The Watertown news. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1917-1919, 1917-11-19
PASTOR AND Wife
MARRIED Is YEARS
ON LAST SATURDAY

A family gathering took place at
the home Of Rev. and Mrs. H. SterZ,
312 Fourth street, on Saturday, the
occasion being their silver wedding
In remembrance of the occasion the
members OF st. Lukes church, of
which Mr.. Sterz has been pastor
twenty eight years, sent a congratu-
latory message and a silver Offering,
both of which were highly appreciat-
ed. Mr. and Mrs. Sterz were married
at Middleton and are the parents Of
the following children, who were pres
ent to participate in the suspicious
event: Rev. Ewald Sterz, Jackson
port, Wis, Miss Wanda Sterz, Milwau-
kee, Percy Sterz, Marquette univers-
ity Miss Edna Sterz, Watertown.
Rev. Sterz came here as pastor of
st. Luke's Lutheran church twenty
eight years ago. He was united in
wedlock with Miss Ida Nowack,
daughter of the late Charles Nowack,
and Mrs. Henrietta Nowack Of this
city Services in ST. Luke's church on
Sunday were conducted by the Rev.
Edward Sterz, who came to spend a
few days with his parents, but he was
called home today. Many friends from
near and far sent congratulations
and souvenirs of the twenty-fifth we'd
ding anniversary of a beloved pastor
and his wife.
Mr.. Hugo Mas and Miss Lillian
Mallow of Emmett were united in mar
riage Saturday afternoon at the I'm
manuel church, the Rev. George
Sandrock officiating. The couple were
attended by Misses Ida Mallow Of En-
met and Helen Mallow of Ixonia and
Messrs Palmer Henschel of Emmett
and Raymond Neitzel of Lebanon
The bride wore a dress of white satin
with bead trimmings and carried a
shower bouquet Of white roses. Miss
Ida Mallow wore a dress of white
marquisette and carried a bouquet of
pink and white chrysanthemums. Miss
Helen Mallow wore a dress Of white
Jap silk and carried a bouquet of la
vendar and white chrysanthemums. A
reception followed the ceremony at
the home of the brides parents in
Emmett. After short wedding trip
Mr.. and Mrs. Mas will make their
home on farm near Lebanon
Edward L. Bartlett, the we'll known
street contractor, was 60 years old
Sunday. Ed didn't spread the news
hrf Of h ic fr;a
ranged for a little surprise for him in
the evening. They were made welcome
and enjoyed a most pleasant evening
Included in the bunch who enjoyed
the smoker" were o. L. Forken-
bridge, H. G.. Davies, H. C. Block, Dr.
C. ]. Habhegger, E. j. O'Byrne, Ferd
Schmutzler, Sheriff E. T. Hayhurst.
A large number attended the cinch
party given by the Sanctuary society
of ST. Demands church Friday even
ing in the school hall. The following
were awarded prizes: First, fifty
pounds OF -four, Joseph Killian; sec
ond, five pounds of sugar, Patrick Nor
ton; third, two pounds of coffee, Fred
Mclaughlin; consolation, one pound
butter, Miss Sarah Giblin.
The Saturday club met this after
noon in the public library. After a
short discourse by various members
on local topics and current events
the regular program was taken up.
The first act of King Lear, by Shakes
peare, under the leadership of Mrs.
Conway, was read.
The Girls society of ST. Luke's
church entertained at an old time
party Friday evening in the school
rooms in North Fourth street. All
present enjoyed themselves immense
ly. A dainty luncheon was served
Miss Selma Kohlhoff entertained a
number of friends at her home in
route Friday evening. An enjoyable
time was had by those present. Lunch
con was served at late hour.