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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06

The senate passed the anti-cig
bill Wednesday. By the terms Of the
bill it goes into effect on July l, in
order to give the dealers chance to
dispose of their stock on hand. The
bill absolutely prohibits the sale or
manufacture of cigarettes or cigarette
papers and makes it unlawful to give
away cigarettes or cigarette papers.
It is absurd to suppose that any such
law will ever be enforced in this or any
other state. The law against the sale
of cigarettes to minors has even be-
come dead letter, although prosecu-
tions under it were supported by
public opinion. There may be some
''spite'' suits under it, for at the last
minute the senate tackled on an
amendment providing that one-half
the fines imposed for violations shall
be paid to the prosecuting witnesses,
but any general enforcement is out Of
the question. Unless the Governor
comes to the rescue with veto Wis
cousin has another fool law on the
books.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06

George HAYES, who lives just out
side of the city on Ashland avenue,
tannery Friday evening. He was
working on one of the new buildings
and slipped and fell from scaffold.
One of his ribs was broken in the fall.
He was taken to his home and DR..
Farr called to attend him. 1t is prob
able that HAYES viii be laid up for
several weeks but his injuries are not
Of dangerous nature.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06

Miss Helen Lester is bringing out,
in the Chicago papers and the current
magazines, series of original adver-
tisements for the McDougall Kitchen
Cabinet. AS pioneer in a new field
of work for women Miss Lester has
met with gratifying success. She was
assistant advertising manager for
Mandel Bros. all last year.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06
FLOOD DANGER PAST.
Rivers of kenosha County Filled to
Their Banks But no Damage Done.

Farmers from the Western part of
the county report that the danger of
floods as result of the rising of the
O'Plane and Fox rivers is past and
that while the rivers are filled to their
banks there is little danger of serious
damage to the surrounding territory.
The ice is now nearly out of these
streams and the water will be largely
carried away before the spring rains
fill up the rivers again. The farmers
state that the low land about the
rivers is flooded but that no damage
is being done as this land is practically
worthless for farming purposes. Last
year at this time the entire county
was flooded and damages amounting
to many thousands Of dollars was
done by the high waters.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06

THE street commissioner has put
Main street in first class condition,
and the people should do their share
to keep it clean. There are garbage
boxes on the corners for waste papers
and refuse Of all kinds, and if the
public would once get into the habit
of using them the appearance Of the
street would be improved hundred
per cent,
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06

Now THAT the debate is over and
the basket ball season has closed, it is
to be hoped that some Of the High
school students will find little more
time for work. Complaints that too
many outside matters have been al
lowed to take the minds of the stu
dents off their studies have been al
together too numerous of late.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06

THE American Board Of Foreign
Missions is getting hundred thou
sand dollars worth of free advertising
out of John D. Rockefeller's gift,
whether it finally decides to accept
his money or not.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06
DEATH OF OLIVE v. MURRAY
Young Lady Expires After Long Ill
ness From Consumption.

Miss Olive v. Murray, aged % years,
the daughter of Mrs. Mary Murray,
died at the family residence, 578 Day
ton street, late Friday afternoon after
long illness from consumption.
Miss Murray had been i'll for more
than year and her death was not
unexpected.
The deceased was a native Of Lake
county, Ill, but she had resided in
Kenosha for number Of years and
had large circle of friends to whom
the announcement Of her death will
come as personal sorrow.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06
KEMPER MAY GIVE BAIL.
Judge Be1den Reduces the Bail to ST.
900 and the Prisoner is Hopeful.

Judge Be1d en- Reduces the Bail to ST.
900 and the Prisoner Is Hopeful.
Herman Kemper is again in jail
awaiting trial but he hopes to be able
to secure his release from the county
bastile by the end of next week.
Judge Be1den has facilitated mat
tiers by reducing Kemper's bond from
So, 900 to 81, 900 and it is thought that
the brothers of the accused man will
be willing to put up this amount. II
kemper cannot secure bail he will be
forced to remain in jail until the
September term of court.
Attorney Baker stated that he was
ready to go on with the case at once,
but the jury for this term Of the court
has been discharged and the Judge
was unwilling to call a special Jury tc
hear this one case.
All the cases for the jury have been
completed in the Circuit court but the
regular law term will begin on next
Monday morning. There are six
cases on the calendar and it will prob
ably take two days to dispose of
them.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06

