Name: Friedrich Wilhelm Quentmeier
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 12 Nov 1837
Baptism/Christening Place: Detmold, Evangelisch, Lippe, Germ
Birth Date: 04 Nov 1837
Father's Name: Wilhelm Heinrich Quentmeier
Mother's Name: Luise Roebe
William Friedrich Quentmeyer's headstone merely states, "Father Quentmeyer b. 1838 b. 1906."
William Friedrich brought instruments with him from Germany and he helped to form the Watertown Band. Information on this band can be found in the publication: Liberty: The Statue and the American Dream, pub. the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island, Inc., Ny, Ny. Copyright 1985 page 122-123.
William Friedrich came to the United States with his uncles, Henry Quentmeyer and Phillip C. Quentmeyer when he was 17 years old.
Watertown Daily Times - March 11, 1897: An excited and angry cow was the cause of a serious injury to William F. Quentmeyer sustained Tuesday morning. An account was published in the TIMES Tuesday evening, concering the antics of the animal, but it was not then known that anyone was seriously injured. It seems the cow, after tearing loose from the owner, Mr. Will, started for Mr. Quentmeyer, who happened to be on the street, knocking him down. He sustained the fracture of one rib and injury of the hand. But for the cow's attention being attracted elsewhere more serious results might have followed.
Mr. Quentmeyer's death was attributed to apoplexy. He had taken sick 5 months before his death from dropsy of the heart, which with other complications, hastened the end. He suffered greatly toward the last, but bore up bravely.
Watertown Daily Times
June 17, 1895
Mayor Moak, at the adjourned council meeting last Wednesday evening, appointed the following as members of the special committee on waterworks: Aldermen E. E. Woodard, A. E. Needham, W. S. (sic) Quentmeyer, S. M. Eaton and A. L. Schmidt. Upon motion it was agreed to add the mayor to the committee. Visits to neighboring waterplants will be made and the committee expect to soon report what information they have secured.
Watertown Daily Times
June 22, 1895
Last Thursday was a gala day for the country people of this vicinity, the occasion being the first picnic given by the Watertown Farmers' club on Concordia island. The city had a festive appearance, and many of our residents took a half-holiday and joined with their country friends in the afternoon's outing. Some of the principal streets were decorated with greens, while the business houses generally were festooned with bunting, flags, etc. Preceding the picnic an industrial parade, abounding in amusing features, took place ... In the lead was the Watertown Cornet band, attired in most ludicrous costumes after the style of theporverbial "hayseed." The chief idea of the parade was to depict the old and new modes of farming, and this was done by a complete display of agricultural implements both in and out of use.
Watertown Daily Times
July 28, 1895
ABOUT WATERWORKS
All interested in the question of waterworks in any way are invited to meet at
CONCORDIA OPERA HOUSE,
Friday Evening, July 26, at 8:15, A full attendance is desired, and everybody will have a chance to be heard.
Watertown Daily Times
Oct. 30, 1895
The Watertown Waterworks company entered into contracts with W. H. Wheeler & Co. on Thursday last, and the following day actual work on the waterworks plant was begun. Mr. Wheeler employing a gag of men, under the supervision of W. F. Quentmeyer, to clear away the ruins of the Globe mill and put the site in shape for building purposes. It will be necessary to change the line of the St. Paul road's spur tracks on the site, so as to have the required room for the pumping stations. Monday Superintendent Morgan was here with his assistant, William J. Gregg, and the later is now on the ground arranging details. As soon as the pipe arrives the work of laying the mains will begin, and probably within a week or so a force of 150 men will be laboring to give this city and adequate water supply.
Watertown Daily Times
Nov. 10, 1895
The St. Paul Railway company has had a force of men employed the past week changing the spur-track on the site of the waterworks pumping station. It now lies nearer First street. Saturday work was begun on the masonry of the water tower in the Richard's Hill addition. W. F. Quentmeyer has the job. The foundation will be massive, occupying a space about twenty-five feet square.
Watertown Daily Times
December 18, 1895
[Under Waterworks Notes:]
William Quentmeyer, who had charge of the brick work on the standpipe, has reason to be proud of its nice appearance.
Watertown Daily Times
March 9, 1897
A cow made things lively on Church street this morning. A farmer was leading the animal along the street when it became unruly and concluded to have things its own way. It first knocked down the man who was leading her by the rope and proceeded to do him up. Just then a woman dashed from a nearby house screaming for help. The cow's attention was attracted to her and she started after the woman, who promptly retreated into the house and closed the door. In the meantime a tramp, who happened to be passing, advised the fallen man to get behind a tree. After the cow had made three women seek shelter in the house and caused two men to jump convenient fences, she was coaxed into capture by the owner, who proceeded on his way. Church street residents had something to talk of the rest of the day.
