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Watertown Republican.
WATERTOWN, WIS.. NOV. 23. 18S7.
HOME MATTERS.
—Tricots are selling fast at Trachte &
Trayser’s.
—New neckties for holiday trade at
SCHIFFLER & QUENTMEYER’S.
Pensions granted November 18 to
Mrs. O. Walverson, Portland, and Geo.
Stem pel, Oconomowoc.
—Silk umbrellas with gold handles for
holiday trade just in at
SCHIFFLER & QUENTMEYER’S,
—Latest novelties in muffs and boas in
different style of fur at Grube and Ach
tenhageu’s.
—The customary services for Thanks
giving Day will be held to-morrow morn
ing at St. Paul’s Episcopal church at 10
o’clock.
i —Sunday evening A. E. Seymour, of
New York, district lecturer, addressed a
.large temperance meeting in the Congre
gational church.
—There ts a great rush at Trachte &
Trayser’s for the underwear that isselling
so cheap. Every 'ody can be suited, both
in quality and price.
—R. Brennecke has purcha>ed from
Theo. Prentiss, the building he occupies
as a drug store on Main street, between
Third and Fourth streets. Price $5,000.
—Don’t forget *here to go for an
elegantly fiuished Chamber suit in An
tique Oak, Waluut, Ash, Maple, Mahog
any or Birch. E. W. Schultz.
—Our Dodge county readers will be
interested in the review of the late pro
ceedings of the county board from The
Republican Juneau correspondent this
week.
—A 5 ounce all wool shirting flannel
at Grube& Acluenhagen’s tor 25 cents per |
yard, tormer price 35 cents.
—Lena May, youngest daughter of Gus
May, died last nigh; of brain fever, aged
2 years ano 9 months. Funeral to-mor
row afternoon at 2 o clock from the resi
dence of C. May, Sixth ward.
—Thegrancl ball to be given to-morrow
(Thanksgiving) evening, at the armory,
by the Watertown Rifles, will be a fine
affair, judging from the arrangements
made for the event. The music is fur
nished by the full Second Regiment baud,
—True happiness attained by buying
your boots, shoes, rubbers and overshoes
from Jake Koerner, who has well earned
the title of the “Reliable Shoemaker.”
Reliable goods at prices that you can rely
upon being low, is Jake’s motto. Call
an J see him.
—The following are among the jurors
drawn to serve for the December term of
the Dodge county court:
Emmet —Eugeue O'Couuor, David Fla
vin, August Kupfer.
Hustisford William Jecke, John
Jossi.
Shields —John Solon, Henry Bergiu,
Herman Luther.
Resolution adopted by the Seventh
District lodge of Good Templars, at their
session held in this city last week: “That
the thanks of this lodge are due to the
members of Watertown lodge, No. 314,
and their friends, for the kind and hos
pitable manner in which they have en
tertained those who were in attendance
from sister lodges.”
—At the present session of the board
of supervisors three trustees of the insane
asylum will be elected. Such trustees
shall appoint the superintendent of the
insane and visiting physician, and shall
audit all hills against the asylum. The
trustees will have the same pay as mem
bers of the county board. This law was
passed at the last session of the legisla
ture. — Banner.
—“Johann Most has been released from
custody under $1,500 bail. Bail was fur
nished by a woman named Ida Hoffman,
who took pains to explain that she was
an anarchist.”
Mr. Editor: —I clip the above from
The Chicago Times, and if the principle
of equal division of property, among peo
ple of this belief is true, I think Johann
bad Most too much, I don’t thing my
share would be more than two cents and
if Ida will send it to me I will return her
a receipt in full. Carl Adrian,
P. JS. —No feathers in this.
—Silk handkerchief for the holiday
trade at Schifflek & Quentmeyer’s.
—Senator J. F. Ware and Hon. T. F.
