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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
FIRST LOVE WINS SUIT.
Gibson Man Must Pay Sll0O for
Breaking His Engagement.
VERDICT FOR PLAINTIFF
Miss Katie Hucek Successfully Brings
Action Against J. ). lehman for
Marrying Another Girl.

Manitowoc, Wis, June 24-[Special. ]
The jury returned a verdict in favor
of the plaintiff in the breach of promise
of Katie Hucek VS.. Joseph S. lei
man, assessing damages at S11OO. Both
parties were formerly residents of Glib
son, where, it is said, they were lovers
while still very young. A few years ago
the young lady left for Chicago, where
size has since resided. The young man i'll
the meantime met another young lady
and an engagement resulted. The par
ents of the young man objected to the
second engagement and he was sent
away in order to thwart the plans Of the
young people. The young lady to whom
hc had plighted his troth the second time
became i'll and the attending physician
feared that her mind might become IN
balanced. Her lover was sent for and
size recovered. The young people- were
married year later, shortly afte which
the breach of promise suit was institu "a.
The defendant alleges that before lis
marriage he had written the plaintiff and
that she willingly released him fl IN his
1.P1nltSa
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
STORM INTERFERED.
Firemen's Tourney Visitors Given a
Scare al Column bus.

Columbus, Wis, June 23.-The races
of the Firemen's tournament yesterday
afternoon were well under way when q
storm came up and frightened nearly
every one from the grounds and COM
PEELED temporary abandonment of the
programme. The wind unroofed the
judges stand, a portion of the grand
stand and demolished several refresh
ment stands, but no one was severely in-
jured. After half hours delay, the
contests were resumed and finished, the
results being as follows:
Hub and hub hose race between the two
fastest teams ElkhOrn and OconomoWoc
the latter won in 80 % seconds
Reedsburg won from Hartland in 36 80
seconds.
In the second-class hub and hub hose
race, Juneau was victorious over Lake
Mills; time SO 10.
Jefferson won the hub and hub hook and
ladder race in 311a seconds and Plymouth
won the second-class event in 30 % sec
onds.
w H. Farnham and L. W. Pearson of
Whitewater were tied in the single mans
coupling contest in 6 As seconds and di-
vided first money; 2. Hemmy of Juneau,
second; H. Vessel of OconomOwOc, third.
e. Babe of Plymouth won first money in
the ladder climbing contest, in 3-5 sec
onds; A. Roesser Of Jefferson, second; Ray
Allen and Wells Warren Of Lake Geneva,
third and fourth.
Seth Williams of Lake Geneva won the
10O-yard dash in the foremans race in
10 4-5 seconds.
Two men of the Elkhorn team were
slightly injured in the races.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
TRUSTEES ENJOINED.
Fight Over the Appointment of a
Teacher for Horizon High
School.

Juneau, Wis, June 23.-[ Special. i
The Horizon school controversy has
reached the circuit court and the mode
OF procedure and the issues raised pre-
sent the most peculiar and unheard- of
proceeding ever commenced in Dodge
county, and probably in the state of Wis
cOnsln. Mayor John w. Pluck Of Hori-
con, w. A. Van Brunt and John Bodden
nave commenced an action against Dr.
+. L. klahr. j. l.. B. Thomas and A
w. Wilcox. the trustees of the Horizon
nigh school, and ask the court for an in
functional order restraining the defend
ants, as such school officers, from hiriny
an assistant high school principal in place
OF Miss Anna NJ. Griswold The order
10 show cause is returnable July here
before Judge Dick.
MISS GriswOld has been a teacher in
the Horizon schools for twenty-one years,
the last nine years Of which she served
as assistant principal, and she is very
popular with the scholars and patrons of
the school. Some time ago MessrS.
klahr and Thomas served notice on her
that she would not be re-engaged next
year. They then engaged another person
as such teacher. This action raised a
great storm Of protests from the people
or HORIZON. The mayor and a delegat ton
or prominent citizens called on the trus-
tees and requested them to resign, which
they refused to do. Judge Dick granted
a temporary injunction restraining the
trustees from making any move in the
matter until the questions involved can
DE heard and considered on July 6. The
trustees nave engaged Judge Sawyer Of
Hartford
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
ANOTHER VICTIM DIES.
Ward S. Gould Succumbs to Inju-
res at New Richmond-Com-
missioners Go Home

