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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
FOR BRUSH FACTORY
The Best Proposition
Yet Offered.
Business Men Have Taken Hold and
are working Hard to Secure the
Plant

The citizens committee who were
considering the canning factory pro-
iect have decided not to take hold of
deal. 1t is thought to be wiser plan
to concentrate their energy on the
beet sugar industry.
Now comes another chance, for a
brush factory, and this offer is consid-
cred by many as the best proposition
ever made to the citizens of Water
town. One thing is certain, it will not
interfere in any manner with the beet
sugar business.
The factory will probably be started
on comparatively small plan but the
great demand for this company's pro-
duct will necessitate rapid growth
and employment of more help. At the
start the concern will give employ
ment to about so men and boys. The
labor will be all piece work, which in
sures a substantial pay roll from the
outset. The men back of the deal
have asked for cash bonus of $4,000.
The businessmen have taken up the
offer and are hustling to get sub
scribers for the amount required.
There is little doubt of it's success
as all of our business men are certain
ly willing to do all in their power
to increase the employing
facilities of the city.
If secured the plant will be located
in the old Bennett plant in First street,
now owned by the Kunert Manufacture
ing Co., and thus give employment
TO more men. Consequently if the
brush factory comes here it will be a
benefit of double value. Let all put
their shoulders to the wheel and push
together.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
Circuit Court.

The February term of the Circuit
court convened last Monday, Judge Dun
widdie presiding. The following jurors
were excused for various reasons: R.
Achtenhagen, Vim. A. Beurhaus, Albert
G. Kruger, Fred Ohm, EdW. Specht and
Emil Tanck, all of WatertOwn, R. G.
Burchard of Jefferson, Warner Cornish
Of Fort Atkinson, Henry Oestreich of
Ixonia and julius Warner of Farming
ton. Frank Whitehead of Cold Spring
was reported dead and two others could
not be found. From the list furnished
by the jury commission special venire
OF fifteen jurors was ordered drawn by
the court and the following were select
ed: Henry Sheblak. Chas. Schiebel,
Max Kusei, Amandus Hahn. Fred Behlke,
VIM, j. Behtke, of the city of WatertOwn,
VIM. Barr, Geo. Hanover, John j. Violet
of the city of Jefferson, w. O. Hoffman,
w. II. Tilden, C. T. Blanchard, John
Saiben Of Fork Atkinson, George Flem-
ing of the town Of Jefferson, Frank
Eustice Of KOskOnong.
On motion of Mr.. II. T. Ames, Mr..
TWinning of Waterloo was admitted to
the bar.
The calendar was then taken up and
disposed of as follows:
The case of May Elizabeth Burke VS..
Millie Roller was reported as settled,
and the case of Frances Novotni VS..
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul railway
company was dismissed, this leaving
but two civil cases, Katherine Manz VS..
Frank Mansfield, and Carl W. Schultz
VS.. estate of D. E. Owen, which were
set for trial.
The case of Mrs. Mauz VS.. Frank
Mansfield is now occupying the attention
of the court. The plaintiff demands
damages for injuries which she alleges
to have received by falling over a wire
obstructing the road while the defend
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
Marriage Licenses.

Issued by the county clerk for the
week ending Tuesday, FEBRUARY 3, 1908:
January 27.- William Harder and
Bertha Krum msee, both of Jefferson.
January 28.-Leo Carl Henry Krause
OF Milwaukee, Milwaukee county, and
Mathilda Kresenske of Watertown.
January "a William Durow and
Mrs. Carolina Prochnow, both of Alta
Ian.
January 90 Forrest j. Linton and
Olive Mephans, both of Hebron.
January 81 William Laabs and
Louisa Gutzdorf, both of WATERFOWL
FEBRUARY q Hubert Springer of
Waterloo and Minnie Schweiger Jeffer-
son.
Ernest Wilitz and Bertha Mantz,
both of Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
A Serious Runaway.

Herman Gillis, milk peddler re-
siding south of the city, had narrow
escape from being killed Monday
morning. AS it is he is suffering from
a severe scalp wound and sprained
knee, the result of being tossed over a
locomotive running at good speed
Gillis was coming to the city with his
milk supply and when crossing the
North Western railroad south of the
two mile railroad bridge light en-
gine going north struck the team, kill
ing both horses instantly. Gillis was
in the covered rig and was tossed into
the air by the collision, and the wagon
was smashed into splinters. The en-
gine crew picked him up and brought
him to this city where he was attended
by DIR. Moulding, who says his condi-
tion is not serious. The accident oc-
Cured about 6:1O a. m. The engine
was on it's way here to take out the
southbound passenger train which
leaves here at 6:20. Gillis was re-
moved to his home later.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
AT TURNER OPERA HOUSE.
A Play Under the Patronage of st
Margaret's Guild, Monday Evening,
February 9th.