Solon will open a law and real estate of
fice in the Palmer block, corner of Tower
avenue and Seventh street, where they
will do a general business in real estate,
examine abstracts, negotiate loans, etc.
Mr. Solon will still continue his commis
business at the old stand on Banks
avenue. — West Superior Wave,
We would add to the above that we
only know Senator Ware as a first-class
legislator, but our acquaintance with
Tom Solon, the Shields law-giver, extends
farther than just what we know of him
as a good member of the assembly. In
these parts Mr. Solon passes for an enter
prising, active and thoroughly reliable
man, who conducts business in a fair and
square manner on and let live
principle. He has the best wishes of
numerous friends hereabouts for success
and prosperity in the new business rela
tions he has formed. This firm will, we
're assured, wear well while there is a
llole on its foot.
—Pension granted November 19th to
Geo. Coppens, Fort Atkinson.
—The Knights of Pythias have rented
Cambria hall for their lodge room.
Fine silk suspenders for holiday trade
at SCHIFFLER & QUENTMEYER’S
A reissue of the pension to John
Neugebauer. of this city, was made at
Washington, November 21.
—H. C. Mayer fell through the trap
door of the cellar in his store last Satur
day night, and was severely bruised about
his head and body.
—Just received, a car-load of parlor
suits and easy chairs. Call and see them
before purchasing elsewhere.
E. W. Schultz.
—Friday of this week Judge Colonius
will render hisdecision in tbecaae brought
before him in relation to the trouble in
school district No. 7, in the town of Wa
tertown, over the purchase of seats and
the proposed removal of the school clerk.
—Last Friday morning Leo Kordenat,
son of our former fellow-citizen Dr. F. W.
Kordenat, of Mayville, committed suicide
at Ashland, by taking morphine. He
was found dead in his bed at the drug
store of J. 0. Walker, where he was em
ployed.
—Uuion Thanksgiving service will be
held in the M. E church to-morrow fore
noon at half-past ten o’clock. The ser
mon will be preached by the Rev. Jas.
M. Campbell, of the Congregational
church. Subject: ‘‘Thanksgiving for the
Blessing of Freedom.”
—The Milwaukee wheat market yes
terday wi s less firm, closing at 74)£c for
No. 2 sowing, 74?gC December and
May. Flour was steady, but quiet. Ba
ley closed at rye at 55c, corn at
45c and oats at Hogs were higher,
ranging at 4.60@4.95.
—Yesterday the Anchor Hook and
Ladder company received their new
truck,which is a handsome specimen of fire
apparatus, and in the bandsof the Anchor
boys will no doubt, when required, do
good service. It was manufactured by
Preston & Cos., Chicago.
—At Stevens Point Sunday forenoon
last the home of Reynolds Lee, father ft
our townsman W. J. Lee, was destroyed
by fire during the absence of the family.
The loss was total, not a vestige of any
thing being saved and unfortunately
there was no insurance.
—A tea party for the benefit of the M.
E. church will be given at the residence
of Mrs. E. W. Schultz, ou Western ave
nue, First ward, Tuesday evening next,
November 29. A literary programme
will be rendered during the evening
Tickets 25 cents. AH are invited.
—Monday morning Hon. L. B Caswell
met with what might have proved a very
serious mishap, at his resideuce in Fort
Atkinson, by washing his face in carbolic
acid instead of bay rum. The accident
happened through the bottle of carbolic
acid being placed on a bureau near the
bay rum bottle and Mr. Caswell mistak
ing the one for the other. Mr. Caswell’s
face, though badly burned, it is thought
will not be marked, sweet oil having been
at once applied very freely.
—Next Wednesday evening, Nov. 30,
a supper and formal opening of their
rooms will be given by the B. A. C. To
many of our readers the letters S. A. C,
will doubtless represent something un
known, so that, for the benefit of the un
enlightened, we explain. The S. A. C.
is a club of young men who have but re
cently entered upon club life, and are
very ambitious to make a success of their
undertaking. Their rooms are located
on the second floor of Mrs. M. A.
