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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-18
Death of John G. Weissert.

A sadder duty never fell to our lot than
to have to record the death of John E..
Wessert, the painful event occurring at
his home in the Fifth ward, Saturday
morning, July IA. 1888, after a sickness
which baffied the best medical skill, that
extended through a period of some months.
Mr.. Weissert was in his 42d year, and
thus was stricken down in the very prime
of his manhood.
He was born in Hamilton, Canada,
January Is, 1847, and came with his
parents to Watertown in 1850 In 1862,
when lad of less than 16 years, he en-
listed in the old Twenty-ninth Wisconsin
regiment, and for three years braved the
dangers and shared the gloreo of war. 1t
may here be said that Mr.. Weissert was
one of the youngest to enlist in this por-
ton of the state. Returning home at the
close of the war, he found employment in
the store of Williams Hike, apd some
years afterwards entered the wholesale
bakery establishment of Woodland & Stone
as book-keeper, filling this position until
appointed to clerical situation in the
Mendoza Hospital Tor the Insane About
five years ago be returned from Mendoza
and resumed his old position with Wood
ard & Stone, which he filled until COM
PEELED by sickness to give up work, about
two months ago.
Mr.. Weissert was conscientious in the
discharge of every duty, faithful to his
home, his friends and his employers, a
model man in every relation of life, en-
joying the respect and esteem of the en-
tire community and the love and affection
of his family. 1t can truly be said that
John was everybody's friend and every
body was Johns friend.
To try and comfort the wife, son, father
brother and sisters with words in their
deep and crushing bereavement, would be
but mockery, and this must be lett tor other
influences.
Mr.. Weissert was an old member OF
Watertown lodge, F. & A. NJ, and also
belonged to the Odd Fellows society, O.
D. Pease post, G. A. R., and the Phoenix
company of the Watertown Fire depart
ment. At his funeral, which was held
from St. Paul's Episcopal church, of which
the deceased was a communicate, Sunday
afternoon, at 215 o'clock, each of these
organizations was represe nted in body
together with the employees of Woodland
! & Stones establishment. To these must
be added a large number of persons out
side of the various societies who were
present, forming altogether one of the
largest funerals ever seen here. The SER
vices at the church were conducted by
Rev. J. B. Finn, assisted by the full choir
and at the grave in Oak Hill cemetery
where the body was laid to rest, the Ma
sonic burial ritual was read by n. G.
Daniels, OF Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-18
"A fine line of the celebrated Priest
ley's black goods and black silk warp
Heuriettas Just received at Beurhaus'-
Monona Assent bly,.

The ninth annual encampment of the
Monena lake assembly at Madison opens
Tuesday of this week. An interesting
programme has been arranged, which ir~.
cludes lecture from Rev. Sam P Jones.
his first appearance in Wisconsin. The
chorus class will be under the direction
of DIR. II. r. Palmer, of New York, wkn
stands at the head of his profession. Pro-
grammes of the work of the assembly caaS
can be procured by sending to j. e.
Mosely, secretary, at Madison.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-18
MATRIMONIAL.

E. n. Sartell, of Pittsyille, Wood coun-
ty, and Miss Flora Kuhn, daughter OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Kuhn, of the Second
ward, were united in the bonds of matri-
mony on Sunday, July Is, 1888, at the
Moravian church, Rev. Jacob Hoyler Of
iciating The bride was the recipient OF
many choice wedding presents. The fu-
ture residence of Mr.. and Mrs. Sartell
will be at Milladore, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-18
Meeting of the Alumni of the Water
town High School.

