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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
WILL MEET IN OSHKOSH.
Annual Convention of the Welsh Chris
tian Endeaynr.

tian Endeavor.
Oshkosh. Wis, Dec 27-An important
religious gathering will be held in this
city at the Welsh church tomorrow and
Sunday, it being the annual Welsh
Christian Endeavor convention of Wis
consin and Northern Illinois. One hun
dred or more delegates and probably
three times that number of visitors are
expected to be in attendance Nearly
all the speaking and singing will be in
the Welsh language, and several promi-
nent speakers are expected to deliver adj
dresses. The convention will open at
o'clock Saturday afternoon, when the
officers and delegates will meet to trans
act business. At 7 o'clock in the even
Ing public meeting will be held, presid-
ed over by Miss Mary f. Williams of
Waukesha. Rev. David Davies, pastor
Of the Welsh church in this city, will de-
liver the address of welcome, and the
president of the association, II. ". Grit
fifth of Ripon college, viii respond in be-
half of the delegates. MIR. Griffith will be
followed by r. II. Jones Of Ripon, who
will speak upon THE Message of God
TO Young People" The report upon the
national convention of Christian Endeav>
orers held at Boston last July will be
presented in English by Miss Barbara
Williams. The opening sermon of the
convention will also be delivered at this
meeting by Rev. DR.. G. James Jones of
Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
WORK OF THE MALTA.

an Int1an Assaulted and Left for Dead
Near Trempealeau.
Trempealeau, Wis, Dee. 27.-[Special.]
While riding back to his camp near
Trempealeau, Jim Black Hawk, an In
diaal, was assaulted by two men who
took away his pony and robbed him of
S. in cash and numerous valuable trim
Iiets. Black Hawk was severely in
.iured and left for dead beside the road,
but revived in time to escape freezing.
From circumstances connected with the
affair it is believed that Black Hawk
was the victim of the Indian Malta of
lis own tribe whose feuds have lately
eliminated in several murders. Officers
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
IT WILL BE A FLYER.
Superior Iceboat to Race in the Mime
sofa Regatta.

Superior Iceboat to Race in the Mime
sofa Regatta.
Superior, Wis, Dee. 26.-Mr. Peltier
and a number of other Superiorites are
now figuring on building an iceboat
which will eclipse all previous efforts at
the head of the lake. 1t will be con-
structed expressly for the interstate races
which will be held at Lake Minnetonka
in January 1t will be Of the ST. Law
renee river type, and will be 40 feet long
with 26-foot beam. It will carry It's
yards of canvas and the skates will be
of solid steel, 5 feet long. 1t is the ex-
the much coveted interstate champion
ship. Messrs. Ywohy and Peltier have
also signifed their intention of taking
their boat down to the lake and entering
If in some of the races
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
XMAS AT THE ASYLUM.
Patients Participate In an Entert anime mt
and Dance at Oshkosh.

Patients Participate in an Entert ANIME mt
and Dance at Oshkosh.
Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. 26.-[Special.l IA
novel entertainment was given at the
Northern State hospital for the insane
last evening. The affair was a Christ
mas tree with appropriate exercises con-
sisting of recitations and music, fur
nished mostly by the patients and fol-
lowed by distribution of presents and
a dance. Every one of the 600 patients
was given a bag of nuts and candy, be-
sides what presents were sent by friends.
The attendants were also remembered
in the same way and the affair was a
success. The plan originated with DIR.
w A Gordon, the new superintendent,
who believes that music and mirth are
better than medicine in treating the in
sane.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
AGE CUT NO FIGURE.
Chicago Youth and Cleveland Girl
Welded at Oconomowoc.

OconoSmowoc, Wis, Dec. Especial.
that 10 and Is years of age was sufi-
cient for happy marriage and so they
were welded in this city. The bride
groom is the son of Jay Seymour, man
ager of John w. Masury & Sons store,
Chicago. Miss Grant is a Cleveland girl,
who has been visiting at the house. Earl
is student in the law department at the
Northwestern university, and he knew
that parental objections to a marriage
would be strong. The pair came here
several days ago, where they were mar
led, and then returned to Chicago, regis
tering at the Leland. They were dis
covered there by frie,1 of papa" who
brought about a reconciliation at a nine
course dinner at the Palmer house.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
DANIEL NEWHALL DEAD.
Milwaukee Pioneer Passes Away at
Waukesha-An Interest,"
ing Career.

