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Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-10

Here is a chicken that PLAYED pos
sum" A correspondent writes. The
Eat OF our household entered my room
the other day. dragging a nearly full
grown chicken IN It's mouth. The
chicken made no resistance and was
quite motionless. and when / made the
cat drop II the chicken lay apparently
dead chased the cat from the room.
and on my return 20 the chicken was
surprised to see il slowly open its eyes.
raise its head and look cautiously
round. AS soon as Il felt sure OF the
disappearance OF It's enemy Il got up
and ran OF as fast as Il could"
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-10
UTTERs AN AWFUL THREAT
Dire Measures Threatened by saloon
keeper When Patrons Became
Disorderly.

Down on the West side there Is aMttle
beer saloon run BY a little old-fash-
Toned IrishmRn. The saloon proper.
says the New York sun. Is about a. big
as a goOd-sizet hall bedroom. and il
furnished With Few tables and rickety
chairs and a small stove Nearly every
0ight lot of lrishmen OF the neighbor-
hood gather here % play As and drink
mixed ale. few nights ago there was
row over a game. They broke the
tables and chairs tipped over the stove
and put the place In bad way generally.
The proprietor took the shlndy quiet
" for about half an hour Then when
two OF the bunch were In a corner trying
10 pound the Afe cut Of each other he
spoke up and said.
Here. now! Ye b'ys will have 70
luit yer fooIin or tn take the cards
away from Ye."
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-10
VIEWING MARINE woNDEk
Comical Comments OF Youthful Wis
itors % New YOrk's Famous
Aquarium.

The aquarium Is an unfailing source
Of astonishmeut and delight 20 all
snail children. and they make all
sorts or odd remarks about the things
they see there. such comments being
very likely about things familiar
enough to their elders. but new 70
them. says the New York sun.
My, what a long tonguel" said a
small boy, as be gazed a. a soft shell
slam lying ON the bottom OF tank.
With its neck extended from It's shell
10 the length OF Ave or six inches.
A father aud Ms very youthful son
we're looking in az the tank OF COW
fishes. those very curious fishes that
have projecting from the top OF the
head two spines shaped like horns
while the profile Of this ashs head
helps the resemblance and gives 20 lt.
with the horns atop. the name OF cav
hsh
do they give milk" asked this
small boy
Il don't know. son. said the father
and then the two passed on 20 the next
tank of wonderful fishes from the
tropics
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-10
MOST FAMOUS FROG DIES.
Batrachian That Had Lived for Fif-
teen Years with Both Hsmi-
spheres Of Brain Cone

The most famous frog In the world has
just died. says a recent report IL was
the victim OF a professor in university.
who in 1899 cut out both hemispheres
OF its brain. In spite OF the operation
the frog was In perfect health. and for
i've years served to demonstrate 20 the
professors pupils the results OF the re
moval Of the brain.
knowledge and viii were abolished
and the frog never showed the slight
est sign Of initiative. his only move
ments being attributed 10 muscular
fatigue. The eyes were quite uniniured.
and the frog could evidently see. but
without understanding Even his favor
ite food failed 20 attract him. and every
day an assistant had % cram his food
down his throat until the reflex action
OF swallowing took place. when be was
touched be moved. and when he was
put IN water he swan. and n be was
placed on bis back ne rolled over again.
but on his own initiative he never
stirred
The poor thing was we'll known 20 all
scientific men and it seems probable
that he died simply OF old age. and that
his life was IN no degree shortened by
+ the operation.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-10

High prices continue % be paid "a
Paris for snuf-boxes OF the eighteenth
century. At the recent sale OF col
lection made by NJ. Gunhou. OF Bay
onne. one box in gold enamel. ap-
praised by the odicial expert at 81. 500.
sold for 81 600. One OF the interesting
Items of the sale was q pair OF eandsl-
Abra once owned by Marie Antolnests,
which went for 5000. far less than
was expected.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-10
Circuses In Winter ouart.rs-

A dramatic paper gives the names
and addresses of 11S olrcuses and other
road shows which so into winter
quarters. OF these, Is make their
homes In Pennsylvania. IA In Mary
land. IL IN Missouri and ten In In
diana these being the most popular
states as winter ouarters.-Chicago
Tribune.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-10
.sNOTICE.*
C. E. CHEYNE,

The Photogra pher, of
Hampton. Va. will be in
his Williamsburg Gallery
SATURDAY. JUNE oath.
Should Tuesday DC a vet day. be
will be on hand Wednesday
For the summer months MIR.
Cheyne will open bis gallery the hrst
and third SATURDAY each month
Those wanting Portraits she old
remember these days.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-10

