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The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
CLEANING CLOTHES.
LOW n Coat and Trousers Can Be Re
newed Time and Again.

Rewed Time and Again.
The chemistry of cleaning clothes is
set forth in n scientific magazine, and,
while women will care little for the
technical part of the operation, the
story of the actual process suggests a
useful modus operandi. Take, for in
stance. says the American Analyst, 4
shiny old coat, vest or pair of trousers
of black broadcloth, cashmere or
diagonal. The scourer makes a strong,
warm soapsuds and plunges the gar
ment into it, souscs it up and down,
rubs the dirty places, and, if necessary,
puts it through second time, then
rinses it through several waters, and
hangs it up to dry on the line. When
nearly dry he takes it in, rolls it up for
an hour or two. and then presses it
An old cotton cloth is laid on the out
side of the coat, and the iron is pressed
over that until the wrinkles are out,
but the iron is removed before the
steam ceases to rise from the goods,
else they would be shiny.
Wrinkles that are obstinate are re-
moved by laying a wet cloth over them
and pressing the iron over that. If
any shiny places are seen, they are
treated as the wrinkles are-the iron is
lifted while the full cloud of steam
rises up, and brings the nap with it.
Cloths should always have 4 suds made
especially for them, as in that which
has been used for white cotton or
wooden cloths lint will be left in the
water. and will cling to the cloth.
In this manner the same coat and
trousers can be renewed time and
time again, and have all the look and
feel of new garments. Good broad
cloth and its fellow cloths will bear
many washings, and look better every
time because of them.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
The Mistakes of Humorists

Mother ship gone down, grand
mother said Henry, who was reading
the paper.
Mercy on us,'' the old lady ejacu-
lated. What dretful times. Was
anybody drowned"
No" Henry answered "You see,
she only went down to Panama. After
bananas, you know"
Henry laughed, for he saw it was
funny. But ne won't feel so certain of
it when he reads grandmother's will.
\. y. Recorder.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
In Swedish Criminal Law.

A curious point in Swedish criminal
law is that confession is necessary be-
fore capital sentence can be carried
out If, however. the culprit persists
IN protesting his innocence in the face
of Overpowering evidence the prison
discipline is made extremely severe
until the desired confession is obtained.
Chicago Times-Herald.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09

Kentucky stands first in tobacco,
having 274,5s7 acres producing POI, $780,
BOB pounds; Virginia is second with
110,579 acres and s,592, 655 pounds, and
North Carolina is third with 97,O77
acres producing 1896, 25s pounds
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
Rivers and the Ocean Bed.

Surprising the ocean bed was emptied
it would take forty-four thousand
years for all the tidal rivers of the
world to I'LL it again.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
From the External Signs.

"My mamma got ever SO many falls
when she was learning to ride the bicy-
Gle yesterday" explained the little girl
to the caller, land that's why she's so
long coming down. She's got the blues
all over Chicago Tribune.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
A Sad Eate.

Friend If you can't live happily with
your husband, why don't you get a di-
vorce from him?
Unhappy Wife, am afraid I
couldn't get anyone else.-N. Y. Week
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
Atavisnn.

II shouldn't wonder, observed Uncle
Allen Sparks, IF there was something
in that new theory that man has de-
scendeG from the fishes. He's always
making a sucker of himself. Chicago
Tribune.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
WOMAN AND HOME.
HOW re KEEP BIRDS.

a Clever woman's Way of Sheltering
Twenty-Five Songsters.
French and German women keep
iheir bullfnches and canaries in cages
that are roomy, decorative little bird
houses, built of thin ground glass,
wood and wire, provided with siphon
water cups, self-cleaning seed boxes
and spacious enough to keep the small
prisoners content and healthy. Such
cages, however, must be specially inn
ported, and whoever may wish to keep
half dozen birds happy, hearty and
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
Dog-Day Episode.

Husband-Geel It's hot! Can't we
have some lemonade, dear?
Wife-I'm sorry, dear, but it takes all
the lemons can buy to keep my light
tan shoes clean!-Truth.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
Love and Friendship.

