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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08
IN PROBATE COURT.

The following matters have been
noticed for hearing at the June. 1904,
erms of the county court:
REGULAR TERM, JUNE 9TH, 1904.
Estate of Allen g. Osmond. deceased
Hearing on claims.
Estate of Ferdinand August Volk-
mann, deceased. Hearing on claims.
Estate Of Mary e. Baum, deceased
Hearing on final account and assign
mem of residue.
Estate of John I. Haight, deceased.
Hearing petition for appointment OF
administrator de bonis non.
Estate of Elias Schuyler deceased.
Hearing on faal account and assign
ment Of residue.
Estate of Lorenz Schubert. deceased.
Hearing petition for administration.
Estate o! Catherine Aman, deceased.
Hearing proofs OF will etc.
Estate OF Magdalena Huppert, de-
ceased. Hearing proofs OF will, etc.
Estate of William T. Burandt, de-
ceased. Hearing on final account and
assignment Of residue.
Estate of Rhoda C. Clark. deceased.
Hearing proofs OF will, etc
Estate of Lucretla Daniels, deceased.
HEARING paLition for administration.
Estate of John Helmes, deceased !;
hearing proofs of will, etc.
Estate OF Richard Strike. deceased; :;
hearing proofs of will, etc.
Estate of I. j. Little. deceased; :;
hearing petition for administration.
Estate of Wilhelmine Schempf, de-
ceased; hearing petition for determ-
inalion of inheritance tax.
Estate of Henry Bleber, deceased;
hearing petition for determination OF
inheritance tax
Estate of Barbara Klein, deceased; !;
hearing on order to show cause.
The annual accounts OF the guar
dians of the following named minors
and other persons will. De taken up Ior
examination:
Guardianship of Lizzie Halverson ct
al Helena BRANDED, Harold Lee Bag
lev: Christina Haag, John a. Cutter
Sarah Medick, Gusta Amandsor, ct al,
Walter Kunitz ct al, Catherine
Amann, Minna Zastrow ct al. Henry
Schuett, William MoH.
SPECIAL TERM, JUNE 14th 1904.
Estate of John Neuendorf, deceased;
hearing on claims.
Estate of Catherine Colonius, de-
ceased; hearing on claims.
Estate Of z. H. Hummel, deceased !;
hearing on claims.
Estate of Catherine A. Hall, de-
ceased; hearing on final account and
assignment of residue, etc.
Estate of Barbara Schuld, deceased; (;
taking proof Of heirs. ETC.
Estate of John Schuld Sr., deceased;
bearing petition for correcting descrip-
tion of land.
Estate of AlviDa Muster, deceased
hearing petition for administration.
Estate Of Daniel Oliver, deceased;
hearing petition for administration.
SPECIAL TERM, JUNE Dist, 1904,
Estate of Avrina Davies, deceased
hearing on claims.
Estate of Thomas Gleason, deceased ;
hearing petition for administration,
Estate of Sarah Hall Pratt, deceased
hearing proofs Of will, etc.
Estate of George A. Pratt, deceased
hearing petition for administration de-
bonis non.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08
Returned From PHILIPPINES.

Rev. Paul L. Brockmann has re-
turned from the Philippine Islands
where he has been stationed several
months as chaplain Of the 29th United
States regulars, within 800 miles Of
Manila. The regiment has returned
to the states and will be quartered at
Salt Lake City. Rev. Brockman will
rejoin his regiment after visit of four
weeks with his family in this city.
The trip home occupied about six
weeks.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08
ALICETON.

Mrs. NJ. E. Nutting is visiting friends
in this nelghborhOod.
Mr.. and Mrs. Roberts gavea very pleas
ant party on Monday of last week.
Misses Hester Wieman and Panlina
Fetterley spent Saturday AMI Sunday at
the residence OF H. Wieman.
The Watertown Republican, $1.5O a
year.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08
City Council.
}. Z. Holland was appointed weed

