Ozaukee County Newspapers

June, 1889

The Cedarburg News
June 5, 1889

LOCAL MATTERS

Plenty of rain, so the farmers say.

The public schools were closed on Ascension day.

Mrs. C. B. CARSTENS of Milwaukee is in the city visiting.

Grand ball at the Turner Hall next Monday evening. Don't miss it.

John VOGENITZ of Milwaukee was in the city Monday last.

The Iron Moulders Union of Milwaukee will picnic at the Park on June 16.

Mrs. John BACH and daughter of Butternut are in the city visiting.

Mrs. H. BAER of Andrew, Iowa, is visiting her parents in this city.

Snow fell here last Friday after which a heavy frost set in. Corn and potatoes are mostly all frozen.

Adolf HENNIG, who has been employed by C. RUGGLES at Manistee, Mich., returned home last week.

The ball at Horns Corner which was to have taken place last Sunday was postponed owing to the bad weather.

The monthly meeting of the Fire Company will be held on Friday evening next at their place of meeting.

Mr. H. WEHAUSEN Jr. of LaCrosse was in the city last Monday visiting his father who is seriously ill.

Fred W. HORN Jr. and family of Pewaukee were in the city last Sunday visiting relatives.

Henry, John and Louis WEBER, who were attending college at Valpariso, Ind., are home.

$750 were appropriated by the common council for the Cedarburg Driving Association; the city taking shares.

On Monday evening next, a grand dance will be held at the Turner hall. All are invited and a good time may be expected.

On account of the unpleasant weather of last week, the M & N Ry. have postponed their excursion train until next Sunday.

Should not the citizens of this place call a meeting and arrange matters for a good old fashioned celebration of the Fourth of July?

BRUSS Bros. had their annual delivery of machinery last Saturday. They sold a large number of binders and movers this spring and their delivery was a large one.

Robert BOHRTZ, who has been teaching the second department of our public school for the last year, has left for Philadelphia last Monday to attend the medical college for a term of years.

The Cedarburg Band removed into their new music hall opposite this office last Wednesday. It is a large room and suitable; the singing choir also has rehearsals in the hall.
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MARRIED -- On Saturday, June 1st '89, Mr. Jacob DEITRICH to Miss Sophia ROEBKEN. The wedding took place in the city of Milwaukee at the residence of Mr. LUEDEMANN. The young couple returned to this city, their future home, last Monday.
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A public examination will be held at the Grafton public school house on June 17 and 18, for pupils of district schools who have been working to complete the course of study as outlined in the Manual Work, will begin at 9 o'clock a.m. of each day. Applicants must come provided with pen and paper. -- J. REICHERT, Supt. of Schools, Dated: Cedarburg, June 1, 1889.
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J. J. KRAUS, of the firm of Leonard & Kraus, was called to Waldo last Friday to make a post mortem examination on a horse, which his owners claimed was killed by over driving, but upon examination, it was found to have died a natural death.
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DIED -- At the home of his daughter in Antigo, on Sunday, May 26, Simon McGRATH, aged 81 years.

The deceased was born in the county of Tipperary, Ireland, came to America abut 1836, locating in the State of New York, where he remained a couple of years, and then moved to Illinois, where he resided until 1840, when he came to Wisconsin and settled in the town of Mequon, Ozaukee county and engaged in the occupation of farming. He was a hard working and industrious man and succeeded in making for himself and family a fine home. In 1872, he sold his farm and moved to Chilton, where he resided until 1884, when he moved to Antigo. During his life, he was known for his many kind acts towards his neighbors and friends. His love for his wife and children was shown in his every action. The remains were conveyed to Cedarburg on Tuesday for burial, and were followed to the cemetery by many old friends and neighbors who held him in high esteem. -- Chilton Times
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DIED -- At Hutchinson, Minn., Wm. T. BONNIWELL, formerly of the town of Mequon, where he was born at the house of his father, Wm. T. BONNIWELL Sen., about the year 1841, if we can remember right. When but a boy of seven years old, he went with his father by the overland route to California, but both returned in a few years to the old farm in Mequon, where the deceased resided until about twenty years ago when he removed to Minnesota. He held there various offices and was elected to the State Senate. One of his uncles, Henry V. BONNIWELL, writes us concerning the death of his nephew as follows:

Hutchinson, Minn., May 30th 1889,
My dear friends Frederick HORN --

I write you the sad news of the sudden death of your old friend, Wm. T. BONNIWELL of heart disease last Monday. He will be buried to-day at noon. Poor Bill is gone. He was a great friend of the workingman. The United Workmen will follow his remains in a body to our beautiful cemetery. The family is entirely broken down. Bill and I all through life were more like brothers than uncle and nephew.
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“OFFICIAL” PROCEEDINGS OF THE COMMON COUNCIL

Common Council met pursuant to last adjournment on Saturday being the 1st day of June 1889, at 8 o'clock a.m.

