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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
The Elks Ball.

AS usual, the annual ball of Water
town Lodge B. P. o. Elks, Monday
evening proved a most delightful and
important social event and was attended
by many of our own society people as
well as by numerous out. of-town
guests. Preceding the grand march,
Bach's orchestra of Milwaukee, furn-
ished music for a concert which was
greatly enjoyed.
On entering the large ball room at
Turner Opera house one was i'm
mediately struck by the beauty of the
decorations The scheme was general
display of Alabama smilax, but so put
together that it formed q roof-like
effect above the floor with entwine-
ments about the gallery pillars. Hung
pendant from it we're numerous Japan,
ese lanterns lighted with electric
globes, while the number of the lodge,
666, worked out in electric lights, sent
a glow of radiance over the neatly con.
structed foyer inside the ballroom
doors. Lace curtains adorned the win
dows and Bach's orchestra occupied a
nook upon the stage. screened from
view by a mass of foliage. A tastily
constructed booth had a vantage point
on the south side of the room and its
favors we're presided over by the
Misses Norma Kussel, Grace Dent,
Elsa Sproesser and Lillian Frey. Light
refreshments were served in the lower
hall by Landlord Fleming of the June
tion hotel.
Following are the committees having
the affair in charge:
Arrangement-Cha E. Frey, VIM
F. Brandt, Max G.. Kusel, Arthur
Thauer, Arthur Mulberger.
observation-disclosures j. Nichols, Max
Rohr, Albert E, Frattinger. Oscar G.
Wertheimer.
Reception--Julius Wiggenhorn. Ed
ward j. Brandt, Byron Kabet, Sam
Kussel, Fred Mansfield, Edward L.
Schempf, William Woodard DR.. F. G.
Werner, Herman Wertheimer
Floor. Fred Prentiss, Adolph
Knaak, c. A. Snover DR.. c.. j. Hab'
hegger, Fred Grell, Ferd Schmutzler,
Frank s Weber, Charles sSchiebsle :
Louis IL. Cordes, William Sproesser,
Dr. Thomas Shinnick
Invitation-John W. Schempf, Carl
Meier, William E. Brandt.
Music-W. D. Sproesser, Max Gaeb-
ler. julius WiggenhOrn.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
Social Happenings.

Harold Rack entertained a number
OF his friends at a masquerade at his
home in Washington street Thursday
evening The house was prettily decor
ated in red, hearts being much in evil
dence. Shortly after eight o'clock the
guests began to arrive. There were
30 Peep, Red Riding Hood, Mary and
her lamb, Cassie Chadwick, the Jap
anese maid, the college girl in cap and
gown, shepherdesses, flower girls and
court ladies, with Ikey, Levi, the coy
maidens, the old woman, soldiers
tramps and dominos. The early even
wds spent in trying to find out ''who is
who,'' and as the disguises were COM
plete, it caused much merriment.
After refreshments were served the
rooms were cleared and the rest of the
evening was spent in dancing, singing
and general good time. Those pres
ent were Grace Bertram. Corine Bart
lett, Nellie Burke, Elsa Bauman,
Estelle Casey. Florence Fix, Marion
Gardner, Della Hoermann, Irene Sta
pleton, Lydia Schmutzler, Emily Web
er, Paul Behlke, Frank Exner, Clayton
Eaton, Fred Forkenbridge, Gilbert
Green, A. 6. Keel. viii Richards,
Leonard Russell.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
Perfect Confidence,

Where there used to be feeling of
and worry in the household
when a child showed symptoms Of
Group. there is now pei feet confidence.
This is owing to the uniform success of
Chamberlain Cough Remedy in treat
ment of that diseae. Mrs. M. |. Bas-
ford. of Poolesville. Md. in speaking of
her experience in the use of that rem
edy says: Il have a world of confidence
in Chanberlaln's Cough Remedy for |
have used it with perfect success. My
child Garland is subject to severe at
tacks Of Group aud it always gives him
prompt relief For sale by Chas.
Gamm, R. H. Brennecke, H. T. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
New Land Company.

The Bertram & Faulkner Land and
Investment Company is new firm
the city and opened offices at the corner
OF Main and Third streets, over Cruel
& Gahlman's. This company makes
speciality of selling wild lands in
Wood and Marathon counties at
from $40 to $15 per acre. They also
have some choice farms for sale at ex-
ceedingly low prices.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
Plan For Merging Schools.