Watertown Daily Times
March 11, 1897
William Quentmeyer Injured
An excited an angry cow was the cause of a serious injury to William F. Quentmeyer sustained Tuesday morning. An account was published in the TIMES Tuesday evening, concerning the antics of the animal, but it was not then known that anyone was seriously injured. It seems the cow, after tearing loose from the owner, Mr. Will, started for Mr. Quentmeyer, who happened to be on the street, knocking him down. He sustained the fracture of one rib and injury of the hand. But for the cow's attention being attracted elsewhere more serious results might have followed.
Watertown Daily Times
April 21, 1897
William F. Quentmeier (sic) today received a large check in full amount of his claim for damages from the American Mutual accident Association of Oshkosh. Charles Lynch is the local agent and Mr. Quentmeier is lous in his praise of the prompt payment.
Watertown Daily Times
August 20, 1897
William F. Quentmeier and Charles Beduhn are in Oshkosh attending the state meeting of the Sons of Hermann.
Watertown Daily Times
March 18, 1898
A new brick smokestack 100 feet in height, is in process of erection by the Globe Milling company at its plant on Water Street. W.F. Quentmeyer has the contract.
Watertown Weltburger
May 14, 1898
William F. Quentmeyer has moved the Lewis home to his place on Church Street.
Watertown Daily Times
May 12, 1906
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
William F. Quentmeyer Answers Final Summons Last Night
William F. Quentmeyer died at 11 o'clock last night at his late residence, 300 Church Street. Apoplexy was the immediate cause of death. He was taken sick 5 months ago suffering from dropsy of the heart, which with other complications hastened the end. He suffered greatly toward the last, but bore up bravely. Mr. Quentmeyer was a native of Germany, where he was born November 5, 1838. When a boy of 18 he emigrated to America, coming direct to Watertown where he has made his home ever since. He was a mason contractor and followed that calling the greater portion of his residence here. He was a life long member of the Turner Society, being one of the charter members, and had held the offices of president and secretary in that society for many years. He was a great lover of music and was a member of the early band organizations here. He served several terms as alderman and school commissioner of the Third Ward and was in every way a prominent and progressive citizen of the city, respected and esteemed by all. Mr. Quentmeyer is survived by his widow and 3 children: Mrs. Felix McLaughlin, Mrs. Fred Zipfel, Watertown, and August Quentmeyer, Columbus. One sister, Mrs. Gustav Struck, Watertown, also survives. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon. Services at the home will take place at 2 o'clock. The interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Watertown Daily Times
May 14, 1906
Laid At Rest
The funeral of William F. Quentmeyer took place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Oak Hill Cemetery. Services at the home were conducted by the Rev. H. Sterz of the Evangelical Protestant Church. Members of the Turner band were present and played the funeral march as a token of respect, as the decedent had been a member of the earlier band organizations of the city and a life long Turner. The pallbearers were also chosen from the Turner Society: George Henze, William Weber, William Schueter, Edward Specht, Arthur Goeldner and William Reichert. Members of the Turner Society were present and marched from the home to the cemetery as token of remembrance and respect.
Watertown Weltburger
May 19, 1906
William F. Quentmeyer died Friday night in his home, 300 Church Street. He had been suffering with heart trouble for 5 months. The deceased was born in Germany on Nov. 4, 1838 and when he was 18 years old he came to this country and settled in Watertown where he has remained ever since. He was a building contractor here and for many years a member of the Tuernerverein Society serving as president and also as secretary. In addition he also served the city as an alderman and a school commissioner for the Third Ward. Mr. Quentmeyer leaves a wife and three children: Mrs. Felix McLaughlin & Mrs. Fred Zipfel of Watertown and August Quentmeyer of Columbus. The funeral was held from the home and burial took place in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Record is recorded in the Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index: County: Jefferson; Volume: 03; Page: 0171; Reel: 039; Image: 0064; Sequence #: 310176.
1879
07 31 No Cause of Action.--Jacob Schaller, of the 4th ward, was arrested by Deputy Marshal Reichert last Tuesday, charged with stealing a whitewash brush, valued at $3, from William Quentmeyer. The alleged offender was arraigned before Justice Arnold, and was asked by the court to state whether he was guilty or not guilty. The defendant very emphatically replied that he was not guilty. Several witnesses were examined, but the evidence elicited was wholly circumstantial. Finally Jake got up and addressed the court in the following strain:
"I beg the indulgence of the court for a few moments. Your honor, I am charged with stealing a whitewash brush. This is a serious accusation, one which no honorable citizen would wish to bear. I have lived in Watertown some twenty years, and was never before accused of theft. I can bring your honor affidavits from a dozen citizens testifying to my good character. They know me to be honest, and a man who would not stoop to commit such a paltry offence. There is not a particle of truth here to show that I stole the brush. Someone has been "putting on a job" on the complaining witness. The law presumes a man innocent until proven guilty. Now then your honor, the evidence against me is only circumstantial, nothing positive has been brought out, consequently, as long as the law gives me the benefit of a doubt, I ask you to dismiss the suit on the ground that there is no cause of action."
