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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-09
OBITUARY..

Mrs. Catherine Kehr, a former resi-
dent Of Watertown, died Sunday at
the home of her daughter, Mrs.
George Bruegger, at Williston, n. D..
after nearly a years illness with can
Ger of the stomach. The deceased,
with her husband, Donald Kehr, and
children, removed some thirteen years
ago from here to Milwaukee, which
has since been the family residence.
A month ago, in the hope that the
change would afford some relief. she
went to Dakota to live with her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Kehr was born in Strutt-
guth, Germany, January II, 1889,
and came to this country in 1853.
shortly after that locating here Be
sides her husband she is survived by
eight children: Mrs. Brugger ana
Miss Julia. of Williston, n. D.;
Charles, Edward and Ernst A., of
Milwaukee; Orville, of Pittsburg;
Alexander of Cleveland, and Herman.
of Chicago. The remains were tenn
porarily inferred at Williston and will
be brought here later on.
William Schempf, son of Mrs. Jo-
hanna Schempf, of this city, died Sun
day evening at his home near johnson
Greek, aged 56 years. Deceased form
erly lived here and was at one time in
the flour milling business with his
father, the late George F. Schempf,
operating the mill that stood on the
waterpower at Boomers dam. Of late
years he was engaged in agricultural
pursuits. Besides wife and two
daughters, deceased is survived bv
three brothers, Leonard and John, of
this city, and Henry Schempf, of Fort
Atkinson, and by two sisters, Mrs.
w. +. Voss, of this city, and Mrs H.
Z. Christians, of johnson Creek. The
funeral will be held this afternoon.
Rev. William Woodmansee, assist
ant superintendent of the Children's
Home society Of Wisconsin, and a
gentleman well known here, died Fri
day at his home in Wauwatosa, of
cancer. He was native of Indiana
and '58 years old. Mr.. WOodmansee
performed valiant service in caring
for the homeless children of the state
and was instrumental in bringing
about many good results. He had
visited Watertown in the
of his work
Mrs. Frederick Kuehl, of the Sixth
ward, died Monday night, at the age
of "a. She was native of Germany
and came to this city in 1855. Mrs.
Kuehl was twice married, her second
husband and five children surviving.
The children are: Fred and Louis
and Mrs. Ernst Buending.
Of this city; Mrs. Emma Boettcher, of
Fort Atkinson, and William Wilkows-
XII, of Chicago.
August Nell died Thursday at his
home two miles north of the city, aged
66 years. He was a former resident |
of the Fifth ward and well known here. |
His wife and seFerfI children survive.
The funeral was held SUNDAY aftornoon |
from St. Johns Lutheran church.
Penny photo gallery over Polzin'S |
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-09
Couldn't Hurry Him

In case in a Brooklyn court re
Gently there was a witness who stut-
tered badly. On the c~oss-examina-
tion the attorney tried hard to weaken
his story and, in his eagerness to do
SO, asked his questions very rapidly.
This worried the witness, seeing which
the lawyer said: ''That's all right.
Take your time. I'll not hurry YOU y
''Yuh-yuh-yuh-you ki-ki-kik-can't, t, :"
responded the witness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-09

By the exquisite perfection of its
color and finish is the one that you
wear from the laundry work that is
done here. Cuff, collar, shirt or
shirt waist is sent home looking as
fresh and perfect as the new arti-
Gle, and we are only too pleased
that we can give qualification and
satisfaction to our patrons.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-09
TO CALIFORNIA.

Attention is called to the excellent service
of the Northwestern line to California and
the favorable rates which have been made
for single and round trip tickets for this seq
sons traVel. Best accommodations in first
class or tourist sleeping cars which run
through every day in the year Personally
conducted tourist car parties every week to
CaHTorn1a ana Oregon. Choice of q large
number OF different routes without extra
charge.
Particulars cheerfully given upon applica-
ton TO agents Chicago & Northwestern rail
way or connecting lines.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1898-11-09
The Best Plaster,

A piece of flannel dampeLad with
Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound on
to the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled withEa pain in
the chest or side or lame back, give it
trial. You are certain to be more than
pleased with the prompt relief which it
affords Pain Balm is also a certain
cure for rheumatism. For sale by c..
A. Gamm
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
SOCIETY ~ PETERSBUR6
Good Report from the Ladies AuN'h"''
forthe Home for the sick.

