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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
PERSONAL.

Mrs. J. Mackey, of Chicago, is the
guest of MRS E. Sweeney.
Miss Leila Green is visiting Mr.. aud
Mrs. r. B. Basford at Winons, MINI.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Jenny, of New
York city, are visitors of Miss SIS. Cady.
DIR. F. c. Barber and wife, of Chicago,
were here Sunday to attend Mrs. Rack
funeral.
Miss Maud A. Norris is visiting her
cousin, Mrs. F. Ledyard, at 2029 State ST.,
Milwaukee.
Mrs. Edward Davies preached twice
last Sunday in the Welsh Congregational
church at Bark River.
j. J. Toussaint and Mrs Jos. Toussaint
are in Milwaukee this week looking over
the State Fair, and other attractions.
Mrs. Frank Ledyard, Of Milwaukee,
was the guest from Thursday until Mon
day of her grandparent, Mrs. G. Wesley,
and her aunt, Mrs. VIM. L. Norris.
A. E. Anderson, who has been on a
visit at his old home in Racine for the
past two weeks, returned home Monday,
and resumed the position . so we'll fills
in the Western Union telegraph office as
operator.
Charles w. Harger, of Wausau:
Miss Amy D. Field of Ripon; Miss
Grace P. Jones and Charles Thorrbill, of
Oconomowoc, were among the mourners
at the funeral obsequies of the late Mrs.
Edward Rack, last Sunday at St. Paul's
church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
DEATH OF MRS. EDWARD RACK.

The painful duty falls to our lot this
week of recording the death of Gertrude,
wife of Edward Rack, and daughter OF
Mrs Fl. FL. Gallup, at her home in
the Third ward, Thursday evening, Sep
tember Is, 1886, of consumption. Never
of robust constitution, her health began
to fail about year ago and she rapidly
declined under the insidious approaches
of her disease, although confined to the
house only for comparatively short time
before her decease. Mrs. Rack was born
in the city OF Watertown, September 20.
1856, and, therefore, had she lived four
more days would have attained her Both
year She was married to her husband,
who survives her, September 81, 1876, a
little less than ten years ago, and leaves
three children, one daughter and two
sons, who are left to the tender care of a
father and grandparent. The warm sym.
pathy Of all goes out to this family
stricken by the loss of loving mother,
ford wife and kind daughter. She was
communicate in ST. Paul's parish and
during her sickness all the offices of the
church for the sick and dying were used.
A few hours before the death her soul
was commended into the care and keep
ing of the faithful Creator, and she died in
full hope of blessed Immortality.
Mrs Racks funeral, held Sunday at
ternoon al o'clock, was the largest ever
seen in ST. Paul's church, the sacred edi-
fee being filled far beyond its seating
capacity, and fully as many as were
within the building being compelled to
remain on the outside during the service
all bearing testimony TO her wide &C
quaintapce, and Of the high opinion en-
tertained for the deceased by those among
whom she had passed her days. The
floral tributes were suggestive and beau
tiful, one piece. "Gates Ajar," being
particularly noticeable. The simple but
beautiful and impressive service for the
burial of the dead both in the church and
at the grave, was used, the Rev J. B.
Finn officiating, assisted by the choristers
of ST. Paul's church, and as the shades of
evening were stealing Ger earth the holy
was laid away to rest in Oak Hill Gene
terry by the side of the father gone before,
there to await the final summons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
IRISHMEN IN POLITICS.