OUA udi
over eighty young ladies of this city
are being skillfully trained by Miss
Baker for the coming presentation of
the ''Mistletoe Bough,'' or The Sad
Legend of the Lady Genevera and the
Oaken Chest interspersed with
charming specialties and prefaced
with an exhibition in the form of a
curtain raiser, 1.-The Plastique Move
ments by Moonlight
Elaborate arrangements are being
made for the costuming of the play
and every detail will be handsomely
and artistically staged.
Among those in the cast are Miss
Edna Chadwick, who will take the
leading gentleman's part, that of Lord
Lowell, the bridegroom. Miss Florence
Ryan will take the part of the Baron.
Miss Anna Smith will be in the lead
ing lady's role, portraying Lady Gen
evera, the bride. Miss Genevieve
Mullen will represent the Baroness.
Twelve bridesmaids and grooms-
men, four maids of honor, twenty la
dies of the court and others will be
represented.
The Sir Roger de Coverley, the
Minuet, the Virginia Reel are the
pleasing colonial dances.
Act |. The banquet hall and flight
of Lady Genevera. The scene opens
upon gay dancing party; then the
wedding procession returning in grand
style down the broad stairway and af-
ter toasting Of the bride and the dane
ing, sports were instituted, and among
others Lady Genevera proposed
game Of "hide-and- -go-seek-. The
flight
Act Ii. The garret scene. The
hiding of Lady Genevera in the old
oak chest. The heavy lid closed with
a spring and her bridal bloom lay
clasped in a living tomb,
Act Ill. The banquet hall. The
grief scene. The return of the party
to the great hall and the giving up of
the search.
Act ". The garden scene and a
very beautiful one Twenty wears
have elapsed since the disappearance
of the Lady Genevera. The Virginia
reel is introduced and they drink a
good deal of Barmicede wine. The
crowning of the May queen. Lord
Lowell appears, having become de-
mented after the loss of his bride, and
imagines he sees in the May queen,
her likeness.
Act V. The garret scene. A num-
ber of young ladies preyed on by de-
vouring curiosity, accompanied by the
Baroness, 60 up into the old garret in
search of masquerade gowns. One OF
them opens the old oak chest. The
skeleton form is discovered; they send
for Lord Lowell; the shock is so great
it causes his death. Tableau-The
death of Lord Lowell. The vision he
sees of his bride in her flight.
The prices will be 25, 50 and SOC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
New Librarian Has Arrived.

Miss Maude Macpherson, the new
librarian for the local public library,
has arrived in the city from Pittsburg.
Owing to the fact that the library
building is not yet in readiness Miss
Macpherson has been allowed the use
of the city treasurer's room Ia the city
hall where she will carry on the pre-
liminary work until the library build
ing is ready for occupancy.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

PTTzKA-Mathias Pitzka, a tailor bv
trade, died at his home in Concord
avenue Sunday afternoon, aged 67
years. He had suffered with cancer
OF the stomach for the past six
months. He is survived by his widow.
The funeral took place Wednesday
morning at 9 o'clock to st. Henry s
church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
Deaths.

SCaEMPF-George S. Schempf, re-
tired merchant, expired at the family
home in Second street shortly after
seven o'clock Saturday evening.
Attn ough he had been ailing for the
past two weeks it was tn ought that he
was considerably improved Saturday
and his death was unexpected. He
has suffered with the Brights disease
for some time but the end was hastened
by heart failure, and although death
came suddenly, he passed away peace
fully.
Mr.. Schempf was born in Hessen.
near Darmstadt, Germany, May %,
1928. He came to this country when
a boy, residing for a while at Cleveland
o., later removing to Milwaukee.
He came to Watertown in 1916 and
shortly after established store. In
lo49 he went to California where he
remained almost two years. Upon his
return he engaged in business with
his brother in the block where Schempf
Bros. Company store now stands under
the firm name of G. & F. Schempf;
the latter retired after a short while
and Mr.. Schempf continued in the
business which grew to large proper
tions until seventeen years ago when
he retired from active business pur-
suits. He was married September %.
1857.
Mr.. Schempf possessed an exemplary
character both in his business dealings
and social and family life. He was a
man to be trusted in all affairs of life
where honesty and probity count for
aught. He is survived by his widow
and three daughters: Mrs. D. HI.
Beurhaus. Tacoma, Wash. Mrs. Henry
Schorndorfer, Cleveland, O.; Mrs.
Lance Pierronet, Wheaton, III. Two
nephews, John and Lonard Schempf
OF this city also survive him.
The funeral took place from the
family home, 403 Second street, Thurs
day afternoon at O'Clock, conducted
by Rev. II. Sterz of the Evangelical
Protestant church. Interment was
made in Oak Hill cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
County Court.

