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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
MISS NELLIE PORTER.

Miss Nellie Porter, daughter of Mr.
and Mrs. j. K. Porter, died of con-
sumption at their home in the town Of
Watertown, last Thursday morning.
She had been for several months a
sufferer from that dread disease, and
death came to her as a welcome
change, for which she was fully pre-
pared Though always quiet and
unpretentious in manner, her life has
been shining example, not only in
her self-sacrifcing devotion to her
aged parents, but also in her faithful
ness to every duty, and her unswerving
loyalty to her friends. Through
her long illness her sufferings were
born with sweetest patience and fOrti-
tude, and to the very last her chief
care was for the comfort of others.
Her sister, Mrs. FL. @. Hamilton, Of
Elgin. had the privilege of attending
her during the last weary weeks. Mr.
Hamilton and their daughter, Miss
Belle, were also present at the funeral,
which was conducted by Rev. j. D.
Woods, of Watertown, at II o'clock
Saturday forenoon. The body was
followed by a large company of sorrow
ing friends to it's last resting place in
Oak Hill cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
Meeting of the Agricultural Society

The annual meeting of the Rock
River Valley and Jefferson Coun-
ty Agricultural society was held at
the court house last Saturday after
noon and was well attended. The
old officers were reelected as follows:
r. j. Washburne, of Palmyra, presi-
dent; II. j. Grell, of johnson Creek,
e-president; j. L. Kearney, of JEFF
ferson, secretary; F. ?. Kispert, treas
urer; executive committee, Emil Stop
penbach, of Jeffreson; E. E. Sheldon,
of Fort Atkinson; M. Nj. Hetts, of
Oakland; VIM. Ziebell, Of Aztalan;
Hubert Springer, of Waterloo. II. j.
Grell and Fred Henry received a large
vote for the Offices of president and
secretary, respectively, without any
organized effort. Resolutions we're
adopted by rising vote expressing
sympathy with Jos. Winterling, who
has been the efficient marshal at our
fairs for many years. rs.-Jefferson Rec
ord
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
! Great g Per Cent,
Of Discount SaIe...

The FlRST LOSS is the best loss-thats the principle
work If carried weight Suits and Overcoas
to next fall we'd probably have sell them at loss
much better it to take loss the money
Of the goods and invest goods-to keep stock
clean and fresh! We believe that the right track
Commencing January 16 will uni
form discount of ONEFOURTH OFF all Mems, Boys
Chdren Suits and Overcoas and all Winter Clothing Of
every description.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
OTHER DEATHS.

The death of Christian Buelow, an
early settler of this section, occurred
Monday at the home of his daughter,
Mrs. Carl May, west of the city. His
age was 81 and he came here forty
years ago. Two daughters survive
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
OBITUARY.
Death of William Honey on Sunday
MOrning--FuneraIt this Afternoon.


MOrning-FuneraI this Afternoon.
One by one Watertown's old citi-
zens are passing to F'the undiscovered
country from whose bOurn no traveller
returns" " and today we have to chron-
icle the death of another one, William
Honey, who departed this life on Sun
day morning. Mr.. Honey will be re-
membered as one of the early con-
tracing carpenters of the city, COM
ing here when the town was scarcely
out of its ''swaddling" clothes. Evi-
dences of his skill and fine workman
ship may still be seen on all of the
best store buildings and residences
erected during the early sos. His
old associates in that line of work
John BOnney and Samuel VauX were
also expert workmen, but have pre-
ceded him on the long journey several
years ago. They were excellent in
their profession, ap1 never betrayed
the trust reposed in them. OF late
years, however, Mr.. Honey took life
easy, only attending to such do
mestic duties as he found agreeable
TO his strength. While not very
strong for some time, it was not until
some six or eight weeks ago that his
malady began to partake of a fatal
character. His strength began to di-
minish, little by little, until Sunday
morning, when death came to relieve
him Of life's heavy burden. Mr..
Honey exemplifed in a striking man
ner that old adage, IAN honest mans
the nOblest work of God" His deal
ings with his fellow men were always
Of an agreeable nature, and he found
more pleasure in attending to his own
than the affairs of other people. He
is survived by his widow and two
daughters, Mrs. Reuben Bennett, of
Washington, D. c., and Mrs. Charles
Corey, of Lowell, Wis. Miss Grace
Honey, of this city, was a sister of
the decedent's. Two brothers are
living in England. Mr.. Honey came of
good old English stock, and was born
in Stratton, Cornwall, England, on the
Sd of February, 1917. He came to
this city in 1049, and had lived here
uninterruptedly ever since. The fu-
neral will take place from the family
residence, 610 First street, this af
afternoon at o'clock. Rev. H. S.
Foster will conduct the services The
remains will be inferred in Oak Hill
cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
REV. FATHER COLEMAN.