A number of the graduates of the Watertown
High School met Tuesday, July 10, 1883, for the
purpose of organizing an Alumni ASSOCIATION.
The following is record of the proceedings OF
this meeting:
The meeting was called to order and Miss
Margaret smith was elected president pro tenn.
The following constitution was then adopted:
This association shall be called the Alumni
Association of the Watertown High School, Its
purposes shall be to promote the interests OF the
said high school, to recall and renew the pleas
ures of school days. and to promote soclab1llty
among the members.
The officers shall be a president, two wee
presidents, secretary and treasurer. these
officers shall perform the duties which usually
deyolve upon their respective offices, ana shall
constitute the executive committee.
There shall be annual meetlng OF thls asso-
citation, consisting partly OF literary exercises
and partly of social entertainment, the time,
place, manner and all other arrangements OF
which shall be left 10 the discretion of the exc
cutive committee. The executive committee
shall also be authorized to lay a tax ON the mem
bers to defray expenses. Any graduate OF the
Watertown High School can become member
of this association by signing this constitution.
The following officers were elected: President,
Mrs. A. D. Hall rs; 1st vice-p president, FRED :.
Wese '84; End president, Miss Addle NC
Mahon $50; secretary, Miss Emeline Holman
'85; treasurer E. G. Broennemann, oo.
EMELINE HOFFMAN,,
Secretary pro tenn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-18
DISSOLUTION NOTICE.

The co-partnership heretofore existing
between Frank X Prochazka and Charles
Gevers, under the firm name of Prochsz-
ka & Co., is hereby dissolved by mutual
consent The business will be carried On
at the old stand by Frank x. Prochazka.
who will settle all accolnts of the late frm
of Prochazka & Co.
FRANK x. PRoCHAZKA,
39w4 CHAS. GEvERS.
Dated, Watertown. July 2, 1888.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-18
Settlement of Loss.

I take pleasure in certifying tothe fact
that the New Hampshire Fire Insurance
company, of Manchester, Z. E. Emmer-
ling, agent, has settled my loss in full fol
the destruction of my barn by fire on the
night of July 10th last, and | feel nc
hesitation in recommending said company
to the community.
VIM. F. QUENTMEYER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-18
r.. & CLARK

Bookseller, Stationer and Newsdealer,
has removed to w. n. Hawkins old stana
on Main street bridge, where he will be
pleased to see his friends and patrons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-18
Main st., bet. Sd & 4th Sts
DIED.

In the city of San Diego, California, June 20.
1888, Hattie, only daughter of James and jennie
Cooley, aged two years and ten months.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-18
FOR RENT.

My dwelling house on Seventh stree
First ward, is for rent to small family
MRS. G. AVERY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-07-18
Parlor Musicale.

The fourth of the season. series of par
lor musical entertainments, was given at
the residence of NJ. V. Matteson,
First ward, last week Tuesday evening,
by number of the plane pupils of Mr.
Hawley, and the following excellent pro-
gramme was we'll rendered:
Overture Tampa Duet .Her0ld
Misses Amanda Schempf and Hattie May.
Aliae, Transcription a. chei
Miss Mollie Ruesch,
Blumenlled. RchGTGS
Miss Jennie Sproesser.
Overture, Preciosa, Duet. Weber
Willie and Minnie Sproesser.
Third Meditation .............JdeL
Hobart Matteson.
Serenade Schubert. TranscriDture by List,
Miss Pauline VOss.
Bedouin Lone Song ......... PtnSut
Bass Song. Mr. Hawley.
Polacca Brilante Bonn
Miss Minnie Sproesser.
Spinning Wheel padtef
Hobart MattesOn.
Miss Annie Malloy, accompanist.
Bent County register., 1888-12-22

MARHIED:-At Las Aninas We'd
nesday December 10th S. II. Coxhead
and Miss Hannah Harrel. and Char
lie Afford and Miss May Little all of
this ciry, these weddings were quite
surprise to their acquaintances who
now unite IN wishing them happiness.
atr. Coxhead has residence that he
will furnish and move into the first
of next month, at present they are
stopping with the parents of the bride
Mr.. and mrs S. lIarrel.
Bent County register., 1888-12-22
CLAY CREEK, Colo, Dec. 10,