Council was called to order by the Mayor, F. W. HORN. Roll called: present, Aldermen BECKMANN, HILGEN, FROEHLICH, WEBER and ZAUN.

A remonstrance was presented protesting the purchasing of a steam fire engine, was read to the Common Council.

On motion, the communication presented at last regular meeting was acted upon today.

Resolved, That the Common Council of the city of Cedarburg appropriate the sum of $750 and that the mayor be authorized to subscribe to said stock, seventy-five shares at ten dollars each, after said association is duly organized.

Ayes: Aldermen BECKMANN, HILGEN, FROEHLICH, WEBER and ZAUN.

Resolved, That the Council will adjourn subject to the call of the mayor whenever he should think it necessary to consider the matter for the purchase of the engine. Carried.

On motion adjourned. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk
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NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

The town board of supervisors of the town of Cedarburg will meet Saturday, June 8th at 9 o'clock a.m. on section line dividing Sec. 2 and 11, for the purpose of letting a job of building a bridge across the Creek crossing said line near school house of joint District No. 8; from there the board will meet the same day at 11 o'clock a.m. on sec. line dividing sec. 20 and 29, being near (unreadable words) . . . Chas. PADDINGER, for the purpose of letting a job of repairing a bridge at said place. At 2 o'clock p.m. the board will meet at clerk's office for the purpose of receiving sealed proposals for the erection of two stone culverts to be erected in the vicinity of Horns Corners, one on plank road, the other near Jacob JOST's farm. Plan and specifications can be seen at town clerk's office; the board reserve the right to reject any or all bids.

Dated, May 29th 1889 -- H. SCHELLENBERG, Town Clerk
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PORT WASHINGTON

The schooner Dawn came in with lumber for Crown Sunday.

Mayor STELLING's residence is fast nearing completion. It is all enclosed and the roof on.

A number of our citizens were in Milwaukee as witnesses in the case of LANDOLT vs. VAIL last week and again on Monday of this week.

Dist. Atty. SCHWIN and E. S. TURNER went to Waukesha and the trial of the case of the State vs. Wm. H. LANDOLT set for the 11th inst. Witnesses are being subpoenaed and active preparations made for it.

The pleasure yacht Finland made its first trip Sunday. Its owners express themselves as very much pleased with her.

Burglars entered the hardware store of M. & A. ACKERMANN early Thursday morning last and blew open their safe and left with the iron money box and contents. Later the box containing an envelope within which was a money order for nearly fifty dollars and twenty dollars in money was found near the depot. This leave the ACKERMANN's out about thirty dollars in money and the damage to safe and door through which entrance was effected.

The first of the seasons picnics was held at Harmony Park, Sunday and was well attended. A Milwaukee band furnished the music.
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GRAFTON

Supt. REICHERT was in the village Sunday.

Mr. BOYD is not expected to live. His physician has given up all hopes of his recovery.

Services were held in all the churches here in observance of Decoration Day. they were not very well attended owing to the running of the Worsted Mills.

A ball will be given in SIMON's hall June 10.

Johnnie LEARY, who was injured some days ago, died Wednesday and was interred in the Catholic cemetery in Cedarburg.

Rev. CLARK delivered a lecture in the M. E. Church on Decoration day.

We understand that we are about to have a doctor from Germany who will take up his residence in this village. He has a family who will in a short time arrive here.

In about two weeks, the Methodist Church will hold their regular children's day. Active preparations are being made at the present time.
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WAUBEKA

Dr. JUERGEN's of Boltonville and F. W. DUMKE, principal of the Filmore schools, spent several hours in town Thursday.

Louis GROTELUESCHEN of Milwaukee was home Sunday.

The marriage of Herman VOECKS of Milwaukee to Miss Ida WENZEL of this town took place Sunday afternoon. The ceremony was performed by Rev. FRANK at the Lutheran church.

Among the numerous aspirants for our post office, Bishop BURRELL was the successful one. He was appointed last Monday.

Otto RUDOLPH of Milwaukee spent Sunday at home.

The singing school attended an entertainment given by the pupils of Miss CRAMER's school, at Temperance hall, Saturday evening.

In spite of the cold weather of Memorial day, our school children were seen in happy procession, marching to the pinnacle. Toward evening, however, it must have been rather uncomfortable for by 4 o'clock most of them were home, which is an unusually early return from a picnic.
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SAUKVILLE

The weather is discouraging for farmers and business men. Cold and rainy every day. It seems the corn crop will be a failure but wheat and barley look well.

Joe KROENENBERG and lady left last Monday for Kewaunee to visit relatives. After visiting (unreadable words). . will return to their home in Oregon.

Carl DOLLART, a brother of Wm. DOLLART, died last Saturday at his brother's place and was buried last Tuesday. The Luth. minister of Port Washington officiating. The Fire Dept. of which he was a member, attended in full uniform.

The Cedarburg News
June 12, 1889

LOCAL MATTERS

Mr. Henry HORNEFFER of Milwaukee was in the city last Monday.