Dunn county is to make practical
test of the plan of consolidation for
country or rural schools. Four dis
tricts ir the town of Red Cedar and
Spring Brock. Dunn county, have join
ed issue and will erect large fine CEN
trail building. where graded school Of
four departments will be established.
There are about 200 students in the
four districts which will join this en-
terprise, and by reason OF the graded
school feature the combinded districts
will be enabled to draw $500 yearly
from the state. Senator j. II. Stout
has made this test possible by guaran-
teeing to the four districts interested
that the expense for the first five years
will not exceed that under the old plan.
This insures them against any financial
loss during the experimental period.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
Very Low Rates to the Mardi Cras at New
Orleans, to Mobile, Pensacola and
Winter Resorts.

Via the North Western Line. On account
of the Mardi Gras, excursion tickets will
be sold to New Orleans, Mobile and Pen
sacola, March 1 to 5, inclusive, also to
New Orleans on March 6, for trains ar
irving at New Orleans by noon of March
7, with favorable return limits. Excur-
sion tickets are also on sale daily, at
reduced rates, to the principal winter
resorts in the United States and Mexico.
For full information apply to agents
Chicago e Northwestern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
FYem a eacheY's institute Notes,
Train the children for self directic

Train the children for self direction.
lnstill in them d desire for learning.
for the master of the early tasks, for
correctness in speech, for accuracy in
their written work, for orderly con-
duct and for good manners. While
we can never hope in teaching to get
along without sometimes resorting to
compulsion and restraint, it should be
our constant endeavOr to stimulate the
children to self-activity and to so
guide this sef-activity that it will re-
suit in the formation of good habits
and in the awakening Of the higher
and better interests. Impress the les
sou Of the school from the inside
rather than from the outside.
Interest in the strategic citadel
which must be captured if we would
max our teaching effective Interest
is the emotional response of the mind
when anything of value is presented to
it. Each age of life has it's peculiar
interests and ideals. The teacher who
would rightly influence his pupils must
be able to sympathise with their inter-
ests. 1t is therefore necessary that
the teacher be acquainted with each
child's individuality and have proper
I'd fny ;o1;
teaching interest is everything. The
teacher that has the best control over
his pupils is the one who awakens the
greatest interest. The pupil learns
the most when be is most interested.
The art of Instruction is mainly the
art Of arousing an interest. The pupil
has only a given amount of energy to
expend for the purpose of mastering
the lesson assigned If the lesson
interests him, he can apply all this
energy to getting a correct and vivid
impression; but if the lesson is uninter-
esting much, perhaps most. of this
energy is wasted in trying to direct or
maintain the attention, Interest gives
vividness to impression, and therefore
helps the memory. When a lesson
has been learned let the teacher ask
himself how much came from interest
and how much came from compulsion;
and the more he can ascribe to the
former and the less to the latter the
bette. his teaching has been.
1t may be objected that in life there
is much to be done that is not interest
ing and that the boy who has not
learned to do things that are distaste-
full to him, has not received the proper
preparation for life. To this the an
swer is that though the teacher do his
utmost to make school work interest
ing there will always remain sufficient
hardships to be overcome to give
ample exercise for the pupils sense of
duty and will-power.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
They Do Not Like 1t.

AS was expected the jefferson papers
do not take kindly to the bill pending
in the legislature providing that the
Judge Of the probate court shall hold
a session at least once a month in this
city. The objections raised are purely
in the interest OF the Jefferson hotel
keepers who are the beneficiaries un-
der the present arrangement. Liti-
giants residing Ia the northern part Of
the county and attorneys resident in
this city would be greatly accomo
dated were the court to hold sessions
here as proposed, and it is hoped the
bill will become law.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
Public Library Notes.

