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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
tor and Sole Owner.

Nothing conduces more to making a
city prominent as a market than a
first-class lumber yard. The city of
Watertown is certainly not behind in
this line of business. Prominent
in the list of lumber and coal dealers
is A. E. Needham, who pow conducts
one OF the largest establishments not
only in the city, but in this section
AS this concern is one of the old es-
Establishments of the city brief resume
of the business might be of interest.
Over 40 years ago Ed. Coe, father Of
Deacon Coe, established lumber yard
at the point now occupied by the A. E..
Needham Lumber Co. Mr.. Coe con-
Quoted the business in a successful
manner for about 5 years, after which
Jonas Sleeper, who has since passed
away, was in charge for a period of 2
years. By the way Mrs. Sleeper still
remains as one Of our respected re ST.
dents.
Next to come into possession of the
business was the firm of Haplin &
Hoard, who carried on a prosperous
business for over 20 years. Mr.. Hap
lin was the father of Mrs. Sleeper and
was among the Watertown pioneers OF
so years ago. He sold the business to
TheO, Huber and a Mr.. Calvin. Mr..
Calvin then sold his interest to Mr..
Cheney who remained one Of the firm
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

for about two years when he sold out
to Fred Lehman. Mr.. Lehman later
sold out to Mr.. Huber who thus be-
came sole proprietor. Mr.. Huber con-
tinued the business alone until his
death in Dec, 1901.
The estate then disposed of the en-
terprise to the Watertown Lumber Co,
and the business was successfully man
aged by w, A. Brown until A, E.
Needham, the present owner, pur-
chased the plant and became the sole
proprietor. During these past years
the business has steadily increased, en-
joyed many improvements and is now
probably le of the best paying lum-
Der and coal yards in this part of the
state.
Since taking possession of the busi-
ness the first of February of the pres
ent year, Mr.. Needham has made var
lous re- arrangements of stock and also
numerous improvements. Occupying
an ideal location for business of it's
kind, being situated at the foot of
Fourth street, the buildings and yards
of the A. E, Needham Lum GER Co.
cover an acre of ground. extending
from Third street to Fourth and on
half way to Fifth street, and are con-
venlently near the st. Paul railroad
tracks. Here may be found lumber of
all kinds, hard and soft, from the for
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

on hand at this time about 500 tons of
hard coal with which to supply his
local trade for the winter.
In addition to his business here Mr..
Needham is associated with Mr.. Mar
low in lumber and coal yard at Ixonia.
He is assisted here by his daughter,
Miss Nellie Needham as bookkeeper
and Herman Bublltz as foreman, who
has been identified with the concern
for ten years.
In view OF the present prosperous
condition of the large business. it is
interesting to consider briefly the his
tory Of the man who now SO success
fully guides it's affairs. Born in Mass
achusetts in 1888, Mr.. Needham comes
of the good old Yankee stock which
has turned out SO many able men in all
the walks of life. Mr.. Needham re-
sided in his native state for 20 years
at the end of which time he came to
Adams county this state, arriving IN
1855. He lived there about four years
and during the time was united in
marriage to the lady who has contri-
bu5ed largely to his success. He then
came to the town of Watertown. In
1862 he enlisted in the Union army as
a member of the 29th Wisconsin. He
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
;Over Twenty Years Ago.
From the Republican.
Aug e. 1880.

Wednesday morning of last week
man named David Bybell was struck
by an engine of the $40 north bound
freight on the G. & N. w. R'y. The
man was lying on the track near the
residence of VIM. Slighl in the town OF
Emmett and was in such position that
the engineer could not see him. He
was terribly mangled and was taken
to the poor house at Juneau where he
died on Thursday.
Henry Moldaner is putting new
front in his store building on Main
street, between Third and Fourth
streets.
Gen. Grant will visit Madison dur
ing the State fair which commences
September 9th. The General will
draw better than fast horses or big
pumpkins.
Herman G. Grlbe has purchased the
interest of VIM. Krause in the boot and
shoe business of Krause and Koerner.
He will be worthy addition to our
business people.
Mrs. VIM. D. Sproesser died at her
home in the Fourth ward Friday after
noon of puerperal fever. She leaves
four children, the youngest baby two
days old. Deceased was S3 years old.
The funeral was held Sunday afternoon
and was one of the most largely attend
ed ever held in the city.
Burglars entered the residence of
Daniel II. Kusel Friday night and
stole a valuable gold watch belonging
to Mr.. Kusel besides number of silver
spoons. Hts pocket book was also
taken but it contained but small
amount in change. The burglars were
not apprehended.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
We are in the market for anything
the Central Trading Company.
Marriage Licenses

Marriage Licenses
Issued by the county clerk for the
week ending Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1908:
July 28.-Gustav Eramann and Ber-
tha Heiden, both of Watertown.
Charles Mutchler and Lizzie Elgas
both of Aztalan.
July 30.-Beniah V. Green and Tessa
M Powers. both of Fort Atkinson.
Ernest L. Grams of Watertown and
CLARA Gauerke of Ixonia.
July 31.-Charlie Pautsch of Water
hoo and Emma Snider of Lake Mills.
August 3.-William 3. F. Wendell of
Cambridge, Dane county, and Emma
Wendt of Oakland.
August 4.-Be"nard r. Schoechert
OF Shields, Dane county, and Julia A..
Ed wards of Watertown.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
Chicago Centennial, September 26th to
October LIST.

The Passenger Department Of the Chi
cago & NOrth-W Western 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 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, 1903-08-08
Something Good in SIGHT

Watertown is favorably known as a.
city for Industries and at present there
are good prospects fer another one
IN the near future. The Menom-
once Machine shors have consulted
with the Advancement Association of
this city with the intention of MOVING
their shops here. They will be here
the early part of next week and talk
the matter over. This city is preferred
oy them as they can get good railroad
service.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
Young Ladies to Attend the Normal

Five of the young ladies from here
will leave on August 26 to attend the
Milwaukee Normal. With the except
ion of Miss Emmerling the ladies are
graduates Of the High school class OF
1908. Those who will attend are:
Misses Olive Jones, Clara Emmerling,
Elsie Krug. Erna Kruger and Marion
Thorn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
VIM. G. Raue Recovering

The friends of VIM. c.. Raue will he
pleased to know that he is recovering
from the accident which befell him
some time ago. He has been confined
TO his bed with his broken limb just
eight veeks tooay and during this
period he bore his suffering patiently
His condition was very serious at
first but under the care of physician
he has gradually gained, and in about
two weeks. will be able to get around
with the aid of crutches. His many
friends hope to see him soon at his
place OF business on Main street.
we hayea few bicycles left. The Cent
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
Sunday School Picnic

The Sunday school of the German
Reformed church will hold their an
nual picnic on Wednesday, August 18th
on the church lawn and in the hall at
Cole and Fifth streets. All friends of
the congregation as we'll as the public
at large are invited to attend,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

The School Milwaukee Made Famous
Hoffmann's College, Largest in Wis
consin. English, business. shorthand
ALI students employed. Begin now.
Write for catalogue. Third and State
SITS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

Why toll all day when Maple City Self
Washing Soap is waiting and willing to
do half your work for you. In the end
it will save your money, time and temper.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

An electric 16-horse power motor
will be placed in the Watertown Grain
Elevator next week. Owing to the E.
Kunert Manufacturing Co.'S. borrow
it for the last two weeks, the work
was delayed. The engine will re-
main in case of emergency.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
seibel Photo Gallery Sold.

j. Donner has purchased the Seibel
Photo Gallery company's and will con-
tinue the business as successful as it
has been heretofore.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
DODGE COUNTY.

The following marriage licenses
have been issued by County Clerk
Kruger since our last issue.
Otto f. Dinus ard Rosa L. Robbins,
Lomira.
Ralph Owen and Minnie Kuehl, Oak
Grove.
Jacob J. zepp, Beaver Dam and
Emma f. Pagel, Horizon.
Michael Peters, and Emily E. Cragor
Beaver Dam.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
SOCIETY ENJOYS
An Evening Of Unalloyed Pleasure
Concert and Ball.

Probably the select society event of
the summer season occurred at Tivoli
island Thursday evening, when the
local lodge of Elk's held their concert
and ball. The island was decorated
with japanese lanterns and presented
an appearance of fairyland, the fo un-
tain in the center adding much to the
charming appearance. The evening
was an ideal one for such gathering,
the atmosphere being cool enough to
make dancing enjoyable, and the
guests receiving invitations showed
their appreciation of the fact by being
present to the number of over 100
couples.
The evenings entertainment opened
with a concert at O'Clock which last
ed until 9:15. The program by the
Apollo orchestra o. IA pieces apd COM
posed entirely OF home people was a
good one. Right here we wish to note
the fact that the orchestra's musical
effort was one of the highest order and
did all of our citizens realize the high
grade of talent they demonstrated,
they certainly would accord them the
encouragement and support which
they certainly deserve. The concert
was more than appreciated and had it
mot been for the pleasures of the dance
following, the conclusion of the pro-
gram would have been greatly re-
GREETED.
The dance opened at $50 with a
two-step. This number as well as
every one on the program was greeted
with an encore. At the conclusion of
the second number Mr.. Herman Vert
heimer gave the welcome information
that refreshments would soon be ready
for all who wished to partake, which
announcement was received with ap-
piause The refreshments were greatly
appreciated and were extremely pala-
table as Ohm Bros service always is
AT such gatherings.
The dance lasted until midnight
when the company broke up with
many regrets, having spent most de-
aightful evening. the credit of which
was due to the management of the ar
rangement committee and to the di.
rector of ceremonies, Mr.. Edward
Schempf. To sum it all u, the even
ing was one round of social pleasure
successful in every detail The pro
gram given by the Apollo orchestra
was as follows:
March, Right of Way Casav
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
AN INVITATION.

Miss Zula Kenyon, the talented ar
tist, invites the people of Watertown
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, 1903-08-08

Just re ceiyed new line of iron beds.
the Central Trading Company.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
A GREAT DAY
tomorrow When the Milwaukee
turner's Will Take the civ

"atertown will belong to the Mil
waukee Turner's tomorrow o,a 80,
local organization will give the yisitors
royal welcome. In fact it will ha ~
occasion of Turner's, yes. and for evo,u
one else who cares to enjoy the exer.
clses OF the day. Cne of the features
Will De the presence of Clauder's full
military band which will accomnanv
the visitors On their special train and
which will also furnish music for the
concert and dance at Tivoli island drr-
ing the afternoon and evening.
AS was stated in our last issue the
afternoon will be taken up with g. ina
exhibition of acrobatic sports and t.
will be well worth any ones time, who
Is Interested in such sports, to spend
Sunday afternoon and evening a, ,r;v-
oil island. Clauder's band is worth
hearing alone, being one of the best
musical organizations in the state.
DohG 1oreget to see the parade from
Turner Opera house tomorrow after
goon at o'clock sharp. We again
present the program for the afternoons
concert:
March, "2nd Company Reovo,
overture, "Silver Bell" Schlofooo,u
All austrian Retreat, Soldiers Life" Keller Rala
Baritone Solo, "Down in the Deon ro,1or,,
j. T. LeDair
Chilfan Dance, "Manana" lean ,5,s.,,a
IntermiSSiOn
A Summer Idyle, 'HiaWatha" -. Nei, Moro+
Overture, William TelP, poso,n,
Waltz, "Poetica" Tbeo Mosos- -Tohont
Selection, prince of Pilsen" Gustav Lueders
German Medley, Musical Smiles, Casev
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
DODGE COUNTY

The following real estate transfers
in Dodge county have been recorded
during the past week.
Jacob Beers and wife to G.. H.
Schade, lot in Beaver Dam, $780,
L. j. Birge and wife to August
Bodga. 100 acres, Hubbard, $500.
L. j. Birge and wife to Herman
Zischke lots in Horizon, $1,000.
Fred Edgerton and wife to city of
Beaver Dam. $25.
Sophia c. Kohl to Anna Woodrow
lot fin Fox Lake, $1,000.
AIMS Woodrow to Sophia c. Kohl
lot in Fox Lake, $1,000.
Aerman Koepsell ct ALL, to Johanna
Koepsell, 147 acres, Herman, $4,000.
Julia Ruebhausen to Ann Reubhaus-
en-. Az acres. sec. "a, Emmett $500.
Carl Justman and wife to Martin
Sette ct al, Iots block Is. Baber and
Smith add, Juneau, 1926.
Geo, Voss Sr. ct al to Geo. Voss Jr.
80 acres in sec. 80, Shields, $4,000.
Anna Punnyan to Chas. Sutton, 2
lots in Lowell, 5000.
William Schoenwald and wife to
Martha Winicke, 8 lots in Beaver Dam
$4,000.
Chas. r. Henderson and wife to G..
Scheffner, lot in Mayville, $1050.
Marie Schamel to Anna Schemel,
land in Watertown, 81. etc.
John Casey and wife to August
Acker lot in Waterfowl, 5000.
Bridget Hickey TO T. II. Andrews,
lot in Lowell, 1926.
Johanna Cruel to Friedericke Rutz,
lot in Watertown, 81 etc.
Alb. Cruel and wife to Aug. Cruel
to Lots in Watertown, $500.
Henry Eiickel berg aud wife to B.
Bellack lot in MINI. Jet. $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