THIS is the time to secure a repre-
sentative school board, and if the
voters are alive to their opportunities
they will do it.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06

Mr.. and Mrs. George Barber are
home again after spending the winter
in California. They report pleasant
winter amidst the orange groves.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06

OSHKOSH has an Anticipating or
dinance. Why not have one in Ke-
nosha?
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1905-04-06

Grove Prindle, beloved husband of
Martha Prindle, formerly Miss Martha
Lieber, of Kenosha, died at his home
in Spafford, N. Y, Of typhoid fever.
at the age of "A years. He is sur
vived by wife and baby, also a
father, mother and sister, all of Spaf-
ford, and brother of Rockford, Ill.
The funeral took place on Sunday,
March Is, from Spafford NJ. E. church.
Interment at Bowdino cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
Cornerstone Laying.

The faculty of North western Univer-
sity takes this opportunity of extend
ing to the people of Watertown and
vicinity an invitation to participate in
the ceremony of the cornerstone lay
ing of the new dormitory Sln-
day May %. Mayor Wertheimer
and the city council will be present,
as we'll as visiting clergy and alumni.
The ceremony will begin at 2 CLOCK.
The erection of this 100000 building
at the University indicates the grow
ing popularity Of this institution and
our ciLll' ms should show by their pres
ence on the above occasion that the
untiring efforts of the faculty and
others in charge who have made pos
slble this work, are appreciated.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
Stole Motor Cycle.

The party who last Wednesday bor-
rowed motor cycle from the Weber
bicycle shop on Third street. and then
left the city suddenly with the wheel
in his possession, was captured at Lake
Mills the following day. He gave him
self up without any trouble and later
plead guilty to the charge of larceny
before County Judge Grimm. He had
before his arrest disposed of the cycle
to someone at Hooper's mills for $50,
receiving $40 down. With the excep-
tion of 25 cents. the money was found
upon his person. He gave his name
as E. j. Bernard and his age as nine
teen.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
Cyclist Badly Injured
in a Collision.

Last Friday, during the noon hour,
William Schuenke, an employee at
Seefeld's livery, was badly injured in
bicycle collision at the corner Of
Main and First streets. He was going
north on the west side of First street,
and turning at Main street, to 90
west, collided with a wheel ridden by
Adolf Krebs, who was riding east. Both
riders fell from their wheels as a re-
suit Of the shock but Krebs escaped
with only minor bruises. Schuenke,
however, was terribly injured and rem
dered unconscious He was at once
taken to DR.. F. G.. Werners Office
A careful examination showed that his
nose was broken, one hand injured
and the skull fractured. A lconcussion
Of the brain resulted from the shock
and for nineteen hours the unfortunate
man remained unconscious 1t is
thought that he will recover, but ut
first his mind was blank
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
Municipal Bill is Defeated

The dill establishing a municipal
court in the city of Watertown with
jurisdiction over jefferson county,
was killed in the senate Friday, after
having unanimously passed the assem-
bly,. Jefferson people worked night
and day for the defeat of the bill and
three hundred citizens were sent
through the county, it is said, secur-
ing prOtestations. Our Fifth and Sixth
wards is also alleged. sent a petition
signed by few voters. 1t is easy 10
understand the object of the Dodge
county people in opposing the bill.
The time is surely coming when
Watertown will have municipal
court. The bill was killed without
giving Watertown citizens final
hearing, which was hardly just, and
it is believed that the vote will be re-
considered
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
The Death Record.
REQUIESCAT IN PACE.

