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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
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Items Of Interest
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Mrs. William Schwefel, Of Trenton.
visited Tuesday with her uncle, Samuel
E. Kuenze, in this city. She was accom-
MED by her children.
Henry Mayer. for several years past in
the employ of the Northwestern railway
company as operator, has severed his con-
nection with them to take up like
position with the Michigan Central
railroad at Chicago, for which city he
left on Thursday.
Mrs. c. T. Sleeper, who has been spend
Ing the summer here and with friends
elsewhere IN the state, started Thursday
morning for Belmont, California, where
she will make her home for the imme-
diate future. May the lady have pleas
ant trip and safe arrival.
E. A. Hanks, of Fond du Lae. general
supervising agent for the Equitable
Life insurance company, was a visitor
to Watertown Thursday and yesterday.
We acknowledge pleasant call. He
was trusty and trusted employee Of the
State Senate at the last session and will
probably succeed himself.
A. ]. HilgendOrf, employed as book
keeper for the G. B. Lewis company for
number of years past, has resigned his
position and will enter the employ of
Pingree & Smith, of Detroit, for whom
he will act as salesman, territory having
been assigned him in the West. Mr.. E.
W. Behlae, for several years past en-
plOyed by the Willer Manufacturing COM
pany, of Milwaukee, succeeds him here.
Mr.. HilgendOrf in leaving has the well
wishes of success IL his new position by
large circle of friends in this city.
Thomas Irving departed Tuesday for
Madison where he enters the State Uni
versity to take a course in engineering.
He has not fully decided as to what
branch, civil, electrical OF mechanical,
but has sufficient time to do so as the
first year is alike in the different courses.
In Tommy can be seen the true type
OF WatertOwn's bright and promising
young men, congenial and always ready
with helping hand to one in need. In
leaving Mr.. Irving departs from friends
without number, but the well wishes for
his success go with him from ALL May
he be proved and make fast steps in
advancement, as for him there is nothing
too good.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
SPEAKS IN MILWAUKEE,.
Rev. H. Bens, Pastor of the German Baptist
Church Here, Speaks to Large and
Attentive Audience

. At Milwaukee last Sunday morning
members Of the Northwestern conference
of the German Baptist church had the
privilege and opportunity of listcning
to a discourse by the Reverend Bens, Of
this city. The large auditorium and
balcony Of the First German Baptist
church, corner Sixth and Walnut streets,
was well filled and when at IL o'clock
the speaker began the delivery of his
sermon deep quiet prevailed. His text
was taken from Ephesians 4:3, the sub
ject being Unity in the Spirit" His
eloquence and spiritual knowledge of
the Holy Writ was admired by all and he
is considered the best orator in the pull
pit of the Northwestern Conference to-
day. With his musical voice sending
home the truth, at times filled the audi
torium like the thunder in the stormy sky
and then in measured gravity fell to the
sound Of the ripping brook. AS the last
words fell appealing to the audience had
faded away, the existing solemnitude
remained unbrOken until the closing
hymn was announced.
The German speaking people of Water
can be proud Of such noble man in
their community and no one should fail
to take advantage Of an opportunity to
hear him.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
Town of WatertoWn Items.

Roberts, Of the town of IxOnia, called
on Ernst Klingbeil last Tuesday.
Charles Oestreich has bought Mrs.
Egan's farm of 60 acres near Redwood
in Town Shields for $104 per acre.
Among those that attended the Jeffer-
son county fair Wednesday were, William
Dietzel, Owen Mullen, William Messer,
P. VOlkmann and William Bentzen.
August and Fred Nehr and several
other gentlemen left for Clark county
on Tuesday afternoon to look up some
suitable land with the intention in view
of investing.
Ralph Norton is cutting feed for the
farmers at present. Mr.. Norton has
purchased John Hampshire's steam en-
gine. Mr.. Hamshire soon leaves for
Dane county where he has bought farm.
Sorry to see John leave us.
Mrs. Julius Vincenns died Tuesday,
September II, aged n years. Funeral
dist church Friday afternoon, the Rev.
Grand August KarnOpp officiating, after
which her remains were inferred at
Oak Hill cemetery.
The untimely death of President Will
liam Mckinley is greatly regretted. Now
it is realized first to what an extent he was
loved and respected by his people. The
nation has lost a great statesman, a
noble character and good president.
He was model and set a good example
for his fellOwmen. His loss to the
nation will long be felt, and his deeds,
what they embodied, shall ever live in
memory of the people. But the govern
ment still is Theodore Roosevelt is Presi-
dent and the people have confidence in
him. He has been tried in government
affairs before and he was not found
wanting. 1t gave comfort and new inspir-
alton to this nation when President
Roosevelt proclaimed to the people.
'In this hour of deep and terrible
national bereavement [ wish to state it
shall be my intention and endeavOr to
continue absolutely unbrOken the policy
of President Mckinley for the peace and
prosperity and honor of our beloved
country"
'With deepest founts of love to drain
They could not stay the heeting breath;
The bolts OF science, hurled in vain,
Fell harmless at the feet of DEATH
A million prayers arose on high
Yet hope went downward with the sun,
AS finally came that farewell sigh:
ut Is Gods way-His will be dOne!''
SO passed a soldier brave and truei
So passed a clean and loyal soul.
The right he ever kept in view,
And pressed breaSt-fOrWard to the goal,
This was a man-So loved, so wiSe
And when this splendid race was run,
In simple faith he closed his eyes:
1T Is Gods way-His will be done!'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
Bids Opened.

Last Saturday afternoon the bids for
the construction of storm sewer in
Market street from the east line of Col
lege avenue to Third street were opened
by the board Of public works. The con-
tract for building same was to be let
this week, but it is not probable that
the sewer will be built this fall as it
has since been discovered that the old
sewer on Third street in which it was
to empty is in poor condition, and it will
very likely be dropped until next spring
when sewer may be constructed through
to the river instead of Third street. Bids
for the above were received by two par
ties, P. j. Euper and Gorder & Schiebel,
of which the former was the lowest. The
bids are as follows: P. ]. Euper, fifteen
inch pipe, 20 cents; twelve-inch pipe,
60 cents, manholes each $50; catch bas-
ins, each $3.50; ten inch pipe, 55 cents.
GOrder and Schiebel. fifteen-inch pipe,
80 cents, twelve inch pipe, 70 cents;
manhOles, each $50; catch basins, each
SIS; ten-inch pipe, IS cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
A Royal Reception.

A Royal Reception which will appear
at the ConcOrdia Opera house Sunday,
September 20, is one of that class of plays
that have become popular of late years
under the name Of musical and operatic
comedies. Unlike the general farce
comedy it is free from the usual vulgar
songs and horse play that is introduced
in these incongruities. "a Royal Recep-
ton is a play a man can take his
entire family to see, and they will enjoy
it, even to the little ones" May Smith
Robbins, the star Of the attraction, is a
magnetic little lady who has faculty
OF making friends and admirers in every
city she appears. She is a sweet singer,
a wonderful dancer, and her power of
mimicry is unsurpassed. She is sup
ported by company of talented artists
who produce some clever and high class
specialties. Prices 25, 80 and 50 cents.
Seats at Gamm's drug store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
DRIVING FAST HORSES.
Watertown Should Have a Driving Park Wher
the Speed of Its Horses Could be Tried.