The following matters have been
noticed for hearing at the February
terms OF the County Court, 1903:
SPECIAL TERM, FEBRUARY 10th 1903.
Estate of Eliza Richards, deceased,
hearing on claims.
Estate of Thadeus Eastman, deceased,
hearing on final account and assign
ment OF residue.
Estate Of Levi Trussel, deceased,
hearing on final account and assignment
of residue.
Estate of Ottilie Briese, deceased,
hearing on final account and assign
ment of residue.
Estate of Frank L. Aldrich, deceased,
hearing petition for administration.
Guardianship of Michael Healy, hear
ing petition for discharge of guardian.
SPECIAL TERM, FEBRUARY 18th, 1904
Guardianship of John Norbert, hear
ing on final account Of special guardian.
Estate Of Ernst Dittes, deceased. hear
ing on final account and assignment OF
residue.
Estate Of Maria Pohlmann, deceased,
hearing on final account and assigh-
ment of residue.
Estate of Clark T. Weeks, deceased,
hearing on final account and assign
ment OF residue.
Estate of Malcolm Nutting, deceased,
hearing petition for administration.
SPECIAL TERM, FEBRUARY Gath, 1903.
Descent OF the real estate OF John
Kitzman, deceased. John Kit4man de-
ceased, & Roudolph Kitztnan, deceased,
hearing petition for Judgment determin-
ing descent of real estate.
Estate of August Schlueter, deceased,
hearing proofs of will &C.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
Adelaide Thurston.

Adelaide Thurston and her superb
company appeared at Turner opera
house Tuesday evening in ''Cozy Corn
ers." The house was crowded and the
performance pronounced first class.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

REIMER Mrs. William Reimer. a
resident of Watertown for several
years, died at the family home 613
Tenth street this morning. She had
been an invalid for the past six months.
She was 79 years of age December H..
last and is survived by her husband,
two sons ard two daughters. The
funeral took place Thursday afternoon
from the home to ST. Johns church at
2 o'clock.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
MAILS CLOSE.

Mails close at the Post-Office as follows:
EAST. WEST NORTH so17ru
900 a. ms 1920 pms 2:2Op m.* 10 80 D. m. =
2O0 p. m.* 800 p. M 900 p. m. 9:OOp. m.
300 p. m.
MatertoWn and Madison 8:55 a. m,* 6:15 D. m x
Pipersville, Affection, Pennington and Ehene.
ger, 7;30 a. m.* '0-- "no A0ono-
Lebanon. ZOO a. M
Grellton, Thursdays and Saturdays, 400 D. IA.
*Except Sundays.
VIM. F. GRUETZMACHER. p. M
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
RAILROAD TIME TABLES
CHICAGO, MILWAUKEE ST. PAUL

Train No. arrives from Chicago at 3 :32 D. m
daily, except Sunday.
Train No. 23 arrives from Chicago and departs
Tor Madison at $50, p. m. except Sunday.
No. 33 arrives from Milwaukee and departs
Tor Madison at 9:l6 a. m except Sunday.
Sunday train from Milwaukee arrives here at
9:45 a. m.
GEORGE w. WEBB, Agent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
On the Alleys.

The Hertel & Hoffman team defeated
the W. F. Brandt & Son team Tuesday
night. The Score:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

SCHEUBER-Mrs. Henrietta, wife of
the late Adolph Sche Der, die Sunday
at the family home 1000 Fifth street,
Milwaukee, aged 67 years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
Basket Bali.

The basket ball team OF the North
western University defeated the Sacred
Heart College team Saturday evening
by score of 20 to 6. North and ZnliOw-
ski played a star game for the North
westerns.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
THE COUNCIL MEETS
Important Business is
Transacted.
Salaries Of Several City Officials
Raised-Imp0rtant Resolutions
Passed.