Gustav Laubenstein, student OF
the preparatory department of the
Northwestern University, died of ap-
pendicits at four o'clock Tuesday af-
ternoon, May 9. He was born on Ap-
ril s, 1888. His home is at Newburg,
Washington Co., Wis. Besides his
mourning parents he leaves two
brothers and five sisters.
His sudden death was shock both
to the students and to his parents. He
was suddenly taken i'll On Friday fore
noon, May 5. At first not much atten-
ton was given the matter. since it was
not believed to be of serious nature.
On Sunday morning, however he grew
worse and was taken into the hospital.
DR.. Hoermann was Immediately sum
moned, and he stated that an opera
tion was necessary. Accordingly he
was operated Monday morning, but it
was found that his case was utterly
hopeless. By means of stimulants his
life was kept up until Tuesday after
noon.
Services were held in the chapel on
Tuesday evening, in which Pres. A. F.
Ernst delivered short address to the
students and the parents of the de-
ceased The students in a body ac-
companied the remains to the St. Pa ul
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
WdtcrtOWn to Have
Carnegie Library

1t appears to be now definitely set
tied that Water town will have hand
some Carngie Library. Some time
ago DR.. j. H. OFT. president of the Ii
brary board. took up this matter and
received the following reply from Mr.
Carnegie 5 private secretary:
''Responding to your communication
on behalf Of Watertown If the city
agrees by resolution of the council 10
maintain free public library at cost
OF not less than $4,000 year, and pro-
vide a suitable site for the building,
Mr.. Carnegie will be pleased to fur
nish $4,000 to erect a free public IL
brary building for Watertown.
After a thorough discussion by the
council, the matter was taken up at
an adjourned meeting held Monday
evening and the proposition formally
accepted by resolution.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
H. j. Strauss
Takes Own Life

No event in recent years has SO
shocked the people of this community
as the news which spread with light
ning-like rapidity on Monday after
neon that Herman j. Strauss, a prom
inent insurance man and real estate
dealer, had committed suicide at about
three o'clock by shooting himself in
the head with So calibre revolver.
The rash act was committed in the
Moravian cemetery while Mr. Strauss
was seated on a bench beside the
graves of his child, father and mother.
The weapon used had been discharged
twice, but only one shot had taken
effect, entering the head at the left
side and passing entirely through.
There seems little doubt but that the
suicide had been carefully planned and
had been in the unfortunate mans
mind for some time previously. His
friends now recall that he had appeared
quite despondent of late, and it is gen
orally believed that the act was com
mitted in fit of melancholea. He
left home Monday morning and was
seen wandering rather aimlessly about
the outskirts of the city. Later he
walked to the Moravian cemetery, but
left in a short time. and dropped into
neighboring store to purchase a cigar.
Then he again walked to the cemetery.
stopping to speak to H. j. Steinfort,
who lives near by. Soon after Albert
Hoge went into the cemetery to fix up
some of the graves, and was Mortified
to find Mr.. Strauss lying apparently
dead. Mr.. Hoge hastily called for
help from nearby neighbors, and
doctors were telephoned for. There
was still life in the body when it was
discovered, but the end came before
medical help arrived.
Three letters were left by Mr.. Strauss
one to his wife, one to Mayor H.
Wertheimer, and one to DR.. Thomas
Shinnick. The contents of the letter
to Mrs. Strauss are said to show that
her unfortunate husband was suffering
from dependency, as he stated that
things were going against him. The
letter to Mr.. Wertheimer was of
private nature. DR.. Shinnick he re-
quested to look after his wife, who had
been under his treatment.
Herman j. Strauss was born in New
York city December l, 1852, coming
to Watertown in his youth with his
parents. He was married to Laura
Seibel in 1873. Four children we're
born to Mr.. and Mrs Strauss, three of
whom, Ida, George and Carl, are liv-
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
High School DeClamatOry
Contest.