Uncle Dick-what Is the baby SO
pleased about
Nurse expect be heard Mrs. Ducie
say Just now that ne didn't look a
ost Ike any OF hts relauons.-Tit.
Bits.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-10

There are nearly 22000. OO0 horses
In European Russia. No other country
In the world has 50 many horses as
Russia
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-10

Private Secretary wish had half
the head you have
Gay Oidboy (sotto vocel-I wish you
had Il alli-Detroit Ereo Press.
Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1905-06-10

The Wesleyans Of Psnarth. wAfsa.
oeld bazar for the puTposs of raising
money for repairing their cnaruh. The
day aftsr the oazar closed tAs ehz~sh
Naa burned.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
County Court.

The following matters have beer
noticed for hearing at the July terms
of the county court, 1905.
REGULAR TERM, JULY 5, 1905.
Estate of Hattie Trewyn, deceased
hearing on claims.
Estate of Lydia Billet, deceased
hearing on claims.
Estate of William Brown, deceased;
| hearing on final account and assign
ment of residue.
Estate of John NJ Jones, deceased
hearing proofs of will, etc.
Estate OF Jacob Freson, deceased
hearing proofs Of will, etc.
Estate of Fritz Mauel, deceased
hearing proofs of will. etc.
Estate of Palmer Chesebro, deceased
hearing petition for administration
Estate of William Kieck, deceased;
hearing petition for establishment
and probate of a lost will
Estate of Simeon Jones deceased
determination of inheritance tax. and
hearing on final account.
Estate of Samuel Chapman, deceased
hearing on final account and assign
ment Of residue.
SPECIAL TERN, JULY II, 1905.
Estate of Henry Fischer, deceased !;
hearing on claims.
Estate of Maria Wollering, deceased
hearing on claims.
Estate of Ernst Heilmann, deceased (;
hearing on claims.
Estate of N. P. May, deceased; hear
ing petition for administration.
Estate of Wilhelmine Schneider, de-
ceased; hearing on final account and
assignment of residue.
Estate of John L. Burnham. de-
ceased; trial of contested claims.
Estate of James d. Ryder, deceased; ;
hearing petition for administration.
Special term to be held July u,
1905, at the council chamber in the
city of Watertown, commencing at 10
a. N.
Estate of Mary Goetsch, deceased;
hearing petition for appointment of
administrator.
Guardianship of William Martin;
hearing petition for appointment of
a guardian.
All causes if any, set for hearing
after July 18th, and prior to August
1st, will be continued to August 1st.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
WATERFOWL TOWN

Jahnke Creamery Co. paid an average
dividend of 79 cents per hundred for May
milk.
The last two weeks, farmers were busy
putting up the largest tame hay crop
ever raised in this vicinity.
The recent rains have lodged great
deal of grain,-rye and fall wheat will
be ready to harvest next week.
The corn and potato crop have made
good progress the last few weeks.
The St. Johns Church band enjoyed an
outing to Barney KOhlhOffs last Sunday.
Miss Abbie Norton advertising repre-
sentative for the "Fleishmann Yeast Co."
of Cincinnati, Ohio, is enjoying a few
weeks vacation at her home. Miss Nor
ton has enjoyed her travels very much
through the southern states the last nine
months.
julius VOlkmann and sister Martha.
visited in Juneau and Beaver Dam last
Sunday.
The annual schoOl-meeting of District
No. 2, was held last Monday. Joe Flint.
Clerk; +. Kohlhoff, director; A. Oestreich,
treasurer.
Mr.. and Mrs. n. Thauer and family
and Mrs. John NJ. Reul visited at Volk-
mann's last Sunday.
Abbie Norton, Hannah, Sarah and Ly-
dia Barrett visited the Misses Volkmann
last Monday eve.
Miss +. PIukham of Milwaukee, is
is spending few days with her friend,
Miss Martha VOlkmann.
Mr.. Arthur Peters Of Milwaukee, and
the Misses Lillian and Ida Becker Wis
tied at VOlkmanns July 4th
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
Why QuarIes F FaiIed.