The death Of the Rev. J. D. Cole
man, which occurred at Notre Dame,
Ind, yesterday, was a grevious sur
prise to his many friends of St. Ber-
nard's congregation, whose assistant
pastor he had been for about four years
Three years since he was transferred
to New Orleans, where he remained one
year, after which he was recalled to
Notre Dame. No particulars have been
received as to the cause of his death.
Father Coleman was formerly a resi-
dent of Washington, d. c., where his
mother still lives. He was about 35
years of age, aud on his annual visit
here last summer was the picture of
good health.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
MRS. EMILE RAUE.

Mrs. Emile Raue, a former resident
of this city, died at the home of her
son, Fred Raue, in Appleton, on Fri
day. The deceased was born in Nit
tenwalde, Prussia, in 1925, and came
with her husband to Watertown in
1856, but of late years lad made her
home with her son at Appleton
Mrs. Raue had an extensive acquaint-
ance in this city, who remember her
as an exemplary wife and mother
Four sons and three daughters sur
vive her, Fred, of Appleton; John, OF
Milwaukee; William G.. and Herman,
of this city; Mrs. John Richards, Mrs.
Theodore Voigt and Mrs. Henry Frey,
of Milwaukee. The funeral services
we're held at the home of VIM. c.. Raue,
Fourth street, Sunday afternoon, and
the remains were inferred in Oak Hill
cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
To the Public

We are authorized to guarantee every
bottle Of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
and if Eot satisfactory to refund the
money to the purchaser. There is no
better medicine made for la grippe, colds
and whooping cough Price, % and soc
per bottle. Try it. G.. A. Gamm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
DIRECTORS
RUPTURE RUPTURE
GUARANTEED CURED

DIR. WHEELER, of THE WHEELER
RUPTURE CURE COMPANY, of Milwau-
kee, will visit Watertown, Wednes-
day, January 25, and every other
week thereafter on Wednesday during
the winter. Office with DR.. F c..
Werner.
REFERENCES: VIM. Bittner, Charles
Piper and many other prominent per-
sons who have been cured during the
past eight years in and about Water
town.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25

t-Dr fgecrist's Offices,
n. Z. Cor East Water and Wisconsin Sts.,
Over c.. M. & ST. P Ry. City Ticket Offices
2-Pabst Building.
2-Mack Block.
4--Iron Block.
5-Bridge.
City Hall.
Doctor Secrist may be consulted
without charge, personally, at the
Commercial hotel, Watertown, on
Wednesday, February l, or by letter to
his Milwaukee Offices.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1899-01-25
HALF RATES TO SIOUX FALLS, s.

For the annual convention, National
Creamery Butter Makers, association, at
Sioux Falls, S. D.. january % to 90, 1899, the
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul railway will
from January q to "a sell excursion tickets
to Sioux Falls. S. D. Return at one fare for
1899
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1899-06-09
WOMAN EARNS HER WAGES.
An Indiana Law Court Decides a Case
In Favor of Overworked
Wife.

An interesting law case has just beer
settled in the appellate court of Indian;
which involves the wages received by
Il his shoe store. The court decided
against the trust company.
The wife worked for $3.50 a week and
saved her money, which was invested
N building association stock. When
the amount has reached $1,000, bust
ness fell off, and the husband was forced
to borrow from his wife till all her
savings were gone, when he made an
assignment He also owed her years
wages, and her claim against the as
signee for $2,37S was resisted on the
ground that a husband could not make
valid contract to pay his wife for her
services. The lower court took this
view OF the case, but when it reached
the appellate court the finding of the
circuit court was reversed. the judge
filing this reason for his action:
''Ir must be conceded that if the con-
tract between appellant ard her hus-
band related to services performed by
her in the discharge of her ousehold
duties, and the duties incumbent upon
her to perform by reason Of her mar
ital relations then there would be no
consideration to support the contract.
The law imposes upon her the dis
charge of such duties, and 4 contract
between them, whereby he was 10 pay
her for such services could not be up
held, as it would be against public pol
icy. Where a married woman per-
forms labor for her husband Or family
in the discharge Of her household or
marital duties such labor must be per-
formed without financial compensation
from the husband, for the reciprocal
relations that exist between them. But
the labcr performed by appellant was
not of that character.
"She was under no obligation to
leave her home and its surroundings
and spend years of her life il a store
clerling for her husband, yet she did
this, under a contract that she was
TO be paid for it. The consideration
was sufficient to support the contract.
The money which was paid to APP
pellant under contract with her hus-
band, and which was reduced to
possession. and which she loaned to
him, is such an obligation, based upon
sound, equitable reasons, that it will
be enforced. The judgment is re-
yersed."-Chicago Chronicle.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1899-06-09

Sift together two cupfuls of flour,
three teaspoonfuis Of baking powder,
and one teaspoonful of salt; work in,
with the finger tips. four tablespoon
fuls Of butter. Add two well-beaten
eggs and about one-third of cupful of
thin cream, and mix to a dough. Turn
on 10 Toured board and roll out INTO a
sheet three-fourths of an inch thick.
Cut with knife into diamond-shaped
pieces, prick with fork, brush with
white of egg. sprinkle with sugar, then
bake in a hot oven for IS minutes
Boston Cooking4Sehool Magazine.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1899-06-09

Mrs. Mary e. Lee and daughter, of
Silver City, are visiting in DeLamar
this week, the guests of Mrs. Newell.
Judge Wilcox was over again this
week from Flint, coming over with Mr..
Butterfield, the mining expert who has
been visiting the camp. He reports
that number of improvements are
being planned or are in progress at the
mine and mill.
The Golden Rule Store was yesterdf y
removed to the Walker Building, and
will be opened tomorrow and three
days next week. Owing to the pro-
tracted illness Of Mr.. D. G. Sinclair the
date of the permanent reopening has
not yet been announced.
We note in the Boise Statesman's
locals that marriage license has been
issued for Mr.. A. P. Way and Miss
Emma Riekenberg. The young lady is
most pleasantly remembered by resi-
dents Of DeLamar as pretty and
bright school girl IN short frocks, here
only few years ago, and those who
have kept up her acquaintance since
she has grown to be a very charming
lady, will wish for her that the alliance
may be most happy one. The MUG
GETS kindliest regards is extended.
Mrs. Susan Bruce, formerly Of De-
Lamar, has gone to California, from her
recent Boise home, taking Susie Heazle
Bruce 20 lower altitude in the hope
of restoring her health. All of Susie's
many friends in Owyhee will learn with
sorrow that she has recently had a re
turn Of her old trouble--a leakage of
a heart valve, and it is thought the only
hope of her surviving it is that as she
grows it may stop throubling her.
Her trip over the Blue Mountains, on
her way to Portland, came very nearly
ending her earthly journey, she barely
surviving the rarer atmosphere of the
increased altitude.
The DeLamar nugget. [volume] (DeLamar, Idaho) 1891-1900, 1899-06-09

China Ware, Lamps and all kinds Of
fancy goods at Isay & Gombrig.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-18
BRUTAL ACT.
A Hired Man Thrown From a
Hay Loft.
When Unable to Arise, he is Kicked ia
the Eye, Which Will Have to
be Removed.

Patrick Burk applied for assistance
at the police station Friday. His right
eye was badly swollen and he was sent
to DIR. Davis for examination 1t was
found that the eye would have to be re-
moved. Burk has worked for different
farmers in this neighborhood for several
years. He has of late been employed
by farmer living north of the city, and
week ago drove to the city with this
farmer and his brother. He says tina
the brother got drunk and was left in
town, the other two driving home.
Burk slept in the hay loft and at about
three o'clock in the morning the brother
came back in rage. Going to Burks
bed, the fellow took him by the throat
and threw him out of the second story
of the barn, distance of about fifteen
feet. Burk says that he struck on his
stomach and was unable to rise and his
assailant came down and kicked him in
the eye. At that point the farmer
came out with lantern and the assault
was stopped.
Burk says that since the assault made
upon him he has been unable to eat
anything, and thinks that he was hurt
internally. He is small man and APP
pears to be inoffensive. He has been
staying at the farmers until today.
When asked whether he intended to
have his assailant arrested, he replied
that he did not know.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-18
G. q. Spaulding, of Mapleton, was in
Mankato Thursday afternoon.

