Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-03-20

HrOf. SPARKS, the SUBJECT being "HOr
ace Greeley, or the Newspaper in
American Politics." Like all the 9TH
ers it was most interesting discourse.
The course will be concluded March
80.
Among tho recent real estate
transfers in Dodge county are the fol-
lowing: William Triplett to w. H.
Triplett, As acres in section II, town
of Emmett. $3,475. William Triplett
to Leonard Triplett, 155 acres in
town of Emmett, $4,000. Anna Brooks
to Edward Brooks, land in section 80,
town of Emmett, 81.
&C. B. Walker, who solicited sub
scriptions and memberships here for
the Magazine club, was arrested at
Waterloo, Ia, and brought to Wau-
kesha on charge of OBJ aining money
under false preUenses. It is said he
worked a snide game on the Wauke-
sha people and that they have not
been receiving their magazines. His
hearing was set for March "a.
On Saturday William Schultz, the
pioneer agricultural mplement dealer,
sold his store building situated at the
corner Of Main and Fourth streets to
M. T. Blumenfeld, the consideration
being $4,000. Mr.. Schultz, it is said
will retire from business. Some altera-
tions will be made to the building by
the new owner, after which it will be
occupied by The Weltbuerger Office.
The stone quarry on the Uehling
farm near Redwood, owned by Rack
& Maldaner, is about to begin opera
tions. The necessary machinery to
quarry and crush the stone was put in
some time ago, and the Milwaukee
road has just completed a spur track
to the premises, so that now every
thing is in readiness to fill orders. 1t
is said that the stone is of a very
good quality and will be used extern
sively in street improvements.
The feast of St. Patrick was cele-
brated in an imposing manner at St.
Bernard's church Saturday morning
at 9 o'clock. Rev. Andrew Morrissey,
c. S. c., president of the University of
Notre Dame, and former member of
the faculty of Sacred Heart college,
delivered an eloquent sermon which
was listened to by gathering that
completely filed the large edifice
The Cecilians rendered special mus
ical program which was exceptionally
fine.
Lieutenant Albert Mertz. a we'll
known naval officer, has recently re-
ceived well-deserved promotion by
being made commander Of the Z.
5. warship "Glazier." This promo
ton gives him the rank of captain and
places him in the class with Sigsbee,
naval commanders. Captain Mertz is
Dogde county product. He was born
a. Redwood and received his military
education at Annapolis, Md. Juneau
Telephone.
At the Jefferson house parlors last
Friday evening, the baseball boys or
gained for the season of 1900. Charles
Buchta was elected president; w S.
Henry, secretary and treasurer; George
Schweinler, manager, and Louis Helm
erl, captain. 1t was decided to pur-
chase new uniforms, and G.. Buchta,
Eddie Heimerl and George Schweinler
were appointed committee to select
and procure them. Nearly all of last
years players will be on the team
Jefferson Banner.
james Mccall. of Ixonia, is dis
trict agent for the j. l.. Gates Land
company, Milwaukee, which offers
splendid inducements to farmers to
locate in Clark, Chippewa and Wood
counties. Lands of highly tillable
nature can be purchased for from S.
TO $40 per acre on easy terms. 1t is
claimed that the state affords no more
desirable section for agricultur al pur-
suits than this. Young farmers are
urged to investigate. Mr. Mccall
will be pleased to give them informa-
ton.
Miss Alma Miller, well known
here through frequent visits, died at
her home in Milwaukee last Wednes-
day night, of appendicitis, aged about
20 years. She was a very estimable
young lady and her untimely death is
sincerely regretted by her many
friends. The following from this city
attended the funeral Saturday after
noon: Mrs. II. j. Strauss and daugh-
ter, Ida, the Misses Irma Schempf,
Zayda Wertheimer, Zayda CRUDE,
Hedwig and Frieda Herman, DR..
r. B. Herman.
Henry Hanley, former resident
Of this city, died Thursday last at
Los Angeles, California, of consump-
ton, aged about 26 years. He pur-
sued course of study at the Sacred
Heart college, and subsequently, held
position in Stapleton's drug store
and also clerkship in the New Com
merical hotel. He is survived by
brother, Robert, Of Milwaukee, and
sister, Anna. of Kenosha The re-
mains have been brought here and the
funeral will be held Thursday morn
ing from St. Bernard's church.