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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
Cooper Mentink Nuptia1s.

A quiet but pretty wedding took
place last evening at the home of Mrs.
Martha Mentink, 405 Western avenue,
when a daughter of the household, !,
Miss Jennie E. Mentink, and Mr.,
James A. Cooper were united in we'd
lock. Rev. VIM Fritzmeier of the
Congregational church officiated. The
ceremony took place under canopy
of asparagus and peonies tastily
arranged in a corner of the parlor
The bride was attended By two little
nepheWs, Master Ralph and William
Kroscher. Miss Marie Mentink, sister
of the bride, was maid of honor and
Mr.. George Keep of Chicago was
beat man. The bride wore a gown Of
white etamine over white silk,
and carried bridesroses. Only imme-
diate relatives and friends we're present.
and after receiving congratulations
and partaking of light refreshments
they departed at 11:12 for Milwaukee
where they will remain for two weeks,
subsequently, going to Texas where
the summer will be spent. The groom
is employed with the Western Electric
company of Chicago, bui his home is
at Mason City, ILL.,, and he is spoken
of by those who know him as a man
OF excellent characte. The bride was
born in this city and is a most amiabie
and accomplished lady. For the last
five years she has been employed at
central telephone station where
her faithful attention to duties
won praise from the patrons and en-
oloyers. In her life she carried with
her the best wishes of all her acquaint-
ances. Those present at the wedding
from out of town were Mrs. w. E.
Dodds. Mrs. Krosch, Milwaukee,; Miss
Cooper, Mason City. H.; Miss Vim
Wright. Kilbourn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
The TABLE SL|DE COMPANY
Another Prosperous Concern OF the City-Has
At This Time Large and Flourishing Trade
in Their Line

cut turns out the required lengths.
The boards then go to the rip saw
where the slides are turned out.
The slides are then put through a
machine which surfaces one side after
which the machine, known as the
sticker, smoothes off the other three
sides. The slides are then taken to
the automatic auger where the holes
are made, through which to attach the
slides to the table with the screws.
After the holes are bored the growing
machine cuts the grooves into the sides
of the slides,
In this department are located the
grinding machines and the planning
machines where all necessary finishing
is completed,
Next comes the machines which turn
out the blocks which are used to brace
the sides under the tables. Here, also
the stops are cut out. The stop is the
round peg which connects the station
piece with the two sliding pieces which
make up complete table slide.
There is bench extending through
this part of the building where the
blocks are glued to the slides, after
which they are taken to the second
story by elevators. On the upper
floor the necessary screws are attached
to each slide, They are then placed
in piles and as the orders come in, they
are Grated up. sent through chute to
large warehouse below, where they
are ready for shipment.
In the manufacture of this article
nothing but the best of. wood is used,
the supply being secured in northern
WISCONSIN, The completed product is
shipped as far west as Portland, Oregan
and east to New York, and occasion
ally to Canada. and as far south as
Kentucky and Texas. The company
sells to table manufacturers only.
As an evidence OF the great prosper
ity of this indutry it may be of interest
TO know that they employ % men
thpoughout the year. That during
the last year these men, owing to the
rush of o. ders, worked 76 nights over
time. The business has grown to such
an extent that the orders are always
10 before the product is turned out, sc
at the present time the slides are ship
ped just as fast as they can be turned
out. As with all the industries oI
WatertoWn the Table Slide Factory is
rapidly forging to the front and gain
a reputation in the furniture markets
OF the country to which the owners
and operators can point with pride.
1t is one of the many indexes of our
citys' constantly increasing prosperity
and enterprise.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
Gentry Bros Show,

The great attraction on Monday was
the celebrated dog and pony show, con-
sisting of trained dogs, ponies, mon
keys, elephants and camels. The pa
rade which was held at II o'clock was
excellent and was witnessed by large
number of people both from the city
and the country. The tents were
pitched in the Fifth ward on the Straw
lot, Both the afternoon and evening
performances were attended by large
crowds and genuine satisfaction with
the performance was expressed by all
goers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
Miss Whyte Entertained.

