davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18
JUNEAU.
day evening

Outside of the regular routine business,
mostly done by committees, but little
work has as yet been accomplished by
the county board. The election of n
superintendent of the poor, county ply
stefan and janitor will take place On
Wednesday afternoon. Only in regard
to the first mentioned office is there any
contest, the present superintendent, w.
G. Fuller, and Solomon Rudolf, present
chairman from Ashippun, being the can.
didates The fight is a very bitter and
persistent one, and, no matter what the
result, cannot help but leave some sores
behind.
81. B. Sherman, owner of Spring
Brook farm, Burnett, and late landlord
of the Dennison house, Tndianap polls, has
leased the Nicolett house, at Minneapo-
lis.
Hon. Philetus Sawyer, United States
senator, spent the greater part of Friday
in town, on business with Judge Sloan.
w
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18

An ordinance to amend an ordinance
entitled ''an ordinance to prevent ntIis-
ances and to punish disorderly practices
in the city of WATERFOWL" passed Dec.
Is, 1858. SECTION l. Said ordidance is
hereby amended by striking out the
whole of Section of said ordinance
| By the passage of this amendment suits
brought to prevent nuisances and to
punish disorderly practices must be com>
menced under the statutes-ED.
Saloonkeepe-s were forbidden to give
Intoxicating drinks to Jos. Bueb, of the
Sixth ward.
The city attorney was instructed to look
into the matter of the alleged obstruction
to Ninth Street, caused by the building
erected by Fl. Wettwer and to report at a
special meeting of the Board next Mon.
day evening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18

death occurring at bis home in the First
ward Friday morning last, November Is,
1885. Deceased had been painful suf-
ferer from disease of the heart for nearly
year, which baffled the best medical
skill and tenderest care. Mr., Nixon was
born in this city October 20, 1856, and was
therefore in his Goth year For some years
he was engaged in the fancy grocery and
confectionery trade, but last May his
declining health compelled him to retire
from business. Mr.. Nixon married Miss
Laura Francl, young lady born and
bred in this city, and little daughter,
Flossie, is the fruit of this union now so
sadly broken. The bereayed wife and
child have the kind sympathy of all in
their aff1iction. The funeral was held
Sunday from the M. E. church. under
the auspices of the Musical Society Con-
cordia, the Rev. D. 0. ..Sanborn, officiating,
and the large number present, completely
filling the edifce, testified to the popular.
ity of the deceased when in life. His
body finds a last resting place in Oak
Hill cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18
Board of Education.

Special meeting of the Board of Education.
All members present except the Superintend-
ent .s.
President May in the chair. Minutes read
and approved.
petition to admit Mali Duncan into the
public schools free on account of charity was
presented and on motion the same was granted
Several accounts were presented and referred
to the Finance Committee.
The Finance Committee made the following
report which was on motion adopted and the
accounts therein contained allowed, all voting
in the Affirmative.
To the Hon. Board of Education:
GENTLEMEN:-Your Finance Committee would
respectfully report that they have carefully ex-
amned the following accounts and recommend
their allowance as follows:
j. Wright, insurance. gu
VIM. Schoppe, stationery and supplies...... 13 45
Fl. I. Eberle, disinfectants -
VIM. l.. Norris printing blanks. 81 90
Respectfully submitted,
VIM. VOLCKMANN,
VIM. F. QUENTMEYER,
J. BENKENDORF,
Finance Committee.
Watertown, Nov. TO- 1885.
On motion Board adjourned
WM H. ROHR, Clerk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18

The prospectus of the Chicago Inter
Ocean newspaper, with its 500, 900 readers,
will be found in another column and
attention is invited to it. The Inter
Ocean stands in the front rank among
the newspapers of this country in ability,
enterprise and high character. 1t can be
equally commended to the business man,
politician and family circle for its pure
tone and reliability. The readers of
the Inter Ocean should be increased in
every locality.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18
Card of Thanks.