A grand ball will be held at the Apollo hall Sunday, June 23d.

Sheriff WEYKER of Port Washington was in the city last Monday on business.

Mr. Herman BUCH of Milwaukee, was in the city last Sunday.

While operating on a horse last Monday, Dr. J. J. KRAUS had his finger badly cut.

The directors of the Cedarburg Driving Association had a meeting last Friday.

A number of cases of measles are reported as prevailing amongst the children in this city.

Mr. Hugo BOCLO, our druggist, has secured the services of a first-class assistant last week.

The “Firemen's Ward” at the Turner Hall next Friday evening. Don't miss it.

Theo. BREITENBACH, E. GANNON and Otto WURTHMANN spent Sunday at home.

Mr. BITTNER and family and Mrs. John HUNT and family of Milwaukee were in the city for a few days last week.

The Cedarburg Turn Verein are making preparation to celebrate the Fourth of July grandly.

Mrs. C. W. LEHMANN is reported on the sick list. We hope to see her around well again soon.

The A. L. of H., E. RUNKEL Council No. 987, of Milwaukee, will picnic at the HILGEN's Spring Park on the 30th inst.

Peter MUELLER was locked up in the city cooler last Sunday evening for being drunk and disorderly. He was fined one dollar and cost.

The ball at the Turner Hall last Monday evening was quite well attended, although the weather was very unpleasant.

Mr. Wm. V. ALTEN of Chicago and his brother, Ernst, of Thiensville, were welcome callers at THE NEWS office last Monday.

Work has commenced on grading the side-walk from Chas. LEMCKE's residence to the Columbia Mills, where a board side-walk will be laid.

Julius and William BATZ, formerly residents of this city, but now of Butternut, Wis., are in the city visiting relatives and friends.

This city has increased in the number of canines this year. The city marshal reports twenty more dogs this year than last year, who have paid license thus far.

On the Fourth of July, the Cedarburg Turn Verein will have a grand ball at the Turner Hall. A special meeting has also been called to arrange matters for this glorious day.

On Sunday next, the Iron Moulders Union of Milwaukee, which has a membership of over one thousand, will have an excursion to the Park.

A number of our citizens, mostly members of the fire company, went to Milwaukee to-day to witness the prize contest between the State Firemen's Association at Cold Spring.

Two cases of “dead drunk” occurred in the city last week, the city marshal being obliged to put the individuals on a wheel-barrow in order to remove them to the city jail.

Next Saturday evening, the Fire Co.'s engine will be taken out for practice, after which all the caps will be numbered, each member receiving his number and every member should be present.
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LOST

A leather pocket case containing veterinary surgical instruments. A liberal reward will be paid on returning the same to Dr. J. J. KRAUS of the firm of LEONARD & KRAUS, Cedarburg, Wis.
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The “Firemen's Ward” will be presented at the Turner Hall in this city on Friday evening. The Minneapolis Press says: “The great fire scene in the last act of the Fireman's Ward showed up like a 25,000 dollar blaze on a dark night, but it is needless to say, it was neither as expensive or destructive.”
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The first excursion over the M. & N. Ry. took place last Sunday. Although the weather was wet and disagreeable, about eighty passengers were on board of which number, thirty-three stopped here. Those stopping here were mostly former residents of this city and vicinity who came here to visit friends and relatives.
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The Fourth of July will be celebrated at HILGEN's Spring Park in grand style. During the afternoon, Prof. HENSLER's Juvenile Orchestra of Milwaukee, will give a concert and in the evening, the Park will be illuminated and a grand display of fireworks. A ball will also be held in the hall.
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A special meeting of the Cedarburg Fire company has been called for next Saturday evening for the purpose of making arrangements of having a street parade of the company on the Fourth of July. Every member is earnestly requested to attend.
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DIED -- At Cedarburg on the 7th inst., Henry WEHAUSEN, in the 74th year of his age.

The deceased was born in the Grand Dutchy of Oldenburg in the year 1815 and came to Cedarburg as one of its first settlers. He was a quiet, industrious citizen and was at one time well off, but lost all in the milling business at Cedar Falls where he owned a fine mill which was lately burned without having been insured. He was buried on Sunday afternoon last and many friends and relatives from Two Rivers and La Crosse followed him to his last resting place. Peace to his ashes.
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THE FIREMEN'S WARD

The Williams Firemen's Ward Co. will present the thrilling drama from which the company takes its name, at Turner Hall on Friday evening the 14th inst. The company is large and strong and is one of the very best on the road and a most satisfactory presentation of this most exciting of modern drams can confidently be relied upon by our citizens. The company has everywhere received most generous press notices both as regards the excellence of the play an the cleverness of its presentation. The company merits a crowded house. Admission 25 and 35 cents.
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THE LATE W. T. BONNIWELL

We copy what the Hutchinson Leader has to say about our old time friend, W. T. BONNIWELL whose sudden death we announced last week:

The obsequies of Hon. W. T. BONNIWELL were held at the house yesterday, May 30 at 12 o'clock. The spacious grounds were (unreadable words). . . with people and carriages, old friends and neighbors by the score, coming from near and far to pay final tributes to the pioneer citizen who had held so warm a place in their affections. Out under the stately oaks, which had been his pride, in a beautiful and costly metallic casket was carried his silent form and briefly rested while a requiem was sung, a prayer offered and a last look bestowed upon his face by assembled friends. The long procession then formed and moved to the cemetery. The pall bearers were Hon. E. A. CHILD and J. P. BROWN, Glencoe; F. BARBEE, J. V. V. LEWIS, Isaac KOUWE, J. T. HIGGINS, H. GRIFFITH, F. C. AVERY, C. L. TODD, I. B. JORGENSON, Hutchinson. Mr. BONNIWELL died of heart failure. At his own request, made previous to death, interment was deferred four days from the time of decease. The saddest incident connected with his off was that his beloved daughter, Agnes, who has been in a St. Paul hospital for months, awaiting slow and uncertain recovery from disease, was kept in ignorance of the blow until the sod closed forever over the face of the father she idolized. Owing to her feeble condition, this action was deemed advisable, and the mother to-day visits St. Paul to perform the heart rendering task of breaking to her daughter the pitiful news of the vacancy Death, grim and unexpected, has caused in the family circle.
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MEQUON

The fishing craze continued. It will have an effect on the size of this correspondence.

Mr. Wm. ALTEN and daughter of Chicago are spending a week here with relatives.

Mr. Carl ZIMMERMANN of Milwaukee spent the holidays with his relatives here.

Mr. John MUELLER of Milwaukee is visiting his parent.

P. J. KROEHNKE & Co., our enterprising millers, seem to have great call for their flour. They shipped two carloads to their Milwaukee customers last week.

In spite of the threatening weather, the ball at Ed. SIMON's was very well patronized. The participants enjoyed themselves very well and the music of Prof. WEBER's Band was highly appreciated.
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GRAFTON

Mr. BOYD, who has been ill for some time, died on Friday and was interred in the Catholic cemetery on Saturday.

Mr. Chas. STEWART, a former resident of this town but now of Minnesota, is visiting friends here. He has settled in Southern Minnesota and claims that it is one of the finest locations in the Northwest. He reports the soil deep and a fine climate. They have not had any rain to speak of this spring but the ground is moist and the crops look well. He has put up a fine house and of less expense than to put one of like dimensions and of corresponding material here.

The ball at SIMON's Hall was well attended and all enjoyed a good time.
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WAUBEKA

Hugh TURNER's dance was well attended.

There was no school on Monday.

A daughter of Mrs. YOUNG is home visiting.

Our genial station agent, J. W. KANE, is exceedingly happy, and why not.

Major MEAD, S. S. BARNEY of Wet Bend and D. M. JACKSON of Port, were here last Wednesday to settle some difficulties existing between members of the I. X. L. Pump Co.

One day last week, one of Mr. SERREs' horses became entangled in the harness and while Mr. S. was endeavoring to liberate it, the animal, in an attempt to extricate itself, lost his balance and fell on Mr. SERRES, very seriously injuring his shoulder.

A public reception was given Archibald GADFIELD of Kansas at Turner hall last Thursday evening. Mr. GADFIELD is one of the old settlers and had been absent 11 years. Besides many of his old friends and schoolmates, there were present a number of people, young and old, of the village and from the Station, Mr. G. left Friday for Racine where his wife is visiting relatives. From there, both Mr. and Mrs. GADFIELD will return to their home in Kansas.

A movement is on foot among the ladies of this place to organize a society of the Kings' Daughters. A preliminary meeting for this purpose was held at Mrs. C. F. COOLEY's Wednesday afternoon and it is said nine ladies signified their intention of joining the society. Those present were highly enthusiastic and expressed themselves well pleased with the initiatory steps.

The Cedarburg News
June 19, 1889

LOCAL MATTERS

Next Monday the monthly stock fair will be held here.

Masons are at work on the foundation of A. R. BOERNER's new dwelling house.

Chas. HARTWIG has opened a blacksmith shop at Horn's Corners.

Geo. BACH and E. HILGEN of Milwaukee were in the city last Monday.

TOLL Bros. received a car-load of binders and mowers last week.

Farmers are beginning to feel uneasy on account of the continued wet weather.

Measles are prevailing amongst the children of this city. Several very serious cases are reported.

The dance at Apollo Hall which has been advertised to take place next Sunday has been postponed.

Weather prophets predict wet weather until July 10th and then a long season of excessive drought and heat.

A ball will be held at the Turner hall on July 4th. A grand display of fireworks will take place in the evening.

A band has been organized in Riceville with Prof. A. WEBER of this city as their music teacher. The band has fourteen members.

Leonard BODENDOERFER has opened a general store at Hamilton last week in the building formerly occupied by Chas. TOLL.