Miss Effiie Whyte very pleasantly
entertained the teachers and graduat-
ing class of the High school last Friday
evening The merry party, numbering
80 in ALL thoroughly enjoyed the hos
pitality of the genial hostess. Miss
Whyte. Numerous games. affording
much pleasure, were INDUCED in, after
which, refreshments consisting of ice
cream, cake. nuts, candy and lemon
ade were served. The class colOrs.
pu, pie and white were in evidence.
At midnight the party broke up and
the guests returned to their homes
having spent an evening of rare enjoy
ment.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
List of Patents.

Granted to Wisconsin Inventors this
week, reported by G. A. Snow & Co.,
Patent Attorneys, Washington, D. G.
Nj. H. Anderson, Milwaukee, street
car puzzle; F. E. Davis, La Crosse,
sulky lister seeding machine; j. M.
Germanson, Milwaukee, fitting chair
iron; W. H. Hart & S. N. Olson, Mil
waukee, hand truck; H. Nybery. Ke-
nosha, shaft connection; j. II. Opten-
berg, Sheboygan. Hanging clamp; B.
Rastall, Viola, flood gate; G.. L. San
tee, Plymouth, rocking chair; S. Wolf-
haupter, Milwaukee. Coin controlled
apparatus.
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. G.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
Farmers Institutes for 19O3-19O4

Any farmer or public spirited busi-
ness man in Wisconsin who wishes to
secure an Insti tute for his localitv
during the winter season Of 1903-19O4
should send to US for blank petition
and letter OF information. Any town,
no matter how small or far from the
railroad, is entitled to an institute,
provided it is located in a farming
district and has a good hall in which a
meeting can be held.
Farmers should talk this matter up
with their neighbors and if the senti-
ment seems favorable for an Institute
for their Ieighbors and they should
write US at once for application blank.
Address all communica tons to
GEO. MCKER ROW, Supt
Madison, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
FOR THE CHRISTIAN SCIENCE MEET
ING AT BOSTON.

The Lake Shore & Michigan Southern
R'y will sell tickets from Chicago on
June 25, 26 and q at one fare for the
round trip with a return limit of July
I'd and provision for an extension of the
return to August 1st. Tickets will be
sold via direct line and variable routes.
Tickets reading via New York City will
admit of stop at that point and will also
be good on Hudson River boats if desir-
ed. Tickets will also admit of stop-Over
at Niagara Falls, Chautauqua and Put
in Bay and may be used between Cleve-
land and Buffalo by boat if desired. Any
trains, etc, will be promptly furnished
ON ono aRpl1catlo9 P to j; x: Hurley T. T. A.
Daily, Chief Asst. Pass. Agt., Chicago.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
Deaths.

PFAFFENBACH-Mr Lisette Pfaffen-
bach died on Monday forenoon at her
home SO North Fourth street, aged
% years, Deceased was born at Rich
wood August IL, 1852, where she re
sided until the year 1874 when she re.
moved to Watertown. On February
l4th, 1874, she was united in marriage
to Casper Pfaffenbacn. She was the
mother OF four children, three sons
and one daughter. Two of the sons
died, one in 1880 and the other in 1884.
The other two children, Oscar Pfaffen-
back OF Milwaukee, and Miss Julian
at home, survive her, also her husband.
She also leaves to mourn her loss, two
sisters, Mrs j. Pfaffenbach of this city.
aud Mrs. Koepsell of Mayville, and
brother, Casper Heller of Riceville,
Iowa.
The mother of the deceased. Mrs.
Baumann. died in March, 1901, her
cemise being a severe blow to Mrs.
Ptatfenbach as she was most kind
and loving mother. Deceased had suf-
fered from nervous prostration for the
past six years and during that time
had never left the house, though
through it all she had. ever been pa-
tient and loving mother to the sou
and to the daughter who has remained
at home to comfort and cheer her dur
ing her sufferings which were at last
ended on Monday morning, when the
mother and wife threw off this mortal
existence for the peace and quiet of
better life.
Mrs. Pfaffenbach was a member of
ST. Marks Lutheran church and also
member of the Frauenverein of the
same church. The fuueral will take
place Friday afternoon at 1:3O O'Clock
from the late residence to ST. Marks
Lutheran church at o'clock, Rev. j.
II. Brockmann, the pastor, conducting
the services. Interment will be made
in st. Marks Lutheran cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
John w. vogoPs Big Minstrels.