The high school declamatory con-
test at the Congregational church last
Friday evening, to select three STU
dents to represent the Watertown
High School at the league contests at
Ft. Atkinson Friday, May 10Th, re-
suited in favor of Fleurette Hartwig,
William Lewandowski and Margaret
Habhegger. The judges were At
torney Edward 7. Wieman, Prof. II .
A. Frank and Mrs. j. e. Conway.
The contest was close one ard the
judges decided ouly after considerable
deliberation. The contest was be-
tween the different rhetorical divisions
of the high school which is divided in
to six sections; each selected one or
two contestants to represent it in the
contest.
The attendance at the contest was
large and the entertainment was en-
joyed by ALL La addition to decIama-
tions several musical selections were
rendered Following is the program.
Music Selected
Amateur Musical Club
Spartacus to the GladiatOrs. ......
Arthur Kielblock
King Robert of Sicily. y..................
Marion S. Gardner
The Two Home COminpS
Media HilgendOrf
The Rising of 1915.
Willie Abele
JOdIl vi ATC..
Emma E. Walters
Music ............ ...........S Selected
Miss Anna Smith
Soul of the Violin.
Fleurette S. HartWig
Liberty or Death.
Adolf Bramer
The Victor of MOrengO. O...
Emma E. WittchOW
The Deathbed of Benedict Arnold
William LewandOWski
Rebecca of SunnybrOOk Farm
Margaret Habhegger
Music Selected
Amateur Musical Club
Decision of Judges Observation-Disclosures.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10

ing. Numerous other relatives also
survive. Deceased was prominent
business man of Watertown having for
years successfully conducted shoe
store on Main street and later fire in
surance and real estate business on
Second street. He was a prominent
Republican and some years ago was ap-
pointed deputy revenue collector,
which office he held until the same
was removed to Superior. He was
also strong candidate for the post
mastership in 1898, and member OF
Unity Council 23O, Royal Arcanum.
AS citizen, Mr.. Strauss held the
esteem and regard of all, being man
of warm impulses and generosity,
ever ready to grant a favor with a
cheerfulness and graciousness that was
most pleasing. AS husband and
father he was most loving and indul-
gent. Among his fellow business men
he was popular and respected by all,
and his death has saddened numerous
friends.
The funeral will take place Thurs
day afternoon at 3 80 o'clock to Oak Hill
cemetery. Services at the home will
be conducted by the Rev. Thomas B.
Thompson Of the Congregational
church.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
Bank Will Install
Burglar Alarms.

The Merchants Bank is about to in
stall system of burglar alarms which
is by far the most modern and perfect
of its kind that has as yet been IN
vented. The bank vault is 10 be lined
completely with a double steel lining
which covers every inch Of the vault
floor, walls, ceilings, vestibule and
doors. Inside of the vault is an cleo
tricsl cabinet connected containing the
storage batteries, switches, timers. etc.,
that control the system automatically
On the First street side Of the bank
building will be placed large electri-
cal gong enclosed in a double walled
steel housing. Also over the vault
door in the banking room there are to
be two more large gongs covered over
by heavy steel shields. Inside the vault
are still others. Should burglars so
much as touch the com bination on the
vault door, attempt to drill through
the vault door or the vault at any
point it would instantly set the entire
system of gongs to ringing. When
they once begin to ring it is impossible
to stop them except from the inside of
the vault. Should an attempt be made
to tamper with any of these gongs by
trying to pry off the steel housing or
shields protecting them, removing
screw, moving it out Of position or any
thing of that kind. the result would be
that the whole community would be
aroused. There are no wires whatever
outside of the vault that G. burglar
could get at. Those running to the
gongs on the outside of the vault are
run through heavy steel bolts so ar
ranged that if they are moved in any
way it will at once set off the alarm
Another very important feature is an
arrangement whereby it makes it i'm
possible for the bank employees to for
get to lock the vault doors at night.
At nine o'clock every evening the sys-
tenn is automatically thrown in circuit
by the system of double timers in the
electrical cabinet. In case the vault
door should be left unlocked the sys-
TEN first gives a warming on two small
bells fifteen minutes before nine. If
no attention is paid to the warning,
then at nine o'clock the whole system
of alarms begin to ring and will con-
tinue to ring until the vault door is
locked After nine o'clock it is as i'm
possible for the bankers themselves to
enter the vault as it is for the burglar
to do so. The builders expect to have
the system installed in about four or
five weeks. They will then send a man
to give public test and demonstration
At that time the bank intends to invite
anybody and everybody TO inspect the
system.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10