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. 5.-Special.-
\ beautiful lncheOn was given Iludy
Inv Mrs. David Dunlop at her residence
on Friend street in honor of her guest
Miss Elizabeth Boiling. of Baltimore.
The rooms presented a most attractive
and picturesque appearance. lhey are
filled with exquisite specimens Oh arr,
both i'm statuary and painting as Wen
as rare furniture, most of which are
souvenirs of the European touis VI MI
and Mrs Dunlop.
Mrs. Dunlop was assisted in receiving
the guests by Miss Boiling and Miss Lot
tie Johnston, Mrs. Dunlop's sister.
the collation. was very handsome in all
Of its appointments.
Miss Lucy Watson entertained the
Young Girls Card Club at her residence
on Union street last Wednesday.
Mrs. George Mason entertained the
Friday Afternoon Euchre Club this week
at her residence on Adams street
Articles on plato" Aristotle and
.Herodotus," with selections from their
,rorks. were read at the Womans Club
this week. also Funeral Grafton by
Pericles."
The recent report Of the Ladies AUX
uiarv to the Home for the Sick" proves
two facts. one that Petersburg women
arc not altogether upon ''pleaesure bent
but that they expend much time and en-
ergv in contributing 10 the comfort or
the sick and needy The other fact IS
that important results can be gained by
very small sums of money.
This Ladies' Auxiliary was organized
I'm January 1897. and has for its members
ladies prominent in Petersburg's social
set. The object Of the auxiliary is TO fur
nish necessaries for the treatment OF
charity patients at the Home for the
sick" which the Board of Managers
could not afford TO do beyond a certain
limit.
Each contributor pays but five cents
per month, and during the past year 500
was raised.
The list OF comforts secured with this
amount reminds one Of tho adage
Great oaks from little acorns grow"
Rev. H. NJ. Hope expects TO take charge
Of a party 10 attend the Mardi Gras at
New Orleans. Quite a number have al
ready signiied their intention OF join
ing the party.
Mrs j. Cooke. Of Roanoke, Is visiting
her father and mother, Mr.. and Mrs
George Bernard on Adams street.
Dr. Delano Fitzgerald. Of Baltimore.
is the guest Of Major Frank Lassiter. at
Birdville. Dinwiddie county.
Miss Lula Reed. Of Cumberland Nd.
Is the guest Of the Misses Venahle, on
Washington street. ORIOLE.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Some Ran uut< of Mits-

When Brummell made his midnight
fitting 10 Bologne Lord Alvanley re-
marked complacently "Brummell mas
done quite right 10 be off. !. was Solo
mons Judgment Alvanley gave many
proofs OF generosity TO acquaintance In
distress one of those he had assisted
was the well known Jack Talbot. a reck-
less prodIgal. who had repeatedly Dor
rowed Of him. When Talbot was beg
CARED and lying on his deathbed Alyanley
met his doctor and inquired about the
invalid. The answer was: My lord, /
fear he is in a bad way. l had to use the
lancet" You should have tapped him,
doctor said Aleanley. coolly. II fear
he has more claret than blood in his
veins" That reminds one of Talley-
rand's remarks on his old friend Mont
rond, who once declared that he
was suffering the damned. What
already" More excusable was Alvan-
ley's expostulation when he had been per-
suaded to dine with the eccentric mil
lionaire. Neeld, in his new mansion in
Grosvenor Square. The host, with the
vulgarity OF nouveau richie, was ex.
patiating on the sumptuous decorations
Of the apartment, and. In the words OF
Milton. letting dinner COOL" II don't
care what your gliding cost" said Al
vanley. biuntiy, but am most anxious
TO make trial OF soug carving. for
am famished-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
THE YEW SECRETARY.
Cameron T.. PIeasants Succeeds Rev. II.
VI. Hone in Peter burg.

PETERSBURG. VA. Feb. Especial
Mr. Cameron T.. Peasants. who on Mon
day. January 3lst. was elected general
Association In Petersburg 10 succeed Rev.
r. NJ Hope. resigned. has entered upon
the duties of the office and is fast becOm-
ing familiar with the work. The new
secretary is a young man of pleasing adj
dress. and gives promise OF making "a
most valuable acquisition 10 the asso-
citation.
Cameron Il. Peasants was born In
Mecklenburg county. Va. from which
county he moved when quite young To-
Richmond Va where he received his
education. Returning TO his native coun-
ty, he engaged in mercantile business
there. which he carried on for some time.
He subsequently returned 10 Richmond.
where he conducted a like business. He
afterwards gave up mrcantile pursuits to
accept a position with the law firm or
James Caskie and w. =. De Saussure.
OF Richmond with whom he remained
for five years He afterwards accepted
the position of office secretary Of the
Richmond Young Mems Christian Asso-
months. when in health forced him to-
surrender the office. He then came To-
Petersburg. taking charge OF one OF the
principal stores here. Having connected
himseP with Park-Place NJ. Il. church,
Richmond. when quite young. he always,
felt IL a duty he owed to his church and
God TO strictly carry out his VOWS. He
has been actively engaged In church
work and At one time was Vice-president'
of the Union Epworth League OF Rich
mond and Manchester
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
WILL BORE FOR WATER.
n1rsTOL EXPECTS TO GETASUPPLr
FROM AN ARTESIAN WELL.
The south Atlantic and oh o II ,iiroad to
BE sold--Thc Assignment of Scott
County's Treasurer.

BRISTOL. VA. Feb. 5.--Special.-The
City Council this week voted in favor OF
contract for the boring Of an artesian
well as a means Of supplying the town
with wholesome water. special COM
mittee was appointed 10 advertise Tor
bids and close the contract. The WORK
will he in progress within a month or SIX
weeks. The well will be ten inches IN
diameter and shall furnish not less than
o., $40 gallons of water per day or twenty
four hours. 1t Is further provided mat
unless the well furnishes the required
daily amount after "A test OF thirty days
in succession, the company boring 1t shali
receive no compensation whatever. a
Chicago company proposes 10 drill the
wei on this condition. ana, in case the
water Is furnished as required, the charge
Is to be 1875 per foot for the well com
pleted and ready for use under the terms
OF the proposition.
II Is estimated that the well reservoir.
stand-pipe and all necessary equipments
will cost about $500. The present water
supply IS inadequate and not satisfactory
in quality.
SALE OF A RAILROAD.
II Is announced here that the South
Atlantic and Ohio railroad is 20 be ad-
vertised for sale at once. A decree for
the sale Of the road was handed down by
the Federal Court more than a year ago,
but. upon advice OF Receiver Haskell the
sale has been postponed. awaiting an OPP
Fortune time. The indebtedness Is quite
heavy. and many OF the creditors are
bound to be losers in any event. 1t Is
expected that the property will be bid in
by the old company.
The assignment of William +. Taylor
Treasurer Of scott county this week.
was a great surprise 10 many people. He
assigned all his property. real and per-
sonal TO his bondsmen. There are thir-
teen men on his bond.
TAYLORS LIABILITIES.
Mr. Taylors liabilities are estimated at
$4,000. and Il is said that his property
will not nearly be sufficient TO meet his
Indebtedness. He had been dealing large
" in live stock. and had engaged in other
enterprises which called for considerable
money. 1t IS said that The allowed MS
private and official accounts 10 become
mixed.
Mrs. Robert Odell. aged twenty. died AZ
her horne I'm Blueheld on Tuesday. Her
remains were inferred at her former
home near Bristol. on THURSDAY.
The residence property OF the lato
George T. Cannon. at one time a promi~
nent real estate dealer here, was sold thls
week at public auction. and was pid III
nv a New York building and loan asso-
citation for 5000
The lowest temperature TINS WIN was
six degrees below zero.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

he observed as he rubbed his hands to-
sethcr and chuckled down in his throat
''You-you won't say anything TO the
people abovc?" she whispered.
Not very much-no long-winded
speech. ] have just about twenty words
TO utter and it won't take me over min
ute. II it's a wake J shan't say over ten
words As the hour is late you had bet
ter go to bed
But for heavens sake don't go MP
there. she entreated. We've got ev-
crybody in the house down on us now.
and Il you get up another quarrel we
can't live here"
"Thorcli be no quarrel. Mrs. Bowser.
no quarrel. | am curious 10 know what
rights "a tenant I'm a fiat-house has. you
see. ana I'll just run up and ask for in
formation II probably won't take over
two minutes to solve the problem. and
then we shall know how 10 steer in the
future
She watched him in sort of dumb
terror as ne removed his coat and cuffs
and gave his shoulders a shake 10 work
up his lighting muscles. 1t was useless
to plead or argue. She was silent as
he set his jaw and opened the door and
started up stairs As he left the room
she ran and hid i'm "A clothes-press Mr..
Bowser found the doors to the apart
ment above wide open. About two hun
drcd men, women and children had ga
thcred to do honor TO the occasion. The
husband who was being honorod stood
al the door. and he knew exactly what
Mr. Bowscr had come for II did not
take him TWO seconds TO map out his OWN
course
Sir" said Mr. Bowser. as he reached
the head of the stairs. should you
want "A bass drum. Il dozen tin horns,
horse fiddle, and band of Indian war
riors to help along the festivities of the
occasion. / think / can arrange
Three men grabbed the orator in chorus
and before hc fully realized what was up
he was thrown down stairs. That is. he
was given "A lift and a shove and
wrench which set him going. and he
didn't stop until nc had reached the bot
tom He wouldn't have stopped then but
for the solid brick wall. No remarks
were made by the men as they threw
him. No remarks were made by him as
he crawled to his feet after couple Of
minutes and looked up at the merry-mak-
crs After a look he hobbled into his
rooms and sat down in his chair with
his face 10 the wall.
Did they almost kill you. dear?' asked
Mrs. Bowser, as she came out from her
hiding place.
No answer.
Are any bones broken?'
No answer.
won't YOU speak to me? shant I get
a doctor?"
But he stared at the wall and never
moved an eye-lash. In a dim unccr-
tain. underlined way he had discovered
something about the rights OF tenants
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
Read This Before Retiring.

