Ozaukee County Newspapers

March, 1899

Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
March 1 1899

LOCAL ITEMS

A little more snow would make for sleighing.

Mr. Albert KNUPPEL is visiting with relatives in Milwaukee.

Miss Minnie CAIN is visiting with a sister in Kiel.

Mr. BECKER is confined to his home suffering an attack of the grip.

Miss Anna DEVINE of Milwaukee is a guest of relatives in this town.

Dentist L. E. WIESLER and wife of (unreadable word) visited relatives in this city last Sunday.

Miss Mary O'BRIEN has returned to her home in this town after an absence of three months.

Mrs. Wm. ENGBRING of this city is visiting her daughter, Mrs. Chas. KNUTH at Milwaukee.

Sheriff WATRY was in the city Monday visiting the jurors drawn for the next term of the Circuit Court.

The boys have commenced playing marbles and that is about the best indication of spring we have had.

The St. Francis Literary Society will hold its regular meeting Friday evening, March 3.

The fair Monday was a slim one and not much stock was brought in by farmers. The weather was fair but too cold.

Smallpox are reported to be raging in Appleton, and one death of the dreadful disease occurred in that city last Saturday.

It is reported that the old wind mill property is sold to a family residing in Milwaukee who will remove here shortly.

Miss Lilly HOLLAND is confined to her bed the past few weeks from an attack of pleurisy. Her many friends here wish her a speedy recovery.

A bus load of ladies from this city went to Port Washington last Sunday to assist Mrs. Henry BOERNER in celebrating her birthday anniversary.

Mrs. W. P. JOCHEM celebrated her birthday anniversary on Thursday inst. A number of her lady friends called on her to offer congratulations.
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Sleighing must be good in Washington County, especially at West Bend and in that neighborhood, Math. REGNER of West Bend, who never fails to attend the stock fair here, came down with his cutter on Monday.
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Yesterday morning everybody expected a severe blizzard and for a time it snowed and drifted quite lively. Old Sol however managed to peep through in time and the weather changed soon after.
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WANTED -- A class of young pupils for piano instructions. Applicants please call at Washington House March 14th and favor. -- Miss L. M. KOENIG
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DIED -- at the home of her grandson in this town yesterday morning after a short illness, Mrs. RADLOFF, aged 88 years. The funeral takes place tomorrow afternoon from Trinity Church, Rev. Wm. LANGE officiating.
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The W. A. Cinch Club was pleasantly entertained at the home of Miss Laura FITZGERALD Tuesday evening. Eight tables were played and the fortunate winners of the first prizes were Miss Carrie HURLEY and John CORRIGAN.
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Mr. Connie HOLLAND of Hermansville, Mich. and Miss Katie HOLLAND of Milwaukee were home on a visit for a few days the past week.
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On account of the many thousands of tons of potatoes frozen, the price has advanced some. One dollar a bushel for first-class potatoes in spring need surprise on one.
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Wednesday last was Washington's birthday, but so far as any observance of the day in this city was concerned, it might have been any day in the year.
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A special car carrying the members of the Wisconsin Legislature was attached to the regular passenger train on Tuesday evening last on their way to Green Bay to look over the new state reformatory.
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A prize skat tournament will take place at HILGEN's Spring Park on Sunday, March 12th. All lovers of that game are invited to participate.
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Ferdinand SCHEER of this town has sold the twenty acres of land he purchased form the GRUENEISEN estate near KUEHLER's mills some time ago to John WILLIAMS of this city.
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Chas. LAU, Jr. and wife left for Silver Lake, Vilas County, on Monday last where they will make their future home. Mr. LAU being engaged as book keeper in the office of the Land & Lumber Co.
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Milwaukee is preparing for a grand carnival June 27 to 30. The carnival last year was a success and from the labor spent by those having the matter in charge this year, it ought to excel all past attempts.
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The egg market was a little "off" the past week and prices quoted in Milwaukee market were as high as forty cents per dozen. The highest price paid by our merchants was twenty-five cents.
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Secretary Jacob DIETRICH of the Ozaukee Agricultural Society has sent out cards to other Agricultural Societies announcing the dates of our fair to be held here Sept. 25, 26, and 27th.
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Robins and meadow-larks are reported by a number of our exchanges from the northern part of the state to have made their appearance. They haven't showed up in this section of the state yet.
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Mr. John COLLINS of Milwaukee, who is a student in the Milwaukee Dental College, spent Wednesday and Thursday of last week as the guest of relatives and friends in the town of Mequon.
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John McGINNIS of Milwaukee visited with his brother, Charles, of this town for a few days the past week. Chas. Has been ailing for some time and is still confined to his home. His many friends join with us in wishing him a speedy recovery.
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The old veterans of the Third Wisconsin Cavalry will hear with regret that by the great fire at Port Washington on Sunday night, "the bully Major," Major John C. SCHMELING lost his home. -- Appleton Crescent
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Gust. BONNIWELL wishes to inform all those whom he authorized to sell his farm in town Mequon, for a certain percentage, in case they procure a purchaser, that he recalls the verbal contract as he does not intend to sell, for the present at least.
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DIED -- T. KROPP, who resided on a farm at Decker's Corners, died at his home on Saturday last, aged about 70 years. The funeral took place yesterday forenoon and the remains were interred in the St. Augustine cemetery.
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A car load of marble, all rough stock, has just arrived for TOLL Bros., our marble dealers, from the cast. Those who wish to erect a monument over the graves of their dear departed ones, should call at once at their yard and select while the stock is unbroken. All sizes, styles and prices.
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The 4th Wis. Were mustered out at Anniston, Ala., Feb. 28th, so it will not be long before the boys that are with the regiment form this city will be home. This is the last regiment from this state, and Wisconsin will then have no soldiers in the field with the exception of those from this state who have joined the regular army.
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EXPECTED HOME TO-MORROW
The Fourth Wisconsin regiment was mustered out at Anniston yesterday, and left for their homes in this state at noon and are expected to arrive in Milwaukee this afternoon or early to-morrow morning. Preparations for a welcome have been made here under the auspices of the Ladies Relief society and a reception and banquet will be given the boys at the Washington House.
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We call the attention of our readers to the advertisement of Chas. A. DOCKERY, dealer in bicycles in this city. He handles only first-class wheels and sells them at the very lowest prices. If you contemplate to get a wheel this summer, now is your chance to get a good one for a low price. Read the offer in his ad.
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NOTICE
There will be a special meeting of the stockholders of the Excelsior Shoe & Slipper Co. held at the company's office on March 7th, 1899, at 10 A.M. for the purpose of receiving and acting on the report of the committee appointed at the last annual meeting in conformity with the resolution "That a committee be appointed for the purpose to confer with the City of Cedarburg and other cities, to ascertain what inducements can be obtained to remove our plant." -- Excelsior Shoe and Slipper Co.
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JURY LIST
The following is a list of jurors drawn for the March term of the Circuit Court which convenes March 7:

Mequon -- John JORDAN, Gustav FRENTZ, John HERBST, Henry SEIFERT, Bernhard BLAUBACH, Edw. ZINKE, Aug. FRENZ.

Port Washington -- Nic SCHINKER, George INGERSOLL, John HACHETT, Sam JACOBSON.

Cedarburg -- Thomas HALPIN, Aug. RADLOFF, Fred. KRESSIN.

Saukville -- Jacob SCHMIDT, George MAECHTLE, John ZANKE, Joachem HORN, T. D. RYAN.

City of Port Washington -- Martin ZIMMERMANN, Jos. WINGER.

Village of Grafton -- C. F. MINTZLAFF, O. F. MEYER.

City of Cedarburg -- Gustav FROEHLICH, Wm. ROEBKEN, John C. KUHEFUSS, Ed. LANGHEINRICH, Herman GERLACH, Henry G. GROTH.

Belgium -- Jos. GANTNER, Jr., Wm. GANTNER.

Fredonia -- Chas. SCHAEDEL, Moritz CLAUS, Herman TESCHER.

Grafton -- James ABRAMSON, George BLANK.
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TEACHERS' EXAMINATION
A series of examinations for teachers of Ozaukee county will be held as follows: Cedarburg march 27-28, Port Washington march 29-30, Fredonia March 31-April 1, Port Washington (first and second grade work) April 8.

Morning sessions begin at 8 o'clock, afternoon sessions at 2. Applicants must take all of the third grade work at "one" of the named places. Standings attained at previous examinations will not be accepted.

PROGRAM

First Day. A.M. Reading Orthoepy and Arithmetic. P.M. Grammar, Writing and U. S. History.

Second Day. A.M. Geography and physiology. P.M. constitutions and Theory and Art of Teaching.

Last Day. A.M. algebra and Physics. P.M. Geometry and Physical Georgraphy.

A definite course of study has been prescribed for the district schools. A teacher can not use this course of study unless he is familiar with it. The examinations will therefore be based largely upon the requirements of the Manual of the Elementary Course of Study for Common Schools.

The questions in two branches besides those in theory and art of teaching are all devoted to testing the applicants' knowledge of the requirements of the "Manual."

The standings which must be reached in order to secure a certificate will be fixed after the examinations are held and the papers marked; and they will be so fixed as to limit the number of certificates to be issued together with those continuing in force, to the number of qualified teachers needed in the county to supply the schools till the next examination. When all the papers have been marked, a list of the applicants will be made in the order of their averages, and the required number of certificates will be issued from those highest on the list in order. -- P. R. KUNNY, Supt. of Schools.

Note: Certificates that were issued upon special examinations expire at the time of these regular examinations.
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"OFFICIAL&# 34; PROCEEDINGS OF COMMON COUNCIL
Regular meeting of Common Council held Feb. 23d, 7:30 P.M.

Mayor HORN presiding called the meeting to order. Absent: Aldermen BECKMANN and ROEBKEN. Minutes read and approved.

Bills on file allowed as follows:

Flemming Mnfg. Co. $25.00 jaws.
Chas. OSTERER $18.40, lighting street lamps.
W. MINTZLAFF marshal salary, $29.16, month of February to date.

Mayor W. H. HORN appointed a committee of commissioners consisting of Aldermen ASCHE and HOFFMANN to appear before the Town Board of supervisors of the town of Cedarburg and present a certain petition asking said town of Cedarburg to build a bridge across Cedar Creek, on the highway east of the depot in the city of Cedarburg.

Upon motion Common Council stands adjourned until March 22nd, 1899, 7:30 P.M. -- F. G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk
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The price of oysters in the local market may advance slightly during the next few days and people will be compelled to pay more for them for a while at least. The local dealers have been notified that their orders cannot be filled at present because of the cold and big storm in the east that has frozen a great amount of them. Many of the oyster beds are frozen over. The storm on the Atlantic coast was the most severe in years and many million gallons of oysters were frozen.
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SALTERS
Mr. and Mrs. Chas. STAUSKE spent Wednesday with Herman KOEPKE of Jackson.

Willie SALTER of Grafton visited with relatives here last week.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Jno. JOCHEM on Monday.

Chas. STAUSKE made a trip to Milwaukee Thursday.

Miss Augusta WILLE of Frank's P.O. is busy sewing for Mrs. Chas. SCHEUNEMANN.

Miss Martha DUNST of Cedarburg spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents.

Chas. KRUEGER and Chas. STAUSKE went to West Bend on business last Tuesday.

The entertainment given at our school last Saturday evening was well attended, in spite of the stormy weather.
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SAUKVILLE
A little boy arrived at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Henry SCHULTZ.

Messrs. HOFFMANN and KRUKE of Port Washington were around the village one day last week, gathering subscriptions for the rebuilding of the Wisconsin Chair Co. They collected about $200.

In mostly every house in this town the grip has made its appearance.

Miss M. JULY of Milwaukee is visiting her mother, Mrs. N. JULY.

George LINK left for Oshkosh where he expects to procure employment.

John GOUGH is around again after a severe tussle with the grip.

Max KOENIG is rapidly recovering from his recent attack of illness.

The marriage of George HORN to Miss Annie FELTES took place in the city of Milwaukee last week. The young couple will make this burg their future home.

PORT WASHINGTON

Mrs. Henry BARTOL, nee Rose WILSON, left for Denver on Monday morning, where her husband is in business and which will in the future be their home. Good luck to the young couple.

Mrs. Eugene GODDALL and son, Wilmott, returned to this city from Green Lake where they have resided for the past two years, and will make this city their home in the future. Mrs. GOODALL will assist Mr. COE in the post office duties for the present, and her old friends will be glad to welcome her among them again. Mr. GOODALL is traveling for some eastern house.

The N. W. University students who entertained the public in the fall gave a program at the M. E. church on Monday evening.

Mr. Chas. GUY, who is attending McDonalds Business College in Milwaukee, spent Sunday with his parents.

The city is full of insurance men of all descriptions, color, size and form.

