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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11
Mrs. Abbie Booth Woodland

Abbie Page Booth was born in Otta-
wa, Canada, December 81, 1884, and
married to d. J. Woodland, October 4,
1867.
She and her husband soon removed
to Watertown, Wis, where they lived
about five years and where two chill
dren were born to them-a daughter,
who died in infancy, and a son, Her
bert Page Booth, who survives. In
1874 the family came to Appleton,
where they have resided since.
Though Mrs. Woodland was of a singu-
larly gentle and retiring nature, she
had a strong and decided character,
and no outward influence or personal
Discrimination could swerve her from
her high convictions of right and duty
She was true Christian, kind and
thoughtful neighbor, loving and de-
voted wife and mother; and if those
who love her memory have any higher
tribute to offer, it may be this, that in
her earlier womanhood she took to her
heart little motherless one, and made
it so much her own that many of her
friends never even knew the difference.
Being naturally fragile, she had al
ways been watched over by her family
with remarkable devotion, matter of
which she often spoke to her friends
with loving gratitude, abiding particu-
larly to her son, whose strong arms and
tender care were SO much to her last
days. For more than two years she
had been afflicted with fatal malady,
from which her sensitive nature shrank
with peculiar dread, and yet so brave
and unselfish was she, SO fearful of CIV
ing pain to others, that she rarely men
toned it, or even alluded to her suffer-
ings to her family, unless compelled by
the requirements of medication.
Thus keeping back all murmuring at
her sad fate, smiling in the very face of
death, she was let down as tenderly as
possible by the loving arms of husband,
son and daughter to her eternal rest.
If the measure of personal worth can
be estimated by the devotion of those
to whom we live nearest, then hers
was above any power of words to ex-
press, and such loss has little comfort
from any earthly source.
''Seep soft, beloved! we sometimes say,
But have no tune to charm away
Sad dreams that through the eyelids creep;
But never dOleful dream again
Shall break the happy slumber when
He giveth His beloved Sleep"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11
Read the new advertisement of


Straw & Murphy in another column.
Mrs. Prime was surprised by par.
ty of friends at the residence of he1
son, Arthur K. Prime, last Thursday
evening, and the company gathered on
the happy occasion were most pleas
antly entertained.
"A train leaves this station on the
Northwestern railway going south at
IL :45 P. NJ, tomorrow evening, giving
ample time for those from Johnson
Creek, Jefferson and Fort Atkinson
who attend the performance of the
Muenchener company at Turner Opera
house to return home in good season.
DR. Valerius & Co. during the last
week have sold several stations. Roy
McGregor (9,215) to VIM. Arntz, Ju-
neau county, Wis; Clydesdale stall
lion to VIM. Kurz, of Clark county,
Wis, and five head, namely, Anchaven
(3,3SD, Noble James (7,0S3), Glasslaw
Jamie (Vol. KID and two high grade
stations were sold to a dealer in the
northern part of the state.
The 93d birthday Of Mrs. Josephine
Wiggenhorn was celebrated by her rela-
tives and friends at her home in the
Second ward, yesterday. Born in 1898,
many stirring scenes in the worlds his
tory are wildly remembered by her.
Mrs. Wiggenhorn's health is still good,
retaining all her faculties, and she bids
fair to celebrate her centenary Among
those present on the noted occasion
was her son, Eugene Wiggenhorn, of
La Crosse.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11
Hoist by Its Own Petard.

The Weltbuerger has been a faithful
opponent of the Mckinley bill, but not
always consistent one as is shown by
an article which appeared in it's last is
| sue. 1t states that manufacturer OF
rag carpets in Saxony has been forced
to close up his business there on &C
count of this Infamous" measure, and
is now in Watertown trying to enlist
capitalists in the establishment of a
plant here to carry on that business.
Thereupon The Weltbuerger sets up
piteous wall in behalf of the unfortun-
| ate individual who has been compelled
to leave his Saxon home and seek his
fortune in America Bless your dear
innocent heart, neighbor, it was for
just such purposes as these that the
Mckinley bill was passed-to give an
impetus to manufacturing and business
in this country, employing its labor,
using its idle capital, creating better
markets for farmers products and add
ing in various ways to the public well
fare. Let us imagine that this enter
prise succeeds here in WATERFOWL
that as result a carpet factory is es-
tablished employing a large number of
hands, and carrying with it all the
benefits and advantages which will
naturally follow, does The Weltbuerger
think it would be disaster to our city?
And if the Mckinley bill, or any other
bill, is responsible for such a condition
of things as We have supposed, should
not citizens here of all parties rise up
and call it's author blessed? The Welt
buerger could not have furnished a
stronger argument in favor of the Nc
Kinley bill and the protection policy
of the Republican party than is con-
tanned in the article to which we refer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11
BUSINESS NOTES.

