Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-22

Death of Henry Mulberger. ST.. Prom
inent Citizen-His Life Work.

chronicle the passing away OF a cltl-
zen who had for a half-century been
prominent in the business affairs of
Watertown, Henry Mulberger, ST.,
whose death occurred at the family
residence, 311 Washington street,
Sunday morning, January 10, at the
age of 72 years. His demise was not
unexpected, the end having been fore
seen by relatives and intimate friends
four months ago, when disease
which year previous began making
upon hitherto rugged con-
stitution was diagnosed as cancer of
the stomach. Notwithstanding his
depleted vital forces, Mr.. Mulberger
had manifested his customary cour-
age and self-sacrifce, never giving up
hopes of recovery, and it was only
for a comparatively short period shat
he was not about attending to busi-
ness details, and finally having to
become confined to the house.
The life full of business energy thus
brought to a close had its inception
in the year 1924, in Spire, Germany,
where the early rudiments Of an edu-
cation were obtained in the public
schools. Upon leaving school Mr..
Mulberger engaged with his father in
the manufacture Of woOlens. When
% years of age he emigrated to the
United States, living first in New
York and later in Cleveland In 1S49
he settled in this city and for three
years conducted a general merchan-
disc business Giving up this. he be-
gan the study of law, being admitted
to the bar in 1856. Two years later
he became associated with the law
firm of Enos & Hall, which was one
of the most prominent in the state at
that time. Later, however, he prac-
ticed alone and subsequently became
partner of the late Chief Justice
Harlow S. Orion, of the Wisconsin
Supreme court, this partnership being
dissolved in 1860 and Mr. Mulberger
again working by himself. He was
one of the pioneer practitioners Of
this vicinity and stood high in his
chosen profession, which fact brought
him large and lucrative practice
When WatertOwn was yet in its in
fancy Mr.. Mulberger engaged in the
fire insurance business, having the
agency for large number of the best
old-line companies up to year or
SO previous to his death. He served
one company as local agent for thir-
ty-three years, and enjoyed the dis
tinction of being the Oldest insurance
agent in the country when he resigned.
Mr.. Mulberger was one Of the found
ers Of the Wisconsin National bank
OF this city, and for many years was
a director and vice-president of the
same, his successor in each instance
being chosen only FIVE days before
death called. He was also president
of the Globe Milling company, and
during his life time was engaged in
various other enterprises. Possess
ing shrewd business ability and tire
less energy, his transactions and in
vestments had brought to him much
success, and he leaves an estate of
considerable proportions Not only
had he large property belongings in
this city and vicinity, but his inter
ests in the states of North Dakota
and Michigan were also extensive.
The deceased at various times was
called upon to serve the community in
official capacities, and he ever met
the trust reposed in him with marked
ability and In manner 60 command
the confidence ofalI. His first official
duties were embodied in the posi-
tion Of justice of the peace, which he
held IN 1858 and 1854, being trans
ferred by election in the latter year
to the clerkship of the municipal
court. In SO, '57 and '58 he served
as city attorney ana was chosen an
alderman in 1865. Two years later
he was elected mayor of the city. In
politics the deceased was always a
Democrat. He was a warm personal
friend of our old resident, Hon. Carl
Schurz, now of New York and promi
nent in the Nations politics and Jour
nalism. Mr.. Mulberger's acquaint-
anceship extended to many quarters
of the business and professional
world, and he may we'll becounted as
one of the most prominent German
residents Of the state. He was withal
a substantial and respected citizen,
one who had done much for the bet
terment of the community, and above
all an excellent man of family, to
whom his death is indeed sore aff1ic-
tion.
Al 2 O'Clock this afternoon the
funeral ceremonies will be held at the
family home, and the earthly remains
will find last resting place in Oak
Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Mulberger is survived by his