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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-14
THE LAST MEETING.
The Common Council Winds Up the
Years Business.

The Common Council Winds Up the
Years Business.
Last nights meeting was the final
one of the old council. There was not
much business on the docket and the
evening was partly devoted to farewell
remarks and the like. The vote of the
municipal election was canvasse and
the finance committee rendered it's
report of the annual settlement with
the city treasurer. Votes of thanks
were extended by resolution to Mayor
Rack and City Clerk Bieber for their
courtesies as officials and for their con-
scientiousness and efficiency. A reso-
luton was also adopted thanking
Alderman Stone and the other outgo-
ing aldermen for their esteemed ser
vices. and complimentary expressions
were made over the seven years con-
tinuous service of Alderman Eaton,
during four Of which he has acted as
president Of the council. Appropriate
closing addresses were made by the
mayor, Aldermen Eaton, Wertheimer,
Prendergast and Kruger.
Before adjourning a com :nittee COM
posed of the mayor and Aldermen
Wertheimer, Eaton and Kessler was
selected to attend the funeral Of ex-
Mayor Jacob Weber this afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-14

trail Lake, Mich, aged 76 years. Mrs.
Avery was born in Verona, n. Y, Oc-
tober 3, 1921, and about 1850 came
West with her husband and located on
farm In Concord. Some time later
they moved into the city, which con-
tinued Mrs. Avery's home until she
took up her residence in Michigan, a
few years ago. The deceased was we'll
known here, thoroughly esteemed and
respected. and her numerous old
friends are panied to hear of her death.
The remains were brought here Satur-
day and inferred in Oak Hill cemetery
beside those Of her husband, Rev. H.
S. Foster conducting brief services at
the grave. Mrs. Avery is survived by
two children, Mrs. H. G.. McFarlane, of
Central Lake, and Edgar q. Avery, of
Chicago.
MRS. c. OTTO.
Mrs. Christiana Otto died last
Wednesday night at the residence of
her son, Captain Charles Otto, on
Madison street. Deceased was a pio-
neer Of this vicinity and was widely
known among the German portion of
our population. She was born in
Germany eighty six years ago, and
with her husband came to the United
States in l845. Two years later they
settled on farm northeast of the city
and for long period were numbered
among the thrifty tillers OF the soil of
this vicinity. Nine years ago Mr.. Otto
died, since when Mrs. Otto had made
her home with her son. She Is sur
vived by the following children:
Charles, this city; Fred, Manistee,
Mich; Mrs. Fred Pieritz, Hustisford,
and Mrs. { William Lanee. Lebanon.
The funers9 was held Friday afternoon
from st. John's Lutheran church.
MRS. H. KRAHMER.
After only q weeks illness Mrs.
Herman Krahmer, residing at IO7
North Third street, died Thursday
evening last, aged 3S years. Deceased
was daughter of G. Heitz, Sr., of the
town of Milford, and enjoyed a large
acquaintance. She is survived by her
husband and four young children, one
a baby of only nine months The fun
eral, held Sunday, was largely attend
ed. The remains were taken to
Aztalan for interment.
OTHER DEATHS.
Patrick Curley, a pioneer of Dodge
county, died Sunday at the home of
his daughter. Mrs. William Callaghan,
in Milwaukee. He settled in Hustis-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-14
A SLIGHT MISTAKE.
The Eyes Sometimes Deceive.

ThUre are d number Of experiences
in real life from which interesting facts
can be gathered The treasurer of
large manufacturing concern, whose
name need not be given for the purpose
of this article, has been compelled to
give up drinking coffee on account of it's
effect upon his stomach and nervous
system.
1t was suggested that be try the
health coffee Postum Cereal." as that
is made of the healthful grains and
takes the place of coffee very nicely.
He rather felt that it was foolish step
to undertake to use any article with
the expectation that it would take the
place of coffee which his family used of
the best grade of Mocha and Java
mixed However, a package was or
dered for the house and the next morn
Ing at breakfast the coffee pot came on
as usual; when the beverage was
poured out and served to him he told
the servant that be had ordered some
Postum a new drink, and did not care
for the coffee
A laugh went round the table and he
declined to believe that the rich LIQUID
with the aroma and fragrance that
reached his nostrils was the health
coffee. Investigation, however, con-
vinced him of the fact. and its use day
by day without the old sick feeling
clinches the argument
Postum is made by the Postum Cereal
Co., Lin, of Battle Creek, Mich, and
has winning way Of its own; when
once introduced into the family it
answers every purpose Of the finest
coffee without the attendant aches and
ills. Being composed strictly and wholly
of the pure cereals there is no question
/ or argument or possible doubt regard,
Ing the heslthlul and nourishing prop,
critics, fo1 children as well as adults.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-14