Wright’s store, on Main street, and are
three in number, consisting of a reception
room, reading room and gymnasium.
The object in giving this supper is to
obtain funds sufficient to furnish their
rooms in proper manner. We trust both
their German and American friends will
encourage their efforts by being present
on the evening of Nov. 30.
—Fancy night shirts for the holiday
trade at Schiffler & Quentmeyer’s.
PERSONAL.
Wm, Meyer, of Jefferson, was in the
city Monday on business.
Louis Riedinger, of Marquette, Michi
gan, was a visitor in the city several days
last week. /
The Misses Lou and Maud Hibbard, of
Milwaukee, have been visiting with Mrs.
C. A. Judd and daughters a few days.
Miss Lena Schuetz, of Milwaukee, was
the euest of her sister, Mrs. H. J. Hoff
mann, from Saturday until Monday after
noon.
Lieut. John Taylor and Sergt.-Maj.
George Lewis, of St. John’s academy,
Delafield, spent Sunday at their homes
in this city.
Mrs. M. A. Wright is visiting Mr. and
Mrs. J. R. Buchanan for a few weeks at
Missouri Valley, lowa, accompanied by
Miss Amelia Enos, of Waukesha,
Mrs. M. J. Pariolet and Mrs. J.
Mackay, of Chicago, and ex-district At
torney J. E. Malone, of Juneau, were
among the attendants at the funeral of
E. Sweeney Sunday.
The Republican acknowledges a call
last Friday from C. B. Adams, connected
editorially with The Jefferson Banner.
Mr. Adams was a delegate to the Good
Templar’s convention held here.
H. J. Forsyth, of Milwaukee, a former
employe with the J. L. Perry Manufact
uring company, was in town last week,
engaged in delivering the new city direc
tory, being now engaged in the office of
the publisher, A. G. Wright.
OBITUARY.
Hermann Grube, father of H. Grube,
of the firm of Grube&Acbtenhageu,died
of general debility at the home of bis son,
E. Grube, in Emmet, Wednesday, Nov
ember 16,1887, aged 80 years. Deceased
was a native of Hamburg, Germany. He
was one of the earliest residentsof Dodge
county, settling on a farm in Emmetsome
46 years ago. Mr. Grube held during bis
life (several positions of trust. He was
elected town assessor lor fifteen years and
in 1876 was chosen member of the assem
bly from the Emmet district. He was a
widower and leaves three sons and one
daughter. His funeral was held Friday
afternoon.
Andrew Russell, a pioneer resident of
the town of Concord died Friday, Nov
ember 18, 1887, aged 78 years. Deceased
came to Wisconsin in 1843 and purchased
the tract of land on which he and his
family have ever sinceresided. Deleaves
a wife and several children. Mr. Russell
and his wife celebrated their golden wed
ding four years ago.
Wednesday evening, November 16,
1887, John Seery, a resident of the Sev
enth ward, departed this life. He leaves
a wife, one son and two daughters. His
funeral was held Friday morning from
St. Bernard’s church.
Mrs. H. M. Seefelt, a former resident
of this city, died of consumpiion at the
home of her daughter in Jefferson Friday,
November 18, 1887, aged 63 years. She
was a native of Germany. Her remains
were interred in Oak Hill cemetery Mon
day last.
Andrew Loehr, for many years a resi
dent of the town of Watertown, died of
dropsy in the Second ward Saturday,
November 19, 1887, aged 60. His funeral
was held Monday and the body deposited
in Oak Hill cemetery. Deceased was a
German by birth.
Joseph Brappitts, a former resident,
died Friday, November 18, 1887, of con
sumption, at the residence of his brother
in-law, W. Kobta, in the Seventh ward.
Deceased removed to lowa six years ago
and returned here four weeks since.
Y. M *C. A.
At the business meeting of the Y. M.
