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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
Illegal Fishing.

Yesterday noon a farmer named
August Vandre, whose home is in the
town of Milford. five miles south o
this city, was arrested by Special
Deputy Game Warden Tracy, of Mil
waukee, on charge of having
placed gill net in Hahn's lake
Vandre was brought before Justice
Stacy and pleaded guilty to the
charge, the court imposing a fine of
S25 and costs, which were paid.
Vandre, although admitting the act
of placing the net, claimed he was
not guilty of d. misdemeanor. mas
much as the net was set in water
covering land owned by private
parties, and that the object in setting
the net was to catch turtles that were
alleged to be killing his geese He
expressed his intention of consulting
a lawyer as to his rights in the
premises.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
Bank Officers and Directors.

The three banking institutions of
this city have held their annual meet
ings and each has reelected its
former board of directors and officers
as follows:
Bank of Observation-Disclosures Buch.
heit, president; Jesse Stone, vice.
president; Edward j. Brandt. second
vice PRESIDENT; F. E. Woodland
cashier; M. j. Woodard, G. Wiggen.
horn, j. F. Prentiss.
Merchants Bank-W. D. Sproesser,
president; Joseph Terbrueggen, vice
president; d. H. Kusel, cashier
Leonard Schempf. John Habhegger
G. Manz, Ferd Schmutzler, w. A..
Beurhaus, NJ F. Blumenfeld.
Wisconsin National Bank-Danie
Jones, president; w, F. Voss. vice
president; w. P. Brown, cashier; Fred
Miller, Henry Mulberger, P, c.
Quentmeyer, Albert Solliday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
Inheritance Tax.

The inheritance tax law, which
has been in effect for about year
and half, brings in nice sum to
the state treasury every year. The
law levies an Inheritance tax on all
estates of $4,000 and oyer, or on any
income therefrom. The rate on es-
tates in which father. mother Or
children are the benefciaries is one.
per cent. and on all other estates five
per cent. Estates which go to charity
are by law exempt. Since the law
went into effect only four estates have.
paid inheritance tax to the county
treasurer of this county. The,
Lorenzo Williams estate paid $1419. "A
the William Krueger estate $l15.43,
the Hammond estate $162.11 and the
Penelope Jones estate, in which Ex-
ecutor Sidney r, Jones paid in 1882. II
last tuesday. There are number
of estates in which this tax must be
paid, but they are still unsettled and
the tax will not be paid until final
judgment is entered. After a few
years more the tax will be quite an
item on the treasurer's hooks. Fif
teen per cent. of all sums paid in is
retained by the county treasurer and
the remainder is forwarded to the
state treasurer Juneau Indepe nd
ent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
Father Dunne'S Lecture.

"Woman's Debt to Christianity
was the subject of an edifying lecture
delivered in St. Bernard's church
Thursday evening last by Rev Arthur
B. G. Dunno, of Eau Claire. Father
Dunno is most graceful and enter
tanning speaker. and although for the
most part his effort was given in a
conversational style, he at times dis
played rare eloquence and power. The
lecture was d graphic description of
woman's sphere in life since her crea-
ton in the Garden of Eden, Her down
trodden condition through the
Pagan ages was shown, and as Chris
tianity gained foothold and became
widespread throughout the civilized
world, her elevation was brought
about and she has gradually risen to
the proud place she now occupies
in the human race. The speaker
alluded to woman as the best and
noblest of all institutions, and as
signed as the reason of her marked
advancement the splendid influence
of religion. Woman's duties and op-
portunities in her accepted walks of
life are many and where fulfilled
can do much toward the uplifting
and betterment of the life around us.
A glowing estimate of the worth of
the marriage vow was paid and the
practice of divorce was sincerely dep
recated.
Preceding and following the lecture
vocal selections were given respect
lively by Edward L. Schempf and the
Cecilian choir, which added much to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
Educational Meetings.

