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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29
Board of Street Commissioners.


Meeting of the Board of Street Com
missioners, Monday evening:
The ordinance and petition of Joseph
Terbrueggen for electric light franchise
being up for passage, Mr.. Stone asked
to have the ordinance and accompany
ing petition presented by himself and
Mr.. Miller read for the information of
the Board. The privilege was granted.
Section | of said ordinance reads as
follows:
Permission is hereby given and
granted to Fred Miller and Jesse Stone,
their associates, successors and assigns,
to erect construct, maintain and operate
an electric light and power plant in the
city of Watertown, for the period of ten
years from and after the passage of this
ordinance"
Section 5 is as follows:
Nothing contained in this ordinance
shall be construed as granting an ex-
elusive franchise, and the city reserves
a franchise to any other company ap-
plying for the same for the purpose of
furnishing light to the city, or it's citi-
zens, or BOTH
Upon the relative claims of the two
ordinances in the interest of the city,
a discussion ensued between Com
Rack and Mr. Stone, the latter con-
tending that danger to the city lay in
granting an exclusive franchise to any
one, which idea was combated by Com
Rack, who was opposed to any consol-
idation between the gas company and
an electric light plant. Mr.. Stone de-
MED that the ordinance he represented
was in any way connected with the gas
company; it was asked for by two citi-
zens and taxpayers in their individual
capacity, separate from any corpora
ton. Com. Rack said that what he
desired most was competition in the
matter of lighting the city.
Mr.. Terbrueggen came forward and
disavowed any Interior object in asking
for the franchise. 1t was matter of
business with him. He went into the
scheme to make money and furnish
light.
The ordinance granting the electric
light privilege to Mr.. Terbrueggen was
then passed. 1t gives permission to
Joseph Terbrueggen, his successors and
assigns, to erect, construct, maintain
and operate an electric light plant in
the city of Watertown for period OF
ten years. The franchise granted. by
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29
= Memorial Dav.

Tomorrow is Memorial day set apart
to the memory of our fallen soldiers,
who lie in patriot graves. The ami
versary will be observed in the after
noon by the o. d. Pease Post, G. A. R..
with becoming ceremony and the graves
of the dead heroes in our cemeteries
decorated with nature floral gifts. AT
ter the decorating has been done the
memorial address will be delivered by
Geo. w. Bass, of Milwaukee. Should
the weather permit the address will be
delivered on Concordia Island, other
wise in Turner Opera house.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29

Smoke the Merchant Cigar.
House to rent. Enquire of Mrs.
Y. Off.
Shaved shingles for sale at J.
Der & Sons lumber yard.
S. S. Woodland, U. S. Pension,
lnty and Back Pay, Real Estate
Insurance agent. 33w3
The steam launch, May Belle, can
hired by private parties for trips
the river during the season. En-
re of Frank Diekoff, at her dock at
Cow bridge. 80
Strawberries received daily at
.ekins'.
-Beurhaus is knocking the grease
of silk umbrellas and parasois.
33w2
AN endless variety of pictures and
ture frames at VIM. c. RAUE's.
-Croquet sets at low prices at Car
IS.
Fancy Flannel summer shirt
sdquarters is at Schiller & Quent-
Yer's.
DO not fail to call on VIM. C. Raue
you have painting and papering
do.
NANTED.-Active man to sell Bah
Metals and Soldiers to the trade
his vicinity. Address,
,3w3 f. w. 'IHAYER,
20. Box 1913. Milwaukee, Wis.
"A full line of Fishing tackle at low
ces, at Geo. j. Hawkins
"A nice line of the newest styles of
mmocks for sale at Carroll's.
The largest stock of Wall paper
low prices. VIM. c. RAUE.
Everything in fresh vegetables and
it, at Geo. j. Hawkins.
The Eastern Neck-tie at Schiller
entmeyer's is attracting much at
jon. 1t comprises the latest nov
.eS.
Smoke the Merchant Cigar.
"A 26-in. black handled, gold cap
silk umbrella for S1.25 at Beur-
u.s.. 33w2
English and German birthday
DIS at CAROLS, End door east of
stOfice.
Brushes of all kinds.
VIM G. RAUE.
Hawkins "Our Blend" coffee, 8
unds for 81, Kennedy's crackers
d biscuits, fresh at Geo.J Hawkins.
Mems, boys and children S cloth
in endless variety, and at bottom
ices at Schiller Quentmeyer's, cor
of Main and Third streets.
-Pewaukee Whitewash Lime, blue
d alum, at VIM. c. RAUE's.
"A complete line of base ball goods,
insisting of balls, bats, caps and
asks at Carroll's. Lowest prices
ways prevail.
Fresh arrivals of oranges, bana-
IS, lemons, pineapples, at Geo. j.
awkins'.
1Beurhaus is the sole agent for the
seDrated Harvard and Yale umbrel-
5 and parasols. See them before
lrchasing. 33w2
Never before have we displayed
large and elegant an assortment of
VS. and children's hats and caps.
hitler & Quentmeyer.
-Hafd drying floor paints, buggy
,ints, house and barn paints at
VIM. G. RAUE's.
Garden and flower seeds at Haw-
as
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29
Bargains in Boots and Shoes

