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GAS COMPANY.
A fair quality of gas is furnished to the people of Watertown. The company was organized in August, 1855, in accordance with an act of the Legislature, the passage of which was secured by Patrick Rogan, at that time a member of the Assembly. The first directory was as follows : A. L. Pritchard, Daniel Jones, Patrick Rogan, William M. Dennis and William Chappell. The introduction of gas was celebrated May 13, 1856, by a public festival, held at the Planter's House. The present managers of the institution are Gustavus Werlich, Theodore Prentiss. Jonas H. Sleeper, W. H. Clark, and a few individuals living in the East.
GRAIN ELEVATORS.
L. J. Higby, of Milwaukee elevator fame, built the first grain elevator in Watertown, in 1855. It stood near the east end of the Milwaukee & St. Paul bridge, and was purchased by
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A. Nichols, who, in 1866, removed it a few rods east of the present passenger depot of that road, where it now stands, the property of W. M. Buchheit. It has a capacity of about twenty thousand bushels, and is fitted up with improved machinery for cleansing and storing that amount of grain.
In 1856, George Peebles remodeled the large railroad warehouse, which stood a short dis- tance west of the Milwaukee & St. Paul main depot, and converted it into a grain elevator. When Mr. Peebles died, in 1870, the property was purchased by John Betz, and on the 14th of January, 1878, it was destroyed by fire. During the summer and fall of the same year, it was rebuilt by the Watertown Elevator Company. and a large lot of grain-cleansing appliances. together with a forty-five horse-power engine, put into it. Jonas Sleeper is the manager, and L. B. Tifft and E. C. Wickert the purchasing agents of this institution. It is 34x36 feet in size, with a warehouse 80x30 feet attached. The first six months of its existence the Water- town Elevator Company shipped 120,000 bushels of wheat.
Pritzlaff & Betz have just completed an elevator and put it into operation near the pas- senger depot of the Chicago and North-Western Railway Company. It has a full complement of the necessary cleansing and hoisting machinery, driven by a fifteen-horse-power engine The capacity of this elevator is about fifteen thousand bushels.
THE WATER-POWER.
Rock River has been made the patient servant of commerce, and the torrent, subdued to man's service to drive the complicated machinery invented by his ingenuity, is taught to leap forth in the morning to its toil, and to glide away at evening to its rest. The " old Watertown dam " was built in 1837, in connection with a double saw-mill (the first mill erected in Water- town), by Charles F. II. Goodhue & Son. There were several parties interested in the construc- tion of this dam, and the prospective proprietorship was the cause of considerable strife among certain early settlers. The work progressed slowly, however, and, in the spring of 1838, the feud was settled by an act of the Territorial Legislature which gave a charter to the C. F. H. Goodhue and James Bogan. The material of which the dam was constructed, not being of a very substantial nature, gradually decayed until it became necessary to rebuild. This was done about twelve years ago, the present substantial framework being put in. This dam is now the prop. erty of F. Miller & Co.
In 1842, the upper dam, known as the Rough and Ready Dam, was built by Joseph and Calvin M. Bouton in connection with a saw-mill which has long since ceased to exist. In 1847, Luther A. Cole and John Richards erected the Rough and Ready Mill at this dam, with three run of stones. The dam was repaired by them, and, in 1865, they disposed of the entire property to Konig & Benkendorf, the present owners, who have added many improvements.
The lower dam, better known, perhaps, as Boomer's dam, was built in 1847, by L. E. Boomer. Mr. Boomer also erected a saw-mill on the site, which was afterward converted into a flouring-mill. The property now belongs to B. & D. B. Nute. A portion of the water-power on the west side of the river is owned by William Taylor, of Green Bay.
BANKS.