The remains of Mrs. O'NEIL, a former resident of this town, but now of Menasha, arrived here last Monday for interment in St. Francis cemetery. Aged 96 years.

Prof. HENSLER's Juvenile Band has been engaged for July 4th at the Park. A concert will be held in the afternoon and a ball in the evening. A grand display of fireworks will also take place. Don't miss it.

On July 4th, the firemen and citizens of this city will form a procession, headed by WEBER's band and march through the principal streets of the city. The day will be celebrated grandly and all should participate.
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The “Firemen's Ward” given at the Turner Hall last Friday by the Williams combination Co. was very good and the company deserved a larger attendance. The following evening they played “Rip Van Winkle” there being quite a number in attendance.
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The excursion of the Iron Moulders Union to the Park last Sunday was but slightly attended owing to the rainy and disagreeable weather. About two hundred persons participated, while if the weather would have been favorable, fully eight hundred were expected, as the Union sold over six hundred tickets a day before the excursion. Upon arriving here, they marched through our main street, headed by CLAUDER's band, thence to the Park where they spent the afternoon in the large hall by dancing, etc. A ball was held in the evening until the morning express arrived, when those remaining returned home.
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LANDOLT IN THE DOCK
The Jury Disagrees

The case of the State vs. Wm. H. LANDOLT went to the jury at Waukesha last Friday afternoon, and after being out several hours, the jury notified the court that they could not agree.

The failure of the jury to agree upon a verdict is regarded as favorable towards the defendant.

Mr. LANDOLT in his testimony said that the discovery that the bank was in a shaky condition came to him like a thunder-clap. he said he always considered James VAIL a wealthy man for whenever he notified VAIL that they were short of cash, amounts ranging from $5,000 to $20,000 would be received from Milwaukee or Chicago by express. He knew nothing to the contrary until the day previous to the failure. He further claimed that he had no legal interest in the bank for twelve or thirteen years, having drawn out his $3,000. This amount he afterwards lost in a mining speculation. Mr. LANDOLT said he had about $1,800 on deposit in the bank at the time of the failure, which he did not withdraw, but left for creditors.

All the witnesses stated that they considered Mr. LANDOLT honest until the bank failure - Ev. Wisconsin.

The forgoing testimony must be taken with a good deal of allowance as to truth and veracity. If LANDOLT was not an imbecile he must have known that the bank of VAIL was “busted” more than two years before the final catastrophe. It was only the supposed honesty of LANDOLT which kept the concern up and fooled people in depositing their hard earned money. VAIL himself was considered with suspicion as a gambler at the chamber of commerce.

If the trial had taken place in this county, the jury would have rendered a verdict without leaving their seats. The people here will again pay heavy for the escape of LANDOLT from punishment.
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SAUKVILLE

Being absent from home my last week's correspondence was too late.

Our cattle fair was well attended and considerable stock changed hands.

Anthony JOHNSON left again for Milwaukee.

John LUTFRING of Milwaukee spent Sunday with his parents and friends here.

John HORN, a well-to-do farmer on the east side of the Milwaukee river, is building a fine dwelling house.

Mr. J. BODE of Port Washington is building a sepulchre for his family at the Catholic cemetery. It will be built of brick.

Henry BOERNER is renovating his dwelling house, and since it is painted looks splendid.

The sale of liquor was prohibited by the supervisors of this town to a certain man and accordingly, notices were served on every saloon keeper last winter. Last week you could see him drunk most every day. The water he drinks must be rather strong.

I was informed that some parties did considerable damage at Holy Cross by breaking the windows, etc. at the priests residence. Some of the parties were arrested and brought before Justice SAUER at Port Washington, the costs amounted to nearly $100 and the case will be brought before the circuit court.

Another case pending before Justice SAUER for damages done by a dog, by killing a colt in a pasture. it was settled however by the parties interested.

Another old settler was called away from our midst. Peter THOME, an old resident of our town, died last Sunday at Milwaukee while visiting his daughter at that place. it is said that heart disease was the cause of his death. his remains arrived here last Monday and were interred in the Catholic cemetery. The funeral was largely attended, the Rev. MAYER of St. Mary's church officiating.
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GRAFTON

Services were held in the M. E. Church Sunday in observance of children's day. A pleasant program had been prepared and all had a good time.

Supt. REICHERT was in town Monday.

The cattle fair was well attended and considerable stock, especially cows, were bought and sold.

J. B. SIMON is renovating the interior of his saloon. He has purchased a new counter and shelves which are now in the hands of our painter C. E. WIEPKING.

F. L. HARMS has received a new stock of dry goods, groceries, etc. Call at his store and examine his goods before you purchase elsewhere.

WEBER, the brewer, is out every day with “Weiss Beer.” He supplies every saloon in the county with the beer and there seems to be a great demand for it.

