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Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-17
PEOPLES EMPORIUM.

-s HE largest exclusive furniture
store in R!chheld Is the Peoples
Emporium which has just been
remodeled and fitted up with u
-rrge stock Of furniture aud house FUR
nlshing, carpets, linolcums lace cur
tains, pictures and other accessories
of the furniture business.
Heretofore the company carried n
line of notions and toys but II $4,000
to $4,000 stock of furniture of the I'M
cat makes was installed just before
Christmas When entirely complete the
store vii! he the largest III Uiuh South
OF Provo
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-17

The building which is t4x9o feet, IS
stone structure which cost $4,000
The officers of the company are Will
liam Gardner, president, and r, a.
Cowley, secretary and treasurer and
manager. Mr.. Cowlcy has managed the
store for four years having been en-
gagged previous to that time in the
creamery business,
William Gardner is wealthy farmer
and stock raiser and recently he was
put in president of the Peoples En-
norium
In every sense of the word the Poo
pies Emporium is now one of the lead
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1910-12-17
The RlcHFELD ELECTRIC LIGHT AND COAL COMPANY.

lighting system. Alone he secured a
steam plant which had been in use at
Saltair one season, and without
guarantee of a one dollars worth OF
patronage he purchased the plant and
moved it to Richheld. The system WAS
a Westinghouse, single phase system,
with n capacity of 1900 lights. With
out loss of time he installed the sys-
TEN and in July of 1904 he had the
lights turned on and Richtield had the
dream Of years fulfilled.
VERSATILE AND CLEVER.
In many respects Mr.. Brown IS n
genius: one may find him at times
busy in his office. again he may be
seen attending to some complicated
electric connection. running the power
engine like n veteran, investigating
mines and minerals. or talking intclli-
gently on the latest prospects for coal.
He is versatile in the extreme, ana
though frequently given most latter
ing offers by large outside companies
who have observed his competency HIS
whole heart is with the advancement of
Richfleld. where he enjoys the rcputn-
ton of being one of the countys most
ing booster.
The electric HIGHT plant has become one
of Rchiield's most highly cherished
possessions The company contem-
plates extensive improvements, and MS
1t was the first electric light com
pany III SEWER county, 1t is more than
likely that it will take tho lead in
building when that becomes necessary.
The company has In operation an OK
citizens being its patrons. II Is tho in
tcntion OF the company to erect largo,
coal yards in order to supply the IN
crcasing demands of a growing city.
Mr.. Brown is interested in silica
project near Richfield. there being an
excellent near Richheld, there being an
vet be one Of southern Utah's chief
mineral resources.
CEMENT FACTORY.
a cement factory has already been
erected at Siguard. and therefor inter
est in Richiield's mines has received
new stimulus.
The Utah Trout company has in
stalled electric lights over It's Ash runs
with the object of entlcing flies and
bugs towards the trout In the night
time: and in many ways the valley Is
using more extensively the electricity
lurnlsncd by the lNchfleld Electric
Light & Coal company. In fact Rich
field has recently taken on quite bust
ness stimulus due mainly to the locn-
tlon of the new sugar factory In the
neighborhood, Mr. Kelley has started
Il new newspaper. the Sewer Times:
aud an air Of prosperity Is evident
everywhere. None could be more en-
thusastic'in these matters than Thorn
as Brown. the aifable manager of the
R!chtield Electric Lieh: g. Coal COM
pnny He is but typical Of dozens OF
others who have the welfare of Rich
field ut hrnrt
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
DOINGS SATURDAY
Plans for Big Meeting

At meeting of Watertown Central
Labor Union held last evening, pre-
liminary steps were taken to ar
range for the state convention of the
Wisconsin Federation Of Labor which
will meet in this city for four days,
beginning July 20 This gathering
will bring together about 125 delegates
from all over the state, including some
of the most prominent labor leaders
in Wisconsin. The following commit
tee was appointed 20 arrange for this
meeting:
Eugene II. Killian, Arthur Doerr,
Frank Kalina, Henry Schlueter, Frank
Hrobsky.
The following standing committees
were also appointed at this meeting:
OrganizatiOn-Eug H. Killian,
Frank Kalina, Robert Polzin.
Grievance and Arbitration-Henry
Schlueter, F. w. Hinze, Arthur Doerr.
Legislation and Laws-E. J. Seifert,
Frank Terwedo, R. Rowlands.
Labels-Frank Auer, Louis Koepp,
r.. A. Wiedenhoeft.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
DOINGS TUESDAY
Wedding Bells