CLAY CREEK. Colo, Dec. 10, SO.
Editor REGISTER;
Returns from Clay Greek gave
Harrison and Morton a large major
ity.
Mr.. Ed. Moury is having a well
drove, we wish him good luck and
water
Mrs. ]. A. Do wning has been very
sick of late. but is recovering. DR.
Hasty attending.
Miss Mary G. Pickle made final
proof on herclaim Saturday the 18th.
L. NJ. Snider just returned from
the mountains, he reports everything
showed under. but crops are all har-
vested.
Are not we of the south side en-
titled to ditch, or what is the mat
ter, t-y us once and see if we can't
stand prosperity, there are thousands
Of acres of as good land as ever Law
out doors waiting for irrigation and
cultivation.
We predict FIVE years hence land
on Clay Greek within ten miles of
Lamar will, if well irrigated com
msnd from $50. TO *75. per acre.
Verify the reward awaits those who
hold and improve their claims.
CLAY.
Bent County register., 1888-12-22
NOTICE.

Us. Lsnd once Lamar, Colorado,
December 10Th, ,lsss.
Complaint having been entered at this OF
fice BY Charles r. Thompson against Bcn1a.
min Robison for abandoning his Homestead
Entrv No. 2l53, dated at Lamar, Colo, october
p. is57, upon the :. w section ~, Town
sHlp q : Range IS w, in Bent County, Colo,
with view TO the cancellation OF said entry,
the said parties are hereby summoned to ap-
pear al this oflice the asth day of Jan, 1889.
AZ o'cloci. Il. m, to respond and furnish tes-
tlmony concerning said alleged abandon
FRANK r. ABBUCKLE.
Register.
George. I. Hines,
Atty for Contestant. n 80.
Bent County register., 1888-12-22
NOTICE..

Us. Land ONCE. at Lamar, Colorado.
Dec. 5th. lsss.
Complaint having been entered at this OF
fee by Charles :. Rsmpenthal against Charies
H. Bachmanu for abandoning his Homestead
ISL upon the s. +. IL section 5. Township q
; Range Is W :. in Bent County, Colorado, with
a view to the cancellation OF said entry the
suld nartic- are hereby summoned to appear
at this office on the - day of Jan lsse, at .
rnonV concernIut. said alleged abandonment.
FRANK II. AEBUCkl f,
Register.
Geo L Hines.
Atty for Contestant. rs ~
Bent County register., 1888-12-22
NOTICE.
U. $. Land onice 1T Lamar, Colorado.

U. 8. Land ONCE ct Lamar, Colorado.
Nov. 9Th, 1883.
Complain; having been entered at this office
by Henry A Morris against Allan n Marquis
for abrntioning his Homestead Entry No. 1906
dated May end 1851, upon the :. W IA section
3 Township 30 Range -. in Las Aninas Conn
~ Colo with a view to the cancellation OF
said entry the said parties are hereby sum
rloued to appear at this office on the 2nti Day
of Jan. Iss9, f,t o'clock r. m. to RESPOND ana
FRANK p. ARBUCKLE,
~ Register.
Bent County register., 1888-12-22
LOCAL EEwS.