Friendship, like love IS, oft is told US,
AS holy, earnest. pure and true
Who say so. know not; friendship merely Dor
rows.
Love giveth ALL and yet is ever new.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
Explained.

Clara-How did you manage to keep
your head above water so long?
maude twho came near being drowned
u had on a new hat.-Puck.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
Increase under free trade..........tlsl. l64.7se


During the twenty-seven years OF
republican protection the average ar
nual decrease in the interest bearing
debt of the country was s64, ia, ss4.
During the last two years of a demo-
cratic free trade administration the
average annual increase in the inter
est bearing debt of the United States
was SOS, 5s2, 1865.
This comparative record shows two
things-the business character OF re-
publican legislation and fnanciering,
and the superiority of the protective
policy. Despite all the arguments OF
the democrats in favor of the policy OF
favoring foreign manufacturers and
foreign workingmen to the detriment
of our own, there is no voter OF the
United States, among the working
class, who has felt the pinch OF the
business depression of the past two
years, who would not sooner to-day
have the prosperous times of 1891 and
1892 under a protective tariff than the
hard times since June, 1898, with the
Wilson tariff.-Toledo Blade.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
Not Likely.

Win your father make any OBJ.
jections to my proposing?"
Il should think not! have six sis
ters"-Harper's Bazaar
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09
MRS. GALLUP'S TRIBULATIONS
DY NJ. QUAD.

FTER supper Mr..
Gallup took hammer
and nails and went
out to make some
repairs to the pig
pen. leaving Mrs.
En11r,r, ,ri,.r IL
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09

Decrease under projections. 81 TAI ,SOi.s7s
The democratic record stands thus:
During the two years of free trade
administration the interest bearing
debt of the United States increased
from s5s5, O37, 900 in 1898 up to SIG, e02,-
O6O on June 30, 1895. The increase
during these two years was sl31, 164, $50.
the account standing as follows:
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-08-09

Two dreams came down 10 earth one nigns
From the realm OF mist and dew;
One was a dream OF the old. old days,
And one was a dream OF the new.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
Band Concert.

The Watertown Cornet band gave an
excellent concert at Turner Opera
house, Saturday evening, fair-sized
audience being highly pleased and
agreeably surprised over the music
rendered. Since Prof W. B. Thacker,
a skillful musician, formerly at the
head of the Josh Spruceby" band,
has taken charge here, the boys have
shown wonderful improvement. The
following well-selected programme was
presented:
March-"On the Field" j. o. Cteej
Grand n-''Tannhaeuser" :. R. Wagner
Overture-''The Night Wanderer' a. MeSkdu
Cornet Solo-Selected, by Prof. w. b. Thacker
Clog SchOttische.
Waltz-'Daughter of Love" c. W. Benne ct
Overture-''The Champion" ......Geo. Weigdnd
Horn Quartette. e........................M MeryelleS
Hunting Scene. Descriptive. p BucdlOSSi
All the numbers were given with
spirit and good effect, but the cornet
solo, "Old Kentucky Home," by Prof.
Thacker, accompanied by the band,
and the waltz, '.Daughter of Love" !"
might be considered the gems and
especially well played. The professor
is cornetist of rare ability and high
education, and his presence here
should be thoroughly appreciated from
a musical standpoint. He is we'll salts
fed with Watertown and has decided
to locate here for the summer. The
band as at present constituted is first.
class organization, which should meet
with every encouragement in the com
munity. During the season open-air
concerts and other entertainments will
be given. 1t is open to engagements
both here and elsewhere, and is under
the efficient business management of
Julius Schemmel, who did much for
the success of the concert.
The following are the members of
the band: Prof. w. B. Thacker, direct
or; Sigmund Hoffman,, solo E flat cor
net; Geo. Kunert, solo B fiat cornet;
VIM. Sergel, E fiat clarionet; Christ.
Sergel. B fiat clarionet; Aug. Hager-
mann, solo alto; Chas. Graewe, first al
to; H. Yaeck, second alto; A. Terwe-
dow, first tenor; J. Schilling, secold
tenor; c. ]. Wenck. baritone; G.. Pau
lus, tuba; A. Dieter, tenor drum; w.
W. Squires, bass drum.
DIR. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Worlds Fair Highest Award.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
Died..