A delightful surprise is in store Tor
those theatrically inclined, for John
Vogel's Big Minstrels are due at the
Turner Opera House Sunday, June r.
Arthur Rigby will OF course, be the
chief merry ry-maker on this OCCASION
and to our minds there is no comedian
so well prepared to infuse spontaneous
mirth as the genial Arthur. He has
long held the premier place, and IN
this greatest of Minstrels shows, will
clearly demonstrate his right to the
title Comedy King"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
First Communion,

Rev. James Rogers administered the
Sacrament of First Communion to a
class of forty children, consisting
of nineteen boys and twenty-one girls,
at st. Bernards church Sunday morn
ing Confirmation services will be
held at both St. Bernard s and St.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
SHOCKING ACCIDENT.
george Fitzgerald Struck byaC. &
N. w. Engine.

A terrible accident occurred at tho
Y. q N. w. railroad yard in this city
early Monday morning. some time
after Gentry Bros, dog and ponv
show had pulled in from Milwaukee
George Fitzgerald, the chandelier man.
OF the show, was struck by an en- ngine
and Gas result his back was broken.
he was last seen at l o'clock in the
morning and had started north up the
track to the show grounds. He was
not found until 4 o'clock Monday
morning, when he was taken to the
Emergency hospital, where he was
kept under the influence of opium.
He had been with the Gentry shows
Tor seven seasons and was known as
"Shanty." He claimed Davenport.
Iowa, as his home, although the
authorities have been unable to secure
any information regarding him from
thatclty. 1t was learned that he was a.
Catholic and Father Rogers of St. Ber-
nard's church administered the last
rites of the church.
He died last night. He will be
buried in st. Bernard's cemetery at
o'clock this afternoon.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10

Wisconsin is noted for her factories
which turn out articles necessary to
the householder and housekeeper, as
we'll as for those other industries of
machinery and food svutfs and bever-
ages which furnish the prosperity OF
so many cities of the Badger state.
Here again, the city of Watertown is
in line with a table slide factory, own
ed and operated by the Watertown
Table Slide company.
An extension table is one Of the
most necessary articles of furniture in
a we'll appointed house. The concern
in question does not manufacture the
tables, but they turn out the slides.
which constitute the main part to these
adiuncts to the modern dining room,
Although established but fourteen
years, this company has worked up
large and substantial trade, the result
of demonstrating to the different table
factories of the country that the Wa
tertown concern is able to furnish
the furniture factories can turn them
out for. In times past many of their
customers have withdrawn their trade
for the purpose of experimenting in
this line of work, but have invariably
returned again to this market.
The factory and Office of the Water
town Table Slide compa ~ Is located
at Nos S21, 523 and 925 Hart st. south
of the ST. Paul railroad The officers
of the company are Z. w. Schultz,
presider and general manager; w. c..
Schultz, vice president, and Nj. H.
Gaehler, secretary. and treasurer.
The work is under the direct manage
ment of Henry Winkler, who has oc
cupied the position of superintendent
since the factory commenced opera
tions, fourteen years ago. The book
keeping is in the competent charge ol
Miss Jessie Mckay.
The plant comprises a building 40x
100 feet two stories high. In addition
are the Office, warehouse, large drying
kiln and engine room. A 60-horse
powor engine furnishes the power
which drives the machinery and the
water supply come from a 240-foot
artesian well. The plant is lighted
throughout with electricity.
The process of manufacturing, al
thoufih simple requires the best grade
of wood and the skill Of expert work
men. The lumber used is birch, soft
maple and ash, 1t is stored in the
dryingklln, where temperature Of 17O
degrees is kept up in order to season
the lumber in the proper manner.
When the wood is thoroughly seasoned
it Is hauled out on trucks, taken to
the saving machine. where the cross
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
A Lively Run.

Emil Behl's horse tried his speed for
several blocks down Main street on
Monday afternoon and showed off his
running points to good advantage.
The animal was hitched to the bag
gage wagon and. after depositing the
trunks on the pavement in an uncere-
monious manner, proceeded to knock
off one of the wheels by coming in
contact with another wagon and finally
after getting free from the wagon was
captured at the farther end of East
Main street. Further than smashing
the incident attracted the attention Of
large number of spectators.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
A Pleasant Surprise
a few.