Sweet cider at Hawkins.
To make room for new goods
August Gamm offers great bargains IN
dinner sets and decorated ware.
23w2
WANTED TO HIRE-A man and wife
to work on a farm, who have no chill
dren; will hire by the season or year
and will pay good wages.
FL. l.. WELLINGTON,
% Emerald Grove, Wis.
WANTED.-A good, trusty boy to
take care of my horses and do gar
dening and chores.
DIR. M. N BARBER.
Pure sap maple syrup and patent
buckwheat flour at Hawkins.
For RENT.-A fine suite of rooms,
cheap. Inquire at residence OF ID. e.
WHITE, corner Western avenue and
Fourth street.
-LosT.-Between the Northwestern
depot and the Fifth ward, black
embroidered shawl. The finder will be
rewarded by leaving it at this office.
To RENT have a good house
to rent on Sixth street, First ward,
and will fix it up to suit renter if APP
piled for at once. Rent very reason
able. +. TRzCINsKI.
Attend the Northwestern Business
College, Madison, Wis, for a Business
Course. Shorthand, Typewriting or
Academic Course. Send for Cata-
legue. COWS
Fresh arrival of Chase & San
born's coffees and teas at Hawkins =.
Try them.
Great reduction in prices of pict-
ures at J. B. Mays. For thirty days
only will make my best cabinet work
for So per dozen. The beautiful, new
style, Minnette Gem, at $3.50.
J. B. MAY.
-Fruit-Oranges, Is cents per doz-
en-; lemons, 25 cents per dozen; ap-
Piles, cranberries and bananas at low
prices, at Hawkins.
"A large stock of new goods will
arrive soon, and to make room for
them you will find dinner sets, cham
Der sets, lamps and other articles at
greatly reduced prices for the next
thirty days at August Gamm's.
STORE FOR RENT.-The property of
Frank Koening, located on w. Main
street, and occupied by J. G. Seager
as a barber shop, is for rent after
Nov. 18th. For further particulars
enquire at CITY ROLLER MILLS.
Canned goods-Tomatoes, s, 10,
12B cents; corn, 10, 10y, 15 cents;
peas, Is, 20, % cents; beans, Is, 20
cents. All other canned fruit, vege-
tables and fish equally low in price at
Hawkins.
No place in the city can show a
livelier condition of things in a bust
ness way than the boot and shoe
store of Fred Ruesch & Son, on the
west side. Their constantly increas
ing trade is accounted for because OF
the fine and substantial quality Of
the stock they sell, and their prices
DEFY competition in all goods in their
line. Fred Ruesch & Son are close
buyers and give their customers the
advantage of the bargains they secure
in the markets. When in want of
boots and shoes call and beconvinced
OF the truth of the above. 8
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11

Presents an array Of bargains that deserves
immediate attention. This line is much larger
than in previous years, and owing to the phe-
nominal increase in our Tailoring Department
prices range much lower than in the past
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11
The annual meeting of the Bible

The annual meeting of the Bible
society of Watertown will be held Sum
day, March 10, at 7 P. M, in the German
M. E. church Of this city: The follow
ing pastors will speak in the Bible
cause: Rev. L. B. Bullock, Rev. ]. M.
Campbell and Bishop G. L. Reinke.
pastors and all Bible friends are heart
ilv invited. A collection for the Bible
cause will be taken up.
Rev. F. KARNoPP,
Pastor German M. E. Church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11
CITY ASSESSOR.

