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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03
The Quinn Case.

Richard QUINN a pioneer resident of
the town of Shields, died ct the home
of his son, Michael Quinn, in that town
in July, 1904. He had reached the age
of 81 years and had lived alone on the
old homestead since his wife died in
1892. until he was stricken with paraly-
sis in March. 1904. He then removed
to his sons home, where he had taken
his meals for several years prior to
that time, and was cared for by Mich
ael Quinn and wife until he died.
Some twenty Or more years ago he
decided 80 acres each to his two sons,
John and Michael, and retained the
homestead of 80 acres where he lived.
1t now appears that he decided the
homestead also to his son Michael in
October, 1908, and this was the cause
of the lawsuit. The other children of
Richard Quinn, namely, John Quinn,
Ann Killian, Margaret Kerr. Rose Kill
lian, Catherine Shea, Bridget Shortall,
and Mary Bradley brought action
against Michael Quinn, Mary Quinn,
his wife, aud Margaret Quinn, daugh-
ter of James Quinn. deceased. to have
the deed set aside, alleging that at the
time it was made, Mr.. Quinn, Sr was
too old and childish to know what he
was doing, and that in October, 1908,
he was not competent to make deed.
Attorney John G. Conway of Water
town represented the plaintiffs and
Skinner & Thauer of Watertown and J
E. Malone of this city represented the
defendants. The trial lasted two days,
during which about forty witnesses
were examined. mainly as TO Richard
Quinn's mental and PHYSICAL condition,
during the last few years of his life.
The plaintiffs and their witnesses
claimed that he was feeble and childish,
and that he was not properly cared for
by his son Michael. They also claimed
that at the time he gave the two farms
to John and Michael, he said he would
leave the homestead to his daughters
to be devided among them after his
DEATH Jucge Dick has taken the case
under advsement aud will report his
decision later Juneau Telephone.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03
"Roguish Capers."

A piano novelty, entitled "Roguish
Caper5.' is meeting with remarkable
success and springing into instant
popularity with music lovers wherever
it is heard. Every movement is
melodious and catchy. The piece was
composed by Henry Lewis, author OF
the popular productions, "Flowers and
Sunshine" and Comic Coons." .Rogu-
ish Capers' will be sent to any address
for 25 cents-stamps or money order.
For sale only by Conrad Music Co.,
Sun Prairie, Wis.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03
Fifth Annual Concert.

The fifth annual concert Of the n W.
q. band and orchestra will be held at
Turner Opera House on Friday evening,
May II. The popularity OF these con-
certs in the past years leaves no doubt
but that the event will again this sea-
son be success in every particular
Besides the instrumental selections by
the band and orchestra, solos will be
rendered, also songs ty the N. W. Z.
Glee Club. Tickets are IS and 25 cents
and reserved seats are on sale at c.
Gamm's drug store.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03
Whooping Cough.

''In the spring of 1901 my children
had whooping cough says Mrs. DIV.
Capps, of Capps. Ala. Il used Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy with the most
satisfactory results. think this is the
best remedy | have ever seen for
whooping cough" :" This remedy keeps
the cough loose, lessons the severity
and frequency of the coughing spells
and counteracts any tendency toward
pneumonia. For sale by e. A. Gamm,
K. H. Brennecke H. L. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03
Municipal Court Bill
Passes the Assembly

The bill providing for the establish
ment of municipal court at Water
town passed the assembly last Friday
by strong vote. The bill had been fa-
vorably reported by the judiciary com
mittee in spite of the opposition from
citizens from the othe end Of the
county. No doubt further efforts will
be made to hold up the bill when it
comes up in the senate, but there is
no reason why our people should not
be entitled TO the convenience of a
municipal court, the same as has been
established in adjoining counties.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03

Wanted. Men and Woman in this
and adjoining counties for home or
travelling work. representing and ad-
vertising the Wholesale and Education
al Departments of an old established
Manufacturing House. Salary $3.50
per day with expenses advanced. Rig
furnished when necessary; position
permanent; references exchanged. Ad-
dress, Blew Brothers & Co. Home
Dept. Chicago, Ill. 34t9
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03
The Death Record.