Mr. Theodore CHASER of Chicago and
Miss Gussie Auwers of this city were
united in marriage at II o'clock this
morning al St. Henry's Catholic
church parsonage by the Rev. Philip
Schweitzer Mr.. John Pister Of Chi
cago and Miss Emma CHASER of this
city were the attendants. The groom
is brother of Mrs. Joseph Branden-
burg of this city and several years
ago was manager of the New Com
mercial hotel While here he ac-
quired large number of friends by
whom he is held in great regard and
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
DOINGS WEDNESDAY
Into the Shadows

News was received here last night
by Christopher Smith of the death
Of his son, Frank D. Smith, at Beau
mont, Texas. His death was sudden
and came without any warning. He
had been in his usual good health up
to the time Of his death. Mr.. Smith
was born here July %, 1871, and
resided here until nine years ago,
when he went to the oil fields of
Texas, later taking up rice farming.
He was married and is survived by
his widow and four children, his
father, four sisters-Mrs. Catherine
McManman, Mrs. Edward Wieman,
Misses Belle and Anna Smith, Water
town, and three brothers Mathew
Smith, Escanaba, William Smith, Mil
waukee, Joseph Smith, Memphis.
The news of Mr. Smiths death will
be learned by many Watertown
friends with sorrow. He was always
a popular young man and his untimely
death will be mourned by all who
knew him and the sympathy of the
community is extended to the
bereaved relatives He was a student
at Sacred Heart College in this city
and at Notre Dame, and after leaving
school engaged in the coal and wood
business here until his departure for
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
DOINGS FRIDAY
Bids for Paving

Bids for the paving of Fifth and
North Fifth streets were opened by
the board of public works at the city
hall this afternoon at o'clock. The
plans call for a vitrified block pave
ment with cement curb and gutter
and the total distance is $500 feet
The paving consists of 1856 square
yards to be let by the city with 1000
additional square yards to be let or
constructed by the interurban rail-
road company. The work must be be-
gun on or before June 20 and must be
completed on or before November
of the present year. The bids re-
ceived are as follows:
Sweeney Bros, Reedsburg. .S23, 6177O
Ross & Lehman, Watertown q. 828.42
E. L. Bartlett, Watertown. 20,70362
Edward L. Bartlett of this city is
The lowest bidder and will in all
likelihood be given the contract The
fact that no more bids were received
is accounted for because of the large
amount of work all over the country
Coal Bids Received.
The public library board received
two bids for furnishing hard coal for
the use Of the public library. One
was from John w. Burns at So per
ton and the other was from F. w.
Lehman for $795 per ton. The con-
tract was awarded to the lowest bid
der
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

the south. The funeral will take place
at Beaumont on Friday morning. His
sisters. Mrs. Catherine McManman
and Miss Anna Smith, left this morn
ing for Beaumont.
Mr. Otto Auwers died in his late
residence, Gil Second street, this
morning following a stroke Of para
lysis which he suffered six weeks
ago and from which he never rallied.
He had been in poor health for the
past two months and his death was
not unexpected. Mr.. Auwers was a
native of Hamberg, Germany, where
he was born January u, 1886. He
came to America with his parents
when IA years old and for few years
resided in the south, later going to
Chicago where he resided until 1866,
when he and his wife removed to
Watertown where he engaged in the
saloon business in West Main street
which he conducted until ten years
ago when he retired Mr.. AuWers was
man of good character and was well
liked by neighbors and friends. His
wife died about six years ago and sur
viving him is his niece, Mrs. Theodore
Chaser of this city. He was a member
of the Odd Fellows lodge. The funeral
will take place at $3.50 o'clock from
the house Friday afternoon. The inter
ment will be in Oak Hill cemetery.
Mr.. Joseph Loukota answered the
summons of death at his late resi-
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

esteem. He is a young man OF eX-
emplary character and habits and car
ries the well wishes of all for the flu
ture happiness and prosperity Of him
self and bride. The latter is a niece
of Mr. Otto Auwers of this city with
whom she has lived since little girl.
For several years she was employed
as saleslady in H. Grube's store. She
is a most amiable and highly respect
ed young lady and enjoys the respect
and esteem of ALL Owing to the seri-
Gus sickness of Mr.. Auwers, Mr.. and
Mrs. CHASER will remain in Waterfowl
for awhile before taking up their resi-
dence in Chicago.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
In the Social Realm