| Superintendent.Ha Haselwood is max
ing arrangements for series of ed
ucational meetings to be held at var
lous places in the county during next.
month. State superintendent Harvey
has promised Professor A. j. Hutton,
of Whitewater Normal, for five even
ing meetings. These will be at the
following places unless plans are
changed: Oakland, Hebron, Farm
ington, Concord and Ixonia. The
first meeting will be held on the even
ing of February II.
Addresses will be made to those I'M
attendance upon the following sub
jects
Improvement in the teaching
where needed, and how it. may be
secured" This will involve consider
alton of the advantages of the county
training school for country teachers,
where such school is needed, and
will make clear the small expense to.
the county involved in the mainte--
nance of such a school,
Economy and efficiency in the con-
solidation of small schools, and the
transportation of children to and from
the central school when necessary
at public expense" The discussion
of this topic will show what is being
done in this state in this direction.
and what has been accomplished in,
other states. 1t will make clear the
possibility of better schools without
increased expenditures.
''The possibility of securing instruc-~
tiOn in the elements of agriculture and
in domestic economy for the country
boys and girls through country
schools of agriculture and domestic,
economy, and through instructions
in the district schools" The discus
sion of this topic will bring out what
is being done in other states and
what is needed in Wisconsin,, and what
it is possible to do through the help
OF the people who are most directly
interested.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
MATTERS INTELLECTUAL.
Extension Course Lecture.

Prof j. F. A. Pyre opened the
University Extension lecture course
arranged for this winter before large
audience in the high school assembly
room last Friday evening. The sub
ject of the course is ''American
Writers and American Culture" Prof.
Pyre holds the chair of literature in
the University of Wisconsin, being the
successor of the brilliant Prof. j. c..
Freeman, now minister to Denmark.
whose course on Shakesperean pro-
ductions here few years ago is still
fondly remembered as among the very
best things ever offered to Water
towns literary circle. Prof. Pyre is
young man-only 81 years of age
who has already attained position of
prominence in his chosen field. His
course promises to be exceptionally
Interesting and profitable. He has
rather an attractive style in dissem-
mating the facts at his command. but
his delivery could be improved upon
with little effort. The first lecture out
lined the crude beginnings of Ameri-
can writer's and the successful launch
ing early in the nineteenth century of
our first real literature. The notable
writer's of that period were Bryant,
:.the poet of nature;" Longfellow
'sthe poe Of romance and household
sentiment" and Holmes. 1.-the poet of
occasions and humor." Bryant stands
as the pioneer of American literature
the first to attract attention by his
artistic and original work. Longfel-
low was perhaps the most popular
Of all our poets, and his writings have
secured firm hold not only on the
people of this country. but abroad as
well. He was devoted TO his art and
his productions show a rare grace and
smoothness, Holmes occupied most
unique sphere and his works show
fearlessness that completely baffied
the staid ideas and teachings of old
New England. A considerable portion
of Prof. Prye's lecture was devoted
to quotations from the three poets
discussed, which formed not the
least interesting feature OF
the evening. The course will
be resumed on January 25 with
treatise on Emerson and the Concord
school.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
Social Notes.

The annual ball of the Farmers
club, held Friday evening at Turner
Opera house. was a very successful
affair and greatly enjoyed by the large
number of country people and their
city friends who attended. Over 100
couples danced in the unadrille sets
and the floor was uncom tortably
crowded until an early morning hour.
Excellent music was furnished by
Blaeslus' orchestra and Edward Burns
did the prompting. Luncheon was
served in the lower hall.
The installation of the officers of
the Order Of Eastern Star was held
Monday evening in Masonic temple.
The ceremonies were beautifully rem
dered and the occasion was one of
great interest to the members. the at
tendance being large. A banquet was
partaken Of after the ceremonies, and
the evenings program closed with
dancing.
The Saturday club met yesterday
afternoon with Mrs. W. c. Stone.
The club will be officered the ensuing
year as follows: President, Mrs.
George H. Stanchfield; vice president,
Mrs. Sheldon E. Holmes; secretary
and treasurer, Miss Mary Chadwick.
The Iroquois club has decided to
hold bl-weokly informal parties, with
dancing as the chief diversion. The
first OF the series is to be held next
Friday night in the club rooms
Mrs. Edward j. Brandt entertained
the Euterpe club Saturday afternoon.
The club will hold it's next bi-weekly
meeting at the home of Miss Lydia
Pease.
The St. Ceci]ian society was pleas
antly entertained last evening at the
home OF Mr.. and Mrs. Edward j.
Brandt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
Business Change.

