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clock" said Jennie, but again May
frowned upon the suggestion
NO. iudeed That won't do. Jonas
has no end of clocks and needs no more
Let's give him something that he would
never dream of getting for himself"
"Oh, girls" broke in Sallie Green
with ringing laugh. I've thought of
the very thing! Let's give Jonas wife
for his birthday present! He has cv-
erything else that he needs and you
kn9w'he is altogether too timid to even
secure a wife without some assist
ancer
Wont he resent IT." asked the girls,
timidly, but May checked them i'm
pcri0usly.
Certainly not, il she is the right one.
What man would? The only thing is
to see that she is in every way worthy
of him, for Jonas is really u splendid
fellow. even II he is bashful. Jonas
shall have wife for his birthday, that
much is settled, Now, who shall she
be. ana how will we present herr"
The three girls sat for moment In
silence; then suddenly May was struck
with IA bright idea The other girls
stared at her in GREATNESS amazement
when she told them what II was.
why. May Gardner. you must be
crazy" they cried simultaneously.
Not a bit of IT. said May. stoutIy
Now. see here, girls. he sensible Here
we are. getting older and older every
day. and not a man in the village thai
is marriageahle except Jonas. Now
we all like him. you know we do; hu
Il we wait for him to propose wen nj
die old maids. and that would b,
awful. All Jonas needs Is little en-
enlargement. and no one win eve
know that we used our influence 10
each other"
And. finally. her reasoning prevailed
possibly by the aid OF tender sent
ment existing toward Jonas in tn
hearts of both the blushing maIdenS
II say. Jonas. you'd oughter be th'ul
in of marryn'." said Uncle John Care
ner shortly after the important agre,
ment between the three young ladie,
&c; s'Dose So" said Jonas absent,
with a little blush.
Pears 10 me you'd better be lookiI
around" continued the old farmer. a
mdiffeiently as possible. Your thirty
firth birthday is comm and you'v
BEN half your life without WIFI
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21
LOST AMONG sAvAeEs.
Man Passes Seventeen Years Among
Australian Natives.

Australian Natives.
In 1916 the bark Peruvian was
wrecked OFF the coast of Queensland.
The story of the one survivor, James
Murrell, as told In Marcus Clarke's
Australia Of the Past" is as strange
as the adventures oe Robinson Cru
Soc" For seventeen years MUIR.
lived among the savages. and all but
forgot his own language, his name and
the memory of his native land
AT last one day vessel came TO the
shore while Murrell was absent, and
the sailors gave shirts to the natives
Murrell told the natives that if ever
another ship came and he was not on
the spot. they should find him. An
other ship did come, and the savages,
remembering the wishes of their COM
paniCn, tried to attract the crew But
the Englishmen not understanding
their wild shouts. fired at them and
drove them away Murrell despaifed
of ever seeing home again.
Not long after, white man with
TWO horses came upon some natives
lamenting the death of an old man.
Possibly he mistook the ceremonies
for signs of hostility At any rate. he
shot the old mans son, and for this
was murdered by the tribe, who be-
came so suspicious of whites that Muir
rell had less chance than before of
coming face to face with his country
men.
he told the natives that the white
men fired at them because they did not
understand the language, and said
that next time he would go himself
and explain. They consented, and
Murrell went exploring with native
until he came to white mans hut,
many miles down the coast
Getting clear of the shrub. the exile
saw the smoke of chimney and sheep
feeding on the grass. The sight Of
these strange animals frightened the
native, and he ran back alone.
Murrell went into water hole.
where he washed himself as white as
he could, and then, standing on the
fence, where the dogs could not bite
him. he hailed the hut. There We're
two men living there. One came out
and cried, "Bill, there's a yellow man
standing on the rails, naked He's not
black. Bring the gun"
Murrell cried, Don't shoot! / am
British object, for he had so far for
gotten his language that he confused
object" and subject, IA shipwreck-
ed sailor"
The two men received him kindly,
and heard his story. They asked him
If he knew what date 1t was. He did
not
The twenty fifth of January, 1858
You have been lost seventeen years"
He tried to eat bread, but it choked
him, and he had lost his relish for
sugar and tea.
His white rescuers took him to the
newly made town of Bowen, where Il
subscription WAS raised for him. Later
he was baptized. married. and APP
pointed to small place as keeper of
bonded stores in the government
h0y1oa
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21
jonas Birthday Present

