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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
rIeeting of American Bible Society

Sunday evening the annual meeting
OF the WatertOwn auxiliary of the
American Bible society was held in
the Congregational church, with a
large attendance from the different
churches of the city. The following
clergymen occupied chairs on the plat
form: Revs. Sylvester Nokes, Advent
ist church; j. f. Baumgaertner, Ger
man Baptist; G. G. Weiss, Congrega-
tional; j. d. Woods, English Metho-
dist; Charles Iwert, German Methodist;
Albert Haupert, Moravian; f. R.
Hinske, German Reformed and John
Praeger. The president of the auxil-
larry, Rev. Mr.. Haupert, presided
Several English and German hymns
were sung from printed leaflets. Rev.
Mr.. Nokes read the scripture lesson,
prayer was offered by Rev. Mr. Iwert,
the English address was given by
Rev. Mr.. Woods and the German ad-
dress by the president, The offerings
taken for the benefit of the local de-
pository amounted to 1925. The
business for the year was transacted
at this meeting. Conrad Dippel, the
secretary and treasurer OF the auxil-
iary, read his report, which showed
that 379 bibles, or parts of the same,
were sold or donated the past year by
the local society-the best showing
made for years. The value of these
books was $191.97. Special efforts
were put forth to dispose of the old
stock which had been accumulating,
SO that now the stock is new and more
valuable. The former officers were
reelected for another year. John
friedrich, of the Adventist church,
was chosen a member Of the executive
committee, the other members being
reelected as follows: Albert Kruger,
Baptist; c. A. Skinner, Congregational;
G. II. Hastings, English Methodist;
Charles Roth, German Methodist; c..
G. Schiller, Moravian, and Charles
Huehnefeldt, Reformed. Rev. E. r.
Hinske dis missed the audience with
prayer and the benediction.
After the meeting the executive
committee reelected r. III. Brennecke
as depositorian. The depository in
Mr.. Brennecke's drug store is we'll
stocked with bibles, or portions of the
same, in all 337 volumes.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Death of Mrs. G.. Wig9enhorn

IL was with great surprise and feel
lngs of the utmost regret that our
people learned that Mrs. Constantin
Wlggenhorn had passed away yester-
day afternoon shortly before 4 o'clock.
Inc end came with hardly any warn
ing and was consequently a severe
shock to her relatives and numerous
friends. Mrs. Wiggenhorn arose yes
terday morning her usual self, ate a
hearty breakfast and performed her
customary household duties Toward
noon, however, she was takenOill and
after dinner her condition grew stead
lly worse. The family physician, DR..
Eyer, was summoned, but his patient
was past human aid, and in about four
hours from the first warning her spirit
took It's fight to the other world.
While not enjoying the best of health
Tor two years past, Mrs. Wiggenhorn
was feeling much better of late and
had been able to be out and enjoy re-
cent entertainments The sudden Wis
ltatlon of death was therefore all the
more surprising. Heart trouble and
stroke of paralysis were no doubt
the cause of death.
The deceased was born in Saxonv.
Germany, and had she lived until the
9TH OF April would have attained her
Gath year. Her maiden name was
Ernestine Walther. She came to
Watertown with her parents in 1849,
and on January II, 1858, was united
IN marriage to Constantin Wiggen
horn, who survives her, together
with the following children: julius
W., of this city; Guido, of Milwaukee,
and Arthur B., of this city. An
adopted daughter, Mrs. Zeno Meyer,
of Milwaukee, was reared by the
deceased from childhood and lived in
the home until her marriage.
Mrs. WiggenhOrn was a woman of
noble character and kindly impulses,
one who lived life of purity and fol-
lowed the truest precepts Of mankind
She was person of cultivation and
refinement, who greatly enjoyed and
admired the higher arts and found
pleasure in encouraging all that was
good and elevating. For her many
true virtues she was beloved and es-
teemed by her acquaintances, while in
her home circle she was all that could
be desired in a kind, indulgent parent
and faithful, loving wife. To her hus
band and children she leaves a price
less heritage and in their great sorrow
they have heartfelt sympathy.
The funeral will be held from the
residence, 2l5 Sixth street, Friday af-
ternoen at o'clock.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
POSTMASTER GRUETZrlACHER.
He Takes Up the Reins at the Federal
Office Monday.

