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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
Crop Condition.

The weather for the past week has
proved more favorable for the harvest
ing of hay, oats and other grains.
Though in Wisconsin it has been quite
cool during a few days, the reports
which farmers pring in are more en-
couraging than a week ago. In sect
ions the recent rains were Instrument
AZ in lodging considerable oats and re-
tarding the growth of corn, yet the
dry, hot weather which followed will
bring the average yield nearly up to
the standard of other good crop years
The s.crop bulletin has the following
to say regarding the prospects through
out the United States:
The temperature during the week
ending July 27 in the districts east of
the Rocky Mountains has been favor
able, except in the districts east of the
the Rocky Mountains has been favor
able, except in New England. where
it had been too cool, but the need Of
rain is being quite generally felt in
the central valleys and Southern States.
Destructive local storms occurred in
Minnesota, Missouri, and in northern
portion of the Middle Atlantic States.
In California the week was absolutely
cool, but otherwise favorable.
Over the northern portion of the
corn belt the corn has made good pro-
gress, and elsewhere fair advancement
is reported, but it is in general need of
rain In the central and southern port
ions Of the principal corn States.
While no serious injury has yet result
ed from drought the crop is threatened
in portions Of Kansas, Oklahoma and
Missouri.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
Total.
Sold the Last Binder.

August Kramp sold the last binder
Friday to complete cutting the oat crop
for Albert Braasch on the Pipersville
road. The man had an old machine
and thought it was durable enough to
finish this seasons work but on the
day mentioned above he ''broke down.
which necessitated new binder.
and of course he knew directly where
to go to purchase the modern, up-to-
date and easy running machi1e-the
Deering Harvester which is turned out
by the Deering people at Chicago and
sold by our popular implement dealer,
August Kramp, who has always a
supply on hand and when orders are
received, fills them satisfactorily and
promptly.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
Mission Fest at De Forest.

Rev. Karl Mueller, accompanied by
thirteen members of the local congre-
cation, attended the mission fest of
the Moravian church at De Forest
Sunday. Rev. Karl Mueller, Theo.
Kant. Chacles Albrecht of Navan, and
Miss Kant were on the program. The
last one mentioned is moravian mis-
sionary and has been engaged for nine
years in Northern India, on the border
of the Thibet river. She delivered
addresses, both in English and German
on her work and experience among
the Ihlbetans. The proceeds from
their missionary work amounted to
$l00.56.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
List of Patents

Granted to Wisconsin Inventors this
week, reported by G. A Snow & Co.,
Patent Attorneys, Washington, D. c..
&C. II. Chatfeld. Ripon, glove; w.
H. Chellis & F. w. McAnanny. Racine,
Racine, exercising machine; j. W.
Dearsley, Racine, molding machine;
w. L. Doughty, Oshkosh, adjustable
mirror; F. H. Gilbert, Springfield, belt
tightener; w. M. Gilbert, & I. M. &
w. G.. Nash, Neenah, wire or felt guide
for paper nachines; O. Greenwald,
Milwaukee. Elevator cable guard; F.
G. Hobart, Beloit, Crude oil vaporizer;
E. L. McKinnon, Sheboygan Falls,
cheese press; c. M. Palmer, Fond du
Lac, system of electrical distribution
and Transforming; P. A. Reinsch. Mil
waukee, Electrotuper's builder iron;
A. White, Sheboygan Falls, base for
rocking chairs.
For copy of any of above patents
send ten cents in postage stamps with
date of this paper to C. A. Snow &
Co., Washington, D. d.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
Fifty Years a Hat Maker.

George Crocker a veteran globe
trotter, is making a short stay in the
city. He is devoting his entire time
to cleaning, shaping and pressing hats.
which work he has cont nuously fol-
lowed for more than half century,
and his last visit to our city was over
25 years ago During these years he
has been engaged in the hat business
and there are but few cities of any size
which he has not visited. Although
in his 9th year, he has still left lib
eral supply of physical vigor for to
carry him further along.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
Was Only Daze Il.