j. P. Holland was appointed weed
commissioner
Opening OF Carr street referred to
committee on streets and bridges,
Board of Public works was instructed
to advertise bids for a fire alarm system.
Ordinance read granting the e. NJ.
Z st. Z. Ry- right to lay a spur track
across ClymaD street, near east side OF
Rock River.
Saloon license of Otto Wiaklemann
transferred from 80 n. Third street to
100 Third street.
Granted permission to lay sidewalk
feet 6 inches wide on certain part of
east sid Of Tenth street, to avoid de-
stroying shade trees.
Board of Public works ordered to
have piers Of the various bridges re-
paired.
Ohm Bros, were granted permission
o remove their city scale to Market
stree between First and Second.
City clerk instructed to pure hase a
typewriter for the use Of the city
officials.
Herman Schmidt was awarded con-
tract to haul the hook and ladder truck
to fires for ensuing pear, for $3.50
Louis Dornfeld's Did was 1925.
Louis Grieb was awarded contract
for hauling No. l Hose wagon. for
$3.50, 90. William Spear was awarded
contract for hauling No. 2 Hose wag-
on, for $4,000.
The contract for furnishing coal for
the city hall was awarded to A. E.
Needham, the prices being: Hard coal.
IS. "A a ton; soft coal. 1921 ton,
Virginia soft, IS. 10 ton.
The Watertown and Oconomowoc
Light, Heat and Power Co., filed ac-
ceptance of ordinance granted by city
council
B lance in all funds. $36, 800 Il.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08

We wish to extend our congratula-
tions to the many who have recently
commenced using Gaiyanic Soap. We
might remark frcm our experience that
you do not need to use nearly SO much
of it as of other soaps. Just follow di-
rections and let the soap not the woman
do the work.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08
A Costly Mistake.

Blunders are sometimes very expen-
siye. Occasionally life itself is the
price of a mistake, but you'll never be
wrong if you take DR.. Kings New Life
Pills for dyspepsia, dizziness, headache,
liver or bowel troubles. They are
gentle yet thorough. % cents, at Bren-
necke q Bergmann's drug store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08
Excursion Tickets to German Veterans Con
vention, Appleton, Wis,

Via the North Western Line, will be sol i
at reduced rates June IL, II AMI 13,
limited to return until June Is, inclu-
sive. Apply to agents Chicago & North
Western R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08

Charles E. Straw on Monday re-
ceived a telegram announcing the
death, at the Wauwatosa sanitarium,
of George Hope of Fond du Lac. Mr.
Mr.. Hope went there some time ago
for treatment. Death was due to par
al isis. Mr, Hope was former resi-
dent of Watertown, having been en-
ployed years ago at the Woodard Stone
factory as foreman in the candy de-
partment His widow, three sons and
and three daughters survive. He was
"a years of age.
Bernard j. Fischer died suddenly at
his home, 917 Main street shortly be-
fore eight o'clock Sunday night. Par
alysis of the heart is given as the
cause of death Mr.. Fischer was born
August 1. 1880. He was married two
months ago and his sudden death was
a terrible shock to his wife.
Mrs Frederick Maerzkc died Satur-
day evening, aged 50 years. She had
been in poor health for several years
past. She is survived by her husband
and three children.
Mr.. Krusche, who resides northeas
of the Oak Hill cemetery on farm
died last Thursday morning, aged x
years. His widow and one daughtei
-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08

Carpets are easily cleaned on the floor
with Galvanic Soap and the original
color restored.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08

Mrs Mary Brooks, widow Of the late
John Brooks. died at 2O7 North M out-
gomery street, last Thursday. She
was stricken with paralysis sever
al days before her death and never
rallied. Mrs. Brooks was born in
Queens county, Ireland, seventy seven
years ago and had been resident of
this city and section for more than a
half century. The surviving children
are James and John Brooks Chicago;
Thomas Brooks, this city; Mary E
Brooks, Elizabeth Brooks, this city
and Sister Basil (Anne Brooks Chi
cago. The funeral took place last
Saturday morning to St. Bernard's
church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08

Ferdinand O. Waltz died at 211
North Third street, last Thursday
morning, aged 81 years. Mr.. Waltz
WAS resident of this city since 1S47
and was married fifty, four years ago.
He was a baker and for many years
conducted bakery on North Third
street. He was one of the pioneer
German residents of Watertown and
possessed d large acquaintance. He
is survived by his widow and eight
children, Mrs. II, Kruschke, Fond du
Lac; Mrs. w. B. Bush, Milwaukee;
Mrs. Charles Gillis. town of Water
town; Mrs. C.. H. Schroeder, Minot, n.
D.; Mrs. Fred Piper, Great Falls, Mont;
Mrs. Alfred Cullen, Helena, Mont.
Mas, Herman Wettwer, this city; Otto
Waltz, Minot, n. ID. The funeral
took place Sunday afternoon to Oak
Hill cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1904-06-08
THE DEATH RECORD