Waukesha, Wis, Dec. 24-Daniel
Newhall, Milwaukee pioneer, who for
several weeks had been very i'll with
kidney trouble, died at o'clock last
night, all members of his family being
at his bedside. He had been uncon-
scious for several days.
Daniel Newhall, who at one time was
one of Wisconsin's best-known business
men, was born in Conway, Franklin
county, Mass. This was his home from
II, when he settled near Lockport, N. Y,
where he worked two seasons on farm
and taught school for awhile. In 1888
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
WAS SOME ONE DROWNED p
Cry of Distress Heard On Fox River a

Cry of Distress Heard Fox River at
Green Bay.
Green Bay, Wis., Dee. 24.-[SpeciaLl--
For the past three days some anxiety
has been manifested as to whether there
was not someone drowned In Fox river
Saturday night. 4 cry Of distress was
heard at midnight by the employees of
the Chicago, Milwaukee Sc ST. Paul de-
pot and the pitiful whining of dog.
A rescuing party failed to- reach the dog
and it was drowned in an open space in
the river. Near the edge of the ice is
a bundle of some kind that no one has
yet been able to reach because of the
dangerous condition of the ice No one,
however, has been reported missing
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
PLEASURE TURNED TO GRIEF.
Marinette Man Terribly Burned While
Impersonating Santa Claus.

Marinette, Wis, Dee. 26.-[Special.]-
Last night while impersonating Santa
Claus at the home of his father, Capt.
James Andrew Fred Andrew of this
place was terribly burned. In reaching
for a present OH Il tree his disguise caught
fire from Il lighted candle. Ills cotton
suit was all ablaze at once and was en-
tirely burned off of him with his other
clothes as we'll. Mr.. Andrew dropped
to the floor and his brothers threw rugs
and coats over him and finally put out
the fire. J. NJ. Andrew had his hands
burned and Miss Jennie Andrew was also
scorched in their endeayors to extinguish
the flaming garments. Fred Andrews
body is burned almost to a crisp and his
recovery is doubtful.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
ONE MORE EXTENSION.
Oshkosh Electric Road Must be Conn
Melted by June Is.


Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. 24.-The members
of the common council were probably
aware last evening that another extern
sion of franchise would be asked for by
the Central Wisconsin Electric Railway
company; but the general public was
not, and the attendance at the meeting
was not above the average. J. *. Til
lotson was an Oshkosh visitor yesterday
and the move was engineered as quietly
as possible. The resolution granting an
extension was adopted after warm dis
cussion. 1t provides that the time for
completing the electric road be extended
to June Is, 1896, but stipulates that the
company shall before February l., 1896,
lay one and one-half additional miles of
track, or deposit with the city treasurer
$4,000. In either case they must have
the entire line completed by June 10, or
else forfeit to the city the $4,000, if that
option be selected, together with the
$1,000 already held by he city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
WILL INVADE LA CROSSE.

Detachment of Salvation Army Ordered
from Chicago and New York.
La Crosse, Wis, Dec. 27.-[Special]-
A detachment from the Salvation army
ranks in New York and Chicago has
been ordered to La Crosse and will oc-
cupy the barracks here shortly after
New Years. Their first service will be
held Sunday, January 5, under the au-
spices of the Y. III. G. A., Baptist and
Methodist churches. La Crosse has not
been invaded by the army before in ff-
teen years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
BELIEVES HE is AN HEIR.
Green Bay Man Thinks He will Come in
nrtn

Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 24-[Speciall-
believes he is entitled to a large part of
the fortune of $73,000000 which Robert
E. Kerr of Leonard, Tex, is now en-
deavoring to secure. The amount arises
out of property known as Smiths addi-
ton to st. Louis, on Jefferson avenue,
which it is claimed belongs to the heirs
of Samuel Kerr, who held a one-fourth
part of the original King George patent,
dated March IA, TIA.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
Father O'Keete Transferred.

Franklin, Wis, Dee. 24.-[Special] T..
Father O'1&eefe, for the past four years
pastor of Holy Assumption church in
Franklin, took leave of his people last
Sunday. He has gone to succeed Fa-
Their Ryan at Cedarburg. AS a token of
their esteem and gratitude his people
presented him with a purse containing
a large sum. Father O'Keefe was or
time was at st. Josephs church, Fond
du Lac.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
LOOKS LIKE FOUL PLAY.