The Watertown Gazette Of last week,
in its comments upon the Republic
an state ticket, winds up with this re-
mark:
mo Irishman would dare present his
name for an Office at Republican con-
vention"
This is sheer twaddle, and to disprove
such foolish assertion we will cite some
instances, even in the political history of
Jefferson county. of Irishmen daring to
do what The Gazette says they "dare''
not do.
In 1866 Edmund Sweeney, Of this city,
was nominated by Republican conven-
ton for the Office of county treasurer and
elected, although the Democrats were go
kindly disposed towards him, no doubt be-
cause he was an Irishman, that they made
the attempt TO get the Office away from bim
by taking advantage of clerical error in
for warding the returns from the town of
Concord, and compelling Mr.. Sweeney to
appeal to the supreme court for vindi-
cation of his rights. Two years later Mr..
Sweeney dared" to enter Republican
convention and. although not candidate,
he was again nominated for treasurer.
Six years later and another Irishmap,
VIM. E. Dervin, got daring" fit on
and was selected by the Republicans as
their candidate for county clerk. Tocome
down to period within the recollection
of The Gazette we would merely refer to
the case of Charles Lynch, of this city,
whom the Republicans in 1884 "dared"
to nominate as a candidate for sheriff,
Mr.. Lynch, true to his Irish nature,
"daring" to make the run and the Re-
publicans daring to vote for him.
Before leaving this subject we would call
to mind the fact that George w. Sloan,
an Irishman, received the nomination in
Jefferson County Democratic conven.
ton for superintendent of schools, but
some way or another the Democrats did
not "dare'' vote for him and he was badly
defeated. A few years later another
Irishman, Mr.. O'Brien, was also nomi-
mated by a Democratic convention FOR
superintendent of schools, but he shared
the same fate as the other Irishman, Mr..
Sloan, and "got left,' his Republican
opponent being elected. Perhaps The
Gazette can explain why these two Irish
candidates, and regular Democratic
nominees, in a strongly Democratic
county, were defeated. Claims are made
for A. K. Delaney on account of his Irish
pedigree, and we admit that Democratic
convention did "dare" nominate him for
Congress, but we publish an article this
week from The Oshkosh Times, leading
Democratic paper of the state. couDselipg
and advising his defeat, which is queer
| way of showing friendly feeling for the
son of an Irishman.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
DEATH OF LAWRENCE T. FRIBERT.

Lawrence T. Fribert died at his resi-
dence in Juneau on Saturday morning
last, at 5 o'clock, after an illness of only
a few days, but really extending back for
several years. The deceased was, until
within few years, when his mental and
bodily faculties commenced to fail. one of
the ablest lawyers in the state With
thorough education in his profession he
combined legal mind of the highest
order and an almost matchless memory.
While not quick to decide, isopinion on
any case was generally found to be the
correct one. and in almost every case in
which he was interested be was success.
full before the supreme court. A man of
the kindest heart, of the most tender
feelings, of the most generous disposition,
hegained friends wherever he was known,
and while frequently appearing odd to
those who did not know him we'll, his
numerous friends here and at his home
knew that no truer and better man could
be found anywhere. A good man has
gone to his rest; he will be sadly missed,
and the void left by his decease will be
difficult to fill.
Lawrence Z. Fribert was born in Den
mark, February Is, 1916. He received
an academic education and graduated at
the University OF Copenhagen in 1887.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
Choosing the law as his profession, he was

Choosing the law as his profession, he was
thoroughly educated in all its intricate
branches and practiced in Copenhagen
for several years. In 1866 he emigrated
to this country and lived in this city for
short time, and later removed to Beaver
Dam and Juneau. He afterwards re.
turned to this city and formed law
partnership with the late Charles R. Gill,
later encouragement of the state, aud
Hiram Barber, Jr., later member of con-
gress from Chicago The firm enjoyed an
extensive practice in this city, which was
continued until in 1864, when Mr.. Fribert
removed to Juneau and formed a part
nership with the late Charles Billinghurst,
who died in 1865, and E. G. Lewis, who
still resides in Juneau. The partnership
with the latter continued till 1873, when
Mr.. Lewis was appointed circuit judge.
Since then, and until within couple of
years, he has practiced alone, when he
associated with him in his business P. G..
Lewis, son of Judge Lewis. In 1866
be married Miss Marie Brand, who sur
wives him. Two children died in their
infancy, but two daughters of deceased
sister of Mrs. Fribert's have for several
years been members of the family. Some
five or six years ago the symptoms of
Bright's disease first made their appear
ance, .ands though checked at the time,
probably remained in the system and
gradually weakened him. For the past
two months he lost strength very fast,
but it was not until early last week that
he was unable to leave the house, and
not until Thursday that it was evident
that the end could not be far of. Since
that day he remained in bed and con-
tinued failing very perceptibly. His
mental faculties remained unimpaired.
and his death was quiet and peaceful.
The funeral of Mr.. Fribert took place
from his late residence on Monday fore
noon, and was attended by nearly all the
attorneys of the county and by large
number of friends from this city, Beaver
Dam and Mayviile, as we'll as by the
people of Juneau generally.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
MARRIED..