Our city is in a state of don't-know-where-your-at-ive-ness at the present writing, waiting for the verdict "to build" or "not to build" that's the question uppermost with every man, women and child. The $25,000 to aid the company in the emergency will be raised by Wednesday, as less than $4000 is yet needed to make out the amount. This is the latest to date, Feb. 28th.

Fred FOSTER of Milwaukee spent Sunday with friends in this place.

Frank CHESBORO of Sheboygan, Richard KANN of Milwaukee were in this city over Sunday.

The Bachelor Girls met with Mrs. Marsh LEEK on Monday night.

Mrs. W. H. RAMSEY is the guest of D. B. RAMSEY of Milwaukee.

Luther ECKEL of Milwaukee spent Sunday with his parents.

Chas. F. ECKEL is laid up with the grip.

Mrs. W. F. SCOTT has been a sufferer with the grip for two weeks.

The Woman's Club met with Mrs. J. R. DENNETT on Saturday afternoon.

The afternoon was devoted to Astronomy and papers were read by Miss MEYER on Herschel, Mrs. SCOTT on Comets, Current Events led by Mrs. W. A. THOLEN was exceedingly interesting. Mrs. Emily JACKSON rendered a beautiful piano solo, Mrs. T. J. JONES gave a pleasing review of Poe's Trip to the Moon.

Mr. and Mrs. Hugo FROHBACH of Milwaukee came up Tuesday to look over the fire district.

Miss Julia BLACK is on the sick list with grip.

Mr. and Mrs. J. R. DENNETT and daughter, Jeanne, spent Sunday in Sheboygan.

Mrs. Otto STELLING entertained on Friday evening for Mrs. Hy. BARTOL.
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GRAFTON

A number of families are reported to return here, who moved away at the time the tannery closed, since the prospects are that that institution will resume its business. We will be glad to receive them in our midst.

The entertainment given by the M. E. congregation last Saturday evening, for the benefit of their church was a most pleasant affair in attendance. The unfavorable weather kept many from attending.

Eggs took a "sudden rise" the past week and all that farmers could spare were readily disposed of at 26 cents per dozen. Before the cold wave they brought 15 cents the highest price reached all winter.

Geo. GEBHARDT, who recently traded his farm for Milwaukee city property, still resides on his farm and will not remove until after Easter.

Frank GUNRING, who had leased the old DRESSLER farm, has concluded to give up farming for the present. An auction sale of his personal property will take place Saturday, March 4th.

We learn that John SAUER, who removed from here on a farm near Medford about a year ago, is prospering and well pleased with his new home. His friends here will be glad of his good fortune.

Northing but the Port Washington fire was the talk amongst our people the past week, and all deplored the unfortunate state of affairs our sister city has been left in. Among the employees who are now compelled to lay idle or look for other work, are a number who formerly were residents of this village. We hope the factory will be rebuilt soon.
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NEWBURG

The meeting of the Literary Society last Friday evening was well attended and a good program was carried out. Officers were also elected for the ensuing term.

Thos. RYAN who is attending the Medical College at Milwaukee spent a few days at home visiting friends and relatives.

Rev. J. HEYDE of Madison visited with relatives here a few days last week.

Miss Annie MASS of Milwaukee is at present visiting under the parental roof.

Prof. FEHLANDT, former County School Supt. of Ozaukee county, attended the Literary meeting here last Friday.

Julius KLESSIG of Fredonia was here on business one day last week.

A. W. BRUNSWICK of Saukville passed through the village last Sunday on one of his regular trips to Myra.

Quite a number of our citizens drove to Port Washington last week to view the ruins caused by the fire.

Rev. F. SCHWINN of Dayton visited at the home of his parents a few days last week.

Ben FICK, one of our popular saloonkeepers, celebrated his birthday one day last week.

The funeral of a little child of Peter DAULEN was held at St. Augustine's cemetery last Saturday.

Mrs. Jos. REICHL is reported on the sick list. Hope for speedy recovery.
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MEQUON

D IED -- At his home in the eastern portion of this town, after a short illness of heart disease, Frederick HAHMANN, aged about 55 years.

Nic WILSON of the Commercial Hotel is laid up with the grip.

August MAAS is reported on the sick list. We hope he will be able to be around soon.

A skat tournament took place at HOLNAGEL's last Sunday afternoon and was well attended. Ullrich HILTY won first prize scoring 535 points, Gustav JAHN, second 525 points, W. REIMENSCHNEIDER, third 518 points. Andrew HILGER got the booby prize, scoring 188 points - minus.
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FREDONIA

Th e "Mystery Ten" held here last Wednesday in honor of the second anniversary of the Washington Literary Society was very largely attended. Everybody had the luck of receiving a good supper. Games were played until an early hour the next morning.

Mrs. Bruno WENZEL entertained a large number of her friends last Saturday evening in honor of her 28th birthday. A very good time was reported by all.

Miss Edna PARKS spent last Tuesday in Milwaukee.

Miss Rose SCHMIDT of Port Washington spent several days with her sister, Margaret.

Wm. FERBER of Chicago is visiting with his father and sister.

Mrs. E. A. PARKS spent one day last week at Port Washington.

Miss Louisa LEIDER spent a week with relatives at Port Washington.

Tom RYAN of the Milwaukee Dental College spent several days at home.

F. FOLLET and George KENDALL of Port Washington spent Sunday and Monday in our burg with relatives.

Richard BEGER and Arthur MINZ spent several hours at Port Washington Wednesday.

The Literary Society will hold its next meeting on March 10. A very interesting program is expected.

Miss Katie MUELLER who spent several weeks in Port Washington doing housework returned on Wednesday.

Miss Alma and Clara KLESSIG of Random Lake spent last Monday with relatives in our burg.

Aug. SCHULZ and Wm. BRATMILLER of Cheeseville spent Saturday evening in our village.

Mrs. Hugh TURNER and Mrs. Frank LANDGRAF spent last Wednesday at Port Washington with relatives.

Henry KLESSIG entertained a number of his friends on Friday in honor of his 22nd birthday.

Mr. and Mrs. J. KLESSIG spent Sunday at Fillmore.

Miss Nellie RAGAN and Mrs. Joe LUTZEN spent Wednesday at Port Washington.
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PORT WASHINGTON

The Star of this city was slightly in error when it referred to my article in your issue of Feb. 8th as an "oft suggested plan of connecting the St. Paul and North Western Railroad systems by a short and independent line, the expense to be shared by Pt. Washington, Grafton & Cedarburg."

In the first place, I have never heard of any one who advocated such a project, simply because those companies would not allow it, and therefore the thought of such a union would be impracticable. I have read the local papers in this county from a time before any railroads were run into it, and have never read that it was suggested.

In the second place, railroad companies will build their own roads, and then, only when they can obtain a monopoly over the shippers, and not when the shippers are likely to bring down their freight charge, by access to competing lines -- hence, what I did suggest was that for the benefit of the places named, Cedarburg and Grafton should have the benefit of untramelled access to, and dealing with a competing line at this place; and this city should have the same advantage by shippers taking their freight aboard at Cedarburg or Grafton, which would place these points masters of the situation rather than servants.

Thirdly, every person who has bestowed thought upon the subject as manufacturer and shipper of heavy freights, have been met with the provisions of the interstate commerce act, which the transportation companies have flaunted in the faces of the shippers, to positively inform them that "one rail road can make no different freight rates from, and to, given points, on certain classified goods, than another," and therefore it should not help shippers at either of these places to be accessible to the other line. I confess it has until now, been a bug-bear to manufacturers and shippers, that has prevented them from seeking other and competing lines.

The decision of the Supreme Court of the United States as handed down about four weeks previous to the publication of my first article in your paper, was the first that any of us could know (even the Star) that the interstate commerce law in preventing discrimination, or competition between freight carrying roads, was a failure -- it has been but of recent date, that my article could have been written or suggested by any degree practicability to commend itself to any reader -- where it has been possible to raise or lower rates and thereby secure traffic from another line, it has been done, if not held back by that law, now the barricade seems broken down, and the benefits of competing lines opened to our shippers and manufacturers, by building across lines from one through system of railroad to the other, and which I have endeavored to call the attention of your readers to -- and to its practical and beneficial results to be obtained right here at home.

If we would increase values of real estate, if we would increase sales of goods, we must increase the number of our artisans, our wage-workers and their families. This can only be done by the use of accumulated capital, that capital will not be invested so as to inaugurate an era of prosperity, until each of our places named can have a free chance at competing lines; no matter how friendly the roads may seem with each other, they think more of their own profit and success than of the other, and that spirit, without the fear of law, they can only gratify by our bidding for freight; that is the competition it is hoped to attain for the benefit of the shipper, the inventor, and every other class of persons in our communities. The railroads will not lose by our gain, which they will try to prevent; because a greater volume of business will be done by them, as a consequence of the larger investments and the greater number of employes, all tending to the enlargement of their buildings, each road will vie with the other, in furnishing the number of cars needed, and in their promptness to do so, instead of being indifferent, as has often been the case, and the goods were not started, when they should have been at their distant destination.

Octonto, Green Bay, Manitowoc, Sheboygan, and all other successful places in our state have or soon will have access to competing lines; they have found it a necessity, and have acted and thrived. There is no good reason why our places should not do the same.

In a recent trip I made over the electric road which runs from Milwaukee to Waukesha every hour, and in seeing the facility with which the horseless motor cabs are used in Chicago, I have become convinced that the electric trolley car for carrying passengers in streets of cities, will be limited, rather than enlarged, and that the chief use of the electric and trolley system will be as a carrier of freight and passengers from cities to suburbs and between cities and villages, as I have proposed in these papers, and that for city street passengers, the lines of cabs will obtain the preference. -- E. S. TURNER

Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
March 8, 1899

LOCAL ITEMS

The Circuit Court is in session.

W. S. GANNON of Madison is home on a short visit.

Skat tournament at HILGEN Spring Park next Sunday, March 12th.

Mrs. Paul LEHMANN of Milwaukee visited with relatives here Monday.

William and Theodore KALIEBE of Milwaukee visited relatives and friends here Sunday.

WANTED -- Two girls to do general house work in private families. Call at this office.

Photographer Chas. PROPP is attending the Photographer's Convention now in session at Milwaukee.

Herman GERLACH announces that he is a candidate for re-election to the office of street commissioner.

Our city committee should not forget to call the preliminary meeting for the spring election, as provided for by law.

Jacob DIETRICH received a fine breeding pen of standard bred Plymouth Rock Chickens from the J. W. Miller Co., Freeport, Ill. last week.

Don't fail to attend the meeting at the Turner Hall tomorrow evening. Every citizen who has the welfare of our city at heart should make it a point to attend.

City Clerk F. G. SCHUETTE is a candidate for re-election. We are informed that W. P. JOCHEM would also like to serve the city as clerk and will be in the field.
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Frederick HOFFMANN desires to rent his farm east of the depot. The MURPHY farm, three miles north-east of this city is for sale by C. F. KENNEY of this city. Read notices in our want column.
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Mesdames RAEDER, FREUND, GRUNDKE and G. WIRTH celebrated their birthday anniversaries the past week. Each one entertained their lady friends this occasion.
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Fred. KLEMAN, who leased the HOFFMANN farm east of the depot, has purchased a farm in town Trenton, known as the JOHNSON farm near St. Augustine church, with the entire inventory. Consideration $9000.
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The many friends of Prof. J. E. RIORDAN will be pleased to learn that he is gradually recovering from his serious illness. He sits up most of the day and seems quite cheerful and hopeful -- Sheboygan Co. News.
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We have established a system of sending out monthly statements, and hereafter all accounts due for job work, and those in arrear with their subscription will receive one by mail on the first of each month.
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Candidates for city offices are looming up -- that is for those with a "coupon" attached.
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When crows appear it is usually considered an infallible indication that spring is at hand. If this is correct, spring must be coming in a hurry as hundreds of them are here and gather in the woods east of the depot, where they roost every night.
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The W. A. Cinch Club engaged a pleasant meeting with J. A. O'LEARY Tuesday evening. The successful contestants wee Miss Nellie DINEEN and John JORDAN, while Miss Anna DEVINE and Robert JAEHNERT were awarded the consolation prizes.
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Mr. John DIETRICH of town Grafton, breeder of the renowned short horn cattle, sold three bull calves the past week to farmers who want to improve their herd. Fred ROHN of town Jackson, Moritz HOYER and John DOWE of town Mequon were the parties who purchased them.
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DIED -- At his home in this city on Monday evening after a short illness, Fred. BUTZKE, aged 68 years. Deceased formerly resided on a farm in the north-eastern portion of this town, and abut five years ago sold the same and purchased the old BERGMANN homestead in this city. His wife survives him. The funeral takes place from Trinity church.
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Watertown is getting the beet sugar craze and the papers of that city are endeavoring to push the project along. If the factory should prove as dismal a failure as that built at Menomonee Falls, the people of Watertown would feel pretty sore over the booming of the plant.
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City Marshal Wm. MINTZLAFF is a candidate for re-election. He was appointed last fall by the Common Council and has proved an efficient officer. He attends strictly to the duties of that office and thus far there has been no complaints made against him. He should be re-elected.
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There is no place like home and no place like Cedarburg after all, that is what the returning soldier boys felt when they steamed into the old town last Thursday evening, and met with the enthusiastic cheers and shouts of welcome from the large numbers who had gathered at the depot to meet them. The boys appreciated the honor shown them by the citizens of Cedarburg and will long remember with feelings of gratitude the welcome they received upon their return from army life.
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LETTER FROM THE EXCELSIOR SHOE & SLIPPER COMPANY
The following letter has been received by the committee to the proposition made by the citizens of Cedarburg to the Excelsior Shoe & Slipper Co.