PFLOEGER, our harnessmaker, is doing good business at present. He keeps the best material and consequently he has a very large trade.
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WAUBEKA

John FINTZEN is repairing his bowling alley.

Miss Bertha and H. J. HEIDNER of Cascade visited here Friday.

Mr. & Mrs. Hugh TURNER have been north since Tuesday.

Mrs. HANSMANN returned Monday from Bonduel, Shawano Co.

Henry MEYER of Milwaukee visited his brother B. H. MEYER on Wednesday and Thursday of last week.

Mrs. Ed. PARKS and daughter are in Milwaukee.

Miss Susan NEUENS, niece of Mr. M. T. NEUENS is visiting friends and relatives.

Dan RYAN returned from Oshkosh, where he has been attending the Normal school.

By seizing the balustrade in an attempt to prevent a fall down stairs, Mrs. M. B. MILLER dislocated her shoulder.

The controversy among the members of the I. X. L. Pump Co. came to a close Thursday by Hahn Bros. selling out to Messrs. FINSTZEN and MILLER. The latter gentlemen now have full control of the business and work will undoubtedly go on without further interruptions.

The sheriff of Washington Co. was here Sunday to take charge of Louis SCHREIER, an insane man of the town of Polk. This man arrived at Mr. HIMSTADT's Saturday afternoon, claimed the farm as his own, drove the family out of the house and kept sole possession of it until arrested by deputy sheriff MILLER. it is said the authorities trusted the man to go alone to the Oshkosh asylum, where he had been before, but instead he went to Milwaukee and then wandered about until arrested here.

The Union Singing School will give a musical and literary entertainment at Singer Hall next Friday evening. Admission free, but a collection will be taken for the purpose of raising funds for the purchase of an organ.
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MEQUON

Mr. Carl ZIMMERMANN with his sister, Miss Lily of Milwaukee, spent Sunday with Mr. & Mrs. Wm. CARBYS.

Mr. F. KOENIG, of Milwaukee, was here Sunday.

Mr. & Mrs. J. EVANS are visiting at POMPLITZ's.

The Mequon school taught by W. J. MEYER closed last Friday.

Our assessor, Mr. C. PINKERT, has completed his annual round.

A misfortune befell Mr. KEMP, who resides in the eastern part of our town. While driving, he fell out of a wagon injuring his shoulder.

On Friday last, a surprise party was rendered Miss Bertha REYNOLDS at the NIEMAN residence, where she stays while teaching. A very enjoyable time was had by the participants.

About 25 working men employed by the Lake Shore R. R. Co. here laid down work last Wednesday. They demanded a raise of ten cents, from $1.30 to $1.40 per day, which was refused. On Saturday some more of the men “struck”. Up to this writing, the company and the strikers have not come to terms.

The Cedarburg News
June 26, 1889

LOCAL MATTERS

The engine house is being renovated.

H. K. GANNON and wife of Dubuque, Iowa, are in the city on a visit.

A little boy has come to stay with the family of H. G. GROTH last Friday.

Last Friday, June 21st, was the beginning of summer.

Miss Ida BOERNER, of Milwaukee, is home spending her vacation.

Mr. Theo. BOERNER, who recently graduated at the University at Madison, is home.

Fred. BECKMANN, of the Wisconsin House, has Cream City bottle beer for sale.

One of the large draft horses of the HILGEN Mnfg. company died last Thursday.

The Common Council met last Friday, the mayor calling a special meeting.

Next Sunday, an excursion from Milwaukee, the E. Runkel Council, A. L. of H. will picnic at the Park.

Dr. Theo. HARTWIG will go to Fredonia every Thursday of each week stopping at LAUTER's hotel.

The Germania Society of Milwaukee will have an excursion to the Park sometime in July.

Nearly all the rooms at FRIEDMANN's Summer Resort have been engaged. All the guests are expected to arrive here by July 10th.

The singing society and band will have a picnic in BEHNARD's woods on the 14th of July. All our citizens are invited to attend.

The monthly stock fair at this city last Monday was not so well attended as usual, owing to the pleasant weather which kept farmers busy at work.

Mr. Jacob ZAUN, proprietor of the elevator, has the finest and largest patch of strawberries in the county. He reaps a good harvest every season and sells the fruit at the small sum of ten cents per quart.

Messrs. WEBER, WURTHMANN and WITTENBERG were in Depere, Green Bay, Sheboygan and Manitowoc last week to look at the steam fire engines which (unreadable) . . sale at those places.

Last Wednesday evening a number of Wm. P. JOCHEM's friends called at his house to spend a few pleasant hours with him, the event being the occasion of his birthday.