After hearing the above speech the court decided that there was no cause of action and then discharged the prisoner. WD
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 12 Nov 1837
Baptism/Christening Place: Detmold, Evangelisch, Lippe, Germ
Birth Date: 04 Nov 1837
Father's Name: Wilhelm Heinrich Quentmeier
Mother's Name: Luise Roebe
William Friedrich Quentmeyer's headstone merely states, "Father Quentmeyer b. 1838 b. 1906."
William Friedrich brought instruments with him from Germany and he helped to form the Watertown Band. Information on this band can be found in the publication: Liberty: The Statue and the American Dream, pub. the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island, Inc., Ny, Ny. Copyright 1985 page 122-123.
William Friedrich came to the United States with his uncles, Henry Quentmeyer and Phillip C. Quentmeyer when he was 17 years old.
Watertown Daily Times - March 11, 1897: An excited and angry cow was the cause of a serious injury to William F. Quentmeyer sustained Tuesday morning. An account was published in the TIMES Tuesday evening, concering the antics of the animal, but it was not then known that anyone was seriously injured. It seems the cow, after tearing loose from the owner, Mr. Will, started for Mr. Quentmeyer, who happened to be on the street, knocking him down. He sustained the fracture of one rib and injury of the hand. But for the cow's attention being attracted elsewhere more serious results might have followed.
Mr. Quentmeyer's death was attributed to apoplexy. He had taken sick 5 months before his death from dropsy of the heart, which with other complications, hastened the end. He suffered greatly toward the last, but bore up bravely.
Watertown Daily Times
June 17, 1895
Mayor Moak, at the adjourned council meeting last Wednesday evening, appointed the following as members of the special committee on waterworks: Aldermen E. E. Woodard, A. E. Needham, W. S. (sic) Quentmeyer, S. M. Eaton and A. L. Schmidt. Upon motion it was agreed to add the mayor to the committee. Visits to neighboring waterplants will be made and the committee expect to soon report what information they have secured.
Watertown Daily Times
June 22, 1895
Last Thursday was a gala day for the country people of this vicinity, the occasion being the first picnic given by the Watertown Farmers' club on Concordia island. The city had a festive appearance, and many of our residents took a half-holiday and joined with their country friends in the afternoon's outing. Some of the principal streets were decorated with greens, while the business houses generally were festooned with bunting, flags, etc. Preceding the picnic an industrial parade, abounding in amusing features, took place ... In the lead was the Watertown Cornet band, attired in most ludicrous costumes after the style of theporverbial "hayseed." The chief idea of the parade was to depict the old and new modes of farming, and this was done by a complete display of agricultural implements both in and out of use.
Watertown Daily Times
July 28, 1895
ABOUT WATERWORKS
All interested in the question of waterworks in any way are invited to meet at
CONCORDIA OPERA HOUSE,
Friday Evening, July 26, at 8:15, A full attendance is desired, and everybody will have a chance to be heard.
Watertown Daily Times
Oct. 30, 1895
The Watertown Waterworks company entered into contracts with W. H. Wheeler & Co. on Thursday last, and the following day actual work on the waterworks plant was begun. Mr. Wheeler employing a gag of men, under the supervision of W. F. Quentmeyer, to clear away the ruins of the Globe mill and put the site in shape for building purposes. It will be necessary to change the line of the St. Paul road's spur tracks on the site, so as to have the required room for the pumping stations. Monday Superintendent Morgan was here with his assistant, William J. Gregg, and the later is now on the ground arranging details. As soon as the pipe arrives the work of laying the mains will begin, and probably within a week or so a force of 150 men will be laboring to give this city and adequate water supply.
Watertown Daily Times
Nov. 10, 1895
The St. Paul Railway company has had a force of men employed the past week changing the spur-track on the site of the waterworks pumping station. It now lies nearer First street. Saturday work was begun on the masonry of the water tower in the Richard's Hill addition. W. F. Quentmeyer has the job. The foundation will be massive, occupying a space about twenty-five feet square.
Watertown Daily Times
December 18, 1895
[Under Waterworks Notes:]
William Quentmeyer, who had charge of the brick work on the standpipe, has reason to be proud of its nice appearance.
Watertown Daily Times
March 9, 1897
A cow made things lively on Church street this morning. A farmer was leading the animal along the street when it became unruly and concluded to have things its own way. It first knocked down the man who was leading her by the rope and proceeded to do him up. Just then a woman dashed from a nearby house screaming for help. The cow's attention was attracted to her and she started after the woman, who promptly retreated into the house and closed the door. In the meantime a tramp, who happened to be passing, advised the fallen man to get behind a tree. After the cow had made three women seek shelter in the house and caused two men to jump convenient fences, she was coaxed into capture by the owner, who proceeded on his way. Church street residents had something to talk of the rest of the day.
Watertown Daily Times
March 11, 1897
William Quentmeyer Injured
An excited an angry cow was the cause of a serious injury to William F. Quentmeyer sustained Tuesday morning. An account was published in the TIMES Tuesday evening, concerning the antics of the animal, but it was not then known that anyone was seriously injured. It seems the cow, after tearing loose from the owner, Mr. Will, started for Mr. Quentmeyer, who happened to be on the street, knocking him down. He sustained the fracture of one rib and injury of the hand. But for the cow's attention being attracted elsewhere more serious results might have followed.