Last Sunday f. G. Hartwig received
a telegram from Clemens. Mich, an
nOunciDg the death of his father, Ferd-
inand, who resides in Bonner street,
this city. Mr.. Hartwig went there re.
Gently to take the baths, as he was
sufferer from rheumatism. Last Satur-
day his son. Dr. A. Fl. Hartwig, was
summoned to Michigan owing to his
serious illness, and arrived shortly be-
fore death ensued. His death was
learned here with great surprise as it
was not generally known that he was
seriously sick. Paralysis was the
cause Of death. Mr. Hartwig was born
in New Wheatland, Oderbruch, Ger
many. June 20. 1928. He came to Wis
consir in 1913, settling in the town of
Ixonia. He returned to Germany in
1893 and was accompanied back by his
mother. He lived in Ixonia until 1858
when he came to this city and was
married to Mrs. Bonner, and engaged
in farming in the western part of the
city where ne resided eyer since. Mr..
Hartwi2 was one of the most prom
inent farmers in this section of Wiscon-
sin and possessed large acquaintance
For many years he represented the
Fifth ward on the county board Of
supervisors and served several terms
as alderman. He was member of the
Sons OF Hermann. He is survived by
lis widow and several children Z. c..
Hartwig, DR.. A. Ii. Hartwig, this city;
o. j. and r. w. Hartwig, Chicago;
Mrs Moritz Wolf, Detroit; Mrs. August
Schultz. Milwaukee; Mrs. Frank
LANCER, Fond du Lac; Miss Olga Hart
wig, this city. The remains will be
brought here for interment and the
funeral will take place Thursday after
noon.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-25
ram From LEBANON.

Lebanon, Kan, May 25.-Corn is
about all planted, many farmers are
commencing to cultivate the carrier
planted which is growing nicely these
few last corn days. What is doing
we'll and in the west and southwest
part of the county is fine. The first
crop of alfalfa is about ready for the
harvest and it is an immense crop.
Chances for large crop of fruit are
good, especially apples, peaches and
cherry trees being simply loaded.
The A. G. Davis elevator was saved
from utter destruction by fire which
broke out in the engine room on
1 Wednesday night about 10 o'clock by
the quick, earnest work of our new
fire department, assisted by our loyal
citizens.
Twenty-Five cars of stock belonging
1 to different feeders and stockmen
were shipped out of Lebanon to Chi
| cago and Kansas City markets.
| Our county is being we'll supplied
with telephone lines and rural routes
and are very much the thing needful.
Politics are warming up in Smith
/ county, five announced candidates for
/ sheriff being in the field with two dark
/ is that the real fight lies between
| VIII Cameron of Pawnee, Jim Hell
\ fenstine of Crystal Plains, Glare Sar-
gent of Center township, while Jim
Adams of Lebanon, the auctioneer, is
4 hardly expected to be before the con-
Nent1On, While a Mr.. Donovan is count
eQ at least fourth place, with a good
chance for one of the dark horses a
Mr. Spurrier of Logan and Mr. Ike
Mullin of Smith Center, one time an
efficient sheriff for four years.
The fight on Representative Linton
Tor denomination is being worked
hard by the Burton wing of the coun-
I ty, but it is the feeling of the best
citizens that Linton will be renorni-
mated along with the balance of the
! county officials according to RepubIi-
( can rule and precedent. Linton is
/ clearly known to stand for clean poll
tics and cannot be used by any
faction for wrong or political prefer
ment.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-25
PRODUCED THE CONTRACTS.
President Baer Obliged to Give Up
Evidence in Coal Case.

New York May 25.=The intersta te
commerce commission renewed its in
quiry into the anthracite coal trade
based on the complaint of w. r.
Hearst against the Philadelphia &
Reading Railroad company and other
coal carriers, which was continued from
last September. The first witness call
ed was President Baer, of the Philadel-
phia & Reading.
On April the supreme court of the
United States decided that Hearst's at
torney, Clarence J. Shearn, had the
right to demand answers to his ques-.
tons relating to the contracts between
the railroads and operators by which
contracts, ii is alleged, the coal trust
Will be established as a fact and will
be proved 10 exist in violation of the
Sherman antitrust law. In its decis-
lon the supreme court directed z. 3.
Thomas, president of the Lehigh Valley
company, and w. H. Truesdale, of the
Delaware & Lackawanna, to answer
questions regarding the fixing of coal
rates at udewater, transportation to
water, and the manner of preparing
price circulars. The decision also COM
pels the Temple Iron company and 9TH
er operating companies to produce, in
open court, their contracts with the
carriers.
Mr.. Baer was asked to produce the
contracts between the Temple Iron
company and Simpson & Watkins, Of
Scranton, dated February q, 1899. This
the witness did, together with copies
of other contracts. The copies were
filed as evidence
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-25
INSURANCE REPoRT.
That Is the Principal Thing Before
b. of L. Z. Convention.

Los Angeles, Cal, May 25.-The con-
vention of the Brotherhood of LocomO-
tive Engineers resumed consideration
of its insurance report at it's last ses-
sion. The report shows that during the
operation of the insurance plan $12,-
SOC, 900 has been paid out in benefits, av-
eraging at the present time $780, 000
monthly to beneflciaries and disabled
members. The insurance report showed
a greater advance in that branch of the
Brotherhood's work during the past BIZ
1t is hoped by the delegates to reach
the work of election OF grand officers
within the next two or three days Ac-
cOrding to the statement of several of
the Brotherhood leaders, Grand Chief
Engineer w. S. Stone viii be elected to
fill the position, which he now holds
by reason of the death of P. Il, Arthur.
There are two other candidates, prom
inently mentioned for the place, D. l..
assistant grand chief engineer, F. S.
Ingraham has no opposition. For the
Office of grand guide there appears to
be but one name before the convention
that of r. w. Kelly of Los Angeles.
officers of the insurance department
We're elected as follows:
President-M. z. Futch-
Vice President-Amos Beeler.
General Secretary and Treasurer
William P. PREMIER
Trustees. H. WEIGH, F. A. Burger.
P. Kilduff, H B. Plummer, W. H
Shay.
The ladies' auxiliary raised the salary
of their grand president and grand sec
rotary from 5000 to 81, 200 respectively.
The vice presidents salary was rails
ed from $500 to $500.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-25
FORTY GALLONS OF WHISKY.
Profitable Raid Made by the Officers
at CoDcOrCiia

Concordia, Kan, May 25.-MarshaI
Rogers, heading a raiding party of
officers, some of whom were armed
with crowbars and sledge hammers,
visited the Barons house at night with
the purpose of raiding a joint said to
be running there. Some one, the Of
fcers claimed, tipped the proposed
raid off to those running the joint,
which was alleged to be in the base
ment, and when they arrived all was
dark and nothing contraband could he
found.
The officers, however, had been in
formed that in room So. upstairs in
the hotel, would be found a lot Of
liquors, and making their way into the
room they found and confiscate1 over
forty gallons of whisky, bottled goods
in cases, which were carried down.
stairs, loaded on a. dray and taken to
police headquarters in the city hall.
Some of the cases had never been
opened.
Charles Martin, proprietor of the
hotel, disclaimed any ownership in the
liquors, but was taken to headquar-
ters and afterwards released on his
own recognizance. Mr.. Martin says
the liquors seized are the property Of
Sam Greenwood. The officers say
that Mr.. Greenwood and Ollie Collette
have been tending bar at the joint in
the basement.
In police court the case against Mr.
Martin was, on motion of the city
continued until May 81.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-25
WHY SHE SOUGHT DIVORCE.
A Bonner Springs Woman Had But
One Hat in Twelve Years.

Kansas City, Kan, May 25.-The
city treasurers books of Bonner
Springs were produced in the district
court here yesterday as part of the
evidence in the divorce suit of Eliza
Perkins gainst George Perkins. Mrs.
Perkins asks divorce on the grounds
of cruelty and neglect. She alleged
that Mr.. Perkins, who is city treasur-
er of Bonner Springs and a merchant
of that city, owns property worth
$4,000. She asked half this property.
The books of the city were produced
to show that part of the money de-
posted by Mr.. Perkins in the bank
was not his own but belonged to the
city.
Mrs. Perkins testified that in twelve
years of married life she had had but
one dress and during that time had
worn the same hat. The dress and
hat were produced in court as evil
dence. More than thirty witnesses
were examined, among them many of
the business men of Bonner Springs.
The trial lasted all day yesterday and
part of the preceding day. Many
people came from Bonner Springs to
hear the case. Judge Moore withheld
his decision until he could deliberate
on the division of the property.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-25
To Live Inside the Grounds
A Hotel With Accommodations for
Thousands Has Been Built at
the Worlds Fair.
RATES TO SUIT EVERY PURSE.

