Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-01

resident of this city, but now living
with her daughter, Mrs. William
Hence, at Big Bend, is reported seri-
ously i'll. Her sons, Gustav and
John, and daughter, Mrs. William
Schlueter, went to her bedside at
once.
The public is cordially invited to
attend the free lecture Friday even
ing at Neuman's theatre. The lee
ture will be given in connection with
the midwinter teachers institute.
President McKenny and Prof. Chez
yer are the speakers; both are noted
as entertaining takers and some
thing good may be expected.
The cinch party given by the Sons
of Veterans at G. A. R. Hall Tuesday
evening proved pleasant social
event. The lady's first prize was
won by Mrs. Henry Priem and the
gentleman's first prize by Edward
Carey. Consolation prizes were
awarded Arnold Reuteler and Mrs.
H. c. Block. Luncheon was served.
The time tor the collection of taxes
due the city of Watertown for the
year 1904 closed Friday The total
amount of $3.50 has been col
lected with the exception of a few
small amounts. The two largest
taxpayers are William Hartig with
$3.50, and the American Mailing
Company who paid $1515.
The funeral of Mr.. Edmund Goeld-
ner, whose death occurred Wednes-
day, January rs, took place Friday af
ternoon at o'clock, with interment
in Oak Hill cemetery, Rev. Thomas
B. Thompson officiating. The men,
bers of the l. O. o. F., Royal Area
mum and Plattdeutscher Verein, with
which the deceased was associated,
attended in body.
An exchange says that one of the
the leading firms at Appleton has
been forced into bankruptcy by
dropping its advertising and trying
to do business. 1t had not spent
cent for advertising for two years
and live competitors who were
steady advertisers drew their trade
away so fast that the firm was
forced into bankruptcy.
The paint and oil firm of Sheblak
& Herzog have removed from 3O6
Madison street to the large double
building at 314-316 Madison street,
corner of North Fourth street, where
they will be pleased to greet old Gus
toners and attend to the needs Of
new ones. This firms trade is extend
ing and it was necessary therefore
to enlarge their store aud facilities
to keep pace with the same.
The attention of our readers is
called to the announcement of Ulle-
rich & Ohm, the new grocery firm
who succeed Wenzel Probably on
second street. They respectfully So
licit share of the patronage of the
citizens of Watertown and vicinity.
A complete line of groceries will be
kept in stock and a commission bust
ness is included. Every effort will
be made to please the public and
calls by phone will be promptly at
tended to.
The first lecture of the series given
under the auspices of the Out
door Art Association, was
attended by large audience at
Neuman's theatre last Friday even
ing. Prof Moultons subject was
'Our Nearest Neighbours" and his
presentation was both masterful and
instructive. The stereopticon views
were highly interesting and showed
the construction of the moon and
other wonderful results attained in
astronomy with the aid of the tele-
scope.
Reinhold Schott is matched with
Charles Metttessel OF Milwaukee to
wrestle catch-as-catch-can for the
middle-weight championship of the
northwest. The bout il to take
place sometime this month at
place not yet definitely decided upon
Schott will go into training at once
under Ole Bradison, whose work is
exceptionally clever. The match
promises to be holly contested and
is being looked forward to with
interest by local sports
Services at First M. E. church
Sunday next. At 10 a. M, Sunday
school; lesson, Jesus at Jacobs
Well. At II a. M, Communion adj
dress; theme, "Why Ought a Man
Forgive his Enemies?" Reception of
members and communion. At $50
o. M. EDwOrth League devotional: