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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-10-20
NEWS IN BRIEF.
SIR HENRY IRVING DEAD.
Enoland's Most Famous Actor 80 Years
End Came Suddenly After He Had
Been Playing Beckett"

Enpland's Most Famous Actor 80 years
End Came Suddenly After He Had
Been Playing Beckett"
Sir Henry Irving. the famous English
actor, died Friday night in Bradford,
England He was stricken with heart
failure shortly after he had returned to
his hotel from the theatre, where he had
appeared in his greatest role. Beckett"
In Lord Tennyson's play of that name
He was 81 years old.
For more than 80 years Mr.. Irving
enjoyed the distinction of being the fore
most figure on the English stage. His
career was an example OF strong purpose,
nobly conceived, bravely maintained and
courageously battled for in the face Of
bitter discouragement. None of his
predecessors ever did so much to raise
the status Of the player in the public
estimation. and his influence for good
on dramatic art and the esteem i'm which
its followers are held could hardly be
overestimated.
Knighted by Queen Victoria, the first
actor in any country to receive such an
honor. he had won higher recognition
through his intellectual attachments. He
received degrees at oxford. Cambridge
and other universities and numbered as
his personal friends the most famous men
of Europe and America. And all OF his
success may be traced to the force OF his
own personal character. lot ne nau no
advantages Of birth, no family influence
and never received before beginning a
business career more than q very ordi-
nary school training.
He was born OF humble parentage in
Somerset village and spent his child
hood largely among the Cornish rocks
and mines. He went to London in his
boyhood and began work with a firm OF
East India merchants. He studied elo-
cution and early developed love for
the stage. He made his debut in Rich
ellen at Sunderland in 1856. before he
was 10. Years OF hardship. struggles
and the precarious fortunes OF a poor
actor in the English provinces went far
toward perfecting Henry lrving's tech
nique and. by their Vicissitudes, to cTys-
talize his love for the theatre. This
period. too served as an apprenticeship
for the real work OF his life in London.
His appearance in that city was followed
In the next few years by important en-
gagements, and in 1871 his portrayal OF
Matthias in The Bells" stamped him as a
master artist. Soon after this he acted
Cardinal Richelleu and the leading Shaks-
perean roles at the Lyceum theatre In
London. Then followed years OF success
In many roles. He was knighted by Queen
Victoria In 1895. He made his first tour OF
America In 1883 and returned four times
after that, his last appearance here being
In 1903
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-10-20
Vermont Mutual Fire Insurance compan,

vermont MUTUAL Flre insurance company.
The 18th annual meeting of the Vermont
Mutual Fire Insurance company was held
at Montpelier wednesday. Fred f. Smith
was chosen president, George o. STRAIT
ton vice president, James T. sabin sec
rotary, VIM. T. Dewey treasurer. ]. l..
Martin is the Wlndham county represen-
tative on the directorate.
The year just closed was the most
successful in the history OF the Vermont
Mutual Fire Insurance company of Mont
pelier. At the close OF business on
August l, the company had a surplus of
Sl94,9l3i4, an actual increase in surplus
balance during the year of 81, 06S. "a; poll
cies in force, 1854, increase during the
year, 1866 insurance in force, 500, A.
$4,000; gain during the year, S3,1S6. 1851. 90;
premium notes in force $5,907, 7S1. 90, gain
during the year, 1858, O59O0; treasury
balance, $194,913.41 gain during the year,
$1,O6s.27; the company's land, Office build
ing, steel vaults, and fixtures, all paid
for, cost over $4,000.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-10-20
In the Same cIasa2

Here is a contribution to the collection
of unattended compliments, an echo of
the county fair as reported in one OF our
most esteemed contemporaries: Mr.. s..
a leading swine exhibitor, was pleased
to have one of his grandchildren also
among the prize winners.
Recorder
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-10-20

Charles Mann. 60. president of the Bar
row-Mann Coal company of 80 Kfby
street. Boston was killed Monday at the
Brae Burn golf links In Newton. He had
nearly finished n round with a COM
panion, and stood too near the latter,
who was driving from the tee. the back
stroke OF his fellow player hitting him
squarely upon the side of the head He
fell unconscious and died in three hours.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-10-20
To Cure a Cold in One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine IiasA y
druggists refund the money II It i2it - n,
z. ". Groves signature is on each POI - -
My friend, look here! you knoN, Nv ",
weak and nervous your wife Is, -, a1 .i, ~
know that Carriers Iron Pills, VIII i + y,
her. now why not be fair about -
buy her a box?
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-10-20

Score, Bellows Falls high school y
Touchdowns, NJ. Pierce 8, Rice = "
Green .. Goals from touchdoFs
Pierce 2, Hadley. Umpire. Jones. Eaa@
Fall. Linesmen, Slattery, Webb liaS
pom. halves.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-10-20

Rev. A. N. Blanchard is improving in
health.
w. w. Peck of Morrisvile was in town
last week
Mrs. Charles w. Bissell is visiting her
daughters i'm New York
Miss Florence Hubbard who has been
i'll long time is improving.
Gov. Bell was in town last week and paid
an official visit to the Grange
w. w. Stckney was in town this week
going to Rutland Wednesday.
Mrs. j. T. Wheelock is in Boston caring
for her aunt who is critically ILL.,
Albert L. Wheeler is now occupying
his new house on West Main street
Mrs. ]. H. Kidder and her daughter,
Faith, are in Boston for a weeks stay.
Mrs. Mae Crosier. professional nurse,
is attending Mrs. James Mcdonald, who
is ILL.,
John Fowler returned from the North
Adams hospital Saturday. He Is improv-
ing rapidly.
Woodman In the illness of their little
daughter, Ruth.
Elbridge Wheeler and two friends of
Bridgeport are in town enjoying their
annual shooting vacation.
Members of the high school are re-
hearsing a Shaksperean play which will
be presented about Dec. /.
Fred A. Flagg OF Troy. n. Y, has been
very i'll from typhoid fever. but we learn
that he IS improving rapidly.
one OF the Kickapoo Indian companies
is at the hall this week and good audi
ences have been in attendance.
The New England supper. served at
the Universalist church Thursday evening
was well attended and very enjoyable.
Among the Boston eXcursionists last
Saturday We're Mr. and Mrs. Herbert
Baker, Miss Elizabeth Baker and Mrs.
Bruce.
F. s. Crafts, Mr.. and Mrs. George F.
Roberts. Mrs. II. F. Mann and Mrs.
Il. d. Manter were in North Adams on
Tuesday.
Homer a. Lord of Dover has moved 10
Wilmington. He occupies the Aldrich
house on High street. Mr.. Lord will be
the sawyer at the Choate mill
Mr.. and Mrs. Mills Brown have visited
their son. Herbert. in Keene. this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Lane OF Hartford have
kept house for them in their absence.
w. A. Choate OF Albany has been in
town this week He expresses great
satisfaction as TO the new factory and is
impatient for the time to come when work
will be actively begun.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1905-10-20
WILMINGTON.
Death Of Mrs. olive Csmlth) Moore.


Mrs Olive Moore, widow of Truman
Moore, died at her residence in this viii
lage Wednesday morning, oct II. She was
born in Conway, Mass, August 10. 1915
She was married to Truman Moore at
Halifax in 1887. Nearly all of her life
was spent in Wilmington or immediate
vicinity Mr.. Moore died in 1896 Eight
children were born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Moore-Emly s., Sarah j., Ransom H.,
Amanda M, Albert L., Edwin j.,
Clara NJ, and Lester c. or this num-
Der all are living with the exception of
Amanda NJ, Albert L., and Edwin j. Mrs.
Moore was a woman of kind and SYM
pathetic nature and was thoroughly de-
voted to her family and friends She was
a kind neighbor and was greatly beloved
by all who knew her. Her Illness has
extended over number of years but she
bore her sufferings without complaint.
She has been identified with the Univer-
sallst church society a number of years.
The funeral was held on Friday, oct. 10,
Rev. MIR. Blackforti attending. Burial was
in Riverview cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
Claims Records Missing.

A recent special from Juneau to the
Evening Wisconsin says: sAll the
county asylum records are in grave
in this city. Supt. Rudolph. who died,
kept only mental accounts, it seems.
When G. II. Higgs of Berlin came
here to look after his fathers estate,
the latter having died in the asylum,
he discovered strange state of affairs.
There are 116 patients in the institu-
ton when the elder Higgs died on
Sunday no one in the institution knew
where his friends could be reached and
not until an attendant, who knew that
he formerly lived in Berlin, was found
could information be given G. II. Higgs
of the death.
Mr.. Higgs says he will take up the
subject with the state board Of con-
troll"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
Took Railroad Tickets.