The teachers of Webster school en-
tanned last evening in honor Of Miss
Youngquest, who accepts a position
at Iron River, Mich. A delicious
menu was served by Miss L. Huber,
the decorations being bachelor buttons
and ferns. The program consisted of
games, songs and dancing. A hand
illumined volume of Webster school
reader, the original manuscript, pro-
fusely illustrated, revised to date, was
presented to the guest of honor.
Members of the Order of the
Eastern Star entertained a large NUM-
Der Of friends at a private dancing
party in the assembly rooms Of the
Masonic Temple last evening. The
hall was beautifully decorated for the
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
One Bid Received

The board of park commissioners
this afternoon opened the only bid re-
ceived by it for putting the new River
view park in condition in the Sixth
ward. This bid was from J. L. Frod-
ing, a landscape gardener of Ocono-
mowoc, and was for the sum of 1880.
This Includes all the work except the
dredging in the channel between the
island and the mainland and the con-
struction of rustic bridge, for which
bids were asked separately The bid
was within the estimate given and
the work will be let to the lowest bid
der
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

dence, 1850 Oconomowoc avenue, dur
ing last night, the cause of his demise
being heart trouble. He was born in
Bohemia March IS, 1889, and came to
Watertown in 1870, residing here ever
since. He was a well known and
large number of friends who will be
sorry to learn of his death. Surviving
him are three sons and four daugh-
tiers. The funeral will take place
Saturday morning to st. Henry
church where services will be held at
9 o'clock. The burial will be in ST.
Henry's cemetery
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

Yesterday evening at 80 o'clock.
Miss Johanna, daughter of Mr.. and
Mrs. Edward Schmutzler passed away
at the family home. 72l North Fourth
street, after brief illness of acute
Indigestion and heart failure. in tho
twenty fourth year of her age. The
departed WAS young LADY OF manly
excellent qualities of head and heart
and very popular with all who knew
her. The parents and other relatives
have the sympathy of all in their be-
reavement. The funeral will proba-
bly, be held tomorrow aftern Don at
the house.
The Modern Woodmen of Columbia
county will hold their annual picnic at
Portage on Thursday, June 9.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
DOINGS MONDAY
Personal Mention

Mrs. William Wick spent the day in
Waterloo.
Miss Esther Wendorf spent the day
in Jefferson
Miss Hilda Vollxmann of Cedarburg
is visiting at her home here.
Misses Cora Forkenbridge and
Irene Hertel visited with friends in
Oconomowoc Saturday
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles F. Wenck and
son Elmer and Miss Mary Gerber of
Oconomowoc were guests at the home
of Charles J. Wenck yesterday.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
Personal Mention

John Roller of Redwood visited in
town today.
Mrs. George Cooley spent the day
in Milwaukee.
Mrs. Elizabeth Kading of Water
town had professional business in
county court today. Mrs. Kading is a
practicing attorney and is the wife of
City and District Attorney Kading of
WatertCwn.-Porta Register.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
Personal Mention

Francis Torpy is home from Mil
waukee to spend a few days.
The public library will be closed at
s p. NJ from June 1 to September l.
Mrs. J. Brandenburg and Miss En-
ma Chaser were Milwaukee visitors
yesterday.
Mrs. Carl Matchmaker Of Mantle
voc is spending a few days at the
home of William Gorder, Sr.
Mrs. Louis Hallet and son Wayne
of Darlington are visiting at the home
Of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Peters.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
Into the Shadows

Mrs. Mary Rogers, widow of the
late John Rogers, died at the family
home near Johnson Creek this morn
ing, aged so years. She was an old
resident of that section of the coun-
ty. She is survived by two sons and
one daughter. The funeral will take
place from the home Monday morning
at s o'clock
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
Personal Mention