At HI. Bertram's store, Second street,
south of Main. Fred III. Bertram has
Just purchased line of fine Rochester
made shoes, in mems, ladies' and chill
dren's sizes, of A. F. Sperling, Milwau-
kee, at his own price. These goods are
clean and fresh, just received from the
factory; no old shelf-worn stock; every
pair warranted. So, if you want bar
gain in the shoes line, call at the store
and see for yourself, Respectfully
yours. FRED III. BERTRAM.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29
MISS CLARA LOUISA KELLOGG,

the ordinance is exclusive for the above
mentioned period of ten years, provid-
ed the plant be put in working order
within one year.
Petition presented and read of E: A.
DUNCAN, Thos. S. McCabe and other
residents of the Seventh ward, request
ing that no licenses be granted to any
persons for the sale of Intoxicating
liquors in said ward. The petition was
laid on the table.
The applications of J. G. Clifford and
and August Saniter for saloon licenses
in the Seventh ward were granted and
their bonds approved.
The following resolutions were
passed:
Resozved, That the committee on pub
lie building be and the same is hereby
instructed to re-insure the city hall for
the term of three years to the amount
of $1,000, in the same insurance COM
panies as before.
Resolved, That the city clerk and
treasurer are hereby directed to trans
fer the sum of 500 from the Fifth ward
poor fund to the Fifth ward general
fund.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29
The Andrews Opera company an

The Andrews Opera company ap-
peared at Turner Opera house Monday
evening, and PLAYED to good house.
Selections from Erminie were rem
dered, after which Girofe Girofa
was presented, this change from the
original programme being made at the
request Of the hall management. The
troupe gave excellent satisfaction, some
of the voices being unusually fine and
effective in both solos and choruses.
The favorable impression they made
would fill the hall if the company came
here again.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29
OBITUARY..

observation-disclosures, nee Lillian Young,
died Thursday, May %, at the home of
her mother in the First ward, of con-
sumption, aged % years. Deceased had
been in failing health for three years.
She came here from her home at Mime
apolis last fall. Her death is a sad blow
to her husband and family. The fune-
raj was held Monday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29

Wenzel Haessnau died Sunday at his
home in the Seventh ward, aged SO
years. Deceased had resided here for
over 20 years. His funeral was held
yesterday from ST. Henri's church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29
Board of Education.

0OdrQ OF GOuCdtiOH'
Special meeting OF the Board of Educa ton
May o. 1889.
Several applications for the position of assist
ant teacher in the High school were presented
and referred to the committee on teachers and
instruction.
Several accounts were presented ana referred
to the finance committee.
The superintendent submitted ''course Of
instruction" for the Grammar Grades. which
was referred to the committee on teachers ana
instruction.
On motion the SUPERINTENDENT was authorized
to ap point substitute during his absence.
The finance committee presented the follow
ing report, which was adopted and the accounts
therein contained allowed:
Miss E. Baxter, teaching, $l.25; ]. w. Moore,
printing. $4.5)
Respectfully submitted.
C. Fl. jacob.
H. DAUB,
Finance Committee.
VIM II. RoHR, Clerk.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29

Mrs. Fred. w. Fisher died of con-
sumption at her home in the First
ward, Monday night, May q, after a
long continued sickness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29
T.. 8. CLARK

II. 8. CLARK
Has the largest and most
select stock Of Episcopal
z Catholic Prayer Books,
Bibles Standard and Mis-
cellaneous Books, Photo
graph Albums, Auto
graph Albums, Portfolio
and Writing Desks, Back
CANNON Boards, Chess
Men, Ladies' and Gentle
mems Toilet Cases, Col
lar and Cuff Boxes, Gold
Pens and Pencils, Album
& Picture Easels, Whisk
Holders, Slipper Cases,
Cigar Holders, Vases, Tri-
plicate Mirrors, Bisque
Statuettes, Diaries for
1889, and the best line of
fine Stationery and Tab
let's kept in the city. Call
and examine my stock.
T. S. CLARK, Centre Of
Main Street Bridge, Wa
tertoWn, Wisconsin.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29

new season for goods in my liue is now
md, aud you will find it IL your interest when
want OF such goods Ga few of which are speci-
d below to call on WIN c. RAUE. who keeps
most complete assortment in his line, one
ual to any first-class house in the state, and ct
ices which defy all honorable competition
Namely a Complete stock off,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29
Members of the High School Alumni
Association.

There will be a song rehearsal at the
High School building next Friday (31st)
evening, at 7:30, for the June meeting.
Please attend. EXECUTIVE Com.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29

J. A. Behrens of Rapid City, Dakota,
and Miss Lima Volkmann, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. w. Volkmann, of the Sixth
ward, were married Thursday after
noon, May %, by Rev. F. A. Kammerer.
The couple will make their home at
Rapid City, where the groom is engaged
in the mercantile business.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29

Miss Clara Schandein, eldest daugh-
ter of Mrs. Emil Schandein, and Jacob
He'll, private secretary of the late Emil
Schandein, were married at the home
of the brides mother, in Milwaukee,
Saturday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs He'll
sail from New York to-day on the
steamer Trava for Europe to be absent
until October
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29
MATRIMONIAL.

John E. Heismann, the popular clerk
in the store of Schempf Bros, and Miss
Martha Seefeld, of Milwaukee, were
united in matrimony, Thursday, May
%, 1889, and have settled down to the
realities of welded life at their home
in this city. Mr.. and Mrs. Heismann
have the best wishes of large circle of
friends for their future prosperity and
happiness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29

Edwin A. Lyman and Miss Caroline
Mead were married Thursday, May %,
at the home of the bride in Piperville,
by Rev. ]. M. Campbell, of the Congre-
gational church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29
BUSINESS NOTES.

Smoke the Merchant Cigar.
House to rent. Enquire of Mrs
Y. Off.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1889-05-29

No other place in the state of it's size is
lacking in this respect. y WhitezVater
Register.
Not SO fast, Bro. Coe, for here is Wa
tertown having population of about
10000 without a Business Mems asso-
citation 1t is hard to believe this, but
such is the fact.
Quite a number of La Belle Lodge
No. IS, K. of P, of Oconomowoc, were
here last Wednesday to assist Lincoln
Lodge, No. 20, in comforting the ranks
of Esquire and Knight Among those
present were P edible, G. C.-Hin-
sey, pr. Hadley and knights
Field, Roberts, Neumann and Lehman.
Last, but not least, was the towering
form of Oconomowoc's pride and far
famed 3Oet, w. NJ. Jones, who enter
tanned the boys in royal style until the
wee sma' hours.
Saturday morning Michael Buckley
was found beside the railway track in
Oconomowoc, insensible, with part of
his foot severed and neck and head
bruised. He lived but a few hours af-
ter being found. He was employed at
the coal sheds of the railway company.
Some suspicion has been expressed
that murder had been attempted and
the body placed on the track, but no
known facts warrant such theory. 1t
is believed that he was sitting on plat
form close to the track and was hit by
a train which had just passed. Buckley
was widower and leaves six child rem
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-17
SOCIAL AND PERSONAL.