Watertown Daily Times
April 21, 1897
William F. Quentmeier (sic) today received a large check in full amount of his claim for damages from the American Mutual accident Association of Oshkosh. Charles Lynch is the local agent and Mr. Quentmeier is lous in his praise of the prompt payment.
Watertown Daily Times
August 20, 1897
William F. Quentmeier and Charles Beduhn are in Oshkosh attending the state meeting of the Sons of Hermann.
Watertown Daily Times
March 18, 1898
A new brick smokestack 100 feet in height, is in process of erection by the Globe Milling company at its plant on Water Street. W.F. Quentmeyer has the contract.
Watertown Weltburger
May 14, 1898
William F. Quentmeyer has moved the Lewis home to his place on Church Street.
Watertown Daily Times
May 12, 1906
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
William F. Quentmeyer Answers Final Summons Last Night
William F. Quentmeyer died at 11 o'clock last night at his late residence, 300 Church Street. Apoplexy was the immediate cause of death. He was taken sick 5 months ago suffering from dropsy of the heart, which with other complications hastened the end. He suffered greatly toward the last, but bore up bravely. Mr. Quentmeyer was a native of Germany, where he was born November 5, 1838. When a boy of 18 he emigrated to America, coming direct to Watertown where he has made his home ever since. He was a mason contractor and followed that calling the greater portion of his residence here. He was a life long member of the Turner Society, being one of the charter members, and had held the offices of president and secretary in that society for many years. He was a great lover of music and was a member of the early band organizations here. He served several terms as alderman and school commissioner of the Third Ward and was in every way a prominent and progressive citizen of the city, respected and esteemed by all. Mr. Quentmeyer is survived by his widow and 3 children: Mrs. Felix McLaughlin, Mrs. Fred Zipfel, Watertown, and August Quentmeyer, Columbus. One sister, Mrs. Gustav Struck, Watertown, also survives. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon. Services at the home will take place at 2 o'clock. The interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Watertown Daily Times
May 14, 1906
Laid At Rest
The funeral of William F. Quentmeyer took place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Oak Hill Cemetery. Services at the home were conducted by the Rev. H. Sterz of the Evangelical Protestant Church. Members of the Turner band were present and played the funeral march as a token of respect, as the decedent had been a member of the earlier band organizations of the city and a life long Turner. The pallbearers were also chosen from the Turner Society: George Henze, William Weber, William Schueter, Edward Specht, Arthur Goeldner and William Reichert. Members of the Turner Society were present and marched from the home to the cemetery as token of remembrance and respect.
Watertown Weltburger
May 19, 1906
William F. Quentmeyer died Friday night in his home, 300 Church Street. He had been suffering with heart trouble for 5 months. The deceased was born in Germany on Nov. 4, 1838 and when he was 18 years old he came to this country and settled in Watertown where he has remained ever since. He was a building contractor here and for many years a member of the Tuernerverein Society serving as president and also as secretary. In addition he also served the city as an alderman and a school commissioner for the Third Ward. Mr. Quentmeyer leaves a wife and three children: Mrs. Felix McLaughlin & Mrs. Fred Zipfel of Watertown and August Quentmeyer of Columbus. The funeral was held from the home and burial took place in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Record is recorded in the Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index: County: Jefferson; Volume: 03; Page: 0171; Reel: 039; Image: 0064; Sequence #: 310176.
1879
07 31 No Cause of Action.--Jacob Schaller, of the 4th ward, was arrested by Deputy Marshal Reichert last Tuesday, charged with stealing a whitewash brush, valued at $3, from William Quentmeyer. The alleged offender was arraigned before Justice Arnold, and was asked by the court to state whether he was guilty or not guilty. The defendant very emphatically replied that he was not guilty. Several witnesses were examined, but the evidence elicited was wholly circumstantial. Finally Jake got up and addressed the court in the following strain:
"I beg the indulgence of the court for a few moments. Your honor, I am charged with stealing a whitewash brush. This is a serious accusation, one which no honorable citizen would wish to bear. I have lived in Watertown some twenty years, and was never before accused of theft. I can bring your honor affidavits from a dozen citizens testifying to my good character. They know me to be honest, and a man who would not stoop to commit such a paltry offence. There is not a particle of truth here to show that I stole the brush. Someone has been "putting on a job" on the complaining witness. The law presumes a man innocent until proven guilty. Now then your honor, the evidence against me is only circumstantial, nothing positive has been brought out, consequently, as long as the law gives me the benefit of a doubt, I ask you to dismiss the suit on the ground that there is no cause of action."