Mrs. E. G. Nixon and family embrace
this opportunity of expressing their heart.
felt thanks to the many friends, and espec-
tally to the members of the Musical
Society Concordia, for the kind aid and
sympathy extended during the sickness
and at the funeral services and burial of
their husband and father.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18
Canon Farrar lectures on Dante in

Canon Farrar lectures on Dante in
Milwaukee next Monday evening.
CRUDE & Achtenhagen will give a
nice imported picture with every pound
of Combination Roasted Coffee.
The next great musical event is the
presentation of Racine's fine MASTER
piece, Athalie, by the Watertown Chorus
class, at Turner Hall, Wednesday evening,
December 2.
The invitations are issued for the
marriage of G. M. Rogers and Miss
Lizzie Traynor, young lady of extern
sive acquaintance in this city, at Column
bus, Wisconsin, Tuesday evening, Nov.
"a, 1885.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18
Obituary..

The grim messenger death has been
busy again in our midst the past week.
Wednesday night last, November II,
1885, S. NJ. Levy, the well-known cloth.
ing merchant, and one of our most
prominent citizens, died at his home in
the First ward of spasmodic asthma.
Although surprise to most of our citl-
zens his death had been expected for some
days before by his family and most init
mate friends. A native of Mecklenburg,
Schwerien, where he wos born in 1881,
he came to Milwaukee when 81 years
old and after residence there for some
years he removed to Milton and engaged
in the mercantile business. Mr.. Levy
subsequently took up his residence at
Fort Atkinson which continued his home
until his removal to this city in 1873.
Mr.. Levy was firm and consistent be-
lever in the Hebrew faith, a mason in
high standing and leading member of
the Concordia Society. He leaves a
wife, but died childless, and the widow
in her affiiction has the sympathy of our
entire community. The funeral of the
deceased was held last Sunday morning,
the services at his late home being coh-
Quoted according to the Jewish rites by
Rabbi Moses, of Milwaukee. The burial
took place at Greenwood Cemetery, Mil
waukee, and was under the auspices of
the masonic fraternity, the funeral party
leaving here on the 9 a. m. train.
Mary, wife of John O'Neil died at
her home in the Third ward Friday last
aged u years, her funeral being held from
St. Bernard's church Sunday afternoon.
Deceased came to this city with her hus-
band &c years ago. She was an exem-
pla-y woman in her relations as wife,
mother and neighbor.
| Theodore Menk died at his home in the
Third ward, Saturday, November IA,
aged 40 years. Some months since Mr.
Menk suffered the loss of a limb from
gangrene and since the amputation his
health steadily declined. Ee leaves q
wife, two sons and one daughter to mourn
his loss. His funeral was held Monday
Adele, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Roth, of the Sixth ward, died of diph-
liberia, Tuesday, November II, aged
years. The parents will have the SYM
pathy of many friends in their sorrow.
Another resident, Edward G. Nixon
only son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Nixon
has been called to his final account, hi
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18
The Miss G0ebIer Concert.

Thursday evening, November II, the
elite of Watertown listened to one of the
most brilliant musical events that has
ever taken place here. Miss Sophie
Gaebler has q host of warm friends in
WATERFOWL, but even their expectations
were far more than realized. Miss Gaebler
did full credit to her latest instructor, the
worlds greatest master, Franz List.
Her appearance on the stage was heralded
by a tremendous burst of applause-and
kid gloves. Flowers were showered
upon her from all sides, and interest and
expectation were depicted on every face
present. Expectation soon became per-
feet realization under Miss Gaebler's
magic fingers. Her technique and in
depreciation are remarkable in one so
young, and her rendition of Bach's
Fantasia Cromatica," calculated to test
to the utmost the recourses of pianist,
was faultless. She played with such
precision and ease that the difficulties of
the piece were but dimly realized by her
hearers. The phrasing was so clean cut.
and distinct that experienced musicians
marvelled that such was possible to any
but Rubinstein or a Joseffy; and those
intricate runs touched the senses like a
string of cleaning, lustrous pearls.
The Notturno "Liebestraum" dream
of Love- is said to be Liszt's own favorite
composition. And here we had an in
depreciation by the masters own pupil
1t abounds in quaint and mystic har-
monies and sparkling cadenzas of won
derful beauty. The young pianist played
with the inspiration of genius. Listening
enraptured, many in the audience must
have murmured with Orsino,
eff music be the food of love, play on" q
We had expected good singing from Miss
Gaebler, but Heine's beautiful poem OF
''The Loreley' was rendered with such a
depth of passion and path os, and voice
of such unusual purity, sweetness and
magnetism that the audience was held
spell-bcund. To a shower of applause
and flowers the modest singer responded
with an encore. song by Lassen.
The mere accompaniment of Schubert
famous song, "Erlking," taxes the strength
and endurance ofthe player, as every plan.
ist knows. To play the song with accom-
panimeut-all with the left hand alone,
as Miss Gaebler did-showed indeed q
high development of technique and
strength.
In her last number, the polka, the
fexibility and training of her voice were
shown to good ADVANCE. Those staccatos,
runs and finally that trill ending in q
ringing high note, caused wild enthusiasm
in the audience. Continued calls fol
encore induced her to repeat the last part
of the polka.
Mr.. Boyer, the popular tenor of Mil
waukee, did Miss Gaebler and the audi
ence valuable and appreciated service
by assisting in this concert. He wa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18
The Cuisine Rink.