Tn. matrimonial marke, appear,
10 be lively.
}. N. Cochrane, of Wilde. was in
town yesterday.
MIS- Clara Porter went to Palme,
Lake Thursday.
J. d. Hopper was down from Las
Animas Sunday.
The prospects for the new south
aide ditch are good.
J. c. mccoy was at Las Animas
the first of the week.
Fence posts are beng hauled from
Lamar to Chivingion.
c. c. Goodale had legal business
at Las Animss Tuesday.
J. N. Neeland came up from Cool.
idge yesterday morning.
J {. MeCny has moved his law of.
6ce to the Holmes block.
Yesterday aud to daY the two
shortest da,s Of the wear
Nj. Dickinson thy Gaden City jru
eler was ia town yesterday.
d. Zim-rnan has moved hi, office
to the corner on Railroad Ave.
There vas just rain enough las,
Saturday morning TO lay the dust.
The Athletic Club ball Christmas
eve. The Firemeu'. ball Newyears
eve.
The children OF the public school
have vacation until after the holi
days.
w. o. Butler bought four horses
with harness from John Mcdowell
Monday.
+. W. Fuller aud John CLARK sent
out Tuesday with II. II Holmbere
on a survey
f p. Allen. II. C. Cash and post
master Snow don all Of Granada were
IN ,opn yesterday.
VIII. silver, clerk =, VI. L. Sxif'
L Co.'S ar.~ tue PONY al the raill=
las, Saturday night.
Had a PLEASANT time said those
who attended the ladies oyster sup
per Tuesday evening.
a. th'. il the las, issne Of the REC
rsrHr h~f.,rr Chti-tmqs. NC si-h our
rtd-r us,r. ~ari-tuss
The store building to be occupied
by ". l.. Sxif, d Co. is being paint
ed ana fixed up in nice shape.
Frank Descent is spending the
holidays with hi, wife and parents
a, Superior, Wisconsin.
NJ. J. Smith editor of that best Of
papers The Pueblo Merry World,
made u. a pleasant call Wednesday.
We hope there Is not child in
town who will be forgotten at the
Chri.,mzs tree. Let everyone get
something.
County Treas irer kellogg has
given notice taxes are due, and that
the penalty for non.paymeut goes on
January irst.
L NJ Slater has filed his Notary
bond iih the .ecrrtary of state and
will soon be ready TO perform the
duty of - Notary.
Tber. will have 20 be a new IN
voice of marriagrab!e young folks IN
thi. town ,oun, II th,. marrying rag"
don't let up pretty soon.
Ont door work 20 far this winter
has progressed the same AS IN the
month of September. and camping
ou, is nearl, as pleasant.
1T D,i. wii O. Washington to
teu 90 Mr. liar.
ri-,n aud 10 visit he mother and SIS
ter who reside in that ci'y.
J. II. Holmes has refused three
hundred dollars cash for the black
horse he drives. 1t Will take an even
fiy, hundred to get that horse.
A. II. Rogers the merchant at
Wilde came up from that place
Thursday TO meet his mother who
was returning from visit east.
George T. Herbert has his hard
-. ,,,,n again. We hope to
Bent County register., 1888-12-22

following matter:
Land contests decided The names
OF the successful parties are printed
IN capital letters.
pANI ROGERS vs.. US.
HENRY 5. BARR Us. Alexander
L. Red.
r. II Porter has gone east to
spend tho holidays.
Miss Katie Arbnokle Is home from
Denver to spend the holidays.
]. S Porter goes to Palmer Lake
tomorrow to be gone some time.
The road just this side of the river
bridge Is full of holes, making it
hard on freighters, d,y's work with
a team would put the road in good
shape.
Operator Nance has been appoint
ell station agent at Folsom, New
MEXICO Mr Nance Is a iirst-class
man and the people of that place
sill ike him
There will be a dime social at the
residence Of p 5. Lynch on Friday
eyruing Dee 2sth, for the benefit Of
the Christian church. All are cor.
lialiy invited
Station agent Johnson went down
90 Dodge Cry Wednesday to meet
his family, they will stop at Coolidge
to pack and ship their household
good. up here.
From the present outlook, judging
ny the way cattle are being shipped
out Of the country there will not be
much necessity for herd law. unless
they are driven in there will not be
many rauge cattle 10 annoy the farm
ers next year.
Some Of the settlers who proved
up claims south of here, are fling
whatever night hey have left on land
und-r the north side bitches. Others
tha, have tho money and no rights
sre buying land under the bitches.
Irrigation il growing in favor with
al, classes.
The Band OF Hope will have an
entertainment at the upper room Of
The school house lei.y halll on MON
day Christmas eve at two o'clock p.
M The parents OF the children are
all earnestly desir-d to be present,
ani the public in general are cordiai-
ly iaYtel. Eva d. HoPpss,
Secretary.
a Kansas editor who has had a
varied experience, says, 'that no town
with less than a thousand iuhabu.uts
can support a newspaper rs it should,
and no town with less than fifteen
hundred inhabitants can give two
paper a decent support" which is 4
statement chat newspaper men will
accept IS correct for eastern towns.
It is different out west, yet it may be
that Lamar is loaded to The muzzie
with papers.
G. VI. Y. Parker representing the
Grand Rapid School Furniture Com
pany arrived in town Monday night
aud remained here several days. A.
II. Rogers of Wilde has been az
pointed local agent for Bent county
and is prepared to furnish estimates
on all classes sud kinds Of school
| furniture. No better selection Of =
\ local agent could have been made
aud as his company has the reputa
ton Of being among the best, We
will look for Mr.. Rogers to get the
business of tins part Of the country
A Christmas entertainment will he
given at the NJ. e church on Christ
mas eve. by the patrons of the town
Everybody invited to take part. Th:
following Is the programme.
Quartette by Mrs. Morris, Mrs
Rawlings, Mcssrs. Irwin and Dough
"; Recitation by Frank Sanders
Recitation by Fannie Davis; Song
by Mrs. Colburn and children: Reei
tation by Florece Morehouse; Sons
by six little girls; a FIVE minute
speech by ReY. Bishop; Recitation
by Callie Cooper; Solo by Mrs
Morris.
Bent County register., 1888-12-22
Lots Of Money.