C. held Monday evening, November
21, at the rooms, the following board of
directors and committees were appointed;
Board of Directors—Daniel Jones. M. J.
Woodard, J. B. Bennett, W. C. Stone, A.
J. Whiting; Committee on Organization
of a Juvenile Department—Rev. J. M.
Campbell, Wm. L. Norris, A. J. Whiting;
Committee on Lectures and Entertain
ment — Dr. W. F. Whyte, Wm. L. Norris,
Rev J. M. Campbell. Steps will betaken
to procure a first-class course of lectures
for the association the present winter.
The names of several prominent lecturers
are under consideration to be secured for
the course.
A Burglary Frustrated.
Charles Mucheit is clerk in Gruhe &
Achtenhagen’s store and reposes nights
on one of the counters. Last Thursday
morning about 1 o’clock his slumbers
were disturbed by a noise at the back
door. Raising up in his bed he aimed his
revolver towards the door and fired.
There was instantly a scambling as if
someone was in a hurry to get out of the
back yard, but no trace of the burglar
was discovered. The storm door protect
ing the permanent door had been forced
open and apparently the work of opening
the latter was commenced when the shot
was fired and the entry into the store so
nicely nipped iu the bud. It happened
that the firm allowed quite an amount of
money to remain in their safe over Wed
nesday night, a circumstance undoubted
ly known to someone watching, who was
familiar with the premises.
*
Railway Collision.
Passenger train Mo. 3, going west on
the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul rail
way yesterday morning at 3 o’clock, when
passing Ixonia station, coliided with the
rear end of the east-bound freight train
while the latter was side-tracking, but
had not fully cleared the track. The
caboose and seven freight cars were cut
off and thrown from the track, and the
passenger engine left the rails and went
down an embankment about twelve feet,
landing on its side. The engine was bad
ly wrecked and the freight cars demol
ished, and their contents of flour, wheat,
oats and barley nearly all destroyed. The
mail car was also damaged on its side and
the platform of the express car torn off.
The engineer of the passenger train,
J. Ellis, and his fireman, C. Manning, for
merlyof this city, remained on the engine
until she struck the embankment, when
they deliberately vacated the cab, both
escaping unhurt with the exception of
the latter, who received slight scratches
on bis face. That no one on either train
was killed or injured seems almost a
miracle when the nature of tbe accident
is taken into consideration. The road
was blocked about five hours by tbe
debris of the wreck.
—Seal skin caps for holiday trade at
SCHIFFLER & QuENTMEYER’S.
Death of Edmund Sweeney.
Edmund Sweeney, a prominent and
well known citizen of Watertown forever
30 years, died suddenly of apoplexy at his
home in the Fourth ward, Thursday af
ternoon, November 17, 1887. in his 64th
year. Deceased was born in the town of
Killarney, county Kerry, Ireland, March,
1824. He received what education the
primary schools of bis native town afford
ed, and at the age of 16 heemigrated to the
United States, his family settling in Mas
sachusetts. Mr. Sweeney resided in that
state six years finding employment in the
manufacture of cotton goods, his last work
of this nature being done in the town of
Thorndike. In 1846 he cameloClyman,
Dodge county, with his parents and set
tled on.a farm. He held various offices
of the town and in 1852 was elected clerk
of the board of Dodtre county, a position
he held with satisfaction to the people for
four years. In 1856 Mr. Sweeney re
moved to Watertown, from which time
up to the period of his decease he was en
gaged in the grocery and dry goods trade
and has done a highly successful business
his large property leaving his family in
independent circumstances. In this city
the confidence in Mr. Sweeney’s ability
and integrity has been often shown by his
election to offices of trust and honor. In
1866 Mr. Sweeney was elected county
treasurer on the Republican ticket, filling
this important and responsible office two
years. He served several terms as mem
ber of the board of education with gener
al acceptance and was chosen president
of that body. Mr. Sweeney frequently
represented his ward on the county board
of supervisors, in which line of official
duty he rendered the city valuable service
as a member of*the committee on equali
zation. A prominent figure for many
years Mr. Sweeney was indeed a marked
man in the community and his influence
was often feU on variousquestionsinvolv
ing the prosperity and welfare of this city.
