that a secret ballot was deemed necessary. While this method rules in our county conventions, charges of trickery, selling out, and fraud will always be made, and stump tickets placed in the field; thus loosening the majority on the state and national ticket.

When the rule of a viva voce in our conventions is once established, there will be a struggle for the nominations, and the fight will end, -- where it should -- in the convention. But as it is our county conventions are screaming farces -- the fight terminates only at the polls. It is a strange condition of politics when delegates to a democratic county convention vote for the nomination of candidates whom they think will weaken the ticket, simply because one of their favorites was beaten! Yet such was the case at Cedarburg last Saturday. And the reason given was because they wanted a strong stump ticket! Shades of Andrew Jackson! Think of it!

As it now is, candidates who are defeated for the nomination combine to defeat the nominees at the polls. And usually the hardest work is done between the time of holding the convention and election day. If aspirants would put forth half the effort to secure the nomination and to prevent bargains and sales, there would be cleaner politics, less bitter feeling, more harmony, and those who fail of the nominations would heartily support the entire county ticket. Stricter party discipline is sadly needed among the Ozaukee County Democracy."

The above is copied from the Star of Port Washington whose editor was a (unreadable words) of the proceedings of the convention. We were not in attendance except while making a few remarks relating to our nomination. We counseled an open ballot before the convention met, and are satisfied that (unreadable portion), we would have received twenty votes on the first ballot; what became of the missing four, we are only left to "guess" and those democrats in the towns who sent them as their representatives are equally left in the dark. An open ballot and no trading must be the rule for the future.

We pronounce the report coming from a certain quarter that we, as chairman of the board of County Supervisors, will not do our duty as prescribed in the Revised Statutes relating to defaulting county treasurers, as an infamous lie. To make this lie more plausible it is pointed out that Mr. AHLHAUSER is nominated on the same ticket with us. If that gentleman afterwards complies with the law relating to bonds, etc., there is nothing in the way of his re-election as everybody has pity with his misfortune, but we far that some four or five of the number who cast those sixteen votes which nominated him, did not consist of his friends, for the reason above stated; they will not vote for him at the election.

The private motives of some of these delegates who, under the guise of a secret ballot, misrepresented their constituents will receive an airing after the election.

We have just been informed by the most reliable authority that so called "pasters" are in circulation by disappointed HUDD men with the name of Mr. KUESTERMAN as Member of Congress to be used on the day of election; specimens of those pasters were sent to us in the communication as proof.
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A Republican county convention was held at SIMON's hall at Grafton on Oct. 26th. The convention consisted of 22 delegates, representing every city and town in Ozaukee County excepting Belgium. The convention was called to order by Hon. Wm. CARBYS, chairman of the Republican County Committee.

Hon. A. M. ALLING was chosen chairman and D. E. McGINLEY secretary.

It was moved and seconded that the convention proceed to nominate a candidate for member of Assembly, and for each of the county offices, making a straight republican ticket.

The questions was very freely and ably discussed, and the convention came to the conclusion that, whereas the republicans of Ozaukee county had tried for many years past, by casting their votes for independent (?) candidates, to purify the political air in our county offices, and had failed; and whereas the democratic bosses of the county had again nominated candidates whom the better element of their party could not support, and to defeat whom the aid of the republicans was again solicited, the time had come when the republicans of the county must say to such supplicants: No, we will not again assist you to defeat the nominees of your party and elect thankless, undeserving "stumpers" who boast that they "carry the republican vote of the county in their pockets."

A full republican party was then nominated. [Printed in another column of the News.]

The secretary was instructed to furnish the press of the county with a summary of the proceedings of the convention, and after transacting some minor business, the convention adjourned sine die. -- A. M. ALLING, chairman; D. E. McGINLEY, Sec'y

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