The Louisiana Purchase Exposition
on the day its gates were thrown open
to the public represented an aggre-
gate cost of $50,00O,00O, with fifty
foreign countries and every state and
territory in the Union participating.
1t will be by far the largest universal
exposition ever held in the world S
one of the unique features of the
Exposition-somethi that has never
been attempted before at any fairs
the operation of an immense motel
within the grounds, and known as the
Inside Inn. 1t is situated in the
southeast corner of the grounds, two
hundred feet above the level of the
city, and is close to street car lines
running directly to the Union railway
station down town. The Intramural
railroad. inside the grounds, runs by
it's doors, and visitors can therefore
reach any point OF interest in the Elk
position in a short time.
The hotel is 400 feet wide by 500
feet long, and has 2,257 sleeping
rooms and a dining room and cafe
seating $500 persons. These rooms
can be had on either the American or
European plan at rates as reasonable
as similar accommodations can be OBJ
tanned in any hrst-class hotel in the
country. There are spacious parlors.
waiting rooms and bath rooms, and
the long, wide verandas running
around the structure afford a beau
tiful view of the surroundings. The
CASCADE GARDENS the Art GalaCe ana
other portions of the main picture of
the Exposition are not far away.
The many state buildings are in
close proximity. The Inside Inn,
therefore, will be a Mecca for thou
sands of visitors seeking a quiet, com
forta bic, cool retreat, away from the
maddening crowd" on the grounds.
Friends Will make this a meeting
place, and it viii be popular also for
family reunions. The rates cover the
daily admission fee to the Fair, and
the guests of the Inside Inn will not
be required to pay more so long as
they are registered. There are 500
rooms at $3.50 per person, 500 at
$500 and 500 at $3.50.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-25
RAILROAD NEWS.
New Book of Rules Adopted by
Rock Island.
Regulations Now In Use on That
Road, Abandoned.
EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1.
Examining Board to Be Locat-
ed at Division Points.
New Rules Are Standard But
More Concise.

w. o. Nevill, trainmaster of the
Kansas division of the Rock Island,
announces that his company has
adopted a new book of rules govern
ing the operation of trains which Will
be put in effect on August 1. These
books have already been published
and issued to the employees of the
road and it is expected that by Au-
gust 1 all trainmen will have become
sufficiently acquainted with the new
rules to make practical use of them.
In speaking of the change. Mr..
NeviII said the rules contained in the
book formerly used on the Rock
Islands lines had not been entirely
abandoned.
1.-The principal trouble with the old
book" said Mr.. Nevill, twas that it
contained unnecessary directions and
explanations. The book dealt with
the minuteSt details and even rules
which were the most obvious were
given the same attention as was given
the more difficult ones. The book
contained much that was commend
able, however, and in compiling the
new book many of the old rules have
been rewritten and rearranged for fu-
ture use. All unnecessary explana-
lions have been cut out and although
the new rules are standard, and SINH
lar in many respects to those in use
on other lines, they are at the same
time much more concise"
Mr.. NevilI stated further that a
board of examination would be estab-
lished at each division point, the pur-
pose of which would be to instruct
and examine the employees in the use
of the new rule book. I'm this way"
said he, 1.-The change from the old to
the new will not be as disconcerting
as it would if we were to leave the
men to dig it out for themselves
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-05-25
BACKED BY SANTA FE?
Interesting RumOr Regarding the
Chanute-Memphis Line.

Joplin, No, May 25.-The con-
struction work on the Arkansas, Mis-
souri, & Kansas railway will begin this
week The new road is to extend
from Chanute, kas., to Memphis,
Tenn, and will pass through an I'M
developed territory in southern Mis-
souri, and will tap a large mineral
field in northern Arkansas The line
will pass through the counties of
NeOsho, Crawford and Cherokee
Kansas, and Jasper, Newton, Barry
and Stone counties, in Missouri
thence southeast through Arkansas to
Memphis. The line between joplin
and Chanute Will be built first The
contract for this portion of the road
has been let to Joseph Cerussi. of
Decatur, III. All the right of way
has been purchased and the building
OF the grade will require but a few
months. President A. H. Hoxie, of
Boston, who is here, said yesterday
that the line between Joplin and Cha
mute would be in operation within a
year 1t is rumOred that the line is
being backed by the Santa Fe