On Monday William F. Trachte,
proprietor of the 'rrachte Manufacture
ing company. disposed of his piano.
organ and sewing machine business
to the D. E. Owen Piano Manufacturing
company, which has been established
at Oconomowoc for some months
past. The transfer was made through b
the agency of H. j. Strauss, and by
it Mr.. Trachte not only diSpOses of
the goodwill of his business and the
agencies he has controlled, but also of
his entire stock of instruments and
machines. Mr.. Trachte gives posses
sion at once. For the present the
store at 10S Main street will be con-
tinued, as will also the Owen es-
tablishment at Oconomowoc. but in
the course of few months the en-
tire business will be located at
113 Third street. Mr.. Owen is a re-
putable and energetic business man
and expects to ply a large trade in
this vicinity. He is well pleased
with the prospects and considers the
field he has entered a most promis-
lug one. He will be welcomed to the
business circles of Watertown.
Charles De Brier, Mr.. Ovens right
hand man and gentleman we'll
versed in the piano and organ line,
will be manager of the Watertown
store. Previous to his engaging with
his present employer, he was for fve
years salesman for Mr.. Trachte.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16

State Oil Inspection.

The annual report of State Supervis-
or of Illuminating Oils Herbert B.
Tanner was made public last week,
1t is of especial interest at this time
on account of the sweeping reform.
which Governor La Toilette recon.
mended in his message touching on
that department of the public service.
The report shows that for the year
ending September 80, 1900, there
were inspected in this state 271, $50
barrels of oil against 285, 5,O38 in 1899
The oil companies paid 10 cents a
barrel for the inspection, of which
sum 8 cents barrel went to the
deputy Inspector and cents barrel
to the state supervisor. The fees
collected by Deputy Inspector Fred
w. Kuth, of Milwaukee, for the year
1900 were $5,192.80. In 1899 the
fees ran up to $5,347.76. Under the
law the Milwaukee inspector can
keep only 81, 500 of the fees, while
the sum over that amount must
be turned over to the inspectors
throughout the state. Last year 4
surplus of 2,192.8O was distributed
among the inspectors in the state
after Kuth's salary and expenses had
been taken out of his total fees. In
1899 he divided the sum of 81, 344. "a
with the inspectors in the atate.
The quantity of oil inspected by
Deputy Inspector Herman Wertheimer
in the Watertown district was 5.056
barrels in 1900 against 1852 barrels
in 1899
The total number of barrels inspect
ed outside of the Milwaukee district
was 21S 100 barrels. The report says
that during the year the number Of
deputies was increased from sixty two
to sixty-fve and that some of the
districts were slightly changed.
Speaking of the quality of the oil in
this state the report says:
The quality of oil supplied to con-
sumers in this state has improved to
such degree that accidents from the
use of kerosene have been entirely
use OF the same poured out of can to
light fire, or the occasional dropping
or the falling of d lamp from insecure
tastenings. The requirements of the
law are SO we'll known at present by
both dealers and re6ners that no in
territorial violation of the same has
been brought to my attention during
the past three years. [ believe the
several provisions of the law have
been faithfully carried out in every
particular and no oil escaped inspec-
tioD."
While the report does not state how
much the supervisor of oils received
figured at 2 cents barrel, DR.. Tan
ner got S.. .432 for his work.
In his message Governor La Fol
lette advises complete revision of
the law governing the inspection Of
oils and he believes that 81 800 year
would be enough salary for the super
visor and that all fees for inspection
should be turned over to the state
treasurer and he distribute a reason
able sum to the deputy inspectors for
their work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
DEATH OF D. G. VAN BRUNT.
"A prominent Dodge County Citizen and
the Pioneer Farming Implement
Manufa cturer