Office of Excelsior Shoe & Slipper Co.
To the Citizens Committee
City of Cedarburg, Wis.

Gents:

After due deliberation the majority of the stockholders of our Company have decided not to accept the proposition of your Committee to loan us the sum of $5000, having been offered the same sum of the city of Appleton as a "Cash Bonus."

Now while we would much prefer to locate in your city, we have decided to make the following proposition:

Your citizens donate to our Company, as an inducement to have our plant located in your city, a "Cash Bonus" of Three Thousand Dollars.

Answer to above to be at our office by March 15th.

Excelsior S & S Co.
Per Chas. R. SCHLEIFER, Sec'y & Treas.

A meeting is hereby called to consider the above proposition of the Excelsior Shoe & Slipper Co. at 8 o'clock Thursday (to-morrow) evening at the Turner Hall meeting room. -- THE COMMITTEE
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NOTICE TO STOCKHOLDERS
There will be a special meeting of the stockholders of the Excelsior Shoe & Slipper Co. held at the company's office on March 16th at 10 o'clock A.M. for the purpose of receiving and acting on the report of the committee appointed at the last annual meeting, also for the purpose of amending the articles of organization so as to increase the capital stock of the company to $4000, and to change Section 2 of Article 3 and Section 3 of Article 3, thereby changing the location of the office of the company. -- Chas. R. SCHLEIFER, Sec'y
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HOME AGAIN
The regular passenger train having on board the Cedarburg boys who joined Co. E of the Fourth Wis. Vols. rolled into our station on Thursday evening amid the cheering at the depot long before the train arrived, and the strains of music of WEBER's full band, the boys were heartily welcomed by our citizens. When they alighted from the train the crowd gathered around them, shaking hands and congratulating them on their safe return. Headed by the Mayor, the Common Council and the band a procession was formed and they marched through our principal streets greeting by the crowds on the sidewalks as they passed by. At the Turner Hall a few remarks of welcome were made by the Mayor when the procession proceeded to the Washington House where the Ladies Relief Society had prepared a banquet for the returning soldier boys. An elegant supper was served and each member was presented with a beautiful bouquet of roses to which was attached a ribbon of the national colors on which the words, "Welcome Home" appeared. All the boys are delighted with the thought of being home once more after their long absence, and it is safe to say, a happier lot of men never struck their home stations than the boys of the Fourth, for they feel that they have done their duty and did little grumbling and are sure of the respect of all.
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PRAISE FOR THE 4TH WIS. VOLS.
The Badger boys have won warm friends in the sunny south where their duty to the flag had taken them. The leading editorial in the last Sunday's issue of the Hot Blast of Anniston is an eloquent tribute to the Wisconsin regiment which returned to the Badger state. After referring to the Wisconsin men as old friends and commenting on the disappearance of the sectional feeling engendered by the Civil war and the reserve that has held the two apart during the year past the Hot Blast says:

"So far as it concerns the people of Anniston every bit of this reserve has entirely disappeared, and this very desirable and happy condition has been brought about by reason of our association with the "Badger Boys". One peculiarity of the little animal from which Wisconsin gains its sobriquet is its custom of burrowing down deep into the earth to find a congenial home. Figuratively the Wis. Boys have burrowed deep down into the hearts of our people. They have done this through acts of courtesy, gentlemanly and refined deportment, through exhibitions of bravery, and in several instances of undaunted heroism. While loyal to the great country they have represented with such soldierly dignity they have ever had the proper respect for, and shown loyalty toward our civil institutions."

"These men have not been as strangers to us. We have visited them at their camp fires, and they have enjoyed our hospitality around the festal board and the fireside. We have had them in numbers at our social functions and in our places of worship. They have figured less in 'rough houses' and drunken brawls than any other regiment in the camp. Rare indeed have been the occasions when these men disgraced themselves or the uniforms they wore."

"Our fondest blessings attended these many boys of the Badger state in every avocation of life."

"The educational standard in the regiment is higher than any other regiment sent to Camp Shipp, as evinced by the number of letters written in the regiment and by the large number of newspapers and periodicals subscribed for and read by the members. It is a matter of record that the members of the Fourth Wisconsin have bought and used more postage stamps, written more letters, and read more newspapers since they have been here than any other regiment in Camp Shipp."

In this, history but respects itself. These boys are the sons of their fathers, who in '61-'65 demonstrated that Wisconsin soldiers were second to none in courage, skill and intelligence. Now may they resume the avocations of peace as quietly and quickly as their honored predecessors.
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FROM THIENSVILLE
"Out of the fullness of the heart the mouth speaketh" and our hearts are full of praise and thankfulness to have our brave boys with us again. They left kind friends and loving parents, boldly risking their all for the sake of their country. With anxious hearts we watched them and now we would like to lay a hand on each head with a God Bless You.

May the kind Providence who has watched over you so far still keep you pure in purpose and strong in your strife against wrong.

While we drop a tear for our fallen heroes let it serve to strengthen us in our duty to God, ourselves, our country and our fellowmen.
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FOR SALE OR RENT
The undersigned offers for sale the following real estate, house and lots 17, 18, 19, 20 Block No. 5. Also lot 103 Block No. 3 with two buildings thereon. All in Ludwig GROTH's addition, city of Cedarburg. For further particulars inquire of Fred R. KUETHER.

A piece of land containing 5 ? acres on the Cedarburg Plank Road, adjoining the limits of the city of Cedarburg, and opposite Chas. GOTTSCHALK's farm, belonging to the LANGHEINRICH estate, will be sold at a very low price. Call on or address -- Wm. WEBER, Grafton, Wis.

A farm consisting of 80 acres, with good buildings thereon, with or without stock, can be purchased at a very reasonable price and on easy terms. Write or call on Wm. P. JOCHEM, Cedarburg, Wis.

House and ? acre land on Columbia St., city of Cedarburg, known as the Geo. NEHLS property. Consideration $1200. Apply at Chas. C. WIRTH
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FARM FOR RENT
70 acre farm located ? of a mile east of the depot in town Cedarburg. For further particulars call on Fred HOFFMANN, Cedarburg, Wis.
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FARM FOR SALE
80 Acres, three miles from the limits of Cedarburg, situated on Sec. 3 Town 10 North, Range 21 East, known as the MURPHY farm, can be purchased at a very reasonable price, and on easy terms. Call on or address C. F. KENNEY, Cedarburg, Wis.

PORT WASHINGTON

Mr. Peter THILL of California has been the guest of his father for several weeks. He leaves for his home next week accompanied by Theodore THILL and John THILL Sr. if able to take the journey.

Mrs. WEISS of Knellsville was buried on Sunday afternoon.

Mrs. KNOX, mother of Mrs. Katie KNOX LYNCH, who died in Chicago was buried on Saturday in the Catholic cemetery of this city.

Miss Eleanor THIEN leaves on Wednesday for New York; she will sail on March 12th on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse for Europe. Mrs. Louise CONWAY of Kewaunee will accompany her, and their tour will extend to Italy, Switzerland and Germany. They will be in Rome at Easter.

The world does not seem to be large after all. The news of the Chair Factory fire was read in Paris on Monday evening, when it occurred on Sunday evening, the night before.

Mrs. E. S. TURNER is visiting in Wauwatosa and Waukesha.

As soon as the German Methodist parsonage and church can be sold, the society will build on their lots recently purchased of the PELT estate, located west of Mrs. EIMMERMAN's home on Grand Avenue. The price paid was $950.

The small piece of land on Franklin St. purchased from Frank WILSON by the parties who will shortly build a bank upon it, was sold for $1900, which does not indicate the fall in real estate the people are howling about at the present time.

Chicago parties will open coal and wood yards here this spring, and there are vague reports of parties from abroad bidding for the foundry property, to start up again.

Mrs. LAU of Rhinelander has been the guest of her sister-in-law, Mrs. T. A. BOERNER the past week.

Mrs. HORNBOGEN has been the guest of Milwaukee friends several days.

Miss Mary GREER, who has been the stenographer for the Chair Co. for the past season, has accepted a position with the Sterling Cycle Co. of Kenosha; she left on Thursday to fill the position.

The Teachers' Institute on Saturday of this week at the High School promises to be very interesting and instructive. No pains have been spared to make the sessions attractive, and it is to be hoped there will be a good attendance so as to encourage the projectors.

There will be a supper given at the Congregational Church on Thursday evening. It is the first one given in the new church.

Miss Mary GRADY, only daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John GRADY, will be married on Wednesday evening to the Rev. Carl NAGEL of Bolivar, Ohio, at the Ev. Luth. Church, Rev. SEGER officiating. The bride was born and brought up in this city and is beloved by a host of friends who wish her bon-voyage through life. Rev. Carl NAGEL, the groom-elect, was also brought up in this place, and his sturdy qualities of manhood have commanded respect and love of his friends and well-wishers.

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RANDOM LAKE

John W. ARENDS, a member of the 4th Reg., whose Company was mustered out at Anniston on Tuesday last arrived in town on Friday eve. John looks well but relates thrilling experiences, and says that "war life is not what it is cracked up to be."

M. W. FOSTER and sister Ellan spent Sunday with friends at Holland.

A liberal reward is offered for any information which would lead to the discovery of the party who shot the fox terrier belonging to a person on the outskirts of this village.

James McCAFFERY of Holland has rented the farm of Jas. LEAHY for the coming year and took possession on the 1st day of March.

The friends of Mrs. Jas. LEAHY will be pleased to learn that she has fully recovered from her recent illness.

David HOELZ attended the funeral of one of his former classmates at Plymouth on Tuesday last.

Four large boat houses are being built on the shore of our lake here to the disadvantage of our young sports.

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GRAFTON

Another family was added to the population of Grafton who arrived here from Milwaukee and occupy the house of Otto HESSE. We understand that the head member of that household will be employed in the tannery when that institution reopens.

Mrs. STAAB of Milwaukee is visiting with her mother, Mrs. JANSSEN of this place who is on the sick list. We join with Mrs. J's friends in wishing her a speedy recovery.

A petition has been circulated and numerously signed by the residents of this town, to the effect that the annual meeting town should hereafter be held at a place more centrally located.

The auction sale last Saturday at Frank GUNRING was well attended. Stock and farm implements brought high prices and sold well. Fred LEARNED was the auctioneer.

The night passenger train does not stop at this station any more, which causes a great inconvenience to our citizens. Those who want to take or come out from Milwaukee on this train have to go or step off at Cedarburg.

There are rumors afloat that the lower Falls power will be utilized this summer. Let us hope that the rumor will prove true.

The ice on the river is still as firm as it has been in the middle of winter and the weather continues to be quite cold for this time of year.

On Thursday evening last the boys of the 4th Wis. Vols. Arrive home on the evening train. Your scribe happened to be at the depot at Cedarburg to witness the reception given them. Ladies waived their handkerchiefs, men and boys shouted and the bank playing, "Home, Sweet Home" caused a great deal of excitement in your city, and surprised the boys on their return.

The sad news has just reached us announcing the death of the second oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. Albert KATH of this village, which occurred at their home yesterday afternoon. Deceased was 22 years of age, and a sober, industrious young man, who was highly esteemed by all who knew him. The bereaved family have our heartfelt sympathy.

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SALTERS

Miss Martha HAFEMAN is visiting relatives at Milwaukee.

Henry BEHNISCH and son of Cedarburg were guests at the home of Chas. STAUSKE on Sunday.

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Albert WICKERT last Friday.

Mrs. Jacob HENNIG and Miss Emma HENNIG returned to Iron Ridge Saturday.

Walter SCHUBERT spent Saturday and Sunday with his uncle, Frank KRUETER of Port Washington.

Miss Angeline and Arthur BENICKE entertained friends last Wednesday evening in honor of their birthday anniversary.

Mrs. P. H. LAUERMAN spent several days of last week with her sister, Mrs. Fred BAHMER.

