Thursday, June 3, 1869

Died - In this village, at the resident of E. F. Hopkins, on May 23, Miss Rachel Lee, in the 87th year of her age.

Incendiarism - A man by the name of Wm. T. ALLEN has been arrested on a change of being concerned in the burning of the buildings recently destroyed at Cold Spring, belonging to Mr. S. B. HAMMOND.

This melancholy intelligence was received in this village on Wednesday, the 26th, of the death of Mr. L. C. BARBER, which occurred at Petroleum Center, Pa, from injuries got in an explosion of a reactor of the American Oil Refinery at that place. Mr. BARBER was a brother-in-law of A. J., Aaron and Ed. RANKIN, o f this village.

The Streets - Street Commission TOUSLEY requests us to give notice that, in pursuance to an order of the Village Board, it is required that the streets be cleared of rubbish. Mr. TOUSLEY is in earnest in carrying out this order and it will be best for all persons interested to attend to this matter at once.

Individual cleanliness is no more the unfailing sign by which to judge of the character of a person, than is the cleanliness of a village a sign whereby to judge of the character of its inhabitants. Our village has by no means been remarkably filthy in its streets, but there has not been that strictness exercised which is necessary in order to keep the public thoroughfares free from impediments and rubbish; for this reason people have come to regard it as no offence to use the streets as thought they were private property, and they have been encumbered in many places with wood piles and all manner of rubbish, which have not only presented a very bad appearance, but have been a positive impediment of the public. The sidewalks have also been littered up with boxes, barrels, etc., until they are nearly impassable. The efforts of Mr. TOUSLEY to eradicate this evil should meet with a warm approval, and every assistance be given him, which may be done by not waiting for a special order to remove rubbish. Any person who would take offence at an officer's endeavors to do his duty is not a good citizen, and we do not think there are many such in this place.

Thursday, June 10, 1869

Wm. T. ALLEN, the young man who was arrest last week, on the charge of burning two buildings in Cold Spring, was tried and discharged, there being not the least evidence to implicate him.

LARCENY - A fellow named PERRY was arraigned before Justice PECK, on Monday last, on a charge of sealing twenty dollars from one CRAYTON. The evidence was sufficient to bind him over to appear at the September term of the Circuit Court. He gave bail in the sum of $500.

FIRE, AND NARROW ESCAPE. -- On Monday night, at about a quarter of eleven o'clock, the alarm of fire was sounded, and a heavy volume of smoke was seen issuing from the rear part of the building occupied by Mr. Jacob GORTH, as a hardware store. A large crowds soon assembled, and by the most herculean exertions succeeded in checking the flames 000 soon putting out the fire. When first discovered, we had not the slightest expectation that it would be possible to save a building in the block, and we still think such would have been the case had it not been that Mr. W. F. CHENEY, the General Agent for Wisconsin for the celebrated Babcock Fire Extinguisher, was in town with one of the Extinguishers, and was one of the first to reach the roof of the burning building. He used his machine with the most telling results, where it was not possible to introduce water, and those who were near enough to witness the effect give Mr. CHENEY the credit of saving the block from the flames. The Messrs. HAKES did not waste time in getting in readiness to move the stock, their store adjoining the one in flames, while the Millinery Store of Mrs. BROWN, overhead, and the office of the HERALD, in the rear, were also the scenes of lively action. By the greatest good fortune the devouring element was stayed, and not injury, to speak of, done anything but the store of Mr. GORTH, the roof being so burned and torn up that it was necessary to put on a new one.

There seems to be little doubt in the minds of our citizens that the fire was caused by an incendiary, as the odor of Kerosine was strong on the ground below where the fire was first discovered, and there was the appearance of holes having been bored in the side of the building to put in inflammable matter. However, conjecture always runs wild on such occasions, and it may be that the fire resulted from other causes.

Proceedings of Village Board

Fort Atkinson, June 1.

Board met pursuant to adjournment.

Present, G. W. BURCHARD, President, T. T. PROCTOR, J. WOLFF and M. H. GANONG' absent, S. A. RICE. Special committee relating to the lot of Mr. BARKER made a report which was accepted. Street Commissioner reported that he had repaired the ditch each of Mrs. BARNES' lot.

On motion the ordinance relative to cleaning streets was adopted. On motion the ordinance regulating Saloons, etc. was adopted. On motion, $40 was appropriated to clean the ditch on 4th street to the main ditch leading to the river, to be expended by the Street Commissioner.

On motion licenses were granted to Peter KLEIN and John BECKER.

On motion it was resolved that the ordinances be published in the HERALD at the legal rates.

On motion a special committee was appointed to negotiate with Mr. BARKER in relation to his lot.