a. G. CRUDE, late of Negaunee, Michi-
gan, has leased the Casino roller skating
rink as W. r. Thomas successor, and
will open it this evening Mr.. CRUDE
will conduct the rink in such manner
as to make it as pleasant and enjoyable
in the future as it has been in the past
and we wish the new proprietor success.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18
HOME MATTERS.

Shaved smoked beef at Stallmanns.
st. Paurs Parish Guild meets Thurs
~ evening with Mrs. Horace Baker,
Storm sash for windows of all sizes
be had at J. Weber & Sons, lumber
alers 5*3
The coming Easter will fall on the
tn of April. This has not occurred
ore since 1884 and will not happen
in until 1913.
w. S. Green was elected Chairman
he Board of Supervisors by unani-
Is vote, all sides recognizing his
ass for the position.
The largest and finest line of mold
for picture frames ever brought to
.ity can now be found at Straw &
,hy's. Call and see them. Frames
to order on short notice.
is understood that. Carl Schurz
ithdrawD bis offer to buy control
interest in the Boston Post. Mr..
z is now endeavoring to buy the
/ Advertiser.
ev. D. A. Sanford having resigned
etorship of St. Pauls church to take
of the parish at Grand Rapids,
ska, he will preach his farewell
q next Sunday.
he best value for your money
!? Buy your goods at w. F.
zmacher's; it is to your interest to
there and save from 10 to 20 per
2
partition recently put up COM
divides the lobby of the post
from the Office part. In very cold
err people will not be apt to linger
t while about the premises after
.cting their business.
irube & Achtenhagen bought job
lamps valued at ST .25 to $1.75
they propose to give away as gift
cry lady that buys 5 pounds of the
50 cent tea. The tea is guaranteed
the best in the city at 80 cents.
LAST Saturday DR.. N. P Valerius &
sold their well-known Clydesdale
on, Jockey, to J. E. Semple, o.
willie, Waukesha County, for the
of $1,000 Jockey is three years
md was imported from Scotland last
ng.
While he was handling iron last
lrsday afternoon ct the Junction Shops
iron bridge brace fell upon William
leseke, of the Sixth ward, crushing
right leg above the ankle in a serious
nner, and causing compound fracture
the limb.
"Wednesday last Eugene Wood, 6
tmer living miles from Lake Mills. 4(
.ars old, shot himself in the abdomen
it'll shot gun loaded with gravel from
q effects of which he died in an hour
sanity is assigned as the cause of tn
icide.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18
Northwestern University

WATERFOWL, WISCONSIN.
The first term of the new school year. being
the tweuty-frst of the existence of the Instltu-
ton, will open September I'd, 1885. For cata-
logue apply to the President or any member or
the Faculty. 44-4
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18
Proceedings of the Board of Street
Commissioners Monday Evening

All members present. Com. Kusel in
the chair. The following reports were
submitted:
The Committee on Judiciary to whom
was referred the application of G. Henze
for liquor license for the term of six
months reported that they had the same
under consideration and advised with the
city attorney in regard to the same. At
ter examining the state laws of 1885,
relating to the sales of liquors and the
provisions of our city charter they found
that no such license can be granted for an
amount less than 5000.
The Committee on Judiciary to whom
was referred the ordinance entitled San
ordinance to amend an ordinance to pre-
vent nuisances and to punish improper
and disorderly practices in the city OF
Watertown passed December Is, 1853"
respectfully recommended The passage OF
the same.
The clerk reported that from October
to November Is, the following amounts
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18

The nuptials of Ernst Kruger, of
Emmett, and Miss Annie Gohres, oldest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. F. Gohres, of
the Fourth ward, were celebrated at the
residence of the brides parents, Thurs
day evening, November II, 1885, the
Rev. I. T. Kohler officiating. This worthy
couple are popular fayorites in the circles
in which they move, and the hope is
expressed that their married life may be
a happy one.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18
MGt7'i71aO1a2OL.