A man was found lying near the wa
ter tower in the east part of the city
Monday night. It was reported that
the man was dead but upon investiga
ton was found to be oily dazed. A
buggy which had been upset was found
lying near, one horse lying on it's side,
and another horse grazing near by.
The man said he was from Kekoskee
and had gone to sleep in the rig, so it
is supposed that he was tipped out and
dazed by the fall. He was carried
down town where he soon recovered.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
School Census.

The 1908 school census shows some
last year. The falling off between the
ages Of and 20 years amounted to
1853. This is hard matter to account
for. There has been but few removals
from this city during the last year
and quite number of permanent resi-
dents have moved here so there
could hardly be decrease in the city's
population. The work of taking up
the ensus conducted by Charles j.
Wenck, under the supervision of G. r.
Field, clerk of the board of education.
Following is an extract from the
report.
Total including colleges, 1902. 1888
Total including colleges, 1908. 1856
DecreaSe 49,. LOO
Total number of boys, colleges not
included -. 1866
Total number of girls, colleges not
included ....... 400
Total 1896
Attending pu )lic schools. 1861
Attending parochial schools. -. 529
Total 1890
Sacred Heart College. ge........ 80
Northwestern University -. -. 1877
Total. ..... 219
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12

A pretty but quiet wedding will
take place at the residence of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Habhegger this afternoon
at 2 o'clock when their daughter
Miss Bertha, will be united in marriage
to Mr.. Grattan w. Norris of Milwau-
kee. The ceremony will be performed
il the back corner of the parlor, Rev.
VIM. Fritzemeier of the Congregation
4 church pronouncing them man
and wife. The bride will be gowned
in white voile over white taffeta and
will wear a beautiful white picture hat.
Both OF the young people will be unat-
tended. There will be none but imme-
diate relatives present.
The decorations are very pretty, the
parlors being in yellow and the dining
hall, where the wedding dinner is to be
served, in pink and white. The table
will be artistically arranged with pink
candles and numerous varieties of
flowers being in great profusion.
Both Of the young people are well
known here and number their friends
In the best social circles The groom
was at one time editor of the Re-
publican but is now owner of a pros
porous job printing establishm ent in
Milwaukee. They will leave for the
east in the afternoon for a short wed
ding trip, after which they will make
their home in Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
BicycIes Stolen.

A wheel belonging to Henry Berg
mann was taken from Brennecke &
Bergmann's drug store Monday night
about O'Clock. A boy was seen rid
ing bicycle near Turner hall that
evening, where be fell off and ran
away leaving the machine. The BIZ
cycle was found to be Mr., Bergmann's.
A little later Chas. Heisman also miss
ed his wheel which he had left in front
of his store and as yet has been unable
to recover IT,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
Chicago Centennial, September 26th to
October 1st.

The Passenger Department of the Chi
cagO & Northwestern R'y is distribut-
ing an edition of pamphlet which con-
tains synopsis Of the plans of the En-
tertainment Committee for the celebrat-
Of the Tooth Anniversary of the white
settlement of Chicago, and setting forth
the outline of a very attractive program
indeed. The train service between Chi
cago and the west and northwest via
The North-W Western Line is such as to
place all points within easy reach Of
Chicago. Arrangements for low rates
will be announced later.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
Photo Gallery Purchased.

The George Seibel Photo Company
gallery has been purchased by Henry
j. Donner and he is now in possession
and will continue the business in the
future. All debts owing the Seibel
Photo company should be paid Mr..
Seibel who will also pay all inoebted-
ness.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
College Avenue Accident.