James Lahey, of this city, died at
Jefferson Sunday afternoon, aged 22
years. For years the young man suf-
fered with epileptlc fits, and while in
one Of them he expired. A few months
since he had been sent to Jefferson for
treatment. He was a son Of Mr.. and
Mrs. James Lahey, 414 Montgomery
street. The funeral took place Tuesday
morning from St. Bernard's s church.
Mrs. Chas. Ziebell departed this life
at her home in Emmett last Friday,
aged "a years. Deceased was stricken
with pneumonia and had been i'll but
a few days. She leaves one daughter
and three sons. Her remains were
buried in the North Road cemetery
Monday.
Mrs. Rebecca Zautner died Sunday
afternoon at her residence, 1861 Ocono-
mowoc avenue, of apoplexy, aged n
years. The remains were laid at rest
in Oak Hill cemetery to-day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
UNDER THE WHEELS.
A Young Mans Legs Crushed on the
Railway at Redwood.

A Young Mans Legs Crushed on the
Railway at Redwood.
A serious accident befell Joseph
Crowley, young man 21 years of age,
Sunday evening at O'Clock, while he
was riding on the east-bound stock
freight on the St. Paul road at Rich
wood. He boarded the train at the
crossing and was clinging to the iron
ladder of box-car with his legs pro-
jecting, when the latter struck the
depot platform and were drawn under
the wheels, sustaining terrible mang-
ling. Surgical assistance from this city
was summoned, and Drs. Moulding
and Whyte, accompanied by H. T..
Eberle and Station Agent Webb, went
to the scene of the accident. The doc
tors found amputation ofboth members
necessary, and Immediately removed
the right leg just below the knee. The
shock to the young man was SO great,
however, that further surgery had to
be delayed until yesterday, when the
left leg was amputated at the ankle
joint.
. It seems that it is a custom among
the young men at Redwood to take
rides on fast moving trains as they pass
through the village, but probably the
unfortunate occurrence of Sunday will
put Ell end to this foolhardy pastime
1t should at any rate prove serious
lesson. The victim is pleasant young
fellow well known here and his misfor-
tune is regretted. He lived on the
farm of his uncle, Michael Mcclure,
one and one half miles north of Rich
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
a DAYLIGHT Theft

Last Thursday afternoon, shortly
after the dinner hour, a bold deed of
thievery was perpetrated at Keck's
furniture store, 10 Second street.
Fred @. Keck, the manager Of the
store, had not yet returned from
dinner and his sister was in charge,
when two strange men entered and
asked to be shown the mattress stock,
which is on the second floor. Suspect
ing nothing, Miss Keck took the
visitors up stairs, where they were en-
gagged for some time inspecting the
mattresses, but no sale was made.
Mean while, third stranger. evidently
a partner Of the first two quietly entered
the store and helped himself 10 all the
money contained IN desk drawer
The thief was just leaving by the front
door when Mr.. Keck arrived. The
usual salutatiOns passed between the
two, and Mr.. Keck, supposing the man
to be a customer, had no suspicious.
Shortly after, the two III quest of mat
tresses also left Some three hours
later the loss of the money was discov-
cred, but bv this time, of course, the
fellows, had had ample chance to make
good their escape. The amount taken
was $73 in cash and postal money or
der for SS. A thorough search of the
city and outlying country was made for
the thieves by the police, but no trace
found. They were we'll dressed and
apparently professional sneak-thieves.
Being strangers, someone must have
posted them on the clay Of the land"
Friday a fellow answering the descrip-
ton in some respects of one of them
was apprehended in GAINESVILLE and
brought here, but was subsequently
released, Mr.. Keck being satisfied he
was not the right party.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
A PIONEER GONE,
Death at Clyman of Alexander Ram
sey, Aged so Years.