Private Secretary Boruck came to the city yes
terday.
Ex-Railroad Commissioner G. ]. Carpenter is
in the city.
Senator Langford, of San Joaquin was in the
city yesterday.
Among the visitors in town yesterday was
Warden Aull of the Folsom prison.
Mrs. Captain Powell, of Folsom. has gone to
the BAY to visit Mrs. Senator Hamill.
Miss Laura Kline, of Oakland, is visiting in
Sacramento es the guest of Miss Sarah NJ. Jones.
Mrs. Thomas Guinean and daughter Bessie, OF
Portland, Oregon, are visiting Mrs. NJ. E. Greg
DRY, of this city.
Mrs John 7. Barry, of this city, and Misses
Ellen and Annie Fenton, of Santa Clara, have
gone 10 the Yosemite.
Howard Smith is home from the East (where
he has been attending college) on visit to his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. sparrow Smith.
Miss Susie Russell. who has been visiting rela-
tiyes and friends throughout the East for nearly
year, has returned after a very pleasant visit
Arrivals at the Capital Hotel yesterday: A.
l.. p. Loomis, Grand Rapids, Wis; c. B. Atkins
and wife, Dunsmuir; Amos Ames, San Fran
cisco; Mrs Skies, Davsville; A. E. Wsgstaff
Oakland: J. F. Cunningham, san Francisco;
jerry Erlce, San Francisco; John Peyn. James
Hayes, city; r. Runyon, CORTLAND; B. G.
Prewett, Kentucky; Jas. Leir, B. C. Hanes, San
Francisco.
Arrivals at the Golden Eagle Hotel yesterday
J. II. Domiott, Chicago; Fred Wilson, Stockton;
J: NJ. c. Jasper Wheatland; J. S. Lind, Suisuu;
II. s. Meitord, San Diego; VIM. Johnston, Rich.
land; c. II. Fairchild, Mojave; ]. A. Hace
Santa Clara; C. H. King, Peoria; Mrs. G. Jolly
Miss Edith Smith, Folsom; W. B. Wright, E. B.
c; Hambley, E. d. Kenfeld and wife, Philadel
phia: H. II. Mellor, Colfax; Sam Bethel and
wife, Grass Valley: J. Y. NJ Montague, Marysville
B. +. Walton, Yuba City; E. Z. Prussia, Fort
Dodge; c. 0Connor, Sam H. Taylor, F. D.
Woodward, San Francisco
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-17
HIS CAREER CLOSED.

Death of C. c. Mason, Grand Commander
of Knights Templar.
DR.. G. c. Mason, Grand Commander of
the Grand Commandery, Knights Templar,
of the State of California, died at Chico yes
terday morning, after long illness, from
Brights disease. Deceased was also Master
of Chico Lodge, F. and A. NJ, and was
well. known throughout the State.
At the time of his death DR.. Mason was
President of the Third District Agricult-
ural Society, position he has held for many
years. The doctor always took an active
part in politics, for number of years
holding the position of Chairman of the
Republican County Central Committee.
and being member of the State Central
Committee. He was an aspirant for the
office of Internal Revenue Collector for this
District. Deceased was native of Ohio.
aged about so years. He was a cousin and
schoolmate of the late President James A.
Garfield. He leaves wife and son and
daughter.
The funeral will be held on Thursday
under the auspices of the Grand Com.
mandery, Knights Templar, of California.
A large delegation of prominent Templars
will leave this city this afternoon to attend
the funeral.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-17
PERFECT WEATHER.

A Midsummer Day That Scarcely Started
the Precipitation on Anyone.
The highest and lowest Signal Service
temperature yesterday were 500 and $40.
with brisk southwesterly winds, a steady
barometer and cludless sky. The high
est and lowest on the same date last year
were 1O4o and 500. Yesterday was "a de-
grees cooler than on. the sa me date last
year.
The mean daily temperature for the past
eleven days has been from to degrees
cooler than normal temperature, the latter
being from 72o to 75o, while the daily mean
temperature for the past eleven days has
ranged from Go TO 700. This shows that
the present pleasant climatic peculiarities
are little unusual, although not much
out of the way, for our usual heated and
oppressive weather appears during the last
week in August, and extends to the 18th or
18th of September, which is the season WIS.,
itors say that Sacramento is hot place.
The highest and lowest one year ago to-
day were 1902 and 60.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-17
THE Bitter BITTEN.
A Little Device That Proved Too Much
for a Practical Joker.

A Little Device That Proved Too Much
for a Practical Joker.
There is new and very convenient de-
vice in use for carrying melons and similar
large packages from market, consisting of
two slender bands that encircle the pack
age and terminate in a wooden handle.
Marketmen supply them now to purchas-
ers of melons land suck" who prefer to
carry their packages to having them deliy-
cred. Late yesterday afternoon a newspa-
per man was trudging up K street with q
huge melon depending from one of these
novel swings in his hand. A well-known
citizen, who loves practical joke-especi-
ally when its object is one of the newspa-
per crew-espied him and following for a
half block In cautious manner, not to
attract the attention of the melon-bearer,
and approaching close behind him
whipped out fine Office knife of keen
edge and true blade. and at just the right
moment made dash to cut the string of
the swing that the melon might roll away
an easy prize.
But the string" resisted, the fine. edged
blade rasped across the wire and came
away as dull on the cutting edge as on tho
back. The joke turned upon the joker,
and he acknowledged the corn, to the great
amusement of those who were witnesses to
his establishment and chsgrin.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-17
THE BELL FUND.
How Few Sacramentans Cared For an
Old Newspaper Man.