When we stop and consider, must we
not admit that Watertown has made
strides to the front in the past few wears
III securing number OF good, fast horses.
Yet now scarcely dare we ATTEMPT to
compare them with those of our neigh
boring towns, much smaller than our
city, for in them is found some of the
best horse flesh in the state, When in
places like Lake Mills, BarabOO, Portage.
Lodi, Beaver Dam and others of even
smaller size and nearer to us some of the
best state records are held, could not our
horse enthusiasts manage to bring I'D
something to compete with them. Have
we anything here that will walk up
along side of such animals as "Dr.
Kramer" or "Jack Splain" owned by Sam
Schlnck, at Portage, or "Ginski," the
bay gelding, owned by F. E. Brownson.
OF Portage, or any Of E. A. Patterson's
seven or eight shippers at Lodi. or Al
gardl Maid" another of Lodi's fast ones?
We hardly believe we have. Probably
we are not treating our horses lust i'm the
above statement and if we are not, wish
1t would be proved. WatertOwn would
surely be proud if she had them.
Now the question naturally arises.
Where shall our horses speed be TESTED? Z?
Exactly, that is where we lack, we have
no track upon which to put them. 1t
has however been rumOred for several
months past, that number interested
in this matter, have been endeavOring to
establish a driving park, and if matters
now on foot prove successful, we may have
one soon. This certainly is greatly
needed item here.
Racing racing-iU is unnecess-
airy to say must have a clean track. 1t
is dangerous, and in fact should be at
once prohibited, that racing be carried
on on our Main street during the even
ing, as has been the case very frequently
OF late. Dangerous, we say, where people
are continually crossing the street, to
drive horse at 3 minute gait. DAN
ger0us not only to the public who are
passing, but to the horse which is driven
at such speed on hard pavement as our
Main street. And certainly good horse
man would not let good horse, one he
knew to be OF great value, run at high
speed omit. Dangerous. and why not stop
it?
The gentlemen who have the matter of
driving park in charge should receive
all the encouragement possible from
their fellOW-citizens, as it would surely
prove great benefit to the community.
Race meets could be held here to the
same advantage as in other places,
which would result in giving the friends
OF our neIghbOring towns a chance to
spend little OF their money in our town
few days year at least, to recupeTaGe
fer what we have done for them in the
many years past. But not that aione.
Is it not about time that Watertown
deniZens be waking up and looking
abOuting to see the beautiful country
around and dropping into line with
the latest-the best. Wake up therefore,
and again we say, wake up.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
Has Written a Comedy.

A production entitled "Where is
Smith" has just been written and copy
righted by Harry R. Moore. 1t is a two
act piece and abounds in many clever
and when staged will doubt
less attract attention in the theatrical
world. Mr.. Moore has been at work upon
the comedy for several months and the
production is very credltable one. The
piece will occupy about two hours in
and affords several Opportun-
tiles for the introduction Of specialties.
Daily Times, September 21, 1901.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
AT CONCORDIA OPERA HOUSE.
A Course of Seven Entertainments Commencing
October l.

Arrangements have been perfected
with the Glazier Lyceum Bureau, of Chi
cagO, for a series of seven lectures and
entertainments to be given at Conc0rdia
Opera house in this city during the win
ter. The first lecture will be given on
Tuesday evening, October 1. the lecturer
being MIR. HI. Darwin McIIrath, who is
conceded to be one of the finest lecturers
before the American people. Mr.. Nc
Ilrath, will take for the subject of his
lecture, "China the Forbidden Land"
and as himself and wife travelled
through China on their BICYCLES they
have gained acknowledge of that coun-
try that enables them to lecture intelli-
gently upon the subject. Their lecture
is illustrated by animated pictures
and this will prove rare treat. Full
course tickets, emitting the holder to
reserved seats, for the seven entertain
ments are being sold for $1.50 Child
ren's course tickets 81. Reserved seats
for each entertainment 35 cents. Gener-
al admission 25 cents. Children Is cents.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
Marriage Licenses.

Following is list of marriage licenses
issued by the clerk of Jefferson county
for the week ending September "a:
September 17.-Charles Hebard and
Lena Kuehn, both of Hebron.
September 19.-JOhn E. Paterson, Way
auwega, Waupaca county, and Ger
trude Fleming, Of Jefferson.
September 20.-Emery G. Nelson and
Ida E. Smith, both of Waterloo.
Paul Knoll, Of Johnson Creek, and
Martha Pruet, Of Fort Atkinson.
September 21.-L0uis Huebner and
Emma RupnOw, both of Ixonia.
September 23.-Ernest H. Fischer and
Florence Klecker, both of Waterloo.
September 24.-Bertha Schultz, of
Watertown, and Frank W. Nemitz, of
Sussex, Waukesha county.
August Fl. Kieck and Emma A. Hueb-
neT both of IXOnia
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
A Night of Terror.

awful anxiety was felt for the widow
Of the brave General Burnham of Mach
las, Me-, when the doctors said she would
die from pneumonia before morning"
writes Mrs. S. H. Lincoln, who attend or
that fearful night, but she begged for
DIR. Kings New Discovery, which had
more than once saved her life, and cured
her of consumption. After taking, she
slept all night. Further use entirely
cured her. This marvellous medicine is
guaranteed to cure all throat, chest and
lung diseases. Only soc and $1.OO. Trial
bottles free at H. I. Eberle's drug store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
DANCING SCHOOL.