New Richmond, Wis, June 24.-TSpe-
cial. Ward S. Gould, aged So, one Of
the well-known residents, died early this
morning as the result of injuries sus-
tanned in the cyclone. Mr.. Gould was
at his own home when the storm struck
and endeavOred to reach the cellar, but
failed. lie was buried under the debris
and an arm badly crushed. 1t was stat
ed today that Mary Peterson, who was
given as dead IN the final corrected list,
was alive and in st. Paul hospital
Her name appeared both in the first lists
or Killed and of the seriously injured
BenJamln Il. Powell, another of the in
Jured, is IN very critical condition here
and may not survive. The fifteen pa
TENTS IN the general hospital are all i'm
proving steadily.
The state commission has adopted
measures to encourage local business
men III manner not apparently thought
or by the local commission. This plan
was made known when the committee
announced today that it would dispense
with free distribution of groceries, and
with free meals. A kitchen is beina
bulit near Main street and the bridge
Wnlch VIII be leased to local parties, and
mere laborers and others will be fed and
VIII be required to pay for their meals
the same as anyone else, which is no
more IMAM right, as the laborers are paid
needy family requires $40 worth of gro
ceres the commission will give that fam
lily SlO cash to go to local groceryman
and purchase the groceries, instead of
the commission purchasing supplies in a
lump lot outside of the city. Most of
the members Of the committee left here
today for their homes and hereafter will
visit New. Richmond once or twice
week, as the occasion may require. Mr..
Ingraham, who is chairman Of the COM
be within easy reach of Secretary Cham
berlin, upon whom the general duty of
supervising the relief work will fall
st. Paul, Mimi, June 24-Miss Cora
Bosebrook, aged 80 years, died in st.
Luke s hospital in this city, today from
injuries received in the tornado at New
Richmond, Wis, making a total of ia
known deaths thus far.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
LIBRARIANS OUTING.
Arrangements for the Summer Meet
ing at Madison.

Madison, Wis, June 24.-[Special. /
A summer meeting and outing of the
Wisconsin State Library association will
be held in Madison, Thursday, Friday
and Saturday, August 81 and September
/ and ,, 1899. 1t is intended to make
the meeting wholly informal III character,
the keynote being recreation and inspira-
ton.
The regular sessions will be held at
the Law building of the university, and
will open at o'clock on Thursday. with
an address by President Mrs Charles S.
Morris of Berlin. This address will be
of interest to librarians, clubwomen and
all interested in library development, and
will be followed by discussion Talks
will then be given on the various uses
of pictures in libraries, schools and
homes. In the evening there will be held,
on the picturesque shores of Lake Mono
ma, a picnic supper and campfire made
further enjoyable with song and story
On Friday morning and afternoon,
there will be interesting talks and discus
siOns on numerous subjects-among them
those appertaining to library administra-
ton, the use of libraries from the Dor
rower's standpoint, library cranks" and
book agents, the progress and the pres
ent outlook of library work in Wisconsin,
etc.
Friday evening there will be a moon
light excursion on Lake Mendoza, or 9TH
er social entertainment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
MARRIED IN BOSTON.
Miss Annetta Robinson of PlatteviI1e
the Bride of w. G.. Moody.

Plattevi!le, Wis, June 23.-[Special. J.
Announcements have been received of
the marriage of w. G. Moody of Boston,
Mass, and Miss Annetta Robinson Of
Platteville, Wis. Nuptials were performed
at Copley hotel in Boston by Rev. L. B.
guests on June p. The bride is the ed-
est daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. John Rob
inson of this city and is charming and
accomplished young lady. She was Il
graduate of Platteville Normal school
and Il student Of Boston School of Ora
tory. The past year has been instructor
i'll physical culture and elOcutlOn in N1rO-
qua. The groom is superintendent Of the
New England Division of a wholesale
pigiron and coke concern. Mr.. and Mrs.
Moody will make their home in Boston.
Algoma, Wis, June % Special.l-
Miss Bertha Demen and Fred Hoppe of
Rio Greek were married in Rankin yes
terday.
Baraboo, Wis, June 23.-[Special. i
John W. Davenport and Miss Verde
Newell were married yesterday after
noon at the brides home in the presence
of many friends. Rev. Bushnell OF Port
age conducted the ceremony.
Ripon, Wis, June 23.-The marriage
of Elizabeth Penfeld HARDWOOD of this
city and DR.. Christian Leon Thurer Of
Bara boo took place at the Congregations
al church last evening. 1t was one of the
prettiest weddings of the year.
Kenosha, Wis, June 23.-[Special. i
At the German Lutheran church in this
city last evening occurred the marriage
Of Miss Emile Meyer and w. =. Gre
wsnow The wedding was celebrated by
the Rev. III. T.. Dornfeld in the pres
ence of large number OF the friends of
the contracting parties: The young peo-
pie are well known in the German circles
of tho CITY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
FOR SPECIAL SESSION.
GOV. Scofield Receives Petitions
from Members Of the
legislature.