- CERTAINLY, Jonas must have a
y birthday present Now the ques-
ton is, what shall ii be-" said
black-eyed May Gardner in a deter
mined manner Just think! He'll be
30 years old. and has never had one,
except when he was little boy. almost
100 young to remember" she added,
sympathetically
Ibid he say that" asked Jennie
Deering. with curious blush.
Yes. he told Uncle John so, said
May quickly. and when uncle repeated
It to me | just decided that he should
have a present this year. sure
Let's send him something that is
useful! An old bachelor needs so many
things that he would never think OF
buying himself. We could send him
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21
Also Her Prices,

FAITHS voice at 80 may not be all it
nsed to he. but if she comes over here
il will be found, no doubt that her dia-
monds retain all their pristine splen-
dor. Boston Globe.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21
The Nearest Star.

The nearest star, whose distance as
tronomers think they know, is Alpha
C.entauri, and it is distant from Us four
Hght-years-that is to say. it's light is
TOUR years in reaching US, although
travelling at $4,000 miles a second.
this estimate places it $4,000 times as
far away as the sun.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21

Mr.. Hamburg, the recently returned
Arctic explorer who has been studying
the EsSimoS, says they have no religion
not even belief in a Supreme Being.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21

A dog ambulance is likely to he es-
tahlished shortly in connection with
The British military service.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21

Jailers must lead painful existence
if we may judge by the number % tel
ons they have on their hands.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21

Considerably more than 100000 tons
OF butter are made annually in the Brit
ish Isles, and from 10000 to 100000
tons Of cheese.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21

Perfectly simple and simply perfect
is dyelng with PUTNAM FADEL ESS
DYES
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21

Hundreds Of Indian laborers arc he
ing recruited for service in the Kofyfo1-
tein diamond mines, near Kimberley.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21

Street car colds" are principally re-
sponsibie for the increased mortality from
pneumonia.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21

Pride makes one man ridiculous aud
prevents another from appearing so,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-02-21

-Germany's tallest soldier is a non.
commissioned officer G feet s inches in
height,
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RATIO OF EXPENSES AND TAXES TO INCOME

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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30

these church buildings is that of St.
Bernard's Roman Catholic, occupying
as it does an eminence at the corner
of West Main and South Church streets
and raising its steeple above the other
buildings of the city. The size of the
building and the beatty of the surround
lngs leads one of an inquiring mind to
wonder who have been instrumental ia
rearing such magnificent pile to the
conservation of the Catholic faith in
this city. 1t was such admiration that
led the writer to call on the Rev,
Father Rogers. pastor of St. Bernard's s
church, in order to gain some sort of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
TWO WEDDINGS
Ard o Number Of Other very Inter-
eSting News Items.
MI 3triInonlaI.

On Wednesday afternoon at 2:30
o'clock, occurred the wedding of Miss
Clara Strache and Geo. Hildemann OF
the West road, the ceremony was per-
formed at the home of the brides
parents at Ixonia, and Rev. Haase
officiating. Misses Laura Hildemann
and Helen Lupnow acted as brides
maids and Messrs. Bruno Oestreich and
William Dahms attended the groom.
The ceremony was followed by an
elaborate reception after which the
young couple left for trip east. The
bride is a daughter of MIR. and Mrs.
Fred Strache of Ixonia, and the groom
son of Mr. and Mrs. David Hildemann
of the West road. On the return from
the wedding trip, Mr.. and Mrs.
H.ldemann will commence housekeep-
inc at the home on the west road.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
Married.