On Monday last, the 7th inst,
William T. Gruetzmacher was formal
ly installed as postmaster of Water
town by virtue of his commission from
President Mckinley, succeeding Will
liam II. Rohr, the appointee of ex-
President Cleveland Mr.. Rohr
served some six weeks over the four
year term to which he was appointed.
He retires with an excellent record
for faithfulness, competency and a
desire to render the best service possi-
BILE, and no word of complaint has
ever been heard against his admins
tration. He has certainly kept up
the high standard of the office and has
discharged his duties with honesty
and fairness to all. Mr.. Rohr has for
year and a half been assisted by his
son Max in the capacity of assistant
postmaster, and the latter has also
made a record for efficiency and accom-
mediation. He will remain in the Of
fee for a few weeks under the new
regime.
The new postmaster, Mr.. Gruetz-
mdcuef, 0nU0fS Gn6 ONCE with the
best wishes of its patrons, whose con-
fidence he possesses to marked de-
gree. 1t will ever be his earnest
effort to continue in the paths of his
efficient predecessors and thus main
tain the excellence of service that has
always rendered the Watertown post
office one of the best conducted in the
state. That he will well succeed is
predicted by his many friends. In his
administration of affairs Mr.. Gruetz-
macher will be materially aided by
the long experience and known ability
of Justus I. Moak, who has been ap-
pointed assistant postmaster. The
balance Of the postal force remains as
it was under Mr.. Rohr
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
An Interesting Expedition.

The announcement that the trains
Transporting the reindeer purchased
in Lapland by the United States gov
ernment for use in Alaska, together
with the attendants, accoutrements,
ETC., would pass through here at noon
last Thursday and make. a few minutes
stop, prompted large number of our
people to be on hand to witness the
sight. The train was in two sections.
The reindeer occupied palace stock
cars, and the balance of the trains
was made up of forage cars, baggage
cars and passenger coaches. The
Laplanders, Firms and their families oc-
cupied the latter. Peculiar Of stature
and features, and attired in their
native dress of furs and buckskin. the
foreigners attracted much attention.
They seemed to be contented and hap
py, Notwithstanding the tedious jour
ney they were taking. With very few
exceptions the reindeer were dehOrned,
this precautlOn being taken to prevent
injuries during their voyage.
The expedition is making a record
breaking trip for freight transporta-
ton and is an undertaking of great
magnitude. 1t is in charge of DR..
Sheldon jackson and includes forty
three Laps, ten Firms and fifteen
reindeer herders together with their
families, making 113 immigrants;
537 reindeer, broken to harness, 41S
reindeer sleds and 511 sets of har-
ness. Among the immigrants are
six couples who were married just
before leaving Lapland, among them
husband of 29 and a wife of So In
the party is Samuel Johannesen Bal
to, who crossed Greenland with Nan
sen, for which he received a silver
medal from Oscar H., king of Sweden
and Norway. There is also Johan
Peter Starlogargo, a Finn, who has
the distinction of being the north
ernmOst mail carrier in the world,
having for eight years carried mail
to North Cape, Norway. on his back.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
COAL DEALERS MEET
wholesalers and Retailers Discuss
Business Affairs Here