Frank BIRNSCHEIN purchased a fine concertina while at Milwaukee last week.

Gust STAUSKE of Grafton and Herman STAUSKE of Horns Corners spent Monday with relatives in this place.

Daniel KRUEGER of Kirchayn visited with Chas. KRUEGER and family on Saturday.

Henry WENDT and Henry CIRIACKS left for Rockford, Ill. last week where they will remain during the summer.

Last Saturday morning Frederick WICKERT passed away in death. Deceased was born in Groszfahlenwerden, Brandenburg Prussia, Oct. 4th 1824. He was married to Julia ROSENTHAL in 1849 and emigrated to this country in 1855. He leaves an invalid wife and four children, Mrs. Chas. BENICKE, Mrs. Louis DUNST, Mrs. Aug. SCHOENBECK and Albert, all residing in this vicinity. Mr. WICKERT was a very industrious man, a good neighbor and a kind husband and father. The funeral took place at the Lutheran church Tuesday afternoon, Rev. BAUMANN officiating.

Mr. and Mrs. Wm. ROSENTHAL, Mrs. VICK and Mrs. FRIDAY of Wrightstown, Wis. attended the funeral of Frederick WICKERT.

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MEQUON

Mr. and Mrs. Mathias LINDEN are on the sick list.

A number of the boys of the 4th Wis. Vols. From Cedarburg, paid our town a pleasant visit Saturday.

Chas. GLEISBERG is busy hauling sand and stone for the new barn which he intends to build this spring.

Mr. and Mrs. Philip KEIPPER, who possess the beautiful hotel at the Brown Deer on the corner of the Plank and Green Bay roads, received the sad news of the death of their son, William, in Cuba last week. He enlisted in the engineering corps and was highly spoken of by his comrades.

An infant child of Mr. and Mrs. John SCHWEKE died last week.

Mrs. Wm. GLEISNER died last week and was buried Thursday.

Mrs. Theodore SCHWANN died last Wednesday at her home in this town at the age of 72 years. The deceased is survived by her husband, four sons and one daughter. The funeral took place Saturday last and was very largely attended.

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SAUKVILLE

Mrs. AUGUSTIN and Mrs. N. GREEN are on the sick list. Dr. M. H. HARTWIG is attending them.

Mrs. K. MONDAY of Savannah, Ill., is visiting with J. ALBRECHT.

Mr. and Mrs. GUENTHER of Milwaukee were the guests of Lawrence SEIBERLICH and wife last week.

It is rumored that complaints were made to Mr. LEWIS, agent of the humane society, about a fellow who feeds his horse on rotten cornstalks. Vultus est index animi (The countenance is the index of the mind.)

Jos. H. NIESEN of the 4th Wis. Vols. who lately returned home, is visiting relatives in Saukville. He looks very well and shows that he enjoyed good health while in camp down in the Sunny South.

Par nobile fratrum are exercising in pugilism and sword fencing. One of them thought he was an expert by this time and pricked out Louis AHLHAUSER as his victim. The latter carried two lamps, one in each hand, at the time and was an easy mark for the "bully" as he could not very well defend himself without dropping the lamps. Everybody who knows and is acquainted with Louis must admit that he is a harmless fellow. Next day Louis had the would-be pugilist arrested and brought before Justice WILSON in Port Washington, where he pled guilty and planked down $12 and costs.

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FREDONIA

Miss Louisa LEIDER who has visited a week at Port Washington with relatives and friends returned home on Thursday.

Herm. GROTELUESCHEN of Milwaukee is visiting with relatives and friends.

A "Dime Entertainment" will be given at M. E. church on Thursday, March 9th. All are cordially invited.

Joe REGNER, who has been at Port Washington, returned home.

A. F. FREDERICH spent Wednesday at Port Washington on business.

Miss Agnes RUDOLPH who is employed work at Port Washington spent Sunday at home.

Mrs. Hugh TURNER with daughter, Selina, spent Sunday at Thiensville with relatives and friends.

Miss Clara GROTELEUSCHEN spent Sunday at Port Washington with Miss Minnie BARTH.

Frank MINZ who has been on the sick list is able to go to school again.

Wm. GRASKAMP is visiting with his better half at Fillmore.

Henry KLESSIG and cousin Angelia spent Sunday at Random Lake.

George SELIGER of Plymouth spent a few days here.

Albert SCHAUBLE left for Minnesota on Monday where he will get employment. We wish him the best of luck.

W. ARNOLD of Iowa is spending a number of days with COOLEY's.

Ed. FINTZEN spent Sunday at Saukville with his friends.

Albert SCHAUBLE spent Saturday at Port Washington on business.

The next Frauen Verein will be held at Mrs. August FREDERICH on March 16. All are welcome.

Joe SCHMIT spent a few hours in our village on Monday forenoon.

The Literary Society will meet on Friday evening, March 9.

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NEWBURG

Mee ting of the Literary Society next Friday evening.

Geo. MUSBACH spent Sunday at Grafton visiting friends and relatives.

Gustav KOENIG and Geo. MILDINGER transacted business at West Bend Monday.

Jos. CHESAK of Poniatowski called on friends here last Sunday. He reports business good in that part of the state.

Jos. MAYER and John BIRZER visited at Kohler and Fredonia last Friday.

Nic DEGAN left for West Bend last Tuesday where he will be employed during the summer.

H. T. HUGHES of Chicago will soon open a bicycle and repair shop in this village. Anybody intending to buy a new wheel or having old ones repaired would do well to call upon him.

John BIRZER while walking up the street last Thursday had the misfortune to slip and fall on the icy sidewalk. He was injured very badly. Dr. H. F. WEBER of here is attending him.

Math WIERCHEM and Jos. MAYER were callers at West Bend last week.

Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
March 15 1899

St. Patrick's Day next Friday.

The fire engine was taken out for practice last Saturday evening.

City treasurer Conrad WIESLER is a candidate for re-election.

L. E. JOCHEM intends to remove into his new residence next week.

Miss Martha LEHMANN celebrates her birthday anniversary today.

Hugo LAU of Hamilton is a candidate for town treasurer of Cedarburg.

Louis VASHOLZ is a candidate for street commissioner at the coming spring election.

A. A. NERO, formerly employed as clerk in L. E. JOCHEM's store, resigned his position last Saturday.

Ed. LYNCH and family of Milwaukee were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. RICE of this town on Sunday.

Henry RISMEYER and family will remove to Milwaukee this week where they will make their future home.

Mr. and Mrs. Carl MUELLER are the happy parents of a little son which arrived at their home one day last week.

Mrs. Paul KANNENBERG and family of Milwaukee spent a few days last week with her parents here, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob FROEHLICH.

James F. HOLT, who is employed in the Assembly chamber at Madison during the session, was in the city Sunday visiting friends and relatives.

Miss Olga GRUNDKE left last week for a pleasure trip through the south visiting all the places of interest. She intends to be gone for several months.

Messrs. Ullrich HILTY, Fred MEMMLER and Wm. HOLNAGEL of Thiensville attended the skat tournament at the Park last Sunday.

Aug. GERLACH of South-west Mequon will have a skat tournament at the place next Sunday, march 19th. All lovers of that game are invited.

When you get a big head awful bad and think you know about all there is to be known, just get some small child to ask you a few questions.

Hicks storm booked "10th to 12th" arrived on time here in a mixture of snow, sleet and rain. He says to watch for a sharp cold wave behind this storm.
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The committee appointed by the citizens meeting to gather by subscription the funds asked by the Excelsior Shoe & Slipper Co., as a bonus have met with good success thus far, about $2500 being subscribed.
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Mich. F. DUNN of this town left last week for Seward, Nebraska, on a extensive visit. He spends several months nearly every year in the west, and in case he finds a suitable location he may decide to make his home there.
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Mr. and Mrs. A. SELLE of Mequon were in the city Saturday. They came up to visit Mrs. Ph. SCHLEGEL, sister of Mrs. SELLE, who is confined to her home by sickness for the past two months.
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While nearly every section of this country has been visited by heavy snow storms during the winter there has not been enough snow in this section at any time to make good sleighing.
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Another car load of flour and feed from Minnesota arrived here yesterday for Aug. MIELKE.
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The remains of private William KEIPPER, son of Mr. and Mrs. Phillip KEIPPER of Brown Deer, who died last week in Havana, mention of which was made in our columns, will be brought to Milwaukee for burial.
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Henry BENZ, who recently purchased twenty acres of farming land, two miles wet of this city, sold the same to Chr. KASTEN last week. Mr. K. now owns the entire sixty acres formerly the property of Christ SCHUETTE of this city.
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Fred KLEMAN, who recently purchased the JOHNSON farm in the town of Trenton, removed onto the same last Saturday. A "bee" formed by eight or ten of his new neighboring farmers with their teams assisted in moving his stock, farming and household utensils.
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The city committee named by the chairman of the city caucus in this city last spring, were A. W. HORN, Frank TOLL and W. P. JOCHEM. The notices for our city caucus will be posted in a few days and published in next week's issue of this paper.
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The report has reached here from Port Washington stating that one of their prominent citizens -- a physician who enjoyed a large practice and highly esteemed -- left quietly with his wife for parts unknown. The reports as to the cause of their sudden departure are varying.
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The county board of Milwaukee county has be a vote of 21 to 13 purchased the Cedarburg Plank Road for $6000. The company asked $7000 for the same, and the additional $1000 will be made by subscription. The toll-gates in Milwaukee county on that road will then be a thing of the past.
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Alice, the little four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles FISCHER of this city, died last Monday morning, after a short illness of pneumonia. The funeral takes place this afternoon. The bereaved parents have the heartfelt sympathy of the community.
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The omitting of a cipher in the notice calling a special meeting of the stockholders of the Excelsior Shoe & Slipper Co., to-morrow at 10 o'clock A.M., in our last issue, made quite a difference in the proposed increase of their capital stock. It should have read $40,000 instead of $4,000.
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Mr. Henry KLATT, of Tripp, Dakota, father of cigar manufacturer Adolf KLATT of this city, is here on a visit. Mr. KLATT formerly resided at West Bend from which place he removed west some sixteen years ago. He has not visited his old home since and left last week to see his friends in that vicinity.
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The W. A. Cinch Club met with John JORDAN on Tuesday evening and despite the unfavorable weather a large number from this city and vicinity were present. The successful contestants were Miss Alma BODENDOERFER and John JORDAN. After the cards, games and music were the features of the evening, and the majority returned home early.
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Several damphool printers in this city are, and have for some time past, been doing work for glory and the sake of keeping busy. Well, it's all right to keep busy as it keeps one out of mischief, but when there is a vacancy under one's vest it's pretty hard to fill up on glory. -- Port Washington Adversiter
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The time of holding the spring election is fast approaching but as yet we have heard mention of only a few candidates for the various offices but the woods are undoubtedly full of anxious people, anxious to serve the city for the welfare of the city -- not that they care for the office but just to please their friends and the dear people.
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THE SUN'S COMING ECLIPSE
There will be a total eclipse of the sun May 28. This total eclipse of 1899 will be one of the most accessible and important ever known to science, for it will occur in May, a season favorable for observations; it will last from sunrise to sunset, and will be observable throughout almost its entire course. The track of totality of this eclipse has been carefully worked out. The black shadow will start at sunrise in the Pacific ocean about 240 degrees east by 18 north, and will move east at a rate exceeding a thousand miles an hour, until it ends about the center of the northern half of the Nile valley, in Africa.
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Miss Hertha WIRTH pleasantly entertained her young friends at her home on Saturday evening last, the occasion being her birthday anniversary. The evening was spent in music and games. All report an enjoyable evening. Those present were Misses Frieda ROEBKEN, Hilda TOLL, Agnes BECKMAN, Agatha MIELKE, Lucy KUHEFUSS, Adeline SCHRODER, Pearl KROLL, Lydia JOCHEM, Adela WIRTH, Bertha HERZIGER and Gretta KENNEY.
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BUYS KIRCHAYNE STORE PROPERTY
L. E. JOCHEM, proprietor of a general store in this city, has purchased the Kirchayne store property, now occupied by Geo. STAUSS, from Henry RISSMEYER yesterday. The sale was conducted through real estate agent Fred MEYER of Milwaukee. For the present Mr. STAUSS will continue his business as he holds a lease of the building.
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PROF. WEBER'S BENEFIT CONCERT
Preparations are being made by the members of the music band for the concert to be held at the Turner Hall on Easter Monday, April 3d for the benefit of their director Prof. A. WEBER. The ladies' Quartett and the Columbia Glee Club will take part and the program promises to surpass all former ones. With favorable weather there will no doubt be a very large crowd in attendance.
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THE SKAT TOURNAMENT
The skat tournament held at HILGEN's Spring Park last Sunday was well attended considering the stormy and disagreeable weather. The prizes were won by Paul HETEBRUEG scoring 806 points, Henry MAAS 754 points and Julius LEHMANN 525 points, taking first, second and third prizes respectively, while the consolation prize was given to Frank TOLL who scored 85 points. After the game an elegant supper was served to all those participating.
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THE CATHOLIC CHURCH AT NEWBURG
A grand event of double importance April 11th, at Newburg, will be the golden jubilee celebration of the Catholic church of that village and the laying f the corner stone of the new $13,000 Catholic church, the construction of which has already been commenced, says the Fond du Lac Reporter. Nearly all of the church dignitaries of the state and also several noted divines from elsewhere are expected to be present to assist in the ceremonies of the day.