Your money is ready, spot cash
loans on final proofs and decided
lands GooDALE & COOPER. If.
Bent County register., 1888-12-22

fAisis aasv house. newly fitted and fur
.sesd throughout. Tables supplied with
- ssW the market affords. Boarding Dy
SNS Nstk. Parties proving up before tue
oSet Va! b. naAs . rate OF sl." Per
Bent County register., 1888-12-22


ii rannnn II
xecu honds, o Puc rsIu
oard Land Comni
Bent County register., 1888-12-22
coLoRADo-LAsAn.

Land Office bulletin. Our Wash
ington correspondent sends us the
following matter:
Land contests decided. The names
OF the successful parties are printed
in capital letters.
bANL ROGERS ". US.
HENRY 5. BARR VS.. Alexauder
L. Red.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-09-05
MARKETS..
CHICAGO.

No, 2 spring wheat, 921s@93asc; No 3
spring wheat, S5@S8e; No. 2 red 92a4e; No.
2 corn, 45c; No. 2 oats, 24s4@25e; No. 2 rye,
sic; No. ? barley nominal; No. 1 flax seed,
S1.2219 prime timothy seed, $1.70@i. so:
>ness pork, per Dbl. $14.2O; lard, per 100 lbs.
BS40@S. 421a; dry-salted shoulders (boxed},
S7.50@7.75; short clear sides (boxed),
S9@9.25; whisky, distillers' finished goods,
per. GAL 81. 30
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-09-05
Public Land Entries.