Last Thursday evening Louis A.
Keilerman and Miss Louisa Broege,
daughter of Mr., and Mrs. w. Broege, OF
the First ward, were united in wedlock at
the German M. E. church by the Rev.
F. W. Meyer. The many friends of the
happy couple wish them long and
prosperous life.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18
DR.. m. p. VALERIUS
is the only regular graduate
VETERINARY SURGEON

In this vicinity. Treats diseases of horses and
other dOmesticated animals. Office, Dennis
Stables, blocks north of ST. Bernard's Catholic
Church, Watertown, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18

Corrected Weekly by VIM. Buchheh
Commission Merchant, Third Street
Watertown.
WEDNESDAY Nov 10 1eeS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18

were received for licenses:
For keeping butcher shops 6 90
s sneae of Iionors 200 90 90
Skating Rink----------------- w
Shooting Gallery w
The Commissioners of the First ward to
whom was referred the petition of c. +.
Zsstrow and others praying for the pas
sage of an ordinance for the construction
of sidewalk on the south side of Wis
consin street from Sixth to Eleventh
streets in the First WARD, finding that said
petition is signed by "a majority of the
lot owners recommended the granting OF
the prayer OF said petitioners.
The following ordinances were passed;
To establish the grade OF Wisconsin
Street, First ward.
For the construction of O sidewalk on
the south side of Wisconsin Street, First
ward.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18

Recognizing the demand of the
public, [ will hereafter make
grade of work for the above5 price,
So per dozen, that will be equal 20
any and inferior to none for the
money. Other sizes at proportion
ate prices. B. MAY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18

Another resident, Edward G. Nixon,
only son of Mr.. and Mrs. George Nixon,
has been called to his final account, his
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18

Direct connections by No. from Watertown
it'll Madison & Galena Express for Baraboo
parta, Winona and all POINTS west in Minneso-
/ and Dakota also or Waukesha, Milwa ukee
nd all points east
CHAS. n. WILDER.
Train No IS makes direct connection at JEFF
,rson Junction for Madison, Elroy, st. Pau
nd intermediate points.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1885-11-18

Adele, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Carl
Roth, of the Sixth ward, died of diph-
liberia, Tuesday, November II, aged 8
years. The parents will have the SYM
pathy of many friends in their sorrow.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-06
House..
THURSDAY, March 5.

THURSDAY, March 5.
PRAYER by the Chaplain.
Papers from the Senate disposed of in con
currence.
House document No. 50, an act providing
! for the taxation of life insurance companies
came from the Senate amended. The amend
| ment was adopted and, on motion of Mr.
Heath of Augusta, the bill was laid on the
table until after the morning hour.
| Resolve in favor of copying the muster-out
rolls, came from the Senate, and had its
three several readings and was passed to be
engrossed in concurrence, under a suspen-
sion of the rules, on motion of Mr.. Thayer
of Waterville.
On motion of Mr.. Foss of SacO,
| Ordered, That Dominicus Kicker of Par
| sOnsfieid be excused from further attend.
ance upon this House, and that the Clerk be
directed to make up his pay to the end of the
| session.
On motion of Mr. Lewis of Orono,
Ordered, That E. r. Bailey of Rowland
be excused from further attendance upon
this House, and that the Clerk be directed to
make up his pay and mileage to the end OF
| the session.
On motion of Mr.. Dickey of Fl Kent.
Ordered, that Alexis Cyr of Grand Isle,
and Peter d. Gagnon of Frenchville, be ex.
cused from further attendance after to-day,
and that the Clerk make up their pay to the
end of the session.
On motion of Mr.. Freeman of Milo,
Ordered, That C. L. Nelson of Southport
be excused from further attendance upon the
House, and that the Clerk be directed to
make up his pay to the nd of the session.
On motion of Mr.. Gushee of Appleton,
Ordered, That Samuel Cole of Eliot be
excused from further attendance at this
session on account of sickness, and that the
Clerk be directed to make up his pay to the
end of the session.
Mr. Heath, from the Committee on Judicial
ry, reported ina new draft and ought to
pass on bill an act to authorize the city of
Augusta to fund a portion of its indebted
ness.
The bill had its three several readings and
was passed to be engrossed under suspen-
sion of the rules, on motion of the same gen.
tleman.
Mr.. Walton, from the Committee ON Legal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-06
George r. Weeks.