After hearing the above speech the court decided that there was no cause of action and then discharged the prisoner. WD
Name: Friedrich Wilhelm Quentmeier
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 12 Nov 1837
Baptism/Christening Place: Detmold, Evangelisch, Lippe, Germ
Birth Date: 04 Nov 1837
Father's Name: Wilhelm Heinrich Quentmeier
Mother's Name: Luise Roebe
William Friedrich Quentmeyer's headstone merely states, "Father Quentmeyer b. 1838 b. 1906."
William Friedrich brought instruments with him from Germany and he helped to form the Watertown Band. Information on this band can be found in the publication: Liberty: The Statue and the American Dream, pub. the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island, Inc., Ny, Ny. Copyright 1985 page 122-123.
William Friedrich came to the United States with his uncles, Henry Quentmeyer and Phillip C. Quentmeyer when he was 17 years old.
Watertown Daily Times - March 11, 1897: An excited and angry cow was the cause of a serious injury to William F. Quentmeyer sustained Tuesday morning. An account was published in the TIMES Tuesday evening, concering the antics of the animal, but it was not then known that anyone was seriously injured. It seems the cow, after tearing loose from the owner, Mr. Will, started for Mr. Quentmeyer, who happened to be on the street, knocking him down. He sustained the fracture of one rib and injury of the hand. But for the cow's attention being attracted elsewhere more serious results might have followed.
Mr. Quentmeyer's death was attributed to apoplexy. He had taken sick 5 months before his death from dropsy of the heart, which with other complications, hastened the end. He suffered greatly toward the last, but bore up bravely.
Watertown Daily Times
June 17, 1895
Mayor Moak, at the adjourned council meeting last Wednesday evening, appointed the following as members of the special committee on waterworks: Aldermen E. E. Woodard, A. E. Needham, W. S. (sic) Quentmeyer, S. M. Eaton and A. L. Schmidt. Upon motion it was agreed to add the mayor to the committee. Visits to neighboring waterplants will be made and the committee expect to soon report what information they have secured.
Watertown Daily Times
June 22, 1895
Last Thursday was a gala day for the country people of this vicinity, the occasion being the first picnic given by the Watertown Farmers' club on Concordia island. The city had a festive appearance, and many of our residents took a half-holiday and joined with their country friends in the afternoon's outing. Some of the principal streets were decorated with greens, while the business houses generally were festooned with bunting, flags, etc. Preceding the picnic an industrial parade, abounding in amusing features, took place ... In the lead was the Watertown Cornet band, attired in most ludicrous costumes after the style of theporverbial "hayseed." The chief idea of the parade was to depict the old and new modes of farming, and this was done by a complete display of agricultural implements both in and out of use.
Watertown Daily Times
July 28, 1895
ABOUT WATERWORKS
All interested in the question of waterworks in any way are invited to meet at
CONCORDIA OPERA HOUSE,
Friday Evening, July 26, at 8:15, A full attendance is desired, and everybody will have a chance to be heard.
Watertown Daily Times
Oct. 30, 1895
The Watertown Waterworks company entered into contracts with W. H. Wheeler & Co. on Thursday last, and the following day actual work on the waterworks plant was begun. Mr. Wheeler employing a gag of men, under the supervision of W. F. Quentmeyer, to clear away the ruins of the Globe mill and put the site in shape for building purposes. It will be necessary to change the line of the St. Paul road's spur tracks on the site, so as to have the required room for the pumping stations. Monday Superintendent Morgan was here with his assistant, William J. Gregg, and the later is now on the ground arranging details. As soon as the pipe arrives the work of laying the mains will begin, and probably within a week or so a force of 150 men will be laboring to give this city and adequate water supply.
Watertown Daily Times
Nov. 10, 1895
The St. Paul Railway company has had a force of men employed the past week changing the spur-track on the site of the waterworks pumping station. It now lies nearer First street. Saturday work was begun on the masonry of the water tower in the Richard's Hill addition. W. F. Quentmeyer has the job. The foundation will be massive, occupying a space about twenty-five feet square.
Watertown Daily Times
December 18, 1895
[Under Waterworks Notes:]
William Quentmeyer, who had charge of the brick work on the standpipe, has reason to be proud of its nice appearance.
Watertown Daily Times
March 9, 1897
A cow made things lively on Church street this morning. A farmer was leading the animal along the street when it became unruly and concluded to have things its own way. It first knocked down the man who was leading her by the rope and proceeded to do him up. Just then a woman dashed from a nearby house screaming for help. The cow's attention was attracted to her and she started after the woman, who promptly retreated into the house and closed the door. In the meantime a tramp, who happened to be passing, advised the fallen man to get behind a tree. After the cow had made three women seek shelter in the house and caused two men to jump convenient fences, she was coaxed into capture by the owner, who proceeded on his way. Church street residents had something to talk of the rest of the day.
Watertown Daily Times
March 11, 1897
William Quentmeyer Injured
An excited an angry cow was the cause of a serious injury to William F. Quentmeyer sustained Tuesday morning. An account was published in the TIMES Tuesday evening, concerning the antics of the animal, but it was not then known that anyone was seriously injured. It seems the cow, after tearing loose from the owner, Mr. Will, started for Mr. Quentmeyer, who happened to be on the street, knocking him down. He sustained the fracture of one rib and injury of the hand. But for the cow's attention being attracted elsewhere more serious results might have followed.