Robert Nell. we'll known about town.
died at the home of his father In Da-
kota street, Friday, April %, at the
age of thirty-three years. Deceased
was taken sick with erysipelas a week
previous. The remains were inferred
in the county cemetery at Jefferson.
Miss Alma Witte. daughter of Mr..
Herman Witte of town Lebanon. died
Saturday, April 20, aged seventeen
years. The cause of death was a
tumor of the brain. The funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon from the home
to St. Johns Lutheran church in this
city.
Michael Tracy, a painter by occupa-
ton, was instantly killed by the cars
shortly before midnight Wednesday
evening. The accident occurred on
the bridge of the G.. nj. & St. P. R'y,
between the depot and junction and
his head was cut in two. The body
was discovered by H. Gruetzmacher.
with whom Tracy was shortly before
the accident, and the police were mott
fed and the body taken to the morgue.
Tracv and Greutzmacher had been to-
gether last Wednesday, and in the
evening went to Oconomowoc return
ing on the vestibule train. They left
the train at the junction and started tC
walk to the east side. They became
separated and when Tracy did not ap'
pear on the east side his companion
went back to look for him and found
him lying on the track with his head
severed. The accident happened on
the west bound track and it is supposed
he fell under moving freight train
and his head was directly on the rail.
Mr.. Tracy was about 49 years old
and married. His widow and one
daughter survive.
An inquest was held before Justice
Stacy Thursday afternoon and verdict
rendered that Mr.. Tracy came to hi:
death accidentally while walking on the
tracks of the G.. M. & st. P. R'y. and
that no blame attaches to anyone. His
companion, H. Greutzmacher, swore
that he and Tracy started east from the
junction and when east of the Milford
street crossing met freight train NOV
ing slowly Greutzmacher crossed tC
the south track and passed the rear OF
the train on the east side of the bridge
and went to the gas house, but latey
went in search of Tracy and found him
dead on the bridge. He admitted that
both of them had been drinking but
claimed they were not drunk.
Mrs. David Lenz died at the family
home in Union street Sunday morning.
She was born in Pommerania. January
8, 1928, and came 20 this section in
1859 and resided in the sixth ward for
awhile, removing to farm on the Mil
ford road, and again to a farm near
Hubbleton, later coming to this city
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03
Merchants Bank.

Administrators. guardians, treasur-
ers and others having the care of trust
funds, are depositing such funds with
this bank and taking savings pass
book. Aside from the interest they
bear these books are great conveE-
ience in d business way.
Merchants Bank.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03

One of the greatest blessings mod
est man can wish for is good. reliable
set of bowels. If you are not the happy
pOssessor of such an outfit you can
greatly improve the efficiency of those
you have by the judicious use of Cham
berlain's Stomach and Liver. Tablets.
They are pleasant to take and agree
able in effect. For sale by G.. A. Gamm,
r. H. Brennecke, H. L. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03


by occupation. died at his home in
Shields last Thursday, aged 78 years.
He had suffered year from cancer of
| the stomach The funeral took place
Saturday afternoon with interment in
the Redwood cemetery.
Mrs. Charles E. SOmmerfeld nee
Mabel Moreland, died very suddenly
early Sunday morning of heart failure.
Mr.. Sommerfeld conducts barber.
shop on Market street. and worked
until late hour Saturday night. On
arriving at his place of residence he
tried to rouse his wife. but could not
do so. He was finally admitted by his
little daughter, however, and found
his wife lying prostrate upon the floor.
He placed her upon a bed and then
hastily ran to summon Dr.. Field. But
deaths icy hand is most cruel and the
| young mothers spirit had fed ere the
physician arrived. This Sudden blow
to Mr.. Sommerfeld is indeed hard
one and leaves a void in the family
circle that is irreparable. Four small
children. the oldest nine years, the
youngest only four months, are bereft
of mothers care and love at time
| y1o,, hox, SO nf
All-Wise Father in his infinite wisdom
has seen fit bring grief in this house.
to the afflicted. Mrs. Sommerfeld
was born at Des Moines, Iowa, Febru
ary "a, 1881. The body was taken
to Oconomowoc Monday, interment
occurring Tuesday afternoon at La
| Belle cemetery.
Louis Ormuudt, son of Fred Ormundt
who resides three miles west of Water
town, died Sunday, aged % years. The
funeral took place Wednesday After
noon to St. Johns Luthern church at
2 o'clock.
| Fred Mass. an old resident of the
town of Ixonia, died Sunday evening
aged SO years. Several children sur
vive. The funeral will be held Thurs
day afternoon from his late residence
to Rev. Alwardt's church in Lebanon
at O'CLOCK.
Mrs. Margaret Hall, widow of the
late George Hall. died at the home Of
Herman Kohlbry, 511 North Church
street, Monday afternoon. aged 80
years. Mrs Hall was an old resident
of Watertown. Her husband died two
weeks ago at the Soldiers home at
Milwaukee, The funeral took place
Wednesday afternoon. Services were
conducted at the home by Rev
| Wagner at o'clock. The interment
was in the Lutheran cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03
St. Henry's Celebrates.