What might have been serious
accident last Sunday afternoon was
experienced by Mr.. VIM. DUDE and
family while out riding in College
avenue. The hoi Sc when coming to a
turn cramped the buggy and caused it
to upset. The occupants were thrown
to the ground. Mr.. DUDE received
slight injuries, but his wife escaped
unhurt
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
Watch This Paper
For Sensational Of
ferS which will ap-
pear Soon.
Speaks Well of People and Country


The following article was taken from
last weeks Oconomowoc Enterprise,
and contributed to them by their cor
respondent at Piperville, and as the
parties are well known to our readers,
VIM. Of Piperville and Henry of Muk-
wonago are brothers and both are
cousins of Charles Goetsch of this CITY,
the item will undoubtedly be read with
much appreciation.
"Wm. Goetsch and daughter Esther,
enjoyed pleasant drive to Mukwonago
last Saturday, distance of 45 miles.
While there they visited with Henry
Goetsch and family until Monday. They
found the family we'll and nicely situa-
ted. They had improved their place
very much by erecting large new
barn this spring. Mr.. Goetsch and
sons also purchased a twentyhorse pow
er engine and a new separator recently
and as the crops were exceedingly
good there, they are doing rus hing
business fin that line. The above named
report that the sights on the way were
well worth the journey, as some good
farming localities were passed where
soil was very fertile as the crops show
ed. Then in between a very unlevel
country was struck where the crops
looked poorly though as good as the
soil permitted, as the chief consistency
was gravel, sand and red loan. Much
corn has been put in, but still not gen.
orally up to the average condition at
this date, and the present conditions
indicate that the yield will be small.
Throughout the country the second
crop of clover for hay is in excellent
condition. Also many acres of pota.
toes and sus ar beetc were noticed
which promised good. yield. Just
take your fastest horse and an easy
riding buggy to visit distant friend,
and see how much more you will en-
Joy the ride than you would by steam. /"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
LETTER LIST.

List of letters remaining at the postof-
flee for the week ending Tuesday, Aug
ust, 3rd 1903.
Lewis Belden, Mrs. Ed. Bahr, Rosey Berkholz,
Robt L. Clark, E. A. Kohl, F. C. Duismore
Russell j. Hinman, Mrs. Sarah Judd, Miss Martha
Kruger, Miss Harrie Krueger Mrs. H A. Krue-
ger, Mrs. I'll. A. Krueger' f. A. Lane, Mrs. Paul
Learkind, Earl Garfield Linsey, Mr.. j. E. Peder-
son, Rev, A. F. Rubel VIM. Schuette, Martha
Schroeder, Miss Lillian Smith, c. D. Walworth,
Mike Ziegler.
w. F. GRUETzMABHER, P. M.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
AN INVITATION,

Miss Zula Kenyon, the talented ar
tist, invites the people of Wstertown
and vicinity to call at her studio at
220 West Main street and view the
work being done there.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
Looking for Dora Bean.

Jennie Trollinger of Sheboygan
Falls, was in the city searching for
her aunt, Her name is supposed to be
Dora Bean and she possesses a farm OF
80 acres. An advertisement is in the
paper regarding her whereabouts. The
woman not finding her relative, return
ed home the same day.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
Deaths.

WERTHEIMER--Mrs Helen Vert
heimer mother of Herman Wertheim-
er, of this city, died at her home in
Bohemia, Germany, on July %, 1903,
age, SO years.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
CUPID'S BONDS.
Popular Young People to be Mar
ried This Afternoon.

The marriage of Miss Mildred E.
Brown to Mr. q. n Barber will occur
this afternoon at the Congregational
parsonage, Rev. VIM. Fritzemeier to
perform the ceremony. It will be a
quiet but pretty affair. They will take
a short wedding trip. after which they
will be at home at 301 Second street.
The parties are well known in the
city and have many friends. MIR. Bar
Der is a prosperous dentist.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
Sundays Picnic.

Last Sunday was lively day at Tt
rola island where the Turn verein,
/mn Frei Of Milwaukee, held their an
nual picnic. The athletic performance
was first class and the music bv the
Musical Circle was good. The dance
q the evening was we'll attended
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
Will Organize State Association,

On Labor Dav, September, Z, there
will be uniting OF all the horseshoer's
of the state in Milwaukee, at which
time they will form state organiza-
ton.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-12
School will Open Next Monday.

St. Johns Parochial school will
open next Monday morning. Over
1S5 children are expected to enroll.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29
THAT MICA DYKE.