Watertown Daily Times
April 21, 1897
William F. Quentmeier (sic) today received a large check in full amount of his claim for damages from the American Mutual accident Association of Oshkosh. Charles Lynch is the local agent and Mr. Quentmeier is lous in his praise of the prompt payment.
Watertown Daily Times
August 20, 1897
William F. Quentmeier and Charles Beduhn are in Oshkosh attending the state meeting of the Sons of Hermann.
Watertown Daily Times
March 18, 1898
A new brick smokestack 100 feet in height, is in process of erection by the Globe Milling company at its plant on Water Street. W.F. Quentmeyer has the contract.
Watertown Weltburger
May 14, 1898
William F. Quentmeyer has moved the Lewis home to his place on Church Street.
Watertown Daily Times
May 12, 1906
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
William F. Quentmeyer Answers Final Summons Last Night
William F. Quentmeyer died at 11 o'clock last night at his late residence, 300 Church Street. Apoplexy was the immediate cause of death. He was taken sick 5 months ago suffering from dropsy of the heart, which with other complications hastened the end. He suffered greatly toward the last, but bore up bravely. Mr. Quentmeyer was a native of Germany, where he was born November 5, 1838. When a boy of 18 he emigrated to America, coming direct to Watertown where he has made his home ever since. He was a mason contractor and followed that calling the greater portion of his residence here. He was a life long member of the Turner Society, being one of the charter members, and had held the offices of president and secretary in that society for many years. He was a great lover of music and was a member of the early band organizations here. He served several terms as alderman and school commissioner of the Third Ward and was in every way a prominent and progressive citizen of the city, respected and esteemed by all. Mr. Quentmeyer is survived by his widow and 3 children: Mrs. Felix McLaughlin, Mrs. Fred Zipfel, Watertown, and August Quentmeyer, Columbus. One sister, Mrs. Gustav Struck, Watertown, also survives. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon. Services at the home will take place at 2 o'clock. The interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Watertown Daily Times
May 14, 1906
Laid At Rest
The funeral of William F. Quentmeyer took place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Oak Hill Cemetery. Services at the home were conducted by the Rev. H. Sterz of the Evangelical Protestant Church. Members of the Turner band were present and played the funeral march as a token of respect, as the decedent had been a member of the earlier band organizations of the city and a life long Turner. The pallbearers were also chosen from the Turner Society: George Henze, William Weber, William Schueter, Edward Specht, Arthur Goeldner and William Reichert. Members of the Turner Society were present and marched from the home to the cemetery as token of remembrance and respect.
Watertown Weltburger
May 19, 1906
William F. Quentmeyer died Friday night in his home, 300 Church Street. He had been suffering with heart trouble for 5 months. The deceased was born in Germany on Nov. 4, 1838 and when he was 18 years old he came to this country and settled in Watertown where he has remained ever since. He was a building contractor here and for many years a member of the Tuernerverein Society serving as president and also as secretary. In addition he also served the city as an alderman and a school commissioner for the Third Ward. Mr. Quentmeyer leaves a wife and three children: Mrs. Felix McLaughlin & Mrs. Fred Zipfel of Watertown and August Quentmeyer of Columbus. The funeral was held from the home and burial took place in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Record is recorded in the Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index: County: Jefferson; Volume: 03; Page: 0171; Reel: 039; Image: 0064; Sequence #: 310176.
1879
07 31 No Cause of Action.--Jacob Schaller, of the 4th ward, was arrested by Deputy Marshal Reichert last Tuesday, charged with stealing a whitewash brush, valued at $3, from William Quentmeyer. The alleged offender was arraigned before Justice Arnold, and was asked by the court to state whether he was guilty or not guilty. The defendant very emphatically replied that he was not guilty. Several witnesses were examined, but the evidence elicited was wholly circumstantial. Finally Jake got up and addressed the court in the following strain:
"I beg the indulgence of the court for a few moments. Your honor, I am charged with stealing a whitewash brush. This is a serious accusation, one which no honorable citizen would wish to bear. I have lived in Watertown some twenty years, and was never before accused of theft. I can bring your honor affidavits from a dozen citizens testifying to my good character. They know me to be honest, and a man who would not stoop to commit such a paltry offence. There is not a particle of truth here to show that I stole the brush. Someone has been "putting on a job" on the complaining witness. The law presumes a man innocent until proven guilty. Now then your honor, the evidence against me is only circumstantial, nothing positive has been brought out, consequently, as long as the law gives me the benefit of a doubt, I ask you to dismiss the suit on the ground that there is no cause of action."