Ii you are not looking for bargains
don't call on us the Central Trading Co
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
Real Estat { Report

For the week ending July 20, 1908:
Fort Atkinson Jesse Willard to
Ludwig Westphal lots and 4 blk 10
Barries' add $500.
l.. 3. Caswell, Jr. to Charles West
phal lot and part OF lot 2 blk IL
original plat for $25OO.
Koshkonong &C. O. Ralph to Albert
Popka, small piece in sec 33 '.6'' Il
for $3.50.
Watertown. j. VIM. Held, sheriff
to Chas. Manegold, Jr., part of lot 1
blk 54 E. side for $500.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

SONDERMANN- The emains of Rev
Theodore Sondermann who died at
Lake Mills Sunday, were Inferred in
the Moravian cemetery in this city
Wednesday afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08
Deaths.

SCHROEDER-M and Mrs. Frank
the death of their infant child, aged
seven days. The funeral took place
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

STABENFELDT- Slabenfeldt. a
civil war veteran, died Thursday
morning at his home, 9O7 Garfield
street. He had suffered for more than
a year with paralysis and was confined
to his bed most of that time. He was
about 73 years of age and has been a
resident of Watertown about fifty years.
He served as a soldier in the civil war,
enlisting in this city in Co. A. Third
Wisconsin infantry, May g.. 1861, and
he was discharged from the service
March 9, 1868, on account of wounds
received at the battle of Antietam
where he lost leg. He is survived
by his widow and three children. Mrs.
Frank Aartak, Baraboo, Mrs Fred
Hecker, Milwaukee, and Fred Staben-
feldt, this city. The funeral will take
place Sunday afternoon. Interment
will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
REIK- Mrs. Reik, mother-in-lax OF
Emil Goetsch, of Ixonia, died at her
home in Wittemore, Iowa, Thursday,
August 80, of consumption. She
formerly lived in Lebanon when a
girl and her maiden name was Miss
Minnie Schult Her daughter, Mrs.
Emil Goetsch, left for Wittemore
previouszto her death but arrived at
her bedside 2 hours after she had
passed away.
Rev. Fred Kortum. pastor of the
Advent church of this city, was called
there on Sunday to hold the funeral
services.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-08-08

We have a few bicycles left. The Cent
raj Trading Company.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-16
How Water Freezes.

1t used to puzzle all thinking people
why ponds and rivers do not freeze
beyond certain depth. This depends
on most curious fact-that water is
at its heaviest when 1t reaches forty
degrees Fahrenheit, that is eight de-
grees above freezing point. On a
frosty night, as each top layer OF
water falls to forty degrees 1t sinks
to the bottom; therefore, the whole
pond has to drop to forty degrees be-.
fore any of it can freeze. At last 1t
is all cooled to this point and then ice
begins to form, but Ice is very bad
conductor of heat, therefore it shuts
off the freezing air from the big body
OF comparatively warm water under
meath. The thicker it gets the more
perfectly does it act as a great coat
and that is why even the Arctic ocean
never freezes beyond few feet in
thickness.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-16
NOT RECENTLY IN THE FIELD.
Mark Twain Couldn't Tell the Number
Of the CIersymans Progeny.

A warm friendship has long sub
sisted between Mark Twain, the hui
morist, and Stuart Robson, the actor.
They are in many respects similar and
enjoy many things in common, Mr..
Robson recently told this story of his
friend:
up in Hartford, where Mr.. Glenn
ems used to live" said MIR. Robson,
his closest friend is Rev Joseph H.
Twitchell, pastor of the Asylum Hill
Congregational church Mr.. Twitchell.
by the way, is the original of Mark
Twain's minister in Innocents
Abroad He is the father of many
children, in fact, so often was an ar
rival of little Twitchell chronicled
in Hartford that the event ceased to
enchain more than mere passing atten-
ton. One morning some years ego |
CHANGED TO be in Hartford when Will
liam Fl. Crane and | were partners and
| went, as was my custom, to spend an
hour with Mr.. Clemens. In the course
Of our chat he happened to remark
that he had that morning promised
to act godfather TO the latest Twitchell
infant, born that morning.
81 went over to see and congratu-
late the proud parent, he remarked,
in that inimitable drawl of his, and
before | could escape | had been led
into sponsorship
How many children has Mr.
Twitchell?' l asked innocently
Really, l can't say, Stuart re-
sponded Mr.. Clemens. You see,
haven't been over to his home since
s o'clock.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-16
Renters Wanted for Farm Lands