I take this opportunity of announc-
ing myself as candidate for the Office
of city assessor at the coming municipal
election, hoping to merit a continuance
of the confidence of the taxpayers in
discharging the duties of the position
CHAs. J. WENCK.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11
Card of Thanks.

We take this opportunity of extend
ing our heartfelt thanks to the many
friends and neighbors who rendered
kindly assistance during the, sickness
and at the death of our dear departed.
AUGUST GEHRKE
AND RELATIVES.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11
Died.

At her home in the town of Shields,
March 7, 1891, Mrs. Aug. Gehrke, of
childbirth, in the 36th year of her age.
Deceased was a daughter of Nicholas
Thauer, of Emmett, late deceased, and
leaves to mourn her loss fond hus-
band, one child, mother, four broth
ers, five sisters and large circle of
relatives and friends She was faith
full and loving wife and mother, true
friend and kind neighbor Thus hap
py household is broken and a dear
voice is forever hushed.
Thou art gone from us little before,
Thou art in the realms on the beautiful
/ shore.
Thy clay rests beneath the sod,
Thy soul has gone forth to God"
On Tuesday, March 10th, in the con-
course of large funeral train her re-
mains were taken to the German M.
E. church, and from there to Oak Hill
cemetery their final place of rest. 4
The Muenchener Tomorrow Evening.
Something more than the usual in
terest has been evinced over the ap-
pearance here tomorrow evening, at
Turner Opera house, Of the Muen-
chener theatrical troupe, of Munich, a
Bavarian combination of stage artists
now making most successful tour of
| the United States. Their Milwaukee
engagement, which closes this evening,
has been attended by the most success
full results, crowded houses greeting
the company at each performance. The
play of "The Cruciix Carver" to be
presented here, is illustrative of scenes,
| incidents and characters incidental to
Bavarian Alpine life. Such an oppor-
tunity of witnessing performance OF
like merit may never again be present
| ed to the citizens Of Watertown, and
those through whose enterprise and
liherality the Munich troupe has been
secured for stand here should be en-
couraged in the venturesome under
| taking. The sale of tickets thus far has
equalled the most sanguine expecta-
tons, and there is every indication
that the patronage will be sufficient to
pay the guarantee without any loss to
the projectors of the enterprise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11

Twins were born Sunday to Mr..
and Mrs. Frank Belrose, of the Fifth
ward, girl and boy, the latter being
still born.
Tuesday, March 10, 1891, Mrs. Fred
Otto celebrated her S0th birthday at
the home of her son, Carl Otto, in the
Second ward. All her children were
present to join in the festivities.
Among the many handsome dona-
tons to the new 6. A. R. Home at
Waupaca, is beautiful communion set,
given by the Henry BerTram w R. c.,
No. IS, of Oconomowoc, for use in the
chapel.
The evening train for Madison on
the St. Paul road leaves WATERFOWL
Junction fifteen minutes earlier than
heretofore, as passengers by the Water
town train for Madison are not given
any time for supper.
The resignation of State Veterinar-
ian Atkinson, of Milwaukee, was sent
to Gov. Peck March l, but it leaked
out only few days ago. The resigna-
ton is said to have been made at the
request of Chairman Wall.
List ofletters remaining in the post
office at Watertown, March IL, 1891:
Colon, G. w. Merkey, Phillip t.
Griffith, Miss K. McLenegan, j. A.
Hayner, B. L. Mcpherson, A. f..
Jones, 7. G. Shekey, Miss Annie
Larson, Charles
J. T. MoAK, p. NJ.
"A meeting viii soon be held at JEFF
ferson to organize base ball associa'
ton to be known as the Dane and JEFF
ferson County Baseball circuit. The
following clubs will be invited to attend
Cambridge, Fort Atkinson, Jefferson
WATERFOWL, Lake Mills, Waterloo, Sun
Prairie, Madison, Stoughton and Ed
gerton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11
Home Matters.
REPUBLICANS ATTENTION /!