Fifty years ago, April 11th, the first Catholic congregation was organized at Newburg and the first church erected. There have been one or two other churches in use in the meantime, and last year, on account of the magnificent growth of the congregation, and the brilliant prospects for the future, due to the untiresome work of the resident pastor, Rev. R. NUTTMAN, it was finally decided to build a large new church. The contract for the construction of the house of worship was let to Jos. HUTTER of Fond du Lac. The foundation was completed last fall before cold weather set in and everything left in readiness for the corner stone. On account of the fiftieth anniversary of the congregation occurring April 11th it was decided to hold the corner-stone laying ceremonies on that date. The Catholics of Newburg will spare no pains or expense in making preparations for the grand double event and a big time is looked forward to.

The ground measurement of the new church is 50 feet in width by 107 feet in length. It is to be finished in the very finest style, as the amount of money to be expended would indicate.
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CLOSE OF THE SHORT COURSE
One of the most successful terms ever experienced in the College of Agriculture has drawn to a close and the young men have left for their homes or to positions which have been secured for them by the college. The attendance during the past term in the Short Course in Agriculture was 196, more than double that of three years ago; of this number 32 come to us from other states and 164 from Wisconsin. Dairymen, stock breeders, horticulturists and general farmers have been quick to realize the importance of the services of these young men, and no less than one hundred calls have been received at the College during the past three weeks for the students. Seventy-one students secured positions as managers and helpers on dairy, stock and fruits farms, and left the College at the close of the term to enter upon their respective lines of work in the different states to which they had been called as follows: 5 to Illinois; 5 to Iowa; 3 to New York; 3 to Minnesota; 2 to Montana; 2 to Tennessee and one to each of the following states: Mississippi, West Virginia, California, Virginia, Nebraska, Connecticut and Massachusetts. 44 accepted positions in Wisconsin while the largest portion of the students returned to their own or their parents' farms. Numerous calls for the young men are now coming daily which we are unable to fill. The next term of the Short Course, beginning Nov. 28, 1896, promises to surpass all previous terms in the way of attendance; already 110 applications have been received for admission to the course from young men of this and other states. -- R. A. MOORE, Manager of Short Course, Madison, Wis.

NEWBURG

Our popular cigar makers, P. SCHAICH and J. B. KASPER transacted business at Random Lake Thursday.

Henry SCHWINN who was working as blacksmith at Jackson during the last year is spending his vacation at home.

Nic SCHUMAN of Fredonia transacted business here last Saturday.

William SCHNELL last week moved into his residence here which he recently purchased of Jos. CHESAK.

Chas. SCHNELL of West Bend visited at the home of his parents here last Sunday.

Mrs. M. WIERSCHEIN entertained a number of her friends last Sunday afternoon in honor of her birthday anniversary.

Great preparations are being made to celebrate the semi-centennial of Newburg on April 11th, next.

Jos. CHESAK last week moved into the residence of Martin FECHTER, who will soon move onto the farm which he bough of Jos. MOLLING, at St. Augustine.

A caucus for the purpose of nominating the various officers of the town of Trenton will be held at Myra on Saturday, March 25, 1899.

Mr. SCHOENFELD of Milwaukee and the LOCHEN Bros. of here, local agents for the McCormick harvesting machinery canvassed the surrounding territory last week.
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SAUKVILLE

Th e stock fair last Monday was very poorly attended.

Mrs. A. KOENIG is reported to be on the sick list.

Jac. MEHRES is seriously ill. Mrs. Wm. DICKMAN is also reported to be on the sick list. We wish them a speedy recovery.

Mr. J. JACOBI lost two fine heifers last week. He applied a remedy to destroy the lice which contained poison, and which the critters licked off shortly after it was applied from the effects of which they died.
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RANDOM LAKE

John WOLF left for Plymouth Monday where he has secured employment for the summer.

Garret DOYLE and James MANNING of Adell were callers in the village Sunday afternoon.

On Thursday last occurred the death of Thomas WALSH one of the oldest settlers of Sheboygan County at the advanced age of 86 years. Deceased resided on a farm 2 miles of our village for over 50 years, until last fall, when ill health compelled him, in company with his wife, to move to our burg. He is survived by a wife, one daughter, who resides in California, and 4 sons, John and Thomas, residents of Milwaukee, Ed. and Richard of here. The funeral was held Saturday at St. Mary's church at 10 A.M., Rev. A. MUELLER officiating. Interment was at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Henry BITTER, while removing snow off from one of the large ice houses, accidentally took a misstep and fell a distance of 52 feet striking on his hip. He was unconscious when picked up but medical aid was immediately summoned and in a short time he was able to walk home a distance of a half mile. Henry, you must be made of rubber for if it had been one of us boys nothing but a grease spot would be visible.

Rev. A. V. MUELLER took the train for Plymouth Monday.

Train No. 2 which arrives here at 2:20 A.M. was delayed by snow in northern Michigan on Monday last, arriving here at 5:43 A.M. First blockade of the season.

Our nice little Random Lake boys with the blue neckties under their chin stayed at home last Sunday. Their mama's must have scolded terrible.

J. P. CARROLL agent for the famous "Deering" purchased a fast horse of Dom. DUNN last week. Now Jack will sell machinery or go buggy riding. Who with?
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GRAFTON

The angel of death paid Grafton another visit last week, calling on Mrs. Anna Marie JANSSEN, who died on Thursday evening last, and was buried last Monday forenoon. The deceased was 79 years of age and one of the oldest residents of this village. For many years she conducted a saloon and was well known and highly respected by all.

The aged mother-in-law of John BRANDEL, named Theresa DOCHSEL, died last Saturday evening. She reached the ripe old age of over 100 years and for the past few years she was childish.

A new telephone is being put up to connect with the tannery. It begins to look more like business every day about that institution and we hope soon to see the tannery working with a full force.

Our old friend, Nic SCHUH of Saukville called on his numerous friends here last Saturday. While here, he took a business trip to Cedarburg.

Some of our farmers who commenced to sow their spring wheat last week, had to quite rather suddenly on account of the change of "temperature" we are informed.

Mrs. BESCHKE of Port Washington has removed to Grafton and is now residing with her sister, Mrs. LOEWENAU. Several more families are expected to remove here shortly.

We are informed that Louis KORTHSEL, the son of one of our enterprising farmers, suddenly became insane last week, and had to be taken to the asylum at Oshkosh. It is hoped that the unfortunate young man will soon be restored to his parents.

A. BIENLEIN has posters out announcing a grand ball at his hall at the Falls on Easter Monday, April 3d.
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FREDONIA

The Dime Entertainment held at the M. E. church on Thursday evening was very well attended. A very interesting program was carried out, and all the participants receive credit for the good work they did in entertaining the audience.

Mr. and Mrs. August FREDERICH spent Saturday at Port Washington on business.

Ed. FINTZEN left for Boltonville on Sunday, where he will be employed at Ed. MORGENROTH.

Services were held at the Methodist church Sunday forenoon and afternoon.

The Frauen Verein will be held at Mrs. August FREDERICH on Thursday, March 16. All are welcome.

Mrs. SCHOENSEIGLE of Port Washington was seen in our burg on Thursday.

A number of our young folks and teachers attended the institute at Port Washington on Saturday.

Nic SCHUMAN spent Saturday at West Bend on business.

Mrs. L. GALL of Michigan is visiting with her sick father, Peter HETZEL, who is seriously ill.

Miss Lillie BOCHER of Myra is visiting with Mrs. Herbert COOLEY.

Co. Supt. KUNNY was seen driving through our burg on Thursday.

The Literary Society held last Friday was fairly well attended. The debate being the most interesting on the program.

Miss Rosie STELLING of Reedsville, Wis., spent several days with Miss Edna PARKS.

Ed. LUTZEN will give a farewell party and dance on Easter.

John LUTZEN entertained a number of friends last Wednesday evening in honor of his 14th birthday.

Albert SCHAUBLE left for Minnesota last Tuesday.

Richard HOFFMAN spent Saturday and Sunday at Manitowoc with his parents.

Mr. ZINDEL is visiting with his sister, Mrs. John KURTZ.

Mr. and Mrs. E. GRUBLE spent Friday with relatives at Fillmore.

Arthur NORMON of Grafton spent Sunday in our burg.

Frank PUERLING and brother of Grafton spent Saturday here on business.
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MEQUON

M r. Herman JUEDES, the tenant of Frank ROHDES farm, has moved to South Germantown on a farm formerly owned by Christian STIEGLITZ, which was purchased for Mr. JUEDES recently by his father.

A little daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Wm. KLUG, and was christened last week.

Mr. and Mrs. Fred KOPP entertained a number of their friends at their home last Sunday. The event being the christening of their little daughter.

Born, to Mr. and Mrs. John HERBST the past week, a daughter.

Next Sunday, March 19th, August GERLACH will have a grand skat tournament.
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SALTERS

James COSTELLO is reported seriously ill.

Miss Angeline BENICKE left for Cedarburg this week.

Herman SCHELLENBERG of Horns Corners called on friends here one day last week.

Miss Agnes SALTER and Linda LAUERMANN attended the teachers' institute at Port Washington last Saturday.

Misses Bertha STAUSKE and Emma KOEPKE spent Monday at Cedarburg.

Paul, the little son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. SCHRODER, scaled his arms very badly last Friday by falling into a pan of hot water.

Mrs. P. H. LAUERMAN and daughter spent Saturday and Sunday with relatives at West Bend.

Mr. GRAHM, a student of Springfield, Ill. took charge of the Lutheran school at this place last Tuesday.

The Cedarburg News
March 22, 1899
Cedarburg, Ozaukee County

LOCAL ITEMS

City caucus Saturday evening.

Next Sunday is Palm Sunday.

Spring election Tuesday, April 4th.

Caucus and election tickets printed on short notices at this office.

The grip has relinquished its hold on most of the people in this vicinity.

According to the calendar spring commenced on Monday, March 20th.

Lorenz BAETZ also announces his candidacy for the street commissionership.

John W. FOSTER of Random Lake was in the city on business last Friday.

Henry RISMEYER and family removed to Milwaukee Monday where they will make their future home.

Mr. Aug. MAAS one of Thiensville's most prominent business men was in the city Monday on business.

Wm. P. JOCHEM purchased a three year old full-blooded trotting stallion from J. Fred WITTENBERG last week.

Lost -- a bunch of keys in this city. Finder will please leave at this office and receive reward.

The Cedarburg Woolen Mills are shipping car loads of blankets to the large wholesale dealers in the east and west.

Ernst STRANDT is a candidate for street commissioner. Thus far there are four candidates in the field for that office.

Miss L. E. STEARNS, librarian of the Wisconsin Free Library Commission, was in the city last week with a view of starting a free library in this city.

There will be a good market for all purpose horses this spring. Many farmers are already making inquiries for them.

Unless we should be visited by heavy rains this spring, there is not much danger of a flood, as there is but little snow on the ground.

A number of children of the Lutheran parochial schools will be confirmed at the different churches next Sunday.

W. S. GANNON returned to Madison last Friday. He spent several days at Antigo, Wis., looking after business affairs in which he is interested.