Special services we're held at ST.
Henry's Catholic church on Monday
in commemoration Of the feast day Of
st. Philip. A number OF visiting
clergymen were present, including
those from jefferson OconomowOc,
juneau and Milwaukee. Pontifcal
high mass was celebrated at 10 o'clock,
by Rev. Philip Schweitzer, the postor,
assisted by the visiting clergy. Dur
ing the afternoon Rev. Schweitzer en-
ser tanned his colleagues at the parson-
age. Following is the program:
In the evening ST. Philips society
entertained the faculty and students Of
Sacred Heart college, together with
the visiting clergymen and other
friends. After several addresses, the
following program was rendered:
March. Prof. S. S. Mullen
Address NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. W. kehr.
A Hot Time Junior Chorus
Dog and Bee... ......E. Relchardt
Duet, Two Nightingales
[C. Feisst, Miss E. Ruesch
Total AnnihilatiOn E. Hertel
V1Olets, piano. ......... .....F. Ruesch
Some Day I'll Wander Back. ...G. Euper
Address ..................H.L H. Leschinger
In the Woods, bass solo. ... G. Feisst
Uncle Ned's Defense H. Breunig
Duet. MRS. Werner and son
Ave Maria, soprano solo. Miss E. Ruesch
Dot Baby Of Mine. &c. Euper
1t was the Dutch j. ButZler, H. Breunig
Selection from Goethe. j. Terbrueggen
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03

Her husband, four sons and two daugh-
ters survive. The funeral took place
Wednesday afternoon at the German
M. E. church at 2 o'clock. Interment
in the Oak Hill cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-03

Mr.. Henry Lemmerhirt, shoemaker
by occupation. died at his home in
Shields last Thursday, aged 78 years.
He had suffered year from cancer of
the stomach. The funeral took place
Saturday afternoon with interment in
the Redwood cemetery.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-31
NEW FIAT GARAGE TO BE OPENED.
Five Story Building at 56th-st, and Broad
WaY for Care of Italian Cars.

The new Flat garage. at 56th-st. and Broadway,
viii oe formally opened Tuesday. The building
consists Of five stories and basement It Is built
Of brick steel and concrete throughout. It IS $50
feet deep and 90 feet wide. with floor area of
from 5000 to 6Oo0O square feet.
The fourth and fifth floors. being above the
neighboring garages, have windows on four sides,
which IS a most desirable feature. The top
floor, IN addition to having light on four
sides, has four large skyHghts. and on this floor
is one Of the most modern machine shops IN the
country.
The second and third floors and g large portion
of the basement will be devoted the storage and
care Of Flat cars. No other make Will be stored.
There is room for about 14o OF these cars.
The ground floor is the main feature OF the
building The frontage on both streets Will be used
exclusively for exhibiting Fiat cars. Every style
in these italian machines will be shown, with
carriage work by American and European design
In the rear Of this floor will be the Offices
counting room. etc.
The building is absolutely freproof in construc-
ton, the floors being of Portland cement. It is
equipped with both passenger and automobile ele-
vators the latter having capacity Of 5000 pounds
and being capable OF carrying Is feet IN
length
The concern recently announced that about the
middle Of January It will incorporate under the
change OF interest-merey of name. c. H. Tango
man win be president n r. Hollander vce-presi-
dent and treasurer, and A G. Hamilton win be
secretary,
New-York tribune., 1905-12-31
FIRE CAUSES DEATH.
Woman Who Feared for Home
Drops Dead.

A fire which broke out last night in the fve-
story fathouse at No. 293 St Ann's-ave. caused
the death Of Mrs Belle Reagan, Of No. S63
East 19eth-st Mrs. Reagan had heart disease.
She was out shopping, and as she reached her
home the fire engines drove UP. She, fearing
her house was on fire. dropped TO the floor ana
died Instantly
The fire is believed to have been caused by
some delivery boy who lit a match in the dark
collar and dropped It in a coal bin The coal
bin is underneath the gas pipes and meters
They became heated and an explosion followed
The front hall door was open, and the flames
aided by the strong wind, soon enveloped the
house
Mrs. c. E Snyder who lives on the ground
floor. was in the kitchen, with two children
rrenaring supper. The dense smoke almost suf-
located the children. and it was with dlflculty
tbet she got them out. She was severely
burned Joseph EngeI and his sister were asleep
when the fire broke out. They were taken 10
the street unconscious, and it was some time
x.sora thew were revived. Acting Chle1 "lh-
-,o responded to the fire ass precauttIoit ~
{eTs Of the drug store next door, sem i+t - =
Scond alarm. The fire was eAlttS * Ia6 $3.50
. 6aT9age estimated at ABOUT $4''0O
New-York tribune., 1905-12-31
TUNNEL COMPANY REPLY.
Ansscer in Fidelity Trust Injunction
Suit Filed.