Republican city convention is hereby call
ed to meet in the Office of THE WATERFOWL RE
PUBLICAN, Thursday, March 19 1891, at O'clock
P NJ, for the purpose of nominating city
ticket. Each ward will be represented by two
delegates in said convention.
Caucuses in the several wards will be held
Wednesday evening, March IS, 1891, to nomi
nate ward officers and elect two delegates tc
the Republican city convention. Caucuses viii
be held at the following places:
First ward-Wisconsin House.
Second ward-Buena Vista House.
Third ward-American House.
Fourth ward-Roper & Ferry's store.
Fifth ward-F. Glaser's residence.
Sixth ward-Chas. Rothe's residence.
Seventh ward-Wm. Feldschneider's store.
The caucuses will be held at 1880 o'clock.
By order CITY COMMITTEE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11
Report of the Condition

The Wisconsin National Bank at WATERFOWL
in the State of Wisconsin, at the close of bust
ness, February Goth, 1891:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11

T. Peter V. Brown, cashier of the above
named bank, do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
PETER v. BROWN, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to before me this 7th
day of March, 1891.
G.. 3. SKINNER,
CORRECT-Attest: Notary Public, Wis
DANIEL JONES,
I'll. MULBERGER,
EDWARD JOHNSON,
Directors.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1891-03-11

Sweet cider at Hawkins.
To make room for new goods
August Gamm offers great bargains In
dinner sets and decorated ware.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-02-06
SPORTING EVENTS.

The sporting proclivities of the Corvallis
youth are becoming developed to such an
extent as would seem to justify the organi-
zation of an association for the purpose of
developing the "manly art and other arts
of a similar character.
Sevral spirited glove contests have taken
place recently and for several days the past
week the topic on the corners and of the
pheasant resorts has been the relative
qualifications of the several pugilists who
have assembled toward the top rrng of the
localprize ring ladder.
On Sunday fine looking bull dog, hailing
from Eugene was matched to fight an Gun
known" during the afternoon and respect
able forfeit was placed in the hands of a
responsible gentleman, the principal srake
to he put up when the dogs We're brought
together. Friends of the Eugene dog were
confident and ready to place any amonnt on
their favorite, nut the hackers of the I'M
known, while they were noisy in their ex-
pressions of confidence. would neither put
up nor shut up" At length the coming of
the much -talked-of unknown was an
nounced. -Four men entered the rendez-
vous carrying a two-inch rope at the end If
which was supposed to be the monster that
Was to fight the dog from the upper part of
the valley. Excitement for the moment
ran high, the owner of the 'white dog"
turned pale and there was an awful troubled
expression upon his face. On came the
stalwart custodians of the unknown, and
when ninety feet of the rope had been
drawn in John Scratford's poor little four
pound poodle dangled at the end Leo
Gerhard then saw that he was the victim of
Nick Baesen's cunning, and the forfeit was
cheerfully thrown upon the bar.
But a reel dog fight did occur on Monday
between a town dog named 'Towser" and
a country dog whose name was not learned.
The fight Was apparently arranged by
mutual consent of the dogs, 1t was des-
perate one for about ten minutes, and when
'th dogs were completely exhausted they
Were separated, and the fight was declared
a draw. The usual sequel did not ensue.
A cock fight was also an event of the past
week. ttook place at the rendezvous of the
sporting fraternity, and whether it was for
fun money or marbles, the reporter was not
able to ascertain. However, it was all in
teresting event from the point of view of
those present.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-02-06
Good Seeds.

, Truckload after truckload of
seeds was noticed passing up
the street Saturday, and on in
vestigating it was found they
were from D. M. Ferry & Co., of
Detroit. Mich, for their north
western agents, F. L. Poisson &
Son, 200, Second street, Port
land, Or. Poisson & Son have
sold and delivered already this
season over three carloads of
vegetable seeds alone. These
must be the very best of seeds,
and they must have very low
prices, or the firm never could
have secured such a trade.-OT-
ego7ain7o, Dec. 29.
Send for their Catalogue:
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-02-06