He had been a great reader through
life, which coupled with the fact that he
possessed a remarkably fine memory ren
dered him one of the best authorities
among our citizens upon nearly all
subjects, especially historical. A deep
thinker and a strong reasoner, Mr.
Sweeney was also formidable in discus
sion or debate. But after all he was hu
man, and his life was marked with some
of the faults and foiblesof our natureand
yet who can say that his erriugs were
greater or more than the average of men.
He was strong in his friendships, urbane
in manner, and sociable, entertaining and
hospitable to those with whom he came
in contact. The grave has indeed closed
in upon an able man, a safe counselor
and a warm friend ;one who will be greatly
missed in the community in which be
moved for so many years. May he rest
in peace is the fervent prayer of his wide
circle of friends. Mr. Sweeney was mar
ried in 1856 to Miss Margaret Farmer,of
this city, who, with one daughtei, Miss
Lizzie, survives him.
The funeral held from St. Bernard’s
Catholic church, Sunday afternoon at 3
o’clock, was largely attended. Rev.
Father Condon was assisted in the services
for the dead by Rev. Father Horinett, of
St. Malachi’s church, Chicago, who de
livered an eloquent and deserving tribute
to the memory of his deceased friend. The
remains find a last resting place in St. Ber
nard’s cemetery by the side of his daugh
ter, Maggie.
Good Templar’s Convention.
A session of the Good Templar lodges
of the Seventh district, comprising the
counties of Jefferson, Milwaukee, Wau
kesha, Washington and Ozaukee con
vened Friday with Watertown lodge and
adjourned Saturday afternoon. Thirty
one of the thirty-six lodges within the
jurisdiction, were represented with over
100 delegates present. The reports from
the district showed an increase of four
lodges and 150 members during the pre
vious six months. A membership of
1,500 was reported and arrangements ef
fected for a series of meetings throughout
the district. The next session was ap
pointed to be held atGenesee, Waukesha
county, in February. Friday evening a
public temperance meeting connected
with the session took place in the Congre
gational church. Addresses were made
by Chief Templar Cbafin, Rev. M. Evans,
Bay View; Dr. Geo. Fallows, of Wauke
sha, and E. M. Stanton, of Oraro, district
lecturer.
The New Directory.
The third issue of the Watertown city
directory, published by A. G. Wrighf,
Milwaukee, was delivered to subscribers
last week. It is well bound, finely print
ed and compiled with great care, reflecting
credit on the publisher. In the intro
ductory the publisher says that the can
vass made for the work has developed the
fact that there has been a marked increase
in the population of the city. The issue
contains 4,028 against 3,094 in the direc
tory of 1886, which at alow computation,
figuring on the basis of the last census,
would represent a population of over
11,000.
APPLES * APPLES!
“Fancy New York Greenings,” $2.76
per barrel. These apples were picked
later than any in the city, which makes
them the best keepers. They are worm
less and fine quality.
6 G. A. Stallmann.
When you want a Suit of Clothes made to
order, don’t fail to look over SOHIFFLER &
QUENTMEYER’S line of latest styles of
FALL & WINTER WOOLENS!
They are the Fashionable Custom Tailors, and
guarantee a fit.
SC-tiIFFLER & QUENT MEYER,
Corner Main and Third Streets-
Cl OAK8 1 cloaksi CI.QAKB
LADIES’ CLOAKS!^
CLOAKS
CHILDREN’S CLOAKS!
§CO M PETITION
Emil Seibel & Cos., 1
MAIN ST., bet. 3rd & Jth, (Red Brkk Front)
WATERTOWN, - WISCONSIN
BARGAINS! BARGAINS!