Former Senator Quarles of Wiscon-
sin, who after the expiration of his
term was appointed by President
Roosevelt as United States District
Judge in his state, told friend why.
in his opinion, he had failed of re-elec
tiOn.
Il do not think" he is quoted
that | went to the senate with the
same sort of feeling that general Sheri-
dan had when he went into the army.
In reply to a question that put to
him after the war he told me why he
had succeeded. He said tnat when he
was at West Point he made up his
mind that he would be little better
cadet than hi friend who was next TO
him. When he got his first promotion,
he said he was determined to be "a
little better officer than the one who
was over him When he cot to be a
colonel, he said he resolved to be a
little better colonel thrn any colonel
he knew. When he was made d gen
eral, he said to himself that he would
be a little better general than any gen
eral in his class And when he got to
be ma Or-general, he made a similar
resolve.
ut is good rule for Il Young man
and [ think it will win out every where
except in the United States Senate.
There is so much talent il that body
that new man must have good dea
of confidence in himself. plus some as
surance. to say to himself that he vii
be little better Senator than an.
member of that chamber"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
A PRETTY kOME WEDDING.
Wedding dinner served and happy
couple depart in evening for
New York. Will be at
home to friends
Sept. ISt.
ONLY RELATIVES ANE INTIr1-
AND FRIENDS PRESENT.

A very pleasant wedding took place
Monday at high noon at the residence
of Mr.. and Mrs. Simon Meier, it being
the marriage of their daughter Miss
Jennie. to Mr.. Edwin F. Faber, Rev.
James Barrett, rector of St. Paul Epis-
copal church officiating. The maid of
honor was Miss Lille, sister to the
bride, the bridesmaids, were Miss
Lille Buerhaus OF this city and Miss
Hedwlg Manz Of Milwaukee. The
best man was Louis L. Faber, brother
to the groom. AS the bridal party en-
tered the parors which had been
beautifully decorated for the occasion,
Miss Elsa Wiggenhorn played a we'd
ding n arch
The bride, maid Of honor and brides
maids were becomingly gowned, and
looked very petty indeed, making an
ideal picture of happiness. A wedding
dinner was served at .the home, only
the interested parties, the family and
few intimate friends participating, and
at p. m. the happy couple left for
New York on their wedding tour and
will be at home to their friends Sep
tember 1st.
The groom has been resident of
this city for some time and is we'll
thought of by all who have the pleas
ure Of his acquaintance. The bride
was born in this city and las lived here
ali of her life and is very popular in
the social circles of the city. The
ma ~ friends of the happy couple wish
ti.an all the happiness and prosperity,
most sangnine could possible an
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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
The Fourth at Home.

On the evening before and the morn
ing of the Fourth. there was quite an
exodus from the city people going
elsewhere to spend the day at vario US
places with friends and relatives.
The day in this city was very quiet
aside from the din made by the young
ster who must give went to their pat
riotism with fira-crackers and explos-
i've caps. No accidents occurred to
mar the pleasure of the day and all
retired at night feeling that they had
done their full duty as loyal citizens.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
A Delightful Gathering.

A party of gentleman from ST.
Panls parish were entertained at din
ner last Monday evening by Rev j.
Barrett, the rector.
After dinner had been daintily SER
we'd in five courses by the young ladies.
the rector made a short address to
welcome those present extolling the
pleasures of good fellowship and sug-
gesting opportunities for more social
life among the men of the parish.
H. L. Eberle responding, called at
tention to the value Of fraternity, fell
lowship and social intercourse.
Humorous remarks and addresses
were made by F. Prentiss G. j. Mich
OILS, G. Bucheit, VIM. Rohr. A. P.
Kestler, E Rack and others.
A strong sentiment for the organiza.
ton of church club was expressed,
the character of which should be social
but with purpose to deepen interest
among men in the furtherance of
church interests.
The Rectory was tastefully deco
rated with ferns and flowers and though
many guests were present, the com
Portable arrangements added to the
evenings pleasure.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
Forepaugh-SeIls Circus the Worlds Fore
most Organization.

The Great Adam Forepaugh and
Sells Brothers Enormous Shows Un-
tied are now owned by James A. Bailey
and Ringling Brothers, and will
appear in Jefferson on July 18th.
Excursions will be run on all rail
roads. This circus has always enjoyed
the confidence of the public because
everything new, sensational and exclu-
sive that circus invention produced the
world over was always to be found in
the enormous programs offered. The
hippodrome tent is the largest ever
made and will comfortably accommodate
twelve thousand people. The menagrie
annex is almost as big and shelters
more than one hundred cages. dens
and lairs of the rarest wild animals.
This department of the big shows is
singu;a arly impressive, because it exhib-
its not only more rarely seen wild
creatures, but many of these specimens
are to be found nowhere else in captiv,
ty. Before the circus acts proper
begin. spectacle called Panama or the
Portals Of the Sea will be presented
This production involves more than a
thousand people, and is the most mas
sive, magnificent and extravagent dis
play of spectaculaG invention ever seen
under canvas. Thousands and one
kinds of human classes are brought
into panoramic review in ideallstie
dress and stirring action as mighty
moving and mag gnifcent tribute te
the dedication of this American open
ing of the Panama Canal to the com
merce of the world.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
Annual Day at
Lutheran Home