II. Wertheimer transacted business
in Milwaukee today
Leonard Russell is home from Mil
Waukee to spend a few days.
Mrs. e. w. Schultz has returned
from few days visit in Fort Atkin-
son.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

occasion in the lodge colors and dainty
refreshments were served. The music
was furnished by the Weber-Stube
orchestra
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
Personal Mention

Mrs. Fred Grell of Johnson Creek
spent the day here.
Mr.. and Mrs. w. w Owen have re-
turned from few days visit in Iron
Ridge.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
PIPERSVILLE M. f. CHURCH

Public Worship at 9 a. M. This is to
continue for the summer. Theme of
sermon: 'The Natural Sphere of Chris
tian Testimony"
Sunday school at 10 p. m. Lesson
"Jesns Walks on the Sea- Matthew ID:
22-36.
+. Lounsbury, Supt.
EpwOrth League at 7:30 p. IN. "The
Christians Friendship With His Lord"
John 15:12-15. James 2-23.
A cordial invitation is extended to all
Pipervillians and friends in surrounding
region to attend.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT
Rev. Herman SterZ, pastor. Services
10 a. m: Sunday school ga. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
FARM FOR SALE F!

Best offer accepted. 5212 acres in
Sec. S, Township 7, Range IS E.,
between Watertown and Johnson
Creek, Wis, formerly the c. May
place, town of Pennington. Splen-
did soil. Good full basement barn.
House poor. Price $4,000, Make
offer. E. w. SELLERS,
P. O. Box 1905 Owner,
Stevens Point, Wis.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

REFORMED CHURCH
Morning services 10 a. M; Sunday
school II a. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
AT THE CHURCHES
FIRST NJ. E. CHURCH

Sunday school at 10 a. m. Lesson
Jesus Walks on the Sea-" Matthew Id:
22-36.
Public worship at II a. m. Theme
The Natural Sphere of Christian Testi-
meny."
EpwOrth league at 6:30 p. m. Topic
"The Christians Friendship With His
Lord" John 15:l2-15. James 2-23.
Leader, Elmer Johnson.
Public worship at 1880 p. m. Even
ing theme-"The Heavenly Conservator
of the Truth in the Church on Earth"
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
CHRISTIAN SCIENCE

First Church of Christ, Scientist, SER
vices held every Sunday at 1920 a. 'uI
Subject: 'God the Only Cause and Gre
atOr."
Testimonial meeting Wednesday even
ing at 800 o'clock. All cordially invited
to these meetings. Reading room, cor.
Fifth and Spring streets, open every
afternoon, except Sundayfrom 2:3O until
4:30 o'clock.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

ST. BERNARD'S CHURCH
Low mass at s a. NJ. high mass at 1870
a. H.; vespers at 3 p. M.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

ST. MARKS LUTHERAN
Rev. j Klingman. pastor. Sunday
school at a. H., sermon at 10 a. m,
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
MORAVIAN CHURCH

Sunday School 9:15 a. m. Preaching
Service, 1920 a. NJ; Y. P. S. G. E. $50 o.
m. Evening service, 7:3O p. m.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
ST. PAUL S CHURCH

Sunday services: Holy Communion, 8
a. m. Sunday school, $50 a. m. Morning
service, 1920 a. IN. Evening prayer
and confirmation, 1870 pm.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
Stock Reduction Sale Special

Nainsook Corset Covers, fine Val. Lace
and embroidery trimmed, ribbon bead
ing, match them elsewhere at ON
IS cents
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03
GERMAN M. E. CHURCH

Sunday school at a. M, preaching at
1915 a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday at
1880 p. m. each week.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

Affection (sALEM) CHURCH
Sunday school at 1 p. m, and preach
iAg al p. m. All are welcome.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