On Thursday. Sept. 18th, 1886. at the residence
of the brides sister, Mrs. w. r. Owen. by the
Rev. VIM. n. Hortou, of Oakfeld WILLIS P.
KEYEs, of WATERFOWL, Wis, to Miss IDA /.
THOMAS, Of Randolph, Wis.
Only few intimate friends witnessed the
ceremony. A bountiful repast WAS served, and
after receiving the congratulations of friends and
kind wishes of all, the happy pair left on the
evening train for short tour from which they
will soon return to make their home in Water
town. The presents were tasteful and unique.
Below Is given partial list:
Piano from the groom; three bedroom sets.
plush corner chair, willow rocker, dessert spoons,
500 in gold. dinner and china tea set. brides
father; elegant patent rocker. brides brother;
beautiful plush table scarf brides sitter; tive
water sets and server, one bronze medallion
(Shakespeare) two set nut picks. one silver fruit
dish, one silver berry dish, one and oae-half
dozen silver knives. one pickle caster. one berry
spoon in satin lined case, one silver sugar bowl,
sugar bowl, two creamers. one nail set, one jelly
dish, pair fine towels. celery case and vinegar
bottle, one canary and cage. one silver crp, etc..
ETC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
HOME MATTERS.
REPUBLICAN CONVENTION.


A convention OF the Republicans of the
It, I'd, Sd, 4th and 7th wards is hereby
lied to NEE. at THE REPUBLICAN Office,
tuesday, evening, Sept. %, at ~ o'clock
telect two delegates from each of the
,oYe wards, to attend the county con-
ntion at Jefferson, September %.
J. T. MoAK,
VIM L. NORRIS,
81. Z. EBERLE,
City Committee.
First class dressmaking at Mrs. c.
Awnings, Main ST. Bridge.
A large washing has no -terrors: for
laundress who always uses Fairbank's
zap.
The fortieth session of the Wiscon-
n annual conference of the Methodist
piscopal church will take place at Ber-
on the 23d inst. Bishop Merrill will
eside.
Window shades and trimmings new
I'd bright at Raue Il Dobbratz's. 48
&C. Wendtland, father of Nightwatch
!. F. Wendtland, died at bis home in
he Seventh ward, Sunday, Sept. 10, aged
/ years. His funeral was held yester-
lay.
Not one person in a hundred proba-
oily understands that. from and after Oct.
| the special delivery system will ex-
tend to every postofice in the United
States and to all msilsb,e matter. Then
BY fixing 10-cent special delivery
stamp, in addition to the regular postage,
a letter, paper, or package of merchandise
Of any kind that is mailable will be de-
Iivered at once to the party to whom
directed.
Oils of all kinds at Raue & Dob
bratz's. 46
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
Oil cloth bibs and aprons at Trachte

Oil cloth bibs and aprons at Trachte
& Trayser's.
&C. Sorreuson died Sunday at his
home in Ashippun, Dodge county, aged
rs years. He was born in Norway, and
settled in Ashippun at an early day.
Remember that John Keck & Sons
are still in the old place on Second street,
one block south of Main, and always
keep on band large stock Of furniture
of every description at the lowest prices
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22

Paint, Oil and Wall Paper at reduced
prices at Straw & Murphy's. Ceiling
papers in late designs. 50
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22

Frank G. Bolles, of Milwaukee, and
Miss Gertie Blair, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. Blair, of the Third ward, were
married this morning in st. Bernard's
church by Rev. Father Condor, in the
presence of large number of their friends.
The groom is known to our citizens as
young man of exemplary habits and
good business qualifications, who is at
present filling a responsible position
in the Engineers Department of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railway.
The bride is young lady Of bright dis
position and winning ways and we'll
worthy of the choice she has made. That
their Journey through life may be pros
porous and happy one is the earnest
desire of their large circle of friends. The
happy couple leave on the 7:45 train this
evening on wedding trip to Minneapolis.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bolles will reside in Mil
Waukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
MATRIMONIAL.