The city aldermen were evidently in
generous mood Tuesday night as the
salaries of Sc Jeral city officials, includ-
ing the chief of police and policemen,
were raised. The city engineer will
hereafter draw salary of $500 an
nually instead of 1920 as formerly.
1t is said he would not consent to re-
main longer if the increase was not
granted. The policemen received a
raise of SIS per month and the chief of
police was raised $50 yearly. The Sec
retary of the board of water commits.
sioners was given an increase of $50
yearly.
Otto r. Krueger, president of the
council, called the meeting to order at
S:55; Aldermen Chapman and Wege-
mann were absent. Mayor Brusenbach
arrived shortly after the session began.
The hackmen's ordinance was repeal-
ed by an ordinance Introduced by AL
derman Ryan. The salary ordinance
then came up and after the blank
spaces were filed, passed, all voting
in the affirmative. On the motion to
raise the city engineers salary Alder
man Oestreich voted no and on the
motion to raise the salary of the chief
of police Aldermen Prentiss and Radt-
ke voted no. Following are the salar-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07
CHURCH DIRECTORY

"A Dodge streets. Sunday services III .Oo .u y
III; III; ana oOO p. m: Sunday school, 1000 a. m
"ldWeek service, Thursday, 500 D. M. - ="
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

CHAPMAN-Miss Ella, daughter of
Mrs. Jane Chapman, died at the family
residence, 217 Washington street, Jar.
Friday morning. She has been an
invalid several years and her death
was not unexpected, but falls none the
less heavy upon the family and friends.
Miss Chapman was born October 10.
1864, at Menasha, and came here with
the family when child. Funeral
services were held at the home Mon
day morning at 1880 o'clock. The
remains were taken to Neenah for
burial at 0:20.
WOELFFER-Mr. and Mrs. Robert
Woelffer mourn the death of
their boy baby, aged two years.
Death took place Thursday night after
an illness of several days with perit-
onitis. The funeral took place week
ago Sunday afternoon at l O'Clock
from the residence in West Main
street to the Lutheran cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

FVANGELICAL PROTFCrANn
~ Fourth street. between Madison and Jon@a e
eedS. Rev. II Stertz, pastor. Sunday services ).
-I0NO a. m. Sunday school. 900 A. m w i0o'
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

BREAKENRIDGE-Ja Elanath an
Breckenridge, one of the earliest Sc t.
tiers of Watertown, died at the home
OF his son William, All Fifteenth
street, Milwaukee, Thursday morning
OF last week. Death resulted from
cancer OF the stomach. Decedent
was born in Ontario Canada, Septem-
Der IA. 1928, and came to this section
IN 1912, taking up his residence on a
farm In the town of Watertown near
the city limits where he has resid ed
since, with the exception of the last
six months. He was one of the early
settlers of Jefferson county and widely
known throughout the county. He is
survived by his widow, two sons.
William G. OF Milwaukee,; Frank j.
Watertown; Mrs. D. d. Strohm, Ocono-
nowOc. The remains were brought
here Sunday over the Milwaukee road
at 1880 and taken to the Congregations
al church where services were held.
Ihe lnterment was in Oak Hill Gem
etery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

EIRsT GATIONAL.-Corner Eo,,r.,,
\ and Wisconsin streets. Rev. w Eri41a VI
meier pastor. Sunday services s-11 100 a m and
a:ou p. m Sunday school, 1000 a. m. MdweaS
service, Wednesday, 7:3O D. m. ' 1nio"eeh
~ NO evening service during the summe,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

NJ MARKS LUTHERAN.-COrnerN North Sixth
~ ~ and Jones streets. Rev. J. I'll. Brockmann,
pastor. Sunday services 10 00 a. m. and 80 D.
Ia. sunday school. 90 a. m.
SsNo evening service during the summer
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

CT. JOHNS LUTHERAN.-Corner North Fifth
- and Cady streets. Rev. F. III. Egger3, pastor
sunday seryices:-9:30 a. m. Sunday school, Zoo
p. m.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

ST. HENRY'S ROMAN CATHOLIC.-Corner
- - North Fourth and Cady streets. Rev. a.
kampschroer, rector. Sunday services ~ OO a.
y III, Ia Low MASS; 1000 a. m. High Mass and sermon
) 100 p. M, Vespers and Benediction. Confessions
at q 20 500 and 1880 p. m. Saturdays. Mass daily at
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

