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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
OBITUARY..

10 her hosts of friends in Water
town, and in fact this entire section.
the news of Mrs. John Thauer's death
occasloned great surprise and mani
told feelings of regret. The sad event
occurred at the family residence in
Juneau shortly before 5 o'clock last
Wednesday afternoon, after an illness
OF about two weeks, only the last few
hours OF which were deemed al; rminp
Heart failure is ascribed as the direct
cause of death. Mrs. Thauer, who
WAS the eldest daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. William Burger, of Clyman, was
in her 37th year, having been born in
that town, March 20, 1861. In Octo-
ber, 1880, she became the wife of
John Thauer and removed with him to
his farm in Emmett, which continued
her nome up to January last, when
Mr.. Ihauer assumed the duties of the
office of register of deeds of Dodge
county and the family took up their
residence in juneau. Besides her
husband thee children are left.
Arthur (aged 16), Katie (aged 12) and
Amanda (aged 10y. Mrs. Thauer was
woman OF noble qualities who
lived for a purpose and who strived
to do the utmost good to all. In
her nome life she was q mOdel-a
dutifui, loving wife and kind. indul-
gent parent-while as a considerate
nelghbor and trusted friend her worth
can be strongly attested By those who
had frequent intercourse With her.
She will indeed be missed from the
circles she moved in and her untime
ly end is generally regretted. In their
sorrow the husband and children have
sincere sympathy. Mrs Thauer's
funeral, held Saturday morning from
the home in Juneau to the Union
cemetery in Emmett, was one OF the
most largely attended ever seen in
Dodge county and was fitting test;-
monlal to her popularity and esteem.
The services We're conducted by Rev.
b. q. Clemens, of Juneau, and Rev. c..
lwert, of this city.
Thomas Kane died at his home in the
town of Watertown Saturday morning,
aged 40 years, after an illness of six
weeks with stomach trouble. He was
native of New York state and came
to this vicinity about 1858 with his
parents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Patrick
Kane. Deceased was unmarried. He
had large acquaintance hereabouts
and from his generous, open-hearted
manners and genial, sociable disposi-
tion, was well liked by all. The fun
eral was held Monday morning from
st. Bernard's church.
Agnes, widow of Fred ". Schultz.
died Monday at her residence. 312
North Fourth street, aged So years.
She was born in Germany and came
TO this city forty years ago. Her hus-
band has been dead some twelve years.
The funeral occurs this afternoon from
the German Reform church.
Mr.. and Mrs. Edward Amborn
mourn the death of their 2-year-old
son, Edward, which occurred last
night, after an illness of three months
with lung trouble. The funeral will
be held tomorrow morning from st.
Henry's church.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
William Connor, 100 Montgomery
street, died last Wednesday evening,
of brain fever. He was 10 months
old.
John Brier, farmer of the town of
Oak Grove, was found dead in his bed
Sunday morning. He was 20 years
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
SAD END OF A ROMANCE.
widow of an English Lord at Fort At
kinson Dies of Starvation, Al
though Possessing S3, 900.


though Possessing $4,000,
The following interesting and &C.
centric story is told in a press dispatch
from Fort Atkinson, dated September
! 12:
The last chapter in an English ro-
| nance of many years ago was recorded
yesterday in the death of Mrs. Laura
Armitage, widow of William Armi-
tage, who died about ten years since.
Armitage, a young lord, became
enamOred of a handsome ballet dancer
and opera singer, and upon marrying
her was disinherited by his parents.
The couple came out here and bought
forty acre farm near the Halsev
Beemer place, on account of it's near
ness to Lake KOshkOnong, noted for
It's duck hunting, of which sport Mr..
Armitage was passionately fond This
was about twenty years ago. They
lived there until her husband died.
His widow was provided with an an
nulty by an elder brother, of about
$40O, on condition that she did not re-
turn to England.
She kept the pact and in basket
near her dingy death bed was found
the savings of years, $2,9 in bank
bills and gold. Among her effects are
three canvas-covered trunks supposed
to contain family plate, jewels and
other property. Recently the woman
has shown signs of insanity. One of
her three cherished dogs, which, by
the way, were her only companions,
died in the spring and laid in the
house until the health officer insisted
upon its removal. An attempt was
made Thursday to take her to the
county asylum. She evaded capture,
however, and yesterday death came to
her relief.
Not thing to eat could be found in
the house and starvation is thought
to have been the cause of her taking
off,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
White Rose Club.