Prior to 1853, the business of money-lending, note-shaving, etc., in Watertown. did not exist in accordance with any regular organized method. A person in need of a few dollars, and having the necessary collaterals, could borrow of his grocer or his butcher, and pay the interest with the productions of his farm or garden. The nearest approach to a banking institution in those days was Daniel Jones' broker office. In 1853, the Jefferson County Bank was organized under the State banking laws, with a capital of $75,000. The officers were Charles G. Ilarger, President ; Daniel Jones, Vice President, and H. B. Gallup, Cashier. This institution sus- pended in 1862, after liquidating all claims against it, and paying dollar for dollar.
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In 1854, the Bank of Watertown was organized under the provisionary statutes, with a capital of $25,000. and the following officers: A. L. Pritchard, President; W. H. Clark, Cashier. The capital stock of this institution is now $50,000, still being under the control of the original officers. It went through the panies of 1857 and 1873 without stopping.
In the spring of 1858, the Bank of Wisconsin was organized, with William M. Dennis as President, and Peter V. Brown as Cashier. Directors-William M. Dennis, Henry Mulberger and P. V. Brown. Capital stock, $50,000. In February. 1865, it re-organized under a certifi- cate of authority, as the Wisconsin National Bank. President, William M. Dennis; Vice Presi- dent, Daniel Jones ; Cashier, P. V. Brown. Its present capital stock is $50,000, and its officers are Daniel Jones, President, and P. V. Brown, Cashier. Directors-Daniel Jones, E. Johnson, F. Miller, H. Mulberger and P. V. Brown.
HOTELS.
Before the days of railroads, the man who couldn't keep a hotel in Watertown, and make money at it, was considered to be a very poor stick, indeed. Watertown was a sort of half-way house between Beaver Dam, Fox Lake, etc., and Milwaukee. with which latter place it was con- nected by a good plank-road. Farmers and others transporting their produce to the lake shore could bring only ordinary loads over the rough roads leading into Watertown. Here they " doubled up " by putting two small loads on one wagon, and sending it into Milwaukee over the plank-road with " safety and expedition:" Watertown thus became a great central point for this mode of reshipment, the drivers and teams of the empty wagens frequently remaining over until the return from Milwaukee was made with the equivalents of their produce, being on hand to take half of it through the mnd and mire to their homes. Mr. Van Alstine says he thought business was falling off' if he didn't have one hundred persons to feed every day and as many horses to stable at night. But the advent of the iron horse brought a wonderful change. Watertown became a mere station at which only those having business here were compelled to stop. Its hotels, however, have been well patronized, owing to the large number of "traveling men " attracted thither by the increase of trade and the merchant's continuous demand for fresh supplies. The hotel history is one of deep interest and well worth preserving.
Lindon House .- Built by Patrick Rogan in 1845-46, and opened by W. S. Turner in May, 1846, as the American House, the first hotel of any consequence in Watertown. Peter Rogan became the subsequent proprietor. He leased to Potter & Ayres, but within a short time took charge of it himself. Theodore Prentiss purchased from Mr. Rogan, and, in 1864, sold to Joseph Lindon. the present proprietor. Mr. Lindon raised the original building, made additions in the rear and christened the structure the Lindon House, the occasion being celebrated by a " flow of soul " and other good things.
Planter's House .- Built in 1846 by A. F. Cady and Gov. Farwell. It stood at the corner of Second and Main streets, on the site of the present post-office block. It was leased by W. C. Greene. W. H. Clark became the purchaser from Cady & Farwell. Among the numerous individuals who succeeded to the management may be mentioned A. B. Gardiner, Mr. Harring- ton and Nathan Pratt. Mr. Cady subsequently became the lessee, but retired when the property was purchased by E. R. Robinson, who refitted and reconstructed the hotel and called it the Robinson House. Peter Bertholl purchased of Mr. Robinson, and he sold to Franz Gebhardt. The hotel was destroyed by fire in 1867 and was not rebuilt.
American House .- Situated on South Water street. Built in 1849 by Michael Owens. Enlarged at various times, until it reached its present size-a three-story frame. Purchased in 1875 by Christopher Smith, its present proprietor.