station this morning at 5:20 a. m.
Prof. M. Eikmann and two classmates
accompanied the parents to Newburg,
where interment will take place next
Friday afternoon. Prof. M. Eickmann
will deliver the funeral address at
New burg.
News was received here of the
death at Kansas City Friday last OF
Mrs. William Emerson, former resi-
dent of Watertown. She was a
daughter of the late Mary Rooney, and
sister of James Rooney. both of whom
died within the last three months.
She had but recently left here after
the death Of her brother and was in
poor health at that time She was
the mother of Daniel Emerson, a for
mer engineer of Phoenix Engine COM
pany. and was fiftyseven years of
age. The body was brought here for
interment, the funeral occurring Tues
day.
Mrs. Staffeil died at the home of her
son. Franz at Ixonia last Friday, aged
eighty-seven years. The funeral took
place Sunday afternoon at two o'clock
at Concord, Rev. locke officiating.
Mrs. Auguste Else, residing on the
jefferson road south of this city, died
Sunday. Deceased was 85 years of
age and is survived by six sons and
three daughters. The funeral takes
place to-day "wednesday with inter
ment in Ebenezer cemetery.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
Cured His Mother of rheumatism,

''My mother has been d sufferer for
many years with rheumatism, says
w. H. Howard of Husband. Pa. ''At
times she was unable to move at all.
while at all times walking was painful.
| presented her with bottle of Cham
berlain's Pain Balm and after few APP
plcations she de cided it was the most
wonderful pain reliever she ever tried,
in fact, she is never without it pow
and is at all times able to walk. An
occasional application of Pain Balm
keeps away the pain that she was for
merly troubled with" For sale by c..
A. Gamm, R. II. Brennecke and H. L
Eberle.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
An Open Letter.

From the Chaplin. S. c.. News: Early
in the spring my wife and | were TAX
EN- with diarrhoea and so severe we're
ines failed to give any relief, A friend
who had a bottle of Chamberlaiu's Col
ic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy on
hand gave each of Us a dose and we at
once felt the effects. | procured bot
tie and before using the entire contents
we were entirely cured. 1t is won
derful remedy and should be found in
every household. H. G Bailey, Editor.
This remedy is for sale by G. A. Gamm,
r. H Brennecke, H L. Eherle
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
Committees Appointed.

The following standing committees
named by President James w. Moore:
Finance Charles E Frey, William
F. Voss. G.. +. Viebahn.
Text Books &C. F. Viebahn, Charles
A. Vaughan, William +, VOss.
Buildings and Grounds-Charles +
Frey, Frank B. Weber, G.. A. Vaughan.
Supplies Frank NJ Eaton, Frank b.
Weber, Charles E Frey.
Teachers and InstructiOn-Wm f.
Vos5, Frank NJ Eaton, G. A. Vaughan.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
Married..

Mr.. William Riebe of the town of
Watertown and Miss Rosaline L:ttOw.
well known young lady of town Le-
baIou, will be united in wedlock at the
home Of the bride Thursday. May 11th.
the Rev. Julius Klingmann of St.
Marks Lutheran church officiating.
The couple will be attended by John
Schuman of Milwaukee and Miss Lena
Littow, sister of the groom.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10

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. 34tS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1905-05-10
Fifth Annual Concert.

The fifth annual concert of the N. W.
e. band aud orchestra will be held at
Turner Opera House on Friday evening,
May H}} 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 by the n. w. D.
Glee Club. Tickets are 80 and 25 cents
reserved seats are on sale at G..
Gamm's drug store. Following is the
program as it will be rendered.
March. From Tropic to Tropic Alexander
Oyerature, Pique Dame +. Suppe
N. W. U. Band, Prof. C. Bolle, director.
Trombone Solo, Spring Song, ,Mendelsohn
Paul H. Oehlert
Overature, Night in Granada Kreutzer
N. W. U. Orchestra Prof. Kuhn, director
Salamis Gernsheim
\. W. i. Gleo Club
Violin solo, Cavatina BOhm
Theodore Bittner
COrnet Solo, My Old Kentucky Home,
with variations,
R. Steve
The Daughter of the Regiment Donizetti
N. W. U. String Quartet
Grand Selection, ii Tr0vatOre Verdi
n. w. u. Orchestra
Baritone SOLO, Addah Polka LOsey
f. A. Wendland
Selection, Carmen BiZet
n. w. Z. Band
Piano Accompanist Edwin Sauer