Herman BARELMANN of Horns Corners is employed in the Wire Nail factory. He will remove his family here as soon as he finds a suitable residence.
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St. Patrick's Day was observed very quietly here. High mass was celebrated at St. Francis church. The old time celebration of this day, in Cedarburg, is a thing of the past.
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John ARENDS who has been spending a few weeks at his home in Random Lake after his return from Anniston, Alabama, has resumed work at The BOERNER Bros. Co. store, a position he held before enlisting in the Fourth Wis. Regiment.
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Ex. Gov. George W. PECK of Milwaukee has decided to revive Peck's Sun, and has associated with him Geo. W. PECK Jr. and Roy PECK, his sons. The paper will have offices in the Evening Wisconsin building and will be out in a few weeks.
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The work of rebuilding the LAUTERBACH property is progressing rapidly.
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Judge James J. DICK has accepted the nomination as an independent non-partisan candidate for circuit judge of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit. His card appears in this issue.
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W. P. JOCHEM informs us that he is not a candidate for city clerk at the coming election, thus leaving the field to City Clerk SCHUETTE, who will have no opposition.
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A number of the aldermen now serving on the city council have expressed themselves that they will under no conditions accept a re-nomination this spring.
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The first heavy snowfall of the season in this section of the country occurred last Saturday and the second storm on Monday night. Sleighing is pretty fair at present.
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Artist Bernhard SCHNEIDER has removed from the Ropeter building to rooms on the second floor in the Steffen building opposite St. Francis church, and which is now occupied by Carl BAUER and family.
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One of the first pensions as the result of the Spanish-American war was granted Wednesday to Olga BARTLETT, widow of Sumner P. BARTLETT of Eau Claire, the well-known lawyer of that city. It was for $12 a month.
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Mr. John GRUNDKE accompanied his daughter, Olga, on her trip south to South Carolina on Monday where he will visit his relatives, returning home in about a week. The latter will remain for several months.
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Dr. A. W. HORNBOGEN, a leading physician of Port Washington, suddenly departed from that city last week, taking his office furniture, instruments, etc. with him, which he shipped to his brother in Marquette, Mich.
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The Grafton Fire Department decided at the last monthly meeting that the annual tournament of the Washington and Ozaukee County Firemen's Association shall take place in that village on Sunday, June 18th.
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Edward FITZGERALD who has been laid up with an attack of appendicitis, which suddenly seized him while in Milwaukee on a visit a few weeks ago, is home and receiving medical treatment here. He is slowly recovering and will be able to be about in a few weeks.
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A fine program of both instrumental and vocal has been selected for the Easter-Monday Concert for the benefit of Director Albert WEBER at the Turn Hall in this city. Don't fail to attend and secure your reserved seats early. Now on sale at ARMBRUSTER's Jewelry Store.
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A. W. LINQUIST of Wilmot, So. Dakota, writes us that he would like to dispose of a car load of seed potatoes in this vicinity. We believe our farmers are well supplied with potatoes and that the recent heavy frost did very little damage to tubers stored in cellars in this neighborhood.
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A tramp applied last Sunday evening for a night's lodging at the city lock-up. The fellow said he came from the north and walked all day on bare socks. Marshal MINTZLAFF furnished him with a pair of old shoes the next morning and he left on his journey south.
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A number of canvassers were in the city a few days last week canvassing for BOERNER Bros. Co. A card punched and for every $20 worth purchased from that store you will get any one of your photographs enlarged in oil painting as a gift. They succeeded in distributing quite a number of cards.
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The many friends here of John MUELLER of North Milwaukee, will be pained to learn of his death which took place at his home on Tuesday last March 14th, aged 34 years. He was a son of Mrs. Ernestine MUELLER, one of the main stockholders of the Cedarburg Plank road, and is survived by a wife and three children. Consumption was the cause of his death.
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CARD FROM JUDGE DICK
Waukesha, Wis., Mar. 6th, 1899.
To the voters and attorneys of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of the State of Wisconsin:

I have received a large number of nomination papers, numerously signed, by the voters and attorneys of the several counties comprising the said 13th judicial circuit, nominating me, as an independent, non-partisan candidate for circuit judge of said judicial circuit, to succeed myself. I accept the nomination as made, and hereby announce myself as such candidate for the office of circuit judge of said judicial circuit, at the ensuing election. -- James J. DICK
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CITIZEN'S CAUCUS
Notice is hereby given that a caucus will be held at the Cedarburg Turn Hall on Saturday evening, March 25th at 7:30 P.M. for the purpose of nominating suitable candidates, irrespective of party, for the several city officers for the ensuing year. Also, to elect a city committee to call caucuses and to fill any vacancies which may occur in the city ticket. -- A. W. HORN, Frank TOLL, W. P. JOCHEM, Committee
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TOWN CAUCUS
To the voters of the town of Cedarburg. A caucus for the town of Cedarburg will be held at the house of Jacob DIETRICH in the town of Cedarburg on March 25th, 1899 at 2 P.M. "for the purpose of nominating candidates for the different town offices." -- The Committee
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Our Port Washington correspondent did not reach us in time last week for publication. Although mailed in time, the mail route agent evidently packed it in the Chilton mail, from which place it was mailed to us on Wednesday evening. Three letters have met a similar fate, which were addressed to this office the past week and we would advise the mail agent -- whoever he may be -- to put on his goggles hereafter when assorting mail.
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ARBOR AND BIRD DAY
Gov. SCOFIELD has set Friday, May 12th, as Arbor and Bird Day. In his proclamation he says:

The practice of planting shrubs and trees in school grounds and public parks, and of cultivating an interest in bird life, in the observance of the day, has shown such beneficient results in the beautyfying of public grounds, and the preservation of our native song birds, that it seems highly desirable to encourage by all means possible, an interest in the day.
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CLASS TO BE CONFIRMED
The following are members of the class to be confirmed next Sunday by Rev. E. G. STRASSBURGER at the Ev. Luth. Immanuels church:

Erna ARMBRUSTER, Agnes BECKMAN, Helene BRANDT, Clara DIETRICH, Flora KRAEMER, Maria KOEHN, Anna LUDER, Emielie LADWIG, Martha NEUENFELDT, Anna NORDWIG, Frieda ROEBKEN, Alma STUEBBE, Anna SCHNEIDER, Hilda TOLL, Elsa UHLIG, Adele WOLFGRAM, Edwin KASTEN, Emil KASTEN, Frederick KRUEGER, William RAPPOLD, John RUEGNITZ, Alfred VOLLMER, Herman WEISSBACH.
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DRUG STORE CHANGED HANDS
The city drug store owned by A. I. BURBANK has changed hands rather suddenly last week. M. I. ISGRIG of Austin, Ill., who held a mortgage on the stock and contents, secured a bill of sale and took possession of the same. Frank SEWARD of Austin, Ill., has been placed in charge of the business here and A. I. BURBANK has accepted a position with M. I. ISGRIG in a drug store at Austin, Ill. for which place he left Saturday evening last.
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CUT HIS FINGERS OFF
While engaged in cutting wood with a circle-saw at the farm of John MALONE in this town on Friday last, Henry, son of Mr. and Mrs. W. H. RINTELMANN, accidently cut off four fingers of his left hand, only the little finger remaining, by coming in contact with the saw. He was brought to this city immediately and Dr. KREUTZER dressed the wounds. From last reports he is improving nicely.
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EXCELSIOR SHOE & SLIPPER CO. TO BUILD THEIR PLANT IN THIS CITY
By the efficient work of the different committees appointed at the last meeting of our citizens to gather $3000 by subscription as a cash bonus for the Excelsior Shoe & Slipper Co., in order to induce them to remain here, the factory will be built in this city. As the time was rather short for the committee to work, they succeeded to gather $2800 by subscription and presented their report to the stockholders of that concern last Thursday forenoon, at a meeting called by their Secretary for that purpose, which was accepted by them. The plan, location, etc. will shortly be decided on by the company and work on the new factory is expected to begin as soon as the weather permits.
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MEQUON
Mrs. Ernst ALTEN and Mrs. John MILBRATH celebrated their birthday anniversaries on Tuesday last, and Mrs. Chas. F. GERLACH on Wednesday. Their lady friends called on them to offer congratulations.

Mrs. Litman LEVY accidently slipped and fell, sustaining a broken arm, one day last week.

An entertainment will be given by the members of Turn Verein Thiensville on Easter Monday, April 3d. Rehearsals are being held and the entertainment promises to be a grand success.

Mrs. B. HERZIGER, Mr. and Mrs. Ed. HERZIGER and Mr. and Mrs. Chas. HERZIGER attended the 77th birthday anniversary of Mrs. B. HERZIGER's mother at her home at Ulao one day last week.

Mrs. August MAAS is reported on the sick list.

Miss Annie ZIMMERMANN has been visiting relatives in Milwaukee during the past few weeks.

H. TRAEGER of this town died last Thursday after a short illness. The funeral took place Sunday.

Fred KIRSCHMANN, an old and respected settler of this town, died at his home on Friday last. The funeral took place Monday and was very largely attended.

Henry TEGELER celebrated the 40th anniversary of his birthday on Wednesday last. A number of his friends called on him during the day to offer congratulations and best wishes.

The skat tournament at August GERLACH's last Sunday was well attended. Peter REIMERS took first prize scoring 606 points, Mike HILTY second 515 points, Ernst SCHOBER third 428 points. Henry STAUSS captured the booby prize scoring 50 points.
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SALTERS
Miss Lillian COLE spent last week with Mr. and Mrs. Clark DAVIS of Mequon.

Mr. and Mrs. A. DIEFENTHALER of South Germantown were guests at the home of Jno. LAUERMAN last Sunday.

Miss Helen BENISKE and F. HANDKE of West Bend visited friends here on Sunday.

Aug. RENK left for Kohlsville last week.

Misses Ida and Clara ELBERT of Grafton spent several days of last week with friends at this place.

Mrs. Julia WICKERT passed away in death at her home last Friday morning after a lingering illness of about ten years. Deceased was born in Brandenburg, Prussia, Oct. 22nd, 1826. She is survived by four children. Her husband preceded her in death two weeks ago. Mrs. WICKERT was a true Christian and was held in high esteem by all who knew her. The funeral took place under the auspices of the Lutheran church. To the surviving relatives we extend our heartfelt sympathy.

Jno. KROLL of De Pere attended the funeral of Mrs. J. WICKERT.

M. D. SALTER recently purchased a forty acre farm of Hy. SEIDENSTICKER at present for a new residence which he intends to erect this spring.
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FREDONIA
A number of our young folks of the village expected a sleigh ride on Sunday evening, but to their great surprise Joe did not come with the bobsleigh so the merry party had to entertain each other as best they could. Aha! Aha! While the younger people (or kids) were pleasantly entertained by Joseph SCHAUBLE in honor of his 17th birthday. A very good time was reported by all.

Miss Minnie JACOBSON and brother, Clarence, of Milwaukee are visiting with relatives in our burg.

Misses Edna PARKS and Leonie MINZ spent Sunday at Port Washington.

Mr. JENSON of Cheeseville, traveling man for the Milwaukee Harvesting Co., spent last week in our vicinity selling a large number of the valuable machines. He will be here again in a week. So all the farmers that have old binders and mowers, that would like to buy a new one. Call on him. Come one and all and buy because you know that the Milwaukee always leads.

The Frauen Verein held at Mrs. A. FREDERICH's was largely attended.

Mesdames J. H. KLESSIG, J. FERBER and Ed. GERNER spent Sunday at Newburg with Mrs. E. KOENIG.

Frank MINZ and Henry GRASSCAMY spent Sunday at Salters on business.

The next Literary Society will be held at the public school on Friday, March 24th.

Miss Clara MINZ entertained a number of her friends to her birthday on Thursday evening. All reported a good time.
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NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

PORT WASHINGTON

Politics for our spring election, like a submerged animal, as it has been since the last election, begins to bob up, shake its head, wink its eyes and duck down to avoid missiles, as is its custom just before every election. There are several candidates for each one of the offices; those that are in want to stay there, not withstanding the protest that they have been there at great sacrifice, and will only stay in office by the utmost pressure, nevertheless they are organizing their forces and making agreements for mutual support to be broken as occasion and their interests may require; those that are out and have an anxiety to get in don't take any more stock in those that are in than they really take in themselves; that's the character generally of municipal active, working or quiet politicians. Be that as it may the offices must be filled, some one must fill them, that's understood by every voter; the great question with our citizens, voters, since the fire, has been: how shall the bonus of twenty-five thousand dollars to the Chair Co., if accepted, be disposed of, so that there will be mutual protection, justice and harmony between the donors and recipients; thus far our common council and mayor have acted with creditable zeal, energy and care in endeavoring to bring this bonus into proper shape, much more so than if in the hands of some of our residents who are disposed unnecessarily to find fault with somebody and suggest others and undigested methods. As Lincoln said: "Don't swap horses while crossing a stream?" so many express themselves in regard to those whom we shall entrust at the coming election with our municipal affairs, and the prospect is that the sentiment of our people will settle down upon an effort to place without opposition the present mayor, Tanner MUELLER, and the aldermen, DENNETT, BIEVER, BOLENS, SCHMIDLER and WILSON back in the harness for another year, feeling that they will care for our interests full as well and a little better than those that we might select in a general scramble. As for the other officers, justices of the peace, assessor and treasurer, although important, yet the community wherever their work reaches out would not probably suffer with a change.

