Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-02-21
GROCERS HOLD FORTH
At MASONIC TEMPLE
CARDS. FEASTING AND DANG
ING WERE INDULGED IN.
Second Annual Mid-Winter Social
Gathering Last Evening-FOrm-
er Resident and Wife Celebrate
China Wedding at AntigO-Other
Social Events.

(From Tuesdays DallyD
The Masonic hall was the scene of
another very enjoyable social gather
ing again last evening, the occasion
being the annual mid winter social
function of the members of the Wa
tortown Retail Grocers' association,
participated ia by themselves, the
members of their families and few
invited friends. A few hours were
passed in most enjoyable manner
indeed and the hour of parting came
only too soon to suit the majority and
the revelry was continued till about
2 O'clock this morning. The evenings
pleasures commenced about 8 O'Clock
with the playing of progressive cinch
in which there was some very friendly
but sharp competition. The ladies
winning the first and second prizes
were Mrs. ID. A. Holdridge and Mrs.
Lydia Schwensen, while the gentle
mems prizes were awarded to Louis
Stahlmann and r. Grosnick. The
ladies' prizes were a sugar and cream
er set and cut glass toothpick
holder. The gents prizes were box
of cigars and 3 bottle of whisky. the
bottle being especially designed for
new beginner. The card contest
was followed by the serving of an
elaborate spread. such as the grocers
know how to prepare. There was
everything that the inner man could
desire. The supper was followed by
dancing to the strains of the Grocers'
orchestra. During the dancing
contest was on, guessing as to the
number of hickory nuts in glass jar.
Mrs. Lydia Schwensen was awarded the
first prize. handsome vase, she
guessing SAT, when the actual number
was $50. The evening was one of
rare social enjoyment foE all pres. mt.
The special feature of the evening
was a cake walk by Mr.. Mccarthy,
representing the National Biscuit COM
pany, and B. F. Zilisch, stunt the
gentlemen are said to have been prac-
ticing for about three months-mcre
or less.
The following from the Amigo
Journal will be read with interest by
the many Watertown friends of Mr..
and Mrs. H. A. FREEDMAN of that
oity:
"The home of H. A. Friedman,
713 Sixth avenue was the scene of
much merrlment last Tuesday evening
when Mr.. and Mrs. Friedman cele-
brated the twentieth anniversary OF
their marriage with company of
about thirty guests, including rela-
t'ves and intimate friends. The din
ing room and parlors were prettily
decorated for the occasion and
bounteous repast was served at the
supper hour. The balance of the
evening was spent at cards and in
other pleasant diversions.
"Mr. Friedman came to Amigo in
1887 and after engaging in business he
bright future having been
disclosed, he went to Milwaukee and
there on Feb. II, 1888, he married
Miss Sophie Mas. Returning to
Amigo, the family has made its home
here since. They are the parents Uf
six children.
"The guests at the observance
Tuesday remembered the happy couple
with large list of souvenirs in the
form of serviceable china Dishes"
Mr.. Friedman WAS born and reared
in this city, leaving here about twenty
years ago for the metropolis of Lang
lade county. For about ten years
before leaving here, he was employed
as salesman at the Schempf etore.
Their Watertown friends extend con-
CALCULATIONS.
Miss Bertha Zastrow on rural route
No. | entertained company Of
friends at "kitchen shower" Satur-
day evening and a few hours were
most pleasantly spent in dancing.
play ing games and listening to music.
At IL O'Clock an elegant luncheon was
served which was heartily enjoyed by
the guests. Those present were
MissesAima Borchsrdt. Alivna Zastrow
Martina willing, Della Borchardt, Elsa
Schultz, Emma Borchardt. Ida Will
ing, Lydia Simons and Ollie Howard
of Milwaukee; Messrs. Emil Schultz,
Herbert Kuehnemann, Carl Schultz,
Arthur Borchardt, William Schultz,
Ralph Hilderman, Frank Kolinssky,
Nicholaus FRANKIE, Fred Borchardr,
John Morehead Of Chicago and Irving
Daehn and Arthur Skinner of Mil
waukee.
A surprise party was rendered on
Mr.. Ferdinand Stueber, town of ely
man, Sunday evening in honor OF
his birthday anniversary. The even
ing's program consisted of games,
cards and dancing. At IL O'Clock a
sumptuous supper was served to about
twenty couples, to which all did
ample justice. The time passed only
TOO quickly for those present, all of
whom report good time.