The fact is fast developing that
the recent mica claims located by
E. A. Eaton and Fred G. Shaffer
are soon to represent not only a
new and valuable industry for the
district but become one of its
foremost enterprises as we'll Dur
ing the present week contract
was entered into whereby Mel and
Ed. Crosson deed a half interest in
the celebrated Starlight claim to
the Mica company and it is under
stood that the contract for driving
the tunnel another 200 feet to in
tersect the mica dixie has been
awarded to the former sole owners
of the Starlight
The Importance of this propo-
sition at once appeals to the peo-
pie familiar with propositions of
the kind. The new company will
inaugrate its operations under the
most favorable circumstances. For
years the price of the Starlight
has been held at $40, 900 and in
doing the assessment work on the
claim last fall the Crosson boys
broke into a splendid vein of min
eral that returned them S24 to the
ton at the sampler. AS work pro-
crosses this vein becomes larger
and the values hold their own right
along. 1t is directly coursing to-
ward the famous Lexington, which
has production record of $780,
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

600 and we believe that this COM
pany will be the first to release the
millions in the old producer at
great depth.
Within 200 feet the twelve foot
dyke of sheet mica will be uncov-
ered at depth of 800 feet and the
Lexington will be reached in lit
tie over 200 feet. In the mean
time the Tarbet extension and the
other big veins of the district in
which the Lexington is the center
will be encountered and their value
disclosed. Authorities on the
subject of the value of mica and it's
sale claim that the dyke will fur
nish the best material in the ma
ture of sheet mica to be found in
the world, not excepting the large
sheets of pure stuff imported to
this country and commanding a
figure higher than the price of sill
ver-something like SIS per pound.
The gentlemen in charge of the
company are making faithful eff
forts to determine the value of the
product and their replies would in
dicate that the stuff would find a
ready sale.
The people of the district will
watch the progress of develop
menf of the new industry with in
terest because it will mean not only
good thing for the company
handling the proposition but for
the district as well.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

F. L. Regennitter returned last Satur.
day from months trip through Mont
ana, Washington, Oregon and British
Columbia, called into that section by leg
al business. He reports an enjoyable
time all around. as he has considerable
of an acquaintance in the west and was
treated to boat rides on Puget sound and
some fishing. He returned via Salt LAX e
City. While he was favorably impressed
by the scenery en- route and the push of
the people Of the extreme west, particul-
ariy at Seattle, he still maintains that
Idaho Springs has certain charms for
him before which all other places pale.
He gathered one impression, however, on
his travels that should be adopted by our
citizens, viz to blow your own horn at
all times and upon all occasions. He
maintains that if we should do this, we
would simply be out of sight.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. James Bradley left Tues
day for Council Bluffs, Iowa, where they
expect to remain for several weeks. Mr..
Bradley will devote his time to interest
ing capital in the bottling works and bath
house proposition for the Blue Ribbon
company, and in leaving expressed his
confidence in being able to raise enough
funds in very short time to complete
the project. The people of this place
certainly hope that he is good prophet
and that the improvements will be made
at an early day.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29
Additional Trains.

Effective June I4th and until Septem-
Der goth. in addition TO the trains leav-
ing Denver at Sos a. m. and 3:2o p. m.
there will be one leaving Denver daily at
800 a. M, and on Sundays only at II:o5
a. m. via the Colorado & Southern for
Silver Plume and intermediate points.
The sos a. m. and $40 p. m. trains are
the only ones that will make connection
for Black Hawk and Central City
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

A ten cent tea will be given at the
home of Mr. and Mrs. O. R. Garman,
I446 Virginia St. next week, Wednesday
afternoon ana evening Strangers as
we'll as all others are most cordially in
vited. A good social time is anticip pated
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. Charles l.. Plummer this
week left for a protracted trip to the old
home way down i'll Maine where they
will spend several weeks among old time
friends They will go by rail to Chicago
and from there will take the all lake trip
to within a short distance of their home.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

c. E. Harvey will post your books and
collect your accounts on reasonable
terms. Call at I4Io Miner street.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

The Prides Of Denver cameu up last Sun
day to play the advertised game with the
local ball team, but the steady rain cut ii
out, and the locals are $22 to the bad on
expense account.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29
SHORT SETTINGS.