A surprise was rendered Miss Ella
Radtke at her home in Twelfth street,
last evening by about forty friends.
The early part of the evening was de-
voted to games, played on the lawn.
after which the party repaired to the
spacious parlor, where they were en-
tertained with music and songs. A
delicious supper with ice cream and
other dainties added greatly to the en-
joyment of pleasant evening.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
Notice.

Notice is given by the Chief Of Po-
lice of the city OF Watertown. Wlscon-
sin, that all keepers or owners of. dogs
must procure a license for keeping
such dogs within this city. If this is
not done by the I'd day of July, 1908, I
shall proceed TO enforce the penalty Of
an ordinance relative to the keeping
of dogs, etc., according to section 8,
which reads as follows:
Sc ,tion 8, Every person owning,
Ike eping or harboring any dog in this
city without having first paid the Ii
cense as provided in the foregoing Sec
tions, shall be punished by a fine of
not less than five dollars and not more
than ten dollars and the costs of prose-
cution and for failure to pay such fine
and costs, promptly, such person shall
be imprisoned in the county jail of the
proper county for term not less than
thirty days nor more than sixty days.
H. c.. Block, Chef of Police.
Licenses may be paid Deputy Treas
urer, Emil Tanck at his Office over w.
A. Beurhaus store. st
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10

McGANN-The remains Of Miss Mar
garet McGann who died in Milwaukee
on Monday, were brought here today
on the 1888 train for burial in St.
Bernard's cemetery, the funeral SER
vice having been held in Milwaukee
this morning, Deceased was II years
old and was the daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. Thos. McGann, former residents
of this city,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
Defeated Oconomowoc.

The Watertown Juniors went to
Oconomowoc Sunday morning, and in
the afternoon defeated the IrOquOis
baseball club of that place by score
of five to three. The game was inter-
esting and there were a number of good
plays made. The batteries were:
Juniors-Eaton and ..Koshelnick; Iro-
Quois-Machus and Ryan. Struckout,
by Eaton 12; by Machus IL. Bases on
ball !.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
Fishing Party.

A fshiug party composed of Chas.
Piper, Otto Wegemann, VIM. Kaercher,
Henry Korn. Ed Seifert, Ed. Faber
and Frank Terwedow, spent Sunday on
La Belle lake at OconomOwoc. Evi-
IDENTIFY the day was poor or the fish
didn't bite as they returned with only
a few
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
SUNDAYS Picnic.

The picnic given by the Watertown
Kriegerverien on Sunday a'terroon at
Tivoi Island was we'll attended. A
large number of ex-German soldiers
from other points were in attendance.
Music was furnished throughout the
afternoon. In the evening dance was
held at the pavilion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
Received Homing Pigeons.

Carl Otto has received fine collect
ion of 100 pairs of homing pigeons
from VIM. A. Bartlett OF Jacksonville,
III. They are valuable breed of
pigeons and will constitute fine col
lection for Mr.. Otto.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
NOTICE.

The annual meeting of the Water
town Gas Company will be held at the
office of the Company at 10 o'clock a.
m. Wednesday, July 1st, 1908, for the
election of five directors and for the
transaction of other necessary business,
GEO HAWKINS, SEC.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
The Street Fair.

Yesterday was fair day and large
crowd came to the city; the largest
crowd that has attended a fair here
for months. Small pigs were very
much in evidence and numerous sales
were made, the price ranging from
1926 to $3.50 a piece. A number of
horses were sold at good prices.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
Extra Train Service

The long talked of Sunday train will
be put on by the G. &. N. w. company
beginning June 2Sth. The train will
run from GAINESVILLE to Fond du Lac.
The time schedule has not yet been
announced.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
Real Estate Deals

The residence property of Mrs. Jo-
hanna Schempf, widow of the late
George S. Schempf. has been purchas-
ed by Otto G. Hahn. The property is
located at 403 Second street and is a
very attractive place not only in sur
roundings but appointments as we'll
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
Saws He's Ready.