On motion the Street Commissioner was ordered to put in crossing on Germany street; also from Green Mountain House to MARSTON's corner, of 3-inch plank and four feet wide.

On motion the Street Commissioner was instructed to clear streets in several parts of the village.

On motion adjourned.

S. M. LEVY, Clerk

Ordinance No. 25

An ordinance to provide for cleaning Main Street.

BE IT ORDAINED, That all occupants of premises bordering upon either side of Main street, from Germany street on the north to south Third street on the south, be and they are hereby required from May 15 to November 15 in each year, to gather together in convenient heaps near the center of the street, on each Saturday as early as 10 o'clock a.m. all filth garbage and other refuse matter which may be in front of the premises respectively occupied by them, and between each premises and the center of the street. And in default thereof the person offending shall forfeit and pay a penalty of three dollars.

SECTION 2: It is hereby made the duty of the Street Commissioner immediately to remove all filth, garbage and other refuse matter gathered into heaps, as in first section provided for.

G. W. BURCHARD, President.

S. M. LEVY Clerk.

(ADVERTISEMENT) OPEN AGAIN! - HARDIN & Co. take pleasure in informing the citizens of this village and vicinity that they have opened a MEAT MARKET, at the old stand, where they will keep at all times a choice supply of Meats. The public are respectfully requested to give us a share of their patronage.

Thursday, June 17, 1869

Hon. Jas. ROSS, and a party of friends, made a boat trip from Madison to this place, arriving here Tuesday morning. They report a jolly time.

One More Unfortunate - Mr. Geo. LANDGRAFF had his hand caught in a "Shaper" at Wildmann & Co.'s. words, on Saturday last. It was badly mangled, the little finger being taken off. These Shapers are "infernal machines."

Horses Killed --- The night express train going south, on Friday night last, ran over and killed three horses, near Graham's Station. Two of them were the property of Mr. J. W. WENTWORTH.

Frightful Casualty.----- A dreadfull accident occurred, on last Friday, in the locality known as Germany, south of this village. Mrs. John HECKLER went into the field for the purpose of milking a new milk cow, which had her calf with her, and Mrs. HECKLER had no sooner approached the animal than it rushed upon her and gored her in a shocking manner, tearing open her abdomen so that the bowels protruded. In this condition Mrs. Heckler started for the house, which was considerable distance, and not finding her husband there she went on to the house of a neighbor. Doctors BICKNELL and WHITE were immediately summoned and rendered all possible surgical aid, but they report the wound of so serious a nature that the changes of recovery are very doubtful. The case is rendered still more critical by the sufferer being enciente. Mrs. HECKLER displayed a degree of fortitude and courage which is truly astonishing, and which is seldom equalled.

Fire Engines-It will be seen that the Board of Trustees have been petitioned to invest a couple of hundred dollars in BABCOK's Fire Extinguishers, and they have also been the recipients of a remonstrance to the same. The gist of the matter is that there is a difference of opinion as to the relative merits of the Extinguishers and a fire engine. The decision as to which would be of most utility to the public would be hard to make, as the merits of either are entirely different. In the incipient stages of a fire we deem the Extinguisher unequalled, as its portability is such that it may be carried with greater ease than a bucket of water, and the short hose attached renders it capable of reaching places inaccessible by other means. The great point of recommendation with these little machines is that they may be used instantly and are not attended with that delay necessarily incident upon the use of a hand engine. In this respect they are superior to an engine, and it is not claimed for them that they are effective in a large conflagration, their merit being in preventing such a result, if used in time. An engine would, of course, be better in the more advanced stages of a fire, but the probability is that before it could be got on the ground and the difficulty in obtaining water overcome, the "little joker" would have accomplished the desired result --- the prevention of the destruction of property. In our opinion unless it were possible to have both, it is best to procure any four Extinguishers, and appoint active, responsible persons to have the care and management of them, so that they may be at all times available, and there is no doubt that they will be of greater advantage than a machine - at least, until some measures are taken to supply water more conveniently than at present. The uses of the extinguisher and engine are entirely different, and the possession of either would not lessen the value and utility of the others. While we cannot have both our vote is for the Extinguisher.

Proceedings of Village Board,

Fort Atkinson, June 10

Board met pursuant to adjournment

All present but T. T. PROCTOR.

Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

The special committee in the case of Mr. BARKER's lot reported that Mr. and Mrs. BARKER would consent to put the fence back on the line in payment of $300, and give a quit claim.

A petition from Charles HAGBORD was read, praying for a license for saloon. On motion the petition was rejected, by ballot; noes 3.

A petition from S. M. LEVY, praying to be relieved from the duties of Clerk was granted, and on motion, Henry OGDEN appointed in his stead.

A petition from several citizens was received, praying the Board to purchase four of Babcock's Fire Extinguishers. A remonstrance to the same was also read. Referred.