A survey has already been made for a track from a point south of the depot, down through the city to the harbor with a design of connecting all of the manufacturing plants and the harbor by a spur to the railroad, which the railroad company has promised to build if the city furnish the right of way, which the city and the owners of property along the spur have promised to get or give. Owing to the descent from the railroad track, it will be a matter of much expense, to the railroad company, which of recent date is endeavoring to get up a very friendly feeling from the manufacturers and shippers at this place. No doubt the existence of the Milwaukee road so near and the future of electric road communications to this point brings out the latent love and affection towards our people and the present patrons of the road.

On Friday afternoon and evening Mr. and Mrs. E. R. BLAKE celebrated their twenty-fifth anniversary at their home on Grand Av. The German Reading Club, Die Toechter des Lesekraenzschen, and other friends to the number of eighteen were entertained in a royal manner. In the evening, The Whist Club, friends from abroad and other guests to the number of thirty accepted of their genial hospitality and "all was merry as a marriage bell." The gifts from friends were beautiful and dainty. Those present were: Messrs and Mesdames W. H. and Will RAMSEY, A. A. FARMER, C. D. TOWSLEY, G. H. CROWNS, A. D. BOLENS, Judge EGHART, E. S. TURNER, C. F. ECKEL, W. A. THOLEN, R. C. KANN, J. R. and A. DENNETT, L. E. BOSTWICK, Ed and John BOSTWICK, Chas. HOLDEN, R. STELLING, H. PETERMAN, W. F. SCOTT, Marsh LEEK, Ida and Emily EGHART, Meta DONGINS, Mamie BOSTWICK, S. A. HOOPER, and wife of Milwaukee, Messrs. William and Albert LANDOLT of Wauwatosa, Mr. and Mrs. Guy ARMSTRONG. And at the wee small hours adieux were said, and a wish that all might be with them when the silver turns to gold.

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(too late for last week)
PORT WASHINGTON

Circuit Court Judge DICK presiding, commenced its session on Tuesday 7th. The case of MUSBACH vs. The Wisconsin Chair Co. for expenses and doctor's bill in caring for his son after the accident that had befallen him and in which a claim is made for twelve hundred dollars, came before the Court, and was continued until the next jury term in Sept., for the reason that the main case for damages and in which a verdict for five thousand dollars was rendered at the last term by a jury for the plaintiff, was yet pending before the judge, on a motion and argument of the deft Company, asking for a new trial and had not yet been decided by the judge; both cases seem to be in abeyance for the present.

The case of Louis SCHNEIDER vs. The Wisconsin Chair Co. and John DENNETT, was one in which defts were sued in Milwaukee before a justice of the peace, and in which a judgment was rendered in favor of SCHNEIDER for two hundred dollars; it was appealed in Milwaukee by the defts to the Circuit Court, and transferred to this court for trial on appeal; plaintiff and his counsel, Mr. STOVER, candidate for Circuit judge in Milwaukee, were a little too late for the train on Tuesday morning, so when the case was called in its order on the calendar, they not appearing to answer, the appeal was dismissed, plaintiff and his counsel appeared at the coming of the next train in the afternoon and endeavored to get the case re-instated, which was opposed by defts successfully, as yet the case is out of Court.

Fred MORAN vs. Philip SIMON and wife and Aug. KEITEL was a garnishee proceeding for a judgment for about ninety dollars, for which defts appeared quite anxious to avoid payment, it was heard before the judge on testimony of each one of the parties, a jury being waived; the matter is taken under advisement by Judge DICK, to be decided hereafter whether the garnishee holds or not.

In regard to the will of Maria BRUNDL late of Grafton; it will be remembered the case was tried a year ago and under the instructions of the judge, the jury rendered a verdict sustaining the will; the heirs contesting the will being one of the sons and a daughter, the latter living in Milwaukee, took the case to the supreme court at Madison at a late term of which the judgment of last spring was reversed because the judge refused to allow the testimony of Dr. McGOVERN as to the competency of Mrs. BRUNDL to make the will, as she was a patient of his living in the village of Grafton, the case came back from the supreme court and came up again for retrial; the contests of the will made and filled an affidavit of prejudice of the judge and the case was sent to Sheboygan county on a change of venue, where it will be tried in a short time.

The case of the State of Wisconsin vs. Robert USADEL was for assault and battery claimed to have been committed last December by defendant upon a young man by the name of TILLMAN, tried here before a justice of the peace; deft was convicted, but took an appeal to the Circuit Court and gave bonds for his appearance at the recent term. He appeared with E. S. TURNER for his attorney and was ready for trial. The complaining witness not appearing and the deft having waited for him to appear for two days of the term, and the deft being ready and anxious for trial, the case was dismissed.

The case of The State of Wisconsin vs. James GRADY was an information filed by Atty. TURNER while he was Dist. Atty. two years ago, charging deft with assault with intent to rape. GRADY has been absent about a year and was last week brought to trial. E. S. TURNER was appointed prosecute, having had charge of the case while in office. Deft GRADY having 'no means', had H. B. SCHWIN assigned by the court to defend him; the case was tried on Wednesday and Thursday before a jury of twelve men, and after the jury had been out forty-eight hours, they still failed to agree when the Court discharged the jury from the case and ordered the deft to give bail to appear at the next term in the sum of $250.

The attorneys at Court during the term were: Messrs. KITTELL and STOVER of Milwaukee, and KUECHENMEISTER of West Bend; there seemed to be less of the accustomed set of lawyer visitors than usual.

Before the County Court, Judge L. EGHART presiding, the following matters were heard the 14th inst. In the matter of the estate of Amon KAISER late of Cedarburg, deceased, a settlement of the account of the administrator who settled the estate, will take place. There was no will or testament, two minor children and a widow will receive the estate which amounts to $2140.

The estate of John Adam ARENTZ who left a will, was settled on the 14th. The account of Joseph ARENTZ as such executor was then settled and the property distributed according to the will; the estate amounts to about $9000, there are eight heirs, children of deceased, and each will be entitled to about $1000. The executor has the power, created in the will to sell all the real estate and convert it into money; the deceased provided in his will to cut off any benefits in his estate, and of his heirs or children who should attempt to contest its provisions, just before his death, at West Bend, he entered the items of debtor and credit against and for each one of his children in a book he made up for that purpose, and if either of them should dispute what he there entered and make trouble in Court, such child should be totally disinherited; so some of the children have had advanced to them during their father's lifetime about as much or more that will be coming to them in the division of the estate, such therefore will get nothing; others may get more.

The will of Anton WEISS, late of Knellsville, was up on the 14th inst. before said court for probate.

On the same day said court will be asked under the provisions of the statutes for that purpose, for an order, how certain property formerly owned by Bernard MERTES, shall be held in descent from him. It is now claimed to belong to the estate of J. Adam ARNTZ late of Grafton aforesaid; at the same time will be heard an application for probate of the will of Ernst SCHNEDIER, late of Mequon. The will gives all the property, real and personal, to the widow, now living on the same farm in that town; after her death, to her nephew Ed. SCHNEIDER, $800 and the balance after legacies of $50 to the Lutheran church in Luzine, Germany, $500 in other legacies, and to the Missouri synod $200. The residue he gives to Ed. SCHNEIDER. John F. BRUSS of Cedarburg is named in said will for executor.

We learn that an order for four hundred sickle grinders was received from one person at the C. J. LUTHER factory in this city one day last week.

The absence of many of the employees of the factory may prevent Co. L. of the 4th Regt. In this city from keeping up to the maximum required by law.

H. R. BOLENS and wife attended the Editors' convention at Madison.

School Dist. No. 3 of Belgium situated at Lake Church seems extremely liable to have some nice litigation arising from a contest in that district over the location of the site for the school house and the same seems likely to happen also over the site for a new school house in the Leonard District in the northern part of the town of Port Washington.

It is understood that the old reliable Hartford Insurance Company, which has been for the past year represented in the agency of J. M. BOSTWICK carried nearly forty thousand dollars of insurance on the chair factory. It is a strong company and able to pay, but its losses in this city within the last few years of nearly $80,000 will make the company think that they are more than usually unfortunate in this latitude.

We learn that the Artizans Insurance Co., a mutual company of Milwaukee covered property of residents on Franklin St. to the amount of about $6000. They haven't a dollar in the treasury, it is said, but depend upon making up the amount of the losses by an assessment of the premium notes given by members insured in that company, much as it would be in one of our farm or town insurance companies. We rather favor the mutual plan but this is an instance where a want of judicious care has created an embarrassing and unpleasant burden upon them.

Dr. A. W. HORNBOGEN, a physician who has had a rather successful practice here for the last nine years, concluded it seems to cut short off his acquaintance and business relations in our city, while his wife was absent visiting old friends in Chicago and Milwaukee, so without saying Good Bye to any of his friends he has placed his matters in the hands of collectors and agents, suddenly removed his personal property and belongings, put a chattel mortgage on his horses and vehicles and left our city. He has a brother at Marquette, Mich., where his goods were sent. No sooner was it known than attachments were issued under the direction of Mr. SCHWIN, atty., and levied on all property that he had left here. We have called on his wife and in a short interview she informs us that she was thoroughly aware of his intended departure and is preparing to join him in a few weeks.

Cedarburg Weekly News
Ozaukee County, Wisconsin
March 29, 1899

LOCAL ITEMS

This is holy week.

Easter next Sunday.

Election next Tuesday.

L. E. JOCHEM moved into his new residence last Thursday.

J. H. WITTENBERG will build an addition to his residence. Work on the same has already begun.

Fred BECKMANN, Jr. was home on a short visit last week. He has been engaged as night operator at Depere on the Milwaukee road.

Gust BONNIWELL of town Mequon has sold his farm last week. We learn that he together with his father contemplate to remove to California this spring.

Wm.. STOECKER has resigned his position as wagonmaker for blacksmith August BOHRTZ of this city last week. He traded his property on West street for Christian TISCHER'S farm in this town and will remove onto the same this spring.

The annual spring millinery opening at the ZIEMER Sisters millinery store in this city began this week. All the latest styles in women's headgear are to be seen here. The most fashionable shapes and colors are in stock, sure to please those who wish to wear the correct thing. Call early while the stock of patterns is complete.
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Card from Judge DICK

Waukesha, Wisc., Mar. 6th, 1899.
To the voters and attorneys of the Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of the State of Wisconsin.
I have received a large number of nomination papers, numerously signed, by the voters and attorneys of the several counties comprising the said 13th judicial circuit, nominating me, as an independent, non-partisan candidate for circuit judge of said judicial circuit, to succeed myself. I accept the nomination as made and hereby announce myself as such candidate for the office of circuit judge of said judicial circuit, at the ensuing election.
James J. DICK
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Mrs. W. H. HORN celebrated her birthday anniversary last week.

Louis MOEGENBURG of Milwaukee spent Sunday with his parents here.
P. A. RIX of Milwaukee, insurance agent, for the Northwestern Life Ins. Co., is in the city.

Mr. Christian HENNING, an old resident of this town is reported on the sick list.

A large number of friends and relatives of the McGINNIS and RICE families from abroad, attended the funeral of the deceased Chas. McGINNIS and Wm. RICE this (Wednesday) forenoon.
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The Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul road has announced that beginning March 28, its section hands will receive an increase in wages from $1.10 to $1.25 a day. Five thousand men on the road are affected.
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Secure your reserved seats now at ARMBRUSTER'S store for the benefit concert for director, Albert WEBER, on Easter-Monday. A rich programme has been selected and a large crowd will attend if the weather permits. A grand ball after the concert.
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A number of heavy draft horses were sold at auction Monday at the barn of the Wisconsin House in this city by W. H. FITZGERALD. They belonged to parties from Iowa who shipped a carload to Milwaukee lately, and as they could not dispose of them all in that city, they brought them here and sold them at auction. Nearly all were sold and brought pretty fair prices.
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Death of Chas. McGINNIS
The death of Chas. McGINNIS occurred at his home in the town of Cedarburg on Sunday last after an illness of about a year, deceased having suffered a severe attack of the grip last winter which developed into lung trouble from which he died. Charles was born and raised on the farm, his late homestead, and was a sober, intelligent young man, who for his industry and exemplary habits was esteemed by every one. To know him was to respect him. Four years ago he was married to Miss Maggie RYAN, sister of Rev. F. C. RYAN of Milwaukee, who with her little son survive him. Among all his acquaintances, we have never heard a person say a word against Charles. He was kind and obliging to all and it was not his disposition to say a hard word against anybody, no matter what their faults might be. The funeral services were held at St. Francis church this forenoon, Rev. F. C. RYAN officiating. The remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery.
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Sudden Death of Wm. RICE
Our citizens were startled last Monday morning on hearing the news that Wm. RICE of this town had breathed his last. He had always enjoyed the best of health and his death was a great surprise. Several days ago he complained of not feeling well, but seemed to be improving until Sunday when a relapse set in and he died the same night. The cause of his death was inflammation of the bowels. Deceased was about 56 years of age and highly esteemed by all who knew him. He was a devoted husband, a kind neighbor and a true friend whose death is deeply mourned by relatives and his large circle of acquaintances. Three years ago he was married to Miss Jennie LYNCH of Milwaukee who with two little twin sons survive him. He has gone to his long rest and the sympathy of all are extended to the bereaved family. The funeral occurred from St. Francis church, of which the deceased has been a faithful member, this - Wednesday - forenoon, after which the remains were interred in the Catholic cemetery, whither they were followed by a large concourse of mourning friends and relatives, Rev. J. W. O'KEEFE officiating.
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OFFICIAL BALLOT

Mayor……………………………… W. H. HORN………….Dem. …………………….

