This
file part of www.watertownhistory.org
website
Evans Livery
116 N First
Edward R Evans
George W Evans
Portion of livery on right. City Hall in center WHS_PC_065
In the days before rental cars
every town had a livery stable or two
where one could rent a horse and buggy
for a business trip or a Sunday drive.
The livery stables were frequent
hangouts for juveniles.
Derived from: The History of
Jefferson County, Wisconsin by C.
W. Butterfield, 1879
EDWARD EVANS –
Edward R. Evans, proprietor of livery stable; born in Cardiganshire, South
Wales, Nov. 21, 1822; came to America in 1840; located in Utica, N.Y., one
year; spent two years in Lexington, Ky., and some time in St. Louis and other
places before coming to Watertown in the spring of 1846; engaged in blacksmith
and wagon-making business here until 1870, when he engaged in livery
business. He was married in Delafield,
Waukesha Co., Wis., Nov. 13, 1846, to Sarah Jones; she was born in
Cardiganshire, South Wales; they have six children – George W. (associated with
his father), Sade (now Mrs. Eugene Bradbury, of Watertown), Gomer E. (a
resident of Chicago), Eliza, John Quincy (telegraph operator for the C., M.
& St. P. R. R. Co. at this place) and David C. (who resides with his
parents).
1881 EDWARD EVANS, IN MEMORIAM, Father of George W.
Another of Watertown’s best
citizens has passed away. On Tuesday
evening,
Mr. Evans hitched up a team of
horses and took a traveling man to Waterloo on said day, and while returning in
the evening his horses were frightened and dashed along the road at Hubbleton
at a furious rate of speed, throwing Mr. Evans on the ground, injuring him
fatally internally.
He was found in a helpless
condition and taken to a neighboring house, where he was kindly cared for until
Sunday evening, when he was taken to this city on a hand-car.
Dr.
M. N. Barber was called to the assistance of the injured man and did all in
his power to comfort him, but all to no purpose. He suffered great pain from the time of the
accident until he lay cold in death.
The deceased was a native of
Wales and at the time of his death was in his 59th year. For 35 years Watertown has been his home, and
up to 10 years ago he was engaged in the blacksmith business, since which time
he has been carrying on a livery stable.
Mr. Evans was the father of eight
children, four boys and four girls, six of whom, together with his wife,
survive him. He was a man of sterling worth, always clear in his apprehension
of truth, and very decided in his convictions of duty, in business, politics, and
all the transactions of every day life; was prompt and energetic in action, and
in all his relations a courteous gentleman - honored and beloved by his family,
and respected and esteemed by all who knew him.
A good citizen, a true friend, a
loving husband and father, was taken from our midst by the death of Mr.
Evans.
Funeral this afternoon, at 2
o‘clock, from his late residence, in the 4th ward.
Burial was in Oak
Hill Cemetery.
Other family burials in Oak Hill
are:
Evans, David, b. 1861, d. 1884
Evans, George, b. 1848, d. 1908
Evans, Gomer E., no dates
Evans, Mother, b. 1827, d. 1882
1903 George W. Evans Livery Barn Sold
08 21 Herman Schmidt new owner
George W.
Evans, who has been very successfully engaged in the livery business here in
North First Street since 1882, has sold his livery barn and business to Herman
Schmidt, of Fond du Lac, the new proprietor having taken possession last
Saturday. Mr. Evans took in exchange for
his property a 200 acre farm, stock and machinery located near Fond du Lac, and
some business property at Duluth, Minn.
J. W. Green, of Fond du Lac, real estate agent, made the sale, and
Edward F. Wieman, of this city, was Mr. Evans' attorney in the matter, being at
Fond du Lac last week several days looking after Mr. Evans' interest in the
deal. Mr. Schmidt comes to Watertown
well recommended, and our people wish him success.
The Fond du
Lac Commonwealth says of this
sale: A large real estate deal was
consummated Friday through E. C. Kraemer of the firm of Newton & Kraemer,
and J. W. Green of this city, and Edward W. Wieman and Robert Jones of
Watertown, whereby Herman Schmidt of Taycheedah becomes the owner of the
Watertown livery barn formerly owned by George W. Evans. Mr. Evans becomes the possessor of the
Schmidt farm of 201 acres in the town of Taycheedah and a house and lot in
Duluth, Minn. The consideration for the
livery establishment was $24,500. Mr.
Schmidt's farm and personal property were valued at $18,343, and the house and
lot in Duluth at $4000.
Mr. Schmidt
takes possession of his new property today, he and Messrs. Evans, Wieman and
Jones leaving for Watertown this morning.
Mr. Evans will also take possession of the farm at once.
The
Watertown livery barn is one of the largest establishments of the kind in the
state. It supports twenty-four horses
and a large equipment of rigs and a ‘bus line.
The entire establishment becomes the property of Mr. Schmidt, who will move
his family to Watertown and manage the business. Mr. Schmidt is a native of Taycheedah and has
always lived there. Mr. Evans intends to
convert his farm property into a stock farm for the raising of high-grade
horses, an industry in which he has been interested for some time. WG
1909 John Thauer & Son
03 26 John
Thauer & Son, not being able to renew their lease on the livery barn in
[116?] North First Street where they have conducted a livery business for some
time, disposed of their horses, rolling stock, etc., at public auction last
Wednesday. There was a large
attendance. WG
09 10 Herman Schmidt
Frank
Scheiber and family returned on Sunday from a week’s visit at La Crosse,
Winona, Eau Claire and Augusta. At the
latter place they visited at the home of Herman Schmidt and family, former
residents of Watertown. Mr. Schmidt formerly conducted the livery barn in
North First Street, the Evans old stand. He has one of the finest farms and homes in
Augusta, his home having all modern improvements—electric light, bath,
etc. All his old friends here are
pleased to hear of his prosperity. WG
Image Portfolio
Click to enlarge
|
WHS_005_262 c1897, 116 N First In distance, adjacent to City Hall |
WHS_005_127 c1900, Livery, signage In distance, adjacent to City Hall |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