The Countess OF Munster told this
rather interesting ghost story recently
IN an English paper: A person OF her
own sex and age became infatuated with
ner for a while and afterwards died.
AT midnight short time after her de-
cease and while the Countess was lying
awake in bed, the spirit OF her dead
friend appeared before her. dressed as in
NE and with a smile on her face The
countess carried on an interesting Mono
Iogue with her and asked various Ques-
tions about her changed conditions OF
NE. but received no answer, though the
weird visitor continued to smile at her.
AS soon as the Countess stopped talking
the apparition disappeared
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
I.-CAPITAL
Has SETS.

took subscrDed.... s.ss''s''''''''''''''N
took paid up in cash....... ........'.''.'.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
THE BOWsEK TROUBLES.
The Family Overhead hasa Birthday f"r-
wand IL Affects MIR. Bowscr.

w
so,a Of the incest things about living
An a nat Is the fact that you know what
A. going on in AL the other rooms IN the
mouse. IL of consequence enough 10 DC
talked about in the nails. one afternoon,
As Mrs. Bowser sat sewing. she heard the
woman above shouting over the bannss-
ters 10 the woman below:
Tomorrow is my husbands birthday.
and tomorrow night I'm going 10 give
him little party"
.sThat will be nice" replied the other.
"Call on me for anything 1 can do. You'll
have dancing. OF courseY
.sOh. OF course Therein be dancing.
singing and all that, and l shan't let
anybody go home TIL daylight
Mrs Bowser felt her blood grow cold
as she realized what that meant. Mr..
Bowser would put up with the racket
about FIVE minutes. She made up her
mind that he must be got out Of the
fiat for that night at any cost and nav
ing the afternoon to plan in she was ready
when he came home 10 dinner. Things had
rone we'll with him al the Office and he
was IN good spirits.
I'm tell you what ! want 10 do to-
morrow evening" she said. as the proper
time arrived. There are three or four
things ] want to see Mrs Taylor about.
and N you don't mind wen take run
over 10 Brooklyn. We can at the same
time see how the wOrkmen are gcttine
along with cur house
I'm on hand for that" replied Mr.
Rowser. and nothing more had 10 be
said about It.
II was Mrs. Bowser's scheme to get him
over TO Brooklyn and there invent some
excuse for remaining all night. and all
next day she went about felicltating her
self that things would go her way So
they did Mr. Bowscr came home rather
anxious TO go. and they got away after
dinner without his having heard anything
about the party which WAS TO take place.
When Brooklyn was reached Mrs. Taylor
was taken into the conspiracy. but when
she suggested that the Bowsers remain all
night. she was met by an emphatic re-
fusal
1--WE couldn't think Of such a thing as
STAYING" said Mr.. Bowser. 1--WE not only
got TO be at the Office very early In the
morning but some one may break into
our rooms If we were away all night.
Many thanks. but we must return home.
Mrs Bowser coaXed and argued. but
ne was firm. She finally had a fainting
spell. but he insisted on going back alone
n she didn't get over Il. She therefore
recovered after half an hour. and about
II o'clock at night they reached home.
That birthday party was IN full swing.
II had been decided to enlarge and I'M
prove upon the original idea. The affair
was therefore a birthday party. and at
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