Manufacturer
Horizon, Wis, January Ia. ADaniel
&. Van Brunt, father of Willard A.
Van Brunt, and for more than half a
century resident OF Dodge county,
died this afternoon. aged nearly 83
years
Mr.! Van Brunt was one of the few
survivors Of that body of men who
earlier in the century applied their
energies and inventive facultie. to
revolutionizing the labor of the West
ern farmers. In 1916 he entered $50
acres OF land near Mayville and after
farming for four years he opened a
wagon shop in Mayville, making
there, it is, said. the first wagon ever
built In Dodge county. In those days
a wagon had to be built from the
ground up and the work required the
skill OF several trades. Later he and
his br other turned their attention to
the needs OF the farmers in other
directions. They made the first sue
cessful broadcast seeder and cultivat-
or that came into general use. In
1861 they moved to Horizon and be-
gan the manufacture of the machines
on large scale, founding a business
that grew rapidly and employed hun
dreds OF men. 1t became, as it Is to-
day, the mainstay of Horizon business
interests and it's product is distrib-
uted annually over the entire West
ern country.
The brother, George. retired in
1870. d. G.. Van Brunt has ALWAYS
remained in active personal charge of
the manufacture of the machines
He was president, treasurer and prin-
cipal stockhOlder of the Van Brunt &
Wilkins Manufacturing company. the
corporation which succeeded his in
dividual ownership in 1882 In ad-
dition 80 his mechanical and inventive
genius he possessed great executive
ability and indomitable energy. His
determination has always been that
his name placed on his machines
should represent the standard Of
value in that line, and in this. as in the
financial returns from the business, he
has been eminently successful.
Always an active and earnest Re-
publican he never sought or cared for
political preferment. But he was
often called on to fill local Offices and
always with benefit to the city For
many years he was a director and
treasurer of the school board In 1890
he was the Republican candidate for
congress .and in 1884 he was a presi-
Dental csctor, as was his son in 1900.
and the latter was unable to attend
the meeting of Wisconsin electors. at
Madison today, owing to the change
for the w3rse in his fathers condition.
The sad end came this afternoon. He
was remarkably robust in body and
almost to the last retained his perfect
health. Mr.. Van Brunt was born In
Springfield. Otsego county, N. l.,
February 8, 1918.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
Br0uqht Good Fortune.

A small item in his own paper lately
brought amazing good fortune to
Editor Chris. Reitter, of the Saginaw
(Mich.) Post and Zeitung. He and
his family had the grip in it's worst
form. Their doctor did them no good
Then he read that DR.. Kings New
Discovery for Consumption, Coughs
and Colds was a guaranteed cure for
la grippe and all throat and lung
troubles; tried it and says: Three
bottles cured the whole family. Nc
other medicine on earth equals it.. >
Only SOC and 81 at Brennecke's drug
store. Trial bottle free.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
Died

The death of George H. Fie occur
red Sunday night at his home, 314
North Second street His aff1iction
was cancer of the mouth, from which
he had suffered some time. Deceased
was an old resident of this state and
was we'll known in this section through
his occupation as a manufacturer of
knives. Watertown was his home
twenty-five years ago, ard he recently
returned here. after having resided at
Fort Atkinson and Fond du Lac in the
interim. He is survived by his wife,
two sons and two daughters. The
funeral takes place this afternoon
with interment in Oak Hill cemetery
Madge Haviland, keeper of resort
on Water street, died suddenly last
Wednesday afternoon. of embolism,
produced by blood CLOTHING in an
artery and stopping the circulation A
coroner's Inquest was held owing to
the unusual circumstances and a YER
dict Of death from natural causes rem
dereG. Deceased was about 35 years
of age. She is said to have lived in
Kenosha previous to locating here
last fall.
Mrs. Pautz, wife of Albert Pautz,
proprietor of blacksmith shop on
North Third street, died Thursday
forenoon. at the age of 38. She had
been an invalid for five years and
the last two years was confined tc
her bed. Besides her husband a
young child survives. The funeral
occurred Sunday afternoon from St..
Johns Lutheran church.
Henry Weihert, formerly we'll
known farmer of the town of Emmett,
died Friday afternoon at his home in
the Fifth ward, aged 45 years His
widow and one daughter are left to
mourn his death. The family but
recently moved into the city. The
funeral was held Monday afternoon
and the body laid to rest in the North
Road cemetery.
Ella, the young daughter of John
Renk, died Sunday evening at the
family home, 200 Ninth street, after
a painful illness with inhammatory
rheumatism, which ended in menin-
gifts. She was a student at the high
school and nearly 16 years of age,
The funeral was held this afternoon
from Emmanuel church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
AUGUST TANCK, Treasures,
Beat OuteOf an Increase of His Pen.