Body of a Darlington Man Found An q
Lumber Pile.
Darlington, Wis, Dec. 26.-[SpeciaL]E
The body of Terry Doyle was found
this morning in Earls lumber yard
coroner's jury was empanneled and
viewed the remains, which were taken
to the morgue. The inquest will be held
this afternoon. Appearances indicate
fOul p1av
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
JOHN w. DE CROFT DEAD.
Ex-Member of the Senate Expires
Suddenly of Heart Disease
at Marshfield.

John w. De Croft, state factory inspect
or and owner of the Marshfeld Times,
died this morning at 4:20 of heart dis
ease.
Mr.. De Croft was born in Mentz, Cayu-
ga county, n. Y, October y, 1913. He
came to Wisconsin with his parents in
1915, and received common school edu-
cation at Juneau, Dodge county. In
1853 he removed to Durand, Pepin coun-
ty, where he resided until 1866. He
then located at Alma, Buffalo county,
where he served as county clerk from
1866 to 1873, inclusive, and clerk of
the circuit court from 1876 to 1887. He
was chairman of the county board in
1876 and also president of the village.
In 1878 he was appointed assistant chief
clerk of the Senate and assistant chief
clerk of the Assembly in 1882 and 1885.
In 1862 he enlisted in Co. G, Twenty
fifth regiment of Wisconsin volunteers,
and served for three years. He was
elected to the Assembly in 1879 and to
the state Senate in 1886 He was
member of the committee on judiciary
and chairman of the committee on en-
rolled bills in the thirty-eighth session.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
MUSCODA PIONEER DEAD.

Albert krotochwin Expires at His Home
of Old Age.
Boscobel Wis. Dec. 27.-[Special i
Albert Krotochwill, aged Sc years, one
of the oldest residents in this part of the
state. died this morning at Muscoda.
He was the father of Postmaster V. j.
krotochwin OF this citv
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
IN A SMALL PACKAGE.
Ashes of q Wisconsin Man Shipped to
Norway.

Galesville, Wis, Dec 26.-Especial.]-
Yesterday there was deposited in the of
fee of the American Express company
a small box destined for Norway The
box was brought in on the Ettrick stage,
the consignors being DR.. E. Mogellsen of
that village. The contents of the box
were the mortal remains of the doctors
brother, who died last week The body
was cTemated, and the ashes are now on
the way to Norway in package Mo-
gellsen's parents reside in that country
and will receive the remains of their
dead son in this form
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
NO SLAVES ON SUNDAY.

BARRIERS at Green Bay Decide to Close
Their Shops.
Green Bay, Wis, Dee. 24.-[Speciall-
1t is expected the contest between the
BARRIERS over Sunday closing, which has
already caused considerable bitterness, is
over. At conference last evening those
who have been keeping open agreed to
henceforth close their shops on Sunday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
MASONIC TEMPLE DEDICATED.
Doors OF AsnIand's Handsome New Bui16
ing Thrown Open.

ing Thrown Open.
Ashland, Wis, Dec. 27.--[Special.]-
The handsome Ashland Masonic temple
was dedicated this afternoon. There
will BE a grand ball and banquet this
evening A large number of prominent
Masons from all parts Of the United
States are here. The new temple is a
beautiful four-story structure, costing
$4,000 and one of the finest in the state.
Henry L. Palmer, one of the most noted
S1asons of the world, will officiate as
grand master of the grand lodge Of Wis
consin. He is past grand master of the
Knights Templar of the United States
and sovereign grand commander of Scot
fish Rites
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
FARMERS HOLDING OFF.

Grain Being Held Tor Higher Prices at
GalesvilIe.
Galesvillo, Wis. Dee. 26.-[SpeciaLl-
Farmers in this section are not rushing
their products to market. Those who are
pressed for funds dispose of enough
stuff to pay their obligations and hold
the bulk of their crops for higher prices.
The market value of grain is so little
that farmers living ten or dozen miles
from market cannot afford to haul it
in. Much of the crop is being convert
ed into feed for stock, and will be got
ten onto the market in more profitable
form later on.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
MISSING FROM HOME.
A Prominent Oconomowoc Young Woman
Disappears-NOtes.

Oconomowoc, Wis, Dec. 26.-[Spe-
cial. Mrs. Charles Jackson, promi-
nent young married woman, has disap-
peared from her home and there is con-
siderable excitement. She is a daughter
of Isaac Stratton.
The party given by the Bachelors club
last evening was generously attended,
there being over fifty couples present.
Mrs Mary Radcliffe and daughter
Laura of Milwaukee are the guests of
her mother. Mrs. FL. G. Carpenter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
REALIZED LARGE PROFITS.
Yearly Earnings of the Menominee River
Boom Company.

Boom Company.
Marinette, Wis, Dec. 27.-[Speciall-
The annual meeting of the Menominee
the companys Office in this city. The
earnings of the big corporation during
the last fiscal year amounted to $685.,
431 IS and the operating expenses were
S168 911.27, or an excess Of earnings of
$87 ,570.71 The earnings are equal to
seven per cent. of the capital stock and
the 49, per cent. over last years. The
question of raising dead head logs was
agitated and it was found that the re-
suits were not encouraging enough to
clear the streams of them under the pres
nnt method
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
TWENTY-F FIFTH ANNIVERSARY.
Rev. Father Durward Celebrates His En-
trance to the Priesthood

Baraboo, Wis. Dec. 24.-[SpeciaLl-
At st. ,Joseph's Catholic church Sunday
solemn high mass was observed in honor
of the twenty-ffth anniversary of Rev
Father Durward's entrance into the
priesthood. There was special music
for the occasion and Rev. Father
Schrieffer of Milwaukee was present.
The pastor is the son Of J. I. Durward,
the poet and painter, who once resided
in Milwaukee, but who now lives In
Sank county, near Baraboo.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
BIG LOSS TO FISHERMEN.
Goes Out at Green Bay Carrying

Ice Goes Out at Green Bay Carrying
Away Nets.
Green Bay, Wis, Dec. 26.-ESpecfal.l
-The ice in Fox river went out yester-
day and with that in the bay was driven
north by a strong wind, carrying with
it nets and other belongings of the fisher
men to the amount Of many thousands
of dollars. At this time it is impossible
to estimate the loss, but those in po-
sition to know say that it will be up
in the thousands
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
ABOVE THE LEVEL.
Lake Winneb tgo Has Risen Rive Inches
Since October /.

Since OctOber i.
Neenah, Wis, Dec. 26.-[Special J.
The rain and snow of the past week have
raised the level of Lake Winnebago 31h
on the Russell gauge or 61a inches above
low-water mark. On December 26,
1894, the water stood at so or 1879 inches
below it's present level. On October /,
when the millowners curtailed the water
used to two-thirds of the amount allowed
by the government order, the level of
the lake was inches lower than it was
this morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
FELL UNDER THE WHEELS.

SWILChmdn h1lIed w ME NAaKIng Up .
Train at Madison.
Madison, Wis, Dee. 27.-[Special] I
William Dobelin, a switchman in the
employ of the Chicago & North Western
was instantly killed in the new yards
here this morning. While making up a
train he slipped from the ladder of a
car and fell under the wheels. He
leaves a wife and one child.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
this morning

Mrs. Amanda Ironsmith of Terre
were married at Lodi few weeks ago.
The wedding was brought about through
an advertisement in a matrimonial paper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
HEARING ADJOURNED.
The Three Deutes Held in Heavy Bonds
at Medford

Medford, Wis, Dec. 26.-[SpeciaL] J
The Deutes hearing was adjourned this
morning until Monday, January g. No
evidence was taken. Dahleen is still
alive. Bail was fixed at $4,000 each.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
STRUCK AT A CROSSING.
Oshkosh School Teacher Probably Fatally
Injured by the Cars.

Oshkosh, Wis, Dec. 24-[Special. !
Miss lisa NJ. Stewart; a teacher in the
First ward school here, was struck by a
Wisconsin Central passenger train this
afternoon while crossing the tracks on
Church street. She was picked up I'M
conscious, but will recover unless injured
internally
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
FIGHT WITH TRAMPS.
Hoboes Make Trouble for the Police at
Marinette.

Marinette, Wis. Dec 26.-[Special.l-
A gang of ten tramps this afternoon
made stand against the chief Of police
and two officers and a lively fight en-
sued. The hoboes hurled stones and the
officers pulled their guns and succeeded
in arresting two of the tramps. The
rest fed but were arrested later, after a
hot fight. They are part of the gang
that was found in camp on Tebo island.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
ACCUSED OF PERJURY.
Cambridge Young Man Gets Himself
Into Trouble.