After hearing the above speech the court decided that there was no cause of action and then discharged the prisoner. WD
Gender: Male
Baptism/Christening Date: 12 Nov 1837
Baptism/Christening Place: Detmold, Evangelisch, Lippe, Germ
Birth Date: 04 Nov 1837
Father's Name: Wilhelm Heinrich Quentmeier
Mother's Name: Luise Roebe
William Friedrich Quentmeyer's headstone merely states, "Father Quentmeyer b. 1838 b. 1906."
William Friedrich brought instruments with him from Germany and he helped to form the Watertown Band. Information on this band can be found in the publication: Liberty: The Statue and the American Dream, pub. the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island, Inc., Ny, Ny. Copyright 1985 page 122-123.
William Friedrich came to the United States with his uncles, Henry Quentmeyer and Phillip C. Quentmeyer when he was 17 years old.
Watertown Daily Times - March 11, 1897: An excited and angry cow was the cause of a serious injury to William F. Quentmeyer sustained Tuesday morning. An account was published in the TIMES Tuesday evening, concering the antics of the animal, but it was not then known that anyone was seriously injured. It seems the cow, after tearing loose from the owner, Mr. Will, started for Mr. Quentmeyer, who happened to be on the street, knocking him down. He sustained the fracture of one rib and injury of the hand. But for the cow's attention being attracted elsewhere more serious results might have followed.
Mr. Quentmeyer's death was attributed to apoplexy. He had taken sick 5 months before his death from dropsy of the heart, which with other complications, hastened the end. He suffered greatly toward the last, but bore up bravely.
Watertown Daily Times
June 17, 1895
Mayor Moak, at the adjourned council meeting last Wednesday evening, appointed the following as members of the special committee on waterworks: Aldermen E. E. Woodard, A. E. Needham, W. S. (sic) Quentmeyer, S. M. Eaton and A. L. Schmidt. Upon motion it was agreed to add the mayor to the committee. Visits to neighboring waterplants will be made and the committee expect to soon report what information they have secured.
Watertown Daily Times
June 22, 1895
Last Thursday was a gala day for the country people of this vicinity, the occasion being the first picnic given by the Watertown Farmers' club on Concordia island. The city had a festive appearance, and many of our residents took a half-holiday and joined with their country friends in the afternoon's outing. Some of the principal streets were decorated with greens, while the business houses generally were festooned with bunting, flags, etc. Preceding the picnic an industrial parade, abounding in amusing features, took place ... In the lead was the Watertown Cornet band, attired in most ludicrous costumes after the style of theporverbial "hayseed." The chief idea of the parade was to depict the old and new modes of farming, and this was done by a complete display of agricultural implements both in and out of use.
Watertown Daily Times
July 28, 1895
ABOUT WATERWORKS
All interested in the question of waterworks in any way are invited to meet at
CONCORDIA OPERA HOUSE,
Friday Evening, July 26, at 8:15, A full attendance is desired, and everybody will have a chance to be heard.
Watertown Daily Times
Oct. 30, 1895
The Watertown Waterworks company entered into contracts with W. H. Wheeler & Co. on Thursday last, and the following day actual work on the waterworks plant was begun. Mr. Wheeler employing a gag of men, under the supervision of W. F. Quentmeyer, to clear away the ruins of the Globe mill and put the site in shape for building purposes. It will be necessary to change the line of the St. Paul road's spur tracks on the site, so as to have the required room for the pumping stations. Monday Superintendent Morgan was here with his assistant, William J. Gregg, and the later is now on the ground arranging details. As soon as the pipe arrives the work of laying the mains will begin, and probably within a week or so a force of 150 men will be laboring to give this city and adequate water supply.
Watertown Daily Times
Nov. 10, 1895
The St. Paul Railway company has had a force of men employed the past week changing the spur-track on the site of the waterworks pumping station. It now lies nearer First street. Saturday work was begun on the masonry of the water tower in the Richard's Hill addition. W. F. Quentmeyer has the job. The foundation will be massive, occupying a space about twenty-five feet square.
Watertown Daily Times
December 18, 1895
[Under Waterworks Notes:]
William Quentmeyer, who had charge of the brick work on the standpipe, has reason to be proud of its nice appearance.
Watertown Daily Times
March 9, 1897
A cow made things lively on Church street this morning. A farmer was leading the animal along the street when it became unruly and concluded to have things its own way. It first knocked down the man who was leading her by the rope and proceeded to do him up. Just then a woman dashed from a nearby house screaming for help. The cow's attention was attracted to her and she started after the woman, who promptly retreated into the house and closed the door. In the meantime a tramp, who happened to be passing, advised the fallen man to get behind a tree. After the cow had made three women seek shelter in the house and caused two men to jump convenient fences, she was coaxed into capture by the owner, who proceeded on his way. Church street residents had something to talk of the rest of the day.
Watertown Daily Times
March 11, 1897
William Quentmeyer Injured
An excited an angry cow was the cause of a serious injury to William F. Quentmeyer sustained Tuesday morning. An account was published in the TIMES Tuesday evening, concerning the antics of the animal, but it was not then known that anyone was seriously injured. It seems the cow, after tearing loose from the owner, Mr. Will, started for Mr. Quentmeyer, who happened to be on the street, knocking him down. He sustained the fracture of one rib and injury of the hand. But for the cow's attention being attracted elsewhere more serious results might have followed.