G. q. Spaulding, of Mapleton, was in
Mankato Thursday afternoon.
Amboy votes upon the question of an
nexing additional territory on Tuesday
next,
Dyhrman & Carlson began work to-
day on the addition to the Mankato
Cracker and Candy factory.
Architect Gerlach has the plans for
a three-story building for the Young
Mems Investment Co. well along.
The mercury stood at SO degrees in
the shade,Thursday afternoon. Owing
to the breeze and dry air it did not seem
so warm.
Those who favor free text books say
that they will present the proposition
to the voters again at next years cleo
tion.
A local ball team will play the Wa
SEGA club at the latter place Sunday
next, and may play at Elysian the fol-
lowing Sunday.
A warranty deed was filed Friday,
transferring from Clement Schroeder
to Roman Schaible lot one, block twenty
two, city,for 1926.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-18

A change which went into effect on
the Chicago & Northwestern road
Sunday effects the riding of passengers
on certain freight trains. The freight
going west in the morning will carry
passengers only as far as Tracy, and
the one going east at 3:05 p. m. will
carry passengers only as far as Waseca.
The afternoon passenger train for the
east will no longer stop at Eagle Lake.
Representative Bell Bean, of Nicollet
county, who has many acquaintance
in this city, had serious accident
few days ago, his horse running away
and throwing him out of the buggy and
bruising his face badly, also spraining
his wrist and ankle.
NJ B, Haynes has returned from the
new Des Moines Valley branch of the
Omaha road, where he surveyed town
site twelve miles north of Window. He
expects to survey two more townsites,
west of there in about three weeks.
Secretary Brewster received tele-
gram yesterday from W. Bryant Will
cox, of Crown Point, N. Y, saying that
he accepts the position of science teach
er in the high school, to which he was
elected last week.
Complaint was sworn out by GER
tain party Friday, charging another
with having stolen IA buggy seat. The
parties afterwards got together.and set
tied the matter
1t is rumored that Chas. j. Macbeth
is negotiating for the purchase of half
interest in large hardware firm in
this city. The deal may be closed
tomorrow.
Threshing reports received from the
surrounding country up to the present
time gives an average of eighteen
bushels to the acre, mostly No. 2.
100000 to loan on lands. Longest
time, lowest rates, easiest way for pay
ment ever devised. Call on or address
w. w. Weller, Rapidan, Mimi.
]. G.. Roller has several first class
second threshing rigs for sale at very
low prices or to operate on shares. 1918
E. A. Cooper. of Vernon, was in the
city Friday.
T. P. Hanna was down from Maple
ton Friday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-18
NO FURTHER NEWS.
No Dead Body Yet Found at Good
Thunder.

There are no new developments at
Good Thunder. Sheriff Bowen tele-
phoned there Friday and the only thing
that one of the residents claimed to
have seen Friday come up from the
river Thursday in wet clothes. This
started renewal of the excitement
there.
While at Good Thunder, Sheriff Ger.
Itch stood where the Rudenck boy
claimed to have been standing when
he saw the shooting. 1t was impos-
sible to see the place where the tramp
sat from there. If the tramp was shot
in the small of the back, as claimed. he
would probably not have rolled over
dead, unless shot in the spine.
County Attorney Hughes believes
the story told by the boy to be hoax
and has told the sheriff that it would
be useless expense for him to go to
Good Thunder again.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-18
LETTERS RECEIVED.
Mankato Traction Co. Begins to Get
Mail.

H. A. Patterson has received several
letters in regard to the proposed electric
line of the Mankato Traction Co., one
being from an Iowa man, who claims
to be an all around electric railroad
man, and who wants position on the
new road. This letter will be filed
away for future reference.
1t is likely that bonuses will be asked
along the right of way, although this
has not been fully. decided upon. LIE
Sueur Center parties are said to desire
to assist the enterprise. 1t is intended
to issue $4,000 of the stock and to sell
bonds for the remainder of the cost
of the line, above the amount
received from bonuses. The company
has assurances of what money it needs
or believes that it will have no trouble
in getting it.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-18
CUT THE WEEDS.

A citizen remarked today: eve have
handsome city, but it looks ragged on
account of the weeds growing in some
of the streets and vacant lots. l wish
that all of these weeds might be cut
and burned soon, so that the city might
look at it's best during the street fair"
This remark has been made by others,
and is very true. The weeds should be
cut down and burned before the seeds
have a chance to spread. As soon as
the street commissioner can spare two
or three men for the purpose, he will re-
ceive the thanks of many citizens for
doing SO.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-18
~ WHEAT.
coming Into the Market in
Small Quantities.
Yields Ranging From Sixteen to Twenty
Bushels an Acre are Reported in
Different Sections.

Threshing has commenced in several
localities and some new wheat has
come in. The best yield reported thus
far is that on August Richter's farm,
near Mapleton. From forty acre field
he secured a yield of eighteen bushels
to the acre, No. 2 wheat. and he con-
siders that this was the poorest piece on.
his farm.
The yield in individual fields has
been found to be very uneven. R. Rist,
of Belgrade, has yield of sixteen to
twenty bushels an acre of No. 2 wheat
from forty acre field. Ballard Bros
of Mankato township, threshed yester-
day and their yield was fourteen to
twenty bushels an acre, No 2.
Joe Frederick threshed yesterday
and secured eighteen to twenty bushels
of No, wheat to the acre.
Weigher Howe, of the big mill states
that several hundred bushels of new
wheat has come in, and that the yields
reported are from twelve to fifteen
bushels as rule. The grades allowed
have been No. 2, No. and rejected.
Threshing operations are suspended
until the shocks dry out, last nights
rain having soaked them in this vicin-
ity. The rain was not so hard west.
and south of Mankato, but was just as
hard to the north. Jacob Schwickert,
who lives near the Mankato town hall,
reports that hail stones as large as
plums fell at his place and he thought;
that the hail was heavier to the south
east,
Wednesday night, severe wind and
rain storm occurred at Lake Washing
ton and east to Lake Elysian. At Lake
Washington, tents and other effects of
the campers were blown down and
there was a general wetting. The rain
fall was heavy further east.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-18
our consideration the following prop

your consideration the following prop
osition:
We propose to do all wiring neces.
sary for all lights required to light the
Blue Earth county court house and
jail free of charge provided, that you
will agree to sign a contract with the
Mankato Electric Street Railway, Light
q Power Co. to furnish electric lights
for Blue Earth county court house and
Jail for the term of years at a fiat
rate of 10 cents per thousand watts.
Respectfully.
Mankato Electric Street Railway. Light
and Power Co. per S. Wilhartz, Sec
rotary and A E. Clark, Attorney.
Com. Hughes offered the following
resolution, which was adopted:
Whereas, The grand jury at the
last term of court filed their report
with this board, and in said report they
ask the county commissioners to pro-
vide electric light for the court house,
and
Whereas, The proposition of the
Mankato Street Railway Light and
Power Co. is in our estimation fair
and reasonable proposition be it
to the Mankato Electric Street Rail
way Light and Power Co. for term
of years provided that they will wire
said court house and Jail free of charge
for all lights required at said Blue
Earth county court house and Jail.
That said wiring Anust be done on or
before July 31st, 1900, and that lights
must be furnished on or before July
31st, 1900, and that chairman is hereby
authorized to sign contract with said
Mankato Electric Street Railway, Light
and Power Co for term of years as
provided in this resolution and at a
fat rate of 10 cents per thousand watts.
On motion, board adjourned TO 1;30
p. m.
At 1 80 p m. board of county com.
missioners of Blue Earth county con-
vened pursuant to adjournment and
was called to order by the chairman.
Members all present.
On motion, the following bills were
allowed
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-08-18

VIM. Morrow, who has been playing
ball in California for the past two
years, will arrive in the city Monday to
assist the local team during the street
fair and other engagements. He is
playing ball in Redwood Falls today.
Billy" is son of Officer Morrow and
is one of the best catchers and all
around base ball men in the state
c. w. Warwick was in ST. Paul We'd
nesday, and nearly every one that he
saw spoke of the two electric roads pro-
posed to be run out from Mankato.
They expressed the opinion that there
is great deal of push and enterprise
in this city to undertake such schemes.
Judge Severance has made an order
refusing new trial in the case of Title
Wenner VS.. Peter Wenner.