EdatOT Republican: Once again the fair ladies
OF the White Rose club met to be entertained
by their charming hostess, Mrs. Jonas Stahl,
and her guest, Miss Rella Brown, at 10 9 Ninth
street, last Thursday. At last came the perfect
day with its long summer afternoon; the sun
shlne softened by the haze, comes streaming
down, while over fields and pastures green tie
snowy clouds float high in air and everywhere
the twitter of the birds, the drowsy humming
OF bees, the growing corn, the purpling of the
grape, the Towering gardens, all betoken
summer sun to brighten winters blast. The
melody of "Tis the last (white) rose of sum-
mer" could well be sung and echoed by all
present, as perfect day must fade perhaps
until another season, when the imprisoned
pinks may bloom again. Under such conditions
all present willingly filled the glowing house
with pleasant converse and genial smiles, con-
tributing to the general enjoyment of the hour
AS the ladies are far famed for their repasts
the table of refreshments went far to make I'D
the beauty of the scene, bright with bouuets
and glitter and laden with dainty viands
With the many vases of flowers in every avail
able place, the rooms presented an attractive
picture of still life; one can look we'll unon
such scenic effects, which when coupled with
mutual friendliness of the guests, prove very
pleasant memory.
During the afternoon the ladies' apad in
outdoor games, the yard was admirably
adapted for such, and the wide-spreadinp
branches of grand oak tree afforded rest and
shade, with hammocks swung snd easv cbaire
about. The ladies were also happily intruded
upon by wandering fortune teller; the obs
and the abs were quite spirited for time, but
each fortune was strict secret and with her
palm duly crossed with silver she could not
'1onger linger,' SO we must be content to await
the Sibyls prophecy and hope the summer
sky may still beam upon us and let the roses
come and bloom again.
The ladies present We're: Mesdames A. Lin
don, A. " On, Ella Urtubees, j. Jossi w
Fl. A. Long, W. Sommerfeld, Fanny BoIles'
Brooklyn; Misses Lucy Clark Grace Kino
Mabel Urtubees. Yetla Quis. H
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15
THE FAIR
Stationery and " ~
School Supplies.

We ought to be able to give
unmatchable values in this line,
because we admittedly sell more
Pencils, more Tablets, more States,
more Inks, more medium-priced
Paper and Envelopes, more Sta
tionery Specialties in general, than
any other store in the city.
These are the strong points
upon which we bid for your trade,
and they are weighty ones.
Look at the goods and prices
now, and buy later if you see fit,
but look any way.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15

-Gamm's drug store, next to post
Office. Reliable medicines; prices
always the lowest; bring your pre-
scriptions.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-09-15

"A fresh and choice line of meats
will be kept constantly on hand at
my market, 62l Main street. Prompt
attention to orders and satisfaction
guaranteed. The public's patronageis
solicited. WILLIAM WIEsEMANN.
621 Main street,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

company's present quarters on Iacka-
wanna avenue, opposite the Lackawan-
ne Iron and Steel company store.
The present building belongs to the
steel company and the city Is given the
use of 1t at a trivial cost in order to
secure protection for the company's
nearby property. 1t has no sewer con-
necticn, however, and is rather prim-
tive structure and not at all worthy of
the organization which occupies IL.
Chief Hickey is supported by several
Democratic and Republican councilmeu
in his advocacy Of utilizing the land
owned by the city at the bridge APP
proach The plot is 10 feet long and
has q frontage of sixty feet on Jefferson
avenue. II is thirty-one feet wide at q
distance of sixty feet back from the
sidewalk. The location would insure
easier and quicker access to the resi-
dence section and is at the head of
Spruce street, thus giving a straight
and quick route of but three blocks into
the heart of the business district.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
TO BANQUET OR NOT TO.
Like the Ghost Of a Similar Name II
Causes Trouble,

The committee appointed at the last
quarterly division convention of the To-
cal Catholic Total Abstinence Union
of America to arrange for the national
convention to be held in this city in
August met last evening in St. johns
hall, Pine Brook. j. c. Gallagher was
chairman and John McGrath, secretary.
The purpose Of the meeting was to COM
plete the committees report so thai
it can be handed in at the division con.
vention to be held in MinoOka next
Sunday
subcommittee had been named, anu
these were called upon for reports last
night. The banquet committee report
ed favorably to a banquet. A discus
sion followed which took up most of the
meeting Several of the committeeman
do not favor a banquet and they said
so last night.
The matter will come up before the
convention Sunday. The matter OF
having an excursion for the visiting
delegates was also considered.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

