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    1. [WI~Old-News] New Article for United States - Wisconsin
    2. A new article has been added at Newspaper Abstracts > United States > Wisconsin > Ozaukee http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/index.php?action=displaycat&catid=1540 Direct link to article: http://www.newspaperabstracts.com/link.php?id=29554 Submitted by: sagg Article Title: Cedarburg News Article Date: February 12 1890 Article Description: LOCAL NEWS Article Text: Work will soon commence on the willow-ware factory. The mask ball at H. SCHELLENGERG’s last Sunday was quite well attended. Mrs. F. JAUCKE returned home last week after a week’s visit with friends at Neenah. Albert NERO has resigned his position as clerk at L. E. JOCHEM’s. He will leave for Milwaukee in a short time. A little girl appeared at the home of Mr. Albert ARNDT, and Mr. Wm. ENBRING, and a boy at Mr. F. LIESENBERG. The cold wave which struck our city early Saturday morning was successfully contended against by all who took part in the parade. Next Saturday a grand mask ball will be held at the Park Hall by Wm. P. JOCHEM. Don’t fail to be present as a good time may be anticipated. Of winter sports, hopes are entertained for none save for skating. The ice is in good condition and a large number of young folks skated every evening last week. A car load of furniture was received by L. M. HOEHN of this city last week. Call at his store at once and select from the large stock while it is unbroken. Mr. A. BODENDOERFER’s horse ran away last Wednesday afternoon through our main street. It was stopped however near H. NERO’s residence before much damage was done. Mr. Jacob ZAUN shipped another car-load of white clover seed last Monday. He reports the barley trade as more active than for some time past, though prices are not higher. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Farmers are disposing of their produce quite freely at present that the hauling of grain may not interfere with their spring work with which they expect to be obliged to begin in the near future. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gustav FRENZ died at the home of his parents after a short illness, at Freistadt, last Friday at the age of 8 years. The funeral took place Sunday afternoon and was largely attended. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ We are informed that another cider mill will be erected here next fall by one of our business men, who is at work now on the machinery. It will be operated by steam power. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. HEISS, who will begin to erect his (unreadable words) … was in the city for a few days. He purchased two lots of Mr. J. ZAUN and will begin building on the south-east side of Columbia street. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Tuesday, Jan. 28, Mr. James O’BRIEN formerly of this city, but now of Milwaukee, was married to Miss Hannah LYONS, of town Cedarburg, Rev. F. C. RYAN officiating. They will reside in Milwaukee. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mrs. C. HENNIG of the town of Cedarburg, died at her home after a short illness at the age of 63 years on Tuesday last. The funeral took place from the Ev. Luth. Church last Thursday, Rev. E. G. STRASSBURGER officiating, and was largely attended. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. and Mrs. Henry BOERNER of Saukville, Mr. Geo. KUHEFUSS, of Milwaukee, Mr. Wm. (unreadable name) of Thiensville, and a large number of young folks from Grafton, attended the grand masquerade on Saturday last. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Mr. Ph. PFEIFFER of Grafton, who is an experienced cheese-maker, having operated several factories during the seasons in the county, will erect a factory at the Five Corners near Mr. T. HALPIN’s farm. He has secured a sufficient number of cows to furnish milk enough to run a good factory. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ It is very probable that within a short time, both elevators at the depot will be purchased and run by a stock company, consisting of our leading business men, most of whom have already given their consent to join the corporation. It is expected that they will soon build a large malt house. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ The 28th annual masquerade of the Cedarburg turn Verein was an entire success, both financially and otherwise. The hall was crowded and all were very well pleased with the presentation of the particular members which were given. The costumes of the majority of those masked, were tasty and elaborately gotten up. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ A teachers’ institute will be held at Saukville, Friday and Saturday, Feb. 14 and 15. Profs. GILLAN and HARVEY will be urged to be present. They will please come provided with note books and with copies of the Manual. – A. J. KREITZER, County Supt. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Dr. E. R. MORAS, a graduate of Harvard University, Massachusetts, and for some years a practicing physician, has been in Cedarburg for the last few days and will stay here until Dr. McGOVERN is well enough to attend to his patients himself. Dr. MORAS can be found at the old office of Dr. McGOVERN at the usual business hours; he brings a good reputation with him and is highly spoken of by those who have had occasion to call on him. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ DEATH OF CAPTAIN KUNZ Our people here will be sorry to learn of the death of Captain KUNZ who was in the employ of Messrs. A. GREULICH & Son in Milwaukee, and who for many years visited this place regularly in the interest of his firm. He had been ailing for some time, and on his visit to West Bend to attend the funeral of the son of his old friend, Mr. HAAS, he was found dead in an outhouse at the Washington Hotel last Friday morning. He was taken down to Milwaukee for burial. Heart disease was the probable cause of his sudden death at the age of sixty years. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ ANOTHER OLD SETTLER IN MILWAUKEE PASSES AWAY Daniel SCHULTZ, who came to Milwaukee in the year 1843, was born on the seventh day of February 1816, and died on his birthday at his residence in Milwaukee at the age of 74 years. Mr. SCHULTZ was also well known here as the general agent of the Milwaukee Mechanics’ Insurance Company, coming here occasionally to attend to the matters connected with his position in the company. We met our deceased friend for the last time while in Milwaukee a few weeks ago on the street in front of the office of his company; he looked somewhat feeble then and as old settlers generally do when meeting each other, we compared our respective ages and found but six months difference in his favor. But we did not expect that this would be the last time we should shake hands and have a few words of pleasant conversation with our now departed friend. May he rest in peace! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GRAFTON Has everybody had the Grippe? Our brewer is busy putting in his supply of ice. Co. Superintendent KREITZER was in the village Monday. For a good substantial harness go to our harness-maker Aug. PFLOEGER. Clothing merchants are sighing over their great stock of winter clothing. Mr. and Mrs. ANGEL of Milwaukee are spending a few days with friends here. The youngest child of Mr. H. WHETSTONE is seriously ill, we hope however that it will soon recover. Mr. S. LEITNER is also very sick and reported in a dangerous condition. Our station agent, Mr. L. METCALF, went to Black River Falls for a few days. Mr. J. HUEBECHEN, our saloon-keeper, has been very sick during the past week, but is now gradually gaining his usual good health. Mr. J. JANSSEN, our former liveryman, who finds housekeeping without a wife very uncomfortable, took his family with him this week. His dwelling will again be occupied by Mr. BUSACK. Mrs. BODE, mother of our townsman, Mr. F. BODE, died on Monday afternoon of old age. Her husband preceded her to eternity but a few months ago. The masquerade ball which took place last Saturday gave perfect satisfaction to all, and everyone speaks of having had an enjoyable time. Mr. Ed. MUELLER, our general store-keeper, who also deals quite extensively in the line of furniture, keeps constantly on hand a large assortment of household furnishing goods. From corner brackets up to parlor sets can be obtained at such low figures, which entirely corresponds with the hard times we now experience. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SAUKVILLE A child of Mr. B. HASELBARTH died last Tuesday. Aged 4 months. Peter DOCTOR and wife returned after a week’s stay with friends at Campbellsport. A son of Ed. LUTZEN got married last Tuesday. Mrs. T. SCHLAICH of Oshkosh and Miss B. SCHLAICH of Milwaukee are visiting at Peter SCHLAICH. Quite a number of persons were reported to be on the sick list. Mr. Mich. GOUGH who had two ribs broken improving rapidly, as is also P. THELEN. A large number attended our cattle fair Monday and trading and selling of stock was lively. Everything passed off smoothly except towards evening, a little dispute arose between some parties. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~ WAUBEKA Paul KRUMBHOLZ of Chicago is here spending a few weeks with his parents. Mrs. D. FISCHER and niece, Mrs. E. POTTER of Baraboo are the guests of Mrs. K. YOUNG. The marriage of And. LUTZEN and Kate SERRES took place on Thursday last in the Catholic church, Rev. KORFHAGE officiating. After the ceremony, the young couple and a few intimate friends gathered at the bride’s home. Born to Mr. F. WITZIG and wife on Thursday morning, a girl. Mr. Ernst WITTIG of Fillmore spent Monday here. Mrs. John ROELL, a aged lady here, accidently fell and fractured her arm. A bouncing boy brightens the home of Mat. HAAN and wife. The marriage of Mr. John HENSE of Newburg and Miss M. LUTZEN of this place took place Tuesday morning at the Catholic church, Rev. KORFHAGE officiating. The bride is the youngest daughter of Ed. LUTZEN and was highly respected here. The groom is a well-known young man of Washington Co. having resided in that place for many years. Many friends gathered at the bride’s parents and all enjoyed themselves. Mr. LANDWEHR of Green Bay is visiting at the KNAEPPLE residence. Dime Society was held at Mr. H. E. RUDOLPH on Tuesday. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ NewspaperAbstracts.com - Finding our ancestors in the news! TM http://www.NewspaperAbstracts.com

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