Edward MELLOW and Amelia BOIL
mann of Shields, were married last
Thursday afternoon a5 the Emanue-
Lutheran church, Rev 0. Petit after
a short sermon pronounced the couple
m an and wife. The bride was attend
ed by Misses Anna Bohlman and Ida
Neitzell. Frank .Bohlmann and Car
Neitzell acted as best men
The bride was attired in dress O
white and carried. a boquet of flower:
Both parties reside in the neighborhooC
and have many friends. After the
ceremony the couple drove to the
home of the brides parents where I
reception was held during the after
noon and evening, to which large
circle Of relatives and friends were IN
vited
The newly married pair will 60 tc
housekeeping on a farm about one
mile south of the village of Redwood
where they will be warmly welcomed
by the people of that vicinity.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
Will Resign.

The Watertown High school is to
lose an efficient instructor with the
resignation of Prof. Max Muenich. who
has held the position of teacher of
science for two years past. He has
been given the position OF supervising
principal of the schools of jefferson
his home town, at salary of $11O0
per year and will sever his connections
with our school this year. Although
his friencs dislike Losing his services,
yet they are glad to see Prof. Muenicb
secure SO prominent a position, which
all know he is well able to fill.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
Permanent Organization

A permanent organization was
formed by the journeymen tailors OF
the city Thursday evening, with a
membership of nineteen. G. A. Gus
taveson, general organizer was here
and installed the following officers:
Pres--Anton Wysznski.
Vice pres-Wm. Schwendke.
Sec.-E. j. Seifert.
Treas. S. Hertel.
). A.-Henry Corn.
Trustees A Baumann. Vim. Heller
and Joseph Wetter.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
Grocerymen to Organize

A meeting of the grocerymen III
N this CITY was held last evening tc
consider the question of organizing q
local union. After a discussion for
some time a temporary organization
was formed. The object of this STEP
is to regulate the credit, and for theil
mutual benefit. The officers elected
were: Pres. Chris. Becker; vice. -presi.
cent. Ferdinand Hartwig; secretary
Jarvis c. Harrison; directors, Geo.
Cooley, John E. Heisman, Theodore
Grams and Louis Stallman.
Another meeting will be held next
Tuesday evening,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
ST. BERNARD'S CATHOLIC
One Of the Oldest Institutions in Watertown-
Has Large and Flourishing Membership
Excellent Choir and Director Of Abity.

The stranger coming to the city Of
Watertown and making a tour of in
spection in the different sections is at
once struck by the many beautiful
buildings and great natural beauty
which lines the streets iii the shape of
trees and beautiful lawns. 1t does not
take any great amount of observation
to grasp some idea of the many advant-
ages which a residence here brings
with it. Not the least among these
attractions are the many different
church denominations, and their beau
tiful and subs tantial buildings.
Probably the most conspicuous of
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30

brief information on so interes, ino a
subject. Consequently, knowing that
brief resume of the earnest efforts of
Which the present church is the fruit,
Will interest not only our Catholic
friends, but their brothers of other
creeds as we'll, we give short sketch
OF st. Bernard's church and the other
institutions which have developed as a
natural consequence of the prosperity of
the institution.
Long about the year 1885 or 1886
Timothy johnson settled where the city
of Watertown now stands. He was
joined J}ear later by James Rogan,
vile and two daughters and his two
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
They Adjourned.

At the special meeting of business
men held at the city hall on Thursday
as per call of Mayor Brusenback, moth
ing more was done than to call the
meeting to order and adjourn, there
being but six or seven business men
present. Nothing was done towards
taking any steps in regard to semi
centennial observance in the city.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30

brothers, Patrick and Peter. The To-
cality was then known as Johnson's
Rapids. These people were the only
Catholics in this place until the years
1910 and 1913 when several more fam
lilies joined the little settlement. Dur
ing these early years Mass was cele-
brated at the different homes by mis-
ionary priests who came through here
from time to time.
During the next three or four years
immigration flowed rapidly west and
by 1915 nearly all the land within a
been taken up, mostly by Irish Catho-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
A Mistake.