Dave Kennedy of Georgetown visited
the family of VIM Morgan last Sunday.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

John Owen returned from a business
trip to Colorado Springs the latter part OF
last week.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Summer excursion rates one fare plus
$2.oo round trip via Rock Island System.
For information, address Hal S. Ray,
General Agent, Denver.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Professor Smith of Harvard university,
who is plotting class through the state,
is an old friend and classmate of Survey
or Underhill of this place.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

For SALE.-I have quantity of Swiss
Steel, the finest in the world, which
will sell at II I-2 cents per pound.
J.J. HoBAN.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Through sleeping cars to Houston,
Texas, via Wichita, FL Reno and Fort
Worth, leave Denver daily at 9:3o p m.
via Rock Island system.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Mason's Fruit Jars. Pints, so cents
per dozen; quarts, 70 cents at Edwards
Bros.
Idaho Springs siftings., 1903-08-29

Mr.. and Mrs. B. J. Nef sojourned the
major portion of the week in the capital
CITY.
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-26
LIKE REFORM PUBS"

A recent report OF the local trust
company for Ulster county states that
OF the customers patroni2ing the re-
formed pub" In their district, 43 per
cent ordered temperance drinks and
tho report adds: Beyond all doubt the
main object OF the promoters-Viz., the
reduction of excessive and injurious
drinking, has more than tustihed the
foundation OF the company
And this was written of an inn In the
north Of England. 1T was formerly a
public house OF the lowest sort, fire.
quented by disreputable women ana
roughs, Il is now clean and respect
able house. doing fair refreshment
and non alcoholic trade In addition 10
beer and spirits"
The report as to the Wharfdale Hotel,
at Arlington, near Leeds, takes IKE
tone. among excursionists and the
better class OF villagers" II says, the
house is getting more popular every
day. Workingmen drop In constantly
for pint Of tea or coffee Instead OF
beer"
Meanwhile an example OF the way In
which the profits OF trust public houses
are used for the benefit of the district
in which they stand is to be found In
the case Of the Kelly Inn, Fifeshlre'
Bowling Is the favorite sport In this
section OF the country, and out or the
profits OF the reformed pub, a green
had been laid out costing over S6,Oo0'
The proceeds from other houses
throughout the country have been used
in fitting up reading rooms, gynnasi-
ums, and libraries,
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1903-12-26
unrI,nlu uuh

hoped to kill all the crowned heads OF
Europe.
The frustrating Of the chloroform
scheme and the smashing OF the Au-
tonomle club made Mr.. Melville the
most hated man In England IN An
archist eyes. Threats poured I'm whole
sale. Letters arrived at Scotland YARD
promising the most terrible vengeance
upon Mr.. Melville II he did not cease 10.
watch the Anarchists. one Anarchist
with a loaded revolver In his breast
pocket succeeded In penetrating the
strait corridors Of Scotland yard ana
getting into superintendent Melville's
own room.
He began to talk to Mr.. Melville quite
pauslbly but the trained eye or the
detective caught the CLINT Of shining
pstol-barrel beh!Sd the edge OF the
Anarchists coat Quick as lightning
he snatched the weapon, coolly informed
the visitor that he had nothing more
10 say TO him and then flung him out
into the passage.
ITO handcuff and imprisop him. re-
marked Mr.. Melville once TO an Intimate
friend, would have been to have mace
him martyr, TO have given him Just
What he lived for: a chance TO shine
!, as the man who for the cause had
bearded Melville IN his den. Publicity
and the martyrs halo are the breath
/ Of the Anarchists nostrils. BY treat
Isdng him with contempt and ignomin-
tiqusty throwing him out deprived him
\ % the halo"
f--sssTe- Melville had narrow escape Of
J daafh AT Poplar In 1888 when Francois
f-trted 70 shoot him to avoid arrest. But
fsthe powerful. athletic detective was too
quick for the criminal, and pinned him
| down and took away his weapon,
y A sharp struggle at Victoria station