Madison, Wis, June 23.-[Special i
There will be no special session of the
Legislature this year from present indi-
cations. Gov. Scofield received today
several letters from members of the Leg
lslature asking that d special session be
called. The requests are, presumably, in
stlgated to a large extent by members
OF the boards of normal and university
regents and others interested in
the large appropriations for new
buildings for which the governor
has announced the money will not
be spent until there are funds in
the treasury to meet the bills. Hence
the necessity of special session to make
tax levy if the money is to be secured.
But Notwithstanding the number of these
requests, the governor, while declining to
make definite declaration on the sub
Ject, is as strongly opposed to the idea Of
Il special session as ever and the predc-
ton that he will not call one is entirely
co fn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
TO PAY EVERY DOLLAR.
Cashier of the Defunct Stoughton
Bank Will Pay His
Creditors.

Stoughton, Wis, June 23.-[Special. ]
Attorney Wait, speaking for Receiver
Roe, has given out the following state
ment in regard to the defunct Dane
county bank:
The liabilities of the bank amount to
about $1S0,000. There has been an i'm
menSe amount of money spent by the Grand
Falls Irrigation and Improvement company
in digging canals, bitches, etc, and it seems
very probable that the property owned by
the company can be disposed of so that the
creditors will be able to realize considerable
from that source. | am convinced that II
we can get men of means Interested, that
can dispose of it at Il fair value and the
same is being now bonded for 100000 with
the view of dispOsing Of it. | am Informed
by J. H. Joice that he hopes to be able to
make good to the creditors every dollar
that has been loaned with his consent even
though nothing is realized from the Texas
or Mexico property. Mr.. Turner expects to
be able to pay his indebtness to the bank
in few DAYS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
SPOILED THE MEAT.
Eau Claire Packers Want Damages
from an Omaha Company.

Omaha, Neb, June 24-[Special. i
Drummond Bros, packing-house people
of Eau Claire, Wis, allege to have dis
covered that they bought from an Omaha
company some meat preServative that
failed to preserve. In consequence there
of they have brought suit in United
States court to recover alleged damages
in the sum of 1927. They allege that
In 1898 they ascertained that the Santa
Clara Manufacturing company and the
Wegener Brokerage company of this city
put out meat preventative which they
represented was composed largely Of
pure boraX. Since then they aver that
they have discovered that there is but
one company. and that only a small pro-
portion of the preServatiye is bOraX.
They allege that on February Is, 1898,
they met Hans Wegener and ordered five
barrels of the stuff, which they used
upon fresh meats sent to Bristol and
Liverpool, Eng, and Seattle, Wash.
Moreover. they allege that when the
meat so preserved reached its destina-
ton, instead of being preserved, it was
spoiled and was unmarketable. They
claim that the compound contained but
s per cent. of borax. By reason of this,
they declare that the Omaha dealers
should make good the loss which they
allege they have sustained.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
HE ATE WIRE AND NAILS,
Extraordinary Case Of Endurance
ola Mendoza Hospital Patient.
STOMACH FULL OFSTEEL
Internal Organs Had Been Perfora ted
by Knife blades and Corroded
Iron instruments.

Madison, Wis, June 23.-[Special. /
A surgical operation with somewhat re-
markable results was performed re-
Gently at the Mendoza hospital for
the insane. Joshua Davis, a state
at-large patient, with suicidal ten
denotes, who was committed to the
hospital a short time since, was found
to be suffering from a peculiar compli-
cation of troubles, and some days ago
he informed the doctors in charge that
he had at different intervals swallowed
nails, wire, etc, and begged of them to
remove the same and relieve his intense
suffering. Drs. Lyman, Clarke and Che
ney, after further diagnosis, decided that
Davis was in precarious condition and
could survive but short time at best,
and that an operation might alleviate
the agony he suffered. AS they proceed
ed with the operation they found i'm
bedded in the stomach and intestines,
both of which were in a perforated con-
dition, one-half pound of nails of all sizes,
two pOcketknlfe blades, and several
pieces of twisted wire. Some of the nails
were in an advanced state of corrosion,
giving evidence of having been in the
stomach for some length of time. Owing
to these circumstances it was impossible
to prolong the life of the unfortunate
man, who expired about twenty-four
hours later
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
TO MAKE LARGE LOANS
Plan to Raise $4,000 for New
Richmond Relief is Ma
terialiZipQ