A pleasing Watertown matrimonial
event occurred last Thursday evening,
being the marriage of John F. Mundt to
Miss Title Specht. daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Fred Specht, the ceremony uniting
the two as man and wife taking place at
the home of the BRIDES parents in the
First ward, Rev. Mr. Zoebel officiating.
The happy couple took their departmental
ter the wedding festivities oil bridal tour.
The groom is one of our most popular
and reliable business men and his bride
great favorite with her acquaintance.
MIR. and Mrs. Mundt have the best wishes
of all for prosperous and happy:wedded
life
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22

SCORE BY INNINGS.
Lake Mills....-.........1 . ! 0 %
Hartfords ........ ......- 0 0 0 OIL
Earned runs. none left on bases. Lake Mills
S. Hartfords 3; passed balls. Lake Mills 1; Wild
pitches. Lake Mills l. Hartsords /: base On balls
Lake Mills !; double plays Hartfords !.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22
RAILROAD DIRECTORY.

Time given in this directory is Goth meridian
me known as Central Standard Time"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1886-09-22

Direct connections by No. from Watertown
with Madison & Galena Express for Baraboo
Sparta, Winona and all POINTS west in Minneso-
"a and Dakota also 4or Waukesha, Milw ukee
and all points east
CuAs. II. WILDER.
Train No. % makes direct connection at JEFF
ferson Junction for Madison, Elroy, st. Paul
and intermediate points.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-02-04

SENATE.-The bill for the admission of
Dakota came up in the senate. Mr.. But
er's substitute for the committee bill
wts read. 1t is an enabling" act, provid-
ng for the admission OF the Territory of
Dakota as q whole as a state OF the Union
when an election shall have been held under
This act n n constitution, Republican
n form shall nave been adopted by the peO-
pie OF such territory. The substitute also
orescribes in detail conditions to be observ-
ID by the proposed stateas to public lands,
schools, etc. Mr.. Butler TOOK the floor in
support OF his substitute, which was an
enabling act under certain conditions. He
was followed in q very able speech from
MIR. Wilson of Iowa.
Bills were introduced for the discontinue.
ton OF the coinage Of silver dollars and the
purchase of bullion; to forfeit certain rail
road land grants in Michigan. Eulogies
we're pronounced on the late Representative
Elwood of Illinois.
The sensation in the senate was the oliver
bill introduced by Mr.. Sherman, which was
as follows:
Be it enacted, etc, that the coinage OF the
silver dollar provided for by the first sec
ton of the act to which this is an amend
ment, be discontinued from aud after the
passage OF this act.
Sec. 2. That the secretary of the treasury
is authorized and directed to purchase
from time to time silver bullion in bars
not less than $40 fine at the market rice
thereof, not less than 100000 s
troy per month, and shall is.u in
payment therefor coin certificates of the
United States in denominations of not less
han SO each, corresponding with the de
nominations OF the United States notes,
and the bullion purchased shall be retained
in the treasury for the security and for the
payment of the same, and the amount OF
such certificates at any time outstanding
shall not exceed the cost OF the bullion
purchased by such certificates, and the GER.
tificates thus issued shall be receivable for
customs, taxes and all public dues,
and when so received may be reis-
sued; and the secretary Of the treasury
shall redeem in coin the same certifi-
Gates on presentation for redemption at
the office Of the assistant treasurer OF the
United States, in the city OF New York, in
sums of not less than $50.
Sec. 3. That any holder OF standard sill
yer dollars or gold coin OF the United
States or gold bullion at the mint value,
may deposit the same with the treasurer
or any assistant treasurer OF the United
States in sums not less thar so and re-
ceiye coin certificates therefor similar in de.
nomination and legal effect to thecertifi-
Gates provided for in the preceding section.
The coin deposited for or representing the
certificates shall be retainediE the treasury
for the payment OF the same on demand.
HousE.-A bill was introduced for the or.
ganization Of the Territory OF Oklahoma.
Memorial addresses were madeo on the late
Representative Elwood
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-02-04
working the Capitalists.