Buena Vista House .- Built in 1847 by Henry Boegel and opened in February, 1848, by the same gentleman, who had been in the Mexican war, and took part in the battle of Buena Vista, from which event it took its name. In 1849, Boegel sold to William Wiggenhorn, who kept the house about six years. He then rented it to his son, C. Wiggenhorn, and, in 1855, sold the
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property to A. Meiswinkel. Through the inability of the latter to meet his obligations, the hotel reverted to Mr. Wiggenhorn, who leased it to his son Eugene, and, in 1863, , Franz Gebhardt. A. Bertling, the present proprietor, purchased from Mr. Gebhardt. i y days, the Buena Vista was a favorite resort for "the boys."
Exchange .- Built some time in 1846 by a man named Savage. Kept firs as a hotel by Edward Gilman. In 1848, J. B. Van Alstine purchased it, and, for the past thirty-one years. has guided its destinies, having made improvements which place it among the best houses in the city.
Commercial House .- Built and occupied as stores and offices in 1843, and first opened as a hotel in 1847 by Thomas Norris. It was then known as the Watertown House. Norris sold to J. C. Lewis, and in 1849 it came into the possession of Joseph Lindon. Mr. Manegold suc- ceeded Mr. Lindon and is its present manager. In July, 1879, it was partially rebuilt and called the Commercial House.
Junction House .- Located at the junction of the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul with the Chicago & North-Western Railway. Built in 1863 by John Matthews. It was then called the Bay State House. November 12, 1875, it was destroyed by fire. Rebuilt by N. W. Pierce. its present owner.
Washington House .- Built in 1855 by Herman Schroeter. Became the property of Fred. Kronitz in 1875. Destroyed by fire and rebuilt in 1877. Located at the corner of Sixth and Main streets. A brick structure, with twelve sleeping-rooms.
Schweitzer House .- A thing of the past. Built by a man named Bruesch in 1846. After- ward rented to C. M. Ducasse, who carried it on as an "emigration house," to his own profit and the comfort of weary individuals, who had acted under the advice of Horace Greeley, and gone West. Ceased to be a hotel about 1860.
Wisconsin House .- Built in 1874 by L. W. Krueger, the present proprietor. A two- story brick, corner of Main and Fifth, containing twenty sleeping rooms.
Among other hotels which have long since ceased to be may be mentioned the William Tell House, which stood in the Fifth Ward, owned by Jacob Baumann; the Western Star Ilotel, corner of Cady and West Water streets, owned by Gotlieb Baumann ; destroyed by fire; Star Hotel, near the Milwaukee & St. Paul depot, owned by Daniel O'Connor ; Boston House, in the eastern suburbs of the city ; Kossuth House, east end of Main street. All have passed away.
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Considering the meager appropriation of public funds for the maintenance of this very necessary institution, the Fire Department of Watertown is well organized, and withal very efficient in preventing extensive conflagrations. It was incorporated under an act of the Legis- lature approved March 6, 1869, with the following officers : President, Leonard Jaehrling ; Vice President, Joseph Miller; Secretary, Gustavus Werlich ; Treasurer, William H. Rohr ; Collector, John Muth. Prior to this time, Watertown had enjoyed but poor protection from " devouring flames," though no serious conflagration had ever occurred. An antiquated hand- engine was the only implement in the shape of a " fire-fighter " in the service of the city, from 1859 to 1860. All the boys ran with this machine. The company was known as
Pioneer Engine Company, No. 1 .- It was organized in 1857 with Albert Herkenrath as Foreman, and Joseph Miller, Engineer. It was re-organized in September, 1859, by the election of the following officers : Foreman, William Quick ; First Assistant, Owen Hogan ; Second Assistant, John Campbell ; Secretary. James McHugh; Treasurer, Michael McHugh ; Hose Captain, John O'Rourke. In 1866, a commodious engine house was erected on First street for their accommodation. It is of brick, 28x32 feet in size.