Watertown Daily Times
April 21, 1897
William F. Quentmeier (sic) today received a large check in full amount of his claim for damages from the American Mutual accident Association of Oshkosh. Charles Lynch is the local agent and Mr. Quentmeier is lous in his praise of the prompt payment.
Watertown Daily Times
August 20, 1897
William F. Quentmeier and Charles Beduhn are in Oshkosh attending the state meeting of the Sons of Hermann.
Watertown Daily Times
March 18, 1898
A new brick smokestack 100 feet in height, is in process of erection by the Globe Milling company at its plant on Water Street. W.F. Quentmeyer has the contract.
Watertown Weltburger
May 14, 1898
William F. Quentmeyer has moved the Lewis home to his place on Church Street.
Watertown Daily Times
May 12, 1906
OLD RESIDENT PASSES AWAY
William F. Quentmeyer Answers Final Summons Last Night
William F. Quentmeyer died at 11 o'clock last night at his late residence, 300 Church Street. Apoplexy was the immediate cause of death. He was taken sick 5 months ago suffering from dropsy of the heart, which with other complications hastened the end. He suffered greatly toward the last, but bore up bravely. Mr. Quentmeyer was a native of Germany, where he was born November 5, 1838. When a boy of 18 he emigrated to America, coming direct to Watertown where he has made his home ever since. He was a mason contractor and followed that calling the greater portion of his residence here. He was a life long member of the Turner Society, being one of the charter members, and had held the offices of president and secretary in that society for many years. He was a great lover of music and was a member of the early band organizations here. He served several terms as alderman and school commissioner of the Third Ward and was in every way a prominent and progressive citizen of the city, respected and esteemed by all. Mr. Quentmeyer is survived by his widow and 3 children: Mrs. Felix McLaughlin, Mrs. Fred Zipfel, Watertown, and August Quentmeyer, Columbus. One sister, Mrs. Gustav Struck, Watertown, also survives. The funeral will take place Monday afternoon. Services at the home will take place at 2 o'clock. The interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Watertown Daily Times
May 14, 1906
Laid At Rest
The funeral of William F. Quentmeyer took place this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at Oak Hill Cemetery. Services at the home were conducted by the Rev. H. Sterz of the Evangelical Protestant Church. Members of the Turner band were present and played the funeral march as a token of respect, as the decedent had been a member of the earlier band organizations of the city and a life long Turner. The pallbearers were also chosen from the Turner Society: George Henze, William Weber, William Schueter, Edward Specht, Arthur Goeldner and William Reichert. Members of the Turner Society were present and marched from the home to the cemetery as token of remembrance and respect.
Watertown Weltburger
May 19, 1906
William F. Quentmeyer died Friday night in his home, 300 Church Street. He had been suffering with heart trouble for 5 months. The deceased was born in Germany on Nov. 4, 1838 and when he was 18 years old he came to this country and settled in Watertown where he has remained ever since. He was a building contractor here and for many years a member of the Tuernerverein Society serving as president and also as secretary. In addition he also served the city as an alderman and a school commissioner for the Third Ward. Mr. Quentmeyer leaves a wife and three children: Mrs. Felix McLaughlin & Mrs. Fred Zipfel of Watertown and August Quentmeyer of Columbus. The funeral was held from the home and burial took place in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Record is recorded in the Wisconsin Vital Records Death Index: County: Jefferson; Volume: 03; Page: 0171; Reel: 039; Image: 0064; Sequence #: 310176.
1879
07 31 No Cause of Action.--Jacob Schaller, of the 4th ward, was arrested by Deputy Marshal Reichert last Tuesday, charged with stealing a whitewash brush, valued at $3, from William Quentmeyer. The alleged offender was arraigned before Justice Arnold, and was asked by the court to state whether he was guilty or not guilty. The defendant very emphatically replied that he was not guilty. Several witnesses were examined, but the evidence elicited was wholly circumstantial. Finally Jake got up and addressed the court in the following strain:
"I beg the indulgence of the court for a few moments. Your honor, I am charged with stealing a whitewash brush. This is a serious accusation, one which no honorable citizen would wish to bear. I have lived in Watertown some twenty years, and was never before accused of theft. I can bring your honor affidavits from a dozen citizens testifying to my good character. They know me to be honest, and a man who would not stoop to commit such a paltry offence. There is not a particle of truth here to show that I stole the brush. Someone has been "putting on a job" on the complaining witness. The law presumes a man innocent until proven guilty. Now then your honor, the evidence against me is only circumstantial, nothing positive has been brought out, consequently, as long as the law gives me the benefit of a doubt, I ask you to dismiss the suit on the ground that there is no cause of action."
After hearing the above speech the court decided that there was no cause of action and then discharged the prisoner. WD