The following is list of current
newspapers and magazines on file at
the library:
Newspapers: Chicago Record Herald,
Chicago Tribune, Milwaukee Sentinel,
Milwaukee Evening Wisconsin. Water
town Gazette. Watertown Republican,
Watertown Times.
Magazines: Atlantic Monthly, Birds
and Nature, Bookman, Buch fuer Allie,
Century. Christian Science Sentinel,
Country Life in America, Deutsche
Rundschau. Engineering, Forum. Har.
per's Monthly, International Studio.
Ladies' Home Journal, Library Journal,
Life. McClure's Magazine, Munsey, Ma
ton, New York Times, North Ameri-
can, Outlook, Popular Science Month
ly, Public Libraries, Review of Re
views, ST. Nicholas, Saturday Evening
Post, Scientific American, Scientific
American supplement, Scribner's Mag
azine, Wisconsin Alumni, Youths Com
papion, Worlds Work
Back numbers of the following mag
azines can be drawn from the libl ary
and may be kept four days and at the
end of this time if not returned will be
subject to the same fine as is charged
on books Country Life in America,
Deutsche Rundschau, Ladies' Home
Journal, Saturday Evening Post, Buch
fuer ALE.
Several fatalities have resulted in
New York city recently from the in
cautious practice of turning down the
gas with the intention CT leaving it
burning low all night. This is always
hazardous. 1t is especially so In win
ter. The watery vapor which condenses
in cold winter nights on the inside
of gas pipes insufficiently protected
from the weather sometimes checks the
flow sufficiently to extinguish the flame.
The stoppage of the flow may be only
temporary. What happens then is
that the air of the apartment in which
the gas jet has been left open for the
night begins to be contaminated by es-
Gaping gas,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
The State Superintendent

Perhaps the most interesting feature
of the coming spring election will be
the election of state superintendent
Of public instruction. Thus far only
two candidates have been announced
for this Important position. Superin-
tendent G. P. CaIy, the present in
cumb bent, and President Albert Sails
bury, of the Whitewater Normal. Both
candidates are very able schoolmen
and eminently competent to perform
the duties of the office for which they
are named. Both are non-partisan
candidates and their high character
assures US that either, if elected,
would conduct the affairs of his office
without regard to the political party
to which he belongs. President Sal
sbury is the older of the two men.
He has had more varied experience
and has been identified with the edu
cational interests of the state But
there are several reasons why Mr..
Cary should be reelected, He has
held the Office for only two years, and
the efficient and impartial manner in
which, during this short time, he has
conducted the educational affairs of the
state entities him to recognition.
During these two years he has initiat-
ed several movements for important
reforms in our system of school in
struction. notably that for the improve
ment of the teaching of English. Such
efforts require much constructive
work, most of which cannot, in this
short time, have proceeded much be-
yond the initial stage. Now, if Mr..
Cary should not be reelected. the good
work which be has begun will be
seriously interrupted, be his successor
ever SO able. For obvious reasons a
new perintendent cannot give his
best service during the first year or
two. In the conduct of his Office Mr..
Cary has been entirely non-partisian
and impartial In making or recon-
mending appointments he has made no
distinction between those that had
favored and those that had opposed
his nomination and election two wears
ago. While Mr.. Cary as state super.
has insisted on maintaining
d high star dard and has ALWAYS
exercised careful and thorough super
vision over the educational institutions
of the state, he has been regardful Of
local needs and of the wishes Of local
school authorities. He is not at all in
sympathy with the undemocratic tend
ency toward extreme centralization in
school management, tendency which
has been all too prevalent in late years.
Unlike many other able schoolmen
that get into high educational positions
Mr.. Cary is not at all dictatorial. For
the furtherancs of needed reforms ne
believes more in educating public
opinion tLan in attempting compulsion.
G.. f. Viebahp.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
ChamberIain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
UnequaIIed for Constipation.

Mr.. A. R Kane. prominent druggist
of Baxter Springs, Kansas, says:
Chamberlain S Stomach and Liver
Tablets are, in my judgment the most
superior preparations Of anything in
use today for constipation. They are
sure in action and with no tendency to
nauseate or grippe. For sale by Chas.
Gamm, r. H. Brennecke and H. t.
Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
olonist Low One-Way Second Glass Rate

ColonstLo One-Way Second Glass Rates
To San Francisco, Los Angeles.
Portland, Tacoma, Seattle, Boise Citv
Spokane, Walla Walla, Ogden, Salt
Lake City, Butte and other points in
Montana, Colorado, Utah, Nevada. and
the Pacific Coast, via the Chicago, Un-
ion Pacific & North Western Line
March lst to May 10, 1905, inclusive.
Daily, and personally conducted ex-
cursions in Pullman Tourist sleepino
cars, only 500 for double berth from
Chicago accommodating two people),
through to the Pacific Coast with out
change OF cars. Choice of routes.
Excellent train service. Dining cars.
(meals la carte). For tickets and full
information apply to agents Chicago &
North-Weste R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
Settlers One-Way Second Class Rates.