The friends of this institution are
cordially invited to attend the Second
Annual Day, to be celebrated Sunday.
July 9, 1905, in the park near the
Home, kindly put at our disposal by
Mr.. Tanciz. There will be services in
the morning and in the afternoon, good
speakers will address the audience in
German and English. The children
will render program and show few
of the things they know and can do.
Some of their work will be on exhibi-
ton. Meals and refreshments to be
had at the place.
w. K. WEIssBRODT, Supt.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
Returns to Persia.

Shimon Yohannau Kelaita, the Kur-
distan missionary, departed yesterday
for Persia accompanied by his brother
Mathew. who had been attending col
lege in this city and whose health has
become so impaired as to make change
of climate necessary for recovery.
While enroute home, they will visit q
brother who is attending school Al
Delafield an uncle at Chicago and
friends in Milwaukee, Shimou, as he
likes to be called. is unique charac-
ter whom it is pleasure to meet, as
his manner is engaging and his con
versaton entertaining. Should Math
ew regain his health, he will return to
this country and complete his educa
tiOn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
An Interesting Lecture.

OF the Lecture of Rev. Roy B
last weeks issue of the Republican. the
Pullman Reporter of East Pullman
Chicago says:
The views were superb and numer-
Gus. thus bringing to ones mind "that
sweet story of Old" in manner in
spring to listen to. Dr.. Guild is the
possessor of a rice, clear voice and a
charming personality which holds the
undivided attention of his hearers from
start to finish" At Neuman's New
Theatre July 6. "Camping through
Palestine :"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
Former WatertOWn Girl
Welded in Cream CITY

Joseph ID. O'Brien, president of the
American Association o. Baseball clubs,
was married Thursday afternoon at st.
Johns cathedral, Milwaukee, to Miss
Gene Dervir of Milwaukee, the Rev. d.
j. O'Hearn officiating. Miss Isabel
McCabe was maid Of honor and f. P.
Bostler, Jr. Of Chicago was best man.
The bride wore q gown Of white chiffon
voile over silk, with trimmings of rose
point lace. The maid of honor was
gOwned in white swiss, trimmed with
valenciennes lace Her bouquet was
American Beauty roses. Mr.. and Mrs.
O'Brien will be at home after October
| at 2SO5 State street, Milwaukee.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
1t was truly Wonderful, Aston shing,
Simply Marvellous,

A tourist who sat behind a bridal
summer says that he overheard the
bridegroom giving his bride informa
tion regarding the difficulties that had
been overcome in constructing some of
the Rocky Mountain railroads.
''Do you know, DEAR" be said "that
the grade of this road we are riding over
is more than $4,000 feet 20 the mile?"
How wonderful! she said languidly.
"Yes, and there is line of road in
this state where there is what they call
the loop, and they say that when a
long train of cars is going over it they
have tc run very slow to keep the cow
catcher from showing the last car of
she 5rain of the track feA I, slght in
front of the engine
chow wonderful"
Isn't it, though? And there is one
place here where if you drop stone
from car window it would fall in a
straight line 10000 feet before it
strikes anything"
''How wonderful"
Yes, and they say that the velocity
of the wind on Pixies Peak sometimes
reaches 46, 600 miles an hour.
s'Just think! Isn't it wonderful -
And the ties and rails for some OF
these Rocky Mountain railroa Is had to
be brought away up here on the tops of
the mountains on the backs of some of
those little burros we saw below"
"How remarkable!- And how sweet
of you, dear, to bring me out here
where such wonderful things have
happened It's ever so educational and
awfully interesting. You are sure we
will get down all right, dear?"
ooh, yes, there's no danger. They
say they never had but one accident
on this road and that was mighty
curious one. They had big mountain
| landslide once, and section of track
quarter of mile long with a passen-
ger train on it slid half mile right
lown the side of the mountain, and the
train never left The track, and not d
person WAS hrrt
How wonderful! AID h'w j,lly to
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
To the Patrons of
The Republican,