Madison, Wis. June pa plan is or
foot to raise S350,O00 to put New Rich
mond people, who lost their all in the
recent tornado, on their feet again The
plan IS to assess prOportionately each
county in the state an amount to be
raised by loans on individual securities,
the amounts realized to returned through
an appropriation to be made by the next
Legislature.
The scheme was originated by the gen
eral relief committee appointed few
days ago. Members of the force of the
secretary of state have already been put
at work apportioning the amount among
the counties of the state, according to
their assessments. The rate is nearly
slX-tenths of a mill, the exact figure be-
ing .OOOJS ID
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
SORRY OUTLOOK FOR CROPS.
Marinette Farmers Are Discouraged
Over Continued Rains.

Marinette, Wis, June 24-[Special. i
Unless there is let-up in the almost
daily heavy rainfall which has occurred
in this vicinity, the prospects for farm
ers will be very poor indeed. Farmers
from Sugar Bush and other farming re-
gions Of the county are coming into the
city daily and report crops drowned out
in many localities. They say they can
not recall a time when the outlook was
so discouraging from a like cause. Wind
storms have done damage in many parts
of the county.
Omro, Wis, June "a Special RE
ports have been spread from the eastern
part of Winnebago county that the crops
throughout the county were nearly ruined
by the wind and rain. This village is
near the center of the farming interests
of the county and while on the low-lying
farms near the lakes the crops are some
what injured by the water standing on
the land, in general it may be said that
the prospects Of large crops were never
better, a good hay crop is already as
sured. and the small grain is beginning
to head. Corn came up well, but it is
too early to predict the crop, as July and
August make or ruin that crop.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
OFFICER SHOT TWICE.
Suspect Brought to a Halt by an
Oshkosh Officer and Ar
rested.

Oshkosh, Wis, June 24.-[ Special J.
John Morgan, stranger, was arrested
at 1:3O this afternoon with a bundle of
clothing in his possession. Officer Casey
saw him across the street with the sus-
picious bundle and gave chase. The man
fled, but was brought to halt by two
shots from the officers revolver. The
clothing was identified as part of the
stock of the Continental Clothing house.
Ed Foley, all alleged sneakthef. was
arrested at noon. He was in south side
shoe store pricing goods, when he sud
denly grabbed pair and ran. He was
captured after a chase with the patrol
wagon.
Peter Rasmussen, a Dane, was arrest
cd last night for stabbing man named
Kelley at dance. The police say it was
a drunken row and Rasmussen pulled a
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
PROMOTERS PROPOSE.
Oshkosh Business Men Negotiate with
Electric hallway Men.

Oshkosh, Wis, June 24.-[Special. i
The committee of the board of trade of
this city, which has the matter of Undue
ing the promoters of the railroad line
from Stevens Point to build to this city,
met with the promoters Friday afternoon
and were given three propositions to
work upon. The promoters want a tract
of land sufficient for terminal purposes.
This includes depot grounds, car shop
grounds, switch yards and sites for neces-
sary freight warehouses. The second
proposition is for the city to raise money
enough and give it to the promoters to
make the purchase Of the land or a third
proposition, for the city to issue bonds
to be taken by the promoters to be ne
gotiated. The question is now in the
hands of the committee. 1t will inveSti-
gate and report upon which of the propo-
SitiOnS TO accent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
OLD RAILROAD MAN DIES.
Allen Rossiter Dies of Injuries Re-
ceived by Falling from Car.

La Crosse, Wis, June 24-[Special.] j
Allen Rosster. one of the oldest active
railroad workers i'll the Northwest and
superintendent of construction of the Wi
mona, Green Bay d Western, died here
from injuries received from being
knocked from the top of d freight car by
Il telephone wire strung carelesSly low
over tracks near the city limits. The
Green Bay road suffered disastrously
from the recent washOuts and floods, and
ROssiter, whose home is at New London,
this state, came here TO personally super
intend the repair work. He leaves four
sons, two daughters and Il brother and
sister in this city, William and Miss Nj.
l.. Rossiter. Deceased was born nearly
seventy years ago on Prince Edwards
island, served during the War of the Re
belliOn in the Northern army
Evansville, Wis, June Especial
Mrs. Alvia Greatsinger died at the
home of her son, Frank, last evening,
aged "a years. Mrs. Greatsinger's home
is near Brooklyn, Wis, and she was here
visiting her son. She was sick but a few
days
Valley Junction, Wis, June 24.-[Spe-
cial. samuel CARRIER, an old settler,
was buried here today. He died at Tom
ahawk
Portage, Wis, June Special. /
DR.. Robert Mitchell prominent physi-
clan of this city, died Wednesday. He
was born in New York in 1926 and came
to Portage in 1850. He leaves one son,
Attorney Robert E. Mitchell of this city.
Elkhart Lake, Wis, June 23.-[Spe-
cial. Mrs. Helwig Brieske, promi-
nent society lady, died of consumption,
aged 30 years.
Plymouth, Wis. June 23.-[Special. i
A. Wilson, an old resident of Plymouth,
died this morning of heart disease, aged
50 years. He came to Plymouth in 1S49.
Depere, Wis, June 24.-[Special. i
John 3. Heryman died this forenoon,
aged 6S. Mr.. Heryman was one of the
proprietors of the Brown County Demo
crat, trustee of the insane asylum, and
had served on the county board and COM
nor,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
DESPERATE TRAMPS.
Two Men Attack the Marshal
of AVoCa and Are
Arrested.

Boscobel, Wis, June 23-[Special.l-
Two tramps entered the town of Avoca
yesterday and their conduct becoming
unbearable Marshal Leach attempted to
arrest them One of them drew pistol
and shot the marshal in the left side.
Marshal Leach drew club and beat the
fellow into insensibility. The other one
drew a slungshot, but the crowd which
had collected prevented his doing the
marshal any injury. They were taken
to Dodgeville this morning to be tried for
attempted murder. They gave their
names as Irwin and G. Z. Strong of Hol-
land, Mich. Marshal Leachs wound is
serious and but slight hopes are enter
tanned for his recOYerY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
CARNIVAL FOR SUPERIOR.
The Head of the Lake City to Have
Big Demons ton.

West Superior Wis, June 24.-[Spe-
cial l-Plans are being made here for the
holding of carnival in Superior during
the last week in September. The matter
is being furthered by the Douglas Coun-
ty Agricultural society and at the meet
ing of the county board which will occu
next week it is understood that some
definite action will be taken. The county
board is expected to give substantial aid
to this years fair by making an appro-
priation which will aid the association to
secure suitable grounds and buildings.
The success which Superior has had with
excursions and general celebrations has
led to the belief that they can handle a
much larger celebration during the fine
weather of September and an attempt
will be made to have it.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
HAILSTORM'S DAMAGE.
Crops in Fond du Lac County Ruined
Pea Acreage Spoiled.

Fond du Lac, Wis, June 23.-[Spe-
ciai. 1.-The heavy hailstorm Of Thursday
evening resulted in hundreds of dollars
Of damage in this county, and it is prob
able that it will foot up into the thou
sands. The barley crop is damaged and
south of this city the fields were nearly
wiped away in some instances. The hail
cut the heads off and laid the stalks to
the ground. Some farmers lost their en-
tire crops. Corn was badly damaged, but
the heaviest loss will fall upon the Fond
du Lac Canning company and their many
patrons who were raising peas. In one
instance fifteen acres of peas were either
stripped of the pods or cut open. The
peas would have been ready for the fac
tory next week. Several farmers and
gardeners living within a short distance
of the city were raising peas for the fac
tory and these are greatly damaged.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-06-27
DEAD BESIDE TRACKS.
Body of Jacob Jakutzka Of Michi-
gan Found Near Ocono-
mOWOC.

Oconomowoc, Wis, June 23.--[Spe-
cial. l-Early this morning the dead body
of an unknown man was found on the
railroad tracks at Chaffee crossing west
of this city. The corpse was brought to
the Oconomowoc morgue and comrade
identified the body as that of William
Scate of Bay City, Mich. This afternoon
a dispatch was received from Madison
stating that the man has a sister living
there, that his name was Jacob Jakutz-
ka and that he was from Bay City,
Mich, where he has been employed as an
engineer. An inquest was held this at
ternoon. The man had only 81 OH his
person, was out of work and was tramp
ing alone to Ixonia, when a train struck
and killed him