sey, Aged so Years.
Alexander Ramsey, one of the
pioneer farmers Of Dodge county, and
one of the most highly esteemed citi-
zens Of the town of Clyman, died at his
home on Tuesday, April 23, 1895, sur
rounded by his children, with whom
all deeply sympathize. All that kind
and loving hands could do to release
his sufferings and restore him to health
was Of no avail, as Grim Death had
claimed it's victim His departure hence
was most edifying, being at peace with
his Lord and all mankind And be
also had the consolation of knowing
that his fondest hopes were realized
in seeing bis sous and daughters all
comfortably situated Mr.. Ramsey
was possessed of kindly disposition
and his reputation as an excellent citi-
zen and obliging neighbor as unques-
toned. His character was truly noble
one, and when our tears give way
to calm, and we realize that father
and friend is happy, let us hope that
when death calls us we may meet il in
the same spirit as he did The long
funeral procession which followed his
remains to Oak Hill cemetery on Fri
day morning was grand testimonial
of the high esteem in which he was
held By his neighbors.
The subject of this sketch was born
in Aberdeen, Scotland. June 9, 1913,
emigrating to America in 1912. After
spending two years in New York state
and two years in Massachusetts, he
came to Wisconsin in May, 1916, and
settled on a farm in the town of Cly-
man, where through hard work and IN
dustry he obtained large competence.
His wife, to whom he was married in
1888, most estimable lady, who shared
his joys and sorrows for sixty years,
died two years ago. Four sons and two
daughters survive him: A. A., David
L. and Samuel N, all prominent farm
ers of Fond du Lac county; Isaac and
Miss Maggie, on the homestead, and
Mrs. j. G. Preston, of Oakland. Neb.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
Adiudged Insane.

George Coleman, well-known char
acter about town. with no home in
particular, was adjudged insane Mon
day by County Judge Colonius at JEFF
ferson, on the expert testimony of Drs.
Field and Moulding. He was. taken to
the Northern Hospital for the Insane
at Oshkosh. George otherwise
known as ''Sugarfoot'') has been eccen-
trio, to say the least, for many years,
and he was generally in an abnormal
condition from too intimate acquaint-
ance with "King Barleycorn," but it
mind showed dangerous symptoms of
insanity. An asylum was considered
the best place for him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
Nearly a Centenarian.

The most venerable person to our
knowledge in the city, Mrs. Betsy c.
Mcmillan, widow of Alexander McMil-
Ian, died at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Elizabeth March, 512 Third street,
last Sunday night, of senile gangrene,
from which she had suffered for several
months past. She was in her 93d year.
Yesterday afternoon the funeral took
place from her late residence, services
being conducted by Rev. George C.
Weiss. The interment was made in
Oak Hill cemetery. The following acted
as pall-bearers: 6. w. Griffith, Thomas
Martin, E. A. Mendenhall, F. A.
Cooley, John NJ. Taylor and Edward
Crouch, of Hartland, the latter two be-
ing great grandchildren of the de-
ceased.
Mrs. Mcmillan was born in Pennsyl-
vania, August IA, 1902, and raised
among the Quakers. She came here
with her husband in 1845, settling on
farm east of the city. Subsequent to
the death of her first husband she again
married and removed to a farm on the
Jefferson road. Here she lived up to
the passing away of Mr.. Mcmillan,
about fifteen years ago, since when she
has made her home in this city most of
the time. Born at the beginning of the
century and coming West in the early
pioneer days, it has been Mrs. McMil-
lan's lot to experience an eventful life
and she could recall numberless data
and episodes of passing interest. She
had during her entire existence been
factor of usefulness among her fell
lows, and up to her final illness en-
joyed all her faculties to remarkable
degree, being an unusually well-pre-
served specimen of aged womanhood
She was lady of rare good qualities,
beloved and esteemed by all. Three
sons and one daughter survive her, be-
sides several step children. One of
the sons is John R. Calph. of this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
Old Watertown Editor Dead.