tion was expected on account Of his
longer service. The major-elect owes
his success to his popularity and un-
doubted qualifications as a superior
officer. The vote--13 to 9-shows that
the contest was not by any means one
sided.
In the absence Of Colonel Coursen,
who Is in Boston, Lieutenant Colonel
Mates conducted the election. Every
line offlcer-captains and lieutenants Of
companies-exeept one lieutenant was
present at the meeting, which was held
In the officers rooms.
THE MEN NOMINATED.
Captain Fremont Stokes nominated
Captain Stillwell, seconded by Captain
Frank Robling, jr., and Captain Fel-
lows was named by Captain Corwin,
Captain wood seconding. The vote
was by ballot. After the election Of
Captain Stillwell the necessary papers
were prepared by Lieutenant Colonel
Mates and will be Immediately for
warded to headquarters.
The new major has been in the SER
vice for twelve years, most of which
time he has been an officer. His cleo
ton will leave open the oaptaincy of
Company A. First Lieutenant James
O.Dimmick is the only one mentioned
for the place OF captain. In the event
of Mr.. Dimmick's election Samuel s.
Denman will be promoted from second
to the first lieutenancy.
Captain Fremont Stokes will resign
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
BROWNIES ONE TROUSANDTH TIME.
Popular Spectacular Was Greeted by
n Large Audience.

Popular Spectacular Was Greeted by
Large Audience.
1t might have been a coincidence or
a preconcerted plan that the one thou
sandth consecutive performance of
THE Brownies" was presented in this
city last night. Anyhow, the produc-
ton at its two previous engagements
in Scranton earned for jefferson, Klaw
& Erlanger receipts that averaged per
night as much as in any city from
Boston 10 San Francisco, excepting
those places which in theaterdom are
termed FIRST cities" such as New York,
Chicago, Philadelphia, Boston, etc. The
revenue in Scranton was about the
same as in Detroit, Denver, Buffalo,
Louisville and cities of that size, and
perhaps on that account Scranton was
selected for The Brownies one-thou-
sandth bow to the public.
Appropriate souvenirs were presented
in honor of the evnt. They were dainty
porcelain bonierre boxes and were
given to each lady who occupied a seat
on the lower floor. The attendance was
large; it practically filled the house
"rhe Brownies has not apparently
lost any of its power to please. 1t has,
in fact, improved as regards those spe-
cialties which have been n part of the
spectacle since its inception. A number
Of new sDecialties-and of a pleasing
and artistic order-have been intro
duced since THE Brownies" was last
seen here, notably a clever little dan
suesse, Gertie Carlisle, and a wander
ing minstrel sketch by Newhouse and
Wabble. who court favor on the
strength Of real merit.
Ida Mule, as Dame Drusilda, the
spinster fairy, is still the central figure
of the plot proper Her dhintine@ and
attractiveness have not waned and she
seems to have attained an added roper
toire of those individual mannerisms
which have made her part SO popular.
A new face and a pleasing one is that
of Marie Celeste as Queen Titania. She
is a singer of marked ability and a
graceful modest and withal an at
tractive woman, who easily inspires
the sympathetic interest Of her audi
tory.
The real Brownies of the play are as
| agile as ever and as competent. In a
| spectacular sense the production, and
especially its closing scene. remains by
| far one of the most elaborate stage
works of its kind in existence.
There will today be matinee per-
| forlnance. The sale of seats for this
| afternoon and night has been large, but
there are desirable seats yet unsold.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
BLACK CROOK AT DAVIS.
Begins Three Days Engagement or
Monday.

For three days, commencing April II,
at Davis theater, Manager Davis will
present Jermons Black Crook bur
lesque and extravaganza company,
which is direct from the Lyceum thea
ter, Philadelphia, and 1t is said to be
the best thing in the line of burlesque
this season.
Among the many performers may be
mentioned Harry Emerson, Mureal,
the gay Partisan, Eulalie, Moreland
Thompson and Roberts, Gibson and
Donnelly, Ray Black, Emma Lippman
Fanny Sheldon, Ella Kirwin, Alice Les
lie, Lillian Stewart, Kitty Allen, Ruth
Everett and others. The fun com
mences with a most amusing musica
skit called THE Palace in the Moon,
and then follows a strictly first oliC
of high class specialties and the bur-
leSQue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
DR.. W. B. HENW00D,
DE. N 7 IST
26 LkCKAWAaRl AVE.
THE DAY WE DIDN'T CELEBRATE.
Yesterday Marked the Anniversary of
Lees Surrender.
3I6 LkCKAWAlRl AVE.