1n our writr-up of the Wiggenhorn
Cigar factory an error was made in the
paragraph referring to the hand work
ers, which caused it to read as if the
hand workmen used the moulds but,
this referred to another class of work,
altogether. A typographical error
occurred also in the number of cigars
turned out by each man daily. But,
you know, mistakes will occur in the
best of, etc.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30

op. Henni, of Milwaukee. continued to
attend to the spiritual welfare of the
people of this district being assisted
by Father Morrissey.
In 1S41 Father Kundig called a
meeting of the settlers, at which the
thought Of effecting permanent or
ganization was started with a view to
obtaining sufficient money with whic h
to erect church building. Conse-
quently subscription was at once
started and a site selected, the same
on which ST. Bernard's now stands.
During the summer of 1914, work of
building was commenced and the work
went steadily on, and although money
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
A Beautiful Gift

The mutual Life Insurance company
OF New York, in order to show their
appreciation of the good work of their
special agent, A. j. Weis, of this city,
have presented him with a beautiful
gold pin. The souvenir is in the shane
OF badger and contains sparkling
diamond setting. Mr. Weis is ore of
the agents of the company who wrote
$4,000 worth of insurance during the
month the company were celebrating
their sixtieth anniversary.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30

lies
Sometime in the year 1910 or Al,
Rev. Father Morrissey of the diocese
of Detroit obtained permission from
his Bishop to make missionary tour
Of this state. His headquarters were
established in Milwaukee, from which
point he made his trips among the
Catholics in the different parts of the
state. During this time he visited
Watertown twice and was the first
priest to say Mass here.
Later Father M. Kundig also of De-
troit, took charge of the field and from
that time on until the advent Of Bish-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
Permanent Organization.

The cigarmakers of the city have
now effected permanent organization
The local will be known as Branch No.
301, Cigarmakers' International Union
of America. An eight hour schedule
was adopted and the following officers
elected:
Pres.-Wm. Schimmel.
Vice Pres.-Emil Creuz.
Sec.--Henry Moser.
res.-Henry Grams.
S. Awkward Zautner.
Trustees.-Fred Hinze, Henry Some
mann. G. V. Exner.
Finance Committee. Kuester,
Edward Voigt, Kuno Kuehn
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
Cut His Head.

City Engineer George H. Stanch-
field was slightly injured on Thur sday
morning while splitting wood at his
home. He caught the ak in clothes
line and when it rebounded, struck
him on the forehead, cutting quite a
cash. The wound was sewed up and
Mr.. Stanchfield is not much the worse
for wear,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
A Social Dance

The members of the Iroquois Club
enjoyed dancing party last evening
in their hall on No, tn First street.
Fourteen couples were present and a
merry time was enjoyed until 12
O'Clock when the party broke up. Mu-
sic was furnished by the Philharmonic
orchestra
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
A Pleasant Time .

MIR. and Mrs. Ernst Huebe entertain
ed large number of friends at their
pleasant home four miles north OF the
city on Thursday afternoon and even
ing. About sixteen of the city friends
were present. 1t is needless to say
that all present enjoyed themselves
A sumptuous supper was
served and later in the evening the
young people engaged in dancing and
the guests returned to their homes in
the. sswe sma' hours" all voting Mr..
and Mrs. Huebe royal entertainers.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
Fine Piece of Work

The Dancing Lesson" is the title
OF pastelle picture by Miss Lottie
Hartwig of this city. The picture was
executed under the tutelage of Miss
Kenyon. 1t is a good piece of work
and may be seen in the window of j.
b. Murphy Co. on West Main street.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30