"A Mexican war veteran and promi-
nent editor writes: "Seeing the adver-
tlsement OF Chamberlain's Collie. Chol.
era and Diarrhoea Remedy, | am re-
minded thai as a. soldier in Mexico in
'47-'4S, | contracted Mexican d1arrhoea
al this remedy has kept me from get
ting an increase in my pension, for on
every renewal a dose of it restores me- u
1t is unequalled as a quick cure for
diarrhoea and is pleasant and safe to
ia ke. For sale by G. A. Gamm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
Closed at 7 O'clock !.

The undersigned hardware and stove
dealers will close their respective
places of business on and after Mon
day, January ri, at o'clock P. NJ,
excepting Saturdays, on which they
will be open until 9 o'clock P. NJ.
D. d F. KUsEL Co.,
W. G. PRITzLAFF & Co. ,
H. WINKENwERDER,
VIM WEBER
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
A Prominent Chicago Woman Speaks

Prof. Roxa Tyler, Of Chicago, vice.
president Illinois Woman's alliance,
in speaking of Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy, says: Il suffered with a
severe cold this winter which threatened q
to run into pneumonia. tiled different
remedies, but | seemed to grow Wsse
and the medicine upset my stomach A
friend advised me to try Chamberlaln's
Cough Remedy and l found it was
pleasant to take and relieved me at once
/ am now entirely recovered, saved a
doctors bill, time and suffering, and
will never be without this splendid med
icine again" For sale by G. A. Gamnn,
DRUGGIST
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
Blown to Atoms,

The old idea that the body some
times needs a powerful, drastic, pur-
gative pill has been exploded; for DR..
Kings New Life Pills, which are per-
fectly harmless, gently stimulate liver
and bowels to expel poisonous matter.
cleanse the system and absolutely
cure constipation and sick headache
Only 25c at Brennecke's drug store
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
have

[ have suffered from chronic
rheumatism and kidney trouble many
years. Doctor Secrist has cured me
perfectly. J. PETERS.
Doctor Secrist will be at the CONNER
cial hotel, Watertown, Thursday, Jan
uary 81.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
FOR SALE.

The livery establishment Of the late
William Humphrey, including the
real estate, live stock, rolling stock
etc is for sale. Apply to executor
w. A. BEURHAUS
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
City Treasurer's Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
time for the collection of taxes ex.
pires Thursday, January "a. 1901, and
that all taxes must be paid on or be.
fore that date, as there will be no ex-
tension given.
AUGUST TANCK, Treasurer.
EMIL TANCK Deputy Treasurer.
Watertown, Wis, January II, 1901.
Office hours: 9 A. NJ to II NJ:
l:5o to 8 P. NJ; Friday evenings, 6 tc
y p. NJ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16

We do a money loaning, insur
ance and real estate business
Prompt attention given to probating
estates, correcting titles and collect
ing accounts.
SKINNER & THAUER,
Lawyers and No5aries Public.
Office in Wisconsin National Bank
building
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-01-16
Shepard & Campbell

Remember we have all the latest
improved machinery and if you are
not satisfied with your work just tell
us and we will try to please you.
New-York tribune., 1901-02-01
FEAR 4 PANIC IN CUBA.
BUSINESS MEN ALARMED AT THE PROS
PECT OF INDEPENDENCE.
[BY CABLE TO THE TRIBUNE.I

Havana. Jan. Glowing 20 the conflicting
reports from Washington regarding action by
Congress on the Cuban question. there is an
unsettled feeling here in business circles. The
stock market again showed evidences Of unrest.
and all business interests are affected by the
report that Major Ladd will be relieved as treas
and all the other departments will be
turned over to the Cubans. Cuban, Spanish and
American business men are uneasy. and cable
dispatches have been sent 10 Washington ask
ing that Major Ladd be retained.
Among the Cubans generally no great interest
is manifested. though the opinion Is widely
prevalent that independence is near. The opin-
ion is general that the announcement of definite
action I'm turning the island over will be fol-
lowed by A great business panic.
The order relieving Major Ladd has not been
issued yet. but is expected daily. General Wood
says he has received notice from Secretary
Root, but that Major Ladd will undoubtedly be
relieved
Orders will be issued tomorrow directing the
10th Infantry. now at Cienfuegos and Santiago.
to prepare for embarkation for the United States
by February IL. BattalOns Of the 10th and I'd
Cavalry replace the infantry.