Where's your flag, alderman,
where's your flag?"
An individual of past middle age with
a Grand Army of the Republic button
on his coat lapel, small flag pinned
to his breast and an air of enthusiasm
about him entered Alderman o. b.
Wright's Office yesterday.
When he reminded the alderman, who
is an old soldier himself, that yesterday
was the thirty-second anniversary Of
the surrender of Lee to Grant at Apo
mattox court house.
II was there!" exclaimed the enthus-
iastic vet; 81 was there and had the top
of my hat shot Off"
He then went on and said a whole
lot of history. At any rate Isaac Croft,
for that is his name, was one of a very
small number who remembered how
important yesterday really was. The
Grant Army Of the Republic post did
not hold any special exercises.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

Captain Frederick w. Stillwell. Of
Company A, at meeting of the line
officers of the Thirteenth regiment held
last night in the Scranton armory, was
elected by a vote of IS to over the
only other candidate, Captain Eugene
D. Fellows, to the rank of major of the
Second battalion, made vacant by the
resignation of Montrose Barnard.
The election proves a surprise to
friends of Captain Fellows, whose cleo
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
ZONE LARRY" IN TROUBLE.
He Is a siate- Picker Boss and He
Assaulted n Pick.

zone Larry" according to a warrant
Issued yesterday for his arrest from the
office Of Alderman Howe. yesterday
morning assaulted julius Weaker, who
Is a slate picker In Johnson's breaker,
where One Larry" is boss.
Weaker swears that "One Larry"
pounoed upon him breaking three ribs.
He must have an iron skeleton, for
when Constable E. G. Yeomans went
to Johnsons patch TO capture "One
Larry" Weaker did all sorts of healthy
things. He jumped over box cars and
culm banks and climbed long flights
OF breaker steps, all of which was for
the corralling of One Larry" the boss.
And all the time he had three broken
ribs rafting around, so he says. An
unofficial session of Alderman Howe's
court last evening resulted in a ver-
dict of not guilty for zone Larry"
BEECHANrS PILLS cure Sick Head
aahn
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
JUDGE WON OUT In
THE NINTH ROUND
Put "Reddy" Connley TO Sleep After a
Fierce Fight.
LOCAL MAN STRONG ON THE RUSH

Got His Man Going in the seventh
Round and Never Let Up on Him
Until He Had Him FIoored--Conn-
lev Divided Honors with Judge
Until the Slugging Commenced but
Could Not Stay with tho Local
Mans Pace--TwO Other bouts.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
MRS. TROOPS ILLNESS.
DIR. De Costa, of Philadelphia, Is
Called TO Attend.

Mrs b. H. Throop, wife of the ven
erable DR.. Throop is seriously i'll at the
residence on Wyoming avenue. Yes
terday DR.. ]. NJ. De Costa, a famous
Philadelphia physician, was summoned
to assist Drs Allen and Fulton, who
are In attendance upon Mrs. Throop.
After a few hours in the sick room
DR.. De Costa decided that the illness
is not to be considered dangerous to
any degree and the opportunities for
complete recovery are very decided. Dr.
DE Costa left for Philadelphia last ev-
ening. Mrs. Throop, last November,
celebrated her eightieth birthday.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
Spring
CroCkery Sale.

Starts today The of this offering should make
housewife hasten her share ohese machess bar
gains We always ready take advantage trade chances
Here's example:
Ten crates of Crockery shipped to Chicago, de.
vered owing hitch about the payment The shippers
the Abram French Co., of Boston, rsod the lot
third off the import prceor cash So back they came and
chance at them begins today
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

his command OF Company D immedi-
ately upon the return Of Colonel Cour-
sen from Boston. Talk OF his success
sor has not yet reached the surface.
The time for the meeting Of Company
A to elect a captain will not be an
nounced for several weeks.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
SCRANTON BOYS SUCCESS.
window Decorator SoftIov Win.
Favor in Kansas CITY.