The W. S. Hancock Post of this county had a meeting at their hall last Saturday. Every member of the Post has a blue uniform which they will wear at the encampment at Milwaukee in August next.
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The celebration of the 4th of July will be one of the grandest ever before held in this city. A grand street parade will take place in the forenoon, headed by WEBER's full band of 18 members, the Common Council, W. S. Hancock Post, Firemen, Turn Verein, and all our citizens participating. In the evening a grand ball will be held at the Turner Hall and a grand display of fire works.
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At HILGEN's Spring Park, a grand excursion from Milwaukee will arrive in the morning and HENSLER's Juvenile Orchestra will give a concert in the afternoon. A ball will also be held in the evening, the Park will be illuminated and a grand display of fireworks will take place. All those wishing to spend a pleasant and enjoyable day should not fail to come to Cedarburg.
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Through a mistake of some mail agent or postmaster, our correspondence from Port Washington last week reached us too late for publication. We received the letter on Tuesday evening with the word “missent” in bold letters upon the envelope. This is not the first time that such a case happened to us and should it occur again we will apply to the proper authorities and have the matter investigated.
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A MISTAKE
The Milwaukee Journal says:
“The old fire steamer “M. Colbert” owned by the city of Racine, has been sold to the city of Cedarburg for $1,500. The original cost was $3,000.”

The fire steamer this city purchased was bought by the city of Racine about three years ago from the Ahrends factory, new, and has been used but at one or two small fires. It is therefore as good as new and has cost Racine the sum of $3,700 cash and an old engine of the Silshy make, value at about $1,000. The regular price at the factory of the “Colbert” being $4,500.
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A FIRE STEAMER
The city has bought a fire steamer from the city of Racine, at a very reasonable price. The steamer is nearly new, having been out at a fire but twice and was chosen by the committee of our aldermen out of four steamers to be selected from. It will arrive to-day and the hope is entertained that we may never have use for it. The capacity of the steamer is over 500 gallons of water a minute and the weight about 5,000 pounds. It is one of the best of Ahrends make in Cincinnati. Our old hand engine, which was once the crack engine of Chicago, named Matarmoras No. 2, and afterwards purchased by Milwaukee and later by our people here, is one of the old relics of times passed. In a late number of the Milwaukee NEWS, we notice an article on the old fire department of Milwaukee in which mention is made of this old No. 2. We copy that portion which relates to it. This must have been some 25 years ago.

“Great was the rivalry between these companies to, which was the most efficient and many were the trials that were held to determine which has the greater power of endurance, could run the fastest, which engine could throw the highest stream, and sometimes which company had the greatest adepts in the art of pugilism. A volume might be written recounting these encounters, especially between the German boys of No. 2 and the Irish boys of No. 6. These encounters were of very frequent occurrence and invariably arose over some insult that would be offered to “snowball” the negro boy of No. 6.”
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NOTICE TO TAX PAYERS OF THE CITY OF CEDARBURG
The board of equalization of the city of Cedarburg will meet on the first Monday, being the 1st day of July next, at 9 o'clock in the forenoon at the Common Council Room, for the purpose of revising, correcting and equalizing the assessment roll of the city of Cedarburg. Dated June 24th, 1889, F. G. SCHUETTE, city clerk.
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PORT WASHINGTON

G. H. SMITH & Co. of Amsterdam, have set two pound nets at the old Rathbun ground at North Point.

E. C. OLIVER, A. H. SCHNECKER and Frank WILSON of Cedar Grove were in the city.

Mrs. WATROUS, formerly a resident of this place, is visiting friends here.

Miss Mary AYER, teacher in the intermediate department of school while Mr. BOSTWICK was principal, is visiting Mr. D. SMITH.

Dr. F. L. MORGAN spent a few days with his wife in Chicago, who is there visiting her parents. Fred says its a girl.

Mr. O. P. MELIN is still so seriously ill that death is not unexpected at any time.

Burkholy Bros. of Two Rivers have moved here with their families expecting to fish off this port with their nets.

The Union House is undergoing extensive repairs.

The two farms of Holy Cross accused of malicious trespass on the church property there, were found guilty and fined $100 and costs. They loudly (unreadable line) . . . street corners and in saloons, but when it came to swearing that they were innocent, they refused to do so, and appealed to the circuit court. We always supposed that innocence would assent itself at all times and at every opportunity.

A brother of Editor FEHLAND was visiting him last week.

The Lena Loeb Co., entertained at the hall small audience on two evenings of last week. Miss Loeb performed some remarkable feats of physical strength but as a whole, the entertainment contained but little that was interesting.

The P. O. is about to be moved into the bank building.
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SAUKVILLE

Last Thursday, Mr. Frank McCARTIN was married to Miss E. GOGGIN. Both reside here. The hymnial knot was tied by Rev. MAYER.

Nic WILSON will keep a dance in his hall on July 4th.

Mrs. SLEIGH went to Oshkosh to visit relatives.

Mr. G. HILLER is a new settler at our village. He bought the property of Mr. DOLLART and is renovating it.

Mr. and Mrs. Aug. MIELKE of Hamilton were in the village Sunday, spending a few hours with friends. We also noticed H. SHELLENBERG and lady of Horns Corners.

Miss SHOMER, lately of Chicago, is here to remain.

Last Sunday, Corpus Christi, was celebrated at the Catholic church. A procession was formed and the little girls, dressed in white, scattered flowers on the road made a fine appearance.

Mr. B. LUTFRING was married to Miss A. NICKEL many friends and relatives being present. Rev. WAMBOLD and Rev. NICKEL of Milwaukee, Rev. WILMES of Port Washington were in attendance. After the ceremony, the happy couple went to the house of the bride where a fine dinner was served.
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GRAFTON

A little carpenter made his appearance at the house of Mr. MEYER. Our congratulations.

Mr. F. JANSEN, formerly of Grafton, but now of Milwaukee, paid us a visit last week.

We were informed that one of our young ladies had some roses stolen from her hat while at Simon's ball. That is a cheap way of getting a bouquet anyway.

Mr. HURST and Mr. N. ISLES, two employees of the Northwestern Worsted Mills, were the guests of Mr. F. TIPLADY last Sunday.

Several of our citizens who have lawns are complaining that cows are allowed to run at large, thereby destroying their property. There is a law to prevent this, and they say they will hold the owners of cattle responsible.

Our “road master” is doing good work at the present time in draining one of our main streets; he should meet with encouragement, as this has long been a nuisance.

Mr. Hugo TOLL (or as he is familiarly called, Nick) is about to leave us. Such a jovial spirit as his will be missed by his many new made friends. We wish him success in whatever he may undertake.

Mr. S. EDWARDS who taught the higher department in our public school, left Saturday. He was tendered a surprise party Friday evening. From what we can learn, he has given satisfaction with a few exceptions; and hopes are entertained that he will return.

The glorious 4th day of American Freedom and the Declaration of Independence, is near at hand. On this, our nation's great day, Port Washington is to have her military companies, Cedarburg her Springs and Grafton ------------ a dance. Is it not possible for us to have some other demonstration besides this. To infuse our children, the coming men and women with patriotism and bring (unreadable words) . . . “way of the land.” A town meeting, a subscription list, and a few signers and all is accomplished.
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MEQUON

Mr. R. LETTOW of Milwaukee is the guest of Mr. August THIERMANN.

The residence of Mrs. HENTSCHEL at Mequon is nearing its completion.

One day of last week, while Mr. Carl FRIEDRICH and two daughters, who live in the southwestern part of our town, were driving back from Milwaukee, the horse took fright and ran away. The vehicle capsized and the inmates were violently hurled against a wire fence, severely injuring them. Mr. F. had his head and arm cut very badly, one daughter received a cut in the arm, while the other escaped without injury.

An accident happened on the river last Sunday which may perhaps serve as a warning to half grown boys and others. A young man from Milwaukee who was evidently trying to display a certain amount of “toughness” in carrying a revolver. The pistol being in its usual place, the hip pocket, suddenly discharged of its own accord, the bullet grazing the leg of the young man and forcing its way through the clothing. It might have been worse, and we hope it will teach a lesson.

At the farm of Wid. SCHAUSS, an accident happened by which several persons were severely injured, one of them perhaps fatally. Three carpenters fell from a scaffold erected around a house which is in the course of construction on the farm. One, a Mr. THOMAS, of Menomonee Falls, sustained a fracture of the spine, and it is doubted whether he will survive. Another one had his leg broken twice, while a third also was severely hurt. The extreme carelessness with which scaffolds are erected is a crime and ought to be punished. Compare the two kinds of scaffold. One, on which the convicted and condemned criminal is to meet death, is built with such solidity as to sustain twice the strain with which it is to be taxed; while the one on which the honest workman is to earn a day's wages by hard work, is built in such a careless way that his life is constantly in danger.

Mr. BODENDOERFER in the employ of Mrs. SCHAUSS, on whose farm the above accident happened, had several ribs broken by the kick of a horse last week.
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WAUBEKA

The last dime social was held at POWER's.

The SINGERs' dance was a success.

A. C. POWERS is paining the doctor's house.

Supt. REICHERT visited our school Friday.

John HAACH and Emilie GREESER both of Farmington, were united in wedlock by Justice CIGRAND on the 20th.

C. F. COOLEY Jr. was in Milwaukee Saturday.

Aug. BUTZKE and Willie NUSSE, of Beechwood, visited with Dr. and Mrs. HEIDNER on Sunday.

A young Milwaukee bicyclist passed through here Saturday noon, en route for Green Bay.

Hon. Wm. NOLL of Cascade, was in town Saturday.

Mr. and Mrs. KNEPPER of Cascade, visited at CIGRAND's Monday.

Monday, St. John's day, was “Kirmess.” On this day, the sacrament of the Lord's Supper was administered for the first time to eighteen children.

Arrangements for a Fourth of July picnic were made by the ladies of this village at a meeting held at Mrs. Hugh TURNER's Saturday afternoon.

On account of services in the Catholic church, which would necessitate the absence of a number of pupils, the closing exercises of our public school will be held on Saturday instead of Friday.

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