May 9, 1868, a re-organization under the same name took place, with the following offi- cers : Foreman, Theodore Racek ; First Assistant, George Henze : Second Assistant, Charles Cech ; Treasurer, John Weber ; Secretary, William H. Rohr. In 1876, the hand-engine was
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superseded by an Ahrens steamer, which is still in use by the company. The present officers of the company are: Foreman, John Muth ; First Assistant, Ferdinand Buending ; Treasurer, Christ Becker ; Secretary, Otto Loeffler; Hose Captain, W. D. Fischer ; Assistant, William Beissner; Engineer, Ernest Kunert ; Fireman, Frank Kunert.
Badger State Hook and Ladder Company, No. 1 .- Organized April 17, 1869. First officers : Foreman, John Reichert; First Assistant, Nic Bruegger; Second Assistant, Fred Stylow ; Secretary, Gustav Barthmann ; Treasurer, Carl Goeldner. This Company's truck occupies a portion of the First Street Engine-house. The present officers are: Foreman, Joseph Jungmann ; First Assistant, Nic Bruegger ; Second, Henry Meyer, Jr .; Treasurer, Carl Goeldner ; Secretary, George Henze.
Pioneer Engine Company, No. 2 .- Organized May 24, 1876. First officers : Foreman, Fred Spink ; First Assistant, John E. Weisert; Second, George W. Hill ; Treasurer, James McGeean : Secretary, Frank Eaton ; Engineer, C. E. Straw. In addition to the above, the following were also among the charter members : F. G. Heinze, H. B. Howe, Ira Howe, C. A. Hascall, John Mc Donald, Charles Carr, W. J. Emerson, P. D. Walsh, Thomas Foley, N. Murphy, Gus MeCabe and William Wilson. The city purchased for this Company a No. 2 Silsby engine, paying $4,800 therefor. The Company was temporarily located in F. Misse- gades' wagon factory, opposite their present engine-house, which was built and occupied in 1876, at a cost of $2,400. The efficiency of the Company and the completeness of their para- phernalia are entirely due to the individual efforts of the members. Their engine-house and meeting-room are models of order and neatness, being elaborately decorated with pictures and tapestry. The present officers are: Foreman, George Mann ; Assistant, William Emerson ; Engineer, C. E. Straw ; Hose Captain, E. Rogan ; Assistant, Henry Rosthauser ; Treasurer, John Weisert ; Secretary, E. M. Wood.
Sack Company, No. 1 .- Incorporated. in 1876, for the purpose of attending fires in the capacity of a special police and taking charge of property. First officers : Foreman, Leonard Jaehrling ; Assistant, Leopold Kabet; Secretary, Eugene Wiggenhorn; Treasurer, Joseph Blifenicht. Present officers : Foreman, William H. Rohr; Assistant, Daniel Platz; Secre- tary, F. Rosenbaum ; Treasurer, Joseph Blifenicht.
Coal Cart Company .- Organized in 1878, C. Eaton, Captain, for the purpose of supply- ing the engines with coal while on duty at fires.
The present officers of the Fire Department arc : President, Eugene Wiggenhorn ; Vice President, August Fuermann ; Chief Engineer, William Schulte; Assistant Chief, William Stone ; Secretary, Chris Becker; Treasurer, Carl Goeldner. Each company is represented in the Department by two Trustees. The Department officers are elected once a year, by ballot, the members of the different companies only voting. Each company selects its own officers. There are at present about one hundred and thirty-three members in the Department.
The authorities will some day realize the necessity for keeping teams of large and powerful horses to draw their engines to fires without delay, instead of relying upon overworked and broken-down animals which are invariably half a mile from the engine-houses when the alarm is sounded. Three instances of this kind have come under the observation of the writer within as many weeks. A stitch in time saves nine.
WATERTOWN POST OFFICE.
