Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-02-26
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Il Thauer's.
The ladies of the M. E. church will
serve lunch during the Farmers insti-
tute, March 10, II and II.
H. F. Quentmeyer invites all his
Watertown friends, when visiting in
Milwaukee, to make their headquarters
at his cigar store, IS Wisconsin street.
Miss Arabelle Hirsch, of BOB Sew
enth street, entertained number of
young lady friends Monday evening,
the object of the gathering being the
formation of literary circle.
II. W. Baker, of Hustisford, and
Miss Mary Comm, late of Bradford,
England, were married in Milwaukee,
at high noon on Monday, February II,
by Rev. Ell. B. St. George, of All Saints
cathedral.
Mrs. Margaret Colligan, mother of
Martin Colligan, died yesterday after
noon in Chicago and her body was
brought here this morning for burial.
She was about 80 years of age, and
formerly lived in this vicinity.
The Golfer dam placed in the east
side mill race last fall by the Water
works company was removed last night,
the company acting in response to a
notice served by r. P. Koenig & Co. to
the effect that it interfered with their
water rights.
Sunday morning the home of Mr..
and Mrs. Dura M. Woodland, PIP North
Washington street, was frightened by
the advent Of bouncing baby of the
female persuasion, and the consequent
happiness in their household is at a
high tension. The weight of the little
one was 109 pounds, and all concerned
are doing nicely.
The remains of Mrs. Frank Leh-
mann, who died at her home in Pros
per, Iowa, Thursday last, reached here
Saturday and the funeral was held
Sunday afternoon from the home of F.
W. Lehman, brother-in-law of the de-
ceased, 515 Second street. Mrs. Leh-
mann formerly resided here and was
therefore well known to our people,
She removed to Iowa with her husband
about seven years ago. Her age was 80
years, and she is survived by her hus-
band and 6-year-old daughter.
DIR. F. j. Toussaint, of Milwaukee
son of our townsman, j. j. Toussaint :,
writes that he has "struck it rich"
He went on prospecting and pleasure
trip to Mexico about two months ago.
in company with other gentlemen, and
the party has located mine near Col
orado Sonora, contiguous to the En-
merels and Grand Central mines,
which are yielding 100000 monthly.
The Eureka is the name of the new
mine, and Frank thinks it will prove
very valuable. His friends here sim
cerely hope his apparent good fortune
may prove no myth.
An appropriate incident to the
natal day of the "father of our country"
| was dinner party given to the Birth
day club by one of it's members at the
Hotel Daub Saturday evening The
so-called Birthday. club is an organiza
ton with congenial proclivities and
limited membership, whose existence
has perhaps not been generally known.
It is creation of certain circle Of our
young folks, and during it's brief history
of the past few months has enjoyed q
number of delightful occasions, the
most elaborate of which was that of
Saturday night. Covers were laid for
ten, and a highly delectable menu,
which attested well the excellent
cuisine dispensed By the Daub hostel
nv, was served in six courses. During
the dinner a number of toasts were
responded to, aud afterward some time
was passed socially. The club mem
bers we're indebted to their host for q
most enjoyable evening.