Alderman Prentiss introduced a reso-
luton, which passed, instructipg the
committee on judiciary to take steps
necessary so that hereafter the assess
or or assessors can either be elected
by the council or appointed by the
mayor, subject to confirmation.
Alderman Prentiss introduced res
olution to the effect that the fire COM
mittee confer With the Wisconsin Tele-
phone company with the end in view
that fire and police gong be placed
at or near the postofice corner. Mr..
Prentiss stated that he considered it
would aid the fremen considerably as
the gong would be sounded by the tele-
phone operator upon receipt of notice
of fire.
A resolution passed authorizing the
city engineer'to draw a plat of the city
showing where electric and gaslights
were needed so that suitable provision
can be made to equally distribute the
lights.
The town clock came up for hear
ing. Joseph Salick, who tends to it,
asking for an increase in pay from 500
yearly to $50. He thought he could
give it more attention with an increase
than at present. The matter went
over.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

Total 1903 998 1907 3O68
The Waterloo Bowling club defeated
the Standards of this city at the Up-to-
Date alleys Sunday. The score:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

ERMAN o M E.-Corner North Fifth and Mad-
Snndav son ss srTeees: Rey August Karnopp, pastor
lday 0anaay school, 900 a. m. Midweek service Wed M
aaeosHday, aoH t'oo p m. Singing exercises, THURSDAY
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

ElRST N. E:-Corner Main and Fifth streets
vices Dr 7, A. A. NJ Bullock, pastor. Sunday SER
slies schoo, i1no 1G,oo m and 7:90 p. m. Sunday
M1dWeek service, Wednesday, 7:30 D. m '0 = III
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-02-07

ST PAUL'S EPISCOPAL.-Corner Second ord
Spring streets. 7. c. Eglin, rector Sndau anu
seFvlcesaHoly ehe Communion, ZOO a. M SUNDAY
f0 ihe S:4o a. m Morning Prayer and Litany
4 ~ 90 20. EVenS0ng, 80 p, m. Weekday service
3O p M Holy Communion, first SUNDAY in tb
Sistersville daily oil review. [volume] (Sistersville, W. Va.) 1902-1905, 1903-02-14
NOTICE
2 10 4w d "

OF IncOrpOratOrs and Incorporation
and Stockholders Meeting OF Par
kersburg and Ohio Valley Electric
Railway Company.
Notice Is hereby given that the
first meeting of the Incorporators
and stockholders of the Parkers
burg and OHIO Valley Electric
Railway company, for the purpose
of organization, adopting bylaws,
electing a board CT directors, acting
on a resolution for the sale of stock
OF said company at less than par,
and for the transaction of any other
business that may lawfully be done
at such meeting, will be held at
the law Office of V. B. Archer, No.
312 Juliana street, In the City oil
Parkersburg, Wood county, West
Virginia, on
Tuesday, March IL 1908, at 2 O'cIO ok
Notice Is further given that books
of subscription to the capital stock
of said company have been opened
and are under the direction and su-
pervision of the incorporates, that
Is TO say.
At the office of V. 2, Archer No.
3I2 Juliana street, City of Parkers
burg. W. Va, under the direction
f V. B Archer,C. L, Williams and
R. J. A Boreman.
A the Office of Johnson & Mar
tin. in the city of St Marys, Pleas
ants county. West Virginia, under
the direction of c. B. Johnson an c
E R. B. Martin.
At the office of J. D. Livingston
at the Town of Friendly, Tyler
county, West Va, under the dlrec.
ton of J. D. Livingston.
At the Office of John H. Mccoy,
at the city of Sistersville, Tyler
county, w. Va. under the direction
of John H. Mccoy.
Given under our hands this 9Th
day of February, 1893
V. B ARCHER,
c. L. WILLIAMS,
T. J. Anderson, l.
W. F. SMITH,
W. R. SMITH,
John II Nc 10Y,
CLYDE B. JOHNSON,
E R. B. MARTIN,
R. J. A, FOREMAN,
J. D LIVINGSTON,
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Executors Notice.

The undersigned having qualified
as the Executor of the asst will and
testament of G. P. Russell, de
ceased, all persons knowing them
selves t. be indebted to the said c
P. Russell, will please pay such 10
debtedness to the undersigned, and
all persons having claims against
the said G P Russell, Will present
the same to me properly prob9ted
at the Office of Ranes & Young, ir
Sstersville. West Virginia. for set
Element.
w. R. ISHAM,
Executor.
HANEs & YOUNG,
Attorneys.
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