This important Federal institution was established in the fall of 1837, with William M. Dennis as Postmaster. The people of Watertown, prior to that time. obtained their mail from Aztalan. which was for a long time the point of distribution for many other new settlements. The letters and papers for Watertown were brought by the mail carrier from Aztalan in a pocket- handkerchief. Including Mr. Dennis, there have been twelve Postmasters in Watertown, as follows: P. V. Brown, Patrick Rogan, Benjamin F. Fay, John F. Kimball. Jacob J. Enos, Myron B. Williams, Jas. Potter, Peter Rogan, Jacob Jussen, Henry Bertram and Justus T. Moak.
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In 1856, the monotonous arrival and distribution of mute mail matter was varied by tì receipt of a small dog, carefully tied up in a gunny bag and properly addressed to a well-know citizen. It is believed to have been the first occurrence of the kind in the history of any po office. Commenting upon the affair, a local editor said that, in his opinion, it was "no worse perversion of the design of the postal system than the practice of some Congressmen of sendir their washing home, under the mark of public documents and with their frank of posta free."
In January, 1856, Postmaster Williams removed the post office to Second street, in "qua ters enlarged and much improved." In August, of the same year, the office became entitled Presidential appointment, the commissions having reached $1,000 a year. Myron B. Willian was appointed Postmaster by President Pierce. In July, 1858, Mr. Williams was supersede by Gen. James Potter, under Buchanan's administration. Gen. Potter removed the office to tl Democrat building, on Main street. April 29, 1859, the office was again removed, this time the corner of West avenue and Water street. Two months before the expiration of Preside Buchanan's term, Gen. Potter was relegated to private life by the appointment of Peter Roga who, in March, 1860, established the office in Cramer's Block, on the West Side. After fou teen months of official life, Postmaster Rogan was retired in favor of Jacob Jussen, who receive his appointment under President Lincoln. Postmaster Jussen removed the office to L. R. Cady block on Second street, the place formerly occupied by it. Mr. Jussen was re-appointed in Ma 1866, by Andrew Johnson, but in September, of the same year, was replaced by the appoin ment of Henry Bertram. Justus T. Moak succeeded to the position in March, 1867, and ha remained in the office to the present time.
The Watertown Post Office was made "a complete money-order office," in 1866. The fir order was issued in February, of that year, to Henry Steger in favor of William Johnson, Dubuque, Iowa, for $7. The whole number of orders issued during that month was less tha the number sometimes issued now in a single day, the total being twenty-four orders, amountir to $384.42. The number of orders drawn upon the office during the same month was elever amounting to $191.93. At the present time, quite an extensive foreign money-order business transacted, orders being obtainable upon Germany, Great Britain, Canada and Switzerland. TI records now show an average issue of 100 orders per week, aggregating $1,200, and nearly the number and amount being paid. The general business of the office is quite large, requiring th constant personal attention of Postmaster Moak and three clerks.
Other Federal Officers .- The following named gentlemen have, at various times, filled th positions herewith accredited to them : Assistant Assessors, Harlow Pease, D. D. Scott an Calvin Cheeney ; Deputy Collector, Calvin Cheeney ; U. S. Gauger. William L. Norri appointed in 1868, who, prior to that time, held the office of Inspector of Spirits and Cigar until that office was abolished. Of the large army of gaugers, Mr. Norris is one of less than dozen who have remained in office successively, and against whom no charges have ever bec brought. Storekeepers, George W. Perry and James McCann. The latter now resides i Rome, in this county. Court Commissioners, J. J. Enos and Calvin B. Skinner.
PUBLIC HALLS.
The first hall where public gatherings were held was (and is still) in the attic of the ol American House (now the Lindon). It was used for all kinds of entertainments for severa years, until John W. Cole's block was built, and a large hall opened therein.
Boegel's Hall, in Seibel's Block, on Main street, was for awhile a favorite place for publi gatherings.
Music Hall, on North First street, was the next place of the kind opened for such pur poses. It is under the management of the Musical Society.
Turners' Hall is probably the most commodious and popular, as well as the most moder. of the numerous halls in Watertown.