A boy about l l years old and claim
ing Milwaukee as his home was taken
in charge by the local police Friday.
He gave his name as Frank Reade
and told story of coming from Mil
waukee with his uncle who he claimed
was railroad man. Thursday even
ing he went into the junction depot
and succeeded in taking railroad tick
cts to the value of $22 and he also help
ed himself to several packages of tobac-
co from the stand in the hotel. He
was detected and the goods taken
away from him and the police notified.
His father arrived in the city from
Milwaukee and took the boy home with
him. He was not prosecuted owing to
his youth.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
Observed St. PatriCks Day

The literary and musical societies OF
the Sacred Heart college of WatertoWn
celebrated St. Patrick's day Friday
afternoon with pleasing entertain
ment mplimentary to President Car
roll In addition to local talent the
following were on ohe program: The
Rev. Father Mcbride of Oconomowoc;
The Rev. Father Naughin OF Madison,
ap alumus Of the college, who de-
livered an address to the boys; Mr..
Lezeweth of Milwaukee, who delivered
a Latin oration; Harry Hurley of Mil
waukee, who delivered the junior ad-
dress, and Miss Cameiia Thiele of Mil
waukee. who sang several airs from an
Italian opera. The Rev. Father
Schweitzer Of Watertown sang ''The
Harp of Tara"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
Former Sheriff Poisoned.

A dispatch from johnson Creek says:
"Moaning almost constantly from in
tense pain, and perhaps fatally ILL.,
Fred f. G. Jaehnke, former sheriff of
Jefferson county, is suffering from a
violent case of what is believed to be
poisoning through using matches for
toothpicks. Mr.. Jaehnke has already
undergone two operations in hope of
relief, and in desperation sought the
aid Of John Alexander Dowie at Zion
Ill. Thus far every method has been
unsuccessful and as last resort he
was taken to Chicago. where he was
again operated on today. His physic-
ians state that several Of the large
nerves in Mr. Jaehnke;s face are dis
eased from the poisoning, and that
this is the cause for the intense pain
which the patient suffers. The case
has batfled several experts and some
declared there is no precedent"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
First Primary
Held Tuesday

The first primary election under the
new law was held in this city Tuesday.
The whole affair was devoid of special
interest, as there was no contest for a
single Office, which some are inclined
to believe would not have been the
case under the old order Of caucuses.
The total vote registered IN each
ward was very light, being as follows:
First ward, 81; Second ward, Sc; Third
ward, 80 Fourth ward, %; Fifth ward,
80; Sixth ward, 81; Seventh ward, 40.
The candidates elected are as fol-
lows:
Justice of the Peace-W. D. Stacy,
democrat.
Alderman, First Ward-Otto Hahn,
democrat.
Alderman Second Ward Henry
Sheblak, democrat; A. H. Hartwig,
republican.
Alderman Third Ward-Wm. Ed
wards, dem; John P. Humphrey. rep.
Alderman Fourth Ward-John T.
Ryan Cem
Alderman Fifth Ward-John Kess-
ler, dem
Alderman Sixth ward-John L. Kehr,
dem.
Alderman Seventh Ward-Herman
G. friedrich, DEM; John Edward Nc
Adams, rep
Supervisor First Ward-Thomas
Shinnick, dem. j. Fred Prentiss, rep.
Supervisor Second Ward Albert F.
Hoge, dem; Ernest H. Alderman rep.
Supervisor Third Ward-Addison j.
Carlin, dem.
Supervisor Fourth Ward-Gustav
Zemke, dem. s M. Eaton, rep.
Supervisor Fifth Ward Albert Jae-
ger, dem.
Supervisor Sixth Ward -Ulrich Hab-
hegger, dem.
Supervisor Seventh Ward-F. II.
Breakenrid &c, dem.
School Commissioner First Ward
G. +. Viebahn, dem. Herman L. Eber-
le, rep.
School Commissioner Third Ward
sJameS w. Moore, dem.
School Commissioner Fifth Ward
Frank B. Weber. dem.
School Commissioner Seventh Ward
&C. A. Vaughan. dem.
While the principle of primary cleo
tions is upheld by the Republican
when applied to general elections,
it appears to US that for city cleo
tions in smaller cities, the result of
this first primary has not been success
full; in fact it looks as if it has been
instrumental in holding back candi-
dates in our party at least.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
Brothers Meet After
Twenty-Five Years.

The following, taken from the New
York Post-Standard, referring to two
former residents of Watertown. will be
read with interest by many of our
readers. The gentlemen are brothers
of Mrs. j. Il. Burdick of this city and
Mrs. Thomas Perry. living on Rural
Route No. 4:
There was a happy reunion at the
New York Centaal station when School
Commissioner Sylvester 2. Burns. who
serves the New York Central as assis-
tant station master, met his brother
Frank O. Burns. in the train shed,
after separation of twenty-five years.
Mr.. Burns had just called ''all
aboard" for an early morning east
bound train, when a man stepped up
to him and said, is this Doc Burns?"
No sooner had he spoken the words
tlan Mr.. Burns. commonly called
Doc" grasped the strangers hand
and exclaimed Brother Frankie The
brother was twelve years of age when
Mr.. Burns left the parental home in
Watertown. Wis, quarter of cen
tury ago. and during all those years
they never met. They have always
kept in close touch with each other
by means of correspondence, but Mr..
Burns had not been informed of the
approaching visit Of his brother. He
lives at Lime Springs. Iowa, where he
is successfully engaged in business.
Lime Springs is a prosperous town on
the Chicago, Milwaukee q ST. Paul
railway and is the home of w. G.
Brown third vice-president of the
New York Central lines.
Mr.. Burns went to Oneida to call on
an aged uncle and he will spend sever
al days with his brother in Syracuse.
He says the middle west is in a high
state of prosperity this year.
The two brothers are about the same
size and have much the same features,
but one is dark and the other of light
complexion.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
Basketball Games.

The basket ball season closed last
Friday evening with the games sched-
uled, viz: GAINESVILLE VS.. Watertown
Highs; High School gicls VS.. the
Alumni; Eighth grade VS.. Sacred
Heart College.
The first game between tne James
vile and Waterfowl Highs, was full of
interesting plays. When the ball was
thrown up at center, Kielblock touched
the sphere at will to either Greene or
Ullrich, who by a series of passes
worked the ball below the basket and
seldom tailed to score. The guards
Wedemeyer ard Richards, put up an
excellent game. both at guard and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
The Death Record.

Mrs. John Mullen, an old and re-
spected resident Of the town of Shields
and mother of Owen Mullen, who re-
sides west of .Watertown, died Satur-
day night at Waterloo, where she re-
sided with her daughter, Mrs. McGov-
ern. She was 81 years old and is sur
vived by her husband, two sons and
one daughter. The remains were
brought to this city for interme ut
Tuesday morning at 9:22.
Mr.. William Feurstenau died at his
late residence, All Dewey avenue Sun
day. He was born in Germany
April 16, 1880 and for many years
was teacher in St. Johns Lutheran
school in this city, retiring about a
year ago owing to old age. His widow
and several children survive. The
funeral will take place Thursday after
noon at 1880 o'clock from the homo to
ST. Johns church.
The death of Mrs Hinze is reported
from Culbertson, Montana, where she
has been living with her daughter.
Mrs. Zeno Bruegger. She resided in
Watertown for many years. The body
was brought to this city for interment
Tuesday morning and taken to St.
Marks church, where funeral SER
vices were held at p. m.
Mrs. Fredricka hasten died Sunday
at the home of her daughter-in-law,
Mrs Henry Hasten. Navan, aged rs
years. The funeral took place this
morning at 10 a, m. to the Momre
church. Interment will be in the
Aztalan cemetery.
Jeremiah MCGOWAN died Saturday
at Stoughton, aged about 40 years
Death eusued from an attack of pneu-
monia. The funeral took place Mon
day afternoon and was attended by
Mrs. Philomena McGowan of this city
The funeral of Frank Fiebinger, who
died in Waterloo Saturday, took place
there Monday morning.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
Cooperation of Normal Schools and Unver-
sity.

a new arrangement has been made
between the Wisconsin normal schools
and the University of Wisconsin, which
is regarded as OF great Importance,
since it unites as closely as possible the
higher educational institutions support
ed by the state. In accordance with
the new plan, graduates of the normal
schools will receive one years credit
towards the degree of bachelor of arts
at the University. and those graduates
who select their studies in the normal
school with special reference to enter
ing the University, will receive credit
for year and half towards that de-
gree. A Special course for normal
school graduates replaces the present
philosophy course, and by accrediting
foreign language study done in the
normal schools, and by reducing the
amount Of philosophy and education
required for the course, the University
makes it possible for normal school
grad duates to obtain the degree of bach
elor of philosophy in this course after
two years work at the University.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
Workers. Mass Meeting.