Settlers One-way Second Class Rates.
To Minnesota, North Dakota, South Da-
kota GncIuding Black Hills District.
Wyoming, Manitoba, Western Ontario,
Saskatchewan and AssinibOia, Via the
Chicago, Union Pacific & North W estern
Line. on Tuesdays, March Z. IA, Fl and28,
and April 4, IL. 18, and 25. 1905. For
tickets and full information apply to
agents Chicago & Northwestern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
Saloon Robbery.

The saloon Of Fred Cruez on Third
street was raided last Sunday night and
robbed Of few dollars in pennies.
Entrance was made through window
which was not we'll guarded. This
probably was the work Of local talent.
It is evident the burglars are not
adopts at the mischief they are.engaged
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
Another Case of Rheumatism Cured by
ChamberIain's Pain Balm.

The efficacy of Chamberlain's Pain
Balm in the relief Of rheumatism is be-
ing demonstrated daily. Parker Trip
lett, of Grigsby, Va. says that Cham
berlain's Pain Balm gave him perma-
nent relief from rheumatism in the
back when everything else failed, and
he would not be without it. For sale
by Chas. Gamm, r. H. Brennecke, H.
T. Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22

Mr.. Gustav Glumm, an emplOye at
the Hartig brewery, died at his late
residence, 513 N Church street. Sun
day, aged 35 years. Epilepsy was the
cause Of death. He is survived by his
widow and four children. The funeral
day afternoon at 2 o'clock to Emmanuel
&C metery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22

DR.. c.. F. Peters has gone to New
York city, where he has secured a
lucrative position.
Mesdames John Clark and Ernest
Riedelbauch of jefferson were visitors
at the home of Mr.. John M. Reul
Wednesday.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
News was received here last Wedne!

News was received here last Wednes-
day evenin2 Of the death at Cleveland, !,
Ohio, of Max Gebhardt. aged SO years.
Mr.. Gebhardt had been in poor health
for several months but friends here
were informed that he was gaining in
strength, and the news of his death
came as surprise. Death resulted
from Bright's disease. Mr.. Gebhardt
was born and reared in this city, but
left here several years ago and ac-
cepted the position of mail carrier in
Cleveland. His widow (nee Hattie
Grigg rs of Hubbleton) and one child
survive. The remains were brought
to Watertown Monday to the home of
Mrs. Charlotte Kuester, 3O4 Cole
street, from where the funeral was
held Tuesday afternoon,
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22

If taken this month, keeps you we'll
all summer. 1t makes the little ones
eat, sleep and grow. A spring tonic for
the whole family. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea. 35 cents. Tea or Tab
lets. Chas. A Gamm.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
Very Low Rates to Inauguration Of Presi'
dent Roosevelt at Washington, D. c.

Via the North Western Line. Excursion
tickets will be sold on Feb. % and
March and 2, limited by extention to
return until March 18, inclusive Apply
to agents Chicago & Northwestern R'y.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22
The Death Record.

Mr., Daniel Kusel Sr, one of the
Oldest and most highly respected resi-
dents of this city answered to death S
summons at 500 Wednesday morning,
aged ninety two years and six months.
Mr. Kusel died at the home Of his
daughter, Mrs. H. Winkenwerder,
where he had been making his home.
The end came peacefully and without
apparent pain.
Deceased was born in Mecklenburg
Germany, August 80, 1911, where he
remained with his family until June,
1S49, when he came to Waterfowl and
at once engaged in the hardware busi-
ness. He conducted the same until
1864, when his sons, Daniel H. and
Frederick took the management under
the name of d. & F. Kusel. Mr.. Kusel
was an earnest conscientious worker,
and was ever ready to do good for
others. This is shown in the untiring
efforts to aid in securing the location
at Watertown of the n. w. U. He was
also one of the most active mem bers of
St. Marks church and at the time of
his death was the Oldest living mem
Der.
He is survived by three sons, Daniel
H., Frederick and August, and one
daughter, Mrs H. Winkenwerder of
this city. Besides these he leaves
nineteen grandchildren and five great
grandchildren. Mrs. Kusel died in
Decembhr. 1876.
The funeral will be held Friday
afternoon at 2:3O from H. Winkenwer
der's residence to ST. Marks church.
The body will then be taken to Oak
Hill cemetery and placed in the vault
until spring when the remains will be
inferred in the Lutheran cemetery
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22

