Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1900-12-12
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consin; they have two sons and two
daughters. Afable and courteous in
manner, agreeable and interesting in
conversation, thoroughly informed on
all the topics OF the day, he is alike a
delightful host and guest Mr.. Bar
Der is by inheritance Loyalty patriotic,
being descendant of Roger Sherman.
one of the Declaration of Indepond
encs signers.
ANDREW CUMMINGS.
Andrew Cummings is another Chi
cagoan who narrowly escaped being
a native kiscOnsinner. His early
nome was with his parents in Water
town. He came to Chicago in early
manhood and for three years was en-
gagged in hotel business. Then fol-
lowed cashiership in the vell-knovn
| restaurant of Solomon Thomson.
founded in 1856. Hero the devolop-
ment Of those qualities that make the
successful hotel man made Mr.. Cum
mAngs' destiny clearly manifest and
be was soon made general manager Of
the large business. In 1881 he be-
came Mr.. Thomson's successor. bv pur-
chase, and still continues the business
In the name Of its founder. In addi-
tlon to excellent financial ability Mr..
Cummings possesses talent for see
| ing and seizing opportunities, which
| is large factor in the achievement
of success
EDWIN F. EASTERSON
Edwin F. Master.on, of the
firm OF Masterson & Haft, at
torneys, was born in Watertown.
Wis. in 1850 His father, the late
John Masterson, was one of the pio-
neers of that city. On his mothers
lde be was the nephew Of Captain
James, Patrick and Peter Rogan. who
were among the earliest settlers of
Wisconsin and who took an active
part in the formation of its territor-
ial and state governments. Mr..
Masterson's early surroundings were
those com mon to the children of the
pioneer; they were such as develop
physical vigor. love of freedom and
independence OF character. These
qualities impelled him to be .elf-re-
liant-hence self-made. He was ed
ucated in the district schools, the
Northwestern university and the Un-
iversity of Wisconsin through his
own efforts. After leaving the uni
versity he INDUCED in short pioneer
ing experience in the far West, after
which he returned to Wisconsin and
hoaoyoo al.
its public school interests. In 1878
he became a member of it's bar and
began practice in his native city.
Later he became interested in sever
al enterprises outside of Wisconsin,
one of which resulted in the building
Of railroad to the new town of East
Grand Forks, Mimi. a town which
he had largely helped to build. Fol-
lowing this he went to Fort Worth,
Tex, and became general manager
OF the Texas and Omaha Telephone aud
Telegraph company, then in deadly
conflict with the Bell company. The
Bell company victorious, through the
aid of the Federal courts. Mr.. Mas
terson returned to Chicago, where he
lclo NOi SIdSO ICS1QOQ
From the very beginning of his
career as lawyer he.has been success
full and now stands in the front rank
of his profession in this great city.
He has won many important cases in
all the courts OF Illinois::and as re-
suit OF his hard work IN his profes-
sion is financially and socially success
full. His firm occupies one of the
largest and best fitted suites Of Offices
in the city. 1t was established IN
1885 and is prominent among those
enjoying a good business and
the entire confidence of the
public. In 1883 MIR. Masterson was
married to Miss Mollie Mullen, the
daughter of one OF the early merchants
OF Milwaukee and WATERFOWL.
DIR. FRANK BARBER.
The Sentinel article, which was
written by Charlotte Perry, at one
time resident of Watertown and
well-known literary woman, refers to
DR.. Frank Barber as one of the prom
inent physicians of Chicago who en-
joys large practice. DR.. Barber is a
son of our late townsman, DR.. Nj. n.
Barber, and was formerly engaged in
practice here with his father.
NO one can reasonably hope for
good health unless his bowels move
once each day. When this is not at
tended to, disorders of the stomach arise,
biliousness, headache dyspepsia and
piles soon follow. If you wish to avoid
these ailments keep your bowels regu-
lar by taking Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets when required. They
are so easy to take and mild and gen
tie in effect. For sale by G. A. Ganm.