Clark & Carroll, wishing
to close out business offer
their entire stock oi miscel
laneous books at a great
SACRIFICE. Call and ex
amine our Stock before pur
chashing elsewhere.
CLARK & C ARROLL,
2 doors east of P. O.
The County Board.
The Jefferson county board elected
John Whittet,of Sumner, chairman with
out opposition. Thisisa fine compliment,
worthily bestowed, paid to an old and
popular member of the board, and a most
graceful act on the part of the Democrat
ic majority in sinking party ties in the
choice of a chairman. Mr. W hittet has
appointed the following committees;
On Equalization—J. Williams, Fred
Huebner, C, P. Goodrich, Frank Sloan,
J. A. McArthur, David Gardner, Charles
Copeland.
On Sheriff’s and Justices’ Accounts—
W. W. Woodman, W. D. Stiles, E. Rankin.
On Miscellaneous Accounts —J. H.
Harger, George Billett, S. A, Bridges.
To Settle with County Officers—J. H.
Myers, John Davis, Charles Illing.
On County Buildings—John Reinel,
Jr., William Zeibell, Herman Graewe.
On Highways—Geo. Kern, M. Probst,
Joshua Thayer.
On Cancellation of County Orders—
Charles Burnham, Charles Oestreich,
Fred Schmutzler.
To Settle with Superintendents of Poor
—F.C. Lehman, M. Norton, D.G.Snover.
On Ways and Means—C. F. Green
wood, Fred Schmutzler, Chas. Oestreich.
Passes.
The railroads all over the country are
getting printed their annual passes for
1888. As to whether any changes will
be made by the railroads in their manner
of dealing with the question of passes the
coming year, all the managers agree that
matters will continue the same, since the
roads have had no discretion in the mat
ter from the time the inter-state commerce
law went into effect. No passes will be
issued except exchange and employes’
passes, and the number of deadheads is
materially reduced—a condition of things
that makes the railroads feel happy.
- • 4B
—Don’t forget that Schiffler & Quent
meyer carry the largest and best line for
the holiday trade in mufflers, neckties,
silk suspenders, fur caps, silk umbrellas,
silt handkerchiefs, night shirts, etc., etc.
Look over their assortment for useful
presents. Schiffler & Quentmeyer.
—Great reduction on newmarkets,plush
cloaks and misses’ and children's gar
ments at Trachte A Trayser's.
WALL PAPER
Latest styles and lowest prices.
Fine, hand-painted
Window Shades,
Plain Oil Shade Cloth,
Scotch and American Hollands .
SPRING- BALANCE,
Shad© fitlleri,
. The best in the Ma.ket.
Pure Painting Material
of all kinds for House, Carriage and Wail
Painting.
Pure Linseed Oil, Machine Oils,
Glass Putty, Axle Grease,
Fine Carriage Varnish.
Paint y Varnish and Whitewash
3RD SUES.
MIXED PAINTS, prepared
by ourselves ready for use from
pure material.
Fine Chromos, Oil Paintings,
and Steel Engravings.
Picture Frames of all kinds at
the lowest price.
House and Sign Painting,
Paper Ranging & Decorating
Done in the best manner.
Stsftw & Mmsp&y.
AUCTION,
I will sell at publicaution to the high
est bidder,on Monday, the 28th inst., the
house and two lota on Eighth street, in
the First ward, formerly owned by Gott
lieb Bauman, and now owned by the es
tate of Hamlin & Ford. Sale to com
mence on the premises at 2 o’clock in the
afternoon, when terms of sale will be
made known. John Reichardt,
Auctioneer.
CARD OF THANKS.
The sons and daughter of the late Her
mann Grube, Sr., take this opportunity
of returning their heartfelt thanks to
numerous friends for many acts of kind
ness extended and sympathy expressed
during theii recent bereavement by the
deathfof their father.
Watertown, November 21.