BERFEcT and permanent are the
u cures by Hoods Sarsaparilla, be-
cause it makes pure, rich, healthy,
life and healt giving BLOOD.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-14
Ea Ster Sale.

On Wednesday and Thursday in
Easter week, April 2l and %, sale of
aprons and pocket hand dkerchiefs will
be held at 11O-112 Main street, in the
furniture rooms of J. Keck & Son, by
the Woman's guild of st. Paul's church.
Those having the matter in charge
hope that as in the past measure of
remembrance will be granted them by
kind citizens and friends.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-14
Citizens Mass-M Getting

On Sunday, April "a, at 2:3O P NJ, a
citizens mass meeting will be held in
Turner Opera house. John Conway,
Nicholas Thauer and Rev. j. M.
Toohey, of this city, Rev. ] B. Davi-
son, of Milwaukee, and others will
speak. Subject: "The reasonableness
of Sunday rest for all classes" All are
cordially invited to attend this meet
ing
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-14
MRS. H. KRAMER.
OTHER DEATHS.

Patrick Curley, pioneer of Dodge
county, died Sunday at the home of
his daughter, Mrs. William Callaghan,
In Milwaukee. He settled in Hustis-
ford in 1895. A widow and five chill
dren survive. The remains were in
TERED here yesterday.
August Lange died Tuesday morning
at his fathers home, 60s North Mont.
gomery street, Of consumption, aged
about rs years. He was a mason by
trade and unmarried. His funeral will
occur from ST. Henry's church Friday
morning.
Mrs. Caroline Francke died Sunday
at her home in the Second ward. Her
funeral will be held to- morrow.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-14
MRS. HERMANN MEYER.

Mrs. Herman Meyer died at the old
homestead in the town Of Emmett, just
north of the city limits, Friday afternoon
last, aged IS years. Her disease was
dropsy, from which she had suffered a
year or more. Mrs. Never was a native
Of Baden, Germany, and when quite
young emigrated to America. In 1851
she came to this section, five years later
marrying Mr.. Meyer and settling in the
town of Emmett, which had ever since
been her home She was widely known
here and possessed a host of warm
friends, by all of whom she was highly
esteemed for her kindly, charitable ways
and thorough worth, both in the home
circle and in the other walks of life.
Her husband and the following children
survive: Mrs. G. A. Walther De Funiak
Springs, Fla; DR.. Zeno Meyer, Milwau-
kee, and Drs Arthur w. and Oscar E
Meyer, this city. Mrs. Meyers funeral
took place Monday afternoon from her
late home to Oak Hill cemetery, where
an appropriate address was made bv
Otto Linde, of Milwaukee The musical
portion of the services was rendered bv
quartette composed of E. l.. Schempf
Fred Vullmahn, William Sproesser and
Max Rohr.
MRS. L. A AVERY
Mrs. Lois Ann Avery, relict of
Charles Avery. who settled in this sec
ton nearly half-century ago, died
last Thursday at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. II. G. McFarlane. Cen
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1897-04-14

