Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1884-12-10

over Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. /
Norris.
Mrs. Dr. r. NJ. Wigginton, of tn
Northern Hospital, has been on a brie
visit in town, the guest of Mr.. and Mrs
A. Baum.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. F. Sommerfeld hav
been on visit to their son at Durand
Wisconsin.
OBITUARY.
Thomas Rhodes, one of the early set
tiers of Dodge County, died Friday morn
ing, December 5, at his home in the
town of Emmett, in the S0th year of his
age. Deceased was a native of Leeds,
England, and forty years ago emigrated
to Massachusetts,. where he resided two
years and then came to the territory of
Wisconsin, settling in Emmett, which
has since been his home. He was a
quiet, retiring citizen, and had the high
esteem, of all who knew him. Mr.. Rhodes
leaves one son and four daughters, one
of the latter being Mrs. John Robinson,
of the Fourth ward. His funeral was
bald Sunday from his late home, Rev. D.
A. Sanford, of st. Psul's church, conduct
ing the services.
William, son Of Mr.. and Mrs. f. A.
Mendenhall, died Sunday morning De-
cember 7th, at the home of his parents in
the First ward, aged 10 years. Deceased
had been sufferer for some months rom
that baneful disease consumption. Over
a year ago he fell from wind mill his
father was erecting at the Juneau Insane
and although he felt no bad
effects from the accident at the time, vet
it no doubt was the primary cause of his
death, as his health con- menced to fail
soon after. In the loss of their son,
promising young man, just stepping upon
the threshold of his manhood, the parents
have the sympathy of large circle of
friends His funeral was he'd this morn
ing from his. late home, Rev J. NJ
officiating. The remains were
taken to Clinton, the former residence Of
the family, for burial.
The sad intelligence is received of the
death from Inflammation of the bowels
On Sunday, December 7, at indianapolis,
Indiana, of the Hon. NJ. B. Williams, for
about 80 years a resident of WATERFOWL.
During his residence here Mr.. Williams
lad filled various positions of public
rust, always with credit, ability
and honesty of purpose. In the first
state legislature in 184S he represented
he 18th Senatorial district which then
included Jefferson county. Mr.. Williams
vas postmaster of this city under the
of President Pierce and we
believe held the position for a short time
Curing Buchanan's administration. He
leld the office of mayor, supervisor and
)ther positions in the city and served as
district attorney of Jefferson county for
three or four terms. About 1G years since
he removed to Indianapolis and engaged
u the practise Of his profession. In 1877
Governor Williams appointed Mr.. Will
Jams Judge of the Superior Court of
Indianapolis to fill vacancy He sub
was candidate for the same
office but was defeated at the polls. bis
party (democratic) being greatly in the
in the district. Deceased was
IN his Goth year, and leaves a wife,
Two sons and two daughters, the latter
Mrs. c. B. Coe, of indianapolis and Mrs.
A. ". yesterday, of Lincoln, Nebraska
Don't fail TO inspect W. D. Sproesser's
Holiday Exhibit. Suitable Presents for
All. Prices as low as the lowest. Quail
lty of goods fully guaranteed.
Robbery OF Tools.
Last Thursday night the Bennett
Manufacturing establishment was robbed
of a number of tools part of which be-
longed to the workmen. The thief or
thieves broke a window and through it
effected al entrance. Kunert Brothers
Machine Shop was also visited and tools,
a clock and some other articles carried
off. Mr.. Bennett Friday morning went