DO you know of anyone wishing to sub
scribe for first class ladies' magazine?
LII so' send them to the Republican office.
we are Offering good thing in that line.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30

CAPELLE- The body of Louis Ca
pelle, of Hannibal, Mo will be brought
here for burial today, arriving over
the ST, Paul road at 9:10 a. m. The
funeral will take place from the train
to Oak Hill cemetery. Deceased was
born and brought up in this city and
was son of Mrs. Katrine Capelle and
brother of Mrs. II. G.. Block of this
city. He was employed as cook in a
Northwestern railroad camp and was
81 years old.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30

STIMM-Henry Stimm, son Of Mrs.
Paulina Stimln of this city, died at
Denver Colo, May goth at the age OF
"a years. Burial occurred in Denver
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30
Deaths.

HERMES- Clara Hermes passed
away last Thursday afternoon at her
home in Seventh street at the age ol
so years of rheumatism and heart
trouble.
She was born IN this city August 9Th,
1912, where she grew to womanhood
About eight week previous to her
death she began complaining OF her
diseases. but it was not until about
three weeks ago that she suffered
much pain. Her death is felt most Sc
verely among her city friends as she
always had a kind work for every
body.
Four sisters and two brothers sur.
vive her: They are Mrs, Carl Haase,
of Beloit, Louisa, Mamie Frieda
Willie and Arthur, all of this city.
The funeral will be held Sunday af-
ternoon at 2 o'clock from the house
and 2:30 at the Moravion church,
Rev. John Prayer will officiate. The
remains will be laid at rest in the Mo,
raviOn cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1903-05-30

PETTIG-On Tuesday afternoon oc-
Cured the death of Miss Wilhelmina
Pettig at the home in the town of
Emmett. Deceased was 21 years of
age and death was caused by consump-
ton. The funeral was held Thursday
afternoon at 1:30 o'clock to the Ebe-
nezer church.
Woodruff County news., 1903-04-23
MTbev w,Itedv and Msnyv.v

Warren's Corners, N. Y, April 2Oth.- 'FWait and see-you're better now, of course, but the cure won't last"
 This was what the doctors said to Mr. A. B. Smith, of this place. Tkese doctors had been treating him for years, and he got no better. They thought that nothing could permanently cure him. He says;
 My kidneys seemed to be so large that there wasn't room for them, and at times it seemed as if ten thousand needles were running through them. l could, not sleep on my left side for years, the pain was SO great in that position had to get up many times to urinate, and my urine was some times clear and white as spring water, and again it would be high colored and would stain my linen. The pain across my back was awful. was ravenously hungry all the time After l had taken Dodd's Kidney Pills for four days my kidneys pained me so bad l could hardly sit down. On the morning of the fifth day I felt some better, and the improvement continued till was complete ly cured.
 As this was months ago, and I am still feeling splendid, know that my cure was permanent and genuine"
Woodruff County news., 1903-04-23
The Longest Sentence.

A schoolmaster was giving his claes les son in grammar when he asked the boys to tell him the longest sentence they had ever read. There was silence for minute or two, but at last small boy stood up and said he could remember the longest sen tence he had ever read.
 Well, Tommy" said the teacher, what is it?"
 Imprisonment for life," replied the boy. N Y Tribune.
Woodruff County news., 1903-04-23
Contaxiou. Only.

This fshin' fever seems to be contagious" ]" sad the stranger. noting the long row of anglers perched upon the creek bank.
 '4es it's contagious, all right" said the out a nibble, "but not ketchin'. "-Balti. more American
Woodruff County news., 1903-04-23

Adia Britain, of Sellitan, O., writes
 After using your wonderful Peruna three months 1 have had great relief. had continual heaviness in my stomach was bilious, and had fainting spells, but they all have left me since using Pe- runa. "-Adia Britain.
 If you do not derive prompt and satis-