Testimonial meeting Wednesday even
ing at 800 o'clock. All cordially invited
| to these meetings. Reading room, cor.
! Fifth and Spring streets, open every
afternoon, except SundayfrOm 2:3O until
4:3O o'clock.
ST. PAUL S CHURCH
i Sunday services: Holy COmmuniOn,8
a. m. Sunday school, $3.50 a. m. Morning
service, 1920 a. IN. Evening prayer
and confirmation, 1880 p. IN.
MORAvIAN CHURCH
| Sunday School 9:15 a. m. Preaching
Service, 1920 a. M; Y. P. S. C. E. $50 D.
m. Evening service, 7:3O pm.
GERMAN M. E. CHURCH
Sunday school at a. M, preaching at
1915 a. m. Prayer meeting Thursday at
1870 p. m. each week.
Affection (SALEM) CHURCH
| Sunday school at p. m and preach
ing at 2 p. m. All are welcome.
ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
| Sunday school at 10 a. M; sermon al
II a. m; evening service at 1880 p. M.
All cordially invited.
ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN
Rev. H. F. Eggers, pastor. Services
$50 a. M. and 7:30 .. M; Sunday school,
2 p. IN.
ST. HENRY'S CHURCH
| Low mass at a. M; high mass at 10
a. m; vespers at 3 p. III.
ST. MARKS LUTHERAN
Rev. Klingman. pastor. Sunday
school at 9 a. H., sermon at 10 a. m,
ST. BERNARD'S CHURCH
Low mass at a. NJ. high mass at 1870
a. H.; vespers at 3 p. ~.
EVANGELICAL PROTESTANT
Rev. Herman SterZ, pastor. Services
10 a. M: Sunday school 9 a. m.
pFEOpMFn CuUpCu
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

ST. JOHNS LUTHERAN
Rev. II. +. Eggers, pastor. Services
$50 a. M. and 7:3O 2. M; Sunday school.
p. IN.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

ST. HENRY'S CHURCH
a. M; vespers at 3 p. IN.
Watertown leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1909-1911, 1910-06-03

ADVENT CHRISTIAN CHURCH
Sunday school at 10 a. M; sermon al
II a. M; evening service at 7:3O p. NJ.
All cordially invited.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-19

Thursday. and on Friday the CANA
teurs = will hold forth
Musical program at Biiou Theater for
week commencing tonight:
March-Stars and Stripes Forever.
Overture-Light Cavalry (by request)
Naitz-Marsovia ............. Blanket
Selection-The Fortune Teller (by
Song-Every Little Movement (bv
Waltz-Nuptials ,............ Lincoln
Towards at Orpheum
The Towards have gone and the new
Orpheum Is dark again. But this viii
not be for long in either ease, Hgn-
dreds Of letters and alIuring induce
mcnts made him by the management Of
the New Orpheum. caused George b.
Howard to change his mind about going
away and after the third act OF "Ten-
nessee : Partner,' Saturday night gave
ont the information that the company
would return to the theater one week
from today christmas Dav). and con
tinuc to January > That will mean TWO
performances Christmas and two New
Years. During the limited extended
stay the Howards will put GA four
pieces, the combination comprising one
Of the strongest bills ever offered by a
dramatic company in that short space
Of time. For Christmas matinee and
night and Tuesday THE Wrong Mr.,
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1910-12-19

kind that removes buttons from the
coats of men, 20 to the Park, Wilson
and Morris are entertainers Of premier
quality and, as far as the press agent
knows, their work is original in many
respects. Tumbling of the circus
variety has been done for ages but it
rarely happens that humor is injected
into every somersauIt and handspring.
Beginning tonight these gentlemen
Will have tumbling act which
they call Fun in a Chinese laundry. :
They garb themselves as Chinese aud
fipfap and slapstick each other from
stage to auditorium. The Medoros will
do new act. novel and entertaining,
and SanGart viii go back to her act
making pictures with sand. The Mel
notte sisters will sing. Sonny Cunha,
director of the orchestra has arranged
the following program Of music which
VIII be rendered.:
Fantasia Brilliant Martha .... Smith
Walt Potpourri-The Jack,... Sloane
Naroh-Dreadnoug .......... L0sey
Sciectjon-Girl Of My Dreams. Hoschna
Mazurha-Die Geschiedene Fran. Fall
March-The StroIIcrs. ....... Chasseur
Selcction-Bright Eyes .....-. Hoschna
The Novelty.
There will be a complete change
in the bill at the Novelty tonight
when the Van BarIIey company will
pat on the Book Agent Jimmie
Van viii sing more Of his comic songs
and repeat the dancing Of last week.
7 here viii ta an added attraction in