Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-10-10
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from Che Republican,
Oct, 1880.

Bishop Heiss, Of Milwaukee, con-
frmed a large class al ST. Henry's
church last Sunday.
| The Wisconsin NJ E. conference
commences its annual session this
at Appleton. Bishop Harris OF New
York presiding.
The Watertown Rife company will
give an exhibition in target shooting
at the fair grounds next Sunday. Buses
will run to and from the city
''Grandmother" Arndt. one of the
oldest persons 10 this part of the state,
died Wednesday night last at her home
in the town Of LEBANON. aged 81 years
Among the list of patents granted
for the week ending October 9th ap-
peared the names, of G. B. Lewis and
c. E. Parks Of this city, for stove
litter and supporting frame.
Col. Gerret T. Thorne. for
many years prominent Wisconsin
lawyer, who served in both branches
of the legislature. dividing his time be-
tween the law and farming in the Re-
publican Valley, Nebraska.
| Work upon the new line OF the
Northwestern road from Milwaukee
to Madison 8 progre ssing G
favorably. Most of the work at pres
ent is being done in the lowlands along
the line. By the end of the year it is
expected that the road will be in oper-
alton as far as Waukesha.
Hon Columbus German of Beaver
Dam, died on the 9th instant, aged So
years. For many years he was sheriff
of Dodge county. 1t was while acting
in this capacity that he followed two
criminals into Vernon county, and in
attempting to capture them was fired
upon. One bullet lodged in his lungs,
which was the cause OF his death Four
years ago Mr.. Germain was q member
OF the legislature.
The regular monthly cattle fair was
largely attended and the day was .
lively one. There was a brisk demand
for stock and prices ranged firm.
/ Saturday evening last, VIM. Stueber
of the town of Emmet, an extensive
farmer and prominent cattle dealer,
while on his way home driving his team
by some means fell down between the
horses and received such severe iniur-
les as to cause his death Sunday even
ing. The deceased was about 81 years
old and had resided in Emmett some Is
years.
A notable event in leading society
in this city was the marriage last
Wednesday evening, October 6, 1880,
of Fred Hermann Jr., of Plattsmouth,
Nebraska, and Miss Amanda jacob,
daughter of Mrs. Clara jacob, the
nuptial knot being tied at the residence
of the BRIDES mother In the Third ward
by Justice Charles Beckmann. The
couple Thursday morning took their
depature for their new home at Platts.
mouth, bearing with them the best
wishes of large circle of friends for
their future happiness and success.
| Weddings.
DR.. F. J. Casey of Beaver Dam, and
Miss Viola Casey OF this city, were
married at St. Bernard's Catholic
church at o'clock Wednesday morn
ing. The ceremony was performed by
Rev. James Rogers. The bridesmaid
was Miss Euphemia Casey, the best
man, and Raymond Metzger acted as
best man. The bride is the daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. j. D. Casey and is an
accomplished and popular young lady.
The groom was originally resident
of Lowell and is prosperous young
professional man. They left in the
afternoon for short wedding trip.
On their return they will reside in
Beaver Dam. The guests from out Of
town were: DR.. and Mrs. Raymond
Wenker, Milwaukee; DR.. and Mrs. &.
I. Wenker, johnson Creek; Mrs. Anna
Metzger, Lowell; Prof. Edward Metz
ger, Beaver Dam.
At Milwaukee Wednesday afternoon
occurred the wedding of Arthur w.
Dieter and Miss Adele Gasser. of this
place. They will enjoy short we'd
ding trip after which they will be at
home In Western avenue, Mr.. Dieter