The owner of that West side horse
says he's ready and willing to meet
his East side challenger any old time
he wants to test the speed Of the two
animals.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
fielding AVERAGE.

The above shows that the boys are
batting aud fielding at fine rate, con-
sidering that they are playing the foul
strike rule.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
To Retire From Business,

W. A. Beurhaus, one of the old re-
liable business. men of this city will re-
tire from active business as soon as he
can dispose Of his stock of drygoods.
Mr.. Beurhaus has been engaged in busi-
ness in Watertown since 1878.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-06-10
NOUice.

The public Library will be closed
on Sundays during the months of June,
July, August and September.
MAUD r. MACPHERSON,
Librarian.
By order of Board of Directors.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-08-12
Examination For Scholarship August Dist
A Chance For Young Man.

Why is there no applicant from this
county for the new normal scholarship
IN the South Carolina College? The
Legislature has given an opportunity
to one young man teacher from eacn
county to get years instruction IN the
principles and methods OF teaching, and
a most practical conrse has been az
ranged at the State College, with spe-
cial reference to the work of the public;
or more particularly the country school,
and with special regard to the needs OF
Ill prepared teachers. While the
course is one of methods which any col
lege graduate could pursue With profit,
if he purposes to make teaching his pro
fession, vet it is especially adapted to
the CAPACITY of country school teacher
who is not technically prepared for a
regular college class provided be have
maturity ana natural ability. Every
one interested should apply to Professor
Patterson Wardlaw or President Ben
iamin Sloan. The next examination is
on Friday the 2lst of August.
The scholarship is good for one year,
with the probability of renewal if desir-
ed longer. The special course is prae-
tically an extension of the summer
school courses nine months normal
school for men teachers, similar to what
the Winthrop Training School in Co.
lumbia used to be for women teachers.
Let this county be represented. The
winner, having no fees to pay and re-
ceiving $40 in money, can get through
the season on about $50 additional for
board and laundry.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-08-12

The tobacco sellers are very much
demoralized over the low price OF the
weed. Tobacco which last year brought
25 cents per pound only brings about )
that price now. Then there is another
matter being complained of-the way
the tobacco IS bought. y farmer brought
a load to market, divided it into two
piles, both the very same grade and
quality; for one pile he got more per
pound than the other. Why IS this:
There should be no thimble-rigglng
tactics and the management ofthe ware
houses, if they mean to have honest
treatment should investigate this state
mept. We are more interested IN max
inc Manninga first class market than
we are in the individuals owning the
warehouses and if there is any monkey
business and we find it out we intend to
expose it. Why is it, the same tobacco,
when put in different piles, will bring
different price? Somebody lntereted
should answer this.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1903-08-12
Death of Mrs. Charles F. Jeukinson.

Died at the home of her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. \. H. Breediu, on last Mon
day at l:l5 D. m., their eldest daugh-
ter, Mrs. Beulah Breedin Jenkinson,
wife of Mr.. Charles F. Jenkinson, aged
23 wears. The deceased was married
on the 2Sth day of last September, and
on Sunday. End inst, gave birth to an
infant which did not live, and her illness
was critical until,th icy hand Of death
was laid upon her to join her first born.
The deceased was type Of self-sacri-
ticing womanhood. sunny, kind and
aftectionate disposition, beloved by all
who came in contact with her, and one
whose sympathetic nature will be
missed even outside of her family cir
Gle. This visitation of Providence has
saddened her many friends, and the en-
tire community has sorrow for the fam
ily whose Affections have been great IN
deed. We feel this visitation with SIN
cere sorrow. not only because it was q
pure life cut down so early, but because
we had learned to love her beautiful
traits of character and to esteem her
as one OF our best friends.
The funeral service took place at the
Manning Cemetery yesterday morning
and was conducted in very Impressive
manner by Rev. y. \. Brunson.
The pallbearers were Messrs. J. ".
Heriot, J. L. Wells, C. J. Lesesne, r.
J. Burgess, It. N. Mouzon and L. r.
Mcintosh.
At the conclusion of the service
friends covered the tomb with a blanket
of flowers moistened with tears of love.
When the funeral cortege was on It's
way to the cemetery the business
houses, as mark of respect, suspended
business and closed their doors.