An ordinance relating to damages to POUND was read first and second times and referred to committee on By-laws and ordinances.

A resolution in relation to raising a tax of $500 was introduced and on motion adopted.

On motion the Street Commissioner was authorized to draw $30, for street improvements.

On motion the Street Commissioner was instructed to repair all sidewalks at once, and where new sidewalks have been ordered and not built at the expiration of the time to build them immediately.

On motion adjourned.

S.M. LEVY, CLERK

A patent has been obtained for the manufacture of water-proof paper. It will be no uncommon thing, by and by, to carry a quart of milk home in a paper bag.

An exchange warns the mothers and nurses against the too prevalent practice of drawing little children around the streets backwards. It has been known to produce insanity.

Thursday, June 24, 1869

The FOURTH will undoubtedly pass of without much gunpowder being burned in this village. We learn, from a reliable source, that the stores will all be closed, an unanimity of sentiment which will not be likely to occur again on "the day we celebrate" for several years.

Somebody has our thanks for a beautiful bouquet, which we found suspended from the knob of our office door, one morning last week. Our rule in regard to anonymous communications will also apply to anonymous bouquets. It is being preserved, subject to the call of the sender. (We're not curious.)

Building - Capt. LOHMILLER has decided to build a block of two stores instead of one, as was his first plan.

Geo. C. SMITH is building an addition to the Odd Fellows' Hall, which will make the Hall of very commodious dimensions.

WHITE & SHELDON are fast bringing their fine block to completion and will soon move their stock into it.

HOVEY & Co. have made a fine addition to the rear of their brick block, which makes their store one of the most roomy in town. We believe they contemplate adding another story to the front portion of the store, at an early day.

The CRANE Knitting Machine Company are soon to put up a building of large size to be used as a factory.

Dwelling houses are springing up on all sides, and in spite of the depression of business so much complained of in the other towns the Fort seems to be blest with most cheering prosperity.

Proceedings of Village Board,

Fort Atkinson, June 15

Board met pursuant to adjournment.

All present but T. T. Proctor.

Minutes of last meeting read and approved.

Chairman of Committee on By-laws and ordinances reported back the ordinance relating to Pound-keeper.

The select committee on Fire Extinguishers asked for further time.

A petition was received from Joseph POWERS, asking for a sidewalk in front of his lots and the BARRIE estate, and on motion the petition was referred and reported back favorable.

A resolution relating to the matter was introduced by S. A. RICE and passed.

On motion of GANONG the substitute bill on Power was adopted.

On motion N. D. HARDIN was appointed Pound Keeper.

M. H. GANONG moved and it was carried that an order be drawn on Treasurer in favor of Mr. TOUSLEY for $45 to apply on account as Street Commissioner:

M. H. GANONG moved and it was carried that a ditch be built on South Third Street to carry the water east of Main Street.

M. H. GANONG moved that if the Town Board would give $100 and PRITCHARD's tax the Village would put in a good bridge over the culvert near PRITCHARD's brewery. Carried.

M. H. GANON moved that J. OKLWILER be relieved of the payment of License on payment of $10.

On motion adjourned.

S.M. LEVY, Clerk.

Ordinance No. 26.

An Ordinance to restrain the running at large of cattle, swine, sheep, horses and other animals, and for other purposes.

Be it ordained by the President and the Board of Trustees of the Village of Fort Atkinson:

Section 1: For the purpose of carrying into effect the provisions of this ordinance there may be appointed by the Trustees of said village at any regular meeting of said Trustees one or more Pound-Keepers who shall hold their office during the pleasure of the said Trustees, and until a successor or successor shall have been appointed.

Section 2: The said Pound-Keepers shall have charge of the public Pounds belonging to said village and perform such duties as may be required of them by the ordinances and by-laws of said village.

Section 3: If any person shall suffer or permit any of his cattle, horses, mules sheep or swine to run at large within this village he shall forfeit and pay a penalty of one dollar for each such animal so running at large and in default of the payment thereof shall be imprisoned in the jail of Jefferson county for the term of five days.

Section 4: (Same as No. 12.)

Section 5. If any person shall break or otherwise damage any Pound, building or enclosure of any kind provided or use by said village or any Pound Keeper for safe keeping of any animals found running at large contrary to the provisions of this ordinance, or shall forcibly or without permission of said Pound keeper take any animals out of any such Pound buildings or enclosure he shall forfeit and pay a penalty of twenty-five dollars, and in default of the payment thereof shall be imprisoned in the jail of Jefferson county for the term of twenty days.

Section 6: All ordinances or parts of ordinances conflicting with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby repealed.

G. W. BURCHARD, President.

S. M. LEVY, Clerk