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" DER VIEHMARKT."
This is an institution peculiar to the cities and villages of Jefferson County, and particu- larly to Watertown. It is what may be termed a stock fair, and has its origin in a custom still in existence in Germany. It was introduced in Watertown twenty years ago by Leopold Kadisch, and has been kept up ever since.
On the second Tuesday of each month, hundreds of farmers assemble in the city or village nearest their homes, bringing with them horses, cattle of all grades and descriptions. hogs, dogs, poultry, dairy products, etc., all of which are displayed in the principal thoroughfares, for sale. Dealers from Milwaukee and Chicago meet them, and purchase sometimes largely of particular exhibits. It is a day of sharp bargains and amusing scenes. Farmers' wives and daughters drive both the cattle and the bargains, and can twist the caudle appendage of an unruly calf with a grace and effect that would turn an Arkansas "bullwhacker " green with envy. The last three months of the year are the most fruitful of extensive displays. Third, Fourth and Fifth streets, for two blocks on either side of Main, are on occasions of der Viehmarkt the scenes of great animation. The merchant often reaps a rich harvest from those who are successful in disposing of their particular articles. Venders of peanuts, candies, etc., prize der Viehmarkt as highly as they do a circus, and the festive monte man is generally on hand, in search for vic- tims ; but, as a rule, those who become ensnared in his net do not always belong to the rural classes. There are gudgeons and gudgeons !
SECRET AND OTHER SOCIETIES.
The Masons .- At an early day, a Lodge of Masons was organized in Watertown, known as Tuscan Lodge, the records of which cannot be traced, though they doubtless exist. The Lodge was short-lived and soon became a thing of the past.
Watertown Chapter, No. 11, R. A. M .- Charter granted February 10, 1853. Present officers : N. C. Daniels, H. P .; S. M. Eaton, K .; Jesse Stone, S .; James Ford, Secretary ; M. B. Schwab, Treasurer.
Watertown Lodge, No. 49 .- Charter granted June 14, 1854. First officers : Benjamin Granger, W. M .; J. Williams, S. W .; V. D. Green, J. W. Present officers : S. M. Eaton, W. M .; Jesse Stone. S. W .; Ferd Heinze, J. R .; George Webb, Secretary. There are 122 members.
The Odd Fellows .- Watertown Lodge, No. 31 .- Organized September 1, 1848, by Grand Master Wilson. First officers : S. Stimpson, Noble Grand; M. W. Glines, Vice Grand ; W. H. Besley, Recording Secretary ; B. F. Fay, Permanent Secretary ; W. C. Green, Treasurer ; T. Ten Eycke, Warden ; Charles Billings, Guardian. January 5, 1856, the Lodge suspended. The officers at that date were : A. II. Nichols, N. G .; F. H. Dodge, V. G .; J. F. Chatfield, P. S .; Charles Wood, R. S .; H. Maes, T. In February, 1875, it was. resuscitated, with the fol- lowing officers, working under the old charter: John Davis, N. G .; E. R. Evans, V. G .; S. G. Roper, R. S .; Charles Wood, P. S .; M. N. Barber, T. The present officers are: A. Solli- day, N. G .; W. B. Squires, V. G .; E. S. Cunningham, R. S .; J. Hammon, P. S .; M. N. Bar- ber, T.
Watertown Lodge, No. 77 .- Organized April 10, 1854, with the following charter mem- bers : Henry Mulberger, Andrew Peterson, John Baker, Henry Bertram and Christian Bret- scher. John Baker was the first Noble Grand. The charter members originally belonged to No. 31 (the American Lodge), but national dissensions caused a rupture, resulting in the form- tion of a new Lodge. The present officers of No. 77 are : William Krueger, N. G .; Fred Fischer, V. G .; Jacob Weber, R. S .; Leonard Jaehrling, P. S .; Jacob Koerner, T. There are ninety members in the Lodge.
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