The republicans of our city made an ex-
cellent selection at the caucus in n"minat-
ing GEORGE. E. WEEKS as candidate
for Mayor at the election to be held next
Monday. He will be strong candidate
at the polls, and has every qualification to
fill successfully the Office for which he is
nominated. Mr.. Weeks is so well known
TO our citizens that he needs no introduc-
ton 10 them. He has served several years
in the City Council, been member of the
board of school committee three years,
also supervisor of schools three years. has
represented the city four terms in the
House OF Representatives, the last term
of which he was Speaker. He is
serving honorably in the Senate his Sec
ond term, and was prominent candidate
for President of that body at the beginning
of the present session. He is largely en-
gagged in business in which employment
is given to large numbers of laborers. who
respect him for his manliness, honesty,
enterprise, and the fairness, liberality and
kindness which he manifests in all his
dealings with them. No man in the city
is more popular with laborng men than
George E. Weeks. And no man has more
the confidence of men of property and
business than Mr. Weeks. With such a
man for Mayor the finances of the city
will be well managed, all its interests will
be properly cared for, and its standing
kept above reproach.
The following notice which we cut from
the Portland Argus of yesterday morning
in a column devoted to personal notices OF
members of the Senate, written by the
Augusta correspondent of that paper,
shows in what respect Mr.. Weeks is held
even by the democracy.
No one deserves mention more than Hon.
Geo. Weeks of Kennebec, who is noble
specimen of developed manhood and alike
notable for sterling sound sense and Spartan
integrity. He has the good fortune of a
strong. healthy, well developed physique
firm and resolute features and unusual posi-.
IL
temperament inclining to the phegmatic.
Once forming an opinion he rarely yields tt
persuasion. He is chairman of the railroad
committee member of the commerce com
mittee. also that of the State college; is no,
great speech maker, but when he wants to
say thing he can do it and in good taste.
With so populara candidate for Mayor
at the head of the republican ticket. there
is no doubt that it will sweep the city tri
umphautly next Monday. Let us not
however, trust alone to the popularity ant
strength of our candidate, but let every
republican give his best efforts for thu
success OF the ticket, and roll up the full
majority which it deserves.
Now for the nomination of ward tick.
cts and full and complete canvass O.
the city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-06

The New Age complains that the Jour
nal suppressed part of the order author
izing the Mayor to borrow $4,000 fol
paying city expenses. We suppose the
New Age would have been better pleased
il we had published the lie in the tail Of
the order. but we left that for the New
their weekly dose of lies.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-06

If the Plasted Morton & Co. ring are
fond of comparisons let them examine
the one in our columns to-day in regard
to the valuation Of the property OF Seth
G.. Whtehouse.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-06

Look Mt This.
In 1874 Mr. Guy Turner who was as.
SCISSOR that year, valued property of Seth
c. Whitehouse as follows;
store and lot, $3.50
I'd store and lot $685.
House and lot, 294o
Personal property, $500
Total. sls,445
And Then mt This.
In 1875, Seth c. Whitehouse who was
assessor that year rated the same property,
belonging to him, as follows:
store and lot $3.50
"a store and lot, 5,25e
House and lot, 2g4O
Personal property, 2,460
Total, $4,000
Reduction of valuation from 1874 to
1875. on same property, SlS45.
In 1876, Seth C. Whitehouse was again
assessor and placed the valuation on his
property that year as follows
Store and lot, 1885
I'd store and lot, APPS
House and lot, 1880
Personal property, 2,460
Total. $4,000
Reduction of valuation from 1874 to
1876. on same property, 1886.
Taxpayers, look at these things and
then form your own conclusions.
Comment of Democratic Papers
on President Clevelands lnaug-
ural
From the New Age, ex. Gov. Plaisted's
Paper.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1885-03-06

The first lesson on "Jeffersonian SIM
plicity," by the new President was the
great military pomp and parade OF the 4th
and the splendors of the ball in the eve
ming.