The Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1912-1917, 1916-03-14


The funeral of the late Arthur eros
sert, victim of an explosion on board
the United States torpedo boat de-
stroyer Prebel, took place at the home
of his mother. Mrs. Ferdinand Gros
sert, in College avenue, Sunday after
noon.
AS the procession passed along the
streets, both before and after the serv-
ices at the church, it was viewed by
hundreds of sympathizing friends,
many of whom could not gain admis-
sion to the church or the house
The remains were taken from the
house to Emmanuel church, where Rev.
Sandrock preached the funeral ser
mon, assisted by Rev. Engelbrecht.
An escort of former bluejackets in
uniform who carried the colors, ma
rines, Spanish war veterans, and the
Turner society marched in body, ana
at the grave Art Mining, formerly OF
the Great Lakes training station,
sounded taps on the bugle.
Of the bluejackets who attended the
funeral in uniform, there were
former oiler, electrician, quartermas-
ter, bugler, and apprentice seaman.
Some of the most beautiful floral
pieces seen in Watertown in recent
years were sent to the family OF the
young man as a token of esteem in
which he was held. Among them was
a ship, the token from the crew of the
Prebel, where the young man met his
fatal accident. Another was beauti-
full floral anchor
The Turner's and Schempf's store
displayed flags at half mast.
Matthew Lutovsky, aged 68 years,
died at his home in Concord avenue,
Saturday afternoon at AGO o'clock,
after suffering for the past year and
being confined to his bed since last
December.
Mr.. Lutovsky was born in Tabor,
Bohemia, on February "a, 1913, where
he resided until 1884 when he and his
wife came to this country. He was
employed by the Chicago, Milwaukee
st. Paul Railway company since COM
ing here until about eight years ago,
when he retired from actual labor to
take care of his home in Oconomowoc
avenue, but had the misfortune of be-
ing burned out on January 9Th of this
year At the time of his death he was
residing in Concord avenue.
Mr. Lutovsky is a member of ST.
Henry's church, and was well known
and highly respected by all, because
of his honest and upright dealings
and his death will be mourned most by
those who knew him best.
He is survived by his widow and
one son, John, and two grandchildren
Ludmila and Marie Lutovsky.
The funeral services will be held
at o'clock Tuesday morning at ST
Henry's church and the burial will
take place at st. Henry's cemetery.
Charles Dowd, aged az years, died
at his home in West Main street at
o'clock Wednesday morning, after q
protracted illness extending over two
years.
Mr.. Dowd was born at Portland
Wis, III 1874, where he resided the
greater portion of his life. He moved
to Watertown about thirteen years
ago, and was employed by G. p. Gates
a dealer in farming implements until
about six years ago, when Mr. Gates
disposed of his business interests, af-
ter which time Mr.. Dowd was in the
employ of J. d. Casey until two years
ago, when he was caused to retire on
account of failing health.
Mr.. Dowd was we'll known through
this vicinity, as his line of work took
him into contact with the farmers ant
others for many miles around.
His death will be mourned by the
many friends whom he made through
his business dealings, and the CHEEKY
disposition with which he approached
all
Mr.. Dowd was the son of the late
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dowd of Port
land. In 1901 he and Miss Mary Eller
Dunn of Portland were united in mar.
riage and they became the parents Of
two daughters, Isabel and Marie Mrs
DOWo ulSu III ISOt, anu w DIS IOllOW cl
in death by her daughter, Isabel il
1905. Mr.. Dowd was again married
the second time to Mrs. Julia Wilson
of Madison, who survives, as does his
daughter, Marie, and his step-daugh.
ter, Jeneive Wilson.
Other surviving relatives are sever
brothers and five sisters, as follows
John Dowd ofheir int fi-lTammn
John, Albert, George Moses, all O
Portland; Robert of Melrose, Mimi.
Thomas of Minneapolis; James of Wa
tertown; Mrs. Rowland of Beloit; Mrs
p. Furgety of Beloit; Mrs. d. Kelly o
Watertown; Mrs. Krueko of Oshkosh
and Miss Marguerite Dowd of Beloit
The remains will be taken to Wa
terloo, Saturday, for burial. An an
nouncement of the funeral services