There is but one genuine original
Postum Cereal coffee, with multitude
of limitations offered as lust as good.S
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-25

are very pretty and odd, in large clus-
tiers, a bright scarlet, each individual
blossom encased in a white bag-like
calyx, and remain on the plant a long
time. 1t will do best in a partially
shaded spot. [ have one that is climb
ing, and the others are bushes, and all
in bloom; one, tiny little fellow has
it's foliage nearly hidden with the
clusters of bloom.
Another Clerodendron l have, era
granc," is equally as beautiful, it's
blooms are like little camelia blooms
and are very fragrant, a cluster of
them is a boquet itself, this one [ find
is best kept in box, for if planted in
the ground they will come up every
where and get to be nuisance. Give
it rich soil and it does not mind the
sun if given plenty of water. A friend
calling today seemed delighted and
surprised to see my Clerodendron Bal
fouri blooming so beautifully. Said
she ''could not raise one" [ asked
her what treatment she gave it, and
her reply was, ''Why I put it on the
south side of the house where it got
the sun all day, and watered it, did
not give it any other soil than the
ground furnished it, but it never did
anything; just gradually died." Now
that plant was starved and burned TO
death, I've no doubt. | gave her a
good rooted plant, and told her to give
it a light rich soil, set it in partially
shaded spot, water well, and [ have no
doubt it will grow and bloom.
Gypsy.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-25
How to Find Out.

Fill a bottle or common glass with
urine and let it stand twenty-four
hours; a sediment or settling indi-
Gates an unhealthy condition of the
kidneys. When urine stains linen it is
evidence of kidney trouble. Too fire.
quent desire to urinate or pain in the
back, is also convincing proof that
the kidneys and bladder are out of order
What to Do.
There is comfort in the knowledge
so often expressed, that DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-Root, the great kidney remedy
fulfils every wish in relieving pain in
the back, kidneys, liver, bladder and
every part of the urinary passages. 1t
corrects inability to hold urine and
scalding pain in passing it, or bad eff
fects following the use of liquor, wine
or beer, and overcomes that unpleas--
ant necessity of being compelledto get
up many times during the night to uri-
nate. The mild and extraordinary eff
feet of Swamp-Root is soon realized.
1t stands the highest for it's wonder
full cures of the most distressing cases
If you need a medicine you should
have the best. Sold by druggists,
price fifty cents and one dollar. You
may have sample bottle and pamph-
let both sent free by mail. Mention
the Agriculturist and seno your adj
dress to DR.. Kilmer & Co., Bingham
ton, N. Y. The proprietors of this
paper guarantee the genuiness of
this offer.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-25

possession of the plants in an alarm
ingly short space of time.
To secure a reasonable amount OF
bloom it seems necessary to cut the
stalks back freely, and this method is
pursued after each period of bloom,
cutting the new growth back at least
half, which incites new shoots to
make their appearance and it is to
these latter that we must look for
blossoms.
1 find that, with few exceptions,
all plants flourish luxuriantly with
the water treatment above cited, it be-
ing particularly beneficial to the He
liotrope, and it possesses the addition
al merit of preventing unsightly litter
and muss about the windows and car
pets of the living rooms when the
amateur cannot boast of a greenhouse
or even a bay window with it's water
proof floor covering Success with
Flowers.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-25
Girls in the Home.

The subject of mothers meetings
was being discussed by a circle of
anxious women recently and one of
them made the following remark:
"Well, I, for one, do not intend to car
ry the faults of my children before
a crowd of women and have them
talking about it here and there, ev-
erywhere." The mother did not OBJ
serve that faults show for themselves
and are talked over whether she
speaks of them or not. Mothers
meetings if conducted Alright may be
made very helpful but each mother
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-25

should have meetings of her own and
those quite often, to study the nature
and disposition of her little ones. 1t
is appalling to note the methods some
ers exercise in rearing girls especially.
What can be expected of a girl who
at twelve years of age when called
upon to perform a duty in the home
which ought to be her delight will de-
liberately stand and face her mother
with angry stamp of the foot and say
heart quake for her future. Mothers
should use some thoughts of the fu-
ture. Is such girl fit to be mother?
Is she fit to be an example to her
little brothers and sisters? AS a wri-
ter truly says:
A sisters influence upon brother
is softening and refining; she can
mould his chara cter better than any
other character factor in life. Broth
ers and sisters are, by far, kept apart
from each other too much in many of
our homes We're their sympathies
more united it would be better for
the home circle.
Mothers lose sight of the fact that
they will be held responsible in the
future by these very children for this
neglect. Is it not common thing to
hear daughter when grown, censure
her mother with the awful question.
''Well, why did you not make me do
right when [ was a child? / did not
know what was best and you should
have made me do it," All, what great
err wound can mother inflict? One
reason of all this shortsightedness is
a lack of real love. Mothers love is a
love too often mistaken for over-in-
diligence. The right kind of love
should demand service and that
promptly and willingly, and should
teach the children that without SER
vice love is nothing.
1t is awful to note the blind way
mothers handle this most sacred bust
ness. Wake up mothers, to your life
work and set new stands. Don't be
too indulgent.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-25
Cut Roses.