Aldermen…………………………… FRED ASCHE………..Dem………………………
W. P. JOCHEM……….Dem………………………
WM. ROEBKEN……...Rep……………………….
CHAS. WIRTH………..Rep……………………….
E. G. WURTHMAN…..Dem………………………
City Clerk……………………………F. G. SCHUETTE…….Dem………………………
Treasurer…………………………….CORRAD WIESLER…Rep……………………….
Street Commis'er……………………LOUIS VASHOLZ……Dem………………………
Assessor……………………………..ALBERT KNUPPEL….Rep……………………….
Marshal………………………………M MINTZLAFF………Dem………………………
Justices of Peace…………………….JOHN ARMBRUSTER..Dem……………………...
JOHN F. BRUSS……….Rep………………………
W. H. SCHROEDER…...Dem……………………..
Constable……………………………HENRY MILLER………Dem…………………….

Polls open at 9 o'clock A. M. and close at 5 o'clock P. M.
Fred G. SCHUETTE, City Clerk

Town Ticket
A caucus for the town of Cedarburg was held last Saturday afternoon at the Railroad House. There was no opposition for any of the offices except for treasurer, Hugo LAU and Henry KLUG being candidates besides the nominee. The following ticket was placed in nomination:
For Chairman ……………. LOUIS SCHROEDER
For Side Supervisors……… FRED KOHLWEY
ANTON BRAHM
For Town Clerk…………… HERMAN SCHELLENBERG
For Assessor………………. FRED SCHUBERT
For Treasurer……………… AUGUST GOLLNICK
For Justices of the Peace…. THOMAS HALPIN 2 yr.
JOHN G. BUCH 2 yr.
CHAS. J. NIEMAN 1 yr
For Constables……………. WM. HARTWIG JR.
PHILLIP PFEIFFER
JOHN DENEEN

Healing Institution
A Healing institution has been opened at Hilgens Spring Park by Drs. HARTWIG and KERKSIECK of this city for the cure of Rheumatism in any form. Gout, Stiff Joints, Kidney Troubles, Sciatica, Nervous Prostration and decreasing weight of fat people, by the renowned method of the Betz Dry Heating Baths, in connection with medical, dietary and hygienic treatment. Goiter of any size or duration successfully treated. For further information call or write to the above named physicians.

LEGAL NOTICES
STATE OF WISCONSIN- Ozaukee County Court - in Probate.
In the matter of the will of Mary F. ROPETER, deceased.
Notice is herby given that the claims and demands of all persons against Mary F. ROPETER, deceased, late of the city of Cedarburg in said county of Ozaukee will be received, examined and adjusted by the county court of Ozaukee county at the regular term of said court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Port Washington, in and for said county, on the 1st Tuesday of September A. D. 1899.
Also, that six months from and after the 24th day of March A. D. 1899, is the time limited for creditors of said Mary F. ROPETER deceased, to present their claims to said court for examination and allowance.
Dated March 24, 1899.
By order of the court,
L. Eghart, Co. Judge
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STATE OF WISCONSIN- Ozaukee County Court - in Probate.
In the matter of the will of Erust SCHNEIDER, deceased.
Notice is herby given that the claims and demands of all persons against Mary F. ROPETER, deceased, late of the town of Mequon, in said county of Ozaukee will be received, examined and adjusted by the county court of Ozaukee county at the regular term of said court, to be held at the probate office in the city of Port Washington, in and for said county, on the 1st Tuesday of September A. D. 1899.
Also, that six months from and after the 24th day of March A. D. 1899, is the time limited for creditors of said Erust SCHNEIDER deceased, to present their claims to said court for examination and allowance.
Dated March 24, 1899.
By order of the court,
L. Eghart, Co. Judge

NEWS FROM OUR NEIGHBORS

Salters

John LAUERMAN made a business trip to South Germantown last Monday.

Wm. SCHEMLING and family of Germantown visited friends here on Monday.

Mr. and Mrs. Chas. STAUSKE and daughter Bertha and Chas. KRUEGER spent Sunday at Horns Corners.

Mr. and Mrs. T. W. SALTER visited at the home of E. Hanks of St. Michaels last Sunday.

Mrs. Herman KOEPKLE and Mrs. Jacob Gilbert and children of Jackson spent Friday with Gustave HECKENDORF and family.

Grandma HENNIG entertained relatives last Thursday in honor of her eightieth birthday anniversary.

Misses Paulina and Elsie KOEPKE of Milwaukee are guests at the home of Chas. STAUSKE.

Mr. and Mrs. Henry STAUSKE, Miss Bertha STAUSKE and the Miss KOEPKE visited relatives at Jackson on Thursday.

Mr. and Mrs. R. B. COLE and Miss Lillian COLE were guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clark DAVIS of Mequon last Sunday.

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Port Washington

Mrs. Wm. A. THOLEN celebrated her birthday on Tuesday afternoon. The pretty custom obtained in Germany of calling and offering congratulations to ones friends as their natal day returns, has been handed across the great ocean, and has become, almost a custom among Americans. 'Tis a dainty way to let your dear ones know that in the busy whirl of life, one day, is marked beyond forgetting in the lives of mother, father, sister and brother. A beautiful birthday cake came from Mr. and Mrs. GOSSE of Chicago, with their compliments; a profusion of cut flowers and delicious ice cream was a remembrance from her oldest son William, who also lives in Chicago. Congratulatory letters from absent loved ones, and dainty fancy work by daughter's fingers, made “mamma” feel that it was indeed a rare treat to celebrate a birthday. Covers were laid for ten guests and the delicious refreshments were done ample justice to. Those present were: Mesdames SCOTT, ECKEL, BLAKE, STELLING, KOEH, JACKSON, LEEK, MUELLER and Miss Dora MORITZ of Milwaukee.
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The lawsuit and injunction equity proceeding which we wrote to you about last week as likely to materialize over the location of site, and the building of the school house at Lake Church, we learn has come to a settlement, by the officers of the district No. 3 resigning, and two of the opposition, Jake SHANNEN and Math. SCHOLL being appointed by the town authorities in their place, and by canceling all of the acts that had been performed by the officers who resigned, and changing the site which was claimed to have been decided by a former vote of the dist. electors.
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Abe ANDERSON lately bought of Henry WHALEN another forty acres and added it to his farm, price $2000. F. X. KLOETY of Grafton was here, adjusted the trade, and made the papers last Saturday.
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As we predicted last week a democratic caucus took place last Wednesday evening at the Opera House here and the same ticket was put in nomination for city officials who served this past year. A change from WINGER to M. MAMMER for treasurer, and from WATRY - present sheriff - to B. ADAMS for assessor. H. L. COE being postmaster, had to resign as justice and L. TOWSLEY was nominated in his place. John THILL of the American House was nominated for justice in place of LARSON declined. So when elected the offices of Justice of the Peace will as heretofore be found at Millie WEYKER'S saloon, at the Wilson and at the American with one at the court house, TOWSLEY. This is stated for the benefit of those outside of the city; so that all those who want to get entangled in the law, will know where to point for when they start.
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Grafton

Election is approaching and so far very little interest seems to be taken. In our village a strong pressure will be made for F. C. MMTZLAFF to run for village president.
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Messrs Mathias and Arnold JANSEN, sons of the late Mrs. JANSEN deceased, who were here since the funeral of their mother, departed for their home last Thursday.
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Henry WHALEN sold 40 acres of land to Abe ANDERESON for $2300. The land lies directly west and adjoining Mr. ANDERSON'S farm.
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It seems that our little folks are having a time of their own in celebrating their birthdays. Not long little Mary KLOETY celebrated her birthday, and last week little Ada ROOS followed suit. At both places the little ones enjoyed it immensely.
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The 19th of March being St. Joseph's day, the patron saint of the Catholic Church here, or as it is commonly called in German “Kirmes” was duly celebrated in the church, two other priests besides Father PRONOLD, assisting in the ceremonies.
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Fredonia

Miss M. E. SCHMIT and Mrs. Ed. LUTZEN spent Sunday at Random Lake with friends.

Mr. John TIETJEN is on the sick list. Hope his speedy recovery.

Misses Enda PARKS and Nellie RAGAN spent Sunday at Pt. Washington.

Ed. FINTZEN of Boltonville spent Saturday evening at home.
Peter MUELIER spent a few days at home last week.

Misses Ida KLESSIG and Clara MORGENROTH spent one day last week at Port Washington.

Arthur PALLANSCH and sister Laura spent several days last week in Milwaukee.

Mr. and Mrs. Hugh TURNER spent Sunday and Monday at Thiensville with relatives.

Miss Amy LEIDER of Port Washington spent several days at home.

Mrs. John LIEDER and Mrs. Fred GROTELUESCHEN spent Monday at Port Washington.

Mr. and Mrs. J. H. KLESSIG spent Sunday at Boltonville with relatives.

Nic SHUMAN spent Sunday afternoon and evening at Port Washington.

Miss Helen HOYT who spent several days at West Bend with friends returned home last week.

Robert SCHAUBLE and F. A. STANGE spent several hours at Kohler on Sunday.

The skat tournament given under the auspices of the Fredonia Skat Club was a grand success. We are pleased to say that all the participants had an enjoyable. The committee extends their sincere thanks. The prizes were awarded as follows: 1st B. C. HOFFMAN 521 points, 2nd J. W. LAUTER 500 points, 3rd E. GRUHLE 477 points, 4th T. KEITEL 467 points, 5th Joe GAIGI 444 points, 6th H. KLESSIG, booby prize, 93 points.
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Newburg

Mrs. Nic SCHUMAN left for Milwaukee last Thursday to visit with her daughter, Mrs. Henry KAUFFUNG.

Marcus SCHWINN and Helen SCHWINN spend Sunday at Port Washington visiting friends and relatives.

John LOCHEN Jr. made a business trip to Allenton one day last week.

Anton MICHELS, who recently sold his farm to his brothers Math and Henry, moved into the SCHWALLACH residence last Monday.

The promise of marriage between Math MICHELS of this place and Miss Lizzie BUFFER of West Bend was announced in Holy Trinity church last Sunday.

Christian GEIB, who was employed at Whitewater during the last year, has returned home. He intends to work in his brother's saw mill here.

Mrs. Wm. PLENZKE entertained a number of her friends last Sunday in honor of her birthday anniversary.

Miss Katie SCHOMER of West Bend is home visiting friends and relatives.
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Mequon

Wm. Morse was arrested and lodged in the county jail at Port Washington to serve a term of thirty days for threatening to kill his wife and children, and forcing them to leave the house and seek shelter elsewhere with their neighbors.

A horse belonging to Benny LEVY one day last week suddenly commenced to kick and bite at the other horse in his barn and acted like a mad horse. The critter was killed.

Miss Rose GERLACH is home again after several months visit with here relatives in Milwaukee.

Anton GLEISNER had a narrow escape from sustaining severe injuries by a runaway of his horse one day last week. Mr. G. was thrown from the rig but escape without a scratch. The horse got hurt and it is reported may lose one of its eyes.

Thursday our town caucus will be held at Louis C. KIECKEER'S hall.

Misses Louisa SCHWALBACH and Barbara STRAUB of So. Germantown, spent Sunday with Mrs. F. GERLACH.
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Saukville

A caucus will be held for the town of Saukville Thursday March 30 at J. B. GREEN'S saloon in this village.

Mrs. M. BODE died in the town of Port Washington, aged 80 years. Her remains were interred on the Catholic cemetery in Saukville.

Last week the 40 hour prayer was held in the Catholic church at Saukville. The priests from Random Lake, Port Washington, Cedarburg St. Francis Seminary and Rev. J. DREIS preached at this occasion.

F. W. SCHMITZ who recently sold his farm moved to Taylor Co. Wis.

J. SCHOWALTER who bought the farm of F. SCHMITZ, moved last week from Milwaukee on his new property.

At the Ev. Luth. St. Johns church the children were confirmed last Sunday/ Rev. SCHUH preached a select sermon which was highly commended upon by all those who heard him.

Salty, our sailor on dry land, took a sleighride last Sunday to Random Lake, and of course felt hilarious on his return, and when looking at the moon he thought it was a cheese mould.

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