Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1874-01-07
j acob j. EnOs.

Gle tho departure Of another prominent and
we'll known citizen to the world beyond.
At few minutes past twelve o'clock, Sat-
urday morning, January Sd, 1874, the spirit
of Jacob J. Euos took its flight to the God
who gave It. The sickness which termina
ted in Lis death was of less than week 9
duration, but one of intense suffering to
him, battling the bess skill of his physicians,
Drs. Cody and Spaldng. His disease was
paralysis of the heart.
Mr.. Enos was native of Johnstown,
now Fulton county, New York, where he
was born July 18th, 1916, and was there
fore in his 58th year at the ti1ne of his
decease. After the completion of his stud
les he was admitted to the bar OF his native
state. In January, 1874 just 80 years ago,
he came west end settled in THIS place, then
the village Of Watertowu. He soon enter
edupon successful practice of his profes.
sieu, and shortly efter his ;szrival here re-
celved the appointment Of Court Commits
siener. In early IKE he was a great adm ir-
CT of Webster aud Clay, and in his more
mature years Identified hiEasef with the
Wing party. In 8s4s, Mr. Enos was oae
OF the Wing Presidential electors of WIS
ceusin. His political zeal and labors in
favor of the old WING party were duly &C.
cognizcd by President Taylor, who appoint-
ed him Postmaster at Watertown, a positqon
he held until the close of the Wing ad-
ministraton in 1858. The same year Sic
formed co-partn ershp with Daniel Hail.!
which remained gubroken until terminated
by his death. Mr. Enos eajoyed fine rep
utation as lawyer, and has for years
been acknowledged as one of the leaders of
the bar ia this part of the state. The strong
forcble, clear and logical method he bad
of expressing himself was the great secret
of his success before a JUICY. Mr.. Enos was
always fearless and outspoken in his senti-
ments, and was possessed Of great indepen-
dence and force of character. No one will
be more missed from the community than
Jacob j. Enos, and his death leaves void a
space not easily illed. No form was more
familiar than his, but the places which have
known him on earth so long and we'll, will
know him no more forever, a stern remind
err that the old settlers are slowly but sure
~ passing away.
Mr.. Enos was possessed Of naturally strong
and robust constitution, two weeks ago the
very picture of health, aad one of the last
whom it was supposed death would claim.
us that sin the midst of life we are in
DEATH" and we too must soon follow. AS an
Illustration OF the good healthy stock from
which Mr.. Enos came, We would state that
his death is the first one out of family of
ell even children, nine boys and two girls.
The funeral of Mr.. Enos took place from
his late residence, in the I'd ward, at one
o'clock, Tuesday afternoon, January 9Th,
and was largely attended, not only BY our
own citizens, but by the residents Of the
neighboring towns, Rev. C. c. Cragin, pastor
of the Congregational Church, conducting
the impressive funeral services.
Mr. Enos leaves wife and three children,
two sons and one daughter, who have the
sympathy of the entire community in this
sad dispensation OF Providence.
The Catholic Fair.
st. Bernard's Fair which was held on
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday of last
week at Turner Hall was a grand success.
From the opening until the close there was
a large attendanc of persons Of different
denominations who Wed with each other in
patronizing the Jealous ladies who had
charge Of the respective tables
The wares offered for sale on the occas-
ion were, for the most part, very attractive
on account Of their rich material and the
neat manner in which they were arranged.
The embroiderers who exhibited their varie-
gated needle-work, could not give a more
becoming illustration OF their ability and
TASTE Were we disposed to mention honor
ably those ladies who worked so ASST dious-
~ we could not omit the names of Mrs.
MacMahon, Mrs. NJ. Racket, Mrs. Col.
Crane and Mrs. P. McCabe, in connection
with the many young ladies who contribut
ed so much to the success of the undertaking.
One Of the principal features of the occas-
ion was the "g1and vocal concert" The
large and respectable audience who attend
ed, frequently manifested their apprecia-
ton by repeated applause. The members
of the ''Double Quartette" opened the enter
tainment and executed their part of the
progra NINE in so creditabe a manner as to
elicit applause Of which the most talented
and distinguished vocalist might justly feel
proud The so.os of Miss Lille Barry and
Miss Sawyer showed that those ladies had
cultivated their magnificent voices until
they became the ne plus ultra of vocal training
Prot. H. T. Corby sang the tenor solo in