Charm they never so wisely" it is
a conceded point that the fairest and
sweetest of flowers are less fair beside
the rose, queen of flowers.
There are roses and roses. Superb
and royal in every other attribute, as
cut flowers some are lacking in en-
durance And we call an otherwise
perfect flower lacking that fails to
hold it's beauty when severed from the
parent plant.
Bridesmaid is a pink of exquisite
shade, that in this respect can not be
surpassed. 1t will last in perfection
until hewater in the vase has all been
absorbed; and in decora tons will en-
dure heat and exposure remarkably
we'll Kaiserin Victoria Augusta, in
pure white adds this very desirable
quality to it's other PROJECTIONS. New
buds, half-opened buds and the full
blown roses are enduring and beau
tiful as cut flowers.
Princess Bonnie is a dazzling red
rose that lasts long in brilliant beau
ty, when cut. And even when it fades,
as red roses are wont to do, the shade
of red is clear, never purplish. Prin
cess is exquisite for cut flower purposes.
Sappho makes this it's strong point.
1t probably outlasts all other cut
roses. Etoile de Lyon is another that
is to be highly recommended. The
yellow shades that characterize these
two are in their favor. All yellow
roses deepen their tints when cut.
Just why the red ones grow lighter
and yellow deeper has not been DEM
onstrated yet the fact remains. Fran
cisca Kruger will deepen from its
deep coppery-yellow to saffron, bor-
dering on bronze, when cut and kept
awhile. Otherwise than it's very rich
color, it is not to be recommended for
cut roses.
No matter how beautiful a rose
may be, one is preferred that not too
soon casts the sweet petals to earth,
prolonging it's day of life for our en-
joyment.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-25
Manatee Co., Fla.
Successful Rose Culture.

Experience has impaired the lesson
that preventive treatment with house
roses is by far superior to attempted
remedy after trouble finds an abiding
place among them.
I use the term attempted remedy
advisedly, for one who has made the
effort of dislodging aphis or scale
from rose stalks after they have once
obtained a hold only can conceive the
futility of the fight.
You may fume with tobacco smoke,
fret with emulsion, scan with an all
seeing eye and think the task fruit
full of victory, but another week
availeth another crop of the pests and
the battle must be repeated and re-
fought until the finish too often re-
veals a withered, lifeless stalk to the
discouraged worker.
[ have found roses to be of easiest
culture when given the simple home
treatment of a weekly immersion in
the wash tub.
Spreading the hand over the soil to
prevent it's escape, the plant is plung-
ed invertedly into the tepid sudsy wa
ter and from thence into the rinsing
water in order that too much of the
soapv water does not remain on the
tender stalks After this ablution of
the leaves the pots are plunged in an
upright position down into the rims
ing water and the roots treated to
thorough soaking.
After half hour the plants are re-
moved to the sink, where the pots rest
upon sticks which hold them above
the iron of the sink and allow all SUI
perfuous water to escape. Perfect
drainage is foregone necessity with
all plants and is presupposed in this
case.
[ have cultivated roses in the house
as above for several years and never
an insect appeared upon them; but
when summer weather enticed me to
transfer them to the yard and mani
fold duties encouraged neglect of the
regular treatment, the enemies took
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-25
C1erodendron Ba1fouri.

Why is it we do not hear more of
this beautiful plant? 1t is not hard
plant to raise from either seed or cut
ting; several cuttings I have rooted
have bloomed all last winter, and are
commencing again. The blossoms
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1897-08-25
Beautifying Country Homes.