The amount of snow already in the
mountains makes it certain that the
sunny San Luis valley will have a rec
ord-breaking crop the coming season.
we have about 2,00O acres of the fin
est land in the vicinity OF our new
town, Romeo, Conejos county, all
fenced and plowed, ready for crop.
We would like to find few good rent
ers for the portions of this land that
we shall not farm ourselves. We want
none but first-class men, who have
teams and farming implements enough
to do the work. Very liberal terms to
the right men if taken at once. Write
to or call upon Zeph Charles Felt, GIG
Majestic Building. Denver, Colorado.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-16
STATE OF OHIO, CITY OF TOLEDO, ..

7, 7
Frank J. Cheney makes oath that he is tho
senior partner of the firm of F. J. Cheney & Co,
doing business in the City Of Toledo. County
and State aforesaid and that said firm will pa '
the sum OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS for
each and every case OF Catarrh that cannot be
cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In INV
presence this 9Th day OF December, A. D. 1ssd
tSEArl A. w. GLEASON,
Notary Public
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, and
acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces
OF the system. Send for testimonials, free.
+. j. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, O
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are tho bcss
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-16
Thanked by Thousands
Hundreds of Grateful Letters Daily
Kidney brough. to Drifting People

OAKLAND, Call got your trial box of
Doau's Kidney Pills and thank you very much
for them | think they are worth their weight
in gold. l gave them To my son and they
helped him SO much that bought two boxes.
They have done him more good than the doe
tors could 90. They said he had Brights
Disease and could not get we'll His urine
was green and his back nearly killed him.
Now he is nearly we'll. have five other sons
whom ! have advised TO write you, as !
would like to convince them of the merits Of
Doan's Kidney Pills"-Mrs. LnIGETr, 163 East
lIth Street, Oakland, Cal.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-16
The small boy who fell into the ket-
tie of taffy naturally got licked.

To the housewife who has not yet
become acquainted with the new things
of everyday use in the market and who
is reasonably satisfied with the old. we
would suggest that a trial of Defiance
Cold Water starch be made at once.
Not alone because it Is guaranteed by
the manufacturers to be superior to
any other brand. but because each 10c
package contains 16 ozs., while all the
other kinds contain but 12 ozs. 1t Is
safe to say that the lady who. once uses
Detinace Starch will use no other.
Quality and quantity must win.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-16

New ORLEANS, L. take pleasure in con-
gratula,iag you OF your DOaii's Kidney Pills.
received and used the sample and then par
chased a box of C. J.. Cusacli u Co, Ltd
must say have been cured of dizziness by
thcrn, aud have not had the slightest sign Of
this so-callcd vertigo since the use Of Doan's
Kidney Pills. | will recommend them to u
great many Others whom know suffering from
dizziness and kidney complaint Ii is true,
since using the pills. every one meet remarks
about how well look Thanking you for your
free trial box."-GEo JUNSovuLE, care of
Preston IL StauiTer, New Orleans, La.
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-16
AWkWardIy Exercised.

In West End church on a recent
Sunday the junior curate was preach
ing on reasons for coming to church,
says the British Weekly. Some people
he remarked come to church for no
better reason than to show OF their
best clothes. Then he glanced
thoughtfully over his audience. Il am
thankful to see, dear friends" he add
ed, that none of you have come here
for that reason"
The Grit-advocate., 1903-01-16
Duties of conaressmen.

ut makes me tired" said Represen.
tative Swanson of Virginia. Ito hear
these Congressman talking about the
hardships of campaign. Now, cam
paigning simply means blowing about
yourself, and that is the easiest thing
on earth for the ordinary man to do.
have been in Congress for several
years and have not noticed that the
members differ much from ordinary
men,"