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H. Grube & Company
1897
Watertown Daily Times, 07
10 1897
The
work of demolishing the brick work of Herman Grube’s store front at
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Ex-Mayor Grube Called By Death
1854 - 1924
(Newspaper picture)
The
death of Ex-Mayor Herman G. Grube occurred at 10:30 o’clock Thursday night in
the family home, 512 [S] Fifth Street, following an illness of several months
duration, during which time all that medical skill could do was attempted in an
effort to prolong his life but proved of no avail. Owing to his critical conditions his death
was not unexpected but it will be learned with deep regret by his many friends
in this section.
Mr. Grube
had been an esteemed resident of this city and section during most of his
life. He was born in the town of Emmet
1885
Coming
to Watertown when a young man he launched into a business career and became one
of the best known business men in the city.
After serving as an apprentice in local stores he engaged in business
for himself on
Mr.
Grube was a man of pronounced views and when he believed himself in the right
could not be shaken from his position.
He was honored by the people of Watertown and held several positions of
trust in all of which he served efficiently and to his credit. He was elected by the democrats as alderman
of the First ward and served two terms, 1893 and 1894. He was elected mayor of the city in 1899 and
1890 and again in 1910 and 1912. He also
served one term as assemblyman from this district. He has been a member of the Watertown
Advancement association for many years and his judgment was recognized in the
deliberations of that body which has done much for the industrial development
of the city. When the project of a
county fair for Watertown was broached Mr. Grube was one of its ardent
supporters and helped in many ways to launch it to a successful issue. He had been previously identified with the Watertown Driving Association, which was merged with
the fair association, and was elected treasurer of the Watertown Inter-County fair, which position he
held during the first three years, relinquishing the office owing to stress of
other duties connected with the fair. He
also served for a time as cashier and director of the Wisconsin National Bank.
Mr.
Grube was a man of fine character whose word could always be relied upon, and
during his life in Watertown was always willing to aid those in distress and do
a kind act when the necessity became apparent.
He had many warm friendships which he retained until the grim reaper cut
him down. He was always proud of
Watertown and played well his part in promoting its material development. As in public life he had the respect of all,
so in private life he won the warm regard of all who came in contract with him
and leaves a host of friends to deplore their personal loss and that civic loss
involved in the death of a good citizen.
The
surviving children are Percy B. Grube, Miss Zayda Grube, this city and Mrs. E.
G. Meilahn, Milwaukee. One brother,
Erdman Grube of Emmet and one sister, Mrs. Herman Oestreich of this city, also
survive.
The
funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Is buried in Oak
Hill Cemetery
Cross references:
Grube-Greinert
Mercantile Co 1913, 302-304 E Main, Clothing-Retail
Grube-Greinert
Mercantile Co 1934, 302-204 E Main