WatertoWn Central Labor Union will
hold mass meeting of working men at
Turner Opera house Thursday evening,
March 23, which will be addressed by
several persons on matters of interest
to the workmen. Among the speakers
are Fred Bruckhausen of Milwaukee,
secretary of the State Federation OF
Labor who will speak on 1.-The Fedora
tion and It's Principles. A. j. Welch
of Milwaukee will speak on The Ne
cessity of Organization and Federation
of Labor" Everybody is invited to be
present. The meeting will be called to
order at 9:15. Admission will be free.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22

team work. Sennet of the GAINESVILLE
team far outclassed his team mates.
On the whole, the game was charac-
terized by excellent team work on the
part of the locals which excelled that
of GAINESVILLE at every point Of play.
The GAINESVILLE team is one Of the
strongest in southern Wisconsin. They
play Waukesha high school next Fri
day to decide the championship, and
met their first defeat last evening,
contrary to their expectations. This
ranks our local team high among the
high schools of southern Wisconsin.
The game between the high school
girls and the alumni was very close
and ended in victory for the former
by a score of II to 10. At no point
of the game was either side ahead OF
the other more than three points.
The forwards, Misses Casey and Hertel.
played an excellent game, while the
center and guards, Misses Guewuch.
Adele and Gardner, played an excep-
tionally strong game. Miss Weber
played the star game for the alumni,
making all their points and doing ex-
cellenJ work in the field.
Tho eighth grade team defeated
Sacred Heart college team by score
of 21 to IS. 1t was interesting from
start to finish, the eighth grade max
ing eight field baskets, five by Casey,
and Gibbs, Stanton and O'Brien one
each.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22

VIM. Williams, editor of the King
ston Spy, and for years one Of the
unique features Of the press of Wiscon-
sin, died at his home Thursday from
blood poisoning, the result OF scratch
ing his hand on door latch, four days
previous. s'Bill Spy, as he was called
throughout the state had his owr ideas
of journalism, and never forsook them
for any Of the modern ideas. One pc
cullarity of his writing was that he
never cared whether a word was cor
rectly spelled in his paper, whether his
sentences would parse, or if anyone saw
the point of his jokes. He had keen
sense of humor and his paper was al
ways filed with bright little bits of
reading.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
Rev. Staff Coming.

The pastor of the First Congrega-
tional Church announces that Rev
Fred Staff of Grand Rapids, Wis. has
been engaged to deliver eight Lenten
addresses at the First Congregational
Church during the first week in April.
Mr.. Staff has been heard in this city
in two interesting lectures, and his
coming will be looked forward to with
pleasure. Fuller announcement will
appear in our next issue.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
At Turner Opera House.

Rowland & Clifford, those hustling
young Chicago producers, owners and
managers of the various Dora Thorne
companies, and The Game Keeper, -
will present Thomas j. Smith, the
sterling singing comedian and an ex-
cellent company in the last named
piece at Turner Opera House next
Tuesday evening, March %.
1.-The Game Keeper" is clean
bright Irish play, flleu with the
pathos and wit with which the Irish
race is so happily endowed. Mr..
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
CITIZEN.
Very Low Excursion Rates to San Francisco
and Los Angeles.

Via the North Western Line, will be
in effect from all stations April 10 to IA,
inclusive, with favorable return limits.
on account of Meeting Woodmen of the
World. Two fast trains to California
daily. 1.-The Overland Limited' (elec-
tric lighted throughouD, less than
train is The California Express" with
drawing room and tourist sleeping cars.
For rates, tickets. ETC., apply toagents
Chicago & North Western R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
For Example:

Mr.. Brown earns nine dollars a
week, he puts one dollar of this into
this bank, Do you know he scarcely
misses that dollar? But he makes the
deposit regular each week, and with
anxious delight watches the growth of
this account, which is steadily earning
interest at the rate of per cent per
annum MERCHANTS BANK
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
Mass Meeting.

A mass meeting to hear the re
port of the committee appointed to
formulate plans for the organization of
of a fair association will be held at
the city hall Thursday evening, March
%. All citizens are requested to be
present at this meeting which will be-
gin at o'clock.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
Best Remedy for Constellation,

1.-The finest remedy for constipation
| ever used is Chamberlain's Stomach
and Liver Tablets says Mr.. Eli But.
Ter, of F. ankville N. Y. ..They act
gently and without any unpleasant
effect, and leave the bowels in a per-
fectly natural condition Sold by
Chas. Gamm, r. H. Brennecke, H. T..
Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-03-22
Freak in Paris journalism.

The latest thing in Paris journalism,
a paper bearing the title of L'Invisi-
biz, made it's appearance on the boule.
wards on Oct. 5. 1t is printed in white
ink on black carbonized paper.