Trenton. n. J.. Dec 80-The Hoboken and
Manhattan Railroad Company and the New
York and New-Jersey Railroad Company filed
answer in the Court of Chancery to-day to
the proceedings in which the Fidelity Trust
Company, trustee for bondholders, obtained
a temporary injunction against work on the
Hoboken terminal. The answer denies the ale
cation that the lease Of the terminal property
by the Jersey City. Hoboken and Paterson
Street Railway Company to the Hoboken and
Manhattan Railroad Company is invalid. The
lease was signed by President Thomas n. Nc
Carter of the Public Service Corporation which
the answer says. owns more than two-thirds Of
all the stock of the street railway company.
The defendants say they are not aware whether
the other stockholders Of the street railway as
sented to the lease. but assert that they did
rot dissent and that. in any case their assent
was not necessary
The answer charges that in equity the Public
Service Corporation, which is identified as the
actual complainant, is, by reason of its delay
and It's acquiescence in the lease and accom-
panytng agreement, estopped from interfering
with the agreement It points out that Thomas
n. McCarter, who signed the lease as president
Of Public Service, is also director of the
Fidelity Trust Company; that Uzal H. Nc
Carter is president Of the Fidelity, director Of
Public Service and Of the Jersey City, Hoboken
and Paterson Railway; that Colonel A. B. Kuser
and Mark T. Cox are directors Of the Fidelity,
Of the Public Service and the Paterson Rail-
den and Leslie E. Ward directors Of the
Fidelity and Public Service.
The answer contends that the lease will not
jeopardize the interests of the bondhoIders, but
that the continuance of the injunction will seri-
ously affect the rights of the defendant COM
panies
New-York tribune., 1905-12-31
PREPARING FOR OLD GUARD BALL
uniforms of Regulars, Militia and Veteran
orr.nizations VIII Make Affair Brilliant,

C-o,,e-1ors of the States Of New-4orK'
,,1-rao,,,ea++s. Rhode Island, Connecticut New
-, -, pannsvlvania and Ohio have accepteo
80 ,vv4+a+ion Of Major John T Cutting ana
- ae7cers Of the Old Guard, and have slg7l1-
go +hn,r intention Of being present with theiF
e-oo+,1-a STATS at the annual ball OF the Dat
- 20 he held IN Madison Square GaToen 0ii
- -, a,,eT,ne Of January .. 1906
N-e,,,-yorlx is proud Of its Old Guard' ana ll'
-, hall is eagerly anticipated by the young
LOOT, mon It as good time that they
60 NOT miss and by their ELDERS as o.0
--,1,t.--y reception where they meet lneAi '-4
r-sa,as from this and other cities
'iil.e Who will take in the midnlght ma "
nose t,cl,,de delegations from the Ancient
TINS EyT--.o-obfa Artillery Company OF boston
aIo -I-aas+ar I-o--s Continentals. the Albany bui-
the [,ons the Providence Light lnIshlry' i
gesses - Veteran Association OF bosloN'
eAo ,-o+ioraI I.ancers Of Boston me 80
the ->----I-,, (-o-,nanies Of the Governor o0'
6ec0l- - connecticut the City Troop OF ( ii-i'-
Qua. +ba 1st Regiment Of Minute men =.
deIpni4- the United Train OF ArtlAery oh
Wasinhs +be Putnam Phalanx OF connecti.
Bristol II =, and Second Corps Of Cadets OF
MassachuseIG +basA Rear Admiral joseph %.
In aou4lIo l.-,,,oa ndant Of the bIooAiyH
CoghlaI, si frederick Dent Grant @ re- p . azI
fafu, 6eT of the DeparLhe-1SS 1S+ioDaI - Guard of
many OF the e-oOn--necticut New-Jersey, Fg4HsyI-
New-YoTk. SC"cj.IIsetts Vermont NeT-tlaIlP tI =
vania, MaLssd Ma-LsSa1d and the District OF CoiulnDia
shire. MaryLantu
New-York tribune., 1905-12-31
RESERVES DECISION ON HUMMEL.
Justice Woodward Hears Arguments on Re-
quest for Reasonable Doubt Certificate.

