Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-02-04

town this is the finest winter he has
seen.
The grandest scenic effects ever
presented to a Waterfowl audience
will be rendered at the Turner mas
querade, Saturday, February 18th.
We have received an invitation to
the fifth annual reception of the Mil
waukee Light Horse squadron, Thurs
day evening, February 5, at the Armory
building.
In observance of an order issued
by the postmaster-general, the Water
town postoffice was closed Monday
from IL A. NJ. to 2 P. NJ, out of respect
to the memory of the late VIM. Win
dom, secretary of the treasury.
Saturday evening, February 9TH, is
the date for the grand masquerade ball
of the Turner society at the Turner
Opera house. Look out for brilliant
affair, elaborate and grotesque cos
tunes and beautiful tableaux and
scenes.
"A party of Lutheran teachers of the
state visited Madison, Saturday, and
were entertained by the state officials
and citizens. Among the visitors from
Watertown mentioned, are H. Meier,
G. Schliebe, H. Eggebrecht and F.
Weigmann
AT the last meeting of the Water
town branch of the Northwestern
Building and Loan association, of Mad
ison, the following officers were elect
ed: President, J. Stone; secretary, W.
Humphrey; treasurer, E. J. Brandt;
directors, G. B. Skinner, F. B. Tuttle,
j. w. Moore, F. G. Werner, E. j Brandt
and j. Stone.
Another point is scored in favor of
an editor, Charles L. Hubbs, of The
Lake Mills Leader, having received
the appointment of postmaster of his
place, vice w. L. Hoskins, whose term
had expired. The appointment is a
good one and most werthily bestowed
The Lake Mills postoffice recently be-
came presidential.
The marriage to-day at Amigo of
Miss Mary Baum, only daughter Of Mr.
and Mrs. Amos Baum, to Fred Nc
Nickle, of the same place, will be a
pleasant and interesting piece of news
to the numerous friends here of the
fair bride, with the hope expressed
that the couple may live long, pros
porous and happy welded life.
The Concordia Bowling club gave
select masquerade party at the Opera
house last Saturday evening, which
proved to be very pleasant affair
The number en- masque was not large,
but some of the characters were very
well taken. Masks were removed
about 1890 o'clock, after which social
hop was thoroughly enjoyed by all
present.
Attention is called to the new adj
vertisement of Schiller & Quentmeyer,
the popularan enterprising clothiers,
who make their announcement on time
for their spring arrivals. Schiller &
| Quentmeyer are always in the lead in
their line and are offering extra in
ducement to buyers. 1t will pay to
and styles. Read their advertisement.
Evidences of a decided improve
ment in the times are coming in thick
and fast. Tobacco growers are getting
three times what they have heretofore
for their tobacco; farmers who last sea-
son fed barley to swine, there being no
| demand for it, are now realizing from
go to sc cents per bushels, and oats,
beans, eggs, butter, etc., commanding
high prices, are knock-down arguments
that times are better and the most
satisfactory assurance of the wisdom OF
the tariff policy of the Republican
party.
AT the last meeting Of the Jefferson
County and Rock River Valley Agri-
cultural society, held at the court house
in Jefferson, the following officers were
elected for the ensuing year: John
Whittet, Sumner, president; D. S. Da-
muth, Fort Atkinson, vice-president;
O. F. Roessler, Jefferson, secretary
George J. Kispert, Jefferson, treasurer.
The following were elected trustees for
the ensuing year: Emil Stoppenbach,
Jefferson; J. III. McGowen, Koshko-
nong; S. N. D. Smith, Harvey; John
Sell, Concord; F. M. Griswold, Lake
| Mills
Monday, Candlemas day, was IA
vorable for the wood-chuck, as he came
forth and was not frightened back to
his hole by his shadow, the sun not hav.
ing shown himself all day. All are &C.
quainted with the popular superstition
as to the grounding or wood-chuck
| It is to the effect that on the second
day Of February he emerges from his
hole or burrow, where he has passed
| the winter until now in lethargie
state. If the sun is shining so that he
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