Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-06-15
Mrs. r. B. Buri died last Wednes

| Deceased was the wife of K. b. Burr
foreman in the Banner Office. and dur
ing her short residence here has wor
the esteem of all who formed her ac.
quaintance. She leaves her husband
and little daughter. to whom the
heartfelt sympathy of their many
friends is extended. The remains
were taken for interment to Stewart
Illinois. her former home.
County Record.
The Epworth League district con.
vention held in this city last week was
snccess in every particular There
was large delegate attendance aud
many visitors from abroad were pres
ent. The members OF the local En-
worth League did everything to make
1t pleasant for the visi .ors and they
succeeded admirably aud all were well
pleased with their reception and enter
talnment. AT the election of district
president. Mr.. A. J Rich, OF Horizon.
was elected to succeed himself. IVA
terloO Democrat
We are thankfully indebted to Rev.
A. M. Bullock, PHI. D.. the author, for
beautifully bound copy of SEARCH
Lights, volume of patriotic speeches,
sermons and addresses DR.. Lummis,
of Lawrence University, Col. j. A.
Watrous. United States army. and Ed
ward n. Merrill, of Ripon college. have
contributed toward the Introductory.
Leading thinkers and periodicals of the
Northwest have spoken unqual fedly
in commendati tion of the contents of the
little volume. Rev. A. NJ Bullock is
at present in charge of our local Nd. E.
church
-Asire's Commercial Night school
will open again in this city on Monday
evening. June II, in Smiths hall. over
the Times Office. This course is en-.
dorsed by business men, and thousands
who have taken it recommend it to all
who want knowledge of book keepiue.
The course is admired on account OF
the method of teaching, time required
and the small cost. and as it is taught
at your home and no extra cost or loss
of time in business. No tuition in ad-
vance. blank hooks. pens, ink, etc.,
fGrnished. free. Circulars giving full
particu!ars-call at Commercial hotel.
All citizens of Wisconsin who are
interested in the establishment of
small public libraries will find an ex-
cellent opportunity to get th. best in
formation in regard to methods and
books 10y attending the Great Library
conference for the United States and
Canada which is to be held in Wauke-
sha, commencing July 3, 10 the even
ing. Reduced rates on the railways
and at the hotels and boarding houses.
For full particulars enquire of +. A.
Hutchins. Wisconsin Free Library
Madison. Wis. or of Miss
l.. f. Stearns, for the present at Wau
kesha. Wis.
W here are you going to spend the
Fourth? Why not come to Water
town. Arrangements have been n.ade.
regardless of expense, to have a genu-
inc celebration here, worthy alike of
the day and of our people. Come and
bring along your family and friends
WatertOwn has hotels and restaurants
w lNCu an CTtttloIS OF
least such portion. of it as il easily ac.
cessible by train or wagon to our city,
and no one need season check for lack
OF places to get drink. We have the |
finest system of waterworks with water
ing places to supply what the saloons
may fail to provide. Come anyway
See ad.
ANY farmer or public spirited bust
ness man who wishes to secure an iu- |
stitute for his locality during the win
ter seas IN of 1901 1902. should send to |
us for "a blank petition and letter of in
ANY town, no matter how
small or far from the railroad. is en-
titled to an institute. provided it is To-
Gated in farming district and has
good hall in which a meeting can be
held. Farmers should talk this matter
up with their neiehborS, and If the
sentiment seems favorable for an insti-
tnte for their town. they should write
US at once for application blank. Ad-
dress all Communications to George
superintendent, Madison.
The monthly stock fair on Tue sday
brought out an immense crowd, but |
somehow it did not seem 10 have been
or business success. The char
acter of these fairs has changed mater
tally. Years ago all kinds of stock we're
brought in hut Tue tsday's show of stock
was made up of old orses and mules
the trading stock mainly Of travelling
dealers. and boxes of pigs. some Of
them so small. that. as uncle William
Dew. of Concord. >aid. it took two of
them TO make ii sqneal. Quite Il num-
ner Of horses changed hands but the
pigs sere the ,'nall change in the day. /
transactions. Trade among our local
merchants was fairly good while res
taurants, eating houses and saloons
we're literally patronized
Colonel f b Gray, the gallant
commander of the old 2Sth Wisconsin
Infantry during the civil war, was in
our city Wednesday and favored us
with "a brief call. The colonel has been
and Is ut present state pension agent, a
position in which he has rendered val
liable and appreciati,e services in be-
half OF the OLD boys. Tie Colonel was
: his way to attend soldiers meet
ing at Columbus, as Il substitute for
Commander James. VITO
has just suffered the loss by death of
favorite daughter and was unable TO
keep previous promise to attend the
meeting. As always. Colonel Gray is
full Of schemes to make the survivors
of his old regiment glad that they are
living. ComradP Lee b llngs having
promised to donate suita BILE lot on the
shore of Tomahawk lake upon which to
erect regirnental cottage, the Colonel
has arranged a list of donors toward
the erection of said cottage Perhaps
it will be news to some of those who
will be called up0n to donate to 5.
their names on the list, but here are
some of them: Captain H. F. Lske,
Oconomowoc; Colonel E. B. Gray, Mad
ison; George Wylie and H d. Barnes,