Justice Woodward of the Supreme Court,
Brooklyn, reserved decision yesterday after
hearing argument Of counsel on the application
for & certificate of reasonable doubt in the case
Of Abraham H HummeI, the lawyer convicted
Of conspiracy IN connection with the Dodge
Morse case.
John B.N stanchheld, representing the con-
victed man. argued that the courts should be
liberal in constituting the law when it meant the
deprivation Of the liberty of any person if there
was a reasonable doubt as to whether that per-
sons conviction would stand on appeal. This
was on the question as TO whether Justice
woodward had done right in admitting Hummel
to bail pending his decision on the application
for a certificate of reasonable doubt Assistant
District Attorney Cans contended that Justice
woodward had no right to release Hunamel on
bail The justice, however, upheld the release
and an appeal win be taken on that phase of
the case.
In arguing for a certificate of reasonable
doubt Mr.. Stanchheld tried TO show that there
had been reversible errors IN the admission of
evidence. He also objected 70 two OF the jurors.
- 1-s~--.@ HAD adnaittsd that thay hsd ''inn-
New-York tribune., 1905-12-31
DARRIN Bars GAMBLERS.
Fearing Jerome, They Flock to
Queens-Get Short Shrift.

Ira G. Darrtn. District Attorney-eIect Of Queens,
has been besieged lately by representatives Of
poolrooms ana other kinds Of gambling establish
ments, who frightened from Manhattan by Dis
trict Attorney Jerome wished to see # business
could be done" IN Queens.
Various offers were made TO Mr.. Darrin. from a
commission on the profits to straight-out offer OF
so much good money each week. as balm for blind
ness on his part HIS reply has been the same to
each individual who has approached him:
Get out Of this Office. IF get a chance, as
District Attorney, you VIII find whether or not
business can be done with me. Not one pooroom
shall be operated in Queens If can help It"
Il mean TO emulate two in my official
work. said Mr.. Darrin last evening. They are
Joseph ". Folk and William .Travers Jerome I
shall take the statutory oath and endeavor to live
up to It. Poolrooms and other gambling resorts
VIII not exist in Queens in my term of Office, If
can prevent it. I shall take Office free from all
prejudice that Of desire to enforce the law.
Boastirg IS foolish. shall be content with doing
what 7 can
The election Of Mr.. Darrtn was an experiment.
q criminal case IN any capacity. Since he began
the practice Of law after being graduated from Co
lurnbia Law School, in 1879. he has studiously
avoided connection with criminal cases. Flattertng
offers Of good fees have been refused q number
of occasions as he did not desire to build up a
reputation as a criminal lawyer. preferr1ng rather
the quiet CT other forms OF practice.
New-York tribune., 1905-12-31
ANOTHER SINGLE PHASE RAILWAY.
An Interurban Line $50 Miles Long Soon
To Be in Operation.

Toledo, Dec 80 (speciaD-The Toledo and Chi
cago Interurban Railway Company is almost ready
to furnish service to well populated section OF
country IN the northeastern part Of Indiana using
the single phase system Of distribution and opera
ton instead Of the ordinary direct current system
The General Electric Company has furnished the
electrical equipment Of that portion OF the lines al
ready completed
At the present time about fifty miles Of the road,
constituting the Fort Wayne division. is completed
This division extends from Fort Wayne north to
Garrett distance of eighteen miles, branching
thence northeastward through Auburn and Water
loo to Butler, a distance Of twenty miles. and
northwestward to AvIIla and Kendallville, about
twelve miles The line, when completed, will ex-
tend for q distance of about one hundred and nILy
miles from Goshen, Ind, the west, where con-
rection made with the lines of the Indiana Eec-
trio Railway Company, to Alvordton. OHIO, on l4e
east where connection IS made with the Toledo
and Western. The southern branch. just GonpIeteu
connects ct Fort Wayne with the Fort Wayne ana
Southwestern Traction Company, running 10 lnui-
annapolis and the Fort Wayne, Van Vert anq Lima
Traction Company, which penetrates Wen mo
The company owns a right of way thIrty-fve TO
sixty feet wide along most Of the route, ana on
this high speed be maintained, but IN cues a0
towns the line passes along the main streets.
The road viii begin operation in a rev weeks, pc
Ginning with local service from kendaliVllle WAefe
fhe Dovverhouse is located, to Waterloo, mo As
soon as the remainder OF the line south IS enLreiy
COMPLETED full service VIII be inauguratea rms Is
expected to BE early in the spring rms IS Iti
IA he the longest single phase lnteIuIDaA e4SC1-4
railway yet planned in this country.