+. w. Softley, who attained no small
success in this city as a decorator of
retail store window displays, has been
winning new laurels in the west. Since
last Seoember he has been employed
in Kansas City by Bird, Thayer & Co.,
the largest department house between
Chicago and San Francisco.
During the holidays and the millinery
season Mr., Softley's decorative window
work was extensively commented upon
throughout the western retail trade.
He recently received a gold medal as
first prize for his artistic taste in pre-
senting the best decorated window in
Kansas City.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
CAPTAIN STILLWELL
ELECTED MAJOR
Chosen TO Sueceed Major Montrose Bar.
nard, Recently Resigned.
CAPTAIN FELLOWS HIS OPPONENT

The Ballot Was Thirteen to Nine.
Lieutenant Colonel Mnttes Con-
Quoted the Election--Eiection of
Captain stiliweIi Leaves a Vacancy
in the Cnptaiucy of Company A.
Captain Fremont stokes of Com
pany ID to Resign.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
LAND FOR A FIRE HOUSE.
owned by the City Near the Spruce
Street Bridge Approach.

A project is afoot TO build a home for
Phoenix Chemical conpany On the
small triangular plot of ground just
north of the approach TO the Spruce
street bridge. The scheme 10 urged be-
cause of the unsanitary condition of the
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
Open Stock

From Meekin's famous pottery in
England. Their new Gertrude"
pattern, at less than two-thirds
their value. Semi-porcelain, war
ranted not to craze. Decorated in
nDlJ and Collars
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

To Cure a Cold in One Day.
Take laxative Bromo ou.nine Tablets
All druggists refund the money II Il.
fails to cure. 20 cents.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

NOT EXACTLY RIGHT is the way
thousands of people feel. 1t is becaus,
their blood is poor. Hoods Sarsa.
parilla, the One True Blood Purifier,
will promptly set them right.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

HOODS PILLS are purely vegetable
and do not purge, pain or grippe. All
druggists.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
LEHlGH VALLEY RAILROAD.
Low Rates TO New York.

Account Grant Monument Dedication
Ceremonies. One way fare for the
round trip. Tickets on sale at all Lee
high Valley ticket offices April 26 and
27, good for return to and including
April 20. "
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
OWING TO THE
REMODELlNG OF THE STORE
| Am Still at
My Old Place Of Business,
At 309 Lackawa1na Avenue,

over Lehigh Valley Ticket Once, with Q
large line af Speotacles, etc. Eyes examined
free, as usual Solid Gold Frames, $3.50
FILLED, 81; Silver, $3.50; Nickel Frames,25o
to al; Aluminium Frames, with best pebble
glasses, from $3.50 to $3.50; Colored Glass-
es, 25c. to 1925; Pebble Lenses, 81 to S1.6o
Aqua Crystals, 800, to Toe. Frames repaired
and lenses duplicated on short notice.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

Why let your home and business be destroy
ed through strong drink or morphine. wheL
you can be cured In four weeks at the Heeley
Institute, 7ss n adison avenue Scranton, Pa
The Cure viii Bear Investigates.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
PlatterS

Creams, sugars, soup tureenS,
ETC., etc., at over one-third off from
regular prices.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10
Toilet Sets

Since we do nothing by halves,
we make big reductions all over the
department. Nearly all the stock
is marked for quick moving. Un-
der glaze toilet sets with pretty
decorations, Io-piece sets,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1897-04-10

RemOvedI Removed!
Davidow Bros. have removed their
store to 227 LackaWanna avenue. -
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-10
Black Goods.

Special 25cWe pieces Of English Lizard
Brocade Cloths WIDE good substantial quality
yard,
Special a
Black Figured Soels rich handsome
all material that will hold its
better all Special
yd.
YardA Bargain. 10 fine black imported
Serge. shall be able
while all
positively unmatchable a nywhere, SOC yard
Yard IN. Domestic
quality leader All Black
this cloth. soc yard
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-10-10
HOSIERY.

values advertised is offered at
@ savin o
audf4 Il an 10 81 oc pair.
Derby Ribbed
rib sold,
all lre 81 pair
hey p g. ~c pal
Iadl
A /
Mems Heavy
is losed cut. lie ~
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DcmeStiCS.

Heavy Flesced Cream Shaker Elan
mel r. yard.
Yard Wide Heavy Brown Muslin,
splendid quality SC yard.
Yard Wise. Bleached Muslin. good.
soft quality, SC yard.
Heavy Fl-ased Outing Flannels. light
and dark colors. 2 quality sold ali over
town ar 17ac and l-sc. here Sc yard
Amoskeag Teaz!e Down Outing FIan-
pels, Ice yard
coed quality Blue Denim FOR over
airs Ice yard.
Heavy Bed Ticking. 1oc yard.
Special Heavy Duck at Toe yard.
Rleacae5 and Cubieache6 Canton
Flannel AZ SC yard