Palmyra, Wis, Dec. 26.-[Special =
Walter Belstad of Cambridge is under
arrest for alleged perjury in swearing
~ married was over Is years of age, a
circumstance denied by her step-parents
His herring is set for December 80.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
AFTER CHRISTMAS BLAZE.
Norwegian Lutheran Church at Sum
Prairie Destroyed.

Madison, Wis. Dec 27.-[Speciall-
The Norwegian Lutheran church at Sun
Prairie was totally destroyed by fire
last night A second day Christmas
celebration was held last evening and
1T is supposed one of the lights on the
tree which was not extinguished caused
the blaze. The same church was blown
down two years ago and had just been
rebuilt The loss is partially covered by
Insurance
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
FLOUR MILL IN ASHES.

w. w. stacey's Pant at Clintonvi1Ie En-
tireIy Destroyed.
Cllntonville, Wis. Dec. 27.-[Special.]
w. w. Stacey's flour mill was COM
pietely destroyed by fire last night. The
origin of the fire is unknown. The loss
AZ SIS. 900; insurance $4,000.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01

Ferdinand Kuehn has received a let
ter from Frankfurth-am -Main written by
Max Hochstaedter, announcing the death
in Stuttgardt on November 30 of Mrs.
Albertine Ody, sister of Mr.. Hochstadt-
err. The deceased was Well-known in
Milwaukee, especially among the mem
bers of the Musical society. She was q
sister of Mrs. Jacob Mailer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01
MILWAUKEE MATTERS.

Mrs Christine Auer, widow of the late
Louis Auer, Sr., died on the 10Th of heart
failure, at her residence, 1915 State
street, aged 6S years. She had been
failing for several days All of her
children were at her bedside when the
end came Mrs. Auer came to Milwau-
kee in 1914 and was well known in Ger
man circles. Four children survive her,
Louis and Herman Auer, Mrs Charles
Laverrenz and Mrs. William Appel.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-01-01

Gustave Thieman of Milwaukee COM
mitted suicide by hanging himself in a
grove near Fond du Lac The body
was discovered by hunters Sunday.
with his parents at TT North avenue.
He left home a few days ago and en-
deavored to find employment in Fond
du Lac, but was unsuccessful.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-01-10
THE WAR ON GERMS.
PERMANENT PROBATION AGAINST
POSSIBILITY OF CoNTAGIos.
antine Isiand-To Cleanse East
ern baggage.

Mr.. John Ouderkirk is moving
the disinfecting plant to Quarantine
Island where it will be erected.
The machinery is being taken
around by Iwilei on wagons. Late
Thursday the vehicle containing
the plants boiler, when about half
way across the water, stuck hard
and fast in the sandy bottom.
Nothing could move it. Today
the wagon was locked up, and
block and tackle landed it safe on
the other side.
A house for the plant will be built
on the sand at the island end of the
quarantine pier. Plans have not
yet been drawn. AS the plant will
be used for fumigating baggage,
clothing, ETC., of foreign passengers,
the house will be made large enough
to accommodate all oil these things.
No Oriental baggage that may ar
rive here in the steerage will be al
lowed to touch land until it has
been thoroughly fumigated in this
house.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-01-10
Highest of all in Leavenng Power-Lates US Govt Report
RH!A!!!!! RRskiHS
ABSOLUTELY PURE


Company G had spirited drill
Thursday evening. 1t was not
drill night, but one of the officers
explained: The boys are very
enthusiastic and want to drill.
They said they wanted to make a
good showing tomorrow night,
and, as there had been no drills in
three weeks, asked for this meet
ing" The drilling lasted until
after 9 o'clock.
The second battalion, Major
Jones, is required to be on hand at
7 o'clock sharp this evening. The
companies will form at 1880. Blue
blouses, white trousers and leg
gings. Lieutenant Kenake will as.
sist Major Jones as adjutant in the
absence Of Lieutenant Towse.
Captain G.. {. Broome, 1t. ].
Schaefer and 1t. NJ. G. johnson
have been appointed a committee
on examinations Of non com. Off
GERS. They will serve until April i.
Company G elected two new
members Thursday evening.
A movement is on foot to have
the arms OF the volunteer companies
stored at the Arinory.