New York Tribune. This is the time
when theie.is an annual influx here of per-
sons living along the Northern Pacific road.
While the great Northwest is snow-cov-
cred, they run on to New York with their
schemes for building railroads, open
ing mines, and developing the coun-
try. There are half a dozen Wash
ington Territory people mere now. A
NJ. Cameron, the h~rkeT at Spokane Falls,
10 presenting to the Northern Pacific man.
ayers a plan for two Feeders to tap that
line at his town. One line is to go south
ward into tie Palouse river region, which
is a rich wheat country, and the other
southwest into grazing lands. No roat,
has yet been built into the Ceur d'Alene
gold fields, but several routes have been
surveyed. Mr.. Hopkins one of the
heaviest investors in hat region, told
me recently that more and more gold and
silver are being taken out every month,
but it has got to be an old story, now, and
very little is heard about it. He added:
'Mr. Harrington, who is president Of a
bank Mt Helena, was on the train with me
the other day when he said that moro gold
came into his bank now from Ceur d'Alene
region than from oil the rest OF that sec
ton combined.n
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-02-04
TVnp-Writinp

The typewriter is generally supposed
to be a machine of recent invention, but
it really dates as far back as IVA. One
Henry Mill obtained in that year in
En- rand a patent for device that would
write in printed characters, one at a
time and one after the other" There
is no description of his device to be had
now, but it is no doubt true that Mills
invention was the parent of the present
typewriter. The idea seems to have
lain dormant for over one hundred
years, when it was taken up again by
various inventors, who sought at sun
dry times to embody it in a machine
that would work satisfactorily, but APP
parently without success until 1867,
when a firm in Milwaukee made a type
writer that was actually used.
To such perfection has the machine
been brought, that even the most de-
tailed and intricate statements, contain
ing column after column of figures, can
be readily made with it, and in II neat
and business-like form that is impossible
with the pen of the average writer. Its
use has opened a field for women who
have to earn their living that V ex-
listed before. They are naturally expert
and skillful in using the fingers, and
they readily learn to use the typewriter
with great speed. A number of schools
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-02-04

have added it to tgsir regular ccurs
and the young men who learn to use i
find it far easier to obtain sitRstionS
Charles Reade said: i advice parensz
to have their boys and girls taueht
shorthand writing and type-writins
The shorthand writer who can tgse-
write his notes, is safer from powers
than a great Greek scholar"
DR.. Brudenell Carter, the famous iva
surgeon of London, when here visitlne
the centennial, bought every American
invention that he thought would be a..
use to him, and among them a typa.
writer. In a treatise of his on the eya
and how to preserve it, published NOT
long since, he gives a cut of a type.
writer, and advises all persons who ara
"near-sighted' to use it.
The speed with which an expert oper-
ator can rattle off words and sentences
is wonderful to one who has never tried
to use the machine. The fingers play
with a swift and ceaseless motion over
the keys, accompanied by the monoto
nous "rat-tatn of the machine, and
sheet after sheet of n~eatly-written man-
uscript is taken from the roller, from
two to three times as fast as the average
penman car produce it. Few people
write with a pen faster than twenty
or thirty words aminute; an expert viii
bring out of the typewriter fifty to
lightly words in a minute. What, then,
must be the value Of q clerk who is an
expert 1t both shorthand and type
writing?-Chtcaq0 Times.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1886-02-04
Human EyeSight.


When q man bows to another mar
who does not return his salute, the first
of the twain usually feels that all the
world is aware of his discontinue. He
need not feel so, for no third man could
see both mods at one and if he see A
nod to B, he will think b returned the
bow before he CO could change his eyes
from one to the other. This inability of
the eye may be demonstrated by COM
pairing a watch with a regulator by sec
onds. The watch can only be timed ex-
actly by keeping the eye for awhile on
the clock, counting with the beat of the
clocks second hand, and then maintain
ing the count while the eye is transfer
ing to the dial of the watch. Thus
looking at the clock, and beginning
with IN even minute-"One two. three.
four'-transfering the eye to the watch
and counting Five, six, seven," the
mind is able, by a sort of dual opera
ton, to comprehend the fact that the
secondhand of the watch registers nine
seconds just as the word SEVEN" is
pronounced. The watch is then two
seconds faster than the clock. This alb
solute knowledge of the limitations of
human eyesight is at the basis of the
highest skill ever attained in sleight-of
hand.-Chicngo Current.