Paul Thom's young peoples dancing
class opens on Friday evening, October
IL, at Turner Opera house. All new up
to-date dances will be taught. Hours of
instruction from 8 to 10. Children's
class Saturday afternoon October 12.
Hours of instruction from 4 to 6.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
WcIkin~ NIGHT and lax

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life pills. These pills change weakness
into strength, listlessness into energy,
brain-fag into power. They're wonder
full in building up the health. Only 25c
per box. Sold by H. T. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28

We do money loaning, insurance and
real estate business. Prompt attention
given to prObating estates, collecting
accounts. SKINNER & THAUER,
Lawyers and N0taTies Public.
Office in Wisconsin National Bank build
ing.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28

Cry Globe milling Gompany'$ New Wbite
Daisy. Gotten up expressly for home trade.
Hsk your croker for Il.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28
LETTER LIST.
List of letters remaining at the pOstof-

List Of letters remaining at the postOf-
fee uncalled for September "a:
Brandt, Miss Minnie Brehmer, Miss Emiline
Brumn, Maria Collins, Geo B.
Ferdinand, A. W. Cramer, Miss Gertrude
GrOdnick, e. JONES' Elizabeth
Montague, Henry Paeske, Wm
RIM. Miss Katie Robbins, George
s, ibe', L. Schleicher, Miss Hattie
Titus. AlonZO Weehler. Miss Martha
Zastrow, Henry Zickert, Mrs. VIM.
VIM. +. GRUETZMACHER, p. NJ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28

VIM. F. GRUETZMACHER. P. M.
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CHURCH DIRECTORY

A DVENT.-Eighth street, between Market and
"A Dodge streets. Sunday services-IlOO a,
m: and oDo p. m. Sunday school, 1000 a. M.
Midweek service, Thursday, 500 p. NJ
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1901-09-28

CT. PAUL'S EPISCOPAL.-Corner Second and
- Spring streets. T. C. Eglin. rector Sunday
seryices:-Holy Communion, 100 a. m, Sermon,
10:45 a. m. and Even Song, 7:30 p, m. Sunday
school, 9:45 a. m. Midweek service, Friday, 7:30
The colored American., 1901-06-08

Macon, Ga, and Miss Daisy COrnelia
Hayes, of Atlanta, sister of w. c..
Thomas, our popular Deputy L. s.
Marshal. There were twenty-five from
the high normal. Among these were
Miss Ida n. Hawes. of Macon, Ga. ::
Miss NJ. Edwina layton, Miss Georgia
E. Harrison, of Atlanta, two very
bright, young women.
Glass hOnOrS were distributed as fol-
lows: Miss Ada Hawes, Miss d. c..
Hayes. Miss Mary Ruth Greenwood
Peter II. Williams. and T.. u. White.
Rev. DR.. G. c.. Hall, President Union
Theological Seminary of New York
City, then delivered the commencement
address, subject, ''MOraI Qualifications
for leadership" This address was
one Of the finest ever delivered. The
Doctor threw his whole soul and life
into his subject and there fell from his
lips bursts of elOquence and some
strong points of interest that thorough
ly enraptured the vast congregation to
the most lofty nights imaginable. And
yet he pointed out the example of
Moses and Douglass as real and true
leaders. 1t was good to have been
there. The class songs were of the
highest order. Bishop w. J. Gains also
delivered a short talk.
On the platform were President
Bumstead, President r. r. Wright.
DR.. Hall, Ex-GOv. r. B. Bullock, Rev.
j. E. Smith, Bishop w. J. Gains, and
several other noted educators of the
country. DR.. J. A. Johnson, formerly
of your city. was seen among tie
Continued On page A.
The colored American., 1901-06-08

year each class was graduated. First
came class of 1873 with one, 1871
with three, TO was absent, then TO
with three, President +. r. Wright,
Rev. e. j. Penny, and -; IT, with
three, ''78' with four, 80" with one,
''SO' with four, ''S1" with six, 49,
with three, ''S3" with four, ''S4' with
one, 49, with three, ''S6' with six,
''S7'' with 4, 1897 with three. ''S9" with
three, ''9O'' with five, '91' -,
"92' with four, ''93" with six,
81 with four, "95'' with seven.
with four, "99' with six, 1900 with
whole class, 1907 with twenty
l missed the happy faces of those who
have passed to the beyond, and also
the faces Of Hershaw, J. G. Hutchens,
j. II. DelamOttO, Mrs, Matte Birdie
Ayling, Thomas Marshall Dent ThOs
A. Johnson, ct al, of Washington, D. c..
Prof III. l.. Walker spoke for Our
Alumni" Mrs. NJ. e. Budger) Cum
ming, Our College WOmen;" Presi-
dent r. r. Wright, "ClasS Of '76;" Mrs
r. J. Henry, -; Rev. \. J. Carey, of
Chicago, THE Undergraduate" DR.. J..
r. Porter for the graduates and stu
dents presented a fine life-size oil
painting picture Of Mrs. Case, the
matrOn of the school,
Thursday morning in Ware Chapel
thousands of people appeared to wit
ness one Of the most interesting com
mencement exercises ever held at the
university. There were six graduates
from the collage course. OF these there
were four ladies, Miss Ada HaWes, Of
The colored American., 1901-06-08
SOLVING THE PROBLEM.

The Meeting of The Sixth Annual Confer
ence to Study The Negro Problem
Advance ment Along all Lines of EdL-
e2lion-The Number of Negro Teach
elS and Pupils of ScOCI Fight Cf Ora-
tory and Gala Days,
The colored American., 1901-06-08

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successful Afro American Phys clan
Il Ail8Dta, Ga.-The PETS TRUE m
tx mplitied in the SsruRgIes and
Successes IF this Young Man.
In the present situation Of the Negro
IN America The COlOred American
feels that every time it gives to the
world the history of a successful man
of the race the race is to that extent
encouraged and inspired There was
never time in our history when the
race had so many examples of sub
Stantial and permanent progress as il
has today. In every city and hamlet
there is the teacher. the artisan. the
lawyer, the doctor, business men en-
phasizing in their great progress the
upward movement Of the Negro
throughout the country.
1t is this kind of man we present
in this issue of The COlOred American
in Dr. William E. Penn. Of Atlanta.
Ga. who is one of the leading physi-
clans of that city.
DR.. Penn was born in Amherst COun
ty Va, in 1870, and is accordingly
thirty years Of age His parents took
there entered him in the schools. From
the Lynchburg schools he went to
the Hampton Normal and Agricultural
Institute and from there to the Vir-
ginia Normal and Collegiate Institute.
from which he graduated In 1891.
After graduating he taught In the cTfy
schools of Lynchburg. Va, resigning
to pursue a medical course in the Leon
a FI ID
from which he went in 1893 to Yale
University, New Haven Conn, and
graduated from the Medical Depart
ment OF that world famed institution
in 1897, taking high rank in all Of his
classes until the day of graduation.
His standing in his class may be seen
in that he was the first Negro ever
chosen in the Medical School as one of
the editors of the Glass Book, which
goes down in history as record OF
graduates, etc.
For a while he was one of the In
ternes at Freedmen's Hospital In this
city. under DR. Williams. then Surgeon
in-Chief. and was regarded as one OF
the best informed and most skiIlful
men on the staff
DR. Penn went to Atlanta in 1897
~ pidClICt IIttI1ClIt, anu from the
start took front rank. Ten days after
he hung out his shingIe he was selected
by the city as one of the two colored
physicians to vaccinate the cOlored
population Of the city.
BY official preferment he is the ply
sician to the following institutions OF
learning In Atlanta: Atlanta Univer-
sity. Clark University, Cannon TheO-
logical Seminary. He has been called
from Atlanta into other sections of
Georgia several times to perform diff
cult surgical operations with great sue
cess. AS a physician he is regarded
great success, as the steady growth of
his practice attests.
As christian gentleman he is we'll
known TO every one in Atlanta, being
The colored American., 1901-06-08
PRICE FIVE CENTS.
A PROGRESSIVE MAN.

he Career Of Dr.. WI liam G Penn. q
Successful Afro American PhyS clan
t Ail7Dta, GA.-The Puet's Truit m
tx mplitled in the SsruRgIes and
Successes Of this Young Man.