Oh THESE nOSI DeduIlIuI SlICS VI Ad-
ture. The garden may be large and
roomy, but no flower is to be seen.
There is a reason for this, especially,
when artificial supplies of water are
unknown-we must depend upon ma
ture to furnish us the necessary
amount of water for our flowers. For
several years nature has failed to keep
her contract, and there has been de-
felt of fourteen inches of rain per an
culture proves decided failure.
We who are in such position must
try to overcome this obstacle and
plant our garden accordingly. We are
not forced to have the most tender
plants. Let us plant to suit our sur
roundings How were the flower gar
dens of the old Romans, about which
we read in history? Did they plant
annual flowers, did they renew the
beds every year? They did not have
artificial rain! Their gardens were
planted with bushes, shrubs and trees.
The gardens thus planted were as
beautiful as those of today-they
must have been grander and more
lovely than those at present, else they
would not have made mark in his
and beautify our homes. There will
be no more excuse then, if it is not
done, and I am of the opinion that we
can eclipse the gardens of the Ro-
mans, as we have better and larger
variety to select from.
A garden of this kind may require
er garden, but when once planted it is
with us to- stay. Of course it should
not be neglected by any means. Some
of the bushes will need pruning and
trimming in order to give them de-
sirable shape.
The greatest trouble is that every
body can not lay out and plant such a
garden artistically. We should do the
best we can, however. The main thing
is to avoid crowding and planting
whole string of a certain shrub. Place
them so that the effect will be pleas
ant. Plant in clumps scattered here
and there, but be careful not to get
the taller plants in front of the small
ones. If the garden is small, plant
along the edges, leaving the center
free; this will make the garden APP
pear larger.
With a little study and selection we
can plant so hat we can have all
abundance Of flowers the year round.
Of the we'll known bushes and shrubs
we have the lilac, spirea, calycanthus,
hydrangea, deutzia, rhododendrons,
and numerous other similar plants.
Not alone will these furnish flowers,
but also a great deal of shade. We
could also plant paeonies, yuccas,
bleeding hearts, etc., and on the fence
we could trail Japan honeysuckle or
Virginia creeper. A garden planted
in this way will stand second to no
flower garden. A large garden plant
ed with roses alone would also be
very nice.-How to Grow Flowers.
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FLORAL DEPARTMENT.

Address all communications to Floral De
partment, Agriculturist, DeLand, Fla.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-06
lows
NEW WORD CONTEST.

In another column is publish the con-
ditions of new "missing word contest"
just inaugurated by the Atlanta Consti-
tuition.
The contest began the first of March,
and will end on the first day Of May.
The publishers of The Constitution pro-
pose to divide the sum Of 81 900 among
the successful guessers.
Here is the new skeleton sentence:
"The right Of - is the very essence
of the constitution" There are not q
great many words that would make sense
in this blank, and there will probably not
be so many chances to lose as under pre-
vious offers. In this event each guess
will be of all the greater value.
Each subscriber to The Constitu ton
will have one guess at the missing word.
and chance at portion Of the 81, 200
offered. The regular price Of The Con-
stitution is 81 year; but those who also
subscribe at the same time for The EN-
QQ1RER, may have both papers for $3.50.
In all cases subscriptions must be paid
cash in advance.
The Constitution has promised to make
announcement in its next weekly issue,
of the successful guesser in the contest
Just closed, and the information will be
re-published in the first issue Of THE
ENQUIRER thereafter.
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1897-03-06
THE ROAD SUBSCRIPTIONS.

The subscriptions of the people on the
Rutherfordton road to prosecute macad-
am work next summer, will receive due
recognition in Yorkville. That fact The
ENQUIRER has good grounds for believ-
ing.
The reporter has had talk with very
much interested Yorkville gentlem an on
on the subject. He is very much pleased
with the start that the Rutherfordton road
people have made; and believes that the
more these people think about the matter,
the larger will grow their subscription.
II am satisfied that the town will help
these people," the gentleman said; 'but
as yet I am in doubt as to the best man
ner in which to proceed. 1t strikes me
that it would be the proper thing to raise.
a big subscription, at least $500, and even
81 900 if possible, and then make a propo-
sition to the effect that we will give the
whole sum for the improvement of the
three or five miles of road upon which
the people raise the largest su description.
That, think, would be fair to all, and
would be calculated to accomplish the
best result"
Asked as to what he thought of the re-