The ptof the commissioner of the gem
eral land flee makes the following show
ing;
DakotaO Original land entries under home
stead lava. $40, com rising 597,36S acres;
there We 1860 final homestead entries
comprisii S7T,996 acres. There were
q, 037-orinal entries under the timber cult
ure laws602 final timber culture entries
with borty land warrants, 10 entries with
private rip, 1883 acres with railroad
selection
Minnesta-O Original homestead entries,
1,919, cnprising 262,672 acres; final home
stead esries, 1.577, comprising 212, 67S
acres: ginal timber culture entries, 433,
comprisg Sc, 622 acres; final timber culture
entries, lis, comprising $4,000 acres
There Wse Z entries with bounty land war
rants al j with private land scrip. There
Was ! rtroad selection of 80 acres, origin
al SWAMI land selection, 148 swamp land
indemnF selections, locations of Sioux H.
.. scriIl selection Of Valentine script.
Northumberland homestead entries, 500,
scompripg II 1857 acres; final homestead
entries. 100, comprising 45..932 acres; origi-
nal tiIber culture entries, 274, Of SO ,4O7
acres; Aal timber culture entry, /; there was
one envy by military bounty warrant; 336
FailroafEselections of SO ,796 acres.
WiscIhsin-0riginal homestead entries,
6SS, oiso, 116 acres; final homestead entries,
1855, IL 55,276 acres; railroad selections,
4 ,241 If ], 9s3,422 acres; there was one In
dian aStment in the state.
Foll@ing were the cash entries during the
year:
Dakfa-Pre-emptlon entries, 8, 125; acres,
AZ. 81; s6o2, 598 Mineral land entries,
A: acns, 754; $2,SO7 COMMITTED home
steads entries, /, 1868; acres. 211, 696; 1912,
BIB xcess entries, 4S1 acres, ], 292; ST.
9S3 bal lands, / entry; 40 acres; $500. {.
ota-Private entries, LOCO; acres,
81 800 $137, ia Presumption entries,
402; ores 54,561; $74, 746. COMMITTED
homesead entries, 1872; acres $4,000; $32,-
226. Excess entries, lit; acres, S9S; ST.
970. :
MoHanaP Prescription entries, $50; acres,
52,19E s75.179. Mineral land entries, 203;
acres, 5,S72, $21s545 Desert land entries,
164;; acres, 50,362; $13,746. COMMITTED
homsfead entries, SO; acres, 1915; ST., 256.
Excess entries, SO; acres, 81; $50. Sales
coal land, 9; acres, LIS; $13,1s6 s
WiFeonsin-Pri vate entries, $50; acres, 55,-
570.$74,2SS. Presumption entries, 80; acres,
]. 23b; S6,504. COMMITTED homestead entries,
$3.50; $9,3SS; excess entries, 20;
acres, 98; $16S.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1888-09-05
Sioux Indians Changing Front


A special telegram from Grow Creek Apen-
aug. 80, says: There is every prospect,
u lla1 Wilen the commissioners are ready TO
ua sl signatures there will be a break in favor
sSf9l VI Many young and intelligent fellows
tueci ia openly that they will not be prevent.
f ea rom signing by threats or bulldozino
iley say the bill isas good as they could oet
f ana ,l That IT they reject this one the next one
VIII be much worse. They realize that the
SIOUX Dill offers them greater school privi
leges than has ever before been offered to an
inulan nation and they are satisfied with it.
az council number of speeches were
MADE Tor and against the bill by fine In
dams, those who object being by very ma
lure, opposed to any advancement, and who
were rather be poor Indians than rich white
men. Those who are opposed to ANYTHING
l Gilat would In any respect raise them from
sgdent custom.
1t is noticeable that those who object. are
men 40 years of age, although not all
over That age object by any means The
younger element, however, is about unani-
nous nous IN favor oft. But they are making
sui hunt. They have said but little in their
own l1 council IN favor of ;te bill, but they do
ehelr work quietly and will be heard in no UNI
CERTAIN terms when the proper time BONES
WA; ANDERSON made an impressive speech to
the Indians He explained tfaIstho who \
are are working against the ratification of the
SIOUX Dill were dong SO for an evil purpose. i
lhey were working for their ends regardless
OF the welfare of the great masses of :he In
CLANS and should not be listened to for o
minute. He mentioned names and s5oke in
decided terms and made marked impression
on tie Indians. He said thatswhat vas for
the benefit of all the Indians was what they.
should consider, and this bill was all that
any one could ask for Itprovided for them I
better by far than any other bill has ever
zone, and an opportunity for improving
thelr condition such as this afforded should
not be ignored
Judge Wright then made aneloquent speech.
calling upon the Indians tolisten to the voice
OF the great father, and he asked them who
mad furnished them with clothing for the
past 70 years? Who had built them houses,
furnished them with rations with horses,
With harnesses, with schools, and everything
they needed? Was it the men who were now
urging them to turn their faces from
the Sioux bill or was it the President?
x lie SAID that since the ratification of
| the present treaty the government had spent
95O,o00OO0 upon the Sioux nation and
asked them if. this was an evidence of friend
ship orenmity, that they should consider
FULLY the cost if they refused to take adyan-
tage OF this new treaty
There is an Indication of favorable break
on the part of the obstructionists, caused TO
q great extent by the determined stand of
the young men, which is bolstering up many
who were inclined to yield to the threats
made.