The Bradford, Pa, Record contained
the following notice of the death of
Mrs. Mary Purple, who formerly re-
sided in Waterto wn, her husband hav-
ing for years been engaged in the
lumber business in West Main street,
near the North western depot: Mrs.
Mary e. Purple, of No. 20 Walker
avenue, died ct 5 o'clock a. m. Feb
ruary IS. 1905, after an illness of ten
days from the grip, being confined to
her bed but five days. The illness was
practically painless and death was but
a peaceful passing away. The deceased
was aged 79 years and six months.
She was born in Canada and was the
widow of Chauncey H. Purple, who
died in Wisconsin twenty-five years
ago, having been the assistant treas
urer Of that state for eleven years.
She came to Bradford eight years ago
with her daughter Hattie to keep
house for her son, William G.. Purple.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22

w. S. Roach died at his home in
London last Thursday, aged about so
years. He had been sick one week
suffering from pneumonia. His widow,
two sons a2d two daughters survive.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-02-22

Exempt From Army Service.
Officials and merchants DO not serve
In the army of japan.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-20
The Force of Appearances.


Appearances make towards of us
all. A lady, shopping in the stores,
inadvertently picked up another lady's s
umbrella from the counter, had the
mistake pointed out to her rather
frigidly, and, of course, returned the
umbrella with apologies. She then
remembered that she had no umbrel-
la with her at all; and as it, of course,
had begun to rain again by that time,
she went and bought one for herself,
as we'll as one for birthday present
to some one else. With the two UNI
brellas in her hand, she hailed an ON
nibus In Victoria street; and, as luck
would have it, sat down opposite to
the very lady whose umbrella she had
inadvertently picked up. The coin
cidence was too much for the other
lady. Il congratulate you on your
very successful morning." she said
sarcastically, as she swept out of the
omnibus. Innocence should have as
serted itself; but 1t didn't. For the
rightful owner of the two umbrellas
found herself speechless and ashamed.
london Chronicle.
The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1905-04-20
SHERIFFS SALE.

by virtue OF q writ OF levar facias issued out OF
the Court OF Common Pleas OF Columbia county.
Pennsylvania, and to me directed there will be
exposed to public sale at the Court House In
Bloomsbury county and state aforesaid on
SATURDAY, APRIL goth. 1905,
at two q, clock p. m.
All those two certain lots of ground situate
on the north side OF public street lending from
Bloomsbury TO Rupert, designated ms numbers
(3) and ~ in the plot OF lots a, recently purch-
ased by C. W. Miller from Evaline hupert being
more fully described as follows to wit: Num-
ber t3) beginning At point on said road one
hundred and forty-three ieet east OF the land of
J. 3. Wilson; thence north twenty-seven de-
grees twenty minutes west one hundred and
flfty-six feet TO stake corner OF land Of Mary
b. Mendenhall thence along same north nfty
degrees forty minutes east thirty-six feet more
or less TO a stake corner OF lot Number 2l
thence south twenty y-seven degrees twenty
minutes east one hundred and siSty-six feet TO
public road aforesaid; thence south sixty-seven
degrees west thIrty-nve feet to the place OF
beginning.
Number 4-Beglnning at a point on said road
one hundred and eight and one-third feet east
OF land OF J. f. Wilson: thence north twenty
| StNtn utBIecS twenty minutes WeSJ one 0uu-
d. ed ana forty-six feet to stake corner OF land
of Mary b. Merdenhall; thence along the same
north nifty degrees forty minutes east thirty
! six feet more or less to a stake corner of lot
Number 3; thence along the same south twenty
seven degrees and twenty minutes east one
hundred and nifty six feet to public road afore-
sal 3; thence along the same south sixty-seven
degrees west thirty.five feet to the place OF be-
ginning
Seized, taken in execution at the suit OF
James c. Brown, C. q. Peacock and pm. s.
Meyer Exrs OF Sarah j. Brown, deceased, vs.
Holmes Midgley with notice to IL. G. Eshleman
terre tenant and to be sold as the property OF
Holmes Midglsy with notice to II. G. Eshleman
terre tenant. w. W. BLACK,
WALLER, Atty. Sheriff.