How Few Sacramentans Cared For an
Old Newspaper Man.
In August, 1886. several Sacramentans
organized what is known as "The Bell
Fund, a fund created TO provide for the
comfort in his old age and affiiction of the
pioneer colored journalist of the coast,
Philip A. Bell. Miss Sarah NJ. Jones was
made President of the organization and B.
A. johnson Secretary. Many citizens SUBJ
scribed sums. to be paid monthly, and the
sum collected was regularly paid to secure
nursing and proper care of the infirm old
man to whom the colored people of Cali
fornia owed so much.
The collection and disbursement of the
money monthly entailed a great deal of
labor upon Miss Jones and Mr.. Johnson
Recently Mr.. Bell died in San Francisco
and Miss Jones deems it due to the public
that a statement should be made of the
amount the people contributed, as it was in
the nature of public trust.
The society of which Miss Jones was the
executive collected from Sacramentans
mainly between August, 1886, and up to
the death of Mr.. Bell, few weeks ago,
$45S 50. It paid outin monthly payments
for which it holds vouchers, 1878 20 for the
support of the beneficiary. Its incidental
expenses were So, and it has balance on
hand of s73 IS.
Just before the death OF Mr.. Bell the
person having the care of him in San Fran
cisco removed him to q public institution
in that city. This was done without the
knowledge of the Sacramento society. Had
it known of the intention, its members say
they would have paid out all on hand and
have raised more money to have secured
personal care and nursing of the old pio-
reer. The society was making its regular
monthly payments, and that in April had
been greatly increased, and did not have
honce IN Time that the party caring for the
post
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-17
DIED AT SEA.

Death of Sacramento Youth While En-
Route to England.
Some months ago Columbus Lagos, son
of G. Lagos of this city, was sent on sail
ing vessel to England, in the hope that the
journey would benefit his health, which
had been quite poor for some time. Yes
terday his father, wishing to learn of his
condition, sent telegram of inquiry by the
Postal Telegraph line to the Captain of the
ship, at Liverpool, and received an answer
to the effect that the young man had died
on the voyage and was buried at sea.
The tel seram was filed with G. II, Bill
lings, Manager for the Postal Telegraph
Company in this city, at GIG A. NJ. 1t had
to be repeated at least ten times between
here and Liverpool, and then sent by mes
senger aboard the ship, the reply written
out, and the message repeated as many
times on its return. And yet, ct l:22 p. NJ.
Mr.. Lagos received the reply of the Captain,
just four hours and six minutes from the
time his telegram was filed here.
This was indeed rapid work, and demon
strates the wonderful revolution that cleo
tricity has brought about in the matter of
the transmission of news.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-17
--
The Enualizino PrnceSS

The following additional applications for
reductions of assessment were made to the
County Board of Equalization yesterday:
Mary McGetzger-On fifty acres of land
adjoining the city of Sacramento; from
81 coo to S., 800.
Emma Bannister-On ten and a half
acres adjoining Sacramento city; from
$1,000 to 81 500
Thomas Bunnell-On lot 4, n and 0,
Fifth and Sixth streets; from s., 800 to
81 800.
Theodore acknowledgements on
lot 6, @ and ID, Ninth and Tenth streets:
from $500 to $500.
Sol. Runyon-On improvements on SOL
acres of swamp land; from $4,000 to
$4,000.
Annie May-On Improvements ON lot 2,
Q and P, Second and Third streets; from
81, 400 to 81 900.
Patrick Dugan-0n seven and two-thirds
acres of land adjoining Guthrie Station;
from 81 600 to 81 600.
Sacramento daily record-union. [volume] (Sacramento [Calif.]) 1875-1891, 1889-07-17
Last Nights Concer,

The open-air concert given at the Plazs
last evening by the First Artillery Band
was one of the largest assemblages of the
season. and the musical programme was
one of the choicest yet rendered. 1.-The
Passing Regiment was encored and greeted
with great deal of applause. The air was
tribe chilly, yet the walks and grass were
thronged with people. The immense at
tendance at these concerts goes to show
how popular they are, and how delightful
an evening can be passed. The next con-
cert will take place on Sunday next.