Wholesalers and Retailers Discuss
Business Affairs Here.
The executive board of the Coal
Dealers association of Illinois andWis-
consin held a meeting at the New Com
mercial hotel last Thursday, the same
being attended by about forty general
members of the association. The
board holds several meetings during
the year in the territories which the
board members represent, thus afford
ing the general members an opportun-
ity to attend and acquaint themselves
with the deliberations. THURSDAYS
meeting was held to discuss and en-
deavor to amend grievances, and also
in the interest of increasing the mem
bership.
The association has been in exist
ence about year and a half 1t is
the outgrowth of the old Coal Dealers
association of the Northwest, which
failed in its purpose on account of an
attempt to cover too great territory
1t has a membership of about 400, in
Guiding the prominent wholesale
u0dIOIS VI NuICdSO anu milwaukee
and many of the retailers of the two
states.
The main object of the organization
is to prevent infringement upon the
rights of the retailers by the whole
salers and to establish the equitable
principle that the retailer shall not
be subjected to competition with the
parties he buys from; that a fair op-
pOrtunity be offered the man who in
vests his time and money in the retail
business, and assumes the risk which
such business inevitably involves, to
earn an adequate remuneration for his
labor and the use of his capital. The
association does not attempt to regu-
late prices in the least.
Among those in attendance were the
president, G. L. Dering, of Chicago;
the secretary, L. A. Bedwell, of Rock
ford, and three members Of the exc
cutive board r. G.. Brown, of
Oshkosh; w. H. Simpson, of Milwau-
kee, and Theodore Huber, of this city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
This Must Be a Fake!

The Lake Mills Leader prints the
following sensational s'news:"
son Monday a gentleman from
johnson Creek came to town and ex-
hibited box of dirt or sand taken
from his premises which contained
numerous particles of yellow stuff
which is believed to be gold. If it
proves to be the clear stuff there will
be rush to the Creek that will block
the highways and tax the capacity OF
the railroad, but we advise the boys
to keep quiet for short time until
the boom sets in; then there will be
finn y
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
Won by ASChOtt.

The catch-as-catch-can wrestling
match, best three out of five falls,
between Reinhold SchOtt, of this city,
and Herman Smith, of ST. Paul, at
Armory hall last Friday night, was
won by the former quite handily, al
though Smith proved his cleverness
and worked pluckily to the last. He
is a light weight and generally
wrestles at 40 pounds, therefore be-
ing out Of his class with Schott, who
is a middle-weight. In the match
Friday night Schott showed his
superior strength and endurance.
He took the first fall in eleven
minutes and fifty seconds, the second
IN eleven minutes and forty seconds,
and the fourth in six minutes and
thirty seconds. Smith won the third
fall in seventeen minutes and thirty
seconds. The match was for 800
side and division of the gate receipts.
About 100 spectators witnessed it,
Harry Burt referred the match to the
satisfaction of all. The result is that
Mr.. Schott remains the champion
catch-as-catch-can wrestler of the
Northwest, title he is willing to
defend against all cOmers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Watertown, March 2, 1898.
REPUBLICAN CAUCUSES.

A Republican caucus is hereby
called to be held at the usual place in
each of the several wards of the city
of Watertown, on Friday March 18,
1898, at s o'clock P; NJ, for the follow
ing purposes: To nominate candi-
date for supervisor; to nominate can
didates for aldermen-one for the one
year term and one for the two-year
term; to elect three delegates to at
tend the city convention on the even
ing, of March 19, said delegates elect
ed in the First, Second and Seventh
wards being also authorized to nomi-
nate a candidate for justice Of the
peace OF that district; in the Second,
Fourth and Sixth wards, to nominate
candidates for school commissioner;
and to transact such other business as
may properly be considered. By
order of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
FOR CITY TREASURER.

| hereby announce myself as can
didate for the Office of city treasurer,
subject to the decision of the Demo-
cratic city convention, and if nomi-
mated and elected will endeavOr to
faithfully perform the duties of the
office. JOHN KESSLER.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
CITY CONVENTION.

A Republican city convention for
the city of Watertown is hereby called
to meet in the city hall on Saturday,
March 19. 1898, at o'clock P NJ, for
the purpose of nominating candidates
for mayor, treasurer and two assessors
to De supported at the ensuing NUM-
cipal election, and for the transaction
Of other business that may be proper.
The delegates representing the First,
Second and Seventh wards will also
nominate a candidate for justice of
the peace of that district. Each ward
of the city will be entitled to three
delegates in said convention. By
order of
REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-03-09
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Magazines Bound.

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bound at the rate of $1.OO per volume
Parties desiring to have such work
done may leave orders at this office.
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TO RENT.