home. q reception. a husking-bee. spell
ing school. a candy-pull and dance. all
rolled into one. and the liveliest thing
in town.
what in the name of Mark. Mat
thew. Luke and John is going on here"
exclaimed Mr.. Bowser as he came TO the
doorstep.
IL don't feel like climbing the stairs
tonight. and I wish We could go 20 a
hotei," replied Mrs. Bowser
''Hotel be hanged. Youll have all night
20 rest in after climbing the stairs. and
] want to know whether this is a wake
or Fourth OF July celebration
"You know the people pay rent and can
do as they wish" she said. as they opened
che door and caught the sound of music
and dancing.
"Oh. yes. know all about that Any
body who lives in "A fiat can raise the
roof on the whole house and nobody
must say a word I'm protest. Seem 10 be
IN gay spirits. II we'd stayed all night In
Brooklyn we should have missed this"
s'These gatherings always break up
a midnight and it's after eleven now.
said Mrs. Bowser, as they reached their
rooms. Lets sit down and read for
awhile"
II don't think care to read this even
ing" said Mr.. Bowser. as he sat down
for q moment. THE fact is. 1 have n
little business on hand for the next fif-
teen minutes. and the sooner It's over
The sooner it'll be on my mind"
He was smiling as she looked at him.
INT she knew that a ton OF dynamite
3av hidden behind that smile. The chan.
AolieYs were shaking with the tread or
ehe dancers, two iiddlers and plano
evcre going 10 beat the band. and the
man who cried: Forward fours and
Aaek." had a voice 10 be heard mile
sway.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

in a fat-house. and he was trying 10
grasp thu discovery.
II am awfully sorry for you" persist
ed Mrs. Bowser. as she patted him on
the shoulder
He closed his eyes and opened them
again. and a shiver passed over him,
but 1t is doubtful II he heard her words.
He was a thrown man. but he was dy-
ing hard and dying game
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06
n RENT INSURANCE COMPANY. OF HARTFORD.

.x>,r.1 ,rruFNr OF
ORIENT INSURANCE
OF THE CoMaoNwEALTH VIRGINIA IN PURSUANCE TO THE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

President.-CHARLES B. WHITING,
u. TAINTOR
Hayne
June 1897 commenced business Jahuary
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1898-02-06

vaue company
smDe1 which interest is due
loans slS interest accrued e
Vane lands buildings and
ishable mprovemens buildings mortgaged un-
sured for as colaeraD ....''..s "''-' W
SrSrF I'm ORR AND ALSO OF BONDS.
I'D CIR
cTHER BONDS AND STOCKS, OWNED ABSOLUTELY 81
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-28
Would QUASI TIE DEED.
KAPIOLANG SUES FOR PROPERTY
GIVEN THE PRINCES.
Says Transfer Should Not Have Been
Made NowThe Present Case Arises
From Clifford Suit.

The sensation in the native commu-
nifty yesterday afternoon was an ac-
ton filed by the Queen Dowager Ka-
piolani to set aside certain deed,
made on February 10th last. in which
all of her property was given away
to her nephews. David INFLAMMATION
and Jonah Kalanianaole. In short
time the story of the action had got
ten around town and created no little
comment.
In February last the Queen Dowag-
er signed the deed which conveyed
several hundred thousands of dollars
worth OF real and personal property
TO her nephewS. 1t was duly record
ed and the interests changed hands.
In her petition Kapiolani states that
there was an explicit understanding
that the deed signed by her was not
to be recorded until she should give
the word: that it was merely the
terms of a will. the deed facilitating
its administration. which was not to
take effect until death or until she
should later give her consent to the
absolute transfer.
kapiolani states further that she
found out only a short time ago that
the deed had been recorded. Matters
were brought to light by suit of
the Princes to compel w. II. Giffard
to reissue certain shares of Wanna
nalo without the endorsement of the
Queen Dowager. II is understood
that this point viii be denied by the
respondents.
1t is generally understood that Ka-
piolani has become displeased with
the young Princes on account of their
business methods. The merits of the
controversy about the recording of
the deed, and the understanding rel
ative thereto, is purely a court mat
ter.
The action prays that the deed be
set aside and that a receiver for the
estate be forthwith appointed. It is
returnable before the Circnit Court
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-28

The undersigned having been APP
pointed administrators of the Estate
of Kong Leong, doing business as zee
Chong, of Honoapu, Kau, Hawaii, de-
ceased, by the Honorable Antonio
Perry, Second Judge of the Circuit
Court of the First Circuit. Republic
of Hawaii, on June 5th, 1897, notice
is hereby given to all creditors of the
deceased to present their claims, duly
authenticated and with proper vouch-
ers, if any exist, even if the claim is
secured by mortgage on real estate,
to the undersigned, either at his resi-
dence or place of business, within six
months from the date of the publica-
ton of this notice, or such claims
viii be forever barred.
w. PFOTENHAUER,
Administrator.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1898-06-28
BAND THIS WEEK.

The band played at Emma Squlra
last night. This evening concert will
be given at Thomas square. Tomor-
row evening a moonlight program and
on Thursday evening there will be
music at Thomas Square. The usual
concert will be given at Emma
square on Saturday afternoon.