Emil Rothe, who died Saturday IN
Cincinnati, was resident Of this city
from 1852 to 1869, being portion Of the
time-in the years '58 and '59-editor
of The Weltbuerger. When first cofa-
ing here he was engaged in the manu-
facture of cigars, but after year Or SO
retired from this business and opened
a law Office, in which he continued
during his entire residence here Be
sides his work on The Weltbuerger he
did considerable other German editor-
ial work. In 1869 he accepted the edi-
torship of The Cincinnati Volksfreund,
but for several years previous to his
death had practiced law. He was 10
years of age. Mr.. Rothe was an unus-
ually gifted and forcible writer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01

-"White Daisy" flour, per 4o-lb.
sack, ooc, delivered to any part of
city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01

saEOur Illustrated Paper Natural
Forces" !" in English and German free.
Tuesday and Friday evenings toe.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
Who Did 1t?

George B. Lewis has handed us a
copy of a Tarpon Springs. Fla. news
paper, under date of April 20, which
contains the subjoined item:
Postmaster King, of Gainesville, was
astonished and amused the other day.
when he opened one of the canvas mail
pouches to see in the midst of the news
paper packages an old shoe with many
other pieces of trash. Upon an inspec-
ton, 1t was found that note had been
fastened upon the sole of the shoe,
dated at Watertown, Wis. The note
read: Inspect me closely, pin your
card to the wire upon which | am sus-
pended, and send me onward without
delay. If you find me December 81,
start ne back home." There are as
many as a thousand cards attached to
the wire, showing that the shoe has
travelled many hundreds of miles. It's
course seems to have been due south
with the exception of jaunt into the
country from the large towns on the
way. Some Of the mail clerks have
attached old pipes, caps and handker-
chiefs to the shoe. Laurence King
added another cid shoe to the pile, and
sent it on to Sanford this morning.
1t would be interesting to know who
started the old shoe on it's journeyings
from this city, and the date of the start
To judge from the above item, WHO
ever originated the expedition wili
have the satisfaction of knowing thas
his only purpose-that of creating fun
for the mail clerks-is being stupen-
dously fulfilled, and it is safe to say thai
if the shoe ever turns up again here its
original sender will be unable to recog-
. nize it,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
M arried.

Fred Dittmann and Miss Annie
Monrean were married at st. Henri's
church last Saturday afternoon, Rev.
Father Kampschroer officiating. They
were attended by Louis Schulz and
Miss Efie Monrean. The bride was
neatly attired in cream colored dress
of crepon and wore the traditional
orange blossoms. In the evening re-
ception was held at the home of the
brides parents, 704 North Church
street, in which large number of
invited guests particinated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
CARD OF THANKS.

It is with feelings of the'utmost graf
itude that our thanksigo forth to num-
erous friends and neighbors who did all
in their power for us during our recent
affliction IN the loss of our dear father.
May they be justly rewarded in the
heaven above for their kindly acts.
CHILDREN OF ALEX. RAMSEY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
CARD OF THANKS.

We hereby tender our most sincere
than ks to all the kind friends who as
sisted at the funeral and during the i'll
ness of our beloved wife and mother
AUGUST WIGGENHoRN AND FAMILY.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01

/ was greatly run down; had terri
BILE night sweats at intervals for sew
eral years. have worn the magnetic
garments and taken the treatment of
the Drs. Brown, of the B. S. M. A. Co.
five weeks, and have no more of the
night sweats, and feel strong, hearty
and free from pain, stiffness, lameness,
etc. L. G. GREEN,
u. S. Mail Carrier.
Office Hours 6 to 12 A. NJ, to p. A>E
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01

Having been a severe sufferer from
nervous troubles for many years,
extend my sincere thanks oyou the
Badger State Magnetic appliance Co. }
for having so successfully treated my
case. After treatment offour weeks,
| must say that I eel like new per-
son. Max III. BLAESIUs,
Ill Madison St., Watertown Wis,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
SAY OF OUR TREATMENT.

Having been under your carefor the
last six weeks, | am happy to say that
your treatment has benefited me very
much, as [ was a victim of nearly all
complaints known to the flesh.
w. p. KEYES.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1895-05-01
Watertown, March IS, 1895.

w dUtT COWII, NdTCH TO, 1910.
For the last year | have suffered a
great deal with one of my eyes and
kept getting worse, caused by closure
OF the tear duct, and for the last six
months a running sore under my eye,
and after DR.. Browns treatment
one week it healed. | Ehave had this
eye is improving without the use of
medicine or knife. VIM. Nc Coy.