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We do d money Ioaning, insur
ance and real estate business.
Prompt attention given TO probating
estates, correcting titles and collect
ing accounts.
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SKINNER q THAUER,
Lawyers and No5aries Public.
Office in Wisconsin National Bank
building.
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REPUBLICAN CITY COMMITTEE.
WatertOwn, March 2, 1898.
Evening star., 1898-02-18
LANGD0N.

surprise party given Wednesday evening
TO Rev. T. J. Clark. pastor Of the VI. T.. Church.
ard Mrs. Clark Those present were Mr.. and Mrs
L. ]. Baker. Mr.. and Mrs %. 7. Putnam. Mr and
Mrs. Walter Goodwin and son. Mr.. aud Mrs. Grant
Sexton and son, Mr.. and Mrs. knopp. Mr. and
Mrs. o. V. Shomo. Mr.. and Mrs. George knupPer
Mr. and Mrs. Charles CLARK. Mr. and Mrs John
Larr. Mrs. j. q. Durfey and daughter, MIS-.
Hazleton and daughter, Mrs. Eugene George and
daughter Mrs. Benjamin LORI Miss Mamie Lnrr
Miss May Spencer. Mrs. Firdle. Miss Susie " ar
ren. Mr.. L. 4. sherman. Mrs. Dr. Alderman. Mrs
W. Is. Page and daughter and Miss lTna Paxton
Mrs. Dickinson OF Maryland is visiting Mr.. aud
Mrs. X. &. Walton
The property holders Of Winthrop Heights are
repairing the streets in front Of their respective
lots.
Miss Mabel Grimes is conyalescent, after a long
Illness.
Mrs. Harry Miller and Mrs. F.. ". Webster and
son "f Washington visiting Rev. and Mrs. 7.
]. Clark.
4 musical and literary entertainment for the
benefit Of St iSarnahss' Mission given Thurs
day evening at Langdon Hall The receipts were
very crafty wing.
Evening star., 1898-02-18

FALLS CHURCH.

The Methodists of this town are actively at
work preparing for the entertainment OF the thir-
ieth session of the Virginia annual conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal Church, which will con-
vene here March 8. The territory of the confer
ence embraces part Of Virginia and West Nir-
ginia. There are about fifty ministers and io.0oo
members in the conference. l5e Sunday schools
1.2i5 Officers and teachers in Sunday schools and
9.00e Sunday school scholars. The daily sessions
Of the conference will be from $50 a. IN. to IL m
Bishop ID. Goodsen of Chattanooga Tenn will
NJ. f. Church here, is secretary Of the conference.
All the sessions of the conference viii be open
pected are Presiding TIders Ball, Porter He
drick and Crnmiey and Reys J. 4. Alender c.
dan: C. NJ: NJ. Fultz. L. l. McDouge, Il. r. Little
6; M, NJ NeT l. n Pippin, W. T; sehooley. G ",
Thompson and A. s. Munday The Rev s. p.
Shipman of the Wilmington conference will also
A meeting Of the town council was held on Mon
day night with Councilman ]. c. DePutron. J. u.
SON. H. L. Turner. ". f. Parker and Geo. W.
Poole present Councilman Parker, from commit
cooperation of the Village Improvement society
and The calling OF meeting of citizens, to be held
TO organize. Mr.. X. W. Moore was reelected as
attorney for the corporation.
Pioneer Lodge of Good Templars will celebrate
Washineton's Birthday next Tuesday night with
aaPpr9pflate exercises under good Of the order.
will pay the lodge fraternai visit Tuesday night
t., An ENJOYABLE sociable was held Saturday night
IN the Isriors OF the Baptist Church by Perse-
verance Temple. juvenile templars
The many friends of Mr.. and Mrs f. ]. Galpin
are pleased to learn that their Charley who
was on the warship Maine is among the saved
Miss Mary Murray one of the contestants in the
celebrated Bean case In Texas died here Tuesday
at the advanced age Of eighty-two years
Mrs, W 3 White and Ms. T. s. Chamblin of
Hett. $500 ~
Mrs Judge Smith of New Hampshire is visiting
Mrs. Maggie Brown.
The members Of the Christian Fndeavor Society
heih Pheasant scciable at the residence Of Pro-.
Robert Npurse recently.
Ward Committeeman W. II. Nowlan has had th,
board sidewalk at East End extended TO the rail-
road track.
Contractor ]. II. Wells has nearly completed the
new house for Mr.. Charles Gulager at East End
Evening star., 1898-02-18
BR0OkLAND.