The present publisher of the Repnb
lican is stranger in your city. He is
anxious to publish all the news Of a
local character that will be of interest
to the public and make the paper
reflect the best sentiment in the city.
He would be exceedingly thanksul for
any assistance that might be rendered
him in securing local happenings.
They can either be sent to the Office
by Phone No. S9-3, or reported in
person. which is preferable, as 1t will
afford the publisher an opportunity to
get acquainted.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
Married

Mr. George Wilson of Chicago, son.
of Mr. and Mrs William Wilson of this
city and Miss Margareth Bcrghart of
Chicago were married in the latter city
at St. Itas church Thursday. They will
be at home to friends after August at
1881 Early avenue. The groom was
reared in Watertown and has large
circle of friends who wish him and his
bride long life and happiness
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
WERE HIGHLY ENTERTAINED.
Friday afternoon and evening the
pupils of S. S. Mullen gave
recital at Neuman' New
Theatre.
THE ADVANCED PUPILS In
EVENING.

The fifth annual recital by the pu-
pills Of S. S, Mullen was given
Friday at Neuman's New theatre.
The pupils who took part in the after
noon program were those who had
studied under Mr. Mullen one and
two years, and they demonstrated a
proficiency that was fattering indeed
to their instructor. The program ln
the evening was long, but none too
LONG for those who were present and
enjoyed every number on the program.
All Of the music rendered was of a very
high order and evidenced much study
and practice upon che part Of the
pupils and proved Mr.. Mullen to be
careful and painstaking instructor in
expression and harmony.
Our space will not permit US to par
ticularize for all did exceedingly well
and each and every one have reason to
be proud of their effort.
Mr.. Walter j. Fried of Milwaukee
wins is violinist of rare touch and
execution, played with his usual mas
terful and charming style-spirit IN
music, and his playing was highly en-
joyed by all,
The following pupils took part in
the afternoon program: Robert M.
O'Connor, Arthur Gerbinski, Helen
Schatz. Adela Zlemer, Minnie Knick
Edgar Miller, Jack Stapleton, Marguer-
tie Koenig, Katherine Williams. Lester
Williams, Florence CRUDE. friedrich
Ruesch. Walter Wegemann, Lena Her.
old, Daniel Cameron, Annabell Taylor,
Eta Walthers, Ruth Mullen, Harley
Drops. Lydia jacobson, Irena Blair
Elvina Mcclure, Joseph Mountain,
Laura Krause.
EVENING HROCRAM
ta) False..... ................. MendelsSonn
(b) Spinning Wheel. ........................W Wilm
Josedh Mountain
ValSe Arabesque ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. Lack
Alfred Settle
lmprOptu. RelnnOld
Lillian Lewis
Hungarian Polk. lk.......................Bac .Bachmann
Francis RueSch
Pontifcal March Observation-Disclosures. Gounod
Edna Place
Rakozy LlzZt
Gertrude Deierein
Arabesque ........... ........ Andres
Meta Wenck
Passage-Birds Farewell H..................H Hildach
The Misses Smith and Mullen
Hattie ReichOw
(a) BerceuSe Slave NeIua
tb) The butterfly y.........................H Hubay
Walter J. Fried
Nocturu Gb. BraSsin
Lucy IaStrOW
(a) In Autumn. n......................... EranZ
o. KeIne SOrg 'unden Veg eg..................Ra Raft
GenevieYd Mullen
Dance GrOtesQue st. NieWiadOlnSki
Gertrude Deierlein
HullamZo Balaton Observation-Disclosures Hubay
Walter j. Fried
Toccata op.. Chaminade
Meta Wenck
(a) To the Moonlight. ht......................BO BOhm
(b) Red, Red Rose ................... Hastings
Anna G. Smith
March Db. Observation-Disclosures. H0llande1
Laura Hildemann
Regatta ROSSin
The Misses Smith and Mullen
Ballade Alb 80 Observation-Disclosures. Chopin
Ella B. Hemming
Veneza Z Napoli ........................... Lis
Josephine McCOllow
Parnetum Mobile hieS
Walter j. Fried
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-07-05
Official Route to Denver,

The Chicago and North Western R'y is
the official route for Wisconsin EpwOrth
League. Special through trains to Den
yer meeting in July Special low rates
from all points. great opportunity to
make tour of Colorado and the Far West
with congenial company and at maxi
mum of expense. Send for itineraries to
any agent of the Northwestern Line.