Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1902-07-12
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sent to become a candidate. There is
scarcely a more popular citizen in the
district and his ability and experience
in public matters fit him most admir-
ably for the position. We have no
doubt Of his nomination, and he would
certainly be strong with all who know
him and of his record.
Last Sunday evening and early Mon
day morning severe rain and wind
storms swept across our city, but doing
comparatively little damage in our i'm
mediate vicinity beyond the lodging of
grain and corn. The storm was accom-
panied by frequent lightning and heavy
thunder. To the east much damage was
reported, notably at and in the vicinity
OF Hartland, PeWaukee and MenOmOnee
Falls. Barns were blown from their
foundations; Outhouses and light open
structures were unrOOfed or blown down,
| orchards and timbered lands damage,
and farm crops lodged and twisted. No
authority reports of loss of life as a re-
suit OF the storm has been received.
Rev. Albert Haupert, we'll and most
favorably known here as the talented
pastor of the MOravian church has ac-
cepted a call from the Moravian TheolO-
gical seminary at Bethlehem, Pennsyl-
vania to enter the seminary as profess
sOr. 1t is expected that the clergyman
will leave for his new field of labor
August l. In every phase of church
work, especially in the missionary cause.
Rev. Haupert has been an eloquent
and effective worker, and his presence
and timely cOunsels will be sOrely
missed by the congregation of which he
has been the conscientious pastor and
by those OF our people who know and
appreciate his ability, his untiring in
dustry and practical Christianity.
The marriage of Miss Emile Buch-
heit, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Bnchheit,
and Mr.. John Mithin, of Council Bluffs,
Iowa, was duly sOlemniZed at the family
| residence on Fourth street at o'clock
Monday evening, Rev. James Rogers, of
st. Bernard's Catholic church, Officiat-
ing. The ceremony was witnessed by
Immediate relatives of the families only.
After congratulations, light refresh
mentS were served. The welded pair
took the HOO train west, their bridal
trip will include visit to the Pacific
coast and intermediate points of in
terest. Their future home will be lat
Omaha. Nothing but best wishes for the
health, happiness and material prosperi
ty follow the happy couple to Their new
home.
Mr. Jacob Blum, an aged resident of
our city and father of Mrs. Carl Man,
died July Fourth at the residence of his
daughter, i'll the eightieth year of his age.
The deceased was born in Germany.
His wife died some twenty-five years ago.
For the greater part of twenty years.
Mr.. Blum has been welcome member of
his sOn-in-laW's family. He was much
respected for his sterling good qualities
and had his full share of friends among
the select circle who enjoyed the privil-
edge OF his personal acquaintance. The
funeral services were held at the family
residence, North Church street, Monday
forenoon. The remains were accom-
panied by large cOncOurse Of relatives
and friends to the st. Paul depot, from
which the body was taken to Milwaukee
for interment.
Fred W. Stephenson, who shot and
killed Deputy Sheriff William Cooper.
at Waterloo on the evening of February
8, and was one Of the six prisoners who
broke Jail at Jefferson on the night of
June rs, was captured Wednesday about
two miles west of Portage in the town
OF Caledonia as he was driving along the
road with horse and buggy. Officers
learning of Stephenson's supposed
presence III the county were on the look
cut for him. Sheriff McGOlrick was in
Portage and brought the prisoner back
to Jefferson. Stephenson will hardly
escape again. He apparently wouldn't
know enough to get out Of the country
even if turned loose.