FIRST ANNUAL NJ MEErING-The Salem
Canning company held it's first annual meet
ing yesterday afternoon at the Cap
ital National bank, there being repre-
sented majority of the stock, although u
limited number of the stockholders We're
present. The election of officers and di-
rectors for the ensuing year hal this result:
Directors-R. S. Wallace, H. w. Cottle, j.
Ii. Albert, DIR. J. Reynolds, J. Wallace;
osfcers-president, r. s. Wallace; vice.
president, DIR. j. Reynolds; secretary, Chas.
Weller; treasurer, J. H. Albert. The Of
ticers are the same as served through last
year and the directory is but little changed.
Il was determined to have another meeting
of the stockholders February 10Th, the at
tendance yesterday not having been as
la.ge as was desired. The company finds
itself in excellent condition after the first
seasons run. 1t was prosperous run and
the company has all eady made money, aside
from proving itself an institution invaluable
to the city and country. When the stock
holders meet in a couple of weeks the next
years programme will be discussed. A.
Bird is the manager of the cannery and has
exhibited what a practical canneryman can
do at the head of such an institution. -
Statesman.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-02-06
ANOTHER RAILROAD SUIT.

The Oregon Pacific troubles in the winter
of 1887 were brought to attention Monday
lin Portland upon the occasion OF the Ma
lone Bennett damage suit. Judge Shat
tuck court room was unusually well filled,
and a trio OF Portland's best lawyers put
their heads together on either side.
The complaint of Frank Malone and T.
Costello, doing business under the firm
name of F. Malone & Co., against Nelson
Bennett was filed in the state circuit court,
March %, 1889. The complainants sought
to recover $46 500 from Bennett, profits
which would have resulted from. and dam
ages by reason of failure to observe, a
contract which Bennett made with them to
construct portion of the Oregon Pacific
from the valley east.
After fourteen months went by without
any answer being filed by the defense. a
Judgment ny default WAS taken May 24,
1890.
The case was subsequently reopened up
on an affidavit being lilel, aud Sl50 terms"
being paid to the prosecution by the de-
Tense. The small ''terms" set by the court
formed subject of congratulation to the
defense, who had feared they would be
much larger After the usual preliminary
pleadinqs the case came to trial before
Judge Shattuck and jury.
Malone was placed first on the stand, and
told how he had made the contract with
Bennett, and then how he had shipped his
plant from Butte and transported it to the
summit of the Cascades, ITO miles from
Lebanon. Bennett told him he would send
him 400 1aborers shortly, so he laid in no
end of supplies at high prices, and hay at
$40 ton. This was in the early autumn
of 1887. November of that year, Ben
nett told him he was going to give up the
contract and advised Malone to do the same.
Of course eventually he had to do it. after
doing two and half months work on his
contract. Being asked how much he would
have made out of the contract, he said he
figured that out of the 5000 900 he was to
receive, $50, 900 would be profit. For ex-
ample, whereas he got 20 cents for earth
excavation, he let it out for from l3 to Is;
whereas he got 81 for rock work. he sublet
it for 10 to rs cents.
He was then asked about his losses by
his preparations, etc, and a strenuous OBJ
lection was raised by the defendants coun-
Gil which was overrued by the court, the
idea being that he couldn't show both the
profits of which he had been deprived
and expenses he had been put 10. This
was qnite bombshell in the camp of the
prosecution, as it promised at one full
swoop to knock them out of S2G, 500.
After a moments consultation, however,
they came to the front with request to
then and theie amend their complaint in
creasing the profits claimed from $20,-
900 to $50. 900. This Judge Shattuck al
lowed. against the decided protests of the
defendants counsel. The claim is thus ma
terialIy ncreased.-Albany Herald.
The Corvallis gazette. [volume] (Corvallis, Or.) 1862-1899, 1891-02-06
The First Step,

Perhaps you are run down, can't eat,
can't sleep, can't think, can't do anything
to your satisfaction, and you wonder what
ails you. You should heed the warning,
you ARE taking the first step into Nervous
Prostratiom. You need Nerve Tonic and
in Electric Bitters you will ind the exact
remedy for restoring your nervous system
to its normal, healthy condition. Surpris-
ing results follow the use of this great
Nerve Tonic and Alternative. Your appe-
tite returns, good digestion is restored, and
the Liver and Kidney 1esume healthy ac-
tion. Try bottle, Price SOC. at Thos.
Grahain's drugstore.