The oyster supper given Wednesday night at the
town hall proved decided success both finan-
cially and socially. The affair was in charge Of
the ladies of the Methodist congregation who
gave delicious supper. During the evening there
were instrumental selections by Miss Daisy Clarke
and Master Edmond Wolfe. The evening closed
with a potato race, which vas both amusing and
enjoyable Those Of the committee were Mrs
Malone, Mrs. Hull, Mrs. johnson. Mrs. Fisher
Mrs. I. S. Holiidge. Airs. Wolfe Miss Hattie
johnson. Miss Mamie Hoidge. Mrs. Geo. John
ston Mrs. Lang. Mrs. Cook and Miss A. Gleason
The residents OF this vicinity somewhat
n. liahcr and Miss +. Lefevre. which took place
AT the parsonage of a city minister. Mr.. and Mrs
Hafer made short trip to Baltimore, and are
now residing in Brcokand.
The congregation of the Church Of Our Savior
Is making preparations for u Martha Washington
tea. to be held at the residence OF the pastor
Rev. J. I. Grove
The Brookland school will hold its patriotic
exercises In h nor Of WashingtoB's birthday at
the town hail Monday, TIE 2lst, 1T 1870 p.IG.
very ENJOYABLE valentine party was given by
Miss Mamie Clark Monday night. Dancing and
card playing were indulged in by the young peo-
pie: Miss stephens, accompanied 10y Miss Ot'on-
nell the piano gave several excellent selections
the violin. Miss o'CohEell also rendered piano
numbers. while Miss Barry furnished vocal selec-
tions Among those present Mr. c. ]. Parks
Mr.. X. Casper. Mr.. I. Crook Mr.. j. D. Murray
Mr.. J.. Beaulay. sIr. +. Gawler. Mr. D. Miller
Mr.. II. O'C"nnell, Mr.. F. Clark. Miss Nell Ben
nett Miss s. y. Howe. Miss Lizzie Barry Miss
Margaret Corcoran. Miss Banche o'Connell Miss
Katie o'Conner Miss Florerce Stephens Miss
May Crook, Miss Jeannette McNichols, Miss Mamie
Evening star., 1898-02-18
RENERDALE.

The Presbyterian Church OF Riverdale has ar
ranged for series Of lectures to he given for it's
benefit The first win Ice given Friday evening.
February D. by Dr. Ennis OF Washington. upon
Canada. Dr. Ennis will give a second lecture the
Friday night following. Prof. Iiazen Of the
weather bureau will deliver the TWO following
lectures, the final 10 be given Icy Rev. Dr.
Easton.
Mr.. Szer, who sayagey dealt with sun
day night by highwaymen. is recovering Grave
fears at nrst entertained concerning the
result.
Mr.. Emmanuel Simms Of Badensturg has pur-
chased "a lot and will build house there
early in the String.
The only child Of Mr.. Fred Heller Of Bladens-
burg is very III Of pneumonia.
Mr.. Leonard Stewart Of kiyerdale has been i'll
of pleurisy. hut il convalescing.
Mr.. Harry Lewis. formerly Of Rivcrdale vicinity.
Is iuilding a small house the railroad. There
is fair prospect for the early construction Il
several other houses
A number od people from Ryerdale viii attend
the entertainment To be given at Lakeland hy the
knights of Pythias Monday evening. February Il.
Many IF the young people Looking forward
with pleasant anticipations To the college tall
Friday evening next.
Mr.. ]. A. B!undOn has been phy ysicelly indis-
posed for days.